Had a phenomenal experience visiting Sweet Lily Bakery! Don't be deceived by the name though, Sweet Lily is so much more than a bakery. In addition to their expertly-crafted pastries, Sweet Lily offers a great variety of French dishes and packaged food items. My group ordered the Sugar Beignet, Raspberry Croissant, and Coffee Croissant - which were all wonderful. The Raspberry Croissant had a not-too-sour fresh jelly filling and was definitely the crowd favorite, but the thick, latte-flavored filling in the Coffee Croissant made it a close second place. The fresh-squeezed orange juice at $5 felt like an absolute bargain, and the Cappuccino was also well-executed. The real stars of the show were the entrees, though. Both the Avocado Toast plate and Croque Monsieur truly tasted like a trip to France. They were hearty and full of flavor, without feeling too heavy. The Sweet Lily twist on Avocado Toast includes melted mozzarella and slices grapes, which really elevated the dish! The potatoes and salads that came as complimentary sides were a welcome surprise, and just as craveable as the entrees themselves. I truly don't think there's a bad thing to order here, and I look forward to returning to this bright and welcoming spot to try more! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while and my son said he did as well, so we made a lunch date out of it today. It's kind of off the beaten path, where Ventura becomes Cahuenga. Near Barham and on the way to Hollywood. They have a few metered parking spots out front, but I went in and asked if they had their own parking and Mehdi told me they had a couple of spots in the alley behind the building, so that's where we parked. It's a cute place, not too fancy. They refer to it as a Boutique Pastry Shop. There are some snacks/knick knacks available for purchase, along with a refrigerator of drinks towards the back. The left side of the space is the coffee bar and the right side has the pastry cases and food menus. This is where we placed our order with Mehdi, who was pleasant, nice and knowledgeable about the menu and all the pastry items. I was talking to another employee, Gabriel, and asking him questions about the omelettes. He talked me through a few different options and he was also pleasant and kind. I decided on the Veggie Omelette (add mozzarella +$2, and side baguette +$1) with a Decaf Latte (+$0.75 for Oat Milk). My son ordered the Chicken Caprese Panini, which came with Pesto and Mozzarella Cheese. ($17). We also wanted to sample some pastries and we got 1 Nutella Beignet ($5.50), 1 Caribbean & 1 Red Carpet ($8 each), 1 Pear/Almond Tart and 1 Raspberry Tart ($6.50 each). Our total for everything including tip was $91.59, and I'm still kind of in shock over it! This place was SO EXPENSIVE!! Mehdi plated our pastries for us and Gabriel immediately got to work on the omelette and panini. We sat down at one of their many tables and got situated while we waited for the food. It was pretty empty as we were there around 3pm, an hour before they closed. There were two other tables being occupied while we were there. They had nice pop music playing, ranging from 90s-00s songs and artists. There were some nice twinkly lights above us along with the regular lighting of the restaurant. The space was also very clean, but I noticed some wear and tear on the tables/chairs. Once Mehdi brought our food out, we got to eating. My omelette also came with a small side salad with balsamic vinaigrette and some potatoes. I think everything tasted good, especially the omelette, but the potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I also think the portion size was too small for the price. This statement goes for everything we ordered. It was all extremely overpriced for the portions they're offering. My son said his panini was just mediocre and bland. He opened it and added a bunch of salt to it. It was also very skimpy on the chicken, about 4-5 tiny slices inside. Moving onto the pastries, the Pear/Almond was my favorite. It wasn't overly sweet (actually, none of the pastries were), which is what I prefer. It was very delicate and tasty. I also had a bite of the Caribbean which was delicious. They went well with my latte, which tasted very good. I will be trying the rest later. My son had a bite of everything and liked the Caribbean and the Nutella Beignet, saying the rest were just average. I didn't use the restroom but my son did and said it was spotless clean, stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and room spray. The trash was empty, floors and counters were clean. They have one men's and one women's restroom and it's spacious. They began closing down the place about 5 minutes after we finished our bites and nibbling. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience by any means, but I don't think I'll be rushing here anytime soon to try it again. It was just outrageously expensive for what it was. I understand the cost of ingredients, labor, etc it takes to produce pastries and viennoiserie, but I just don't think the quality matched the prices. Just my opinion. I would say the service was great, both Gabriel and Mehdi are great employees! I may or may not come back. We'll see. read more

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The avocado toast was delicious and perfectly crispy. The potatoes and salad it comes with are a perfect pairing for a light breakfast. I felt that the amount of food was good value for the price. I also got an iced americano and the coffee was of great quality! The staff is very friendly and competent. Felt like being in Europe in the middle of LA read more

What a wonderful, authentic French bakery and cafe! We had the salade chèvre chaud, the cocoroco sandwich and the fresh brewed iced tea. Everything was a 5/5! Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back. read more

Today I ordered juice sandwiches, Le parisien via DoorDash from this French bakery, Sweet Lily. I had heard about that place, but I never tried it before: so I am French from Paris and very familiar with the French baguette sandwiches with ham and butter, but this one was a true disappointment: the baguette bread was delicious, but the rest was horrible, we can look at the pictures and you will understand how they only placed one thin slice of ham, and hardly no butter It was $18 for a sandwich‼ Like we would say in French: Ce sandwich est bien "maigrichon" The only reason I give them three stars is because of the bread was so delicious and crispy Not too sure I will order from them again ⁉ read more

Came here to pop in for a quick bite before the theater west. The waiter was super patience with me while i chose and even changed my order! We ordered the salmon croissant and the chicken panini with goat cheese. They all come with a side salad and it was very filling. The salmon croissant was so impressive with the salmon, tomato, avocado, and a cheesy spread. Also got a latte which they adjusted the sweetness for me! read more

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Whoa! Amazing French Bakery, with real french people! Amazing little bakery with some of the best baguettes I've had in a while. We ate here twice in 1 week because my girls love their fresh bread (especially from French bakeries). It's a very humble joint with solid breakfast selection. Super nice staff. The coffee bar is also top notch. This place is only 5 minutes from Universal Studios and parking was pretty easy. This is our go-to breakfast spot before hitting the theme park. read more

My new go-to for a fresh baguette. Excellent customer service. Great selection of fruit tarts too.

I cannot recommend this treasure highly enough. Truly handmade croissants, laid back ambience and a hollandaise for the smoked salmon Benedict that is world class! My fave cafe in all of LA. read more

First time here and I truly enjoyed my time here. Staff is friendly , place is cozy , food is great. read more

Sweet Lily Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sweet Lily Bakery is kind of a weird establishment located on a weird stretch of Cahuenga Blvd. in the Cahuenga Pass. The space is not really homey enough to feel comfortable, yet it's too big for it to feel like a bakery/coffee stand. It almost feels like a combination of a catering service that decided to open up a brick and mortar. The sandwiches are the highlight of it's menu. Simple like a French bakery, but ultimately complex in its simplicity. Ultimately, Sweet Lily suffers more from it's ambiguity than its food or service. read more

Sweet Lily Bakery provided me with quality service, breakfast, and coffee this morning. The interior of the bakery is clean, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Nutella beignet alongside the veggie omelet with a side salad/potatoes. The vanilla latte was good, too. Thank you SLB team! read more

Sweet Lily Bakery - Nutella beignet, vegetable/mushroom omelet, salad, potatoes, & a vanilla latte. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food here is delicious!!! we love coming here for breakfast. They also have outstanding pastries. It's very quiet and clean. The staff is very helpful. read more

Sweet Lily Bakery - Prosciutto Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The owners are very nice. Great relaxed place to have lunch meetings. The baguette and croissants are fresh as they make them every day. I def recommend. read more

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Their breakfast food like the lox salmon croissant is delicious, I would love to give it 5 stars but it's been 3 different times where my coworkers & I order OATmilk latte or oatmilk matcha and it's not oatmilk , it's dairy milk & well lactose free people we know . I'll keep ordering food because service is great but I can't trust the lattes unfortunately read more

Stopped by for a coffee and croissant. I love that the croissant had a light sweetness to it. Reminds me of croissants in Europe. Looking at the what people ordered the salad and sandwiches looked great. Would love to go back for lunch read more

Wonderful authentic French bakery with a great selection of pastries and classic French brunch dishes. The almond croissant is to die for! Staff is sweet and friendly. Restaurant is spacious with many tables. Good for working as well. read more

So happy we found this place but so sad it's right before we leave town. We walked in and felt like we were in Europe immediately. They accommodated our heavily modified order (not European but appreciated) and everything was delicious. Can not wait to come back and try more. And Prince was so kind and helpful. read more

Best French breakfast place. So delicious. I am glad we tried this place. Service was great. Cute place.

One of the best breakfast plates I've ever had - scrambled eggs were perfect, beans sausage mix they added was delicious. Coffee, lemon tart for dessert... had the full experience and everything was great. read more

I agree w/ so many reviews. One of the best croissants I've EVER tasted! Soooo lightly buttery and crispy and still soft. C'est Magnifique!! read more

Sweet Lily Bakery - Butter croissant to go... first bite sent me to Heaven and back! Absolutely amazing!! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The closest place to feel like you're in France, not the typical cheesy "French bakery" that try to mimic, but an actual French bakery and shop. Thanks! read more

I went here on a rainy Sunday afternoon with my family. Didn't realize it was closer to closing time but there were still some fresh desserts left. We ordered a chocolate eclair, opera cake, chocolate twist, almond croissant and a vanilla late and double espresso. The service was great too. Everything tasted so good! I was actually pleasantly surprised! I thought the eclair would have custard inside but it had Nutella but of course my son didn't mind. I would say hands down try the almond croissant and a coffee there. Of course next time I'll have to try their breakfast as I didn't know they also offer breakfast too. We ate our desserts faster than I can take pics so I took some pics of the place for now. read more

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Delicious fresh baked French foods. Baguettes are perfect. Sandwiches are yummy. Service is friendly and helpful figuring out how much we need. Local quaint spot. Support this place for sure. read more

I stopped here for breakfast before going to Universal Studios Hollywood as it's located so close. I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! This is a cute little French cafe. The decor was very thoughtful with French flags and cozy seats. I wish it was night time as it looked like they have lovely fairy lights for the evenings. The person at the register was friendly and our food was fresh made and probably took about 20 minutes to arrive. I ordered the alpine tartine without bacon and it was DIVINE. I really enjoyed it and the mix of Brie, sour cream, egg, potatoes, and bread. I did add some hot sauce and pepper but it was very good. I appreciate the side salad to balance out the heaviness. I did not have space for their pastries but they looked amazing. I will say the one major downside is that they did not have espresso or specialty drinks when I visited which I found disappointing. I got a canned cold coffee which was okay. I would've loved a latte or cappuccino to pair with my breakfast. read more

Sweet Lily Bakery - Alpine tartine without bacon - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ah, this spot held so much promise. Alas, it did not live up to the promise. The outdoor tables are close to a busy street, so unless you want to inhale exhaust, head inside. Although it was hot, it didn't seem like the AC was on inside. This made for an uncomfortable experience. It was just too warm. Ordering takes place at the counter. There is a long display of largely sweet treats. We opted for a plain croissant, a chocolate croissant, and a quiche with salad. The croissant was okay, but it was on par with the ones you get from Costco. This is NOT what I had in mind for a French cafe. The chocolate croissant was so dry and stale that it left us parched. As for the quiche, I couldn't get over the very strong mustard taste. It was extremely unpleasant, and it didn't gel with the other flavors of the quiche. Mustard and bacon do NOT go together. The crust was also disappointing. I expected a real butter crust at a French cafe, not chunky bread. Parking is extremely limited. The spots at the back of the restaurant wreak like trash due to proximity to the dumpster. However, there is a decent amount of street parking and paid parking right across the street. read more

Sweet Lily Bakery - Quiche and salad - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stop for a quick lunch. Delicious quiche with a green salad! Fresh, clean food, with a wonderful French twist absolutely mouthwatering, charming inside very clean. read more

Sweet Lilly has delicious pastries and some of the best Crossaints I've ever tasted. The staff are always poliete and curtious.

Where do I start. Too expensive. For this area the only reason to price things like this is to get rich clientele. Also since when did a caprese sandwich come with chicken? Also the chicken was so gross it was like one of those YouTube videos showing fake food. "20 dollar "chicken " caprese." No thanks , done with this place. read more

Cusomter service not so good, asked for cup of ice since the fridge for the drinks wasn't keeping the drinks cold. Asked 3 times till I got my food asked the guy to bring cup of ice. Silverware had all water spots, cup had water spots, had to ask to napkins and fork. Sandwich was plain literally 4 pieces of salami, mini pickles, and that's all. 15$ could've went to Whole Foods and made my self a great sandwich. read more

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The baked goods looked good and the menu offered nice options. So, we ended up ordering 3 different food items and pastries. Their croissants were delicious and the raspberry filled ones have LOTS of jam (be prepared for it to go everywhere). The food was well seasoned. My 10 yo ordered the English breakfast and the beans were some of the tastiest we have ever had. And they adjusted the drink for her by making it an iced hot chocolate. The rest of our food was wonderful also. This place is great. read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE. i usually don't write in all caps but that's just how much i loved my experience here!! what we ordered -frenchie breakfast (the baguette with buttter and jam was chef's kiss, and omg the orange juice was one of the best i've had in a while) -salmon croissant (ten out of ten, the potatoes were also cooked and seasoned so well) the inside is also super cute as a bonus with cute small things and snacks available for purchase! read more

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Been over 2yrs since last visiting this place and I'm happy to see it survived through opening in 2020! Still the best French bakery items in the Hollywood/Studio city area. Delicious. read more

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We ate there several times and the quality was inconsistent. Beignets were not good. Baguettes were very good. Sandwiches were great one day, lackluster another read more

What we ordered: Baguette - this was excellent. Nutella and plain beignet - not great. Really dry Almond tart - not good either. Kinda just tasted like a grocery store bought one. Some sort of fruit crumble tart - see almond tart except worse Pistachio croissant (supposedly) - TERRIBLE. One of the worst croissants I've ever had. Didn't even have pistachios. Was a cream filled thingy and the cream wasn't even good. Brioche twist w chocolate - terrible This is what I get for cheating on my sweet ludavine read more

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Sweet Lily Bakery. It was the morning that he would be finding out if he passed the Bar exam or not, so we decided to open his results together at Sweet Lily Bakery. After we saw that he passed, I told the employees and I asked if it'd be okay to open the bottle of champagne I had brought with me. They were so accommodating and even brought an ice bucket to keep it cold! Needless to say, the service was excellent and we are forever thankful to Sweet Lily Bakery for making this a lovely and memorable experience. read more

Came here for lunch during the week. I lucked out with a parking spot at a meter right out front, but otherwise, it's just street/metered parking. It was not very busy, ample seating and I dug the cafe vibe. The food came out very quickly and the portions are massive. I enjoyed the unexpected salad! read more

Sweet Lily Bakery - Unexpected Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I really like Sweet Lily Bakery. It's the regular place that I go to meet my cousin for lunch. Love their food. For Christmas Eve I ordered a buche de Noel. It was for that evening and it was delicious. They are very accommodating and the food is fresh and good. read more

Baked goods: excellent. Sandwiches: perfection. I recommend getting a caprese on baguette + a caprese chicken panini and sharing half with a friend so you can enjoy both states of hot and cold mozzarella at the same time. Iced americano with vanilla syrup was my coffee order and it was exquisite. Stop reading this and go. read more

Had an oat milk latte and a chocolate almond croissant and they were delicious! My friend had the drip coffee and a chocolate twist (which was filled with a little custard) and she liked that as well. The latte had a European vibe (I don't know what I mean by that either) not an amazing latte but also not bad. Went well with the pastries. vibe inside was casual - several tables with communal seating. curious to try their food as well. i'll def be back for a croissant! read more