Pre-Order Menu

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Logistics

Location

The bakery is at 875 Commonwealth Ave, Venice at the end of the driveway behind the house

Pop-Ups

On Saturdays I host pop-ups with a rotating menu of classic and seasonal treats. For details on the next one, head to the Upcoming Events tab above.

Pre-Orders

You can pre-order items from the menu above and pick them up on Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Pre-orders close at 4 PM on Wednesday each week. If you pre-order, you can skip the line and walk straight up to the table to collect your pastries :)

For larger orders, I highly recommend pre-ordering, as everything is baked in small batches and we typically sell out.

You can also pre-order whole custom cakes via the Cake Orders tab above.

Deliveries

You can have your order delivered by selecting local delivery at checkout and arranging for a courier to collect it.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

About Me

Hi! I’m Matt Ricotta, and I run Manifold, a cottage bakery in Venice, CA serving plant-based pastry informed by French technique, crafted from California produce, and influenced by the Italian American flavors of my heritage. The goal of Manifold is to inspire positive change in the way we nourish ourselves. Plant-based foods have a vastly smaller environmental footprint than animal products, and I am here to show you that plant-based pastry can be even more delicious. We use only the highest quality ingredients, including organic non-dairy milk, cold-pressed olive oil, and vegan butter made without palm oil.

I have dreamt of opening a bakery since I was a kid, and one of my fondest memories growing up were Saturday “Baking Days” with my Dad, where we’d pick a recipe from America’s Test Kitchen’s The Best Recipe and attempt to make it, only sometimes successfully. A longtime passion, I didn’t train formally in baking until 2021, when I received a Pâtisserie and Boulangerie Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and subsequently interned in the kitchens of Eleven Madison Park in New York and Tartine in San Francisco. For the past few years, I’ve also been developing plant-based recipes for my blog Baking Daze, named after those early memories with my Dad. After graduating from business school this year, I decided it was finally time to turn my childhood dreams into reality. I can’t wait to share what I’ve made with you.

What I Believe

  • I believe in the richness of nature, the beauty of things
    made by hand, and the gift of abundance to nourish both body and spirit

  • I believe that sustainability isn’t about sacrifice, but about embracing the full, multifaceted potential of plant-based ingredients

  • I believe that indulgence and care for our planet can coexist, that flavor can delight and inspire, and that we can make choices that nourish the earth while enjoying every bite

Let customers speak for us

from 35 reviews
Yummy!

If I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life, this would be high on my list. High quality dark chocolate is a really nice complement to the coconut.

JJ
Coconut Macaroon Single
Manifold is Fantastic

Manifold is Fantastic. The Focaccia was out of this world. And the buns were so delicious. We will be ordering again.

Kimberly
Brioche Bun Box (4-Pack)
Scrumptious

The flavor was the cake was yummy. Normally I only eat cake and leave the frosting but I really liked this frosting and consumed every last crumb.

Quang Lun
Layer Cake Slice
Best thing I’ve ever tasted

so delicious, amazing quality of ingredients, friendly service

Joy Collier
Brioche Cinnamon Roll
amazing

amazing you must try this

Andrew MacDonald
Seasonal Focaccia (9" Pan)

The best item

Customer
Peanut Butter Biscoff Cookie
You can’t just have one!

Perfect balance of chewy on the inside and a little crunchy on the outside. Love the different chocolates mixed in the cookie as it adds texture and depth. They’re also perfect for parties. Will come back for more!

JJ
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Single

Best focaccia I’ve ever had

Customer
Focaccia Slice
Delicious Matzo

The toffee matzo could only be described as sublime. Some of the guests also referred to is a *crack*.
Addictively delicious.

Anne O'Neil
Loaded Matzo Toffee
Delicious

I never thought a Passover dessert could be so delicious. Everyone loved them. They’re massive but so easy to finish. I’m normally skeptical of Passover desserts, but I’d choose these year round!

Rachel Porter
Coconut Macaroons (Box of 6)
Coconut Macaroon

These were the largest & best coconut macaroons I’ve ever had. I’m crazy for coconut & these were very flavorful & not too sweet. All the guests were delighted & there were none left uneaten. Bravo. I would definitely recommend & reorder.

Anne O'Neil
Coconut Macaroons (Box of 6)
Delectably tangy

Lemony taste in a pillowy dough. I inhaled this one.

Jonathan Hua
Creamsicle Bun
Best Conchas Ever!

Despite my initial hesitancy to purchase a vegan version of this traditional Mexican delicacy, Matt knocked it out of the park yet again. It is impossible for me to choose a favorite between the vanilla bean, cinnamon cocoa, and raspberry swirl flavors. Brioche serves as the perfect bread for this delectable pastry. The combination of the sweet topping and the soft bread creates a delightful textural and flavor experience. Definitely recommend trying these at least once.

Leonidas Garcia
Conchas Box (6-Pack)
Best Chocolate Cookies Ever

These cookies offer a delightful mix of textures and a rich, multi-layered flavor. The chocolate chunks are generously distributed throughout, ensuring that every bite is packed with chocolatey goodness. They are a perfect balance between chewy, crisp, and indulgent. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a decadent, hearty cookie experience!

Leonidas Garcia
Toasted Oat 3x Chocolate Chunk Cookies (4-Pack)
Light and chewy

My partner thought these buns were better than the non-vegan ones. These buns goes with anything.

Jonathan Hua
Brioche Dinner Rolls (9-Pack)