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Review The Novel Cafe On Main St - Santa Monica

Felicia S
A great way to start a Saturday morning. Nice stroll and getting your caffeine and croissant 🥐 fix. I felt transported to the last I was in France 🇫🇷 when I took the first bite of the corner of the croissant. Perfectly toasted and perfectly buttery. You can sit on the coffee bar inside or on the tables outside. Given that it was drizzling decided to sit inside and take in the view as people were walking up and down Main Street. The offer a nice variety of goodies from France from wine 🍷, pastries and snacks. I had a large cappuccino ☕️ with a wonderful croissant 🥐
nikki
Lovely French spot on Main Street. Lots of patio seating and a couple of tables inside. I enjoyed a ham and cheese croissant, like you find all over Europe. I also had a cappuccino with oat milk. I will be back to try the ham and cheese panini next!
Carolyn
Did a quick stop here just to pick up a sandwich. I asked the owner which one was popular and he said The Parisien. The sandwich came out perfect. Delicious bread with a generous portion of protein for $13. Totally worth it!
Ashley Sundquist
Incredible Parisian bakery on Main Street that serves up coffee and pastries, including gluten-free and vegan treats! Their egg and butter free croissant and brioche are just magical...I have no idea how they make it taste so perfect without the traditional ingredient. I’ve also had meetings here and it’s great place for a casual sit-down with fresh coffee. Pro Tips: - There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so come on in and stay a while
VargasIsMissing
Outstanding. Everything was great but the croissants were next level delicious. The best I ever had. Also, the meal I ordered (The Santa Monica, a lot of food for $16) came with FOUR different kinds of cheese, which just made my day. To top it off, the husband/wife team that run the place were incredibly kind and welcoming.
Sam
This place is amazing! If you want a classic french baguette sandwich for the beach or pastry, this is the perfect spot! Always so kind and the food is amazing. You cannot get this kind of quality baked good just anywhere.
Angela Parker
The coffee is extraordinary! They have so much great food. And the owners are so so nice! Highly recommend. Best place in the area. Support, local businesses!!
Dillon Lowery
The place is so adorable and the food is so fresh and you can tell was made with quality ingredients. The prices are great and the sizes of the meals are substantial. I will be back so many more times. So glad I stubble upon it on my walk.
Amanda Oliver
A lovely French couple owns this amazing bakery and all of their pastries are made fresh! Everything was amazing including the almond danish and chocolate croissant. Thanks for giving us a little taste of France in Cali!!!!
Emmanuel Sauquet
Superb French bakery… croissants are really good. Light and crispy. Strongly recommend to anyone looking at having a Parisian morning. Owner is French, which adds a light touch of class.
michael fairbanks
I love this shop! It is made special by the charming owners Matthieu and Sandra. All their hard work is evident in how well run the shop is and the perfectly French baguettes and croisants Matthieu bakes every morning. Excellent.
Rebecca N
The most delicious Gluten Free French Baguette! Knowledgeable baker who knew about Bromide in flour. Will definitely visit again. His flour is fresh from Europe not filled with preservatives found in US flour. Delicious new favorite go to!
Miriam Alpern
Charming authentic French Café in the heart of Main Street. Excellent baguette sandwiches and croissants and Sandra the owner and her family are welcoming & lovely. I’m so excited to have discovered this gem and adding them to my list of fave local spots!!
Tori Romero
Nothing like a fresh chocolate croissant & coffee on the beach with your husband ❤️ the pastries are delicious and so fresh here!! The customer service was spot on, I was greeted by a very kind french baker who helped me decide on some pastries (got the croissant pictured here along with a Vegan, GF chocolate chip cookie) 🙌 Definitely recommend!
Peter Keating
You’re paying Main Street Santa Monica prices, but this bakery is truly worth it if you’ve got the baked dough to spare. I am there solely for the croissants. They're are excellent and less expensive croissants to be found elsewhere, like Amondine Patisserie Cafe further east on Wilshire, but TPTB wins out for me with its buttery embodiment of a down-home Parisian croissant. I was lucky enough to have been there back in the day, but for this small slice of heaven, forgo the plane fare and buy local. Bon appetit!
Zeynep Şen Tiryaki
if you’re looking for an authentic croque madame, that’s the place you go. it was absolutely delicious. I wish I had time to try other things on the menu.
Louis Ruano
Great hidden gem in Santa Monica. Exceptional food, deliscious French pastries. The place is super cozy with an old-world vibe. Good spot to grab a quick breakfast and coffee or wine. Service is awesome and friendly. They are always helpful and extremely polite. Highly recommend their croissants, Crepes and Sandwiches with their homemade baguettes. Ask for the Croque Monsieur
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