I first discovered this café at their Malibu location and instantly fell in love -- the coffee, the sandwiches, the macarons... pure joy. I was so happy to find out there's one close to home in Santa Monica. It took me a while to finally stop by, but when I did -- same feeling all over again. Everything is consistently delicious and beautifully done. Truly one of my favorite spots. read more

Such a cute little French cafe to have gone to for my first outing for 2026! I had a lavender latte, plain croissant, and caprese ficelle to go. Both, the gentleman taking my order, and the one who made my latte were very kind, professional and prompt with my order. There's caprese baguette was amazing and the coffee was perfection!!! The croissant was flaky on the outside and the inside is soft and melts in your mouth when chewing. Chefs kiss! There's a little seating area and hot cafe food if you have time. I was running errands with my medium sized dog, who was warmly welcomed by the smaller stuffed dog at the entrance door. This place is definitely one for repeat visits. Thanks for starting my 2026 off right! read more

Le Cafe Plage - Plain croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I came back for more of their delicious Iced Japanese Matcha Latte in a to-go cup and breakfast options. Their outdoor patio is quaint, welcoming, calm, and peaceful. Well at least it is on a Sunday st 8:30am. I'm trying their eggs Benedict that comes with 2 eggs on a brioche bun, avocado, sauce, your choice of turkey or salmon lox, and served with mixed greens. Can't wait for them to bring it out. read more

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Super cute European cafe with good food. My sister and I stopped by here for brunch and we shared the sunrise sandwich, which was the favorite, and the lox eggs Benedict - also super delicious. We also each got the cold foam iced matcha that we really enjoyed. Prices are very reasonable and you order at the counter. The place itself is super cute and they had live music when we went on a Saturday early afternoon. Would definitely recommend. read more

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A very cute café along Montana Avenue, surrounded by my favorite boutiques--perfect for a relaxed stroll and a short break. The space is charming both inside and out, with a cozy, stylish feel that fits the street beautifully. The matcha was well made and enjoyable, and the service was warm and attentive. Pastries, including the canelé, were just okay and didn't taste very fresh, which was a bit disappointing. Still, it's a lovely stop if you're shopping on Montana Ave and want a cute place to sit, sip, and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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Really cute! But it's not really full service. You order inside, find a seat, and they'll bus the food to you. You do have to pick up drinks yourself. Seating is also mostly outside. There are a few indoor seats, but very few. Also not all outdoor seating is equal, some of the tables are lopsided. So you want to be on the deck and not on the grass. We ordered Eggs Up (scrambled eggs, bacon, sourdough, butter and jam) and Quiche Lorraine (eggs, bacon, onions, gruyere). We also got the Yuzu Matcha Lemonade. We spent ~$40 for brunch. Overall, food was fine - not super memorable. It's probably a good place to stop if you're shopping but not really a brunch destination. read more

My friend and I stopped in today for lunch at 11:30 and surprisingly, there was no line! I love the beautiful pink and white outside patio. You can get breakfast all day and enjoy the amazing plain, blueberry or chocolate pancakes with bananas and French whipped cream or Eggs Benedict with organic eggs on a brioche bun with avocado, hollandaise, and turkey or salmon lox and a mixed green salad. We also love the BLT with bacon, eggs over hard, avocado, melted white cheddar, lettuce and mayonnaise on grilled sourdough. Today we tried the Salmon Avocado Salad with salmon lox, avocado, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons, and mixed greens. For a little taste of Paris, you must try Le Cafe De La Plage! read more

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Went here on a Saturday around 10. It wasn't too crowded and it's a cute spot with tables to sit at outside. There was eventually a singer who performed too. The food was pretty standard. Nothing to write home about but not awful. Just nothing special. However-service was not good. It took about 45 minutes for two omelettes. And it wasn't crowded so I don't know why it took so long. I also received the wrong tea but didn't bother to change it since it took so long to receive in the first place. read more

i am here every week, i love this place! i was drawn by the beautiful pink and floral aesthetic, but the friendly staff and great drinks keep me coming. i love their pastries too! the macarons are delish and i recently got the prosciutto croissant sandwich and it was fantastic! in the summer it's great since their outdoor seating is right in the sun (with umbrellas for shade if you want it). excited for their indoor space to open up soon! read more

Le Cafe Plage - iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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What an adorable brunch spot on Montana! I thought we were walking up to a private baby shower or birthday party when I saw the pink umbrellas but nope, just some super cute decor. All decor inside was really cute. Parking available on Montana or side streets. Welcoming staff. Inside there are grab and go options or you can order then grab a seat outside (looks like they're expanding to also have indoor seating soon). Plenty of shade with so many umbrellas. They even had live music! They brew intelligentsia which is wonderful for my coffee brain. Tried the Mozza Chicken Pesto Artisan Baguette and it was absolutely incredible. Perfectly cooked and delicious. Also tried the breakfast burrito which was pretty good. Very egg-y. Overall love the spot, coffee is great, food is pretty good. Will be back. read more

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Almost perfect! Had a mini "reunion" with a friend from high school here! The staff is so very friendly and generous. (Shout out to a man named Tree!) They were enthusiastic about our little reunion, which was very sweet. The iced masala chai latte was exquisite! We both got it with oat milk, and I would drink another one right now! Delicious! The presentation is beautiful. The salmon is delicious and perfect. The avocado was the perfect texture! My only request is - can we please use real cups and glasses for cold drinks? Less plastic, please. read more

Le Cafe Plage - Salmon Toast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Vibes were super cute with the pink. Drinks also presented super well. Inside they were doing construction and it was super hot. I was excited for a mid day matcha and coffee. Both drinks just tasted like pure milk. We saw others drinking it down the street and asked their thoughts they agreed with just all milk. read more

Le Cafe Plage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

My friend and I were looking for a little brunch spot. This is definitely a picture worthy place, it's all cute and pink! The Truffle, Burrata & Black Forest Ham Sandwich I ordered was okay at best. It's about $16 -17 and pretty oily and dry. Not much to this sandwich. California Avocado Chicken Baguette was delicious. Still around $15-16 for the plate but it also comes with a salad and has great flavor. Cappuccino is quite small for the price in my opinion. And the lemonade is cute but pretty average. The staff are friendly. No outlets if you're looking to catch up on work, and I didn't ask if they had WiFi . But it's cute I guess read more

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Very very pink. Huge outdoor patio space to chill and nosh and engage in the weird Montana Ave people watching scene. Big all day breakfast menu and nice pastry selection. I'd probably opt for something more substantial to eat if I visited again. I ordered the Jambon Buerre with arugula which came on the tiniest baguette. It was tasty tho. Service was lovely. read more

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This place was so decorated, but there was not really anyone inside when we went. The servers were nice but my matcha was soo bland. It was creamy but not much else to it. The avocado toast had a cute presentation but it was also just decent tasting. read more

Le Cafe Plage - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Lovely French cafe on Montana with a beautiful indoor and outdoor aesthetic! Hard to miss with the bright pink furniture and umbrellas in their outdoor patio, it's giving desert chic. My favourite part is how they serve the drinks, it's a beautiful presentation within a branded can, I really loved the French toast latte, as per the recommendation of the person who helped me at the counter, and the rose almond latte was really good as well. Their hazelnut croissant stole the show, it was perfectly flaky and filled with delicious buttery goodness. The service and vibes were great! 10/10 recommend. read more

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All advertising said good vibes only but then they refuse to do anything other than what's on their menu. We asked for two eggs à la cart. They would not do it. We asked to sample one beignet they would not do it. You have to order three. Their attitude was basically take it or leave it. There is no chance that will ever go back to this place and nobody else should either until they change their attitude. Service is the key to doing business in this city not necessarily food service will overcome food any day. Give the customer what they want not what you want. You guys are just idiots. I wrote the above review and posted it based on the service. Now we have finished the so-called breakfast and I can add to the review. The vegetable quiche was mediocre at best the over easy eggs came hard boiled. The coffee came after we were done with breakfast . We asked for honey with the coffee and they delivered brown sugar. The toast on the avocado toast was burnt. I cannot imagine anything worse than this restaurant and I reviewed a lot of restaurants. Do not take a chance of this restaurant. You can read all my reviews when somebody is good. I let them know that when they're marginal I let them know that, but this is one of the worst. read more

Le Cafe Plage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

okay cafe de la plage is kinda really cafe de la sploog - yes you have to speak french to get that. ENTYWAYS... the coffee here smacks like a candyshop when you were a kid. yes there's alot of food - yes none of it is all that great - BUT THE COFFEEEEE. they also do this really cool packaging that's like a plastic soda can and it makes you feel alll special putting a straw in it. There are some bad things like. Also if you ever wanted to sit under pink umbrellas this is your place. read more

I was completely taken by this delightful cafe. Every aspect of this place screams cute: in the best terms! The service is done quickly and with effusive smiles. There is no sense of being rushed, though there should be SO many who are claiming one of the many seats (outside). The decor is sui generous: unlike anything. It's hard to believe we are in California. I tried the goat cheese egg white omelette and it was light, fluffy, and out of this world. I enjoyEd my time immensely and you will too read more

Le Cafe Plage - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Came here with a recommendation from my boyfriend. I would have to say I love the place. The food was good and the coffee was also. The ambience is great for a nice brunch on Montana with a live band. They have a lot of sweet treats to try and also ice cream! read more

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Such a cute coffee spot! The aesthetic is absolutely on point--perfect for photos. The coffee is just as good as the vibes, rich and flavorful.Definitely coming back! read more

Le Cafe Plage - French toast latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I finally went and tried Le Cafe De La Plage today for the first time and was quite impressed! The indoor decor and the outdoor patio area give the cafe such a warm, happy, and inviting feeling. Prices are pretty reasonable considering the amount of food that you get. The food itself is good too. I got the turkey sandwich (asked for no bacon) which came with a little side salad and I really enjoyed both. I asked the girl at the register which drink she recommended and she said the French Toast Latte which isn't technically on the menu. I'm very happy I took her recommendation because it was delicious! I'm very happy with this new addition to Montana Avenue! read more

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I ordered the avocado toast, which was $16, and unfortunately I don't feel it was worth the price. The presentation is very aesthetic, but the quality and portion didn't justify the cost for me. Additionally, the customer service was disappointing. The staff member at the front on Thursday, January 15th was on his phone the entire time, including while taking my order. He didn't prompt me to pay or acknowledge when I was ready, and I noticed the same behavior with other customers who came in after me. He remained leaning on the counter, texting, even while people were actively ordering. Overall, the experience felt unprofessional, and between the pricing and the service, I won't be returning read more

The drink was not very sweet but it did taste like a French toast. The build where you order is really tight and I could not hear what they were saying fully. I did end up taking the wrong drink but the girl was very nice about it remake it for her which was thought full of them. The store is beautiful as well. read more

Le Cafe Plage - French Toast Latte with pistachio milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Awful food full of butter the eggs were runny & the bacon was loose not fresh. OMG when I got home I vomited & that was the only thing I ate! Good coffee though! Service there was none. Ambiance was nice outdoor seating! How can you screw up eggs!?! The eggs sit in a bowl premade add more butter & milk & whipped cream crap so honestly I left my food after eating 5 bites wasted my money & time for little kids who know nothing about cooking! Just go for coffee no food! The worst of the worst! For a new place they could have stepped it up a bit! Great area crappy food! If I could -100,000 I would! Shit on a stick with this place! read more

Monday mornings, starting at 8:30am, I and 10-12 others gather for Coffee and Pastry. We are all Pacific Palisades Fire Survivors and friends. Cafe de la Plage is so pleasant and we have an excellent time! -Jamie Marie Davis read more

Excellent food and a cute little spot close to Santa Monica beach! The staff were all so nice and the outdoor seating meant space for my pup to lie down! read more

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Don't be fooled by the photos on here, I ordered a $14 baguette expecting a sandwich for lunch and I received a sandwich the size of maybe 2 pens. I almost bit my pen trying to take a bite of the sandwich without looking. Those photos are completely misleading and I will absolutely not be buying one of these ever again. read more

Le Cafe Plage - French Ficelle Prosciutto Prosciutto + White Cheddar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Glad Le Café de La Plage opened a location in Santa Monica. Been here many times so far, and service is amazing and very friendly every single time. Their outdoor patio is super cute and comfortable, and surprisingly large so it's never been an issue to find a table. Their pastries are definitely not the best but often have a good variety. I wouldn't rave about their quality. Haven't tried food but it looked really good! Very great selection of coffee, tea, latte and other similar beverages (lavender, rose and other flavors). This place is definitely worth checking out! read more

Le Cafe Plage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is one of my favorite places - great coffee, French owners, good salads Nicoise, freshly baked pastries and much more. I love the outdoor casual seating. Strongly recommend! read more

Exceptional service, cute lady out, and a nice, spacious outdoor patio for your enjoyment. This French coffee shop has one of the best beignets : it's like biting into a memory foam pillow. From sandwiches to ice cream, this up and coming coffee shop will not disappoint. read more

Le Cafe Plage - Bonjour - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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It's a little pricey, but overall really good ambience and really good coffee. The breakfast burrito had good flavor as well. read more

Le Cafe Plage - Vanilla latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Walked 20 minutes it said open on multiple different platforms only to find it closed for construction. Disappointed.

bought 18 macarons on Thursday,they were amazing. my complain't is not about their quality,but with the presentation. I was invited to a break the fast dinner and to my dismay,the macarons were just put into a box without any buffers,most of them were chipped,if not broken entirely. I'll still buy from them agai,but they seriously need to upgrade their presentation. read more

Ordered a Lavender Honey Latte, Yum with oat milk. Wife asked for a Mango Vegan Sorbe - she drank my coffee excellent location, quite for Sunny Sunday on Wilshire Village. Love the service, staff is cool, attentive and friendly Thank you read more

Le Cafe Plage - Coffee to go "Lavender Honey Latte" with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Nice and delicious food and coffee customer service is very helpful please clean. Ambiance nice

Brand new French Cafe opened today!! The original one has been open in Malibu for 7 years so they know what they are doing! Their coffee menu is a good one. Simply add a croissant and sit outside and enjoy the view of passers-by on Montana Ave. There are food options too, readymade sandwiches in a bagette, salads and or avocado or salmon toast. There is an array of delicious looking pastries too! I love the ambiance and friendly staff here! I will definitely come back again! This might be my new favorite coffee meet-up place on Montana Ave! read more

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Very cute outdoor restaurant/cafe Order inside, find table outside they will bring food to you Service was friendly Our order was misplaced so it took abit longer to be served The quiche was good, very heavy and filling, just to let you know so you don't add alot to your order Eggs Benedict was average Price slightly high, but then you're in adorable Santa Monica! Lots of seating, many shaded read more

My mother-in-law came to visit from out of town and decided to treat me and my 2 kids to breakfast. The food was delicious and almost everyone was friendly, patient, and kind. Except one. With highlights, tattoos on her left arm and sporting black yoga pants, she was the epitome of a high school mean girl. We ordered our food and sat down outside. Everyone's food came except mine. I went inside and asked how long it would be and she told me they're working on it now. She never input it in the system. It happens, that's fine. But instead of saying a simple sorry since everyone was done eating and I was still waiting on my order, she barked at me and my MIL that "I forgot to press one little button and the order didn't go through. I'M SO SORRY THANK YEWWW" and walked away. Her tune completely changed the minute the owners walked in. It was "love" this and "love" that with a fake buttery voice. Highly performative and it made sense because I then saw her sit at a table with the owners probably getting her review. I love this cafe and all the people who work here. This person completely soured the experience and I'm going to give it some time before coming back. It's a shame because I live a block away and loved coming here and bringing others from out of town. read more

First time here, Ordered Breakfast Burrito and California Avocado Chicken Baguette. Food was really good, friendly service. read more

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