You could say the stars were aligned. Across the street, we had just finished eating lunch, some…read moredarn good Venezuelan food. We should have allowed that to be our indiscretion for the day. But nooooo. Mr. B can smell sinfully yummy calories, even with a bag over his head, a mile away. Their specialty... chocolate croissants. Thus, we let Artisanal Goods lure us in. No parking, way too busy, way too full to seat us, a line bursting out the door, the tiny bakery cafe still seduced us. That is, Mr B circled the block in the car but pushed me out to get in line. It was the idea of a flaky, buttery, chocolate croissant crumbling all over his shirt that made him do it. And I had no intention of saying no. The line went quickly. The last Kouign Amann had just escaped my clutches to the guy in front of me, darn it. But there were still trays upon trays of freshly baked, massive chocolate croissants displayed in their custom, wood display case right next to the register. Sorry about no pictures, but you know how things get out of hand sometimes. However if you want to experience an orgasm in pastry form, I suggest you high tail it here.

I honestly don't understand the hype. My experience here was disappointing from start to finish…read more The staff came across as cold, dismissive, and completely uninterested in providing good customer service. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was inconveniencing them just by ordering. A friendly attitude goes a long way, and that was completely missing. The coffee was even more disappointing. It had almost no flavor and tasted watered down, especially for the price. I expected a quality drink, but it was bland and absolutely not worth what I paid. To make matters worse, we were told to leave the patio an hour before the shop was even closing. If the patio has different hours, that should be clearly communicated instead of asking paying customers to leave early. Overall, this was a frustrating experience. Between the unfriendly service, flavorless coffee, and being asked to leave well before closing, I won't be coming back. There are plenty of other cafés in Pasadena that offer much better coffee and treat their customers with respect.

The pastries and bread here are really great. I think that in some other reviews, it's possible…read moresome people didn't realize they were getting a more dense rye or wheat loaf. Every bread i've had here is insanely delicious and perfect. The walnut whole grain sourdough is probably the best bread i've ever had in my life. The sandwich/food menu is pricey, but everything is in 2026--I think we're just not used to it yet. They have a line every morning and sell out every day for a reason.

I finally got to SEED before they sold out of everything! The owner (I think) offered service that…read morewas expeditious, and she was patient to answer my million questions. I did not even know they had pastries! Finally deciding, the hazelnut croissant was oh so flakey and layered inside with hazelnut filling. It was perfectly balanced and satisfies my sweet tooth and my savory cravings. Olive sourdough is my favorite bread. My friend Patty S. bakes the most lovely sourdough breads, but she is quite busy these days, so a trip to SEED was in order. I added on the hibiscus lemonade which quenched my thirst, again, not too sweet but full of flavor. SEED will be my local bakery. I can't wait to try the empanadas, hand pies, morning buns and other treats. I highly recommend everything!

CUTEST little cafe in Pasadena!! You can't really tell from the outside but the inside is bigger…read morethan it looks. I am obsessed with the decor and vibes of this place. I got the potato gravlax and it was amazing! I was afraid it wouldn't be enough food (felt more like a small appetizer) but it actually ended up being decent sized and pretty filling. I also got a mushroom and cheese pastry. They have tons of pastries to choose from and the servers are really helpful in deciding what would be a good option to get. I enjoyed my brunch here and def plan to be back when I'm in the area. @octrailsandtreats on IG for more eats!

Way over priced for the 8 items they have on their menu? No modifications on the bread for the…read moresandwich, aren't you a bakery? They will also let table sit open for hours while people wait outside. Understaffed, so service is slow. And ultimately the food is bland and absolutely nothing memorable. They actually make less pastries than they use to. Just go somewhere else, the renovation of this place actually made it worse if that's possible.

Old Town Pasadena, California…read more Next to Nana's Green Tea, Delight is A very good French bakery, no breads, but Delight feeds the pastry hunger in me -- all the pastries, cakes and gelati are excellent. There is a smallish macaron counter with popular flavors and can be boxed up to bring home. The house made sandwiches (focaccia), breakfasts and lunch items are very good to excellent also and with great prices. With about 15 tables (a couple of tables for larger groups), there's a steady stream of people here and it would be a matter of time when lines will form out the door. Service is super attentive. The minute you come in the person behind the counter comes to assist. Ohhh almost forgot, savory pastries (caprese and artichoke and cheese) are super well-made and the crusts delightfully light and crispy :-) I keep coming back. End of Yelp.

We were on our way somewhere else when I smelled something buttery in the air. I told my partner,…read more"I have to eat this smell," and we followed our noses to Delight Pastry. The large display of pastries is sure to dazzle, and we spend a good minute looking over the multitude of offerings in the case. Service was fast and efficient, and we sat ourselves. CAPRESE DANISH: 5/5. Perfectly balanced flavors. Tomatoes were fresh and the balsamic was bright. HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT: 4/5. I know it would have been SO good if it were warmed up and the cheese were a little melty. KOUIGN AMANN: 3/5. My favorite pastry. Perhaps a personal preference, but I wish the sugar were a little more caramelized. It also was not as rich as I am accustomed to this pastry being.

Had a fantastic experience at Poppy Cake Baking Company! Everything tasted fresh and absolutely…read moredelicious. You can tell they really care about quality. The service was polite, welcoming, and impressively quick. They also have a huge selection of treats, breads, and baked goods -- so many great options it's hard to choose. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!..

NYC prices for a small town coffee shop. SMH…read more I asked for light ice for my matcha drink and he literally just dumped the ice out and added more milk which dilutes the matcha flavor. Dear baristas, add more matcha instead of adding more milk. Don't think they use ceremonial grade matcha either.

I ordered the pineapple upside down cake for a friend's birthday. It was delicious! Everyone…read moreenjoyed it. It was easy to order and pick at Octavia's Bookstore. I would definitely try other items in the future. Great service all around.

Ordered a dozen red velvet cupcakes for my son's birthday. They were decorated quite festively and…read moredelicious. They don't have a store front but drop off at Octavia's Bookstore. Not a problem on my book.

Delizie Romane is located at 488 North Allen Avenue Pasadena, California 91106. It is a cute,…read moreauthentic Italian Restaurant. Be prepared to practice your Italian! The staff is very friendly from the time that you walk in and approach the counter until the time that you are ready to leave. They make sure that you enjoy your time with them. Whether you're having just coffee and a pastry or a complete meal, everything is done to make you feel comfortable. As I walked to the counter through a number of tables and chairs in the dining area, I was greeted by a friendly staff member. I indicated that I wanted some help with the menu. She gave some descriptions of items that were available and they all sounded very good. I decided on a few of their popular items. Capriciousa Pizza Italian Sub made with focaccia Fresh made Tiramisu I have to admit I did not know what to expect. I was incredibly surprised as I unpacked my to-go order. The aroma from all the food made my kitchen smell very Italian. The pizza was amazing with olives, mushrooms, and artichokes and of course fresh mozzarella. The Italian sub was impressive. The fresh focaccia with the meats and cheese was a great combination. Great bite and chew. It also came with a great side salad. Fresh lettuce selection and tomatoes with some sliced onions. I came back sooner than I had planned because the food was so good and ordered the pizzetta and a side salad. The pizzetta is now my favorite item. Fresh Focaccia topped with tomato sauce and mushrooms, garlic, herbs and spices. The Tiramisu tasted as good as it looked. Moist and full of flavor. The chocolate topping satisfies that chocolate craving. This was a larger piece than I had expected. Nice neighborhood boutique businesses with parking available in a lot off of Villa Street. I look forward to coming back and enjoying the authentic Italian experience created by Delizie Romane!

A great little shop with a very personable Italian staff. The fresh baked focaccia Italian sandwich…read morehad ample authentic ingredients and was delicious immediately and a day later. They're pretty riled up about the World Cup so don't bring that up. 5 well deserved stars.

I was surprised to read a negative review regarding the lemon raspberry cake at our wedding, as our…read moreexperience was quite the opposite. We found the team at The Cakery Bakery to be incredibly helpful during the tasting process, and we, along with many of our guests, absolutely loved the cake. In fact, we received numerous compliments stating it was the best wedding cake people had ever tasted. The Cakery Bakery came highly recommended by our friends and our wedding coordinator, and they truly lived up to that reputation. I strongly suggest trying their cakes for yourself before making a final decision on a vendor.

I found Cakery Bakery online in trying to find somewhere to create my daughter's 1st birthday cake…read more I had a particular vision of a castle and wanted this to be a real cake as well. In sharing emails of my inspiration, the team was able to create a perfect fairytale Princess cake that was so beautiful. They also worked to modify the font on the name plate to ensure it was perfect after I shared some feedback and were so understanding of how important this 1st birthday cake was. All the guests thought it was beautiful, but also commented on how delicious it was! We are currently working together on my daughter's 2nd birthday cake and are so happy to have found an amazing and talented bakery to continue working with.