Been wanting to try their pastries for some time now but Everytime I've attempted to go; there was…read morea line around the block. Parking is not terrible but there is metered street parking available if you can find a vacant one. Was warmly greeted as soon as I walked in and the smell of fresh baked goods fills the room. Decided to try the baguette, croissant and oatmeal cookie. The croissant was flaky on the exterior, soft on the inside, and buttery rich. The oatmeal cookie is well balanced and not too stiff or soft.. Will have to be back and try the other menu items.

Very popular bakery in Santa Monica. Would I say its worth it? There's a lot of good bakeries in…read morethe area so depends on how much you hate/don't mind waiting, but Petitgrain is very good if you order right. Came here on a Saturday with a friend around 9 am and want to say we waited for about 30 minutes. We decided to try three items (ranked from favorite to least): - Pistachio Lemon Croissant: This was delicious! If you like pistachios and/or a twice-baked croissant, get this. I'd go back and order it again happily. - Cinnamon roll: It looked a little dry so I was skeptical when we chose it, but it was actually really good! The filling made it still moist even though it's croissant dough (I think?) vs a broiche. - Blueberry scone: This looked amazing, but it was so dry. A real disappointment, we threw it away. Overall a good spot but not everything is a hit. I'd go back if a friend wanted to and happily eat the croissant. However, if in a time crunch I'd go elsewhere.

Artelice Patisserie is my favorite dessert shop of all time. The best desserts to get here are the…read moretropical mango and the pistache. I've tried venturing out to try their other stuff, and it's all delicious, but I keep coming back for the mango and pistachio. I like how each pastry you purchase you also get a free macaron. Each dessert is very well executed, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. And I'm happy to say, they're perfectly sweet, but not too sweet!

I have been on this pastry journey for 6 months trying to find these fruit like pastries. I told my…read moredaughter when I was coming to L.A. to find the best place near her place. She took me here. The place was very clean and tidy with a lot of different types of sweet treats. I was there for one thing only. I did ask the gal working if they were made that day and she said yes. We ordered a raspberry, an orange, a coffee bean and the popular mango. This was my 2nd time trying these and our hopes were high BUT the raspberry was just awful the filling was strange and it had just raspberry jam inside,I dint eat it. The mango was okay so we shared that. The coffee bean was just awful as well so we didn't finish that either. The orange was the best of the group but overall just a disappointing experience once again because these are not cheap. I'm starting to think I might just have to give up my journey to find these although there are some places in Vegas that look promising. I don't think Reno has any bakeries that make these. They look so beautiful but the taste is a let down.

The pastries are decent. Very very cute interior seating…read morewith garden seatings. Cute ambience. Coffee is mediocre.

The building looks like a remodelled church - designed to elevate audio. This works for choral…read moremusic, not dining ambiance. looks fantastic though. My biggest gripe however is split between the waiting time and, to the disappointment of my high expectations, the food. I don't mind waiting for good food, but when I see the entire queue behind me served before me, and I get served burnt quiche (black), then I mind. If the establishment wished pictures of the said burnt quiche - they are available upon request. on a positive note - the salad dressing was lovely.

Stopped by Alfred Coffee and it was one of those spots that just feels good to hang out in for a…read morebit. Coffee came out really smooth, not too bitter, and you can tell they actually know what they're doing with it. Ordered something simple and it still hit, which says a lot. Also grabbed a pastry and it was fresh, not sitting there all day like some places. It does get a little busy but that's kinda expected. Overall just a solid spot, good coffee, nice vibe, nothing to complain about.

Tried the mini conchas today and they were so fun and yummy!…read more I had the cafe de olla, cinnamon roll, regular white concha and my bf got the guava empanada and they were all good and the perfect (guiltless) portion! Can't wait to go back! 4 stars instead of 5 cause they were low staff and we waited more than 5 minutes in line just trying to pay cause there was only 1 employee working.

Really good cookie place. Smart, creative Flavors, but even the Chocolate Chip sea salt is…read moreoutstanding. I keep hearing about their banana pudding and Portuguese pastries but they're always sold out which means they must be really good too. The staff are always kind, extra helpful and seem glad to see you. If you need something savory as well, go to Palms and patties next-door for one of the best burgers in the city.

I was in Santa Monica and craving some cookies. I saw these recommended on Instagram for their…read morechunky cookies. While the physical location is small, there's outdoor seating to enjoy our sweets and goodies right away. We ordered the peanut butter chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate chunk sea salt and walnuts, and cookies and cream. We also ordered the pistachio latte and matcha cream top. My favorite cookie was the peanut butter chocolate followed by the chocolate chip walnut with sea salt. My mom's favorite was the chocolate walnut sea salt. The pistachio latte was yummy with real pistachio pieces sprinkled on top

Jyan Isaac has been on my list for a while and today I finally made my way over to Santa Monica to…read moretry it (and so glad that I did!). A+ experience from beginning to end. Gravlax works on everything bagel: 5/5 Whitefish on plain bagel: 3/5 Marinated ricotta: 5/5 Pepperoni slice: 5/5 Meatball sub: 4/5

In a perfect world, there'd be a bakery on every corner. This corner has two…read more According to legend, Jyan Isaac was founded when a Gjusta employee absconded with some sourdough starter. Generally, the goods are decent. But, be prepared to pay Malibu prices. And watch out for the ham and cheese croissant. It's twice the price of the one at Petitgrain Boulangerie and really needs to go back into beta testing.

Tin is the best! Very helpful and knowledgeable! The cafe is…read morebright and clean. The desserts look amazing.

Great cake & dark chocolate cherry cookies! Just tried the lemon bars as well, we always love to…read morestop in here!

Heartbroken to learn that this place will be closing on Sept 28th. They have some of the best…read moregluten free desserts we've ever tried - their cream puffs and mini tarts are to die for. I heard they're taking some desserts over to 401K, their gluten free sister restaurant, but we're still soooo sad to hear about their closure. Everyone was always so kind there, and their selection was fantastic. I will be following along to hear of any news; a few of us have asked for a gluten free cookbook to recreate those incredible treats and the owner said it's in the works! My gluten free partner and I will miss their tiramisu terribly. Here's hoping that one day circumstances might be different. So sad to hear.

Sad to see an underwhelming selection available compared to what pictures previously showed…read more Assuming that it's because they're inside the bar now. Since it's quite loud inside it was difficult to communicate about our selections, but service was friendly. Cheesecake was good, lemon bar too sweet for my liking, pumpkin bread ...simply AMAZING, worth a trip just for it. Definitely appreciative for the availability of gluten free treats, even with a limited selection.

Deserts are my go to here…read more Cookies Pies Brownies Milk with ice. If you don't understand the words I am saying, not my job.

If I could give this place more than five stars, I absolutely would!…read more My husband and I tried the key lime pie, cherry tart pie, and chocolate chip cookie, and WOW! Everything was absolutely delicious! The crust on both pies was incredible, and the flavors were perfectly balanced and absolutely amazing. Even the chocolate chip cookie was fantastic! I honestly wish I had taken pictures, but we were too busy enjoying every bite! I'm so happy we discovered this little gem! Yes, it's a bit pricey, but honestly, everything is expensive these days, and when the quality and flavor are this good, it's definitely worth it! We can't wait to come back and try more goodies.

In complete honesty, everything was average tasting EXCEPT the Jambon Beurre sandwich. Even though…read moreit was just ham and butter, it was specifically French Isigny butter from Normandy. The unfortunate part was that the sandwich was only a half portion and cost almost $17... The interior/food displays reminded me of Erewhon. I wish I found out about Helms earlier because I know they make amazing pastries!! Sad that they are gone.

Heavily saddened to hear that this ambitious project and love letter to L.A. history is closing…read morethis weekend. Chef Yang Soon began developing the reimagined classic Helms Bakery twelve years ago but could not have anticipated the huge changes that were to hit the dining landscape with the Covid pandemic. The decline of going out / dining out, changes in spending habits and the rise of delivery services made this Art Deco styled concept bakery financially unsustainable. Helms has a fascinating history. In 1932 their bread, Olympic Bread, was declared the official bread of the Olympic Games. This led to worldwide recognition. Delivery wagons, or coaches, brought bread, doughnuts and other baked goods to Angelenos' homes with their slogan, "Daily at Your Door." Helms was the bread that astronauts in Apollo 11 took to the moon. World Famous. I've sampled many items in my several visits (driving all the way to Culver City from the SF Valley.) *Breakfast burrito, $14 *Prosciutto/Persimmon sandwich, $17 *Coffee Cake, $5 *Cherry Pie slice, $12 *Nutella-stuffed cookie, $7 *Oat & Medjool Date cookie, $4.50 *Corn & Caramel cookie, $5 *Pistachio & chocolate cookie, $7 *Pecan Molasses, $5 On previous visits: *Olive Oil Cake *Corn Cake All of the above were made with high-quality ingredients, and thus sold at a high price point. All well-crafted and extremely delicious in my opinion. I will miss this place tremendously. I sincerely hope that Chef makes good on opening a Helms bakery in another location in the near future. I'll drive across town for that! R.I.P Helms original, 1931 - 1969 Helms reimagined, November 2024 / December 14, 2025