OBRA HandBakery—the Latin American-centric bakery serving up some of the city’s best savory and sweet goods—has finally found a second home. And as with any Long Beach-birthed brand, that is worth celebrating.
“We had been searching for a new location,” said co-owner Luz Torres, who shares the space with Chef Cesar Villarreal. “And we finally found it. We signed the lease back in March and immediately started working on all the architectural and engineering plans. You know how long that process can take so we’re submitting everything to the city with the hope of receiving the approval to start construction by next week.”
The new OBRA HandBakery will be in Santa Ana.
The new location will be at MacArthur Boulevard and Main Street in Santa Ana—or what Luz happily describes as just a few blocks from South Coast Plaza and a couple of minutes from John Wayne Airport.
“It’s right next to Irvine and Costa Mesa, so it’s a strategic spot for us,” Luz said. “And we’re very excited about this new chapter in Orange County.”…