The best bakeries & sweet shops in Ventura

47 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Pacific French Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Housemade breads, pastries & cakes with French & Latino flair offered at a family-run bakeshop.

4152 W Washington Blvd (Los Angeles)

Housemade breads, pastries & cakes with French & Latino flair offered at a family-run bakeshop.

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Mashti Malone’s

Bakeries & Sweets

Longtime ice cream shop making a variety of exotic and traditional flavors including vegan options.

1529 Griffith Park Blvd (Los Angeles)

Longtime ice cream shop making a variety of exotic and traditional flavors including vegan options.

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Wanderlust Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

2105 Sawtelle Blvd (Los Angeles)

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

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Kettle Glazed Doughnuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual stop for a multitude of donut flavors & fresh pastries plus seasonal creations & box deals.

6211 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

Casual stop for a multitude of donut flavors & fresh pastries plus seasonal creations & box deals.

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Afters Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream shop offering an array of flavors such as cookie monster, as well as milk and cereal.

6201 Hollywood Blvd #124 (Los Angeles)

Ice cream shop offering an array of flavors such as cookie monster, as well as milk and cereal.

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Wanderlust Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

3134 Glendale Blvd (Los Angeles)

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

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Bumsan Organic Milk Bar

Bakeries & Sweets

Cheery, mod pink-hued stop for soft-serve ice cream with customizable toppings, sprinkles & cones.

534 S Western Ave (Los Angeles)

Cheery, mod pink-hued stop for soft-serve ice cream with customizable toppings, sprinkles & cones.

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Baskin-Robbins

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

1832 N Western Ave (Los Angeles)

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

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Pazzo Gelato

Bakeries & Sweets

Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.

3827 Sunset Blvd # D (Los Angeles)

Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Chill shop serving traditional ice cream, as well as vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

5915 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

Chill shop serving traditional ice cream, as well as vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

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Pavilions

Bakeries & Sweets

SoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care & home goods.

727 Vine St (Los Angeles)

SoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care & home goods.

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Saffron & Rose Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Store specializing in housemade organic ice cream in a range of regional Middle Eastern flavors.

1387 Westwood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Store specializing in housemade organic ice cream in a range of regional Middle Eastern flavors.

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Whether you’re plotting a low-key hang or dessert-first dinner, Allesandro’s Sweets nails the cravings with chocolate-covered strawberries,…

3357 Cahuenga Blvd W (Los Angeles)

Whether you’re plotting a low-key hang or dessert-first dinner, Allesandro’s Sweets nails the cravings with chocolate-covered strawberries, silky flan Napolitano, jelly fruit mix, and cupcakes in classic-to-decadent flavors.

From the Los Angeles newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Santa Barbara Chocolate

Bakeries & Sweets

Santa Barbara Chocolate powers home baking and snack time with lab-tested high polyphenol cocoa, vegan chocolates, ultra premium couverture…

2112 Eastman Ave Ste 113

Santa Barbara Chocolate powers home baking and snack time with lab-tested high polyphenol cocoa, vegan chocolates, ultra premium couverture chips, cacao nibs, and that Rainforest 72% dark for serious cacao lovers. Perfect for brownies, smoothies, or the emergency desk stash... consider it your local chocolate plug.

From the Ventura newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Cake Monkey Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming pastry shop specializing in miniature layer cakes, plus pies, cookies & scones.

7807 Beverly Blvd (Los Angeles)

Charming pastry shop specializing in miniature layer cakes, plus pies, cookies & scones.

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Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

The Marketplace, 1869 Ventura Blvd (Oxnard)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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Rocket Fizz Ventura

Bakeries & Sweets

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

315 E Main St

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

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Munchies

Bakeries & Sweets

Quaint shop specializing in kosher chocolates, sweets, ice cream, dried fruits, nuts & gift baskets.

8859 W Pico Blvd (Los Angeles)

Quaint shop specializing in kosher chocolates, sweets, ice cream, dried fruits, nuts & gift baskets.

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Cake and Art

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering custom wedding, birthday & special occasion cakes, plus cupcakes, brownies & fudge.

8709 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Bakery offering custom wedding, birthday & special occasion cakes, plus cupcakes, brownies & fudge.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

3301 E Main St

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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Dylan's Candy Bar

Bakeries & Sweets

Whimsical candy shop offering a wide selection of chocolates & novelties plus personalized gifts.

6333 W 3rd St (Los Angeles)

Whimsical candy shop offering a wide selection of chocolates & novelties plus personalized gifts.

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Goldstar Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Outpost offers custom cakes for any occasion, European pastries, cookies, bread & other baked goods.

5216 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Outpost offers custom cakes for any occasion, European pastries, cookies, bread & other baked goods.

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Erin McKenna's Bakery LA

Bakeries & Sweets

Quaint NYC import specializing in dairy-free, gluten-free cupcakes, cookies & other baked goods.

236 N Larchmont Blvd (Los Angeles)

Quaint NYC import specializing in dairy-free, gluten-free cupcakes, cookies & other baked goods.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

1794 S Victoria Ave A

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

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Rocket Fizz

Bakeries & Sweets

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

1067 Broxton Ave (Los Angeles)

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

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Marigold Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Warm, relaxed bakery and coffee shop serving house-baked treats with a selection of pastries, cakes and sandwiches.

8647 W Pico Blvd (Los Angeles)

Warm, relaxed bakery and coffee shop serving house-baked treats with a selection of pastries, cakes and sandwiches.

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Lady Chocolatt

Bakeries & Sweets

Quaint mom-and-pop featuring an array of chocolates, plus espresso drinks, sandwiches & croissants.

12008 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Quaint mom-and-pop featuring an array of chocolates, plus espresso drinks, sandwiches & croissants.

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Clemente Baking Company

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery serving organic breads (including sourdough) and cookies, plus pastries and jams.

2016 E Main St

Bakery serving organic breads (including sourdough) and cookies, plus pastries and jams.

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Counter-serve bakery chain serving pastries, cakes, sandwiches, breads and coffees.

125 N Western Ave #101 (Los Angeles)

Counter-serve bakery chain serving pastries, cakes, sandwiches, breads and coffees.

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Xielo Artisan Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-run bakery serving sweet and savory crepes, plus cookies, macarons and drinks.

212 W 4th St (Oxnard)

Family-run bakery serving sweet and savory crepes, plus cookies, macarons and drinks.

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SusieCakes - Brentwood

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering from-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & custom layer cakes.

11708 San Vicente Blvd (Los Angeles)

Bakery offering from-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & custom layer cakes.

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Siblings Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Custom cakes for birthdays and cupcakes are part of this shop's offerings.

2745 Sherwin Ave

Custom cakes for birthdays and cupcakes are part of this shop's offerings.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

3431 S La Cienega Blvd (Los Angeles)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

189 The Grove Dr F90 (Los Angeles)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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Café Ficelle

Bakeries & Sweets

Warm, kid-friendly shop serving French pastries and freshly baked bread baked daily, plus coffee and cafe fare.

390 S Mills Rd B

Warm, kid-friendly shop serving French pastries and freshly baked bread baked daily, plus coffee and cafe fare.

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Top Tier Treats

Bakeries & Sweets

Compact bright bakery garners raves for its range of from-scratch desserts, pastries & custom cakes.

11511 W Pico Blvd (Los Angeles)

Compact bright bakery garners raves for its range of from-scratch desserts, pastries & custom cakes.

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Store specializing in imported Scandinavian candy, including sour and licorice varieties.

7922 W 3rd St (Los Angeles)

Store specializing in imported Scandinavian candy, including sour and licorice varieties.

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Levain Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery featuring walnut chocolate chip cookie, double chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin, muffins, scones, banana bread, baguettes,…

227 N Larchmont Blvd (Los Angeles)

Bakery featuring walnut chocolate chip cookie, double chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin, muffins, scones, banana bread, baguettes, other breads and warm and crispy-edged versions of its signature thick chocolate chip cookie plus friendly service.

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Oralia's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Tamales, burritos, and cookies are among the offerings at this bakery known for Mexican fare.

942 W Wooley Rd (Oxnard)

Tamales, burritos, and cookies are among the offerings at this bakery known for Mexican fare.

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Royal Bakery & Café

Bakeries & Sweets

Breakfast, lunch and baked goods joint featuring a serene patio and coffee.

4726 Telephone Rd

Breakfast, lunch and baked goods joint featuring a serene patio and coffee.

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Butter Cake Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Small dessert specialist baking classic & unique cupcakes, pies, specialty cakes & other treats.

1627 Hillhurst Ave (Los Angeles)

Small dessert specialist baking classic & unique cupcakes, pies, specialty cakes & other treats.

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Lark Cake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Elegant bakeshop features from-scratch desserts & treats, plus espresso drinks in a simple interior.

3337 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Elegant bakeshop features from-scratch desserts & treats, plus espresso drinks in a simple interior.

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Panaderia Vanessa

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery and eatery, known for its bread offerings such as burritos and tacos.

242 N A St (Oxnard)

Bakery and eatery, known for its bread offerings such as burritos and tacos.

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Heavenly Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Cake and pastry venue (including wedding and birthday varieties) offering delivery and takeout.

1007 Harbor Blvd (Oxnard)

Cake and pastry venue (including wedding and birthday varieties) offering delivery and takeout.

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SusieCakes - La Brea

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering from-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & custom layer cakes.

328 S La Brea Ave (Los Angeles)

Bakery offering from-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & custom layer cakes.

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Sweet Lady Jane Melrose

Bakeries & Sweets

Laid-back cafe & bakery supplying light lunch fare, plus cakes, pastries & other decadent desserts.

8360 Melrose Ave #107 (Los Angeles)

Laid-back cafe & bakery supplying light lunch fare, plus cakes, pastries & other decadent desserts.

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