Le Pain Quotidien
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“This breezy Manhattan Beach spot excels at leisurely brunches with genuinely fresh ingredients, from house-made baguettes and quality pastries to tartines loaded with avocado and smoked salmon that justify the upscale price point. The real magic is in the atmosphere—a family-friendly refuge where you can linger under umbrellas on the patio while the crew (reviewers rave about the managers) makes you feel genuinely welcomed, even if the coffee itself is a touch inconsistent. It's less about chasing the perfect espresso and more about settling into that long, unhurried European café ritual that pairs naturally with their thoughtfully composed food.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Came for an easy brunch, ordered the chicken avocado tartine (good but a bit dry) and side of avocado and smoked salmon (both very fresh) snd a basket of fresh backed baguette with their delicious jams and spreads they give for free to the customers table. The highlight of this cafeteria is their patio, well spread out, shaded and in the middle of the MB vibe 🤩 Our server Marshall was polite and attentive, great positive radiant energy all the way, sorry to say he unfortunately had to deal with that nasty lady with the two kids next to us. She was over the edge rude, kept on her cellphone sending to us neighbor tables glare of his device hit by the sun rays without caring less. I wish the manager would’ve addressed the situation when she and her boy kid got into that uncomfortable argument 😳 . Beside her, i would recommend this place 🥳 easy parking underground too.
This is my go to coffee shop in Manhattan Beach. The crew is absolutely lovely. The managers are superstars! Love this location!
Many families with small children are eating indoor on a Sunday morning at this Manhattan Beach location. On a sunny and slightly cool breezy morning we chose to eat breakfast outdoors under umbrella coverings. Food choices eye appealing; I devoured a chicken tartine (open face sandwich) while my company enjoyed sunny side up eggs choice. Coffee is very good here! I would definitely return for other menu choices.
This is a great pace for lunch in the upscale Manhattan Beach restaurant, bar, and shopping area. Great breakfast and brunch options and I loved my “open faced” sandwich for lunch (turkey, bacon and avocado). Also loved the lemon that comes to you in a mini-pitcher! Solid service. Eat inside or outside. VictorB
I came here for breakfast with a friend. The egg skillet I got was okay, I feel like it was too simple for the price. The iced coffee I got was okay too, a bit watery. It wasn’t bad, but i don’t believe I’ll come here again. Good location though! And the atmosphere was cute.
Crema Reviews
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