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Wonho Frank Lee
Los Angeles has plenty of sweet shops, cake spots, and bakeries around the city, many adopting styles and flavors from around the world. It’s perhaps the best trademark of LA’s approach to baking because it’s not tied to any particular style. Instead, find LA’s wonderful amalgam of the not-too-sweet Asian influence, glorious Mexican panaderias that offer the ideal starters for every morning, traditional American bakeries, and solid French or European renditions. Either way, there’s something for every appetite in Los Angeles. Here’s where to find the best places to find bread, croissants, cakes, and pastries in the Southern California region.
New this update: Longtime Valley bakery Bea’s, Highland Park newcomer Santa Canela, Hollywood French restaurant Mr. T, South Bay Bakery Colossus, croissant specialist Petit Grain, and Culver City’s long-awaited Helms Bakery join the list.
Rebecca Roland is very picky about her pastries and doesn’t like anything that’s too sweet. Yet, her ideal breakfast consists of some type of croissant and espresso.
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