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    Porto's Bakery & Cafe

    4.4 (9.3k reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Steak Torta
    Cezar S.

    Last time I visited this location was at least 12 years ago. Way bigger than before, extended the floor area. Staffs are still friendly and welcoming! Food was delicious. We stopped by after coming back from around downtown LA area. Cafe area was our first stop before heading towards the bakery area. The person taking our order suggested a few items; my wife and I went for their steak torta, which was 10/10, delicious!!! Went to the bakery and left the place with about 8 boxes? HAH! Not surprised. I usually walkout with 4 or 5 dozens of different items years ago every time I go here. My wife bought some items to freeze as well. Always bought their cheese rolls and now they a have new cheesy potato balls! Must try! Not sure when we'll be back here, especially with that 12-year gap!

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    Gohar K.

    Porto's never disappoints doesn't matter what location you are at. My first time here in Downey. I came to have lunch with my mom and daughter after a doctor's appointment in the area. What a beautiful restaurant. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking in the back. Friendly and welcoming customer service. We ordered three sandwiches and enjoyed every bite. My most favorite was the spicy chicken Milanese sandwich ... so so good. We also got iced lattes and some cheese rolls. A must when in Porto's. Lots of freshly baked pastries, breads etc. they serve salads, sandwiches, croissants, empanadas. Their potato balls are a must try also. Overall a great place to check out if you are in Downey.

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    Cheri S.

    Oh my beautiful Porto's with your long ass lines but short wait times! I love this place and I'm not alone in that pleasure. Their pastries are top tier. Their drinks are great and their sandwiches are really good. I took my partner for the first time and let's just say they were pleasantly surprised, especially by the price! I wish I would have ordered more. (Not pictured my guava strudel & almond croissant)

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    Gerry T.

    It's really hard to beat the experience at Buena Park but the thing about this location is that Downey is a cute town and it reminded me of the smaller suburbs in Illinois. This Porto's is not as big as Buena Park but it still had all my favorites such as: - cheese rolls - coconut strudels!! Don't sleep on dez!! - guava and cheese strudels - dulce de leche cookies Along with the convenient parking lot out back, I just loved the outdoor vibes here btw, you will have a fabulous experience at this Porto's!!

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    Ryan C.

    The food here is always good, not once have i had a bad experience with the food. The service, although the lines get long, is faster than expected. The atmosphere is nice and feels home like. Is always smells great inside and the service members are always friendly, nice and helpful.

    Turkey and Candied Bacon Sandwich
    Diana L.

    I love Porto's, I recently discovered the turkey and candied bacon sandwich, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. The pickled onions really make the sandwich - they add the perfect tang and balance.

    David L.

    I love this place. We were down in LA and wanted to have lunch before we went home. The one close to us had a line down the block so we came to this one and got in. It had a shorter line and I think this one is bigger to. The staff here are amazing and work hard getting us through the line. There was a parking lot in the back. It was packed but we were able to find a spot. The place is really big inside. Lots of spots to eat here. They have lines going in both directions of the front counter. Two counters in a large L shape. We went to the left. We waited about 12 minutes so not bad since the place was packed. We ordered a lot since we are not down here that often. The lady at the counter was so nice and friendly. Very patient since we were looking at everything to order. Didn't want to miss anything We ate some of the stuff there and of course took a bunch home with us to eat at home. i was in a craving for tuna fish so I got the melt. It was so yummy and hit the spot. The wife got a Strawberry pastry. It was amazing. We got the cheese bread that we love. and some other pastries for home. Everything was great as always. Got to stop every time we come down South.

    Christina N.

    Porto's is always crazy busy and the lines are hella long but it does move really quick because they have nailed the entire operations. Make sure you get in the correct line and check out the menu online. We got: turkey croissant sandwich, Cuban sandwich and a burger. I would say that the burger was average. The Cuban sandwich was good and the turkey croissant sandwich was excellent. Don't forget to get the pastries as well. We usually get: cheese rolls, potato balls, guava and cheese pastry, croquettes. It won't disappoint. It gets really crowded during lunchtime and finding a table can be hard so you can always get your food to go. Also if you order ahead online, you can just do a pick-up, which allows you to cut the long lines. If you plan to eat there, make sure you put the buzzer on a specific location on the table so the servers can find you and bring you your food.

    Eva W.

    I love coming to this place, when I'm in the area. This is a special treat for me since there isn't a Porto's in my city. We like their pastries and food. The place is very busy almost all the time. When you walk in, there are two lines. One line is for food and pastries ordering and the other is just for pastries orders. After you order you go and stand on the side you order from and wait for them to call your name to pay. If you ordered food, when you go to pay, they will give you a pager to pick up your food, on the side you pick up your food. It was a little confusing at first, but after you do it. You get their system. We ordered a bunch of pastries to take home and some lunch. For lunch, we both order a sandwich and soup. Both items are pretty good. The clam chowder soup was loaded with ingredients. It had really good flavor. The sandwich I got was the Cubano. It was supposed to be like a panini, but it wasn't warm enough. The bread was toasty, but it was not warmed enough to melt the cheese or heat up the meat. I only ate half and saved the rest for later. I heated it up the next day in the air fryer and it tasted better. My husband ordered the tuna melt and that one tasted really good. They are pretty known for their cheese rolls. They are so good when they are fresh and warm. I really like the cheese rolls. We also order chocolate croissants, strudels, and a strawberry custard croissants. They were all so good. Parking is a bit challenging. They are so busy that there is not parking. I've never been here when it was not busy. The lines do go pretty quick and the staff are pretty nice.

    Tamale (instagram: wooneats)
    Kiana S.

    I ordered some ham croquettes to bring home to my family in the Bay Area, but unfortunately when I opened the box later, they weren't included. I probably should've checked before leaving, but I also feel like that shouldn't be necessary. It was pretty disappointing. Aside from that, the overall experience was fine. The staff were all very polite, and I had a Cubano and a tamale at the location, both of which tasted really good.

    Henry H.

    Porto's is 100% a destination I must visit whenever I'm anywhere in Southern California. It's non-negotiable because there's honestly nothing there I wouldn't eat. From the potato balls to the empanadas to all of their sweets, everything is consistently delicious. The craziest thing about any Porto's location is that they are always busy and packed. Despite the crowds, the line never seems to stall and moves surprisingly fast. They have the system down to a science. I absolutely love this place, and one day I'll branch out and try more of the savory dishes that always smell and look incredible.

    Eugene O.

    If you're from Los Angeles, you know about this place. If you don't, you've probably been living under a rock. I've been to three of their locations. I come here the most since it's the closest to where I live. On any given day, it's going to be packed with customers. It's common for the line to extend way past the entrance. No one cares about the lines. Why? You consistently get delicious food at a reasonable price from extremely efficient and pleasant staff. This place is famous for their baked goods, but they have other stuff too. My favorite items include the potato balls, guava strudels, Parisian chocolate cake, fruit tart, Cubano (Cuban) sandwich, and strawberry smoothie. There's a bunch of other stuff I like, but I'm going to stop here since I'm trying to keep my review relatively short for once. There are so many reasons why I love Porto's. But here's one final reason. Tipping culture is getting out of control. Not at Porto's. They don't even give you the option to tip their employees (even though they will bring food to your table if you dine in and clean your table after you leave). Which means they probably pay their staff a fair wage. Keep doing what you're doing Porto's. You rock.

    The line moved!!!!!
    Rosa R.

    I don't think we've ever come here and it's not busy, surprisingly, even though it looks this busy it is well organized and the wait isn't as long as one thinks! The staff is always welcoming and helpful in this craziness! We don't come often, but when we do come, it's always a treat! Got our favorites - chicken croquette, guava and cheese, pastries and my hubby's favorite, the meat pies! Of course, had to get the horchata cold brew! If you're lucky and have patience, you'll find parking in the parking structure!

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    They had great costumer service and I would fore sure come back again! Coffee bar was brilliant

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    Great food. Christopher the busser was also very helpful and had a nice conversation. Overall good experience!

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    How much lead time do they need for a 1 layer custom cake?

    The custom cake are 4 days on website

    Last time I ordered Porto's for pick up online and they had the full menu, for some reason as I'm trying to do it again all the items are not on the list even yesterday at 10pm when it opened everything wasn't on there. Has something changed?

    May be your location is different. When I went to their website from Chicago it was very different than when I was in the neighborhood.

    Can you buy lunch items before 11am?

    Not the plates or steak,chicken tortas or grilled chicken.

    Can you buy any lunch items during breakfast hours and do they offer any Military discounts?

    Not the plates or tortas, and no discounts of any kind.

    Does anyone know what day is the slowest ? I was thinking either Monday or Tuesday at 8:30am

    Portos is always busy, but Tuesday would probably be a little slower.

    Hi, are you open tomorrow for Easter?

    Yes, From 6:30 am - 5pm

    Is curbside pickup still taking place?

    Order online for a pickup but there's no curbside

    Does Portos Downey have inside dining?

    Yes they do. There's plenty of seating inside too!

    How much is half sheet of milk n berries cake?

    Only round cakes sold at Downey location,Glendale sell bigger, but you have to pre-order.

    Will online pickup orders be available on December 24? If so, what is the earliest pick up time on that day? How early should we order ahead? Thank you

    Order now few pick up times available now

    Do they still make the thick sugar cookie; I think they're called polvorones?

    No I don't see it on the Downey menu location.

    How long is the wait usually in the pickup line for online orders?

    Do they still do curbside pickup for online orders?

    No. You can bypass the main line and go to the online order pick up line.

    Is there vegan options and alternative dairy for the cafe?

    Best thing to do would be to call them. +1 562-862-8888

    Can I have my dog on the patio here? I understand there are no dogs allowed inside but wanted to know if he can sit outside with me.

    I believe you can. I've seen pet parents bring their fur babies a few times. Best bet is to ask staff.

    Does Porto's have wifi?

    Nope

    How do you curbside pickup? I don't see an option online.

    You don't

    Hi is there a parking lot for this place?

    Yes, there is a parking structure adjacent to the bakery.

    Do they have Wi-Fi?

    Nope

    Why isn't the Tuna melt on the menu anymore? Will it be back on the menu?

    Never knew they had one. For this question you would have to call them directly.

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