# The Place To Be > Small cafe with authentic French bakery style and Parisian vibe inside and out offers a cozy atmosphere with fresh croissants and baguette sandwiches. Quiet compared to nearby spots, it attracts those seeking genuine French flavors and a relaxed setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ThePlaceToBe - Address: 2510B Main St, Santa Monica, California, United States - Phone: +13103990743 - Website: https://theplacetobesm.com/ - Google rating: 4.4 (182 reviews) ## What it is good for - Baguette — 10/10 - Sandwich — 9.4/10 - Pastry — 9.3/10 - French Food — 9/10 - Croissant — 8.8/10 - Cafe — 8/10 - Bakery — 7.9/10 - Food — 7.7/10 - Breakfast — 6.7/10 - Coffee — 6.4/10 ## What people say - "I found the French pastries and baked goods here to be delicious." - "This French bakery feels like a little trip to Paris." - "I found the sandwich to be amazing and totally worth it." ## Good to know - Prices for breakfast items are reasonable, with most under $15. - The bakery offers a variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee drinks. - Expect a wait during peak hours, especially on weekends. - The sandwich costs around $13, providing good value. - The bakery is a mom-and-pop operation run by a French couple. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.