The Viktor Benês Bakery has been in Los Angeles for more than 50 years. The company is known for its European pastries, cakes and desserts of all kinds. This local version of the southern California chain is located inside the Gelson's Market. Enter the store, turn left and you are in the bakery.
The glass display case is filled with double chocolate layer cakes, pecan pies, banana nut muffins and assorted shortbread cookies. Customers can get custom-made red velvet cakes, blueberry scones and fresh pumpernickel rye bread. The Alligators are a customer favorite and the shelves inside the bakery are lined with gift bags, wrapping paper and greeting cards.