Ok I can see why the cake is popular and they been around for 89 years! Visiting Socal I made sure to bookmark this spot and made the drive down. Since it was a week day parking was easy. The ladies were so sweet and friendly. 1 strawberry whipped cream cake 1 strawberry whipped cream cake with almond 1 chocolate ganache 1 neopoleon Small box of almond cookies I must say the strawberry whipped cream cake is the best I ever had! I've had strawberry cream cakes from other places but it does not compare with Phoenix. It's not overly sweet and the whipped cream is so fluffy and not overly sweet either. Cake is moist and fluffy. Similar to asian cakes. The slice almond cakes is a must in my opinion but we did order one without for my son. The chocolate ganache was moist and chocolatey. My son said he could eat a bunch more slices. The neopoleon was amazing. Huge and full of custard and cream. The crust was flaky and crispy. Worth every bite! I love that the bakery had the old historic vibe. The sign is nostalgic and I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Very old establishment in Chinatown. The sell pastries and specializes in Strawberry cake. We got a cake and cinnamon roll. Both were very good. The cake was very moist and fluffy with fresh strawberries. The roll was really good with just the right amount of glaze. Definitely coming back for more. read more

I absolutely love Phoenix Bakery, and so does my family. My mom has been coming here for years, so for her 45th birthday today, I knew I had to continue the tradition and pick up a cake from the same place she's always loved. From the moment you walk in, there's such a strong sense of nostalgia. I've always adored their logo, and stepping inside just feels warm, cozy, and welcoming. There are so many sweets and goodies to choose from. It's honestly hard not to want one of everything. The almond cookies are a personal favorite, but I've been eyeing those sugar butterflies and definitely need to try them next time. Of course, I had to go with their classic fresh strawberry whipped cream cake for my mom, and it did not disappoint. They even had candles available for purchase (and some complimentary ones on the counter), which was super convenient. I was in and out quickly, and the girl who helped me was awesome, friendly, efficient, and her handwriting on the cake was so neat and pretty! Consistent quality, great service, and honestly such an important part of LA history as the oldest family-owned Chinese bakery. It's places like this that make me proud to support local businesses. I truly love everything about this bakery. It holds so many memories for me, and I'll continue coming back for years to come. One day, when I have my own kids I hope to bring them here just like my mom brought me. Please do yourself a big favor and support this local gem! read more

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After the 2026 L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk & Bike Ride event for the Year of the Horse, I visited the famous iconic Phoenix Bakery in L.A. Chinatown. Wow, it has been in business for 88 years since 1938. One OG bakery still going strong! Shop was clean and organized. Limited inside seating. Cool merchandise for sale. You will need to ask the staff for assistance since merch is behind locked window case. They are known for their signature strawberry whipped cream cake. I have tried them in the past. They are very light and creamy, but taste was just okay. Nothing extraordinary. They sell a variety of cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. I come here mainly for their super yummy sugar butterflies aka dansan... Chinese pastry made from fried dough and covered in a thick, sweet syrup. They are light and flaky. SO VERY GOOD! Please be warned... it will get very sticky at the teeth! They come in two sizes. I go for the larger size that comes with 6. I feel the smaller ones are much darker in color that may be overcooked. I prefer mine a bit lighter in color. Staff lady was cordial and friendly. She took my order and packaged it quickly. I also got one Uberry slice cake and one Choco Mousse Matcha slice cake. Unfortunately, I didn't care for either of them as the cake was dry. Both were lacking sweetness and taste. Will not get them again. Paid parking can be found at various blocks and on the streets. FYI street parking is free on Sundays. I got lucky and found street parking. Phoenix Bakery is a must stop when visiting L.A. Chinatown! They can get extremely busy. Please be patient. The wait is worth it. read more

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A local landmark and a family favorite! When they say sweet for the sweet, they mean it.Everything in here is so delicious and tasty.I cannot recommend anything specific.Because I recommend everything they offer read more

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Delicious desserts, baked goods, ALMOND COOKIES My husband loves loves loves their almond cookies , We also like their sesame seeds balls both lotus and red bean , cream puffs, almond bear claws, and so much more You walk in to a vision of delight Rosa was our helper/server and she's amazing always It's a must for all you Sweet Tooth Peeps read more

Phoenix Bakery - Almond cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you ever want the lightest, most delicious whipped cream filled cake Phoenix Bakery is the spot. Decades later and they are still baking the same amazing cakes. Service is great and there's lots of cookies and pastries to choose from. read more

Phoenix Bakery - So yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They are known for their strawberry cake! However, I'm allergic to them so no-go for me. They do have other cakes and pastries to choose from. They mostly have sweet pastries with a couple of savory ones. I got a little bit of everything during my visit. The pastries were good and satisfying. The cakes were okay. I don't know if it's because I got slices or what. read more

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I drove from Pasadena to Chinatown specifically for a birthday cake from this bakery, it's a nostalgic cake my boyfriend grew up eating as a kid with his family, and yesterday was his birthday. I wanted to surprise him with this cake. I did a lot of planning. I researched their cake sizes and options ahead of time, then called shortly after they opened to check availability before making the trip (especially since smaller size can sell out I read online). The phone call was extremely off-putting. The woman who answered was EXTREMELY rude, she interrupted me sharply when I started explaining I was looking for a small 6" or medium 8" cake all depending on what they had in stock because it's only two of us. snapped "I didn't ask you what size you want I asked how many people it was serving" and repeatedly stressed how busy they were with "10 people waiting" and a constant line every day. She made same-day pickup sound like a huge imposition, treating me as if I was lucky they'd even consider it. That description couldn't have been further from reality! When I arrived within the first hour of opening, there was literally one other family in the store, no line out the door, no crowd, no shortage at all. Tons of cakes were available on display, including the size I wanted. I picked it up without any issue. Unfortunately, the cake itself was a major letdown. It wasn't the light, fluffy sponge cake I expected from this nostalgic bakery, the white cake layers were extremely dry and underwhelming, bland and mediocre, especially given the hype. For the price, the effort of the drive, and especially the attitude on the phone, it fell waaaaaaaaay short. Honestly, any neighborhood Asian bakery could make a better tasting cake. The product quality alone would keep me from returning, but the terrible rude attitude and exaggerated phone interaction was the cherry on top. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Baked sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great service we got there little before close time and they didn't rush us to order, which honestly felt good. They specialize on strawberry cakes. They do have sliced pastries and cookies as well. So we stopped to get a cake for our niece and let me say she loved it! She's only three but no joke the cake was delicious, it was not super sweet at all. We just wanted to keep eating even the icing was good. While we waited for our cake a young lady gave us just made almond cookies to try. Yummy Will definitely be coming back! read more

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I haven't had this cake since I was a kid and you know what it's still tastes the same ! A slice of strawberry with almonds it really took me back ah the memories. We also got the guava and cheese dessert that was also delicious. We bought some almond cookies price was good a dozen for $5.00 . I will make a trip again when possible. Service you can look around but when you're ready to order make sure you get in line . read more

Phoenix Bakery - Strawberry with almonds - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Always with drive always just worth everything one of my favorite cakes and frosting and fillings. We got it for New Year's and this cake was the one that everyone took a bite out of it brings back old memories used to get this when I was a kid so we've been getting from this place for the last 20 years. The service is amazing. They are very attentive to detail and make sure that your order comes out the way that you want. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Tres leches cake strawberry banana center - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Definitely the same taste since I was a little girl . The best bakery so happy it's still around. read more

Phoenix Bakery - From my childhood bakery. The best. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Phoenix has been legendary for every office birthday, anniversary, and retirement party that I've ever attended. Their whipped cream cake cakes are amazing. If you're used to the common 95C style of chain bakeries, Phoenix is one of the legendary originals in business for over seven decades. Everything is good here. They still make the honey butterflies, and some of the best almond cookies you'll ever taste. Service is fast and courteous. And the place is seriously like stepping into a 1950s bakery. The historical memorabilia, and kitch merchandise make this place really special. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Definitive almond cookies - no vegetable shortening here! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've admittedly only tried one item from Phoenix Bakery, but it happens to be the best dessert I've ever had. The shop itself is unassuming and often has a line stretching out the door (for good reason). The bakery's strawberry tres leches cake is absolute perfection. The sponge is soaked all the way through with a silky blend of three milks, giving it that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture without feeling soggy. Strawberry slices are tucked between the layers, adding a freshness that cuts through the richness. Everything is wrapped in a light, impossibly smooth whipped cream. It's decadent but not overly heavy. I come back for this cake every single year, and I've never had a dessert this consistently delicious. I need to try Phoenix Bakery's other desserts as well - will definitely be coming back for the strawberry tres leches cake and more treats! read more

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Went to this bakery with my sister. We were planning to purchase some pastries for our cousins who are coming into town. We had not been at the Phoenix bakery in decades. We went on a Sunday morning after a major storm in Los Angeles, so the bakery was quiet. It was clean. I did not see many pastries in there showcases but I did see many employees busy in the back. We were greeted by Carla and she assisted us with a smile . My sister actually had placed an order on the telephone and so it was supposed to be ready by 1 o'clock in the afternoon, we were there at 11:30. It was ready. We asked her if it would be all right for her to hold the order while we walked around Chinatown, as we had not been there in a long while and wanted to reminisce. We returned and was greeted pleasantly by Lorna. She is a manager of the bakery. My sister proceeded to order a few more bakery goods, and we left We had a chance to sample the baked goods at home and they were very delicious. The price is reasonable and we will certainly return when we have a chance. Special mention, this bakery has been in Chinatown since 1938. It's very historic and I would recommend anyone visiting Los Angeles to make a special trip to this bakery and try their bait goods. read more

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I remember coming here as a kid to get our birthday cakes. Later on, when I worked in the area, I would stop by often to pick up treats. The service is always great, and the layout is open and well organized, making it easy to move in and out. The structured line helps keep traffic flowing smoothly, even when it's busy. read more

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Phoenix Bakery is a well known bakery in DTLA for their famous birthday cakes! When arriving to the bakery, they have a very small lot on the side, and there is ample street parking (on weekdays) which does not cost much! We were happy to find parking across the street and pay .25 for a fifteen minute bakery run! When I walked in, I immediately understood how this place gets such amazing reviews and why it is so well known. The bakery had a nice "home" feel. The customer service was amazing! We went pretty early like around 11:30am on a Monday and the bakery was well stocked with cakes, cookies, and other pastries. We ordered a cream horn, the famous almond cookies and the small package of butterfly cookies. We forgot to take pictures because we were so excited to try the pastries! The cream horn was THE BEST I've ever had. It was so fresh and when you bit into it, it was so crispy and flakey! The cream filled inside tasted delicious and was not too sweet, it was perfect! The almond cookies were also so delicious. The employee said that they ship so many of them out a week and they are super popular. The butterfly cookies have to be my favorite cookie though! They had some kind of caramel on the outside and the cookie was so crispy, it does stick to your teeth when you bite it but it's well worth it! We will definitely be back and we will be ordering a cake for an upcoming birthday! We can't wait to taste some more treats from Phoenix! read more

Phoenix Bakery Los Angeles Chinatown This Bakery has been around since my 90 year old mother was a little girl, in fact 2 of my aunts were the original girls that worked the counter. I remember in my childhood going there for almond cookies, sesame cookies, fortune cookies, sugar butterfies, char siu baos and cakes, down the alley we use to get fortune cookies from a fortune cookie factory, some were irregular so they were less expensive. My wife loves the sugar butterfly treats which are just as good now as 50+ years ago. There is not much left in Chinatown, but nice to know Phoenix Bakery is still serving treats on Broadway Street. Love stopping here for some treats. read more

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Everything here is delicious and worth the travel for a great treat. If you're looking for the best cake in Los Angeles and sugar butterflies this is the place! read more

Phoenix Bakery - Strawberry cheesecake and lotus pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great selection For birthday strawberry cake that's the best and great customer service!!!

Strawberry Cake. Strawberry Cake. Strawberry Cake. Super light. Chiffon. Whipped Cream. Add in a couple of pieces of strawberry. Would definitely eat it day of since the cake needs to be enjoyed fresh. The other baked goods were not bad as well. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Strawberry Cake Say No More - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Are you even an Angelino if you haven't got a cake from here? This place is legit, I swear they should make a calendar to give out like they do at paniderias. Maybe some images of all their delicious cakes. I highly recommend getting the classic cake with almonds. For all you not allergy homies, you can get the cake with almonds and it will still slap. @EseLatinoAngelino read more

Great value! Amazing sweet staff, and not a huge wait for the goods! Not the best of anything I've ever had but this hits a sweet tooth craving and worth a stop if a meter presents itself! Love a place with history. read more

Phoenix Bakery - The cakes! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Probably known and rated as the first widely popular Chinese bakery in Los Angeles' Chinatown. This old-school favorite is just one of the best places to get that simple Asian sponge cake creation. Either out of the case or a special order, they will accommodate with a well-loved cake, light and airy with simple whipped cream. Personally, far better than any supermarket cake available. Pick your favorite fruit toppings, and you'll please your party, and you'll appreciate the value. Other Chinese favorite bakery items are available too. From Almond cookies to pastries, everything is good. Parking can be difficult as street metered parking is Chinatown crazy. There are a couple of parking spots in front of the bakery if luck is on your side. There is an alley adjacent to the bakery if you know what you are doing or are bold enough. Run by a second generation of folks and bakers who have been doing a great job for decades, it is never disappointing here. I hope the goodness remains here for more generations to come to enjoy. I know I have. read more

I booked marked this place forever ago, and today was the day I finally tried it. The strawberry cream cake was good, but the blueberry napoleon cake was hard and frozen. They don't allow you to eat inside the bakery, so I ate in my car. There's only metered street parking, and depending on the time of day, you may have to park blocks away. Overall a good experience, but I don't think I'm coming back. read more

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This place brings back memories for anyone who grew up in Chinatown. I always love stopping by for their fresh strawberry cake--simple, fresh, and just the right amount of sweetness. A true classic! Parking can be a bit tricky since there are only a handful of spots, but if you're lucky, there's usually some street parking nearby. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

amazing service! and historic bakery in Chinatown Los Angeles. Also great fresh treats and good prices read more

Phoenix Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Original Strawberry & Cream cake has always been a favorite going back in years. Counter service is wonderful. Ambiance is casual bakery buy very clean. As other bakeries have copied the same cake - PHOENIX is the best when it comes to Strawberry & Cream. read more

This place is a classic... The women that we met there today brought back a lot of great memories as I used to come here as a kid. They make these pastries called butterflies. They look like bowties. They've been making them for 67 years. This is the oldest continually run family bakery in Los Angeles. And you can't be Chinatown for all the other cool stuff like the Bruce Lee statue. Come support this place before another institution goes by the by read more

Phoenix Bakery - Original sign when they were in the plaza. West Gate - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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2025, Jan 19, 1145 am. It wasn't busy when we pulled in. A couple cars just vacated the tiny parking lot as I looked on from across the street from Golden Dragon. It's a sign of the times y'all! I talked the lady when I looked around the shop. There's only pastry items. The nice lady who attended to my needs said that the chef that made dim sum retired. This is the reason it's gone back to pastries only at Phoenix Bakery. As for the interior design, it's dated. It still looks the same as it did decades ago. The display cases were filled with pastries, cakes, and mochi. There was also coffees for sale too. No savory dim sum anymore. We purchased a matcha green tea cake slice, a chocolate cake slice, and a piece of Napoleon cake. They accept green backs and non-cash cards for payment, I used my CC for $20 purchase but it was a non-required signature transaction. I was kindly asked if I needed a copy of the receipt and I accepted the print out. There was a posted sign for a minimum processing fee. Still limited parking, 15 minute limit for the few spaces adjacent to the store (sign posted on the window). It's the same tiny parking lot. BTW, keep your eyes out for the homeless loitering in front. On the way out, I gave him a buck for my trouble not his! LOL. read more

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A childhood staple! The strawberry, whipped cream, almond cake was light and fresh, with a hint of sweetness...perfection as I remember it! I recently stopped by to buy a "Thank you" cake for my staff, I should've gotten a bigger cake! Glad you all are still around and providing superb cakes! read more

Phoenix Bakery - 8" strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What We Ordered: -Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake -Bear Claw -Almond Cookies We came here as I heard about a Chinatown institution that was serving up some great classic Chinese pastries. Our son loves anything Strawberry. I knew it was only a matter of time until we had to take him here. They were very friendly and helpful here! The older lady even offered us some samples, which is always nice. I feel like places generally don't give out samples anymore living in a post-COVID with Costco being the exception. He devoured the Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake so fast that I barely had any time to try it. It was pretty good. I like how light and fluffy the cake was. I got the Bear Claw, and they heated up for us, and it was nice, warm, and soft. It was so delectable! My son tried it and gave the Yuck face that parents know so well. Good! More for me! Muhahaha! We also got some almond cookies for myself and my-in-law. I really like the Almond Cookies. My wife is picky and doesn't like any of the pastries. We will definitely be back at Phoenix Bakery in the future. read more

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Neighborhood bakery in Chinatown that's been a local favorite for decades. I usually like to go in for a pastry as dessert after having lunch in the area. Pictured is the Bear Claw, loved the way it's done here and the amount of almond filling inside it. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Bear Claw at Phoenix Bakery. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This bakery has the best cake. I come here several times a year for birthdays and they never disappoint. I travel from several hours away for their cake. read more

Walked through China town with my girlfriend's meetup group. We stopped at Phoenix Bakery for some treats. I ordered butterflies and dark chocolate covered almonds. Pull a number and get in line. When it's your turn order and pay at the counter. Fairly long lines but they moved quickly. read more

I was walking around Chinatown after event and decided to drop by Phoenix Bakery about 15 minutes before they closed. I wasn't really looking for anything in particular, so I just picked up a pineapple danish and a blueberry and cream cheese pastry. Both were delicious and had great texture (even a day later for the blueberry and cream cheese one). The outside and inside of the bakery are lovely - neighborhood bakery, family owned, decades old. It's been at this location since 1977, but around since 1938. read more

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Small little bakery that I think actually is well known but I haven't seen it until I drove by it. I think there are actually articles on the strawberry cakes here haha. I think it's a very specific taste in cake... it's grainy, spongey, kinda sweet and super airy whipped cream. It's definitely a Chinese kind of cake... iykyk. I like it, but again, it's not a... typical kind of cake you would think of in terms of an American cake. read more

Phoenix Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Drove 40 min in rush hour traffic because they close at 4pm. Got there and they ran out of cakes.

Oldest bakery in Chinatown, they're well known for cheap good cakes. And their cookies are quite good too. Service is friendly, helpful and nice. Quick and fast too. Parking neither on street or parking nearby. read more

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