"Hey Brother baker" is a great local Artisan Bakery on Anaheim street in the Zaferia neighborhood of Long Beach. There is street parking out front and on the adjacent streets. Although they've been around at this location for about a year now. I only recently discovered them. According to their instagram page, You can also find them at various Farmers Markets. Tuesday: Bixby Park 3-7pm Wednesday: Whittier 4:30-8:30pm Thursday: 4th St 8am-noon and Bixby Knolls: 3-7pm Saturday: Cerritos 8am-noon. According to Google, They are known for their high Hydration Artisanal Sourdough loaves, french baguettes, cloud shaped brioche, corn cookies, savory pastries and much more. They also have a coffee Menu (see photos for full menu) and a refrigerator with grab and go beverages. The interior of the bakery is basic as it should be, with concrete floors, one corner with a cozy seating area and the rest of the space has a long wrap around counter with high chairs, against a floor to ceiling window looking out on Anaheim st. What is most noticeable dough, (no pun intended) :) is the large counter with all the delicious looking daily breads and various items on display. Right behind that is a tall rack with all the fresh baked goods and further in the background is the Kitchen with all the bakers intensely working on their craft. I Loved the Art on the wall. I've been wanting to try this bakery specifically for one of my favorite french pastries. The "Pain au Chocolat". I went in once before but it was late in the day and they were all out of it. I contacted them on a second occasion, a little earlier in the day via instagram but they were also out. So, today, i went in around 10am (still not early) but i finally got lucky and found 2 Pain au chocolat. It is also the first bakery that i find that actually calls it what it is instead of dumbing it down to a Chocolate croissant. "Thank you for this". I can truly appreciate that. The crust was flaky and the dough on the inside was soft. There was a healthy strip of chocolate. Although it was not warm out of the oven, It was really good. I also got an Iced Orange mocha with Oat milk. It was a little too sweet but i still enjoyed it. The 2 pain au chocolat and the roughly 12 ounce iced Orange Mocha came out to $20. Everyone is really friendly. Next time, I am looking forward to trying some of their loaves and other pastries. And I'll be sure to get there at 7am when they open. read more

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Never been here, heard about the Cuban sandwich and wanted to try it. I was on my way out of Long Beach in the morning and wanted to call to see if they served it at that time. I searched high and low on the Internet for a phone number and could not find one. So I drove there hoping for the best. Unfortunately, upon arriving, they told me they did not serve it until 10 AM. Mind you, it was 9:40 AM. I asked why they didn't have a phone number because I wanted to call and inquire, so as not to go out of my way and waste my time. I was told they just didn't have one. The girl at the counter apologized and informed me they served it at 10 AM. It seems that they could've easily just said, no worries we'll make your sandwich, it's almost 10 AM. Is there some sort of cosmic force preventing them from making a sandwich at 9:40 AM? To the business owner, Customer Service matters. It matters a lot. You had two missed opportunities to earn someone's business. Get a phone, it's the most basic Customer Service tool you can provide. Won't be going back....Gusto and Colossus, here I come. read more

Nope, never again. I get overhead cost, but if you can't serve coffee correctly...bake! 1) only whole milk, no half/ half etc. MOST IMPORTANTLY: If you can't afford proper HOT coffee cups then don't serve it. The cup practically melted and the lid didn't hold. I have a nice burn on my hand, drove 45 minutes without coffee and a nice mess to clean up upon my arrival......coffee everywhere read more

I'm on a fresh-homemade-sourdough kick these last handful of months. I switch off between a few "dealers". Haha I drive by here multiple times a month and finally stopped in. I got a French baguette and a loaf of the Rose Street Tin, which is a sandwhich loaf. I ate some of the baguette on the way home. It was VERY crunchy and crispy. Lots of crust on the entire thing; didn't seem like there was much soft inside bread, if that makes sense. Both of the ends were really hard and not easy to eat. The sandwich loaf was fresh and good. More soft "insides" on this one and also a very crunchy/crispy crust. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, just mentioning it. I made a sandwhich with this bread. It was hard to eat as the slices were cut quite thick. I also made some avocado toast out of this bread. I enjoyed it that way and think it's the way to go with the thickness of it. The cookies looked yummy as did the bagels. I will probably try those next time. read more

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Finally, stopped by to try their baked goods. It's a super cute shop, everything available is laid out and clearly labeled. We tried a stone fruit turnover which was excellent - a Swiss Onion Knot which was like a baked French Onion Soup and a chocolate chip cookie. I'm really looking forward to going back and trying some of their bread. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Hey Brother Baker - My treats - Swiss Onion Knot, Stone Fruit Turnover and Chocolate Chip Cookie. - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Hey Brother Baker on Termino & Anaheim is finally open! Every time I'd drive or walk by, it always seemed closed, so I was excited to finally catch them during business hours. They specialize in fresh baked goods ranging from cookies and pastries to bagels and artisan bread, and everything looked incredible. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with lots of moms, dads, and kids stopping in. The space is spotless, and the A/C feels amazing on a hot summer day. I also grabbed the Orange Mocha, and it was refreshing with a nice citrus-chocolate flavor that's perfect for the heat. Overall, it's a great neighborhood gem and a welcome addition to the area--I can't wait to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu. read more

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Stopped in here this morning for a bagel and cream cheese. But was really turned off when I was told that I couldn't get my bagel sliced in half. "We don't do that". She explained, "it's a rip and dip style". Really hate a business that dictates how you are supposed to eat your food. So I am not ever coming back to the store. You guys need to go back to business 101 where you give the customer what they want not tell them how to eat something by the way, your bagel was only so so. read more

Whoever's giving this bakery less than 5 stars don't know what they're talking about. This place is absolutely amazing. The bread, the pastries, the coffee are absolutely fantastic. The store is beautiful and the display makes you want to give them all your money) I only wish they were closer to me and open longer hours, otherwise absolutely no notes. read more

Hey Brother Baker - Nimka and her favorite breads - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Hey Brother Baker is a new bakery that has been in soft opening in Long Beach for a few months. Before opening this Brick and Mortar location, they made their rounds in the farmers market scene. You can still find their breads in LB and Cerritos markets on weekends. Refer to their IG for their exact locations. What brought it to my attention were their signature breads, bagels, and their corn cookie. Parking is street parking. Came as early as possible before their 8am opening time on Saturday in order to get the best selection and the freshest breads. The baguette coated $5 and it had a perfect crust and airy crumb. The sausage roll and strawberry and cream pastry feature the characteristic flavors in a nicely flaky puff pastry. The sausage roll is a fancy pig in a blanket, and the strawberry pastry was like a turnover. I bought their salt bagel with cream cheese and it was a really nice bagel. The outside had a nice chew and the bread was quality. The viral corn cookie is really interesting as you get crispy corn flavors. It would be interesting to see them add options for seasonal flavors (like strawberry or guava jams) on top of it. Overall, I definitely would come back, but it would be mainly for their airy $5 French baguette. Today, I ate it with raspberry jam and euro butter, but it would be equally good with cheese and prosciutto. This is a great addition to LB. I look forward to their grand opening. read more

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It's easy to support small businesses like this one when the products are just SO good. Fresh, tasty, fabulous breads and pastries...ahh, such is life. But do try to come early because things do sell out. I personally enjoyed their sausage rolls..flaky crust, juicy meat on the inside. Yum. Try whatever speaks to you though. And again, support small business! read more

Hey Brother Baker - An assortment of pastry goodness. - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

finally got the chance to try this place and i liked it a lot! very small shop off of anaheim. We went later in the morning some of their pastries were sold out. opted for a coffee cake, a strawberry cream pastry and a cacccio pepe loaf for dinner. we got a mocha and a white mocha as well. Although i enjoyed the coffee i thought it was a little bit pricey for what it was. There was no wait and they were able to server us fast. Would go again but maybe just for the pastries next time read more

Hey Brother Baker - white moca coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Their levain loaf is pretty good compared to other bakeries, but everything else was just okay. Their customer service wasn't the best either. I came after work and asked if the levain was gone, and she completely ignored me. Typical. read more

Long Beach might be #1 in the bread game. Between Hey Brother Baker and Gusto Bread, I'd consider myself pleasantly surprised by how well LB knows bread. I stopped by to gear up for a busy week with bagels, cream cheese, baked goods, and coffee. It was so tough to choose between their plethora of perfectly crafted carbs, but I ended up selecting a variety of bagels and their strawberry n' cream jammy. My bagel picks included the salt, everything, and onion. I also snagged their handmade cream cheese, which is an absolute must. The strawberry and jammy was sweet and tasty, the perfect combo for my morning latte. Can't wait to return and get my hands on a fresh loaf of bread! Overall, a great Saturday tradition. read more

All I wanted for Valentines was a good bagel and to support small businesses so today we went and got a mix of things and let me tell you it did not disappoint. We got the salt bagel, sesame bagel, corn cookie, croissant, and a levain loaf. My husband who doesn't like bagels loved the salt one and kept wanting more and now he wants to go back for more bagels. The corn cookie was also delish along with the rest. Can't wait to come back and try more. Hoping they bring bagels to the farmers markets soon. read more

Hey Brother Baker - Salt bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is close to our apt. It just opened up and they're still going through their soft opening. Before the Christmas break, we decided to check it out. It's a small place with some seating and fresh artwork on the wall. People line up and you walk by the bread they bake fresh every day. We chose a baguette, Black Garlic levain, pain au chocolate, sweet bun and two cookies. The baguette was crispy perfect. After slicing some pieces off, we spread some butter on a piece and went to work. The center was chewy and soft, the crisp outside was beautiful. The sweet corn cookie was like a sugar cookie and cornbread coming together to make something great. The same can be said of the sweet bun. As if a croissant and cinnamon roll got together and made this one. The pain au chocolate was terrific. We split it in half and it looked like they stuck a chocolate bar in the center. It was perfectly rectangular. We haven't gotten to the levain but our idea involves grilled cheese on an everything bread. Should be great. read more

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I've tried Hey Brother at their new and official storefront twice now and let me say, that salt bagel will have me coming back each time. Everything is deliciously fresh and made with great ingredients. I didn't get a photo but their oatmeal cookie is also one of my favorites, it has pepitas and cherries which are great flavor additions. They lay all their options out on the table (literally) so you're able to see what they have absolve, if you don't see it, they likely sold out for the day. Tip! Try and go closer to opening for your best choice of options. The line moves pretty quickly so don't get discouraged if it seems long when you arrive. They also have a full coffee bar, which I have not yet tried but has some good options like a White mocha and orange mocha. Parking may be tricky as it's only street parking on Anaheim, if you go on weekend morning you'll be fine to get a spot. read more

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Stopped by Hey Brother Baker after picking up a friend from Long Beach Airport and caught them during their soft opening -- love being early to a new spot before the hype fully hits. Vibe / Interior: Small but super cozy with limited seating -- it's mostly bakery (as it should be). I also loved that you can actually see everything laid out instead of the usual behind-glass display. It feels more casual + approachable. What We Ordered: Everything Bagel -- 10/10. Absolute star. Cream cheese is +$2 and the bagel wasn't sliced, so you'll need to DIY it. Spam croissant -- disappointing. The spam pieces were teeny tiny compared to what I expected. Pear + gruyère danish -- 10/10. So good I'd come back specifically for this. Service / Wait: We waited about 15 minutes on a Saturday morning. The line moved a bit slower since the menu/selection isn't really visible until you reach the front, so people take time deciding. Good For: Perfect for grab-and-go pastries for a small get-together, or picking up a loaf of bread to snack on all week. Price / Value: Pretty standard LA bakery pricing at this point (~$6-$8 per pastry). Next time I'm grabbing a loaf. Parking: We found street parking right out front, but most people seemed to park farther up the block. Pro Tip: Go early, grab the bagels to-go, and slice it at home for the full cream cheese moment. read more

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Tiny storefront, big personality. Tucked in a tiny space next to Pulp Fiction comics on Anaheim (good luck with parking!), this spot gets crowded quickly and sells out of some of their not-a-loaf offerings kinda fast on Saturday mornings. We've gone two weeks in a row, and the selection looked way different at 9am last week versus 10am this week. This is definitely a "the earlier the better" type of spot if you've got a particular pastry in mind. So far we have tried: Black Garlic Levain - Super seedy sourdough with big ol' hunks of sweet fermented garlic. It's as delicious and complex as it sounds. Butter Croissant - Watching my small child eat this is hysterical because it's almost as big as his head. He still managed to eat the whole thing though so it must have been good. Sausage Roll - Puff pastry hugging a dense chunk of sausage. Pretty sure it's a bratwurst hiding in there. Whatever it is, it's filling! Curry Potato - Carb on carb action, it's another puff pastry only this time it's folded over mild Japanese-style curry potatoes, carrot, and onion . The curry flavor is rich with no heat, and is slightly sweet from carrots mixed in. Hey Sister White Mocha - It sounded super promising with the whole pink peppercorn and lemon zest, but in all honesty it was just fine. Perhaps because I got it iced? I'm not sure. Like others have said, they haven't quite nailed their espresso machine just yet. --- TLDR; Delicious but limited, so the earlier the better. read more

Hey Brother Baker - Black garlic levain - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I love their bagels and pastries. Need to check what they put in those bags. Sometimes they put wrong item in. I must have confused them

I'm excited for this new phase for Hey Brother Baker! They crush it at the bread game, and I also really like their cookies. On this first visit to their brick-and-mortar bakery, I tried the pain au chocolate and an extra hot latte. The pain au chocolat didn't crunch when I bit into it (maybe because of the weather?), but I appreciated the placement of the chocolate in the pastry. Can't wait to start picking up bread regularly here! Very minimal seating indoors. Definitely not a place to linger for long. read more

Hey Brother Baker - Pain au chocolat - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This new bakery is in my neighborhood and I've been a couple times already. I tried a couple of their pastries and they all tasted pretty good and fresh. It's street parking only but I never had trouble finding a spot around the neighborhood. Very clean inside and plenty of seats and workers are nice. Highly recommend getting the morning bun or spam croissant! read more

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Saw this little bakery on my way to work and stopped by. It's been in this spot for about 4 months and it says soft opening outside. The staff told me they have been around for 4 years at farmers markets and stuff. Glad to see them in a brick and mortar cuz their pastries were delicious!! Tried the ham and cheese and Swiss onion knot and both were divine. Flaky buttery and just the right amount of flavor. Coffee was good but not a+ but still a decent coffee. I also got the Cacio Pepe loaf to go and can't wait to try it. Cute decor and the windows are lined up with seats so you can enjoy your pastry and coffee Instore. Staff wasn't the friendliest that morning but she seemed tired maybe. It's a Friday. She humored my questions about the place anyway. Would still highly recommend this place read more

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Stopped by after picking up my comics pull next door & heard great things about their Cuban sandwich & so I had to try it for myself of course & I was not disappointed at all! Love how stacked it was & especially the tiny pickles to make sure each bite was a nice crunchy pickle! Love how the bread was also a nice crunchy hold that kept everything together! I'll definitely be coming back to get this sandwich again! read more

Hey Brother Baker - Cuban Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Can't wait to go back! Great food, great service and the vibes are vibing. Plenty of street parking. Service was great: super friendly & welcoming! They sell out on weekends of most of their sweet treats by 10 am. Will be back for the loaves. Sea Salt Bagel w/ homemade cream cheese -- tasted a bit like a pretzel as if it was a sourdough one. By the end, the salt had overstayed its welcome maybe needed a tad less. The bread itself was the perfect amount of chewy, fluffy and airy. The cream cheese is the star. It's perfect. Coffee Cake -- moist, semi-sweet and dense. Great crumble on top. Perfect with a coffee or milk. Corn Cookie -- tasted like a sugar cookie. No prominent corn flavor. Chocolate Chip Sea Salt -- top tier. This is soo good. Not a soft cookie but one of the more sturdier ones that have a bite to them. Wish it had a more even distribution of salt but otherwise solid! Tasted like dark chocolate so perfect for those without a sweet tooth. Butter Croissant -- least fav thing on the menu. Consider myself a croissant connoisseur and this was lacking. Had a bitter after taste, a bit dry and not fluffy. Strawberry 'n Cream Jammy Pocket -- flaky, sweet but not overly so. If you're a fan of the texture of a croissant this is for you. read more

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Croissant was okay, maybe lacking flavor and a little on the sweet side for our taste. It was hard to taste the butter if that makes sense. The other pastries (strawberry & jam pocket, savory apple with goat cheese) were all solid! Need to go back and try the sweet corn cookie, they were sold out when I went. read more

After reading a Facebook post on best chocolate chip cookies in Long Beach and someone mentioned Hey Brother Baker i had to try it out since I was down the street! Parking was not the easiest but after this cookie it's worth trying to find a parking spot. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly smile and it felt very welcoming! Items were displayed beautifully on the countertop. So many beautiful options but I had one goal in mind and that was a chocolate chip cookie! I took it home and ate it and it was perfection! Chocolate in every bite and the perfect amount of sea salt. I will definitely be back to try some other great things they had! read more

I'm glad I came to visit this bakery, you can tell that everything is made in house. The chocolate croissant had lots of layers & had three chocolate batons (!!!) in it, which I loved. Americano drink was solid, also got a latte which wasn't too sweet. I went towards the afternoon, so they were sold out of some items. Wish they would stock up on the baguettes & bagels a little more so I could have tried them - maybe next time! read more

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Picked up a baguette from them when shopping last year at a Long Beach Cheese Shop that they supply. Since we no longer have a baguette shop that we like in Long Beach, decided to stop in here on a weekday, even though it was a bit out of the way. Parking is painful (street only, no dedicated lot). It was busy, with most folks picking up coffee and pastries to start their day. While I waited in line deciding what to order, noticed that there was no bread in front, so was worried that they had already sold out. Learned at the front that bread would be available the following day. When I asked if that was normal (assuming it had sold out), the associate explained that because they were off for New Years Day, no bread would be available after an off day since it takes a day to prepare the dough. Makes sense and something for them to broadcast if wanting to be a place people will search out.. So ended up buying what was recommended by reviews: 2 sweet corn cookies ($4.50 each). They were large and crispy on the edges, with the butteryness that one would expect, but because they were so large, found them to be a bit chewy on the inside which isn't my preference....wasn't really sure what the corn added to it. Will update this review if able to come back for their breads in the future. read more

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My husband and I came the first weekend they opened and it's such a cute bakery! Worth the wait and everything looks and tastes fresh. The staff is friendly and helpful with answering my questions. everything sells out fast, so go early. I really liked their pastries and we will be going back. read more

Came in around 12pm and there wasn't a lot of options left. I got the Pain Au Chocolate, Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookie. The cookies are big. The chocolate chip was crunchy and hard on the outside and edges and soft on the inside and there's a sprinkle of salt. hmm salty! The oatmeal cookie was an oatmeal cookie. It was good, but I prefer the chocolate chip. The Pain Au Chocolate was flaky and the inside had tasty chocolate and the inside was soft. hmm soft!! I ate a small piece and I was going to save the rest for later, but that didn't happen. It's a nice little bakery. Very clean and welcoming. They have the food out on the counter to look at. Good friendly service. Welcomed me when they saw me come in. Cool place! read more

Leaving my chiropractor's office and having wanted to stop by their storefront, I finally did. I already love Hey Brother's sourdough bread so I controlled myself and opted for this gorgeous onion and Gruyère pastry. First of all, it smelled amazing and it was hard not to take a bite as I drove home. After taking my picture, I took my first bite. It has a nice crunchy texture at first and then you get to the melt in your mouth onions and just the right amount of cheese. The pastry on the inside was moist and exceptional in both the texture and flavor. I feel so blessed that they are mere minutes from my home. I just wish they opened earlier during the week. What should I try next time? read more

Hey Brother Baker - Onion and Gruyère pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Awesome addition to the neighborhood. Enjoyed a savory pastry and a sweet mocha latte. The pastry was insanely delicious. The baker puts their heart and soul into baking. The front house staff are helpful and efficient when busy. To dine in or takeaway? If a small group dine in or use a high counter top to enjoy. Note, seating are narrow stools. read more

Hey Brother Baker - Pain for days - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This was a new spot that my friend and I went to and I loooove the hospitality and more importantly, the bread. Those loaves are so good and massive, but they really showed me exactly how much bread I can eat when I put into it. Highly recommend checking the place out! read more

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The best bread in SoCal in my opinion. Have supported the. For years because whenever I've been to a cage or sandwich shop where the bread has stood out I was always told 'we get our bread from hey brother'. So I've been buying their bread from farmers markets and coffee shops for years now. Thrilled they finally opened their own shop. Pros: Large space Ample street parking The bread is still amazing Cons: Not the greatest decor The lattes aren't dialed in yet (they're using the right machine but it seems their beans or barista may be struggling). Overall I'll continue supporting them for their stellar bread. And as their shop just opened the rest will take time to dial in. read more

Spam croissant was fantastic- very generous serving of spam to pastry ratio. The flakiness of the pastry and the flavor was soooo buttery and delicious. 10/5 Potato pastry thingy for St patty's was good- sauce for the filling was good, not salty or savory. Just good overall. 3/5 Apple Goat cheese danish is to die for. Again layers of buttery pastry was incredible. There was an oat crumble on top that was sweet and crunchy, perfect pairing for the goat cheese and baked apple. 10/5 I cannot wait for this bakery to be fully open and on Sunday's. This place will be my new go-to because the flavors taste better than Gusto so far. ‼They need to start putting pricing for full transparency. Expect to pay $6-8 per pastry. Haven't gotten loaves yet as I was afraid they were going to be $15-$20 per loaf Hear me out- SKIP THE COFFEE‼‼ I had the white chocolate latte. Paid $7 for it and I couldn't get through it halfway so I was pissed because it was my work coffee that was supposed to get me through the day. Dried orange slices and peppercorns have no business in that cup. Truly gross but my fault for wanting to try something different. read more

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Love stopping by Hey Brother Baker at the Cerritos Farmers Market on Saturdays. Their breads and pastries are always fresh and full of flavor. Everyone is warm and helpful, which adds to the overall vibe. I also appreciate that they have vegan options available. Definitely one of my favorite vendors and always worth a stop. read more

Hey Brother Baker - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love everyone and everyone at Hey Brother Baker. Every time I've been here, whether my myself or bringing family or friends, the team members are always so friendly, helpful and informative, and down to earth. There was one time I was having a bad day and not feeling well and really wanting a bagel. I went in early afternoon and saw the bagels were sold out and was so sad. I think Zoe must have seen it on my face because she went to the back and got me a bagel! I'll always remember that as a reflection of how attentive the team is here. And of course all the goodies - everything ive had has been delicious, from the cookies to the pastries to the bread. My favorites are the morning bun and classic croissant. Although now they have a Cubana sandwich they make panini style and we devoured it and ordered another one to go! So good. Highly recommend this place and so glad they are in the neighborhood! read more

Hey Brother Baker - Sweet onion knot, almond croissant,bagel, and stone fruit danish! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

A Must-Visit Bakery! I first discovered Hey Brother Baker at the farmers market, and I'm so happy they now have their own shop! Their place is warm, welcoming, and smells like pure heaven the moment you walk in. Everything they make is truly fresh -- from their perfectly crusty breads to their amazing pastries and cookies (seriously, try a few... you won't regret it!). They also serve fantastic coffee that pairs perfectly with any treat. You can tell they put so much heart into what they do. The quality, flavors, and friendly service make this spot a new favorite. So proud to support a local small business that's doing it right. If you haven't been to Hey Brother Baker yet, go! You'll fall in love just like I did. read more

Hey Brother Baker - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

First of all, I don't like corn bread pastries but their corn bread cookie - amazing! I definitely would get this for the holidays and big events. Their chocolate chip cookie was delicious too! There's street parking around the area, not too bad. I recommend this bakery for sure! read more

Everything is laid beautifully on the countertop so it's easy to see what's available even when it's busy. The shop is open and bright with a few stools and a countertop available facing the street. We ordered the cacio e pepe loaf and a curry potato turnover and both were fantastic. read more