I wanted to update my review because my most recent visit completely changed my experience. As always, the food and pastries were amazing, but what truly stood out this time was the service. Anais was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she made us feel genuinely comfortable and appreciated from the moment we walked in. She's so nice and positive energy made such a difference and really elevated the entire experience. This visit reminded me why Sweet Wheat has so much potential not just because of the quality of the food, but because of team members like Anais who truly care about customers. I'm happy to say I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Anais, for such a lovely experience! read more

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Sweet Wheat is a family-owned French artisan bakery in Redondo Beach and they have a secondary location in Downtown Culver City. [Parking]: The bakery has a small private parking lot and I had no issue finding an available spot on a weekday. [Atmosphere]: The bakery has both indoor and outdoor tables. [Menu]: The #1 baked good to order here is the Almond Croissant, but they ran out of the regular almond croissant at 12:45 PM on Sunday during my first visit. I was pretty determined to get it so I came back the next day at 10 AM and was able to get one. They also offer mini versions of select croissants, quiche, sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, etc. *** Quiche Lorraine (Madrange Parisian Ham, Emmental Swiss Cheese, Cage Free Organic Eggs Filling, and Chives - $10.95): The employee kindly warmed it up for me and it was the last one on Sunday afternoon. It had an amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture. Mini Almond Chocolate Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream, Chocolate & Sliced Almond - $4.45): It was cold so didn't have a soft texture. The chocolate was a bit overpowering. Blueberry Madeleine (French Traditional Flour, French Isigny Butter, Blueberry Jam & Cake Free Organic Eggs - $4.25): A solid pastry. Mini Almond Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream & Sliced Almond - $3.95): I liked it better than the almond chocolate croissant because it had molasses instead of chocolate (the molasses tasted less overpowering). *** I highly recommend Quiche Lorraine and Almond Croissant, but I have to admit these baked goods aren't exactly affordable. P.S. - The bakery has a rewards program ($5 off birthday reward). read more

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Very disappointing experience, and unfortunately this has lost my business. I've ordered from Sweet Wheat Bakery multiple times in the past and had always been happy, which makes this even more frustrating. I purchased a $60 fraisier cake for a birthday, and despite living only 5 minutes away and going straight home, the cake did not hold up at all. After being stored overnight in the refrigerator, it had essentially collapsed before we could even cut or serve it. The taste was also far from what I've come to expect. The cake was overwhelmingly jam-heavy with barely any cream, completely lacking the light, balanced flavor a fraisier should have. It was not enjoyable and most of it ended up being thrown away. I reached out directly to the bakery to resolve the issue and gave them the opportunity to make it right, but received no meaningful follow-up. For the price and reputation, this was unacceptable. Really disappointing to see such a drop in quality--especially from a place I used to trust. read more

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Love this place! They have fancy desserts that are pretty to look at and are equally delicious. Their sandwiches and iced coffee is pretty good too. I haven't been in a while but now I think I'll definitely revisit soon! read more

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Everything about this place is great . Service - friendly service greeted us and was patient while we decided what yummy treats to buy Sandwiches- we bought the iberrico sandwich and the tuna sandwich both were delicious . Pastries - got the tiramisu , chocolate muse , almond croissant and the raspberry macaron . I have to say each pastries was so fresh and delicious Excellent experience and most definitely worth the drive ! read more

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If you are looking to meet with your friends or family on the go, this is the place! The have the trios for a reasonable price or you can put a meal together. The food can be warmed or as is. Nice ambiance, nice employees. Oh yeah freshly squeezed orange is a Must! read more

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I ordered these the day before and picked them up early in the morning. I wanted to try a lot of their items, so I got: * Croissant (this was the only one I liked) * Pain aux Raisins * Almond Chocolate Croissant * Cannelé * Chocolate French Toast * Apricot Raisin Orange Blossom Cake * Salted Caramel Apple Cake * Flan * Millefeuille Vanille * Chocolate Opéra Cake * Tiramisu * Cranberry & Walnut Sourdough * Vanilla Custard French Donut But honestly, only the croissant was good. Everything else was just okay. A bit disappointing since I was expecting it to taste more like what I had in France. read more

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The beat french pastry in the southbay, it is a bit on the pricier side of pastries but it is well worth it. Even the appearance alone it looks as good as it appears. I love to get any of their tarts. I come to treat myself,I havnt tried their savory goods, although I did get a baguette. Yummy! read more

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I stepped back into Sweet Wheat recently to see if the service and ambiance has changed in any way that would want me to spend more time here. While I believe things have kept up in terms of quality there's some items that seem to have changed in terms of quantity-- one of my favorite items for instance has gotten smaller (flan) which is now down to bite size-- I can't understand why as it's just milk and eggs pastry mix. Meanwhile some of the sandwiches are too cheesy-- in particular the salmon was over loaded with cream cheese which destroys the salmon flavor. Obviously this doesn't mean to say every item has changed -- meanwhile, the display counter still looks very appealing and clean. I sometimes feel that this place lacks a bit of floor planning as the checkout area really is a place of chaos especially when full-- this needs a bit more thought perhaps? One other observation is that outside music is way too loud-- maybe just turn down the volume a few clicks would help people talk and not have to shout above the speakers! Overall I'm in a good space with Sweet Wheat-- it still carries itself very well and the staff are impeccable-- which is always a sign of great morale and confidence in the management. read more

Located on the corner of Avenue G and PCH, it is a quite large bakery with its own parking lot and inside seating for 50+ people. There are also many tables outside for those who prefer al fresco. The ordering process was very simple: get in line, point at what you want in its large glass display case, the very attentive staff will retrieve them for you, then you pay for the items at the end of the line. The prices are not inexpensive but the quality of the items will dispel any doubt you have about what you are paying for. They also offer discounts for multiple item purchases There were so many tasty choices, and it was extremely hard to decide what to order. For this visit, we ordered the following items: Ind. Fraisier Cake: the strawberries were fresh, the cake was soft, airy and not too sweet. Raspberry Vanilla Macaron: Both the crust and filling were on the hard side. It was also quite sweet. Morello Cherries Clafoutis: Both the crust and filling were soft. The tanginess of the cherries offset the sweetness of the filling. Quite exquisite. Flan: the crust was slightly on the hard side but still quite buttery and delicate. The custard filling was soft, not too sweet, and very tasty. Walnut and Cranberry Bread: the crust was not too hard, and the crumb was soft and very wholesome. They did not skimp on the walnuts and cranberries for sure. Pistachio Cookies: They were soft, buttery, and not too sweet. The pistachio chunks were fresh and flavorful. We did not try their sandwiches this time since we have already had our lunch, but we will get one of their paninis for sure on our next visit. read more

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Sweet and Savory Breads, Salads, Sandwiches, Patisseries and Macaroons all in the glass shelf. It made me feel like I am back to European street bakery shop! I enjoy dining outdoor patio enjoying the breads on a weekend brunch. Easy to park and friendly service. I wish they sell salted French butter here too to go with the French baguette. Make sure to check their buy 3 get 1 free specials! read more

This is my first visit. I had the Egg, Ham & Cheese Croissant...a buttery, flaky delight and the delicious Tiramisu. Our server with a smile was Sophie, and she was very nice and helpful. I will be returning. read more

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One of my favorite bakeries, lovely big display with plenty of options. Delicious french pastries and savory items too. Great spot for lunch. They even have soup! My favorite chocolate almond croissants are from here. My favorite sandwich is the iberco sandwich. And if you cant decide, get a bunch of mini pastries to try before committing. Beautiful place to grab a casual brunch with plenty of seating inside and out. Great service. read more

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Food - large selection of pastries and desserts. However the desserts weren't any good. The pain au chocolat had a weird cheesy taste that was extremely unappetizing. The pumpkin tartlet tasted extremely artificial. The almond pain au chocolat was overbaked/burnt. On the bright side I had the tuna sandwich and it was quite fresh and good. The baguette part was nice and chewy and the egg is a nice touch/addition to the tuna. Hubby had the chicken pesto and was not satisfied. Chicken pesto wasn't as high of quality, bread unevenly baked (some parts hard to chew), cheese was mediocre and the sandwich overall was nothing to write home about. Service was awful. It definitely could use improvement. It was extremely unorganized and the workers all stayed behind the counter. Zero acknowledgement and tables and floors dirty. Did a pick up order to skip the line, but it was frustrating trying to get any one to help us. Order was also not ready at the time of pickup. They ran out of one of the pastries, but accommodated by allowing us to select another instead, so at least there was that (even though it didn't taste any good) . Parking lot is small and cramped. Probably won't be returning to this particular location. read more

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A good selections of both sweet and savory pastries with both indoor and outdoor seatings available. You walk up to the queue and order with one of the staffs, and tell them what you want along the way. Staffs are pretty friendly. Around 50 seats available inside, pretty chill but can get a little loud if there's a lot of people. Decent pastries, coffee was alright. Pretty much self served after they hand you the tray. They also have combo choices to make it meal like. Love how that all the prices and allergens are listed so nothing caught you by surprise. Street parking and a small parking lot at the back. read more

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Always out of things and whomever was working Thursday afternoon today was incredibly rude and dismissive

I was craving for dessert and a friend recommended this place and I am shocked I've never notice this place before as I've passed by it so many times lol. There's ample amount of parking around the building and the place itself is quit spacious. I came here close to closing time around 7:00pm (they close at 8;00pm) and there were plenty of tables available. We ordered the chocolate mousse, raspberry tartlet, crème brûlée tartlet and cappuccino. The crème brûlée tartlet was by far our favorite. It was so good I'm def coming back for more. The raspberry tartlet was good as well. I was a bit disappointed initially that their large coffee size was 12oz until I realized just how strong their coffee was. I can really taste the difference. The only thing we didn't like was the chocolate mousse. Something tasted off and the little chocolate drops on top was hard and did not taste good either. No big D. There were so many other sweets I wanted to try. I'm def coming back again. We devoured the tartlets so quickly that I totally forgot to take a pic so instead I went back to the display and took pics from there ;) Service was on par. The two gents closing were very helpful and informative. I enjoyed their vibe. read more

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I went around 10am with a friend on a week day and it wasn't packed at all. Parking is decent, not plenty but just enough to accommodate. Outdoor seating was nice but facing PCH so, if you don't like the noise of traffic, stay inside. So many variety of pastries and desserts. A little on a pricy side to be honest, but definitely satisfying. read more

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Updating my review, though the rating remains at 4 because of what I will explain further below. Sweet Wheat reminds me of the traditional all day bakeries you find all over France. Early morning, you come here for a croissant and a coffee. Mid-day you might have a light lunch. Then an afternoon pastry and for those times when you want an indulgence you get a box of their confections. I can see what they are attempting to create and for the most part they are successful. However, the quality of their food items are a bit inconsistent from product to product. To explain what I mean, take their pastries. Order their mille-feuille and it is exquisite - delicate layers of puff pastry with an equally sumptuous pastry cream in between. Surely that means their other confections would be equally delicate and exquisite. Alas, no. The raspberry tartlet is a particular disappointment - a small mountain of raspberries over frangipane (almond cream), with a vanilla cream in the center. The frangipane is too thick and the entire thing feels like you're eating a thick cockle with the fruit as an after thought. And yet, both the raspberry tartlet and the mille-feuille are priced similarly. This same inconsistency can be seen in their savory offerings and taken together, it makes you feel like their offerings are overpriced. And truly, in my opinion, some of their pastries are absolutely worth the price tag. While others are not and I likely won't be ordering those items again. If they can up their game a notch so to speak, and produce everything at the same quality, then this would be a 5 star place. However, I believe that in order to do that they'd have to limit their offerings to some extent. And I certainly respect business owner's decisions on what makes sense for their profits. My favorites so far: - Chocolate eclair - Mille-feuille - Lemon meringue tartlet - Apple tarte tatin - Quiche - both the vegetable quiche and the traditional Quiche Lorraine are really good. - Canelé - they remain the only bakery in the area with canelés that are up to standard. And for that alone, I will continue to come here. I've yet to try the majority of their viennoiserie, their macarons, and as for the breads, I've only had their baguette and that was quite good. read more

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Baguette: 5/5 baked fresh and I got a free loaf for signing up for the rewards. Butter was extra but worth it Pea & asparagus soup: 5/5 served piping hot, sooooo creamy and when you dip the bread in it it's fabulous Pastry: 2/5 forgot the name of this one it was a little dry, the macaron wasn't as soft and flakey but not in a good way Hazelnut latte (decaf): 4/5 but it was decaf and I'm not a big coffee drinker so can't truly rate quality or taste read more

Sweet Wheat - Brunch Trio: Pea and Asparagus Soup, pastry, hazlenut latte. Free baguette for signing up for rewards. - Bakeries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Love the place. Everything is really great. Maybe a little pricy but overall highly recommended

I honesty don't get this place. It has a decent location and located on a busy street. Parking can be a bit tricky even though it has its own lot. When you walk in, you get to see all the decadent-looking pastries. I got the chocolate croissant and then a couple more to go. I asked them to warm up the pastry, which they did. I ended up sitting outside with a colleague and unfortunately the croissant was super dry and tasted like a previously frozen Costco croissant. There was hardly any chocolate in it. I was so incredibly unimpressed and will not be back. read more

CS was great, love the fresh baked pastries. Dining area needed to be cleaned up. Ham and cheese quiche was good as was they Ham and Cheese Friand. Coffee was okay as well. read more

So many options!! Everything looked amazing. This is definitely not the place for people that struggle with decision making (like me). I ended up getting the brunch trio with a ham and cheese croissant, caramelized apple tart, & fresh squeezed orange juice. A bit pricey but everything tasted really good! The caramelized apple tart tasted like smushed down apple pie in the best way & their orange juice was so sweet! read more

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Cute spot! The sweet pastries were to die for. The savory food wasn't bad but their strong suit seems to be sweets (in my opinion). Enjoyed the almond chocolate croissant x1000! The egg, ham and cheese wasn't bad but it was very soft and not crispy which isn't my favorite. Same went for the other margarita pizza but the flavor was nice. Overall a busy joint with good seating in and outdoors. The sweets are wonderful! And if you sign up and are a first time customer, you get a free baguette! read more

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Always drove past this location on my way to work. My girlfriend and I finally decided to stop by! Parking is small, but there is tons of street parking both on PCH and in the neighborhood! Tons of seating options both indoor and outdoor. There are free water cups! Staff is super super friendly and will make sure your first experience is the best. FYI, if it's your first time and provide a number you get a free baguette. The smoked salmon sandwich was amazing, it came toasted so the salmon was nice and warm, the baguette is really fresh and not too harsh to bite into. The Proscuitto pizza was the showstopper providing lots of flavors and lots of saltiness. We ordered the Mocha and Chai Latte and were suprised at how amazing the drinks were! Definitely would recommend, and they are decent pricing options for the trio options! read more

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Well if you love desserts you are in for a treat! I tried a few over the weekend, and by that I mean I went back multiple times. My favorite was the flan with the pie crust. The texture was creamy and sweet. Super creamy like a custard. There are plenty of lunch items to pick from also if you're looking for sandwiches between others. There is plenty of parking. Advice was okay. First night was better than second visit. The first team was super sweet and helpful. The second time around I felt uncomfortable having to ask for a bag to carry my box of desserts to go. The cashier had trouble opening the bag and placing items in. Vibe was off. Not lowering rating based off of that. Prices range from 5$$ and up. My flan was 7$ and change. It's worth checking out! read more

They don't have have coffee available in the afternoon at 4;30 PM. Plus they didn't apologize for the lack of fresh coffee.

Beautiful bakery and best croissant ever. Cons are the line system is kind of a mess and prices are a bit on the high side. Servers are friendly! read more

Jan 2026 Downgraded Review: The food quality has unfortunately gone down dramatically :/. They changed the ham in the Parisian sandwich. My sandwich tasted so bad, I had to throw it away. It used to taste amazing. Their baguette has become pretty awful too. The pastries fall apart or have too much filling. Poor execution nowadays. Sad to see a spot go down in quality so fast. Very disappointing. I would stay away. OLD REVIEW: An authentic French bakery. I was born and raised in Paris, France. This establishment is a perfect emulation of a traditional French boulangerie. From the ambiance to the pastries and the bread, of course. It's perfect. Service is also exceptional. Everything tastes amazing. read more

Still fun. The Country Sourdough makes a good snack or a side for soup. The Caramelized Apple Tart is good, but the flan is better, the caneles are a beloved classic, and the Pear Tartlette is a standout with its crunchy crust and soft half-pear center. Baguette sandwiches make a filling lunch. We tried the Iberico and the Parisian. Good stuff, exactly what you'd find if you were to duck into a random boulangerie while wandering the Paris streets. read more

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This was my first time coming here. I always drive past it and decided to stop in for lunch. I did the combo meal that comes with a sandwich, drink, and choice of chips or a pastry. I got the chicken pesto sandwich and strawberry pastry. For my drink I chose the berry tea lemonade. My boyfriend for a cold brew and thought it was very good. The meal is definitely large enough to split between 2 people. Everything tasted very good and the pastry was light and not too heavy. The service was fast and friendly. The outdoor patio was a great addition to enjoy our meal with the sun shining outside. read more

Sweet Wheat - Chicken pesto sandwich and strawberry pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Ooooweee! I am obsessed with this place. After eating freely in Paris with zero tummy issues, I've been craving that same magic--and Sweet Wheat delivers. They use wheat imported from France, and YES, I can finally enjoy a croissant without the bloat! Prices are a bit higher than your average bakery, but absolutely worth it. Everything is fresh, insanely tasty, and doesn't trigger the usual gluten reaction. Instant fan favorite. read more

SOOO GOOD!!! I have come here multiple times just for the almond croissant alone, but truthfully all their pastries are amazing and fresh. I ordered a Millefeuille cake for a birthday and it was beyond my expectations. Everyone loved it!! Not too sweat, perfect flaky pastry and creamy custard, I will definitely be coming back for other special occasions to get the millefeuille. (The only picture I took were after we dug in to the cake) read more

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Chocolate/Plain almond croissant was tasty. Better than Shaun Livingstons midrange. Will be back soon to try their salmon croissant.

This bakery used to be my favorite from the day it opened. I was a regular and genuinely loved their breads and pastries. Unfortunately, after they changed their baker, the quality hasn't been the same. The bread is now dense and often tastes stale. Service was never their strongest point, but it has clearly deteriorated over time. The ambiance is still nice, but it no longer matches the food or the level of service. read more

My friend bought me the berry foster fruit tart 8" (4-6ppl), mixed berry 3" fruit tart and raspberry 3" fruit tart for my birthday. I love fruit tarts and I'm very picky, but this place was amazing! I will definitely return to try more items on the menu next time I'm in the area. read more

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Something has changed :( I always loved their kouign aman. I'm not sure if they changed their ingredients, but the quality has gone down immensely. What used to be flakey and buttery is now served as hard as a rock and no flavor. There needs to be quality control before selling to keep the bakery's integrity. I'd rather pay the extra dollar for the same quality than get a crappy pastry. read more

Came here on Mother's Day after my Mother's Day walk along the beach. There was a huge line which I expected and was willing to patiently wait. It was a little disappointing that they only seemed to have two people working the front. I feel knowing that it was a holiday, especially Mother's Day, where people generally go out to eat. They should have staffed the front accordingly. I have been craving butter croissants, and so I came here just to have a butter croissant based on all of the feedback I had been getting from yelp and friends. I ordered my butter croissant and the triple berry tart. I was really disappointed with the croissant. I wanted more buttery flavor and I just didn't get it from the croissant. The texture was perfect. It was just enough flakiness, but not overly to where the croissant fell all over you when you ate it. The triple berry tart was amazing. I meant to only have a little bite and ended up eating the whole thing. The crust was perfect. The berries were sweet without being overpowering. Everything about it was just delicious. The inside is very small, but they do have some very nice outdoor seating. The people working the front counter were very nice and very polite even when a lady tried to cut in line just to get a loaf of bread. They honored the line which I greatly appreciated. Although this experience wasn't that great for me, I will definitely be back, preferably on a non-holiday, to try some of their other items. They had a wide variety of amazing looking treats as well as sandwiches and salads that I would have tried had I not had plans to eat later read more

Sweet Wheat - Bakeries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This is hard for me to write as I really was a long time customer but after today, this all changed. The food quality has gone down hill; I'm not sure if they're using lesser quality ingredients or something else but it's noticeable. The ambience....my husband and I sat inside and were chatting when an employee thought it was a good idea to scoot around the chairs while she swept up...5'the sound of the chairs was horrible and loud, total buzz kill! It almost seemed intended. Lastly: water wasn't working in the men's room: how can anyone wash their hands??? This is a health violation!! We couldn't leave fast enough. There were hardly any customers, I guess others knew before we did. read more