Great egg tarts - flaky crust, smooth filling, nice eggy taste. Delicious pineapple cakes too

Jim's Bakery continues to be my go-to Hong Kong bakery. They don't have a ton of variety of breads and pastries, but they have all of my favorites. I highly recommend their Pineapple BBQ Pork Bun ($3.75), BBQ Pork Pie ($3.25), Curry Beef Pie ($3.25), and Hot Dog Bun ($2.40). Their egg tarts are also a winner, but I don't always get it because I prefer savory items. This place accepts cards and parking is plenty! read more

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Oooh yes, had to stop by for a Portuguese Tart! It was tasty, though the caramelized top was on the brittle candy side. The breading was tasty, and the custard was just the right amount of sweetness. There are also a variety of other baked goods that I can't wait to return and try. One thing to note though is that it's cash only up until ~ $!0 charge, then which a credit card may be used for payment. If you're visiting, make sure to be careful also of the side by the door... there's an awkward step that's super easy to trip over, especially since there isn't much standing room inside. read more

Jim's Bakery - Portuguese Egg Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The best egg tarts in the SGV! I don't say that lightly, and as a 626 native, I know a good egg tart when I taste one. Jim's Bakery is an unassuming bakery located inside a large, busy plaza. Their selection is smaller than your average Asian bakery, but what they lack in quantity, they make up for in quality. For egg tarts, they feature both the original and the Portuguese style (called Po Tarts here). What makes these ones so good is not only the flaky, buttery crust, but also the divine egg custard that's perfectly caramelized on top. The only downside to this place? The egg tarts are so popular that they just might run out when you visit, because customers really do be hoarding them here! Their freshly baked buns and pastries are also worth checking out. I always grab their jumbo sponge cake, which is soft, moist, and fluffy. The coffee bun was also delicious; I loved the its crunchy cookie topping. And I'll certainly be trying more of their baked goods on future visits, as this has become one of my most-frequented local spots in Monterey Park these days. read more

Overall the food was just okay here. I came late in the day so I sadly missed the egg tarts but they had plenty of po tarts which are basically milk cream custard in the tart forms. The pastry was so light and flaky with a rich and velvety filling! I wanted a savory pastry too and asked the cashier which was their favorite, they recommended the spicy curry. This wasn't the best.It wasn't bad but it also wasn't spicy nor did it have much flavor. The pastry dough itself was so much better than the entirety of the item. read more

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Jim's Bakery might just have the best mango cake in the 626 . Mangos are consistently fresh and delicious. While the bakery itself is only open Wednesday through Sunday , which might make the ordering window seem a bit small, they come through without a problem every time I've placed an order . With that said , I've also tried several other items here as well, and they are all up to par, especially the pineapple bun. This year i ordered a half sheet mango cake along with a small 6" cake to use as a smash cake. The cake easily served over 30 guests ! read more

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Jim's bakery is a local asian bakery that's known for its egg tarts around town. This place was well recommended from my local family and friends. I tried the traditional egg tart and Portuguese egg tart here. Both egg tarts were smooth in its own way-- the egg tart being custardy and silky; the Portuguese tart being creamy and flowy. The tarts themselves are not overly sweet. As someone who has tried egg tarts from China multiple times and from family, I can say that I don't prefer these egg tarts solely due to the crust. The crust is thicker and flaky, which isn't my preference. However, I do know it is a preference, so I'm not docking any points down for that. Service was quick and simple. Ambiance is that of a standard asian bakery with pleasantly fresh bread and custardy aromas. I recommend this place if you want to grab a quick egg tart bite! (Just keep in mind of your crust preferences on tarts.) read more

Jim's Bakery - Egg tart and Portuguese egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I needed a flag cake for our friend's citizenship ceremony. I couldn't find any bakery who would or could make a custom cake on such short notice. Jane at Jim's Bakery came to the rescue. I had never heard of them. Didn't have any references. Only had someone who said they would make me a custom cake within 24 hours!!! Sent the picture of the cake I wanted and it came out perfect! They even put 50 Blueberries! Cake tasted amazing. Whip cream was Delicious. Fruit was so fresh! Attention to detail was perfection!!! Will definitely order from them again even if I live over 50 miles away! Thank you!!!! read more

Jim's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Got some breakfast goodies got the family. Not too busy in the store when I went, but the shared parking was crazy busy. Staff are quick and friendly. Too many choices. Always get the Po Egg Tarts and sweet pastries. Prices are fair. They take cash and credit cards, but there is a minimum purchase of $20.00. Rating: 5 Stars read more

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I was prompted to visit this establishment after viewing "The Brothers Sun" on Netflix, where Jim's Bakery was lauded for having the finest egg tarts. While I cannot definitively confirm if they are indeed the best egg tarts, I certainly savored them while they were warm. I personally find their po tarts more enjoyable than their egg tarts. I would consider returning here to purchase egg tarts as a gift, and I would inform the recipient that, according to "The Brothers Sun," these are considered the best. read more

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I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher average rating! This is my favorite location for buns/baos! My favorites are the pineapple milk custard bun, BBQ pork bun, pineapple BBQ pork bun, and pineapple bun. This place is unique because these buns are way above average size! And they're delicious! I love coming here to leave with a bag or two of them for the week. They're perfectly baked, the fillings are generous, and the carb to filling ratio is perfect. The service is what you'd expect from a bakery and it's pretty quite overall. Unless there are a lot of customers of course. They always run out of these buns before the day is over if that offers any insight into how delicious and popular these buns are! Highly recommend this place! I look forward to visiting every time I'm in the area. read more

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Best Fresh Mango Cake! Delicious, light & not overly sweet! Our cake was ready in time for pick up! read more

Jim's Bakery - Fresh fruit mango cake - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Really loved the beef curry puff and bun here. It is ground beef that's coated really well in curry with a bit of a kick to it. The beef isn't oily at all. Red bean bun is not too sweet and just right. Other places usually make them too sweet, but it's perfect here. The egg tarts are amazing. Both regular and Portuguese are good but I like the burnt Portuguese ones a bit more. The color on the custard is glossy and a very dark yellow color- which I haven't seen at other bakeries in a long time. It also bounces/jiggles. read more

Really good egg & Portuguese (Po) egg tarts here! Even though I tend to gravitate towards the Po tarts, they are both solid options. The Po tarts, in particular, are on the sweeter side with it's caramelized surface. On the inside, you'll notice a warm and creamy/custardy texture - perfect for a bite sized pastry. In terms of the crust, it is buttery and a little flaky (still has a texture to it). However, it's not as flaky compared to other egg tart places I've had growing up in the Bay Area where the crust falls off when you bite into it. But despite this, it's still one of my favorite spots for egg tarts in the SGV area. When I stopped by yesterday ~ 1 pm, they only had 7-8 Po tarts left. Not sure if they make more after it sells out, so make sure to stop by early. read more

Jim's Bakery - Portuguese (Po) Egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Portuguese egg tarts The burnt" spots on Portuguese egg tarts made us mouth watering. Both puff pastry and rich, creamy custard were up to standard. Good comfort snacks ! read more

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Amazing! Simply, my favorite! If you're looking for a delicious birthday cake or morning pastries, Jim's Bakery has the freshest selections. I've always loved their Mango cakes, especially when in season, as well as their Black Forest cakes. Aside from that, I almost always order their Portuguese egg tarts because they are heaven on earth! Served hot and fresh, the staff are the sweetest and make new batches regularly. The egg tarts aren't overly sweet and are the perfect snack or morning pastry to have!! read more

The place isn't very big, so i imagine most orders are to-go. Best egg tarts in the area. They have their usual one as well as the Portuguese-style. I like them both for different reasons. Service is solid. No complaints there. Plenty of parking, but storefront currently seems hidden from all the construction. There's only one small elevated table if you are looking to enjoy there. read more

This is one of the OG Chinese Bakery for egg tarts in Monterey Park. Be sure to stop by early in the morning for freshly made egg tarts and meat pies. Ordered the Pineapple Custard Bun, BBQ Pork Pie, Chicken Pie, & Portuguese Egg Tarts (aka Po Tart). Everything tasted good. Quick and nice service. Plenty of parking and located in the same plaza as NBC Restaurant and LA Fitness on Atlantic Blvd. read more

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Tried the egg tarts and WOW these were yummy, creamy, and subtly sweet. The beef curry pie was also very savory and flavorful with a good balance of pastry read more

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This rating is in regards to their egg tarts only as I have not had a chance to try their other baked goods! Jim's has, hands down, THE BEST egg tarts in the area (I am a self-proclaimed egg tart fiend and WILL try an egg tart if it's ever available on any menu). The pastry is light and flaky and crumbled into buttery bits as you bit in. The custard is "not too sweet" and perfectly smooth and creamy, with that anticipated jiggly texture when you give your box a shake. Highly recommend also trying the Portuguese egg tarts-- the slightly bruleed surface really adds an extra element of DELICIOUS with that hint of caramel. They also have an assortment of other sweet buns, cakes, and cookies to select them if those are also of interest to you. This place is pretty accessible off the main road with a HUGE shared lot where it won't be an issue finding parking (it does get busy with the gym rush though because it's adjacent to an LA fitness). There's usually a small line in the AM on the weekend (when I usually go) as people hope to get their tarts when they're freshest right out of the oven but the wait is never unreasonable and definitely worth it for the best egg tarts in LA! read more

The star items here are definitely all the flaky pastry based things: egg tarts, Portugese tarts, BBQ pork puff, curry beef puff, and the chicken pot pie tartlets. They do charge a premium compared to some local Chinese bakeries, but you are definitely paying for quality. Parking lot can get busy especially if you are going during peak dim sum time as they share a lot with NBC Seafood Restaurant across the way. read more

We've been coming to Jim's Bakery for the last 5 years to purchase dan tats and po tats, but this weekend was my first time purchasing a cake - and it did not disappoint! It was my MIL's birthday, so I purchased a 8" strawberry cake (meant to serve 8-10). The fruits were sweet, the cake was soft and fluffy, and my nephews loved the frosting. The only thing is that they didn't ask if I wanted writing on the cake, and by the time I remembered to ask, they were almost done setting up the box for the cake - so if you want writing on it, remember to ask yourself! It's a typical no frills Chinese bakery with breads, pastries, cakes, and egg tarts. And it's clean! The parking lot can get really crazy with NBC guests. The last couple times I've been, I've just parked on the street on Atlantic. read more

Taro pastry amazing! Highly recommended. Just look at the photo - how much taro is inside. Mango cake so good! The cream and the cake and so many mango slices.. such a perfect combination. read more

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Tried this bakery after watching a YouTuber raved about their egg tarts and Portuguese egg tarts. They said it's the best in LA so of course we had to try. I had high expectations, but was greatly disappointed. The egg tart was ok but the ratio of the crust and the egg custard is not balanced. The crust was too much that I couldn't taste the custard egg much. I had to take out some of the crust so then I could have a better taste of the custard. The Portuguese egg tart is not the ones you get from Macau. It was kinda like crème brûlée or cheese tart texture and there seems to be a sour after taste. Sadly, I didn't like it. I was disappointed with what I tried. I'm glad Bay Area has better egg tarts and Portuguese egg tarts though. read more

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jim's bakery has the best egg tarts! i've been here frequently to get their po tarts and egg tarts. their tarts are so big and perfectly flavored every time. this most recent time i tried their mango cake. it was delicious but the cake to filling ratio was a bit off (needed less cake and more filling). flavor was great , however, and not too sweet. their cookies are also yummy, i will definitely be back to try other pastries read more

Jim's Bakery - mango cake - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Yummy yummy food. I have come here multiple times and the pineapple bun is always good. I also love the mango and tiger roll cake. The pastries are always so yummy and the service is good too. The ambiance is really sweet and chill like typical Chinese bakery. I would recommend read more

Jim's Bakery- it's one of my favorite bakeries, and it's located in Monterey Park inside the NBC and LA Fitness plaza. My favorites are their mango cake (I used to get their mango cake for my daughters' birthdays when we lived in Alhambra) and their famous egg tarts. My hubby was craving their egg tarts yesterday. Their egg tarts prices are $2.1+tax, Portuguese tarts are $2.3+tax each. They were hot and fresh and so delicious! Their mango cake also tastes so good with a generous amount of fresh and sweet mango slices, and it's not too sweet. Highly recommended. read more

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Great pit stop on our neighborhood walks, and their coconut cream buns are still the best I've had! No almond croissants, though...perhaps too costly for the ingredients to keep making them for selling. Service was friendly and efficient and although I haven't stayed to enjoy my baked goods in the bakery, they have a nice cozy seating area for those who wish to stay back and enjoy the slow and easy pace of consuming the baked goods in-house. read more

Jim's Bakery - Still stand it is the best one! No almond croissants, though... - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Came back for their egg tarts again. The regular egg tarts are now $2.10 each and Portuguese egg tarts are $2.30 each. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. Staff is quick at the register. I also tried their tiramisu slice ($5.50) and it's good! Not too sweet and the sponge cake part is moist. read more

Jim's Bakery - Tiramisu slice - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I had heard the Po Tarts (like Portuguese egg tarts) were really good here. Meh....crust wasn't flakey. But the filling was good, cooked perfectly - not under and not overcooked. I just prefer a different crust. read more

Jim's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I love egg tarts -- ideally not too sweet and very, very eggy. Jim's Bakery delivers with a smooth, rich custard encompassed in a crispy exterior. It is probably pretty calorie dense, though read more

Every time we stop by it's always 3 dozens off egg tarts or more to bring home. Never felt to soothe the cravings. It's the best in Southern California read more

Jim's Bakery is a popular local bakery known for their tarts but their selection of bread and pastries are solid. They also have cakes as well. I called in the day of to order a cake for a birthday and the sweet lady on the phone told me good thing I called because I just ordered the last cake, she confirmed pick up time with me and when I went to pick up, the process was really smooth. They also give out candles and a birthday sign. The mango whole cake is so good, the mangos were so fresh and sweet while the cake itself was soft, light and airy! read more

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On our egg tart tour, we visited Jim's Bakery known for delicious egg tarts at reasonable price. Both the Po-tart and egg tarts have flakey crust with rich creamy custard. The shop is clean and efficient. Worth a stop in the area and buy in bulk! read more

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I love coming to Jim's Bakery. These are the best egg tarts!! I love egg tarts that have a flaky thick crust Jim's bakery knows how to make it the best! Their egg tarts taste even better when they are warm. It's so good. The filling is also creamy too. I order both their Portuguese egg tarts and regular egg tarts. They are both really good! I prefer the regular egg tarts because I like the crust more and egg tarts are a bit more sweeter so I prefer that. But both are good! I would order both of them! They also have other bakery items such as sponge cake, variety of breads, cakes, and other desserts. I'll need to try some of their other options because their egg tarts are so good! I highly recommend this place They only accept credit card if you spend a minimum of $10. But if it's less than $10 you can use debit card or pay with cash Note: -They have plenty of parking spaces available -They are across the street from NBC restaurant and the LA Fitness. It's also a perfect treat after a nice workout xD if you happen to have a LA fitness pass. That's what I would do if I had a pass lol -There is no indoor and outdoor seating. -If you take them home put them in the toaster oven but they taste best to eat them once you order them read more

Jim's Bakery - Egg tart must get - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Card and cash accepted. One of our go-to for mango birthday cake! Cake is always fluffy and not too sweet. I always call in to reserve one before arriving just in case they sell out that day. So glad I always do. One time I arrived there was a line of about 5-6 people ahead and a lady ahead of me wanted a mango cake, bakery said they're sold out on a Tuesday morning. There were 3 on reserve, one of them was mine. Their egg tarts are great and I always grab some along with some buns they have laying out. read more

Jim's Bakery - Mango cake - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

THE BEST TARTS I'VE EVER HAD! PORTUGUESE TARTS ARE FIRE! My students parents gave me a box of these egg- tarts, and my gosh; They were the absolute best I've ever had! Food: 5.5/5 I am a sucker for all things DESSERT. When I tried both kinds of egg tarts, my mouth literally watered! They're not too sweet, and they honestly melt In your mouth. Fruit tarts, egg tarts, all tarts are my favorite. . BUT these right here, OMG. Little round slices of heaven! All around: 5/5 I will go and order myself some, because that's how much I loved them. As I passed them out to friends and family, everyone said the same thing. . . What a treat. I will for sure be ordering some soon! If you're looking for a small dessert that's affordable, not overly sweet, and a for sure crowd pleaser, definitely stop here! :) read more

Jim's Bakery - The BEST!!!!! 10/10 - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This bakery has most of your Hong Kong style pastry. Such as pineapple bun, coconut cream bun. It's best know for the egg tart, the regular Hong Kong tart or Portuguese. Try both of them and see which one you like the most. They are also famous for their mango cake, it has a lot of mango in it. There are hot chicken pie, curry beef bun, BBQ pork bun. The place is clean and there is a small booth you could sit. The shop closed on Monday and Tuesday. The staff is knowledgeable on the patry, they checked out you items quickly. They spoke Chinese too. This is one of the best pastry shop you can get in Monterrey Park. read more

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4.5 stars! I usually come here for their egg tarts which are hot and fresh (my favorite in Monterey Park area), but I also get their baked goods which while it is not extensive, it is usually stocked. I have gotten their tiramisu a few occasions (smaller but fitting for the occasion for about $9) and it was perfect. The only downside is they don't have any Happy Birthday signs like 85c would offer. read more

We arrived on a weekend morning and there was a line but it moved pretty quickly. There's a lot of delicious baked goodies and desserts. This is a very small bakery but a loved one in the community, especially for their egg tarts. I would definitely say this is a stop for takeout. There's a small table for seating but with so many ppl coming and going, I would just order to enjoy at home. This is in a busy plaza so parking might be difficult to find but there's an underground parking garage. read more