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Porto's Bakery & Cafe


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4 of 5 stars 208 ratings
208 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#1 of 123 restaurants in Glendale
  • Cuisines: Dessert
  • Price range*: $10-$15
  • Neighborhood: South San Gabriel Valley
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5 of 5 stars
onechase 19 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Jun 19, 2009

OK, so it's not really Europe, it's a killer Cuban bakery and restaurant. But in very few places in L.A. or even California can you find a superior-quality cafe packed with people with no pretention and just great food. Be warned: Porto's is BUSY. This place is not for the faint-hearted around breakfast and lunch rush hours. There's a really... more

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4 of 5 stars
LB4LFE 3 contributions
Pasadena
Apr 3, 2009

the cheese rolls are to die for!! also their mini cakes are di -lish!!! more

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1 of 5 stars
montereyes 3 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Mar 14, 2009

I needed a cake so I tried to order it and pay for it over the phone. I called both Portos and after many minutes waiting, I was told I need to go in person. I was told at this at the Burbank location (because I could never get through Glendale telephone system.) They both have a terrible telephone system... more

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4 of 5 stars
CoastalEscapes 7 contributions
Los Angeles
Mar 12, 2009

Always packed (Burbank location seems easier to navigate). Great fresh sandwiches (especially midnight sandwich), potato balls and cakes. Can laser a picture on sheet cake for special occasion (example; wedding picture for 50th anniversary). Very reasonable prices for cakes. Can order cakes over phone and special lines to pick up cakes. One of the best chocolate croissant at very cheap... more

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3 of 5 stars
TheLiterati 16 contributions
Mar 2, 2009

Yummy meat pies and Cuban sandwiches. Lines are very long most lunch times, but worth the wait once you figure out how it works. Desserts are tasty too. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2009

the best cheese rolls! more

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5 of 5 stars
CherylEGlendale 2 contributions
Jan 3, 2009

Love their cheeserolls and meat pies! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 21, 2008

Cheese Rolls, potato balls and cuban sandwiches all the way! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2008

love this place! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 26, 2008

really really good cake, mango mousse is delicious more

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Porto's Bakery & Cafe Address

315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203-2303
Tel: (818) 956 5996
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.