The Best Bakeries in Los Angeles, According to Eater Editors | Eater LA

"The most compelling new bakery to open in 2024 comes from baking instructor Clémence de Lutz and her partner and chef Tony Hernandez. Operating from a small 1,000-square-foot slot in Santa Monica, the talented duo behind Petit Grain produces some of the city’s finest viennoiserie, from pan au chocolat to classic croissants, using a blend of local flours and plenty of French butter. Petit Grain’s creations are wonderfully flaky and undergirded by a nutty complexity. Sourdough pan loaves are burnished with dark brown crusts, ready to slice at home for supremely good sandwiches. The pastries here do sell out, so arrive early for the best selection. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Rebecca Roland