Meet the family behind the beloved Porto’s Bakery in LA

Porto’s Bakery has been a Los Angeles institution for nearly 50 years — and the same family is continuing to carry its legacy. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz reports for TODAY on the history behind the beloved establishment.

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[elmcitymassmedia]

I LOVE Porto's....there's no bakery like them in this country. The family cooks/bake from the soul...they are all beautiful people.

[smoothoperator]

Exactly what this country is about. 💯💪👍🇺🇲

[Dan-gjhz]

I heard about Porto’s from the cake episode on Buzzfeed from YEARS ago. Made my way out to Cali from Michigan and I just had to go to Porto’s. Delicious and was not overhyped or overpriced. Exceeded my expectations.

[sonyadrake]

I met Betty at the Glendale Location, she's very down to earth, with a great sense of humor! ☺️😘🤗
You have to get there when they first open, it's ALWAYS PACKED - folks come from everywhere and everything is DELICIOUS! 😋

[Javier-rgvp]

Beautiful family and heartwarming story. Born and raised in LA so I always went to their Downey location. I often get birthday cakes from here and stock up on as much pastries as I can.