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    Bu Pastry Bar

    4.3 (68 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiffany C.

    Okay, this new coffee/pastry bar that opened in Pasadena where Mandarin coffee stand is - pretty legit. Was in the area and wanted to grab a drink. Luckily this place is open fairly late. Even in the afternoon, there was still a good selection of pastries. Prices are a little high, but I know that a lot of time and effort go into making canelés. Opted for just the drinks - honestly, everything I ordered was really good! I got the cloud matcha $8, matcha latte with cream top at 50% sweetness. This was perfect and I could get additional sweetness from the cream top. Also got the cloud caramel latte (also $8) which is has espresso, homemade caramel syrup, and cream top. Wow, the caramel really shone through while I still got a lot of the espresso taste. Even drinking this several days later, it was really good! They also have a cookie butter or biscoff coffee drink that was also really tasty! I think this was $7 or something. The cream, biscoff cookie crumbles, and the espresso - all tasted really good together! Would definitely order this again. There's no tables inside, more of a grab and go but there are a few tables outside. Free 90 min parking in the lot. Only slight complaint is the higher price of the drinks. $8 is quite high although all the drinks were really tasty. Not sure if I'd come back purposely to get a drink but if I was in the area, I definitely wouldn't mind getting another coffee from Bu!

    Nasiha A.

    Came here for a Coffee date with my husband There's tons of parking! We saw the like for mandarin coffee stand and wanted to look at the other chops and happily stumbled upon Bu! No line! Beautiful interior with seating in the windows. The huge windows made it feel like we were sitting in a little cafe in Europe The staff was kind and helpful. They had sooo many canelé flavors to choose from! The matcha was creamy, umami notes, it was just delicious. My husband got the cookie butter late from their season creations menu. It was so good!! Rich and creamy! Such a cute spot, definitely coming back!!

    Store front!
    Diana L.

    I visited Bu Pastry Bar for the first time on Saturday, 5/2 and had a good experience. The shop is located in the corner of this little shopping area on S Lake Ave so you can't miss it. The store is small inside and they have a sign on the door stating to limit to 5 customers inside since it is a smaller area. They sell baked goods in the front and some merch by the back near the door. I ordered a Matcha Latte $7 (not including tax) Price as of May 2026. The drink was pretty small, but tasty. The matcha wasn't grainy or astringent but I was sad that I didn't ask what type of matcha they used. It was a good drink but I just thought was a little overpriced and wasn't too wowed. Limited seating area outside only. No indoor seating unless the store is super empty and there is a few seats (with no tables) available. Customer Service: Decent, nothing to complain about. They were nice. All in all, again I wasn't too wowed by the place. I'd be willing to come back to try another drink if I was in the area but I may choose another shop for matcha instead.

    Canele, Madeline
    Yvonne B.

    What an experience! First off, the ambiance and location is perfect. This bakery is so cute and I loved how many flavors they had. There's a few indoor seating and several outdoor seating. The staff here are funny and the best, I had a great time browsing their selections. When you're here, do order the caneles, especially matcha yuzu and black sesame. It's simply delicious. I tried their hojicha cream pastry and it literally melted in my mouth. I loved the Madeline's as well, it was hard to choose just a few flavors... so pro-tip: get all of them. My friend and I ended up loving all of the flavors as well... especially the original and butter n salt. Conclusion: Highly recommend!! Bring a friend!

    Belinda T.

    Bu Pastry is a cute little cafe located at the Lake end of Burlington Arcade. I feel like I've been sleeping under a rock because I used to work a quarter mile away and don't remember this little outdoor mall lol. I haven't had many caneles, only notable one was from a random cafe in Tokyo, so I wanted to try the freshly baked caneles here! I got one of every available flavor for both the madeleines and the caneles and I prefer the caneles significantly more. While some of the madeleines are okay (butter & salt, lemon lavender), the others were not the best and on the dry side (chocolate, injeolmi). The caneles are crispy and crunchy on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside, very tasty. My favorite was the ube taro because ube is baked into the canele itself, while the black sesame only had cream on top. Sadly, the party right in front of us bought the last matcha yuzu and the flavor switched to a caramel almond, which I liked way more than expected. A surprise favorite was the raspberry financier that was more flavorful and less dry than the madeleines. Also grabbed a cookie butter latte (seasonal) and a hojicha cloud, both were nice. There's plenty of parking in the giant lot on Mentor behind the shops. Would def return for drinks and caneles!

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    Mandy F.

    Really cute shop in Pasadena off of Lake Ave, You can see it off of Lake Ave. Been hearing about this spot for awhile and I figured I was eating in the area and it was literally walking distance and we decided to walk over and see what they have available. I saw a little line, maybe about 10 people but 3 different groups. They will have someone let you know when you can enter and they try not crowd the inside due to the shop being a little small and want to be able to accommodate everyone in a comfortable setting. We were only able to try the madelines, they had two flavors, triple chocolate and a lemon lavender. We went ahead and got 2 of each and they were moist and really yummy. The chocolate was soft and you can taste the chocolate and it's NOT too much, even though it said triple chocolate. The lemon lavender has both flavors in it and there was a lemon filling which reminded me of a lemon bar and if you are a citrus fan then you will enjoy this one. Service was great, the gentleman helping us was SO SO nice and patience even though he was asked the same questions multiple times and questioning why certain things were out of stock and how soon they will have and what flavors. Really good job at handling them I will be back to try their canele. Looks yummy and a fun treat to try.

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    Vince P.

    Bu Pastry Bar is a gem of a spot located right in the Burlington Arcade. There is a parking lot here with a good amount of spots. Inside, they have a limited amount of seating but there are additional tables for seating outside. Wifey and I ended up trying the Earl Grey Canele, Brown Butter Madeline, and the Guava Blossom Sparkling Drink. Everything that we had was amazing and all of the staff here at very friendly and welcoming.

    House made Carmel latte
    Malisa R.

    Cute little pastry and coffee spot in Pasadena. I was looking for a coffee spot and what pulled me in was the house made Carmel latte. In addition to coffee, they had two types of Madelines. If I came earlier, looks like there was a selection of caneles too. My latte was delicious! I could taste the quality ingredients too.

    Madeleines
    Ruben A.

    I unfortunately got there late so they ran out of their canelés so I ended up getting their guava passion fruit madeleine. It was fantastic, greatly executed, flavors are subtle without being overwhelming. I'm very much looking forward to trying the canelés. The place is very charming, you can tell the staff/owners are putting their heart into this and wish them the best.

    Sarah S.

    Bu Pastry is a cute new option in the Burlington Arcade, in the cutest little gardenscape area. It's actually right by some Tesla Superchargers, so a great option if you are charging nearby. I popped in on a Thursday early afternoon and they had a few vanilla caneles left, plus a few different flavors of Madelines. I was going to order a Vanilla Canele ($4.80) and 2 flavored Madelines ($4.50 each) but ended up getting 4 items (another Madeline) for $18 as they told me that saves me money. Not sure that math maths...but I can appreciate an upseller lol The Madelines were great (triple chocolate was my personal fav but all were just a dash too dry) and the canele was out of this world delish! Bu Pastry Bar also has some great drink options. I went with the Cloud Matcha ($8.50) as my drink with subbed oat milk, and absolutely loved it. I would definitely get this drink again but look forward to trying some of the other drinks next time I'm in. I will absolutely be back to try more of their Caneles flavors. I'll try going earlier next time so they aren't all sold out!

    Original Madeline, matcha canele, lavender canele.
    Anh N.

    Conveniently located in the Burlington Arcade of Pasadena which means plenty of parking in the shared lot behind the establishment. The shop itself is small, modern, minimally cute. Apparently the name "Bu" is the owner's dog's name lol very cute. Here's what I got: Original madeline - buttery, lightly sweet, airy texture. Very satisfying. Original canele - prob my favorite. Crispy caramelized outer shell with a bouncy soft center. Lavender canele - consistent crispy caramelized shell with fragrant lavender cream inside and on top. They said it was an "Easter special". Matcha canele - you taste the matcha but I don't prefer this representation of matcha or canele. I like them separately.

    Biscoff Madeline- delicious
    Sanny C.

    Newest pastry shop in Pasadena with friendly services!! Bu was unique..from the menu to the way they bake their pastries =] I only tried their Madelines & coffee during my visit. I loved their biscoff Madeline. It was fresh and yummy. The cream added a nice touch to it. Texture was great. It was the right amount of moisture. They might have perfected this simple snack. The triple chocolate was ok. Not a fan. It was a bit dry. I did left it in my car for a while so not sure if that was the reason for the dryness. The coffee was pretty good. A lot of places could make good pastry, but not drinks. The staff recommend the vanilla cloud latte. It wasn't overly creamy or sweet =] However, I prob wouldn't order it again. It was an additional $1 for vanilla. The drink came out to $8 something for a pretty small cup. Not worth it, imo. I would like to return to try their earl grey canele. I don't see it often so I am curious. They do make the pastries on site. I could literally see the staffs prepping and making it in front. When I got there around 2pm, they had a sign saying out of canele and to return in 2 hrs...kinda confusing. Not sure when it was posted, but I m sure there will be no canele when they closed @4pm. Service was nice and friendly.

    Cloud matcha is so good here!
    Sarah A.

    I really love this cute coffee shop serving yummy matcha and good quality. The pastries. Are very unique and delicious. Very friendly staff

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    Kinrose Creamery

    4.8
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    One of the best scoops of Ice Cream I've had in a long time! I've had Kinrose Creamery on my list…read morefor a minute and was so happy after my wife and I got to try a scoop. They are located in Mills Alley in Pasadena just look for the bright red sign and signage promoting some flavors. We came by after having dinner. The staff greeted us as we walked in. It was empty when we initially arrived then more customers filtered in shortly after. Staff allowed to sample their unique flavor options. **To note, they offer a few vegan flavors for those with dietary restrictions**. Always a huge plus and positive! The flavors are middle eastern inspired and the details are all listed. My wife and I sampled 2 flavors and we both enjoyed our selections. The flavors are memorable. We happily decided on the Sesame Halve (vegan) & Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell (+$1.00) for myself. The presentation is one of a kind! The topping with the tiny little rose is a nice aesthetic and definitely their trademark. The location offers retro and colorful style seating for 10+ customers if I had to guess . Patio seats are also offered outside. Also, OG Pac-Man arcades are available inside. My wife loved her Sesame Halva and my Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell totally reminded me of a Dubai Chocolate type of vibe with each bite! The whole first time visit was positive and would make me want to come by again to try something else! Presentation on point! Flavors on point! Vibes good! Tummies happy! Come by and just try! Thanks, Kinrose Creamery! ( ^_^)b

    My husband and I stopped by here on Monday night after eating at Edwin Mills. My husband had this…read morespot bookmarked a while ago and didn't realize they were neighboring businesses. When we arrived, we were the only two there for a few minutes until more people came. We were greeted right away. We walked down a ramp that led us to their selections. It's a decent-sized shop with a few tables. Each table had a rose in a vase attached via velcro so you don't have to worry about tipping them over. The shop is also nicely decorated with wall art. It's been a few days since then and we can't stop thinking about coming back. They serve unique Middle-Eastern flavored ice cream. I ordered the Sesame Halva which is their vegan ice cream made of Halva ice cream with sesame & coconut. OMG, I've never tasted anything like this before. I love anything that has a sesame profile. If you like that nutty, sweet, and earthy flavor this one is for you. I could taste the coconut, but it wasn't overpowering. There were also little chunks of halva in there that added a slight bit of sweetness. The texture was similar to cookie dough, but softer. Aside from the taste, I loved the simple presentation of the small rose on top of the scoop. It made it look elegant. As you can tell, I am definitely coming back and highly recommend stopping by.

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    Sweet Red Peach

    4.6
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    My homie and I sniffed in here for a sweet indulgence after our seafood lunch…read more I could not refuse the rare offering of... SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE: -- medium sweet toward high sweet (kind of expected) -- appealing visuals -- nice balance of cheesecake to sweet potato flavors -- creamy and softer style cheesecake like Chicago style which I greatly prefer over NYC style -- medium-large portion -- price for size is fairly priced RATING = A They have SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM flavors too which look good. They have very little seating inside but fantastic AC on this warm day.

    This review is for the cinnamon roll only - my bf and I are in search of the best cinnamon treats…read morein LA and hearing the hype about this cinnamon roll made it a must-try on our list! First, the good: the cinnamon roll was moist and fluffy all the way through. No dry cinnamon rolls here! The service was also very friendly. The not so good: my first bite, which somehow managed to not have much icing, gave me a clear taste of the dough. It reminded me a lot of canned biscuit dough. I prefer a thicker icing, this one was quite runny and very sweet without any nuance to the flavor. Also, I really wanted to try the peach cobbler cupcakes but they didn't have any cupcakes in stock at all, only a few cake slices. We went around noon, and I hoped they would have plenty of options around that time :/ Unfortunately I've had much better cinnamon rolls elsewhere in LA. It's still tasty because, well, it's a cinnamon roll... but not sure I'll be back unless it's to try the cake or cupcakes.

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    Delight Pastry

    4.4
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    1.1 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
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    Old Town Pasadena, California…read more Next to Nana's Green Tea, Delight is A very good French bakery, no breads, but Delight feeds the pastry hunger in me -- all the pastries, cakes and gelati are excellent. There is a smallish macaron counter with popular flavors and can be boxed up to bring home. The house made sandwiches (focaccia), breakfasts and lunch items are very good to excellent also and with great prices. With about 15 tables (a couple of tables for larger groups), there's a steady stream of people here and it would be a matter of time when lines will form out the door. Service is super attentive. The minute you come in the person behind the counter comes to assist. Ohhh almost forgot, savory pastries (caprese and artichoke and cheese) are super well-made and the crusts delightfully light and crispy :-) I keep coming back. End of Yelp.

    We were on our way somewhere else when I smelled something buttery in the air. I told my partner,…read more"I have to eat this smell," and we followed our noses to Delight Pastry. The large display of pastries is sure to dazzle, and we spend a good minute looking over the multitude of offerings in the case. Service was fast and efficient, and we sat ourselves. CAPRESE DANISH: 5/5. Perfectly balanced flavors. Tomatoes were fresh and the balsamic was bright. HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT: 4/5. I know it would have been SO ood if it were warmed up and the cheese were a little melty. KOUIGN AMANN: 3/5. My favorite pastry. Perhaps a personal preference, but I wish the sugar were a little more caramelized. It also was not as rich as I am accustomed to this pastry being.

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    Wanderlust Creamery

    Wanderlust Creamery

    4.5
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    1.1 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Unique Asian-inspired flavors that really stand out…read more Tried the Ube Malted Crunch® and pandan tres leches from Wanderlust Creamery and both flavors were memorable. The Ube Malted Crunch® definitely lived up to the hype. It was creamy, rich, and had that slightly nutty vanilla-like ube flavor with crunchy malted bits that added a really fun texture. You can see why it's their signature flavor. The pandan tres leches was also interesting and unique. It's light, creamy, and fragrant with a subtle pandan flavor that felt refreshing rather than overly sweet. It had a soft, milky dessert vibe that worked really well as ice cream. Service was friendly and patient while letting us sample flavors, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The vibe is modern, trendy, and fun, with lots of creative flavors inspired by different cultures and desserts around the world. Definitely feels like more than just a typical ice cream shop. Would absolutely come back to try more seasonal and specialty flavors next time.

    We have been coming to this location since before the pandemic, and are huge fans of their unique…read moreglobal flavors. On our most recent visit - admittedly our first in a while - I was surprised that the flavors mostly seemed like repeats from a long time ago. Of course, you want to feature what is most popular, but I remember previously seeing things that were truly one of a kind, even for them. (Out of curiosity, I visited their website and the seasonal flavor blog hasn't been updated since spring 2021). None of this is a deal-breaker, but the feeling of "tiredness" permeated my interaction with the staff, too. There was no joy behind the counter, which I found odd for ice cream that is supposedly about the love of travel. When I tried to order a scoop of one flavor, I was told that I couldn't have it because there wasn't enough left for a full scoop. When I asked if I could have the half scoop that remained and just combine it with another flavor (trying to solve the problem for them), I was told that they aren't allowed to do half and half splits anymore. Fortunately, another employee showed up at that very moment with a fresh full tub of that flavor, but it still struck me as odd. They were also out of cones because of another problem. I am giving them four stars because the ice cream is still great and definitely worth a try if you've never had it, but I hope they can maintain their spark and magic as they continue to expand.

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