85°C Bakery Cafe - Torrance

Though 85C is my go-to spot for bubble tea and pastries, each store provides a slightly different experience. In this case, the drinks were great, but the attention to detail was lacking. I ordered 4 drinks and a cake but wasn’t given a tray. I know we don’t believe in plastic bags, but a paper-to-go tray would have been necessary.

Highly recommend the grapefruit tea and matcha sea foam. I would keep the sugar level to 25% (lowest) as it was still pretty sweet at that level.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Clean and tasty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I gave 1 star because the pilipina lady at the register didn't understand wht I order. 3 times I told her extra ice instead she put extra sugar. It's good I check my receipt. I never have a problem at this store and its not busy when I went inside.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

My only issue is not having a dairy free option. There wasn't even one item with no dairy option.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love Torrance : )

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was craving a nice cool beverage and was nearby 85°.

I used the kiosk to order, it must have run out of paper because I didn't receive a receipt. Luckily I got the number on the screen before it disappeared.

It didn't seem like too many waiting, but the wait was quite long. There was only one person making the drinks and he probably could have put a little pep in his step. When the orders came out, no one could hear the numbers he was calling.

Anyway, service was a tad slow, but my drink was as refreshing as I wanted.

I absolutely love this place, pastries always come out great but it is a hit or miss with the drinks. This barista skipped over my order and then did not add the fruit to my drink 😭 like that’s whole purpose of me coming here if not I’d just go to Starbucks. For my coffee and tea people you know it definitely leaves a bad taste in your mouth when you pay for a drink & it’s not made correctly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Good place to meet friends

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

come try their baked goods, large variety to choose from.
love their chocolate muffins !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Bakery, Croissant

Good fresh made natural juice made at this place

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Here for the Boba drinks, which are delish! Pastries and cakes very good too! Recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Bakery, Kuchen, Mango Cake, Croissant, Red Velvet Cake, Strawberry Cake

Affordable and great quality cakes and snacks

I visited 85 °C Bakery Cafe in Torrance for the first time today and fell in love w their desserts. Their ube mochi bread is a delicious highlight—soft, flavorful, and unlike anything you find elsewhere. Everything I tried was fresh and affordable, from individual cakes to savory buns—you get a ton of variety without breaking the bank.

I also had a milk tea, which was fine but nothing to write home about—I’d love to see more boba drinks or unique tea options to pair with their breads. The café can get busy, and seating is limited, but service is quick and there’s convenient parking. Also, it wasn’t super clean and seating area wasn’t super inviting.

Overall, it’s my go‑to for fresh, tasty baked goods at great prices. Just wish the beverage menu was as exciting as the pastries!

Can’t wait to try the cheesecake soufflé next time.

Hire more people

Rcently, I ordered a cake for my husband's birthday. He went to pick up the cake, but they told him he needs to chose a different cake because they didn't have the one we ordered. Not sure if they didn't make it or they gave it to someone else, but that's very unprofessional. They didn't send an email/call to let me know ahead of time. My husband was at the bakery at 5 pm, the exact time I told them it will be picked up. I'm so disappointed of the service. I will never buy anything from them or recommend the bakery to someone.
After I posted my review, I received two free slices of cake from the bakery as compensation.
Thank you!

Service: 3