Best Bakery in Santa Monica (2026)
8 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Bakery in Santa Monica
Showing 8 of 8 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Cookie Good
Cookie HeavenDecadent, wildly inventive cookies that live up to their name.
2448 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica
Paderia Bakehouse
Global BakesMassive, gooey cookies and incredible Portuguese egg tarts.
3032 Wilshire Blvd Suite E · Santa Monica
Petitgrain Boulangerie
Artisanal BreadAn outstanding bakery focusing on naturally leavened breads and intricate pastries.
1209 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica
Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop
Neighborhood CafeA welcoming local spot serving great coffee, sandwiches, and in-house baked goods.
2024 Broadway · Santa Monica
Chaumont Bakery & Café
Classic FrenchImpeccable French baking bringing a true taste of Paris to the Westside.
2930 Colorado Ave · Santa Monica
Modern Bread and Bagel
Gluten-FreeA revolutionary 100% gluten-free and kosher bakery famous for its authentic-tasting bagels.
1511 Montana Ave · Santa Monica
New York Bagel Deli & Bakery
East Coast EatsThe quintessential Santa Monica stop for a genuine, chewy East Coast-style bagel.
2216 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica
La Monarca Bakery & Cafe
Mexican ArtisanA modern Mexican bakery famous for its Cafe de Olla and incredibly fresh pan dulce.
1300 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica
About Santa Monica Bakery
Santa Monica is part of Los Angeles' broader food scene, where bakery ranges from artisan sourdough to viennoiserie. This page focuses on Santa Monica, while Chatsworth and Mid-City stay useful bookmarks when you want to plan a pastry run a little farther out.
On this URL we only surface bakery spots tied to Santa Monica, but each still earns its rank with the same 0–100 blend we use Los Angeles-wide, so you can trust the signal even when the geography is small.
We're highlighting 8 highly rated bakery options in Santa Monica; behind each name you'll see coverage spanning artisan sourdough, viennoiserie, celebration cakes, morning pastries, and more. Scores move when fresh ratings roll in, which keeps the leaderboard honest for return visits.
How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cookie Good, Paderia Bakehouse, and Petitgrain Boulangerie are considered some of the best bakeries in Santa Monica based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find bakeries near you in Santa Monica. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
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