I came last Sunday and tried the Ube buns, I'm not big on sweet stuff but this one......I definitely make exception! I bought some for my friends so they can come and get it for them too! read more

Baking With Ish - Ube Pistachio Buns - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I have not came to this location at all so I cannot base my review on the location itself. BUT however, I can review on their ONE DESSERT that has BLOWN MY FREAKN MIND! This dessert was brought to one our Company Potlucks for Thanksgiving and boy was I so thankful that it was there. It called... drumroll please.... UBE COCONUT PIE! It was the PERFECT consistency and ratio of UBE goodness to coconut madness. The pie crust was not too flakey but just right. And just the right amount of shaved coconut beautifully crafted in the pie. ISH, who are you? You are a filipino God send and should be oh so proud of this creation. read more

My partner and I went to Blossom Market Hall to grab a coffee and couldn't help but be intrigued by the delicious smells coming from Ish's stand. We've been there a few times, but the first time we went, he had made a pumpkin scone that is absolutely one of the best pastries I've ever had. The texture was exactly how a scone is supposed to be: an initial crunch, but soft and pillowy on the inside, not hard and crumbly like many scones at other bakeries. We have tried a total of 5-6 different items now, and every single one of them has been a delight to eat. None of his pastries are overly sweet, honoring the flavor of each, whether ube, pumpkin, or another. My only complaint is that he hasn't had the pumpkin scone the other times we've gone; it appears he changes up the menu day-to-day, which is great, but I've been really wanting that pumpkin scone again! If you are looking to indulge in a sweet treat but don't want to end up in a sugar coma, Ish's is the way to go, trust me. read more

Every single time you come here you're going to be super impressed by the array of beautiful baked goods that Ish has each week. Each one is carefully thought out and I'm constantly intrigued by his flavor and ingredient combinations when I drop in. So many times, places will have nice looking stuff but then the flavor doesn't match that. That is not the case here. I honestly feel like the flavor meets or somehow surpasses the visual because I constantly want to share bites with friends and it sounds corny but it's almost like a taste and texture adventure each time. Ube, peach, caramel, tea infusions, bananas, breakfast pastries, it has all been delicious. Every.single.one. Ish is also super kind and always coming up with new ideas, so please be sure to say hello and do yourself a favor and try a couple of items. Thanks for reading! read more

This place is so so so delicious. We've been here twice. The first time we had their cinnamon roll and it was one of the best. This time the we had the tiramisu and it's just perfection. They offer around 6 different desserts but do change what they offer. Quick time to get dessert and very nice read more

Baking With Ish - Brownie Ube Biscoff Tiramisu - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Favorite bakery in the San Gabriel Valley. The staff is friendly, including the owner Ish. This place is located inside the blossom food hall. Plenty of seating and clean bathrooms. I love that the hall has other options as far as food and drinks also. Ube black sesame seed muffin - 10/10 if you want something sweet but not over-ally sweet. The brioche bread base is so fluffy and light mixed with the ube. On top is a fluffy meringue with black sesame seeds. I recommend getting this warmed up so it's nice and warm. Brioche egg and tomatoes - 10000/10 oh my gosh it's so good I'm drooling while typing this. It's brioche based with an egg cracked on top, cherry tomato medley, some kind of light oil and a garlic flavor. It is a MUST TRY! So light and simple but perfect. Definitely crave this and come for this item specifically. read more

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Terrible customer service. They don't care if you have any feedback - they will just get mad if you tell them you didn't have a good experience. read more

I've had the pleasure of visiting Baking With Ish on many occasions to try out such delicious pastries! Ube Cheese Pie - This was the first item I ever tried, and I always have fond memories of it. I remember thinking it'd be a weird combination, but taking a bite, it put a smile on my face because I actually liked the flavor combination - creamy without it being too sweet. Also, the crust for the pie has to be acknowledged. The crust was buttery and crumbly, and it made me think that the crust was made by a master baker (which of course Ish is!). It was SO GOOD! Ube Cookie - Great ube flavor, and the texture is crispy, soft, and chewy. I could eat a whole jar of it and not feel guilty at all. Sticky Buns - I've so far noticed a couple of flavors on rotation, and have been able to try both the black sesame and pandan flavors. The buns are soft and the sauce is sweet and sticky, and is made extra decadent with the pillowy meringue on top. Overall it can get on the sweet side, but who's to say cheat day doesn't exist? Baking With Ish is located inside Blossom Market Hall right next to AK Fresh Roast. You can also place an order online (www.bakingwithish.com) for seasonal whole pies and cookies. I highly recommend visiting for high quality and unique desserts and pastries. read more

Baking With Ish - Chocolate Chip Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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After seeing and reading all the delicious sweets .... I had to come try it for myself! I'm a huge ube fan. Located inside of Blossom food hall, they are towards the Mission Dr entrance. On a Saturday mid-morning, they didn't look like they were open. The items weren't really out either .... They only had their ube cookie, part of their ube pie and two more other things. When inquiring about their selection, this was all they had since they were closed the day before and are baking that day. If I wanted their full menu, I would have to come back tomorrow. The unfriendliness and lack of eye contact was duly noted and I felt I was interrupting his setup instead of helping a customer. Maybe this guy was having a hangover from Thanksgiving holiday, who knows. But definitely not the friendly hospitality that's been shared on Yelp. Also, why even bother to open if you only have a few items for the day? Well having made the drive, I figured I'll try their cookie. The ube cookie was very good. It was moist, chewy, fluffy and sweet. I'm glad that turned around the bad experience. However I may not come back due to the unfriendliness of the worker/owner. I really dislike bad reviews so this will be a neutral review, good cookie neutralized the unfriendly attitude. read more

Baking With Ish - Ube mochi cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I received a txt from my younger sister who is celebrating her 55th birthday requesting for the Olive Oil cake from this place that she searched at Yelp. Arrived at the destination and no Olive Oil cake but whoa .... UBE galore sweets and that's okay because it's her favorite so I bought almost everything in sight to take them to the family birthday gathering for our dessert. Cheesecake ube, tresleches w/ube, cupcake chocolate ube w/flan, cinnamon bun w/ube, and ensymada w/ube topped with shredded cheese OMG... sweet heaven dessert paradise! Thank you Ish... the baked goodies were a hit and everyone enjoyed it. Definitely coming back to try other sweets and also will request for the Olive Oil cake. Awesome service! Just know that they do get very busy and when the goodies are gone... they are done for the day. Also, since the place is a food court, it is a place where you can walk around to check out other eating places which is definitely good for families and friends to gather and enjoy time together. read more

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I got the pansaymada-- had the perfect amount of sweetness and the ube jam stuffing is spot on-- really yummy!! Come and support this cute bakery and buy the delicious treats. read more

Food: Cannot beat enjoying a chocolate tres leches for breakfast. Next time I come back, I'm going to try the yuzu donut situation Service: Friendly, helped the woman in front of me pick her dessert Ambiance: Good, I like the food court scene in Blossom Food Hall read more

Baking With Ish - Chocolate tres leches - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

BEST SCONE EVER. I have dreams of this spam and cheddar scone. The problem I have with most scones is that it can be really dry, but not here! It's got a crisp exterior while the inside is wonderfully delicate and fluffy. The cubed spam offers the perfect amount of saltiness to the hint of sweetness of the scone. (Ish told me he puts a little honey in the batter, genius). Aside from the scone, I also adore the blue corn banana nut tea cake. The texture has a pleasant bounciness to it, the perfect chew. There are many other delectable treats available, but you def need to come before noon since a lot of them sell out. As for service, Ish and his helpers are so sweet and personable. They sure do a great job at upselling because I always just come for the scone, but I end up walking away with other goodies like their mango sticky rice pie (AMAZING BTW). I also loved that I was able to have a little chat with Ish about baking, he's so friendly and open to talking about his processes which I really appreciate as a fellow baker. The quality is always consistent and nothing is too sweet, which makes them so palatable. Dangerous, but absolutely worth a try. read more

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A deliciously sweet addition to grace the blossom hall food hall! Ish's signature pies, breads, expresso buns, cookies, cakes, are always in small batches, and has something new and in season everytime I stop by! You can taste the love and passion of these modern Filipino inspired desserts that anyone can enjoy. I will say the pies are a must! I've liked everything so far, and though the price may be a bit steep for some, know that you are supporting a small bakery with big taste! A friend introduced me to his decadent desserts, and I've been hooked since! I strongly suggest following the Ish Instagram page (bakingwithish) to see the latest updates and any new flavors he's concocted. They close relatively early, or until they sell out, so come early, grab a sweet bite, and be delighted!! read more

I discovered this bakery about a month ago on an Ube Special Sunday, and what a wonderful treat it was! I tried their ube roll with meringue topping and it was one of the best desserts I've ever had. I have since been back and have tried other goodies, like the ube cookies, ube cupcakes, and most recently the ube everyday bun. The baker is so friendly and explains each dessert so you'll know what to expect with each treat. You can tell how much detail and thought he puts into his baked goodies. Hands down this is one of the best local bakery gems for all things ube. read more

Baking With Ish - Ube Everyday Bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Love going to Blossom Market Hall and Baking with Ish is always a must! I love the variety and all his creative combinations! Mango sticky rice donut, ube cheese ensaymada, and the spam cheese scone are all soooo good! Anytime he posts that he has the mango ice box pie, my boyfriend and I get there first thing!! I always try to go early if I want something specific he has that day cause his stuff is too good, it sells fast! But honestly everything he makes is amazing so even when I've gone and there isn't much left I still leave happy!! read more

Baking With Ish - Scone - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Heard so many good reviews about this place, I had to check it or should I say taste it. The verdict is OMG so Delicious. I'm not kidding. Everything we ordered was flavorful. My taste buds had awoken. The service was great as well. The owner was super sweet and I thanked him for bringing the filipino desserts come to life. The area were this gem was located is in a food hall with other good eats. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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This is definitely a must-visit if you're a fan of cookies! I'm not usually into pastries, but one day my boyfriend was drawn in by the delicious and beautiful pastries behind the glass. He decided to try the Ube cookies, and let me tell you--they were AMAZING. The texture was perfect, not too sweet, and the flavors were absolutely delicious. Now, every time I stop by Blossom Market, I have to grab two. They're crinkle cookies, so I'd highly recommend them if you're looking to try something different. Honestly, they're way better than mainstream cookie spots like Crumbl or Insomnia. The owner, Ish, is also very kind! I stopped by once to get cookies, but they were all sold out. Without hesitation, he gave me some brownie crusts on the house! It's literally the best part of brownies, in my opinion, so I was super happy. read more

We first heard about Baking with Ish on KCRW being interviewed at the Farmers Market getting fresh seasonal fruits to bake a peach mango pie. So we knew we had to try it when we came to Blossom market. Man, these baked treats are so worth the calories and a trek to the SGV! As someone who don't like fruit pies, I relished the peach mango pie. And as someone who especially loathe pie crusts, I savored these! Oddly, in the best way possible, the pie crust reminded me of a sweet version of crispy fried chicken skin both in texture and smell. Buttery, light, and flaky/crispy. The fruit filling highlighted the seasonality of the peaches and mangos, sweet but not cloyingly sweet and tart, with a hint of savoriness. We also got a generous slice of the fruit and merengue cake, which we also devoured. I would further elaborate on how good it was but I've ran out of descriptive adjectives and a picture is worth a thousand words. So the cake tastes as good as it looks! read more

Baking With Ish - Fresh fruit and merengue cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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One of my favorite baker/bakeshops in SGV area. I used to buy pastries from 85 degrees and paris baguette until Ish started selling in Blossom. His pastries NEVER disappoint. Some of my go-to are: the donuts, brioche, banana muffins/cakes, and cookies. On special occasions, I love the pies and the cakes. Service is always good. Ish works in the morning on his own and gets help towards around noon till the afternoon. He's BUSY. He's very nice. Please don't be afraid to ask him for assistance or any help. On weekdays, you may be lucky to get the choice of your pastries after 12 pm. But on weekends, try to get there early around 9/10 am to get your choice of pastries; anytime after 12 pm, you may miss the best sellers and weekend specials. read more

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saw him post about thanksgiving pies last night and had to come asap & I'm so glad I did!! he had all the thanksgiving pies out for us to try. I got the ube coconut, dulce pumpkin, ube jackfruit and apple pie with caramel fish sauce. they were allll soooo good but my favorite is definitely the ube coconut YOU HAVE TO TRY THE PIES!! read more

Baking With Ish - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Thank you to this incredible establishment for exposing me to a wonderful way to enjoy Nutella. I had the pleasure of trying an incredible pastry made with Nutella and black sesame seeds that was light, fluffy and delectable! In addition to the sweet treat we enjoyed we also had a savory breakfast croissant with egg that hints of garlic that was perfection! Kudos to the Chef and his assistant for the wonderful service and beautiful selection of enjoyable delights. read more

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We came on a Sunday morning before opening. The place is welcoming and wheelchair-friendly. The food is absolutely artisan-level. We ordered the ube roll, ube cheese bun, egg and cheese pastry, and ube empanada. The ube bun was fresh with warm cream cheese on top, which I think was lemon flavored. Gooey and moist. We were the first to try the empanada. I am not a fan of ube at all, but Ish manages to make it special. The service was quick and fast and Ish and his husband are so kind. The ambience was quiet because we were the first to arrive, but it does get busy especially since there are other stores in the hall. I recommend getting there early to beat the amount of people. The prices are extremely fair considering the time and effort it takes to make the pastries and all the ingredients are high quality. It was $10 for an ube roll if i remember correctly and around that price for the other items. 10/10 read more

Newer spot at the Blossom Food Hall. It replaced the boba shop. I've been waiting for this place to open because on IG all the pastries look incredible. We tried the Ube Cheese Pie which was amazing and this other pastry that was a special that day - it was supposed to a mochi cake but it tasted nothing like mochi and the texture was not even close to it. I would pass on that one next time. Other than that, everything else we've tried has been spot on. read more

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This was so tasty and they were so helpful. They mostly had pies/tarts when I came. I got the ube cream pie and mango/yuzu/sago pie. So delicious! The ube had a rich flavor, but the mango was my favorite. The yuzu flavor was so strong and I loved the texture of sago on there too. Glad I was in the area to try it! read more

Just Had the pleasure of trying this place and it was so goood. Good job ish ! The spam and cheese bread thing was bomb

For the second year in a row, I have bought multiple pies from Baking with Ish for Thanksgiving and his ube pumpkin pie always wins for best pie at our gathering. (And the competition is stiff - Proof Bakery, Fat and Flour, Village Bakery which also are amazing!).... Ish's pies are so special because he only uses the best ingredients like a heritage grain (Tehachapi Grain Project) for the flour - it makes a difference for sure in his perfect pie crusts. And the other reason his pies stand out is because he puts his own Filipino American spin on his baked goods- using the highest quality ingredients. Plus they are all beautiful and stylish! This year I tried his bibinkga sticky rice pie which had a thin layer of dulce de leche at the base. It's unique touches like this that make his baked goods a special treat. Recently I tried his savory baked goods like the chicken empanada and it was the best one I've ever had due to the perfectly flaky crust and savory filling with a hint of sweetnes. Can't wait to see what else pops up at this bakery! Finally, the location can't be beat. You can get an incredible pandan ice coffee next door to ish's bakery and enjoy it with his desserts. Blossom Hall is a gorgeous food hall with easy parking. read more

Baking With Ish - Thanksgiving Bibingka sticky rice pie with a thin layer of dulce de levhe at the base (yum!) - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I found Ish's social media months ago but never had time to stop by. I finally got the chance and he did not disappoint! His baking is so good we came back the day to try more items. I love the experimental aspect in his goods. The fish sauce in the apple pie was on point and the shrimp in the chocolate chip brown sugar cookie was so unique. He's the sweetest business owner; extremely personable and accommodating. If I lived closer I would be in trouble, but the trip from DTLA saves me a lot of calories. Can't wait to see what he comes up with next! Thanks Ish read more

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ISH IS A BAKING WIZARD. His baking is so unique, delicious and extremely satiating, I'm happy he is in sgv read more

Baking With Ish - Ube cheese pie is 500/100 - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Excuse my language but HOLY Sh** ! Why hasn't anyone told me about this place before ! I'm usually not big on pastries. But since I was there I couldn't resist staring at the beautiful carbs and sugar. Here's what we got - Chicken Empanada: delicious and flaky - Earl Grey Bun: this bun was heavenly! I wanted to go back for another, but it took all my willpower to walk away. It was the perfect amount of sweet. Ish has hands of gold. I can't wait to bring my girlfriend, who usually avoids carbs. I know this bakery is going to be her new exception! read more

I was so stoked to try this place. Another Ube dessert in the 626. I ordered the pumpkin Ube pie for Thanksgiving. I wanted to try other desserts to weigh out my opinions, but they were only open from Thursday to Sunday. Unfortunately, this pie did not sit well with me. I'm so bummed! The pie crust was dry. And everyone including myself tried the first bite and you can taste the Ube for a split second and then everything else tasted like pumpkin. I hate to do this but I had to give my honest review and so, I have to say it's wasn't worth what I paid for. That was the most upsetting thing. I understand inflation and all, but seriously so bummed. read more

I tried their Ube Mochi cookie and it was really good! Very chewy and I tasted the ube flavor. A little on the pricey side, this cookie was $4 but it was definitely worth the try. They had other pastries too, like an Ube cheese pie cake which seemed interesting. Definitely need to give their other pastries a try the next time I visit the Blossom Food Hall. read more

Baking With Ish - Ube mochi cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

A beautiful display and even better taste. I had the ube cheese pie with a coffee and it was pure heaven. Prices aren't cheap, but worth it to support a small business and such artistry. Can't wait to go back and try something different next time. read more

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I have been a big fan of Baking With Ish since they opened in Blossom Market Hall. It's always such a treat to grab something delicious, uniquely flavored, and beautifully decorated from the pastry case, all the while knowing you're supporting a Filipino-owned small business! Well, I am an even BIGGER fan of Ish and his works of art after I recently placed a catering order for a party. I ordered an ube cheese pie, key lime pie, and a few dozen cookies (ube, sprinkles, pinipig chocolate chip, blue corn chocolate). Everything was so delicious -- you could tell the ingredients were of high quality, presentation was awesome, and communicating with Ish back and forth to finalize and then pick up the order was easy. My guests were so impressed and some even said the cookies were some of the best they'd EVER had -- and they're a tough crowd to please! I will definitely order from Ish again for future events, and in the meantime will continue to patronize his bakery at Blossom Market Hall. We're so lucky to have such a great bakery in our neighborhood! read more

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So happy to have finally visited. Ish is amazing and so are all of his pastries!! Banana Bread Blueberry Scone Ube Bun Citrus Tea Cake Ube Cookies All were delicious with yummy flavor! Definitely a go to spot for fresh homemade pastries! read more

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Support your local Filipino Business and meet Ish, he'll make you feel as if you walked into his own kitchen, and that he baked everything specifically for you!!! read more

Baking With Ish - Support Filipino Business - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I tried the Ube pie. Absolutely delicious even to the aftertaste. I thought it was a bit pricey at first but the portion was big, it had sustenance, and you could tell the ingredients were quality. Friendly service too. Hope they have it again next time Im around. read more

Baking with Ish makes the most delicious desserts! I've preordered a whole peach mango pie and have gotten his ube cheese pie and ube pumpkin pie. You can really taste the freshness and the great quality ingredients he uses in his desserts. Besides great tasting treats, Ishnoelle is such a nice and sweet individual. He's located inside the Blossom Market in Alhambra and right at the front entrance. I don't understand the reviews made on how much his desserts cost. His prices are clearly displayed, and no one forced you to purchase it. Yes, prices are on the higher end, but you get what you pay for. If you felt like you paid a lot for the desserts and it tasted like crap, then ok and leave your review, but don't give a low rating due to price and then say it tasted great. read more

Baking With Ish - Ube cheese pie & uber pumpkin pie - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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~~~UBE SPINS ON CLASSIC BAKED TREATS~~~ WATCH THE EPISODE: FIELD DAY² BLOSSOM MARKET HALL (YT:@BULGOGIBOMBER) When you just want all the pie fillings in one go, then get the Everything Pumpkin Pie! Layers of pumpkin, apple, ube, and nuts inside, topped with a beautiful dollop of whip cream that shimmers. This eye-candy just adds to the flavor experience! And try out the Ube Mochi Cookie. It's "Ube"-r soft and yummy! read more

Baking With Ish - UBE MOCHI COOKIE (YT:@BULGOGIBOMBRT) - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Probably one of the best Filipino bakers in SoCal. Their menu has different items every week and with most flavors coming from the Philippines. I can't visit without coming out with at least 3 cookies and come kind of pie/cake. I ordered their Uber Coconut pie for Thanksgiving and best know I will never have anyone else's pie for the holidays now. Like Marie Callender's who? My mom and aunt both enjoyed the pie as well and described it as "not too sweet" which is the highest compliment I can get whenever I bring in desserts. Ish has great service and takes time describing their work. I'd follow them on IG just to confirm store hours and see what treats they have for the day. read more

Baking With Ish - Ube Coconut Pie - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California