Happy Bakery

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Hometown bakery with the infamous fresh strawberry whipped cream cake covered in almonds no trip to chinatown Los Angeles necessary! Service was spot on lady behind the counter dropped everything to help me inside is a fully stocked cake hub with the softest sponge cakes ! read more

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Jade C.

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I throw parties almost every year for my 3 kids. Most of the bakeries I get our cakes from are hit or miss. I FINALLY found this gem we can go to year after year... and I'm so happy! An excellent business deserves an excellent review. Their cakes came out beautiful and just as we wanted. The prices are reasonable. My FAVORITE part of this business is its responsiveness and customer services. They email and call to ensure that we are being heard and service is being rendered. Something that has never been my experience with other bakeries. Thank you Happy Bakery for helping make our party special! We look forward to many years of business! read more

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Alex S.

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This review is long overdue! I ordered a cake from here back in April for my son's birthday, and it turned out so cute! The only small downside was having to buy the cake toppers separately since their catalogs are a bit outdated, but aside from that, they decorated the cake exactly like the picture in the catalog. The cake itself tasted good--moist, flavorful, and not dry at all. Before placing my order, I tried their mini cakes (I think they're around $3-$5 each), and those were delicious too! The owners are also incredibly kind and helpful, always willing to answer your questions. read more

Happy Bakery - What we got - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - What we asked for, just asked to remove the dirt part since I couldn't find that specific cake topper - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Linda E.

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I forgot about my order, So I hurried to the Bakery before they closed!! They waited for us to arrive to get our order!! I was so Pleased with their thoughtfullness! The Store was still Open! Owner said he knew I would be back!! Awsome!! read more

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Victor

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Have gone to them a few times for last minute birthday orders and they make it happen every time! Pleased with every order and will continue going to them. read more

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My favorite cake to order for any occasion/everyone's birthdays Every one is always so surprised and end up loving the cake Pictured is a quarter sheet cake with strawberries and cream inside (can feed 30 people) Custom print picture on cake. Everything is edible! 1. Call and ask for a custom cake with picture printed on top. Or you can go to the store to place the order 2. Pick between vanilla, chocolate, or marble (mix of both) sponge cake 3. Pick the fruit to go inside 4. Pick a color for the icing/frosting. They can match the color to whatever you like 5. Send the picture you want on the cake to Happybakery1@gmail.com 6. If ordering the cake the day of (same day order), you must bring a printed picture into the store. If you order at least 1 day ahead, you can just email the picture to their email Happybakery1@gmail.com read more

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Erik G. J.

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Best Filipino puto available here. We've been ordering here since 2017. They used to be at Valley Blvd. in San Gabriel they now moved to this new location in El Monte. They also have the best Siomai many good stuff here. read more

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Flor M.

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The best part of Yelp is finding those hidden gems and connecting people to places we would have missed out on. This bakery is definitely one you should try. Not only is the owner the sweetest person you will ever meet, but she knows how to bake delicious desserts. They have been in business over 35 years and if you decide to drop by to grab a quick snack or cake you will see why. If you are a fan of the twin dragon almond cookies get ready to geek out. This bakery sells the best almond cookies. I didn't even ask how much I just grabbed a couple because after the owner told me that this is their most popular item I knew I would not be disappointed. They are crispy and crunchy in all the right ways with a great flavor. It's the perfect cookie. The real reason I stumbled here was to check out the cakes and I saw they had cookies. Reasonably priced and nicely decorated. The bonus is that they taste great. Perfect for a birthday I am planning. Overall, I am impressed. Everything was reasonably priced and I couldn't resist grabbing a few more treats. Cheers to treating yourself! read more

Happy Bakery - Beer shaped cookie - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Victoria E.

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Been coming here for years! They always have the best cakes for any party and they are always delicious. The owners are so nice too!

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Travis P.

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Saw this bakery next to fresh & flash market so decided to grab a few dessert bites. They weren't the freshest pieces, probably because I came at 6 but they certainly were tasty. Besides the texture being a bit on the hard side the small cakes were sweet goodness. Overall it's pretty good especially for El Monte. 4 small cakes totaled about $7, not too shabby. read more

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Joanna H.

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2 years ago

Service here was great. Helped me get what I wanted over the phone. Very simple and great tasting frosting read more

Happy Bakery - Delicious! I loved the frosting. Party guest enjoyed it as well - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Vicki C.

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1 year ago

Small bakery with lots of choices. We ordered a specialty cake which was perfectly decorated and delicious. Also ordered an assortment of other items which did not disappoint. Excellent bakery. read more

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Ixchel C.

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I've been coming to happy bakery for years. They have amazing pastries and cakes are on point. Much better than Porto's for sure and cheaper. I recommend it for sure read more

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Jaime T.

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Parking: open, free easy If you want a PRINTED PICTURE full sheet cake, this is the place to go in 24 hours. Yes, the graphics on the picture will never be perfect but it was such a hit at my friend's birthday party. The service was amazing and fast. I called in and they asked me what flavors I wanted (strawberry and custard, half in half). They let me know that the cake can be split in half so I could do two flavors. It's your typical asian bakery but I would come back for a custom cake! read more

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Dakota B.

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Ordered a cake not too long ago & it was so yummy!!! The owner made my cake just the way I wanted :) Definitely go check this place out!

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Miller F.

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I call to get a price on a cake before I drove out there with everything so expensive I was trying to saved money.So I call I ask about a small cake he told me 45.00 which is reasonable so went I went I end up paying 95 dollar for small cake.i was confused because I was told 45 I don't argue I bought because it was my kids birthday the owner is very kind and friendly but cakes are not the greatest is more cream then anything else...I could buy cake and piñata with 95 dollars. read more

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Kathy A.

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I love their Stawberry Whip cream cakes their delicious and freshening I've been coming here for years every thing is made fresh the owner Julie is always very I Helpful and can most cakes you request I give a A AAplus rating read more

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Yvette H.

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Purchased my cakes out of the Covina location before they closed. Very affordable, super cute designs and tasted amazing ! read more

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Carina A.

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3 years ago

I've been coming here for over 20 years specifically for the Tres Leches cake. It's a tradition that my parents get me this cake from here because it's the only tres leches cake I like. Today is my birthday and I got my cake and I was very disappointed. It's not wet at all! It's not leaking nor does it taste moist it's just like sponge vanilla cake. My mom called the man owner and he said we didn't let him know to make it super wet which we never had to do before. It's not even wet so.. He didn't try to make it right he just said next time tell him to make it wet. Im disappointed in the cake and the customer service of the owners. We are loyal customer giving them service for over 20 years.. I'm so sad and look forward to having my tres leches cake on my birthday because it's the only time of the year I get it. It was literally the highlight of my birthday. I'm just disappointed and wish they would've made it right. read more

Happy Bakery - A dry Tres Leche Cake. That's going straight to the trash! - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Sanny C.

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I placed an order Monday for a Fondant fortnite cake sch for pick up on July 4th. I decided to go with this cake shop due to the good reviews and of course, the 10% discount on yelp. However, because fondant cake usually take more time to make I decided to skip the 10% and paid full price $95 + $5 for fresh fruits. Also, I felt Joe was nice enough to take my order even though it was kind of a last minute thing. The cake turned out to be a disappointment. It was not a full fondant cake so I felt it was not what we agreed on and for that i felt cheated on. Originally, Joe quoted me $43 for a quarter sheet sponge cake and I was like no no..let me send you a photo of the cake i wanted. After viewing the photo, he said that was a fondant cake and it cost $95. I agreed. INSTEAD of fondant, most of the cake was made with cream and heavy coloring. I got blue and like charcoal coloring on my hands until I went home to scrub it off with soap. Still have some on my hands right now...Also, the number 11 and other decorations were made out of cardboard NOT chocolate!!! It was a one layer cake but there were like 4 sticks inside the cake...none of this was informed to me. I was not aware so of course the people at the party wasnt aware. When the kids tried to eat the decorations they got grossed out. Disappointed & embarrassed. Joe was kind enough to give me a call back to clarify things. He told me that there were some miscommunication and apologized for not meeting my expectation. He states that they make all decoration with cardboard so it can stay stable on the cake. He offered me 10% discount on my next order...that offer is stated on yelp??? Joe, you gotta do better than that. Actually, you should have tried to fix the issue for what already happened and improve on future orders. I am still not satisfied... Honestly, the cake tasted good. All the disappointments could have been avoided if everything was explained in details. And dont go charging people for a fondant cake when it's not. Only 2 or 3 of the decorations were made with fondant DOES not count. A fondant cake means the cake not the decoration itself. Most likely, I will not come back to this bakery read more

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Crystal N.

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First time ordering from this bakery a cake and it exceeded my expectations it was so cute and yummy exactly what i wanted. I ordered a chocolate cake with fruit filling of banana and strawberries. The cake was so moist and chocolatey but not too much on the taste buds as well with the frosting, plenty of fruit pieces in each serving. I got what i wanted overall i was happy with my purchase and will be ordering from this bakery again. read more

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Daniel A.

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3 years ago

Great service, beautiful cake!! I got what I asked for couldn't be more pleased. Will definitely be returning here. read more

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Zumba D.

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4 years ago

Owner is super nice and cakes are amazing. I've ordered about 4 cakes so far in the past few years and they've always been delicious and fresh. No complaints at all. I'll always go to Happy Bakery not only for their cakes but also for they're pastries. They have ready made treats to purchase and I've tried so many items already and always satisfied. I highly recommend this place. read more

Happy Bakery - Baby Shower cake ( topper is mine) chocolate cake with banana filling. Big hit at Baby shower, everyone loved it. - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Suzanne T.

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I love cream & custard filled pastries! So going here made me very happy! I came here so see if they had cream puffs so I was very happy to see regular cream puffs, longer cream puffs, & custard filled horns/cannolis. There was also so much filling it was enough for a few more pastries! The horns were nicely crispy but their cream was a lot sweeter, better to drink it with coffee or tea. I tried a cheese roll & I liked it but cheese rolls are not really my thing, maybe someone who likes them would enjoy them more. I haven't tried any cakes, cookies, or brownies so I can't say how good they are, but I would definitely come back for the cream! Notes: small shop get in get out, no bathrooms, accepts credit cards. read more

Happy Bakery - Crunchy thick sweet cream horns - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - Reasonable prices for cake and small cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - Fudge squares and empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - Small selection of muffins - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - Baklavas, I would like to try one next time - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - I love cream! 3 cream puffs, 4 slightly longer cream puffs, 2 cream flaky horns, 1 custard cannoli, & 1 cheese roll. - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Maria G.

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3 years ago

I cannot express enough of how much I LOOOOVVEEED how my daughters 1st birthday cake came out which was also a very reasonable price! First of all it was delicious, the cake was very spongey and moist, it had strawberries and pineapple which were also so delicious and fresh! We ordered this cake 2 weeks before her birthday party and when we picked it up it was ready and was kept fresh even though we arrived very late from the original pick up time. Everyone at the party just loved how the picture looked very original and couldn't believe it was edible because of how good it looked! We will definitely be coming back! read more

Happy Bakery - Vanilla birthday cake with customized picture - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Leslie R.

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4 years ago

Very nice lady, got strawberry ssponge cake. This is my second time ordering from here. The first time I ordered here was last minute cake. She was able to do me a cake for the next day. This time I ordered Elmo and abby cadabby, gave me just what I asked For. The man was nice enough to help me carry it to the car. Very nice people. read more

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Elena V.

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I came here because we decided to have my daughters birthday last minute and they were nice enough to accommodate. The cake came out really cute exactly like I wanted it and it was really delicious!! Thank you read more

Happy Bakery - a cake with lilo and lilo figurines - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Sabrina S.

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6 years ago

DISAPPOINTED!! I picked up this mermaid cake hoping it would look like this picture I sent them &got the OPPOSITE. It was horrible and sadly I paid for it ahead of time so once it was brought home I was in shock.The cake taste as horrible as it looked BURNED CAKE EDGES . Never again. They suck and forgot to add the bananas too. Don't waste your time on them. read more

Happy Bakery - This is the SAMPLE picture cake I showed HappyBakery to make for my daughters birthday. It came out NOTHING like this. - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - Taste horrible as it looked BURNED CAKE EDGES .Never again.They suck forgot to add the bananas too.Dont waste your time on them - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

Happy Bakery - She ended up making this. Compared to the picture I sent. I got the OPPOSITE. Horrible & sadly I paid for it ahead of time. I was in shock. - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Pinky O.

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6 years ago

Beautiful cake been ordering from them fo years I mostly go to the for image pictures read more

Happy Bakery - Was so happy how it came out it was beautiful!!! - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Kassandra M.

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3 years ago

The cake was so cute and sooo tasty! The frosting was yummy, the cake was soft and it wasn't super sweet! I ordered a birthday cake for my best friend and they loved it so much! So did everyone else at the party. The owner listened to every detail I wanted on the cake and made it come true! She even suggested some items as well! Very great service, very tasty cake! Love it here and will definitely be coming back. read more

Happy Bakery - Black cake, with red cherries, red rose frosting decor and emo SpongeBob image - Bakeries Near Me - El Monte, California

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Kirstin K.

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Tasty pastries and cute cakes! I just stopped by to grab a cake for a friend but I ended up getting some empanadas and they are so yummy!!! I couldn't decide so I got one of every flavor :) The owner is really sweet!! Thank you!! read more

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Lisa R.

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3 years ago

I absolutely love Happy Bakery for their delicious cakes. Not to mention, their chocolate dipped strawberries are simply unbeatable! Dave is such an amazing person, and he and his team provide outstanding service to the community. read more

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Martha L.

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I've been getting cakes for different occasions from this bakery for many years and every time they exceed my expectations . The cake is always so soft and fresh. This one I ordered was Hawaiian themed. Very beautifully made with fresh strawberries and pineapple. Good price and friendly service. Highly recommended. read more

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Isabella V.

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My family and I really enjoy going to this place for cakes. We've been coming here for years and they have not disappointed us. Thank you so much :) read more

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Tina T.

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My original custom Cocomelon cake got canceled the day before my daughters first birthday. I called Happy Bakery and they were able to make me a custom cake last minute. The strawberry sponge cake was a hit at the party. The cake was not too sweet which was great for the kids but my next order I would order with extra strawberries. I will definitely order my future cakes here. Thank you Happy Bakery! read more

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Love their Strawberry sponge cakes with whipped cream frosting. They had a store near me in Covina but closed it so now I'm back in El Monte ordering there again. I always dealt with Joe and he's a very nice man. read more

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Happy Bakery has been around for years. Although I haven't personally tried or ordered their cakes, I've been going there to put helium on my balloons from balloons I've ordered online. Happy bakery prices are way more reasonable than party city or any other party shops in my opinion. Depending on the size of the balloon prices may vary. read more

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Manuel C.

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Stop this last Sunday to get a Birthday cake and when we got to cut the cake the strawberries inside were rotten. The cake tasted nasty, took the cake back today so they can see it and all the owner said was " I am sorry, do you want to take another cake" The party was yesterday NOT TODAY.... she could've offered at least a 50% refund for the nasty and expensive cake that she sold me. By the way, I took back more than half of the cake. read more

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I am surprised that no one no reviewer has ever mentioned about their amazing cheese rolls The cheese rolls are bigger than Porto's and it is 1.50 dollars and it is so good the filling is not too sweet it has the perfect amount of creaminess cheesiness sweetness all that you might expect only from the best bakeries They also offer a good array of cakes and brownies. read more

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Candice P.

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8 years ago

The best bakery ever. I was so happy when she brought out my daughters unicorn cake. I am beyond pleased with her talent. The cake was everything on our dessert table. Every time I order from her she does an amazing job. Thank you so much happy bakery. I will be back. read more

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11629 Lower Azusa Rd
Ste F
El Monte, CA 91732
Directions
(626) 448-6238
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http://www.happybakery.net

Hours

What time does Happy Bakery open?

Happy Bakery opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Happy Bakery close?

Happy Bakery closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Happy Bakery take Bitcoin?

No, Happy Bakery does not take Bitcoin.

Does Happy Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Happy Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Happy Bakery have catering options?

No, Happy Bakery does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Happy Bakery allow dogs?

No, Happy Bakery does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Happy Bakery have bike parking?

Yes, Happy Bakery has bike parking.

Does Happy Bakery have parking?

Yes, Happy Bakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Happy Bakery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Happy Bakery is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Happy Bakery specializes in custom made cakes for all occasions. We strive to create memorable experiences with each and every cake made. Our team is well trained in making a variety of cakes that is suitable for weddings, birthdays, holidays, and religious events. Happy Bakery will bake and create any cake within reason to satisfy your ideas with the perfect cake. If our designs are not up to your standards, you are more than welcome to bring in a picture of the desired design that you want. We hope to see you soon!

History

Established in 1989.

As the oven timer rings, rings, rings, the sweet smell of cakes and breads indicate that the something new and exciting has been created. Balancing the ingredients and mixtures to form the perfect cake and pastries in the family's small kitchen, a young entrepreneur and his two other brothers set out to start what would be known as a small bakery chain in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California. With their love for baking and creating tasty and desireable sweets, they set their mission to share their love of their cakes and pastries to the world. From their passion of baking, the brothers pursued a new standard of quality where every cake, bread, and pastry was made to satisfy everyone's desires. Based off in El Monte, California, Happy Bakery has been serving the greater San Gabriel Valley since 1989. As each dessert is made with local fresh and quality ingredients, Happy Bakery is committed to providing the community with affordable sweets that everyone can enjoy.

Meet the Manager: Joe N.

Experienced baker and cake decorator for 20+ years.

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I cannot begin to express how pleased I am with my experience here…read more I have called around to numerous bakeries and this was the only one that was within our budget! I think it's ridiculous other stores are charging $125+ for a 6 inch gender reveal cake (no decorations/ no writing). Is it because it's a gender reveal cake with either pink or blue frosting so they have to hike up the ridiculous prices?! Look no further everyone!! Get all your baked goods and beautifully made cakes here! Other places also want a week's notice before pick up. This spot is only 1 day!! I spoke to the owner over the phone and gave him the details of what my vision was for the cake. He made my vision come true, but even better than I thought it would be! And because you order the cake one day ahead, you can taste how moist and fresh the cake actually is! Versus if you were to order a week in advance anywhere else, the cake would be dry and brittle!! I cannot stress enough how happy I am with my experience here. From my inquiry over the phone up until pick up. I am very very pleased and will continue to come to this establishment. They truly deserve all the praise. THANK YOU for an amazing experience that my hubby and I will never forget!

Sunny is an old school Chinese bakery so you can't really compare it to the newer crop of bakeries,…read moreespeciallly the very new ones in Pasadena that are more fusion. They have many of the staple breads here but they're probably best for custom cakes (sheet, round, tiered). Pay cash and maybe you'll save on taxes???

New interior space

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Samyi Cake

4.8

(28 reviews)

3.5 mi

Discovered this spot by accident and have been here twice already. This is located in the same…read moreplaza as the Neighbor's Tea House. To preface, I'm obsessed with anything durian and their durian mochi was to die for. The durian filling was so good and just the right amount for the mochi. I also tried their regular/cheesecake and pistachio cheesecake and they were so good! The man who helped us was so kind and patient. The store was small but clean and organized. If you need cakes for different occasions especially birthday cakes, this spot has toppers and candles available. Highly recommend this place and would definitely be back for more!

I love getting my customized cakes from Samyi Cake! I always go with the Oreo flavor, and I love…read morethat their cakes aren't overly sweet or heavy with too much cream. Everything tastes so delicious and balanced! I also really love how my cakes turn out every time--they're always so unique, beautiful, and incredibly cute! You can really tell how much love and creativity goes into each cake. I'm always so happy with how they turn out! (:

Japanese iced cheesecake

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Sweet Nothings Cake Shop

If it wasn't for the flapping signs outside the shop, I would have never known about this bakery…read more It's very easy to miss because it's tucked away a bit. However, once you enter it, you are instantly transported. The decorations, the feeling, the mood, it all screams enjoy to your hearts desire. They have so many variations of cupcakes, cookies, and even brookies. I ordered the cupcakes and brookies and I have to say it is some of the best stuff I've had in my life. Even better, the people here are super patient and helpful. Definitely a gem in the city of Duarte.

I called in a last minute order because our cake lady flaked. I called and there was a sweet voice…read moreover the phone taking my order, she was so friendly and helpful, come to find out she's the business owner! She was able to take on my order and then some. When I walked into the shop I was impressed with the displays and how clean it was. My order came in cool little brown boxes with the sweet nothings logo. All this, and the pastries were DELICIOUS! Thank you, thank you! I will definitely be back. I recommend if you're looking for someone to do a party order look no further!

New flavor! You had me a cookie butter omgggg!!

Build-your-own cake bar!

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Goose babyshower cake

Sugar Sisters Bakery

(11 reviews)

3.1 mi

I found Sugar Sisters Bakery via a quick search for good cookies. I called the bakery to confirm…read morethere were cookies available for purchase. I was sent a menu to select flavors and told we could pick them up in the next 2 hrs. We sampled chocolate-walnut, campfire, strawberry shortcake, peanut butter, brownie, and snickerdoodle cookies to celebrate my niece's bday. Each cookie is hearty, filled with chocolate/nuts/fruit, individually wrapped, and they were still warm fresh from the oven. The bakery is not a store front, but they're baking and decorating goodies on the premise. The baker included a cookie care card with instructions on caring for the cookies...so creative and helpful. All of the cookies were amazingly delicious, fresh, gooey and filling. Our favorite were the strawberry shortcake, snickerdoodle, and campfire cookies. I would love to try their cakes and other baked goods. Sugar Sisters Bakery we'll be seeing you again!!!

After looking at multiple bakeries, I found the Sugar Sisters. This was a great find, not only did…read morethey nailed the custom design on the cake. The cake was so moist and the raspberry filling was amazing. I will be a returning customer highly recommend it.

Custom vintage style cake and beautiful cake box

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Heart shaped birthday cake

LB Cake Stop

This was a lovely sweet treat for the evening. We ordered cannolis, brownies, chocolate cake, and…read morechocolate strawberries for the family. I absolutely recommend the cannolis! They were the best cannolis I've ever had! I often find that cannoli stuffing is too sweet, but I did not have that problem here. It was the perfect blend of lightness and sweetness. The nut brownies were super delicious as well. They are very rich and flavorful, perfect for chocolate lovers! Furthermore, the service was excellent. The lady working was very kind and patient with us while we took a while to order. I definitely recommend this bakery to everyone in the community.

Not friendly at all, was greeted at the door without being let in…read more Just told, "you need to book consultation online"

Ferrero Rocher Cake (Small) - my husband and I used as our cutting cake for our wedding.

6" Whole Cake

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Cha Cafe

This is a great little lunch spot we've been going to, inside a small strip mall. The Big Wang…read more(beef or whatever protein you choose) is a hit for a reason - it's just that good! Also the Ssam lettuce wraps and Chalote Corn Ribs are just perfect tasty snacks. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Very simple but efficient. There's bakery items sometimes as well, and lots of drinks. Just can't go wrong here

Big fan!! The cheesesteak fries are awesome. Fries were cooked perfectly and the topping's were…read moreeverything I was craving. The popcorn chicken was hot, juicy and had a nice coating. The staff were very nice and helpful. Service was the gold standard! Will be back for more. I have my eyes set on the carnitas nachos and the Birria ramen.

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NTFOODS

Easily one of my favorite spots to get bulk items or hard to source goods. They have great prices…read morefor large quantities and great if you have an extra fridge or freezer in the house. Lots of interesting variety of fruits and vegetables and frozen items - plus many of their prices cannot be beat by other major supermarkets. Good value with large quantities - plus the people working here are friendly. If you're opening a boba shop or want to have all the boba shop supplies in your home, this is the place to visit.

I heard about this spot on the social media and wanted to check out this warehouse similar to…read moreCostco. They have varieties of Asian snacks, herbal items, fresh vegetables, drinks, kitchenware, frozen items (meat/seafood, desserts, etc). It is more catered to restaurants as most of the items are in huge boxes such as to go containers, chopsticks, plates, and etc. Perfect for shopping for your parties. I purchased white peach syrup bottle to make my own peachy iced tea drinks at home.

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Comika Boba House

4.7

(53 reviews)

1.0 mi

Passionfruit tea with boba with 100% sweetness: It tasted like 75% sweetness to me not complaining…read morebecause I usually less sweet. Their cafe was clean and great place to study. There are a couple of outlets on certain designated tables but not all the walls have outlets. Tables can range from 2 chairs to 4 chairs. There's a 10% discount for students.

Came during a weekend afternoon. There was parking, but not many available. There were tables and…read morechairs inside. It was busy when we went. Wanted the Matcha Brulee Boba Milk, but they said the SGV Passport only allowed for the redemption of Brown Sugar Boba Milk. Got the Brown Sugar Boba Milk less sweet. Did not like our drink at all. In fact, we couldn't finish it because it tasted so artificial and made our stomach hurt. Also, the boba was hard. Will not be returning.

Vietnamese coffee and The Coco, brown sugar milk with cheese foam.

Honey Milk Tea ($5.50) with Boba (no extra cost)

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The Lumi -Mixed Fruit Green Tea w/ Basil Seeds

Flo's Coffee Shop

I really, really really wish we could have a spot like Flo's in LA…read more I happened to be in the area at the butt crack of dawn for some work shenanigans and ended up crawling into Flo's just exhausted and starving. As soon as I walked in, though, I knew that I lucked out to find a local treasure, and I was about to eat like a champ. I was seated and taken care of right away. The woman who took my order was kind enough to offer substitutions for me when my ambitious stomach wanted a good three things off the menu. The biscuits and gravy were warm and gooey. The potatoes O'Brien were golden and seasoned perfectly. The eggs were fluffy. The bacon was crispy. Oh, but the coffee? The coffee was divine. I was saved by that coffee in ways I didn't even know I needed saving. I highly doubt I'll be out in El Monte again, I just... don't ever have any business there, usually. But if something does pop up, I won't say no. Just so I can go back to Flo's.

Quaint, classic diner vibe. Walls are covered in old photos of El Monte -- fun to look through…read morewhile you wait for your food. The food itself is fantastic: real diner classics, but packed with flavor. Service was great too -- even though they were clearly busy, the waitresses were attentive and kept checking in throughout the meal. Prices are fair.

Didnt get a photo of the biscuit and gravy... everything was delicious!

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Valley Cafe

Valley Cafe has become of my favorite spots to get some work done recently. I've been ordering a…read moreJasmine milk tea with like 10% sweetness and their veggie croissant, and it's been enough to power me through a work session. The owner is always so sweet and lets me customize my sandwich and drink, so that it's to my liking. They do have alternative milks and lactose free creamer so even if you're vegan, there will be a drink for you. The food options are vegetarian friendly. She also shared her story with me, that it's been tough getting foot traffic to her store, so if you're able to come by and try her tasty croissants and some of their drinks, please consider it! It's never too noisy in Valley Cafe, although they do keep a radio on. They do have WiFi but only one outlet so come with your devices fully charged. Service has always been kind and thoughtful though!

I had a lovely experience at Valley Cafe (El Monte). I ordered the Pandan Cream Coffee Latte ($7 -…read more24oz - Iced). This vibrant cream rekindled memories of nuts and delicate vanilla. This fresh, delicious coffee woke me up, and I couldn't contain my smile. TASTY! (Important: Bring Cash. There's a 50 cent processing fee for all card transactions.) I arrived at Valley Cafe (El Monte) on Tuesday (around 12PM). Parking is very easy because the rear lot is big. However, I felt a little uneasy as unfortunate homeless people wandered nearby. Honestly, I felt anxious about approaching this business because it's located in such a worn down area. I am so happy that the positive recommendations were genuine. Staff is very welcoming and hardworking. Staff politely answered all my questions, and Staff gave wonderful recommendations. My drink took four minutes and 19 seconds. Good time! As mentioned, I ordered the Pandan Cream Coffee Latte ($7 - 24oz - Iced). It's DELICIOUS and HUGE! It perfectly balances utility and flavor. I embraced its loving caffeine. And I happily enjoyed the silky, chill brew. I love how the flavor of fresh coffee shines while also delivering such a delectable pandan, nutty flavor. It's one of the best! On ambiance, Valley Cafe (El Monte) has some utility. There's customer internet with password; customers must ask Staff for the details. However, there's only one electrical outlet near a tall counter. Fortunately, there's a gender neutral restroom for customers in the back. Valley Cafe (El Monte) is also very clean. The floors sparkled! And the location is small, but it's comfy. There's about four tables and one counter. Light upbeat music played. Overall, I am humbled by Valley Cafe (El Monte). It's a perfect textbook example of "Don't judge a book by its cover." There's passion and sincere care within this establishment. The coffee is also phenomenal. If nearby, I wholeheartedly recommend. 4.9 out of 5

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Mia S.

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33

1

6 years ago

I decided to order from this bakery for my daughter's 11th birthday based on the good reviews. I went there one week before to show the owner Joe the picture of the number cake that I wanted. I told him I want the cake decorations to be light pink and similar to the picture I showed him. I know it won't be exactly the same but the colors of the flowers should be somewhat similar. The day I went to pick up the cake I was shocked the cake turned out to be YELLOW with some pink flowers on top. I didn't mention the color yellow at all and all the flowers on the cake look glittery which I didn't ask for that either. I was VERY disappointed the moment I looked at the cake but didn't want to complain which is too late anyway. I repeated a few times that I don't want the cake to be too sweet and he either forgot about it or this is the way to make their cakes with high sugar level. Even my 2 girls who love sweets complained that the cake is way too sweet. He really should pay more attention to what customers request especially when he charge over 100 for these custom made cakes. I don't think I'll be back after such bad experience. read more

Jonathan N.

745

12

2

16 years ago

This bakery isn't what you would expect in El Monte. Asian people behind the counter making cakes and tamales, but even though that's the case, I love coming here just because the workers are really friendly and obviously know what they're doing. I ordered a cake from here and surprisingly enough, it was on ready by the time I said I'd pick it up. For the cake on the other hand, it was just, amazing. It was a sponge white cake with bananas and it wasn't really as sweet as other bakeries I've been to. to finalize, Happy bakery is fast, reliable, and overall, really delicious. I would go there again and again for cakes. read more

jessica d.

32

4

2

9 years ago

Hats off to Happy Bakery very friendly service cakes are delicious love their strawberry and cream filling with the sponge cake all my guest loved not inly how pretty the cake looked but how good it tasted !! Made my daughters 1st birthday complete with her minnie mouse cake came in with a pic and the owner was so nice and worked with what i wanted ... it came out beautifull!!! I read more

Daisy T.

4

5

1

9 years ago

Decent bakery, ordered some cupcakes from them and the frosting was really runny and wasn't presentable for my cupcakes tower. I was a really disappointed because this was for my baby shower. The price is $12 per dozen and flavor is mediocre more in a dry side. read more

April B.

50

8

1

4 years ago

I love there cakes! I always order them for my family and friends. Would definitely recommend them to all.

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