The Place To Be

Cafes in Santa Monica, California

4.4 (197)

Category	Cafes
Address	2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Street	Main Street
Area	Santa Monica, California
Phone	(310) 399-0743
Google rating	4.4 (197)

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	7:30 am–3 pm
Wednesday	7:30 am–3 pm
Thursday	7:30 am–3 pm
Friday	7:30 am–3 pm
Saturday	8 am–3 pm
Sunday	8 am–2 pm

About The Place To Be

French Café & Bakery

Located at 2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, The Place To Be operates as a cafe serving Santa Monica in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

Coffee in the United States is served by three kinds of places: national chains with drive-thrus and mobile ordering, independent neighborhood cafes that double as a workspace or a meeting spot, and specialty shops that roast their own beans or buy single-origin lots and brew them by pour-over, espresso or cold brew. Most open between 6 and 7 a.m. on weekdays, slightly later on weekends, and the busiest hour is the commute rush before 9. A drip coffee runs a few dollars, espresso drinks and specialty pours more, and tipping a dollar or a percentage on the card reader is customary but not required. Nearly every cafe offers free Wi-Fi, though some limit laptop seating at peak times or on weekends, and outlets are often the scarce resource.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. On most of those days it is open 7:30 am–3 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (310) 399-0743. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is theplacetobesm.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 197 reviews, which is a strong result for a cafe in Santa Monica and suggests consistent service.

Santa Monica is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Santa Monica is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Kati J 7 months ago

Our pastries and coffee were phenomenal!! Atmosphere was peaceful and the cafe itself was so cute. My cinnamon bun was the best I'd ever had, and we now hold the record for drinking an Iced Chai the fastest Santa Monica has ever seen lol. Will definitely be back, hopefully later today:D

Danté Vincent 8 months ago

Outstanding breakfast & pastry shop. While we were disappointed there weren’t any Kouign-amann’s available, we found plenty of other delicious pastries. I ordered a breakfast sandwich on a baguette and it was a revelation- I’ve never considered pairing mustard with my eggs and it was outstanding - and the baguette was incredibly soft & fresh, not an overly hard crust that would’ve made it challenging to eat. Definitely will come back!

Carlo N. 9 months ago

Bonjour. J'adore la France et la langue française. Mon amour est profond : plus je t'en donne, plus j'en possède, car tous deux sont infinis. Let’s begin this Parisian petit-déjeuner review. :D The Place To Be is a small authentic French bakery and cafe on Main st in Santa Monica. They have a decent variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffee/tea drinks. This place is famous for its pain au chocolate. From the outside it has that Parisian vibe that flows into the inside of the cafe. I went Saturday morning to grab some coffee and breakfast. I had a HOT LATTE and Grilled Cheese Panini. Both were just average. Nothing French mind blowing IMHO. Service was spot on. French make staff was nice and polite. Prices were a bit above average. Overall, it was a modest breakfast meal.

Leandro Gentini a year ago

Skip this place The coffee was mediocre at best, and the croissants didn’t come close to the quality you’d expect from a French bakery. The pistachio muffin looked unnaturally green, almost artificial, and the staff (presumably the French owner) had a rude attitude. Given that the place was empty while others nearby had queues, I now understand why. Ahh and it was also expensive Skip this place !

Felicia S Edited 3 years ago

A great way to start a Saturday morning. Nice stroll and getting your caffeine and croissant 🥐 fix. I felt transported to the last I was in France 🇫🇷 when I took the first bite of the corner of the croissant. Perfectly toasted and perfectly buttery. You can sit on the coffee bar inside or on the tables outside. Given that it was drizzling decided to sit inside and take in the view as people were walking up and down Main Street. The offer a nice variety of goodies from France from wine 🍷, pastries and snacks. I had a large cappuccino ☕️ with a wonderful croissant 🥐

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Place To Be located?

The Place To Be is at 2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, in Santa Monica, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Place To Be?

The Place To Be is listed as a cafe.

What are the hours of The Place To Be?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 7:30 am–3 pm; Wednesday: 7:30 am–3 pm; Thursday: 7:30 am–3 pm; Friday: 7:30 am–3 pm; Saturday: 8 am–3 pm; Sunday: 8 am–2 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is The Place To Be open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–2 pm.

What is the phone number of The Place To Be?

You can call The Place To Be at (310) 399-0743.

How is The Place To Be rated on Google?

The Place To Be has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 197 reviews.

Does The Place To Be have a website?

Yes, the website of The Place To Be is theplacetobesm.com (linked on this page).