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    The Old Sasoon Bakery

    4.5 (310 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sylvie C.

    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!

    khachapuri with soujouk
    Heather H.

    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.

    Janet L.

    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.

    Shakshuka
    Julienne D.

    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!

    Wasima K.

    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.

    Shakshuka
    Shawn S.

    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.

    Baklava
    Caes F.

    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!

    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.

    Foul Wrap
    Roberta T.

    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!!

    DELICIOUS
    Barry L.

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

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    6 months ago

    This is a small restaurant. Amazing door and everything looks new and clean. Loved the "shakshoka".

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    Favorite spot in Pasadena and the lady (owner, I think) is sooo kind. I really love the food here!

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    5 months ago

    favorite ‍ delicious food , fantastic service , best vibe , wgat Gem look no futher

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    Best khatchapuri ever! Only $10. Fluffy, soft. Clean place. Nice employees. I really appreciated the prices

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    11 months ago

    I'm allergic to tomato so I specifically ask for it not to be put in a wrap I had and still had it and it was to late

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    I wish I could eat their khachapuri all the time. Best I've tried! Prices are the best I've found and their quality is amazing.

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    Me n husband favorite place for breakfast and pies almost there every day. Food is great!

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    Definitely traditional, healthy tasty I will go back for more selections great service, easy parking

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    Artisanal Goods by CAR

    Artisanal Goods by CAR

    4.6
    (810 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Purely on the Kouign-amann that we enjoyed today, it's a 5. Could not have done it any better…read more Loved the shape of it. The pastry wasn't wet, soggy or stodgy. It was crisp with a nice brûlée on top, but not thick like many of the typical Kouign-amanns you get around L.A. The iced latte was well-balanced. Espresso to milk. The espresso that they're using is good. There was a line out the door on a Tuesday morning in June. They just celebrated 5-years of business back in March 2026. Kudos!!! I'll be back to try some of their other croissants. The atmosphere is okay. Fairly bland but the product they're selling--croissants--is where it's at. Street parking in the area.

    Pretty expensive when you get the specialty lattes / in general, but this place seems like it's got…read morea good reason. The drinks are good, and the croissants might be better. They regularly sell out of certain croissants, and a line out the door is regular. Street parking is relatively easy, but be careful cus they're quick with the tickets here... Their espresso drinks are consistently very good. Good espresso, good flavors, etc. Tastes like you know exactly what went into it. Matcha latte - the matcha is beautiful. They hand whisk behind the bar and color is gorgeous. This is definitely one of their more expensive drinks to make, and price reflects. There's interior seating (and some outdoor), but it's usually noisy and bustling. Much better to socialize. I would take someone here to impress them, because it seems they're always in the business of impressing me.

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    Berry, Chocolate (left), Almond Maple, Almond (right)
    Berry, Chocolate (left), Almond Maple, Almond (right)
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    Oh La La

    Oh La La

    3.8
    (596 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Large group friendly
    Grab-and-go

    This was my first time coming to this restaurant. I haven't been to Pasadena in forever! So much…read morehas changed and I saw this restaurant on my instagram feed. So we decided to give it a try. I'm really picky with it comes to scones. But these scones were perfect! Soft on the inside, nice outer crust. Both the maple and blueberry scones are full of flavor. I think the maple is my favorite. The lovely girl that was helping us gave us a chocolate chip cookies for free! Which was so sweet of her. We told her we came a long way to try this restaurant out. I can't wait to go back and try their French onion soup. And other pastries too.

    We've ordered from this bakery a few times in the past, mostly for their jamon buerre. I believe it…read morewas off the menu for a while (correct me if I'm wrong), but i saw it available once again so I decided to grab two today. Our previous experiences were great, however this time was extremely disappointing. For the price (~$16 per sandwich on Toast), you would expect more substance but this was how it was looking. One measly slice of ham and cheese, and the butter barely tasted present. I'm bummed that such a great recipe has been reduced to this poor excuse of a jamon buerre. Had I known this was what I was going to receive, then I would've spent the money on groceries to make SEVERAL mediocre ham sandwiches instead. The two stars come from the attitude of the server, Karla. She was extremely friendly and that was the only highlight of today's visit.

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    Delight Pastry

    Delight Pastry

    4.4
    (418 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    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 ood 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.

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    Custom cake
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    Sweet Red Peach

    Sweet Red Peach

    4.6
    (69 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    My homie and I sniffed in here for a sweet indulgence after our seafood lunch…read more I could not refuse the rare offering of... SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE: -- medium sweet toward high sweet (kind of expected) -- appealing visuals -- nice balance of cheesecake to sweet potato flavors -- creamy and softer style cheesecake like Chicago style which I greatly prefer over NYC style -- medium-large portion -- price for size is fairly priced RATING = A They have SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM flavors too which look good. They have very little seating inside but fantastic AC on this warm day.

    This review is for the cinnamon roll only - my bf and I are in search of the best cinnamon treats…read morein LA and hearing the hype about this cinnamon roll made it a must-try on our list! First, the good: the cinnamon roll was moist and fluffy all the way through. No dry cinnamon rolls here! The service was also very friendly. The not so good: my first bite, which somehow managed to not have much icing, gave me a clear taste of the dough. It reminded me a lot of canned biscuit dough. I prefer a thicker icing, this one was quite runny and very sweet without any nuance to the flavor. Also, I really wanted to try the peach cobbler cupcakes but they didn't have any cupcakes in stock at all, only a few cake slices. We went around noon, and I hoped they would have plenty of options around that time :/ Unfortunately I've had much better cinnamon rolls elsewhere in LA. It's still tasty because, well, it's a cinnamon roll... but not sure I'll be back unless it's to try the cake or cupcakes.

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    Watermelon flavored soft serve on a cone
    Watermelon flavored soft serve on a cone
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    Artelice Patisserie

    Artelice Patisserie

    4.8
    (757 reviews)
    11.3 mi
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    Beautiful and tasty pastries. I almost couldn't eat them because they looked like priceless pieces…read moreof art. Arrived on a Saturday afternoon and the case was still fully stocked. The mango caught my eye with its life-like ombré effect, and the (raspberry) framboise beckoned as well. Mango: Crackly white chocolate coating with tangy mango mousse, with coconut bits and cake on the base. It was a bit sour for my taste, but I tried it as it was one of their most popular items. Frambroise: Rich chocolatey mousse with crunchy bits and raspberry jam. I enjoyed this combo. I watched too many fruit mousse ASMR videos, so I was perhaps a little disappointed when the chocolate coatings did not audibly crunch, but I think it'd need to be placed in the freezer for that effect. I'd come back to try other pastries/cakes if I were in the area. Would love to eat one of everything in the case :9.

    Artelice Pâtisserie is honestly one of the prettiest pastry shops I've been to. The desserts look…read morelike edible artwork with velvet finishes, mirror glazes, and incredibly detailed presentation. I tried the Tropical Mango entremet and absolutely loved it. Light, silky, refreshing, and packed with tropical flavor without feeling too sweet. I also tried the raspberry chocolate pastry which was beautifully executed with raspberry compote and chocolate mousse, but I'm just very particular about chocolate-forward desserts. The iced vanilla latte was the perfect balance alongside the pastries, and I ended up leaving with a handful of macarons that were honestly addictive. Every flavor was delicious. Love the outdoor seating too. Perfect spot to slow down for a minute, enjoy a coffee, and have a really elevated pastry experience.

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    Beautiful macarons
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    A tray of macarons
    After biting into the Napoleon. It's a messy one to eat... but it is so good! 12/31/2023

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    After biting into the Napoleon. It's a messy one to eat... but it is so good! 12/31/2023

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