I am pretty shocked because I just CANNOT believe people cannot distinguish between MACARONS and MACAROONS. Gosh, stop calling MACARONS, MACAROONS!!!! I see youre talking about macarons like you know better than anyone and you call them MACAROONS, sorry but not sorry, I wont be reading your review, ugh. MACAROONS are ones with COCONUT flakes on it with what it looks like (at least to me) KISSES shape. PLEASE KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! Anyway, I used to eat macarons all the time but knowing they are very high in calories, I try not to eat them as much. One macaron is about or MORE than 100 kcal. That's just too much. Well, its kind of like Madeline. But I crave it sometimes. Didnt want to drive to LT to 'Lette so I decided to get some here. First of all, their macarons are definitely LARGER in size compared to other places I have gone. To be exact, all flavors differ in size. My Sea Salt Caramel (SSC) was the biggest then Pistachio and so on... Couldnt tell what exactly the filling was for SSC but it was pretty good. It was super buttery like literally. I could taste butter in it for sure. Pistachio had of course, nutty flavors and it wasnt too overwhelming. Other 2 berry flavors were good too. Raspberry was subtly sweet and had really pleasant flavor without too much of anything. My pick has to be SSC and Raspberry! I think I had enough daily calorie intake for the day eating these but no regrets! Will come again occasionally when I get cravings for MACARONS with only ONE O, people!!! read more

Europane - Large size macarOns - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Solid cafe option! Previous reviews were so divided, I was reluctant to try this place. But it's good! I think perhaps it has changed from before (I can't speak to this) but it's fine as it is today. This is a solid cafe option if you are looking for assorted espresso drinks, pastries, good brekki options, plus sandwiches and salads. Nothing here is stellar, but everything is good. I truly have no idea why so many reviewers are up in arms against this place. Here is the deal, if you want AMAZING top quality pastries, walk down the block to Frenchifornia, if you want blended coffee walk across the street to Starbucks. If you want a waffle plate, go to Great Maple. This place is GREAT for savory brekki options (frittata, quiche, bagel sandwich, etc), good lattes, and maybe something sweet if you are in the mood. My only complaint is I wish they were open in the evening. Vibes are great for studying and getting work done, compared to other cafes near by. (I don't love the tables at Cordova, and Urth is eternally packed to the gills) This place is casual and family friendly, nice outdoor area to let kids run around. But plenty of indoor cozy seating. Prices are standard for the area, might be a lot if you are from out of state, but prices are on par with Pasadena cafes. This is a solid go-to place if you live nearby and want something easy and satisfying for breakfast, if you are staying at a nearby hotel, or you are passing through for shopping etc. Street parking is easy, park along the post office, or across at the Paseo. Hope this clears some things up! Bon Provecho! read more

I've been wanting to try out this place because I've heard good things about it but I guess the Yelp reviews were correct. It is a less than mediocre coffee spot/bakery. The seating area inside is cute! My coworker and I came around 1:30 pm and ordered a vanilla latte, 2 macaroons and an americano! we got our orders shortly after in a To-go cup even tho we wanted to have it inside the cafe. The lady taking our order never asked but just assumed. She made a comment saying "we close at 2." Yes, we know that and we would have left by then. So we had them change it to a regular cup so we can drink it there. The Americano had some stuff on top of the drink and we asked about it and they said oh it's just the grinds. I've never seen coffee grinds that looks like old coffee pieces. My coworker said it tasted like watered down coffee. My latte was gross. I hated it so much I asked if they would make me another drink. They have such weird stares as if. I Was speaking another language. Then they said sure what would you like so I opted for a caramel latte instead - half sweet. That was nasty and tasted artificially flavored. Needless to say we won't be back. The place gets two stars for the macaroons or else it would have been 1 star. Also, we were still having our dessert and enjoying when they started cleaning up the chairs and closing the curtains. It wasn't even 2 pm yet. Horrible. Don't waste your money here. read more

Europane - Vanilla latte, macaroons - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Not much to say about this place. It was the pleasant exterior that had attracted us. The food was subpar, especially for the price. These two small meals cost us $40 and it was simply disappointing. The half sandwich was boring, the pozole was cold and lacked authenticity. The only redeeming element was the frittata. It cut through easy and was indeed very tasty! I probably won't come again. read more

Europane - Left to right: Strawberry Lemonade, Basil Pesto sandwich with chicken pozole, Veggie Frittata with a side salad - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

You'd think there would be plenty of eateries around the Pasadena Convention Center, but there aren't. This place is just through the mall, and it is perfect. We went twice while at Monsterpalooza, since the Dena Hotel's restaurant is not equipped to handle even the smallest of crowds. The food here is fresh and hot. I had the bacon, egg, and cheese burrito, and the next day had the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant, with their fresh orange juice both times. Just what uou need here. Friendly servers, too. Highly recommended. read more

Got the lunch special. Half sandwich with a cup of soup or salad. Got the Mediterranean chicken with olive bread. Got the potato and leek soup. Sandwich was very tasty. I really like it. Soup - I drank two sips and i threw it away. It was disgusting. Doesnt taste like potatoes or leek. No flavor. Should. Havr asked if i can sample the soup. Next time I will just get sandwich only. read more

Europane - Mediterranean chicken with olive bread - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Sadly, time marches on. They changed ownership and the new team has no clue, like "not sure they worked in a restaurant crew." Plus all the delicious food that was truly awesome is all gone. Very bummed b/c was a go to spot for business coffee. Bummer. read more

Europane - Looks same. Is not. - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Thank God for Yelp because without it, I wouldn't be able to find all these amazing places that usually only locals know about or just people hearing about it through word-of-mouth. I stopped by Sunday morning around 8AM and was kinda surprised to see it empty other than 2 tables and one to-go order. The outside alone looks welcoming and cozy with all the tables "European style" and the inside is very warm with the rustic atmosphere. The displays are gorgeous as well, so many beautiful pastries and savory treats layed out on the counter and behind the glass. Since it was my first time , I had a few questions and the cashier was nice enough to go through my questions and offer recommendations. In the end, I chose a Spanish tortilla, pumpkin macaroon, and chai latte. All that came to just under $19, a bit pricey but you get a ton of food and quality food at that. The tortilla is HUGE. The counter has a big ol' pie displayed but you don't realize how big of a slice you get until it is brought to your table, this is like a Claim Jumper 7 layer cake size slice! A dense, creamy, cheesy, starchy slice of eggs, cheese, potatoes, and deliciousness, hot and ready to be scooped into your mouth. Definitely very filling BUT the only downside was the saltiness. The salt grows as you eat it and I hope this was just a one time thing by the chef because I would love to order this again if it's not so salty next time. The chai latte was decent, nothing crazy but a bit light on the "chai" flavor. They use a chai tea bag and even as it seeped in my cup while I ate, the flavor plateaued. Last but not least - the pumpkin macaroon for all your basic needs. I saw the macaroon recommended by a ton of Yelpers, but when I asked the cashier's recommendation she actually said she's not a fan because they are too sweet. Personally, this macaroon was not overly sweet and I am one to not like "overly sweet" desserts and pastries. This macaroon was also HUGE - cue the photo of the macaroon in my palm! Usually you find mini macaroons for $1.50, this giant one was still under $2.00! incredible! And the quality was better than most places too - a nice crispy top and bottom that when bit into, hold its shape while dissolving in your mouth. The cream center was thick and not overpowering or overflowing, but so nice and tasty too. I am incredibly happy with this place and wish it was closer to home! read more

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I haven't been to Europane in like 5 yrs? Jones cider used to carry their delicious blueberry danish but they now get their pastries from Cos&Pi in So Pas. I missed the danish so I decided to pay a trip to Europane early Sunday morning. I was maybe 3rd person in the store. They didn't have much option in pastries. Given so early in the morning, I asked the worker (only worker there?) if the pastries are from this morning, as they looked like leftover from the day before. I just got one croissant (almond w hazelnut filling?) to go and came home. Pastry tasted so dry and it probably was from at least 2-3 days ago. Pretty disappointed w the quality of the food, given it's $5.00+tip. Not going back here again. I hope they improve their food so they can make a comeback. read more

This Europane is the sister location of the original Euro Pane Bakery & Cafe located about a mile away. Founder and baker Sumi Chang started the original location two decades ago and opened a sister location in 2010. The restaurant was even featured in Jonathan Gold's 99 Essential Restaurants in 2011 (https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/euro-pane-bakery-99-essential-restaurants-2011-2172831). Chang sold both of her restaurants back in August 2017, but she passed down her recipes to employees. Recently I walked past by the cafe and saw a neon sign with the word "boba" (more specifically honey boba) displayed on it. That caught my attention and I decided to give this place a try. The menu has various sandwich options and their Egg Salad Sandwich is the signature item. Choice of bread include sourdough, multigrain, olive, rosemary currant, cranberry walnut, ciabatta, baguette, English muffin (extra $2.95), and croissant (extra $2.95.) In addition you can customize your tea drink and mix up to 3 different flavors for $3.15 (toppings like hoeny boba will cost extra $0.50.) I also noticed that they have "free WiFi before 3 PM" and "don't leave dirty dishes on the table" signs. *** Famous Egg Salad Sandwich (choice of bread [cranberry walnut], tomato pesto, mixed greens, chopped hard boiled eggs mixed in mayo and topped with lemon, salt, pepper, and chives - $10.50): It is actually an open face sandwich. It had a creamy texture from hollandaise-like sauce with well-seasoned and lightly salted cold egg. I liked toasty cranberry walnut bread and I could taste mild flavors from both walnut and cranberry. Not sure where they find that piece of orange, but it was sweet and not very sour (tasted more like tangerine than orange). *** I've never been to Europane before the original owner sold this business so I don't have a good before and after comparison, but overall my salad wasn't too shabby and it is a great place to grab a quick breakfast / lunch in Pasadena. read more

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They no longer have a bakery due to the pandemic, so it's mostly coffee and sandwiches. I got the latter, which was pretty good and came out fairly quickly. It'll do as a lunch spot in a pinch, but not my first choice in this area. read more

Apparently they changed owners during the pandemic. It's very sad. Their pastries sandwiches and bread used to be delicious. They no longer have the amazing large flavorful macarons that I used to buy there. They only have some machine made ones that are tiny. The blueberry scone I bought was dry, salty and horrible!!! I doubt this place will survive. It was once special. Now it's just a below average café not worth the drive. I definitely would skip this cafe. read more

We went to get croissants this morning, expecting fresh, tasty baked goods. Instead we got stale, old crap. 4.50$ each, they were days old, and didn't sit right in your mouth. This place used to be bustling and had much better service and food quality. Vons could make better croissants. Come on, just make fresh croissants, it's not that hard. read more

Europane - Stale, old crossants. - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food is so so. The chicken in the sandwich is dry and tasteless. Iced drinks total rip off. $5.50 for a full cup of ice with little tea. read more

Their second location here is much larger and nicer than their first a few blocks down and has the same delicious desserts, drinks, bread and savory small plates. Service is great, very friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed both the croissant and coffee, made well, priced well, a great treat while out and about. Great option for a small snack while in the area. read more

Europane - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

This nice area of Pasadena needs a good indie coffee shop or bakery where you can pop in for a great snack. I thought Europane might be it, it looked great on paper (and on Yelp's photos) so I stopped by today while I was in the area. The store doesn't look like anything from outside, it almost seems closed. The decor is nothing special, the place has a cold look about it. The pastries are displayed in a small area, they were just a few left. Leftovers! My issue were the people working here, they had no clue about what they were selling. The first lady behind the counter couldn't answer one question about the type of pastries they had on display. She started to mess with the pastries, touching them, moving them around??? The other one had a hard time telling us what it was, I felt like I was a teacher quizzing a student during a test. If the people working behind the counter aren't trained to know what they're selling, at least put some cards w. description and prices. They didn't ask if we'll eat them in their place or to go, so they put them in a box. We got a raspberry frangipane tart and a blueberry brioche. I liked the raspberry one more, it was more moist, but they were both just OK, kinda dry. At $5.50 a pop, I wanted more favor. Prices are high, they charge $2.50 for a San Pellegrino lemon soda, seriously? We ate outside, being such a warm January day. The tables were dirty, they showed up to clean the area while we were eating. The timing was bad. The pastries were OK, but I wouldn't come to Europane again, I was disappointed by the experience. I'm still searching for a good indie coffee shop in the area! read more

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How to Aggravate & Alienate Customers 101: Be open until 5:30pm but close your kitchen at 3pm. That's right, someone here had the "great" idea to cut costs or...hmmm I can't think of another reason to do this. So, basically after 3pm Europane is just like a Starbucks, oh wait even they offer warm food after 3pm Here's an idea, par down on pastry production and/or close early if you want to cut costs. It'll save face and customer frustration. read more

If you like egg salad you will love this toast. They give a good portion of the egg salad. I wish their tea selection was better. I got a coffee instead and that was decent. read more

Europane - Egg toast! - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Good, but not as great as before Covid closed it down. The egg salad sandwich was still hearty and the scones okay. But no wonderful pastries. read more

So sad that this place has changed owners. Day old croissants. Tough and dry. Muffin tastes like it comes from the grocery store. :( :( :( Thank you to the previous owner and pastry chefs for creating delicious pastries all these years. You will be missed. read more

Starting to make the walk here from work everyday for lunch. This is due to 3 simple reasons. 1) The food here is the perfect spot for lunch. Everything tastes great, the egg salad sandwich is amazing, and the pastries they make are unbearable. Gotta love the half sandwich and soup or salad lunch specials. 2) Service is top notch. The ladies at the cash registers are super friendly and full of recommendations. Even the bus boys do an outstanding job clearing plates and tables. 3) Perfect size cafe that's not too large, but you'll always be able to find a place to sit. Water on the size for anyone to grab, and the outside patio is shaded - perfect to enjoy a sunny day. So maybe that wasn't *exactly* just 3 reasons. But if you're looking for a great spot for lunch near the Paseo that's not gonna break the bank, this is the place to go. read more

Europane - Egg Salad Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

This review is only about their chocolate croissants. My daughter and I are big fans, so we have been known to go to bakeries specifically for a chocolate croissant and nothing more. You would think that with a name like Europane, they would have excellent chocolate croissants. You would be wrong. Now don't get me wrong - it definitely wasn't the worst I've ever had. But it wasn't that good, either. The chocolate croissant was dry, a little bit overcooked, and there was an insufficient ratio of chocolate to croissant. It was simply too bready. And I have some doubts about the quality of the chocolate used, too. Since this is all we went for and I kind of fell flat, we didn't bother getting anything else. I have, however, heard that the coffee and other pastries are quite good. read more

Nearby bakery and breakfast joint! Horray for being open early Lots of seating and although it got busy Sunday morning, there was always a table available ---breakfast sandwich: comes on a giant English muffin which has a great crust when toasted but i would have preferred it smaller. The filling was kind of bland and there was a lot of it ---pear pastry: this was nice flaky and had perfectly ripe pear slices ---egg salad sandwich: one of their famous dishes, still solid NOTE: they have outdoor seating as well read more

Europane - Breakfast sandwich with giant English muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

After reading about and seeing photos of the monte cristo sandwich I decided to come here to try it but was disappointed to learn it is no longer on the menu. So I ordered a latte and a chocolate croissant. The latte was bold and bitter, served so hot I couldn't drink it for 10 minutes. It was okay - just your average latte. The chocolate croissant was delicate and flakey with just enough chocolate to qualify it as such. Again, it was good but average. I also took a croissant to enjoy later. Soft, buttery-flakey and delicious this was a winner. Service here was very friendly. The interior has a long wooden community table and several smaller tables around the perimeter of the store. My experience was "okay" and thusly rated. read more

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I hate to leave a meh review bc they are nice here and all businesses have taken a hit. I want to leave one bc I just dont think this place will survive if they dont fix this. Went in and ordered some bread. They brought me a big bag of bread with yesterday's date written on it. I didnt notice until I got home that they gave me day old bread when I was expecting it to be fresh. Its fair to say that one should receive fresh bread at a bakery. The taste was good. It just wasnt fresh. read more

"I don't know how you can even sell this!" Yes, I said that. I could have been and also I should have been kinder and more diplomatic. But I was truly shocked after I took two bites out of a dense damp "danish" I'd just bought at the 'new' Europane. I said those words to the young woman standing there after I walked back to the register and abruptly plopped the lump of wet dough down on the counter. How on Earth did Europane, arguably the best venue for pastries, granola, sandwiches and other fine fare in Pasadena, in the blink of an eye become a vendor of cold, damp pre-molded dough? That pastry had the consistency of wet clay. Every piece of pastry in the showcase looked 'unbaked' and Costco-esque, just as that danish did, but I was hungry and decided to give the danish a go. A mistake. I remember walking in that day, looking at the pastry selection in disbelief, and then asking, "These can't be Yumi's pastries, right?" The guy standing at the register didn't know who Yumi was. That should've been my first clue. Then the young woman said that Europane was now under new ownership. Sad news. I am sorry for being rude at the counter. I sincerely apologize. I suggest you find a new baker altogether. Keeping the name "Europane" (Euro-"bread") but selling 'ugly American' factory produced industrial grade baked goods is not a winning business model. I would even say you "can't" do that, not in good faith, to Yumi's and 'old' Europane's legacy. New and better baker. Or change the name. Please. The coffee was good. Good luck. read more

Ya gotta try these Euro style pastries, creative almost a Middle Eastern spin to the pastries here. There are some very nice pastries like the tea cakes, sandwiches, all seed cookie, King cake, the pistachio tarte, the amazing cinnamon roll, the sticky buns, the nicely flakey croissants, the breads and oh the breads, yes, rustic, crusty and worthy. I really really like the fluffy and huge English muffins. I haven't sampled the large macarons and cannot vouch for those. The breakfasts are substantial and memorable; coffee is excellent. This is a very good bakery and I keep coming back. Visits: many Tip: Street parking only. There is a line sometimes and most customers get pastries togo. They close early, building rules. read more

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I love it here! My favorite place in Pasadena! Their salmon baguette reminds me of what I had in Paris! It's super authentic and fresh! I wish I could have this everyday. Not to mention their orange juice is fresh squeezed and my favorite! Can't wait to come back, love you Europane! read more

I was recommended the veggie frittata which was delicious however I saw that the takeout container melted due to the heat of the frittata. Bummer bc I couldn't finish the bottom. I would definitely recommend dining in with plates read more

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Weekend eggs benedict!! Hands down my favorite style of this dish, where the poached eggs with smoked salmon are placed on top of cranberry walnut bread and drizzled with a lighter but very savory Hollandaise sauce. Absolutely wonderful, and I've been having it for years. And of course their open faced egg salad sandwich is always a treat and is simply egg heaven. Nice location across from Paseo Colorado with a substantive menu, friendly staff, and free wifi. I also like how they've added high tables towards the back, which is excellent for people who want to use computers. read more

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Ahh Europane... I usually come here specifically for the Sea Salt Caramel Macarons. They are THE BEST! The texture of the cookies is perfectly crisp, then comes the soft chewiness of the cookies, then into the creaminess of the caramel cream. These cookies are a bit larger than most :). I like that the don't use caramel directly as it can get too sweet (like 'Lette). I have been here once, before 11 am, and they ran out of the SSC macaron because someone bought 3 dozen... Grrr This European bakery cafe has all the greats - pastries, sandwiches & coffees. I love the ambiance & the communal table in the center of the dining room. Famous Open faced Egg Salad Sandwich - super yum! The eggs are cooked perfectly and creamy and a bit messy to eat. Everything here tastes delicious & fresh, haven't had anything less than good. Customer service can range, sometimes good, sometimes not so good. Once, I had to wait a while for my lunch, I think they forgot about me & they dropped in a chocolate chip cookie for my wait. It did make up for it :). Parking can be a bit if a pain as there is only paid street parking, or park across the street at Paseo for a charge. Recommended! read more

Fire alarm testing. Fire DEPT here they can't do anything about it, every 60 seconds.... piercing noise. Employees not offering anything to compensate for patronage. No comp coffee a slice of bread. $7.50 for half a bacon wrap. Disappointing read more

Europane - Wrap and Quiche.... fire alarm testing today - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Nice location that we walked here from Sheraton hotel. Cute open cafe. You order at the counter and they will bring ur food to ur table. We ordered 5 BLTA sandwich and it was good. We ordered with baguette bread and also whole grain wheat bread. All were pretty good and satisfying. We also ordered Arnold Palmer and Ice Tea. Arnold Palmer used some special berry flavor and my son didn't like it so we had to switch it to out and get a regular one which tasted a-lot better. Overall, pretty cute place to grab breakfast, brunch or lunch. A cozy environment here. And cute decor inside. A good place to bring ur laptop and chill and do some work here. read more

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Gorgeous space, disappointing food. The pastries at Europeans used to be among the best in the city. The croissants were crisp and flakey on the outside and perfection on the insides and their scones were dream worthy. Now, the pastry case looks like they purchase items from an outside bakery and Costco might actually be better. If you were a fan of the OG- know this is not even close. Would be good for a coffee- and a place to work for a bit, but I wouldn't recommend the pastries. read more

They used to make the best croissant in the city. No more. New owners, apparently, and the pastries are just barely edible. Too bad. Didn't try the food. read more

Best open face sandwich anywhere.. Lemme make sure.. hmm, yup, defiantly the best. They have a couple of locations that I know of in Pasadena, so if you're ever around, make sure to pop in to have one. Heard their coffee is pretty decent too. Will be u fair for me to comment on anything else as it's the only thing I've ever had here. read more

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Europane - What happened? I hate to leave bad reviews but I just had the worse almond croissant I've ever bought anywhere. $14 for two pastries and a small coffee and I wish I'd just gone to a local donut store. The staff are always nice and doing their best but something has drastically changed with the baked goods. This croissant is small, dense and bread like (not flakey), it smells of old margarine and tastes like something Ralph's made three days ago. Truly sad because this was my favorite bakery in town for the last decade and used to have such high quality pastries. read more

Europane was once my favorite bakery--especially the donut and cinnamon roll--unfortunately they are no longer a bakery. Instead, they outsource all of their baked goods, which look like you could have purchased them from Ralph's or Vons. read more

This is my second visit to Europane and both times I've ordered the Open Face Egg Salad Sandwich. I love how much egg they put in this sandwich. It can be a bit difficult to eat though because their toast is pretty firm and their knife is not meant to cut it. My boyfriend ordered the Tuna Melt, which is pretty bad in our opinion. It smelled overly fishy and leaves a bad taste... Never again. The atmosphere is nice and not crowded in the afternoon. One thing I didn't like was a staff picking up plates not asking us if we were done eating. He just took our plates while food was still there. read more

Europane - Open face egg salad sandwich and Tuna melt - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

No eggs-cuses! When you don't want to crack a yolk at home, stop by Europane for their signature open face egg salad sandwich. It's simple yet deliciously creamy and the perfect brunch dish. + Choice of Bread: sourdough, multigrain, olive, cranberry walnut, rosemary, ciabatta, baguette + Tomato Paste: tart and adds depth against the creaminess of the eggs - Spring Mix: some of the greens under looked a little wilted + Chopped Hardboiled Eggs (tossed with mayo): egg-cellent portion size - maybe 4 to 5 hardboiled eggs are heaped on top of crispy bread + Seasoning: lemon, salt & pepper, and chives All devoured and ready to have an egg-traordinary day! read more

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