Porto's Bakery
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Next year. The brother (Raul?) who manages construction and design is a perfectionist. If you give him a budget he is sure to exceed it. At the Downey Bakery ($14 million) he did not like the lights and went to Germany to import specialty bakery lights that enhances the appearance of the baked goods at the counter.
Betty also mentioned that they "recycle" unsold items into other items, such as unsold bread (or scraps) into bread pudding. Any excess that cannot be recycled is donated to feed the homeless. Almost nothing is wasted.
Oh my goodness....strawberry croissants? MUST RESIST!!!
Just go to Cream Pan in Tustin (I actually prefer the blueberry croissants).
The hot food from the cafe is just ok.
Some of the pastries are mediocre too.
The standout items are the ones with flakey crust (cheese rolls, strudel, turnovers, etc). All of those are excellent but must be eaten on the same day.
The Parisian chocolate cake is also outstanding.
I would like to add a few of my favs
Cream Pan in Tustin (Japanese bakery) the cream they use in their bread and strawberry croissants is the best and suitable for older people who fear desserts that are too sweet. For sure a crowd pleaser at company outings. My other favorite are the Sunmerry Bakery next to taiko. Their cakes and bread are just as good as 85 degree. If you are looking for legit tiramisu, one of my favs is Kawaii Bakery in Fountain Valley. Really good organic bread is Duke's Bakery in Rowland (the Irvine one doesn't have half the selection)
irvinehomeowner
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Ask when are they going to open one in Irvine.lnc said:
#IllAcceptTustin
Irvinecommuter
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Since my last comment, I have visited Porto's a few times. Quite good sandwich at very reasonable prices. The sweets don't appeal to me at all. Rather have 85 degs or Korean bakeries.
Parking lot is a disaster though.
Parking lot is a disaster though.
momopi
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lnc said:
Next year. The brother (Raul?) who manages construction and design is a perfectionist. If you give him a budget he is sure to exceed it. At the Downey Bakery ($14 million) he did not like the lights and went to Germany to import specialty bakery lights that enhances the appearance of the baked goods at the counter.
Betty also mentioned that they "recycle" unsold items into other items, such as unsold bread (or scraps) into bread pudding. Any excess that cannot be recycled is donated to feed the homeless. Almost nothing is wasted.
Update: The construction has started for Porto's OC location. I don't know about the lacation. It's going between Pirates Adventure and Medieval times. I think that area has a lot of traffic.
http://m.ocregister.com/articles/porto-704660-buena-park.html
http://m.ocregister.com/articles/porto-704660-buena-park.html
Porto's Buena Park is now open and now its only 20 miles away.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/portos-bakery-and-cafe-buena-park-7
http://www.portosbakery.com/content/portos-bakery-cafe-buena-park
https://www.yelp.com/biz/portos-bakery-and-cafe-buena-park-7
http://www.portosbakery.com/content/portos-bakery-cafe-buena-park
usctrojancpa
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lnc said:Porto's Buena Park is now open and now its only 20 miles away.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/portos-bakery-and-cafe-buena-park-7
http://www.portosbakery.com/content/portos-bakery-cafe-buena-park
Oh my goodness....strawberry croissants? MUST RESIST!!!
RangeRover
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Their cake is delicious too. That place is too dangerous for my diet but it's worth it.
irvinehomeowner
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USCTrojanCPA said:
Just go to Cream Pan in Tustin (I actually prefer the blueberry croissants).
irvinehomeowner
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I guess I'm the only one who thinks Porto's is overrated.
I think it's overrated too.
I like their Potato Balls though (only when I don't have to wait 10+ min).
I prefer Moulin in Newport and Laguna Beach more.
SideCar in Costa Mesa is really good also, although they close at 4pm.
For Irvine local ones:
From 85 Degrees, Sea Salt Iced Coffee is pretty much the only good one.
From Paris Baguette, White Toast Bread and Sweet Potato Pastry are good. Of course these are only based on my taste.
Many seem to like Strawberry Croissants from there also.
I like their Potato Balls though (only when I don't have to wait 10+ min).
I prefer Moulin in Newport and Laguna Beach more.
SideCar in Costa Mesa is really good also, although they close at 4pm.
For Irvine local ones:
From 85 Degrees, Sea Salt Iced Coffee is pretty much the only good one.
From Paris Baguette, White Toast Bread and Sweet Potato Pastry are good. Of course these are only based on my taste.
Many seem to like Strawberry Croissants from there also.
irvinehomeowner said:
The hot food from the cafe is just ok.
Some of the pastries are mediocre too.
The standout items are the ones with flakey crust (cheese rolls, strudel, turnovers, etc). All of those are excellent but must be eaten on the same day.
The Parisian chocolate cake is also outstanding.
SoclosetoIrvine
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Moulin is definitely a treat. Portos potato balls is good but not worth the wait.Mety said:
I would like to add a few of my favs
Cream Pan in Tustin (Japanese bakery) the cream they use in their bread and strawberry croissants is the best and suitable for older people who fear desserts that are too sweet. For sure a crowd pleaser at company outings. My other favorite are the Sunmerry Bakery next to taiko. Their cakes and bread are just as good as 85 degree. If you are looking for legit tiramisu, one of my favs is Kawaii Bakery in Fountain Valley. Really good organic bread is Duke's Bakery in Rowland (the Irvine one doesn't have half the selection)