Lodge Bread

It feels like there’s nothing that Lodge can’t do. Alexander Phaneuf and Or Amsalam’s trio of bakery-cafés is dedicated to big loaves, but it also churns out pizzas, sandwiches, pastries and toasts that give anywhere in L.A. a run for their money. Their dedication to organically grown, seasonal whole grains put through a naturally leavened process results in a selection of bread that’s drawn rave reviews from chefs and pedestrian gluten-lovers alike. At their counters in Culver City, Pico-Robertson and Woodland Hills, you’ll find goods such as cinnamon rolls, coffee cake and cookies, along with a rotating selection of loaves that can include seeded country, whole wheat, spelt and red quinoa wheat.