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Pacific French Bakery

★ 4.0249 recorded reviews$

4462 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA

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Pacific French Bakery
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Essential details

Address
4462 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA
Phone
(323) 262-0888
Website
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Rating signal
4.0 from 249 recorded reviews
HOURS

Listed operating hours

  • Monday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About and visit notes

Pacific French Bakery has been a beloved fixture in the Los Angeles culinary scene since its establishment in 1986. What began as a small, family-owned business focusing primarily on classic French staples like French bread, French rolls, and baguettes has blossomed over the decades into a vibrant, full-service bakery that perfectly reflects the diverse community it serves. The bakery's history is a true Los Angeles success story, built by an immigrant family who started with a small, 400-square-foot operation that delivered French Rolls to local markets and liquor stores. Today, the business operates a large 20,000-square-foot facility, maintaining a commitment to making all products from scratch to ensure authenticity and high quality.

While the menu has expanded significantly to cater to community preferences, the "French" name remains a tribute to their famous French rolls and original specialization. The heart of the offering now is a magnificent fusion, a celebration of flavors that marries the European baking tradition with the rich, sweet heritage of Central American treats, including a wide array of Pan Dulce, desserts, and specialty cakes. This unique blend of fresh French-style bread and authentic Hispanic pastries—especially those from the Guatemalan and Salvadoran traditions—makes Pacific French Bakery a truly distinctive and essential stop for California residents and visitors alike who are searching for genuine, freshly baked goods.

Location and Accessibility

The primary retail location for Pacific French Bakery is conveniently located in Los Angeles, making it accessible to many in the Greater L.A. area. The bakery is situated at 4462 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA. This strategic location allows the bakery to serve its local customers directly, as well as manage an extensive delivery fleet that distributes fresh rolls to restaurants and supermarkets as far as Sherman Oaks to Fullerton every day.

For patrons visiting the physical location, the bakery strives to offer convenient accessibility. Key accessibility features include:

  • A Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • A Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Patrons planning a visit should be aware that the bakery is popular, and during peak hours, high demand for their fresh products may lead to longer wait times. Additionally, parking can sometimes present a challenge due to the bakery's popularity.

Services Offered

As a full-service bakery dedicated to serving its community, Pacific French Bakery offers a variety of services designed for convenience and quality, covering both retail and wholesale needs.

  • In-Store Retail Sales: Customers can visit the storefront to select from hundreds of freshly baked items daily, including breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty items.
  • Takeout Service: The bakery facilitates quick pick-up for customers on the go.
  • Delivery Service: For added convenience, customers can arrange to have their favorite baked goods and menu items delivered.
  • Wholesale and Food Service Distribution: The bakery operates a large-scale baking facility and a delivery fleet, supplying its signature French rolls and other products to restaurants and supermarkets throughout the region.
  • Prepared Food & Snacks: Beyond the baked goods, the bakery offers ready-to-eat items such as various tortas (like the Torta De Jamón / Ham Torta or Torta De Pavo / Turkey Torta), as well as Salvadoran tamales, and a wide variety of chips and snacks like Platanos Tostados and Churritos Corn Curls.
  • Beverages: A selection of drinks, including coffee and various bottled refreshments like Snapple, Gatorade, and Latin American favorites like Kolachampan, is available.
  • Payment Flexibility: The bakery accepts various payment options, including Debit Cards and SNAP/EBT, making their affordable products accessible to a broad customer base.
  • Full-Service Baking: All products are made from scratch daily, preserving authenticity and quality across the entire diverse product line.

Features / Highlights

Pacific French Bakery stands out in the crowded California bakery landscape for several distinct reasons, blending tradition, quality, and a commitment to Central American flavors.

  • Iconic French Rolls and Bolillos: The bakery's legacy began with its French breads, and the French rolls (Bolillos) remain legendary. They are widely praised for their crunchy exterior and soft interior, often referred to by local customers as the "perfect sandwich bread." The French rolls are so famous they inspired the bakery to keep the word "French" in its name, even as the menu diversified.
  • Extensive Pan Dulce Selection: The bakery offers a huge selection—over 100 varieties—of Central American sweet goods, specializing in Guatemalan and Salvadoran treats. Popular items include the soft and light Concha Blanca, the nostalgic sugar cookie Champurrada Ajonjolí, and the flavorful Semita Pachita, a thin cake with a brown sugar and pineapple filling.
  • Salvadoran Specialties: A key highlight is the focus on Salvadoran bakery items, notably the Quesadilla Grande—an exquisite rice-and-cheese cake made with imported, aged cheeses and creams from El Salvador—and traditional items like the fluffy, sweet Torrejas loaf (used for Salvadoran French toast).
  • High-Quality Desserts: Their dessert offerings are highly popular, including the rich and creamy Flan and the multi-layered, three-milk-soaked 3 Leches sponge cake.
  • Freshness Commitment: The family owners go to great lengths to ensure all products are made from scratch and fresh. They boast having hot rolls coming out of the ovens all day long, seven days a week.
  • A Legacy of Success: Established in 1986, the bakery has served its loyal customers for decades. The owners' story of immigrating to the US and building the business from a tiny 400-square-foot shop into a large-scale, 20,000-square-foot operation is an inspiring example of the American Dream in action, rooted deeply in the Los Angeles community.

Contact Information

For those in California looking to inquire about orders, deliveries, or store hours, you can reach Pacific French Bakery at the following contact points:

  • Address: 4462 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA
  • Phone: (323) 262-0888

What is Worth Choosing

Pacific French Bakery is more than just a place to buy bread; it's a cross-cultural culinary institution in Los Angeles. What truly makes it worth choosing for any California resident is the unparalleled combination of fresh-baked quality, affordability, and the rare offering of both French and authentic Central American flavors.

While the bakery has received feedback regarding its customer service in the past—a common challenge for high-volume, highly popular local businesses—the consensus remains unwavering on the superiority of the baked goods. Customers consistently return and recommend the bakery specifically for its incredible products, stating that their Bolillos (French rolls) are simply unmatched in the area. For those looking for the perfect base for a sandwich, or for restaurants seeking a high-quality, authentic French roll, this is the destination.

Furthermore, for those seeking the comforts of traditional Hispanic pastries, particularly Guatemalan and Salvadoran sweets, the selection is expansive and authentic, offering a taste of home or a delightful new experience. The Quesadilla Grande, the rich Flan, and the variety of Pan Dulce all speak to the bakery's dedication to high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes. The ability to find an exquisite rice-and-cheese cake like the Quesadilla and a perfectly crispy Bolillo under one roof is a testament to the unique fusion Pacific French Bakery has perfected over its decades of service. If you value fresh, made-from-scratch products with a unique, deeply flavored cultural character—and all at affordable prices—Pacific French Bakery is a must-visit destination.

VISIT FEATURES

Services and accessibility

These attributes come from the directory record and should be confirmed when essential.

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Coffee

Dining options

  • Breakfast

Planning

  • Quick visit

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • SNAP/EBT
  • Credit cards
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VISITOR FEEDBACK

Reviews and recurring themes

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french bread 12tortas 8bolillos 6prices 6salvadoran 4tamales 4sweet bread 3french rolls 3pupusas 2tattoo 2
★ 5.0

This is the only bakery I like going to get my "pan frances". I haven't found any other bakery that sell it.

Jul 12 · Claudia Chavez
★ 1.0

The service is the worse! The only two girls that I saw there today who took my order were so rude! No manners! Careless and not welcoming! There was a guy just standing there apparently visiting one of the girls who work there. Taking their time and just seem so hostile! Too bad the service! The French rolls are good, but not that good to put up with such bad service and hostile environment! Find other place where you can get the kind of service we deserve! Do not recommend this place!

Dec 18 · Griselsa Montes
★ 4.0

The bread was delicious, at reasonable prices. Passed by on my way home from work, therefore it was late, which was why the selection of bread was diminished. But thats my fault. Ill make sure to swing by earlier next time.

Jan 30 · Gerardo Meza
★ 4.0

Been a customer since 2017. Usually come here for the lunch tortas or some pupusas. Their tamales are soo good. I understand girls are busy but they can be a bit more friendly. Food is great but not such a warm welcome I'd say.

Feb 25 · Rawjerry57
★ 5.0

Great little place with a large variety of Mexican sweet bread. They also have hot chocolate, coffee and bunch of bottled drinks to please just about everyone. The staff has gotten a bad rap on some previous reviews. I can honestly say that I have been here several times when in Los Angeles and I have gotten tremendous help from the people behind the counter, including fulfilling a huge order for over 50 people without any previous arrangement. I also would like to add that it doesn't matter of you speak Spanish, English or both languages, they treat you the same. Remember that in life you reap what you sow!! So if treat others with respect!! That's what you'll get in return.

May 23 · Jerry Camacho
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