Santa Monica, Los Angeles · restaurant
Housed in a beautifully repurposed chapel (complete with vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows, and terracotta floors) this bakery-café doubles as a breath of fresh air in the city’s brunch scene. Pastries are the real showstopper (think flaky croissants and morning buns) while the line moves fast and friendly, Whether staking out a bright corner indoors or snagging a shady table in the courtyard, it’s an effortlessly warm spot to linger over coffee and good company.
Naturally leavened sourdough, a Tartine icon since 2002.
Twice-baked and loaded with almond cream. Gone by noon most days.
Orange zest and cinnamon with a caramelized bottom. Crackly outside, feather-soft inside.
Seasonal blueberry pie with house crust. Off-menu when available.
Croissant dough egg sandwich with cheese. Flaky and buttery.
Heirloom tomato, fresh burrata, basil on toast. Open-faced.
Chopped summer corn salad with herbs and citrus vinaigrette.
Seasonal vegetable quiche with flaky crust. Fresh and eggy.