Joseph Thee Baker

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5545 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90601

Phone: (562) 200-8873

Neighborhood: Whittier

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• Carnitas $16.00
• 1 lb. Carnitas are made fresh several times a day.FREE 1/2 PINT SALSA given with every other pound of carnitas.
• Green Cheese $2.45
• Spicy-Monterey Jack cheese with green chile sauce, poblano chile strips (rajas) and onions.
• Red Pork $2.45
• Mild- shredded pork with red chile sauce.
• Red Beef $2.45
• Mild-shredded beef with red chile sauce.
• Menudo $9.25
• SATURDAY and SUNDAY only 32 oz. Red Menudo with maíz. Condiments sold separately.

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  2.6 stars - Based on 66 reviews

#153 out of 538 restaurants in Whittier

#7 of 19 Bakery in Whittier

5 star				18 reviews	27%
4 star				3 reviews	5%
3 star				9 reviews	14%
2 star				4 reviews	6%
1 star				32 reviews	48%

Top Reviews of Joseph Thee Baker

02/11/2025 - Rolf I.
Joseph crafts incredible desserts that truly shine, especially his cakes which have a perfect balance of moisture and flavor. I first ordered from him over a decade ago for my grandma's birthday, and I've never looked back since; every cake has been a hit at our events. His passion for baking is evident, and whether it's a class or a cake order, you can count on him to deliver something exceptional every time.

12/10/2024 - D
Don't trust him. You can find way better cakes other places

07/08/2024 - Christian O.
AWESOME!

05/31/2023 - Lost an Order
I give him a -⭐️ or a ZERO. Bad customer service, not even a bakery, it's an apartment complex, called because I thought I had the wrong place when he had put his address online and he was rude, asked if he can do a sheet cakes or fondant designs cake and he said no and I should go with a double tier. What kind of business is he. DO NOT ORDER FROM HIM,

03/25/2023 - MenuPix User
JOSEPH is hired by the Oscar awards to provide the pastries for the stars. He must do a a lot of things right. Personality is not what I look for in a great baker.

03/02/2023 - MenuPix User
Called to order a cake for an anniversary and was accused of being a fake person trying to catch him. All I wanted was a cake for an anniversary. Ordered from another local baker who was happy to work with me.

01/29/2023 - Espie
I use to buy from him and was a loyal follower and promoter"¦ I donated a lot of $$$ to his causes"¦ until I found out some misuse of donations and then I asked a couple of questions he didn't care for and I was Blocked !!! He not only Blocked me, he somehow had other Bakers / and close associates we share convinced I somehow was a bad person. So so strange. He has done this to 100's of followers. His baking skills have not elevated in all the years I've followed nor has s attitude. You can stay in his different social medias accounts as long as you give him strokes and praises .
His frosting leaves a strange film in your mouth and forget about any color you choose your hands and mouth will be stained for a day.
Other than his narcissistic manner, aggressive behavior, paranoid schizophrenic speech what can he possibly do to a cake mix. ??

10/29/2022 - H.h.s
DO NOT ODER FROM HIM.

07/05/2022 - Star.P
He really has something against bakers that start from scratch but his term for starting from scratch is growing your own wheat, raising chickens for your eggs etc etc... Like using cake box mix is not starting from scratch and stop putting people down who do start from scratch 😤

03/25/2022 - NahNah
Guy uses boxed cake mix, premade fruit and pie fillings, pastry creams that are powdered (just add water), icing/frosting that is premade for all of his cakes and cupcakes. He doesn't even make the "garnish" himself (specifically mini cheesecake toppers, cream puffs, macarons, etc. NOTHING is made from scratch. Fruit tarts? Shells are purchased online, not made. The Bavarian cream he uses in his tarts is also boxed! And then the guy goes on and on about his gourmet baked goods! You make NOTHING!!! So you would like fruit tarts for your event? You're getting a shell purchased online, a cream filling powdered (all they do is add water), and fruit. They tell people during their "demos" that they should only sell the tarts 2 doz minimum in an order and price point is about $1.50-$2.00 EACH mini tart! Y'all!!! For something they didn't even make!!
This guy is obnoxious when anyone speaks up or has questions as to why he doesn't scratch make anything. God forbid you ask for a tasting (since he flavors frosting with jello pudding and has some strange frosting and garnish toppings that don't quite go well together); a tasting isn't worth it for him (his words). Dude considers himself a baker for the "A-listers". He wants a bakery or food truck of his own, if all products he doesn't even make from scratch. Better off ordering from a local business who cares about their customers, or a big box where you get great customer service.
Run, don't walk"¦ Do your business elsewhere. He cares about attention. I feel for his wife and kids. He has some issues he should consider dealing with. You can't just yell at potential customers (or current ones who voice concerns or problems). He's aggressive.

01/22/2022 - Stephanie M.
DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS RUDE MAN. Hired Joseph for our wedding because my mom recommended him. Huge mistake. He was very rude and unprofessional. He stayed to cut the cake which I thought was nice. But he was more into talking to the guests like he was a guest himself. Spent most of the time taking pictures of MY wedding. He also brought these two helpers with him which were even ruder then he was. He actually argued with one of them IN FRONT OF MY GUESTS. The other hardly spoke English so didn't interact with her much. She just stood there looking confused. The dessert table was okay at best. Cake was dry and the whip cream left a funny film on my tongue. Most guests scraped it off. Tasted worse then a cake from Cardenas. Cheesecakes were hard and dense. And warm from sitting out. Chocolate strawberries with the hearts of liquor were a huge hit though. But it was not worth the $700 we paid. The attitudes of these people is what prompts this review the most. The embarrassment of it. At least we'll always be able to look back at the video and laugh at the caterers fighting in the background at our wedding. Almost ruined my entire wedding. Don't hire this man and his team.

12/09/2021 - Heather M
Terribly rude and not very knowledgeable.
Doesn't follow sanitary guidelines for cleanliness or storage of products.
You will get a better cake from Walmart for ALOT cheaper.

He only uses cake mix and whip in ice nothing more.

09/02/2021 - MenuPix User
Had to unfollow this guy. Rude and aggressive when critical observations are made. I support small businesses but the manner by which he takes constructive criticism is alarming.

06/27/2021 - Samantha Vargas
Not at the Norwalk address anymore. Went to the address listed to order a cake in person and the lady said she had no idea who I was talking about. A friendly neighbor girl told me Joseph moved. Would have been nice to know before driving down here.

05/31/2021 - JS
RUDE!!!! You are not allowed an opinion on anything he does, he screams and yells how hes a celebrity baker and knows what everyone wants. The strawberries are hideous, and on a skewer, sloppy, they look so bad. Now trying to get a real job in a bakery close to his house, I feel sorry for them if they advertise his products This man uses the raw cake tops for cake in a cup and tells everyone hes not using the tops so doesny matter if alittle raw, but he does use those for his cake in a cup. Overall review, sloppy, juvinile work, dry cake, and raw cake in a cup. Go to a real bakery to order, and hopefully it wont be at the one hes going to work in .

05/26/2021 - Todd Scott
The rudest person I've ever encountered. I called Joseph thee baker about doing an event for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. My mother has been watching him for over a year now and we live close. Thought it would be a great surprise. But to my surprise Joseph thought I was a fake caller. Accused me of trying to spy on him or get his information. He asked for a number to reach me back and then called back saying he knew I was fake. It was very confusing. He wanted me to send him a dollar through PayPal to prove I was "legit". Just wanted a cake and some strawberries. I don't normally leave reviews on Yelp but this was odd and outrageous. Beware buyers this man is hard to deal with. Definitely not worth the hassle. Ended up just going with Porto's bakery since they have online ordering.

05/14/2021 - MenuPix User
Watched a live demo and the cake was raw in the middle he claims he don't use the tops but he does in his cake in a cups . Someone asked him about the raw centers and he had a fit. He got nasty and told off his viewers the box cake and carton whipped cream does not make him a baker He's rude and claims he's a celebrity baker he hangs outside the studios with free cake until they let him in takes a picture and presto he claims he's a celebrity baker . Don't believe yelp he cries and gets 90% of his bad reviews removed. I have nothing to gain by this review just do your homework. There's plenty of real bakers to give your hard earned money to. Oh and second time watching you will hear him cry about his life his prison time but not a peep about his wide and 3 kids 😉

04/09/2021 - Donna Rea
This is one pathetic bake, not even a shop and probably unlicensed, I wanted to order a cake because someone recommended him, he said sure come on down, all he did was flirt, he's so gross of an old man, he ended up giving me so pastry and cookie for free, I guess so I can go back and place the order. He's cookies were nasty and the bread was stale like but dry. People beware I don't know how some gave him a good review, but he's a creepy guy. DO NOT ODER FROM HIM.

02/25/2021 - MenuPix User
My cousin told me to follow him and I unfollowed after I saw him saying threatening things on his fb account when ppl review his stuff which was kind of scary customers are your number one critics if there's something they don't like fix the process and take it into consideration don't drive them away.. customer is always right no matter how hard the criticism is.. that's why when let's say a coffee shop gets your order wrong or you don't like the drink or food they offer you something else and apologize they don't threaten you

02/13/2021 - Haley
What a colossal mess at chocolate strawberries. Ugh

01/10/2021 - R.B.
I was wanting to order his chocolate strawberries but they're sloppy only half covered in chocolate with to many add ons and a wooden skewer through them . Messy and unappealing
Also not a bakery or a store front its an apartment complex

01/08/2021 - MenuPix User
Order cake it was raw in the middle, don't order not a store.works from a apartment

11/13/2020 - MenuPix User
I am appalled at him a 50 something year old man asking for birthday money and gift cards from perfect strangers. And doing lives showing cards and cash Thats something you do for kids in a orphanage or hospital not a toad sitting at home baking out of his apartment who don't work. Just think of all the kids during this pandemic who had no party no gifts parents struggling but hey lets send Joseph thee baker cash and make him feel special sickening

11/09/2020 - MenuPix User
Sad hes begging for money on his Facebook and Instagram pages for his birthday but claims he's a baker for all the celebrities lol and ive heard its not the first year hes done this. But he does post cash apps on every demo for recipes you can get online for free. Get a job.

11/02/2020 - Sandra Mj
Why does this guy keep deleting his bad reviews. I had a taste of his cake that my cousin ordered this weekend. The decorations was quite nice along with the sweet whip icing but the cake was dry and crumbly and the middle was sort of gooey. Didn't enjoy it at all,
Nor did the guest. I will not be ordering from him. She called him and he was so rude. What happened to customers are always right and good customer service. Watch this one get deleted

10/29/2020 - Kathy
Horrible customer service. Called about a cake for a birthday after seeing him on fox news and he was extremely rude. Didn't have an actual menu. Come to find out he works from an apartment. Went to Susie's cakes instead.

09/30/2020 - MenuPix User
Do not support this scammer. He ask for donations for everything and turns it around and sells it. Do not send him money for his vet row charity. He uses that money for himself.

09/24/2020 - Jessica
Horrible Customer Service ! Bad tasting Cakes ... Very dry. Need a wedding cake , order from a bakery not this home baker !!!!

09/14/2020 - MenuPix User
Operating on a cease operations order from the Whittier police department.

08/04/2020 - Jared
He is very rude. Has some mental issues and will harass you if you say anything bad about his cakes.

07/23/2020 - MenuPix User
Horrible customer service calls everyone a fake account. Do your homework he has more negative reviews than good . He has tell remove all negative reviews.

07/19/2020 - MenuPix User
Horrible customer service.

06/26/2020 - Julie
I'm really so discussed every time someone posted they had a very bad experience with his bad customer service or his horrible baked goods not tasting good. He continue to say it's from FAKE ACCOUNTS!!! We all have real accounts on FB !! By Joesph putting fake accounts he don't want readers to really realize just how bad his baking is !!!!! We are REAL , Whether you like it or not !!!