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Los Angeles Crowned Best Pastry City in 2026

4/11/2026

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  • Los Angeles is named top city for pastries in Food & Wine's 2026 roundup.
  • BadAsh Bakes in Pasadena is highlighted for its cinnamon rolls and cookies and has gained social media fame since its April 2025 opening.
  • Other notable bakeries include Salted Butter Company, Fondry, Petitgrain Boulangerie, and Quarter Sheets.
  • San Francisco ranks fifth, with Arsicault Bakery and B. Patisserie cited, and New York, Chicago, and Miami listed.