After scouring the SGV and sampling bun after bun, overall the best Asian Bakery is J.J.'s They've one-up the others in quality and variety. Their buns are fresh and fluffy. They're also very consistent with texture, flavor, and the amount of filling in each bun. I came in around 5pm and their shelves were still loaded with freshed baked goodies. Green Tea and Red Bean Bun Cheese Puff w/ Dry Buttermilk Shredded Pork, BBQ pork buns Curry and Japanese style curry buns Custard buns . . . and at least 10 other kinds of buns. All ranging from $1-$2 They also have an assortment of loaves, danishes, cookies, mochis, and baos. What absolutely won me over was their Taro cake! By far the best I've had so far. $2.50 for a slice I have a new favorite bakery. Yay! read more

I've always been a fan of JJ Bakery... but i need to share w/ other yelpers about these cute "cupcakes" i had a few days ago that caroline c. shared w/ me... they're Hokkaido cake... it's the size of a cupcake, they're soft and sweet (but not TOO sweet).. inside the "cupcake" there's a dollop of cream but it has this milk flavor - mmm so good! it's $1 for each so it's not TOO bad. it is worth the try! read more

If Michelle T. Ching T. and Daniel L. raves about one particular bakery, I MUST go there and try it because I know for sure that it won't be a disappointment. That being said, I've decided to drive out to Arcadia and try their breads to see what the hype was all about. The minute I went inside, this bakery was so clean and organized looking. There were quite a number of people inside the store but it was spacious enough to have everyone walk around comfortable without bumping into each other. They have a huge selection of pastries and breads to choose from. I noticed their display case had beautifully decorated cakes with fresh fruits just glistening into your eyes. As tempting as they were pulling my sinful taste buds, I had to refrain from falling into their trap and tried hard to ignore them. The cakes were decently priced for their size and the amount of fruits that were on it. I ended up buying the coffee cake triangles, green tea cookies, almond croissant, almond cookies, white buns, pork buns, strawberry mochi and sausage buns. The mochi just MELTED in my mouth and I love how they had fresh strawberries inside with light cream base. All their breads were light and fluffy that wasn't overly sweet. It was perfectly proofed and baked to perfection! Judging by the price and taste, I would definitely come back for more and possible grab a slice of cake next time. HIGHLY recommended!!!a read more

Sweets make me happy! A walk into JJ Bakery will surely cheer up any sweets lover. From the beautifully crafted cakes, cheesecakes and mousses to the freshly baked bread buns, pastries and cookies, I know I can't leave here empty-handed. Everything looks too good! They even have mochi! I recently came here for mooncakes in preparation for this year's Harvest Moon Festival. They had a good variety, including lotus seed, red bean, and pinneaple mooncakes, with or without an egg, and in regular or mini sizes. I ended up buying a couple regular sized mooncakes with lotus seed and an egg for $8 a piece. It was a bit pricey, but at least I know it's made locally and it's better than being obligated to buy a box of four mooncakes like at Ranch 99 Market. More notably they have taro bread buns! I love taro. If you want a meal in a bun, get the taro pork fu bread bun. It's topped with cheese and filled with dried shredded pork. Yum! Overall, JJ Bakery is a good place to stop for some dessert. In the future I would like to try ordering their birthday cakes for a party. Their whole cakes look fantastic and nicely decorated. Credit cards accepted. read more

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Two words: TARO and MOCHI!! Oh dear Asian Plaza, you just had to have two yummy places in one plaza itself. Din Tai Fung and JJ Bakery. Is this heaven? I can get the yummy goodness of Juicy Pork Dumplings with some sweet dessert just across the parking lot? Those nice, sweet, old ladies in JJ Bakery provided me some fresh, warm Taro buns, with lots of taro. mmmm Taro. I wish it was a little sweeter, but I was still satisfied. Wait... I'm not completely satisfied!!! Somebody give me some mochi! You Yelpers have teased me in more ways than one with those tantalizing photos of their famous strawberry mochi that oozes with strawberries, whip cream and angel cake. AND they have green tea AND mango ones!! I only had the strawberry one, which was pretty good. A little too much whip cream, but still delicious. And did I mention how big their mochi is?!! As Little Red Riding Hood would say: "My, what big mochi you have!" http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oTnph8eNUJh2DUJqgQo-vA?select=frkbxOdIcqDWKO9UOwqwcQ "All the better to fill you with, my child!" read more

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My go to bakery for Chinese pastry and breads. I like their savory bread better than 85C. Like BBQ pork or hot dog or corn breads. They also have some really good Milk Toast bread that is just heavenly. Lightly toasted and no spread needed. read more

We went here two days ago while we were waiting for DTF. We bought: Golden horn (croissant), a bag of 5 for $3.75, great. This is our best pick of the bunch! Our picky eater actually ate one of these, wow! Creame brûlée, $ 2.75, my kid liked it! Triangle cake, $1.75, good Green bean pastry, $3.50, didn't expect meat and pickled pork fat in there, kinda rich for me. I was actually feeling sick after eating it. Malt milk soft chew, $7.80, Had better before, but it's not bad. Simmered duck wings (there some legs too), : (. $ 3.50, wings are much better than the legs. Overall, kind of pricy, but worth it. read more

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Nice bakery. Mochi was fresh, and strawberry shortcake was delicious. The drinks are okay, too. I came here with my Family, and they thought the place was amazing. Everything was fresh, and the dessert was just off the charts. I loved everything about this place, and it's a great vibe to talk, and hang out. You can even study here. read more

Cool little store in the same plaza as DTF. After a UYE (yelp event) at DTF, we stopped by this place just to check it out. Everyone got at least one thing because it was hard to walk away without trying something. The prices weren't so bad... I got a bag full of these sugar cookies for like $2-3. As a few of us stood outside talking... I emptied the entire bag without realizing. They were soo good that I couldn't stop eating them.... Right before they close the selection is pretty slim so get here early. :D read more

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Always stop by here before our long drive back to SF. Great variety of breads, cakes, and other baked goods. Super yummy and I recently just noticed a bento and cold sandwich case. I'm really not sure if they've always been there or if they were recently added but I'm sure glad I noticed it this time. Their sticky rice rolls are definitely a must try! read more

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JJ has a vast selection of fresh pastries and bread. Some of the items I bought were disappointing. Not that they weren't good. But they were not as good as I had expected from all the reviews and the lines. The mango mochi, although packaged so beautifully, was forgettable. The cheesecake was ok, but not the best I've had. I did enjoy the Hokkaido bread. I think that JJ is the only bakery I know that carries the Hokkaido bread. As for the other items, I didn't think that JJ's products were particularly better than its competitors. read more

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From all the rave reviews, I was expecting a bakery extravaganza. Alas, it's just another SGV Chinese bakery but what does deserve an honorable mention is the mochi stuffed with cake and fruit. You can select mango, green tea, or strawberry. This 1 item is definitely an innovative & unique offering, compared to other Asian bakeries. Mochi was a bit too moist, super stretchy and gummy, and the cake was a little dry. But, they still get a big fat A for effort. Almond cookie was delicious and crumbly. Parking: free parking lot (but good luck finding a spot) read more

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Been here a number of times... last was most memorable though :-) Lesson to you kids don't try to be cool... most times you'll end up looking like a fool ;-) So I parked along the East side of JJ (parallel parking spots along the walk) Sat for a minute before getting off my bike and thought I had put down the kick stand. Nope. Bike started leaning. More and more and down I went. Was able to gently set it down but in the process burned my leg on the exhaust a tad. So lesson, had. Watermelon juice was good though :-D read more

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I prefer Paris Baguette and other Asian bakery chains over JJ. This is a nice location with a bigger selection than the one I went to in Chino, but I was not in love with any of the pastries I purchased. Everything was pretty bland, a bit dry, nothing really wowed me. Service was fine, as are the prices, parking is a pain. Maybe I am just getting the wrong things or my palette prefers overly sweet, but JJ is just ok with me. read more

It was one of the dancers' bday at the studio today, and someone picked up a cake from jj bakery with taro cream, mango pudding filling & fruit. you know the feeling when you bite into something and it makes you feel all happy inside cause it's just so good? i remained expressionless on the outside, bc everyone else was acting so guilty for eating cake. on the inside, however, i was jumping with joy. "wow, this is so fattening," i chimed in, as i polished off the cream. chinese cakes are always lighter, less sweet and fluffier than american cakes, and jj's was no exception. i was able to taste the taro in the cream - light & fluffy whipped with a hint of sweetness - not like the dense, sugar-laden cream on classic american cakes. jj's cake = light, fluffy, refreshing, happiness-inducing. best slice of cake i've eaten in a while - good job! read more

Solid Taiwanese bakery with a good selection of all kinds of cakes, breads, and buns. They also have some beverages and teas. Had several of their breads and cakes and always end up happy. This place is a bit pricier compared to comparable bakeries (the few that are out there in LA) but the quality is good, so well worth it. More like a 4.5. read more

Buns Buns and more buns! Or if you're Asian, it's Bao Bao! I've been coming here for ages, this is one of the larger JJ Bakeries I've been to. As for the baked goods here, it seems like they bake various time of the day. That's a good thing because when I came here at 3pm, I found a few breads that was nice and warm. You can usually find those fresh ones on top of the cake counter. There's so much selection here, I usually find myself spending more than I need to. They have the usual suspects like Taro and Red Bean and condensed milk bread and Green Tea. They also have some ones like Coffee or almond breads that are super duper good here. You can also find some fun-tuan (rice roll) and some asian drink goodies like soy milk here too. If you want something more exotic, you can always head across the lot to Phoenix. So this plaza is good eats, with DTF and all, just prepare to spend some hard earned cash because these baked goods are not cheap but slightly lower than that of 85C. read more

I have always bought cakes and bread at Arcadia, but after this purchase I will never come back to this store again! Their waiters are really rude and the service is so bad! Not friendly at all! Let me feel very disappointed! I hope the manager of the store can actually investigate the service! Otherwise, the regular customers will not go to the store again ！ read more

Cakes are wonderful and are made fresh daily mostly. Customer service sometimes wasn't that great but products have been good and fresh. Meals and buns are ok but not the best. I would just go for the freshly baked goods mostly. I only get the buns if I am desperate lol. read more

WOW. I came here on Thanksgiving morning with my family to grab something on the go for our trip to Vegas, after not stepping into this place for more than a year. I heard they remodeled and didn't expect much, but the renovations and extension of the bakery are nice! I knew from past walk-in experiences that there are always a good amount of people in the bakery, but this morning was absolutely insane. People were rushing in to grab bread and pastries, waiting in lines to pick up/order their cakes, and the line for the Taiwanese Breakfast was too amazing. My father squeezed in between these two ladies and they didn't even notice 'cause it was complete chaos. I didn't like how even though there are waiting chairs, there are no chairs for the tables that you might eat on in the bakery. There are just 2 four feet tall square tables... with no chairs. And although all the ladies working behind the counter for the bakery section work super duper fast, the ladies working behind the breakfast counter are super duper slow - it's sort of retarded. With business and lines like that, I would've expected faster service. I think I'll just leave it to my parents to go buy and pick up stuff there for me, 'cause I don't want to deal with the hassle and insanity. Is their stuff worth it trying though? Most definitely. read more

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Oh yes, as Michael Jackson would say, I'm Bad!!! Drove all the way out here from Burbank after work yesterday just to snag their red bean paste mochi bun and... DEAR GOD. Daniel L was sure not kidding when he described how sublime this is!!! I included this ball of deliciousness in my living will to have as my part of my last meal. Oh heck... why wait till then? *takes big bite out of bun* NOM NOM NOM!!!! read more

This is my all-time favorite bakery in the world that I've been going to since I was a kid!! I've tried many bakeries in Asia, and while they're good, JJ Bakery is still the absolute best. I love their garlic toast, their butter bread (rou song mian bao), and their pork floss filled breads. Other family favorites are: fan tuan (rice rolls), green onion bread, pineapple bread, wheat bread, white bread. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

We wandered in on a Sunday morning for some egg tarts. The place wasn't busy. We asked an older woman behind the counter if they had any. She turned and said something to another older woman and went into the back for a few minutes. When they both came back out, neither would look at us. We then asked the two workers who were in their early 20s and they told us no, and apologized. The older ladies are hilarious in a Seinfeld 'what is happening' sort of way. read more

After having lunch at Din Tai Fung, stopped at this small bakery across the parking lot. Nice display of fruit tarts and a good variety cake slices ($1.95 each) in the display cooler. The tiramisu looked pretty good. Grabbed a bag of delicious sweet rolls for the road. read more

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I used to like it when it's cold out or when I'm sick... the soy milk that is. So I got some today because I've been sick for a few days, but what usually makes me feel better made me more sick... The soy milk probably wasn't cooked long enough, and all 3 cups that we purchased made us all uncomfortable this morning. We called and they are willing to give a refund for the order, though they were hesitant at first. Plus one star for offering a refund, grand total of two stars... meh. I've experienced better! read more

Their bakery food seems to be pretty average (I'm not sure I understand why it's so popular), but they do have a wide selection. The customer service the first time I went was pretty horrific. The lady at the counter got all impatient when we couldn't understand her weird garbled Chinese/English where she directed us to another line. I gave the place a try a second time, and their chocolate cake just about fell apart when I ate it (and not in a good way). It was very disappointing, because the customer service was still pretty pathetic. read more

I *heart* JJ Bakery! :p HOT FRESH GLORIOUS SWEET BUTTERY CARBS Its almost automatic for me to come here after a great feast at Din Tai Fung Dumpling House. If you know Asian desserts and snacks, it will be second nature for you to grab whatever looks good! Simple as that! They do their best to re-fill any empty trays, which is a big indication of how popular that particular snack is! If you have not tried JJs, I advise you do so! But hit up Din Tai Fung first! :p read more

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LOVE! I'm falling deeper and deeper for Asian bakeries. Their delicious cakes and their rock-bottom prices are a match made in pastry heaven. Some of the highlights: 1. Hokkaido Chiffon -- Chiffon cake with whipped cream filling. It looks kind of like a souffle, and it tasted heavenly. That whipped cream was unlike any other; it had a certain depth that cannot be found in whipped cream. 2. Orange Chiffon Roll Cake -- So this was pretty pricey at $2 for a small roll. However, the cake's texture was incredibly soft and light, and the orange flavor came through so vividly. I had to stop myself from eating all of it in one sitting. I gave half to my mom, who also loved it. 3. Coffee Cake -- Technically coffee-flavored cake. Again, wonderful texture. Really, really liked it. 4. Pork/Beef and Corn Bread -- My boyfriend wanted this, so on the tray it went! I only had a bite; the corn was sweet, and it was a good savory pastry overall. I'm not a fan of those in general, though. My boyfriend seemed to enjoy it. 5. Green Tea Mochi -- It looks like a snowball! The mochi was very, very chewy and also kind of thin. Inside, there is green tea mousse, green tea cake, and little green tea jelly cubes. I was freaking out at how ingenious it was, but my boyfriend was like, "Chill out and eat it -.-" It's green tea three ways! CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT?! I was gonna get the dorayaki and tiramisu and a bunch of other stuff, but I had to restrain myself. I really wish I lived closer to any JJ Bakery. They should open one in the Valley. read more

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Never a good sign for a food place to close due to health code violations. As a regular, it's a violation of our trust. read more

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I don't get the love this bakery gets. Preface my review only on some common items. Pineapple bun. Dry and not much flavor. Worse I've had in a long time. Kee wahs makes these look like square wonder bread Hot dog buns. Terrible. Dry and dogs over cooked. My kids usually will eat any hot dog but even they thought these were terrible Egg tarts. Omg. Why do these get any love ? Just because they are taller than the standard ones? Dry. And the egg custard taste was way off. I've had better egg tarts at a Chinese Buffett and that's saying alot. Never coming back. Honestly don't get why there was a line 15 people deep here this morning. I wouldn't revisit. Save yourself the disappointment. I spent my cheat day buying carbs here. I honestly regret it so much read more

My review is solely based on their egg tart (dan tat) or egg custard. Came here after Din Tai Fung and was craving an egg tart. I was so glad I came here. Their egg tart was fresh out of the oven and delicious. It was really fluffy and not super dense like a lot of other ones that I've had. I will definitely come back for these. SO GOOD. read more

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7.22.08: I freaking love love this place! The prices are a little high for bread and cake but its soooooo freaking good. Every now and then when I'm hungry I think this place always can satisfy my hunger. They have these cold sandwiches that I can't resist. It taste so light and healthy. The different types of breads they offer is outrageous. My top two favorite is the bbq pork bun and the hotdog bread. YUM! Every now and then I would purchase a cake from here. Not only is their cake beautiful but it is good as well. Just recently I purchase a mango cake and some lots of bread to feed my hunger! Hungry?!? Why wait? Grab a Bread! read more

Bakeries....one of my favorite places....and JJ Bakery is definitely at the top of the list when it comes it quality and taste. Everything here (pasteries, breads, cookies, cakes) have always been fresh and delicious. My problem is always buying way one than I can eat. Here's what I've tried and been happy with: Hot dog bread, strawberry vanilla cake, double chocolate cake, coffee cake, mochi & red bean bread, thick toast baked with ham and cheese (YUM - and not always availble), seaweed roll with egg omelette & green onions, pineapple bread, egg tart, butter cookie sticks, and custard bread. Knowing that everything in sight is good....it's hard not to stuff myself with every visit. Prices are a little higher than most other asian bakeries, but nothing is what would be considered expensive. All breads are typically around $1.50-$2.50. Little cakes are about $4 each, and the bigger cakes range from $25 to $35. read more

I went here after Din Tai Fung for sweets and end up buying more than I expected since the prices were so cheap. Although some items were awesome, there were some fail pastries. Pros: Prices: I wonder how this place is making any money when they mark nearly all their items for so cheap. You can walk out of here with an assortment of pastries and cakes for half of what you normally pay at Paris Baguette that's down the street. Mochi cake: One of their good items that was really unique was their strawberry cake that was wrapped around strawberry flavored mochi dough, it sounds odd but it was good. Cons: Cronuts: One their fail items is theircronut, yes it was extremely cheap for about $1.25 compared to an average $4, but it was honestly disgusting. The entire cronut tasted like old oil and it was true because once you take a bite, you can see oil drippings falling from the cronut. Sadly I ended up buying half a dozen which was all thrown to waste. read more

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Not worth the trouble. We picked out a couple pastries and took them home. There wasn't a single one that was extraordinary. I love fruit tarts but the one I got from here was bland and tasteless. Parking was a nightmare and the line was long. This bakery is just too much hassle for the quality of their pastries. read more

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Extremely poor customer manner service. I was trying to order breakfast and ask to see the mean. One lady directed me to cashier. Then, I was told no more menu. And I had to turned away. read more

Fantastic little bakery. They have a good selection of pastries, which are all pretty good. I love getting their creme brûlée here. It's diabetes in a dish, but it's absolutely fantastic. Pop it in the oven just a tad if you like to have it warm. Their cakes are beautiful, and are great for birthdays. I love getting mooncakes, "sun cakes", and the "wife cakes" there. They also have almond brittle, which is so crispy and tastes amazing. In the mornings, they serve Taiwanese breakfast with my favorite consisting of hot soy milk (dou jiang), and fried dough (you ciao). I'd suggest bringing some cash with you or purchasing over $10 in pastries to use plastic. Parking is a little hectic in the lot, but people move in and out fast. read more

The lines on a Sunday afternoon were so long! A good sign for an Asian bakery... but definitely not as crazy as 85 C. I tried a simple pineapple croissant... around $2 but it was so flaky, sweet, buttery, and worth it... I wanted to try more but the more I bought I'd just end up eating. read more

JJ Bakery - Pineapple croissant $2 - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

I love JJ Bakery in Arcadia. Well granted, I've never been to any other location of JJ Bakery, but I always find time to visit JJ's after stuffing myself at Ding Tai Fung for some delicious dumplings. I like this place especially because of its clean interior design and very clean feel. The pastries are very organized all with tags, its not as busy as some of the other popular bakeries around and much more sane as well. Everything is always in its proper place and there's no one squeezing, pushing or pulling you 'in line' so to speak ... and their displays are also great for figuring out how much and what something is ... something that 85C fails at horribly since most of the time there are no tags on their items. They have coffee and an area where you can enjoy the coffee as well as the pastries you just acquired, and the best part about JJ is that they make sooo many taro items! I love their taro buns and their taro / egg filled balls ... sigh. I wish I had stopped by a JJ's this time around but it being so close to Pasadena, I know I will definitely be back again. read more

JJ bakery has the best pineapple bun I've ever had! Soft, sweet, moist, and huge. At $1.50 it's a steal! It doesn't get better than this, folks. I also got the bacon pastry with grunion (green onion). Pass. It sounded and smelled so good fresh outta the oven, but sadly was a disappointment when I sank my teeth into it. I ordered an almond milk to wash it all down. A little too thick for my liking. Would have been perfect if it were diluted a bit. Get the pineapple bun! Get the pineapple bun! read more