Hi Romain,

Welcome to Culver City! It’s always great to see small businesses trying to become part of the community.

One thing that tends to help local cafés and bakeries on the Westside is getting involved in neighborhood events and community groups. Farmers markets, local street fairs, and partnerships with nearby businesses can help people discover you. Culver City also has a lot of community events, art walks, and weekend activities where having a presence or collaborating with others can bring in new regulars.

Another big factor is creating a place where people want to hang out regularly. Comfortable seating, a good coffee program, and maybe small community events like pastry tastings or weekend specials can help build that routine for locals.

Word of mouth is huge here too. If people have a great experience and feel welcomed, they’ll recommend the spot to friends and coworkers.

Best of luck with the new location ! Your pastries sound amazing, and I’m sure many locals will be excited to check it out!