Lisa's Cafe & Bakery
Coffee · Carson
About Lisa's Cafe & Bakery
At Lisa's Cafe & Bakery, we're a casual strip-mall cafe serving up breakfast favorites, gourmet salads, soups, and sandwiches that have become a staple of our Carson community. We're proud to be a gathering spot where friends and family can come together to enjoy delicious food and warm atmosphere....
At Lisa's Cafe & Bakery, we're a casual strip-mall cafe serving up breakfast favorites, gourmet salads, soups, and sandwiches that have become a staple of our Carson community. We're proud to be a gathering spot where friends and family can come together to enjoy delicious food and warm atmosphere. Our customers rave about our expertly crafted coffee drinks and fresh-baked pastries, which are made daily in-house. With its bright and inviting ambiance, Lisa's Cafe & Bakery is the perfect spot to start your day or meet with colleagues over lunch.
What Customers Say About Lisa's Cafe & Bakery
Lisa's Cafe & Bakery is a well-regarded spot known for its friendly service, especially from an employee named Karen. Customers rave about the salads, baked goods, and daily specials. Some negative reviews mention inconsistent food quality and poor catering experiences.
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Tip: The place can get busy in the afternoon and lunch, so plan accordingly. Many recommend the Chinese chicken salad and baked goods.
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Lisa's Cafe & Bakery Carson Reviews
We came in for a quick afternoon pastry and coffee. Everything we ordered and ate was delicious. My favorite was the raspberry custard tart. One orders and pays at the counter and then you find a place to sit down, however, I saw a lot of folks just taking their food TO GO. The food items such as breakfast, lunch and salads sound delicious from the menu descriptions. The staff was friendly and efficient. I will come back again if I am in the area. Parking is easy in front of the bakery or nearby
It's my first time here. I ordered half a sandwich with their grill3d chicken salad, soda and a lemon bar. Lemon bar isn't too sweet & taste like it was just made 30 mins ago. The sandwhich I ordered is cold sandwich so there's really nothing much to say about that lol, but they do serve hot sandwhiches. I came here to try their chicke. sandwich and boy it did not disappoint! Their salad tastes super fresh and the dressing although very tasty, isn't heavy and does not overpower the freshness of the vegetables in the salad. The cashier lady who helped me was so kind and helped with a big smile on her face. I love it here! I will be a regular customer! P.S. I went to their restroom to wash my hands and I am pleased to say that theri restroom is CLEAN! Nice!!!
Their salads are amazing and baked goods are always delicious. I really recommend the Chinese salad. The place is medium sized and usually not busy in the mornings, but can get busy in the afternoon and lunch. The ambiance is really nice, clean, and fresh. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good lunch place!
Breakfast was quick and happy for dine-in! So glad this place is near the Ramada hotel. Potato shreds are solid.
Amazing food, great menu, super friendly service, and reasonable prices. I love Lisa's!
Happy I found this place based on the recommendation received. Must try
We came in for a quick afternoon pastry and coffee. Everything we ordered and ate was delicious. My favorite was the raspberry custard tart. One orders and pays at the counter and then you find a place to sit down, however, I saw a lot of folks just taking their food TO GO. The food items such as breakfast, lunch and salads sound delicious from the menu descriptions. The staff was friendly and efficient. I will come back again if I am in the area. Parking is easy in front of the bakery or nearby
It's my first time here. I ordered half a sandwich with their grill3d chicken salad, soda and a lemon bar. Lemon bar isn't too sweet & taste like it was just made 30 mins ago. The sandwhich I ordered is cold sandwich so there's really nothing much to say about that lol, but they do serve hot sandwhiches. I came here to try their chicke. sandwich and boy it did not disappoint! Their salad tastes super fresh and the dressing although very tasty, isn't heavy and does not overpower the freshness of the vegetables in the salad. The cashier lady who helped me was so kind and helped with a big smile on her face. I love it here! I will be a regular customer! P.S. I went to their restroom to wash my hands and I am pleased to say that theri restroom is CLEAN! Nice!!!
Their salads are amazing and baked goods are always delicious. I really recommend the Chinese salad. The place is medium sized and usually not busy in the mornings, but can get busy in the afternoon and lunch. The ambiance is really nice, clean, and fresh. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good lunch place!
Breakfast was quick and happy for dine-in! So glad this place is near the Ramada hotel. Potato shreds are solid.
Amazing food, great menu, super friendly service, and reasonable prices. I love Lisa's!
Happy I found this place based on the recommendation received. Must try
I dined with you guys last night and it was amazing. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was perfect and the food was amazing. As you would expect from a chef, I’m hard to please but last night was wonderful. I was with a local news anchor as well and she couldn’t have been more pleased. I have now found my new favorite restaurant in Memphis. Give Chef my regards, it was spectacular.
Great no nonsense bakery and cafe. Great food. Good portions. Solid pricing. Be sure to check them out.
Food was great! The other reason I go there is because Karen works there! She's an amazing person!! I go there because of her... BTW the assistant manager is a big No No!! Thanks Karen for the amazing service!!
This was my 3rd time ordering in the last 2 weeks. It's like eating homemade meals and the desserts are yummy! I bought the beef chili for tomorrow, but I'm sure it's going to be deelish as well. They seem to change up the salads on a daily basis. Those are wonderful too. Prices are reasonable. Lisa's is now my favorite go to!
Thank you Lisa's Bon Appetite! Everyone enjoyed the salads and sandwiches at our luncheon event. Extra compliments on the chicken salad sandwichs. Exact on time delivery made everything go smoothly. 🤗🌻
Want a great place for a nice sit found lunch. You order at the counter with really nice ladies, then find yourself a seat and your food is delivered to you by name. You're not just a number here! Awesome set menu with daily specials....today was salmon with veggies & mashed potatoes for example. Excellent soups and salads with take to go option along with a humongous choice of cookies, cup cakes and other tempting items.
Susanne you out did yourself again. The food for my mother in laws 80th Birthday party was AMAZING I can't wait for my next party. Love your customer service. The delivery person was kind and efficient. Thank you so much for making me look good. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Love you Jacqueline Hill
This was my 3rd time ordering in the last 2 weeks. It's like eating homemade meals and the desserts are yummy! I bought the beef chili for tomorrow, but I'm sure it's going to be deelish as well. They seem to change up the salads on a daily basis. Those are wonderful too. Prices are reasonable. Lisa's is now my favorite go to!
Great no nonsense bakery and cafe. Great food. Good portions. Solid pricing. Be sure to check them out.
Food was great! The other reason I go there is because Karen works there! She's an amazing person!! I go there because of her... BTW the assistant manager is a big No No!! Thanks Karen for the amazing service!!
Thank you Lisa's Bon Appetite! Everyone enjoyed the salads and sandwiches at our luncheon event. Extra compliments on the chicken salad sandwichs. Exact on time delivery made everything go smoothly. 🤗🌻
Want a great place for a nice sit found lunch. You order at the counter with really nice ladies, then find yourself a seat and your food is delivered to you by name. You're not just a number here! Awesome set menu with daily specials....today was salmon with veggies & mashed potatoes for example. Excellent soups and salads with take to go option along with a humongous choice of cookies, cup cakes and other tempting items.
I dined with you guys last night and it was amazing. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was perfect and the food was amazing. As you would expect from a chef, I’m hard to please but last night was wonderful. I was with a local news anchor as well and she couldn’t have been more pleased. I have now found my new favorite restaurant in Memphis. Give Chef my regards, it was spectacular.
Order the Chinese chicken salad or take home cupcakes or pastries, she caters also. It's not a restaurant, it is a bakery that serves food. Hybrid as it is, it is pretty good. I would give 4.5 for service, 4.2 for food, and 4.3 for value.
Order the Chinese chicken salad or take home cupcakes or pastries, she caters also. It's not a restaurant, it is a bakery that serves food. Hybrid as it is, it is pretty good. I would give 4.5 for service, 4.2 for food, and 4.3 for value.
This is a great neighborhood place we've only recently tried for takeout, so I'll look forward to trying to dine in when things open up. The online ordering is very easy and customizable. We've tried the breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito, each very solid (but not standout), and big enough to share. We've also tried an assortment of the pastries (eclair, bars, cookies, mousse), which were all delicious, and I can highly recommend.
This is a great neighborhood place we've only recently tried for takeout, so I'll look forward to trying to dine in when things open up. The online ordering is very easy and customizable. We've tried the breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito, each very solid (but not standout), and big enough to share. We've also tried an assortment of the pastries (eclair, bars, cookies, mousse), which were all delicious, and I can highly recommend.
I will preface this by saying it's always been great. Today was definitely off. I ordered three Chinese chicken salads and I don't know what the dressing was. It was like they use on a sub sandwich. There was no glimpse of a sesame taste or Aisan flare. I am mobility challenged so it was too much to say something as you have to go to a counter. The pastries were spot on. Bill was $65 so no bargain for lettuce and vinegar dressing 😕 I'm sad as the dressing could have made it a winner. Perhaps they were using a substitute as they were out of the good stuff.
I will preface this by saying it's always been great. Today was definitely off. I ordered three Chinese chicken salads and I don't know what the dressing was. It was like they use on a sub sandwich. There was no glimpse of a sesame taste or Aisan flare. I am mobility challenged so it was too much to say something as you have to go to a counter. The pastries were spot on. Bill was $65 so no bargain for lettuce and vinegar dressing 😕 I'm sad as the dressing could have made it a winner. Perhaps they were using a substitute as they were out of the good stuff.
I decided to get lunch at Lisa's today because I heard the sandwiches and salads are amazing. I had gotten the chicken alfredo before and just didn't like the pasta sauce. Today, I wanted something different, so I got a mac and cheese with fried chicken. I come home and there are big, sliced, cooked onions on the side of my mac and cheese. And some are mixed in. I didn't ask for onions, so I don't know if it is included in the meal. The smell just opening the container was very disturbing and discussing. Because of the onions, I couldn't eat my food because my stomach started getting nauseous of the smell and the appearance of the food. I tried one mac and cheese noodle and the sauce is just pure nasty. There is no taste or seasoning and they use the big macaroni noodles, which is why the sauce dries up. Overall, Lisa's shouldn't be selling pastas if you're not going to make sauces for them that actually are great in taste. This will be the last time I will be coming here for a while. Do better Lisa's.
I decided to get lunch at Lisa's today because I heard the sandwiches and salads are amazing. I had gotten the chicken alfredo before and just didn't like the pasta sauce. Today, I wanted something different, so I got a mac and cheese with fried chicken. I come home and there are big, sliced, cooked onions on the side of my mac and cheese. And some are mixed in. I didn't ask for onions, so I don't know if it is included in the meal. The smell just opening the container was very disturbing and discussing. Because of the onions, I couldn't eat my food because my stomach started getting nauseous of the smell and the appearance of the food. I tried one mac and cheese noodle and the sauce is just pure nasty. There is no taste or seasoning and they use the big macaroni noodles, which is why the sauce dries up. Overall, Lisa's shouldn't be selling pastas if you're not going to make sauces for them that actually are great in taste. This will be the last time I will be coming here for a while. Do better Lisa's.
I love this place but I ordered the thai chicken salad and I found this . Its like grease dirt. You know when they clean grills or dirt from counter tops , Or like cement I still ate the salad( half of it) i couldnt finish the whole thing thinking about the stuff i found , I had no choice because I work nights and Cafeteria is close. But hopefully they check on their salad next time . Just a warning.
I love this place but I ordered the thai chicken salad and I found this . Its like grease dirt. You know when they clean grills or dirt from counter tops , Or like cement I still ate the salad( half of it) i couldnt finish the whole thing thinking about the stuff i found , I had no choice because I work nights and Cafeteria is close. But hopefully they check on their salad next time . Just a warning.
Lisa's needs to get their act together behind the counter. Their customer service was awful and they had no control over the people coming in the side door, including grubhub. They resorted to shaming customers. My first time there was this week. It will also be my last time. I had my elderly mother and aunt with me. They were not impressed. I didn't even stay to order. I have seen the business in the area for years, but never knew how chaotic making sandwiches and soup had become. The "CDC" should not be an excuse for bad manners and poor service. We left and went down to the New York Deli. A pleasant place to eat.
I did a terrible mistake going here.Ordered a Tarzana Panini. Suppose to have avacoda. Indeed there was but it was so so little, could hardly see it. The sandwich had only meat, no lettuce or tomatoes, no veggies at all. Just no taste. Only bread and meat. I think there was some sauce but again very less. Horrible food.
I did a terrible mistake going here.Ordered a Tarzana Panini. Suppose to have avacoda. Indeed there was but it was so so little, could hardly see it. The sandwich had only meat, no lettuce or tomatoes, no veggies at all. Just no taste. Only bread and meat. I think there was some sauce but again very less. Horrible food.
AWFUL CATERING EXPERIENCE. The business owner Susanne will ignore you and any attempted requests to address customer service issues. I paid a $1500+ catering invoice for my baby shower last May, and the day of the event was poorly executed. (Server was not prepared to manage the event on her own, table settings were not set at time of event, family needed to step in a help support/ set-up, coffee machine was broken, missing utensils, no final receipt or invoice provided.) After my event, Susanne (business owner) called me to inform me an extra charge that was needed to be applied to my credit card, and at that time i shared my concerns about the poor catering service during my event. —She agreed to look into the matter and call me back to further discuss. We even set a time to follow up (Wednesday at noon). She never called me back at our agreed time or returned my calls or attempts to contact her. Im still shocked— SO unprofessional of a business owner to agree to “look into the matter”, set a time to call back, and NEVER call and proceed to then ignore from there on out. This business clearly doesn’t not value customers experience or service. I wish I could order from here again but experience with the business owner was terrible — you would think she would care about customers willing to pay $1500+ for catering service for a private event for 40 people, but this experience is telling otherwise.
Lisa's needs to get their act together behind the counter. Their customer service was awful and they had no control over the people coming in the side door, including grubhub. They resorted to shaming customers. My first time there was this week. It will also be my last time. I had my elderly mother and aunt with me. They were not impressed. I didn't even stay to order. I have seen the business in the area for years, but never knew how chaotic making sandwiches and soup had become. The "CDC" should not be an excuse for bad manners and poor service. We left and went down to the New York Deli. A pleasant place to eat.
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2809 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505
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