Bezian Bakery

Bezian’s bread is amazing! Delicious. So so flavorful.

Today was my first time visiting Bezian at the SM Farmers Market, and they do indeed have a great selection of different breads. We bought the sliced sourdough and date pecan, both of which are pretty delicious. I am not gluten sensitive but think my son might be and he seemed to love the bread and no issues after which is great. The only reason I didn’t give more stars is because the man working this morning– not sure if he is the owner but he looked like he might have been, was sort of rude. I asked him if they had any sourdough left today and he replied «well they all are sourdough» in sort of a rude manner. Well duh I know they are sourdough based but I meant regular sourdough — not date pecan, basil, olive or all the other varieties they sell, otherwise I would have asked «do you have the basil bread today.» Even if he didn’t know what I meant, no need to reply back like that– should always practice good customer service. Anyway, then there was a young girl who took over my order and she was very sweet and helped me find what I was looking for.

A Santa Monica Farmers Market institution for nearly 20 years that the city seemed determined to run off last year because certain ingredients are not California based, Bezian was only saved by a contract glitch and an outpouring of support from appreciative customers. As a gluten-​sensitive eater, Bezian’s bread has been a blessing I couldn’t imagine living without and compliments so many of the items I pick up at the market.
Just spend a few minutes at his booth and listen to the stories and you’ll understand why this bread is so popular. Mothers who tell you it’s the only bread they will let their kids eat, sourdough lovers arguing over their favorites and of course, health fanatics who have found a bread they can still digest and love without any problems.
Personal favorites are the Zuchini onion, Green and Kalamata olive, the fig and date loaves. At Thanksgiving, don’t miss the once-​a-​year Sweet Potato loaves.

Stunning bread! Thought the best bread I was going to find in LA was La Brea french bread, but nothing really seems to compare to SF’s Sourdough — and then today I found Bezian at the SaMo Farmer’s market (Wednesday). Bought the bread on a lark and am amazed at the flavor of the Rosemary Sourdough. This is wonderful bread, and that was before I saw the notes about how healthy it is for you! Buy it, you’ll love it!

Very impressed. The bread is great! I didn’t talk to Jack, but the dude who helped us was very nice and knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of background on the process and based on our questions directed us to loaves that fit our interests. I will certainly be back on a regular basis.

The quintessential LA bakery if we were to define one in my opinion is not La Brea Bakery, not Le Pain Quotidien but Bezian (pronounced Bes-​jhan or close). While I love the breads in the other two Bezian’s is by far more earthy, goes well with the variety of cuisines that influence our meals and they’ve been around since 1966. Going to their Santa Monica Blvd. location, was my first introduction to my addiction. But you’ll see them in Farmers markets throughout LA. Sample all their recipes, you’ll understand what I’m talking about. Nuff’ said.
Juss’ Unilocalin’ 4 My Unilocalers

What can I say, the man is serious about his yeast.
I am a world renowned carboholic, left unattended with a toaster, peanut butter, jam, or butter; I could easily wolf down an entire loaf… of poisonous Sara Lee that is! Now that I have found Bezian’s micro-​flora-​enriched loaves, I may never go back to the filthy sham known has «main stream bread». I have officially gone underground, and off my rocker!!!
After what was becoming an unsuccessful shopping trip to Third Street, we stumbled upon a cross roads of adorable, locally owned, organic stands boasting pallets and pallets of freshly picked produce. Nestled somewhere right smack in the middle, was a stand with a serious message. That message is bread. Don’t be put off by the creepy sac religious signs that decorate the stand. The bread should be the message. I was curious not because I have a sudden onset, serious Hasselback self diagnosed gluten/​wheat allergy… but because the man had gumption, I tell ya! It is his religion, and he is damn proud of it. $ 4.00 for the sourdough and $ 5.00 for the zucchini onion. A little steep, but worth it because I am satisfied with only 1 or two slices over a period of time, which allows me to conserve.
He stays true to his guns and doesn’t have a «open to the public» retail source, only available through Farmer’s Markets; mostly in Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Pasadena.
A variety of delectable sounding breads, Kalamata olive, cheese, rosemary feta… I fancied zucchini onion and their signature sour dough. I couldn’t even wait until the car the sample it, it was so aromatic and yeasty… incredible tasting.
It has been 2 weeks, and I have been eating the breads slowly, savoring each tantalizing slice at a time.
I’m a true believer!

hands down, best bread in Los Angeles. I go to the farmer’s market wednesday morning before work just for this bread.

If you happen to shop the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays, be sure to look for Bezian’s Bakery truck which is located on Arizona between Ocean and 2^nd. You will find the most amazing sourdough breads! The breads come in 20 varieties such as Kalamata olive, rosemary feta, as well as, the traditional plain sourdough in round boule or French style. Besides, being delicious, they have health benefits. This is a probiotic bread, so it aids in digestion like yogurt.
Mr. Bezian will tell you why his bread is better for you than all other breads. I have a gluten sensitivity and cannot eat bread that contains wheat flour. With this bread, I take a couple of digestive enzyme capsules (like Enzymatic Therapy Gluten Defense) and have no discomfort. I have tried many of the «gluten-​free» offerings at Whole Foods. However, I know from personal experience and many years of consumption, no other bread compares with the taste of Bezian’s. I can’t make it home from the market without breaking off a chunk of the «fresh baked» delicious sourdough loaf and savoring the flavor without any spreads or toppings. YUMMY!