Crema Cafe & Artisan Bakery sits in downtown Seal Beach with outdoor seating that welcomes dogs, making it an easy stop when you’re walking around the beach town with yours. They’re open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, serving European-style crepes—both sweet and savory—along with pastries and sandwiches that lean toward fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The menu has solid classics: you’ll find the kinds of crepes and pastries you’d expect at a place like this, plus hearty sandwich options if you want something more substantial. Their baked goods are made in-house, which you can tell from the smell when you walk in. The casual vibe means you won’t feel rushed, and the staff is genuinely friendly to dogs. They’ll typically bring out water bowls without you having to ask, and sometimes slip your dog a treat—nothing fancy, just a nice touch when they’re getting you settled.

The outdoor seating area is the draw for traveling with a dog. You get to sit under the California sun with your dog next to you, watch people walk by, and actually eat something good instead of settling for whatever’s grab-and-go. It’s the kind of place where you can linger over coffee and a pastry for a while.

Seal Beach itself is walkable and dog-friendly, with parks nearby and beach access, so you can work in a walk before or after you eat. If you’re heading down Pacific Coast Highway and want a real meal rather than chain food, this works well. The location makes it a natural stop if you’re exploring the area or just need a break from the car. Just swing in and see what they’ve got baked that day—that’s usually the best part of visiting a place like this.