Le Cafe de la Plage Malibu

Love this place. Coffee is amazing. We tried the blueberry tart and is tasted delicious. Matcha and other drinks also well prepared. Service friendly and fast. Vibe very cool.

I’ve always loved this place and regularly drive from Ojai to Malibu just to visit this café. However, during my most recent visit, I spent over $100 and left with an allergic reaction. I’ve worked in food service for 10 years, and proper ingredient labeling is a critical responsibility—especially for customers with allergies. I didn’t go back inside to address it at the time because there was a long line and only one person working the register, but this is something that truly needs to be addressed. Clearer and more accurate food labeling is an important and necessary change.

Got the gluten free lemon cake, it was really good. Server was really nice. Location is cool, parking is tight.

For a $30 breakfast, it was unremarkable. I got the eggs, lox, and salad on a brioche bun. None of it was seasoned, didn’t even taste like there was salt. Super overpriced. Coffee nothing special either, I had higher expectations! The staff was super kind though.

Grab an outdoor table, order a croissant, a scone or an avocado toast (yes, it’s that good), and watch Malibu’s most relaxed crowd debate whether this counts as breakfast, lunch, or a lifestyle choice. The pastries are dangerously French — you’ll promise to share and instantly regret it. It’s got that effortless “I just wandered off the beach but still deserve a perfect croissant” vibe. Prices are Malibu-ish, but so is the sunshine and people-watching — and honestly, both are worth it. Pro tip: sit outside, sip slowly, and pretend you’re waiting for your yacht to be detailed