Crews began to demolish the former Crazy Horse bikini bar and grill building in West Covina this week in preparation for the construction of Porto’s Bakery & Cafe.

The Cuban bakery plans to open its fifth store at 1360 W. Garvey Ave. in early fall 2018, said Jorge Villa, who manages Porto’s assets and site planning.

Villa said they expect to finish demolition by next Friday. Crews will then begin grading and finally construct a two-story, 21,943-square-foot bakery and cafe.

“Everybody’s excited,” Villa said.

Established in 1960, Porto’s currently operates restaurants in Burbank, Glendale, Downey and Buena Park.

Similar to the Buena Park location that opened earlier this year, the West Covina store will have a separate coffee bar where customers can order individual pastries and coffee. The restaurant will also have an outdoor patio facing the San Gabriel Mountains.

The location will be open from about 6:30 or 7 a.m. until 8 or 8:30 p.m., seven days a week.