Bread + Butter | Main Street

Instantly became one of our favorite bakeries! The butter croissant, and the one with added sea salt and caramel coating are legit some of the best we've ever had. Don't shy away from the caramel one if you're avoiding sweets - it's a hint of sweetness, well balanced with the salt on top. One of the best bites in LA! Everything else we tried was great too. The people are friendly. There's a good amount of outdoor seating with a nice vibe. Love it!

Stopped by in the morning and it was totally worth it. There is a big variety of really appealing pastries. I tried the morning bun which was soo delicious. Cappuccino was also as it should be Will definitely become one of my favorite cafe’s/bakeries. Not to forget, the staff is great

Take my money!! A place with delicious coffee AND top notch pastries. The croissant…haven’t had such a good one in years. The many layers of crispy, flakiness as you bite into it…and then to find layers of fluffy, buttery goodness on the inside. It’s probably going to win awards if it hasn’t already. Same with chocolate croissant. And the morning bun? Good lord. So bloody good. They also had salami & cheese baguettes this morning!

Best Coffee and Sandwiches I've Had in the U.S.! After spending three weeks in the U.S., I can confidently say this café had the best food and coffee I've come across. The coffee was rich, smooth, and absolutely perfect – easily the best I've had here. The sandwiches were fresh, flavorful, and simply delicious. Everything tasted homemade and full of care. If you're looking for a cozy spot with amazing food and great coffee, this is the place. Highly recommend!

The best chocolate croissant I’ve had outside of France! The perfect combination of crispy, flakey, melt in your mouth goodness. They also make a mean flat white, which can be enjoyed at their cute patio space to top it off.

Thinking 2 steps ahead, I placed 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!

I’m so happy Main St finally has its own local bakery!! The people here are as wonderful as the baked goodies they make. Delicious all around. Highly recommend the cinnamon bun, coconut cake, and any of their croissants!!

Truly some of the best pastries I’ve had! The croissant is absolutely delicious - flakey, buttery perfection. But the morning bun really stole the show for me! Bread and Butter is just what Main Street needed, and I’m stoked to make this a regular morning stop on my walk throughout the neighborhood!

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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Solid addition to the neighborhood. Perfect combo between good cup of coffee and freshly made pastry.

finally a place with soft baguette bread for sandwiches. beyond bomb. service was exceptional. definitely coming back for the bread and the rich flavors.

I came in expecting a decent experience, but instead, I was met with outright racism. The older white man (possibly the manager) was warm and welcoming to the white woman before me -- smiling, chatting, being helpful. When it was my turn, he immediately shifted his tone. I asked for a matcha, and he mocked the way I said it. Seriously? "Matcha" is a Japanese word. Why are you mocking someone for saying it correctly, or even just differently? It felt like he was trying to make me feel small -- and it worked. The contrast in treatment was clear, uncomfortable, and deeply disrespectful. It wasn't just bad service -- it was racist behavior. I left feeling embarrassed and unwelcome. I won't be coming back, and I hope others take this into account before supporting this place.

Checked out Bread & Butter today, what a cute space! As soon as I walked in, I got a gut feeling that they were going to last longer than most of the other businesses that have occupied the space. I like that you can see them baking and know that everything is super fresh. Very friendly staff! I went just to get a latte but their morning bun was calling my name so I indulged and WOW - best cinnamon roll I have ever had! Love knowing this little cafe is here now!

Probably one of the most delicious pain au chocolat's I've ever had. There were so many layers, it was so flaky and buttery. Also had the parfait with peaches and the granola was amazing. Will definitely be coming back.

I have been chomping at the bit - and quite a number of walnut croissants - to leave a five star review for the best new pastry/sandwich shop in all of Santa Monica. Olivia, the superbly talented Aussie chef/owner, is the real deal. EVERYTHING is made with care, passion, and love. Baguette sandwiches, granola, and coffee all beyond compare. The staff is helpful,nice, and enthusiastic. No hyperbole, Bread + Butter makes the more established SM bakeries taste like Hostess ... okay, that may be a bit hyperbolic. Can't help it, I'm hooked.

It's as if I'm having a croissant in France. Mind blowing and mouth watering. No place in LA is doing what B+B is doing.

Wow! Just wow! Among the best pastries I've eaten and I'm a global traveler. Especially the walnut croissant- those crisp, perfectly toasted walnuts on top- chef's kiss. It's super cute, with friendly staff and yummy coffee as well. Now I know where to get fresh goodies for local friends. I'll be back.