
Welcome to Manifold
Manifold is a plant-based cottage bakery in Venice, CA. We specialize in unique pastries, cakes, and slow-fermented breads made without dairy or eggs. Join us for our pop-ups every Saturday and pre-order larger desserts below
Pre-Order Menu
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Brioche Bun Box (4-Pack)
Regular price $32.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls (4-Pack)
Regular price $29.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Toasted Oat 3x Chocolate Chunk Cookies (4-Pack)
Regular price $26.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Custom Layer Cake
Regular price From $79.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Brioche Dinner Rolls (9-Pack)
Regular price $24.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Balsamic Shallot & Thyme Focaccia (9" Pan)
Regular price $24.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Conchas Box (6-Pack)
Regular price $29.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per
Easter & Passover
Orders close on Thursday, April 17. Last pickup on Sunday, April 20
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Easter Brioche Nests (4-Pack)
Regular price $38.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Coconut Cake
Regular price From $79.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Loaded Matzo Toffee
Regular price $28.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Hot Cross Buns (9-Pack)
Regular price $36.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Coconut Macaroons (Box of 6)
Regular price $27.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per



Logistics
Location
Our address is 875 Commonwealth Ave, Venice. The bakery is located at the end of the driveway behind the house.
Pre-Orders
You can pre-order items from the menu above and pick them up on Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Pre-orders close on Thursday at 9 AM. This is to ensure I have enough pastries for walk-in customers.
For larger orders, I highly recommend pre-ordering, as everything is baked in small batches.
Whole cakes must be pre-ordered and are available for pickup Thursday - Sunday. Once you place your order, I will reach out to discuss the details.
Deliveries
You can also have your order delivered by selecting local delivery at checkout and arranging for an Uber courier to collect it.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Who We Are
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 We Believe
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We believe in the richness of nature, the beauty of things
made by hand, and the gift of abundance to nourish both body and spirit -
We believe that sustainability isn’t about sacrifice, but about embracing the full, multifaceted potential of plant-based ingredients
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We 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 27 reviewsThe toffee matzo could only be described as sublime. Some of the guests also referred to is a *crack*.
Addictively 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!
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.
Lemony taste in a pillowy dough. I inhaled this one.
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.
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!
My partner thought these buns were better than the non-vegan ones. These buns goes with anything.
Loved the focaccia! Paired it with some chili and tried not to eat the whole thing in one sitting!
Perfectly balanced sweetness and nuttiness! Incredibly soft and a great treat with a cup of coffee.
The Babka bun was moist, flavorful, and insanely delicious. And it’s vegan. Truly the best vegan dessert I’ve ever had.
So delicious seriously.
They were a hit at my party! The cookie flavors are delicious, a little unique and rich in flavor. Cookie and brownie texture is soft and gooey on the inside. The mini sizes also make them super shareable. These are now my go-to dessert for parties.
Soft pillowy bun complemented so nicely with the cream cheese like frosting. Perfect level of sweetness. My new favorite cinnamon buns!
The most awesome pie I've ever had. Just the right amount of sweet, spice and everything nice. Everyone loved it.
Really great balance of flavors / textures and tart cranberries. Highly recommend!