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Torrance Bakery
1341 El Prado Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, United States
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Lo
Review №1

I stepped back in time... To the 1980s! Very well kept and clean. The baked goods were very nice! The donuts looked great, but they did not taste as good as they look... The cookies, on the other hand, were better than they looked. The muffins were decent, not as sweet as other places. The strawberry shortcake was probably the most delicious, moist and well balanced. The chocolate cake was a bit too sweet for me, sorry. Overall, the service was excellent! The counter person was very eager, friendly, generous, and rah-rah hooray! If I am in the area, I would go here for the cookies and strawberry shortcake, but not if I am in a hurry because the wait line outside took about 20 - 30 minutes.

Du
Review №2

Delicious and friendly. Great big variety. They own a cafe next door as well as a wedding cake design area.

Jo
Review №3

Heard a lot of good things about this place and we stopped by for a quick snack. Their pastries are fresh and delicious, my favorite one was the one with the pecans, but I don’t recall the name!They also make cakes and they have a sandwich shop as well.

Mo
Review №4

So many samples available, super courteous and patient. They took their time answering all our questions and were very knowledgeable. We wanted a different mix of designs and they even printed something out similar to how it would look to help us choose. Would highly recommend!

Sa
Review №5

They did my wedding cake 8/21/21. Everyone was so impressed with the custom top design and the flavor! Thank you so much for making my wedding even more special.

br
Review №6

We worked with the this particular bakery as it was included in our reception package. Initially, customer service was not so great. The representative was a little bit impolite and lacked customer service. She was not friendly at all and had problems helping us with our cake order. Our second visit, we worked with Tammy who was a pleasant to work with. She was polite, engaging, helped us with our design and colors and overall she made the experience easy. Our final visit, we continued to work with her and submitted our design and colors. The cake not only looked amazing but also tasted very good. We were impressed that they got our design perfectly on each tier and the flavors were delicious and our guests could not help themselves to get seconds. Our guests were ultimately impressed with the cake and its overall quality. We will definitely be back to order cakes and other pastries. Thanks Torrance Bakery.

Re
Review №7

It was my first visit, looked like they had a good audience of customers. Very busy during the time I went, the display was not filled neither was there any labeling, I wanted to get some pastries but got whatever was eye-appealing. Probably, a bad idea to do....I bought a small cheesecake, shortbread cookies with walnuts, and a cream puff. Im a huge fan of sweets, so taste really matters for me and Im sorry but this place didnt give me that awe-feeling.1st the cheesecake tasted like it came from a grocery store but worse. The graham cracker base was hard and too sweet, I ended up throwing half away.....Ive had better cheesecakes and this was a disappointment. 2nd the cream puff was good but wouldve been better if the custard/cream wasnt overly powering than the pastry itself....it was a thin layer of pastry with a fist full of cream! Lastly, the shortbread cookies were hard and too sweet. Ive made shortbread before and and they shouldnt be this sweet...But on a positive note the staff was really friendly and very patient with me while I was choosing what to get.

No
Review №8

Best bakery in town. French cream is outstanding. The cake is great texture and taste. ALL deserts are delicious. Great customer service. Even the pasta salad is good. They can do no wrong. Prices of individual items are good. Custom cake prices are a bit high but too tasty to go elsewhere.

Pr
Review №9

Lots of selectionsOrderly serviceOutdoor seating available

To
Review №10

I go primarily to get cookies, which I am sure are the best available anywhere. But I recently discovered that they also have super good sandwiches! I have tried several and they were all fantastic.

Si
Review №11

Tasty treats at Torrance Bakery. Probably too many treats. Could not decide on which pastry to buy, so I bought almost all varieties. Great taste and texture in all their sweets. I cant really specify a favorite as they were all so good.

Sa
Review №12

I really used to love this place. I came here a lot as a kid. I remember the prices being fair, and the selection was bigger. The employees were more attentive and friendly. The pastries tasted amazing. Now everything has changed. The prices are absolutely ridiculously high and the quality of the pastries has declined over the years. This has been a downtown Torrance classic for years and still will be for hopefully many years to come. I still believe in this bakery despite everything.

Ti
Review №13

Gabe went the extra mile making my icing sheets and made my graduation cake a great success. Fast friendly professional highly recommend. Hes done great graphics on icing sheets for years.

An
Review №14

This is the best place I would definitely come again

Fa
Review №15

This place has the best cookies Ive ever tasted. They have a lot of other goodies. Face masks Are required. I high recommend this place especially if u have never been

LE
Review №16

If they only had ice cream it would be a one stop dessert palace. They are fast and efficient. I didnt order a cake so idk about that but we went in to browse and got a donut and iced coffee. They were patient with me, I havent been there in years I think. It was yummy!

De
Review №17

Cake was great a fluffy.

St
Review №18

Looking for the best bakery to make your cake for any occasion? You must try Torrance Bakery! They made my daughters gender reveal cake and my granddaughters 1st birthday cake. They literally can make anything. I will definitely continue to buy my cakes from them. Oh and the breakfast, coffee and pastries are good too. :-)

개똥
Review №19

We enjoyed delicious slice cakes and cookies. Americano.A lot of people lined up outside and there is a limit to the number of people entering.The outer table has partitions.

To
Review №20

Excellent staff and the many different designs! The many choices on fillings and tastes. Love it!

Sh
Review №21

Beautiful pastries and yummy cookies. Very friendly staff. Practicing COVID-19 safety guidelines. Got some cookies today and they were very good.

Ch
Review №22

We stopped here after our lunch at Clutch and Coffee. Clean place, friendly staff. And, most importantly, great tasting sweeties to be had. Good prices, ample selection, even on Sunday afternoon. Everything was fresh and tasty. Everything is nice. I highly recommended this place. Must try!

De
Review №23

Some of the best cakes and pastries around. Everything here is fresh and the detail incredible. This is my go to spot in the South Bay for friends birthday treats.

Ja
Review №24

Everything in this place is yummy! We go our wedding cakes here! The line moves quick and the employees are terrific! Highly recommended!

Re
Review №25

Love their sandwich shop. The sandwiches are good and the customer service is outstanding!

Th
Review №26

Ive been going too Torrance Bakery since 1989, first birthday of daughter. Every occasion my family has had has been celebrated with dessert from Torrance Bakery. Love it.

Ja
Review №27

Casual setting? Thats a little off the mark. More of a super pretentious family/hipster vibe going on here. Overpriced baked goods. We left so I know nothing of the quality-what there was left looked beautiful and yummy. Went late in the day. Not much left so I would advise going early. Plan on there being a line. People were nice enough. Place was expansive- bakery in one building...wedding cakes and such in the next...and then a deli, so theyve got the whole block.

Ma
Review №28

EXCELLENT, POPULAR, DELICIOUS PASTRIES. Our family has been purchasing birthday cakes for years from them for years.My daughter ordered cupcakes for her 2-year old sons birthday party. And they were a big hit.

Na
Review №29

Lovely bakery shop in Old town Torrance. Their new custom cake showroom is nice and classy. They get very creative during holiday seasons. They do offer cocoa and cinnamon powders among the coffee condiments which is cool to spice up your coffee.

Ma
Review №30

Everything is delicious.I wouldnt ever go to another bakery for custom cupcakes or cakes. Ive been going to Torrance bakery for about 13/14 years and I love it. The chocolate chip cookies are amazing

Ju
Review №31

I liked my daughters first birthday cake! They were wonderfully made as I requested, especially the bunny decoration.

W.
Review №32

Thanks for the Tea Cakes. ❤️ We really appreciate you going above and beyond.

Th
Review №33

Love the wide selection of pastries. The staff is very friendly. Its in a nice spot in old Torrance. I highly recommend this place. The German choclate cake is my favorite.

Ch
Review №34

My in-laws got their wedding cake here my wife and I got our cake here and now our for our sons wedding. Fantastic, wonderful tasting cake. Staff arranged pickup on a holiday even though they were closed.

Pl
Review №35

Thank you Terrance Bakery my sons 13th birthday cake was awesome keep up the good work

VE
Review №36

Picked up my sons cake today and it looks beautiful.

Fr
Review №37

Bear Claws and pecan rolls very good. Recommend because staff is very polite and helpful.

Ke
Review №38

So professional and helpful...I will be visiting again

So
Review №39

From the Americano, to the macaroons, cupcakes and the service... everything was amazing. Will be back again.

Pe
Review №40

Stopped in Iconic Fox Drugs in Old Torrance, that place is like walking into yesteryear. If your in Old Torrance you automatically stop in at The Iconic Torrance Bakery to pick up some tasty treats. They have good protocols implemented to have a safe shopping experience. The variety of cakes, cookies, pastries and more are beautifully displayed to tempt your taste buds. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Torrance Bakery, Dont leave Old Torrance Without It.

ma
Review №41

PSA - no cronuts on Sunday (wish they had posted that before I made the drive to get some, as I have for 10+ years).When I suggested a notice on their website (and some frustration), all I got was blank stares. No apologies (not that I was expecting one), and not even a thank you when I still bought $15 in items (3 stars for fresh danishes, despite this experience). This place has been coasting for years, as anyone whos been going for a while knows. They have a good location/captive audience, but I dont plan on returning.I usually dont post less than positive reviews, but I figure if I can save someone a Sunday trip, its worth it.

Ve
Review №42

Always the best place for coffee and sweets in the morning. Mmmmmm

Zo
Review №43

I drive far to get the best cakes. I enjoy the bakery very much.

Je
Review №44

This is by far, my favorite bakery in greater Los Angeles. I drive over 30 miles to purchase their cakes. They taste as good as they look!

Mi
Review №45

Great cakes great prices! Staff amazing!

Na
Review №46

We stopped here after our lunch at Clutch and Coffee. Clean place, friendly staff. And, most importantly, great tasting sweeties to be had. Good prices, ample selection, even on Sunday afternoon. Everything was fresh and tasty. Love this place!! I highly recommended this restaurant.

Ma
Review №47

We wanted a small simple white wedding cake for our intimate beach wedding. We ordered this cake 1 week before our wedding and it went so smooth and east. They have the absolute BEST white cake ever! So fluffy, its my favorite with strawberries. Cake topper I had to purchase my own but they provided a stand within the cake to be able to hold the cake topper with no issue. This is the best place for birthday cakes and wedding cakes. Our entire family gets their birthday cakes from here.

Ma
Review №48

Had my wedding cake from here 4 years ago and it was amazingly delicious! Been getting everyone’s and our kids cakes from here! Thank you for always making an amazing job!

Je
Review №49

I Recommend, The Banana Cake With Butter Cream Frosting…I Purchased This Cake Twice Each Time People Came Back The Second Day For More

Li
Review №50

Getting pricey, but what isnt. Lovely banana cake.

De
Review №51

No bakery around is better than Torrance bakery... it is truly the best. Its like Disneyland good!!!!!

Ro
Review №52

Excellent bakery. Great service and everything is very fresh.

Sh
Review №53

This place is one of the best things about Torrance. You have to try the maple chews (pictured here). They also do a great job with their specialty sugar cookies (like this Chargers cookie seen here) and the Rams cookies that they made for the NFL Playoffs.

Jo
Review №54

Turkey Pesto...add bacon (just cause) and you have the best sandwich in the south bay, there doughnuts and other cakes are wonderful too

Gu
Review №55

Heard about this bakery several times...I was told it is the best there ever.......it was ok....but it was expensive

El
Review №56

This is horrible customer service. The communication via email was very slow, then I could not really get straight answers on my questions. I was asked to order online but the “online cake order” part is shut down, I am very disappointed with this bakery, I have been coming here since I was a little girl

Mi
Review №57

For our first anniversary, we ordered a cake in the same flavors as our wedding cake, marble with fudge filling and buttercream (we were not about to freeze a tier of cake for a year when we could order another delicious cake). We didnt color match at all, and I was amazed at how close the colors were to our original cake. Beautiful work.Torrance Bakery does seem to underestimate how many people each cake serves - this cake was supposed to serve 12-16, so I thought my husband and I could each have a piece every day for a week. We were not expecting the cake to be this tall (though we really should have, because how else are they getting a filling in there?), and 1/16 of the cake was an almost obscene amount to eat in one sitting, so what happened instead was that we sent a bunch of cake to my in-laws and still spent almost a month eating the rest in more moderate portions. After almost a month, the cake was still almost exactly as good as when it was fresh. Im not exactly recommending you order too much cake and then eat it over the course of a month, but if you go that route, just pop the pieces into some airtight containers, and youll be fine. Were probably going to do this every anniversary, though hopefully post-COVID we can get some people to share the cake with us.

T
Review №58

We cannot wait to try their COCOA BOMBS!!! They are massive! Pre-ordered and just picked up.... so easy.

JO
Review №59

Vegans steer clear. Great variety of pastries from cookies to cakes to donuts. Some pastries are average tasting (cupcakes) but the muffins are validated.

Sh
Review №60

Love the bakery! The food is excellent! 😁

Mi
Review №61

Really awesome baked goods, cakes and doughnuts are best in town, a must try!!

Ja
Review №62

Love this bakery! The quality of the cakes, cookies, and pastries are always amazing. We use them for all of our special occasion cakes too.

Sa
Review №63

... Torrance Bakery never disappoints, just picked up my 4th of July treats 😋. ♥️💙

Ji
Review №64

An excellent old style bakery. Staff is willing and knowledgeable. Pastries Re excellent. Reasonably priced as well.

St
Review №65

Such awesome delicious yummy baked goodies!!

Mi
Review №66

Great customer service, so far just put in an order today got greeted and welcomed very professionally and so far they understand my custom cake how I want it. That makes me feel very comfortable!!Picked up my cake and it came out wonderful just what I expected great place thanks guys!!!

An
Review №67

Always great to go there. Been going since I was a little girl. Best in town

An
Review №68

Had a great iced coffee and yummy fruit tart. Joey and Elizabeth were wonderful serving me today.

Ay
Review №69

Great variety and service and the flavors are to any persons liking and hits the taste of nostalgia.

jo
Review №70

Pastry has been down sized where prices are higher.

Ja
Review №71

Delicious sandwiches and every kind of desserts. Their costumer service is great very friendly and helpful. Very covid safe too.

Ka
Review №72

My favorite local bakery.

De
Review №73

Delicious cakes I called ahead and my pickup is ready when I said it would be.

Te
Review №74

I always enjoy the Bakery. Fresh every time. Their maple pecan chews are a new favorite. I still love their version of coffee cake.

La
Review №75

With this pandemic, we have had a lot of virtual Baby and Wedding showers for our office colleagues. I make a special delivery to our honoree and its always with a beautiful and delicious cake! The staff are re top notch! Always kind and very helpful. I appreciate all the special precautions they take w/Covid to ensure we distance 6ft. apart and only a few in the bakery at a time. You feel safe and comfortable. Thank you to all at Torrance Bakery!!!!

Ta
Review №76

I ate sandwiches. Not bad.

Gi
Review №77

My go to bakery, their cakes are super fresh and delicious. Even the ones that were already pre-made. Cookies are good also 😋

Co
Review №78

Tried a brownie, various cookies, macarons, and coconut macaroons. The macarons were some of the best Ive ever tried.

Al
Review №79

Torrance Bakery is just...yummy! The chocolate chip cookies are my favorite, but I had to be strong and *just* get my sisters birthday cake! It was a yellow cake with butter cream icing and it was quite good! But, not as good as their chocolate chip cookies! LOL

Em
Review №80

I wanted something light and simple for breakfast and after hearing constant good things about this place I decided to go. I had the intention of only buying one cream cheese filled croissant and ended up walking with a lot more pastries. You can tell this place makes their goods fresh and everything tasted so delicious. The prices are nice and the staff are nicer. I really love this place

Lo
Review №81

Was great!! We waited in line for a very short time. Picked out our yummy goodies and went home. The service was friendly and efficient. Ill be going back soon!

Gu
Review №82

Nice place, nice staff, nice place all around! 💕🌻

At
Review №83

Excellent Menu, Great Customer Service and Overall quality Experience.

Re
Review №84

Too many people allowed at once. Felt very uncomfortable 😕

Qw
Review №85

I shop at this place and I love smell of fresh pastries. I love the white cakes especially 🎂 and sometimes I get donuts from there. As well as holiday themed treats. Very delicious 😋.

Ja
Review №86

The chocolate tort cake was phenomenal (and I dont eat much sweets) and the roast beef sandwich was worth the drive.

Je
Review №87

Ive here very frequently, decided to purchase a birthday cake here. Very impressed with everything. Staff is very knowledgeable and extremely efficient during the rush peak times. Was greeted and helped by Liz, extreamly polite and helpful in selecting some additional items for my daughter. Highly recommended for all their cakes and delectable delights.

Gr
Review №88

Excellent place!!! Blueberry donuts and apple fritters are among the best!!! Blueberry muffin not so good.

Ha
Review №89

They did my wedding cake, and gender reveal cupcakes. Both were delicious and reasonably priced. I go to them for all my specialty needs!

Jo
Review №90

Absolutely amazing donuts, Danish and muffins! Friendly staff too!

De
Review №91

This is the best cake in town! There donuts, cookies, and pastries are delicious too. They have a wedding side if youre interested in having them design a cake for you. Outdoor seating is available. Friendly and professional staff. Reasonable prices. No public bathroom.

Je
Review №92

Unbelievable experience😀Exceptional service😀Delightfully delectable donut🍩Scrumptious scones🤪Marvelous macaroons 👍Y U M M Y ! ! !

Sh
Review №93

Great place! Lots of yummy goodness!

JO
Review №94

Great place for cakes? Donuts 🍩 coffee etc ?

Sk
Review №95

Great service & they have all the goodies you could possibly dream of. I love the fudgey chocolate cookies they are the best! Also the buttermilk donuts yummmmmy. I pick stuff up here every Friday and wont get donuts from anywhere else now.

Ba
Review №96

Ive never had anything here I didnt like. The servers are very friendly and quick. Try the chocolate cookies!

Ja
Review №97

Best chewy cookies ever! I travel from over 20 miles away just to get these as a special treat! Try the cookies and you’ll thank me later.

Ms
Review №98

The best Bakery in the South Bay by far! They can make almost any design you want and the cake itself is a tasty treat!Just a note if youre of color the cashier at pickup will question and re-question if you paid or not even if you have told her more than 3 times that you have paid and than go ask another person who will then tell her yes in fact this is prepaid for; she held me up wasting my time with this nonsense. That girl was rude and racist and I will post her name soon! She should not be working there muddying up all the great things about this Bakery.

sy
Review №99

The workers here are nice, friendly and very helpful. The teas are amazing and the place over all is really great to just relax.

Na
Review №100

I love their white cake with butter cream frosting! We have started a tradition. We have had them for my great granddaughters 1st and 2nd birthday.

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  • Address:1341 El Prado Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, United States
  • Site:http://torrancebakery.com/
  • Phone:+1 310-320-2722
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Bakery
  • Wedding bakery
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:7AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–3PM
  • Sunday:7AM–6PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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