I wonder if there's not some guy in Paris who wakes up wanting a raised chocolate-glazed donut and a good cup of joe. He probably smokes Marlboro reds...
A good croissant is not all that easy to find here in LA. Most are either dry and tasteless or butter-soaked. I stopped at Caffe Luxxe on San Vicente for a cappuccino and tried one of theirs. I would have to say top five of my lifetime, and at least top three in LA; light, flaky and buttery on the outside and soft and delightful on the inside. The coffee is great, and they make a pretty little leaf on the top of the foam, like the clover on a pint of Guinness. The little courtyard there is nice too; good for reading a book, working on your "Coming of Age" memoirs or watching the attractive women coming out of the pilates studio next store. It's not cheap, but less than a flight to Paris.
Caffe Luxxe
11975 San Vicente Blvd
Brentwood, CA 90049
Neighborhood: Brentwood
(310) 440-7802
www.caffeluxxe.com
6 comments:
Nice croissant!! But seriously.... how was the Gila hunt?
The French Market Cafe in Venice also has decent Croissants. Give them a a go if you are ever in the area.
Have been, but not for a long time. I will revisit the French Market. I did find out that Caffe Luxxe gets theirs from Bread Bar on 3rd. Caffe Luxxe is some of the best coffee I've ever had.
I went to the French Market in Venice. The croissant was no bueno.
So far, best L.A. croissant....
1) Bread Bar/Caffe Luxxe
2) Le Pain (Sherman Oaks-Where they bake them)
3) Figaro (Los Feliz)
Michel Richard in Beverly Hills - the first real croissant in L.A. and still the best. Period. And yeah, Cafe Luxxe does a great job. Wish it wasn't so precious, but still, great coffee.
Mon Frair, I will stop @ Michel Richard and compare.
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