Naturally-Leavened Breads, Fresh Pastries Served at Baked On Oceanview

If chewy, gushy, sweet is your thing, then you'll probably want to taste test Baked on Oceanview. 

The area's newest bakery and cafe is the longtime dream of Gena Lora an instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary arts who met student and entrepreneur Sharon Kenneally and decided to start a baking business in Montrose.

"Gena had her eye on a bakery in Montrose," Kenneally said. "So we came down to look at it and they had already talked to somebody about buying it."

Both women felt the time crunch. Two days later they made an offer to purchase the location at 3600 Ocean View Blvd. #7, Montrose. 

The baking duo hosted locals for finger sandwiches, a cheese cake, brownies, cheese and wine during a Montrose-Verudgo City Chamber of Commerce last week. They also prepared food for VIP community members during the . 

"We really like it here," Kenneally said. "The community's been very supportive. It seems like they like small business."

Baked on Oceanview serves croissants, muffins, cakes, pies and 'make-your-own' style sandwiches with naturally leavened breads. The breads are also served in sandwiches at Frank's Famous Kitchen & Bakery at 3315 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale.

Neighbors can pre-order cupcakes, pies, dinner rolls or any special occaision fare, Kenneally said. The new location also serves Peet's Coffee, including lattes and cappucinos. 

The bakers create custom works each day, including dinner rolls, fruit tarts, Danishes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, meat pies and even a donut muffin. 

"We make all of our fillings, nothing comes out of a can," Kenneally said. 

The baking enthusiasts use fresh ingredients, which can be costly, but do make the pastries and cakes better, she said. 

"I want to share how much I love baking with my neighbors here," Kenneally said. 

Check out Baked on Oceanview at 3600 Ocean View Blvd. #7, Montrose, CA 91208. Call (818) 249-3587 or follow them on Facebook.