Clark Street Diner Menu
6145 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Artisan bread bakery
What you are likely to find at Clark Street Diner: 42 items typical of an artisan bread bakery, grouped the way most artisan bread bakerys lay out their counter.
This is a typical menu for this style of bakery, not the bakery's official menu, and prices are not listed. Ask in store or call for today's selection and any allergen information.
Sourdough loaves
Naturally leavened loaves fermented for many hours and baked dark for a blistered, crackling crust.
- Kalamata olive sourdoughVegan · Dairy-freeCountry sourdough studded with briny Kalamata olives and a hint of herbs; savory enough to eat with nothing but olive oil.
- Jalapeño cheddar sourdoughVegetarian · SavorySourdough folded with sharp cheddar cubes and diced jalapeño, so melted cheese pockets crisp against the crust.
- Cranberry walnut sourdoughVegan · Contains nutsSourdough studded with tart dried cranberries and toasted walnuts; a fruity, nutty loaf for cheese boards and toast.
- Country sourdoughVegan · Dairy-freeLong-fermented loaf of wheat flour, water, salt and wild starter, with a crackling crust and open, glossy, mildly tangy crumb.
- Whole wheat sourdoughVegan · Dairy-freeSourdough made with a high share of stone-milled whole wheat, giving a denser crumb and a sweet, toasty grain flavor.
- Seeded sourdoughVegan · Dairy-freeSourdough loaded with sesame, flax, sunflower and pumpkin seeds inside and out, so every slice toasts up crunchy.
- Rye sourdoughVegan · Dairy-freeTangy loaf made with a good portion of rye flour, darker and more aromatic, with a moist, slightly sticky crumb.
French & Italian breads
Lean European breads with crisp crusts and airy interiors.
- ÉpiVegan · Dairy-freeBaguette dough snipped into a wheat-stalk shape so each section tears off as a crusty individual roll.
- FougasseVegan · Dairy-freeLeaf-shaped Provençal flatbread with cut-out openings, often flavored with herbs or olives, crusty all over.
- BaguetteVegan · Dairy-freeLong, slender French loaf with a crackling, deeply browned crust and a light, cream-colored crumb; best on the day it's baked.
- CiabattaVegan · Dairy-freeFlat, rustic Italian loaf from a very wet dough, with a thin, crisp crust and large irregular holes ideal for sandwiches.
- Rosemary focacciaVegan · Dairy-freeDimpled, olive oil–soaked flatbread topped with fresh rosemary and flaky salt; crisp underneath and pillowy inside.
- Pain de campagneVegan · Dairy-freeFrench country loaf blending white, whole wheat and rye flours for a rustic, slightly sour flavor and chewy crumb.
Enriched breads
Soft breads made with butter, eggs, milk or sugar for a tender crumb.
- PanettoneVegetarian · SeasonalTall Italian holiday bread with candied orange, lemon peel and raisins, naturally leavened for a light, airy texture.
- Brioche loafVegetarianRich French loaf made with plenty of butter and eggs, feathery and golden inside; excellent for French toast.
- Braided challahVegetarian · Dairy-freeSix-strand braided loaf enriched with eggs and oil, with a lacquered crust and soft, pull-apart crumb.
- Japanese milk breadVegetarianUltra-soft, fluffy sandwich loaf made with a cooked flour paste, staying moist and springy for days.
- Cinnamon swirl loafVegetarianSoft sandwich bread rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar, giving a spiraled slice that toasts beautifully.
- Chocolate babkaVegetarianTwisted yeast loaf layered with chocolate filling and crumb topping, dense and rich with visible swirls.
Rye & whole grain
Hearty loaves built on rye, ancient grains and whole-grain flours.
- Honey oat loafVegetarian · Dairy-freeSoft whole wheat pan bread sweetened with honey and topped with rolled oats; mild, wholesome and kid-friendly.
- Deli rye with carawayVegan · Dairy-freeLight rye loaf flavored with caraway seeds, with a tight crumb that holds up to pastrami, corned beef or Reubens.
- Pumpernickel loafVegan · Dairy-freeDark, dense loaf of coarse rye meal with a deep, slightly sweet and bitter flavor from long, slow baking.
- Danish rugbrødVegan · Dairy-freeDense Scandinavian rye packed with whole rye kernels and seeds, sliced thin for open-faced sandwiches.
- Spelt loafVegan · Dairy-freeBread made with the ancient grain spelt, which gives a mellow, nutty-sweet taste and a soft, tender crumb.
- Multigrain sandwich loafVegan · Dairy-freePan loaf with oats, millet, flax and cracked wheat, soft enough for lunchboxes but full of texture.
Rolls & small breads
Individual breads for dinner tables, sandwiches and snacks.
- Sourdough dinner rollsVegan · Dairy-freeSmall crusty rolls of naturally leavened dough, sold by the half dozen for weeknight dinners and holiday tables.
- Kaiser rollsVegan · Dairy-freeRound, crisp-crusted rolls stamped with a pinwheel pattern, sturdy enough for burgers and deli sandwiches.
- Sourdough English muffinsVegetarianNaturally leavened muffins cooked on a griddle, with cornmeal-dusted tops and nooks and crannies that catch melting butter and jam.
- Bavarian soft pretzelVegan · Dairy-freeLye-dipped twist with a glossy mahogany crust, coarse salt and a soft, chewy interior; pairs well with grainy mustard.
- Parmesan grissiniVegetarian · SavoryPencil-thin, crunchy breadsticks rolled in grated Parmesan and black pepper; good with soups and antipasti.
Desserts & sweets
Pastry-case desserts to finish lunch or take home.
- Classic cheesecake sliceVegetarianDense, creamy vanilla cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, topped with berry compote or served plain.
- Double chocolate brownieVegetarianChewy, deep-chocolate brownie with a paper-thin crackly top and chunks of melted dark chocolate scattered throughout the square.
- French macaronsVegetarian · Contains nutsDelicate almond meringue cookies with crisp shells and chewy centers, sandwiched with ganache or buttercream in assorted flavors.
- Carrot cake sliceVegetarian · Contains nutsTall slice of moist spiced carrot cake with walnuts and layers of thick, tangy cream cheese frosting.
- Seasonal fruit tartVegetarian · SeasonalCrisp sweet pastry shell filled with vanilla pastry cream and arranged with glazed fresh fruit that changes through the year.
- Lemon tartVegetarianShort, buttery crust holding a smooth, sharply tart lemon cream, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Drinks
- Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
- MochaVegetarianEspresso, chocolate sauce, and steamed milk, sometimes crowned with whipped cream; a dessert-leaning drink balancing cocoa richness with coffee bite.
- EspressoVeganA concentrated one- or two-ounce shot pulled under pressure, topped with tawny crema and carrying bittersweet, roasty notes with a short, syrupy finish.
- AmericanoVeganEspresso stretched with hot water into a full-size cup; lighter in body than drip yet keeps the toasty edge of the shot.
- CappuccinoVegetarianEqual-ish parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam cap, giving a drier, stronger-tasting drink than a latte with a velvety top layer.
- Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.