Norwalk's Favorite Artisan Bakery

Some of the Best Breads in All of Norwalk

Handcrafted daily with time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients. From crusty sourdough to delicate French pastries — every bite tells a story.

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Fresh artisan bread loaves cooling on wooden racks at New California Bakery

Our Story

Baked with Intention, Served with Heart

New California Bakery has been a quiet cornerstone of the Norwalk community for years — a place where the aroma of fresh bread greets you before you even step through the door.

Our bakers arrive before dawn each day to knead, shape, and bake using traditional methods passed down through generations. We source locally milled flour, real butter, and the ripest seasonal fruit. No shortcuts. No preservatives. Just honest, deliberate baking.

Hand-kneaded & slow-fermented

Premium, quality ingredients

Fresh from the oven daily

Made with love & tradition

Our Offerings

From Our Oven to Your Table

Every item is crafted in small batches throughout the day, so you always get the freshest possible bake.

Golden sourdough boule with a crackling crust

Signature

Artisan Sourdough

Our signature 48-hour fermented sourdough — thick, crackling crust with a tender, tangy crumb. Baked fresh every morning.

Buttery golden croissants piled on a display counter

French Pastries

Flaky, buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, and éclairs — all laminated by hand each morning.

Elegant custom celebration cake with fresh flowers

Custom Orders

Custom Celebration Cakes

Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries — tell us your vision and we'll bake something unforgettable for your special day.

Herbed focaccia bread with sea salt and olive oil

Flatbreads & Focaccia

Rosemary, olive, and sea salt — or our seasonal specials. Perfect alongside soup or as a centerpiece at your table.

Assorted fresh muffins in a bakery display case

Muffins & Quick Breads

Blueberry, banana nut, pumpkin spice — our muffins are moist, generously topped, and baked to order every single day.

Freshly baked fruit pies with flaky crusts

Seasonal

Pies & Desserts

Seasonal fruit pies, tartes, and a rotating selection of dessert treats — always made with real fruit and real butter.

Testimonials

What Our Neighbors Say

We're proud to be a part of the Norwalk community — and our regulars keep us coming back every morning.

"I've been coming here every Saturday for years. Their sourdough is hands-down the best in the area — and the staff always remembers my order. This place feels like family."

Maria G.

Norwalk, CA

"We ordered a custom wedding cake and it exceeded every expectation. Beautiful, delicious, and they made the whole process so easy. Thank you, New California Bakery!"

James & Karen L.

Whittier, CA

"The croissants here are unreal — I'm not exaggerating. Flaky, buttery, the works. I drive past three other bakeries just to stop here first. Worth every minute."

David P.

Pico Rivera, CA

Visit Us

Find Your Way to the Bakery

We're located right on Rosecrans Avenue in the heart of Norwalk — easy to find, impossible to forget.

Address

11860 Rosecrans Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650

Phone

(562) 406-1080

Hours

Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Parking

Free parking available in the lot behind the bakery, plus street parking on Rosecrans Ave.