I love cream pan. I'm not a big pastry/bread person, but after going to the Tustin one years ago, it's one of my favorite bakeries. Why? All their bread is so light and pastries aren't too sweet. If this is your first time- get the strawberry croissant. It's the best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location is way more spacious than Tustin too, but parking is a bit limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were able to find street parking because the lot was full. We got- Egg Sando (4/5) closest thing to Japan with their milk bread and def used kewpie. I just wish there was more egg filling. Chicken katsu (5/5) just like how I remember. Curry is so fragrant and slightly sweet. Chicken is crispy Strawberry croissant (5/5): a must. Do it. There's a reason why they sell platters of it [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating inside. I saw people working or catching up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is friendly and efficient read more

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Price change ? Cream Pan had good Japanese bread and good price. Now it's expensive Chocolate cro is $5 read more

This place offers a variety of French and Japanese style baked goods. I recently picked up several items from this bakery: French bread, Japanese white bread, chocolate cake, melon pans, crispy cheese, beef curry pan, blueberry croissant, and a hot dog. I ordered a pork steam bun too, but when I got home, discovered that they forgot to include it in the bag. I won't bore you with a review of every single item I got. I will only highlight the couple of items that impressed me. The rest of the stuff I got were not bad, just not particularly memorable. One of the items I really enjoyed was the crispy cheese. As the name indicates, it's a crispy strip of cheese. It was a delightful snack. I highly recommend getting this when you're here. I also really liked the curry pan. It had a crunchy outer layer and a tasty Japanese style curry filling. They offered to heat it up for me, but I declined. I should have asked them to heat it up because I'm pretty sure it would have tasted even better if it was consumed warm. Not going to say this is the best bakery around, but it's solid, and worth checking out. read more

Cream Pan - Bakeries Near Me - Lomita, California

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Recently came to get a sweet treat and it was my first time. Everything was tasted fresh despite the fact it was late afternoon. Their lemon tart was to die for! read more

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Love this Japanese bakery. Strawberry croissants, blueberry croissants, almond croissants and all of the croissants lol they're all delicious. The pastries always look fresh, the place is dangerous! Makes me want to buy one of everything. Tried an iced latte today, I thought it was good, wasn't too sweet. I think everything is reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Besides the food the place is spacious, I recommend coming early.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can be a bit crowded but There is plenty of parking here, great place to catch up with a friend/s or read a book with coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is always friendly and on top of their game. Happy to have stumbled upon this place. read more

Cream Pan - Matcha cookie, curry pan, croissant and blueberry muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Lomita, California

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I was in Lomita and was looking for a place to grab coffee and pastries. While browsing Yelp, I was surprised to find out there was a Cream Pan nearby. I've always wanted to try their Orange County location but just never got around to it, so I was excited to finally give them a try. I walked in expecting it to be self-serve like 85 Degrees Bakery, but it's actually set up more like a donut shop or Porto's, where most of the pastries are displayed in a case and you tell the staff what you'd like. They do have a refrigerated self-serve section with sandwiches and onigiri, as well as a table with loaves of bread and buns. The ordering process caught me off guard because I usually like taking my time looking through all the pastries at bakeries. Since everything was behind the counter, I felt a little rushed with people waiting behind me. They have so many options that it can be a bit overwhelming. I also had to stop myself from ordering too much since I'm trying to cut back on carbs. Here's what I ordered: Hot Dog Bun - 4/5: Tasty with a soft, fluffy bun. I just wish it had a little more of that cheesy crust on top. Ham and Cheese Croissant - 3/5: My boyfriend ordered this and thought it was just okay. It was a little small for the price. Strawberry Cream Croissant - 5/5: They're known for this, and now I understand why. The pastry was light and flaky, the strawberries were sweet, and the custard was rich without being overly sweet. Spam Roll Onigiri - 4/5: I loved the egg, and it was really flavorful. It was served a bit cold, though. I think it would taste even better if it were kept under a heat lamp. Raisin Bun - 5/5: So soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of raisins. It was also a great value--six buns for only $4.20. Hot Vanilla Latte - 4/5: Strong with just a light sweetness. It was really good, but I think it could have been a little creamier. The prices were reasonable. I spent about $26 for everything, which I thought was a great deal. Customer service was excellent. Even though there was a line behind me, the staff never made me feel rushed while I decided what I wanted. The barista was especially friendly and even checked in afterward to ask if I liked my latte. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely come again. read more

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I saw this new Korean bakery which is pretty much across the street from our dentist. Nice parking area with a decent amount of spaces and a couple disabled spaces. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside they have plenty of seating available to enjoy your pastries.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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Cream Pan is a popular Japanese bakery with its flagship location in Tustin. This newer Cream Pan Lomita location opened in 2023 and I have been coming here from time to time. Few key notes: * There's a small free private parking lot and it is almost never 100% full even during busy hours. * While the bakery closes at 7 PM, come before lunch hours to get the full selection of baked goods and refrigerated sandwich options; otherwise, many of these items sell out before closing time. * [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of indoor tables, but no outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] * S-tier items: strawberry croissant, sticky bun, steamed pork bun. * A-tier items: half turkey avocado sandwich, pork katsu sandwich box, matcha cake * B-tier items: almond croissant, drip coffee. This is a nice grab-and-go spot for anyone who is looking for a quick bite and quality b[[HIGHLIGHT]]aked goods. Personally, this is not an ideal first-date spot or a place for really good coffee - stick with places like Corridor Flow just few [[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]blocks away. read more

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If you're looking for a well supplied bakery in Lomita, this is your place to go. What you'll find here is a really nice, and wide-spanning selection of bakery items. Plus, you can order ahead if you desire, and get a small selection of things like sandwiches and salads. They also have a periodic offering of six pieces of sushi in a packet in their forward, refrigeration section. So, you can always find something really tasty eat. In terms of drinks, they have all of the things you would expect: coffee, soft drinks, even some lattes and drinks along those lines. It's really a great place to grab that morning or afternoon snack and drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a super clean business. The moment you walk in, you'll notice that it's very open, airy, and well-maintained.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a lot of seating in this business. They have a number of tables in the main interior space, plus some tables down the side of the bakery area. They also have some counter space. So, you should always be able to find a seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Located right on Narbornne Ave. this business is easy to find. Generally, you can park right in front. Plus, there's a lot of parking around the area so that should never be a problem. Overall, if you want a really tasty bakery item, a nice snack, a quick latte or caffeine orientated pick me up, this is a great place to go. You can sit back solo or with a friend or family member, have a nice conversation, and enjoy your day. read more

I loveee Cream Pan! I usually go to their Tustin location but today was my first time visiting this one. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's much more spacious, there's plenty of parking, and of course the pastries were just as delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

Got the six pack today as we were shorted one when we got the "dozen", which was supposed to be 13. It's easier to see/count 6 croissants than 13. We always enjoy their strawberry croissants but may try their cakes next time. They have a simple lunch menu, ready to grab sandwiches & some other samlle items on the counter. read more

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No need to travel to the OC for their infamous strawberry croissant! tried the cheese crisp the first time and certainly won't be the last. it was really worth the price in my opinion. mango cheesecake was also really good! would recommend!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a small parking lot and good amount of seating inside to catch up with folks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Fresh bakery bright n early! We popped in early morning and found all of the fresh pastries in the cases, chilled katsu sandos, and assorted onigiris presented out. Their strawberry matcha is super concentrated, flavorful, and creamy - just the way I like it. Staff was awesome and very knowledgeable about each bakery item. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very spacious cafe with bench seating and clean bathrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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First timer at Cream Pan and loved trying the pastries here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a big parking lot and plenty of seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a variety of pastry options. We got the: - Butter Croissant-3/5 it was a little dry and not amazing compared to other the croissants - 5/5 Strawberry custard croissant was fluffy and filled with a lot of custard. Never had a pastry like this one. Also very aesthetic pleasing to take pictures with haha - 4/5 Strawberry Banana croissant was a long pastry with nutella on it too. I prefer the og strawberry one - 4/5 Apple croissant tasted like an apple pie but it was really sweet - 10/5 Blueberry Croissant was ridiculously good, would comeback just for this one. Our trip consisted of so many carbs but it was well worth it. Love the variety and also that it's a Japanese bakery! Would come back forsure just for the blueberry croissant, it was so addicting we got more to-go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also they have restrooms inside too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Didn't know this place opened up in Torrance! I loved cream pan but I do have to say that their signature strawberry croissant doesn't look like it used to. Definitely skimping a lot more on ingredients. I got their regular cream pan which was good and their matcha macadamia nut was pricy but stuffed with macadamia nuts. read more

One of the best strawberry croissant that I've ever had I really enjoyed every single bits Thanks Cream pan bakery read more

It the first time we stopped in usually our nephew brings pastries from here. This bakery and cafe style spot had lots of pastries and drinks to choose from. If we're in area again we'll stop by again. read more

Been a big fan of this bakery since a couple of years ago, and glad they've opened up additional locations. Sad that all of them are far from me LOL Q_Q but whatcha gonna do. I'd love it if they opened something in the Cerritos area...Please... Quality of the items here are as good as their original location in Tustin. I actually tried visiting this location on time during a weeknight and they were completely sold out and closed early. Good for them, but bummer for me! I had similar issues at their Tustin location. If you want access to their entire selection make sure to come early. If I'm out and about in the morning nearby them I'll typically try to squeeze a stop by their store. Came on a Friday early afternoon, and they were already out of the chicken curry pan, but I gave them a call before stopping by (since I was in Torrance anyway) to ask if they had any curry bread left and the worker said they had a couple of beef ones left although she couldn't guarantee they'd still be in stock when I arrived. Luckily they were! I also got two pork buns (high recommend, they are soft and fluffy and juicy and delicious), an azuki cream (for the husband, he likes it but I think it's just fine but I'm not a massive red bean fan), and a boston cream (personally I prefer the one at Hamada-ya more as their's is more airy while this one's more heavy?). There was basically no wait and I was serviced promptly. Store was clean and orderly. Will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area! read more

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Fairly large bakery offering a wide variety of French- and Asian-style breads and prepared foods. There's plenty of seating, though not quite as much as 85°C Bakery. Most of the pastries are excellent and clearly made with high-quality ingredients--think arabiki sausages, matcha, and seasonal berries. Just be aware that some of the more gourmet items (like the matcha cookies) can run up to around $8. The coffee is also very good and can be customized to taste; in a very Japanese style, it leans slightly bitter rather than sweet. These baked goods are popular locally, and you'll even find some of them stocked at Nijiya. Service is about average. The staff seems focused on keeping the line moving, so there isn't much interaction, and when I asked a simple question like whether something was made in-house, the clerk didn't know. That said, they do offer some unique Cream Pan-only items, including curries and salads, which are definitely worth trying. read more

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First time coming here. I wanted to try their egg sandwich and ended up loving it! 10/10 !! Keep in mind they advertise they do not put any conservatives in their breads so they must be consumed within 2 days. I also got their vanilla cafe latte and it was 10/10 2 sandwiches , 2 coffees and a strawberry croissant at $25 ?!?! I'm sold. Iced Caramel mocha latte - 10/10 Service was great. The bakery is huge, I've never seen one like it. There is plenty of seating space. Will be coming back to try more of their stuff! read more

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Cream Pan's Strawberry Croissant is nostalgia in pastry form ..think a gourmet Pop-Tart or an elevated Pillsbury strudel. Each bite is light, flaky, and filled with velvety cream. Only wish? A few more strawberries to complete perfection. Food: 4/5 - A dream selection of pastries, breads, sandwiches, rice dishes, donuts, and desserts. Everything looks (and tastes) freshly made with care. Service: 4/5 - Fast, friendly, and efficient, even during the morning rush. Ambience: 4/5 - Spacious interior with plenty of seating, perfect for a chill breakfast stop or casual meet-up. Parking: 3/5 - The lot fills up fast, so street parking is your best bet during peak hours. Props to founder Yoshinori Inada, who opened Cream Pan back in 2002 and continues to bake his way into SoCal food history. The accolades say it all: Best of Orange County 2020: Bakeries Best Pastry Shop in Orange County TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2020 OC Register's 100 Favorite Dishes -- #59: Strawberry Banana Croissant read more

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Gotta say, this is hands down The BEST bakery in town. My wife and I discovered this gem on our way home from dropping off our boys in school. There are soo many delicious breakfast goodies and French rolls to take home. We always get the ham and cheese croissant. It's an absolute MUST if you like croissants. The bread is so fluffy and the ham and cheese is super delicious. We always get 2 for each because it's that good. One is definitely not enough and these are not the sharing type. Our Lattes are always on point. There's this Asian gentleman barista who's super nice and puts designs on the lattes. Dude knows what he's doing on the Latte machine. He's Amazing!!!!! Keep up the excellent work. The raisin and cream pastry is always bomb!!! The custard/flan is highly addictive. It's perfect! All the pastries and cakes look amazing. Theres never really a line like at Starbucks which is great and the customer service is really nice and courteous as well. Overall, my wife and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this gem if your ever in Lomita and crave some delicious coffee and a pastry. They have a lot of different types of food and drinks here as well. Give them a try! You won't be disappointed or dissatisfied. The ambiance is perfect to do work and just chill for a bit. read more

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I usually go here to bring pastries to my staff so it's concerning that asking for a separate container and a few wrappers are frowned upon by the servers. Shoutout to the hispanic lad and the elderly asian lady for the (mis)treatment. Not going back. read more

Cream Pan - Bakeries Near Me - Lomita, California

Strawberry croissants and strawberry shortcake!! Yum so good. We bought the shortcake for my dad's birthday. The 4.5 inch cake was so cute and perfect. The cake was so light and fluffy and wasn't sweet at all. The 4.5 inch cake was $25. If you have older parents who don't like sweets, this cake would be perfect for a birthday or celebration. Note they do not have candles. Downside is parking. It's pretty bad but you can circle and find street parking pretty easily. If there is a line it moves pretty fast. read more

Cream Pan - 4.5 inch strawberry shortcake - Bakeries Near Me - Lomita, California

Been wanting to come here especially to try their signature Strawberry Croissant. The flaky delicate layers with light custard and fresh strawberries are definitely addicting. We ordered a half dozen to bring home to share and we were told we will most likely have more than one each. They were right! The place is much larger than it appears from the exterior. Once inside, lots of seating and many desserts in the glass cases and loaves of Japanese bread! I also had to try the delicious Egg Sando which I enjoyed in Japan. So often, the pastries are great and the coffee is an afterthought. Here the coffee was strong and a perfect complement to the pastries. There was too many choices, so we will definitely be back to try other sweet treats, as well as, the savory lunch choices. Parking in the lot. read more

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I've been to the Cream Pan in the OC & just visited this one today. This is definitely new, and has sooo much more space. It has a couple tables to sit at, but I can see them getting super busy. They also have a sign that parking is limited to 60 minutes, and tables have a limited amount of time too. The pastries & desserts are SOOOO good. I tried the orange pastry (forgot name lol), creme puff, and a mango cake slice. My favorite out of the 3 was the creme puff, then mango slice, and finally the orange pastry. All SUPER good though. The ambience is super nice, open, newly renovated, I will definitely come back! read more

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Finally made it to Cream Pan after seeing it all over my social media as the spot for the best egg sando and it did not disappoint! Their selection is incredible, with options ranging from sweet to savory, so there's truly something for everyone. I sampled a few of their most popular items. While prices can be a bit on the higher side, the exceptional flavor, freshness, and attention to detail make it worth every penny. I also appreciated their efficient system. There is one line, your picks served on a tray, and a smooth flow to the register. It does get busy on weekends, so a little patience goes a long way. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious, and my vanilla latte was the perfect complement. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Cream Pan - Iced Vanilla Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Lomita, California

I visited this Lomita location today to buy some pastries. I bought apple strudel, almond croissant, Boston cream donut, a bag of small raisin baguettes, and some other sushi items. I noticed they increase the price of the almond croissant from $4.00 dollars to 5.50 and the apple strudel from 3.40 to 5.00 dollars. The pastries quality and taste reflects it to be well made but not extraordinary. The percentage of the price increase is a bit ridiculous? The size of the items haven't changed. So the sum value based on their price % increase is no longer a good value to me. It does not justify for me to visit them in the future. I can go to Porto's bakery and get two large almond croissants for $ 5.70 with a nice fluffy/ light texture and distinct almond taste. As for their apple strudel, I can get it a lot cheaper at Portos. The service is no better than Porto's or any other bakery. The croissant pastry size is small compared to other bakeries. See the photo of this croissant in 7 inch diameter plate ... read more

Cream Pan - Cream pan almond croissant for $5.50. - Bakeries Near Me - Lomita, California

I have been here many time when I am the Torrance area. I usually would get a bag of fresh sliced bread, the egg salad sandwich and the strawberry croissant. Everything was good here. Fresh and nicely made. Plenty of parking. They offer a nice indoor area for dine in. Friendly service. read more

Wow! If you have a sweet tooth or not, must try! I went all out and tried various desserts because you couldn't get just one! Their custard pudding is amazing! Not eggy or hella sweet. Just right! Wonderful presentation if you take it on the go in their cute striped white and yellow boxes. Limited parking with street parking available as well. Good amount of seats! I went on a Monday afternoon and there was plenty of both but I can see it being full on the weekends. read more

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This place is my favorite bakery in this area, I like that they make the bread fresh daily and once they sell out, they normally don't make any more to prevent waste. But the taste is so good even though it is a little bit pricey for me, but I compared it to 85C it's around the same price range. My favorite is their melon bread and their custard bread. They're very well known for their strawberry custard pastry dessert. I always bring them to parties and it is a crowd favorite. Normally there is a long line, but it moves pretty quickly. There's two cashiers. When I see other customers around me, I see that they also order the curry bread so I might try that next time. But I love coming here. They have very nice spacious area for people that wanna sit down and eat inside. read more

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I had been hearing about Cream Pan for a while, and after my mom highly recommended it, I knew I had to give it a try. I ordered the strawberry cream croissant, and it was absolutely amazing. It was light, airy, and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. The pastry itself was perfectly flaky and buttery every bite was delicious. I can definitely see why this place is such a big hit! I also tried the iced condensed coffee. It was definitely strong, but also incredibly creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. It paired perfectly with the croissant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Another plus is that they have plenty of parking and lots of seating, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a coffee and dessert.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for a delicious pastry and a good cup of coffee, this is a wonderful little spot to check out. read more

I had that most amazing cookie from here today. It was a Matcha macadamia white chocolate. Never had a cookie quite that good I should have bought two could be a dangerous thing! The only thing I forgot to take a picture now I have to go back and buy another one and add a photo to this comment. read more

On Thanksgiving morning in late November, my family and I came here to look at their breads. It's located in a neighborhood with small parking lot, inside, long line to buy various breads. The staff are nice and was able to pack the breads in a box.They also sell cakes and coffee. All the tables was closed off so not able to eat there. read more

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Cream Pan has been one of my favorite bakeries to visit over in OC, so I'm glad to see one opened up in my home town. I got a 4 pack of the strawberry croissants for a friend, a Boston crème donut, and a condensed milk coffee. The croissants are definitely a must-try as they sell out quickly; fresh strawberries and custard inside a buttery croissant. The Boston crème donut was a surprisingly good pastry; a nice chocolate exterior with a soft, creamy interior. Finally the coffee was strong with a nice condensed milk overtone (essentially their version of Vietnamese coffee - delicious!). Definitely recommend you check them out. read more

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Quality ingredients, bright green tasty matcha & light pastries. Space: it's pretty huge! Bright with lots of light. Cool place to sit and chat, maybe bring a laptop to work or study. It was quiet at 5pm on a Friday. Snacks: Red bean bun was perfect. Cream puff was super filled with a custard - not too sweet & just right. Sesame seed pastry was surprisingly good and sticky with slight sweetness. Oat matcha is fire and bright green. So good! Other foods: Didnt try anything from the food menu, but would love to next time. Cakes, slices of flan, melon cookies, coffee (whole bean and grind), packs of cookies, donuts, fresh bread, coffee, tarts and more. Value: prices match the quality. You can taste the quality, real ingredients. For a drink and a pastry, expect to spend about $10-$13. Service: things sell out! Went around 5pm on a Friday and lots of things gone because they're so popular. Everything we got was still very good. Service was great. The woman who helped us was sweet, recommended great items, and made conversation with my sister about her shirt (anime). Parking: there is some along the street and I think a lot. Definitely recommend a stop. I will be back earlier to try sold out items!!! read more

Cream Pan - Bakeries Near Me - Lomita, California

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I was so happy to see they opened a location in Lomita. I no longer need to drive all the way down to Tustin to get my strawberry croissant fix! They're so good! If you haven't had it before then this is a must try. Warm, crunchy, flaky croissants sandwiching a custard center with slices of strawberry, all topped with powdered sugar! Just a word of caution, do not inhale while taking a bite! They also have a new matcha cookie which was so gigantic, it took me the rest of the day to finish! It was good and I'd get it again! read more

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Went on Saturday afternoon and parking was plentiful. There wasn't really a line and it wasn't how did which is great they had prepackaged six packs and 14 packs of the strawberry croissant. The place an order for 25 pieces and they packed it in the back and brought it up. These were so delicious. Not too sweet, not too thick of a custard. These are definitely a hit at parties. read more

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This Japanese bakery is my go to when I want to bring some desserts for family or functions. Everyone loves the strawberry creamed filled croissants. I usually buy the small package with at least six croissants. I've also have had their butter rolls and Japanese white bread. They also serve lunch items such as a curry rice meal, sandwiches or spam musubi.Their fruit tart is also good, but a bit on the expensive side. The bakery also serves coffee and is a great place to catch a quick meal for breakfast or lunch. They have an exclusive parking lot for their store but ample street parking is available as well. read more

Cream pan is a cute Japanese bakery located in near Old Torrance area. So many different baked good options and they are all so so good! The down side is that the bakery opens early but nothing is really out. read more

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