Rosemarie DiSalvo
If you’re looking for authentic French pastries and cakes, you must visit La Conversation, a fabulous family & female-owned bakery and restaurant that originated in Philadelphia and had shops in Los Feliz and West Hollywood since 1982. When the previous owners closed, former employees Michelle and Xochitl became co-owners at this Pico location, and brought with them Pastry Chef Lupe (Michelle’s mom) and Manager Nubia (Michelle’s aunt).
Everything they prepare in-house is amazing, but my favorites are the Macadamia Heart Madeleines (dipped in dark chocolate or white chocolate), the Hazelnut Tea Cakes, Glazed Croissants and the Almond Pear Tarts.
I couldn’t be happier for these lovely women, who have created a warm, inviting new place for us to sit and have coffee and food that’s so good, you’ll want to take a box of treats home with you.. 🙂
… moreSara Arevalo
Pastries are delicious, they have so many options to choose from and they are all good. Breakfast was really good and portions were perfect, not too big but definitely filling. Very friendly staff. Will definitely come again.
… moreBrad Brisbin
This is poor excuse for a Monte cristo sandwich -and certainly the most overpriced one to boot-. Traditionally, a Monte Cristo sandwich is dipped in its entirety in egg batter and pan fried, though it may also be deep fried. This sandwich decided to skip all of those important steps and throw it self together with a couple pieces of flavorless cake bread. I’m very disappointed. Furthermore, the guy behind the counter didn’t seem to even listen to my complaints about the food. My server-same guy- was aware that I was sitting with a friend eating. Yet he brought my food to the table in it to go bag. I did not order the food to go. One of the worst dining experiences ever.
… moreMelissa Burton
The best! Love the currant star cookies and the eclairs and the frosted mini croissants.
… moreAshley Barnette
First time here. Pass it often always packed. Had the Monte Cristo sandwich. Which was the best I’ve ever had. And the complimentary pasties are amazing. Highly recommended if your in Beverly Hills/Weho area.
… moreava carson
Best Cafe in West Hollywood. Its kind of in a weird spot and parking isn’t the best but it’s totally worth it. The pumpkin pancakes are delish and so are any of there pastries. Love how fresh everything is. Great quality food and very well prepared.
… moreboonip
This place was featured on eye on LA and I am so glad I went to this Quaint little French themed breakfast restaurant very small tables here but the food was actually pretty delicious. The iced crescent was simply devine! The only complaint that I have is that I wish I had discovered this place sooner! I definitely will be going back.
… moreAnand Pandya
This cozy (but not cramped) cafe has attractive outdoor and indoor seating as well as good service but what makes this place shine is the phenomenal quality of its pastries, especially their hearty, savory croissants and their chocolate croissant. In fact, their chocolate croissants are better than any pain au chocolat that I have had in Paris!
… morewarden white
A local West Hollywood Hole in the Wall Cafe on Doheny that specializes in French oriented coffees pastries and light entrees. The staff is on top of things and is very attentive to the customers. The pastries are especially good and making lovely compliment to the coffee, which comes in all the typical Cafe varieties. Parking is limited so you may have to park on Doheny or in one of the neighborhoods on the west.
… moreMatthew Gaskill
I drive by here almost daily and expected it to be much better than it was based on the activity. Everything was just okay, which was disappointing for the cost. I’m not sure how it got a $ rating. It should be $$ or even $$$ for a meal. Maybe the bakery counter brings down the overall cost profile.
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