This was probably one of the best new finds to start off the new year. We will for sure be frequent return customers - the bakery is so clean and aesthetic (with seating both indoors and outdoors), the service is friendly, the food hit the spot, and the value is incredible. $14 will land you a banh mi combo that comes with any drink on their menu + any dessert that's still available in the fridge or behind the glass display. This is seriously the best deal i've found in a while and it's actually so bomb. We enjoyed both the nem and dac biet banh mis, but favored the nem slightly more. Viet coffee was very flavorful so i'd recommend that! Will be trying the green thai tea next time :) Tres leches slice was very moist and soft; but again will be trying new items next visit! Can't wait!! read more

Kien Giang Bakery - tres leches slice & pandan chiffon cake that we chose as part of the sandwich combos - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for some bang mi's. The bakery can get quite busy, during these times it is difficult to find parking. We phoned in our order but I actually don't think the order was ever placed at that time because when I arrived about 15 minutes later to pick up my order, it still took another 10-15 minutes for me to get it. So phoning in may not be the best. Bahn mis themselves were just okay in my opinion. Overall customer service was good, they were making it work with how busy they were. There is limited seating inside and outside. read more

I love this place !! 1/2 places me and my family get our cakes from. The other place is Phoenix bakery in Chinatown. IFYKYK. Anyways...THEIR Bahn Mi sandwiches! Delicious !! They're always so welcoming and polite. I also love how quick they were able to get me a few customs cakes in less than a week when my schedule has gotten crazy and I've had to do things last minute. They're so close to home and have the fluffiest cakes. To die for ! read more

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I love their combo for a Banh Mi, a dessert and a drink-- which we upgrade for viet coffee. It's a great deal. We've been here a handful of times, but the most recent time we did they gave us the wrong order. We ordered a pork and I think we got a veggie. No biggie though, never tried a veggie banh mi before! Lol. Overall, it's a great spot especially with the parking! read more

I can't believe I just found this place. So rare to find decent Viet food in LA tbh. The banh mi was pretty good! The bread was so crispy and the nem was so tasty. I wish they had more banh mi options!!! I would buy them all. I didn't have the stomach space to get any of their pastries this time around but I will definitely try next time. They all looked so good. read more

We've been coming here for over 20 years. Recently renovated, and it's better than ever! With a full coffee bar and bakery, including their amazing Vietnamese sandwiches. Everything here is simply amazing. This place is an Echo Park staple, owned by an amazing family! read more

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Surprised I haven't reviewed here yet! A STAPLE in Echo Park - some of the best pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in town - plus the owners are the absolute sweetest people! My favorites are the guava and cream cheese pastry (do NOT sleep on this!) - and they have so many veggie sandwich options - I love the veggie prime rib! I realize a veggie prime rib may sound strange, but trust me - it's SO good! Also - a bakery in LA with parking? Sounds too good to be true. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some delicious food at KG Bakery!! read more

I had a hankering for a banh mi last week but didn't want to drive outside of LA. I also wanted to get coffee in the area but parking was a hassle, which prompted me to order my coffee and sandwich here. I was surprised to say that the Nem Banh Mi and the Vietnamese Banh Mi were both exceptional. The bread was fresh and crunchy, and the vegetables were crisp, not soggy at all. The Nem Banh Mi has got to be my new favorite. I also had the Cafe Sua Latte, which was also really good. There is a private parking lot, but its tiny and compact. I came here on a Friday afternoon, and there were only 2 other cars in the lot. Definitely check this place out for some good sandwiches and coffee! I know I will be back for the desserts they had out in display! read more

Kien Giang Bakery - Nem and Vietnamese Banh Mi - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Probably the best banh mi I've had in my life I haven't yet visited Vietnam but the sandwiches from here will tide me over till then! The ladies at the front are super sweet and I love that this place is family owned and operated. There's not much inside seating but there's a patio outside with more tables. read more

Kien Giang Bakery - vietnamese sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This bakery has been a mainstay of my childhood and my life. Mooncake for the Mid-Autumn Festival is a must from here. I really enjoy the scallop moon cake, and am surprised at how well all the ingredients go together. The mixed nuts mooncake is definitely an acquired taste, as well as being a high calorie food. Enjoy in moderation, and enjoy with others! read more

This bakery has been here for many years, finally stopped in for a birthday cake and a Vietnamese sandwich. The bakery has sandwiches, cakes that can be decorated, and other sweets. The service was super quick, the bakery is super clean, and there are a ton of parking spots. All items are mainly Vietnamese and Asian inspired. they also have outdoor seating with benches. The outdoor dining tables are filled with Vietnamese inspired umbrellas and a shaded area. I will definitely be back for more Vietnamese sandwiches or if I need a special order cake you can order specialty cake or they have cakes waiting to be decorated for walk-in. read more

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Came in the day after tết trung thu and got some moon cake , got some great discount on those moon cake . The cake is fresh and tasty not too sweet which i like . I always get the thập cam ga quay is the best . read more

The cakes are good but the owner lady is not nice at all she should be great full instead of being rude. As an owner just a smile goes a long way to your customers. read more

best cakes, delicious pastries, very good service. unfortunately i don't live close by anymore but definitely keep coming back. worth the drive read more

KG Bakery, you always have my heart Located in Echo Park, I remember when you had your pastries in A1 Grocery Warehouse back in the day (IYKYK), i'd always be excited going grocery shopping with my mom cause I know I would be getting a KG sponge cake. It had been a few years since the last time I came and it's always consistent with the freshest cakes, delicious Banh Mi s, yummy pastries and awesome service. I got my banh mi combos with a green thai iced tea ( New beverage option) & iced Vietnamese coffee. The green thai iced tea will be my new go-to, so delicious! The ice viet coffee still strong & satisfying like I remember. Its was such a pleasure visiting KG again and seeing their newly styled interior. Check them out if you're in the neighborhood! read more

So this just happened. This morning I was craving for a Vietnamese sandwich and found this place near by on Yelp. I drove there, parked my car (they have a plenty of parking) and as soon as I walked in there were three young workers there. I was looking at their sandwich menu and one of the workers said to others "do you wanna make a sandwich"l?" as if they do not want to make anything. One of them even did not look happy at all even they said "I can make it." I was thinking if I should be niche to them just order whatever i wanted and walked out. But I decided not to spend my money to those young rude workers. It was really a bad energy in which I received from the store and the workers. Too bad their sandwich menu looked really good but I won't try theirs any more. read more

Moon cakes are expensive but have the quality of supermarkets - sweet and nothing special. The "cloud" cakes are overly sweet.

Just some updates on pricing for my own notes to refer back: cupcakes are $3 each (vanilla, chocolate, red velvet)-must pre order; 1/3 sheet $60; 1/4 sheet $40 (add $15 if you want to make it red velvet); 10" round $70; 12" round $120. read more

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My go to spot for good soft cakes. Last minute cakes as well. They always have something fresh and in stock. Had many cakes from this place from my childhood since it's pretty close to home. I buy my daughter's classmates and teachers the mooncakes when it's that season too. Big mooncake selection and different prices. read more

Amazing sandwiches and pastries. They made my friend's birthday cake and it was perfect! The staff was so kind. I love to get some work done over coffee inside with their free wi-fi! read more

I grew up to having delicious cakes from KG bakery for my birthday for as long as I could remember. Sponge cake with a flavored whip icing, filled with your choice of fresh fruit. Yum! Seasonally, they bake fresh banh tet and banh chung for Lunar New Year, must preorder about 2-3 weeks in advance. My mom will only eat banh chung from here. The glutinous rice is cooked perfectly. Lots of filling and the flavoring is on point. I no longer live in the area, but will drive out from the IE just for these. The bakery is a bit hidden as it's pushed back from the street front and can be easily missed. They share a space with a law office. They have their own private parking lot in front of their shop, however, there's only enough space for about 4 cars. The family that owns the bakery are nice. I had no issues with my pre order, and pick up. I will definitely continue to make that trek out from the IE. read more

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Amazing cakes!!! They made my daughter's 6th birthday cake and it came out even better than I imagined! The colors came out perfect for our venue and theme! Thank you!! read more

Kien Giang Bakery - Rapunzel birthday cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Have had a few custome cakes done here in the past, but it had been a while! Went in on a Wednesday for a Sunday cake & was happy that they were able to take my request. I went in with a visual of what I wanted just tweaked it a like. I was amazed how perfectly they matched it! The cakes are soft & not too sweet! Service is quick & they are super friendly! Pricing is just right, with these cakes being popular now I thought it would run me high. read more

Excellent bánh trung thu! We love them so much. We will come back for more. Thank you!

The best cakes ever moist and delicious Service was amazing and very professional and helpful read more

Oh how miss this place. Love there cakes. Knew the owner and his son. Great friendly I live far now but man how miss it. read more

I'm really blown away by their cakes, especially the effort put into designing it for my daughter's birthday. They used real flowers to decorate it, and many guests couldn't help but comment on how it looked too good to cut, almost like a fancy wedding cake. And guess what? It tasted amazing too! I'd definitely recommend them and would order from them again for sure. read more

Kien Giang Bakery - a three tiered cake decorated with flowers - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've haven't been to KG in a hot minute, but I'm so glad I came back to visit and get some banh mi sandwiches! The ingredients melt together perfectly, the jalapenos are spicy, the pickled veggies are crunchy and delicious and the cilantro is fresh! As soon as I bit into it, I kicked myself for waiting so long to come back. Also, the service was fast and I got to smell the bakery as I waited, so all in all, the perfect place. I'd recommend grabbing a sandwich and some baked goods and heading down to Echo Park or to a Dodger game. 10/10 recommend and I can't wait to come back read more

Love the vegan banh mi! Prefer the vegan pork. Would definitely recommend both. Make sure to call in advance to order the sandwiches. Also if you pay cash it's cheaper. read more

I've walked by this place for years. Idk what came over me but I decided to check it out today. Super tasty you guys. Best banh mi I've had for a minute. Chill patio as well, just a great little family run business. I'll be stopping by here a lot more read more

Great place to get a banh mi after hiking Elysian Park! It's literally a 1-2 minute drive. I've come here a couple times for the vegetarian banh mi, and they're great! The bread is always fresh, and the veggie meats are flavorful. You can also get the sandwich as a combo with a slice of their variety of cakes (e.g., mocha, tres leches) and drink. Very friendly! read more

I heard about this place a few times because I'm a sandwich freak and boy am I glad I gave it a try. Sure enough I passed by here a million times but it's tucked away so I never saw it. If you are into Bahn Mi you should come check this place out! I took the Vietnamese version and I loved it. Everything is fresh, the bread is perfect. I know I'm gonna come here again to try more. read more

Kien Giang Bakery - Vietnam style - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a bakery with a magical power - banh mi! We drove to this spot to pick up the "best" Vietnamese sandwich in the area. It's a nondescript bakery but once you lay your eyes on the French bread you know. This is the foundation of an excellent sandwich. We ordered both Vietnamese originals with pate and a vegetarian. Each of them were amazing. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. We couldn't ignore the amazing pastries and picked up croissants and meat pies. Worth every calorie. The French influence in Vietnam created so many yummy combinations. My favorite is by far banh mi! Enjoy! read more

Kien Giang Bakery - Meat pie in garden! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kien Giang Bakery is the perfect answer for a traditional Banh Mi sandwich with no frills. It is what it is and it's pretty damn good for what it is. It's refreshing that it's not a Lee's Sandwich (which is still a good place to get a banh mi, don't get me wrong) but with that kind of quality. The bread is probably equally important as the filling when it comes to this Vietnamese sandwich and at Kien Giang Bakery, they do not disappoint with this detail. When you are holding your banh mi and you can tell the bread is crunchy before you take your first bite, you know that it already passed the first test. Then you take a bite and are teleported to Vietnam with that first taste of pork marinated with fish sauce. The pickled vegetables might be an added incentive to balance out the guilt that some of you may feel for eating pork, rounded off with jalapeno peppers that makes you remember you're in Echo Park. With affordable prices and a parking lot, what more could you ask for. I've heard the cakes are also good here and the pastries but with several pastry and cake shops in the neighborhood, I prefer to come here for their specialty. You can't really find another good banh mi sandwich without going to Chinatown so I'll take what Kien Giang Bakery has to offer in the meantime :) read more

Kien Giang Bakery - Banh Mi Sandwiches (the one on the right was with pork sausages) - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here because it's high Yelp rating and the pictures on Yelp. This review is for their banh mi sandwich (Vietnamese sandwich). Their banh mi was about 2/3 size of a regular banh mi, but their price was doubled. I liked the baguette they used for banh mi, it's crunchy but not too hard, unfortunately it was the only good thing about their banh mi. The cha was spongy and wasn't good. Instead of having multiple layers of thinly sliced meat, they had one thick slice of each meat, which took away from the flavor and texture of the sandwich. Their pickled carrots, radish, and cucumber were also too thick. Their banh mi sandwich needed more meat, pate and butter. The banh mi was way over priced for its low quality and sloppiness. read more

Kien Giang Bakery - Vietnamese banh mi sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Subs are delicious and cakes are marvelous. Service is quick and friendly. Locations is small but very welcoming and has seating outside as well. read more

The meat pie pastry is delicious ! I received a strawberry shortcake , 8inch. I bought this cake for 2 people, but it was enough for 10 at least. The strawberries were fresh, and I enjoyed the whipped frosting, but I think next time I will ask for less frosting. The cake was perfectly spongy and light, a cake that is not too sweet. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this bakery that has been around since 1980! read more

I'm from San Gabriel Valley and wanted to try a place closer to where I live now. Decided to check out this place in echo park. I never knew it existed. The banh mi sandwich is legit. To me, what makes a good banh mi is the bread. The ingredients of course are equally good but without the bread, it would ruin it. The bread is perfectly hard (not to hard or crumbly but still a crunch) on the outside and soft on the inside. It's stuffed with a generous almost of meats and veggies. I like that they put large cucumbers in it, which I'm not really used to with most banh mi sandwiches but it adds to the freshness and crunch. The price is a little bit high compared to SGV prices but it's worth it. $7 is not bad. They have a French and American sandwiches as well as a variety of vegetarian faux meats. Definitely will be my go to for the area, and if we ever get to watch a dodger game in person again, it will be my pick-up sandwich to bring to the game. Sounded like a family owns it. They all seem very nice. read more

Kien Giang Bakery - Vietnamese sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This bakery baked all of my childhood birthday cakes! I try to visit as often as possible for their bánh mì, pastry, and moon cake!

I was looking online for places that sell durian cake. I found another place in LA county but they never responded to me so I ended up coming here. It ended up working out in my favor :) ! The durian cake is so wonderfully delicious! The cake was soft and light. The cream wasn't too heavy or sweet. Durian is also one of my favorite fruits, so it's safe to say I am *obsessed*. The durian also makes the cake so much more creamy without that gross overly frosted feel (you know when the cream or frosting on a cake is just too heavy or sweet and it feels a little gross to eat it?) I also tried some of their tres leches cake and it was sooo yummy too! This is for sure my new favorite bakery in all of LA. read more