Porto's Bakery and Cafe

"The pride and joy of not just Burbank, but the entire Valley, Porto’s Bakery is a straight-up classic. The family-run Cuban bakery has been serving guava pastries, potato balls, and everything else under the Valley sun for decades, and built a rabid following in the process. Come here at noon on a Tuesday and be greeted by 100 other people who had the same idea as you. But not to worry, Porto’s is a well-oiled machine and will have you in, out, and eating strudel for lunch in no time." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"The story of Porto's is a romantic tale of emigration and the American dream. Rosa and Raul Porto came to California in 1960 from Cuba with their three children. Rosa brought an extreme talent for cake making that helped build this legendary bakery. Porto's is never slow, often times there is a line out the door and down the block. Each and every day, people line up for custom cakes, sweet & savory pastries, mousses and authentic cuban sandwiches. The staff appears to move at an unbelievable pace to keep up with the demand, while some folks come in just to take home fistfuls of the oh so amazing Potato Balls." - Jennifer Beatty

"This family-run Cuban bakery is the pride and joy of Burbank. For the last half-century, they've been serving guava pastries, potato rolls, and everything else under the Valley sun, building a rabid following in the process. Come to Porto's at noon on a Tuesday and you'll be greeted by 100 other people who had the same idea as you. But not to worry, Porto's is a well-oiled machine that will have you in, out, and eating strudel for lunch alone in your car in no time." - brant cox

"Porto’s can check a few boxes for any wedding or large-scale event with its extensive sweet and savory catering menu. Since the 1960s, Porto’s has prepared custom wedding cakes in popular flavors, including a Cuban cake with pineapple and custard and red velvet with cream cheese filling. Porto’s delicious potato balls make for a fantastic passed appetizer." - Eater Staff

"For anyone who’s ever stepped foot in Southern California, Porto’s should need no introduction. But just in case you need a quick refresher, the family-run Cuban bakery has been serving guava pastries, potato balls, and every other baked treat under the Valley sun for the last 55 years. They’re the pride and joy of Burbank, and you should go here (or to any of their other locations) to join the lines of people waiting to stock up on their trademarked papa rellenas, which are deep-fried and filled with more meat than an Arby’s tagline. And since Porto’s is a streamlined operation, they’ll have you in, out, and eating pastries for lunch alone in your car in 10-15 minutes. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore, nikko duren