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Porto's Bakery & Cafe

Bakery, Cuban Restaurant, and Pastry Shop$$$$

City Center, Glendale

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"Potato Balls, and all the baked goods, Cheese Rolls, Guava Pastries"(125 Tips)
"Everything is spectacular!!!! Try the Dulce De Leche Late!!!"(13 Tips)
"Try the Cheese Rolls & Guava Cheese Rolls - #moist #todiefor"(13 Tips)
"medianoche & potato balls."(12 Tips)

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Blanca MaldezMarch 14, 2017
Forgot a before picture but the potato balls are to die for,It's like thanksgiving on a ball.Their cheese rolls are good also ! It gets very busy & the baristas working there are very fast.Amazing !
Upvoted Mar 3
CakesMarch 22, 2015
Been here 25+ times
The Papa Preparada (Potato Ball Sandwich) no longer seems to be on the menu but they'll still do it at the Glendale location if you ask. I like mine on a croissant. It usually comes with Cuban Bread.
Upvoted Mar 7
JCApril 5, 2016
I always get boxes of Cheese rolls😝 (stacked). potato balls😋 (for snacking inside the car!). & get a slice of Dulce de leche Napoleon😭 soooo good👍🏻 (enjoy it at home).
Angelica DongalloSeptember 21, 2018
A must! Cheese rolls, cookie kisses (raspberry & dulce de leche), veggie potato balls are my fave. Drinks are too sweet for my taste. Call a day ahead to get the party size (smaller) cheese rolls.
SuperbJuly 11, 2012
We want the potato balls...no wait, the cubano sandwich...or a dozen cheese rolls! The only problem with Porto's is that everything is delicious and you'll have a hard time choosing what to get!
Michelle SJune 8, 2016
Roasted pork sandwich was incredible! So tender, no fat, good bread to meat ratio and pickled onions. Tried a few of the hot items in the case thought most were bland but chicken dumpling was good.
Brandon LeeDecember 24, 2015
Can't go wrong with the potato balls. Sandwiches are also pretty bomb if you want more than just a snack. Very good place, but also often crowded!
Phaedra D.October 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the pulled pork or Cuban, great price, big flavor. Try the potato balls (like a stuffed fried mashed potato ball) which is still an understatement. Park 90 mins free in the garage off California.
Noreen MalfabonMarch 9, 2015
The community is great, of course and there inside Porto's is a bomb café, which I enjoy each and every drink every visit with a steak torta and the side banana chips
Arlyne D'AlessandroJuly 26, 2014
The cheese rolls are delicious! The girl who helped me (I should have gotten her name) was very nice that she took the time to help me and gave me one cheese roll to sample on my first time here :D
Kyle PichaMarch 26, 2019
Found out about Porto's from theskedge.com since they posted about some event they were holding. I decided to check the place out and I think it's the best bakery I've ever been too! Best Steak Wiche!
Ria AntonyJune 5, 2022
Croquettes are yumm and don’t forget the croissants. Glendale Portos is less crowded as compared to the Portos at other places. Portos is a go to place for best (again yumm) food at cheap prices.
Connie ChiuJune 5, 2015
Of course the guava pastry and the guava + cheese pastry. And the peanut butter cookie is one of the best I've ever had here. Definitely get true red velvet cake or chocolate mocha! Everything is 👍🏽
Dina FariedAugust 7, 2014
Guava and cheese strudel, apple strudel, and almond Danish are Super delicious! Almost all food in this place superb! Reasonable price, good food, nice environment to eat... What else do you need?
Maurice ArissoOctober 6, 2014
The other day got their Cuban sandwich and it was amazing. Took my Cuban mother here for tostadas at 8am and she was delighted. The woman said it was the real deal. Everything is good here.
Robert HendersonFebruary 16, 2019
It’s the same great menu choices in both stores, despite there being what seems like two separate stores. Great staff with wide knowledge of the products their selling. I was pleasantly surprised.
Arlyne D'AlessandroJuly 26, 2014
Great stop on the way home to LA Verne from LAX in the very early AM. I had a tasty guacamole omellete croissant sandwich with eggs and mmm cheese. It melts in your mouth after each bite!
Neel HajareJanuary 24, 2021
My favorites were the guava and cheese strudel and the dulce de leche besito cookies. Online order pickup is outdoors in the parking lot behind and can get crazy busy
Adrian PhillipsDecember 23, 2015
Cubano or Medianoche are my go to sandwiches. Grab a potato ball filled with tasty meat on the side. The chicken croquettes are a great choice too for something a little lighter.
Bunny TracyFebruary 26, 2014
If you want the tastiest wedding cake imaginable that will have your guests fighting for 2nd slices this is the place to go. Really, all their desserts are highest quality. Also get the potato balls.
Michelle Arnaiz-Dela RosaAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I have not eaten anything here that didn't taste good. On top of my favorites list are the Dulce de Leche cake, meat pies and Chorizo pies! 🍮🍰
Erin AnneJune 27, 2013
If you haven't had breakfast or lunch here you are missing out!!! Everything I've tried is amazing but I always get cheese rolls & potato balls with every order lol Horchata smoothie is a must!
Claudia Mata-CorpenoMay 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
You can't never go wrong with all their food here...a must has to be their Cuban Sandwhich and their potato balls...
Lindsay BDecember 21, 2012
eat here! You won't regret it. There is always a line but it goes faster than you would think. Prices are decent, Everyone loves the potato balls, feta sandwich is great, try the guava cheese strudel
Val FarrellyAugust 10, 2014
Cheese rolls are amazing, if they are all you came in for, skip the long queues and hit the express line, which is limited to two items. A box of a dozen cheese rolls is only 1 item, right?
Lu SilversteinAugust 3, 2015
They have cold malta! Seems to be harder and harder to find. The macaroons are amazing. No picture to show - it got eaten too quickly 😛
Steve BlurrMarch 18, 2013
Despite how busy they are, service is fast and you will be attended in no time. I really love all their empanadas. Today, I tried their 3 leches cake. Best 3 leches I've had so far.
Julia MillerMarch 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Guava cheese and an iced horchata latte are the perfect combo for breakfast on the go. Use the Express Lane on the left if you're not ordering everything under the sun!
AlecAugust 13, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Get an often overlooked dinner plate for a full meal with meat (ropa vieja is the best choice), rice, beans and plantains.
D TJuly 13, 2015
Potato Balls, Cheesecake, Quesadilla Cakes, Mango Smoothies, Dulce De Leche Napoleon (with some coffee or espresso), Tiramisu, Chocolate Mousse, and the Medianoche sandwich
Winnie KhooOctober 16, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Faves: Medianoche Preparada, Steak torta, Chai Latte, orange blast smoothie, cheese rolls, croissants, potato balls, meat pies, fruit tart, cakes: tres leches, milk & berry
JNETFebruary 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
If you've come in for a special occasion cake, there is a separate cake line... Save time. It's the shortest line and you've got a bday cake to deliver! :)
Offbeat L.A.January 29, 2016
Busy Cuban bakery that began in 1973 in an L.A. storefront. Moved to Glendale in 1978 & to this location in the early ’90s.
ForrestJuly 14, 2017
Everything here is soooo good! Trust me, it's worth waiting in the long line. People come here because the quality of food is so high!
sufjanFebruary 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Everyone's right: the potato balls are too good to ignore. One is not enough. The flourless chocolate cake is also heavenly. Might as well try anything because everything I've had here has been good!
Jessica LeeJune 26, 2013
Potato balls, croissant sandwiches, Media Noche, pastrami, meat pies, salads, dulce de leche kisses and napoleons, cheese rolls, cookies, breads etc... I could go on!
manuel avilaDecember 19, 2015
the food is great, but their drink pick up system is a mess! the burbank location brings you your drinks, here they create a human blockade as people wait to have their numbers called out, food is col
Chris LMarch 24, 2014
Ham Croquette ($0.90): lightly breaded, deep fried fingers crafted from minced ham and molten Swiss cheese.
MarisaFebruary 3, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Get the Pan Con Bistec sandwich with a cuban coffee. Take the meat pies, potato balls, and cheese rolls to go. They taste best when they're a few hours old! This is coming from a Cuban girl whose been
Abu Aya KDJuly 19, 2016
Long lines that move fast, get the milanese sandwich, the cuban beef dish and enjoy all the plantaines
PrintGrass.comMay 13, 2010
Skip the main line and go to the express lane, serves all the goodies as well.. Pastries & Sandwiches Rock but make sure to get some Meat Pies, Potato Balls and Banana Chips with whatever you eat...
Ramya K.March 23, 2012
Fyi the potato ball has meat in the center! Everything was delicious...enjoy your pastries with a cortadito on the side.
RoseJuly 19, 2011
The grilled chicken sandwich is my personal favorite. Comes with amazing plantain chips. Also, not seeing a lot of notes about the cakes... Strawberry shortcake and red velvet are amazing!!!!
Lisa GJuly 26, 2016
Love everything about Porto's except today's visit was slow. I was the 2nd person in line and had to wait almost 10 minutes to be helped because not enough staff working.
iPhone JunkieXLJuly 28, 2013
I don't care how delicious the potato balls and meat pies are, Do Not come here with a hangover on Sunday afternoon! Controlled chaos
Mary H.November 27, 2011
Where do I begin???!!! Spinach-artichoke croissant is my favorite! The Cubano and Pan con Lecon sandwiches are scrumptious. The potato balls and croquettes are a must try!
Kwun ChoyAugust 26, 2014
Everyone loves the potato balls but I personally like the individually sized fruit tarts. They don't cheap out on the fruit and not too sweet either.
Vanessa GarciaMay 5, 2015
Seafood potato balls! Only around on Fridays before Easter. 😭 Pastries have never disappointed, and I must have a Dulce de leche latte!
Amy YMarch 1, 2015
Cuban Bakery with locations in Burbank, Glendale, and Downey--not to be missed. Try the meat pies and potato balls
Christine LeeJanuary 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Don't let the lines scare you. Amazing crew is adept at getting people in and out. Potato balls, meat pies, cheese rolls, so much good stuff

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