Gusto Bread

"A bakery known for its artisanal bread, located in Los Angeles, California." - Rebecca Roland

"Long Beach's Gusto Bread is a new-wave panadería specializing in pan and pan dulce made with natural yeasts and heirloom grains. You’ll find beautiful seeded loaves, studded with sunflower, pumpkin, and poppy seeds that go nicely with a cup of coffee, or just a quick smear of butter. Semi-sweet pan loaves are made with house-milled yellow corn, and conchas come with a thick sugar cookie frosting that's the right amount of sweet. They also carry a rotating list of weekend-only specials, like jalapeño cheddar biscuits and strawberry jujube tamales, so plan on getting there early before they sell out. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore

"From home baker to one of LA’s most popular Mexican-influenced bakeries, Arturo Enciso’s Long Beach bakery has become an LA institution in a matter of a few short years, making everything from crafted conchas and masa sweet bread to thoughtful baked loaves using organic flour." - Eater Staff

"The Long Beach bakery from Arturo Enciso has garnered national attention (and an Eater Award) for its pastries, boules, baguettes, and cookies. Stop by to peruse Gusto’s daily inventory or sip coffee from its roasting company, Café Cuate. It’s recommended to place an early order online as this popular bakery sells out quickly." - Mona Holmes, Brian Addison

"The 2024 awards program also saw Gusto Bread for Outstanding Bakery, but neither won in their respective category." - Rebecca Roland