Review of Breadblok

Got to check out Bread Blok in Santa Monica this morning.

Despite its good looks, it was a let down overall.

If you’ve ever had bread from New Cascadia or croissant from Mariposa, know they are both worlds better.

The bright spot was the Smoked Salmon Tartine. Good bread without toasting, lots of salmon, and really good cashew cream cheese topped with dressed arugula. This is the one things I didn’t get a pic of. I would happily eat this frequently.

The baguette with prosciutto and gruyere looked like it had a nice crust and fluffy interior but really was dense and grainy and the cheese of lower quality. It likely would have been better had the bread been toasted and the cheese melted.

Both croissants, prosciutto and chocolate filled, were very bready and dense with no flake at all. I didn’t even want to finish the chocolate, which is unheard of. Haha.

The latte and golden milk lattes were both good.

We got a loaf of brioche to take home and I’m crossing my fingers.

I spoke with some staff members to ask what their favorites were, since they suggested the salmon to me. The all said the strawberry or pear tarts were great. I would have gotten one but I already had another order to pick up from Cake Monkey in LA. (I will post later when I’ve tried everything but I can say the one thing we already tried was VERY good.)

The worst part was the price. Bread Blok is VERY expensive. The brioche alone was $22! Croissants are $7. Chia pudding was $12. I know it’s Santa Monica but it has to been good for those prices, not just okay to barely edible.

Next time I’m in Santa Monica, if I’m near, I’d consider going back to get one of their salads or the tartine, and a tart. Other than that, not worth the money.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average