Getting to Know the Best Bakeries Near Woodland Hills

 

The concept of a “baked good” reaches back to ancient history, when Egyptians baked bread thousands of years ago – and long before bakers joined bakers’ guilds in ancient Rome. In the U.S., colonial-era bakeries were regarded as social settings wherein people gathered to warm up and gossip, and today’s bakeries have taken that concept to another level; bakeries nowadays can range from small artisan businesses specializing in one or two items to massive industrial-esque producers that supply food retailers with packaged baked goods.

 

In sunny California, the baking industry enjoys a rich and flavorful history, with original concepts that local residents with fresh-baked breads delivered to their doors daily and modern-day bakeries experimenting with locally-grown and milled grain (some even mill their own flour on site). The following represent our “holy trinity” picks for the best bakeries near Woodland Hills when the craving for a crisp baguette, whole-grain boule, flaky croissant or French canelé bagel hits.

 

Pascal Patisserie and Café, established in 2016, is somewhat new to the Woodland Hills restaurant/café scene, but that doesn’t make the business any less noteworthy. Here you’ll find delightful European desserts, chocolates, macarons, breakfast pastries, sandwiches and salads to satisfy every taste bud. Pascal Patisserie and Café is located at 21040 Victory Boulevard.

 

The Baker Bakery & Café was established in 2005 and is a full-service café and bakery serving both breakfast and lunch made with the finest ingredients. In spectrum of baked goods, the shop offers a delicious selection of Artisan breads that are hand-crafted and baked daily using only organic ingredients – these distinctive variations range from the popular French baguette to a sweet and savory walnut raisin, in addition to a jaw-dropping collection of custom cakes, pastries and sweets that totally tempt the palate. The Baker is located at 21600 Ventura Boulevard.

 

Doan’s Dessert and Coffee Company is a family-owned and operated business that, for a quarter of a century, has been baking for restaurants, coffee houses and caterers. The brainchild of the founder and her son, Doan’s creates exciting choices that satisfy customer desires for that special treat or dessert – patrons even come back to enjoy a single portion of these sweet treats with Doan’s hand-ground Graffeo coffees and teas. Much more than a mere cupcake or cheesecake depot, Doan’s Dessert and Coffee Company creates personal masterpieces for the ultimate family event or lavish wedding. You can count on this Woodland Hills institution to transport you and your sweet tooth to virtual nirvana. Doan’s is located at 22526 Ventura Boulevard.

 

While many Americans – notably body-conscious Los Angelinos – have begun resisting the overwhelming temptation of carbs (at least while anyone is looking), there are still many bastions of baked goods across Woodland Hills where one can indulge should the craving strike. From airy and buttery croissants to hearty whole-wheat loaves, Danish pastries and pan dulce, you can’t go wrong with any of aforementioned bakeries near Woodland Hills.