We ordered the Spanish latte, cardamom roll, triple chocolate hazelnut cookie with whole hazelnut pieces, almond croissant, ham and Gruyère croissant, and banana bread. Everything was very flavorful. The croissants were perfectly crispy and flaky Long line out of the door. Small and intimate bakery inside with whole loaves of bread also for sale read more

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This spot was very cute with yummy pastries! I stopped by on a Sunday morning craving a cardamom roll and was pleasantly surprised by the great selection. At around 11am there were a few sold out pastries being made (chocolate croissant, cinammon roll) but I was able to snag the last cardamom roll. There was also a bit of a line but it passed pretty quickly. The roll was very good! I paired it with an iced americano and it was an elite combo. Great balance of sweet and coffee. I'm excited to stop by again and try the other options. However, my friend did order and iced vanilla latte and specifically asked if it could be made less sweet. He doesn't like sweet drinks so he made sure to ask for the modification of it barely being sweet. When he drank the latte, it was very very sweet. They were a bit busy so I can understand the possible miscommunication. I would come back for the pastries for sure, but maybe not the coffee. Overall, I had a pretty good experience! I will be returning for the great pastries! read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Cardamom roll - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Finally made it. We pre-ordered on Thursday for a Saturday morning pick up. And because it happened to be the 4th of July, zero traffic to Santa Monica, easy parking on Wilshire, and little traffic to get home. Just walk in, skip the line and pay for your pre-order and done. I enjoy this experience immensely. There were 3 households worth of treats split between 4 boxes. The regular croissants are delicious. You get a small hit of French butter, but it also feels like there's been a slight fermentation of the dough itself. I feel like they bake the croissants just a touch longer to caramelize. The flavor of this croissant is complex. You can taste the effort that goes into it. The 4 I got for my household disappeared instantly. The Kouign Amman is currently being filled with a peach jam. Run for it. It was the one thing that was still warm when we picked up and it was amazing. Delicious and warm caramelized pastry with a generous dollop of also warm peach jam. It's the best KA I've had...ever. The scones are big enough for 3-4 people to share. If you try to polish the Boursin by yourself, you'll not need lunch and you'll only need a small salad for dinner. If you made a breakfast sandwich with this scone, it would be a great decadent meal. The blueberry was also a winner. The cinnamon rolls received high marks in my house. Rewarmed in the toaster oven or the microwave (the toaster oven was better), they disappeared and are now the house preferred cinnamon roll. It's like a croissant and a perfect cinnamon roll had a baby. The added bonus is that the sum of its parts is balanced and not too sweet. Makes it easier to finish a whole in one sitting...the chowpups know how to eat. Loved the pistachio lemon croissant. Fantastic. No notes. Want something different? The Farmer's Market danish is the laminated pastry filled with Weiser potatoes, onions, cheese and herbs. So good. Not pictured: pain au chocolat, almond croissant, banana bread...these all went to my parents. Word is that their box was empty in about 36 hours. Petitgrain is a gem. Y'all on the Westwide are lucky to have it. I'd definitely come here more often if the level of effort was low. Props to the team here for having our entire order ready and just being so lovely. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

They keep selling out of the jambon and guyere croissants. Been here 3 times and each time it's sold out. Losing faith that they can stock their flagship item anymore. read more

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My friend came over and surprised me with the most incredible pastries. I don't know the proper names but one was a cinnamon roll croissant I believe the other one had pistachio filling and toppings. I don't think you can go wrong with anything from this place. It was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this and had no idea they existed. It was tasty, the croissant was moist, fresh and so delicious. This bakery knows what they're doing. read more

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This will be a must-stop every time I'm in LA! As we waited in line we were treated to a sample of a cookie - yum! The line moved quickly. The staff were so friendly and worked efficiently. We tried the cinnamon roll (OMG) the almond croissant, the blueberry scone, the pain au chocolat, banana bread, and a savory jambon Gruyère pastry (sooo good). There are literally no bad choices. The bakery is warm and welcoming, and the aroma of baked goods hits you before you even get in the door. The space is tight but they move people in and out quickly. There was a great selection of pastries, cookies and breads. Next time I will need to try their bread - the loaves were like works of art! I'll be thinking about that cinnamon roll the whole flight home! read more

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On my bucket list for awhile and finally able to make a trip down to Socal to try it ! Glad they take preorders so we did ! Line wasn't too long when we pickup ! It's a charming little shop with great friendly staff and the pastries /baked goods was beautifully laid out! Everything we order was buttery enjoyed but their jambon beurre (ham sandwich) was delicious bringing me back to Paris ! Worth a spot if you haven't ! I would definitely return read more

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Went on a Saturday AM around 9, took about 15 minutes to get in, was really looking forward to trying their cinnamon roll but it was already sold out!! Overall really solid good pastries - EXTREMELY SWEET!! Like instant richness and sugar rush. Cookie is 10/10. Scone & crossaint like a 8/10. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Blueberry scone, chocolate chip cookie & hazelnut crossaint - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Got there at like 9am on a Tuesday and there was a line out the door. Only waited about 15 minutes. So it moves fast. We ordered the cinnamon roll, croissant, chocolate croissant, cardamom scroll, chocolate chip cookie, banana bread and 2 lattes. The stand out ones that were the best I've ever had were the plain croissant and the chocolate croissant. They were AMAZING!!! The cinnamon roll has the texture of a crossiant and it was still really good but I don't know. Something was missing for me. Maybe it needed more icing? The banana bread was so soft and moist. Delicious! The chocolate chip cookie is huge and it was okay. I personally wouldn't get it again. The ice lattes had good flavor but even with asking for half sweetened it was still way too sweet. Staff was all so friendly considering how crazy busy it was! I'd definitely be back! Metered street parking read more

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This place is absolutely great. One of the best bakeries I have ever been to for sure. There was a line out the door which means people know it's good lol. They were already sold out of cinnamon rolls which was a little bit of a bummer but we were excited to try anything. The pain au chocolut was filled with LOADS of chocolate which is not common. The pain au raisin was also very good. The croissant breading was so light and fluffy with the perfect crisp on the outside. I also had the fresh squeezed orange juice which was refreshing as well. There are no tables inside but 1 bench outside. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Pain au chocolat and pain au raisin - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place has been on my bucket list for so long. I'd say it's pretty good, but not entirely worth all the hype. The pain au chocolate was a standout and the best thing we tried. The cinnamon roll looked good but was just okay. The employees were friendly and helpful. Come early!! They even have limits on how many of certain pastries you can get because of demand. read more

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My husband recommended I try this place out because it's right by my job. I walked in 10 min before closing and tried the pistachio lemon croissant and banana bread. I was mind blown by the croissant. The layers of crisp and flavors blended perfectly! Street meter parking is usually available and limited outdoor seating available.Officially my new spot when craving a quality croissants. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I definitely recommend trying the cinnamon rolls! Super moist but not too sweet either. Their croissants have a bread-like, chewy texture and less flaky. Service is great! The workers are so nice read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Amazing cookies! Big as your head! Perfect flavor! I'm officially obsessed with these ginormous delicious cookies. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Chocolate chip with sea salt - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Another well-reviewed bakery in Santa Monica is Petitgrain Boulangerie. I read online that the bakery on Wilshire and 12th St serves buttery, flaky croissants and other delicious pastries. I also read that they source their ingredients locally, whether from Santa Monica or California, which I find admirable! I ordered a Croissant ($6.00), Cardamom Bun ($7.00), Conchas ($5.00), Cinnamon Roll ($6.50), and a Chocolate Chip Cookie ($6.00). The croissant was perfectly buttery, yet not overly so, and incredibly flaky with a soft interior. The Cardamom Bun was decent, but not my favorite. The croissant was excellent, but I wouldn't order it again as $7 for a plain one is a bit pricey. I'll try the pain au chocolat next time. I'm not a huge fan of conchas, but seeing them at a bakery like this intrigued me, so I had to try one. It was one of the better conchas I've had, sweet but not overly so. It had the perfect amount of crunch and chew, like the most perfect dinner roll with a touch of flaky sweetness. It was excellent, but pricey. The cinnamon roll was also very good. The outside was flaky like a croissant, and the frosting wasn't overly sweet, likely sour cream-based. I really enjoyed the gooey center. It was a great cinnamon roll. The clear winner was the chocolate chip cookie. It has a hint of sea salt and is very chocolatey, gooey, and soft on the inside with a satisfying crunch on the exterior. It's a truly perfect cookie, IMHO. I definitely need to return soon to try more of their delicious pastries, especially one of their scones. read more

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Yes, the line can get long, but the pain au chocolat alone is absolutely worth the wait! This cozy, unassuming bakery creates some of the most delicious and beautiful pastries. You can tell they prioritize high-quality, local ingredients--I even spotted bags of TCHO chocolate. I ordered the Taleggio & Potato Pastry alongside the pain au chocolat, and both were excellent. To top it off, the staff are absolutely lovely; they're warm and welcoming despite how busy it gets. I will definitely be lining up again soon! read more

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Super flaky and delectable pastries. The pistachio croissant had a sweet jam inside that really paired well with the nuts. Each pastry was around ~$8 so it was on the pricier side. There is already a line at 9am on a Sunday so definitely come early before selections sell out. read more

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Came at 7:55am on Sunday. Ordered 45 minutes later. Contrary to other posts the line does not move fast. Probably the best cinnamon roll I've had. Also got The croissant with blueberry jam and ham and cheese pastry. Everything was delicious. Worth the wait. Had high expectations with the hype and it didn't disappoint. Overall 10/10 read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Cinnamon roll, croissant with blueberry jam and ham and cheese pastry (forget the correct name) - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

If you get anything get the plain croissant with butter and jam! This was literally the best croissant Ive ever had. The outside was flaky and buttery and inside was moist and soft. The pastries I tried tasted so fresh and delicious. The other stand out was the almond croissant. Line was long when I went on a Saturday morning but moves fast. Probably waited about 30 minutes. read more

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I was super excited to come here as it has been on my list for so long. Parking is medium hard to find and the line was fairly short since it was a weekday. I got the zataar and chocolate croissant as well as the hazelnut cookie. Both the croissants were extremely buttery to the point of it being soggy and just greasy. The outside of the croissant looks great and is flaky but the inside is absolutely way too much oil to the point where the layers on the inside were disappearing from sticking together. There is also nowhere to sit and enjoy your pastries which is so sad because that is half the fun. The service was fast and kind though! I just prefer my chocolate croissant without so much oil... read more

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If you're going to wait in line for a croissant in L.A., this is the place to lineup for. The pain aux raisin is delicious and the key to its goodness is its freshness. It was the standout item we ordered. The cinnamon roll is tasty too, but it's sugary sweet. Again, the cinnamon roll was fresh like the pain aux raisin, and that is why this place is worthy of the wait in line. The banana bread slice could have been passed over but I like banana bread and wanted to try theirs. It had a lot of spice to it, which is not typical of banana bread and the flavor of banana was nonexistent. The oatmeal raisin cookie is good if you're looking for a cookie. I believe their chocolate chip cookie is popular but didn't get one. Went with one of their specialty drinks--an iced mint espresso with whole milk. It's a solid drink. Smooth, nice flavor, but the mint is slight, to almost not-present. Staff were stoic, verging on curt, actually impatient is another way to describe their service. I understand they probably serve indecisive customers all day long, but we weren't those people. I believe they've become conditioned to act like this as a protection mechanism to weather their shift. Know what you want, customers. And speak up. Prices are spendy, but I understand why. Ingredients, employees and rent are all pricey to do business. I don't have an issue with a $39.50 bill, if the product is good and fresh. It would be criminal to go here and not get one of their croissants. They beat out the other businesses in the croissant game in L.A. because...Petitgrain Boulangerie's croissants are flaky, with that satisfying pull or stretchy-ness to them. The space is tiny and all takeout. There is one bench in front of the business that you might be fortunate enough to snag, but then customers in line, look-on, as you devour your flaky croissant, while wearing it at the same time. That's okay, you'll stand-up and dust yourself off, while they're still waiting to get in. Metered street parking available on Wilshire. read more

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This place was quite the experience. I walked by it and there was a line 20 people long going out the door. So I asked someone in line if it was worth the wait. They said "absolutely". I went back the next day with plenty of time set aside to wait. This time there were 30 people in line. Oh, the line doesn't move fast. I waited for at least 30 minutes. I'm not going to knock off a star for that because you know what you're getting into when you go there. Now the good part: This tiny little shop represents the pinnacle of pastry-craft. I ordered a half dozen assorted pastries and ever single one was unbelievable. The spinach quiche was still slightly wet inside which is an amazing achievement. The cinnamon roll was crispy on the outside with a gooey center. You could taste the real sugar. The greatest culinary achievement was the unbelievably thin pastry flakes that constitute the croissants and danishes. The pricing is extremely reasonable however it will take a good amount of your time waiting. The staff is very young, friendly, and hard working. The client base seems to be 70% Yoga-pant wearing moms and 30% young couples in love. Last but certainly not least are the beverages; The coffee was outstanding; the lemonade spritzers were tart and effervescent. In short, you must come here at least once in your life. If you simply can't make it or you can't wait in line, I recommend you dispatch a servant to fetch it for you. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I found this heavenly place about six months ago, and I can't stop coming back!! OMG, everything about this place is delicious. The freshness, quality and variety of pastry items matched with the creative pairings of ingredients is so unique!! Not to mention, the portions are generous. They are selling items so fast that as they are bringing them out of the oven/kitchen, you can still see the steam coming off of them...it's magical! My absolute fav is the feta, olive, za'atar croissant!! I would definitely recommend getting there before they open. There will be a line no matter what, but it goes fast and it's worth the wait!! read more

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I'd say the reviews on Petitegrain Boulangerie are pretty accurate. The shop was pretty crowded and on the smaller side, but it had a nice bakery atmosphere. The banana bread was tasty and not overly sweet, which was good, and the croissant was fresh,and very moist. Overall, it was good, and I'd definitely stop by again. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Banana Bread and Pistachio Lemmon croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I travel the world for cinnamon rolls and typically think the more cream cheese frosting the better. Well, Petitgrain changed my mind. The cinnamon roll here is delicious...rich and gooey, while still feeling light given the laminated dough. Highly recommend. Arrived around 11:15 on a Saturday and waited 10 minutes in line. They keep bringing things out through out the day, so even if something isn't available right when you get to the front of the line it likely will be within 10 minutes or so. read more

First off, if you're going to let dogs(not service animals)into the bakery you shouldn't have food near the floor. This morning there was a couple in front of me and when they were checking out the two dogs were sticking their nose on the plastic containers which contained food. Most restaurants these days will have a sign out front, "We love your pets, but they are not permitted inside". read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Fantastic French bakery, focusing on bread and the occasional pie rather than cakes. It's been open for over a year and stills draws a line from morning to midday. I'll occasionally pop in toward the end of their day, and even with a limited selection (due to items selling out) there's still something awesome to eat. These are my favorite croissants on the Westside, crispy, buttery, light and airy. The kouign-amann is another favorite. The pain au chocolat, jambon gruyere and cardamom scroll were delicious. Don't sleep on the cookies. Everything I've had was great. The grains and produce they use are local, including growers such as Tehapachi Heritage Grain Project and vendors at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Get anything with fruit in it, like the kouign-amanns. There are no seats, it's all to go. No off-street parking that I know of. There's metered street parking in the area, which usually isn't too difficult to get. Weekends of course are the busiest. Worth the wait. read more

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Hands down the best croissants in West LA. I finally had the chance to swing by and I don't think I've ever had a flakier, chewier croissant in my life. I can't wait to be back! read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Cute, Italian-style bakery off of Wilshire Blvd. Street, metered parking only. The bakery is very small; only about 4-5 customers can fit inside at a given time, hence, there always appears to be a line. The line moves relatively fast (expect maybe 10-15 minutes wait). They have about 10-15 fresh pastry selections in the display cases most of the time, but they also sell other goodies (ie. freshly made thin cookies, spicy/chili oil, coffee beans, almond snacks. They do have a beverage menu consisting of coffee drinks to a variety of teas, matcha, and specialty drinks (ie. iced mint coffee, etc). For my visit, I did buy 2 bags of almonds (Rosemary almonds and Garlic salt almonds). I also purchased a small jar of the Crispy Ho chili oil & a bag of their thin chocolate cookies. As for the pastries, I got ... 1. Pistachio Lemon Croissant I loved almost everything about it from the flakiness and butteriness of the croissant to the citrus, lemony, tart flavor with a slight nuttiness & crunch from the pistachio pieces. 2.Cardamom Bun Another super flaky - quite literally, you can hear the crisp with each bite - and buttery pastry that is coated in cardamon syrup of sort. The cardamon flavor stood out very nicely and paired well with the crossaint flavoring. The only downside was that it's a bit too sweet for me. It was topped with a some sort of fruit-like (maybe cherry?) jam, which looked nice, but I think it added unnecessary sweetness to it. I'd come back again to try out other pastry varieties. read more

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I have to leave another 5-star review because Petitgrain is my favorite bakery of all time. I mean that. My wife and I visit Petitgrain every single week. Everything here is decadent, fresh, buttery, flaky, crumbly, and scrumptious. But the almond croissants and cardamom scrolls are non-negotiables. If those treats are available, I will always get them. Yes, there usually is a line. But don't be intimidated by the line. It moves pretty quickly and is always worth the wait. All of the workers are swift and efficient. I don't understand how anyone can give Petitgrain less than five stars. This is the best bakery around. Full stop. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Almond croissant, cardamom bun, chocolate chip cookie, cold brew - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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In town for a week and got pastries 4 separate times. The cardamom scroll is the best cardamom pastry I've eaten outside Scandinavia. The staff are also great. Was stuck behind the most insufferable human on earth. She "lived in Paris" so she "just gets spoiled." Why was she there, I don't know? She chose to line up on a Saturday morning to repeat this line to every staff member she came in contact with. She didn't want laminated pastry because she "lived in Paris so you just get spoiled." She seemed unhappy with the non croissant options and became more unpleasant when told she would have to wait 10 extra minutes for bread. "Is the owner French?!!" she screamed. How they didn't throw a day old croissant at her face I will never know. Anyway, this place is good. Very good. read more

You can tell that Petitgrain is a neighborhood favorite -- people come with their families lining up in anticipation of the freshly-baked pastries of the day. And for the regulars, they seem to have a good relationship with the workers here as they know them and their families by name. It was my first time here, however, and I must admit that I was met with a rather somewhat cold demeanor by whoever was helping me out so that was less than ideal. But moving on to the pastries themselves.. I got the cardamom bun, kouign amann, and almond croissant. The start of the trio was the cardamom bun-- have not had anything quite like it but it was a warm, moist, sugary, decadent bite of goodness from the syrup it was soaked in. Perfect to pair with a cup of coffee or tea. The kouign Amman had that expected outer snappy sugary exterior -- nothing to complain about. As for the almost croissant, great almond flavor but would have liked a bit more lamination/flakiness. Overall, I would come back but more specifically for the cardamom bun!!! It was definitely the most memorable and unique item that you can't get elsewhere! read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Cardamom bun, kouign amann, almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I'm always on the hunt for the best chocolate chip cookies, especially in LA, and this place has constantly come up on my fyp and in different reviews. So, hearing all the good reviews and seeing the pictures of the items, I made sure to stop by when I was in Santa Monica. Entering the store, thankfully, I had made it before they were sold out of any of the items I came for and was able to narrow down what I wanted, though a few items did catch my eye. The service was fine and finally I decided to go with the chocolate chip cookie and the banana bread, which felt like the best decision, outside of the croissant, which I'll have to come back for, as it looked so yummy. I found the banana bread to be very moist, super good, and a great size as well, which can be snacked on for a few days lol. But the star of the show was the chocolate chip cookie, as it was done basically to perfection and had me wanting more. Although it was a little burnt on the edges (perhaps that's their style), it was still so well done and the perfect size, even though I still wanted more after I was done. This was a great try, and I look forward to coming back. read more

Santa Monica sucks and this place has been discovered. The parking is metered if you're lucky enough to get a spot. You also need a lot of luck that the jambon gruyère hasn't run out. I came around 9:30 am on a Friday and it was already out. :( There's usually a line out the door so it's easy to find. There's no spot to sit. The whole experience is just miserable at best and disappointing at worst. That said, the jambon gruyère is actually really good. Also really expensive. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Petitgrain Boulangerie might be my new favorite Saturday shop! I always stop somewhere on the way to the beach on the weekends and they have fantastic fueling options here. They will always have a bit of a line so just know that going in. It's a popular place for very good reason. It may be hard to find parking or you may get lucky and score a spot right in front. Parking is the most annoying thing about stopping at this bakery. However, any parking frustration for me always dissipates once I take a bite of one of their goods & am reminded how good they are. Like damn. Petitgrain Boulangerie believes in direct buying from farmers, roasters and millers which may be why the community vibes here are lovely & the goods are even better. Today a lady was talking in French to her cute, very obedient chubby chihuahua as I waited on the bench and it just added to the parisian vibes of the bake shop. Everything I've tried here has been just delicious, but I still need to try the cinnamon roll. Everyone loves these and both times I've been in it's been a 15 minute wait for one. I'm an inpatient Aries so just order from what's available instead of waiting. Their croissants are fabulous, both the strawberry & blueberry jams with culture butter have been wonderful with them. I also had the chocolate croissant which had a good amount of cocoa inside. The sausage rolls are mouthwatering. I can't remember when I've last had a quiche as good as their swiss chard & boursin version. Their classic chocolate chunk cookie is solid, as is their gruyère & ham which I wish I could eat for breakfast every day for the rest of my life. Obsessed with their milk bread. I haven't had a single baked good I wouldn't get again and they are all not just good, but some of the best baked goods in all of Los Angeles. I've also had their cold brew twice and it's velvet richness will shock you. No additives needed as the flavor is rich all on its own in their coffee. I felt even better after looking more into Petitgrain Boulangeie while writing this review as they are all about Kindness & Hustle. Kindness and Hustle are my life mantras so we are basically soulmates. I've been here just three times so far and I'm so in love. I'll be back a million times over! read more

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Maybe my third time here. This time I came on a weekend in the morning so there was a long line. I think the closer to 10-11 it became the longer the line became. I got a few items like pain au chocolate and everything was just so flaky and delicious. It can be a bit messy to eat with the flakes flying everywhere but it is well worth it. The croissants are flaky and buttery. My friend said they are just as good as the ones in France. I haven't been for a while but it's definitely one of the best pastry shops I've had anywhere. I suggest people make sure they know the hours and days they are open because I've swung by a few times where they are closed read more

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"See a queue (or 'line'), join it" - as the old British saying goes, that was my inspiration. Honestly, on a bright and early Saturday morning at 7:30 AM, a half-hour before opening time at this relatively new, and personally, undiscovered bakery, I couldn't resist the adventure of being one of the first people in line to see what this gorgeous place may have to offer. I did my research on Yelp and saw amazing reviews, which confirmed my suspicion that this bakery was going to dazzle and delight! I knew that the long, early morning line would be well worth the wait, and it absolutely was! On this food field trip, I arguably met the most gorgeous, delicious pain au chocolat that I ever had this side of the Atlantic!!! I suspect even Emily in Paris would have a hard time finding a bigger, more delicious chocolate croissant in Paris! I appreciated the swift, efficient service, but unfortunately, the only drawback was that they don't offer decaf coffee--so I had to go elsewhere for my cappuccino fix. Still, the absolutely stunning pastries made this visit to my new, local bakery well worth the wait read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Gorgeous and Ginormous Chocolate Croissants! - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Only tried the cinnamon roll but man they know what they're doing this is good stuff. Some cinnamon rolls just taste too sweet or boring or whatever but this was just right. Good spot. Wish I could afford more sugar in any type of way but oh well read more

Absolutely fabulous croissant pastries - better than many I've had in Paris! I didn't get a picture of the jambon Gruyère croissant before I gobbled it up, but it was probably my favorite of the three items I tried. I also tried the cinnamon roll croissant or cinnamon swirl pastry, and it was absolutely on point. I prefer this to big frosted cinnamon rolls! Last, I tried a plain croissant which I took home and enjoyed with some imported French butter with sea salt, and a little bit of raspberry jam. Magnifique! It was busy on a Saturday morning, but service was quick and efficient. There is no seating inside, but you can also order a coffee and there a couple of benches outside that you can sit on in the sunshine. read more

Petitgrain Boulangerie - Cinnamon roll pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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They should have a different name as it's not a French bakery but perhaps U.S-French fusion, or simply an "American" style bakery. I ordered a pain aux raisins and a cinnamon roll. One was soaked in syrup, I can't remember which, but I believe it was the pain aux raisins-- nothing like a true pain aux raisins. Nothing was delicate about the items--- like a true French pastry. That's why I call it a fusion bakery, too over done in order to appeal to U.S customers desire for sugar. Another marker that it's catered to a U.S. mindset is that they use those big pink cake boxes for their orders as they are used to people buying in bulk. Again, typical of a U.S. mindset of bigger is better. I ordered two items and the cashier goes, "that's all, are you sure you don't want a couple more items?" I laughed, especially because two items was close to 17 dollars. Last, it's really pricey-- 7 dollars an item average. I know it's in the U.S. so of course they will cater to Americans, but I think they could try to strike a better balance. Perhaps have a section that is labled "authentic French." Service was quick and the cashiers were nice. I give it three stars because I think it's a decent bakery, and if you have a real sweet tooth, then this is a great place. As you can see from the reviews, people love it. But it's not a French bakery, which is what I was looking for so I'll knock off two stars. read more