KG Bakery

Nestled on Echo Park Avenue, KG Bakery stands as a testament to what happens when family tradition meets unwavering dedication. This unassuming Vietnamese bakery has been a neighborhood fixture for over four decades, watching Echo Park transform around it while staying true to its roots. The Hyunh family opened these doors in 1980 after making the move from the northern suburbs to be closer to Chinatown’s markets, and the sense of history is palpable the moment you walk in.

The specialty here is custom cakes, but don’t overlook the Vietnamese pastries that first put this family on the map. The Hyunh grandparents started out baking from their home kitchen back in the 1970s when finding Asian baked goods was nearly impossible in their area. That homespun approach to baking has carried through the generations, resulting in treats that feel genuinely crafted rather than mass-produced. Whether you need a towering quinceañera cake or traditional pastries for lunar new year, the family brings the same level of care to every order.

This is the kind of place where the family behind the counter has never taken a day off, where the daughter grew up doing homework in the back before jumping in to help. There’s something deeply reassuring about a bakery that has weathered every change Echo Park has thrown at it and remained standing. The pandemic hit them hard, forcing two temporary closures when the custom cake business dried up along with parties and weddings, but they persevered.

If you’re looking for a spot to order a celebration cake that comes with genuine heart and history, KG Bakery deserves a visit. The prices are accessible, the quality is consistent, and you’ll be supporting a family business that represents the best of what neighborhood bakeries can be. Call ahead for custom orders and give yourself time to browse the pastry case while you’re there.