We had a great experience at Porto's Bakery. We came all the way from NorCal, and the food was…read moredelicious, fresh and everything came out just as expected. A special thank you to our busser, Milly, who was incredibly quick, friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Whenever we needed extra sauces or to go boxes, she was more than happy to help and always did so with a smile. Her excellent service made our experience even better!! We truly appreciated her kindness and professionalism. Looking forward to coming back!

Phenomenal service by Milly!!!! Very sweet and kind!!! I…read morewill definitely return because I had such a great time all thanks to her!!

Service is excellent with great ambiance. We bought 8 different small/individual cakes and the…read moreyoung woman who helped us put a double tape on each on the box. So they all come home perfectly intact. The taste is exquisitely delicious. My favorite is Dubai chocolate cake n Mango

Food was expensive. But the service was friendly and the atmosphere was clean and not too…read morepretentious. The desserts were very very good. Usually instagram type foods don't deliver and only look good on camera. This was worth it. I recommend if you want to splurge or celebrate.

Yummy potato balls and meat filled balls, chicken Lula was tender and hummus was great!…read more Baklava was next level. Pricing was very good.

I have been going to this bakery since they opened. Customer service is not the best in town. Elder…read morewomen play favoritism, if you're in line they will help their own people first and then give you attitude. Younger employees are not like that, they are nicer, friendlier and greet customers. For food, this is a bakery and they also serve Kabobs and meat for barbecuing. I had their Kabobs they are good. They are freshly made and they taste good. They also have beverages for purchase and they have coffee too. For ambiance, this bakery is clean and well maintained. There are couple of tables for the people who like to order food. For parking, this location is location in a shopping plaza and it is shared with other stores. It can be hard to find a parking spot during peak hours. There is also street parking available. This bakery charges fee for using credit card/ debit card. Recently, they have started offering Zelle option for phone orders.

They were at Chinatown Summer Nights. The little cake bites we bought were just okay…read more I think they dried out a little bit from when they were made to when we ate them that evening. If I buy directly from their bakery, I think they might be a much better quality. It was nice to try them out. I would not go out of my way to purchase more. They are pricey, like most of these cake type of desserts usually are. If I happen to be in their area, I would give them another chance!

When you frequent local events, both large and small, where small, independent vendors congregate,…read moreyou kind of get used to this positive energy that permeates everything, from the hardworking craftsmen, bakers, cooks, and sellers plying their trades, to their carefully-made products, each with its own individual charm. I'm talking about events like the 626 Night Market during the Summer in Arcadia, the OC Night Market in Costa Mesa, Chinatown Summer Nights in, well... Chinatown, and many others. Even then, you sometimes come across a particularly cool vendor that just exudes passion for what they do. David is one of those people. Of the years I've been running into him, he's always happy and positive, despite being hounded on all sides for his delicious cookies and truffles. It makes buying these carefully-crafted delicacies that much more pleasurable. Now, on to the good stuff! You will find some of the craziest cookie flavors you've ever heard of when you walk up to this booth; but don't let that deter you. When done right, the craziest combinations usually turn out to be the most amazing. The sweet Habanero cookie is among the most popular, and I can personally attest to the fact that if you love sweet & spicy foods, you may end up falling in love with this one. They have a great selection of other flavor combinations, as well, including Coffee Toffee- with strong chocolaty notes- Salted Caramel Apple Oatmeal with just a hint of salt to round it out perfectly, and a few others. If you can't decide, they're always handing out free samples, which usually narrows down the options. They also know how to make a mean truffle. They're rich, decadent, and hefty, (probably due to the cake batter-like texture), and look so pretty, it's almost impossible to shovel it all into your mouth without feeling a bit guilty. Didn't stop me, though. And they're all packed so neatly, they also make great gifts. Just make sure you don't leave them in a hot car or carry them around in direct Sunlight, as they will go south quickly. The prices are fair for what you get, and considering the amazing people you're buying from, this is one booth you can walk away from feeling perfectly satiated.

Amazing service, sweet owners, and a cupcake for our dog that she LOVED. She doesn't often go for…read moredog treats, but this one was a huge hit!

The best cupcakes I've ever had! The owner walked me…read morethrough all the flavors, helped choose for the occasion. We're not into cupcakes, but this experience of delicious, fresh, flavorful cupcakes totally changed my preference. I have to also credit the appearance - so fun and colorful! Can imagine how cool they'd be for kids birthdays. Definitely going back and I highly recommend.

This place is WILD! I had to pause just to bask in the greatness. I got loaded chilaquiles w/…read moreasada and my buddy got the chicken and waffles. The counter crew is fast and efficient. The food is outstanding. It's just a cute corner cafe, a bit of parking and some outdoor seating. The chicken is incredibly light considering it looks like some dank and hearty fried treasure.

I came here on a Sunday around 10 a.m. after hiking at Wildwood Canyon Park and had a great…read moreexperience. Plenty of seating, no wait, and easy parking in the attached lot. I had the omelet, and my friends ordered the breakfast burrito. Everything was tasty, but the café de olla was my favorite part of the meal. It was so good that I wish they offered refills because I could have happily had another cup. We also grabbed a few pastries, including the chocolate chip cookie, which was massive and perfectly baked. Great food, great coffee, and a convenient location. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Erik's Sweet Creations is incredible! Erik is a genuinely nice guy, and everything I've tried has…read morebeen outstanding. The peach mousse is definitely one of my favorites, and you can't go wrong with the tiramisu or the raspberry cheesecake. The macarons are also fantastic, flavorful, and perfectly made. Not only is everything amazing, but the mousse and many of the other desserts are crafted like works of art. You can tell a lot of care, skill, and attention to detail go into every creation. The pricing is very reasonable and worth every penny. If you're looking for exceptional desserts that taste as good as they look, I highly recommend Erik's Sweet Creations!

I recently tried Erik's Sweet Creation, and I honestly don't understand the hype…read more Aesthetically, the pastries are gorgeous. Presentation wise, they're a 5/5. The staff was also very friendly and provided great service. Unfortunately, the pastries themselves were a major disappointment. Being generous, I'd rate the taste a 1/5 and the value a 0/5. About 90% of what I had was just cream filling with very little flavor. They looked incredible but tasted bland and one-dimensional. For the prices they charge, I expected much more. What makes it even harder to justify is that they're priced similarly to Artelice, which not only delivers on presentation but also on taste. In my opinion, Artelice is in a completely different league. If you're nearby and need a one time gift for someone you'll probably never buy pastries for again, sure, these might impress visually. But if you're buying for yourself or for people whose opinion you'll actually hear again, this is a hard pass. Do yourself a favor and drive the extra 10 minutes to Artelice. You'll get pastries that are just as beautiful and significantly more delicious. I left genuinely disappointed and won't be returning. One star is for the aesthetics, and the other two stars are for the friendly service. The pastries themselves simply didn't live up to their appearance.

I went here to meet some people but got here an hour earlier than the actual meeting time. So I…read moredecided to order a slice of Dubai cake and blueberry matcha which I absolutely enjoyed. There's a lot of seating available. A few in the front patio, more inside the store and tons at the back where our meeting was held. I didn't know that drinks and pastries will be served so I ordered a mango matcha and enjoyed a croissant that's already in the table when we arrived. The young lady in the counter was very friendly. She even went to check on us in the back if we needed anything. I even asked for her name but my old brain forgot.

Great cafe and pastries in North Hollywood. I was in the neighborhood after a work conference and…read morewas craving brunchy food. I loved their version of Grand Lafayette's Supreme croissant. I dare say it's the best version I've had outside of the OG from NYC. And what is great about La Rochelle is in addition to the sweet filled options they make savory ones and use it in their sandwiches. So so good!! They've also got a spacious back patio in addition to their indoor space. Don't sleep on this one folks!