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    Cake Kobo

    4.5 (34 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Strawberry cake 8 inch
    Edward M.

    I called to Cake Kobo to order a Strawberry cake and I spoke with Mercedes. She was very nice and patient with me. She took my order even though she didn't work the bakery. I picked up the cake the following day and the lady at the bakery was also beautiful and nice. The customer service reminded me of the customer service in Japan. The cake was delicious. I knew it would be since it's from a Japanese bakery. They make it with a great soul. The taste was light and not heavy. The 34.99 it cost for the cake was worth every penny and I am definitely going again. Unfortunately I'm far from Japan but at least I'm down the street from Cake Kobo! Arigato Cake Kobo! Gochisousama deshita!!

    Chocolate mouse birthday cake!
    Olice H.

    We Love this bakery shop! It is our favorite place to buy all kinds of cakes for birthday s or for all celebrations several We orders in advance so many times at Cake Kobo and this is our favorite place to buy cakes. We Love the strawberry white cake with light icing. They have also a lot of different type of different type of cakes like chocolate mouse, Tiramisu, cheese cake, plain chocolate and more yummy tasty pastries. . Their cakes are not that sweet compared to any other bakery. Their service are great with friendly helpful staff. The ambiance is clean and nice located inside Nijiya Market by Torrance on 182nd and Crenshaw Blvd. I recommend this place to everyone who love cakes, all kinds of pasties and bread. I Love this place!

    Innards of the cream cake
    Angela B.

    Cute little bakery to satisfy all your carb loving needs. I came here for the praised cream cake, which I found pretty good but not mind blowing. It was around $2 which is quite a steal compared to the other places nearby. Though I didn't love it, I found a multitude of other goodies that won't break the bank that look just as tasty. There's donuts and other things that I don't recall.. But that should be enough reason to get your grocery shopping on while acquiring some love haNdles. One other thing I got was the mochi bread. Its different from the Korean cuz it's more cheesy.. The cheesecake looks enticing and there were some matcha, banana, red bean flavors of various desserts ^__^ would come back again when I want a small sugar rush.

    Fruit Tart
    Haleh M.

    I just had their fruit tart and they are delicious It's very light and melts in your mouth

    a birthday cake with strawberries and candles
    Joanne Y.

    Japanese style strawberry whipped cream cake was so delicious! Japanese style cakes are more light / airy, with soft whipped cream and light, fluffy cake layers...compare that to the American cakes which are more heavy, dense, and frosting so thick you can even slice it with a knife for their cakes and overly sweet.

    Nijole T.

    Cake Kobo is the bakery in the Nijiya Market and I love their products! So far, I get the chocolate eclairs everytime, because they are so darn good, sold single and in multipacks, they are always fresh and perfectly baked, really like in France. Less than $2 each is also the best price I have come across in LA, I'll be back for more!

    Mixed fruit cake
    Jamie A.

    I bought a small sized cake for about $13. It was more than I wanted to pay, but I was there and after fighting for parking (there is a church or a kind of religious building next door having an event) I was like why not? I haven't seen a fruit cocktail/mixed fruit cake in ages so I got one! The frosting was pink with a light strawberry flavor and the cake was vanilla and not too moist or thick - almost like sponge cake. Not to be partial - but I love Asian bakeries because their desserts are light and not sugar-sickening. Like JJ's or King's you can eat a few slices without getting too full. Next time, I will try the pear cake! They were out today. =( This is in Nijiya market by their hot foods.

    Soufflé Cheese Cake. HaPpy BiRtHdAy, HiKaRu-KuN!! (2/1/16).
    Yuri K.

    ~~~Yuri's Favorite Cheesecake Is Here~~~ ~~~Oh & It's Her Brother's Fave Too!~~~ For those of you who can see my check-ins on Yelp, knows how much I love, Love, LOVE, the Soufflé Cheesecake from Cake Kobo. I'm not sure if this place still goes by the same name. It is located inside Nijiya Market in the City of Torrance, cross street of Van Ness Avenue and 182nd St. There's plenty of available parking spaces. They have a good selection of airy French Japanese Pastries but there's just something special about their cheesecake here. A combination of light, fluffy, dense, and not too sweet, with a bit of a gelatinous glaze on top! Mmm...so good!! So good that it's a must for one of my brothers and I to have it for our birthdays each year!! If you happen to be in my neighborhood, stop on by! I'm sure you won't be disappointed! Also, FYI -if you have a few additional items you'd like to purchase from Nijiya market, you can pay for them at the bakery register along with your dessert!

    Cafe Kobo
    Michael S.

    Cake Kobo is located in Nijiya Market and has some pretty good prices on Desserts, Cakes, and Pastries. There is also a Bakery section and an island with warm, premade Fried Foods. Olivia Z. and I got a Napolean, Chocolate Eclair, and Strawberry Cream Puff for Dessert. I only tried the Eclair and Cream Puff. Both were exactly what I wanted. Sweet, creamy, and yummy. The full cakes looked tempting. If I needed a whole cake or fruit tart for a party, this would be an easy choice. The bakery has individual and loaves of baked breads. We came late in the day and some of the more popular items were clearly sold out. In the warm food section, they have Fried Chicken Kara-age, Tempura Fry Pancakes, Croquettes, Katsu, and such. We split a Regular Croquette and a Pumpkin Croquette. She liked the pumpkin most while I enjoyed the regular more. Either way, we got a great deal, because we were there at exactly 8:00 p.m. when all the premade Fried Foods go on sale for 50% off. If you live close by, still haven't figured out what is for dinner, and it is close to 8 p.m., there are probably fewer better deals than this 1/2 off one at Cake Kobo. You can check out at Cake Kobo or at the main Nijiya registers. We ended up buying three different times and each time the ladies behind the counter at Cake Kobo were especially patient and helpful. Cake Kobo is simple and convenient. Most days, that is exactly what you need.

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    The cake we got last weekend was delicious , very fluffy and not too sweet!! We will definitely be going back for all of our birthdays!

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    Tasty strawberry shortcake. Not too heavy. Really like this place and lucky we can get it at nijiya in San diego

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    I like their chocolate cake! Very light and melts on your tongue. The price is inexpensive :)

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    Chocolate cake is the best. Good quality for reasonable price. Highly recommended!

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    I've tried the Strawberry (my favorite) and the Chocolate cake. They are perfect!!! Very light and fluffy and not too sweet.

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    Sweet Wheat

    Sweet Wheat

    4.3(563 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Boutique

    I wanted to update my review because my most recent visit completely changed my experience. As…read morealways, the food and pastries were amazing, but what truly stood out this time was the service. Anais was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she made us feel genuinely comfortable and appreciated from the moment we walked in. She's so nice and positive energy made such a difference and really elevated the entire experience. This visit reminded me why Sweet Wheat has so much potential not just because of the quality of the food, but because of team members like Anais who truly care about customers. I'm happy to say I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Anais, for such a lovely experience!

    Sweet Wheat is a family-owned French artisan bakery in Redondo Beach and they have a secondary…read morelocation in Downtown Culver City. [Parking]: The bakery has a small private parking lot and I had no issue finding an available spot on a weekday. [Atmosphere]: The bakery has both indoor and outdoor tables. [Menu]: The #1 baked good to order here is the Almond Croissant, but they ran out of the regular almond croissant at 12:45 PM on Sunday during my first visit. I was pretty determined to get it so I came back the next day at 10 AM and was able to get one. They also offer mini versions of select croissants, quiche, sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, etc. *** Quiche Lorraine (Madrange Parisian Ham, Emmental Swiss Cheese, Cage Free Organic Eggs Filling, and Chives - $10.95): The employee kindly warmed it up for me and it was the last one on Sunday afternoon. It had an amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture. Mini Almond Chocolate Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream, Chocolate & Sliced Almond - $4.45): It was cold so didn't have a soft texture. The chocolate was a bit overpowering. Blueberry Madeleine (French Traditional Flour, French Isigny Butter, Blueberry Jam & Cake Free Organic Eggs - $4.25): A solid pastry. Mini Almond Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream & Sliced Almond - $3.95): I liked it better than the almond chocolate croissant because it had molasses instead of chocolate (the molasses tasted less overpowering). *** I highly recommend Quiche Lorraine and Almond Croissant, but I have to admit these baked goods aren't exactly affordable. P.S. - The bakery has a rewards program ($5 off birthday reward).

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    Paris Baguette - Ham and cheese croissants

    Paris Baguette

    4.0(108 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Poor customer service, no clue on what a croissant should look like…read more Unfriendly and dismissive, not even a good morning when I greeted her. Feedback: When you package pastries, you need to add a cookie sheet, or other in the box, Never just drop the pastries into the box. Your croissants are dry, too crunchy and overcooked. The pan aux raisin is hard, heavy and not what it should be. All, do yourself a favor, head to Lomita to Cream Pan.

    I had more than enough points to redeem a free pastry reward, and since I was just at nearby Del…read moreAmo Fashion Center, I figured why not use one of my free pastry rewards at this Paris Baguette? So first things first, be aware that this Paris Baguette is actually inside Hannam Chain Supermarket at Village Del Amo on the southwest corner of Torrance and Hawthorne. I didn't know it at the time, so I circumnavigated the plaza, looking for Paris Baguette signage like I usually do for the other standalone locations. After stopping my car somewhere in the plaza, I had to double-check the location to be inside the Hannam Chain Supermarket, which I had just literally passed by minutes ago. D'oh! lol I hadn't even heard of Hannam Chain Supermarket, so I took some time to explore the store even though Paris Baguette is literally closest to the entrance. The overall selection of baked goods kind of disappointed me because it felt like there were fewer choices of pastries here compared to the other locations I've been to before. However, oddly enough, they had more selections available! I think it's because they have time stamps listed on each pastry so that the pastries are inside the display case for no more than 4 hours. I thought the pastries would have remained good at least until the end of the day, so to hear of their 4 hour shelf life was a bit surprising to me. For the record, I've been to several other Paris Baguettes before, but this was the first time I noticed these time stamps. Even though the variety of pastries was not as much compared to the other standalone locations, I still had a difficult time deciding which pastry to get! However, I noticed a new flavor of a supreme croissant I hadn't seen before: pink velvet. I've heard of red velvet, but not pink, and presuming that this is a seasonal offering for Valentine's Day, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to try one before that special day. They had other supreme croissant flavors like chocolate and salted caramel pretzel, but I'm sure those flavors will be offered for much longer than the pink velvet. I do remember trying a strawberry supreme croissant from the Cerritos location, so perhaps after Valentine's Day, that would take the place of the pink velvet. After grabbing one of two Pink Velvet Supreme Croissants left in the display case, I made my way around and to the register. Phone in hand, I had the Paris Baguette app pulled up to redeem my reward. Actually, a good part of me had thought that this location inside Hannam Chain wouldn't honor my reward because for Tous Les Jours, the locations inside Hmart wouldn't be eligible for earning points or redeeming rewards. Luckily, Paris Baguette is not Tous Les Jours, and I was able to redeem my reward with no trouble. The cashier who rang me up was pretty friendly as well. She placed my Pink Velvet Supreme Croissant in a small paper bag and wished me a good day. While there are a handful of tables inside the food hall portion of Hannam Chain, most were occupied by customers of other eateries, so I simply went outside to enjoy my free sweet treat. The pink velvet ruby chocolate that covered the top portion of the round croissant didn't have nearly as much flavor, though the Valentine's sprinkles on top did make for a nice touch at least. Also, the custard cream inside didn't taste like anything at all! It wasn't bad, but it makes me wonder how much more flavorful the salted caramel pretzel would have been. I'll be sure to get that on my next visit to a Paris Baguette! I got the croissant about 2.5 hours after they were prepared, so maybe they would have tasted better had I gone 2 hours earlier? Lastly, I'm kind of shocked that this is pretty much the only Paris Baguette location in the South Bay. With how expansive a city like Torrance is, you would think they'd have at least a second location elsewhere like in Hmart. Otherwise, the next closest location would be in Long Beach, which literally just opened at The Pike Outlets. Overall, it's not a bad Paris Baguette to go to, but if you live in the South Bay, you'd be better off downloading the 85C Bakery app over the Paris Baguette app as there are much more 85C locations in the area. Also, this Paris Baguette may not necessarily carry your favorite pastries here, so heed caution if you plan to go out of your way to visit this patisserie.

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    Paris Baguette - Strawberry Cream Cake

    Strawberry Cream Cake

    Paris Baguette - Variety of pastries available that day.

    Variety of pastries available that day.

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    Cream Pan - Pan Au Raisin  03-31-2026

    Cream Pan

    4.3(443 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    I had been hearing about Cream Pan for a while, and after my mom highly recommended it, I knew I…read morehad to give it a try. I ordered the strawberry cream croissant, and it was absolutely amazing. It was light, airy, and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. The pastry itself was perfectly flaky and buttery every bite was delicious. I can definitely see why this place is such a big hit! I also tried the iced condensed coffee. It was definitely strong, but also incredibly creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. It paired perfectly with the croissant. Another plus is that they have plenty of parking and lots of seating, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a coffee and dessert. If you're looking for a delicious pastry and a good cup of coffee, this is a wonderful little spot to check out.

    First timer at Cream Pan and loved trying the pastries here! There was a big parking lot and plenty…read moreof seating inside. There was a variety of pastry options. We got the: - Butter Croissant-3/5 it was a little dry and not amazing compared to other the croissants - 5/5 Strawberry custard croissant was fluffy and filled with a lot of custard. Never had a pastry like this one. Also very aesthetic pleasing to take pictures with haha - 4/5 Strawberry Banana croissant was a long pastry with nutella on it too. I prefer the og strawberry one - 4/5 Apple croissant tasted like an apple pie but it was really sweet - 10/5 Blueberry Croissant was ridiculously good, would comeback just for this one. Our trip consisted of so many carbs but it was well worth it. Love the variety and also that it's a Japanese bakery! Would come back forsure just for the blueberry croissant, it was so addicting we got more to-go. Also they have restrooms inside too.

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    Fruit tart

    Cream Pan - If you see this place, that's the universe telling you....It's time to stop and enjoy some delicious coffee and a pastry  ASAP!!!!!

    If you see this place, that's the universe telling you....It's time to stop and enjoy some delicious coffee and a pastry ASAP!!!!!

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    85°C Bakery Cafe-Torrance

    85°C Bakery Cafe-Torrance

    3.5(893 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    85 is always a solid choice when you're not very familiar with bakeries in a new city. I usually…read morestop by an 85 when I don't want to spend time searching for and vetting a new bakery, especially since I know they carry items my parents enjoy. As I was out with my family, I decided to stop a safe choice, and 85 was the bakery of choice. It has a wide variety of breads, pastries, and drinks. Their selection is broad enough that no matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find something, whether it's savory, semi-sweet, or fully sweet. This location was smaller than the 85 I usually go to, but definitely not the smallest I've been to. The staff here were super friendly and even helped me with the promotional codes that were available at the time.

    85 Degree Bakery is a great spot, especially with how convenient it is to visit. It's located in a…read moreplaza with plenty of parking, which makes stopping by easy even when it's busy. My absolute favorite item is their Portuguese egg tart. It is honestly the best Portuguese egg tart I have ever had. The crust is perfectly flaky and the custard is rich, smooth, and not overly sweet. It is one of those items I crave and come back for again and again. The service is fast and friendly, even when there is a line. The staff keeps things moving efficiently and is always polite and helpful. The ambience is bright, clean, and modern, making it a comfortable place to grab a treat or sit and enjoy your pastry. There can be a wait depending on when you go since it is very popular, but it is definitely worth it for the quality you get.

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    85°C Bakery Cafe-Torrance
    85°C Bakery Cafe-Torrance
    85°C Bakery Cafe-Torrance

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    Hamadaya Bakery - Coffee Jelly Milk

    Hamadaya Bakery

    3.8(80 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Did takeout from Hamadaya Bakery, which is attached to Mitsuwa Market, and loved it. It's a quaint,…read moresmall bakery, but there are so many options - everything from katsu sandos to a great selection of Japanese sweets. We picked up the Boloniya Bread (small, $9.95) and it was amazing - super soft, rich, and lightly sweet, the kind of bread you can enjoy completely on its own. We also ordered two drinks: one matcha with matcha jelly, and the other almond milk with matcha jelly. The matcha itself was high quality and good tasting, with a really nice ice-to-matcha ratio, and the jelly had a soft, silky texture that wasn't overly sweet. Everything worked really well together. Being connected to Mitsuwa Market is a big plus. There's a great food court with plenty of indoor seating and a large outdoor patio, making it an easy place to grab food, meet up with friends, and hang out for a bit. The food court also offers a variety of options at reasonable prices, which adds to the overall appeal of stopping here. Even as a quick takeout stop, this place really stands out. A great spot when you're craving quality Japanese baked goods and drinks.

    Review #908 2025-083…read moreOTM Club 11/20/22 - 11/26/22 (sold out, missed OTM redemption) Food Order: Melon Pan & Raisin Danish I originally came to Hamada Ya Bakery to redeem a comped Cream Puff via OTM Club, but it was late in the day, about an hour before closing so they were sold out & other baked goodies were limited. Since it's not technically an "off the menu" item, I was hoping the bakery would be flexible to substitute the cream puff with something of similar pricing -- nope. According to other reviewers, they often sell out by the afternoon so you need to stop by in the morning to get first pick. I was here with my LO so couldn't leave empty handed & perused the shelves for anything interesting. Just to be on the safe side, we picked a raisin danish (can't go wrong with that) & melon pan. Not sure if it's late in the day or what, but both were pretty stale tasting... I spritz both with a little water & dropped them in the convection oven, which help restore some of the danish's flaky exterior while warming the interior, the melon pan's crust was toasted & sort of melted, but made the interior fluffier & warm. The raisin danish was ok flavor-wise, while the melon pan lacked flavor (too mild; crust lacked sweetness). Hamada Ya Bakery is located in Mitsuwa Marketplace at Del Amo Fashion Center, just off to the right upon entry. While there's plenty of parking available, the spaces near the bakery/market are often full. The bakery is really small, & cannot accommodate 2 people in the cramped aisles. Moderate to slightly high price points for a Japanese bakery. I typically visit other Japanese bakeries in the South Bay, but if I happen to dine at the market's food court or shop in the market, I will browse the bakery for goodies. I'm hoping to try their popular pudding that I keep missing because I'm often here late in the day.

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    Hamadaya Bakery - Interior display & menu

    Interior display & menu

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    Strawberry short cake in a cup

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