Colossus

"Colazas Rodriguez, now the owner of Colossus Bread in Long Beach, shared her frustrations in a series of Instagram Stories in July." - ByGenevieve Yam

"Known for its daytime bakery and sourdough breads, on Friday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Colossus draws a dinner crowd for once-a-week pizzas. The menu changes constantly, with specials like caramelized fennel and fried eggplant, or sweet corn and ricotta. Walk up anytime after 5 p.m. (pizzas often sell out before 8 p.m.) or pre-order online earlier that day to select a preferred pickup time." - Judith Rontal

"This is the original location of Colossus, one of LA’s best bakeries with another outpost in Long Beach. They’re 100% committed to using only naturally leavened dough (code for no commercial yeast), and only bake using organic flour. And it shows – their country loaf is thick and doughy, the kouign-amanns are salty and sweet, and the sticky buns combine the texture of a buttery croissant with plenty of pecans. Stop by in-person to select your own fluffy baked goods, or plan ahead with one of their assorted pastry boxes – they come with six sweet treats, based on “availability, farm selection, and whims of our chefs,” and we like to think of it as a breakfast omakase." - Nikko Duren

"Colossus Bread has opened a new shop in Long Beach at 4716 2nd Street. This is the second storefront for owners Kristin Colazas Rodriguez and Nicholas Rodriguez after their first bakery in San Pedro. The new location offers an expanded menu including sandwiches and CSA pickups from area farms. The bakery operates from Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m." - Farley Elliott

"Colossus Bread + Pastry, which started as a farmers market stand in Long Beach, has successfully transitioned to a retail and bakery production space in San Pedro. The bakery has grown with the support of the local community, similar to the journey of Gusto Bread." - Farley Elliott