24 Best Bakeries in Gardena

“💰 CASH ONLY 💰

Why Chikara Mochi?
- Opened in 1985
- If you're craving unbelievable soft fresh mochi
- Limited flavors all year long

FOOD 5/5
Their assortment and attention to detail is the BEST in the South Bay

SERVICE 4/5
Friendly service no issues

PARKING & AMBIENCE 4/5
Ample street parking“

“A hidden gem 💎 in Gardena for Korean baked goods

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“

“fresh croissants are so good, I always come back for more! 🤩😋“

“I bought a 3/4 photo cake sheet cake for a baby shower. It came out very cute and perfect. The staff was extremely sweet and a girl with black hair and tattooed (I didn’t catch her name) even helped take it to the car! She was very sweet. The cake itself was very delicious. We got 1/2 vanilla & 1/2 chocolate with buttercream filling. Adding in the extra costs of a custom photo picture, custom color of the frosting, the size and etc it came out to be $170. I’m extremely pleased with the cake and staff in this location. It was well worth the money!“

“Kimberley made my daughters wedding cake and then drove it up to Ojai! The cake was beautiful and tasted amazing and she was a dream to work with! She is crazy talented, has a great team, a great story. Love her.“

“I love it 🍰🥰 so much I really recommended, it’s grate 🍰🍰🍰“

“Great small location with delicious pastries. I've had most of them and I can't quite choose a favorite because they are all so good. Give this place a try and visit too. Don't forget to order their fresh brewed coffee as well. Yummmm!“

“Very small bakery that is known for their home style cakes... not sweet AT ALL.. and their fruit always taste fresh. They always present very serious but they try their best to accommodate your request. No place to sit indoors and prices are reasonable.“

“Such a great bakery! I had picked up a cake for my birthday yesterday they had a lovely Mocha flavor that tasted so good! It made my birthday a great experience by stopping by over here! 😁

Also the morning staff is very friendly as well if you want to enjoy a nice relaxed morning in a quiet area this is very nice to stop by :)“

“Got a ham and cheese breakfast croissant and a large corn latte for $15- both were really good, the latte is by far the least sweet corn latte I’ve had in LA, which was very nice. I took the food to go since I noticed that the café was having a hard time heating up the pastries for people who were eating in and I didn’t really want to bother- the cashier mentioned the microwave being broken to another customer so I’m guessing that was the issue. It was a bit dark and cold inside, so it wasn’t very inviting to stay either.“

“I love buying custom cakes frm Maggy. She is always very detailed, easy to talk to and makes the best cakes. Everyone loves them,she did my daughters birthday cake and I called her last minute. She went beyond my expectations for sure. She made another amazing cake which was yellow cake with Chocolate Ganache. As you can see we have enjoyed the cake. It was Inspired by the Holidays and she went above and beyond. Don’t hesitate to call her for your cake needs. She makes very delicious cakes, and they all are very unique.Thank you Maggy.“

“Located inside the smaller Tokyo Central on Main, this is one of those places that you want to gate keep to yourself because you don’t want this place going viral.

Hands down one of the best Japanese bakery in the greater Los Angeles area. Everything is made in house. The soft and fluffy texture is what makes their bread really special, and everything is super fresh.

My favorite is the curry croquette roll ($3.25), French toast ($2.75), mini cream puffs ($4.50), melon pan custard cream ($3.50), and fig walnuts bread loaf ($5.30). Everything is so good here, I always end up buying way more than what I intended to buy.

The cashier lady working is so kind and if she has any extra bread, she will throw in one for free with your purchase.

Make sure to bring your own bag as they will charge for a plastic bag.

Free parking in the shared open parking lot.

Highly recommend.“

“i have to say La Mousse has some of the best deserts I have ever had. My only problem is that I always eat too much because they taste so good.“

“I came here to deliver 5 pallets of refrigerated yeast at LITTLE BROTHER BAKERY there are two companies here make sure you know which you delivering at FCFS from 7am to 12pm in a 53 ft trailer. I arrived at 5:30 am to park on the street and noticed the gate was open i drove in and went to the back at the dock door for refrigerated products at 6am some came out to ask what i had by 6:30am i was unloaded. they unloaded with a pallet jack driver is supposed to have his own. No bathroom that i know of but very nice people.“

“Authentic Japanese mochi works of art!“

“As others have said, don’t let this inconspicuous shop fool you. These mochi have incredible flavor and texture, and while they are a few dollars a piece, I think hand crafted sweets deserve a little support, no?

The person that helped me was friendly and explained the various flavors so I could fill a 10pc box with a variety. My favorites were the pink mochi and imo manju. Bring cash!“

“The squid, sea urchin and seaweed spaghetti pasta was nice—the pasta was best part. The complimentary french bread was very soft; it would have been excellent if warmed. The service was very polite and generous with menu suggestions. The day ambiance was quaint and reminiscent of an earlier time.“

“Refreshing Korean shaved ice with fruits. (Not to be confused with Hawaiian shaved ice.) The price tag appears a little steep for ice at first glance, but it is more substantial in content and presentation, so it is not as bad in the end. A better price point would be a dollar less.“

“Love conchitas everything is so delicious 😋“

“Beard Papa makes delicious cream puffs. They have an assortment of shells and fillings which you can create delicious treats. These cream puffs stay firm, days after they’re filled and still delicious. These make terrific sweet treats, gifts or a simple dessert. Next time you’re thinking of buying a cake or pie, get a box of these instead, you’ll thank me. The store front counter is right in front if you, its always clean and the staff are very polite. This is inside a Japanese market, you can shop for groceries and other food stalls too. There is plenty of parking in the lot.“

“Nice little Mexican bakery I ran into on Gardena blvd. Missed breakfast and was looking for something quick. Picked up a small half round bread with some sugary topping and another one with some chocolate in the middle of a croissant looking bread. It was good for a buck.“

“I love this place it is so so so good I can not tell you how much I crave their pies and dinner plates. Highly recommend the steak there. It's so good. I got take out a few days ago. But I have dinned there many times and our waitress are always so sweet.
When it comes to Thanksgiving their super organized to.

Parking weird but the food is worth it.“

“They have a good ice cream 🍦“