This location is the closest to me and my family and everytime we come the service, vibe, and food is always on point. We usually come on a Sunday morning after church and we usually order the Plato de pollo for each of us along with a coffee, the Dulce de Leche latte is my fav and a must try if you visit! I really like this location cause the speed of service. As someone who keeps a tight schedule but loves to stop for a quick bite to eat, this is one place that'll have you in and out for sure. I'd also love to shout out Jaime, who brought our food to our table this evening, he was such a excellent host! read more

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My sister and I had a great time celebrating my dog's birthday here! The food was delicious and the service from the staff was amazing. Jaime was kind and attentive. When he noticed the birthday hat on my dog, he offered to bring him a small plate of whipped cream to celebrate. It was such a small gesture but it meant a lot to us. We are all grateful for his kindness and warm personality! We will definitely be coming back to this location. read more

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Jaime was so nice and helpful he was so kind I love the tiramisu almost everything parking is easy and the food is amazing line was fast. I got the polo Plato Cubano with orange juice so good and filling. I would 100% recommend read more

I've been here twice and I love it! Their desserts are so yummy. The first time I went was on a weekend and lines were long but quick. This second time I went it was on a weekday at around 9:30am and very light lines. As it started approaching lunch time, the lines began getting longer, so I recommend getting there early. My favorite dessert is the Napoleon which is a puff pastry with vanilla cream. I forgot to take a picture of it but its cream is light and the butter layer is nice and crunchy and pulls the whole dessert together. This last time I went I got the breakfast burrito that has chile verde, egg, cheese, avocado and beans. The green salsa that they provide on the side is also ready good, it has that home-made salsa flavor and texture. The meat in the burrito had good flavor and made a good combination with the egg. I would order again. The strawberry banana smoothie was alright. It tasted like frozen strawberries which I did not like the frozen taste. It had very thick chunks of ice and I would rate the smoothie like a 4/10. Nothing special and it is not something I will be ordering again. Overall I love Porto's and will always a must when going to LA. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Breakfast burrito (chile verde) and strawberry banana smoothie - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Porto's offers consistently excellent food and be enrage items and the Northridge location is no exception. Expect to wait in lines as this place is packed all day long, seven days a week. Lots of hustle and bustle inside, as customers scramble over some of the amazing items including meat pies, potato balls, chicken and rice plates, crispy plantain chips, among others. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is loud, lively and fast-paced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is very efficient with service and super friendly, working hard on food and drink offerings, bussing tables and helping customers with requests. Parking plenty around the restaurant and into the Northridge Mall spaces. Bring your appetite, your patience and probably a friend or two to split one of their amazing desserts. read more

I do enjoy this spot when im on the go but the lines are killer at times. Especially during school breaks. I do enjoy their candid turkey sandwich which is fantastic and get a nice guava drink and your set. I do recommend high rush hours. Other then that super chill spot to have a coffee or a treat from the bakery read more

This location is right next to Northridge Mall which has plenty of parking. Depending on the day and time, it can get pretty crowded but the line usually moves quickly since they have two line options inside. They have a great variety of pastries, food, drinks, and cakes. We usually get the potato balls, cheese rolls, and iced matcha latte. The matcha is good if you prefer your matcha on the sweeter side. They also have a variety of cakes which we usually pick up for special occasions. We have tried the fruit tart and milk and berries and both have been good! They have indoor and outdoor seating if you want to dine in. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - iced matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Food always taste fresh baked. Love the pastries. Service is great. People smile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean. There is always someone around to pick up at the tables. It's awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Absolutely love Porto's. Their bakery offer a variety of different flavors. I love their cheese rolls, potato balls, mango moose, tiramisu, fruit tarts, and croissants. The only complaint that I have is how they handle their long lines. The workers that managed traffic flow were rude and disorganized. read more

Probably the biggest and busiest Porto's I've been to and the newest. Huge parking lot and even so it's hard to find parking because it gets so busy. The lines inside are always long but because they have 2 separate stations, it goes by fairly quickly. You place your order and wait to the side until they call your name to pay. Everything they have tastes great, can't go wrong with the majority of items. My favorite is the chocolate Parisian, very light and not overly sweet. I really enjoy the breakfast sandwiches as well and lot of seating inside. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Porto's is easily the best value for your dollar for some of the most delicious food in LA. We stopped by on a hot Sunday afternoon on our way back to Santa Monica from the Valley, and the line was about 100 deep. Fortunately, we were ordering to-go, so after standing in line in the heat for 10-15 minutes, a staff member sent us over to the shorter, air-conditioned bakery line as we got closer to the door. Clearer signage outside would definitely help people avoid waiting in the heat unnecessarily. We got the Pan Con Lechón (I always get this), a sourdough batard, cheese rolls, and flan (my daughter's go-to). Everything tastes fresh-baked, and you really can't go wrong with the vast majority of items here. We love the pastries! And by we, I mean me. The sourdough batard was so fresh out of the oven they couldn't even slice it for us yet--which is actually a great problem to have :-P Service was a bit slower than usual since our server had to go check on the sourdough batards, but the staff is always friendly. I usually go to the Burbank location, and they're normally a bit better organized when it comes to crowd control during rush hours, but it was still a wonderful experience overall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is one of the larger and newer Porto's locations, bringing these awesome treats to the Valley. It's super clean, and there's always someone around picking up and wiping down tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plus, parking was surprisingly easy to find, which definitely isn't the case at the original Glendale spot. Please nite, I had to take one star off a 5-star review because of the wait in the heat, the lack of early communication about the to-go line, and the wait for the sourdough batard. read more

My husband and I love coming to Porto's for a quick local date. It's become one of our favorite spots because the food is always fresh, delicious, and consistent. He *always* gets the lechon plate, and it never disappoints. I usually switch between a salad or the chicken rice plate depending on what I'm in the mood for, and both are always so good. Whether we're grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a casual date, Porto's never fails us. Great food, great atmosphere, and definitely one of our favorite local spots! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

5* Ambiance 5* Service 5* Food [[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped at this location for coffee and desserts. I felt like I was in a Vegas version of portos. Beautifully decorated, fast moving lines, customers coming and going.... full of activity.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not a huge fan Portos savory items, however, we really loved the coffee and pastries ordered. I think Portos is underestimated for their basic chocolate cake. It actually is my favorite here along with the tiramisu. Might try some of their savory items next time hoping to be pleasantly surprised. read more

Memorial Day weekend brought the longest lines we've seen which extended all the way around the corner of the building. I still don't know how the staff does it but the line moved, our order taken, food boxed and checkout completed all within 35 minutes! This time there were no shortages (we came around 5pm) so not disappointed. Even our to go platas were readied quickly though the pager system wasn't working that day so we had to listen for our number and name (which was harder given the mass of people inside). I did appreciate the physical doublecheck on my order by one of the staff before I left the counter. Experiences like this will keep us coming back since there is still no location in NorCal. read more

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Porto's is always packed, always busy and somehow still always worth it. The Cubano sandwich has been my go to for years!! Flavorful, perfectly pressed, and consistently good every single time. On this visit, I had the Medianoche. It's very similar to the Cubano but served on a softer, slightly sweet bread. Really good but the Cubano still wins for me. The potato balls are non negotiable. I genuinely can't leave without at least a dozen, they are THAT good!! I also ordered their Matcha Green Tea Latte with oat milk and it was perfect! Smooth, refreshing and not overly sweet. Anyway, the food is consistently delicious and it's one of those places that always keeps you coming back. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Went on Mother's Day with my daughter. The line was wrapped around the building at 9am, and we debated whether or not to go to a different breakfast place closer to Flyaway. My daughter asked and it was a 15 minute wait. The line went really fast. What an incredible business model this place has!! They have stations everywhere for different things. The sheer volume of people they serve with such grace and ease. All the staff are extremely friendly. The architectural design is quite beautiful, as well as the outdoor dining area. It was such a lovely way to spend the morning. I had the Torrejas - Cuban French Toast......Ohhhhh myyyy, that was seriously the best French toast I've ever had. What was so super cool about it is that the flavor profile was actually a combination of almond croissant, fruit tart and their guava sauce, all bundled in a crispy outside- but soft textured inside bite that is heavenly. Highly recommend. It's so funny, cause I literally was jonsing for the almond croissant and the fruit tart, and I ended up having it anyway inside the breakfast. They use croissant bread which takes it to another level... the fruit is really fresh. This plate can actually be shared with 2 Ppl. I actually filled up after one slice. I had fresh squeezed orange juice, it was fantastic. My daughter had the Blue Jasmin Matcha Latte, she was swayed by the color profile. and she had them make it half as sweet, but she couldn't taste the Jasmine that way. We both had guava cheese rolls. They are spectacular. we had a slice of the opera cake, which is like a tiramisu cake topped with a coffee chocolate liqueur. So light and decadent. read more

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I always enjoy coming back to this specific Porto's! They are very well organized when it comes to maintaining their crowds during rush hours. While I usually feel intimidated by long lines and sometimes rethink waiting in them, this is one that moves with ease. They've done their best at keeping things together and still maintaining great service :) My go to is the turkey crossiant sandwich, without fail, it's simple and delicious! Their strawberry matcha latte has stayed consistent since the first time I've had it, i would even say it's improved over time! I didn't picture the guava refugiados I got but I went on a Monday around 1pm, it was easy to get back into one of the lines to get my pastries to go! read more

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I love Porto's! This location (as with the others) is big and well-kept, very clean--despite being very busy all the time. I've been here a couple times for their cubano sandwich, chicken torta, honey vanilla matcha latte, and chocolate chip cookies--and of course, to bring some pastries back with me all the way to Fresno. Such a solid spot and popular for a reason! read more

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This Porto's is such a treat!! The pastries, the coffee, even the salads are so good!! Nothing compares to how good their pastries and Desserts are. I have received Porto's as a gift before trying this in person. And I was blown away by this in person cafe. My absolute favorite item is the guava pastry!! They even have delicious savory pastries such as the potato balls. This location had a constant line but it moved quickly. I would definitely recommend taking some pastries to go after dining here, since you will want more and anyone you share them with will love it!! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Really great salad and amazing coffee!! - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Who doesn't love Porto's. Of course I stopped by one of the busiest time of the year, Easter Sunday. But to help with everything, pre order earlier for a pickup instead of waiting in line. Pick up time was around 12:30 which the parking lot was pretty crazy already. There's plenty of spots as it next to the Northridge mall. But people were driving up and down trying to find the closest spot. When we arrived, you could already tell the place was packed with the amount of cars and people walking out. But to my surprise, there was no line around the outside. It normally wraps around the building during the holidays. Inside, that was a different story. It was pretty busy already with the line. But with pre order and pickup, there's a separate section towards the restroom. Give or take five or six people ahead of me in line for pickup but there was LOADS already waiting for their number to be called. You show them your confirmation number and then a number is given to you. From there you wait for your order to be packed. Even though it was packed, it took maybe five minutes for my order to be ready. They call your number and name and then you're on your way. But when we were leaving, you could see the line wrapping around the place already. We got here in the nick of time. It does move swiftly and there's alway someone at the door to give you directions in which line to go to. Also, there was a line even if you wanted a table for dining. Never seen that before. But it's Porto's, we all love it and it'll alway be busy but it won't stop us from picking up the amazing baked goods. Tip, pre order for pickup. It'll save you loads of time. read more

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I mean... it's Porto's! There's a reason it's always busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Northridge location is one of my favorites. It's spacious, well-organized, and even though the line can get long, it moves surprisingly fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are always friendly, patient, and helpful, which makes the experience even better. My go-to items are the French toast and their sandwiches--they never disappoint. If I had one small critique, it would be the coffee. It's good, but not quite on the same level as a dedicated coffee shop. That said, it's a very minor complaint. Overall, the food is consistently delicious, the prices are very reasonable, and Porto's continues to deliver great quality. It's one of those places I never get tired of coming back to. read more

after living in the valley and moving to mid-town LA, i'd say i've learned the art of "what time will ____ be the least busy". this porto's location is 100% worth it if you're able to visit during non-peak hours, peak being lunch and dinner times (and all-day on weekends). the turkey and cheese croissant with an iced americano is consistently my favorite thing to order - their seasonal items are solid as well. writing down your items to order on your phone and passing it to the employee helping behind the counter is a great hack to get in and out of those lines fast. service has always been sweet and fast in my experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the inside area is beautiful, but i mainly appreciate the huge amount of dog friendly outdoor seating at this location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] parking is pretty cramped always - but it's connected to the northridge fashion mall; park at the nearby structure and take a visit to both locations :) read more

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So I've been coming to Porto's for years. I never explored the menu and stuck with cheese rolls, potato balls or other pastries. The food menu always looked complicated and I didn't know what to order. Well me and my son were starving and I said ok let's actually order food. Once we looked at the menu online I started to feel flustered and didn't know what to get. I decided to get the ham and cheese croissant and my son got the cilantro chicken salad. We ordered and luckily found a seat right away. They brought the food out quickly. The sandwich was soooooo good. One of the best I've ever had! My son didn't like the look of the salad but once he started eating it he said it was so good. We are so mad at ourselves for not eating the food in all the years we've been going. It was so good. I can't wait to go back! read more

Still a five for me! I can rave about the service and the food but it would be repeating myself from the last review. What I will add is that I am happy to see that food is served on compostible plates and there are bins to separate trash from recycables from compostibles. If you are eating on site and you happen to be outside, there is a cart with extra plates, napkins and utensils so you don't have to go inside and ask someone behind the counter. read more

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This is my second review I came for the new Strawberry Shortcake and it was delicious, the filling was creamy with pieces of strawberry. The service was fast and the attendant was friendly. The ambiance was busy (around 2:45 p.m) the waiting line was moving fast . read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Strawberry shortcake - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Porto's is an LA staple and everything from their plates, salads, pastries, and drinks are consistently good. What stands out just as much as their amazing food and drinks is the attentive and efficient customer service. Even when its busy, the system they have in place ensures that customers have a great experience. I originally scheduled a cake pick up for 7pm but happened to be in the area around 5 pm and they were able to accommodate the early pick up. Also ordered food and while waiting by the cake station, Guillermo checked if I needed anything which gave me the chance to tell him how impressive their customer service is. During my visit, I noticed an employee training a new hire and was impressed by the attention to detail, even down to teaching the proper way to hold and carry a tray. As we were talking, my food order became ready, and Guillermo kindly offered to grab it for me while I continued waiting for my cake. Simple gestures like that honestly makes the biggest difference. Despite being a large and busy establishment, Porto's still manages to feel like a local neighborhood spot where you're treated like family. Their customer service model should be the standard for other places. read more

Easy parking today as it was earlier in the day. Drinks came out pretty fast. The line for food was also pretty short, but didn't get food this time read more

Had Porto's so many times, love it, but it has always been to go, never eaten inside. I don't think there is a bad thing on the menu, at least I have not found one. Main entrees, pastries, deserts, drinks, everything is amazing and justify the long lines. Lechon platos Cubano sandwich, potato balls, meat pies, empanadas, guava pastries, etc. just a few of my favorites. This location is really cool inside and out. The building style is modern and sleek outside, inside is very pretty and clean. It is always busy, tons of people and lines, but the lines go really fast, so don't be discouraged if you see lines out the door. Inside white tile floors and wall with warm wood accents and dark ceilings. Cuban art on the walls, dark black tile coffee bar as well. This place is huge, tons of seating inside and they have a massive outdoor patio as well. They also have a huge private lot to park in or can park on the side of the mall as well. Enjoy! read more

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Came to enjoy some brunch with my mother that turned 75, her first time here and my 3rd time here. She has a lovely time. One of the servers or one of the gentlemen that works here Jaime was above and beyond. I don't how he does it. But was the sweetest most attending person I've met ever met working as a server. He made our experience here very welcoming! Thank you! Porto's in Northridge! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Spicy chicken milanesa - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Porto's is a MUST STOP whenever I'm in SoCal. We usually do the mail order bake-at-home to Colorado but the coconut strudel isn't available mail order (please, please, please make that happen!) so I usually end up ordering a box (or 2) to take home and freeze. What I ordered this time around: *COCONUT STRUDEL: We love these. Perfectly flakey with sugar crystals on top. Like I said above, they are perfect for freezing and baking later. *GUAVA CHEESE STRUDEL: Always a fave. *SEAFOOD BALLS: I really liked these. Crispy edges with potato (?) and seafood filling. Very filling. Two was plenty for me. *MEAT EMPANADA: This was really tasty. Meat wasn't too salty and the perfect size with maybe a salad. *PINEAPPLE EMPANADA *SCONES: I also took these home to freeze. Reheated in the oven. These were so perfect with tea. *MANGO MOUSSE: Light, not too sweet. This was perfect. I can see a mango mousse cake in our future. *MATCHA STRAWBERRY: I am addicted to this. Creamy, strawberry-y. Sooo good. Porto always delivers the freshest baked goods. Never disappoints. AND PLEASE ADD THE COCONUT STRUDEL TO YOUR MAIL ORDER MENU!!!! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Mango Mousse - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Despite how huge this location is, it's always super packed and there's a reason; because it's one of the best bakeries you can go to. Been frequenting Porto's for years so I was insanely excited one was opening up so much closer to me. This has been my go to location since. There's a good deal of seating (still fills up fast, especially around meal times), it's bright and open, and there are different areas you can relax in (if you can find a table) like a "nook" like area, a "cafeteria" like area, and a "bar" like area with high tops. I don't know if I've ever ordered anything savory or sweet (bakery, drink, or food) that wasn't delicious. My all time favorite though is the Plato de Lechon: slow roasted pork, rice, pickled onions, and plantains. The balance of sweet, savory and acidic is perfection. Only a couple times has the pork been too fatty; otherwise, its tender and juicy and SO flavorful. Everything you order really is fresh and mouthwatering. Be prepared to to wait in long lines. Customer service isn't always the best, I've come across a couple of grumpy or disinterested employees, but that's rare. Despite it's size, and that it's in a mall parking lot, parking can be a hot commodity. Be prepared to not be able to park right in front. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Seasonal soup and Plato de Lechon - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

The staff is always super nice but Tanya was amazing! I ordered the mixed berry muffin and it was apparently sold out but she went looking for one because she knew how badly I wanted one. And she's in training! She's on her way to being a star employee!! read more

What went well? Everything went amazingly well. Came straight off the plane from Arizona to eat here, it's my 1st stop always. Please bring a Porto's to Scottsdale Arizona. Mia, who was in training, took our order and was fantastic. Jaime did an amazing job taking care of our needs, excellent top tier service. Well done Porto's. I love the consistency of the quality food. Sincerely, life long customer. read more

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This is a great place to eat! The workers are amazing. We had a server named Jaime that made our day. He was very helpful and had a positive attitude. I would recommend this place to everyone. The location is very comfortable and everyone there is very friendly. read more

I was nearby so I jumped on the website and saw how easy it was to order to go pick up. Placed my order it was ready in one hour. I took my time at the cactus nursery I was at. Talked on the phone and drove there slowly. Waited maybe less than 10 mins and got my food early! This was great. The food was so fresh my tamales were falling apart. I will do this again! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

The best Porto's in the valley. Service is always great and fast ! Iris, Ely and Jaime are always a helping hand! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Potatoe ball with a ice coffee 10/10 - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Everything at Porto's is SO good it never disappoints! Today I picked up a chocolate croissant, an almond croissant, and a dozen chocolate chip cookies. The croissants were perfectly flaky and buttery, and the chocolate was rich without being too sweet. The almond croissant had that amazing nutty flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. And the chocolate chip cookies are Soft, fresh, and completely addictive. Porto's is consistently great whether you're stopping in for pastries, drinks, or savory food. The quality and flavor are always on point. Definitely one of my goto spots! read more

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Server Jaime and the Manager Diego are very serviceable. My mom was having a tough day and they treated us with kindness and they went above and beyond and brought her a cake for her bday. They are very attentive and professional when treating their customers. Thanks to them they made my mom's first time at Porto's a memorable one and made her smile on her special day. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

I remember the days when I would get up at 6 am, speed travel to Porto's Burbank, to get in line early, avoid the traffic, and bring back home all the goodies. It was a long arduous haul. Numerous years of endless suffering. The Gods witnessed my struggle, heard my prayers, and opened this impressive location in Northridge. It is dynamite. Opens at 6:30 am, lots of parking, scintillating cuban music throughout, and all the mouthwatering savories and sweets for which, Porto's is most famous. Meat pies, potato balls, chocolate croissants, guava cheese strudels, soups, are consistent. Fruit tarts are hit or miss. Its that crust, that is sometimes so hard. There are other areas, though, that they have also overdone. The new chocolate eclairs are overdosed with too much chocolate (now even on top, lots of it). Sugar yes, but why add more and more. Why not stick with the original simple recipe. Old is Gold. The chocolate croissant, is perfectly balanced. The candied bacon turkey sandwich claims an "all natural oven roasted turkey breast". Really? Is this not a misnomer, because it's not freshly baked turkey. And Instead, it is Deli meat, a highly processed and salted product, that has preservatives and chemicals. I actually came for this sandwich, thinking it would be fresh, then declined after I inquired and learned the truth, about what the turkey meat was really all about. Sorry. read more

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It's Porto's, we all know it and we all love it. Never disappoints. This location has been my favorite so far. Maybe it could have been timing, even thought it was a weekend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]But it wasn't crazy busy, everything flowed nicely, and there was ample seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Much better parking situation since it's right by the mall. read more