Bread + Butter has the best croissants in all of LA for sure. Our favorite pastry is the caramel glazed croissant, but they have lots of great options. It's rare for a place with such good pastries to also have a good coffee selection, so that's definitely a plus! The sandwiches are also very good and on delicious homemade bread. We have tried a couple but the best is mortadella, burrata, pistachio. The sandwiches vary by day and I think by time of day as well. Perfect little patio for seating although we usually take it to go. Parking is almost always easy on Main st but I noticed they might have some parking in the hotel parking lot as well. Always friendly service and a nice ambience! read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Mortadella, Burrata, Pistachio sandwich (the best). Great price for the size & ingredient quality as well - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Best croissant I've had in my life. Crunchy, flaky, soft on the inside. The secret is their butter. Quality cultured ish, real stuff right here! 4 cheese pesto on focaccia bread, it's like a heavenly slice of pizza on crunchy yet soft fresh bread that's warm and baked to perfection. Service was fast and friendly. Long line, but moves quick. Outside patio has seating. Park on the street. Feels like a hole in the way bakery where you can see into the where the baking magic happens. Clean, simple, delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

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Amazing. We randomly saw a long line in front while on our way to the farmer's market so we decided to stop by after and it was the best decision ever. The sandwich of the day was simple but so good. Whatever they did to the pickles, it's amazing. Nduja bun was the perfect sweet, savory, buttery, pastry with a little kick. Caramel Glazed Croissant was flakey, buttery, sweet with a nice little caramelized shell. How were there no misses? Next time, we definitely have to come earlier to try all the other pastries. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Bread + Butter offers a wide selection of pastries and a well developed coffee program. Which is needed to stand out in their part of the neighborhood. I got to enjoy their wide selection and have become a fan. Lets break down their pastries, there is something for everyone from sweet like the chocolate cream cookie to their salted pastry options. Oh and don't forget their croissants' , can't go wrong. As for the coffee, check out their menu and there is not a single bad option. They do a pretty good job of keeping the right options. My personal favorite: the magic So verdict: come try it out! Plenty of seating in front and on the side. Parking is available in the back of the motel or on the main street. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Magic coffee, croissant, and chocolate cream cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great pastries, a proper flat white, excellent service! This newer Aussie influenced pastry shop has become the new darling on the Westside. I've enjoyed a lot of their laminated pastries and they've mostly exceeded expectations. My current favorite is a morning bun with nduja butter that's brushed with Zabs hot honey and finishing salt. What a savory delight! Space is small, but the staff does their best to converse and connected but get you on your way so the line moves quickly. There's plenty of patio seating for you to enjoy your drinks and eats and being your furry friend s. read more

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There are a lot of pastry options here. They all look incredible too! I got a blueberry danish which was really good. The exterior was flakey and buttery. I will say everything is super expensive. Over $7 for most items. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Blueberry and lemon danish which - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Stumbled upon this spot walking down Main. Stopped in for a quick coffee and was not disappointed. Busy operation in a small space but staff is very friendly managing the crowd. Pastries looked but did not try them will have to come back!! Pro Tip: located adjacent to old school motel. Enjoy your coffee outside and check out a place standing still in time read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Exterior from patio - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Delicious bakery and great cappuccino, what more do you need? Cute outdoor seating available too. The Caramelized croissant had the perfect amount of salt to balance out the sweet and buttery flaky layers of goodness. The potato and cheese savory Danish was delightful, the fresh rosemary was a nice touch. Definitely a nice replacement for gget and I can't wait to explore more of their offerings! read more

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Came back a month or two after they opened and was so pleased to see how popular the business has gotten already. They also had a bunch of new pastries on offer since I first came. I got the morning bun today and it was deliciously buttery, sweet and flaky. The owner is usually working and she's lovely. Ambiance is casual, with a bunch of tables and chairs outside. It was busy on a Wednesday morning around 7:30 am with people getting morning pastries and coffees. read more

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Being quite a new comer especially occupying a space at the heart of Santa Monica's Main Street, you surely have expected its popularity still resides at its peak. Fortunately I was thinking 2 steps ahead, placing my pre-order online early morning around the opening time to secure my Walnut Croissant. Yes, you heard it right, walnut. Prolly kinda uncommon, but it's indeed one of their signature pastries, which was the closest comparison to any other places' almond croissant. Located right by the street, sitting at the patio gave that people-watching experience with sun kiss. I arrived right at noon, which was also my pickup time, and their pastries showcase was almost empty and there's literally no single croissant left. LOL, even the servers told me I made smart move by pre-ordering. I finished my gigantic croissant on the spot. It wasn't reheated yet it's still so good. The price was prolly quite high being close to $10, but the size and how packed the walnut paste stuffing was, made it totally worthy. That crunchy layer on top was doubtlessly slapping, like literally fully covered with walnut! Super happy to find more and more awesome pastries in town! read more

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You can taste the quality. Fresh baked stuff. Reminds me of my favorite bakery in NYC. Small, usually has a long line unless you go early. Their coffee is so good too. read more

So thrilled that Bread + Butter took over the old Go Get Em Tiger space--what a glow-up! The vibe is fresh and inviting, and the pastry case is full of absolute gems. The morning bun is a standout: beautifully layered, perfectly crisp on the edges, and bursting with cinnamon and cardamom--an instant favorite. The sweet strawberry danish is equally fantastic--bright, buttery, and just the right amount of indulgent. The cultured butter croissant, walnut croissant, and pain au chocolat were all solid--flaky, rich, and clearly made with care. As for the breakfast bun... that's a hard pass. It's about 98% bread and only 2% filling (egg, ham, and cheese), which left it feeling a bit underwhelming. That said, the hits far outweigh the misses, and the quality and creativity coming out of this place are seriously exciting. Bread + Butter is a welcome--and delicious--addition to the neighborhood. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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OMG! Santa Monica is a trek for me and b+B was on my list to try. I was anticipating it so much that I couldn't sleep. It did not disappoint. I love croissants and their cultured butter croissant is one of the best I've ever had! It is big and crispy and flaky and light and so buttery. I felt like there was a big chunk of melted butter in the middle... it was so amazing. I also had to get the walnut croissant which is similar to an almond croissant but with a walnut filling. It is slight sweet and heavily filled. The barista gave me the pastry and I was surprised by the heft! It is a heavy croissant and absolutely delicious! Two of the most amazing croissants I've ever had and I have FOMO for all the other pastries that I did not get the opportunity to try. I am definitely coming back. The coffee was nice and darkly roasted and was delicious, but the pastries totally eclipsed the coffee experience and that is ok. Street parking. Casual. Great service. Please come and create your own experience. read more

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Awesome coffee! Lovely space, super nice service. The pasties are phenomenal! Highly recommend. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Menu - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Amazing baked goods fresh daily!!! Absolutely loved their coconut cake, the focaccia pesto pizza, and the ham and cheese croissants. Highlyyyyy recommend the coconut cake if you enjoy coconut. A dense, flavorful, moist bundle of goodness. Service was as expected and the establishment is pretty much all outdoors. Ample seating as we had no issue finding a table. Dog friendly as well!! My only gripe was that the drinks were not the best, but regardless I'd come back just for the coconut cake. LOL read more

Was able to arrive only minutes before closing. Staff was very kind and accommodating for a last minute order. The cold brew is strong and croissant is amazing. The croissant is flakey, buttery and the layered baked ends are the best part. There is two small courtyard to sit in with tables and both relatively shaded. read more

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Fantastic. Excellent staff, that are always so helpful and list all of the adjectives to help you decide. A little bit of a wait on busy days, but the line moves fast You can't go wrong with anything croissant related. It's so flakey and perfect. The best I've had in the states. The little seating area outside is perfect. read more

Bread & Butter is a cool little spot with rustic vibes and seriously fresh food. The bread is warm, the pastries are delicious, and everything feels thoughtfully made. The host was welcoming and genuine. The surfer dude in line said it best: 'I was gonna get Chick-fil-A or something, but this is way better.' That pretty much sums it up. read more

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Breakfast done right Croissant, ham & cheese, granola + a perfect cortado. Good food, good people, and a cozy outdoor spot. Cashier was super nice and welcoming. We read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Granola - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Bread + Butter has to have the best baked goods in the Ocean Park area. So buttery, flaky, fresh, and delicious. The croissants and buns are a must! The service is warm, friendly, and inviting. The place is beachy and charming. And the baked goods are some of the best that you'll find in LA. B + B is absolutely worth the stop and worth the wait if you're in OP! read more

Decided to try this bakery after hearing about them. Customer Service was great in that the lady in the front was very friendly with a smile on her face. I ended up getting a chocolate chip cookie and a butter croissant. Both of them were delicious. I think it's nice that they have tables and chairs to eat outside which was nice in my opinion. 5/5. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Delicious morning bun. Love the rich flavor and texture. Sweet bakery. So happy to see a vibrant business on Main Street. Great service. Will go back to try all the things everything looks amazing. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Glory morning bun got a little squish - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The morning bun is in fact super delicious. The croissants are very flaky & buttery. I have been trying croissants throughout the westside and this is one of the best - IMHO heads and shoulders above Petitgrain in SM. The only thing I did not enjoy was the cinnamon bun, which tasted too much like heavy sweet bread/cake with frosting and did not have enough cinnamon. Everything else was fabulous. read more

As soon as you walk in, you can smell the goodness of butter and sugar. We got a cinnamon bun, morning bun and a ham & cheese croissant. It was soo good! read more

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My husband, our puppy, and I all went to Bread + Butter today for a light breakfast. Our pup was in good company as just about everyone had their "man's best friend" along for the ride. The line was out the door onto Main Street, but we waited anyway. The line moved very quickly and soon enough I was in the throes of butter heaven. The bakery is the size of a shoe box but brimming with beautiful display cases. There is a menu outside so you can make your selections before you enter-but don't! You'll change your mind a dozen times before you order because everything looks so good! We loved the Morning Bun with cinnamon and cardamom. It was perfectly baked and loaded with flavor. Our pup may or may not have had a taste and agreed it's a great way to start your morning! We also had the Ham + Cheese Croissant that was light and buttery with Gruyere and Fra' Mani smoked ham. We splurged and ordered the last Sausage Roll available (Saturdays and Sundays only)-a house made puff pastry wrapped around a Peads & Barnetts pork sausage. OMG! The puff pastry makes it into my own Butter Hall of Fame. The sesame seeds also added a little extra something that we loved! We also enjoyed hot chocolate on this chilly LA morning (meaning it was below 70 degrees). Staff is super friendly and there is plenty of street parking plus a great patio. We will definitely be back and next time, we're bringing all of our friends! read more

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Crispy delicious flaky croissants! The sausage roll was delicious too...homemade sausage wrapped in a buttery croissant. The cinnamon roll was ok but it had been a few hours and probably would have been great straight out of the oven. Chai latte could have used some more spice or stronger tea flavor. read more

Bread + Butter is the bakery this neighborhood needed and they are here to stay. I've been here a few times, each time more impressed than the prior visit...so far only had their sweet items, not the delicious looking savories. The carefully made coffee only enhances the flavor of their croissant and brioche dough based treats. Everything is made fresh, with passion and just divine. Service is super friendly. What a welcome addition to Main Street. read more

Excited to come back and try more of the pastries! Line was pretty long but moved quickly. Parking is fine - lots of street parking and it's right down Main St. We got the two croissants - a standard one ($6) and one with cultured butter and caramel & sea salt-glaze ($7). Both were tasty and perfect. Lots of folks in the line got sandwiches - so something I'm excited to try next time. read more

They have a sandwich of the day so it's a fun mystery (or i guess one could pick up a phone?). This was.... Possibly the best sandwich I have ever had? The bread and the combination of flavors.... (basil, arugula, red pepper, feta, green olives, pesto mayo). Special shout for the bread... so many sandwiches with crusty bread will destroy the roof of your mouth. not this! this is perfect. it was only $10?! Have also tried their croissants which were incredible. lovely staff and cute little soace with a bit of outside seating. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Sandwich of the day! - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The line out the door should mean something. Bread + Butter is in a small lot near a motel? It feels like a weird spot but those guests are pretty lucky . I came on a Saturday late morning and still had to wait around 10 minutes. The line moves actually pretty slowly. I think it's cuz the owners and servers really do try to connect with the guests which I admit is a great thing but it also adds more time. The spot has pastries and coffees. The coffees looks decent but I think the pastries are what you need to get. There are some sweet and savory ones on display and some look super interesting. I got the plain old classic croissant. It wasn't hot but still it was super fresh. The layers! Wow the layers. It looks beautiful and it was fully of salted butter but it also felt like the crust was a bit too tough. It was too much of a contrast to the fluffy interior and maybe fought against it a bit. For $6, it is a lot... you make the call but while it was still enjoyable, I feel there are better ones at a better deal. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Butter Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

A couple words. Amazing pasties ! Booyaa ! If want something buttery and flavorful, you need to try this amazing place. Incredibly delicious. It's a must try for those who want compare great experiences. read more

The croissant, sandwiches and cookies are delicious, the line doesn't lie, totally worth the wait! read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

So people have been raving about this place since it opened and I had to try it. It is a tiny place and got there just before 8 with my pal @timsthebordercollie. Tons of options and my favorite is a ham and cheese crossisant so I got that along with a plain crossisant and a regular coffee. Brought both home and had the ham and cheese one this am. If you want something very light and airy this is not for you. It weighs a good amount and I would say lots of butter in the pastry on top of the cheese and ham. It was excellent and it is something quite different than the others around and I am still full. Wow. The coffee was decent and service 1st rate. So the plain crossisant has the same sort of heavy butter content and if you want it light and flakey this may not be for you but if you want flavor, character and a pastry with the mostest this is for you. I liked them both, yes different then others, yet excellent in general. read more

I've lived close to Main Street for over 20 years, and I've always thought that we need a high quality bakery in the neighborhood. Well...the wait is over, as Bread + Butter is THAT place! The coffee is delicious - my favorite in all of Santa Monica and Venice, and their baked goods are out of this world. The chocolate croissant is the best I've ever tasted (and this includes croissants in Paris and in other parts of France). Their fresh fruit danishes are incredible, as are their sandwiches, plain croissants, and everything else in the shop. The staff and the owners are super nice and friendly. Bread + Butter is the best addition to the Main St / Ocean Park neighborhood! read more

This needs to be said: this is the best morning bun I have ever had. It's always soft, sweet (but not overwhelmingly so), and perfectly cinnamon-y. Everything else is good too, but that's become my go to. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Pain au chocolat - danish - coconut cake - morning bun - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

They have the absolute BEST Ham and Cheese Croissants, and Croissants overall, EVER..Yes, been to Paris a few times, and these are THE best and I'm addicted now. The staff so far have been SUPER friendly and kind. I love seeing how they' all are very much into what they do. Particularly great experiences with Evie so far (she's an Aussie, so already immediately awesome). We just love sitting in their cozy Main Street curb patio with our pup, people watching and enjoying their delicious pastries or croissants and coffee. I would give this place SIX stars, but unfortunately they haven't figured out that if they sold all their amazing breads separately so we can take it home, they'd be probably making 10x more $$$$, so gonna have just stick with 5 stars for now. As a recent transplant from east Santa Monica, I really, really hope they do well! read more

Best bakery in the area and polite well priced a great add to the neighborhood I'm making a regular

This review is mainly for the nduja bun. I brought it back to the east bay with me and now that I've tried it I wish I could buy a few more! Based on the baker's description I suspected it to be too salty or spicy but not at all! It has a hint of savory salt and smokiness similar to paprika, without overpowering the sweet buttery flavor typical of a croissant. Nduja apparently is a spreadable pork from Calabria, something I never would have thought could blend so well with croissant dough (baked in-house)! A bit steep at $8 but large enough to share, and unlike anything else you'll ever find in a bakery. read more

Bread and Butter Bakery - Nduja bun - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The pastries really don't get any better than here. Perfectly buttery, salty, and sweet -- I'm obsessed with everything I've gotten here from the rotating savory danish flavors to the caramel croissant and more. The coffee is good here too, although there tends to be a wait and coffee is clearly a more backed up part of the process. The staff here is so nice (shoutout to Alex, who works weekends) and this has been a weekly spot for me since it opened. One of my saddest goodbyes now that I'm leaving LA, please consider opening an NYC location! read more

I live in the neighborhood and I thought this place a great add. Their coffee and pastries are great and I always had a good experience. Until now!!! The staff need a reality check with their attitude. I ordered a cappuccino which took a while to arrive. But I was patient and not in a rush. The cappuccino was too cold to be enjoyable. Background. I have been sipping these for 30 plus years all over the world. I have spent considerable time in Italy and most recently returned from a 6 month trip from there. I understand and appreciate that it is not supposed to be HOT!!! But this one was under the preferred temp and at the price I would like to have enjoyed it. I went in and the woman behind counter asked if I needed anything. I mentioned the issue and her response was just to stare back at me as if I committed a crime. I stood there and then she said well do I want a remake. I said that would be appreciated. She then calls the barista over (who I know is highly considered- unclear why with his attitude) and she then tells him i need a redo and they then give each other a look that made me so uncomfortable that I felt like I was being considered some inexperienced idiot. He said nothing and took the cup. I waited a long time for a replacement. The new one was same cool temp and I believe they tried to "stick it" to me. Now I met the owners many, many months ago and they were lovely. We chatted and I heard their story. Maybe they are unaware of their staff inadequacies. But maybe the should look into it. My low rating is due to staff only. Not the place. It is a pity. read more