Saffron Bakery was amazing! The service was fantastic, the owner was incredibly welcoming, and…read moreeverything we tried was fresh, crispy, and delicious. The Nutella pastry was the standout--perfectly flaky and actually filled with Nutella throughout, not just in the center. The danishes had that perfect light, crispy crunch and were incredibly flaky. Even the chocolate chip cookie with walnuts was delicious, and I'm typically not a walnut fan! They also have Turkish coffee and Persian tea, which makes this place even more special. You can tell there's a lot of care put into both the pastries and the customer experience. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. Highly recommend Saffron Bakery--we'll definitely be back!

I've seen this place every time I stop at Starbucks to get my coffee and always thought, "You know…read morewhat, let's try it today." WOW. Absolutely wow! For a second, I felt like we had been transported to Europe. The pastries here are incredible, and the service was magnificent. We had such a nice gentleman helping us, and he recommended the guava Danish. I'm SO glad he did. It was amazing! We also tried the jalapeño croissant and the banana crème Danish, and everything was delicious. Needless to say, we'll definitely be coming back!

The coffee is lovely, and the breakfast, garlic bread, and pastries are all so tempting--everything…read moresmells absolutely divine. A must-visit if you're in the area. My only wish? A classic, rich tiramisu on the menu--hopefully, one day.

I perused their online menu again and made a list: sunrise croissant; cream cheese danish; ham and…read morecheese croissant; iced coffee w/whole milk; Italian sandwich; Monte Cristo sandwich; Banana walnut bread; blueberry lemon cake; brownie; chocolate chip cookie, vanilla cheesecake; almond croissant; peach tart; cherry cream cheese cruffin. I did not see the cherry cream cheese cruffin, so I went basic. HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT: -- good and buttery -- flaky -- good balance of ingredients RATING = A ICED COFFEE w/WHOLE MILK: -- due to their sour coffee I will always go iced moving forward whether latte or this -- smooth -- brought down the sour big time RATING = A Nice dining space inside and out; ample on both until super busy.

This man drove all the way to Duarte to the City of Hope campus for the weekly farmers market. My…read moremom and I tried five delightful pieces, every one was excellent. The man helping had his hands full with customers but was so helpful and a joy to talk to. This bakery does not miss, highly recommend.

Stopped here for the first time today. I ordered a slice of quiche, a baguette, and the crumb cake…read morepastry to go. When I got home, and I opened a huge box that the slice of quiche was in, there was no side salad or slices of baguette as all their photos seem to indicate. French quiche is always served with a side of mixed greens, at least in my experience. It lacked that bit of refreshment by not having the greens with it. I called and asked why all the photos show it being served differently than I was given and I was told they stopped doing that a year ago. Very disappointed. In general, the taste was average.

Stopped in for lunch and left with way more than I planned on buying (as usual with good bakeries)…read more Got the turkey croissant sandwich, which was solid -- the croissant itself was flaky and clearly baked in-house. We also ordered a simple ham and cheese omelette, served with a side of their sliced baguette -- again assuming was fresh baked, because it was delicious. Simple dish, done right, which honestly says a lot about a kitchen. But the danishes stole the show. We grabbed a few to try, and the blueberry one was outstanding -- like, stopped-mid-conversation-to-comment-on-it good. Not overly sweet, good fruit-to-pastry ratio, perfect texture. Ariana helped us and was an absolute sweetheart -- even let us sample a pastry we were debating on before we committed. That kind of thing goes a long way, especially when you're trying to decide between six things that all look amazing in the case. Atmosphere was great too, comfortable spot to sit and eat instead of just grab-and-go. Will definitely be back to work through the rest of the pastry case. 10/10. Photos didn't make the cut unfortunately, next time!

The service is amazing, the staff are all so polite, the food is so good and made quick but they…read morepastries are amazing especially the pistachio croissant.

I have never not seen this place crowded... they do a good business…read more I recently tried the blueberry lavendar iced tea and I cannot stop thinking about it. It was so good and refreshing! Friendly customer service.

We moved walking distance and have heard amazing things about this cafe, so we wanted to know what…read morethe hype was about. We get it now!! From the start, you're welcomed with the fresh scent of baked bread, fresh pastries, and coffee. I ordered the Ronnie on rye and my husband ordered the eggs Benedict. We also ordered a half sweet vanilla latte and a caramel macchiato. Everything was delicious! My sandwich was, honestly, heaven. It was such a delicious twist on a breakfast item to have a hot pastrami sandwich with egg, cheese, hash brown, and extra Dijon. Being pregnant, this was perfect. I tried my husband's eggs Benedict and it was delicious, as well. The bun was so soft and fluffy and created a great base for the dish. Finally, the coffees were nicely balanced and my half sweet vanilla latte had just the right amount of flavor. This cafe is bustling for good reason! Almost every table was full and there were plenty of people inside ready for to-go orders. But, it didn't feel overwhelming and remained welcoming. There's plenty of seating outside so dont be deterred! All of the staff were working hard and were very polite. Can't wait to go back!

butter and cream pizza is such a cute local spot and definitely one you need to check out! i love…read morethat they use all organic ingredients and are seed oil free, which makes enjoying the food even better. the burrata pepperoni and honey pizza was so good, with the perfect combination of creamy burrata, savory pepperoni, and sweet honey. their ranches are also amazing and pair so well with the pizza. they have such a wide selection of cookies for every sweet tooth, and the dirty sodas are so refreshing, especially in this heat. definitely recommend stopping by, trying a little bit of everything, and supporting this local small business! shoutout to abbie (i might be spelling it wrong) for being so kind and welcoming!! the owner Natalie is extremely talented and hardworking i can't wait to come back for more!! IT IS GRAB & GO NOT A SIT DOWN PLACE

I have been a customer since my early teens at the Los Alamitos location, and am happy to have a…read morelocal location in South County as well! As if the sweets weren't enough to get you through the door, the pizzas are PHENOMENAL. The crust is unreal. So crispy, even after 20 min in the car. And the topping combinations are fantastic. As a Libra, having the half and half options and not having to pick just one is amazing. Ordering online was easy, my order was ready on time, and the pizza was delicious. The price for 2 pizzas is less than we would have spent on a night out, so it was so worth it for the quality. I have zero complaints. I just wish I had room for another slice. 10/10 would recommend.

Highly recommend a cake from here if you're in the South OC area! The cake was absolutely beautiful…read moreand tasted really good - we got chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting. Shaddi was very communicative and responded to my inquiry and requests promptly. She arrived within 15 minutes of the estimated arrival time on the delivery day and called several times to ensure someone was present to deliver the cake. I missed the calls, but she rang the doorbell and I was able to answer the door and receive the cake. I appreciate her ensuring that someone received it so it wasn't sitting out on our porch in the hot sun.

Cake was so special and so beautiful for a mermaid themed 1st birthday. She made it exactly as…read morepictured and was so kind and generous throughout the whole process. I typically do not consume the leftover cake for days .. but this was an exception. The cake was light and tasted so good (vanilla with raspberry filling). She is very talented and can't wait to order my next cake through her.

I used to manage the Chipotle right next door, so I stopped by this bakery quite often. The owners…read moreand their son have always been incredibly kind, welcoming, and appreciative of the neighboring businesses. Their son in particular is phenomenal and always made every interaction pleasant. The baked goods are fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. While there was one interaction in the past that felt a little more business-focused than hospitality-focused regarding a mall discount, it was far from enough to take away from the overall experience this bakery consistently provides. Manager ( not the owners ) was upset I wasn't able to offer a mall discount when they were able too. Came to the point she would verbally say we wouldn't ( myself and crew members) wouldn't be receiving it. Personally not a big deal. Most I'd spend was 5-7$ and discount was less than a dollar. Still a phenomenal bakery At the end of the day, great ownership, great products, and great people. Small businesses like this deserve support, and I'm always happy to recommend them.

Extremely Disappointing Service -- It's About the Principle…read more We ordered a tuna brioche sandwich and were asked whether we wanted a salad or fries. I clearly said fries. When I received the bill, I noticed I had been charged separately for the sandwich and a side of fries. Since we were sharing the sandwich, I asked for it to be cut in half. After having to ask again, the sandwich finally arrived on a small plate. We then had to ask for a second plate so we could each have our own. The entire experience felt unnecessarily complicated and showed a real lack of attention to basic customer service. After waiting more than half an hour, we asked about the fries we had ordered and already paid for. Instead of simply checking the order, the server asked to see my receipt, which made me feel as though he was questioning whether I was telling the truth. After some time, he returned and admitted that he had made a mistake when charging us. He explained that what I had paid for the fries was actually the full price of the sandwich, and if we still wanted fries, we would have to pay for them again. The fries were only $2, so this was never about the money. What was upsetting was the principle. You made the mistake, not the customer. I had already left approximately a 20% tip, and I simply expected the restaurant to honor the mistake rather than come back and ask me for another $2. When I pointed this out, I was told the manager would not allow it. Honestly, the $2 mistake cost you a customer. I will not return, and I would not recommend this place. It's not about the price of the fries--it's about how you make your customers feel. After spending our money here and leaving a good tip, I expected to feel that our business was appreciated. Instead, I left feeling that it simply wasn't.