Bub and Grandma’s Bakery is a cherished spot for artisanal breads and pastries that evokes nostalgia for high-quality, crusty loaves and delightful treats.
2433 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Get directions
"If you’ve ever ordered anything bread-related from a place in LA with cutesy menu fonts and small-batch coffee, you're likely familiar with Bub & Grandma's. The wholesale bakery has been supplying amazing baked goods around town for years but had never had a space of its own—until now. The Bub & Grandma’s cafe in Glassell Park is an homage to the early-morning American diner, complete with cushy white booths and a wrap-around counter. But if you don’t have time to stay for a full breakfast, do what we do and show up early, grab a loaf of sesame bread for the week, and raid their pastry case of every almond cake, croissant, and blueberry donut that catches your eye. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore
"We've been known to stock up on baked goods from Bub & Grandma’s pastry case with the intensity of a doomsday prepper at an army surplus store. But as much as we love their fancy brandied currant morning bun and black sesame bostock, this Glassell Park bakery also nails what we call a Homer Simpson donut, the kind topped with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles or filled with custard-y boston cream. Fluffy, moist, and the right amount of decadent, these freshly fried donuts are also available with seasonal fruit glazes like strawberry or blood orange, which should be your priority as much as the classics. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
"This Glassell Park cafe from well-known bread icons Bub & Grandma’s is a cute homage to the American diner, complete with cushy white booths, a wrap-around counter and a rotating pie case. While the lunch menu has more sandwiches on it (we like the mustard-y tuna salad and veggie-stacked antipasti), the best one overall is served at breakfast: the egg and cheese. It’s a simple, perfectly built breakfast sandwich and one of the only reasons we’ll leave the house before 9am on the weekends. " - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins
"Meatloaf “Now that I live on the Westside, I rarely make my way [east] unless it's for food. That being said, this sandwich makes the one hour trek more than worth it! I was a bit hesitant to order [it] since I have never had meatloaf (which makes me nostalgic for my childhood school lunches) served in a sandwich. I am so glad I did. The orange pomegranate glaze wasn’t the least bit overwhelming and complimented the meatloaf perfectly, but the star of the dish has to be the house made challah. Though I usually go for toasted bread, the challah’s softness worked so well with the addition of crunch from chips and pickles in the sandwich. The simplicity of the sandwich overall paired with the textural elements makes every bite a delicious and comforting one." - brennan carley
"Bub & Grandma’s recently launched jazz nights with live music on-site. BG Nights offer wine, a meatloaf platter, and a classic burger, and take place Sunday and Monday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m." - Mona Holmes
