Originally from France it is nice to have a place nearby with solid authentic pastries

We love this place!Divine simplicity is an understatement. A true gem.

Love this place. ❤️❤️❤️ I place an online order on Thursday night once a week for pickup on the following Sunday. That way I skip the line and go straight to the red table to wait for my prepaid order.Lous delicious iced lattes and pastries give me a real lift for the week. Im so happy I found this great bakery. Try the iced latte and one of the croissants if you get the chance. Even the plain croissant offers soft, crispy, flaky, airy and buttery perfection. 🥰

This place is a total hidden gem thanks to the black community that I discovered this delicious croissant. My boyfriend and I loved it and we were on a mission to try out a lot of black owned restaurants and this was one of it. I wouldn’t say this is a self promotion but also want to raise awareness to these lesser known businesses. We made a video of us reviewing the food which just has one word amazing. Search up Meecheer if you want to see the food in action. 😋

July 10, 2020: Tried a new place! Loved the pastries! Flavor in all the food. I had a Le Vegan and a chocolate creme puff.Baguettes are much like the ones in France crunchy and chewy. If you have a tough time with chewing then stick to the pastries. I will definitely go back for more!!!😃

We got chocolate croissants and chocolate almond croissants and they were beyond good. Get there early because if you dont, you may encounter quite a line. Truly delicious 😋

OMG! First of all nothing truly ever lives up to the hype but this did. I asked a friend of mine radomly one day whats the best croissant shes ever had and she mentioned this place. So I went and after my first bite I knew this was something special. Next time I plan to go early in the morning so I can experience a warm one. Chefs Kiss!!!

Not sure what the fuss is about, coffee was average and so was the croissant. Not bad, but had higher expectations.

Love it. Best croissant, best baguette. Can’t begin to recommend it enough.

HOLY CROISSANT, LOU!I live down the street and, like a fool, havent gone here until today. I was riding my bike by and there was a big line. Clearly, it was time that I joined it.I cant believe I spent so long depriving myself of these croissants. The flake, the crunch, the inside texture...EVERYTHING is perfect. The staff was so French that Ive been practicing how to say croissant the right way all morning—I dont want to offend these sacred bakers the next time Im there. Which, lets face it, will probably be tomorrow morning.

Their croissants are the best thing you will ever eat

Best pastries in the area by far. My wife says maybe the best chocolate almond croissants ever! Awesome friendly staff, too!

Delightful pastries be sure to arrive early as lines form quickly and they sell out fast of their tastiest stuff, sadly. This speaks only about the quality and flavor of their pastries

I’ve never had a bad item here. He has the best pastries ever!!!

As a Frenchman, I think I know a quality bakery from another. This one is extraordinary.

Delicious pastries and service. Got a Pain au Chocolat and apple tart. Delicious!

Love this establishment! Delicious, authentic pastries. Kind, hospitable owners and staff! Love it here.

Their almond croissant is really the best. I enjoyed the pastries and tried the chocolate croissant. They were great.

Its truly authentic, the husband and wife team are from Paris and it is definitely WORTH IT! !!!!!

Everything about this place is great. The meals, the pastries, the drinks (hot and cold), the people and service.

The bakery is okay. They seemed selling piece of gold.

Cozy place and great service 🐕‍🦺. Loved the cod

Best croissants in cali hands down

Croissants are buttery, tarts are not too sweet and the sandwiches are on point! Ive Been in the US since 2012. Took me 8 years to find a good croissant. Merci Lou!

Excellent traditional French pastries by Lou and Karima. The Galette des Rois (King Cake) is the best I’ve had in LA.

Miss this place. Cant go as often now that I work from home. Great customer service. Delicious croissants. The sandwiches made with fresh baguettes are so good. Highly recommend.

Amazing pastries! Literally, youll want to right back to get another one. Its crazy how good these are.

It is a shame they are only open on the weekends. They have an extensive menu of goodness. The service is friendly and quick. One of the owners, Karima, explained to me my order, chouquettes--which is so airy and flaky and melted in my mouth.This is an authenic French bakery amd bistro. What would shock people, and shocked me, is that they have very reasonable prices.

Very good french french baguette :D

A much needed French patisserie/boulangerie right in Toluca Lake. They make so many of my favorites (including boulangerie style sandwiches) and they make them well. Go get some, dont worry about the line, it moves fast. My only complaint is that theyre only open 3 days a week!!

Saw the place recommended on Instagram and Im so happy we drove down! The service was very fast and efficient, and beyond kind. Definitely now a new must go stop next time we are in the area.

100% hands down the best almond croissants Ive ever had. This place is legit. Its tiny, but they get a lot of business. Its a take out spot. There are no tables. If I were you Id call my order in first. Works better. Everything is so authentic and fresh. I honestly wanted to go back before I left Los Angeles. I will definitely be back for sure.

Amazing everything. Pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and more! My wife and I have been looking for little French Cafes since we got back from our honeymoon and this place definitely is at the top of our list. The owners were super friendly and although its a small place it has a big feel. The chocolate croissant, the almond croissant, the chocolate AND almond croissant, and the croissant were all perfect. Flaky and soft and buttery! The chicken sandwich was also really delicious, everything was fresh and the sliced hard-boiled eggs really added a richness to the sandwich. Will 100% be coming back here as often as possible

Amazing Americano and croissants!

Very well kept and welcoming place. They offer large portions and for affordable rates. We liked the menu a lot and the staff were super amiable and explanatory. I recommend this place.

Excellent, delicious pastries! Best we have ever had! Brings back memories of France! Great to meet you Lou!

Coffee fantastic

The closest experience to a boulangerie in Paris. Hands down the best I have encountered in LA. I highly recommend the almond croissant.

Lou was so friendly and made me feel welcomed and the coffee was amazing, definitely will be going back!

Great croissants! Friendly and fast service!

Stopped by Lous for coffee and croissants. The food and coffee was EXCELLENT and would do the boulangeries/patisseries of Paris proud. Lou came out to talk to us, and was friendly and welcoming. Will definitely come back, and hope he opens a location in Highland Park!

This place is fantastic. I stopped by on a whim after searching for a coffee shop in the neighborhood. It has a fantastic authentic European/French vibe with coffee taste to match. The pastries are top notch and you can tell they were crafted with passion for excellence. Lou, the owner/baker took time to talk with me and my SO at length about not only how he came from Paris to LA, but also about our own stories. In all we had such a great experience I cant wait to go back.

Greatest croissants out of France. Real, flaky, buttery ones. Cant do better than this.

This is the champagne of croissants 🥐. Only this kind of amazing flaky buttery croissant should be allowed to be called croissant. Just like not every brut sparkling wine can be called champagne.

I eat in this spot a lot since I work in the area. I have to say their service is always good and they keep the place clean regularly. Pricing is convenient and they serve generous portions.

Best food, nice staff, consistently great ambience. They charge convenient prices and the food quality is fantastic. Keep up the good work.

You can not go wrong with this place! I have tried every single pastry they have, and so far STILL my favorite is the chocolate croissant. It is flaky, crispy, fresh and just enough chocolate. The e claires are amazing as well.

The rating and reviews speak for themselves! This place is small but certainly mighty. Being a transplant from France, and craving delicious pastries, it’s hard to find authentic fare at reasonable prices. This place delivers the highest quality authentic food, all while being genuinely nice. Highly highly recommended!

Love Love Love this place! Great music, comforting great tasting food. Small, quaint, and the owners are laid back, nice, and accommodating. I had the chicken with arugula and pesto and I must say, it was fresh, light and so yummy. I also had the potato gratin on the side which was DELICIOUS. 4 stars, all the way down. Keep up the good work guys! Until next time.

Great, great, great, awesome pastries. My favorite is the chocolate almond croissant. Croissants seem so simple, yet crunchy flaky ones true to their French standards are so hard to find. It is more expensive than in France... But if you want quality French pastry that doesnt taste like stale bread, this is the place. They bake it on site, and when we ordered a croissant, they picked it from the baked rack in the back, not from the display. Almond filling and chocolate are both very mildly sweet, and the croissants are flaky and buttery. Stale doughy bread posing as croissants no more!

Stellar place with amazing food! Recommended by a friend, and I finally got a chance to check it out. If you are looking for a proper French bakery, this place is legit!I was told this place had the BEST chocolate croissant, and after tasting it I agree! It was flaky and delicious. Great service, and they were super kind to my kids. Definitely will be back!

Oh my God this place is great. Every bit as good as the best Parisian patisserie. Small selection, but everything is fantastic. My only complaint is that this is a very small shop with only four tables in front. With quality like this theyre going to need a bigger place soon. Laurent the chef is friendly and personable.

Perfect start of this rainy LA day!

It was so savory. Really nothing but enjoyable experiences here, Ill be back. Prices were good for how much you get.

Weve picked up some delicious croissants and baguette for breakfast here.

Divine pastries and coffee, great chicken sandwich on a french baguette

The man in front of me in line called them crack dealers. He was right. Absolutely delicious. Came in to pick up morning pastry and definitely returning for lunch today! The pear and almond tart was the best my boss has ever had and my chocolate croissant was perfect.

Did a croissant taste test with Lous and two more nearby coffee shops and Lous hands down had the best if not most authentic! Sandwich baguettes is super tasty. Everyone is super friendly and service great!

I loved the place ! You really feel like you are in paris. Hanging in a terrace. Best croissant in los Angeles.

LOU, The French on the Block is one of most extraordinary pastry and coffee spots one could discover. Tiny on space and giant on friendly, this shop offers the kind of french pastry that you can only dream of... The almond croissant is jaw dropping delicious.. Ive never tasted anything as decadent as that in the U.S. Classic croissants and truly every choice of scrumptious flaky pastry is off the charts. Owner and staff couldnt be sweeter...and on Sundays they have a booth at the Studio City Farmers Market - never miss it. Needless to say... perfection...

Great customer service!! The food is delicious!! Black owned as well!

Fabulous pastries!! The almond croissants are beyond delicious! The coffee is wonderful! You will not be disappointed with a visit to Lou!

The chocolate croissants are amazing. Theyre perfectly airy and flaky and have the right amount of chocolate. If youre going to get a sandwich, get the salmon. The baguette is perfect, and its just so good.

You absolutely must make a trip to this cozy spot thats serving up amazing French pastries! It is like putting pieces of heaven in your mouth!!!

Lovely little bakery, with the best croissants I’ve had since coming back from a recent trip to Paris! Great coffee and nice sandwiches as well.

Best almond croissant outside of France. Coffee is good and the owners are super nice and welcoming. Coming here is like being transported to Paris.

Best French Patisserie/Cafe in LA. Awesome financiers and croissants. Wonderful, friendly people running this place ... they claim to be Parisians, so the service is unexpected (just kidding), great food, place and people running it ... let’s enjoy it while we have it before they get really successful and make it a mini-chain!

Pastries here are better than the ones in France! Go!

Im not usually a coffee person but there coffee was completely great I loved the environment cant wait to come back.

Best croissant I have ever had. It will ruin you for croissants anywhere else. Also the nicest people ever. Just go there now.

Great French café. Just like in Paris. Coffee is delicious & pastries are tasty. Laurent Lou will greet you with a big smile and friendly attitude.Well be back often!

This place is like a fresh air with fresh smiles , fresh products and very delicious coffee! Very friendly owners and staff! If you need to take a break to feel luke in Europe and get back in real life in LA, then you definitely should stop by this place...:)

Every morning I get out of the house just to get a coffee, and a muffin, and relax... I come here to do it. Very quiet place which I absolutely love. Also the prices are suuuuper cheap!

Incredible service. Incredible staff. The BEST almond croissants in town!

Gotta get the quiche! Sandwiches are amazing! Owners and staff are the best!

What an awesome little spot! Friendly, fast service! Delicious sandwiches and pastries! Would recommend 100%!

Not only good coffee and croissant, but also serving in face masks and gloves. Pity cant sit outside yet

Incredible croissants and sandwiches, friendly owners and staff, and tasty coffee.

Love this little French gem! Delicious pastries, coffees and gourmet sandwiches served in such a friendly setting. The Charlotte cake is an absolute standout!

Had the Pain Au Chocolat and Apple tart... soooo good.

Best almond croissant in all of LA!!!!

The owners and staff are super friendly. Coffee is delicious.

THE BEST CROISSANTS EVER.

Lou & his crew literally treat everyone that walks into this place like family/friends.The most delicious croissants, ever, period!

Best croissants and sandwiches! My new favorite is cake with chocolate chips! Yum!

Freshest of pastries anywhere!

Ordered an iced Americano and a delicious almond croissant. Lovely!

Almond croissant was one of the better I have had! Will be back

Great pastry. They gave us a free chouquette since it was our first time in.

Best almond croissants Ive had in years!! French bakeries like Lou are hard to find: the food is fresh, tasty, and always served with a smile.

Best patisserie Ive had in LA. And feels so good to support small local family owned establishment. Wish they were open on Sundays.

This is my favorite bakery. It’s my Paris while living in L.A.. This boulangerie makes high-quality, very tasty pastries, breads, etc.. And you can practice your French with the super friendly staff.

Amazing French place. Great pastries and sandwiches. Service is friendly. Warmly recommend Lou!!

Pastry is out of this world and so is the service!

Coffee was just ok. Ordered a long black. Not excited by it.

Amazingly delicious food and coffee and staff are so nice.

Cool and really French. They only make things that they make well, so order away

The best French pastry place in the valley. Amazing pain au chocolat. Plus Lou himself and the staff are great.

Lovely French coffee shop, catering to everyones tastes with agave, raw sugar & various herbal teas. I love being able to speak French, while tasting my favorite French dessert of Tarte au Citron!! See you all again & again! A très bientôt!

Best French pastries in LA. Best almond croissant I’ve ever had!