Inside the LA French bakery that just smashed into the top 14 US rankings
Republique, a French bakery in Los Angeles, has been recognized as one of the top 14 French bakeries in the United States by Tasting Table. Owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke, the bakery has received numerous accolades, including a mention in the Michelin Guide and a James Beard Award for Chef Margarita. The bakery, which opened in 2013, is located in a historic building that has a rich Hollywood history.
- ▪Republique was named one of Tasting Table's 14 best French bakeries in the United States.
- ▪The bakery is one of two California establishments on the list, alongside Arsicault Bakery in San Francisco.
- ▪Chef Margarita Manzke won a James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker in 2023.
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Lifestyle Inside the LA French bakery that just smashed into the top 14 US rankings By Brian Gallagher Published May 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A beloved Los Angeles bakery and its decorated chef-owner has taken home yet another award to add to its growing list of accolades. Republique — the La Brea Avenue bakery/cafe/restaurant owned and operated by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke — was named one of Tasting Table‘s 14 best French bakeries in the United States. Making it one of two California bakeries on the list, joined by Arsicault Bakery in San Francisco, and the latest of many awards for the eatery.
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