Handcrafted pastries, sourdough loaves, and specialty coffee — made from scratch daily with locally sourced ingredients and a whole lot of love.
Rachel's Beauty Lounge started as a one-woman dream in a tiny kitchen — a belief that the best mornings begin with something made by hand, from real ingredients, without shortcuts.
Today, we're proud to be a gathering place in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, where neighbors come for the sourdough that rises slowly overnight, the laminated pastries that shatter into layers, and the coffee that's pulled with the same care as a pour-over at home.
Every recipe is tested, refined, and loved. Every loaf is shaped with purpose. That's the promise we make to you — every single day.
Years Baking
From Scratch
Fresh Bakes
Each item is baked in small batches throughout the day, so the last croissant you buy is just as fresh as the first.
72-hour fermented dough, French butter, 84 layers of golden, shattering pastry. Baked at dawn.
Wild-yeast starter, 18-hour cold ferment, open-crumb interior. Our house loaf, baked twice daily.
Pain au chocolat, Danish, fruit tarts, and seasonal specials — rotate weekly based on what's at its peak.
Single-origin espresso, pour-over, and house lattes from locally roasted beans. Perfectly paired.
Chewy center, crisp edges, Valrhona chunks, and Maldon sea salt. The cookie you'll think about all day.
Birthday, wedding, or just-because — order a custom cake for pickup. Flavors change with the seasons.
It's not just what we bake — it's how we bake, how we serve, and how we make you feel when you walk through the door.
Nothing frozen, nothing pre-made. Every dough is mixed, every filling is prepared, every batch is baked in our kitchen each morning.
Our space is warm, unhurried, and designed for lingering — whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for an hour.
We partner with Southern California farms for our dairy, eggs, and seasonal fruit — because great baking starts with great ingredients.
Office meetings, celebrations, or a thoughtful gift — we handle custom pastry orders and catering with the same care as our walk-in counter.
Moments from our kitchen, our counter, and the people who make it special.
We're in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, easy to find and even easier to love.
888 S Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90017-4600
Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Walk in for a coffee, stay for the croissant. Or call us to place your next catering order — we'd love to be part of your day.
Call (213) 819-0906