I had more than enough points to redeem a free pastry reward, and since I was just at nearby Del…read moreAmo Fashion Center, I figured why not use one of my free pastry rewards at this Paris Baguette? So first things first, be aware that this Paris Baguette is actually inside Hannam Chain Supermarket at Village Del Amo on the southwest corner of Torrance and Hawthorne. I didn't know it at the time, so I circumnavigated the plaza, looking for Paris Baguette signage like I usually do for the other standalone locations. After stopping my car somewhere in the plaza, I had to double-check the location to be inside the Hannam Chain Supermarket, which I had just literally passed by minutes ago. D'oh! lol I hadn't even heard of Hannam Chain Supermarket, so I took some time to explore the store even though Paris Baguette is literally closest to the entrance. The overall selection of baked goods kind of disappointed me because it felt like there were fewer choices of pastries here compared to the other locations I've been to before. However, oddly enough, they had more selections available! I think it's because they have time stamps listed on each pastry so that the pastries are inside the display case for no more than 4 hours. I thought the pastries would have remained good at least until the end of the day, so to hear of their 4 hour shelf life was a bit surprising to me. For the record, I've been to several other Paris Baguettes before, but this was the first time I noticed these time stamps. Even though the variety of pastries was not as much compared to the other standalone locations, I still had a difficult time deciding which pastry to get! However, I noticed a new flavor of a supreme croissant I hadn't seen before: pink velvet. I've heard of red velvet, but not pink, and presuming that this is a seasonal offering for Valentine's Day, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to try one before that special day. They had other supreme croissant flavors like chocolate and salted caramel pretzel, but I'm sure those flavors will be offered for much longer than the pink velvet. I do remember trying a strawberry supreme croissant from the Cerritos location, so perhaps after Valentine's Day, that would take the place of the pink velvet. After grabbing one of two Pink Velvet Supreme Croissants left in the display case, I made my way around and to the register. Phone in hand, I had the Paris Baguette app pulled up to redeem my reward. Actually, a good part of me had thought that this location inside Hannam Chain wouldn't honor my reward because for Tous Les Jours, the locations inside Hmart wouldn't be eligible for earning points or redeeming rewards. Luckily, Paris Baguette is not Tous Les Jours, and I was able to redeem my reward with no trouble. The cashier who rang me up was pretty friendly as well. She placed my Pink Velvet Supreme Croissant in a small paper bag and wished me a good day. While there are a handful of tables inside the food hall portion of Hannam Chain, most were occupied by customers of other eateries, so I simply went outside to enjoy my free sweet treat. The pink velvet ruby chocolate that covered the top portion of the round croissant didn't have nearly as much flavor, though the Valentine's sprinkles on top did make for a nice touch at least. Also, the custard cream inside didn't taste like anything at all! It wasn't bad, but it makes me wonder how much more flavorful the salted caramel pretzel would have been. I'll be sure to get that on my next visit to a Paris Baguette! I got the croissant about 2.5 hours after they were prepared, so maybe they would have tasted better had I gone 2 hours earlier? Lastly, I'm kind of shocked that this is pretty much the only Paris Baguette location in the South Bay. With how expansive a city like Torrance is, you would think they'd have at least a second location elsewhere like in Hmart. Otherwise, the next closest location would be in Long Beach, which literally just opened at The Pike Outlets. Overall, it's not a bad Paris Baguette to go to, but if you live in the South Bay, you'd be better off downloading the 85C Bakery app over the Paris Baguette app as there are much more 85C locations in the area. Also, this Paris Baguette may not necessarily carry your favorite pastries here, so heed caution if you plan to go out of your way to visit this patisserie.

what we got: hot dog bun…read more red bean bun egg tart crab puff pastry vanilla cream cold brew definitely loved the hot dog bun! the other pastries were a little too fried. the coffee wasn't my favorite, the cream didn't balance the coffee well. everything looked so good so maybe we ordered wrong? would be willing to try again. this one is located inside the korean grocery store, a few seats in the shared cafeteria area but definitely more grab and go. serve yourself with tongs.

85 is always a solid choice when you're not very familiar with bakeries in a new city. I usually…read morestop by an 85 when I don't want to spend time searching for and vetting a new bakery, especially since I know they carry items my parents enjoy. As I was out with my family, I decided to stop a safe choice, and 85 was the bakery of choice. It has a wide variety of breads, pastries, and drinks. Their selection is broad enough that no matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find something, whether it's savory, semi-sweet, or fully sweet. This location was smaller than the 85 I usually go to, but definitely not the smallest I've been to. The staff here were super friendly and even helped me with the promotional codes that were available at the time.

85 Degree Bakery is a great spot, especially with how convenient it is to visit. It's located in a…read moreplaza with plenty of parking, which makes stopping by easy even when it's busy. My absolute favorite item is their Portuguese egg tart. It is honestly the best Portuguese egg tart I have ever had. The crust is perfectly flaky and the custard is rich, smooth, and not overly sweet. It is one of those items I crave and come back for again and again. The service is fast and friendly, even when there is a line. The staff keeps things moving efficiently and is always polite and helpful. The ambience is bright, clean, and modern, making it a comfortable place to grab a treat or sit and enjoy your pastry. There can be a wait depending on when you go since it is very popular, but it is definitely worth it for the quality you get.

Super cute bakery! Several people sitting around having coffee and pastries…read more I have a college who is addicted to pastry/desserts and she has been told she has to go dairy free. The agony!!! Found this place and was able to grab quite a bit of vegan items for her to try. So my caveat is all this is amazing for vegan- Chocolate chip cookies 9/10 would almost not know it was vegan, it was also fresh outta the oven. Snickerdoodle- 3/10 not my vibe, too crispy Blueberry Scone- 10/10 she lived it Janessa cupcake- 7/10 overall a solid strawberry choice Cookies n Cream Cupcake- 10/10 great cake and frosting Chocolate Lovers Slice- 15/10 our favorite Herb Cake- odd but not bad 7/10 Will definitely go back to try their coffee.

Great neighborhood cafe with drinks and bake goods. Cute…read moreatmosphere, cozy feel. Friendly staffs. They even have treats for your doggie.

This is my favorite bakery in Gardena. It has a very casual and welcoming vibe…read more The parking lot is spacious, and the shop is always clean and well kept. One thing I wish they had more of is seating, as there aren't many tables to enjoy your food inside. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive. They often remember customers and greet you warmly, which makes the experience feel even more special. The bread and cakes are delicious, and the portions are quite generous. My favorite is the hazelnut coffee. Enjoying a warm cup of it with their fresh bread is just perfect.

A hidden gem in Gardena for Korean baked goods…read more Their (( Sweet Potato Cake )) is legit! Chunks of fresh potatoes, light cream and fluffy overall. Seriously DELICIOUS 4/5 Service Easy customer service without issues services phone or in person 4/5 Ambience Clean and tidy bakery with a pair of seats inside and outside. 5/5 Parking ample in the front and back of restaurants

The best cakes in USA! I love how ladies in the front are…read moreso very nice, so warm and very authentic. Worth the price. All my birthday cakes are from bonjour in my house.

Last week, I had a late lunch at Oh Banzai, a restaurant a few doors down from this shop. For…read moredessert, I had this really tasty cake called the Mont Blanc Roll. It was really delicious. Turns out they got the cake from Bonjour. Liked the cake so much that I visited Bonjour right after my meal (around 3pm). However, by the time I got there, they only had one type of cake available. I was told that the best time to visit their shop is around 11am. Around noon today, I dropped by the shop again. I was determined to try more of their cakes. This time around, they had a full selection of desserts. I ordered the Mont Blanc Roll Cake, Mango Mousse, Chocolate Cake and Cream Cheesecake. I, of course, liked the roll cake, but liked the chocolate and cheesecakes even more. There are a lot of bakeries scattered around the South Bay, but this place is now my favorite. The cakes are so tasty!

I've been a loyal customer of Red Ribbon Bakeshop Carson since we moved to the U.S. in 2014. Their…read morechocolate cake has always been our go-to for every special occasion. The staff are consistently kind, welcoming, and professional, which makes every visit even better. My kids absolutely love their lugaw, and the chicken empanada is always a must for us. Even after moving to Menifee, we still make the drive to their Carson location because of the excellent service and cleanliness. A special shoutout to Bernadette. She is so nice and very friendly. My daughter always looks forward to seeing her every time we visit!

So disappointed about this ube brazo de mercedes. Like what happened to the ube filling? The…read moreproportion of the ube filling on the advertised product is nothing compared to the one I bought.

Well it was not too busy when I went in. I didn't find what I was looking for but I found something…read moreand ordered a Thai tea. The young man who was helping me was Jose. I kept putting in my cc and the machine wouldn't take it. He decided to take on other customers and was busy working around me. He would say oh does your card have money on it? Try it again... try it again. I was getting frustrated. I stood in line like everyone else did and expected to be helped, but was brushed off with irritating comments. His coworker Mariah stopped what she was doing and helped me. I ended up paying with cash because the machine said it could not read my cc. I just really wanted to give a shout out to the employee, Mariah. I watched her as I waited. She was more than efficient and was making sure that everyone got what they needed. I get it sometimes it gets a bit busy... although it was not that busy at that moment... but I have to say Mariah looked at the fine details. If it wasn't for her I would have given a 1 star. She even made sure she came to the drink station. They put my drink to wrap the top they went on about their business and it sat there for a bit, but she saw it and put the drink on the counter. This girl needs to be promoted and needs a raise. She does above and beyond what she is supposed to do and needs to be acknowledged. She was kind, diligent and more than efficient. She even was putting the lid on things that the others left the lids off. Thank you Mariah, I really appreciated the help and you taking care of what I needed. :) I wish there were more of you in this world! :)

A big 85 location! Lots of seating and parking available. While this location can get busy, I went…read moreat 5pm on a Monday and it was not busy at all. I ordered my drinks online and picked up some pastries when I came in. Vietnamese Coffee is amazing, I got it with the sea salt foam, if you don't like sea salt don't get it but if you do then it's good. The matcha strawberry latte didn't look appetizing upon first glaze but had a good taste, more strawberry than matcha tasting, on the sweeter side. I highly recommend getting the egg tarts, they are a personal favorite of mine.

Smaller 85 Degrees in the mall. Still had a good selection of baked goods, cakes and drinks. Nice…read moredining area outside of the shop but still inside the mall. This is located right by an entrance and they had reserved parking for pick up orders. Clever. Ok, bye.

Service was quite slow at this location. I ordered the salted coffee, but it wasn't nearly as good…read moreas I've had at other locations. I also tried the cream bun and unfortunately didn't enjoy it. One thing that concerned me was the packaging on the bun -- when I removed it from the baking cup, the plastic appeared slightly melted and distorted, which made me uncomfortable about possible plastic transfer to the food. The location itself is also inconvenient. Parking is difficult unless you're already visiting the mall, and otherwise I don't really see a reason to come specifically to this location.