Beyond Bread Bakery & Cafe, Los Angeles

Beyond Bread Bakery & Cafe lures in passersby with the enticing aromas of fresh-baked breads and brewing coffee, only to ensnare their unsuspecting palates with a menu of savory sandwiches and café treats. In addition to fluffy challahs, baguettes and ciabatta rolls, Beyond Bread’s artisanal pastry chef draws on 40 years of experience to craft fine desserts and cakes. A glass display case casts the tiered silhouettes of baked goods and pastries onto the café’s sunny patio, which is delineated by a sturdy fence constructed from yesterday’s baguettes. Cups of espresso and cappuccino clink as early-morning patrons munch on bagels and pancakes and late-risers enjoy lunches of wraps, sandwiches, or flavorful curries.