Porto's in Northridge is something else great music and not just that love the service and very welcoming thanks to Jaime for your suggestions. I had a great lunch. I really recommend this location to have lunch. read more

EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! service was so fast!! Jaime was so kind to assist us by checking in and making sure we didn't need anything!

I love love Porto's but today I loved it even more! Jaime gave me a reason to smile today he's an amazing employee who can clearly loves his job! read more

Porto's has always been good to me. I am always grateful for the fact that we now have a location in Northridge, which is a welcome change from my childhood. The cafe has a warm interior, perfect for meeting friends for a meal and dessert. If I had more friends living in the area, I would ask them to meet at Porto's for a meal or coffee. My dad over these last few years has gotten into the habit of picking up Porto's randomly for the house, so I am often pressured to eat a large volume of potato balls and croquetas on random weeks. Life could be worse. It feels like a good idea to order ahead for pickup, but on weekday mornings I have either been getting quite lucky or just happen to go early enough to beat crowds and do walk-in pickups for cakes for my workplace. This alleviates whatever anxiety I have from the Porto's website not allowing online orders during certain hours. I like to pick up the fruit tarts and also try out their other specialty cakes. I came by here for dinner one evening with some friends (I got the ropa vieja plate, and it was expectedly good), and I was moved by the assistance we were getting from one exceptional Porto's crew member Julio. He went out of his way to help me and my group out, immediately got our table clean and even helped us grab some to-go containers and utensils. The whole Porto's team is usually quite professional, but Julio stood out to me. Mad props to him. As a Yelper, I try to try new restaurants often, and it might feel like a cop-out to return to Porto's because it's easy to get good food here. However, for any special occasion that calls for a cake, I trust Porto's. read more

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We came to Porto's for a family lunch and it was exceptional! Bella was the one who helped us out - she was attentive, extremely friendly and helpful. She was also patient when we were ordering. We ordered the lunch plates, sandwiches, mango smoothie, pastries and strawberry matcha (Bella's recommendation). So yummy! Thank you Bella for making our trip to Porto's memorable read more

Loveee this Portos! The service from the staff is always quick and they are kindly attentive. We usually order the chicken milanesa sandwich or the carne asada torta. We like to switch the pastries up, they'reall so good. Today we brought our puppy with us for lunch and the patio attendant, Jaime, was so kind to bring him, and all other pups on the patio for that matter, water bowls! He kept the patio tidy and greeted everyone. Typical Portos! (: read more

The newest Northridge location - Pan con lechon: always tasty with crispy plantain chips! - New pistachio macaron sandwich: delicious! with chocolate and pistachio cream! - Meat pie: flaky with good amount of meat - Chicken empanada: love the flaky crust - Chicken sandwich: alright, too much mayo read more

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

I LIKE THIS PLACE This was my first time here, and I absolutely loved it! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was exceptional and the food was amazing. We had the Cubana and the steak sandwich, along with a mango smoothie and a strawberry banana smoothie everything was delicious! A special shoutout to Jaime, who was amazing. He was so friendly, polite, attentive, and provided excellent customer service. He made sure we had everything we needed, from water to our to-go box, and even took the time to have great conversation with us. The environment is beautiful, and we really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying our meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and wonderful service all the way around. For my first visit, I definitely had to give them five stars. I'll absolutely be back! read more

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

Porto's is definitely the place to be! There's a reason the building is so large! We tried all kinds of pastries and the matcha tea was great! Endless dessert, pastries, sandwiches, salads, & drinks to try. read more

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Porto's Bakery is a classic destination for incredible baked goods. I can only vouch for the savory chicken empanadas on this review, which feature Rosa's original recipe, a hand pie filled with Cuban-style chicken fricassee, with slow-cooked chicken breast, carrots, raisins, peas, onions, tomato sauce, and Spanish seasonings. They are very good and very filling! Just be prepared with something to drink while you eat, because the pastry is so delightfully flaky that it makes you thirsty. If you are looking for delicious, authentic Cuban baked goods and savory hand pies, Porto's is a great stop. read more

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

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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

Super easy and fast to order, there was even parking when I went! Enjoyed my drink to go! Staff was very friendly too

I was craving Cuban media noches and bought some for the family for dinner. The sandwich had one then slice of ham, one thin slice of pork and 6 thick pickle slices. Instead of media noches I got pickle sandwiches. How disappointing that the quality and quantity has gone down read more

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

AMAZING SERVICE LIKE ALWAYS!!!!!!! Love the vibes good music not too loud, PLENTY OF PLACES TO SIT!!!! Amazing food i try something new everytime we come. There are plenty of portos here but we love this location especially!!!!! Also to Jaime thank you for your hospitality! Great stories thank you for helping us during our visit! Always with a smile read more

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

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

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Porto's never disappoint, the food is always fresh, delicious and affordable, I always get the birthday cakes for our family celebrations here as well. The staff is always nice and ready to help. Special thanks to our server Jaime who went above and beyond on our last visit. Northdrige location is the prettiest in my opinion, with plenty of tables and seating options, line moves quickly! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Chocolate Chip Cookies - Dozen (Best Value) - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

"Major food safety issue! I ordered a coffee via Uber Eats today, and when I got to the bottom of the cup, I found a plastic milk cap sitting inside. This is incredibly unsanitary and dangerous. While Uber Eats refunded the drink, this is a serious hazard that the management needs to address immediately. Check your cups before serving!" read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - coffee in which the cap was found - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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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

This is by far my favorite Portos! Not only is it so pretty inside and lovely but the service here is absolutely wonderful! I went to have brunch with my friends and we accidentally ordered the wrong drink for me & the manager Francisco made sure I got the right one, no questions asked! Also, Jaime came by and spoke to us. He was so sweet and also got us some free samples, which was pretty awesome! Overall fantastic! read more

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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. The ambiance is loud, lively and fast-paced. 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

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

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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Delicious Salads and Excellent Service!I recently visited Portis Bakery with a friend, and we had a wonderful experience. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Cilantro Salad, and my friend chose the Apple Pomegranate Salad. My salad had a beautiful, tangy flavor, and the chicken was incredibly tender.The service here is exceptionally organized. Right upon entering, you are greeted at the door by the staff and directed to the ordering lines. Even though there was a line, ordering was quick and easy.The restaurant itself is a good size with plenty of seating. They also feature a dedicated coffee bar or smoothies where you can order a drink to go with their expansive selection of pastries. To top it all off, the entire facility is very clean, including the ladies' restroom. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

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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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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

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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. 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. 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

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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5* Ambiance 5* Service 5* Food 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. 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

Had a great experience at Porto's! I ordered the Plato de Pollo, which was delicious, and Jaime was especially helpful. After I had already placed my order, he helped me get some pastries without having to wait in line all over again. I really appreciated him going out of his way to help and making the experience that much easier. Great customer service from Jaime--he definitely deserves recognition! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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

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

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 love coming to Porto's in Northridge!! I've been coming here since it opened! The lines always move quickly the staff are so friendly! I love getting the steak torta, tres leches cake, cilantro chicken salad. Everything is always so fresh! You have to try the seasonal pumpkin muffin and the pumpkin sweet cream cold brew! Shoutout to Jaime one of the staff members that was so helpful in ensuring we had a great experience!! Ambiance 10/10!! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Cheese Roll - Each, Cheese Roll - Dozen (Best Value), Dulce de Leche Besito - Dozen (Best Value) - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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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First time at a Porto's and I was blown away by the food and atmosphere. Excellent service from Diego and Jaime. Will definitely come again! PS: No picture cuz my phone was getting fixed at the Apple Store. 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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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

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 mean... it's Porto's! There's a reason it's always busy. 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. 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. the inside area is beautiful, but i mainly appreciate the huge amount of dog friendly outdoor seating at this location. 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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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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