This year, National Quiche Lorraine Day is Monday, May 20. Quiche was originally an open pie with eggs, cream, and lardons. Later versions of the dish usually include cheese, and the lardons are replaced by bacon, ham, or pancetta. Here is where to celebrate National Quiche Lorraine Day in LA.
Downtown LA
Pitchoun Bakery & Café
Pitchoun Bakery & Café is Paris in LA. Some consider Pitchoun to be the best French bakery in LA. They even parlez vous français as well. In addition to their Quiche Lorraine, they also have a daily quiche rotation.
Pitchoun Bakery & Cafe, 545 S Olive St, LA; 213.689.3240; pitchounbakery.com
Fairfax
Monsieur Marcel
Monsieur Marcel initially opened in LA in 1993. It later took over the Original Farmers Market on Fairfax. Their Quiche Lorraine features French Ham and Gruyere Cheese.
Monsieur Marcel (inside the Original Farmers Market), 6333 W 3rd St, LA; 323.939.7792; mrmarcel.com
Westside
Cafe Laurent
Cafe Laurent’s Quiche Lorraine features ham, Swiss cheese, and eggs. It also includes a tossed salad and fresh fruit. The restaurant recently relocated from its longtime Culver City location to the tree-lined location on Venice Blvd in Mar Vista. The area is also bike-friendly!
Cafe Laurent, 12034 Venice Blvd, Mar Vista; 310.751.6202; cafelaurent.com
Zinqué Venice
Zinqué is a low-key neighborhood restaurant with French-inspired dishes and small plates. Their quiche lorraine is made with pancetta and gruyère and includes a mixed lettuce salad or fries.
Zinqué Venice, 1440 Lincoln Blvd, Venice; 310.310.2469; lezinque.com
other locations include DTLA, WeHo, and Newport Beach
South Bay
Krust Bakery & Cafe
My family loves the Quiche Lorraine from Krust Bakery. My wife told me their quiche is the perfect marriage of ingredients: eggs, bacon, gruyere, and caramelized onions.
Krust Bakery & Cafe, 1300 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach; 310.540.6100; krustbakerycafe.com
Little French Bakery
The Little French Bakery is like the Little Train That Could. Despite fierce competition nearby, they are holding their own due to their excellent quality. Since they make it in limited quantity, it’s only available until it sells out.
Little French Bakery, 1820 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach; 310.504.0245; littlefrenchbakeryla.com