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Best Bakery in Sawtelle Japantown

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

0 / 5 selected

Master Critic Review

Star Bakery 7.8
Sawtelle
A compact Persian/European cake-and-pastry shop in a strip-mall setting, prized for fresh custom cakes and petit fours. It’s low-key but dependable for sweet trays and special orders.
Must-Try Dishes: Persian Barbari Bread, Assorted Petit Fours, Custom Fruit Tart
Scores:
Value: 7.9 Service: 7.6 Consistency: 7.8 Food Quality: 8.3 Atmosphere: 6.2 Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Fresh Persian-influenced pastries plus strong custom-cake craft.
Who should go: Anyone needing cakes or a sweet snack.
When to visit: Afternoons for the best selection.
What to order: Petit fours, barbari bread, fruit tart.
Insider tip: Bring a photo for custom cakes—decor work is a strength.

Hours

Monday8am - 8pm
Tuesday8am - 8pm
Wednesday8am - 8pm
Thursday8am - 8pm
Friday8am - 8pm
Saturday8am - 8pm
Sunday8am - 8pm