Beverly Hill’s Bakery
Writing and photography by Lacey Jane Pappas
You don’t always have to travel to California to visit Beverly Hill’s. You can meet the real deal (or at least Utah’s version) at a little bakery tucked behind 900 East and Logan Avenue in Salt Lake City. Though you won’t be perusing the likes of Chanel or Louis Vuitton, you can indulge in a different type of rich instead: baked goods and sweets.
Walking into this yellow-brick bakery you’ll find small window displays stocked with cupcakes, eclaires, tortes, cookies and brownies. Counters are decked out with gluten-free muffins, sticky buns, chocolate-filled croissants and scone. And I haven’t even mentioned the pot pies yet.
The charming ladies behind the counter are eager to help—they’ll hand out their favorite suggestions and with those in tow, we walked away with three bags full of goodies. So what should you order? Our favorites ended up sharing the same ingredient: chocolate. Beverly’s famous cream cheese marble brownies didn’t earn that name for nothing. They’re a nice marriage of their brown-and-cream ingredients—the sharp flavor of cream cheese is masked by a decadent swirl of chocolate. Next, go for the flourless chocolate cake torte. This round piece of heaven is chock full of the sweetest chocolate that’ll slowly melt in your mouth.
Another tempting treat is the mocha meringue torte with almonds. It’s like nothing we’ve ever tasted. Your tastebuds will have a little party with this trio of chocolate, hints of mocha and salty almonds.
And to wrap things up, Beverly Hill’s treats you like the star you are—all goods packaged in lovely green boxes that could be considered designer-worthy.
{Head to The Hills}
Beverly Hill’s Bakery
902 E. Logan Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 746-4454
Open Thursday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.beverlyhillscakes.com
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 am
Ahh this place looks delightful! I’m so glad you reviewed it. I’ve been wondering if they had cupcakes for the longest time and now I know! I want to try that brownie!
March 2nd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Gluten free muffins?! That’s awesome my best friend just was diagnosed with celiacs and has really been missing her carbs :) I’ll have to give her the heads up. Thanks!
March 2nd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
wow, the packaging is enough for me. so pretty.
March 2nd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
My husband gave me her marble swirl brownies for v-day and I must say it was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had! They were to die for, I’m so glad you’re helping to get the word out about these. You can also get her brownies at some grocery stores too!
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Oh… you couldn’t have posted it in a better moment for me… inspiring. Thanks.
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
oooh i must try this and really nice images as well
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I work at the bakery and I just wanted to let everyone know that we’ve extended our hours, we’re now open until 6pm thurs-sat.
Also, not only do we have gluten free muffins but we also have gluten free carrot cakes, gingersnaps and brownies. And, the beverly hills chocolate cake that comes in the cute green box is also gluten free.
March 4th, 2009 at 12:41 am
another great thing is that beverly hill really is her name
March 6th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Thanks for the tip. My 3 y/o daughter and I visited after school today and brought home a few delicious treats – chocolate petit fours, mini cupcakes and a peanut butter/choc chip cookie. Thumbs up for very friendly service, delicious food and a delightful interior.