Lucero Bakery

The service was fast and very kind customer service! Isabel & Sandra were so accomadating & made…read moresure we had everything we needed! The pastries and drinks were so tasty. So calm and clean.

I usually enjoy my visits to the La Monarca chain of coffee shops…read moreHowever my last two visits here have not been up to my past experiences Mainly the haven't had their signature cafe xoaca drink available the last two times I visited this location Also the same unhelpful employee didn't help the experience either I ended with a secondary choice and lackluster custom service No offers to help Sad T

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Chapala Bakery #1

4.0(149 reviews)

3.0 mi

The best conchas in the game ! The only place I purchase conchas or any sweet bread in general…read morethere always so fresh they have a wide variety of sweets bolios here are also great , and not to mention the staff are always friendly

If ever in Montebello, be sure to stop at Chapala Bakery…read more This bakery specializes in Mexican sweet bread, and they know how to do it well. As a first-time visitor, I had no idea what to expect when I walked in with my sister and daughter. I was surprised by how big this bakery was and how many bread options it offers customers. I purchased several pieces for myself and took a sample from each piece. Each piece of bread was soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Being a lifelong fan of Mexican sweet bread, I can truly appreciate the bread sold here. The young lady who assisted us was very friendly, outgoing, and helpful. Prices were very affordable, which can be dangerous, as I was so tempted to buy many more pieces of bread than the six or seven I purchased I will definitely return soon.

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Jim's Bakery

4.2(677 reviews)

5.9 mi

I picked up their classic egg tarts, Portuguese-style egg tarts, and the honey bun. The egg tarts…read morewere the highlight for me--the custard was smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet, while the crust had a nice buttery, flaky texture. The Portuguese-style tart had that beautiful caramelized top that added an extra layer of flavor. Everything looked fresh and beautifully baked, and the pastries had that comforting Hong Kong bakery style that makes you want to keep coming back for more. The bakery itself is small and more of a grab-and-go spot, but the service was quick and friendly. Their egg tarts are also popular enough that they can sell out, especially on busy weekends, so going earlier is a good idea. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Monterey Park and love traditional Chinese/Hong Kong pastries. The egg tarts are a must-try!

Jim's Bakery continues to be my go-to Hong Kong bakery. They don't have a ton of variety of breads…read moreand pastries, but they have all of my favorites. I highly recommend their Pineapple BBQ Pork Bun ($3.75), BBQ Pork Pie ($3.25), Curry Beef Pie ($3.25), and Hot Dog Bun ($2.40). Their egg tarts are also a winner, but I don't always get it because I prefer savory items. This place accepts cards and parking is plenty!

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Venecia Bakery

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Venecia is an amazing bakery in Montebello. They serve amazing cakes - some of the best that I've…read morehad. I got to try the mango cake and... MY GOODNESS IT WAS DELICIOUS. Everyone that had a slice of the cake was also very shocked at how good it tasted. The cream is light, the mango portions are extremely generous, and the sponge cake in the middle is the perfect size. It was all very well balanced. I genuinely felt the love that went into this cake. The facility does also bake with almonds and walnuts. For anyone with peanut allergies, contaminants is not something to worry about. Overall, I'd love to try other items the bakery offers!

I used to come here a lot for the mango cake (for birthdays) it's been a while because I moved and…read moreI decided to treat my boyfriend for his birthday to Venecia Bakery's famous Mango cake. The lady who took my order was nice and everything came out perfectly done on the cake. Everyone at my boyfriend's bday party was complementing the cake, they loved it! And asking where I got it from. This bakery is a Gem in Montebello, they make the b at cakes ever! You won't be disappointed if you get a cake from here

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Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.5(574 reviews)

I had already made purchases from Cinnies and Donut Man in Grand Central Market, but when I saw…read moreOkayama Kobo, I couldn't resist stopping in and picking up more! I had been to the one in Laguna Niguel and this one in Little Tokyo is more spacious, with an area where you can eat. I bought an oyako pork shumai, curry pan and spicy curry pan. The shumai was like dumpling filling in a bun. My faves were the curry pan, which were super flavorful and vegetarian. The spicy curry one does have a kick (great for my husband), while I prefer the regular curry as I can't handle spice. Wish I had one closer to me!

THE MATCHA is worth it, the banana matcha latte was so good and not insanely sweet…read more my only problem is i really wanted to try the pastries but there were flies all over it. service was great though!

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Lucero Bakery

4.5(132 reviews)

2.6 mi

My favorite tasting cake is not Tres Leches but this place is an exception. From the outside of the…read morebakery may not look fancy but, the cakes are excellent. I will only come here to enjoy a Tres Leches cake.

This is my go to spot for gelatinas de mosaico! My family loves their gelatina because it's not too…read moresweet and the flavor is just right! They also have gelatina de nuez and de leche, I've tried them all and they are all good! Their churros are also fire!

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Porto's Bakery & Cafe

4.4(9.4k reviews)

2.5 mi

Jeanette, the team lead, was extremely helpful with our orders. She was very kind, professional,…read moreand respectful throughout the entire process.

Christopher a busser helped me out and had amazing customer service , he was respectful and funny…read moremaking great conversatio. He suggested great food option. And gave us recommendations to try. overall and amazing busser

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Canela Bakery

3.9(138 reviews)

3.5 mi

By far the best tamales I have eaten, super moist amazing meat to masa ratio. The pastries are…read moreamazing too... super friendly staff.

Food is overpriced for the quality. The champurrado also needs works. It's so thick, little flavor,…read moreand has hard particles in it. The particles could either be from the cloves or cinnamon. It's so hard to drink and enjoy. The pan dulces are a hit or miss. Some are fresh and some are hard. Why mix in old pan dulce with fresh ones? This lowers the overall quality. I keep giving this place a chance, just to be disappointed over and over again.

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Panaderia Los Reyes

4.1(8 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great fresh pan dulce with a nice assortment to choose from. Cashier packed 3 dozen nicely in a…read morebox. Will be returning to this place next time I'm in the area.

It was my friend's birthday and I was late bringing him Cupcakes to the party and I saw this Pan…read moreAida and they were very nice and wonderful and I got something different than I expected from some lousy grocery store I got wonderful pastries made with Love highest recommendation friendly service open late please go see the Reyes family for wonderful pastries

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The Wild Whisk Bakery

4.7(133 reviews)

7.1 mi

This cute little bakery deserves so much more attention! Genuinely enjoyed everything I tried…read more What I got: -Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake: Nutty but not overwhelming. I actually wouldn't mind more black sesame flavor. It being a basque cheesecake means that there's beautiful caramel notes. Nice and rich. -Banana Cream Pie: The mini size is perfect for 2-3 small servings. Beautiful banana flavor in the custard, great buttery crust. Light whipped cream. I really liked this one. -Ube Haupia Cake: Light ube sponge layers with whipped cream and haupia filling which had a thin jammy like texture. The coconut notes were delicious. My family liked this one as well. The shop and parking: This small bakery is located facing a street in a little strip of businesses on Valley in Alhambra. Parking is free on the street directly in front or on the side street. Service was standard. There were no other customers when I came in on a Friday a bit past noon. Prices were as expected for this area. They sell small sized/single-serving desserts as well as full desserts and catering options! Overall: Will definitely be back to try more pastries.

I honestly don't know how this place gets five-star reviews. The cake I tried was dry, and the…read moreflavor just wasn't spot-on. If you're comparing it to King's Hawaiian cake, this one doesn't come close. I only purchased a slice, so it's possible that the slice had been sitting for a while, but unfortunately, it was dry and tasted far from fresh. If you want people to have a better experience please give away the old slices of cake Based on my experience, I wouldn't order a whole cake from this place. Hopefully, a freshly made cake is better, but the slice I had was very disappointing.

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Ronnie S.

2 years ago

Lucero Bakery offers delicious treats like churros, tres leches cakes, and a variety of other pastries that I absolutely love. However, I feel the business has some areas that could be improved. The bakery is so popular that there are often long lines out the door, but with only two cashiers, the wait can be frustrating. Adding more cashiers would make a big difference in improving customer experience. Additionally, I've noticed some instances where employees have been less than friendly, which can put a damper on the overall experience. I hope the owner takes these concerns seriously and works on improving these issues. If not, they risk losing loyal customers like me, as the long wait times and occasional poor service make it harder to enjoy their amazing products. I'd love to see Lucero Bakery thrive and continue to be a favorite in the community. read more

Peach N.

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11 years ago

Oh man they went from 5 stars to 1 star! Well of the 4 plaine churros they were all hard on the outside and raw on the inside. I am old enough to know raw and cooked or soft set. They were the worst churros I ever had but then they were cheap.....I got what I paid for. I know most people will eat anything and since they paid for it they will eat it. I will take one bite then trash it if it is not up to par cheap or not.....most times it goes back. Then there are times that can't happen so in the rubber maid. I really wanted to like this place I was excited. The one saving grace was the tres leches cake was good. read more

Alba M.

338

11 years ago

I just would like to say I received the worst customer service I have ever expirence.I feel especialy upset due the fact that me and my family have been devoted customer for over 15 year .This has always been my families go to bakery .Let me just add that I never go out go out my way to write reviews but the service was so bad I felt the owner should be aware of the way his employ's are destroying a respected businesses reputation .. read more

Lillian A.

3 years ago

Ideal location for ordering a birthday cake for your loved ones. The bakery offers a vast variety of delectable cakes in a variety of flavors and styles. I had a cake made for my son's birthday, and it was a big hit! The cake was moist, fresh, and tasted delicious. The personnel was pleasant and helpful, making the ordering procedure simple and stress-free. For all of your cake needs, I highly recommend Lucero Bakery. read more

Adrian D.

103

1 year ago

Lucero Bakery is a hidden gem! While their cakes are undoubtedly delicious, their churros are the absolute star of the show. Freshly made and perfectly crispy, they're simply irresistible. I often grab a dozen for the office, and they're always a huge hit - I've lost count of how many times I've recommended them! If you're craving authentic, fresh churros, Lucero Bakery is a must-visit. You won't be disappointed! read more

Mitzi R.

5 years ago

There aren't enough stars in the heavens to rate these amazingly sinful churros! The regular churros are worth a full hour drive! But the Cajeta churro (warm Sugar Daddy Carmel) all warm and crunchy, haunts me while I sleep!!! I'm slightly agoraphobic , but those Cajeta Churros definitely will cure that phobia! read more

James M.

12 years ago

Our party of 10 visited Lucero Bakery for Saturday brunch. We were quickly seated and received prompt service. Some of the best hot chocolate I've had!! Everyone's food was fabulous! I had the Hot Cakes Indgenas - so so good! read more

Alicia H.

2 years ago

Spoke to Carmen about the Maga comment to ensure they are not wearing this. Carmen denied staff is aloud to wear anything MAGA. SHE States they support democracy and DEI. THEN, I placed an order. read more

Joseph L.

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116

5 years ago

Everything and I mean everything is good here but the line is out the door and they never pick up the phone. You have to walk in and order. Customer service is good and the cakes are even better! read more

Vladisla M.

7 years ago

Delicious, beautiful cakes, and at a affordable price! I've had my birthday cakes there for 14 years in a row and definitely for many more years to come! 100% recommend! read more

Tiffany H.

10 years ago

Best 40 cents churros! My grandpa used to take me when I was little and this is a forever childhood memory I moved farther but when I get a chance I go! read more

Samantha A.

7 years ago

Great custom cakes and customer service! Love everything in this place. Breads, churros, Galatians and more. Very affordable!

Haydee O.

2 years ago

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Jonathan V.

1 year ago

Good customer service. The churros were on point. Freshly baked (made) with the perfect amount of sugar .

Guera C.

11 years ago

Churros are the best and they a big (thick ) unlike most others ..a must try if your looking for Churros.

Sal O.

9 years ago

Thanks you! Excellent bakery must go again!!! If you have a sweet tooth this is the place to go.. read more

Yvone M.

14 years ago

It has moved!! its now Luceros Cafe! right on the corner of Gage and Jaboneria!

Lola Y.

12 years ago

Most magical churros you will ever have. Get them fresh!!!

Avital C.

120

15 years ago

Great churros!! For less than a dollar, UNREAL!!!

Magdalia F.

14 years ago

Love it! Everything is always fresh! l

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I want to start with the positive, they have great service and very nice owners, but unfortunately,…read morethe tres leches cake, which has good reviews, was a big letdown. It was extremely dry, to the point that it felt more like a slab of masa than a tres leches cake. Honestly, it didn't even taste like a one leche cake. The texture was gummy and it lacked the flavor and moisture I was expecting from a tres leches. Maybe they just had an off day, because the reviews are mostly positive, but unfortunately, our experience with the cake was disappointing and definitely would not buy a cake from here again.

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La Princesa Bakery 7910 Atlantic Ave…read more⁦"Delicious bread and very friendly staff."⁩ The ad doesn't nearly say enough. It's not Just another bakery, with fresh bollio's. This place has some magic that makes people say wow! absolutely delicious. I have had their chicken empanadas and I couldn't believe my taste buds. So I decided the next time. I will give a couple to a friend, his response was, "those empanadas are the best I ever had". "Where is this bakery at". I was so satisfied sharing the location of this great secret place. Good luck finding a parking spot, on Cudahy corner, I park across the street at the post office. Be patient and watch for the kids walking to school. Then your reward is freshly made magic. I highly recommend the empanadas

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I kept seeing a long line in the mornings on my way to work so I decided to stop by. I've been here…read morethree times now and I am here before 8am to avoid the long line. Staff is very friendly, it is small inside and it's clean. The mini conchitas are cute colors, very soft and delicious! Always fresh. The bolio with cream cheese and jalapeño is really, I have also tried the bolio with frijoles and queso. The frijoles were very tasty and had chile de árbol. The cheese was more to one corner of the bread and it was gooey. I didn't like the cheese in this one. I will try other flavors though, I'm making this one of my panaderías now.

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have been a loyal customer of Ponce's Bakery for over 10 years. Their pan Mexicano is excellent,…read morefresh, and one of the reasons I continue coming back. If you're looking for great Mexican bread and pastries, this is definitely the place. However, on Mother's Day (May 10th), I decided to try their menudo for the first time and purchased 3 orders. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The menudo was extremely bland and seemed to be missing basic seasoning like salt and oregano. Normally, bland food can be fixed at home with a few spices, but the bigger issue was the large amount of grasa (grease/fat) in the caldo. The grease was very dense and excessive. I tried removing as much as possible, but there was still too much. In fact, I had to serve my mother the menudo without the broth because of how greasy it was. My recommendation: stick to the bread -- it's great. As for the menudo, maybe this was just a one-off experience, so others may want to give it a try for themselves. I personally hope they improve the recipe because it's difficult finding a good Sunday morning menudo spot in the Downey area.

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My girlfriend has grown up eating the OG Tres Leches cake from Luceros. We called several days in…read moreadvance to let them know what to write on the birthday cake, flavor , and etc.. The cake looked cute. We got an 8 inch cake for $55. We had no issues with picking up the cake. She said the taste was just like she remembered it. Will definitely be back again to get more cake.

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