El Molino Bakery — Restaurant in Lawndale

Mitra !!!!

Idk if I spelled her name right. But anyway, I was on my way to the fwy to head out to Palm Springs and I searched up “bakery” right quick on Google Maps. And this spot had multiple reviews about ppl raving about their “tres leches” cake. That’s a cake that’s really easy to miss. Super hard to get right. And regardless, if it sucks, I’m still coming back because of their customer service. Mitra was everywhere !!! Connie was working on sumn in the back but swore she was too busy to help write the name on the cake. I don’t like how she said “hang on, I gotta wash my hands” yet never showed up. I’d like to see Connie wholeheartedly help every person indiv like Mitra did. Well some other sweet lady gladly hopped in and helped her as soon as the sandwiches she was fixing up were done. She also hopped in and charged a couple, While Mitra was helping me and 3 others all at the same time.

You want to feel cared about ? Attended thoroughly ? Hopefully u show up on a day where Mitra’s clocked in. She gave me owner vibes. She just cares ! Also grabbed me my jalapeño bolillo for me. Can u say she had a heart to serve ? She blew me awayy. She also asked a guy if he needed tongs or a tray for his bread, all while attending me !!!! Sheshhh. NOBODY goes unnoticed w Mitra and her other sweet coworker....

Overpriced and to top it off the woman at the register was not at all customer-oriented, I guess it's too much to ask for people taking your money to have common courtesy and at least pretend to be pleasant. I would have been forgiving if the purchased items were fresh and at least tasty, however this was not the case. Two of the sweet breads had mold on the inside just later that night, completely unacceptable, I stored them in my pantry and my home is air conditioned this was sold this way to a paying customer. Now it makes sense why they have more than one sign within the establishment stating NO refunds, it's even printed on the receipt. Don't worry I won't call you throwing a fit demanding a refund, $20 lesson I'll live. I will however make this known to others and stick to El Super which is within the same shopping center where the baked goods are fresh, tasty, and inexpensive..oh and the cashiers say hello and are actually friendly and polite. Save yourself some hassle and...

El Molino Bakery is an absolute MUST TRY. I am obsessed for years now. Every birthday I get a HUGE Tres Leche cake for my birthday show. Delicious and honestly if you take one of these cakes to an event you will be getting kudos forever. I always get messages asking where my cake came from. If you love fresh bolios, pastries, cookies, all things baked, then you need to make a stop. This family has been here forever practically. You won't get out with one item lol Fair Warning. They do cakes for all occasions amd they are a specialty bakery in my opinion when it come to authentic and delicious Mexican pastries. You can grab a tray and with tongs pick your own. Now due to covid them may get them for you. Clean shop and friendly helpful staff. Sometimes there is a line but it moves FAST. STAY SAFE people and have a beautiful day!! Enjoy some sweet treats. If this review helped you please...