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Porto’s Bakery Announces First Inland Empire Location in Ontario, California
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Core Announcement: New Ontario Store Planned for 2028
Porto’s Bakery & Café, the family-run chain founded in Los Angeles County, confirmed that it will build its first Inland Empire outlet in the city of Ontario. The site is the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Inland Empire Boulevard, adjacent to Interstate 10 and the Ontario International Airport. Development plans call for roughly 50,000 sq ft of commercial space spread across three connected buildings that will house a restaurant, café and retail area, plus a landscaped outdoor plaza. Construction is slated to begin next year, with a target opening in 2028.
Background & Context
Rosa Porto opened the original bakery in Echo Park in the 1970s; her son, Raul Porto Sr., later expanded the concept. Today the chain operates six locations across Southern California—including sites in Burbank, Downey, Glendale, West Covina, Buena Park and Northridge—and is completing a seventh near Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. The Ontario project follows a pattern of multi-year development cycles; the Downtown Disney location was announced in 2022 and construction started in December 2023.
Timeline
- August–September (prior year) – Ontario’s Development Advisory Board reviewed the application submitted by Raul Porto, CEO, and Leo Prats of Prats Inc. Architecture & Construction.
- Announcement (Tuesday) – Porto’s Bakery released a social-media teaser and a press release confirming the Ontario site and the 2028 opening goal.
- Next year – Construction is expected to commence, according to city officials and the bakery’s own statements.
Data & Statistics
- Lot size: 8.6 acres at Archibald Ave. & Inland Empire Blvd.
- Planned building area: Approximately 50,000 sq ft across three structures.
- Current footprint: Six operating locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties; the Ontario store will be the eighth overall and the first within the Inland Empire.
- Customer demand: Existing sites regularly see 10–20-minute wait times even during off-peak periods.
Official Statements & Responses
Beatriz “Betty” Porto, vice-president of community affairs, described the expansion as “a meaningful moment” for the family, noting long-standing requests from Inland Empire residents. Margarita “Margaret” Porto emphasized that the new menu will retain the bakery’s traditional recipes while allowing for future evolution. City officials echoed the bakery’s sentiment, noting the development’s potential to add dining and gathering space to the area.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Ontario felt like the right fit because it brings us closer to guests throughout the Inland Empire while giving us the opportunity to be part of a development designed around dining and gathering,” — Raul Porto, CEO
- “For our family, this is a meaningful moment,” — Beatriz Porto, Vice President of Community Affairs
- “My mom taught us that the menu could continue to evolve without losing the heart of where it came from,” — Margarita Porto, Owner
What’s Next
Construction on the Ontario site is scheduled to start next year, with the bakery hoping to open its doors in 2028. Exact street address and opening day have not yet been disclosed. The project will add a sizable dining and retail hub to Ontario’s growing food-scene, positioning Porto’s as a new landmark for travelers using the nearby airport.