Des Croissants Paris is a cute little neighborhood bakery in the Arts District of Culver City. The interior was small, but they've definitely been able to pack a lot of variety in a small place. The employees there are super nice and sweet. You feel at ease right when you enter. That being said, I've been on a trip for an authentic French baguette since my trip to Paris a couple of years ago. I think I've finally found it! A traditional authentic French baguette is made with a poolish, but many bakeries around LA use a levain in their baguettes. While baguettes made with levains yield a delicious sourdough flavor, but a baguette made with poolish produces a sweet, complex yet simple, nutty flavor. It's sooo good! My only wish is a more crusty outer layer, but nothing a toaster can't fix! I also picked up a kouign-amann and pecan cookie. Both were very yummy! You know what else is great? The prices! my baguette, cookie, and pastry was $13 including a 18% tip. Honestly, something like that would cost closer to $20 at other bakeries. Overall, this place is worth a visit! Check it out. read more

I've been a regular customer at their stand at the Culver City Farmers Market for the past couple of years, and their pastries never disappoint. Everything I've tried has been fresh, flaky, and delicious. My absolute favorites are the Kouign-amann and the blueberry pastry. Both are perfectly baked with buttery, flavorful layers that keep me coming back. If you're visiting the farmers market and have a sweet tooth, this bakery is definitely worth a stop. I also just discovered they have a storefront nearby, which was a pleasant surprise! I'm excited that I don't have to wait for the farmers market whenever I'm craving one of their delicious pastries. read more

Des Croissants Paris - Kouign-amann - I love Kouign-amanns in general and these are some of the best. Only complaint is they're kinda small. - Bakeries Near Me - Culver City, California

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Our orders: kouign-amann, almond croissant, raspberry pastry, chouquettes. The pastries were $5-6 each except chouquette ($1). My favorite was the chouquette-- a delightful bite. My sister likes kouign-amanns and approved of theirs. For the almond croissant, I particularly liked the filling. read more

Went in and ended up trying pretty much one of everything. They all were wonderful. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Wish them all the success. read more

I tried their croissants at their stand at the Studio City Farmers Market. The flavor was good, but the texture wasn't what I was hoping for. The outside lacked the crisp, flaky crust that you typically find in France. They're perfectly enjoyable, but if you've had authentic French croissants, you may find these don't quite meet those expectations. read more

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A friend recommended this to be the best croissants in LA. I've been searching for the best almond croissant and so far this takes the lead. They offer a variety of pastries. I tried the chocolate almond croissant and loved it. It was so rich and buttery. It had the perfect ratio of almond and chocolate. I can't wait to come back to try more of their pastries! read more

Came to this spot due to a friends recommendation and she was 100% correct. The croissants here are magnificent. Took me back to Paris when I had some of the best croissants, where its perfectly flaky & delicious. I tried the original, the raspberry filling, as well as the ham and cheese. All three hit the spot. I liked that the raspberry filled one wasn't too overly sweet. Such a cute charming little bakery with lovely lighting and a few spots to sit. The service was lovely with helpful and friendly workers. There are street meter as well as neighborhood parking though be mindful of the signs! read more

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Where do I begin. Food, service and ambiance is adorable. Small and petite with the most adorable French little treasures, for children or grown ups! As for the pastries , just divine. Run by the sweetest couple. The owner/baker is from Paris and trained there. Can you tell I'm a fan. Also the bread pudding is INSANE ! Can't get enough. read more

We love this local bakery near us! They have the freshest croissants and baked goods. We always grab the ham and cheese croissants and a couple caneles. I'd definitely encourage trying anything that looks good to you and you won't be disappointed! The owner is a very nice French lady and the shop has a few tables inside and outside. read more

Best Croissants in LA by a mile, and I'm the snobbiest of snobs. Who am I? I'm the plain croissant paired with black light roast coffee guy. read more

I am always on the hunt to try baked goodies. Decided to come to Des Croissants Paris because of their chouquettes, which are not commonly found at most bakeries. Chouquettes are airy French pastry made from choux dough and covered with crunchy pearl sugar. They are essentially like cream puffs without the cream filling inside. It's light, airy and subtly sweet from the sugar crystals on top. I also tried their original, plain, croissant, which was flaky on the outside and had a light butter flavoring. It was on the drier side though, but glad it was not oily and it did not leave my hands covered in grease afterwards. I've definitely had better croissants They do sell tea beverages, but no coffee or lattes. I asked the owner if he can add milk to the tea to make it into a "latte-like" drink and he was very hesitant to. He even gave me the feeling of "what a weird request." I ended up not getting a drink for this reason. Overall, it was nice to try once for me, but I wouldn't go out of my way again to come here. read more

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Cute little French bakery in Culver City with a small selection of pastries like: croissants (regular, almond, and ham and cheese), kouign-amann, caneles, palmiers, and danishes. There's some outdoor seating in addition to a few tables inside. There were two people working when I came in on a Saturday afternoon, and they were both friendly and informative. They also have drinks but I was mainly interested in the baked goods. I got the kouign-amann, almond croissant, and canele. The kouign-amann was so flaky, rich, and the perfect amount of sweetness and buttery goodness. The hardened sugar on the bottom of the pastry added a nice crunch, and I loved how it wasn't overly sweet. The almond croissant had a decadent filling, very strong almond flavor, and light dusting of powdered sugar and slivered almonds. It was sweet compared, but not too sweet. This was my first time trying a canele - the workers told me that the inside is similar to a crepe batter, and the outside has a dark caramel coating. The inside was custardy and not too rich, does remind me of a crepe, and the outside was an almost bitter caramel flavor. I personally liked the caramel outside, but it was a bit too burnt/bitter for my partner. Overall though, amazing choices - definitely coming back when I'm in the area and craving kouign-amann! read more

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Tl;dr if you want authentic, high quality French pastries / baked goods - you NEED to try Des Croissants Paris!!! I'm a recovering southern France foodie, and by that, I mean i had just come back from a 2 week long excursion in the Mediterranean, where I was the epitome of American gluttony. From 5:30am wakeups, strolls around the city, 5-7 small meals from mom and pop shops - my mouth was a 'mouf'. After coming back home, my heart (ok, honestly my stomach) couldn't stop yearning for that perfectly packaged flaky, buttery, croissant and espresso combo - and after trying half of LA's supposed best - i finally found it. The store is cute and gives off that French vibe. The service is very friendly and helpful (OK that's the one big change from (most) of the Paris stores), and then food.. omg the food.. utter perfection ‍ (If you can't see the emojis, its a chefs kiss). I devoured the Pain au Chocolat immediately with my own coffee, got up, and ordered another, plus a traditional croissant, and the last baguette. Y'all, I kid you not, I cleaned out the bag. Each item was freshly made in the traditional French style, with all the sourced ingredients and steps followed to a tee - no skimping. I'm literally just rambling at this point, but if you want to try a piece of France in our city - this is it! Oh, and they're only open for a few hours a day. And.. you can't get them daily (at this location). Hope you get all the noms you want~ read more

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One of the best quiches I've had. I will definitely be back. Service was helpful and friendly. What a cute shop.

I sent my mom to get their choquettes, and asked her to go again. And she said, "why? There's no parking, the customer service is bad, its small, and their pastries arent even that good." Yeah, all true except the choquettes are amaaazing. I live in a pastry mecca so our standards are pretty high. And i did notice one of the workers there was pretty condescending. The other lady was really nice so i ignored the rude one. Not sure if it was a racial thing, who knows. But yeah, so we skipped the choquette trip 2 weekends in a row. Boo. read more

One of my absolute favorite vendors at the Mar Vista Sunday Farmers Market! I haven't made it to their brick-and-mortar yet, but I've been enjoying their pastries from the Mar Vista Farmers Market on Sundays and I'm hooked. Some of their items sell out fast, so if you plan to visit, go early! I keep meaning to stop by their main shop, but they usually close before I get off work during the week. Let's talk about the pastries, pure perfection. The brownie is super moist and fudgy, literally melts in your mouth. Then there's the blueberry danish, which reminds me of a danish topped with the best part of a blueberry muffin, absolutely amazing! I've only had it once and have been dreaming of it ever since. Their Basque cheesecake was another gem I only caught once, and I've been on the lookout every Sunday hoping it returns. They also have delicious croissants (regular and chocolate), cookies, and these raspberry mini cakes that I can never resist. Everything I've tried has been phenomenal, you really can't go wrong here. I'm hoping to try their savory pastries soon, especially the spinach and cheese and tomato and cheese ones that always catch my eye. Service is consistently wonderful. The young lady who usually helps out is super sweet, always patient, and happy to recommend her favorites (which honestly are all amazing). She adds to the charm of stopping by every Sunday morning. Overall, this is easily one of my top vendors at the farmers market. If you love pastries and baked goods, make this your first stop you'll thank me later! read more

Let's start with positives - lovely older woman who is very welcoming and sweet - croissant was the star out of the three things ordered (delish) - coffee is great - cute provisions Cons - was super turned off that coffee lids are put on the counter (I was grossed out, younger woman making coffee seemed to not get why that was a hard no) had to mention this to her twice - her vibe was off which was unnecessary after being told about the lids - cinnamon roll was not for me - no bathroom for customers I had another pastry was also a miss for me. Overall this place is really cute, the croissants are amazing, but customer service is split between a really lovely woman and one that I would have preferred not to interact with. Details are so important. I had to mention twice about the lids on the counter where people pay read more

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Let's keep it real. A good croissant is hard to find.... But no need to look any further than this completely charming neighborhood spot! Have been looking for the best of the best croissants in LA and didn't realize this one was practically in my backyard! It's open only a few days a week and the croissants are so flaky and buttery, made with a lot of care and presented perfectly. Several of the offerings change for a different experience every time. Service was great and quick, I ended up getting 5 different items and all of which were amazing! Pricing is moderate but for the quality totally worth it. There is a great little seating area in the back with beautiful natural light and also some things you can buy like jams/jellies and other French items. Street meter or neighborhood parking but watch the street signs for any restrictions! Although a parking ticket might be worth getting for one of these croissants! I absolutely will go back! read more

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Small French bakery that feels a little hidden along that Washington Boulevard corridor in Culver City. I saw somewhere that they have really good croissants here along with other French baked goods and I had to check it out. Parking was fairly easy to find especially on a weekend morning. I was a little surprised because I thought it was going to be a little more crowded. The lady who I can only assume is the proprietor was very friendly and sweet. I ordered a croissant, some coffee, and a baguette to go. The croissant is so flakey and buttery. Seriously so good. Now, I don't make any assertions that I am a croissant expert, but all I know is that I enjoyed every bite of the croissant. And sitting in that small cafe has its own sense of charm in and of itself. Just an amazing small gem of a spot in that Washington corridor and a place I would frequent for the baked goods and coffee. read more

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What a cute bakery! They have fresh squeezed OJ in the front and cute oil paintings of pastries on the walls Raisin Croissant 10/10 (flaky but juicy) Herb Scone 10/10 (a giant red lobster biscuit) Ham & Croissant 10/10 (better as you get to the center, the juiciest piece of ham) read more

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Pretty sure this is my favorite croissant in LA and YES, I realize that's a big statement. I've tried a ton of them. You walk in and instantly the smell of butter and freshly baked pastries hits your nose. Best smell in the world, I swear. Everything I've tried here has been delicious, from their Croissants to Almond Croissants to Kouign Amann to Pain au Chocolat! The people working here are always super friendly and helpful too, making the experience an easy 5 stars! read more

So grateful to have them nearby! It is always a great pick me up to my day. I'm a big fan of their almond croissant & their ham sandwich. The people who work here are always very kind & the location is cozy read more

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In an unassuming spot on Washington Boulevard in Culver City, lies a fantasyland of mouth-watering pastries, breads, croissants, and sandwiches called Des Croissants Paris. Founder Samuel Manar heads up this traditional French Boulangerie Patisserie. Upon entering, your mind will be on overload as you decide which of the tantalizing treats to try. The ambience is simple, clean and fresh with gleaming cases to display the goods. Today I tried the Palmier-a light, crispy treat made from puff pastry rolled in sugar then baked and caramelized into crunchy, sweet perfection. Next I tried the buttery Ham and Cheese Croissant which is now on my top 10 list of the best thing I've ever eaten! The croissant was so buttery and full of ham and cheese. I devoured this and am dreaming of coming back again tomorrow for another one. Finally, I tried the Chouquette-a French pastry made from choux dough covered in crunchy pearl sugar. This was a very light, subtly sweet, perfect with a morning coffee. Service was very friendly and efficient and prices are very reasonable. There is tons of street parking too. Tomorrow morning is just around the corner, so I might be returning! read more

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Service is quick and very friendly! Recommend warming your croissant, sooo fresh and flaky! Not heavy at all. Cute cafe interior and outside tables too! Warm and inviting read more

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Los Angeles has no shortage of French pastry shops. Many are owned by French people, and many claim to be "one of a kind." Today, I finally made it to this place. I had been trying to come for the past month or two, but every single time, it was closed. They are only open Thursday through Sunday, and they close at 1:00 PM. In reality, by 12:00 PM, they are usually completely sold out. I am a native Parisian. I grew up in Paris, surrounded by pastry shops, and I have extremely high standards when it comes to French pâtisserie. All I can say is this: This place is better than most pastry shops in Paris. That is all you need to know. I have been to virtually every French pastry shop in Los Angeles, and not a single one comes close. When I say none of them, I truly mean none of them--not even remotely in terms of quality, execution, or authenticity. I am giving this place five stars without hesitation. That said, I must admit this is also the biggest tease in Los Angeles. They are rarely open, and even when they are, it is for a very limited window, and everything sells out incredibly fast. Still, this place is a true treasure--one that is absolutely worth the effort, the planning, and the frustration of trying to catch them before they sell out. If you know, you know. read more

You can simple close your eyes, point and not be disappoint by the universe choosing your pastry to enjoy :) I discovered this place by walking by when visiting the Culver City Art Walk and glad I did. I can't wait to go back. A cute and small artisanal bakery on Washington with limited seating but worth the visit and try a few delicious French pastries to go along with your coffee of your choice. Tried their Kouign-amann, cheese and ham croissant, and went back to try their escargot. All super delicious! Service is friendly! Awesome and helpful staff :) read more

Des Croissants Paris - Bakeries Near Me - Culver City, California

This place is a really charming and cozy spot with a great vibe. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and feels thoughtfully designed. What I truly loved is the variety of pastries--they have an amazing selection, and everything looks (and smells) incredible. They also have a little shop in the back, which is a nice touch and adds some personality to the place. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the spinach and feta croissant. I got two croissants--one plain (which was delicious) and one with spinach and feta. Unfortunately, that one was a miss for me. I've tried this combo at other places and usually love it, but here the proportions seemed off--way too much spinach and not enough feta. I couldn't even finish it. Unless you're really into spinach-heavy pastries, I'd skip that one. But everything else? Absolutely worth trying. Great coffee, great vibe, and amazing pastries read more

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One of the best pain au chocolat and butter croissants I've ever had! Soft, buttery, and perfectly flaky. I'm not kidding when I say every bite literally makes you close your eyes, it's that good! Des Croissants Paris is a small boulangerie and patisserie you'll find yourself coming back to over and over again. The service is great, and the warm, cozy ambiance is made even better by the aroma of the butter croissants. Everything looks amazing, but my absolute favorites are the croissant and the pain au chocolat. I've finally found my go-to croissant spot, and I can't wait to return again and again. read more

Des Croissants Paris - Pain au chocolat, my favorite! - Bakeries Near Me - Culver City, California

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Ayoooo!! So in the hunt for the best Kouign Amann in Los Angeles Des Croissants Paris did not dissapoint. Very cute bakery in Culver City and very busy with customers. This review is strictly for the KA. I give them 4 out of 5 stars for it being on the smaller side for $5.50. (Make it Bigger) Taste wise it had the perfect caramelization on the bottom, the layers of the dough were very nice and the inside was slightly dry but overall i would return again! Service was great, they accept cards. Street parking so you may need to drive around. Cute coffee shop next door. Check this place out all you Kouign Amann Lovers! read more

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Wonderful pastries, and coffee. Very charming and so glad they're here in West LA. I've had numerous of their croissants and other bakery items ... all are fabulous! read more

I know that Des Croissants Paris gets lots of rave reviews, and this is the main reason we tried the pastries here. We were especially looking forward to having the Kouign Amann. Well ... they were good, but not fabulous. They lacked the traditional crisp caramelized crust we expected. Also disappointed with the "hazelnut" croissants. The shop is small with outdoor bistro tables. Service was very good. Street parking only -- I parked two blocks away on a Saturday morning. read more

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Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 10/10 They don't toast bread but it's really good! I personally wish they toasted cuz Inlove that extra crunch! But the service and vibe were really cute and nice, and they have a lot more seating than it looks like because they have a whole little room in the back! Very cute bakery on a very cute street read more

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Top notch all around. The croissants are the best in LA , service is fast and friendly, everything is fresh.

I had a craving for a chocolate croissant and found this bakery after a search. I was pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of pastries, how fresh everything was and the helpful service. I'll definitely be back to try more treats! read more

What a delight! It was my first time at this amazing tiny little patisserie. I went for the ham and cheese croissant but they were sold out. I ended up getting the ham sandwich with French butter.(omgoodness) and the lovely woman working there. Yael surprised me with a croissant with potato and Raclette again (omgoodness) both of them. I can't wait to go back! Thank you again for everything so good!! I should've taken a picture LOL next time I will! read more

Wow! What an amazing French bakery in Culver City! The croissants here are my favorite now in LA and they are buttery and flaky and so delicious! They have a variety of French pastries to choose from that they make daily and it feels like you are transported to Paris once you walk in through the door! When I stopped by recently one morning, I got several items which were their Kouign Amann, Spinach Panier, and a plain croissant! Everything was delicious and flaky and buttery! The Kouign Amann was rich and decadent and the croissant was full of layers and flaky and you could taste the butter! The panier was crispy and had a great amount of the filling in the middle and was a great snack. Service here was also an easy 5/5 as the person helping me over the counter was friendly and answered any questions I had with ease and I can't wait to come back soon for more delicious pastries! read more

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I love Paris. The culture, architecture, food and atmosphere. The gastronomy of Paris is unbelievable and to find a decent boulangerie is definitely a task here in SoCal. Stumbled onto this little bakery and was super excited when I heard the lady behind the counter speaking English with a French accent. Although I developed a gluten intolerance, I had to transport myself back to the City of Lights by trying their kouign amann, escargot, almond croissant, pain au chocolat and ham and cheese croissant. The airiness of the pastry definitely is authentic and the taste so good. Definitely will stop by again as soon as I get the gluten outta my system LOL! read more

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Beautiful Experience. Friendly Happy Gal at the register. Drew my cup art, made my coffee. Soul Happy. Thank you so much! read more

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Favorite French bakery in LA! Partner is from France and it's our weekend tradition to grab bread/pastries from here. Love their pain au chocolat and escargot au raisin. Highly recommend! read more

Our third time here and it was as good as the first time we've tried some of their pastries. Friendly staff. Place is small but I don't mind it at all. I just order one of each and of I go! :) The ham and cheese croissant and the "queen" are my favorite. read more