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I've been getting cakes from Anita for several years now. The quality here is top tier. This is great if you want something nicer and more special. If you want to be more hands on and add a personal touch, Anita also offers some classes to help you reach your baking goals! The neighborhood here is also lovely. read more

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My family and I had an amazing time with Anita and Kieron at their cookie class. We had ages 2 through 75 and the class was perfect. Anita had all the ingredients set up in advance for our three cookie flavors and explained the ingredients, techniques, and provided great tips and hands-on guidance throughout. While our last batch baked we learned how to do chocolate piping and decoration on a batch that had already come out. It was so much fun, we learned a lot, and Anita and Kieron are an absolute pleasure to be around. It's clear they are both so passionate about what they do. On top of the awesome experience we now have so many delicious cookies- we did chocolate chip walnut, black sesame, and cranberry almond and they are all SO good! Highly recommend Anita Bakery for a class or to purchase any of her incredible creations. Time to eat more cookies :) read more

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Anita is so sweet! I had the pleasure of taking her cake making class. She's just the right amount of knowledge, patience and perfection just like her work! She takes the time to explain the process at every point to you. She also educate you on the right ingredients to use as well as which ones not to use and how to use it should you want to attempt to make it at home on your own. Her and her husband make the perfect team. They make the class run as smooth as the cake we made. One is teaching the other prepping the next ingredient for us to use. They both also finishes each other's sentence or help whisk their demo bowl while the other is walking around to us to help us individually. I loved seeing this duo team. I love how personable they are. Super easy to get along with. You know it's an amazing experience and they're good when your cake turns out better than some of the cakes being sold at bakeries. They think of everything. From the set up to the aprons to the French music in the background to the deco in the restroom, the adorable cake box and even the swag they sell with her branding on it. She even has her own book- three vol of it. Unlike other places, they're super humble. They don't push their products on you, let you enjoy a slice of the cake Anita made with you, keep the cake you made in tact so you can take it home and overall they make sure you're having a good time. This was such a great experience. I can't wait to sign up for another class! read more

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Anita C.

Thank you Grace! Your group is so awesome! What a great team. We all…

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Slowly going through Anita's cake catalog and she does not disappoint... this time is the 8 inch black sesame matcha, one of her most popular flavors. Took it to a Thanksgiving dinner for 16 people. It was a mix of adults and high school kids. They all raved about it. Ingredients are fresh, not overly sweet. Some say it's the best cake and people came back for seconds... which is really something as this is dessert after everyone already had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast and oh so stuffed but we all can't get over how good the cake is. read more

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Thank you Karen K, I'm glad you and your nephews like the cookies!…

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I ordered the mini lava custard moon cake online. The inside is more custardy then egg yolk flavor. 6 mini moon cake for $38. Anita was very nice and personable. I personally like more of an egg yolk flavor. If you like more of a custard flavor, you will like these moon cakes. She offered me some of their cookies and they were delicious! Their store is kind of hard to find. It's on a residential street. The store is the 3rd unit in a row of mixed use housing complex. It does look cute outside. read more

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I attended Anita's baking class where we made a Christmas baked cheesecake tart! I had such a great experience-- learned so much, and also got to meet other baking enthusiasts at the same time! I HIGHLY recommend taking a course with Anita! She will take the time to introduce you to different baking techniques, and will also give you individualized attention since the class size is small (only 4 people per class!). I never thought that I would be make to create a beautiful cheesecake tart that tasted amazing as well! Thank you to Anita and her equally friendly and kind husband, Kieron! I also ordered Anita's fig+oatmeal cookies, and they were delightful. Just like her cheesecake, her cookies were the right amount of sweet. I love the balance of flavors and textures that Anita has obviously mastered. I can't wait to join her for another class! :-D read more

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Thank you Hannah! You're so sweet and you picked up all the…

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I am not into super sweet stuff so I'm very picky about desserts. These cookies are addictive! Super low in sugar yet definitely packed with flavors from natural ingredients. Even have tasty vegan/gluten-free options! I highly recommend them. My favorites are the black sesame, hazelnut, & pistachio ones Since this is an artisan bakery, best to order ahead online or call to check availability. Anita also makes very delicious cakes on demand. https://www.anitabakery.com -- at Anita Bakery. read more

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I had a great time at Anita's baking class! Anita and her husband, Kieron are both such awesome people - kind and welcoming to all the participants! In fact, that is what made the class worth taking, I instantly felt at ease and the time sure went by quickly! I took home a festive and delicious cake for my family along with some pre-made assortment of yummy biscuits available for purchase at the end of class. I will definitely look into booking more classes in the future and perhaps bring a friend or two! read more

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The best cheesecake- Ever! Highly recommended bakery with sorts of tasty treats. Cookies, birthday cakes, and wedding cakes are all wonderful. But if you want the best treat for yourself or your family (or as a gift) - get the cheesecake! read more

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Anita is a great baker and instructor. She is so passionate about her baking and has lots of patience with her students. I took a lava custard mooncake class from her over the past weekend. And it is the best mooncake I ever had. I will definitely come back to try her other baking classes. read more

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I have tried a few of cookies from Anita Bakery, I can say they are the best in town. Especially the Black Sesame Cookie and the Matcha Sable Cookie are my favorite, they are very rare & unique. The texture of these cookies just so perfect, not too chewy and not too dry. Time to try their moon cake! read more

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Maggie C.

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Their list of cakes is super interesting and not something you would easily find in other bakeries. I love black sesame, so this time we tried the 6" Black Sesame Cheesecake for mother's day and it was spot on!! Just the right size for our little family of 4 cuz I hate having leftover cakes. I love the roasted aroma from the black sesame mixed with cream cheese and the cake is just the right sweetness!! Can't wait to try their other selections. I would definitely recommend them!! read more

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Anita C.

Thank you Maggie C., I'm glad you like the sweetness and the aroma of…

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I took the cookie baking class and had a fun time learning how to bake cookies. Everything was laid out and Anita took everyone through the steps. She answered all the questions that the students had and even taught my friend how to roll a cake roll! Her husband is also super nice and came around to those who needed help/ took pictures. Highly recommend if you wanna do something fun with friends or on a date. Parking was also super easy to find! read more

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3 things that really stand out about Anita Bakery: (1) Anita and her husband are always sooo sweet and welcoming. (2) All their cookies are delicious and you can't go wrong. Their specialty mooncakes for the mid-autumn festival were absolutely mind-blowing. I feel like most Chinese people I know (myself included) these days regift any mooncakes they receive because we are all tired of the same old taste. BUT the ones from Anita Bakery are VERY different - the lava mooncake had custard oozing out and was sooo buttery. My family - who never touch mooncakes anymore - were fighting over them and rationing them into halves because we couldn't get enough. I plan on ordering like 10 dozen next year!!! (3) Location for pick up is super easy in a cute mixed use building right off of N. Baldwin in Sierra Madre with lots of street parking. Highly recommend buying Anita's cookies for yourself AND as a gift, especially with the holidays coming up (I believe she recently started selling cookies in gift boxes). read more

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As a person who doesn't like super sweet stuff. Anita Bakery is my go to store that I would buy again and purchase for my friend and family. My favorite flavours are cranberries almond and matcha almond which are crunchy and fresh. Highly recommend to you all who are looking for high quality cookies and dessert!!! read more

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Anita C.

Thank you Hilda W., I'm glad you like the cookies. The Cranberries…

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My husband loves coconut sugar balls, and I love matcha sable cookies. Both are delicious, very buttery, and not too sweet. Also, I like the vegan and gluten-free cookies taste much better than other bakeries. It can tell that the ingredients are good. I am excited to know that Anita Bakery sells moon cakes this year. I took the snow skin mooncake class before. Anita gave me to try the baked custard moon cake that was yummy. It tasted fresher than other moon cakes. I love her baking class. She is very patient and a good teacher. I learn so much from her baking skills. My cake looks excellent and also tastes yummy. I'll definitely take her class again. read more

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The cookies from Anita bakery is not the typical ones you can buy from a store. Each cookie is hand crafted with fresh ingredients you can actually taste. They are not overloaded with sugar and are extremely buttery and flaky. I love pairing them with a cup of black coffee. read more

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Anita C.

Thank you baobao n., I'm glad you like my cookies! :-)

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Kerry C.

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Refined balance of flavors with sweetness. Savory and leaves you wanting seconds without having the hospital on speed dial or putting your dentist's kids through college. The texture of the cakes (and I've tried several) are smooth with hints of subtle richness. From the wow-factor presentation to the eager nods of approval when consumed, Anita's cakes are clearly beyond anything a standard bakery has to offer. read more

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Anita C.

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Eric T.

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Crunchy, fresh, rich in flavor, can't stop eating.. my personal favorites are pistachio, matcha almond, cranberry almond, or hazelnut. They are absolutely addictive! read more

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Ordered a gift box with mixture of 3 different flavor cookies (Chocolate Sable, Matcha Almond and Pistachio). Also had a chance to try out other cookie samples. If you are a vegan, this shop is for you. It has many choices. The Matcha Almond is my absolute personal favor. I could small the amazing aroma even before open the box. All the cookies have great taste with freshness that go well with either tea or coffee. The delights can be very addicted once you start eating them. Also appreciate the beautiful and attention to detail packaging from the shop. read more

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Melt in your mouth, freshness you can taste! I ordered a mix of cookies for Father's Day. I submitted my order super late at around 9:30pm the day before Father's Day, and emailed them that I know I waited until the last minute to place my order so anything they could do would be greatly appreciated. I wasn't expecting a response right away, back but Anita emailed me right back at night. I got my order the next day at around 11am. I met Anita and her husband when I picked up my order. They are both lovely people. It felt like chatting with old friends! The cookies look simple but don't get fooled. They are packed with fresh ingredients that you can taste and appreciate. They are not too sweet either. My sister in law doesn't like sweets but she was blown away by their black sesame, almond matcha and pecan. She even took extras home! That's how good there were. Even non cookie lovers liked them! read more

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I was looking for a healthier option for cookies and I found it! I was first introduced to these cookies when visiting my cousin. Someone gave her these cookies for her birthday and she loves them, and now they got me hooked, too. I had the Chocolate Sable from my cousin and immediately had to order more for myself. As a chocolate lover, naturally I ordered the Chocolate Sable and chocolate Pecan Cookies. I went to pick up from Anita Bakery in Sierra Madre. CA., and had the chance to talk to the owner, Anita herself. I learned that all ingredients she uses are natural and contain no artificial flavors in all her cookies, they're made to order and can be vegan and gluten-free. I'm telling you, they're YUMMY and yet healthy! What I love about them is these aren't just sugar cookies which I don't have the sweet tooth for it. They're sweetened lightly so you can really indulge in the chocolate. My new favorite is the Chocolate Pecan now but for sure will try other cookies on my next order. read more

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After tasting the cookies and the cakes from Anita Bakery, one can appreciate the delicate balance and the effort that went into each of them. The cookies are flavorful and yet not too sweet. They go perfectly with a cup of coffee, tea, or just by themselves. Brought some to share with families and most couldn't put the bag down! All commented on how good they are. Highly recommend this artisanal bakery and try some of Anita's creations. read more

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Anita C.

Thank you Shun H., I'm so glad that you and your families like my…

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We ordered online and have them directly shipped to Northern CA. These cookies arrived in very nice packaging, and tasted wonderfully! Sizes are very generous and the freshness have long longevity thanks to high quality of ingredients. read more

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Anita C.

Thank you Rodney C., I'm glad you like my cookies! :-)

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I am not a sweet person and I usually don't eat cookies. When I first tried Anita's cranberry almond cookies, I love it immediately. It is not sweet and greasy at all. And the taste and texture are just perfect. I can totally tell the cookies is freshly made and the ingredients are top quality. She has some other favors like black sesame, fig, pistachio...... they all good, but I like cranberry almond the most! read more

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The cookies from Anita bakery are so delicious. They are addicting!! There are so many choices that you can keep coming back and find your next favorite. I really like the vegan and gluten free cookie. You can tell the cookie are made from the premium natural ingredients. I highly recommend this family style bakery!! read more

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Kai P.

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Great cookies! They are not too sweet yet tasty. The packaging is very cute. Would definitely try again! Strongly recommended.

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Took a baking class for the strawberry watermelon cake and it was awesome!!! Surprisingly, the combination of the two fruits in a cake tastes really good. Anita was really good at explaining everything step by step so it felt so easy. The class is good for a group event even with young kids included. I also bought some gluten free as well as regular cookies from the bakery and it taste really good. I would recommend anyone and everyone to try it. read more

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If you haven't tasted Anita's healthy, delicious, authentic make-from-scratch bakery, you are missing out!! I highly recommended that you check out her website for their amazing baked goods. Everything is so good but my personal favorite is the hazelnut cookies!! read more

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66 E Montecito Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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(626) 313-8816
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What time does Anita Bakery open?

Anita Bakery opens at 12:00 PM on Monday.

What time does Anita Bakery close?

Anita Bakery closes at 3:00 PM on Monday.Anita Bakery is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMTue-Sun Closed

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Does Anita Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Anita Bakery takes credit cards.

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Does Anita Bakery have bike parking?

Yes, Anita Bakery has bike parking.

Does Anita Bakery have parking?

Yes, Anita Bakery has parking options. Street Parking

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Is Anita Bakery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Anita Bakery is wheelchair accessible.

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“This review is for both a baking class that went so well that I asked Anita to bake my 9 year old's bday cake!”

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Chef Scott is AWESOME!!!! My twin 10 year old boys attended summer camp with Chef Scott and after…read more2 weeks they thought they could conquer anything in my kitchen. It's awesome, I have 2 mini chefs in my kitchen...all they want to do is cook! In fact, one of my boys is launching a cupcake business at www.mikeysminis.com in just a few weeks. I signed them up for winter camp and they couldn't wait to leave the house this morning. The minute they saw Chef Scott they lit up! Thank you Chef! You're the BEST!

From the owner: Our mission is to offer culinary classes for kids in a safe environment that encourages discovery…read moreand creativity. Each class builds on kitchen safety, food preparation and cooking fundamentals. This is a place where kids come to learn, have fun and cook together.

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California Culinary Retreats

My new favorite weekend getaway for FUN, meeting new friends and great cooking for any skill level…read more I've been to two of their cooking retreats and I look forward to more as soon as possible!! I Really can't say enough positive things about each weekend. I left there feeling energized, peaceful, contended and with skills I wanted and needed to learn! Mediterranean and French were equally as enjoyable and all I can say is "I want more please" Chef Carol and Chef Gillian make the experience so easy and stress free. I felt right at home. Love you guys!! See you again next year!!

I'm going to do this again and again. This is my happy place…read more I was late. Trying to rush out of work early on a Friday never works. Then there was the traffic on the 101. I was going to miss the meet & greet window and show up in the middle of the first class. Late for class on the first day of school! What a nightmare. The sun was setting as the 33 started twisting and climbing into the hills of beautiful Ojai, and my worries melted away. I arrived at Calliote Canyon and was immediately awed by the property. It's gorgeous--definitive California. Jill greeted me at the door with such warmth, and ushered me to the screen porch where Chef Carol was in the middle of her first lecture of the weekend--herbs. Chef gracefully incorporated me into the lecture with brief introductions and catch-up. Jill magically appeared with a beautiful small plate of nosh and a glass of wine, along with the recipe packet and a pencil for note taking. What traffic? I was at work earlier today? Instantly all the cares and concerns of the real world evaporated from my mind. I needed that more than anything. I felt utterly at ease. And I was learning! I learned so much over the course of that weekend. I found myself taking notes right away, because basically every statement coming out of Chef was kitchen gold. I generally pride myself on 'being a good cook' but man, nothing humbles your kitchen pride like learning from a chef. Chef's experience in kitchens and classrooms makes her the perfect educator in this setting. She lectures with a lovely conversational style, making eye contact and ensuring everyone is together, understanding. During practical work in the kitchen, Chef deftly moves throughout the room, giving tips and correcting techniques. All the while Jill is making sure your every need is met, you have all the tools you need before you realize you even need them, and keeping the fantastic tunes at just the right volume. Jill quite obviously put a great deal of care and attention into every detail of the weekend; she is a great host. There were 4 courses total (including a full real course where we learned stuff and made stuff on Sunday! None of this, just wrap up and say goodbyes by noon--Sunday was a full day). Each course was valuable lecture followed by hands-on kitchen work. We covered an exhaustive amount of information and technique without a trace of exhaustion. We cooked delicious food! We ate delicious food! The settings for each meal were picturesque, the ambiance was ideal. A dozen like-minded people sharing a mutual sense of accomplishment, dining under the stars and amongst the candlelight, getting to know one another over a fabulous meal. There is nothing better! Time slowed down. Wonderful new friendships blossomed. Calm, clarity of mind, relaxation, joie de vivre, happiness; these are my memories of this retreat. I'll do this again and again.

The best ladies ever, Chef Carol and Jill!

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Can't wait for the next one !!..

Institute of Culinary Education

4.0

(20 reviews)

5.2 mi

If your passion is cooking/ baking this is the school for you! I moved 3 hours away from home & it…read morewas the best decision ever!! Chef Guillard & Chef Chapman are THE BEST pastry & baking instructors ever! My favorite part was that the class wasn't over crowded so you get one on one time with your Chef. You can feel the love for their students & the industry the moment you meet them. Everyone on campus from instructors (both culinary & baking), to careers adviser Rebecca, to Jesus in receiving to the president of the school Chef Sands are all AMAZING!! You need something ask any of them & they are always there to help! They all hold a special place in my heart! So if you have the love & passion for the industry GO FOR IT!! much love to my ICE family 2nd Pastry & Baking class '18

Bad service. I registered for the wrong class by mistake and spent a week trying to contact them…read morethrough email and their phone number (left a voicemail) with no response. Yes I gave them my money and now I can't even get a response. This is ridiculous and I will definitely recommend not getting entangled with this place. STAY AWAY.

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Craft Sierra Madre

I took an Introduction to Macrame Weaving class last week at Craft. I have been an Art Teacher for…read more10 years and was very excited to learn some new skills to teach the young ones. The class was scheduled for 2 hours. We ended an hour early with an end product that was a bit underwhelming. Our instructor was friendly enough, though never introduced herself nor took the time to ask the class (all 3 of us) our names. I wrote a letter to the owner and never got a response back. Highly unlikely I will return. Below is the letter I sent, including a few other underwhelming aspects to the class: "Hello! I took last evening's Macrame Weaving workshop. As I was driving back to Long Beach last evening after the class, I had some time to reflect on the workshop. I signed up for it to learn a new skill that I could potentially teach my students. (I've been an Art Teacher for many years). Unfortunately, I feel very disappointed with the class as a whole, as well as with our end result product. I believe the owner was there last evening; I regret not having pulled her aside to chat, though I wasn't quite clear on how I felt about the class until I was on my ride home. Our instructor was very friendly and I so appreciate the use of the high quality organic cotton cord. I also appreciated the hand out with the images of various knot styles. However, I don't even know what our instructor's name was. She never introduced herself or asked our names - there were only two other participants besides myself. We ended class nearly an hour early. This feels like a waste of project making and learning time. Either the project we did was too simple or our instructor wasn't thoroughly prepared. Her instruction was okay, though I don't think it is very helpful to physically do something for the student which she did a number of times. I believe it is more helpful to walk them through it verbally while allowing them to do it to experience the motions and acquire muscle memory. Craft is a great space! I wanted to share my thoughts because I think the class I took last evening could be improved upon for future students. Thank you for reading, Ivette"

We are so happy to find this place just right time because we were looking for a one week summer…read morecamp for our kids 9 and 7yrs old. We registered 5 weeks summer camp mainly in Pasadena, but it started a week after summer vacation so we had to find something for them and Thank God! Yes, it was the answer. Even my son who didn't want to go to the "Craft Class" just loved the full week. They provided all materials, snacks and games with very good price. We highly recommend people who live in local area just check this place out. They have fun things for kids and adults as well.

Pumpkin succulent making class

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EMMI's

Stopped by Emmi's after hiking Sturtevant Falls so definitely looking for something with a nice…read moreportion and filling. Great location in what looks to be the downtown scene. Driving in has great views of the mountains. Parking was easy and free on the streets. The restaurant was busy but manageable for a Saturday morning and Its self seating and pay first which makes it easy when ready to leave. Friendly staff, clean and nice decor With a decent selection on the menu. 2 of us ate - 1 regular burrito and 1 regular breakfast plate. Burrito was a filling portion to the point i was 'almost full'. Breakfast plate was decent, the one minus I had was the potatoes came out cold. I mentioned it when they came back around for the "how is everything" ask and they brought out a brand new plate of hot hot hot potatoes. Great service. Would recommend it and would again.

Went to Emmi's for brunch! First time here (: I was craving…read more breakfast burrito so was recommended by the sweet cashier girl to go with a pastrami breakfast burrito my first time cause I was deciding between that or the og breakfast burrito! So I went with her recommendation & it was so yummy & filling! Very much enjoyed my meal! As for my drink I got the Italian soda which was in the flavor vanilla. It wasn't the greatest. So asked for more vanilla & it helped a little but just think other flavors are so much better ( strawberry, mango, berry) so I wouldn't order that again. Overall the place was busy always people in & out! It is a cute little local joint to do work on your laptop or have a meal. Staff was helpful & sweet! Would return be back for another burrito (:

Double smash burger with tots - fantastic!! Would get again

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Double smash burger with tots - fantastic!! Would get again

RT Rogers Brewing

Great little brewery tucked away in charming Sierra Madre. Very cool beertenders, tasty beers, and…read morea chill vibe for hanging out with friends. There's usually a food vendor throughout their week (Wed-Sun), but check their Insta for specific dates (don't miss blk crust if they're there!). Trivia Thursdays.

We were in the area for the Wisteria Festival and we saw the sign for RT Rogers Brewing and decided…read moreto stop by for a beer. The brewery is quite spacious, there is outside seating on the sidewalk, but then also some outside seating inside the gate before you go inside to the bar. There were many crowds of happy and jolly people enjoying the weather with lots of laughter and smiles all around. The bar itself on the inside is pretty crowded and tight to order, but the bartender is friendly and does allow for samples so that you can decide what you want to order. I asked to sample the blonde which I really liked, and my friends sampled the Mystic Merrow Red which I liked as well, as well as the IPA which was delicious, however I decided I wanted to order the Blonde and one of my friends asked for the same. When we received our beers we noticed that instead of looking clear the way the sample looked, the beers we received were pretty hazy and we deduced that we got the Hefenweizen instead. Although this minor snaffoo, we ended up liking the Hefenweizen allot. I usually am not a fan of Hefenweizens but this was very refreshing and not too heavy for me so we kept the beers and we sat outside enjoying the weather. I really loved the vibe of this bar and I wish I lived closer so that I could come here more often. Now that I know about this little gem, if I'm ever in the area I will definitely stop by again!

Craft Root Beer 16oz Draft $4.00 (03/01/25). @RTRBrew #SierraMadre @IndieBeer_ #CraftBeer #Beer #RootBeer

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