Proof Bakery

"The lines at this cute Atwater bakery can get long on the weekends (we’re talking sneaker-store-on-Fairfax lengths), but with some patience, you’ll be treated to a treasure trove of pastries, croissants, and bread loaves. Rotating sandwiches come on crusty baguettes, ideal for munching on at the park. Fluffy brioche buns are airy and light, and the chocolate chip cookies are what we wish every chocolate chip cookie tasted like: soft and sprinkled with sea salt. The energy here is friendly and neighborhood-y (you’ll definitely see a young family or two), so if you don't want to wait to consume your carb haul, grab one of the small patio tables outside. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore

"Look no further than this worker-owned cooperative bakery for some of the finest cakes in town. From the chiffon with lemon curd and fresh meringue to the dark chocolate raspberry torte, the flavors change with the seasons — and all are expertly baked with the deftest of hands. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff

"On the weekends, lines at this super cute bakery can get long (like, limited-edition sneaker drop on Fairfax long), but with a little patience, you’ll be treated to the best baked goods in the area. There’s a small menu of rotating sandwiches, served on crusty baguettes and filled with everything from ham and gruyere to a slightly greener option, with arugula and chives. You’ll definitely want a few pastries (we like the brioche buns, which are airy and light, like a butter-spun pillow), which are especially nice on a long drive or packed in a basket, ready for a picnic." - arden shore, sylvio martins, brant cox

"As one of LA’s few employee-owned collective bakeries, this Atwater Village institution is an ideal meld between the best of classic European and American baking sensibilities. The classic croissants are as good as they get, but cookies, caneles, apricot white chocolate scones, and sandwiches aren’t worth missing either." - Eater Staff

"Proof is the place most mentioned when Atwater Village comes up in a conversation, and it’s worthy of the buzz. Their delicious assortment of goodies are baked on site with seasonal ingredients. Simplicity in design and complexity in flavors, Proof is straight legit y’all. We dare you to try a sea-salted baguette and not crave it for the rest of your life. Get a quiche or an artisan sandwich to go, or enjoy some finely crafted pour-over coffee from Congoscenti, the pop-up coffee shop in Proof, featuring roasters from LA to Portland." - Brains on Fire