Very good pastry shop, I lived in japan for 7 years and this is the first bakery state side that is very close to what you would get in main land.

We are so lucky to have this wonderful bakery and cafe here in Lomita. I'd recommend everything but a personal favorite are the pork steamed buns.

Cream sticks and strawberry croissants are the best !!!

I love the pastry and the sandwiches 🥪 I also like to get their bread to make sandwiches! Nice staff

They have expanded their hours, now 5am to 7pm. Many more food items available for lunch. I am excited to try them.

Excellent

Everything we got was fantastic. I liked the bread pudding and the red bean cream bun the best. So, so good.

Excellent strawberry banana croissant

Yummy sushi rolls and Strawberry croissants with custard.

Love the strawberry cream croissant, ham and cheese croissant and the egg salad sandwich is amazing.

Yum!! We've been coming bere sporadically since they opened and have never been disappointed. The parking lot can get a little crazy, especially during their busy morning hours. But! The pastries are delicious, the people working have always been nice and friendly, and it's a great addition for the locals who live in the surrounding neighborhoods. Some of our favorite items are the strawberry croissant, the chocolate horn, lemon bar, and their PB&J comes on the softest bread!! We will definitely continue to visit The Cream Pan when we are in the mood for tasty breakfast pastries.

Great spot for pastries and coffee ☕️

+6

The place is clean and smells good. Yoshinori Inada is the master baker. This is his third store. Strawberry croissants are my favorite.

I'm soooo glad we have A Cream Pan in the South Bay now! I've had their strawberry croissants many times over the past 15 years when people would bring them up from Tustin, but didn't know they had other regular food also! Katsu sando and egg sandwich are great. They have the Japanese style meat steamed bun also! The bun is so soft! The best thing is they open at 5:00. A.m.! I'll definitely be coming here a lot!

Excellent all around. It's very inviting inside that you want to get a cup of whatever and a pastry to hang out a bit. Plenty of parking here and the selection is big. I like their coffee here to go or to chill out a bit. They open very early too.

This bakery-themed store offers not only a wide variety of freshly baked bread but also a delightful selection of sweets and unique Japanese treats such as nikuman (steamed meat buns). After purchasing, customers can enjoy their treats in the cozy café area. The store is exceptionally clean and provides a calm and relaxing atmosphere to spend your time. Additionally, there is ample parking available, making it convenient for all visitors. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in some delicious baked goods and more.

Love their fresh strawberry croissant and beef curry pan. Many other goodies.

Everything I ate was amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the place was clean and comfortable for a single diner as well as for large groups. I will be back soon to try even more pastries and lunch stuff!

Totally tasty!! They have such a variety of things for everyone

+1

I usually come around 5:30am on a weekday on my way to work. Customer Service is always good even being so early, kudos to the young ladies and men. Strawberry crossiants are awesome. Ham and cheese crossiants are sooooo good , my favorite along with the apple crossiants. They all taste so fresh. Thank you for such yummy pastries and lovely service.

This is hands down the best place to get a pastry or sandwich. This place is very clean and well staffed. Everyone genuinely seems to be happy from the staff to the customers. I have been four times this month. I take someone new everytime. Everyone I have introduced to this place is very pleased. Truly a gem in our quaint little city.

I love stopping by Cream Pan before work to pick up enough food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Everything here tastes great. I would highly recommend the strawberry croissants.

Not 'smallish' like other coffee/pastry places. It's a 'get-in-line-and-they-serve-you' counter that moves fast. Plenty of room to sit and enjoy whatever you've chosen. AND they dont play loud music! You can actually hear your table-mates talk! The coffee can be really strong, but It's not the coffee you go for. And they have more than just coffee. It's the great choice of bakery items that delight your tastebuds. Just go and enjoy it with a friend. You don't get the vibe that you're spending too much time there and no stare-downs that you get - like you took someone's seat, either. ;)

We arrived near closing, so a lot of things were sold out. From the 6 items we got, my favs were: Azuki Cream bun, Black and Brown (perfect for dunking in milk or your fav hot beverage), and the steamed pork buns. The servers were great and very attentive. The venue was spotless and very inviting.

What a wonderful open clean restaraunt! Excellent foods, great variety of breaskfast items including sticky buns, (YUM) and bran muffins and and and! Was there too early for lunch but I'll definitely go back for a sampling!

Chicken Cutlet sandwich; Felt slightly pricy but tasted good.

My family’s preference. So affordable but tasty breads.

Best bread around made from scratch daily. Only quality ingredients used here. This place is Ultra clean. I highly recommend if you want authentic classic viennoiseries. Good coffee, good lunch place.

Very yummy food i love everything there especially the pork bun and chocolate cones in the picture

Their best seller is Strawberry Croissant*****. I also tried Blueberry Croissant***** Strawberry & Banana Croissant***** As for Azuki Cream** ( not that special )

I’ve had Cream Pan many times and this is my first time at this location. Came in for the kinako donut but they had none left, so I got the red bean bun and the mentaiko onigiri to try something new. Both items were just okay - I think the onigiri is better off from Mitsuwa or Nijiya, just wish the mentaiko was dispersed more evenly. The red bean was not bad - served super warm and the bean to bread ratio is perfect. But definitely recommend the strawberry croissants cuz that’s their money maker! I’ll come back for that kinako donut soon!

Got a variety to find what I liked best. My favorites are the cream puff and the ham and cheese. You can't go wrong with either!

+6

Amazing spot. Great service and knowledgeable and patient. If you need pastries or bread this is the spot. Street parking only and this place has lots of seating as well. Next time I’ll try the coffee.

The pastries were delicious and worth the price. The employees were very friendly and there was clean seating in the restaurant. The furniture was very nice and everything just generally had a nice vibe. Would come again!

Delicious fresh baked goodies. Plenty of choices to choose from. Prices are very fair. Highly recommend giving them a try.

+5

If you haven't visit yet you MUST! Rows of neatly displayed oven-fresh pastries, bread loaves, bento boxes, pretty perfect sandwiches (katsu, egg salad, ham, tuna, turkey. The selection and variety of everything Cream Pan Bakery has to offer is truly impressive! Do not pass on their infamous Strawberry Croissant. It's so good! Flakey, buttery, creamy...not too sweet with the perfect amount of tartness. The prices are decent and somewhat affordable for the quality you get. Lots of indoor sitting available and parking as well.

+6

I recommend ordering ahead to avoid the item you want being sold out. Their Japanese strawberry shortcake is absolutely delicious and not too sweet.

Okay this is our first time here at this new business location in Lomita where we live! It is very well lit and clean and a good selection of Bakery goods and some deli Goods! We will likely be back and enjoy some more goodies!

+6

Order the Strawberry Croissants! It's their best seller and a perfect lil treat. You can order them individually or a prepackaged box/tray (6pc/$14, 14pc/$32, 25pc/$56, 34pc/$76). I also recommend the egg sandwiches, steamed pork buns, custard pudding and the fresh squeezed orange juice. Come early, items will sell out. There's plenty of parking!

+6

Service: slightly chaotic but friendly. Parking: small private lot maybe 20 spaces (enter on 240th St.) with free street parking. Based in Orange County, Cream Pan finally opened up shop in the South Bay... yasss!!! Located off Narbonne Ave. & 240th St., the bakery was a bright white so it stood out in the residential neighborhood. The street is fairly busy on a Saturday afternoon that I was almost rear ended when I slowed to a sweet spot adjacent to the bakery before noticing the private lot. Yikes! Once inside, its goodies run lengthwise as you enter from the right & peruse your way left through all their offerings. The 1st case displays their best seller -- strawberry croissants -- prepackaged in a box of 6. Gotta get me some of those!! If you buy the box or trays, it's slightly discounted (between 2% - 7%) from an individual serving. With just a couple of hours left before closing, I was surprised at the amount of goodies left. According to their website, Cream Pan has a pretty substantial menu & not everything was displayed during my visit. I'm guessing they're working on it since I consider this period as their soft opening to work out their inventory & kinks. There were several people ahead of me, but the line was held up by the customers & staff trying to figure whose first. It took me a second before realizing I could skip ahead to pay for my grab-&-go box. I inquired at the counter if they have a loyalty program. Nope. Not that they need one to encourage loyal patronage, though it would be a nice reward for us customers. Here's hoping they may create one (85°C, JJ, Torrance Bakeries does) The bakery is close to home & walkable, but not in this early fall that feels likes summer. I don't think these strawberry croissants would hold well for a 25-min. walk, maybe doable when the weather's cooler. We were home in a couple of mins. & my 7 YO immediately dove into his; a huge smile lit up upon 1st bite. While the croissants are slightly smaller than other local bakeries, they still have that buttery flaky goodness. Cream Pan's has more of a crispy texture, & it's stuffed with a light custard & fresh strawberries that you get a delicious taste of both in every bite. Soooooo yummy!! Strawberry season has passed so they're not as sweet & juicy... I can only imagine how this treat will get better during strawberry season. Oh my! The owner, Yoshinori Inaba, initially focused on cream pans (sweet buns with light custard), hence its name, then expanded to pastries, breads, cakes, Japanese-style sandwiches, & savory rice dishes. I plan on tasting through their menu; starting with: apple croissant, blueberry croissant, strawberry banana croissant, pan au raisin, azuki cream, croquette & yakisoba sandwiches (this noodle sandwich sounds interesting) so I can recommend/use them to cater our morning meetings. Cream Pan has shorter hours than the local bakeries; however, they open early enough & would be a great option for our morning meetings. Only 2 weeks in & Cream Pan already has 40 Yelp reviews... with their rising popularity, I'm sure a long line will be forming for their baked goods. Come early so you don't miss out on their treats! Highly Recommended: Strawberry Croissants!!

+6

The strawberry croissant was fantastic. Crispy and chewy, with a perfectly sweet custard. It could use more strawberries: it has like two tiny slices of strawberry; basically less than half a strawberry. It's pretty affordable at like $2.40 each. The mocha cookie was overpriced and not that great. The ham and cheese croissant was not bad! Definitely better if you toast before eating. The place had a decent amount of private parking and tons of space to do some laptop work. Overall, a pretty good place!

Some of the best pastries around that you definitely can buy a large platter of without having the preorder. The deli sandwiches are fresh and yummy (turkey, tuna, ham, or egg) and the sushi (tempura and spam) are nice to eat for breakfast or brunch. There is only indoor seating and the parking lot is pretty small, which we had to find street parking a few times. My coworkers often purchase from here when we have an event at work. Typical, but still good quality Asian style “cafe.” Not an appropriate place establishment for pet parents. (Reference: Asian couple, able-bodied, petite-average built).

Everything here is delicious. I recommend the fruits roll cake. The fresh homemade mochi they sell at new years is authentic. It goes well with a sauce made from soy sauce and sugar, wrapped in nori; it’s sweet, savory, fragrant and umami!

Super cute neighborhood bakery vibes with delicious pastries and bread. We went for breakfast and got several things including the orange chocolate pastry which is basically a croissant muffin. The food was so good we went back later the same day to get some rolls and sliced bread for the week!

My first time in Cream Pan.. It was, it was a good experience.Everything looked so yummy and fresh.

I ordered their mocha for the first time and I was so so sad that I didn't try it sooner. Heaven in a cup! I used to say that about the flat white from Offset Coffee until this year. So happy to have found my new coffee go to! Um, their Azuki Cream was deelish too! Sadly they were sold out of their ham & cheese croissants. 😕

We used to drive down to Tustin to get cream pan and now we have one close by and makes me so happy! My favorites are the crispy cheese and the cheese boule (which they don't have anymore) and of course the ham and cheese 🥐

Someone recommended this place and I'm going to have to thank them! The service was great and the bakery items were fresh and delicious. The butter croissants were perfectly made!

What a fantastic bakery/cafe. My wife picks up the strawberry croissants for my son often. Today after Sunday mass, I stopped in to get some bakery items for Sunday breakfast. A great selection of delicious Japanese baked goods. You can taste the care and attention to detail that goes into their products. Definitely returning to try them all.

Loved the matcha cookie; was thick and more crispy. strawberry matcha latte was on point with a nice strawberry puree incorporated into the latte. Cream puffs are just great. Custard filling 😋. Solid place for your sweet but not too sweet tooth.

I visited this place for the first time. This Bakery came highly recommended by my husband coworkers. We try the strawberry croissants they were delicious. We went in on a Sunday morning wasn’t as busy. Their pastries are not too sweet. We order a piece of cake and you can really taste the chocolate. The cakes are a little bit pricey but I think they’re really worth the price because they’re not too sweet.

Love this spot! So far I've tried the pork bun, olive bread, mini strawberry 🍓 croissant and azuki cream bun and cheesecake. Haven't been disappointed with anything. I really love their unsweetened peach iced tea also. The place is very spacious with lots of seating.

New Japanese bakery that opened up in the Lomita/Torrance area that is super popular right now. Tried it out mid day on a weekday in the rain so luckily there was parking in the lot and no line. Known for their Strawberry Cream Croissants, other pasteries like their ham and cheese roll and blueberry muffins are pretty good as well. Decent prices, fast service. Perfect to grab and go. 5 stars🤙🤙

Great addition to Lomita! I've made the long drive to the one in Tustin a few times & am so happy a very short drive now! Their baked goods are delicious! They have a nice variety of goods like breads, pastries, cookies, sandwiches, salads, sushi, steamed buns, and more! I enjoyed the Strawberry Croissant & Niku Bun. So good!! I also got a latte, and it was strong!

This bakery is a gem! The baked goods here are super delicious. I tried the coffee roll cake, and while the outside was a bit dry, the inside was absolutely delightful. Their matcha latte is a must-try—rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The only downside is the price, which is on the higher side. However, it’s clear they use high-quality ingredients, so the cost feels justified. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more!

Finally a bakery definitely worth going for!!! Personally, I think this bakery tops all of bakeries in greater Torrance, Gardena, and PV area. Their atmosphere is bright, fresh, uplifting, and comforting. All of their breads are on point!!! I’m literally grateful for this place. Will be going whenever I can!!

Great sandwiches could be a little better but okay. Pastries are fresh crispy and delicious. Very large space great for meeting old friends or coming with the family. I highly recommend you try this place if you are in the neighborhood.

One of those new places we found by accident, and now has became one of our favorites 😍. Really tasty combinations here. Everything is really delicious 😋. Enjoy your visit and I'm pretty sure if you visit this place, you'll come back again. Strawberries croissants are the bests!

The bakery is a nice location and the pastries 🥮 are delicious they have a good selection of different types of bread and are visually pleasing.

Diana Gonzalez

I visited this place for the first time. This Bakery came highly recommended by my husband coworkers. We try the strawberry croissants they were delicious. We went in on a Sunday morning wasn’t as busy. Their pastries are not too sweet. We order a piece of cake and you can really taste the chocolate. The cakes are a little bit pricey but I think they’re really worth the price because they’re not too sweet.

Alana McD

Great addition to Lomita! I've made the long drive to the one in Tustin a few times & am so happy a very short drive now! Their baked goods are delicious! They have a nice variety of goods like breads, pastries, cookies, sandwiches, salads, sushi, steamed buns, and more! I enjoyed the Strawberry Croissant & Niku Bun. So good!! I also got a latte, and it was strong!

Sky Edwards

Love this spot! So far I've tried the pork bun, olive bread, mini strawberry 🍓 croissant and azuki cream bun and cheesecake. Haven't been disappointed with anything. I really love their unsweetened peach iced tea also. The place is very spacious with lots of seating.

P RANNA

New Japanese bakery that opened up in the Lomita/Torrance area that is super popular right now. Tried it out mid day on a weekday in the rain so luckily there was parking in the lot and no line. Known for their Strawberry Cream Croissants, other pasteries like their ham and cheese roll and blueberry muffins are pretty good as well. Decent prices, fast service. Perfect to grab and go. 5 stars🤙🤙

Omar Barboza

One of those new places we found by accident, and now has became one of our favorites 😍. Really tasty combinations here. Everything is really delicious 😋. Enjoy your visit and I'm pretty sure if you visit this place, you'll come back again. Strawberries croissants are the bests!

Kimberly Lundell

Service: slightly chaotic but friendly. Parking: small private lot maybe 20 spaces (enter on 240th St.) with free street parking. Based in Orange County, Cream Pan finally opened up shop in the South Bay... yasss!!! Located off Narbonne Ave. & 240th St., the bakery was a bright white so it stood out in the residential neighborhood. The street is fairly busy on a Saturday afternoon that I was almost rear ended when I slowed to a sweet spot adjacent to the bakery before noticing the private lot. Yikes! Once inside, its goodies run lengthwise as you enter from the right & peruse your way left through all their offerings. The 1st case displays their best seller -- strawberry croissants -- prepackaged in a box of 6. Gotta get me some of those!! If you buy the box or trays, it's slightly discounted (between 2% - 7%) from an individual serving. With just a couple of hours left before closing, I was surprised at the amount of goodies left. According to their website, Cream Pan has a pretty substantial menu & not everything was displayed during my visit. I'm guessing they're working on it since I consider this period as their soft opening to work out their inventory & kinks. There were several people ahead of me, but the line was held up by the customers & staff trying to figure whose first. It took me a second before realizing I could skip ahead to pay for my grab-&-go box. I inquired at the counter if they have a loyalty program. Nope. Not that they need one to encourage loyal patronage, though it would be a nice reward for us customers. Here's hoping they may create one (85°C, JJ, Torrance Bakeries does) The bakery is close to home & walkable, but not in this early fall that feels likes summer. I don't think these strawberry croissants would hold well for a 25-min. walk, maybe doable when the weather's cooler. We were home in a couple of mins. & my 7 YO immediately dove into his; a huge smile lit up upon 1st bite. While the croissants are slightly smaller than other local bakeries, they still have that buttery flaky goodness. Cream Pan's has more of a crispy texture, & it's stuffed with a light custard & fresh strawberries that you get a delicious taste of both in every bite. Soooooo yummy!! Strawberry season has passed so they're not as sweet & juicy... I can only imagine how this treat will get better during strawberry season. Oh my! The owner, Yoshinori Inaba, initially focused on cream pans (sweet buns with light custard), hence its name, then expanded to pastries, breads, cakes, Japanese-style sandwiches, & savory rice dishes. I plan on tasting through their menu; starting with: apple croissant, blueberry croissant, strawberry banana croissant, pan au raisin, azuki cream, croquette & yakisoba sandwiches (this noodle sandwich sounds interesting) so I can recommend/use them to cater our morning meetings. Cream Pan has shorter hours than the local bakeries; however, they open early enough & would be a great option for our morning meetings. Only 2 weeks in & Cream Pan already has 40 Yelp reviews... with their rising popularity, I'm sure a long line will be forming for their baked goods. Come early so you don't miss out on their treats! Highly Recommended: Strawberry Croissants!!

Travel Beyond Serendipity (Hope)

This bakery is a gem! The baked goods here are super delicious. I tried the coffee roll cake, and while the outside was a bit dry, the inside was absolutely delightful. Their matcha latte is a must-try—rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The only downside is the price, which is on the higher side. However, it’s clear they use high-quality ingredients, so the cost feels justified. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more!

Sun Kim

Finally a bakery definitely worth going for!!! Personally, I think this bakery tops all of bakeries in greater Torrance, Gardena, and PV area. Their atmosphere is bright, fresh, uplifting, and comforting. All of their breads are on point!!! I’m literally grateful for this place. Will be going whenever I can!!

Walter Vergara

Great sandwiches could be a little better but okay. Pastries are fresh crispy and delicious. Very large space great for meeting old friends or coming with the family. I highly recommend you try this place if you are in the neighborhood.

Sarah Edminster

I recommend ordering ahead to avoid the item you want being sold out. Their Japanese strawberry shortcake is absolutely delicious and not too sweet.

Raquel Drift

The bakery is a nice location and the pastries 🥮 are delicious they have a good selection of different types of bread and are visually pleasing.

G Yoko

Delicious fresh baked goodies. Plenty of choices to choose from. Prices are very fair. Highly recommend giving them a try.

Ive been coming here for a few years now. I love the atmosphere and the wonderful tasting food. My favorite part is the customer service my favorite worker is this young lady with glasses and red highlights I always receive wonderful service from her because she is always just a ray of sunshine...give that young lady a raise!!

Best pastries I've ever brought to the office. So glad to have.taken notice of their trucks on the 22. Will be checking out the non pastry items next!!

Chris

Ive been coming here for a few years now. I love the atmosphere and the wonderful tasting food. My favorite part is the customer service my favorite worker is this young lady with glasses and red highlights I always receive wonderful service from her because she is always just a ray of sunshine...give that young lady a raise!!

My family loves this place its a top notch bakery. Go here your going to find something you like

Went there to shop for the family’s breakfast on Sunday morning- first time at Cream Pan. The bakery looks really nice and clean; simple modern decor that radiates an aura of elegance and composure. Food was good: we tried a variety of pastries and a pain d’epi and a cranberry-walnut loaf. Pastries have a pleasant combination of texture and flavors, without excess sugar. The dough is light, nicely layered and properly crunchy. The cranberry loaf is very good; only low note was the pain d’epi: overcooked a bit and overly dried up- maybe also as a consequence of ambient humidity being very low that week.

Really good everything. I recommend the Boston donut. The almond croissant was good too.

The old T&O Yamaha!🏁😊 Plenty of parking and very open and clean building. Everything looked so good, I ordered a walnut raisin bread, two hot dog croissants, two lemon tarts and a orange brioche. I did order ham and cheese croissants but I guess the young man didn't hear me correctly and gave me six almond croissants😢 I guess partially my fault for not paying attention.🤔 I was a little bummed but I guess that's my fault,All in all my total came to $42.80 Which I consider a fair price for delicious food.😊 ps: there's no photo of the hot dog croissants because we ate them.🤣

The yelp reviews are spot on when it comes to the strawberry croissants. It was my first visit, so I had one strawberry croissant and one Azuki cream bun. The strawberry croissant was surprisingly light, and not too sweet. It was delicious! I could have eaten two more of these. Next time I'll get the 6-piece or more lol. The Azuki cream bun was too heavy on the cream. I'm also not big on red beans, though the red beans weren't all that sweet either. Had they cut back on the cream filling, I would have been able to finish it haha. They also sell chicken and pork curry plates, katsu curry sandos, chicken salads, and some CA rolls. Pricing is reasonable, and there is plenty of indoor seating. Free parking in a small lot is available. The place opens at 5 AM daily!

Great bakery known for strawberry cream croissants. Their beef curry pan and sliced milk bread are excellent as well. Be sure to arrive early on the weekend for the best selection as they tend to run out of certain items.

The strawberry croissants are the standout for me. I’d recommend picking up a box to share with others. The sushi and egg sandwiches are also surprisingly fresh and good. Drinks are just okay. It feels like their heart is more in the pastries and prepared foods, which all look great.

Cream Pan’s Strawberry Croissant is nostalgia in pastry form ..think a gourmet Pop-Tart or an elevated Pillsbury strudel. Each bite is light, flaky, and filled with velvety cream. Only wish? A few more strawberries to complete perfection. Food: 4/5 – A dream selection of pastries, breads, sandwiches, rice dishes, donuts, and desserts. Everything looks (and tastes) freshly made with care. Service: 4/5 – Fast, friendly, and efficient, even during the morning rush. Ambience: 4/5 – Spacious interior with plenty of seating, perfect for a chill breakfast stop or casual meet-up. Parking: 3/5 – The lot fills up fast, so street parking is your best bet during peak hours. Props to founder Yoshinori Inada, who opened Cream Pan back in 2002 and continues to bake his way into SoCal food history. The accolades say it all: Best of Orange County 2020: Bakeries Best Pastry Shop in Orange County TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice 2020 OC Register’s 100 Favorite Dishes — #59: Strawberry Banana Croissant

Usually get the banana strawberry croissant, apple croissant, pudding, cream puff and the meat bun. All good. Tried the chicken katsu curry. Don’t wait long. Katsu was well fried. Curry itself was slightly spicy and tasted fine

Cream Pan in Lomita is a total win for anyone obsessed with their famous strawberry cream croissants! We used to trek all the way to Tustin for these flaky, creamy delights, but finding this spot near our daughter’s place was a game-changer. The Lomita location is bigger, brighter, and the staff are super friendly. They’ve got a wider variety than Tustin, with not just their killer croissants but also sushi, breads, and cakes. We grabbed a dozen strawberry cream croissants (still as heavenly as ever) and some spam sushi, which was a fun surprise. Big parking lot, no long wait—easy in, easy out. If you’re in Lomita and craving something sweet or savory, Cream Pan’s got you covered!

I visited this bakery for the first time today. I'm really impressed with everything about it! This is a Japanese bakery, and they have items like Cream Pan, Curry Pan, sushi rolls, rice balls, pork bao, sandwiches to drinks like freshly squeezed juices and coffee. The atmosphere was nice with soft music playing, and the bakery is organized with fresh bread in the front and a line you get into to request different hot items. Parking can be kind of tight, but at least it is in a residential area so there is ample parking on the street. Service is fast for having to train employees, and they have an efficient method for taking orders. I would definitely return again! I just wish it was open til 8pm instead of 7pm! Update: 12/31/23: Well, I invited a friend here for breakfast. I was really annoyed to see that they blocked off the seated areas to avoid people sitting down and dining. This was really frustrating because my friend travelled far and in the rain to try out this bakery. I don't know what the big deal was. They allowed us to sit because my friend came far to eat here. To my disappointment, one of the workers started putting chairs away. Really? I know you are closing at 5pm today but you didn't have to close off your dining area. I think it left a bad impression on my friend and I think it's a bad business practice.

Taka H

Cream Pan’s Strawberry Croissant is nostalgia in pastry form ..think a gourmet Pop-Tart or an elevated Pillsbury strudel. Each bite is light, flaky, and filled with velvety cream. Only wish? A few more strawberries to complete perfection. Food: 4/5 – A dream selection of pastries, breads, sandwiches, rice dishes, donuts, and desserts. Everything looks (and tastes) freshly made with care. Service: 4/5 – Fast, friendly, and efficient, even during the morning rush. Ambience: 4/5 – Spacious interior with plenty of seating, perfect for a chill breakfast stop or casual meet-up. Parking: 3/5 – The lot fills up fast, so street parking is your best bet during peak hours. Props to founder Yoshinori Inada, who opened Cream Pan back in 2002 and continues to bake his way into SoCal food history. The accolades say it all: Best of Orange County 2020: Bakeries Best Pastry Shop in Orange County TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice 2020 OC Register’s 100 Favorite Dishes — #59: Strawberry Banana Croissant

Julia H

Usually get the banana strawberry croissant, apple croissant, pudding, cream puff and the meat bun. All good. Tried the chicken katsu curry. Don’t wait long. Katsu was well fried. Curry itself was slightly spicy and tasted fine

regis kwong

Cream Pan in Lomita is a total win for anyone obsessed with their famous strawberry cream croissants! We used to trek all the way to Tustin for these flaky, creamy delights, but finding this spot near our daughter’s place was a game-changer. The Lomita location is bigger, brighter, and the staff are super friendly. They’ve got a wider variety than Tustin, with not just their killer croissants but also sushi, breads, and cakes. We grabbed a dozen strawberry cream croissants (still as heavenly as ever) and some spam sushi, which was a fun surprise. Big parking lot, no long wait—easy in, easy out. If you’re in Lomita and craving something sweet or savory, Cream Pan’s got you covered!

Lauren

I visited this bakery for the first time today. I'm really impressed with everything about it! This is a Japanese bakery, and they have items like Cream Pan, Curry Pan, sushi rolls, rice balls, pork bao, sandwiches to drinks like freshly squeezed juices and coffee. The atmosphere was nice with soft music playing, and the bakery is organized with fresh bread in the front and a line you get into to request different hot items. Parking can be kind of tight, but at least it is in a residential area so there is ample parking on the street. Service is fast for having to train employees, and they have an efficient method for taking orders. I would definitely return again! I just wish it was open til 8pm instead of 7pm! Update: 12/31/23: Well, I invited a friend here for breakfast. I was really annoyed to see that they blocked off the seated areas to avoid people sitting down and dining. This was really frustrating because my friend travelled far and in the rain to try out this bakery. I don't know what the big deal was. They allowed us to sit because my friend came far to eat here. To my disappointment, one of the workers started putting chairs away. Really? I know you are closing at 5pm today but you didn't have to close off your dining area. I think it left a bad impression on my friend and I think it's a bad business practice.

4.25 stars. Cream Pan in Lomita is the newer, sleeker sibling of the beloved Tustin location—same delightful pastries, just with better lighting and a bit more elbow room. Tucked on quiet Narbonne Ave, it’s got a tiny lot and decent street parking. Their strawberry croissant and strawberry banana croissant are still the Beyoncé and Rihanna of the pastry case—iconic, flawless, and deserving of their own fan club. I also tried the chicken curry, which was solid, though I’d still swipe right on Coco Ichibanya in Torrance. Ran into an old friend who promised drinks “next week.” He said that in front of his 4-7 year old daughter. But, he still ended up ghosting me. Thankfully, Cream Pan didn’t. Croissant therapy: highly effective.

Mike P

4.25 stars. Cream Pan in Lomita is the newer, sleeker sibling of the beloved Tustin location—same delightful pastries, just with better lighting and a bit more elbow room. Tucked on quiet Narbonne Ave, it’s got a tiny lot and decent street parking. Their strawberry croissant and strawberry banana croissant are still the Beyoncé and Rihanna of the pastry case—iconic, flawless, and deserving of their own fan club. I also tried the chicken curry, which was solid, though I’d still swipe right on Coco Ichibanya in Torrance. Ran into an old friend who promised drinks “next week.” He said that in front of his 4-7 year old daughter. But, he still ended up ghosting me. Thankfully, Cream Pan didn’t. Croissant therapy: highly effective.

The food is really good, but I find the onigiri disappointing. The stuffing inside is very stingy. I know this is supposed to be a rice ball, but please be generous with the fillings to make it worth the expensive charges.

Mostly bakery items, hence the name but my friend took me there for lunch. Not much to choose from. The strawberry shortcake was good!!

This is a Korean bakery trying to act like a French bakery. It reminds me a lot of 85 degrees. Almost Everything (all the bakery stuff) is wrapped in plastic. I Don't know why they do that. Then you just end up eating plastic. It's bad for you to eat, and bad for the environment. Overpriced. Over hyped.

I liked the bakery and sandwiches here except the service who helped me today. She is skinny and tall, a young woman with fantastic thin double eye-lines. The way she helped me was made me think either she is very tired or she doesn’t wanna be bothered. Work is work. It was not professional at all.

I recently visited Cream Pan and tried a variety of their offerings, including strawberry, apple, almond, and plain croissants, as well as some of their breads. Despite the impressive reviews, nothing really stood out to me.

We ordered the Macha latte, coffee with condensed milk, breads, and juice. I love how creamy and tasty the Macha green tea is. I love that they don't put too many ice cubes in there so your last sip still tastes good even if you are a slow drinker. My husband said coffee was also very good too. But the bread we had the same option that is very dry and hard. Probably it's not that fresh. It tastes old. Everything is also very pricey compared to the quality. Even though I love their atmosphere and their drinks, I would not go back there.

Mint Piya

We ordered the Macha latte, coffee with condensed milk, breads, and juice. I love how creamy and tasty the Macha green tea is. I love that they don't put too many ice cubes in there so your last sip still tastes good even if you are a slow drinker. My husband said coffee was also very good too. But the bread we had the same option that is very dry and hard. Probably it's not that fresh. It tastes old. Everything is also very pricey compared to the quality. Even though I love their atmosphere and their drinks, I would not go back there.

I just got here and saw a lady walk out empty handed and she looked upset. I went in the shop grabbed a pastry pack went to the register and waited a few mins and none of the employees helped me. One employee made eye contact with me and continued using her cellphone. I just walked out since no one wanted to help me!

Came for the first time, they need to sweep and wipe the tables. Food was dry or burnt

I get the need to regulate parking, but the energy here clashes with any sense of hospitality. The vibe felt rushed and tense…likely due to high-strung management. No matter how good the food is, if people don’t feel welcome, it undercuts the whole experience. A warmer, more inviting atmosphere would go a long way and likely boost your bottom line.

I give Cream Pan 2.5/5 stars. Reddit brought me here. Unfortunately, I left disappointed. I fist tried the strawberry croissant, the most popular item. Yeah, I don't understand the hype. While the cream filling was good, the croissant was on the small side; with only 2 thin slices of strawberry, there's not much strawberry about this. The next item I tried was the curry pan. The flavor was good, but it was cold. Do they have an option to warm up upon request? The star of the show was the crispy cheese bread. This, crispy, and delicious. I skipped going to Corridor Flow for some good coffee to grab coffee here. Huge mistake. I purchased a few more items, but I'm in no rush to eat them. There are plenty of tables, and I feel that the space is more seating than food options. It didn't feel like a cozy, inviting atmosphere usually experienced in bakeries. Parking lot is small, and a nightmare. Best to find street parking. Will I come back? No. There are better bakery options in the South Bay. And for the price, Cream Pan is an overrated expensive experience.

Grace A

I give Cream Pan 2.5/5 stars. Reddit brought me here. Unfortunately, I left disappointed. I fist tried the strawberry croissant, the most popular item. Yeah, I don't understand the hype. While the cream filling was good, the croissant was on the small side; with only 2 thin slices of strawberry, there's not much strawberry about this. The next item I tried was the curry pan. The flavor was good, but it was cold. Do they have an option to warm up upon request? The star of the show was the crispy cheese bread. This, crispy, and delicious. I skipped going to Corridor Flow for some good coffee to grab coffee here. Huge mistake. I purchased a few more items, but I'm in no rush to eat them. There are plenty of tables, and I feel that the space is more seating than food options. It didn't feel like a cozy, inviting atmosphere usually experienced in bakeries. Parking lot is small, and a nightmare. Best to find street parking. Will I come back? No. There are better bakery options in the South Bay. And for the price, Cream Pan is an overrated expensive experience.

Tips for everyone: cut the line! The employees tolerate people to cut the line, they didn’t stop them even though I already reported the situation. That’s why people don’t give a shit, and yes, that’s how bad my experience was.

Their coffee always tastes different Should fix it

I came across them based on recommendations from several friends. They make the best baguette, especially for Brazilians who love what we know as 'French bread' in Brazil. Indeed, the taste and crunchiness are very similar. Exceptional! However, there hasn't been a single time when I didn't have to wait at least 15 minutes just in line to pay. It's usually a single queue, where everyone who is ordering items at the counter is, along with those who only want one item like the baguette, which doesn't require any staff assistance. And even though they have 2 checkouts, it's common to have only one person at the register. Because of this, I simply gave up on going to the establishment until they resolve this issue. I passed by there a few days ago and the problem persists. The line was even wrapping around inside the store. I'll leave a 1-star rating until this is sorted out. Afterward, I'll gladly revise my review and enjoy trying other products to leave a more detailed review here as well.

I just Walk in the bakery and the lady servir. name jazmine it Was so rudu she don't have a maner how to treat the costumers really bad servise if she give service like this to the all costumer that is why bussines goin down for employes like this, to much sweet in the bakery but the employes bitter so sad i love the bred from here but with this service. So disappoment.

Their service is so bad. The cashier threw my breads when they packed in a bag

So dirty place, the lady in the cashier so rude

+6

Shame on Crème Pan for not allowing their employees to even taste what they sell! I went in and asked 4-5 people what something tasted like and nobody could give me a straight answer. So I bought the item and gave them a sample. Then I called and asked for them to hold an item since I have to drive from Long Beach and they would not accommodate me. There are plenty of amazing bakeries around! Maybe work on your CUSTOMER SERVICE! Suggestion: samples of your goods could be nice! Treat your employees better! ✌🏽