OUR STORY
We are Romain and Alexandre Lecat — brothers and bakers from France with a shared passion for high-quality bread. After years of visiting and eventually living in Los Angeles, we fell in love with the city — but always missed the authentic taste of the French bread we grew up with.
Determined to bring that tradition to our new home, we returned to Paris to study the craft at some of the finest baking schools and sourced exceptional flour from the fields of France. From there, SWEET WHEAT was born — a French artisan bakery rooted in authenticity, craftsmanship, and the belief that food brings people together.
Today, SWEET WHEAT is growing beyond a single bakery, sharing the flavors of France with communities across California — one fresh-baked loaf, croissant, and pastry at a time.
THE FLAVOR OF FRANCE!
When you step into SWEET WHEAT, you’re welcomed into a warm, family-friendly space that brings the soul of a traditional French bakery and bistro to your neighborhood. Inspired by the boulangeries of France, we’ve created a place where craftsmanship, quality, and comfort come together in every detail — from the scent of freshly baked bread to the joyful hum of morning conversations over coffee.
Whether you're joining us for a leisurely gourmet breakfast, a quick and wholesome weekday lunch, a pre-beach-day treat, or an evening apéritif with a dinner special, SWEET WHEAT offers something thoughtfully made for every moment. Open seven days a week, we serve a rotating selection of handcrafted pastries, artisan breads, seasonal salads, and timeless French classics.
Our menu celebrates the best of sweet and savory — from flaky almond croissants and delicate madeleines to quiche Lorraine, open-faced tartines, and comforting soups. With every visit, our goal is simple: to bring more joy to your day through the flavors and hospitality of France.
We hope SWEET WHEAT becomes part of your daily rhythm — and a place you’re proud to share with friends, family, and neighbors.
QUALITY INGREDIENTS!
At SWEET WHEAT, we’ve personally tested and perfected every item on our menu — because we believe food should be as joyful as it is genuine. Each baked good is hand-crafted on-site by our artisan French bakers, using time-honored techniques and premium ingredients.
Our commitment to quality begins with our sourcing: we use only the finest non-GMO grains, French butter, sea salt, pearl sugar, and more — all imported directly from France. Our coffee is smooth and complex, roasted in France to preserve its authentic character. We also partner with trusted European and local producers to bring you rich cheeses, quality meats, and specialty ingredients that elevate every bite.
For wine lovers, we’ve curated a thoughtful list of French wines — carefully chosen to complement everything from lunch tartines to evening apéritifs and dinner specials.
We look forward to filling your table with the same authentic, delicious French food we grew up loving — always made with care, and always meant to be shared.
