If you’ve ever sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the 10 freeway just to secure a box of cheese rolls and potato balls, you know the absolute cult status of Porto’s Bakery. Southern California’s favorite Cuban-American bakery has finally made a move that locals have begged for decades. Porto's is officially heading east.
The bakery announced plans to open its very first Inland Empire location in the City of Ontario, targeting a 2028 opening. For millions of residents living past the traditional Los Angeles and Orange County strongholds, the morning commute for a pastry box is about to shrink drastically.
Why Ontario Makes Complete Sense for Porto’s
For years, the closest outpost for Inland Empire residents was the massive West Covina store. If you ask Betty and Raul Porto, they'll tell you that customer data and casual conversations inside their existing shops pointed directly toward the east. Countless patrons admitted to driving from San Bernardino and Riverside counties just to stock up on guava strudels and potato balls.
The new location will anchor an 8.6-acre commercial development at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Inland Empire Boulevard. It sits right near Interstate 10, making it wildly accessible for commuters and local families alike. Plans indicate a sprawling layout featuring roughly 500 parking spots designed specifically to handle the legendary lines that follow every single grand opening the family-run institution launches.
Construction is set to kick off in 2027, paving the way for a 2028 debut. If you've tracked the timeline of past rollouts—such as their ongoing Downtown Disney project in Anaheim—you know patience is a core requirement when dealing with Porto's construction milestones.
The Evolution of a Southern California Icon
Rosa Porto started selling cakes out of her home in Cuba before moving her family to Los Angeles in 1971. What began as a modest storefront on Silver Lake and Sunset Boulevards in 1976 transformed into a regional powerhouse. Today, the family operates locations across Downey, Glendale, Burbank, West Covina, Buena Park, and Northridge, alongside the upcoming development near Disneyland.
Despite explosive growth and serving roughly two million customers a month, Porto's remains a family-driven operation. The second and third generations work side-by-side to maintain the recipes that put Cuban baking on the map in Southern California.
When the Ontario doors finally open, expect the same chaotic, beautiful energy that defines every other shop. You'll grab a ticket number, stare longingly at the display cases filled with éclairs and meat pies, and try to justify walking out with three yellow boxes instead of one.
Mark your calendar for 2027 construction starts and get ready for the 2028 rush. Your weekend mornings in the Inland Empire will never look the same.
