The Best Holiday Cookies and Treats in Los Angeles
Updated for 2026
Looking for holiday cookies in LA without turning on your oven? Our favorite spots are Proof Bakery in Atwater Village for chocolate chip cookies, Porto’s for feeding a crowd, Zooies (yes, the cookie shop in a gas station) for creative flavors, Cookie Good in Santa Monica for build-your-own holiday boxes, and Joan’s on Third for gingerbread and a decorate-at-home cookie kit the kids will love. Below we’ve grouped all 11 by neighborhood, with phone numbers, order-ahead tips, gluten-free picks, and which bakeries are open on Christmas Day.
Not every gift needs to be homemade. Leave the holiday baking to the pros and use this list as your cookie roadmap. (And if a few cookies “accidentally” disappear on the drive home, we won’t tell.)
Best Holiday Sweets and Treats in Los Angeles
Quick facts
| Best for… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Classic chocolate chip | Proof Bakery (Atwater Village) |
| Big family gathering or office party | Porto’s (Burbank, Glendale, Downey, Northridge, West Covina) |
| Decorating with the kids at home | Joan’s on Third Cookie Kit |
| Gluten-free options | Cookie Good, Zooies, Primo’s Donuts |
| Shipping to out-of-town family | Cookie Good, Zooies, Porto’s |
| Fancy hostess gift | Pitchoun Bakery’s bûche de Noël |
| Hanukkah treats | Primo’s Donuts sufganiyot |
| Open Christmas Day (in 2025) | Pitchoun Bakery, Proof Bakery (morning) |
Where can I find the best holiday cookies on the Westside?
Zooies Cookies
9815 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034 · (310) 820-8282
This may be the only gourmet cookie shop inside a gas station, and that’s just ONE of the reasons to go. The bigger reason is that the cookies are amazing: big, generous and creative, with flavors like Apple Tarte Tatin, Banana Cream Pie and Mexican Wedding, plus bar cookies. Their Sugar & Spice box (with Ginger Molasses) feels made for the holidays. There’s also a gluten-free box, and vegan and paleo options.
Good to know: Order online by 11am for same-day pickup. Zooies also ships nationwide. Closed Christmas Day. It isn’t an allergen-free kitchen, and cookies marked (N) contain nuts.
Cookie Good
2448 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 · (424) 280-4100
Build your own box with holiday flavors like Candy Cane, Hot Cocoa (with marshmallows!) and Gingerbread Latte. Then try not to “taste test” too many before you give them away. Cookie Good has dedicated gluten-free cookies, and this Santa Monica original has been baking since 2014. Its owners lost their home in the Palisades fire, so this holiday season is a great time to show them some love.
Good to know: Open Mon–Sat 11am–5pm, closed Sunday [confirm holiday hours]. Local delivery and nationwide shipping available.
Primo’s Donuts
2918 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 · (310) 478-6930
This family-owned shop has been around since 1956 and always rolls out specialty donuts for the holidays. For Hanukkah (which starts the evening of Friday, Dec. 4, 2026), look for their jelly-filled sufganiyot and Star of David sprinkle donuts, which you can preorder online. Primo’s also makes gluten-free and vegan donuts, which is a big win for mixed-diet families.
Good to know: Free parking in the lot behind the shop. Popular flavors sell out, so go early or order ahead.
Crumbl Cookies (Culver City)
3810 Midway Ave., Ste. 290, Culver City, CA 90232 · (424) 258-9428
Kids love Crumbl’s weekly flavor drop, and the holiday weeks are the most fun. Last year’s lineup included The Cookie That Stole Christmas, a Candy Cane Brownie cookie and a Holiday Red Velvet Sandwich. They also sell Christmas cookie boxes that are easy to grab for gifts. Menus change every Monday, so check the app before you go.
Other LA County Crumbls: Marina del Rey, West Hollywood, North Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena (Hastings Ranch) and Torrance.
Lodge Bread
11918 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Culver City) · (310) 437-0407
The wildcard of the bunch. Lodge’s giant orange-zest cinnamon rolls are about the size of a dinner plate and pure heaven, and they’d be a welcome change of pace at any cookie swap. [Optional: “They also bake cookies; on our last visit we tried ___.”] The shop doubled in size in 2025, so there’s finally room to sit down with the kids.
Good to know: Open daily 8am–4pm. Cinnamon rolls sell out (“when they’re gone, they’re gone”). There are also locations in Woodland Hills and Beverly Hills.
Where can I get holiday treats in Central LA and Downtown?
Joan’s on Third
8350 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048 · (323) 655-2285
Try to stay focused when you walk into this beloved marketplace full of cheese, sandwiches and treats, because you came for cookies! Pick up a box of Gingerbread Friends, or grab their Cookie Kit (sugar cookies, icing and sprinkles), which makes a perfect rainy-afternoon activity for the kids.
Good to know: Open 8am–8pm daily. There’s a second location at 12059 Ventura Pl. in Studio City. Holiday gifts can be ordered online for local delivery.
Pitchoun Bakery
545 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 · (213) 689-3240
What could be classier than a French bûche de Noël on the holiday table? Last year this family-run bakery by Pershing Square made six versions ($55), including a chestnut “Mont Blanc,” along with a croquembouche and traditional Christmas cookies. Oui, s’il vous plaît! [Optional: confirm madeleines are still on the menu before adding “or a box of madeleines for the teachers.”]
Good to know: Open daily 8am–3pm. Preorder holiday cakes early. In 2025 Pitchoun was open on Christmas Day [confirm for 2026].
What are the best holiday bakeries on the Eastside?
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Atwater Village) · (323) 664-8633
Hands down some of the best chocolate chip cookies in town (Time Out agrees). Tie a shiny red bow on a half-dozen and give them to your babysitter, because you owe her big time. Proof is a worker-owned co-op and a favorite with Atwater stroller families.
Good to know: Open Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat–Sun 8am–3pm. It sells out by mid-morning, so go early. In past years Proof has taken holiday preorders and opened on Christmas morning [confirm 2026 dates].
Little Dom’s
2128 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Los Feliz) · (323) 661-0055
Pastry chef Ann Kirk’s Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie is reason enough to stop by this Los Feliz favorite. For a party, order the cookie box to go (brown butter chocolate chunk, almond biscotti and polenta cookies) with 72 hours’ notice. A million thumbs up!
Good to know: Weekday counter service 10am–4pm, and weekend brunch is walk-in only. Kids love the blueberry ricotta pancakes.
Where can I find holiday cookies in the Valley?
Porto’s Bakery
3614 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505 · (818) 846-9100
A no-brainer for anyone who knows the LA bakery scene. You can’t go wrong with their cookies (the Dulce de Leche Besitos are our pick), and holiday desserts make Porto’s ideal for big family get-togethers. Perfect for your brother, whose sweet tooth is so strong he finished off your baker’s chocolate while house-sitting.
Good to know: Last year Porto’s served a limited holiday menu on Dec. 23–24 (same-day online orders or walk-in only, no advance Christmas preorders) and closed on Christmas Day. Order online for pickup to skip the famous line. Other LA County locations: Glendale, Downey, Northridge and West Covina. There’s also a Buena Park location in Orange County. Porto’s ships frozen treats nationwide.
Crème Caramel LA
5616 Kester Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 · (818) 949-8352
This Filipina-owned bakery is a Valley gem. Mix and match Ube Purplies, lemon bars, brownies and their seasonal S’mores Bar [confirm it’s on the holiday menu], and you’ve got a stellar hostess gift. Don’t leave without fresh pandesal.
Good to know: Open Mon–Fri 7am–6pm, Sat–Sun 8am–6pm. Give 48 hours’ notice for large orders, and preorder pandesal by 5pm the day before.
Which LA bakeries let you order ahead for the holidays?
[In mid-November, swap in the 2026 dates as bakeries post them.]
| Bakery | How to order ahead | Christmas Eve / Day (based on 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Porto’s | Same-day online pickup. No advance Christmas preorder | Limited menu Dec 23–24; closed Dec 25 |
| Pitchoun | Preorder bûches and croquembouche | Open Christmas Day |
| Proof | Holiday preorders online (cookies by the half-dozen) | Open Christmas morning |
| Primo’s | Online preorder (Hanukkah sufganiyot) | |
| Zooies | Online by 11am for same-day pickup; ships | Closed Christmas Day |
| Cookie Good | Online build-a-box; early pickup for preorders | |
| Little Dom’s | Catering cookie box, 72 hours’ notice | |
| Crème Caramel | 48 hours’ notice for large orders | |
| Crumbl | App or website; Christmas boxes | |
| Joan’s on Third | Order gifts online for local delivery |
Which spots have gluten-free or vegan holiday treats?
| Bakery | Gluten-free | Vegan |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie Good | Yes, dedicated GF cookies and bars | [confirm] |
| Zooies | Yes, gluten-free box | Yes (also paleo) |
| Primo’s Donuts | Yes, several GF donut flavors | Yes, several vegan donuts |
| Crème Caramel LA | Not advertised | Vegan puddings |
Allergy note: None of these bakeries is a dedicated allergen-free kitchen. If your child has a serious allergy, call ahead and ask about cross-contact.
What holiday treats make good gifts for teachers, sitters and neighbors?
| For… | Try |
|---|---|
| Teachers | A Cookie Good build-your-own box or a few Zooies cookies with a handwritten note |
| Babysitter or nanny | A half-dozen Proof chocolate chip cookies with a red bow |
| Hostess or in-laws | A Pitchoun bûche de Noël or a mixed box from Crème Caramel |
| Neighbors | Joan’s Gingerbread Friends |
| Family out of state | Shipped boxes from Cookie Good, Zooies or Porto’s |
| The kids | Joan’s decorate-at-home Cookie Kit, or a Crumbl run on new-flavor day |
More holiday fun in LA
- Where to see holiday lights in Los Angeles
- The best Christmas and holiday events in LA
- Best places to see Santa
- Hanukkah celebrations around LA and where to buy latkes
- Gift ideas for LA families
- Things to do on Christmas Day in LA
- Fun things to do this weekend and our events calendar
Frequently asked questions
Where can I order Christmas cookies in Los Angeles?
Cookie Good (Santa Monica), Zooies (Cheviot Hills), Proof Bakery (Atwater Village) and Crumbl all take online orders. Joan’s on Third sells holiday cookie gifts online for local delivery, and Little Dom’s takes cookie box orders with 72 hours’ notice.
Does Porto’s take Christmas preorders?
Not in 2025. Porto’s served a limited holiday menu on Dec. 23–24 through same-day online orders or walk-in only, and closed on Christmas Day. Check portosbakery.com in December for this year’s details.
Which LA bakeries are open on Christmas Day?
In 2025, Pitchoun Bakery in Downtown LA was open on Christmas Day and Proof Bakery opened Christmas morning. Porto’s and Zooies were closed. Always call ahead, since holiday hours change.
Where can I find gluten-free holiday cookies in LA?
Cookie Good and Zooies both offer gluten-free cookies, and Primo’s Donuts makes gluten-free donuts. None is a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so check about cross-contact if you have celiac disease.
Can I ship LA holiday cookies to family out of state?
Yes. Cookie Good, Zooies and Porto’s all ship nationwide. [If using the affiliate link: “Cookie Good’s holiday box is also on Goldbelly.”]
Where can I buy a cookie decorating kit in LA?
Joan’s on Third sells a Cookie Kit with sugar cookies, icing and sprinkles, which is an easy holiday activity for kids.
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