Cafe Bonaparte in Hermosa Beach

Cafe Bonaparte in Hermosa Beach
4 / 5
50 reviews

37 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3733, Hermosa Beach

Overview

Cuisine
  • Cafe
Features
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Good for
  • Kids
  • Families witd children

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

How crowded does it get on Saturday mornings? If I arrive with a party of 6 at 11:30am, will I get seats?

Saturday mornings?? You should be good. We went at night with 4 and bit took us a minute but eventually got a table.

Is ther live music on Tuesday night!

Yes

Are they open currently? Would love to stop by soon

No. Closed

Are there any open jams where someone like me (experienced jazz player new to LA area) may sit in?

Not for just anyone .For professional band's or individual performance.Not like open mike. I would also recommend personal visit to arrange something like that.

Is there needed to make reservation for table?

I would recommend it. But it isn't mandatory.

Is there any jazz tonight? It is may 2nd. If not, does anyone know a place where they are playing jazz tonight? I'm taking a girl dancing ^_^

Their website has a current schedule of entertainment. thelighthousecafe.net

I'm going with a group of friends, and some of them are under 21. Will they be able to get inside?

no

How are their Drink and Food Prices? How much for a Draught Beer. A Bottle? Mixed Drink? Food? Are their Specials on Thursdays?

Drink and food prices are cheap on Sundays - play live reggae music from 4-8

Is there a cover charge for Sunday Reggae night?

No

Review

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Helena Cameron
google
11.20.2024
5/5

God tier service and food!!!

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Nelly leonard
google
10.18.2018
3/5

Mediocre food and really bad service. Won’t be coming back but good location and good pastries.

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Kay Bee
google
10.06.2018
4/5

Came here to meet folks before a bike ride. We sat outside and they brought our drinks outside. The pastries were tasty. The service was friendly. The restrooms were clean.

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Javier Rios
google
09.20.2018
5/5

Great food, nice staff members, regularly fantastic mood. They charge affordable rates and the food quality is great. Keep up the good work.

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Sarah Soulié
google
09.05.2018
1/5

My coffee was barely warm, but the pastries looked legit.Edited after 2nd-chance visit: The staff here have a serious attitude issue. I really wanted to like this place (my husband is French! I love France!), but I was made to feel like I was asking for the moon when I asked for French bread and a strong coffee... Urgh, the Parisiens are known for being rude AF. Maybe they are a little too authentic in that sense.

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RBBeachmom
google
09.01.2018
5/5

Awesome beach location.Great authentic French Bakery -Coffee house.

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Rick Learned
google
08.06.2018
5/5

Good place for breakfast or brunch on Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach.

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Paige Lahaise
google
07.17.2018
5/5

I had the Florentine with pooched eggs. It was delicious!!!

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Alex K
google
07.16.2018
5/5

Great pastries

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Renee Elias
google
06.02.2018
5/5

I was there yesterday with friends and family and the food was outstanding! Profiterole is absolutely delicious!!! I wish I would have taken some to go.

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David Evans
google
05.27.2018
5/5

Great service and good food. Lots of choices for breakfast lunch or just a snack. I come here often while taking a walk and enjoy my visit always.

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Kalyn Price
google
05.22.2018
5/5

The breakfast croissants were unreal and massive. So delicious.

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David S
google
05.14.2018
1/5

Before leaving this I went here a few times assuming it was just a bad day. So I gave it time and they found a way to make it worse. This place is in so desperate need of a barista. A latte is not coffee with boiling milk on top where you can’t even touch the cup. And talking to the employees is like talking to a brick wall. Nobody is home. This last time they got nothing right with my meal. And when I told the employee, she agreed and said sorry. Then just took the food to the back. No refund. No ask to have it remade. Nothing. That was it. So I was left standing there. I’m definitely making sure I don’t recommend this joint.

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Matteo De Martin
google
05.06.2018
5/5

Very nice place in Hermosa beach to have a fabolouse breakfast with good coffe a d croissants! Love it!

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Sam Majid
google
04.22.2018
5/5

The real taste of the French pastries! I for the first time taste the real French pastry flavor out of Paris. The seating outside the restaurant where the fresh air close to the ocean is just amazing. This cafe is awesome, a little expensive but I believe for the taste and the location it is certainly worth it.

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Alex McIntosh
google
02.27.2018
5/5

Absolutely love this place, great service, fantastic pastries!

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patricia morales
google
02.14.2018
5/5

Very good

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kurt lindner
google
11.17.2017
5/5

I've been going to Bonaparte for over 10 years. The best place on the pier for breakfast.

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Alex Hilton
google
11.11.2017
5/5

Wonderful little cafe with outdoor seating on an active plaza. Extensive menu, with an obvious attention to quality and details. The dish I ordered was the best meal I've had in months, but don't tell my wife!

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robin kirner
google
11.05.2017
5/5

Loved the Mexican hot chocolate💗. Cashier was a gem. Bakery was beautiful!

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Mindy Powell Hardy
google
11.05.2017
5/5

Genuine hospitality, great service and wonderful food & drink

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Shawn Lyons
google
10.18.2017
4/5

Very good food, one of our favorites

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Chester Whitmore Jr
google
10.16.2017
5/5

Great food 👌 I'll be going there always!

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Jennifer Dokolas
google
09.22.2017
5/5

Wow , wow, wow! Visiting from Illinois (west of Chicago) We were recommended this place by our Lyft driver and I'm so glad she did. The desserts are amazing! Unlike anything I've ever had. The quiche was to die for! Then the coffee, so great and the fresh squeezed orange juice. Weve come back every morning so far and we arent even anywhere near it, that's how great it is. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Thank you for a great place to eat ! :)

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Jake Lenihan
google
07.24.2017
5/5

Really good Mexican omelette and coffee for breakfast, friendly staff.

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YALDA RAHIMI
google
07.03.2017
4/5

It's cozy, delicious food. Somewhat pricy but that's the area. Also, steady crowd, so they can keep prices up. Nice place to hang out and people watch.

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Anton Gospodinov
google
07.02.2017
5/5

Very delicious

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Quintin Crawford
google
06.27.2017
4/5

I stopped in here in need of an emergency iced coffee after another local establishment set me over here. I resisted getting a quiche though I regret it now. The staff was super friendly and nice and got through the line in no time! My iced mocha was delicious and the 2 espresso shots did their job, and 2 thumbs up on using Lavazza Coffee!

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Marta Angelini
google
06.18.2017
5/5

If you are in Hermosa Beach, you have to stop at Bonaparte eatery and bakery: I suggest you enjoy one of their delicious and huge croissants and an espresso, it is Lavazza!

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Anna Kadushko
google
06.14.2017
2/5

It was terrible. We ordered a mocha latte, several pastries and quiche. The service was terrible .. pastries and coffee were served first, the coffee was already slightly warm and half spilled. We waited for a quiche for 30 minutes or more, we were not given it until we reminded them the third time, all the coffee was already cold. Pastries was so so..

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Naby
google
06.05.2017
5/5

This is a lovely french style cafe with a beautiful outdoor sitting area. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, pastries and desserts. Fast and friendly service.

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Daryl Palmer
google
04.06.2017
5/5

Fun local coffee shop ( Really... they do lunch & more) Yummy coffee. Decadent Pastries- (almond croissant!!!) Light Euro Centric fare - outdoor patio on Pier Plaza 5 doors down to Hermosa Beach Pier. Pier Ave here is walk in only. Park in structure or lot to the North. Dog friendly & a beautiful setting w/ no cars driving by

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S P
google
03.22.2017
2/5

Coffee and pastry were great but no wifi!! I was counting on it to get some work done. It's 2018!!

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Michael Farrell
google
03.05.2017
5/5

Delicious Coffee and Amazing blueberry muffins!

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Samuel Sampson
google
02.14.2017
3/5

Cafe Bonaparte is just on the edge of being good, and just bad enough I won’t go there if I don’t have to.The food is alright, but not nearly good enough for what they charge. I’ve been to this cafe a few times now, but today really made me see that the restaurant / coffee shop does have problems. Previously I’ve ordered coffee and some of their special pastries or salads etc. However, today I ordered an iced latte along with a bagel and opened my laptop. I asked but apparently this place has no WiFi. So I placed my laptop away, not a big deal, but then it came my order. The bagel thin as a pancake from going through a panini press, and the latte about as good as a standard Starbucks latte (not very).If a business wants to position themselves as a higher end cafe with decent food and not an Internet / hang out coffee shop, they should at least follow it up with food that warrants the prices. This pair was more than $9

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Chuck Wang
google
02.10.2017
5/5

Great food and services, Friendly staff. Nice oasis to sit and enjoy Hermosa Beach.

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Ann Bryant
google
11.11.2016
4/5

Amazing. Took advantage of a group on deal. Ordered the almond coconut, pumpkin spice, and chocolate peanut butter oh and the gluten free chocolate. Loved them all!! My favorite was the chocolate peanut butter and the gluten free was so moist and flavorful, you wouldn't think twice that it didn't contain gluten. 3 thumbs up for Cafe Bonaparte!!

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Bob Atkins
google
10.06.2016
5/5

Love this cafe!We live in Hermosa Beach and stop by Cafe Bonaparte often. The service is always prompt and friendly. Their coffee is always excellent and they have a fantastic selection of really tasty quiches, pastries and deserts. We always look forward to our next visit.

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Seairra Kindle
google
09.09.2016
5/5

I ordered a Turkey and egg croissant and by far the most delicious croissant ive ever had nice polite workers 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 speedy service delicious tea i will definitely be back 😍🤗🏖🥐🍵🙏🏾💞

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MJ Apollo Perez
google
08.16.2016
5/5

The pastries are delicious and with the coffee combo is a game changer! I was referred here by my sister who enjoys going here every Sunday afternoon. Fresh treats and excellent atmosphere. What more can you ask for? A must!!!

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Peter Cortez
google
07.10.2016
4/5

Great coffee with a side of pastries please.

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Sylvia Johnson
google
05.20.2016
5/5

Just stopped in for coffee last night (Saturday), but once we had a look at their food display, couldn't help ordering salad, quiche, Napoleons, AND coffee. The onion-Gruyere quiche was excellent <- that's my dream order. But, I couldn't resist trying the roasted salmon, fennel and dill salad. It was SO flavorful and refreshing that I ate the whole thing PLUS my Napoleon! The Napoleon is huge with fresh strawberries and perfectly flavored/textured cream. And, the coffee (Lavazza!) was so rich and not bitter at all. The service was cheerful, helpful and patient (we took a long time to order). On a Saturday night in that immediate area? It's the only place holding onto it's dignity. LOL Wish I lived closer!

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Jen Peters
google
04.04.2016
3/5

Great coffee and service, food was so so. My cafe breve was perfect. The yogurt was nothing special: boring granola and not high quality yogurt. My husband had the quiche which was just ok. There were several pastries but they looked like they had been sitting in the case for awhile, so we didn't try any. But a lovely location and certainly worth it for the coffee.

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Ray Knox
google
04.04.2016
5/5

Great place to buy some food when in a rush. Their customer service is fast, prices are fair, awesome vibes. Would recommend to others

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Julianna Nadler
google
04.01.2016
1/5

The workers were not friendly--they made me feel like it was a burden that i was ordering food. They were also really slow, and everything is very overpriced and both the food and coffee were not good at all considering the price. I'm all for supporting local shops, but my money would've been better spent at Starbucks nearby.

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Kevin Barlow
google
03.14.2016
5/5

The food is delicious the staff also wonderful.

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WanderLust Mike
google
03.02.2016
5/5

We come here often for dessert and breakfast on the weekends. We can't recommend this place enough! Great food, great service!

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Christopher Patton
google
02.11.2016
5/5

Great pastries and croissants.

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Momo Mahmoud
google
01.09.2016
1/5

Coffee is really bad and over price

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Haydeh M Mirfakhraei
google
01.07.2016
5/5

ITS SO GOOD!! All those people with “bad reviews” had bad luck that’s all!! I suggest this place to everyone!!! The Boss is a wonderful man and has a very nice family the service s SPOT on and the food is delicious!!!

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