Sarah S.

Im so glad I discovered this place. Tried Browned for the first time and loved it! I tried all the flavors and they were all so delicious. The cream puffs were crunchy, light, and creamy without being too sweet. Definitely worth trying if you love cream puffs.

Ann C.

We were craving crème puff and found Browned! OMG! Are they delicious! We ordered their 4 pack for $16. We got their Vanilla, Biscoff, Taro with salted-egg Yolk, and Lemon Crème Puffs...and also got their Blueberry Danish and Croissant. Our favorites were the Vanilla and Biscoff. Every bite was flavorful with just the right amount of sweetness. The Blueberry Danish and Croissant was flakey and so good as well. We can't wait to come back to try their other flavors! Make sure to give them a try!

Sarah T.

Truly some of the most amazing pastries I've ever had! SGV is so lucky to have this new bakery. Black Truffle Mushroom Danish - LITERALLY PERFECTION. The croissant base is super crispy and buttery. Filing is a perfect balance of creamy bechemel sauce with juicy mushrooms and a prominent truffle flavor as promised with a nice topping of cheese and arugula. It is pretty pricey at $8, but it's a huge portion. Ding Dong Oolong Tea Cream Puff - The cream literally tastes like a cup of milk tea. The tea flavor is super prominent in the cream and not too sweet. Super super impressive and yummy. Taro Salty Egg Yolk Cream Puff - They really know how to combine flavors. The taro and salty egg yolk creams blend so well together inside without overwhelming each other. Such a unique dessert. Overall, I'm so pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I learned that they get up really early to bake each item fresh everyday, and I can really tell they put their all into each creation. It is a bit pricey, especially since the cream puffs are so small, but honestly could not think of another place that sells such delicious cream puffs. I will say that I would want the craquelin top to be a bit sweeter. Definitely will be coming back!

Sharon G.

Stopped by to pick up some coffee while I was in this area. My sister and I got the japanese black sesame cream top latte, homemade pistachio cream top latte, black truffle mushroom danish, and one of the cream puffs. The cream tops were both super yummy, the pistachio really surprised me!! We did wish that the espresso in the lattes were a little stronger tho! The black truffle mushroom danish was super yummy as well! We ate it a couple hours after it sat in the car and it wasn't soggy at all!

Nikki Y.

I was in the SVG area and had to find the new pastries. I was quite surprised how good the cream puffs were. They were so pretty and delicious. I ordered chocolate, vanilla, and biscoff. Everyone loved it. I ordered a hazelnut latte with oat milk. It had just the right amount of hazelnut. Parking: There is a parking lot attached to the shopping center.

Ken D.

I was honestly planning on giving this place 3 stars because the hours are a little strange for a coffee shop. If you're going to operate as a café, I'd expect you to be open earlier Monday through Wednesday for the morning crowd, then close around 3-4 PM. That said... the coffee completely changed my mind. The espresso was pulled beautifully. It wasn't bitter or burnt at all you could actually taste the sweetness and the crema, which is something a lot of coffee shops miss. The pistachio cold foam was the real standout. It tasted incredibly rich and nutty, almost like they blended real pistachios into heavy cream and emulsified it, with just a subtle hint of vanilla or pistachio flavoring to round it out. It tasted fresh rather than overly sweet or artificial. I was genuinely caught off guard by how good everything was. The quality of the coffee alone earned them 5 stars from me. Just one suggestion: consider opening earlier during the week. I think you'd capture a lot more of the morning coffee crowd because the drinks are definitely worth it. By the way they make their syrups in house as well!

Sarah C.

6/7/2026 BLACK TRUFFLE MUSHROOM DANISH The danish croissant had beautiful laminated, buttery, crispy layers. The béchamel was a bit clunky in texture. Good amount of black truffle flavor. Mushrooms weren't overly mushy and good flavor and texture. Gruyère cheese brought a lovely salty, cheesy flavor. Overall, okay, but not great. Arugula wilts and it was tough to eat after I reheated it in the toaster oven. I was advised to reheat the danish in the toaster oven before consuming, which I did. DUBAI PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CROISSANT Rich and very pistachio-forward flavor! This was done well! Tasted like dubai chocolate in croissant form. However, the croissant was not as crispy and was on the softer side. Crispy kataifi on top brought that crispy texture. Savory unsweetened pistachio custard. The sweetness came from the chocolate drizzle over the croissant and the kataifi. Overall, enjoyed it! CHOCOLATE PECAN PRESSED CROISSANT Crispy, crunchy, flaky, buttery, caramelized layers! It does remind you of a flattened more crispier, buttery palmier and maybe even a mille feuille! The plain pressed croissant tasted like caramelized sugar with a buttery flakiness from the croissant. The chocolate pecan side was delicious with dark chocolate and crunchy pecans on top of that buttery, flaky, crispy pressed croissant! Recommend! 8 PCS ASSORTED MINI CHOUX SET You choose what flavors you want. I chose the following. Black Sesame Hoijicha - Strong hojicha flavor right off the bat! I barely taste the black sesame, except when you eat the black sesame paste at the top of the cream puff. When you bite into the whole cream puff, you only get the hojicha flavor. Very good and if you're a hojicha lover, you won't regret getting this! Taro Salted Egg Yolk - A new flavor that was added recently. You can taste the taro on top and the salted egg yolk on the bottom when eaten separately. But when eaten together, depending on where your tongue hits, you get more taro or salted yolk. Choux pastry is crunchy. This was delicious and definitely a repeat order too! I asked the owner and they will continue with this new flavor for now. They did not have the Koyamaen Matcha, when I purchased it via HotPlate. They ran out of it when I went to pick-up at the bakery, so they offered a refund or to replace with another mini choux. They brought back the Maple Pecan with Dark Chocolate Coating as a temporary replacement for the Koyamaen Matcha. But I opted for another Taro Salted Egg Yolk. Classic 64% Chocolate, Lemon Delight, Signature Biscoff Crunch were my other mini choux orders. All consistently delicious and done well. Please see my previous review on these flavors. RASPBERRY, ROSE & LYCHEE CROIFFIN This new edition was not part of Hotplate. I had to order it separately in-store. But wow, this was absolutely delightful! The cream had a pink color with swirls of raspberry compote and there were pieces of real lychee inside! The rose flavor was not overpowering, but complemented both the raspberry cream. The croiffin was flaky, crispy and buttery! This is my new favorite, very good and well done! I will continue to order this as long as it is available! JAPANESE BLACK SESAME CREAM TOP Love all things black sesame. So had to order this! This took a bit of wait time, much longer than expected. This was a simple latte style iced coffee with black sesame cream top. You can taste the coffee, but there was also milk in it, so it was a milkier coffee. Once you mix the black sesame cream top, all you can taste is the black sesame. So yes, it is a strong black sesame flavor in this drink. It was good, but not great to order for the second time. ONLINE ORDER Ordered via Hotplate.com. This has been the easiest way to order and pick-up. Super easy and not fussy at all! Once you order once via Hotplate.com, they give you the option for drop alerts via text when Browned goes live for future orders. You can also order directly via website as well. Make sure you have your confirmation email and order number ready for pick-up. CUSTOMER SERVICE Excellent service! They forgot to give me part of my online order and immediately called me and texted me making sure I won't leave without it! The owner and patisserie chef apologized, yet so relieved I did not leave without my order. She was so sweet and kind! I chatted with her as she was packing up my order. INDOOR + OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE No seats for large groups. PARKING Free parking is available at The One Residential in basement P1. You can see Browned straight ahead as you arrive from the parking elevator. Personally, I recommend street parking. If you arrive before noon, there is free street parking right outside of The One Residential. It is much easier to drive out and also the parking garage is very small, dark and very narrow to drive through.

Jessica G.

Cute dessert spot amidst SGV, just adding more lines to the area's already lengthy list. Kinda envy how many options they had now and wished they could've been closer to central LA. Browned seemed to start it's popularity via the choux but expanding its wings into croissants as well. The choux was quite petite so it's perfect that you had to order in minimum set of 4, also meaning able to try different flavors as they offered plenty. We tried Earl Grey, Maple Pecan with Chocolate coating, Hojicha with Black Sesame, and Taro with Salted Egg Yolk. They were all so peculiar and luscious in their own way and you'd be pleased by the full stuffing. If I had to pick my top 2 I would go to the last 2 and the Taro Salted Egg was even not to skip IMO. Perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors in one bite. Both the Hojicha and earl grey served very solid tea flavors with bit hint of bitterness. They did regular drop for the choux for pre order, but if you prefer looking at the showcase then making choices just like me, worry not as ordering was pretty swift and no long line.

Carolyn N.

I've visited Browned a few times over the years, mostly for their Macau-style cream puffs, but this time I finally branched out and tried more of the menu. The biggest surprise was the Kimchi Croissant, which has honestly become my favorite pastry in the SGV. The croissant was flaky and buttery, with bacon, a soft jammy egg yolk, and just enough kimchi to add a little spice and acidity without overpowering everything else. It's a combination I wasn't sure would work, but it really does. I also had one of their signature cream puffs, and it's easy to see why they're known for them. They offer some interesting flavors like Biscoff Crunch, Taro Salted Egg Yolk, and black sesame hojicha which are a nice change from the usual vanilla and chocolate options. For drinks, I tried the Pistachio Cloud Top Matcha and the Black Sesame Cloud Top. Both were well balanced and not overly sweet. The pistachio matcha was my favorite of the two. The staff were friendly and patient, even though there was a steady flow of customers and plenty of people taking their time deciding what to order. One thing to keep in mind is that they do sell out of popular items fairly early, so if you have something specific in mind, it's worth going earlier in the day. Overall, Browned is a solid bakery with creative pastries, good drinks, and friendly service. It's easy to see why it's become such a popular spot in San Gabriel.

Valerie N.

Anytime I'm back in the area, I want to try a new bakery. Browned, a new coffee/pastry spot in the heart of San Gabriel. The pastries won me over more than the coffee. Known for their cream puffs, they all looked great making it hard to choose. Personal favorite was the lemon curd, but the Biscoff and Black Sesame were also crowd favorites. The Pistachio cream top coffee was good but was hoping for it to be a little sweeter. Don't know if we caught them on an off day, but it was a long wait. They were working on a big order and only two people on staff. Small seating both indoors and outdoors so recommendation is to take it to go. Tip: Not visible from the street so best to park in the garage and then walk around.

Lo S.

Incredible croissants, but slower service in this small bakery. The black truffle mushroom danish was exceptional. We came back twice for this specifically. Some imaginative combinations like kimchi bacon garlic roll continue to impress us. For once, the cream puffs tasted exactly as advertised. The black sesame hojicha flavor was bold. Taro salted egg yolk cream was real taro and you can feel the mealy, starchy texture. The tamest flavor was the vanilla bean, and I would say that was most traditional as well. The drinks were okay, felt like a sale of convenience rather than an area of focus. The espresso was more sour than I'm used to, and closer to Korean coffee shops. The pastries are clearly the star of the show of this operation. Located in the apartment building, unclear if parking is free since we usually just street park for free.

Angela Z.

There are about 10 different flavored cream puffs, and I highly recommend the taro paste with salted egg yolk (recently launched), the newly released sesame roasted tea, the ever-reliable matcha , and the rich oolong tea flavor! My friends also love their chocolate ones . Each one has a thin crust and generous filling--just be careful not to let the filling burst out when you eat them! Besides cream puffs, I never expected their other pastries to be this delicious Rose Lychee Croissant Their laminating technique is truly impressive--crispy and flaky with a sweet-tangy sauce, perfect for summer. Dubai Chocolate Although it's topped with chocolate sauce, it's not as sweet as expected--perfectly suited to Chinese tastes. The pistachio paste is deliciously fragrant! Kimchi Bacon Roll Number one in my heart! I'm a firm believer in sweet-and-savory combos! It's packed with bacon and eggs , mixed with kimchi, yet has a delightful sweetness--just one bite and my eyes lit up!! Flat & Crispy Like a little snack, crunchy and delicious--I love munching on it while watching TV. Almond Croissant In addition to the crispy almond slices on top, it's filled with a refreshing lemon sauce that's delicious and light. I've had their sesame latte before, and this time I tried their pistachio iced Americano, recommended by a friend! The first sip of the pistachio cream was incredibly rich and delicious. When I asked, I found out they make their own pistachio sauce in-house--it pairs perfectly with the iced Americano!

angelica s.

Kept wanting to try this bakery and everytime I had time it was on a day they were closed! Finally came on an open day but towards the end of the day so selections were slim. I really wanted to try the croissant cookie dipped in chocolate but they ran out. So I settled for the regular one with nothing. It was pretty much a pressed croissant nothing special that stood out. They make the same thing at Disneyland but with a churro coating and a chocolate filled one. But anyways, what stood out were them cream puffs. At 6 for $30 they better be good! And they were! So decadent and the fillings were rich and luscious! The cream puff shell was like a cookie, crispy. Super delicious, fun flavors, would highly recommend. Just wish they were a tiny bit bigger, cmon some of us including me big backing so for the size to be so smol ain't enough lol. Husband also ordered this yuzu drink and it was nothing special, I would skip the drink and get and extra cream puff instead Will definitely come back to try more pastries