10/10. My wife was talking this place up and I was already coming into breakfast with high expectations and they were exceeded. Very small and quaint shop with a very friendly staff. We went early to make sure they weren't sold out of anything we wanted. We got a good variety and ended up eating the entire box outside before leaving. Top pics would be Doña, Nixtamal Queen, Alfajor de Neuz, and the Brie and Ham Sandwich. My wife got the matcha which was fantastic and I got the Atole latte which was perfectly creamy and not overly sweet. We even got some the morning we left town to make sure we had some to eat back home. Can't wait to be back read more

Gusto Bread - Patio seating with coffee and pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

An Old record player plays Mack the Knife near the counter. And endless line seemingly remains outside. The small shop and its two or three tables offer a few places to cave into the cravings. Okay, enough is enough, who am I kidding..let me just cut to the chase. The BOLILLO! Just order it okay? You will thank me later. There is spicy Jalapeno bread and there is this, which is Sourdough, Jalapeno and salt done in the perfect combination. Your taste buds will thank you but there is no need to thank me (after all, I didn't create it). Most of the items on the menu I can't pronounce but you can't really go wrong with any of them. When its your turn its your turn and any of the associates will patiently walk you through the menu and point out their favorites and ingrediants in each if you want The coffee and Matcha are on point here too, with some creative recipes. The Horchata Matcha is one. This is a popular one. Come early for best selection! read more

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Always a pleasure to come to Gusto in Long Beach, even when traffic along 710 is a frown-commute. Best about this return was to try their dark chili sauce on a slice of sourdough --- so so good! Had both sweet and savory options with a mocha. Service has been consistently friendly and helpful, and the interior like the exterior is accommodating to both a large or small party. read more

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Now that I have been back here three times I am so excited to leave a review. My favorite things are the bollio and concha. The way their bread is so soft drives me crazy. I have never had a bollio or concha as soft and supple as they can make it. This place has inspired me to learn how to make a sourdough starter from how good it is. The only downsides: a long line to get in at times, street parking can get tricky based on the time of day, a little pricey. Each bread is about $4 or more but it's worth the price if you can afford it. None of these make me feel like it's less of a five star place. The place is really small. You probably will never be able to eat inside but tbh this place is perfect as a Togo option as well. I have also tried an entire sourdough loaf from them and it was so good and keeps soft if you store it in an airtight place. Don't get it though if you don't eat bread every day cuz it can be a lot in quantity. My advice. Come in and try the chocolate concha and whatever drink you want. My favorite thing to do with my parter is to come here get a box of six and then grab a Tierra Mia, the perfect combo. Cant wait to see this place open more locations read more

Gusto Bread - Sourdough concha and bollio and chocolate pan - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Stopped by this morning and went for a Tamarind drink. Sour and sweet. Perfection. I also got the sesame seeded twisted bread which was a tear and share with friends. read more

Gusto Bread - Salted Tamarindo this was spot on. - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Continuing my chocolate chip cookie quest, I stopped by Gusto Bread--a charming little panadería that keeps things simple and does them well. Great baked goods, solid coffee, and an easygoing neighborhood vibe. I tried their SPEIT cookie (still no clue what it stands for, but I'm not losing sleep over it). It's a salted chocolate chip cookie with crispy edges and a soft center, plus a slightly grainy sugar texture that adds a nice little crunch. Sweet, salty, and balanced--just a really well-executed cookie. Score: 8.5/10 The bakery itself is small but inviting. A couple of chairs out front for a quick patio sit, plus some indoor seating. Perfect for a relaxed coffee + pastry stop. Bottom line for me: A strong entry on the cookie quest. If you're in Long Beach and want a bakery with personality (and a cookie worth the calories), Gusto Bread delivers. read more

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I had been to Gusto years ago, and it seems like in that time they have undergone some beautification and expansion. Kudos to them on the growth! The place is very aesthetically pleasing. About four tables inside and the rest of the seating is outdoors. They have a variety of fresh baked breads and handcrafted drinks. They also have some other trinkets for sale as well. The staff are friendly. Four stars because special offerings run out fast and parking isn't great (street only so first come, first serve). I had to circle around for a while to find something and was almost tempted to just ditch this visit to be honest. I ended up finding parking 3 blocks away. read more

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When I walked up, the line of folks waiting outside were the greatest predictor of what I'd find when I got in the door. No kidding, I immediately realized that this bakeshop is fantastic! Fortunately, I made my order on line prior to arriving and my goodies were ready. The aroma inside is mouthwatering. The friendly ambiance beckons customers to enter, order a drink and a pastry and relax. The organic bread selection was right up my alley. Everything looked absolutely. amazing! Folks working behind the counter were super friendly. I ordered a hueso quebrado ( just love the description) a seeded loaf, field loaf, 1 chocolate concha, a concha de cacao and a couple of whole grain spelt cookies. Bakery is located in a neighborhood with limited parking out front and lots of parking within walking distance. Sure hope to be back soon, as everything was delicious. read more

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My first experience. Servers are kind and prompt. The biscuit and strawberry jam. Hit the spot that this viejita needed read more

Gusto Bread - Lovely choice - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This bakery is special. Very, very special. The way this place incorporates the corn...it's like...once you have a treat here, you can't have the treat any other way. Take the kouign amann pastry, so flaky, so moist, and then you're hit with a blast of corn flavor. The alfajor cookies OMGGGGG. Again, textbook baking but with addition of corn! You need to try one of everything, seriously. Including the items in the refrigerated section. And don't forget to check out the items for sale all around the store! The employees are always chill, considering people tend to have questions or are unsure what to choose. We sat at one of the several shaded tables they have outside. The vibe is easy, like "getaway to another country where every day isn't a mad hustle" easy. I warn you though, especially those who don't live nearby, it's hard to eat these treats elsewhere once you get them here. Then you'll be all sad when you don't come back to LB for a while. read more

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We were doing a bread crawl. The first choice was this place. My friends arrived early. Since there was already a line, they helped me order. I asked for the nixtamal queen and a horchata matcha. My friends got a good amount of breads. I was able to try some of it as well. The nixtamal queen was pretty much a Kouign amann. I like Kouign amann, but I didn't like this one at all. I didn't have much to say until my friends told me that this bakery was a finalist for the James Beard awards. I was in shock because the bread I got was so dry and dense. I took a few bites and my mouth got tired lol I was not the only one in the group who had the issue. It was also overly sweet. I tried the other breads that my friends got. It was not fluffy or anything. Not much flavor as well. So I was pretty much in shock. I dunno if the quality went down because they had to mass produce...while there, I noticed there was always a line. So they were nonstop busy. The matcha horchata was not bad. It could be better. Matcha flavor was lacking and horchata didn't hit the spot. Glad it wasn't so sweet. I prob will return to try the breads again. Hopefully, I can up the stars. read more

Gusto Bread - Horchata matcha - meh - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I had been wanting to visit this bakery for such a long time! Finally made it, and very much looking forward to going back. I went on a weekday morning, and luckily found street parking right across the street. There was a short line outside, but the wait wasn't too long. Everything was absolutely delicious! I tried the following: - Jamon Roll - Super flavorful savory roll. Flaky pastry filled with French ham, hatch-chile cheese and our pina mustard and topped with poppy seeds. - Spelt Cookie - Golden crispy and chewy whole grain cookie with Ecuadorian dark chocolate wafers and sprinkled with flake salt. - California Loaf - Our most popular loaf! Thick crust and soft open crumb with a balanced flavor that pairs with a wide variety of foods. Absolutely loved this! Also, as I was waiting in line inside the shop, there was a basket of "Day Old" breads at a discounted price. So I grabbed the California Loaf. It turned out to be very fresh and quality was great. So I'd definitely do this again. Service was efficient and very friendly. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and there are tables outdoor, right in front of the bakery. Highly recommended! Looking forward to going back and trying some of their other baked goods and get another loaf of their amazing bread. read more

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Gusto is very cute neighborhood spot with friendly service and baked goods to match.! I stopped in on Valentine's Day about an hour before closing and luckily was able to snag a you're the one box that had 6 different pastries in it. Don't sleep on the spelt cookie and Nixamal Queen. I also got one Israeli bread which is delightful. I was bummed they were out of their sandwiches which just means I'll need to make another trip earlier. read more

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Got their Easter specials which were Bombas de crema (6 small cream puffs for $22) and pascualina empanadas which is a flaky baked empanadas with creamy greens inside ($6). They're so good! The cream puff is a little small for the price, but it's good for a "once in a while" treat. Definitely devoured them in no time. read more

Gusto Bread - Pascualina empanada and bombas de crema - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have heard nothing but RAVE REVIEWS about GB, I had to get me some. The line at 8:30 on a Saturday morning was not bad. Service was terrific except the lady forgot my Nixtamal Queen pastry. I called and talked to Patty. She instantly refunded MY dough and was a pleasure to work with. I bought an assortment of goodies to take home. The bolillo's with go just fine with the Caldo de Res I'm making for dinner. The store is comfortable, has little tables to sit and enjoy a delicious pastry n coffee. The bathroom is Very nice, clean, smells good, cute. 10-12-25 NOTE: I warmed up the mushroom tart. I shrooms and am not very picky. This tart was not good at all. I'm sorry, it needed salt, IMO & had a weird taste. My husband tried it and couldn't even eat 1 bite. read more

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I love love love love this place. Authentic. Unique. Corn!! Husband surprised me by taking me here so I didn't have time to research the menu or read up on this bakery. He wanted me to eat my food unbiased. Afterwards, I found out they were a James Beard bakery and one of the top in the nation! GUAVA PASTRY: The guava pastry flavor was unbelievable. I thought the one at Portos was good, but this one was even better because the guava flavor was so much more prominent and I like the fruit pieces. MOLE: I've never had anything like it. I'm a huge fan of Mole and I love the mushrooms that they put in this filling. It will be my to go to pastry every time I come here. NIXTAMAL QUEEN: their signature pastry. I ate half of it and toasted the other half at home. It is unbelievably delicious toasted. I'll also be ordering this one again. SPELT COOKIE: it sounds healthy and it tastes like a special chocolate cookie. It's the best cookie I've had in my life. I love thin, chocolate cookies that are slightly chewy. Not too sweet and salt sprinkles balance the cookie. I'll also be ordering this one again. CALIFORNIA LOAF: The sourdough was good. I didn't notice anything unique or different about this sourdough compared to loaves I've had in my life but I now know after the fact that it's made with wild sourdough. Love the vibe and colors of this cute bakery. The details like the store name font style and picture menu is on point. read more

From house to storefront...the bread has consistently been a hit! I love the bread options and coffee! The store itself is cozy, there is limited seating both inside and outside but every time I've gone it's pretty busy and the lines are usually pretty long but it moves fairly quickly. It's a cute and popular location. read more

Gusto Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

We finally tried this bakery after walking by it several times. We were initially turned off by the long line and the mostly empty display case in the afternoon hours. We decided to come early to get the best picks. The bakery is small and limits the amount of people inside, which is great. Youll see a line, but it moves fast. We tried the Dona, which is definitely a very high priced concha at $9.50. It was a good concha with strawberry jam and almond cream. But, it was definitely not worth the price. We also tried the Concha De Cacoa which tasted more like bread than a pastry. Overall, the pastries were a 3/5. We did enjoy the freshly baked California Loaf and found the bread to be reasonably priced at $10. Overall, we weren't impressed with this bakery. read more

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If you didn't know, gusto bread was nominated for a James beard award for outstanding bakery, meaning they are quite literally the best panaderia in the country. And it all lived up to the hype. Everything was delicious but I'm here today to talk about their spelt cookie, made with 100% spelt flour and Ecuadorian dark chocolate. I am a chocolate chip cookie enthusiast, connoisseur, whatever you want to call it - I know my cookies. Easily top 3 chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. I've been thinking about it since I had it weeks ago. I will be back soon for the cookie and most likely will purchase more treats because why not!! PSA: try to go on a weekday to avoid long lines. Personally I don't wait in long lines so I came here around 10am on a Wednesday and there was basically no line read more

Gusto Bread - Jamon roll Chori bun Nixtamal queen Pan de muerto Spelt cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Pricy but worthwhile, this is probably the most seriously gourmet bakeries in Long Beach. Maybe in all of Southern California. Lines form around the block daily. A lot of the flavors and styles here just aren't done anywhere else. Gusto is out to prove a lot (pun intended) and I think they're on-track to see a lot of commendations in the coming years. read more

Gusto Bread - Mole empenada, seasonal lattés, bread pudding and chorizon & cheese bread - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I'm sorry but I just don't get it. I've tried and tried. Their room temp pastries taste dry. Their concha is dry. the girl that works there w the scarf on her head obviously doesn't like her job. So rude and it felt like I was bothering her by being there. Sorry gusto. Not a fan. read more

I actually went across the street after a workout to grab some coffee and my friend who's been wanting to come to Gusto pointed out that there was no line! It was a Friday around noon. First off, before walking in, I was loving the facade of the building. Hola when you walk in, adios when you walk out, and a virgencita by the front door. Food and order counter were pretty and the person taking our order was knowledgeable and gave us some recommendations and answered our questions. We ended up taking home: Concha de cacao Doña Jamón roll Nixtamal queen Pastelito de guava Oreja All of these were absolutely delicious, shared amongst 3 of us we were able to try them all. My favorite was the Nixtamal Queen, I have never had anything like it before. I don't usually like Orejas but this one was crispy and also soft and airy. Soooo good, can't wait to come back and add a coffee! They also have a small section with the cutest Latinx merchandise, I'll definitely be back. The only downside was parking but worth looking for it to come here. read more

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Gusto Bread is an artisanal bakery shop in Long Beach that specializes in masa madre (wild fermented sourdough) and in-house nixtamal (fresh corn masa). This bakery shop received various accolades like (1) a back-to-back finalist for the James Beard Award in the outstanding bakery category in 2024 and 2025 & (2) the New York Times called Gusto Bread one of the best bakeries in the U.S. Since the shop actually does not open on Monday and Tuesday, I decided to make a special stop here on Sunday morning instead. [Parking]: This is probably the only slight nitpicking I can think of - parking situation is horrible and only street parking. I came at 8:30 AM on Sunday and only found one available street parking spot on Molino Ave. [Atmosphere]: There are about 4 ~ 5 indoor tables and 4 ~ 5 outdoor tables. Cozy interior vibe with a vinyl record player playing music in the background. As I was about to walk out, the cashier actually remembered my name and said goodbye - honestly it was quite a pleasant surprise. [Ordering]: No line when I came here at 8:30 AM on Sunday. The shop recommends visitors to come early so that they can get exactly what they want or place a same-day order online for pickup. [Menu]: I like their single-page & double-sided menu with pictures of actual breads + a star symbol = signature item. The #1 signature item is Nixtamal Queen then follow by Concha de Cacao and Dona. For guest favorite, Pastelito de Guava and Spelt Cookie are popular alternative options. Additional simple syrup is available at the counter. *** Concha de Cacao (lightly sweet and soft bun with a crunchy chocolate top; a classic Mexican pan dulce made with whole ingredients + sourdough - $5): It tasted a little bit different than the traditional concha I had at other Mexican bakery shops, but concha here tasted less sweet and had really flaky texture. It was great! Dona (A twice-baked concha layered with our seasonal fruit jam, house made almond cream and sliced almonds. Rich, nutty, decadent - $9.50): Sliced almond + sweet molasses + sourdough aftertaste = killer combination. Nixtamal Queen (A sweet, sticky, chewy pastry with layers of our sourdough and house made corn masa - $7.50): This is the one to get and think of it as kouign-amann layered with nixtamalized corn. It had this nice chewy and flaky texture combination with a hint of molasses - I love it! Cafe de Olla (batch brew of coffee with canela & cane sugar - hot 12 ounce for $4): Smooth drink with a hint of sweetness. *** Slightly expensive baked goods, but well worth every penny. I think this is hands down one of the best bakeries in LA County and Orange County - possibly even better than Porto's Bakery depending on your personal preference. There's absolutely no question that I will be coming back here again to try other options. read more

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I had heard about this bakery being a James Beard finalist and couldn't wait to try it! I went on a Saturday morning and parked on a side street. If you park on Temple or Molina, you should be able to find parking. The line has about 6 people in front of me and the line went pretty quickly. I probably waited less than 10 minutes. The staff was friendly and helped explain all the bakery items to me. All prices were very reasonable for a high end bakery. They even had day old bread that you could get at a discount. A large seeded loaf was $7 and it is normally $11. I bought the ones that were recommended like the chocolate concha, the nixtamal queen , the spelt cookie and Dona. I highly recommend the cookie, Dona and nixtamal queen. I wasn't expecting a spelt cookie to be so tasty. Chewy with nice chocolate chunks. The nixtamal queen was like the corn based version of the kouign-amann. If you have not had that pastry before it is a treat! Flaky layers of buttery pastry with the right amount of sweetness. The Dona was also very good. Crunch sweet outside with a nice almond marzipan and jam topping. There is a small seating area if you wanted to gobble down your treats immediately. There is also a restroom. All very clean. There are also savory pastries and a sandwich that I would like to try the next time. read more

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I love there Sourdough bread and salted butter. The service was normal do to busy weekend. The place is great for cyclist outdoor hang out. read more

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Skip the Chori-bun- the chorizo tasted horrible and had a towel that didn't dry right smell, the pastry/bread around it was dry and flavorless. For $9, I was upset because I had to discard it after 2 bites. -1/5 Pastelito de Guava is amazing if you like guava. Had the right sweetness with small guava chunks. The pastry was perfect for the stuffing. 5/5 Hamon roll was okay, pastry to meat ratio was good but overall it was very tiny. 3/5 Dorado loaf- amazing, bouncy texture. It has small flax seeds(about the side of sesame seeds) throughout every bite. Flavor is absolutely delicious. Been grabbing this loaf every single week and can truthfully say it is better than the California loaf. Make sure you ask for it sliced. 100000/5. Just like the chori bun, !!!!SKIP the cafe de olla. Coffee tasted like watery off brand coffee with the slightest hint of sweetness(had to doctor it up at home then tossed because it just wasn't good. If you're coming for the first time and made the trip out here, just order coffee across the street at Coffee Drunk while you wait in line for your bread. read more

Tried the Chocopan, Brie+Ham Sammy, Bolillo, and Pan De Maiz, and all were absolutely outstanding. Line went fast, and the cashier was super friendly and helpful with describing the pastries. We were beyond impressed and will be back to try their coffee. I love that there's indoor and outdoor seating as well! read more

Me gusta muchooo Gusto Bread! Wow, the alfajor was flaky, with a smooth dulce de leche filling. I loved it with the red tea latte. The red tea latte was perfectly and lightly sweetened, tasting of cinnamon, and wonderful with oat milk. It reminded me of a similar offering from a once renowned Orobae (RIP). I actually would love to know if/where I can buy the tea leaves! My bf and I loved the quebrado (pull-apart crusty sourdough buns) with the $2 whipped butter. The butter was WORTH IT--creamy/milky, seasoned to perfection (garlic and salt at least)--and my bf said it was the best butter he had eaten in quite some time. I get the line, which was only a few parties long at about 1pm on a sunny Saturday. They only allow 2 parties in the indoor line area because it is tight. There is a table for 6ish and a few tables for 2ish inside, and a permanent, enclosed street outdoor seating area with umbrellas. It was not hard tp find a seat for 2. The staff were kind and welcoming, answering our questions eagerly and happily. I would go out of my way to return just for the red tea latte and alfajores, but I will have to try their other bread as well! read more

Gusto Bread - 5 stars: Red tea latte + alfajor - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

If I could legally marry a pastry, it would be the guava one from Gusto. This place is what happens when bread is made with intention, ancestral spirit, and just a little bit of witchcraft. Everything is naturally leavened and baked with so much love, you can feel it before you even bite into anything. Now let's talk about the guava pastry. Flaky, buttery, slightly tangy, and filled with a jammy guava center that tastes like someone's abuelita handpicked the fruit at peak ripeness during a full moon. It's not overly sweet, which I love--it leans more sophisticated than sugary. Lines can get long but it's worth it. You don't rush greatness. The vibe is minimal, neighborhood-y, and the staff is genuinely warm--not fake-smile warm, but like, "we're proud of what we do" warm. read more

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Really sweet little coffee shop and bakery, we ducked in here to get out of the rain and had a lovely afternoon sipping lattes, reading books we bought at a nearby bookstore, and nibbling delicious pastries. read more

Gusto Bread - Chocolate lattes, spelt cookie, and oreja. Yum! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

It took me a while to finally get something at Gusto Bread. I've heard all about the hype and have seen the line out the store passing by. My friend wanted to meet for a morning hang so we opted for Gusto. I arrived on a Friday morning. The line was only 5 parties deep but it went by fast. We ordered our drinks and pastries and found a cute table outside by the store window. The ambiance inside was nice. Service was great. Pastries lived up to the hype!! It was delicious and had me thinking about getting a second helping after finishing everything. Parking is a bit of a challenge. I was lucky enough to find neighborhood parking close by. read more

We didn't intend on coming here, but it was an opportunity to try Gusto since there was barely any line on the Saturday morning. We dropped in and grabbed a few bites. Overall, the jamon pastry was really good. The surprising Dijon mustard hit very well and the starch of the bread gives a nice balance to it. My favorite of them all. The cheddar jalapeño bread was delicious as well. Very fluffy and has a lot of flavor. If you are savory lover, you should get this one. The Mole empanada was also great. They pack in a lot in that pastry. Very grateful to have the chance to try Gusto. I was lucky that there wasn't any line but now I see why there is a long line each time. read more

Gusto Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was experiencing sourdough withdrawal since my last trip to San Francisco, and my search drew me to Gusto Bread. The loaves here are delicious and their approach to the levain is quite wonderful. I tried the California Loaf, the Nixtamal Queen, and the Horchata Matcha. The loaf and the south dough has an excellent tang... they have a good starter here which is mixed in with some of their fantastic pastries. The Nixtamal Queen uses the starter and masa -- quite a treat and a good place to start your journey here. The drink was also unique, though a bit sweet when had with the pastry. The staff was friendly and the building is tucked on a street with reasonable parking. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, but the vinyl turntable definitely sets the mood inside if you can snag a seat! I wound up getting my order to go and walking to the beach. read more

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Magic. Don't leave without a loaf. Unmatched. The place, the selection, the pastry, the service.... It's all on point and such an enjoyable visit. read more

Gusto Bread - Pastries and latte - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came in on a Wednesday morning! We took a while to look at the menu since they had so many amazing breads to offer!! We walked in and went to the register and right away received the best customer service! I should have gotten the guys name because he was so helpful and patient with us! He also gave us great recommendations on breads! I got the Horchata Cold Brew and it was amazing! The flavor was great! I don't like horchata but the mix between Horchata and cold brew was delicious!! The breads we got were all great I feel like you can't go wrong with anything! They had some seating indoors as well as outdoors! It was such a beautiful day so we sat outside and they had umbrellas so we weren't in the sun!! Can't wait to be back!! read more

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Enjoyed this place more than I thought. The foods, breads, coffee are excellent and costs less than I thought. The service is wonderful and with caring. The place smells delish upon walking in and well displaced of the foods and everything else. There are seatings inside, outside and street patio. Just a cozy and relaxing place for me with great foods and drinks. read more

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So excited to finally make it to Gusto's! Line of course but the wait waa quick. They run a very efficient ient operation. Only two parties allowed in at a time. While you order another is gathering up the baked goods! Overall, on a Sunday morning at 9am, if was quick and easy. I also heard from another customer they now take online orders, very easy. Bought a sourdough Loaf (Califorina Loaf) sliced. It smells amazing. I know it is great as we get sandwiches at Coffee Parlor that uses their breads! For pastries, we ordered Dona and Pastelito Guava. Dona is filled with almond filling and strawberry jam. Amazing pastries! We took our coffee and pastries to go. There is a nice area in the front outside for dining in and several tables inside. Parking is always a bit challenging but we were able to find a spot in the neighborhood. read more

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I will say that all of their awards for their pastries are absolutely deserved. I got the Molé Mushroom Empanada and the Ham & Cheese Croissant.  Molé Mushroom Empanada - The pastry was flaky, and the mushroom molé was sooo flavorful and tender. It was a little sweet and very savory, slightly spicy, and the mushrooms were very tender. Ham & Cheese Croissant - I loved the poppy seeds on top of this croissant. It's the perfect addition to the flaky, cheesy, buttery pastry. Stellar! The line here is often very long, even on what would be considered off hours, but it is definitely worth it. Parking is not as bad as it seems, with lots of free parking in nearby neighborhoods. read more

Gusto Bread - Ham and Cheese Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Iced Dulce de Leche Latte w/ oat milk: good but not great. California Loaf: what a happy loaf!!! It's so cute, smells phenomenal, like I want to bottle this scent and wear it... bread smells sooooo good!!! And it was so YUM!!!! Also, I love they have an option to buy it already sliced! Concha de Cacao: glad I tried it, but wouldn't order again. Pastelito de Guava: ok Mushroom Mole Empanada: eh Service: exceptional. When I ordered the mushroom mole empanada, the person who was helping me made sure I didn't have any nut allergies, which I thought was really thoughtful. She also asked if it was ok that the caramel had dairy in it, since I was subbing for oat milk. Parking: was easy to find but I can see it being difficult especially at high peak hours. read more

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Favorite item was the Spelt Cookie. I loved that it was a large cookie with dark chocolate chunks and an amazing texture. Probably one of the best cookies I've ever had, if not the best. Choco Pan and and Jamon Roll were good. They are similarly shaped and made with yummy fillings, but I wish they were generously filled. They're like 75% bread and 25% of their respective filling. Concha de Cacao was decent. The chocolate topping was delicately sweet and subtly flavored, and the bread itself was like a light and airy sourdough, which sounds interesting for a concha, but it works. Surprisingly, the alfajores were just ok. I was really looking forward to trying them but was disappointed at how crumbly and flavorless these were. Maybe they didn't hold up well in the warmer weather? They got very messy and broke apart easily, which made them difficult to eat with your hands. The Dona was a dense, almond-forward pastry with a slight fruity flavor from the jam. This would definitely go well with a tea. Although it was decent pastry, I wouldn't get it again, especially at nearly $10 a piece. Mushroom Mole Empanada had a savory-sweet filling enveloped in a soft, flaky, buttery triangle. Mushrooms were nicely cooked and didn't make the pastry soggy, but I don't think I'll get this one again, either. I tried a bite of a friend's Nixtamal Queen and Pastelito de Guava, and both were tasty. I'd likely get these for myself next time. Service is always great - they're so chill and helpful, just as sweet as the baked goods right behind them. The line to the bakery is usually long, and they tend to run out of stuff, so be prepared to come early. They have limited indoor and outdoor seating. It gets quite busy, so the area can feel cramped, but it comes and goes. Street parking is available nearby. read more

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