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Proof Bakery

4.2 (1.2k reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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ham & cheese croissant
Meya B.

LOVE the sign they have in the window. The ham and cheese croissant was very tasty too despite not being warm! I liked their dough and the cheese they use is really tasty. The mint lemonade is also so good and refreshing. The hibiscus tea kind of tasted like beet juice lol but not terrible it's probably their sweetener. Nice staff that helped me make my choices. It's a cute place in a very cute neighborhood. I would go back to grab a bite and walk around.

Kamron H.

Came here for the LA cookie crawl on national chocolate chip cookie day. The chocolate chip cookies were decent but expected more. Although, there pastries and savory bites looked really good and people here seemed to love their coffee. Heads up, this shop does get a line around the door at 9:30am on a Saturday so be prepared lol

Oooey goodness
Jeronimo J.

I never venture to this part of town but when in the area I have to stop by proof bakery. The bakery is small and usually has a line but the line moves quickly. I am a big fan of their sweets and occasionally order a cake when I have time but the main highlight for me is their chocolate chip cookie. The chocolate chip cookie is a must get in my opinion and it's one of if not, the best cookie in LA which is a bold claim. Store is very nice with decor and staff is always friendly. Waiting for the day when they open a store on the west side!

Clockwise from the top left: Ham and Gruyère croissant, morning bun, Chive and Gruyère biscuit
Sofia E.

Cute shop in a cute area. All of the pastry options looked really good and the four I decided to try were as good as they looked. Ham and gruyère croissant was flaky, flavorful, and each ingredient seemed well balanced. The chive and gruyère biscuit was dense, but it wasn't dry at all. Again, tons of flavor packed in. The morning bun and chocolate chip cookie were perfect sweet but not-too-sweet treats to round everything out. I really liked that the chocolate in the cookie was more on the semi-sweet/dark chocolate side and the cookie itself was slightly crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. Just what I wanted.

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Joanna C.

My group went on a chocolate chip tasting day and this was one of my favorite chocolate chip cookies of the day. My sister and I also grabbed a ham and cheese croissant and the croissant was the best croissant I have ever had. I do wish it had more ham and cheese because there wasn't enough to notice them but still overall, delicious

Gateau de Savoie
Sarah C.

8/20/2025 Went last Friday before noon. Been a long while since I've last been here. But it's my first review on Yelp. Lemon Verbena Blackberry Napoleon - Good blackberry flavor, the blackberry cream was not overly sweet either. Love the light crispiness of the puff pastry layers that were thin, yet flaky. The napoleons I've tried are usually more thicker puff pastries that you have to cut into with a knife, but this one was easily eaten without one. It was perfectly delicate and it was a nice surprise. Love the sugared lemon verbena on top. It had a beautiful herbacious citrusy flavor. Gateau de Savoie - Mango was the fruit! Thought it was peach. I was a bit disappointed to find out. Not sure why I didn't ask first. Fluffy and spongy cake. Top was a light meringue crunchy texture. Did have that eggy taste, which I don't like. Whipped cream filling but had a slight cream cheese like sourness to it. Didnt love it. I'm skipping this next time. Pain Au Chocolat - Excellent! Very flaky and buttery. This was so good, I did not stop eating until I finished the whole thing! The bittersweet chocolate was good too, but wish there was a bit more. If I had to compare to the chocolate croissant at Artisanal Goods by Car, I think they win overall. But this is a very close second! Corn & Pepper Biscuit - This was disappointing. It was a bit dry in some areas. Was a bit confused when I ate it as my whole mouth was underwhelmed. It tasted like a corn biscuit with pieces of pepper in it, I thought it was thinly sliced salami or something at first. Really wanted a good biscuit and this was a big letdown. Customer Service - Overall it was good, professional service. Nothing exceptional. Parking - Street parking as always. I found neighborhood street parking on Garden Ave. after driving around the block twice. It's a bit confusing parking around this area. Not sure how they run businesses around here with few parking spots.

Delicious!!!
Sara G.

A regular at Proof and can never get too tired of trying their baked goods! Everyone is really friendly, their baked goods are delicious, their coffee is great and they sell out fast! Small hidden gem with great prices.

Chocolate chip cookie
Mark H.

Excellent food! Love the service! Love the ambience! The cookies are phenomenal! I highly recommend a bakery! Chocolate chip cookies are to die for! If you have one last wish, go get your chocolate chip cookie from them! My picture doesn't do justice!

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Michael G.

It's been awhile since we last dropped in and Proof is still a great stop if you're in the area. This visit was for post-lunch dessert- cake, coffee, and tea to go. The berry savoie was light and not too sweet while the devil's food cake was nice and chocolatey. Wish they had the espresso cake- hopefully it'll be on the menu the next time we visit!

Our 1 size for all extra hot lattes. Very good but this girl needs a larger option

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Fresh baked goods and great tasting drinks. Enjoyed this spot very much. Highly recommend.

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Still excellent. Love every sandwich I've had from here and all the pastries are delicious. Busy but rightly so

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Delicious! From the gateau to the croissant to the coffee. There's a reason why this place is popular.

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5 months ago

I got violent diarrhea after eating here it was a horrible experience. Never again will I eat here!

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5 months ago

Great food, great service, great ambiance. Love their cakes and their breakfast sandwiches are amazing.

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5 months ago

Nice staff and good quality. Love chocolate cake. Definitely I will come back to try different things in this cozy store.

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Tasty drink selection especially the hibiscus tea. The green goddess sandwich is very enjoyable. Croissants are yummy too.

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Ask the Community - Proof Bakery

Do they have whole cakes for sale inside?

Yes!

Do they have gluten free options?

Yes! They usually have a few choices available.

Do they still offer the chocolate espresso cake?

Looks like it's back, part of their May 2021 menu.

Open during the quarantine?

Yes for to go only.

Is the Chocolate Espresso Cake still available?

No unfortunately 😢 they have another chocolate cake with raspberries. We miss the chocolate Espresso cake.

Hello im wondering if the full sized cakes would be gone if all sold out near end of day if so may i order one ahead of time?

I've always bought slices for my family, but they do have pricing for a whole cake. I'm sure you could call in and reserve it.

Are sandwiches still not available until noon?

Yes! They are not available until noon.

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