From a small village in the Balkans of southeastern Europe to Southern California, our story spans decades and continents. In the 1950s and 60s, Marja, known as the best cook in her town, prepared slowly cooked traditional dishes with high-quality ingredients for all who sat at her table. By the 1970s Marja had immigrated to the United States where she continued to share the comfort and warmth only her kitchen could produce. She passed down her love for both the art and craft of cooking to future generations.

Decades later in Los Angeles, Marja’s daughter and granddaughter bonded over re-creating the recipes they both grew up watching her make over time, namely her baklava and country-style bread. When friends and family would start asking them to bring their baklava to gatherings and the trays would empty fast, the concept for the business started. It would take 4 years after her passing, however, before Marja’s Bakery was formed in 2024.

We aim to bring her legacy to your table and share the essence of her love for creating in the kitchen with you.