Pepe&#x27;s Panaderia

Came in for another visit while in the area around 11 AM and they still had a lot of items fully…read morestocked on the shelves plus orders a couple dozen fresh señorita bread! Today we purchased new items to try and some old favorites! New items that we tried and are so good: the mango and guava pre-packaged señorita bread, a pre-packaged guava pastry (at the register) and bought 3/$12 ube malasadas. Our family definitely enjoyed everything and we are so happy we came in and were able to get our hands on these coveted heavenly carbs today!

The lady at the front counter asked if we had tried señorita bread before when we were purchasing…read moremalasadas, and when we said no, she provided all 3 of us with fresh samples! We bought 10, and 3 malasadas. I do not have much of a sweet tooth, but the texture of the bread is so pillowy and light especially when warmed. I can definitely see how these can be addictive. The ube malasadas were great too, not too heavy at all.

Front counter

Guava cream cheese turnover inside pastry shelf

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Cute displays

Uncle Chuang's Bakery

4.4(503 reviews)

4.6 mi

Small mom and pop bakery located in a large strip mall in Riverside…read more It's a similar business model to other popular bakeries that you might have seen where you pick out some of the pastries that you want and pay for them at the front register. It seems family owned and operated, and the folks there were very friendly and kind. I came by and picked up a few items for the next couple of days. Very reasonably priced. Transaction was easy and the pastries were good.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend. Haven't been here in years since I was a student…read moreat UCR. Came back after ~9 years and they're definitely still just as good. Prices are still affordable too - college student friendly prices. Location is unbeatable - right in University Village (and parking is free now, don't need validation), walking distance from UCR, and right next to the University Ave freeway entrance/exit. We both each got a Cheesecake Slice, Matcha for me & Blueberry for him, and we cut them in half to share. Both were really good! Great value - I think they were only $3.75 each slice! Service was good. Ambiance - it's small and tight so there's nowhere to sit. My friend and I went over to Qamaria to find a table to sit down at instead. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back if/when I'm in the area again!

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Lindmair Bakery

4.7(254 reviews)

2.3 mi

Hidden location but I ordered a 10-inch cake the day before and had such a great experience! Super…read morefriendly customer service and even got to sample flavors to help me decide. The chocolate cake with raspberry filling was sooo good everyone loved it, and it came out exactly how I wanted beautiful and perfect. Definitely recommend!

Second ordering cake from this bakery and I have to say it's the best ! I ordered yellow cake with…read moreraspberry filling it was delicious . Father and Son are very nice guys.

Horror theme birthday cake!

Drum cake

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Baby gender reveal Layer Cake

Yvette's Bakery

4.4(216 reviews)

0.9 mi

I usually make it a habit to go to Pepe's Panaderia on Madison, but I was too early since it opens…read moreat seven so I went to Yvette's bakery instead. I had been there two times before, but couldn't remember why I stopped going well now I remember!I got two puercos and a tamale which was decent but nothing spectacular the ones at Cardenas taste better. I have attached a video of said Mexican bread that literally felt and tasted like it was made Thursday, it was SOOOOOOOOOO DRY it crumbled when I tore a piece off! This place is not cheap by any means so I expect FRESH items and that was not the case. Next time I will wait the additional hour and Go to Pepe's they open later but AT LEAST everything is fresh!

I've had this place bookmarked for quite some time, and I've been looking for a place that serves…read moregreat tamales. This is a small bakery that opens early, and was busy with a steady stream of customers, which I took as a sign that this place was good. Most were getting pastries and bread (which you help yourself to and place on a tray & pay at register), but some were also ordering tamales. They also serve smoothies! Ordered two and a half dozen tamales (18 cheese and a dozen pork) but when we got home realized that all the tamales looked alike; as none were marked or separated; and we were given chicken instead of pork. Once reheated, the tamales tasted amazing. We also got a dozen mini conchas at 70c each. Pretty affordable and tasty. The tamales were $35/dozen. Will be back again!

Champurrado

Mini concha, polvorone and mini elephant ear.

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Here's the other side, packed with meat

Uncle Fluffy

3.7(267 reviews)

3.6 mi

Okay, I finally tried Uncle Fluffy and now I understand the hype…read more I only got a chance to try the Original Japanese Cheesecake, but it was SO good. Super light, fluffy, and not overly sweet, which makes it dangerously easy to keep eating. Pairing it with their cold brew was honestly the move--the coffee and cheesecake together were . The location itself is pretty small, so in my opinion this is more of a grab-your-cheesecake-and-go kind of spot rather than somewhere you're going to hang out for a while. The parking lot can also get pretty busy, so just keep that in mind. Definitely coming back because now I need to try some of the other flavors. If the Original was this good, I have some research to do.

Right next to Ross, area kinda sketch sad bc it's the area with all the homeless people walking…read morearound. Inside is still pretty clean, they do have their own security guard I guess who can provide some security. The treats are cute and good and unique. We definitly do not have anything like this in the IE. It is on the pricier side but it is good and light and "fluffy". Everyone was super nice as well.

Coconut cream tart and Caramel Machiato with an add shot.

Interior

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Inside

Isabella's Cupcakes & More

4.1(535 reviews)

4.4 mi

I've been trying to get to Isabella's Cupcakes for two years and today I finally made it!…read more The shop was bumping with energy, the aroma of baked goods was pouring out the front door and the staff were serving happiness. I was quickly greeted by a staff member with a joyful "Welcome! What can I get for you?" This was gonna be one of the toughest decisions... which cupcakes do I get?!?!?? I knew I couldn't take one of each, that would be crazy. There were just too many to choose from. I finally decided on the Strawberry Shortcake (for me!), a Carrot Cake, the Lemon Lemon and the Salted Chocolate Caramel. Now that I got the goods, the next step is to get home as quickly as possible so I can enjoy these delights!!! Worth the wait! I took a bite of the Lemon Lemon and the Strawberry Shortcake...devine! Frosting was perfect, flavors were on point and I loved the cake was perfectly moist. 500 stars!!!

I put in a special order for a 4 pack of cupcakes 2 days before they needed to be picked up. I…read morepicked from the flavors that were already available in the case. The entire reason why I put in a special order was because I was told one of the flavors I wanted would be changed out on the day I needed to pick up the cupcakes and I wanted the cupcakes to be fresh. I was assured that the bakers that day would see the order and make the cupcake flavor special for my order. Lo and behold, I walk in to collect my order on time and I'm told they dont have my order ready AND they dont have the specific flavor I requested! The person helping me looked at my order and it was the first time she had ever set eyes on it. I had already pre paid for the order at this point and did not have another option so I was SOL. Instead they gave me an old cupcake in the requested flavor that they had stored in a fridge for who knows how long and filled out the rest of the order with what was in the display. So I basically paid full price for old cake. This was my first experience with this bakery and if this is how they treat something as basic as a simple small cupcake order, how am I to trust them to handle anything more complex like a custom cake or a wedding order? No thanks.

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85°C Bakery Cafe-Moreno Valley

3.4(152 reviews)

8.0 mi

I got tiramisu, egg tart, ube, choco bun, cheese bread and mango-strawberry smoothie. I really…read moreliked everything. Amazing service, food was good. Place is spacious and perfect. Overall

i visited 2 hours before closing on a sunday, and i was a bit disappointed with the lack of…read moreselection of pastries. more than half of their shelves were empty - i had visited a different location 30 minutes before closing and they seemed fully stocked. i'm assuming it depends on the location and how busy they are, but it was still disappointing to see that. despite that, we still bought good pastries and 2 drinks. the mango green tea was super refreshing and the vietnamese coffee was strong! (note: you cannot substitute for oat milk for the vietnamese coffee as it is pre-mixed with condensed milk). the location itself is super spacious and had some seating. they also have restrooms, which is nice if you're planning on chilling at the cafe for a longer time.

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Chela's Bakery

4.2(19 reviews)

4.2 mi

I have skipped 85c for a long time now in favor of Porto's (every item is high quality and…read moredesired!) and small shops like Chela's. Selection is small but you know you're in a family owned shop here. I skip the Mexican sugar-covered bread (how can you eat that?) and go right for the pastries.

Today I pocked up a bag full of various bread at Chela's bakery. It was all hard as a rock and…read moreburned on the bottom. I will not be back.

Small but good selection

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The goods I chose.

Mediterranean Bakery

4.9(146 reviews)

14.5 mi

The best place to get halawal jibid not too sweet, just right! They make them frest everyday.read more

This place is fantastic!…read more Finding a Mediterranean Bakery in this area is already unexpected, but finding a good one makes it a true gem! I got super excited and almost ordered everything off the menu I tried their manouche, and all their manakish bread- super tasty, and made fresh in 15 mins! Their baklava and sweets were wonderful, too. Nothing was too sweet and all was fresh. I will be back!

Loved!

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Ma'Amoul center goodness

Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro

4.1(1.8k reviews)

3.7 mi

We arrived a little before 11:00 a.m. because we wanted to get sandwiches. We didn't realize they…read moreonly served breakfast until 11, but luckily they were able to accommodate us this time. (: We were very grateful for that. I got the Italian Grinder with no red onions and substituted the ham for turkey. I chose the pasta salad as my side, and the sandwich also came with some kind of vinaigrette. The flavors were good, but I think the bread started to come apart near the end, and I personally wish the red peppers had more of a pickled aspect! I also got the Lemon Cheesecake Bar (?), which was yummy, but it does have nuts on top. I think a crumble topping would be even better instead. (: The inside feels a bit dated, but the employees definitely seemed to be keeping it clean. As customers came and went, they cleared the dirty tables pretty quickly. Overall, I'd give this place a 4/5, but 5 stars for the accommodation. :)

4++ Popular bakery/bistro located in the Downtown Riverside area (very walkable!). This place got…read moreon my radar because of their sandwiches. I came in at sort of an odd hour for lunch so the place was pretty chill and not too busy. Service style is fast casual where you order at the counter and find a seat. The place has a feel of having been there for a long time with large wood booths or separators. I ordered the grilled pastrami and Swiss sandwich and got it with their potato salad. The pastrami was griddled and has an old school flavor and style with some nice crunch from the sourdough. A great sandwich overall! Parking in the neighborhood wasn't too hard to find along the street and even if you need to park a block or two away, the neighborhood is nice to walk through.

Love the atmosphere

Lettuce wrap ( own request)

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Triple berry challa French toast

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Cynthia C.

9 years ago

Best Mexican bread in the IE. This has been a family favorite for years. Tried more local panaderias, but nothing comes close to this place. Always good customer service too. read more

Aurelia C.

8 months ago

Calling to see if they have masa but can't seem to answer the phone for a 3 second question

Yeni M.

4 years ago

bread didn't taste fresh and service was all that great

Aric H.

9 years ago

the best tamales around! a dozen for about $17.

J M.

12 years ago

Their Bread is so soft and good.

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