Cara Mia Baking Co
2213 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA
Crema's Take
“The owner-pastry chef here crafts exceptional baked goods with genuinely quality ingredients, making this a rare spot where indulgence doesn't feel like a guilty pleasure—your dairy-free colleague will appreciate that they take dietary accommodations seriously. Pair that with Intelligentsia coffee and a bright, quiet space that works equally well for solo work sessions or leisurely pastry dates, and you've got a local gem that punches well above typical neighborhood bakery standards.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Super cute bakery! Several people sitting around having coffee and pastries. I have a college who is addicted to pastry/desserts and she has been told she has to go dairy free. The agony!!! Found this place and was able to grab quite a bit of vegan items for her to try. So my…
Great spot for GF/DF options, latte was so good. The espresso cake was on point and I can’t wait to try the almond bar. The owner and her staff are very kind and knowledgeable 🙏🏻
They are so sweet here, and gave our puppy a treat too! Scones and spinach feta croissant was amazing. Husband had some amazing coffee too!
I have been a loyal of this local bakery for a few years now. The owner/pastry chef makes pastries that not only TASTE incredible, but are made with ingredients that are honestly as good /healthy for us as pastries can ever get!! I used to walk my dog here almost daily to get…
Lovely little spot for a coffee and a snack in Lomita! Bright and clean and quiet. I had a couple business calls I needed to take and I was passing through - so glad I stopped here! The tres leches latte was lovely. The croissant bread pudding was so good! I liked it so much I…
Love to have another cute and delish cafe in the neighborhood!!!😍 I’m a big fan of intelligentsia coffee, so I’m super excited that I can get their beans in person at somewhere nearby. Also Trim Tart has the best scones in the city!!!! I’ve been looking for the certain scone…
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