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    Phoenix Bakery

    4.3 (1k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Linh Y.

    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.

    Nina E.

    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

    Almond cookies
    Molly R.

    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

    So yummy!
    Typhanie B.

    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.

    Pastries and chocolates.
    Daryl D.

    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.

    Baked sweets
    Olive J.

    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.

    Cinthia S.

    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!

    Strawberry with almonds
    Maria R.

    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 .

    Tres leches cake strawberry banana center
    Olivia T.

    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.

    From my childhood bakery. The best.
    Hanaliz L.

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

    Definitive almond cookies - no vegetable shortening here!
    James H. L.

    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.

    Tres leches cake
    Hannah C.

    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!

    Martin W.

    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.

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    Wasn't there two Phoenix Bakeries? I visited the bakery near the old Fire station. Did it close?

    The bakery was first located on Broadway then moved into Central Plaza before ultimately settling into its current location in 1977. - LA Conservancy website & Google… Read more

    They run out of cakes easily. What's the latest time I can show up to make sure there is a cake for me?

    If you go early. They have all sizes. Usually later they have bigger cakes, or pre orders. You can pre order the day before

    Is there a delivery service that I can use to get your cake delivered to me?

    They do not have delivery service.

    What is the easiest parking option?

    We have a small free parking lot plus you can also pay for street meter parking.. Another option is to have someone come with you, and if you can't find parking, they drive… Read more

    Are u open Christmas Day?

    Sorry, we are closed

    Does Phoenix Bakery deliver cakes?

    Sorry, not at the present time

    What days of the week are you open?

    Monday thru Thursday 10am to 4pm Friday thru Sunday 10am to 5pm

    Will the strawberry cake settle or collapse if left out for 2 hours. I will like to deliver one from LA to la quinta ca?

    I don't think it will collapse but just to be on the safe side I would put something soft underneath the cake box , like a folded towel or a piece of foam. This will help soften the shaking from the road bumps. I did that when I brought mine to the… Read more

    Are you selling the wintermelon pasteries again?

    Which on of the places in city of industry, has honey butterflies?

    We have no location in the City of Industry. We can ship these to you, if you like

    Can you put a photo transfer on to a strawberry cake?

    No idea. They're very helpful, I would email them and ask. They rerun online requests/ questions within 1-2 days. A typical cake has roses on it, but they leave it blank and ice something personal on it when you pick it up.

    Is it best to order ahead for the "wife cakes" and is there free parking for this place or do I have to pay for parking since it's in Chinatown? (I'm not from Cali)

    Parking is free but very limited. I'd always recommend to call in and order so what you want is guaranteed

    Will you deliver to Arizona?

    We can ship, except our cakes

    How much is the mini-moon cakes? Do you guys have any promos?

    $3.50 each

    Do you have moon cakes? If so, what flavors? Thanks

    Lotus and red bean With and without egg yolks

    Do you have whole cakes in shop? If not how far in advance do they need to be ordered?

    We would like 48 to 72 hours notice on all cake orders

    We plan on driving up to our favorite bakery for butterflies! Is there any special hours during this pandemic? Well be up next weekend (Fri Feb5 or Sat 6th).

    We are open from 10am to 5pm

    When will you guys be making chocolate cakes again?

    Not sure to be honest with you, at the present time, we do not have much demand for chocalate cakes. You may wish to contact us again, later this month

    Do you do cake delivery during this time?

    Sorry, during this current time no

    Can you deliver to Anaheim area?

    Yes, we can. We prefer to only deliver wedding cakes

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