I tried the pain aux raisin at Bread Lounge, and it was honestly so good. The pastry had the perfect level of sweetness without being overly sweet, which I really appreciated. The raisins added a nice flavor, and there was a light glaze on top that gave it a slight crisp while still keeping the inside soft. There are so many options at Bread Lounge, so there's definitely something for everyone. But if you're not sure what to get or you're looking to try something new, I would definitely recommend this pastry. read more

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I was in the area and a friend recommended this place to me. It was near lunch time and there was filming close by so there were a handful of crew members were there ordering lunch. I was really craving a tuna sandwich so that's what I ordered. Tuna Melt: it was decent: Not amazing but it definitely settled my tuna melt craving. 3.5 stars Nutella cookie.I like Nutella so that's why I got this z it was a bit on the dry side. Not sure if that's the intention or if it's an old cookie. I wasn't impressed. 2.75 stars Banana bread: Now I make a banana bread myself and people usually love it, so I have different standard for banana bread. This was dry and I couldn't really taste the banana. Not a fan. 2 stars Lavender matcha: it was decent. Not overwhelming. 3 stars. Not sure if I'll want to come back but who knows... read more

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Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 They have a small parking in the back, it could be chaotic on peak hours. I went there on Saturday noon time and it was a bit busy. I ordered mushrooms & feta and matcha scone. I asked them to be warmed up. Mushroom and feta was 5/5. Matcha scone was also good and not too sweet 4/5. Even the pastries are on pricier side, I love their food and would repeat. read more

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Really solid sourdough and their pastries are delicious too! Great spot for a casual lunch in the area or if you're picking up bread/pastries. read more

So, Bread Lounge is something I had really high hopes for. And their bread and sandwiches are delicious as expected! But beware if you are coming to pick up your lunch order, they will give you just half of your order and mark it completed. Ordered salad, sandwich with a side of upgraded fruit, plus a pastry (ham n cheese croissant), date matcha scone, and a box of almond crackers. Only the salad and sandwich was in the pickup bag lol, which I sadly found out once walking back to my place. They don't pick up the phone so it's hard to notify them of this error, but hopefully, they'll honor this error on the next trip back. Huge bummer given I was much looking forward to this lunch with my pastries and dessert but not the end all be all if Bread Lounge handles this well on the return trip. Will update this review later :) But also, the avocado sandwich is delicious!! So fresh, the crunch of cucumber with the mint leaves truly steps up the sandwich. I added chicken and swiss cheese, but it would have been delicious as is. The side of fruits is just cantaloupe and honeydew so I'd probably pass on fruit next time. Updated: upon emailing them, they were very courteous and apologetic about the mishap! Bread Lounge handled the matter perfectly and the thoughtful iced tea and pastry was appreciated for the sweltering walk back, this time with the rest of the order. And may I just say, the date ginger matcha scone is delicious, with a pinch of ginger toned by the semisweet matcha glaze. Yum! Originally gave 2 stars but updated to 4.5 stars because of solid customer service and delicious flavors. read more

This is such a cute little hole in the wall. The ambiance was nice and homey. The service was very quick, i was in there less than 10 mins, including standing in line, ordering, and getting my food. I thought that the sandwich I got was slightly underwhelming though for the amount I paid. I would come again to buy the loaves of bread tho!! I thought the sourdough was delish read more

First time trying their bakery. I liked the mushroom and feta cheese croissant. This one had salty and tangy taste, crumbly and grainy texture with perfectly seasoned mushrooms. I really enjoyed their croissant because it had flaky exterior that was crunchy when I bite into it, revealing its soft, buttery, and airy interior. I also got the ginger matcha scone that was moist and soft when I bite into it but I did not get ginger flavor or matcha flavor. Inside of this shop, it has high ceiling with good decorations and tables set up. Their parking lot is small and hard to park when there were big cars parked next to mine. It was hard to get in and out of that parking area. Service was good and fast. read more

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I had been wanting to stop by Bread Lounge since my parents tried it and couldn't stop raving about it. I love love love bread and I really wanted to enjoy a meal here. So finally I stopped by on my day off and my goodness it was delightful. I decided to try ON THE BIRD: Spanish smoked paprika aïoli, turkey breast, red onion pickle, Brie and fresh spinach , Served with mixed baby greens salad and house pickles. I wanted to try it hot so I got it panini pressed on sourdough. You can have it cold and not n any bread you choose. It was so so good and freaking hot! lol so take small bites. It was so. Yummy. I can't believe I ate the entire sandwich. I highly recommend this spot and I can't wait to return! read more

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I've only tried the Ho Barcelona sandwich here but it is sooo good, mainly due to the bread! Their bread here is insanely good. The only thing is the bread for this sandwich does get soggy if it's not eaten fast enough though and I'm a really slow eater. I also like their iced mint lemonade. read more

This business hid my Google review about the amount of bugs on their pastries, dirty conditions, and massively overpriced food. Be warned that they do their best to hide and remove any negative reviews. The pastries in the case were CRAWLING with flies. When the staff moved their hands over them, *clouds* of flies - some fruit flies, some large flies- flew off. Genuine health hazard. Also, everything is overpriced! We paid about $50 for a meal for two - just sandwiches and drinks! It's a cafe, not a restaurant. There's no reason the prices should be this high for what you're getting. Also, the atmosphere sucks. It's all concrete and steel. When people move their chairs it fills the place with an awful screeching sound. The walls are bare safe for some paintings for sale off to the side. It's not inviting or pleasant to stay in for long. Avoid. And I would avoid the food they sell in other LA cafes too, given the conditions we saw here and the amount of bugs. read more

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Cute little place very industrial area of town. We were staying next door at Kodo hotel and decided to try Bread Lounge. The prosciutto sandwich was very bad too much mayo ew... but the squash soup was delicious! and the pickles omg i bought 3 jars! i went later in the day so not many pastries left so i passed but i plan to try some in the morning for breakfast. Service was ok read more

Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience at Bread Lounge in Downtown LA. On Monday, I called to place an order for five or six sesame seed baguettes, which are not available in the store every day. We've been buying from them for a while, so we know these usually need to be ordered in advance. I prepaid for the order and was told it would be ready for pickup on Wednesday morning. When I arrived on Wednesday to pick up the order, it wasn't ready. They had prepared regular baguettes instead of the sesame seed ones I specifically ordered. Unfortunately, there was no apology or acknowledgment of the mistake, which made the situation even more frustrating. We drove quite far to pick up this bread, expecting the order to be prepared as promised. The service at Bread Lounge used to be much better, so this experience was disappointing. I hope they improve their order accuracy and customer service in the future. read more

Great bread lounge. Finally tried this place. Nothing fancy but affordable and tasty. Only few menu but the bread/cake is so good. You can ask them to warm it up from the kitchen. They served wholesale and restaurant to keep retail price decent. Located toward the edge of art district. Price is very decent especially with whole bread cake sandwiches compared to lots of other places. They have parking and patio seating at the back of the building, thru the side past main entrance. Nice few seating area inside. Used to be the kitchen they said. read more

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I came here for an afternoon lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. Even at that time, parking was unavailable behind since the parking lot is super small. I ordered a ho barcelona hot sandwich that came with greens. The sandwich was delicious. There was a decent amount of chicken along with tomato spread + tomato chunks. The bread was soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The addition of green sides helped with the heaviness of the sandwich. Overall, ~$15 was a reasonable price for the meal. The inside of the place was a cute industrial cafe with a window viewing their bread making area. I greatly enjoyed the food and will be back to try other items on their menu. read more

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I just love this place! They have a variety of sweet breads- huge fan of their croissants! Their artisans breads are fantastic- currently finishing up the sunflower poppyseed loaf! read more

The staff at the counter was rude and impatient and not willing to handle a few transactions for me. You know you work for very famous bakery and there will be people coming from afar with a few orders for friends and relatives. Anyway ricotta croissant is MUST TRY. Absolutely delicious flaky buttery layers of goodness that the filling is not even relevant LoL. Skip the spinach. Asked for chocolate bakva and the man looked at me as if alien. Maybe seasonal. If so, he should know and just say it read more

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The bread I got was really good. I had gotten the coffee walnut loaf and it was pretty fresh. The only thing is the parking and the service sometimes as spaces are limited and people can be rude and park in the alleyway at times. The ambiance is really nice as it's just a simple bakery. read more

Came here for a quick lunch while I was working from a coffeeshop nearby. Bread Lounge has indoor and outdoor seating and was busy at 12 pm on a Thursday. Prices for food are average for LA. They have a variety of lunch options including sandwiches and salads. I got the East is East sandwich and it was a solid, healthy and filling lunch. My food was served quickly. Servers were friendly. The ambiance is very casual, lighting for indoor seating is kind of dim. read more

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Was looking for a good quality bread, found this place. The service is good, the bakery, pastries were just okay, little bit on the dry side, and bread-got 1 olive bread, and other olive bread white. They were just average.. read more

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I come here for the Shakshuka. They are known for their bread and pastries seeing that they are a bakery. They do sell some food items and coffee, but serve it in paper cups, I'm not a fan of having my coffee in a paper cup. The only coffee shops that I support serve their coffee in a ceramic cup. There is indoor and outdoor seating.when I initial started coming here in 2021 their Shakshuka's were delicious, the flavor of the tomato and the fried eggs sunny side up, delicious. I must say over the past 3 times I've come here the eggs have been fried well done which is not my preference. Al n all a good place to check out. #ViBN @kaliking806 read more

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At first I didn't know what to expect as the place isn't very visible from the outside. I ordered a tuna sandwich . It was amazing. I enjoyed every bite. I bought some cookies for my coffee. My only regret was not buying more. I don't live near so driving back would have been a long drive. I will definitely be back soon to try other sandwiches and pastries. read more

This is a Kanelbullar. It's not as sweet and cinnamon tasting as a cinnamon roll. Very delicate flavors. Soft, melt in your mouth pastry. Sticky outside. Just perfect. Guess what? It's the owner of the Bakery Lounge's favorite. I can taste why. The other photos show the workings of the bakery and it speaks to the fact that everything is made by them with their own special touch. The seating arrangement is informal. Sad disposable cups. But I highly recommend a visiting. The portions are good and freshly made. Yum. read more

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I know, I know. They have been around for years - still fantastic. The reason for no 5 stars, I tried the sandwich and wasn't in love. Maybe it was me, maybe it was the sandwich. Bread Lounge is still... fantastic 4 read more

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I've been here a bunch and it's fantastic. I've generally ordered pastry or bread -- both exceptional. The sandwiches that I've tried are also tasty. Simple ambience, friendly team... with one sign out front and back-of-the-building parking lot, it feels almost hidden... but definitely worth a visit. read more

I was working in the area for about a week and I came here almost every day. And I wish I was closer to here but I absolutely love this location. The staff here is incredible. I cannot say that enough. They were always friendly and always made my experience great. I love the pastries here (especially the pumpkin pie) I would find an excuse to "treat myself" every day just so I could get something. My favorite thing to get what the Jerusalem Bagel with the lox. It was so good. I cannot wait to come back here. read more

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BREAD LOUNGE is a great bakery in Los Angeles. The Baguette is legit and slightly tart (is that a hint of sourdough I taste?). Super crunchy on the outside and airy on the inside. The Spinach and Feta Croissant had layers! And the spinach was generous. It almost looks like they put a whole bag of frozen spinach in there! The staff was super friendly and patient. There were a lot of chairs and tables inside for you to enjoy your food and drinks here. They don't just have breads and other viennoiserie, they have breakfast plates too. Aaaaaand they us La Colombe coffee beans!!! read more

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My dad has been talking about this place for a long time now. We finally went for breakfast and ... Damn!!! If you got a momma, go home and SLAP THE ISH OUTTA HER ! Cuz this is BUSSIN!! avocado toast , a dish so simple , HIT so hard ! The sliced cherry tomatoes, cilantro leaf , damn sea salt , my DUUUUUDE!! Wit a little multi grain toast to carpet ride that ish straight into my FACE! I'm going back ... often. The quiche tho ... oh my great white lardy LARD!!!! It was melting in my mouth. I smeared it all over the roof of e my mouth ... I smacked and smacked and it didn't need teeth ... no teeth needed. Just pressure. Like squeezing rosin outta fatty! Heat , pressure , turned that quiche into an amazing treat for my taste buds and soul. Thank you for your baked goods and food and drinks and vibe. Love you forever read more

Ordered a strawberry lemonade and a tuna melt. As someone who takes tuna melts very seriously, this one personally offended me. It was the sloppiest thing I've ever been served -- I couldn't even hold it without it falling apart in my hands. It looked like it gave up before it even made it to the table. The only good parts of the meal were the bread and the chips. Do yourself a favor and save your money -- skip the tuna melt. The strawberry lemonade was blended it was cute .. not coming back ambiance was cute. read more

This has easily become one of my GO-TO spots!!! These pastries are such gooood quality (especially the Kouign Amann). Ambiance wise, it's not too busy at all. The bagels do go fast though, so come earlier for those! Yet even later in the day, there are still solid pastry and bread options. There's also parking!!! read more

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I was doing a staycation in the rapidly gentrifying Arts District and came across this bakery that I knew nothing about until I did some research. With its windowless nondescript exterior, I actually thought it was a cocktail lounge/bar. It turns out it's a very popular and well regarded bakery that makes a wide variety of breads and morning pastries both savory and sweet, plus offers egg dishes for breakfast, salads, quiches, sandwiches both hot and cold, and coffee drinks. I came shortly after their 7 am opening and there were already people seated and waiting in line. Some were picking up rather large bread orders (they do a brisk pre-order business). I ordered a few breakfast carbs to go: fruit danish with apples, a cherry-raspberry muffin and a kouign amann. The café has a fair amount of indoor seating, plus a covered patio out back in their small parking lot. Some folks park in the alley alongside the cafe if the lot is full. All the baked good were quite good. I'm a lover of sweet things, and their offerings were perhaps not as sweet as I like. When I was leaving, I noticed a berry danish they had just put out; I would have chosen that had I known. The kouign amann perhaps could have had a bit more of the caramelized sugar "crust" that I prefer. Definitely worth a visit. I will surely try their breads and/or croissants when I return read more

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I ate my review fast enough to not have a photo of it. Therefore it's that good! Having your choice of sandwiches produced on fresh artisan loaves of bread is an old world exercise in excellent not typical of this Art District adjacent location just across from the new Warner digs. Parking is street and a small lot behind the restaurant service is order up front and find a seat and come back when the coaster buzzes style. The prep comes from the kitchen in the back and the beverages from the counter. Plenty of baked goodies and pre made items ready for grab and go. Very quiet place to munch on your delectable fare, but the steel and wood chairs can be noisy and bench-like. Really good simple recipes that are all modern and no fuss sophistication. read more

First time trying this place and I was very impressed ! Their featured sandwich was the turkey on ciabatta bread and it was outstanding ! The vegan tricolor was tasty as well but the best part were the Espresso brownies - I had two !! I will definitely be back read more

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I always have a good experience at bread lounge. They have numerous fresh baked bread options daily, as well as pastries, sandwiches and quiche. I highly recommend the sunflower poppyseed bread which they will slice for you if you ask or the challah bread. The parking lot is small so make sure you arrive before or after the lunch rush. The staff is very friendly and helpful so they can help you decide what to get and even reserve a loaf of bread for you if you think they may run out of your favorite. The inside is cozy but not huge, so again, if you plan to visit and want to eat inside, don't go during the lunch rush because you may not be able to smoothly get in. read more

Been here many times for the amazing pastries, drinks, and sandwiches. There's parking in the back. My favs are the kouign aman, chocolate halva muffins, raspberry pistachio muffin. Everything is delicious and fresh. When you order a sandwich you have like 6 different breads to choose from. The interior is clean and cute and the employees are always willing to provide suggestions. read more

I have tried their products around town at several coffee shops, but I hadn't made it to their actual DTLA location until a few days ago. I was already downtown so I decided to drive a little further and see what the mother ship looked like. It's not in a great area. There is an office building and hotel nearby that most likely takes advantage of their presence on the block. I could see business professionals and hotel guests popping in for coffee and pastries or sandwiches. The space is generic. And it was on the dimly lit side back where the indoor seating was. The outside patio area wasn't too enticing either. There are a few designated parking spaces for Bread Lounge behind the building. I was lucky to find parking nearby because I missed the sign for their parking lot. I ordered a few of their pastries that I hadn't tried before. Again. Their baked goods and sandwiches are sold at many coffeehouses around L.A. I ordered the assorted fruit Danish and the Nutella, cinnamon swirl pinwheel. The pinwheel was dry. It tasted day old. Not sure that it was but the flaky pastry wasn't flaky. The fresh fruit Danish had the same problem with its flakiness. It was dry and tough. Also tasted day old. But didn't look to be day old. The vanilla bean custard had a good flavor and the assorted berries were fresh. I often grab their turkey, Brie and arugula sandwich on ciabatta at various coffee shops. It's tasty! Especially toasted. I have never eaten it cold. I'm glad I stopped by and gave them a look see, but this cafe is off the beaten track and out of the way. Happy I can purchase their turkey and Brie sandwich at cafes that I frequent. read more

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I really hate to leave this review because the food here is genuinely very good, but unfortunately, the service and overall attitude have been consistently disappointing during my last three visits. It's been a pattern: from not dressing a salad and then charging extra for a side of dressing (they're extremely firm about their upcharges), to forgetting items in my to-go order, to interactions that just feel unnecessarily rude. Today was the tipping point, a condescending exchange with the manager, Toby, left me feeling disrespected and frustrated. I'm not someone lightly or quickly gives poor reviews, but at this point, I feel compelled to speak up. I'm not sure why situations with simple solutions keep turning into tense or uncomfortable experiences. I hope this feedback leads to better communication and customer care moving forward, because the food really is worth it, when the service matches. read more

Bread Lounge doesn't need my review. They have my respect for a standard that's kept them as one of if not the LA bakery masters for all things bread. Almost every LA coffee shop has BL baked goods from the westside to the east side, up down and in and out. Hands down the best Kouign-amann and drip coffee in town! read more

Bread Lounge is so much fun to visit! I was in DTLA and decided to swing by to pick up a loaf of bread. It was not crowded, and there was no wait. I was debating on which bread to order (I tried the kalamata olive bread before which was good) and the woman behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. I decided on the whole wheat, and she offered to slice it for me, which I agreed to. Then I decided to get a sandwich to go. I decided on the Tuna Sandwich "Plenty of Fish." Tuna mix (olives, lemon juice, dill) w/ harissa, sliced tomato and fresh arugula. It came with a salad or chips, and I opted for the chips. JJ and I split the sandwich. It was really delicious on the hearty whole wheat bread, and half was plenty for me. I didn't taste any olives though. JJ didn't care for it too much (although he loves tuna). Maybe it was the harissa or one of the seasonings. Also, the Community chips were good, and substantial serving size in the bag. Such a great lunch, which I thoroughly enjoyed! The whole wheat bread is also great--- very hearty and I've been enjoying it toasted with butter in the morning for breakfast. The bakery interior is also nice, with a cool vibe. There are tables where you can dine in. Service is friendly and efficient. Highly recommended! read more

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The avocado, cucumbers, and fresh herbs make this an excellent avocado sandwich! The side salad was dressed in an herb dressing which was equally good. The breads here do not disappoint. The dining space is clean with an industrial style vibe. Service is prompt and courteous. Don't forget to take home your favorite loaf- mine is the country loaf! read more

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This review is limited to the plenty of fish sandwich. A friend recommended that I try the tuna sandwich here. As one who enjoys tuna sandwiches, I'd say this was hands down one of the best, if not the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. The sandwich contains multiple layers of texture and flavor. A must try if you're in the area. Service was terrific and I was able to get in and out within minutes, perfect if you're in a rush. Parking, however, can be challenging if it get's busy as the lot allows no more than 10 cars. I recommend arriving early or on an off hour. read more

Bread Lounge - Plenty of Fish with ciabatta bread - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California