Old school, traditional bakery. Different options, but my favorite are the sesame cookies. Not sure how anything is cause that's the only thing I get, and I finished the container super quick (and I didn't share either). Location is on the north edge of Chinatown, prices are reasonable, and service was good. read more

Delish pastry and famous cakes! So much to choose from! Won't be disappointed! A childhood favorite! Come get your sweets on!

Just walking in this place reminded me of my childhood. I have t been here in a loooong time. Cakes are still as I remember. Delicious. The staff is very helpful and nice. Rosa was very helpful and made sure I had fresh hot coffee. Love it here. read more

Best Strawberry Cake in Tempe world.: nothing come close!! Soft moist and amazing. It's been around for years and they are still as good as 40 years ago read more

Service was ok. Ambiance is your typical Chinatown bakery. Clean but there was not much on their display shelves. I guess they are famous for their strawberry cakes. They recommend ordering ahead of time. If you live close to chiantown, I would say good but driving there Tom pick their cakes? Nah. Nothing special. read more

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We love this place! I'm asking friends to please support this bakery. They've been around since the 30's!!! And for me, is an emotional landmark. Over the years, they've helped us celebrate so many milestones and memories. They are one of the few bakeries who catered to the chinese palate, making cakes that reminded my aunts, uncles, gōng gōng and pópó of home . They've been a part of so many lives over the years and made it through so many tough times the world has faced (wars, covid, etc!). Now with the egg costs, they're not sure they'll survive. Please consider supporting this local family-owned business and help them get thru these tough times. I recommend their strawberry cream cake. It's light and fluffy, fresh strawberries and not too sweet. It's what we would always get... or the cake with fruit filling! read more

Absolutely delicious and a taste preserved in time. I am a native angeleno and growing up going to family parties, the strawberry cake from Phoenix Bakery was a taste that I remember. Their cake was synonymous with birthday parties. Located in the heart of Chinatown, there are about 4-5 parking spaces just outside the bakery. Don't let a line deter you here, every time I've visited there is always a line, but the line moves fast. I haven't tried all the cake flavors here but the strawberry and strawberry and custard are standouts. Certain cakes have to be ordered ahead of time so if you are sure we want a cake from here I would definitely suggest ordering your cake ahead of time. They also have tres leches here. I don't remember tres leches being available when I was growing up in LA (I may be dating myself here). I had slice recently and it was delicious. Overall, for a bakery that has stood the test of time, Phoenix Bakery is a great option for your next Birthday Cake. read more

Delicious cakes and pasties please support Phoenix Bakery. I'm here for the strawberry cake read more

Phoenix Bakery - Strawberry cakes galore . - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Huge fan of this bakery! The strawberry cake is so fresh and the perfect amount of sweetness. The whipped cream is super light as well. I stopped by here to pick up some mooncakes for my family and we all loved it. They're made fresh and again, not too sweet! Everyone really enjoyed it! Service is relatively quick and there's a decent amount of street parking around as well. read more

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Stopped by Phoenix Baker while exploring LA and was blown away by the quality of their desserts. We tried a slice of cake and a strawberry éclair--both were incredible. The service was amazing and impecable making the whole place feel welcoming. The cake was moist and rich without being too sweet, and the strawberry éclair was perfectly balanced with fresh strawberries and a light, creamy filling. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. The vibe of the place was cozy and welcoming too. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and have a sweet tooth! No wonder why they are voted best dessert! read more

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Been by this place many times, but finally stopped in. Bought a slice of the chocolate cake and a bunch of cookies. The cookies were great but the star of the show was the cake. I was expecting the usual super dense/heavy overly sweet mostly fudge type thing that you get from supermarkets. But this was not it. It was much more like a Black Forest Gateaux. Light, with layers of real cream and chocolate filling and a really tasty soft icing glaze. So good! Will definitely be back! read more

Came here on a Saturday and there's a short line - got the ube coconut cake and the Napoleon. The cake is really flavorful and didn't have any weird artificial after taste but it is on the sweet side. They do have quite a variety like strawberry almond cake (which is their classic I believe) and they do have a pastry section as well (Crossiant, Danish, almond bear claw). The outside of the bakery is super pretty! The staff are helpful and friendly as well! Definitely recommend to check it out if you are in the area! read more

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This is a much long over due review for one of the spots that I will actually miss if I ever leave Los Angeles. I moved here some years ago and was introduced to Phoenix Bakery by an LA native friend. We would come here for their famous strawberry cake and there were a few years where I'd receive a whole cake for my birthday which, like anything else you consume in excess loses its lustre. Every time we drove by, it was usually packed so the motivation of stopping by has been little since the pandemic. I have little patience in big crowds but today we took a quick break before lunch time to pick up a Napoleon and a strawberry eclair. It was my first time having the strawberry eclair but I must say that it was the absolute freshest, fluffy and perfectly sweet eclair I've had in my life. We live very close to another French bakery that does eclairs very differently, they are rather rich and heavy so I really enjoyed the contrast that Phoenix had with their lighter version you can't get sick of. Service here has always been stellar and today Lorna helped ring us up. She also gifted us an extra strawberry eclair to try by surprise and I just wanted to give her a big shout out for providing such a kind and unforgettable experience. We ate it in the car and now have one waiting for us for later. The custard in the middle was pure perfection, the two strawberries were immaculate and the cream was well-balanced! I hope this bakery continues to thrive, it deserves all the love from the locals and new comers. We have a big fan from Poland waiting to return for her bite of the famous strawberry cake! I recorded a video of us there today and sent it to her and she's counting down the days left. Thanks for making our day Lorna :) read more

Phoenix Bakery - Napoleon and amazing strawberry eclair! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great service. They make us wait in line and only 8 people indoor at a time. Great control! It is an in and out place. Get in, get your desserts, pay and get out! I love it. Exterior design is pretty loud for me. But very appropriate. I loved it. What must to get desserts and what we gotten from this place during our first go-round visit: Sugar butterflies, strawberry cake, tres leches cake & M&M's cookie. Their sugar butterflies were so good! Crunchy and sweet. Strawberry cake: brilliant! Moist, soft and amazing filling and buttercream! They're so good in making their buttercream that it didn't leave a film on the roof of your mouth. This is what you'll need to pay attention in tasting your future cake. You're welcome Tres Leches cake: I died and went into heaven. I have NEVER tasted tres leches this good! I am a big fan of these 2 kind of cakes. These are the only 2 cakes that I craved when I was pregnant! This is a big deal to find my top 2 favorite cakes at the same bakery. I got nothing else to say other than: I'll see ya'll real soon read more

Phoenix Bakery - Pay attention! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Always solid for cake options. I came here few weeks ago and was hoping to pick up some egg tarts, but can't seem to find the display case for it - wondering if it's been discontinued? If you have a cake order, feel free to call it in. You will have to pay for it over the phone. read more

Phoenix Bakery is a must-visit in Chinatown! I tried the strawberry cake and the Hawaiian cake with guava and pineapple, and both were incredible. I regret not snapping a picture, but trust me--they were so moist and flavorful. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! I'd also recommend their almond cookies, which are equally delicious. There was a bit of a line when I visited, but it's easy to see why this place is so popular--it's absolutely worth the wait! read more

The place had a line out the door and allowed maybe 5 people at a time inside. We were recommended some slices to-go and they were the perfect delicious end to a day in china town. read more

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Totally over rated and over hyped. Terrible attitude of employee in store. Drove al the way here on a Sunday to get bbq buns and it took me more than 20 minutes (and no one was in the order line) because they take all the pick up orders first. It really should be one line and first come first serve. After waiting, the middle aged Asian lady over charges me (after I had to point it out). It took over 15 minutes to do a return and charge me again. I said can't you just refund me the difference since you over charged me and she started being very condescending, saying that it's not that much money and can't you wait for your bank to credit you (when she made the mistake). Never once did she apologize and she acted like I was the one who made the mistake. I did ask her how much the buns were before she charged me and it took two times to tell her how much they cost. She blamed the cash register but she was the one who input the information. Awful experience read more

Located in a charming, relaxed plaza, bought a slice of popular Strawberry Shortcake. It was fresh and delicious - love whipped cream over frosting- but pricey, $5.75, for the size and the area. Without sliced almonds is cheaper. Check in on Yelp for a free Almond cookie though it's nothing special. Their cakes are very tall and they don't have a huge variety of goods. It's mostly Western style pastries. My friend's daughter tried a mochi for the first time and liked vanilla. Ordering and where to pay is confusing. No more than 8 customers allowed at a time and they directed us to stand on faded numbers on socially distanced floor stickers. And the bakery floor is a square. I wouldn't go out of my way to return and I don't get the hype about this place. There are cheap $5 parking lots along this street. read more

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My wife brought a Moon Cake and almond cookies home - this was her first time visiting Phoenix Bakery. We have had decades of experience with these products in Honolulu, San Francisco and Norfolk, Virginia. The almond cookies are 4-star: they have no "old oil" flavor, they have no oil flavor, no oily residue on my fingers, the almond cookie texture is correct - slightly crumbly, the almond cookie was fresh (really important) and looked fresh. This would be a five star cookie if it had "some", or some more almond flavor. The highest quality, most delicious ("bet you can't eat just one") Almond Cookie I ever enjoyed was made (years ago) by the Wong Family in their Ho-Ho Restaurant - Norfolk and Chesapeake, Virginia. Phoenix Bakery Moon Cake: 5 Stars! This product saves me a fortune because is of the "Eastern Bakery" (Chinatown, San Francisco) quality. 'nuff said! read more

Baked char siu baos, pineapple bun with custard filling and egg custard tarts are back! These are currently available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only - but very excited these items have returned! Very nice lady on the phone read more

I have needed to update this review for a while. I have been enjoying the wonderful desserts from The Phoenix Bakery for about 10 years. It was someplace I would be excited to go to every time we went for dim sum in Downtown LA. This bakery has all the delights. You will find beautiful cakes, delicious pastry, as well as small snacks you can enjoy right then. We were given a box of sweet treats to enjoy over Thanksgiving. I definitely recommend trying the Phoenix Bakery!! read more

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Phoenix Bakery and I go way back. Every time I take a bite of their signature strawberry cake or sweets, it takes me back in time. They made the cake for my first birthday and for most of my birthdays as I was growing up. Phoenix Bakery was there for my wife and I at our wedding with a tiered strawberry cake sans the trademark slice almonds. And when it's all said and done, I hope they're still around when I pass on so I can request the executor of my estate to have a big strawberry sheet cake served at my memorial! Oh, unless you're watching your blood sugar or triglyceride levels, don't forget to try their deep fried sugar butterflies. If I had to describe them, they're like deep fried wonton wrappers coated in honey-like syrup. So crispy and sweet!! Those are also a tradition for me to have every holiday season going into the new year. read more

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Really love anything with cream as it's super light and tasty - both the chocolate and strawberry eclairs were so light. My better half liked the Mango pineapple Neapolitan. Too bad that it's so expensive. The service also needs improvement. Signs everywhere like "you break and you buy" so not exactly customer centric .came because they've been around since 1938. Talk about needing some serious marketing updates. With so many Chinese options in the area won't be back. read more

Amazing Strawberry Cake Fluffy like a cloud Light and airy with sweet strawberry infusion throughout I am in love ：） And look at that penmanship... First prize in cake writing. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Perfect Penmanship on the yummiest Strawberry Sponge Cake ever - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

While visiting LA, we ventured to Ctown for exploration. I had moved to HI 30yrs ago and was amazed that this bakery is still going on strong. I still remember the wonderful strawberry cakes that they sell. My brother picked up two slices for his roommates. I'm so glad this iconic bakery still exists and anyone receiving a pink box will be thrilled to receive one from here. read more

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Service is great but honestly cakes are really over priced for what they actually are. I ordered a tres leches cake but it was really dry and not what I expected for the price. read more

My family has been coming to this bakery for decades and I am saddened to report it has changed and isn't the wonderful bakery I remembered. I ordered a large cake and pre-paid $209. When I arrived at the designated time, my cake wasn't ready. I waited patiently. Once ready, I asked for Happy Birthday writing. The writing was hasty, sloppy, and illegible. I asked to have it redone and was told it would take 10 minutes. It took more than 30 minutes. All in all, my cake was handed to me more than an hour past the designated time and it' still didn't look nice. Really upsetting experience. read more

Cakes are delicious. I hate that they're located in Chinatown. They need some franchise locations, but the cakes are always fresh and very very delicious. read more

One of the most delicious cakes I've had! The cake was fluffy and light. The fruits were extremely fresh and the frosting was the perfect level of sweetness. I can't wait to have it again! read more

I've been wanting to come here for some time and finally did. I got lucky and got a parking sport right in the front. They're known for their strawberry cake so I grabbed a slice of that with almonds and a chocolate eclair. Delicious! They offer a sweet treat with Yelp check in. There was a line but it moved very quickly. read more

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Checked out this bakery in China Town. It was kinda late in the day so most of the pastries and cakes were sold out. Picked up some peanut butter cookies, pineapple coconut pastries, autumn cookies and almond cookies. All were pretty tasty. Customer service could be more friendly but not bad. read more

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Very rude workers Unprofessional staff My family and I were not welcome I was very disappointed with their attitude. Treat us very rude and wanted us to leave ASAP Not what it used to be Pastry does not taste the same any more. Don't even know why Very peculiar experience Will never go back! read more

I love Phoenix Bakery so much, the cakes are beautiful, fresh and fantastic! I always buy my cakes from this bakery! They are legendary!

I grew up eating this cake. We got married and went to purchase my cake here during my wedding (party bus) my husband also grew up eating this cake and it's our thing to do and eat when we're InLA read more

My family and I have been getting cakes at Phoenix Bakery for all celebrations over the years! The classic and my personal favorite is the strawberry whipped cream cake it's topped with a light whipped cream icing, strawberries, and shaved almonds. It's the perfect flavor - not too sweet. The line moves quickly and they always have the strawberry cake stocked in 8" or 10" round cakes and they also have some sheet cakes but depending on the size you may need to do a custom order. Service is quick, be ready to order, and you can also ask to add messages. They also hold your cake for you if you want to go eat or pick up food from another restaurant. The parking lot is always full in front so you may need to park in the alley. The ambiance inside is very nostalgic to me, they also have more baked goods and serve breakfast items and coffee. If you're a fan of bakeries it's a must try in LA Chinatown. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Slice of the strawberry cake. Love the light icing and fruit in the middle - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This bakery used to be an iconic spot for cakes. I came in 20 minutes before closing time & they refused service. The asian lady came out after 4pm stating it was closed even though there was at least 5-6 customers waiting outside. She was very rude. I will never go back. LA baby born & raised, this bakery is not the same as before. read more

I've always heard about this place but this was my first time visiting and trying the desserts. I went in late in the afternoon so there weren't as much to choose from. We got a slice each of the strawberry cake and tres leches. Both were moist, light, buttery, and not too sweet. It was really good and I look forward to trying other desserts down the line. The only thing that bothered me is the mandatory mask requirement but to each their own. read more

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Phoenix bakery has been there forever, there's only one original strawberry cake, light and fluffy, and always tastes great! read more

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Friendly service & delicious cheese danish for $2.25. They've been here for 85 years so obviously they're doing something right! read more

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