Quaint little cafe in the Burlington arcade alleyway - its classic sunlit location at the corner gives just the French charm :) pastries are fresh-baked, which you can smell and see right behind the counter. Tried a sample of their matcha yuzu canelé, guava passion fruit madeleine, butter & salt madeleine, and earl grey canelé. Caramelized and crispy on the outside, chewy and rich on the inside, you just know this is their specialty. Enjoyed my hojicha cloud latte unsweetened, which was topped with perfectly light, airy cold foam. Some pastry flavors tend to sell out by afternoon so be sure to come early! Free parking lot in the back, and cute shops in the alleyway to peruse after picking up your drink. Would definitely recommend and come again!! Quick and welcoming service, Eunice was so helpful in giving recommendations :) read more

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Its not easy to find caneles around, so i was super excited to try this place out! They have such unique flavored caneles compared to the typical original canele. We tried the earl grey and matcha canele. I remember french caneles being more similar to a mochi texture, so these were different but it was still great! You got the crunch on the outside and soft and moist inside. Flavors for both were on point. The matcha did not taste burnt. The earl grey one was my favorite. Highly recommend trying this place out if youre in for a sweet treat thats not heavy feeling. Staff were friendly and helpful. They also have drinks that we'll definitely have to come back to try! read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Earl grey and matcha canele - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Loved the hojicha cloud latte - perf level of mild sweetness and aromatic hojicha flavor. I thought the vanilla canele was solid but the chocolate madeleine was mid (it kinda just tasted like a muffin). I think the branding and packaging made it more appealing than it turned out to be but glad I tried it! read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came for the Black Sesame Canelés but I'll be staying for the vibes. In the end I left with at least one of each pastry. The ambiance here is 10/10--super clean, minimalist, and peaceful. Huge shoutout to the staff who were so welcoming and attentive; they really take the time to make sure you have a great experience. It's easily one of the most beautiful and friendly shops in Pasadena. Don't skip this one! read more

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Canelés were crispy, finally find a place that sells good Caneles in LA! The staff were friendly and took the time to explain all the pastries. They also have very high quality matcha. Definitely will be back for more drinks. They have outdoor seating in the alley, which makes it a great spot to hang out with friends. read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Canele - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Loved their fig + cream cheese financier, it was so good. The canele had a crispy caramelized outside with a soft custardy inside and wasn't overly sweet, although the flavor was a bit too subtle for me. The black sesame latte was not bad either. read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Black sesame latte - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Cozy & Warm spot to hang out on weekends. There with our fur baby to chill. Drink n Pastry good as expected. read more

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I love the flavors of the coffee however the iced coffee comes in cups where the lid does not clip back and it's cheap plastic and it spills everywhere. So I don't like that. They only have sweet options no savory. The seating area outside is beautiful read more

Food is great! I enjoy the vide of the store. Personal favorite would be the brûlée!! read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

We knew this place was going to get popular, so we went to try during soft opening. I had never had a canelé so I was excited, but it tasted burnt. I'd come back to try the drinks, but wouldn't buy the baked goods again. read more

The pastries were delectable. One of the best places for canelés and madeleines! I'm rooting for this business and I hope it is here to stay. No seats inside and limited seating outside. I will say the interior is nice and clean. The service was quick. read more

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For all of you who have been around Pasadena for a while (like decades), you will remember when the Burlington Arcade was a very quiet enclave of sleepy vendors. It is under a full blown renaissance now with some amazing shops and more on the way. And it's a very good thing because this old English knock off is unique and bloody beautiful and for a moment it seemed like its useful life was in jeopardy. But now it seems to be the backdrop to every other Instagram foodie video and business is bustling. Enter Bu Pastry Bar to add to the madness. Finally we get a Canalés and Madeleine specialist! We love both of those things and have enjoyed the specialty shops in Paris and finally we have something similar. Yes, just "similar", not quite as good...but hopefully one day. The effort and sincerity are there but the interior texture of the Canalés isn't quite there yet. Not custardy and airy enough and maybe that's their intentions but it's not my personal preference. The Madeleines are not quite Parisian quality either and taste more like little slices of pound cake, which isn't a bad thing necessarily, but just not very Madeleine-like. They're both delicious though so well worth trying but personally, as a bit of a traditionalist, I hope they keep tinkering with them until they can challenge the best ones in France. read more

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Food for social media. Show over substance. The caneles were not good. The outside was too hard and the inside was too moist. They looked good though. The mandalines were edible but sub par for a place that specializes in them. They looked pretty though. read more

bu pastry bar: new french pastry shop w asian inspired flavors is located in the same hall as mandarin coffee. we got 4 pastries: yuzu matcha caneles, earl grey caneles, chocolate madeleine, black sesame dacquoise. all their caneles r perfection. all thre caneles were perfectly crispy/caramelized on the outside but the inside is soft and moist, like an custardy texture. there caneles have ranked into one of my top fav sweets/pastry!! (not pictured but there vanilla caneles is prob a 10/10, i could eat a dozen of them ) o also learned that a dacquoise is like a macaroon, and theirs is p solid. light and bit chewy exterior w/ a rich nutty black sesame butter creme filling. the chocolate madeleine was avg; tasted alot like a chocolate muffin. for drinks, tried the hojicha cloud, regular coffee cloud, and a caramel latte. the hojicha cloud was diff than the other hojicha lattes i had before- had a salty taste that pairs so well w the roasted nutty hojicha flavor!! not an expert coffee reviewer but the coffee also tasted p solid lol. overall highly recommend any of there caneles and the hojicha cloud drink also the owner and staffs were all so nice and service was p quick! seating is limited in store but there r tables outside in the hall. read more

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really appreciate a cafe doing caneles as they're not super common in socal! loved the flavor selection. tried the black sesame & matcha flavors, very decadent and crisp. Only wish there was a tad bit more cream on the inside! read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Canele Selection - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love them. I love that they exist. I love that they offer only three things, made well. And two of the three are my all time favorite French sweets, madeleines and caneles. If they also had financiers, that would be the holy trinity. I love that parking is easy, and that it's in the Burlington Arcade. I love that their coffees and matchas are good. Their madeleines are the largest I've ever seen, I'm used to smaller ones. I love having access to freshly baked madeleines whenever I want. And caneles too. read more

Everything ! That's literally the only word I can say. The atmosphere is super cute and the workers are so sweet and kind. I loved it . Cloud matcha is so so so good. Can't wait to come back read more

Bu Pastry Bar - cloud matcha 3 - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Absolutely fantastic experience! The flavors were outstanding We tried four different canelé flavors, and each one was exceptional. The exterior had that perfect crisp caramelized shell, while the inside was incredibly moist and tender--just done right. We also sampled three different dacquoise flavors, and they were just as impressive--light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I also ordered a hojicha latte with whole milk and less sugar--turns out it's made from roasted (cooked) matcha, and it was absolutely amazing. Super rich, smooth, and surprisingly flavorful. Definitely a must-try! Everything was thoughtfully made and truly enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Canele and Dacquoise - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is the Canelé spot, and you can't really find good Canelé anywhere else in SoCal, so very surprised to see one here. Their Canelé has a nice crispy texture out while soft and moist inside, kind of reminds me of what I had in Ginza Japan. Keep in mind this is a small boutique shop that handmakes their pastries in small batches at a time, so expect a wait unless you show up at the right time. It's also their first week and they are still working through the kinks, so please be patient with them. read more

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Great pastry shop with one of the best desserts in Los Angeles. Everything is beautifully made and the quality really stands out. The canelé is probably the best I've had in LA -- perfectly caramelized outside with a soft, custardy center. The pastries are consistently excellent, and the drinks pair really well with them (the matcha was great). The shop has a clean, stylish atmosphere and the service is friendly and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'd come back to whenever I'm craving high-quality pastries and desserts. Highly recommended. Free parking as well. read more

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I always picked the thimble in monopoly and I felt sentimental value to these large thimble shapes pastries despite never having them. Growing up lower middle class, coming here wouldve felt like landing on boardwalk without enough money to build a house. Now, I'm still in the lower middle class, but I'm an adult with a credit card so I can make poor decisions and let future me worry about. I got four flavors to try them out and the vanilla was shockingly good. afterwards, I bit into the earl grey I had a brief moment of disappointment because it tasted the same. After masticating some more, I realized the ingredient used for the hard exterior coating is the same on all of these pastries and the center is where the different flavors lie. It's surprising something so hard in the outside can maintain moisture on the inside. Whatever they use to coat it, I might need to use it to layer my flat roof to stop the ongoing leaks. Vanilla was my favorite and I like honey so the brulee'd tasting exterior was also tasty to me. Earl grey and black sesame were also enjoyable but I felt the matcha and yuzu didn't match well. I like both of those flavors individually but it caused my mouth to feel confusion like I was taking a Tesla to the gas station and trying to figure out how to fit that nozzle into the charge port to get gas. Overall, phenomenal staff, amazing ambiance and really tasty treat but definitely a treat. As a person who eats things quickly, it's hard for me to have things that are slowly enjoyed. I saw the fear on my wife's face as I was consuming them and she uncomfortably sped up her eating pace to make sure she could get equal amounts of bites in. I'll be back once I pay off my credit card debt. read more

Delicious pastries, at a lovely location, run by wonderful people. Worth checking it out! You will be happy you did!! read more

The service was very disappointing. We originally ordered 3 canelas, and the server suggested we order 4 because we would get one for free. Based on that, we agreed and ordered 4. However, when it was time to pay and we asked about the free item, she immediately denied it and said the "free" part was just the box. Both my friend and I clearly heard her say we would get one free, so this felt misleading and dishonest. Instead of resolving the confusion, she denied everything and even took the box away, which made the situation worse. It's not about the money--it's about the principle and how customers are treated. On top of that, the canelas were extremely hard, almost like rocks. Overall, this was a frustrating experience, and we will not be returning. read more

I saw something about this bakery on social media and once I saw black sesame and canele, I knew I had to go. There has been a slew of new bakeries opening in Pasadena that go viral and this one looks like it has the potential to too so I wanted to go ASAP! I didn't realize it was only their soft opening but we made sure to go their at opening hour and pretty much was compelled to try 1 of everything they had. I've never been to a bakery that specializes in candles and madeleines and both had unique flavors and a great bake. The owner, Maggie, introduced herself to us and recommended the cloud matcha which paired well with the madeleines. The store was quaint but decorated so cute (love the jelly cats!). Eunice was so sweet at the register too (I came back for 2 additional transactions for more treats to go). Can't wait to come back and try more flavors. Dedicated parking lot behind the Burlington Arcade where they are located (bakery is closer to the Lake Ave sidewalk side) read more

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Amazing new bakery worth checking out in Lake! The cookie butter madeleine was soft and rich, while the vanilla canele had the perfect caramelized crust. The hojicha dacquoise stood out with its deep roasted tea flavor - super unique. Loved pairing everything with a smooth latte, and the guava blossom sparkler with fresh guava was light, fragrant, and refreshing. A must visit!!! read more

Tried BU Pastry Bar today and it was great! Super nice place, as soon as I walked in I was greeted and felt welcomed. Did not have an idea on what to order asked for a recommendation and they recommended their cloud drinks, I went for an iced cloud matcha and it was perfect! Also got to try their guava madeleine, super delish! If anyone is looking for a yummy drink and pasties definitely try this place. read more

Bu Pastry Bar - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California