Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Bakers Bench, Northeast L.A., Los Angeles
Free cookbook swap where guests bring one cookbook and take another home, set up on a table in front of the bakery from 8am to 4pm Saturday.
Built around solving the vegan croissant problem, this DTLA bakery turns out dairy-free pastries with the crackly layers, airy interior, and buttery richness that most vegan versions never quite achieve. The case leans heavily toward viennoiserie (croissants, Danishes, and seasonal pastries) all made without dairy and all prone to selling out well before lunch. Get there early or get used to disappointment.
Vegan coffee cake with cherry and white sesame — seasonal, delicate, and worth the trip
Vegan scone with yuzu citrus and poppy seeds, baked fresh and sold out by noon
Flaky vegan croissant with a toasty, salty furikake crust on every golden layer
Flaky vegan croissant stuffed with savory egg roll filling.