OMG this bakery is amazing! I don't understand the people taking stars away for poor service... what do you expect when you go to an establishment run by Chinese people? My friend and I were waiting for a table at Din Tai Fung and decided to stop here and fill up our stomachs halfway since the portions there are so small. I'd been meaning to try it but it was always closed every time I went to DTF. I got a sausage bun, BBQ pork bun, marble sponge cake, some kind of sponge roll with layers of puff pastry inside, and strawberry vanilla cake slice. Everything was mind-blowingly good. The buns were so soft and the cake was buttery, moist, and unbelievably light. It took all of my self-restraint not to stuff it all in my mouth at once. This place is a little more expensive than other Chinese bakeries, but definitely worth it. I wish they had more locations in central LA! read more

This is probably the most popular and famous Taiwanese bakery in the SGV. They have a great variety of sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes, beverages, and even lunch boxes. JJ is always busy every time I come in or just pass by when I'm in Life Plaza, you can bet that everyone raids this place for their best stuff. So come fast and come early! Some of the most popular items here include the taro bun, red bean bun, pineapple bun, hot dog roll, greasy onion toast and different cakes. I recently also tried their Hokkaido chiffon cake (kept with the cakes in the fridge) out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised by how fluffy and light it was. The chiffon cake had a creamy, almost custard like filling that added sweetness to the barely sweetened cake. And for just $1, it really beats any cheesecake or angel food cake you'll find anywhere. What I really love about JJ Bakery is that it's always clean. Sure, there are probably cheaper Asian bakeries in the area, but for the quality and the actual technique and labor put into their baked goods, JJ trumps them all. Damn, why aren't there any Taiwanese bakeries like this in NYC!? read more

JJs is a Taiwanese style bakery located in West Arcadia. First, it is always insanly busy, which speaks for itself. Their baked goods are very reasonably priced, so you can bring back a bag of goodies for the whole family for not that much. I always enjoy going and seeing what they have on the shelves. They are constantly replenishing their inventory, but sometimes they will be out of something all together, which forces you to explore other items. If you like onions, you'll like their onion bread. If you're a tea drinker, I highly recommend the steamed taro buns, as they are light, fluffy, and won't interfere with the flavor of the tea. They carry something called a Taiwanese hamburger, which, admittedly at first I thought was odd until one afternoon curiosity got the best of me. It was amazing; I get one every time I go! From the pastry case, they have whole cakes and individual slices of their selections. I would recommend the mango mousse, and if you like chocolate (you know you do) then the chocolate chocolate slice is a must try. They also have a full coffee bar, with mochas and lattes, which pair nicely with many of their baked items. Whether you're bringing back treats for your family on a Sunday, entertaining guests, or just looking for a simple tasty breakfast item to go, JJs is worth adding to your list of go-to places. read more

Oh little chiffon cake, I love love love you! Sonnyman loves you too, I think he might even love you more than me. My fiancé gives this little chiffon cake a kiss before he eats it. AAHAHAHA But yeah, it is THAT good ;) Soft and fluffy with a custardy cream that is the perfect amount of sweet. Only a dollar for a perfect little puff!! You might be thinking that this is kinda expensive? Twelve dollars for a dozen cakes/few bites of heaven? Oh please, this is child's play compared to a $3 gourmet cupcake. Would I drive 15 miles just to get a few? Would I circle the parking lot with other crazy Asian drivers? HELLLLL yeah! *currently drooling* read more

Their bread is really good, but depending on how the baker is feeling that day. I have seen the burned bread, oddly twisted bread, super small bread, super chunky bread, and the most popular by far is the hot dog bun. Mad moms in minivans come load up on the hot dog bun before picking up their kids from school, so the hdb is gone in a flash. Their breads and cakes are pricey but it is pretty good...not as good as 85 degree (made with banned softening agent from taiwan). I will still take my chances and go for the breads at JJ Bakery. read more

I love this bakery! I think this is the best Bakery in Arcadia. Compare to Cathy Bakery, Taipan Bakery...JJ always has fresh goodies coming out and their bread is always so soft! I also LOVE their breakfast selection! Yummy Taiwanese breakfast always makes me a happy camper - definitely try it if you haven't! read more

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Yes, oh yes this is the way to start the day! JJ has delicious sweet rolls, pastries, and other goodies. If you are in the mood for something a bit more substantial, JJ Bakery can hook you up with some savory meaty pastries as well. The cakes are absolutely gorgeous and ridiculously well priced. Thirsty? Try some of the many hot and cold teas, soy milk, and coffee beverages that JJ offers. Lunchtime is also a treat at JJ Bakery as they offer more hearty fare to give you the sustenance to make it through the afternoon. The prices, location, selection, and quality of ingredients make JJ Bakery a 4 star delight. read more

They should start hiring people with better attitude and better customer service. The pastries are delicious, but the service is not a very pleasant. First time in the store, i grabbed a rice roll and ready to pay, the place didn't have any sign indicating no credit card payment less than $5. I pulled out my credit card and the young lady said I can't use card payment. I said, there is no sign saying there is a policy. She didn't even looked at me, was staring straight at air and said, "That's our store policy." with monotone voice. That's totally fine, i grab another item so total sums up above $5 and swipe my card. A generous comment, I suggest to the girl, it's better to have a sign so customer can be prepared. She finally turned her head and stared at me with her "WTF do you want" face, no words spoken. Horrible first time experience...just horrible. Could at least say something like, "thanks, we will consider your suggestion." There was another time, around 5:30pm, not a so rush hour time. I was planning to get a piece of their chocolate cake. The dude behind the counter was talking to another employee and giggling the whole time. He didn't even hear me....I was like whatever and left. Sigh...get your employee trained....Thank you very much! read more

Although they had a long line, they have a huge variety of foods, things I haven't seen at other JJ Bakeries. Good big egg tarts and their sushi wrap. They must taste even better when hot! read more

This JJ location serves breakfast and has a little seating area when you enter to your left to enjoy your breakfast in the mornings! I love it! Came by the place to pick up some slices of cake to take home to mommy yesterday and I hadn't been at this location in a longggggg time, so I was overjoyed to see how it's been renovated! I knew that they served breakfast for a while, but I always thought it was just to-go, I didn't know they redid the interior so people can enjoy it inside the store! JJ always made solid cakes and pastries, and this place is no exception. The staff are always so nice as well. Love the food and love this location!! read more

Our family decided to browse this bakery after dinner. As we were browsing, the cashier thought we didn't speak Mandarin, so she decided to talk s**t (in Mandarin) about how we had too much people just looking around and taking up too much room at the bakery (we were actually planning on buying stuff). Horrible service and the manager needs to fire this young lady. read more

I love ordering birthday cakes from asian bakeries. Chiffon sponge with strawberries? Yes please! That's what I wanted for my most recent birthday but, in the time of COVID, cake isn't easy to come by. I called JJ to order a cake, I speak Cantonese and Mandarin, but I used English. BIG MISTAKE. The lady on the phone probably spoke to me in less than a minute and seemed intent on not hearing me or asking me to repeat myself. I'm not sure if she even wrote anything down because when it came time to pick up my cake, we called to confirm the order and they HUNG UP on my brother. He went to the bakery anyway to try to get the cake and they said they didn't have it. No apology. Just more rudeness. My brother picked up one of their ready made cakes which put everything right. But the only thing I could taste in that cake was frustration at the horrible customer service. I'm never coming back here and I'm going to tell other people to not patronize this business. GIRL BYE. read more

OMG, this place is amazing (as I eat my yummy pineapple butter milk bun). I have a JJ's by my parents house, but this one is way bigger, thus offering a bigger selection of fresh baked goods. If you find yourself waiting an hour for dumpling house (din tai fung), then walk across the parking lot and grab some baked goods. This is THE stuff. :) read more

The Yummy: Tuna/Cheese sandwich - SO good and I don't even like cheese Pineapple bread Pork Sung bread Rice/Sausage Roll - there's a "special" kind with egg in it Onion/Egg Wrap Vegetable/Pork Bao Almond cookies Mochi - green tea and strawberry are the best ICED COFFEE - love love love their coffee. i always get it with light sugar and it's perfect. Love ILLY read more

I was craving some Asian pastries so I yelped (duh) and dropped by the closest one on my way to my boyfriend's house. Imagine my surprise when I found myself in Life Plaza. Although I didn't recognize the name, turns out, I've definitely been here before with my parents. But anyway. When I picked my stuff and brought it to the cashier, he greeted me with, "Tian qi hao ma?" I said "Mm." He rung me up and said "Liu kuai san mao -- Six thirty-five." Like he decided half way through that I wasn't understanding his Chinese. So I give him my money, get my change ("Eleven sixty-five is your change, thank you") and bust out of there. THE STUPID PART IS THAT as Americanized as I am, I still understand conversational Chinese and I totally understood that he was asking me about the weather BUT I JUST SPACED OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY. AND NOW I FEEL BAD because I'm like a shame to my culture or something and I could have just said "It's hot" and there wouldn't have been any problem or introspection of self culture or anything but I didn't and I'm going crazy so I decided to yelp about it. :( I'm a sad soul, or something. PS. $6.35 got me a mushroom bread, a big bag of mini croissants, a pineapple bread, a shredded pork cheese bread, a "cake danish," and two soft cookies. I love Asian bakeries. This one here is four stars instead of five because although their selection is GINORMOUS, they didn't have jalepeno cheese bread (at the time). And I don't know why they put corn on everything. Delicious. But I've been eating Asian bakery goods my entire life and am used to the soft texture of the bread and the oily sheen and the (my white friends think it's) strange insides. Pure yum to me! read more

Like others here, I too have experienced JJ's rudeness and lack of courtesy. We ordered and prepaid for a boatload of stuff (for a party). When picking up, we were treated as though we were somehow running trying to run a scam on them or rip them off. They kept going over the receipt as though it were forged. I mean, give me a break. It ain't a fake receipt- how often do you have a mountain of crap premade for a specific pickup time? Actually, I don't think they thought it was fake. It was part of the famous JJ "you're lucky to get our baked items" crap attitude. JJ is not the only Chinese bakery in San Gabriel Valley, not sure why they act as though they were. Haven't been back since, and unlikely to do so. 85C clearly has better products, yet they have excellent customer service, and is quite friendly. And 85C has long lines and 1 hour waits-- hmmm... go figure! Customer service + good products == success. Note to JJ: please offer some courtesy to customers, or continue to lose those that place large orders. Bye bye! read more

best bakery ever. kiki bakery is a second best. bread is always fresh:) lot of choices. busy at all time. overall great bakery if you want nice cake and bread with sweet flavor. read more

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My faves: - Toasted sandwich: layered with buttery toast, cheese, tuna, ham, and..... I'm not sure if there's anything else. But it's so good! I think it's the butter.... or the cheese... the bread? I dunno, but there's some special flavor in these sandwiches. So yummy and chewy and savory! - Pork bun: the soft, chewy bun is filled with sweet and salty, fatty pork. YUM! It's so good when it's warm. The bun has got the best texture, and paired with that delicious pork - it's amazing. - Pretty much every pastry and cakes they have: some of them include the cheesecake, mochi cakes filled with strawberries, mango, etc., mango mousse, green tea mousse.... YUM! Most birthday cakes for my family celebrations have been purchased from JJ :) Also they have breakfast... also bomb. I like their rice rolls and soy milk and... yeah. Ok. I like it all! I love carbs! Breads! Pretty much one of the best (if not THE best) bakeries in Arcadia. read more

Swing open those double glass doors and a pocket of sweet/buttery aroma will awaken your sleepy spirit. Especially in the wee morning before work! Drop by around 7am and you'll see trays of freshly baked bread/pastry being distributed throughout the store. This is the BEST time to come! Great variety of buttery croissant, flaky pastry with green onion, milk, custard, cream, red bean, mochi and other variety of fillings. Items like cookies, buns, swiss rolls and mousse cakes are fresh and all house made. They've also designated half of their bakery to a mini Chinese breakfast sit down that serves freshly ground soy or rice milk, typical Chinese donuts and sticky rice wraps. Staff aren't the friendliest but this is as good as it gets with all the hustling and bustling those ladies deal with. Plentiful free parking but compact. read more

I went here for the first time with my fiance. I'm taiwanese and my mom told me about this bakery. I had their pineapple cakes, which are SO MUCH better than the ones you get at normal grocery stores... I also like their buttermilk pineapple bun... and a bunch more... I think JJ Bakery has more selection than 85 degrees and it's also very fresh... when I went, there wasn't a long line but it was pretty busy... I'm definitely going to go back again... and again... and again... :) read more

Got a birthday cake here... vanilla chiffon, had a bunch of fruit, vanilla cream, red bean, taro, and pudding inside. Nothing spectacular but pretty decent for a Chinese style birthday cake. read more

I've been here a few more times and I've found items I love. The watermelon drink is refreshingly good esp in SoCal heat but it is a bit pricey for what you get. No matter, I would order it again and again--it's that good. I take back what I said in my original review...I can totally come here to grab quick lunches when I'm on the go! read more

When I see a bakery that tons of fellow Asians are walking in and out of, I have to check it out! We had a fab Sunday lunch next door at Kai Ramen, and I needed something sweet for breakfast. It was my first time there, so I did a complete walkthrough just to check out all the goodies. Settled on a Garlic Stick, Pineapple Bun, Cheese Mochi Bun, Cheese Cake Stick, and 2 massive Taiwanese Egg Tarts. Boy was I pleasantly surprised how delicious everything has been, especially the Cheese Mochi Bun which I nuked for about 15 secs and had it w/my morning coffee! Omgosh it oozed out the most amazing buttery, cheesy, mochi flavors and I will definitely get more next time I go!! Also, I love the massiveness of the egg tart, and it's not overly sweet. Just like how most Asians like their desserts--not too sweet! Besides 85C Degrees, this will be my other go-to Taiwanese bakery! Can't wait to try more items next time, and I hope they open a location here in the SF Valley where lots of Asians live and would love to buy your pastries! read more

It's love...Chinese Bakery style. pork buns & cakes & mochi....OH MY! But the most amazing dessert was the gigantic twinkie that Noah bought. The outside was yellow cake. The next layer was cream and the middle was a flaky, sweet cylinder of Yum!! Never tasted anything like it. There is a wide variety of sweets here. All individually wrapped and ready to eat. The cakes are decorated so beautifully you would feel bad cutting into them. The only downside is that there are a ton of people in the store at any given time of day. But the line goes fairly fast so be patient. It's worth it. read more

While I have yet to find a bakery that can rival those back in Taiwan, JJ Bakery is certainly a runner up! There is almost always a short line, but it moves quickly. Don't forget your cash, because they only accept credit cards for orders of $10 and up! Be sure to arrive early in the day for their popular pastries, which range between $1-2. But the real standouts for me are their Taiwanese breakfast and cakes! Yes, the cakes are pricier than your average supermarket cake, but you won't regret a penny you spent! You can add a personalized message and request some candles as well! My personal favorite is the black forest, which is just the perfect balance of sweetness. If you're stopping by for breakfast, be sure to go early, as they will run out of their popular tsai ruo (vegetable & meat) baos! Just order at the counter, grab your ticket and wait for your number to be called! Breakfast, cakes and pastries? JJ Bakery has all the bases covered. read more

Very poor service where they skip our order for pick up when the foods are already under the heat lamp. Asking cup of ice, response is that we would get it for you without getting it. How hard to get a cup of ice. This place is just good for a local bakery shop. PS trash is overloaded and we clean our own table read more

We used JJ Bakery for 2 large sheet cakes and 3 small decorative for our wedding as a budget option. Service was prompt, if a little disorganized. They required us to put in the order rather closer to the wedding date than we would have preferred (something like 2 weeks), and it was all taken down by paper and then just stashed in a drawer. Nevertheless, no problems were had. The cakes were delicious and catered well to our very Chinese demographic. All of them were packaged securely and we live in comfort knowing that on our anniversary, we'll be able to go back and get the exact same flavors and get exactly what we want. As an amateur baking enthusiast I have come to appreciate the clean ingredient lists with few additives, all flavored more or less naturally. The chiffon cakes are astonishingly consistent and light and airy, and such a cake is the base for most of their cakes! Some of the more complicated mousse-cake-mochi combos can be a little sweet, but other than that it caters to my light flavor loving self perfectly. read more

I came just before closing hour. The ladies working here were very nice and waited for me to pick even though they were already starting to clean up. I got their Chocolate Passionfruit Mousse and the taste was exquisite. Definitely try their cakes if you come here. Other than that, they also make the best breads, super soft and fluffy, not overwhelmingly sweet. read more

JJ Bakery - Chocolate Passionfruit Mousse - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

worth a drive every 3-4 weeks or so. the service is fast, but not necessarily nice (not many places in SGV have nice service, though?!). The baked goods and coffee are excellent. i like sitting, eating and drinking here while staring at the masses across the parking lot waiting to get into Din tai fung... read more

I grew up eating bread from this bakery! Whenever I come here, it's difficult not to go crazy and put everything on my tray in this carb-heaven. It's a bit pricier than other Asian bakeries but they have good quality stuff. I love the pineapple bun, red bean bun with mochi, custard bread, and other classics like the pork sung bun. Their breads are freshly baked and in the mornings, you can also snag a fresh breakfast rice roll! read more

Dessert is my greatest weakness and JJ Bakery really hit my spot. I am defenseless against their delicious Chinese baked goods. The traditional pastries are good but I love their innovative ones even more! The green bean pork sung curry pasty! Awesome combination of sweet and savory. Hmm...and that lovely fluffy crust. They also have egg yolk pastries that come in many flavors. Must try their green tea one. You won't regret it. read more

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Some pretty good baos here. I came on a Sunday and it was quite crowded - a good sign. Tried the JJ specialty bread, milk custard bun, and..something else. They were all pretty solid. It's no 85C for sure - but it's definitely a decent alternative. read more

Finding a good bakery isn't that hard, because in my opinion, many serve the same varieties of products. What's difficult is knowing when they put out their fresh fare, because let's face it, if it's been out for a couple of hours, chances are you're going to enjoy it a lot less. With that said, going to a bakery later in the afternoon is kind of pointless, unless you want sub-par snacks. It's always a good idea to go in the morning or at noon if possible. Anyways, on to what's important: the food. I'm a carnivore, so anything with meat I'll eat. Hot dog in a bun (or whatever Asians call it), bacon and ham cheese roll, bbq pork (when it's available) were all good. See why it's important for it to be fresh? You don't want to be eating meat that's been sitting out for hours. JJ is good with serving things fresh, but more often than not, ppl snatch them up fairly quickly so it's not a problem. The variety is decent as well, so I decided to try this walnut looking pastry. Not so smart. The bread (doughy in texture) was a little chewy and hard to bite into while the inside contained a pseudo-paste walnut mixture that was a little difficult to eat. I'm sure it's just a hiccup in their wide range of other tasty goods, but I'm afraid it stood out rather glaringly. I haven't tried any of their "real" cakes (or mooncakes), but I did enjoy their slice of NY cheesecake. I'm no cheesecake expert but I know what tastes good. Fluffy and not overbearing. For $2 +, it might be a bit pricey, but to each his/her own. To the right of the store there are refrigerated sponge cakes and sandwiches I have yet to try. They do look moist and fresh. Parking can be crowded, especially with Din Tai Fung nearby, but there is a rear parking lot that usually has enough vacant spots. They speak Cantonese and Mandarin (take your pick) and of course, English. Overall, a more sophisticated bakery well worth going to. read more

I LOVE BAKERIES!!! but JJ really deserves 5 stars because of thier selection and quality. You may be paying a little bit more, but its worth it!!! Most people here buy bags and bags of bread! My favorite is the classic red bean bun! But I am still working on trying them all! :) read more

Maybe we just don't have bakeries like this in the Bay Area because I was floored by how fresh, hot, and delicate the pastries were here!! We must have come at just the right time because almost everything was fresh out out of the oven!!! Basically we compared squeezing and touching the pastries to soft boobs.. why go to a strip club when you can touch AND eat? The scene was something akin to piranha smelling blood in the water and the ensuing bloodbath frenzy of squeezing, touching, snatching, and eating of soft, flaky, warm pastries here. I don't quite remember all the pastries we got, but you can't go wrong with anything that is fresh out of the oven here. read more

I am in love with this place. The egg tarts are soooooooo yummy. Gahhh i am drooling. Its fluffy, crispy, soft, creamy.. AHHH.. Anyways. They have fresh goods coming out of the oven all the time. Everything I've tried so far, i've loved. Taro twist, their bread, their egg tarts is a must, their plain buns. I wont be able to go to LA without making a stop here ever again. read more

I LOVE JJ Bakery! I've been getting baked goods here from when they first opened and I was still... young. Since then, they've opened a lot of other locations, and remodeled this particular one. Now there's a seating area! They really just have a lot of yummy options for breakfast, lunch, and dessert for a really good deal. The bread is always fresh and tasty. My favorite thing to get is the egg salad sandwich and green tea. Such a perfect combination. I don't have a sweet tooth though so I haven't gotten the cakes here in a while but I like the spongy one that's a little square. Enjoy! read more

Bought my graduation cake here and it was tasty! I have only tried the usual white cake with fruit on top from asian bakeries, so this time I decided to be daring and try a chocolate cake. I was not disappointed! I believe the name was "Sahara Chocolate Mousse" (not sure why lol). The plaza that JJ is located in is the same one as the second location of Din Tai Fung (not the main one, the other one). That being said it can be very difficult to find parking here, but we were lucky and parked in the 20 minute spot since we were just picking up a cake. When we walked in it was PACKED with people! I was kind of caught off guard but I shouldn't have been since it was around lunchtime on a Saturday. There are two registers and the lady at the one on the left said since we were just getting a cake we didn't have to wait in the long bread line and could just tell her which one we wanted. I pointed it out and she put it in a very pretty purple box that even had handles built in. They also provided a serving utensil and candles. Awesome! Granted it was an expensive cake ($32) but boy was it worth it. The mousse was deliciously light and paired well with the chocolate cake that was perfectly sweetened. There were even chunks of raspberry jelly layered inside which was surprising but yummy! The fruit on top was fresh and overall it was an awesome cake! I'll definitely be back when I need to buy a cake and I'd also like to try some of their breads that everyone was lining up for =D read more

Ugh stupid Yelp just erased my review, so annoying. Anyway, I think JJ the usual Taiwanese bakery with the usual assortment of buns and cakes, pineapple and hot dog buns are in abundance. They have the usual taro cakes, egg tarts, and swiss rolls with the light whipped frosting commonly found at most Asian bakeries. They're all good, but the prices aren't phenomenal and I don't find any of those items to be particularly better than most other places, but it's still good and it's still close. But! Like other places there are some items that make it worth coming here and give it that start boost. The tuna sandwiches and the refrigerated mochi cakes. The tuna sandwich is cheap and so tasty, it has thinly sliced cucumbers and a thin layer of egg omelet with seasoned tuna salad (I love white pepper in my tuna, so yum). The pastries seem to stay good longer, I'm not sure why that is but they're still soft and supple the day after I stock up on i-can-eat-you-in-the- car snacks. The creme de la creme of all items that I've had is the refrigerated mochis they have in the glass case. I am almost thinking of boosting it up to 5 stars just for one of them. I ordered the strawberry since it was strawberry season and it was good, it's a thin layer of vanilla cake, sliced strawberries and whipped cream wrapped up in a thin layer of soft mochi. That was pretty good, and it was the last one left so I thought it would be the best out of the two I got. I was wrong, the green tea mochi cake blew my mind. It was SO GOOD and so abundant it made me think the world didn't know about its secret deliciousness. It was a thin layer of green tea cake, a layer of red bean, and green tea mousse with a konjac jelly topping. The whole thing was wrapped in super soft mochi skin that practically melted in your mouth. The whole dessert was an explosion of complementing textures and flavors without being overly sweet. I easily ate the whole thing without stopping, and they're massive. Get the green tea mochi if you love mochi, green tea, and red bean, best $3 spent at that bakery...ever. read more

JJ Bakery - Green tea and strawberry mochi. - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

I rushing to go to get some cakes yesterday it was late at night. Ordered a strawberry/vanilla cake but the majority of the cakes looked the same. Well the ones that were left. But when i took it to go it wasn't the cake i had originally wanted off the label/ordered =(. I wanted strawberry vanilla but it ended up being strawberry chocolate. Their cakes aren't dry it was really good still but i was upset i didn't get a chance to sink my teeth into the cake i wanted to eat at my gf's birthday. But their deserts are overall yummie. Their really nice too they gave us plastic knife and candles! it worked out nicely anyway. I will return. read more