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    Union Bakery

    3.9 (255 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Mom and Pop biz. Good basic sandwich and delicious bakery. Friendly service. Sandwich with the fresh baked bread: so tasty.

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    Christopher S.

    Had a reservation at another place but I decided and give this Bakery a try it would be my second time here in 25 years. Man I tell you the ambience makes you feel at home like the traditional days im talking New York Friends Coffee Shop scenes minus the couch and stage but those are extras right. This Bakery keeps it simple yet exquisite, Not so Hidden gem in South Pasadena. This corner bakery literally Union Bakery cause I feel like it brings the crossroads together in one of the greatest Tree Cities in America. Their customer service is very patience, friendly, and attentive. A plus overall would be back frfr if I'm in the area shot I might even bring a first date here hahahaha. PS Food is amazing and orgasmic the taste buds don't lie, I want their recipes lol

    The $14 dollar veggie sandwich #trash
    Kunaal K.

    Don't buy a veggie sandwich from here if you don't want it to ruin your day. The veggie sandwich comes with literally lettuce, tomato, and cheese (and some mustard) for a whopping $14!!! This is just pure wrong.

    Lemon Blueberry Muffin and Chocolate Cake
    Vanessa Kelly M.

    Driven by this bakery a few times and decided I would give a try last week. I bought the larger lemon blueberry muffin and a brownie. It was actually like a chocolate lava cake of some sorts. The muffin was delicious it had such a good burst of flavor. Loved it. The chocolate was good too, but the lemon blueberry was better and I preferred more. Ambiance was very cute, small and rustic kind of feel to it. I got the biggest surprise of all. When I went to pay it was $22 for 2 pastries!! I was thinking holy moly wow. I couldn't believe it. It was my mistake that I didn't ask for pricing, but I went ahead and got the pastries this time. Not sure if I'd go back again with the outrageous pricing. I understand inflation, but that's just ridiculous. In the end pastries were good, but pricing was a dealbreaker. Very disappointed that this bakery succumbed to the over inflated prices.

    Pastries galore
    Sam B.

    I would not have discovered this hidden gem of a bakery if not for the amazing review penned by my good friend Nikki B. So thank you Nikki for introducing me to this adorable neighborhood bakery! Union Bakery is small but they have an array of pastries and breads on display. I ordered a few different baked goods and was happy with my choices overall. Like my friend Nikki mentioned, the scones here are exceptional. The scone was filled with fresh cranberries and dusted with sugar on top. It had the perfect consistency, and wasn't too dry or heavy. As good as it was though, my favorite item was the strawberry cream cheese pastry, which was absolutely scrumptious warmed up. The cookie was pretty good too, and I enjoyed the raspberry compote filling. I wasn't much of a fan of their bread pudding though, as I felt it was too eggy and soggy. Overall, I enjoyed most of the treats I purchased that day. The baked goods here are a little pricey, understandably, due to the natural and high quality ingredients they use. So I will go back, no question, but only when I'm ready to splurge since I'm incapable of walking away with just one or two pastries. Haha.

    Pumpkin pie and XL blueberry muffin. Delicious but $21 :/
    Janie F.

    Would be a regular customer if it was priced a little more reasonably. Delicious pastries. But more expensive than Urth Cafe

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    An excellent bakery that has consistently great baked goods, breads and pastries alike.

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    Amazing fresh true bakery. Yummy ham and cheese croissants and sandwiches. Definitely try this place!

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    I'm addicted to their sandwiches! Simple fresh ingredients on really good bread. Muffins are also excellent.

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    Great sour dough bread. Worth ggoing just for that. Bakery is wonderful. Sandwiches to die for.

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    Artisanal Goods by CAR - Chocolate croissant.. Looks like E.T. when upside down.

    Artisanal Goods by CAR

    4.5(843 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    I would give Artisanal Goods by CAR 10 stars if it were an option. We've been around the country…read moreand the world and have had some truly world-class pastries, and CAR has a rightful place in that conversation. The quality of the ingredients and attention to detail are apparent in every bite and every sip. It is well worth the wait you'll most likely encounter. No matter how busy they are, the staff will greet you warmly--even coming out with umbrellas like they did for us when it was raining--and take the time to help you order, converse, and genuinely make you feel welcome. There are limited tables inside to enjoy your haul, but if you're lucky, a spot will open up and spare your car from the flaky goodness that will inevitably rain down all over your clothes and upholstery. Either way, it's worth it. CAR is exceptional.

    Overall, highly solid experience... but would I say it's the best croissant ever in town? It's very…read moregood, but I still am unsure if it is absolutely a must try for anyone in LA. That being said, I do believe the quality is one of the best, so worth it if you happen to be in the area and don't mind a bit of a wait. You can see them making the baked goods in the store and the dough is a work of art. There seems to always be some kind of wait and the outside wait is a tad brutal, but there are a bunch of umbrellas you can borrow from the inside, which is a nice gesture from this place. Onto the goods - the chocolate bars are quite steep. Two of these plus a matcha latte and a single chocolate croissant was around $47, so keep that in mind before you stack too much in your cart. The matcha latte was passable in my opinion as well, since the matcha doesn't stand out. A lot of oat milk was used in mine, which diluted most of the matcha. I guess stick to what they are good at. The standout of course is the chocolate croissant. It's quite flaky. Where the surprise comes in is that there seems to be a custard layer inside, along with melted chocolate around the outer parts of the croissant. It's a unique experience and recommend trying while it's hot.

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    Blueberry fig.. Very good

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    Oh La La - Brioche Eggs Benedict

    Oh La La

    3.7(628 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    This place was so cute and cozy! I ordered the avocado tartine and it was delicious. 10/10read more

    We planned our day with a late lunch at Oh La La after a morning at Pasadena Flea. The rain turned…read moreout to be more than expected so the vendors at the flea market were significantly less. We were done about an hour before our reservation time. We hoped to be accommodated earlier but saw the long line and crowd waiting as we drove by. We decided to run a couple small errands instead. We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation. It was still busy, but there were not as many people waiting. The hostess was so warm and welcoming. She let us know that the customers at our designated table were almost done and that they will have it ready in just a few minutes. Unfortunately, those customers decided to linger much longer. Thirty minutes later, they were still hanging around. We fully understood that this was not by any fault of the restaurant. We continued to wait patiently. The hostess was very apologetic and was trying to work out a solution which led to the Floor Manager (Karla) getting involved. We were eventually seated at another table, with the option to move should the other table become available. Karla then took the time to apologize for the wait and unfortunate first impression. As we got started with drinks and a pastry for the daughter, the other table opened. The hostess immediately came to move us. It all went smoothly from there. Table service was casual and attentive. We started with the Chocolate Almond Croissant and the Baguette & Bordier Butter. The daughter tried the Iced Matcha Latte. For our entrées -- Shakshuka, Patty Melt and Brioche Eggs Benedict (with salmon). I was eager to try the Potato Gravlax, but it was sold out. :( Everything was so, so delicious! Fresh and flavorful. Lovely presentations. Very good portions. As we were finishing, Karla came to our table again to express her gratitude for our patience and understanding. She gave me her business card with an offer to contact her directly should we need another reservation. On our way out, I stopped to compliment the sweet young hostess for a job well done. Wonderful experience. Beautiful decor. I would give Oh La La 10 stars if I could! We will most certainly be back!

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    Motto Tea Cafe

    Motto Tea Cafe

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Free WiFi

    Came here for the souffle pancakes and they didn't disappoint!…read more My party of 3 stopped by Saturday afternoon 2:30 pm and it wasn't crowded. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor since it was such a nice day out. They have all of their desserts on display in the case, so you can peruse the options and see what looks good. So many of the desserts looked good, like the matcha yuzu chiffon crepe cake or the rose and lychee crepe cake. We ordered via the kiosk and got the mango sunshine souffle pancake ($16.50) and well as a couple drinks. My drink was the white peach lemon jasmine bliss ($6.25), with 50% sweetness and less ice. Even though there are signs everywhere saying that it takes 15-20 minutes for the souffle pancakes to be cooked, ours came out super quickly, in 5 minutes or so. We got it with the sauce on the side, but I regret doing that as I saw others getting it with the sauce on top and it was beautiful. The pancake was super fluffy and a bit eggy as well. We all really enjoyed it with the mango sauce. I made the mistake of eating the pancake first before trying a sip of my tea. The pancake was pretty sweet, so I could barely taste my drink, but I think it was good? I could taste a bit of the lemon but definitely not the white peach, which is a lighter flavor. I got a slice of their Hokkaido cheese cake roll for $7 to go and had it the next day. It was okay but definitely a bit pricy for what you get. I'd love to come back to try their other desserts and pancakes!

    Motto Tea Cafe was alright. I walked in and was greeted by 2 ordering kiosks. The pastries were…read moreyummy, but I wasn't too crazy about the drinks. I ordered a matcha coco jasmine tea and I found that the jasmine flavor completely took over. The oolong peach crepe cake was yummy! It had little peach chunks throughout. Good oolong/peach flavor was light, airy, and slightly sweet. The black sesame chiffon roll was also light and subtly sweet with a nice nutty flavor. The cafe itself was pretty small with 3 small tables, 1 big table, and bar seatings with charging ports. The bathroom was closed and it was really warm inside. I couldn't see myself studying or staying too long, which may be for the best since parking is tricky and street parking has a 2 hour limit. An okay experience, but I don't see myself coming back.

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    Sweet Red Peach - Delicious Red Velvet

    Sweet Red Peach

    4.6(80 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Sweet Red Peach is cake heaven! A southern style bakery, they serve up a variety of delectable…read moredesserts, including the best red velvet cake in SGV. I originally stopped by to pick up their famous cinnamon roll, which made the lists for top 10 cinnamon rolls in LA County. Unfortunately, they didn't have any cinnamon rolls the two times I stopped by. (I think it had something to do with how their AC is currently out and awaiting repairs). Not wanting to leave empty handed, I decided to get a few slices of cake instead. And boy am I glad I did! So far I've tried their red velvet cake, vanilla cake with strawberry frosting, and a seasonal strawberry cake. The cakes were all rich and on the denser side, and were a cross between moist and crumbly. Each cake also paired exceptionally well with the velvety thick frosting. So the backup plan was a rousing success, as all three cake slices were fabulously indulgent and the perfect treat. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

    Okay, on today's review, of Sweet Red Peach, we picked up the red velvet cake! Oooh la la la it…read morewas scrumptious! The cake flavorful and moist. You can eat it plain without a frosting! It's wonderful the frosting is a creamy goodness. Good flavor good balance. I just could eat the cake. It was just the flavors of the cake itself is just amazing. The frosting is. I will tell you that, but that cake is amazing. Five star The ever treat we picked up today was the banana pudding cheesecake. I must say, this was not my favorite. I used to be a cheesecake girl but maybe I haven't been in a while. Is the flavor is good? The banana putting cake has vanilla Wafers on. It has vanilla banana pudding on it. On top of the cheesecake and I think I'll give it a 3.5 star Taste it for yourself, though.

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    Heirloom Bakery - Pressed breakfast sandwich

    Heirloom Bakery

    4.0(779 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    $50 for two coffees and two salads that are using grocery store spring mix…read more Used to be high quality. I know times are tough on everyone but this keeps us from spending money here.

    Our family goes out of our way to meet up at this bakery and coffee shop in South Pasadena near the…read moretram line. We love the pastries and the coffee, but the real stars of the show are the sandwiches, mostly cause they're made on the homemade bread from the bakery The other day we dropped in and got in the line to order. We admired all the pastries, take away salads and specialty baked goods in the display cases. My husband and I chose to split a warmed up smoked turkey, brie cheese, and caramelized onion sandwich on their fresh baked white bread. We picked up the beverages along the way, which are also displayed in the counter and got to check out on the new large computer check out screen. It was a little tricky, but the wait person helped us out The place is packed so we returned to a table that my brother-in-law had held for us. You get a number when you check out, then wait for your meal at the tables. The place is so popular that the dining has even spilled over into the little alleyway next door. We bought potato chips separately from a rack near the checkout counter and I picked up a chocolate croissant for breakfast the next morning cause I knew how good the pastries were. The food came out in about 20 minutes. We had arrived right at noon when the place is packed. The sandwich was scrumptious. The fresh bread was a great holder for the oozing cheese and lightly heated turkey with the onions on top, giving it a nice smoky flavor. My little bottle of Martinelli's apple juice was the perfect tart accompaniment, and my husband had lemonade. We talked and visited and enjoyed this mini family reunion in such a warm and convivial atmosphere !

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    Pastries made in house

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    ID-Eclair

    ID-Eclair

    4.7(277 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    This place continues to be a treasure. It's on the prettiest tree-shaded walking street in…read morePasadena. It's connected to a wine bar. It's across from a coffee shop. The architecture is stunning -- and the pastry is good enough that you'll never know it's vegan. *** Though I would never deduct points for it, Miss Manners deems it tacky for counter-service credit card stations to pressure for table-service tipping rates. Card companies push for default over-charging because that increases their surcharge - but rate is set by store managers. A buck or two is considered standard tip jar for counter-service.

    My sister surprised me with a custom 6" vegan cake for my beach themed birthday and oh my goodness,…read morethis cake came out so beautiful and matched the theme perfectly. My sister had no idea how it would turn out and it did not disappoint! I love how the frosting was a soft shimmery gold and soft pink, with cute touches of seashells and starfish/sea horses on top, and with edible pearls. It tasted great and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for creating something beautiful for me! The cake came in a really nice sturdy quality box with handles and transported for an hr drive to the beach without shifting. We also got some macrons and those were great as well! I especially love the raspberry flavor.

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