Little French Bakery LLC — Restaurant in Redondo Beach

Well, I had some high hopes for this place, but, unfortunately it just didn't deliver. We tried 3 different pastries to get a feel for the place, but all were just not up to snuff. Not sure if it was the weather that day or not using the right butter or what? The location was fine and service left nothing to complain about, we just didn't think the Viennoiseries were anything worth returning for. In the past month, I've had croissants at both CAR in Pasadena & Le Marais in Mill Valley and both left a better impression. It's a cute little place and they have a few parking spaces out front, so if it's on your way and you're not too picky about your croissants feel free to check it out.

P.S. also, they don't serve any coffee, which wouldn't be a deal breaker if the pastries were outstanding, but I found a bit odd. There is a cafe right next store that acts as a kind of "sister" establishment of sorts as customers bring their pastries there, and sit at the tables...

After having been here now many many times, I can confidently say it s the best bakery I ve been to in LA. Much better than republic, or nearby sweat wheat, or anything i ve randomly tried that was not worth remembering. 2nd of 3 best croissants in the US that I ve had (upper crust in Gainesville and Leo s bread in new orleans if curious). Location is great, close to the beach, in a nice walkable area. Not a spot that tries to look nice but serves mid food. It s a simple small store putting out great pastries, with lots of variety too. The stuffed croissants are very good. Passion fruit and lemon one are my favorites. Haven't tried their sandwiches yet but on paper they look good. The Kouign Amman however, absolute masterpiece. The edges are so crispy without being hard to chew, yet the center so moist, filled with nutella at the perfect viscosity....

If you want a pastry, this is the place to go 👌

When I go to Paris, I don't look for restaurants, I look for bakeries, so this was a real pleasant surprise. I love the fruit and almond tarts. The pastry is excellent, and I am a sucker for marzipan. But the sandwhiches are also very nice (I usually take the salmon home for later).

Service and atmosphere are rated in the middle because it's a bakery, there is no service to be given. And for the atmosphere, it's small, just enough space for display and payment. It has some tables outside that I believe is a shared space. But I've never sat down. It is near-ish to the beach, so the air outside is fresh.

I will say that I have never purchased a full cake here, so I can't review that. But if you're looking for a little personal treat, then you can...