The Great Bakery Showdown:
Go Get Em Tiger, Levain Bakery, Clark Street Bakery
We’re putting 3 of our favorite spots along Larchmont’s main strip head-to-head. Your plan includes a visit to Go Get Em Tiger, Clark Street Bakery, and Levain Bakery. From mouthwatering muffins to colossal cookies, prepare your palates for this one.
1. / First, fuel up at Go Get Em Tiger
📍 230 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
This bustling coffee shop serves up some of the best coffee in LA. All of their alternative milks (oat, almond, macadamia) are made in-house. But the real star of the show today is their vegan strawberry muffin – it will put every other muffin out of business, vegan or not.
💡 Know before you go
- The almond macadamia nut latte is a great pairing.
2. / Next, cross the street to find colossal cookies at Levain Bakery
📍 227 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Levain is the Los Angeles outpost of the renowned New York City bakery. Known for its colossal six-ounce cookies, Levain’s menu ranges from chocolate chip walnut to coconut caramel. They even offer vegan and gluten-free options.
💡 Know before you go
- There are large street-level windows that allow you to watch the bakers at work.
- The line is LONG. But it moves quickly.
3. / Finally, head to over to Clark Street Bakery
📍 139 1/2 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Clark Street Bakery is a must-visit for bread and pastry lovers. Many of the popular bread items are Scandinavian inspired, so check out the Croissant, Swedish Cardamom Bun, and Tebirkes if you want authentic flavors. And if you want one of the best brownies of your life, this is the spot.
💡 Know before you go
- You can also catch the bakers in action through a peek-in window at the back of the bakery.
