Obviously a terrific organization overall. Great quality food and typically friendly service inside the bakery. I've had consistently good service at the order counter. I can tell the employees here are making an effort and even learning a trade. I appreciate the service inside. I think the group of people that man the small parking lot could use some work on polishing their social graces. I realize its not the same work as inside the bakery/restaurant but addressing customers in such a gruff way doesn't get a customer's visit off the right way. Customers are here to spend their money to support this organization. I am not suggesting a red carpet treatment, just friendlier tones of voices from the parking group as they address people pulling in. read more

Parking is the hardest part to nab because there is too much activity happening in this block. They are popular for their services and the bakery/ cafe is a training ground. I came this time to get a birthday cake for my dad and remembered they make carrot cake. 6 inch for $35. I saw purple ube cake and a coconut raspberry cake. They had a pistachio with raspberry filling (?) that I will have to return to try. Tis the season for pumpkin so they had pumpkin coffee bread which was the bomb. Service is friendly but on the slow side so just go with it. Channel patience and you won't regret it. read more

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I went in the early morning on Thursday. Unfortunately that day they didn't have pancakes or house coffee. :( However, the coffee cake was delicious, and the service was wonderful--the worker was incredibly helpful. Payment: Cards Only! Coffee cake: $4.00 read more

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The pan au raisin croissants are the best! Loaded with cinnamon and raisins and substantial in size they rival any I had in France. Their selection of pastries at the Wednesday farmers market @ Kaiser panorama city is enormous . read more

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Cookie was amazing, scone was alright. Service was a bit slow, however, it was busy and could use signage for designated lines. We didn't get a chance to try the cafe, but thankful we were able to try the bakery. read more

Love the folks here please the cause. Gotta come early if you don't want to run out. Come get breakfast and pastries to go. Amazing service and fresh fare. Nice ambiance too! read more

You have the best coffee cakes. And very good customer service, it's a long drive for me but I do it in a heartbeat. No one makes better coffee cakes. read more

Love when i find them at farmers markets. Best tasting scones, great bread, staff are always nice . Prices are great , top quality . A+ read more

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From their website: "WE WORK WITH THE POPULATION THAT NOBODY DESIRES TO WORK WITH, AND IT'S A PRINCIPLE OF THIS PLACE THAT WE STAND WITH THEM" FATHER GREG Know that when you buy from here, you're getting good food and you're also helping other people to get a second chance to a normal life. If that's not worth paying a little extra then maybe this isn't for you. Their wrap was huge and delicious but also it was really hard to eat it without making a mess (unless your mouth can open that big LOL). read more

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Love there pastries and cookies good vibes, Big Shout out to Mark M. and Ray M. For a wonderful experience and service.

I went for Second Saturdays and it was amazing! Loved the thrift options (vintage Guess, Reformation, etc all with tags) and great food.

Wow! Stopped by here to pick up some snacks for a fire station. Purchased cinnamon rolls, carrot cake, and danish. Absolutely delicious!! The cinnamon roll was super moist, had tons of goo and icing. I heard the rest was delicious and gobbled up within minutes. Secured parking, fast service and SUPER friendly and accommodating staff. Place had a great vibe and I will definitely be back. Job well done!! read more

The staff here are so friendly and kind. The coffee is also amazing. I love the message behind this bakery and the bakery itself. I recommend everyone go there for a tasty treat or coffee! read more

Visited: 2024-12 Coffee cake $4: amazing. Very similar to LAUSD coffee cake. It was moist compared to the coffee cake that they deliver to one supermarket. They also have a pumpkin version, which I'll try another time. Chocolate chip cookie $3: solid cookie, good flavor. But the coffee cake is the star of the show at this bakery. read more

Great concept, food and friendly staff. I gave 4 out of 5 due to some forgotten order items. Happened several times when an item ordered item was not delivered. I was not charged but it was mildly annoying as my lady ordered a Salmon dish she loved and it was forgotten. It can get very busy so choose times to visit wisely. Overall thumbs up and kudos to the free medical mobile clinic offered next to the Homegirl Cafe. read more

I was expecting a bigger shop, but it's located in a small convenience shop setup on the 2nd floor. I got the edamame salad, and it was delicious! The brownie was just okay. I just wished this place had more options. read more

Amazing staff, quick service, and good food! I love what Homeboy and Homegirl do for the community, but to have such good food makes it even better read more

I went today and got 3 dozen pastries to go. The guys were so helpful and courteous. I was walking out and one young man insisted on carrying everything to the car for me. I will be back. The pastries are so fresh and tasty, everyone is so nice but what an awesome program and cause read more

I ordered cookies online. Yikes!! They were pricey and I figured that it was because they would be great! Nope. As you can see in the picture, there were missing cookies. These were supposed to be chewy. Well they were crumbly and not in a good way. They also had an old taste. And most were broken. Will never order from here again. read more

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Stayed at the Metric for a night. had a couple Homeboy baked goods in the morning.Very Good, highly recommend!

I preordered 72 cookies for a work event.....double chocolate chip, chocolate chip and oatmeal. It was a smooth pick up, great customer service and cookies were still warm. The cookies were a hit at work....I put them on to this place : ) read more

All of above was a hit! The food, service and ambience. We came away very satisfied and pleased

We received a pecan cinnamon ring as a gift, and it's been quite tasty. Sorry, no picture as it was gone before I thought of reviewing the bakery. read more

Just stopped into the bakery for a couple of muffins and a loaf of bread. Haven't tried the bread yet, but the chocolate chip muffin was amazing! There were chocolate chips throughout, and a very tasty crumb. Probably one of the best chocolate chips muffin's I've ever had! Also, the employees both at the bakery and the gift shop next door were kind and unfailingly polite. It's always a pleasure to eat and shop here! A good reminder to come by more often. read more

I'm sure everyone has said this- but this place is amazing. Everything I've had here has been on spot.

My husband has been talking about the Homeboy Bakery since I met him, and it was so exciting to stumble upon this place accidentally while exploring LA. We took the train to Chinatown and it was conveniently located right across the street from the stop, and of course we had to come check it out. We walked inside to almost all of the bakery seats reserved for a large party of 30. From this I thought it definitely must be popular and good. We wanted to try a bakery item, so we chose a cupcake with chocolate icing, and we also got the cucumber-pineapple-lime drink. Now, when I say that was the best cupcake I've ever had, it truly is. The icing is what made it so special. It had an AMAZING taste with a thick and rich texture. We left knowing we should have bought so much more- and don't forget, free bakery item when you check in (which I didn't see until I already left unfortunately). The drink was extremely flavorful and refreshing. You could definitely taste all of the cucumber, pineapple, and lime that went into the drink. Super delicious. The bakery offers many different items such as cakes, cookies, bread, muffins, danishes, and many more. The bakery is connected to a cafe serving food like salads, soups, sandwiches, tacos, and a number of different drinks that I definitely regret not checking out. The service is great too. Towards leaving I started coughing up a storm, and Mario from the staff made sure I got some water so I'm okay. Next door they also sell Homeboy merchandise and they even offer tattoo removal. This is an amazing place that anybody should definitely stop by. read more

Good service and good food people are so gentle.I I will definitely recommend homeboys read more

Went in for coffee and a bagel today . My coffee was taking a little longer than usual . The person in charge of baked goods noticed and asked if I had received my coffee I said no . He made sure to go and check what was going on in . His name was Albert . Thank you Albert for going above and beyond. They actually didn't have what I ordered but thanks to Albert someone checked and I was able to change my order . read more

This week we had the wonderful experience of eating at the Homegirl Cafe inside of the Homeboy Bakery. Everyone from the parking lot attendants to the servers were exceptionally friendly and hospitable. The food was excellent with generous portions. My friend ordered the salad with a side of grilled salmon. The salmon portion was very large and all of it only cost $11. I was very impressed with the whole experience and am grateful that this business exists helping people who are working to change their lives for the better. read more

Service is amazing! They have so many sweets in there it was hard to decide. Prices were below average but just so many pastries.

I have had their tortilla chips from Ralph's and loved them and stopped by their store this week to pick up desserts. They have a nice cafe as well as a bakery stocked with delicious looking breads, pastries and cookies for fair prices. I went with a few cookies as well as a baguette, trying not to overdue it but I cannot wait to be back for more. Way more cookies for starters. I got 6 different kinds and LOVED LOVED LOVED them all! Not usually a cookie person, they always kind of bore me, these were so fresh, soft, almost warm still, high quality ingredients, baked so perfectly, I can't even begin to describe the party going in my mouth with each bite. Little party, tiny party as I only had 6 cookies, a few minutes later I was seriously thinking about going back for more. They close at 3, damn it, come here, get some cookies, at least a pound and thank me later! read more

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Parking: FREE! Just find one Staff: Super nice (don't forget to tip). Price: This is not hood prices & no discount if you're from the hood . Fee of $2.00 when using your credit and possible debit card. Food: I only rated them on a blue berry scone. The texture was great, soft on the inside, a little crunchy on the outside and a hint of butter. However it still lacked blue berry flavor for my taste read more

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"Jobs Not Jails" - I love their motto and what they represent. I was first exposed to the Homeboy brand when I bought their salsa at Ralph's Market. Their salsa verde and mango salsa are the only kind I'll buy! When I was at the Farmer's Market and saw their bakery booth, I had to ask if it was the same company, which of course it was! I definitely had to pick up some sweets to try! Double cinnamon raisin bread- Pillowy bread loaded with cinnamon sugar flavor. Toasted with butter and it's amazing! Blueberry scone- I expected it to be a little dry, but it was surprisingly soft and full of blueberries. Coffee cake- It didn't look like much, but it was moist, flavorful and full of sugar and buttery goodness. Chocolate croissant- Filled with chocolate in every bite! read more

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I took a tour of the Homeboy Industries & had the opportunity to have lunch at the Homegirl Café where I had their 3 tacos combo. I wanted dessert but at the time in Spring 2015, there was no direct connection between the bakery & the café so I couldn't order a dessert. I went to the Homeboy bakery counter & bought a Leche Flan or crème caramel in order to take it to my table at the Homegirl Cafe for dessert. The size was just right....not too big since this is a rich eggy, creamy dessert topped with a burnt sugar caramel sauce. Nice way to end the meal on a sweet rich note. Also bought the Raisin Cinnamon Bread which was a bit too sweet for me but works well as a Pain Perdu/French toast, & Jalapeno Cheese bread, which has a touch of piquancy & pungent green chile taste, would be great with prosciutto or pastrami. They were both heavy & substantial in weight & heft. Glad I bought the two loaves. I rarely give 5 stars, but Homeboy Bakery deserves 5+ Yelp stars for all the good it does by hiring people in need and nurturing economic independence so important for the creation of a stable community. "Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he feeds himself every day. Nothing puts a dent in crime as much as a man/woman holding down a responsible job." Bravo to Homeboy Bakery!!! read more

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I love this bakery, it has a great mission!! Homeboy employs former gang members and ex-convicts to give them job training so they can work in other industries and lead productive lives. The bakery is only one of their many industries. My favorite drink to get here is Angela's potion!! It's a green juice with pineapple, green apple maybe? and green vegetables that just tastes delicious and amazing (I don't taste the veggies tbh but I know I'm consuming them so it makes me feel good hehe). In terms of bread loaves, GET THE CINNAMON BREAD or the pretzel buns. Holy moly they are delicious and so addictive. The bakery is also full of a ton of delicious pastries and baked goods. The coffee cake by far is the standout-- with a delicious crumbly top and being so moist in texture, it is my absolute favorite. The danishes are also good (apple, peach, cream cheese). If you're coming close to closing time (or okay with buying their day-old baked goods) many of their treats are just $1! A TOTAL STEAL and so so worth it. read more

Homeboy Bakery - A box of baked treats! Coffee cake, macadamia nut cookie, 3 danishes. for $1 each!! (Cause it was almost closing time!) what a steal! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped by to try out the famous coffee cake the stuff that I remember eating during my Junior High LAUSD school days. When I looked through the glass counter and saw these delicacies they looked delicious and they were. I also took home a chocolate croissant so my daughter can try the deliciousness. read more

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awesome baked goods and made by a good friend erica carlos who works there and she's awesome

I purchase bread here for my own restaurant, great customer service and bread is always fresh. Pretzel bun is my house bun . On point.

I was in the area for a weekend trip, and - having read the book Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle - wanted to see the place for myself. I arrived right after the cafe had closed for the day, but their door was open so i walked in.  The staff welcomed me but said they were closed, then promptly offered me free pastries and a smoothie! They were so gracious and kind, apologizing profusely for being closed.  It was ok tho - there honestly is not too much to see in the cafe, but i got the gist.  I hope more organizations like this can form in the inner cities to give gang members a place to do good work.  God bless you, Father Boyle. read more

I really love Homeboy bakery but I'm so confused. Every time I have come the past few times it has been closed. I check hours and it will say open but when I drive there it is closed!!! Is everything okay?? read more