Arizmendi Bakery (Lakeshore)

Arizmendi Bakery (Lakeshore) is a bakery in Oakland, CA. This worker-owned cooperative specializes in morning pastries, artisan breads, and gourmet pizza. The bakery maintains a 4.80 rating from its customers.

Operating as a worker-owned cooperative, the bakery follows a democratic organizational structure designed to foster a sustainable workplace and provide agency to each worker-owner. The Oakland location debuted in 1997, following the success of the Berkeley-based Cheeseboard cooperative. The bakery offers a variety of specialty items, including Wednesday's special pizzas featuring ingredients like cherry tomatoes, ricotta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, and fresh basil, as well as breads such as cinnamon-raisin sourdough, potato bread, and corn-cheddar-onion bread.

The bakery is located on Lakeshore Ave, near the Lakeshore Mural and the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center. It is situated a short distance from Lake Park Avenue and the MacArthur Freeway.

Arizmendi Bakery (Lakeshore) is known for its commitment to cooperative business practices and its high-quality artisan offerings. The bakery stands as a dedicated community fixture in Oakland.