Breads, tarts, and pies, oh my! Los Angeles natives may be obsessed with treadmills, pilates, and yoga, but for good reason; the bakeries in the city send carb-phobic humans into an alluring frenzy of delectable desserts and pastries. Hot bakeries in tourist-friendly neighborhoods like Doughboys, King's Road Cafe, and Le Pain Quotidien often extend their popular breakfast menus to meals and snacks later in the day. Crave-worthy creations at Doughboys include the banana butterscotch pancakes, enormous breakfast burritos, beefy mac ‘n cheese, creamy tomato soup and famous red velvet cake, lauded as... Read more »
Breads, tarts, and pies, oh my! Los Angeles natives may be obsessed with treadmills, pilates, and yoga, but for good reason; the bakeries in the city send carb-phobic humans into an alluring frenzy of delectable desserts and pastries. Hot bakeries in tourist-friendly neighborhoods like Doughboys, King's Road Cafe, and Le Pain Quotidien often extend their popular breakfast menus to meals and snacks later in the day. Crave-worthy creations at Doughboys include the banana butterscotch pancakes, enormous breakfast burritos, beefy mac ‘n cheese, creamy tomato soup and famous red velvet cake, lauded as L.A.'s best. Breakfast lovers rave about King's Road Cafe's homemade french toast with fresh strawberries, whole wheat granola pancakes, and hearty selection of omelets. Choose an organic beverage at Le Pain Quotidien to accompany your meal like Belgian hot chocolate, mint lemonade and a fabulous selection of teas and coffee. Traveling with kids? Misto Caffe and Bakery offers scrumptious children’s menu items like mac ‘n cheese, pizza and chicken strips. Sip on your cafe au lait while the kids occupy themselves in the fun play area. Interested in rave reviews? Voted Zagat’s favorite bakery in 2010, Susina Bakery prides itself on fresh baked goods like chocolate sponge cake, blueberry custard tart, and banana cream pie. At Porto's Bakery and Cafe in burbank, patrons rave about the fried potato balls filled with seasoned ground beef as well as the satisfyingly rich cheese rolls, perfectly crafted Cubano sandwich and chorizo empanadas. No matter what your palate, sweet and savory food-lovers will find something perfect at any of L.A.'s hot and happening bakeries!