The Place To Be

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2510 Main St Ste B
Santa Monica, CA 90405

The Place To Be is a charming French bakery café located on Main Street in Santa Monica, CA. With a passion for traditional French gastronomy, their chef Matthieu creates homemade breads and pastries using time-honored techniques, resulting in a delightful selection of freshly baked goods throughout the day.

Offering a menu inspired by French traditions, The Place To Be serves up delicious breakfast and lunch options, including sandwiches, salads, and specialty dishes. Their commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients ensures a delightful dining experience, while their grocery corner allows guests to explore and sample typical French products. Whether you're craving a classic pain au chocolat or a traditional baguette, The Place To Be is the perfect spot to savor the best of French baking.

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4.5254 reviews
Henry B.
10/29/2025

That almond croissant was amazing, would eat again. The parisien sandwich was absolutely terrific as well, highly recommend this place!!!

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Karen L.
11/23/2025

This is the cutest little French bakery tucked in on Main Street near Ocean Park. Chef Matthieu creates magical breads and pastries using traditional French techniques resulting in buttery, flaky...

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Leeza D.
6/8/2025

I came in to look at the menu, but the owners were so nice that I had to order an item. I went with the complete Crêpe with ham, egg, and light mozzarella. I love crepes and this one was...

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Leo H.
7/28/2024

With high expectations because it was enthusiastically recommended by our neighbor as offering the best croissant in town in a quaint cafe setting, I was excited to try their baked goods so I...

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Brinny S.
12/13/2024

This was a very sad sandwich for $18. The baguette was tiny and the layer of meat was so thin. There was hardly anything inside, making it mostly bread. And it was doused in oil, so it was a bit...

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