This new location is about a 1-hour round trip from my house, but the ham and cheese keeps calling, so I had to make the drive! I arrived around 9:30 AM, and the line wasn't too bad. I ordered 5 ham and cheese pastries, the maximum allowed per person. Honestly, I wanted more! The staff were friendly, and the bread was absolutely delicious and fresh. I'll definitely be back and hoping the order limit increases someday read more

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I've been going to Pastry Cat's pop ups at Offbeat for a while. This place combines my love for cats and sweets. I love their pastries and the fact they buy local seasonal ingredients. They cater their menu based on what's in season and also use Asian spices frequently, which I love. When they opened a brick and mortar, I had to go visit. The space has an open kitchen and some seating, not ideal for big groups. There's also a little amount of outdoor seating as well. They serve hot breakfast and lunch too, so it's nice to see your meal being made with the open kitchen concept. Pros: fresh pastries need I say more? One of my favorites is their chocolate chip cookie, just the right balance of chocolate and salt. I love their seasonal croissants too. Cons: don't love the parking situation as it's near a neighborhood. There are other businesses nearby so parking isn't the easiest when it's busy. read more

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I've walked out with plenty of pastries from Pastry Cat before and they're always so delicious and unique! My boyfriend and I were super happy when we found out they opened a storefront in East Sacramento. We skipped the soft opening as we knew it would be packed and most likely sold out (as they were and should be). We came this past Saturday around 9:30 am and there was a decent amount of people inside and on the patio. The line went by quick and we got our pastries and drinks in no time. We decided to get the zaatar gruyere croissant and salted honey croissant. We promised we were not going to walk out with a box filled this time. I loved how they added drinks, since my favorite thing is to have a coffee with a pastry. I tried their iced latte with date syrup and my boyfriend got an americano. I'd say the drinks are decent but nothing you have to go out of your way for. I will say $1 extra for the added syrup is a bit much for me, but I think they're all made in house. I couldn't really taste it in my coffee as it only added a settle sweetness. I did enjoy my iced latte but I would say it was more on the milky side. I didn't try the americano, but my boyfriend finished it and he didn't seem to have any complaints. I do wish they were the same size though, looks like the americano came in a smaller cup. Now onto the stars of the show, the pastries were great as usual. You could really taste the zaatar and gruyere. I thought the flavors complemented each other really well. And I really enjoyed how the zaatar flavors were more enhanced as you ate the croissant. The salted croissant surprised me! The honey gave off a caramel flavor and had a really good thickness. I didn't get any saltiness from it, but I enjoyed it and would get again. Super happy for the owners! They definitely deserve all the praise and recognition. They do have food items on the menu that I'm excited to try next time. read more

Pastry Cat - Zaatar gruyere croissant, salted honey croissant, iced date latte, and iced americano - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Cute little pastry shop with minimalist clean decor. I arrived a few minutes before opening and there was already a line but it wasn't too long. The plain croissant was nice a flaky on the outside and fluffy and buttery inside. Cara Cara almond croissant was good but after a couple of bits the orange flavor was a bit much. Miso brown butter cookie was amazing, decadent taste. Za'atar and Gruyère croissant was okay, tasted dry so I would pass. The hazelnut hojicha financier was so good, it was my favorite. I would definitely come back again to try their other pastries. read more

Pastry Cat - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very nice bakery cafe! We were planning on driving from the Bay Area to Folsom for an event and made a detour to Pastry Cat in East Sacramento. So glad we did. The food is delicious, the service was great- super fast with the drinks and food- and the cafe itself was clean and bright. We came around 11:00 and even though the line was to the door, everything went quickly. We got a bunch of stuff: chocolate croissant and chocolate chip cookie for my son, breakfast biscuit sandwich, French toast, zaatar pastry and a salted honey pastry, matcha latte and vanilla latte, and a bag of coffee and a few bags of granola to-go. We could never make it to a Pastry Cat pop up and I'm so happy they have a permanent spot. Looking forward to trying more of their lunch menu next. read more

Pastry Cat - Chocolate croissant and chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

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These are the best pastries I have ever had. I love the unique flavor options! Cute indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. The whole nine yards! read more

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Congrats to their storefront in the East Sac area! Decided to stop by to grab some pastries and checkout the new shop!! Simple yet elegant decor , available parking in the neighbor and good amount of seating spaces to sit down and enjoy! They have breakfast items , fresh pastries/baked goods and coffee/tea! Order some item to go but will definetly come back with friends /families to share the best bakery in town ! Staff were friendly and even with a line services was quick ! read more

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Amazing little spot in a beautiful East Sac neighborhood. My girlfriend and I heard about it on Instagram and decided to check it out. We got 2 iced matchas with A ham and cheese suisse, with the banana and stawberry scone. Food 10/10 Service 10/10 very welcoming. Vibes off the charts. They are a little compact with the amount of traffic coming in but still an amazing place to get a nice treat to start your day! read more

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We never caught Pastry Cat for their popups and were really excited to try them out at their brick and mortar location. We got there just before 8 am on the Friday and there was already a line. There's plenty of free street parking. As far as lining up, it was a bit tight with everyone on the ramp (there's a big rose bush or something), so you're going to be running up against the thorns if you're not careful. The seating inside is a little limited, but very cute! There's a little outdoor patio as well, where you can exit from, but then you'll get back to the ramp where people are lining up. I imagine this will be less of an issue as the hype eases over time. We got to the front of the line, and there are items like craft coffee beans, matcha, and chocolate that you can purchase. Their pastry case was beautiful. Service was alright. The gal at the front was kind of low energy and didn't really bother to introduce any of the items or ask if we had questions. Additionally, after we got our drinks, we noticed that the lids didn't fit properly on our matcha. My partner asked if there was a different lid for the matcha, and they simply pointed to the lids on the counter, which was where we got it from. We tried a couple of lids and it was clear they were all the same size and did not fit properly. I'm kind of surprised they didn't test it ahead of time. In any case, the matcha was just ok. Color seemed ok, but not as vibrant and the flavor is not as strong as other local matcha shops. Overall, the sweet pastries were quite sweet for my palate. As for the pastries, we ordered the following: -Hazelnut hojicha financier: I liked the texture due to the butter, a bit of crispiness to the edges and it was soft, moist. I liked the large salt pieces and this was probably the least sweet of all 3 pastries (which were all sweet for me). This would go well with black coffee. I think this was my favorite of the 4 pastries we got. -Cara cara almond croissant: This was probably the sweetest pastry due to the almond portion of the filling. The cara cara marmalade (?) was strong in flavor but it didn't seem well distributed with the almond (edges and center had almond, and it seemed the cara cara was more towards the center). The croissant had a very nice crunch though! -Strawberry banana passionfruit scone: Quite sweet as the drizzle was covering most of the scone. I felt like there was a lot going on with the three fruits. -Zaatar and gruyere croissant: It was nice and flaky, buttery. Again, I wished the toppings were distributed a bit more. The gruyere was more towards the center of the croissant, with the zaatar being more evenly distributed. I hope to try their cookies and kitchen items in the future! read more

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The baked goods and the breakfast items we got were delicious. The Cara cara almond croissant was at the top of our list! It was so delicious. My partner enjoyed the french toast and I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich. Would definitely go back for the breakfast sandwich. To drink, we got a hojicha latte with oat milk. It is a good for those who are new to the hojicha taste, but not for those who are experienced with it. I've had great hojicha lattes in SoCal and was disappointed with this one. Overall, the baked goods and breakfast items are definitely worth coming back for! Keep in mind that parking is in a residential neighborhood so parking may be hard to find initially. read more

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OMG! Highly recommend! This bakery is so incredibly delicious. The line was a little long this morning but it was worth it! We tried the ham and cheese pain suisse, roasted garlic smoked cheddar scone and the salted honey croissant bun. They have a limit of 5 pastries per person right now with the soft opening going on. Everything was soooooo yummy but I especially liked the honey bun. They have both outdoor and indoor seating and are right across the street from a playground and park if you have kids or dogs. read more

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From pop up to brick and mortar success!! This power couple knows how to make delicious pastries and food. Drinks are also amazing. Highly recommend. read more

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I went to their pop up at Offbeat! There's usually a line, and they sell out fast! I got there around 9 and there was a wait. Turns out, that wait was for Offbeat's drinks, so I probably needed to just pop into the other line. Anyway, I liked a lot of the pastries. I would say the ham and cheese croissant was a bit on the saltier side, and the fig croissant was on the sweeter side. But the matcha cookie, miso cookie - those were standouts. There was a blondie that was also pretty tasty! What a fun fusion of flavors! read more

Pastry Cat - Ham and cheese in the back za'atar bun in the front - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Love this place as a pop-up, and very excited they have a brick-and-mortar place. The place is somewhat small, with limited seating, but the atmosphere was very nice, and the pastries are of the same quality as the pop-up. My favorite was the almond croissant, very buttery with amazing fillings inside. read more

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Pastry extraordinaire! Pastry Cat brings you from your typical pastries into to the new age of WOW! I highly recommend the donuts. Usually a yuzu and another seasonal fruit comprise the better known "mini brioche donut duo". These almost always get sold old first. Oh yeah, sold out, yeah they are currently a popup only. Typically Saturday mornings at a local coffee shop. Find them on Instagram under thepastrycat916 for their current Saturday popup. Things to get... EVERYTHING! You really can't go wrong but if you're lucky enough to get their donuts, you'll be hooked for sure. read more

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The pastries were great. Very busy and parking a challenge. My concern is that the coffee came in a rather small mug, 6 ozs. or so and they charge another $4 for a refill. read more

YUMMY‼ Flakiest variety of pastries baked daily by their well followed pastry chef along with their kitchen chef's savory inspired menu. Owners both grads of the Napa CIA. With their Asian heritage, some baked goods and savory plates have unique umami twists such as tastes of matcha or miso. Along with a few pastries, a savory pork over rice bowl, I also enjoyed a barista made "cup of joe". Interior ambiance is a relaxing modern vibe with tables, counter seating plus small patio seating, all in a beautiful residential location. You gotta go to Pastry Cat.... You won't be disappointed!!! read more

First time here at their new location, great service with the cashier and food delivery. I used to go to their pop-ups @ Off-beat coffee. Unfortunately this is where the experience turned sour.. I had some of their water out of their self-serve dispenser and I got a gulp of bleach water. So I tried to wash it down with the latte that I purchased, but it just made my drink taste bland. I tried eating the Cara Cara almond croissant, at least that cut through the bleach taste just a bit. I told one of the workers and at least she took the dispenser to the back right away. At the end of my experience, my throat was dry and closing up. read more

My visit to Pastry Cat is only one star less than perfect because the long line to get in was really to get a beverage. Blessedly, there were two Caramel Apple Crumble cakes left. So...if ever there was a perfect bite, this was it!!! Each bite greeted your tongue with a layer of caramel, followed by a slightly tart apple slice, a moist spiced cake and then a crumb topping that was not dry!! I really tried to slow down but before I knew it, my hands were EMPTY!!! It's a good thing I was along because, I just might have uttered a careless phrase or two! This cake pairs well with beautiful autumn leaves, cozy sweaters, an uncomplicated beverage and a grateful heart. Enjoy... read more

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I've been waiting to try Pastry Cat, as they are now right over the fence from my house, and I've really missed Ginger Elizabeth's bakery goods for when I want that really perfect pain au chocolate. Finally, I caught a gap in the line this morning, and ran over. I was also so excited to try the za'atar & gruyere croissant because I'm always looking for something savory that doesn't have ham. Happily, the pain au chocolate did not disappoint!!! I actually took it home and warmed it a bit in the toaster oven, and it was perfectly laminated and did not skimp on the chocolate. Sadly the za'atar/gruyere croissant was heavy on the za'atar but very light on the gruyere - as in unidentifiable. Hopefully this will improve, but if not, looking forward to trying other offerings. read more

One thing I think people need to really understand before coming here and leaving a review is just how much this baker has earned and grown her own cult following, and naturally too. Her pop up's were already selling out every time I've gone to her for years, and on their soft opening day the line was the craziest I've ever seen for any similar business in Sacramento. Maybe SF, but not here. Luckily I knew this would be the case and got there early. The "Pastry Cat" bakes all of her pastries with love, and now that I've tried her husband's cooking too I am convinced love is abundant in that household. When you look around the dining room you see so many smiles, you see families laughing everywhere, the vibe is just so inexplicably right. So much attention to detail was put in to getting this atmosphere to look clean and welcoming. The open kitchen concept is going to be used in some magnificent ways, I can already tell! Both times I've come in I've chatted with the most random and lovely people. That doesn't happen to me in other places often. The pastries here offer something unique, seasonal, creative, and seemingly personal to Nariya. The ham and cheese is elevated with delicious Gruyère, her zataar croissant bun is exactly the kind of savory pastry I never knew I needed, and her fruit selection sings to my tropical and seasonal palate. I am looking forward to the return of her donuts which often change with the fruits of the season. My second visit I got to try the French toast which I believe is her husband Scott's side of the business, and I am absolutely blown away at how fast the service was on this dish. It was out in minutes. The home baked shokupan was so perfect. I am so happy to see that day 3 of being barely open they are even selling out of the biscuit sandwich now in addition to all the pastries. I can't wait to try that one next time! Congratulations to these two epic foodies!! read more

Pastry Cat - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

!!Hot Take Alert!! *Best* laminated pastries in the Sac area. The bountiful thin and crispy layers in the ham & cheese pain suisse and the kimchi cheese danish.....pheeew. Taste-wise, I'd say the pastries here are pretty above average based on my whole haul. Love how fermented the kimchi is on the kimchi cheese danish (though wished that the kimchi was cut into smaller pieces as for each bite I felt like I was removing a whole chunk on top of the pastry lol). The ham in the ham & cheese pain suisse is a bit sweet for my liking but if you like honey ham you'd enjoy it. Calamansi almond croissant is twice-baked-style, which is my favorite style of croissant, so bonus points from me. Scrumptiously buttery and crispy. Could've used slightly less calamansi curd filling as it's on the really rich side. Heavenly glaze on the persimmon pecan scone! I prefer this scone over the shiitake bacon cheese scone, which is also tasty but I'm not fully on board with the gummy texture of the shiitake mushroom slices in it. Sobadoodle cookie got its name because one of its ingredients is buckwheat flour, which is also used to make soba noodles. Aside from that, pretty standard chewy snickerdoodle-like cookie. -------------- Currently operating at Majka Pizzeria & Bakery in Sac midtown typically on Saturdays from 9 am until sell out (I went around 10 am and it looked there was still a good amount of pastries available). Rotating pastry menu offerings. Check Instagram (@thepastrycat916) for up-to-date details. read more

Best ham and cheese croissant in Sacramento hands down. Given the regional competition this is high praise. The croissant dough is flaky and the ham and cheese are generously portioned and well seasoned. We tried a few other pastries and all were delicious. From savory sausage scones to flaky almond yuzu croissants everything was delicious and meticulously prepared. Expect to wait in line as word is getting out about how good this food is. On Saturdays they are located inside Offbeat coffee as a pop-up. Seating and ambiance are pretty typical coffee shop. Brave the line and you won't be disappointed, this is phenomenal food they is clearly made with love. read more

Pastry Cat - Filled doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Accidentally learned about this amazing pop-up! I was in Offbeat studying when I saw folks lineup for the popup. I got the Everything Danish, Ham Croissant, Cardamom, bun, and the cookies. I can't believe how I've enjoyed every single bite of all of each pastry! Each was unique, flavorful, and fresh. I literally want to go back to try their other pastries. That's how good it is! I can confidence say it's better than one of the most expensive bakeries in the area. I much rather come here where the service friendly and their food is incredible! They definitely use quality ingredients and the sweets treats are not overwhelmingly sweet. read more

Never not impressed with anything I've gotten at the pop-ups! The quality is amazing, the service is friendly and it's a plus that it's located in Offbeat hehe. Had to get my favorite the Miso Brown Butter cookie (amazing flavor and texture as always). The mushroom pesto was SO GOOD! I was surprised because I thought it was going to be super savory but the bun had a sweet to it and was super fluffy! Can't wait to go to the next pop-up! Make sure to get there super early to avoid the long line! read more

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Pop up only you can find their schedule posted on their instagram. I've been hankering to try them out the chocolate croissant always looks scrumptious and boy was I right it was! Limited parking and long line when we checked them out, just be prepared. read more

Pastry Cat - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

To be honest, I was underwhelmed with both the pastries and the experience. Firstly, the popup is in a cafe and has a line through a single door that can get quite congested. Parking is also limited. As for the pastries, I felt they were fine. It seems to be a home kitchen style business so it seemed most of these were not fresh out the oven but made say hours to perhaps longer before. It's perhaps simply not possible for a pop-up style business to make the amount that there is demand for (like a larger business like Arsicault can do, with constant freshest-out-the-oven pastries). Also the price at Pastry Cat is not low, comparable to say Moonbelly which I feel offers a fresher, better pastry in Sacramento. Nonetheless, the baked goods scene overall in Sacramento still needs work and it's always good to see another business try to take it on. read more

Only open on Saturday! Must follow Cats's instagram to make sure if they are going to open their shop! We were addicted to canele and found out that they sell them! Did not disappoint, they were so good! They had the OG vanilla rum and the Thai milk te, both delicious! Price points were reasonable! Definitely will stop by if we were in the area. Make sure to early, they open from 9am to 12p, sell out quickly! read more

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I can't recall for the life of me what we ordered, but what I can tell you is that EVERY pasty we got we were blown away by. If I'm ever in the area I will for sure stop by to get pastries. Honestly, I wish I bought some for the road back to the Bay. Next time! read more

Amazing! The food and service was outstanding. The place was clean and stylish. What a treat

I've been going to Pastry Cat's pop up for the past year at Majika and their so nice and their food is so good! Sometimes I get kinda depressed if I find myself waking up late because they will sell out. I wish I took more pictures but I ate it all before I could. My favorite thing to get from Pastry cat are definitely the cream cheese buns and the donuts. read more

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Best pastries and desserts I've had in so long! I am always craving their pastries and looking forward to their popups every Saturday! This is truly a wonderful experience. read more

I've had the pleasure of catching Pastry Cat at various popups over the years and she never disappoints. I love the unique flavor combinations she creates for her beautifully crafted pastries!! On this most recent visit I caught her at one of her usual spots inside of Majka Bakes on Saturdays, and I was excited to try her version of the Korean garlic cream cheese buns. It was super stuffed and didn't skimp on the cream cheese, and I liked the texture of the crumbs on top. Her mini brioche donuts were also delicious, and I liked the flavors she used this time with calamansi red currant, and white peach blueberry! She always has a great variety of options so make sure to try out multiple things whenever you see her! read more

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Such a gem. Go early to beat the long line, but definitely go because the pastries are worth it. The ham and cheese croissant is so delicious and beautifully laminated, the canelés are wonderful, the fossa chocolate brownies are a must-get, really likely anything you pick up here will be good. I even enjoy the brioche donuts and I never like filled donuts! She does a great job as a small business owner, her products rival any brick-and-mortar patisserie in sac, and is worth a visit. read more

You can find Pastry Cat at pop ups around town. Mainly at Scorpio Coffee on certain Saturdays. Get to the popup early or her popular items will sell out & you will be discouraged. We arrived there one hour later & should have known better as we missed out on her honey maple pecan tart! Her pastries are really TDF. Her passion for baked goods & desserts really do show as they are of high quality & consistently well made. They don't hurt my teeth like another local bakery does which means she's doing something right! Nariya is a Thai-American pastry chef & owner of this bakery btw. We actually first heard about her on GoodDay Sacramento twice! Back in 2020 & earlier this year! She's professionally trained as she had attended the Culinary Institute of America & received her Associates Degree in Baking & Pastry back in 2012. She has worked in various kitchens in the Bay Area ranging from a chocolate shop, bakery to a variety of restaurants from casual to Michelin starred. We have tried many of her pastries for instance: almond croissants, honey maple pecan tart, caneles, coconut & Meyer lemon bostock, carrot cake, yuzu meringue tart & her delicious matcha almond cookies. We have also frequented Cora Coffee downtown where she has had a pop up there as well as Creative Space that was located in the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation in Elk Grove. Please support her small local business. We are really quite fortunate she's located here in Sacramento. Follow her on Instagram @thepastrycat916. read more

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I finally got to try Pastry Cat this morning at a popup Scorpio coffee. Oh my goodness! Everything was so good. Hubby said it was the best focaccia he's ever had. I really enjoyed the coconut calamansi bostock and the donuts. After this experience, I'm positive that everything they make is magical. I find myself checking their Instagram regularly to find out where their next popup will be. Needless to say, I highly recommend Pastry Cat. read more

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I was really excited to try this place out but was a bit disappointed. 50% of the items were good and the other 50% weren't. I got a vanilla rum canelé and the outside was very crunchy but the inside was not very custard like. I also got the yuzu creamsicle panna cotta which was very good! My cousin got the cinnamon roll and the filled donut holes. She said the icing on the cinnamon roll was quite good and had hints of orange, but the roll itself was quite dry so she was a bit disappointed in it as a whole. But she said the donut holes were amazing. Service was very friendly and efficient. Parking was bad since it is in the middle of downtown. Small interior since it is a pop up location. Prices were a bit high for me personally. Total for all 4 items of one canelé ($4), yuzu creamsicle panna cotta ($10), cinnamon roll ($6), donut holes ($7.50) was $27.50 today on March 9, 2024. read more

I finally made it to one of the pop-ups. There were plenty of options and these treats are the ones I chose: Earl Grey Flan, Genimacha Blueberry Coconut Verrine, Spiced Pear Jam Almond Croissant, and Matcha Yuzu Almond. I enjoy tea flavored desserts and was excited to try the goods. The flan was my favorite. The exterior of the croissant was good- flaky. As for the verrine, I didn't like the honey lemon gelee. I also didn't taste much matcha in the cookie as it was more on the citrusy side. I look forward to trying more sweets next time. read more

Pastry Cat - Earl Grey Flan, Genimacha Blueberry Coconut Verrine, Spiced Pear Jam Almond Croissant, & Matcha Yuzu Almond Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great food wow I loved the food I tried several items which were reasonably priced . The place was nice and I would come back

I wasn't blown away by the pastries after having high expectations based on reviews. The lap cheong scone was good--buttery, good balance of flavors. The cherry pistachio croissant was mid--no pistachio flavor, cherry filling overwhelming, and the croissant itself was over baked with a slight burnt taste. I was hoping to try the ham and cheese croissant too, but a barista from offbeat coffee went on his break at the same time as I was ordering, and without needing to wait in line, he got the last ham and cheese croissant. read more