Cafe Bonaparte
53 Pier Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“This family-owned Manhattan Beach gem shines brightest for its French pastries, with croissants that arrive larger than expected and filled with luxe touches like Nutella—the apricot variety is particularly beloved. The warmth here extends beyond the espresso to the owners themselves, who create a genuinely welcoming spot that feels especially cozy on breezy evenings, complete with outdoor seating in a car-free zone. While their coffee is solid rather than exceptional, the pastry case and savory bread selection make it worth a return visit to explore their full menu.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Large variety of baked goods as well as individual cakes. Savory and sweet choices. Croissants are larger than average, amazing. Chocolate croissant had Nutella filling. Outdoor seating ìn no-car zone, with umbrellas and plenty of space. Price very reasonable.
Stopped by each of the 2 days I was in town. Sweetest, most kind family owned place with amazing desserts & pastries and espresso!!! Next time I’ll try the hot menu!!
Coffee was okay, my hazelnut latte has a lot of milk than I prefer. But their hot cocoa was better. I recommend the apricot croissant, its sooo good! They have savory breads and ice cream as well. Plenty of seating inside and even outside by the patio. Service was fast and…
On a cold breezy evening the warmth of this coffee shop feels so good. My expectations were set high because of the bright fluffy pastries in the display case. We ordered a Creme Bruelle and Apple Crumb Cheesecake.. plus a latte and cappuccino. Overall, I give the food and…
This place is the self-declared "pâtisserie française" of Hermosa Beach... or Santa Monica... or LA. Who knows, they probably don't either. Now, when a place claims Parisian roots, it sets the bar somewhere between the Eiffel Tower and pretentious perfection. So no, I'm not…
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