Torik Bakery

Small Armenian family owned bread bakery. They only make Armenian breads so don’t come expecting sliced loafs or baguettes here. They also make perashkis here and some sweet breads goods like Armenian donuts. Cash only. Also don’t expect a lot of smiles or for them to be too engaging if your not Armenian. Don’t take it personal it’s a cultural thing. Try their puri bread, or their barbari they make them pretty good here.

I would give it 0 stars but I’m not able to. I went in here wanting to try different things but the older lady who was at the register was so rude. She was on the phone the entire time without a care as to what I was there for and when I said what I wanted she made me repeat myself because she was too busy listening to the person on the other end of the phone. When I asked for the single item, she grabbed it with her hand and put it in a bag and continued talking on the phone. Learn some manners people. If you own a business, you need to be aware of your customers and practice good hygiene. I will never go back.

I love the idea of a small, family-​owned Armenian business… and hate even more strongly the idea of having to write a non-​positive review about it (I can’t even write the word ‘negative’). The lady (I presume the cook and/​or the owner) and the young girl (perhaps a grandaughter) were both so nice and sweet… so I wish them well, and because of this, may return once more to try something else… with the hope that something will please this American Glendalian.
The feeling when I walked in was that I was standing in someones little kitchen (not a real bakery or restaurant), with a very small selection of goods, and the homemade stuff was in tupperware or covered in plastic wrap.
A couple of items I inquired about sounded delicious. Upon the recommendation, I tried 2 different bready-​things that were both stuffed with ground beef. They were warmed up when I ordered them, and I got them to go. Both were extremely oily, and just didn’t taste fresh (or the oil was overused). I didn’t like the flavor at all. The meat was seasoned and a fine grind (which was nice), but the flavor was overtaken by the oil.
In respect of the other Unilocal reviewers, maybe the desserts are the only way to go here.

Yum. Small selection (tiny storefront) but great quality. Had an Armenian doughnut which was delish! Light, airy & filled with a sweet custard. The sweet filling is counterbalanced by a slightly savory dough. I def prefer over the typical western doughnut. Service was good too.

The mechanics at the shop in Eagle Rock where I get my oil changed are the biggest foodies I know; they’re always eating something interesting and the other day my buddy Eddie knew I was hungry and gave me his last Armenian donut.
It was a nice substantial fried patty, a bit heavy but not too rich or greasy, moist and flaky and filled with sweet, creamy custard. It beat the crap out of regular old American Boston Cream Donuts, which used to be my favorite. «EDDIE! Where in the world did you get this?» I squealed, and Eddie turned me on to Torik Bakery in Glendale.
If you don’t read Armenian you’ll easily drive right by this tiny, inconspicuous corner bakery on Verdugo just past Zankou Chicken North of Colorado. I was greeted by a warm, shy teenage girl who was happy to explain what was inside all the tasty-​looking breads lining the trays and shelves.
I don’t remember names, but I remember flavors. For a dollar you can get the amazing custard donuts (big enough to share) as well as another gently fried roll filled with potatoes and dill… ooooh, that one was a standout, truly heavenly… and a familiar spinach and feta pastry. For 50 cents you can get a large brioche-​like raisin roll that toasts up gloriously.
There is a freezer with Russian-​style dumplings resembling pierogies and another flauta-​shaped meat roll meant to be taken home and fried. They have apricot cakes, various pitas and lavashes, meat & cheese rolls and paper-​thin pizzas, obviously all family recipes that have been around forever and all inexpensive.
Torik Bakery is a delightful gem of authentic carby goodness. Though it might be run of the mill for traditional Armenians, it was a special place for me. For $ 5 you can fill several bags with magic breads and surprise your friends at your next brunch or pot luck.