Shortnin Bread

Ice cream sandwich!!! Real chocolate chip cookies with homemade ice cream between– and all organic made in house! Can’t get any better than this!

This place has delicious pastries. I came in here on a whim and ordered an assortment of things in the window to try out. I’m not a big pastry person (yes, I am a weirdo!) but everything was really delicious and well baked. We’re coming back!
The brioche cinnamon roll is excellent. It’s buttery, a little chewy with a slight crust and the glaze was not too sweet. The frittata was also delicious and extremely rich.
Next up are the scones. Starbucks and other places have given scones a bad name for me. The ones that I’ve had have always been these hard, dry as dirt pasty lumps. If someone passed me a plate of scones, I would say, PASS. Not here. The scones were light and fluffy with a perfectly browned bottom. I tried both the strawberry scone and the bacon chive and cheddar scone. Both were really delicious.
They have other desserts, cookies and ice cream as well. I would definitely come back and try different things and especially the scones. Who knew that a scone could taste that good?

I had their bacon chocolate chip cookie. It was only a-​ok. The texture was nice, but I was expecting more bits of salty bacon in the cookie. I really wanted to try their ice cream sandwiches, but they were out. Maybe next time!

Awesome little bakery including the amazing bacon cheddar scone.
Tried a BUNCH of things and loved them all.
Also had a GREAT ESPRESSO here — scorrrrrre.

Chocolate. Salted. Caramel. Tart.
Look no further in your quest for true happiness.

Today I announce that Shortnin Bread is awarded a sixth star. «Not possible,» you say. I disagree.
I love everything I try here, but I hate brownies and coffee cake so I resisted theirs until last week when logic told me that if everything is so freaking amazing, then maybe, just maybe, they can do me right with a brownie or coffee cake.
This is it, people. This is how brownies and coffee cake were meant to taste. Get thee to Shortnin Bread and prepare to be awesomed.

Preciosa pastelería de venta, comida-​bebida y celebraciones creativas/​preciosas comandado por chicas cool con tatoos.
Pequeñita pero matona.
Decoración años 60 con detalles muy coquetones en Long Beach

Last week I had stopped in here after Mass at Congregation (if you don’t know, you NEED to know!) with my girlfriend and buddy who came over after a friend had mentioned this place to me a few months ago.
Well we finally made it in and the sheer amount of goodies they have is awesome. From the sweet treats like the wonderful chocolate salted caramel tart to the savory cheddar and bacon scones (looked good but didn’t have any room for one in the belly!) I think they have something for everyone no matter what type of mood you’re in. As you can guess the treats here are really good but what really stood out about this place was…
THE SERVICE. First we were greeted by a guy who not only was knowledgeable about everything in the shop but was extremely friendly and outgoing! He made recommendations that really hit the spot and even took the time to explain their bread co-​op with us. So after we ordered and enjoyed our tasty treats we were returning the cups our espressos came in. We had to let the guy know how much we enjoyed everything, then a lady came from the back to chat with us… low and behold she is the owner of the bakery (and creator of our ungodly delicious treats)! She was really friendly and even offered us some homemade nutter butters (which we gladly accepted and made swift work of them). She was really laid back and down to earth. These two really made our experience here that much more memorable.
Oh did I forget to mention the ancho chile and cheese bread?!
Wall to wall this place is STUFFED with something that is ready to be eaten and guaranteed to be out of this world delicious!
This place is what small business is about. Friendly, knowledgeable people who create an experience that you just NEED to tell people about.
So there it is, I told you about it. NOW GO!

Shortnin Bread, how I love thee– lemme tell ya why!
Your everything blondie brownie creation made me enjoy mini marshmallows (little tidbit about myself– I HATE marshmallows) — the mix of all the toppings was just… DIVINE. Crunchy and gooey and salty and sweet melded together to create a symphony in my mouth!
Your honey pistachio cake… Look. Just give me a sheet of that and I can die happy. The fluffy cake, the perfect amount of sweetness… It’s one of my favorite desserts EVAR.
Your potato tart… OMG. … OMG. Thin slices of potato, tender caramelized onions, flaky (but not weak) buttery crust… It’s the perfect way to start the day! Or to eat during snack time! Or lunch, or dinner, or ANY time! I have to admit, when I heard y’all were starting to make savory items, I thought «No– focus on the sweets! You’re so good at that!», but then I tried the potato tart. And I knew everything would be okay– please forgive me for doubting you!
Seriously, if you need a variety of delicious items for hosting a brunch, or bringing to a party, or stuffing your face after a rough day (not that I would know anything about that…), COME. HERE. You will be taken care of with wonderful service and delicious treats. Just leave some cookies (and cakes and tarts) for me!

I came to pick out a cake for husband’s birthday. Walked out with a dozen ice cream sandwiches instead. At $ 4 a pop, they are certainly not cheap but oh so good! The sandwiches are also pretty big. Two cookies with a scoop of ice cream in the middle. Kinda wish they were half the size and half the price. That would be the perfect combo to allow this girl to have her cake and not feel like a fat ass for eating a whole thing by herself. Also noticed some had more ice cream than others. The cookies are organic and the ice cream is homemade. My favorite is the chocolate malt crunch cookie with chocolate ice cream. I know the favorite is the salted caramel but it was way too sweet for me.
The bakery itself is a cute space, a great addition to the artist district of downtown long beach. The owner informed me that they going to start serving coffee and were extending their hours to be opened earlier and later. Oh and they recently added some tables and chairs right outside. Some metered street parking right outside. Lane is narrow so be careful getting in and out of your car. Some bitch almost hit me as I was getting into my car.

My chocolate malt cookie sandwich with chocolate ice cream was scrumptious. It was really big, and I had a hard time finishing it myself, which is both positive and negative. My mom had the chocolate chip with vanilla, and it was literally half the size. The ice cream was really yellow and overly sweet, and neither of us liked it. I don’t like the fact that the sandwiches were not of a consistent size, but I’m glad that mine was better and bigger.

Ack, how have I been putting off coming here? Adorable neighborhood bakery in town that specializes in cookies, brownies, salted caramel chocolate tarts (I know, right?), scones and other goodies! It’s on the corner of 3^rd and Elm. They’re not only organic, locally sourced, fair trade blah blah– they’re DELICIOUS.
I came just a little before they were closing and picked up a Bacon & Chive scone and a Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart. (I’m going through some emotional, eat your feelings times, alright.) The scone was fabulous with great flavors, not too salty and not too dry. It didn’t break apart in your hands but had that perfect bit of firmness for nibbling with your afternoon tea.
The tart was oh so bad but oh so good. A layer of delicious chocolate on top of melty caramel sprinkled with salt just meant that you couldn’t stop eating. Make sure to try to get all the layers when you’re munching because it does get a bit sweet. Fantastic with a cappuccino or latte.
Which speaking of, they make here too!
Another concept I loved about this place is the bread co-​op, which you can order during the week and pick up on Thursday! They only make as much as you order so no waste and the flavors sound fantastic. Sign up in store to get on the weekly mailing list! Pastry prices range from about $ 3 – 5.
Give them a try!

I really enjoyed their cookies!
The chocolate chip cookies were thin and a little crunchy and chewy. We tried the wheat one and the bacon one. Both were quite divine! I’m glad they didn’t put too much bacon in the cookie or else the chocolate chip goodness would be overwhelmed.
We also picked up a nutter butter with peanut butter buttercream (is that tooooo much? lol) and my hubs really liked it. The peanut buttercream is smooth and rich.
They also sell other desserts like scones, cakes, ice cream, and ice cream sammies. =)

I would like to start off by saying that I just bought a brownie from Shortnin Bread, and it had to be the best brownie I’ve ever had.
This food is adorable, delicious, and won’t break the bank. I just took my first visit but will be back soon.

Yummy!

Shortnin Bread is awesome!
They are a short walk from my work and I love dropping in just to get some of their cookies. The rosemary lime shortbread cookies are the best! They are salty sweet cookies, which I love. Their ginger cookies are also phenomenal and I would probably eat those for breakfast every day if I could. Yum! Oh I’m probably slightly swayed by the fact that the store is pretty much decorated in the same colors as my wedding colors. Red and aqua. Cuteness! I love it!
Go to Shortnin Bread now!

This place is absolutely delightful! What a great surprise find! I happened to be in the East Village area for a visit with my man to see Dr. Bob (the awesome Chiropractor!). Normally I would just pop around the corner to Sipology and grab some coffee and wait for him to finish his adjustment. Those days are over since that location of Sipology has now closed but no big surprise there. Anyway, I decided to hit the pavement and see what I could find. I make the very fortunate choice to hang a right on Elm and boy am I glad I did! Not just one new biz but THREE! WOOHOO! (Primal Flower and The Hallway Spectacle reviews coming up next!)
I have been familiar with Shornin’ Bread since falling in love with their Hello Kitty shortbread cookies at the Farmer’s Market. Every time I see their booth, I cross my fingers and hope they have not run out! I simply can’t resist them. I was excited when I spotted the cute little corner storefront and recognized the signage. I was even more and pleasantly surprised once I stepped inside to see how they had transformed the space into a cute little bakery that is super clean, cute and just the right size… not to big and not too small.
On that particular day, they had quite a bit to choose from. I opted for a white chocolate chip rice krispy treat bar with… wait for it… salted peanuts! Genius! I think I had eaten most of it before the nice lady had handed me my second selection, the bacon chocolate chip cookie. I couldn’t resist the temptation to try it. It was nice and crunchy, a little more browned than I normally like my cookies but for this combination it worked perfectly. The sweetness of the chocolate combined with the chewy/​savory bacon was delicious.
With so many other items to try, I will be heading back over soon. Maybe I’ll get lucky and even find my adorable little Hello Kitty’s staring at me from behind the counter.

My review is biased because I didn’t actually go in. My co-​worker aka angel of the day got me one of their bacon choc chip cookies. Tender to the bite and good chunks of obvious bacon pieces. Its one of those few times I wondered where the chocolate went since it was over powered by bacon! Great novelty & I’ll stop by to try the rest!
p. s. It is a tad greasy for those feign of heart & in denial… you did afterall just have a cookie with bacon!

Just had the rice krispies… it was good! I’ll let you know more when I order/​try more! This will BE CONTINUED!

In this case it’s not just «Mammy’s little baby» that loves shortnin’ bread! ;-)
Got a taste of their cakes recently and wowza — moist, beautiful and sinfully delicious! I’m not in the LBC that often but I know where I’ll be getting my pastry on next time I am. Looking forward to trying some of their other desserts as I hear they’re equally fab! :-)

So let me start by saying I love love love their baked yummies… cupcakes, cookies, peach butter tart, biscuits…
Justina, the co-​owner and baker, is FABULOUS and AMAZING and in the short time I have known her has spoiled me!!!
It all started with a Hello Kitty cookie I found in a boutique shop on 4^th street. The cookie was so cute and perfect I had a hard time believing it was hand made! Then I got a brilliant idea (as I often do while shopping) that they would be perfect for a babyshower that I was hosting. So I called the number on the cookie and met Justina. She invited me down to their ‘store’ which really isn’t a store but the old banquet kitchen of Nino’s on Atlantic to talk about what I wanted for the shower. I really had no idea what I wanted but did want something cute and a ‘wow’ factor! She was soooo patient with me and after me changing my mind several times we came up with a onsie cookie in pink and brown that had the babies’ (twins) initials on the sleeves… SOOOO CUTE!!!
After seeing the adorable take home party favors, I knew I wanted her to do the cake or cupcakes for the party too. We eventually decided on peanut butter and jelly cupcakes (white cake with strawberry jelly centers and peanut butter frosting) and banana cream cupcakes (white cake with banana cream centers with fresh bananas and a cream frosting)…but if this wasn’t enough the way she arranged it was AMAZING!!! She and her partner, Richard (I think) delivered it and set it up the afternoon of the party. She used flower pots and fresh flowers and made the cupcakes look like they were the flowers in a pot!!! My description doesn’t do it justice so make sure you look at the pixs!!! All I can say is that it was amazing and definitely a WOW factor! Everyone loved it and was a hit!
Since I have met Justina and tasted her lovely creations, I am a regular at the Sunday Farmer’s Market at Longfellow School on Sundays. I start my day with one of her yummy ham and biscuit sandwhiches and usually bring home a tart or something yummy. Today I had the peach brown butter tart and it was DELISH!!!
Definitely check them out! I love supporting local business and am soooo happy I found them!