Best Bakeries In Los Angeles For Passover Desserts
The celebration of Passover is among us and as with any religious holiday, there are traditions to follow. Lasting seven to eight days, Passover is known to have a strict set of rules when it comes to food. Aside from fasting, it also includes abstaining from "chametz," which refers to foods that aren't kosher for Passover like bread and anything made with yeast. One would think that type of restriction would put a damper on dessert. Fortunately there are many wonderful bakeries that carry delicious desserts that adhere and cater to the Passover rules. While these delectables can be enjoyed any time of year, check out these five bakeries for Passover desserts. But keep in mind some of these bakeries may close for the holiday so get your orders in ahead of time.
Schwartz Bakery
433 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 653-1683
www.schwartzbakeryla.com
If you're a non-Jewish person invited to Passover dinner and have no idea what to bring, Schwartz Bakery will come to the rescue. Established in 1954, Schwartz Bakery has a long list of Passover items like tarts and loaves, assorted cookies, brownies, rum balls and sheet cakes as well as 7” and 8” layer cakes so you can't go wrong. It also has delicious traditional kosher items like challah, chocolate babka and potato boreka.
Beverlywood Bakery
9128 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 278-0122
www.beverlywoodbakery.net
Having been established since 1947 and known as the oldest bakery in Los Angeles, Beverlywood Bakery takes pride in serving the Jewish community. Its signature pink box brings a smile to every face it's present to. Whether you're in search of the perfect challah, Rugelah or Hamentashen (or any other specialty Jewish holiday item) or the everyday eclair, bagel or croissant, Beverlywood Bakery won't disappoint.
Roladin Bakery & Cafe
19365 Victory Blvd.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-3443
www.roladincafe.com
One of the best places for your Passover sweet tooth is Roladin Bakery & Cafe. Whether you sit down and have a delicious meal or take something with you, Roladin Bakery & Cafe has a special Passover menu for this sacred holiday that you won't want to miss. Roladin is also kosher for Passover using potato and almond flour to keep with tradition. Passover or not, the bakery's macaroons and tiramisu are to die for and well worth the drive into the valley.
Diamond Bakery
335 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 655-0534
For Passover delights and more, Diamond Bakery is a definite gem on Fairfax. Clean and quaint with free half hour parking with a minimum purchase of $5, you can't help but love this place. Charming employees will help first-time Passover celebrators stick to the rules and choose the perfect Passover dessert like lemon chiffon, seven-layer chocolate fudge or marble pound cake, and let you taste a cookie or two from the wide cookie selection. For everyone else, they'll get you in and out the door.
A Little Nosh
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(480) 231-0314
www.alittlenosh.com
A lot goes into preparing for Passover and to keep it up for seven to eight days can be exhausting. Cindy Daniels, the woman behind A Little Nosh, understands this and is happy to lend a hand. Choose between her fabulous Passover mandelbrot (think a Jewish version of biscotti), matzo toffee, flourless chocolate cake and macaroons and have her deliver it to you for a $10-$15 fee, schedule a pick up or have her priority ship it to you or someone else anywhere in the country.
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