Porto's Bakery and Cafe – Spanish
The air is thick with the sweet perfume of caramelized sugar and buttery dough, drawing crowds into a vibrant, bustling space where the legacy of Cuban baking comes to life. Glass cases overflow with golden, flaky treasures, from the iconic guava-filled Refugiados and sugar-dusted cheese rolls to the savory, deep-fried perfection of their signature potato balls. Every bite offers a nostalgic journey through time-honored recipes, where sun-drenched tropical flavors and warm, spice-laden meats create a celebration of community and craft.
315 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale CA https://portosbakery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, tlc, renal, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate Porto's for its perfectly cooked, crispy appetizers and reasonable pricing, often noting that the menu offers excellent value. Guests consistently praise the comfortable setting and helpful staff, highlighting a warm service experience that makes the space feel inviting for both casual outings and return visits.
Menu
Bakery Sweets
- Guava Almond Galette Strudel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pear Danish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Roll: Traditional puff pastry with signature cream cheese filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Refugiado (Guava & Cheese Strudel): Puff pastry with guava jam and cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dulce de Leche Besito Cookies: Shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Savory Pastries
- All-Day Breakfast Empanada: Flaky dough filled with Spanish chorizo, red & green peppers, roasted potatoes, hard-boiled cage-free eggs, and mozzarella cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken Empanada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Feta Empanada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Pie (Pastel de Carne): Puff pastry filled with seasoned ground beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Ball (Papa Rellena): Mashed potato ball filled with seasoned ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Spicy Peppers Potato Ball Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Croquette (Croqueta de Jamón) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Croquette (Croqueta de Pollo) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ham and Cheese Croissant Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pork Tamale Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Cakes and Desserts
- Opera Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fruit Tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Milk'N Berries Cake Round Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Parisian Chocolate Cake Round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Mousse Cake Round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches Cake Round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu Round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake Round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Loaded Yuca Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
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