Omg the best tasting pastries! I ordered the fruit tarts, and the cafe latte cup -all so delicious! This bakery is located inside the Gelson's Manhattan Beach. I noticed they had a nice section of day old pastries and breads priced reasonably. read more

Good desserts and service from the staff. They acknowledge you right away and give you a chance to browse the desserts. They offer their help right away. If you have any questions, they will answer them. The fruit tart and Tres Leche cake are my favorite. They sell cakes, cookies, desserts, chocolate, covered strawberries, cake pops and pastries to order as well. read more

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Not only was the cake simply delicious, but they were very pleasant to deal with and so easy-going. I was blown away by them following the picture to a T! As you can see the picture is perfection! read more

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We purchased a Swedish Princess Cake for my son's bday cake at another bakery. Went we got home he noticed the cake was not a traditional cake and he was right. We ended up calling around to find a real Swedish Princess Cake and they were so helpful. I was worried he was not going to get the cake he requested for his bday. The bakery assured me their cake was traditional with fresh cream, raspberry and marzipan. The cake was perfect. We all loved the cake! Glad we have a bakery that has beautiful cakes with fresh ingredients. read more

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Went for a last second tiramisu for my mother's birthday. I'm pretty particular about tiramisu as most places put too much frosting or make them too sweet. Additionally, I saw one in display but it was too large for our smaller group. Juan and his team provided A+ service, listening to my concerns, and providing me with a few options. I went with this medium sized tiramisu and let me tell you, they lived up to their title of fine pastries. You can taste the quality ingredients. Additionally, tiramisu takes some time to make and they managed to have to ready the next day. The decor was quite classy and tasty too. Thank you Mamolo's for making my mom's birthday extra special. After some conversation, I was proud to learn that I was supporting a local independent small business located inside of Gelson's. We'll see you again soon. read more

Mamolo's Fine Pastries - Tiramisu - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I got the cheese jalapeño bagel to go and toasted it at home it turned out so good! The flavor was bold and savory with the perfect hint of. I also tried the banana cream tart, which was super creamy and smooth. I'd go again! The cashier was friendly and everything looks very presentable. read more

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Everything was amazing and the staff was so kind and sweet. They really made this cake with love. Got so many compliments on the decor and also the cake itself. People kept asking me where I got it from!! read more

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Convenient, local bakery that with delicious and well-balanced (not overly sweet) mango mouse and red velvet cakes and friendly service

Incredible bakery inside Gelsons market. We visit Manhattan beach often and stay across the street but always head over here for a pastry or coffee. Some of there stuff belongs in a Parisian Michelin rated bakery HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

For years we used Hansens, since moving to the South Bay we have been looking for a great local bakery. We finally found one! This is a wonderful place, the chocolate Brownie Cake was sublime; close to perfection. This will be our local bakery from now on... read more

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Another beautiful cake. The staff is so accommodating. They hit it out of the ballpark every time. This is my favorite bakery. read more

Mamolo's Fine Pastries - The staff at the bakery are incredible and so accommodating this cake came out incredible. Once again they hit it out of the ballpark. - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Have picked up several cake from this bakery. The last one was a beautiful design decadent chocolate truffle cake. It was rich with a well balance of sweetness unlike most traditional American cake. This bakery is tucked inside Gelson's supermarket. There are a varieties of cake from Ube flavor to red velvet and each is like a piece of art. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Manhattan Beach read more

Got an assortment of cakes. Quality dessert with a lot of variety. Very good cakes, pastries and baked goods. Definitely worth going back!!

Desserts at this place are delicious. Both the owners are incredibly polite and put in 100%. Easy in and out at the Gelson's, fast experience. read more

Lali, In Training!!! Where's the manager when you need one. ??? We were excited to be at one of our all time favorite bakeries. Viktor Benes has been around for a long long time. We've enjoyed their original brick and mortar bakery on 3rd street in LA, that's how long we've enjoyed these baked goods. Lali's service was poor, elementary and appeared to have disrupted her Halloween costume discussion with her co worker. As soon as she turned away from us, she continued her conversation then, looked straight into her phone, for a selfie. Before we even stepped away from the counter. If it hadn't been for that, I wouldn't have bothered with this review. Managers hiring people who are not really interested, in their jobs. Management should recognize the lack of service skills. Baked goods however did not disappoint. I'll also continue to patronize Westlake and Thousand Oaks "VB" bakeries! Manhattan Beach apparently doesn't need my business. Monday 10/2/2023, about 2:30PM. read more

Viktor Benes Bakery has been my favorite for 20+ years now. I have traveled far for these bakeries. I recently went to the bakery in the Gelson's Market in Manhattan Beach, two weeks in a row, (the second time I was hoping for better) and both times it's was horrible. I am so sad writing this. I purchased cookies, Danish and single piece Pastries, such as the Tiramisu Slice, the Raspberry Tart, the Fruit Tarts and the Lemon sponge cake roll. Both times my bill was relatively high. Not one of them were fresh, and I had to throw 2 of them away, as they were so dry, they were inedible. I hope they remedy this. Maybe they are not selling enough, to sell them fresh. Very disappointing for what I have always considered a 5 Star Bakery. read more

Hi mates, I never composed a Yelp review yet I can't quit discussing it with my auntie, my auntie told me to downland Yelp and presently I'm here! I'm new to this city, I'm from Poland, just arrived! In a real sense love this spot already. It is so mystical to me. All that I saw looked so good to me. Two benevolent young ladies helped me, they are so splendid I don't have a clue about the staff. One of them is petite and the other is a bit taller than her, with a mask. I never felt so adored. They are so reasonable, encouraging, remarkable, and tremendous that they made me laugh and smile and filled my heart with joy. I just got an enormous latte very velvety, rich mouth-watering, and scrumptious. I truly love the staff who helped me, I'm returning soon to go see them other than getting a few treats for myself! Totally love it! read more

I need a custom fire truck theme cake last minute for a birthday party. It came out amazing! Good customer service. The design was adorable. The cake was yummy. I had a great experience here. read more

Mamolo's Fine Pastries - Fire truck theme cake - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I was disappointed with their design of the "Fireman Truck ", it doesn't look like the picture they showed me when I ordered. It doesn't look like something from a professional bakery. With $60, I think I deserve something better. The only thing I liked about this cake is that they didn't make it too sweet as I requested. I like their other pastries but maybe not a good place for birthday cakes. read more

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I discovered this bakery a few months ago and absolutely have fallen in love with this place. This past week, I've ordered at least 5 cakes for employees and my daughter'a birthday and every cake has been delicious. Today, I picked up a tres leche cake and my entire time devoured it. If you need a place to order cakes or just get coffee or pastries, go here. It's inside Gelsons! read more

Mamolo's Fine Pastries - a birthday cake in a box - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Awesome bakery and staff are very helpful and friendly. I love the crisps and cookies so delicious.

I have ordered my kid's birthday cake here the last 3 years. I have never had an issue until this year. The designs have always been amazing and the cakes delicious. The cake was not what we had been promised, which was a disappointment to my kids. It looked like a cake I could have ordered at Ralph's for 1/2 the price. The cake was dry and when you cut into it it fell apart. We ended up throwing the leftovers away because of the taste and consistency. Such a bummer for my kids. read more

Lovely bakery. Their whole wheat bread and whole grain bread is really delicious. As much as I would prefer other types of bread, I need to watch my carbs and their freshly baked " healthy" bread really makes it easy and delicious. read more

This location and this bakery saved my butt after a debacle at alpine village. Let's just put aside the ridiculously amazing assortment of all sorts of cakes and pastries and giftable goodies they have. Their staff is so stellar. From the moment I called in, the manager and everyone I spoke with in the bakery were so helpful and went out of their way to accommodate something special that I really should've had to pay extra for. I'm so blown away and have made my decision on where all my occasion cakes and gifts are coming from (and most likely my wedding cake) It's obviously Viktor Benes quality and reflect those prices which actually are pretty good compared to others now but it's the fact that they just made everything happen with practically no notice and were enthusiastic about it. Happy happy happy, Love love love read more

Viktor always welcomes us with name and with a huge smile. He remembers to ask about what we had talked about the last time we visited his bakery. The pastries are delicious, fresh, and amazing to the die. I love that you can customize any order. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Amazing people who always cares for their customers needs, thank you Esther, Jorge, Juan, Kevin, Frida, and the rest of the crew. I appreciate them all. read more

I been a client for couple of years; not anymore beyond today. I got a chocolate cake called the Parisian, today midday. It was horrible! Honestly I'm so disappointed the cake was so dry, stiffed literally tastes like refrigerator....don't know what to say. Not even fresh at all literally disgusting. Don't go here. read more

The best chocolate cake ever. My husband buys it for me every year for my birthday and it never disappoints So happy to have them here in the Southbay now. read more

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The staff are so very friendly and talented and the bakery items are delicious!! They made a dog themed chocolate cake with peanut butter buttercream frosting for my niece's 13th birthday which she LOVED!! read more

Their cakes are really tasty. I go there to get cakes every now and then. I ordered birthday cake for my son and it came out perfect. read more

LOVE Victor Benes' scrumptious goodies! Just came in for a chocolate mousse cake for my niece's 14th birthday and she adored it! Success!

Would really appreciate more raspberry filling in their Princess Torte/Cake please!!!

i came here on a Sunday and purchased two monkeyball cakes which I buy quite often. I guess their pastries are not delivered on Sunday because the cakes were stale and fell apart in the bag. I called and was told some times they are left over from Saturday or maybe because I bought them in the afternoon instead of morning. I won't be getting them anymore. read more

The desserts are amazing! I've had the breakfast pastries too and they do not disappoint. Juan is the best!! And his entire staff is so friendly and helpful! I would give more than 5 stars if I could. read more

Beautifully made custom cakes. I come here hands down every time I want the cake I want. You do pay a premium but worth the money! Buttercream frosting and colorful designs make for happy campers. read more

My daughters cake was so awesome.. & it taste good. They brought my vision to life. I love all there goodies here. My go too for coffee & treats read more

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Ow I just had a sprinkle cookie from here as one of our Nurses brought in a box and let me tell you it was perfection! I had to look up where there is a location near me! Too far but when I'm in the are you bet I'm picking up a box... all for myself read more

Hi Everyone, I HAVE to share my good fortune with others. I have recently been going to Gelson's (for their already cooked turkey parts) and while they are very good, what is EXCEPTIONAL is the bakery there. Technically (and this is actually a good thing), the bakery is in Gelson's but not part of Gelson's - it is the renowned Viktor Bene's Continental Bakery. My children and I have had many of their desserts (tonight we are likely getting one of their specialties, the Alligator pastry (if you want to find out about it, you must go, it will be well worth your trip). The chocolate cakes, chiffon cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, chocolate danish, fruit tarts, and egg bread are delectable. Now for the best part - the manager, Juan Fabian is the nicest man and most accommodating and talented baker you will ever meet. Whatever you want he will make for you. He is so courteous and welcoming and after two minutes of talking with him, you will feel like you have known him for years. True terrific customer service. Finally, I want to mention that you get what you pay for. If you want a pie for $6 bucks go to Ralph's and while there is nothing wrong with that (as I have done that several times), when you truly want something to wow you or your friends and family, this is the place (Gelson's on Sepulveda, THE VIKTOR BENE'S BAKERY, at the front of the store, not far from the cashiers). Trust me on this one! Lloyd Bronstein read more

This is actually not Viktor Benes. It's run by Juan Fabian inside Gelson's in Manhattan Beach and it is the bomb! Just the most spectacular bakery in the city. Custom cakes, breads, cookies and the most helpful people who will bend over backwards to help you get what you want. I wish Gelson's would do more to promote this bakery. It's truly one of a kind as it Juan. Go!! You're welcome. read more

That was a big mistake to buy a cake from this Bakery. We got a chocolate mousse cake for the 4th of July celebration and one of my friend got a rock in his slice and broke his tooth. I came by today to get a refund and let them know there is a problem with their cakes. Instead of apologizing their manager started asking if the rock might get into the cake from the outside, from the tree, lol. He asked to show him the proof, apparently the picture was not enough. I asked him to show me the proof of what ingredients he used to make this cake, of course he didn't show anything. First he offered a 50% refund, cuz I didn't bring him a rock, nonsense! After arguing with him he agreed to give me a 100% refund, and I let him know I'll post a bad review, he said then he wouldn't refund anything!!! Luckily none of our kids got a rock. I will never buy a cake again at this bakery and would not recommend this bakery to anyone. Horrible customer service and questionable quality of the ingredients!!! I got my refund eventually, but had to fight for it. So disappointing!!! read more

Mamolo's Fine Pastries - A ROCK was inside of this pretty cake!!! My friend broke his tooth! - Desserts Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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