Anita Bakery

The inspiration

Anita Chow left a graphic design career to pursue baking, first opening a shop in Hong Kong^1,2 . The mission is health-conscious baked goods that are naturally tasty, with most cookies also offered in vegan and gluten-free versions¹ .

Who's behind it

Owner and namesake Anita Chow is a pastry chef and baking teacher with more than 15 years of experience baking and running baking classes^1,3 . She is largely self-taught, and her design background shapes both the branding and the aesthetic and balance of her baked goods² .

What to order

• Mooncakes: around the Mid-Autumn Festival, Anita Chow makes lava (egg yolk) and custard versions, sold in decorative gift boxes .³

What people are saying

Reviewers also praise the vegan and gluten-free cookies as surprisingly close in taste to the originals .

Why you should try it

This tiny Sierra Madre bakery makes everything to order, so the cookies arrive fresh and full of real ingredient flavor^4,3 . If you are staying nearby, it is a chance to pick up health-conscious treats, seasonal mooncakes or even a baking class with the owner herself^1,3 .