Long-running operation carrying full-size & mini pies, known for their sweet potato variety.
"This South LA legend has been thriving since 1956. It’s a third-generation operated bakery run by Jeanette Bolden-Pickens, who, in addition to baking, is a former Olympian. With miniature or full-sized pecan, pumpkin, and sweet potato pies, the hardest part is figuring out which one to take home. Always order in advance before they sell out." - Mona Holmes
"Open since 1956, 27th Street Bakery still resides in its original location on Central Avenue. While most are familiar with the shop’s sweet potato and pecan pies, don’t overlook the 7-Up Cake that’s chock-full of buttery goodness and uses 7-Up soda in place of sugar. The result is a lemony, slightly sticky pound cake that’s worth buying whole versus just a single slice. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff
"Open since 1956, the original 27th Street Bakery on Central Avenue has become a household name thanks to its sweet potato pies. To make each personal pan pie, they fly in sweet potatoes from Louisiana and use a secret family recipe that’s been passed down over three generations. While most people come here to try these rich desserts, 27th Street Bakery also makes a bunch of other things like red velvet cake, peach cobbler, and mini pecan pies by the dozen. If you want to skip the line, order ahead through their . photo credit: Andrea D'agosto" - Nikko Duren
" Open since 1956, the original 27th Street Bakery on Central Avenue has become a household name thanks to its sweet potato pies. To make each personal-sized pie, they fly in sweet potatoes from Louisiana and use a family recipe that’s been passed down over three generations. While most people come here to try those rich and creamy orange pies, 27th Street Bakery also makes other options like red velvet cake, peach cobbler, and mini pecan pies sold by the dozen. If you want to skip the line, order ahead through their website. " - nikko duren, garrett snyder
"Opened in 1956 by Harry and Sadie Patterson, the family-owned 27th Street Bakery is a historic gem. The South LA bakery makes outstanding pecan pies, coconut pineapple cake, 7Up cake, peach cobbler, banana pudding, tea cakes, plus a notable sweet potato pie. Not a can of puree can be found on the premises and the flaky crusts are some of the city’s best. It’s always a good idea to pre-order since crowd favorites typically sell out, especially during the holidays. — Mona Holmes, reporter" - Eater Staff