Just a really fantastic breakfast experience. It's a local favorite and parking is legitimately challenging at times (uhhhhh, I can usually get street parking), but there's a reason I stop by this place so many mornings on my way out of Los Angeles. You order at the counter. I usually end up getting one of the breakfast meals - and all of them have managed to be both flavorful and fresh - in many ways the opposite of the typical American breakfast. The "bowl of foul", which apparently rhymes if you pronounce foul the Armenian way, is something they advertise a lot on their menu - and for good reason. It's actually one of the least foul breakfasts I've ever had in my life. It's a delicious flavorful bean dip with generous breads on the side to eat with it - as well as a platter of fresh vegetables. Still my favorite food to get here. Also decent was their fatteh, which is cream, yogurt, chickpeas, and a lot of assorted nuts, all dolloped over fried pita bread. Also very good, but I'm just honestly not a huge fan of nuts. It also comes with the vegetable platter which is the perfect combo with the creamy chickpea thing. The food usually takes 10-15 minutes to come out, but that's because they're clearly preparing everything fresh in the back (you can kind of see them do this.) They also have a fountain machine, which is a huge plus to ice addicts like me. Everything is casual, but also very clean and neat. Honestly, it's also a very nice cafe to relax in, do work, talk with friends, etc. etc. This is very much close to the "optimal" place to me when it comes to taking friends out somewhere to reconnect. Anyways, this place is highly recommended for both a wonderful dine-in and dine-out experience. I try to stop by it as often as possible for their breakfast to the point where I can count on my fingers the amount of times I've had breakfast at a place that WASN'T the Old Sassoon Bakery. Honestly, this place stands as a towering achievement of mastering everything that "new hip trendy" food often isn't. It's super affordable, generous portions, super clean, fast service (but you can stay around as long as you want), and the main draw is just the delicious, flavorful, authentic food that very much lives up to all of the hype and more. read more

Delicious flatbreads and ful. We ordered the food to go but then as we were putting the food in the car it just all smelled so good we had to take a bite. Good thing I don't live near this bakery or else I'll be in trouble. The proprietor is also just delightful. read more

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We ordered several dishes and it was all good but I wouldn't say amazing, to my taste. I'd say my experience was very solid and the first I've tried of its kind with this type of cuisine. There are some fresh and intense flavors that I liked. I have a craving to go again and try a couple of other things. Had the Lahmajune, Khachapuri, and one other but I can't seem to remember. If this is your type of food I can't see how you wouldn't enjoy it. 4.3 stars. I would suggest to family and friends in the mood and will update when I try it again. read more

I don't usually eat Armenian food, but we tried a few of their classic dishes this time and each one was unique and surprisingly tasty. The restaurant is very clean with a cozy, family-style atmosphere. The gentleman who helped us order took the time to explain each recommended dish in detail, which made the experience even better. Overall, such a great first impression. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

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What a gem of a place Old Sasoon was! Many moons ago I had the pleasure of helping someone open an Armenian cafe back home. So as soon as I saw the word Sasoon, I had to barrel towards the shop and try not to buy everything on the menu. I loved everything I got to take home today. The lahmajoun wraps, the khachapuri, the baked soujouk pies. My oh my. Every single items were just divine. It made my day. The store has several street parking spots available right in front of the store and in the surrounding areas. There's also plenty of seatings available inside and outside. Many opted to eat outside as it was a nice day. Bathroom is gender neutral and very clean too. So if anyone is wanting some savory breakfast/ early lunch as many related stores are closed Tuesday or doesn't reopen until 1100, this is the place to go! read more

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LOVED. Ambiance is very local spot vibes and casual. There likely will be a small wait but service is fast and efficient. Got the khachapuri with soujouk. Omgggggg this is a dish I want to eat again and again. The cheesiness. The egg. The deliciously spiced meat. The pillowy bread. Perfection. Can't wait to come back and try literally everything else. read more

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I love support local and specialty food. I was hungry but not that hungry...you know that's feeling, you want something hearty but not heavy. Found this Mediterranean/Georgian style food. I ordered ahead and got the mushroom turn over. It was just enough . Warm and fluffy turnover. Little spice, little kick to it but not overpowering. I took it to go. But the restaurant is very nice and clean. They are James Beard award winner for best baker. The owner was there and she was nice. read more

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Coming out of the woodwork to give some credit to a local favorite of many. I wish it didn't take me so long to finally think of it for breakfast on a beautiful, sunny, Saturday morning. The two things we ordered were their khachapuri with chorizo and shakshuka. Both of which were the perfect amount of comfort in comfort foods. Shakshukas have always been a favorite of mine and the one here was a good tomato blend with three eggs. As for their famous khachapuri-- it was delicious, savory, filling. We were already thinking of what topping combinations we would want on our next visit. The table was also given a solid set extra wrap, onions, mint and tomato. Didn't even get to the flatbreads, beorags, or baklavas yet because after this morning's stroll over, we hope to make more visits to try more menu items as we go. Thank you Old Sasoon for existing. See you again real soon! read more

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I had forgotten about how good the Beorags's were. I ordered the cheese and spice one and my husband had the ham & cheese & both were delicious. We ordered two coffees with these for about $15. We sat outside overlooking the mountains & we were able to see all the customers coming in and out of this place with their orders. The owner is also very nice . We will be coming back soon! read more

Love this ! I order every Saturday morning for my family. First when it's cold I'll get sahlab, and zaatar and cheese wrap with the vegetables. My daughter loves the lahmajoun. read more

I have been coming to this bakery for well over a decade. It is such a classic in the East Pasadena area. Recently I drove by and was reminded that it was time to try it again. I noticed the place was full of regulars and had a very vibrant energy. The house coffee they serve is delicious and piping hot. They were out of a couple of things I wanted but some of the fellow customers suggested their favorites and I ended up with a delicious mix of items. I always get some lahna June. I also picked up the stuffed cheese and nasturma bread and stuffed mushroom pastry. I loved how it was full of mushrooms with no filler. I didn't expect it to have the spicy kick that it did. Some red peppers were added in but they were not too spicy in my opinion. I was so happy they had the jingalov hats, flatbread stuffed with a mixture of greens and herbs. I find this item so clean and refreshing. I often go pick them up in Glendale but it's nice to have them in Pasadena as well. Everything heated up wonderfully in the air fryer which warmed it through and kept all the crispy edges. read more

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Absolutely wonderful bakery that is great for breakfast or brunch. The food is fresh, authentic, and tastes wonderful. The star of the show is definitely the khachapuri, cooked to perfection and super satisfying. The owners are so nice and treat you like family. The interior is so clean and cozy. read more

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I'm glad my buddy took me here yesterday while we were in the area! We may have ordered too much food, but we tried to eat as much as possible cause it was sooooo bomb. Definitely going to be my go to when I end up at this part of town read more

May be the best lahmaju I've ever had. The kindest owners. A very welcoming warm environment.

The Standout: Basturma and the Soujouk Turnover. Absolutely my favorite item. The Khachapuri was good, don't get me wrong, but it was hard shove in mouth and I am Not a fan of runny eggs. But the Turnover $4, what a tasty treat that is grab and go! What a delicious pocket of cheese and protein goodness. Be warned that the Soujouk can squirt oil! But dayum it was worth every bite! Warm it up for 10 seconds and it will legit blow your mind! read more

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The breakfast is amazing! Always fresh and they just remodeled so they have a cute ambiance and more places to sit.

We tried cheese and potato boregs, lahmajoon, sarma, and zahtun. Everything we had was delicious! Nice folks working there too. We'll be back soon to try other items! read more

Fantastic food service and cleanliness! Great experience! Sad they are so far away!

Delicious food and the very kind owner took great care of us, even giving us an extra piece of baklava for free! Everything is handmade and fresh and the care really shows. Great place. read more

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Three blocks from my house--why don't I go here more!!! I had a lovely lunch at their sidewalk tables, a foul (fava beans) wrap. It took a minute to be ready because they make everything fresh!! My friend got the khachapuri which looked amazing!! I will get that next time. So many great dishes to choose from and I love supporting our community so I'll be back!! read more

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Food is fresh and absolutely terrific! A solid variety of options. These 3 are my favorite options! read more

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The fule breakfast is the one to get. Everything else is fine, just a bit expensive. And in its area, it's the only game in town!

One of my go-to places. They open very early which is one of the reasons I go so often (great for toddler parents). I always get a potato boreg for my daughter and a different one for me (so far my favorite is the Swiss chard and mushroom). Sometimes I bring them for the office and the boregs hold well and reheat well. It's a crowd pleaser. The owners are always so sweet to my daughter and provide the best service. read more

This spot has been opened since 1948 serving traditional Armenian and Georgian food. Khachapuri - my first time trying it and it was very taste. They make it fresh so it can take around 15-20 minutes. It's almost like a flatbread but the middle is more like a pocket of Georgian cheese filling and an egg on top. We thought it was very tasty, decadent and not something we've tried before! Definitely worth trying. Baklava (small) - The baklava set was also extremely delicious! And eating it over 4 days, it never lost its crunch. My favorite was the one with a little pistachio fillings, but all of them were flakey, light and had many layers. read more

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Good flatbread and fragrant sujuk perfect for breakfast. It's fast, hot and fulfilling.

While on my way to grab some coffee up the hill in Altadena, I saw this place. I looked them up on Yelp and saw they served up khachapuri. I used to live in Glendale and had my fair share of khachapuri, so I was so excited to try this place. For just under $10, the khachapuri was filling and delicious. It's a cheese lovers dream. Imagine tons of cheese with an egg (And your choice of protein for a little extra) and bread...it's kinda like a pizza, but for breakfast! They had other delicious baked goods as well. I got a baklava to try, and wow. If I'm ever in the mood for baklava again, I'll be sure to get them here! The khachapuri does take a while, so prepare to wait for about 10-20 minutes. read more

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A favorite breakfast spot for us. We come for the khachapuri that is made to order, so fresh, sooo good and filling, their beorags and turnovers -yummy dough decently filled with spinach, cheese, olives, and spices! The food is awesome and the service equals that! The owner Mr. Geragosian is always there to greet despite how busy they can get! Such a pleasant place and will continue to support! read more

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Public be aware when you buy cheese stuff bread and it looks like almost burnt that means that's yesterday's not fresh. They threw it in the oven and warmed it up and sell it as today's cheese stuff bread. This place is so shading every time I bought something to go brought it home. It's old. It's yesterday or a couple days old check before you leave. Make sure it's warm. Make sure it's soft because you will get disappointed. read more

They have the best breakfast bakery with different types, and they are very friendly. Thank you for the baklava! read more

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Food is delicious. Love their Khachapuri and Armenia pizza. This family-owned bakery is clean and cozy. A gem in Pasadena.

Manakish is amazing here! I've ordered the mini-manakish for parties and gatherings, and the flavor and texture are excellent.

Food was absolutely delicious and very different from anything I have had. I am lucky I don't live close to here or I would eat here every single day and weigh a ton. Very enjoyable. read more

It's a nice place with cool ambience.The service was fast.They have indoor and outdoor seating. We parked in the street easily. We ordered the following; -Lahmajun wrap -Foul Bowl comes with tomato, onions, green olives and bread - Mushroom turnover - olive Turnover - Basturma & cheese -soujouk & cheese -Baklava The Basturma & cheese and Soujuk and cheese were the winners. The olive and the mushroom turnover were salty for me. Lahmajun wrap was good. The baklava was delicious. It is a great Armenian place to dine in or to pick up your order. read more

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I been to this bakery numerous times but this time the blackvia was old and tastes dry so it will be in the TRASH, I feel cheated, the box is $15 but has plenty of rooms left. Won't be going back again! read more

A true gem of Pasadena with the best Khachapuri that's a MUST TRY! The owner & staff treat you like family!

Good quality of food. I love the khachaburi they have. The lahmajouns are great. Will come back soon!!

My first time trying Armenian/Georgian food and I'm in love! This is a hidden gem that offers fresh and delicious food! They have outdoor and indoor seating and street parking in front. If you order for dine in they bring out the food to you in paper plates and bring out hot sauces. We got the Khachapuri, a spicy cheese Beorag, and a ham and cheese Beorag. Their popular Khachapuri breakfast item was absolutely delicious! This is a Georgian cheese bread and it was loaded with cheese curds and a runny egg. Their bread was so soft and fluffy and easy to eat as you can rip off the bread crust and dip into the cheese. The spicy cheese Beorag is their Armenian stuffed pastry bread. I loved the herbal taste of the spices and it wasn't as spicy as I expected. The ham and cheese Beorag was also really good. I loved the type of cheese they used and the amount of ham in the bread. Overall I love their bread and would highly recommend trying out their Khachapuri breakfast item! read more

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The Old Sasoon Bakery has been serving up traditional homemade Armenian and Georgian delights since 1986. Today, in 2024, I finally discovered them. Known for amazing beorags (savory hand pies), the lahmajoun (flatbreads) and delicious baklava as wonderful grab-and-go options, please do yourself a favor and sit down for their well-made khachapuri if time allows (about 15 minutes). The Old Sassoon's version of this delicious and filling Georgian breakfast staple comes topped with a blend of cheeses, a single runny egg, melted butter -- all in a boat-shaped flatbread. The bread is outstanding - perfectly cooked and delicious. The simple combination of flavors inside are hearty, full of depth, and just plain scrumptious. For $9, it is quite filling and a great value for a quick and easy food item. The ambiance is calm, peaceful. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options, tons of street parking (without meters) along Allen or any of the quiet Pasadena side streets. The bathrooms are very clean as well. The staff is very friendly, carrying on the decades of tradition of Haroutioun Geragosian when he founded the location nearly 40 years ago. One of the gems of Pasadena, The Old Sasoon Bakery is a great stop whenever you are in the area. Highly recommend! read more

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Pasadena, CA New Discovery here: Zhengyalov hatz, a very large flat thinly rolled dough baked and filled with cooked greens. Old Sasoon just started making this a few months ago and it is fantastic. There is only one other place I know that makes this, and Old Sasoon's version is even better. The dough here is incredibly thin and soft even thinner than a flour tortilla. Highly enjoyed! I also order cheese and herb turnover. All the flat breads are made fresh daily and warmed on request. They used to have a whole case of baklava up front, now it is kept in the back. It looks as if the bakery's focus is more on the savory breads and pastries than the sweet although you can always find a little of both here. These days I prefer the savory at this location. They still have a warm cheese filled pastry with phyllo dough topped with pistachios. This is only served Friday and Saturday. Non metered street parking. read more

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6 stars! If Yelp had a six star or hall of fame category The Old Sasoon Bakery would fall in it. Family business since 1948 serving the Pasadena and surround cling communities. A go to favorite of the local Armenian community and all others in the area. Super friendly service and owners. Quality ingredients and food made with passion. The best khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) hands down in the area. Perfect fluffy dough and generous toppings. Start with the bacon cheese and work your way to the more authentic versions. Also some of the best Beorags (boreg, boereg, as spelt differently depending where you go) cheese, meat and veggie Armenian turnovers/empanadas/meat pies. So delicious! Their fillings and dough are the best. You can tell by their local loyal following and how they have continuous take out and eat in (few tables inside and some outdoor tables). Also have a wonderful selection of Baklava that you must take some home with you. Plus Lahmajune flat breads (think flatbread pizza) that are equally as delicious. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait for food but it's well worth it. Everything is made fresh. Lots of large takeout orders as well. Also have sandwiches and drinks too available. The little bakery is also a James beard finalist with an outstanding baker award for the owner. Plus have been featured in Eater LA and on many of the best of lists for food. Definitely worth the trip to. Plus reasonable prices still for top food quality. Plenty of easy street parking as well. When you visit make sure to walk down to Vrej bakery for some sweets too and around on Washington blvd where there are many other Armenian markets in this gem of a neighborhood. read more

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