Bonaparte Bistro

Large variety of baked goods as well as individual cakes. Savory and sweet choices. Croissants are larger than average, amazing. Chocolate croissant had Nutella filling. Outdoor seating ìn no-car zone, with umbrellas and plenty of space. Price very reasonable.

Stopped by each of the 2 days I was in town. Sweetest, most kind family owned place with amazing desserts & pastries and espresso!!! Next time I’ll try the hot menu!!

I don’t have a single bad thing to say about Cafe Bonaparte!! My boyfriend and I are spending the weekend in Hermosa for his birthday and we’ve come to this cafe 3 times and we plan to come again before we leave. Everything was so so good. The bacon, egg and cheese croissant literally made my eyes roll back. All of the pastry’s are fire. Everyone who works here is super kind but especially this one girl (kinda tall, body tea, blonde hair w/ low lights??? And black claw clip). I don’t know her name and clearly don’t know her at all but I could just tell she was a girls girl. She was great and her vibes were amazing. Okay love you bye🤍

I was very disappointed with my experience here. On July 7, shortly after 2:00 PM, I politely asked the employee at the register if they had any sugar-free desserts because I am diabetic. Instead of answering professionally, he laughed and sarcastically said, "Yeah, yeah... this is a café, of course everything is sugar-free." His response was disrespectful and made me feel embarrassed. I then explained that I have diabetes and that was the reason for my question. This is a café, and nowadays many cafés offer options such as sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary choices. I honestly don't understand why asking about a sugar-free option was so funny to your employee. There was absolutely nothing unreasonable about my question. Customers deserve to be treated with respect, especially when asking questions related to a medical condition. A little kindness and professionalism would have made a big difference. I hope the management addresses this issue so that no one else is made to feel the way I did.

Stopped by Bonaparte Cafe in Hermosa Beach and grabbed an iced coffee with almond milk. The coffee was strong, which I liked. I didn’t try the pastries, so I can’t speak on those, but the overall flavor of what I had was pretty mild. If you’re looking for bold or more flavorful options, just keep that in mind. If you like a lighter, simpler taste, this might be your spot. The space could be cleaner. It wasn’t terrible, but it could definitely use more attention, especially the floors. Overall, it’s a quick stop for coffee, just depends on what kind of flavor and experience you’re looking for. Not a critic, just sharing how it felt.