I had more than enough points to redeem a free pastry reward, and since I was just at nearby Del…read moreAmo Fashion Center, I figured why not use one of my free pastry rewards at this Paris Baguette? So first things first, be aware that this Paris Baguette is actually inside Hannam Chain Supermarket at Village Del Amo on the southwest corner of Torrance and Hawthorne. I didn't know it at the time, so I circumnavigated the plaza, looking for Paris Baguette signage like I usually do for the other standalone locations. After stopping my car somewhere in the plaza, I had to double-check the location to be inside the Hannam Chain Supermarket, which I had just literally passed by minutes ago. D'oh! lol I hadn't even heard of Hannam Chain Supermarket, so I took some time to explore the store even though Paris Baguette is literally closest to the entrance. The overall selection of baked goods kind of disappointed me because it felt like there were fewer choices of pastries here compared to the other locations I've been to before. However, oddly enough, they had more selections available! I think it's because they have time stamps listed on each pastry so that the pastries are inside the display case for no more than 4 hours. I thought the pastries would have remained good at least until the end of the day, so to hear of their 4 hour shelf life was a bit surprising to me. For the record, I've been to several other Paris Baguettes before, but this was the first time I noticed these time stamps. Even though the variety of pastries was not as much compared to the other standalone locations, I still had a difficult time deciding which pastry to get! However, I noticed a new flavor of a supreme croissant I hadn't seen before: pink velvet. I've heard of red velvet, but not pink, and presuming that this is a seasonal offering for Valentine's Day, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to try one before that special day. They had other supreme croissant flavors like chocolate and salted caramel pretzel, but I'm sure those flavors will be offered for much longer than the pink velvet. I do remember trying a strawberry supreme croissant from the Cerritos location, so perhaps after Valentine's Day, that would take the place of the pink velvet. After grabbing one of two Pink Velvet Supreme Croissants left in the display case, I made my way around and to the register. Phone in hand, I had the Paris Baguette app pulled up to redeem my reward. Actually, a good part of me had thought that this location inside Hannam Chain wouldn't honor my reward because for Tous Les Jours, the locations inside Hmart wouldn't be eligible for earning points or redeeming rewards. Luckily, Paris Baguette is not Tous Les Jours, and I was able to redeem my reward with no trouble. The cashier who rang me up was pretty friendly as well. She placed my Pink Velvet Supreme Croissant in a small paper bag and wished me a good day. While there are a handful of tables inside the food hall portion of Hannam Chain, most were occupied by customers of other eateries, so I simply went outside to enjoy my free sweet treat. The pink velvet ruby chocolate that covered the top portion of the round croissant didn't have nearly as much flavor, though the Valentine's sprinkles on top did make for a nice touch at least. Also, the custard cream inside didn't taste like anything at all! It wasn't bad, but it makes me wonder how much more flavorful the salted caramel pretzel would have been. I'll be sure to get that on my next visit to a Paris Baguette! I got the croissant about 2.5 hours after they were prepared, so maybe they would have tasted better had I gone 2 hours earlier? Lastly, I'm kind of shocked that this is pretty much the only Paris Baguette location in the South Bay. With how expansive a city like Torrance is, you would think they'd have at least a second location elsewhere like in Hmart. Otherwise, the next closest location would be in Long Beach, which literally just opened at The Pike Outlets. Overall, it's not a bad Paris Baguette to go to, but if you live in the South Bay, you'd be better off downloading the 85C Bakery app over the Paris Baguette app as there are much more 85C locations in the area. Also, this Paris Baguette may not necessarily carry your favorite pastries here, so heed caution if you plan to go out of your way to visit this patisserie.

what we got: hot dog bun…read more red bean bun egg tart crab puff pastry vanilla cream cold brew definitely loved the hot dog bun! the other pastries were a little too fried. the coffee wasn't my favorite, the cream didn't balance the coffee well. everything looked so good so maybe we ordered wrong? would be willing to try again. this one is located inside the korean grocery store, a few seats in the shared cafeteria area but definitely more grab and go. serve yourself with tongs.

I got service at JJ Bakery after hearing their cakes were really good, so I decided to try them…read moreout. I had ordered a cake over the phone online for a family member's birthday. I went early around 9 AM to pick it up and noticed many people coming in for fresh bread. I also saw a lot more beautiful cakes in person that I didn't see online. I really wish they would add all of their cake options to the website because everything looked so good. Next time, I'll definitely go in person to order or buy a cake. Overall, I definitely recommend this bakery -- the cakes are good and everything looked fresh and delicious.

It's all about the egg tarts. They had two types --…read moreTaiwanese and Portuguese. I went with the Portuguese egg tart... served hot when you order and absolutely delicious. ‍ What I liked most? Not overly sweet. Just the right balance with that flaky crust and warm custard center.

I loveee Cream Pan! I usually go to their Tustin location but today was my first time visiting this…read moreone. It's much more spacious, there's plenty of parking, and of course the pastries were just as delicious. I always come back for the strawberry croissant and the curry pan. They're my go-to every single time. If it's your first visit, I highly recommend trying those two.

I saw this new Korean bakery which is pretty much across the street from our dentist. Nice parking…read morearea with a decent amount of spaces and a couple disabled spaces. Inside they have plenty of seating available to enjoy your pastries. As for bake good selections, they offer sweet and savory options. They even have some katsu plates with or without curry. I find some of their pastries are on the pricey end depending on what you select. Their most popular is the strawberry croissant which is sweet with a custard filling and strawberry slices. I tried their special Strawberry Mocha Latte which was really good, however, it was very small and very pricey. The service was great. The girl that helped me was super nice and very accommodating. After getting some bake goods for our dentist, I quickly had to eat the steamed pork buns while it was hot. The pork filling was like a pork siomai inside a fluffy soft dough. That was very good and worth the price. As for the sweet baked goods, I immediately tried them as soon as we got home. The cream puff was delicious and not too sweet, however for the size of it, I don't think it is worth the $4.00 price tag. The strawberry croissant on the other hand was cheaper and also very tasty and I would say it's worth the price tag.

Everything is great! My fiancé and I are always trying a different cake or pastry when we come over…read moreafter mass. We also just placed an order for our wedding cake and can't wait for it! The pastries and cakes are not only delicious, but also beautiful. We love sitting outside and enjoying our Sundays with a sweet treat. Everyone is always very kind to us; they answer all our questions and give suggestions when we ask. The same thing happened when I came in to order our wedding cake. The girls who helped me not only did a great job, but genuinely seemed to enjoy their work, which makes the whole experience even better as a customer.

Top 2 bakeries for me, not just in Los Angeles but in the WORLD (and I've been to 50 countries...)…read more Nothing here is a miss... I have never had something here I didn't like and I've been to visit more times than I can count. I enjoy their donuts and their chocolate cake the most. Additionally, the prices are super reasonable. Street parking, counter walk up, outdoor seating (limited)

Didn't see too many recent reviews after their remodel so I wanted to add one in, they have have a…read moregood amount of drink/coffee options now! Had the Honey oatmeal black sesame latte and one of their specialty coffee drinks 2 weeks ago, both were really good. On the individual pastry/cake side there's probably 1000+ reviews saying how good they are, and I'm not going to tell you otherwise. Been coming here occasionally over the last 5 years and they have been consistently great. Their black sesame cream puff is what got me hooked. This is the best place I've been to in this area for cake type of dessert (and the drinks are pretty good), highly recommend checking it out.

I recently visited Pâtisserie Chantilly, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. I ordered…read moretwo Honey Oat Lattes with the Goma Cloud, and the combination was incredible--the nutty richness of the black sesame cream perfectly complemented the espresso and smooth oat milk. I also tried a freshly made Black Sesame Cream Puff. As someone who doesn't love overly sweet desserts, this was absolutely perfect. It had just a subtle hint of sweetness, and the slightly chilled cream was incredibly refreshing. The staff were so pleasant and patient with me, too. They have such a wide variety of drinks and pastries that it took me a moment to decide, and I really appreciated that they didn't rush me. I will definitely be coming back to this hidden gem!

85 is always a solid choice when you're not very familiar with bakeries in a new city. I usually…read morestop by an 85 when I don't want to spend time searching for and vetting a new bakery, especially since I know they carry items my parents enjoy. As I was out with my family, I decided to stop a safe choice, and 85 was the bakery of choice. It has a wide variety of breads, pastries, and drinks. Their selection is broad enough that no matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find something, whether it's savory, semi-sweet, or fully sweet. This location was smaller than the 85 I usually go to, but definitely not the smallest I've been to. The staff here were super friendly and even helped me with the promotional codes that were available at the time.

85 Degree Bakery is a great spot, especially with how convenient it is to visit. It's located in a…read moreplaza with plenty of parking, which makes stopping by easy even when it's busy. My absolute favorite item is their Portuguese egg tart. It is honestly the best Portuguese egg tart I have ever had. The crust is perfectly flaky and the custard is rich, smooth, and not overly sweet. It is one of those items I crave and come back for again and again. The service is fast and friendly, even when there is a line. The staff keeps things moving efficiently and is always polite and helpful. The ambience is bright, clean, and modern, making it a comfortable place to grab a treat or sit and enjoy your pastry. There can be a wait depending on when you go since it is very popular, but it is definitely worth it for the quality you get.

Review #908 2025-083…read moreOTM Club 11/20/22 - 11/26/22 (sold out, missed OTM redemption) Food Order: Melon Pan & Raisin Danish I originally came to Hamada Ya Bakery to redeem a comped Cream Puff via OTM Club, but it was late in the day, about an hour before closing so they were sold out & other baked goodies were limited. Since it's not technically an "off the menu" item, I was hoping the bakery would be flexible to substitute the cream puff with something of similar pricing -- nope. According to other reviewers, they often sell out by the afternoon so you need to stop by in the morning to get first pick. I was here with my LO so couldn't leave empty handed & perused the shelves for anything interesting. Just to be on the safe side, we picked a raisin danish (can't go wrong with that) & melon pan. Not sure if it's late in the day or what, but both were pretty stale tasting... I spritz both with a little water & dropped them in the convection oven, which help restore some of the danish's flaky exterior while warming the interior, the melon pan's crust was toasted & sort of melted, but made the interior fluffier & warm. The raisin danish was ok flavor-wise, while the melon pan lacked flavor (too mild; crust lacked sweetness). Hamada Ya Bakery is located in Mitsuwa Marketplace at Del Amo Fashion Center, just off to the right upon entry. While there's plenty of parking available, the spaces near the bakery/market are often full. The bakery is really small, & cannot accommodate 2 people in the cramped aisles. Moderate to slightly high price points for a Japanese bakery. I typically visit other Japanese bakeries in the South Bay, but if I happen to dine at the market's food court or shop in the market, I will browse the bakery for goodies. I'm hoping to try their popular pudding that I keep missing because I'm often here late in the day.

I really like this place. Another tasty shop in the market to pick up some goodies. They have an…read moreentrance directly from the outside as well. Small shop with lots of goodies. Plentiful parking in the free lot. They open early and it's pretty empty if you want something before work. Had to try the coffee jelly milk drink thing my first go. Was really tasty this time. Second time I went it was super sweet which was unexpected. I couldn't drink it. Inconsistent but delicious when not too sweet. Decent selection of sandwiches in their fridge which were good but, surprisingly, no fruit sandwiches! Lots of savory options tho. Service was ok. Which is ok.

Friendly staff and your typical Tous Le Jour selection and design. Good place for a quick snack and…read morepastry. Located at the exit of HMart.

Got a regular croissant. Really good. The croissant was buttery and flaky. Service was friendly and…read moreprompt.