“Update: 2024. Been back since my “ missing avocado toast” incident. Almond butter croissant is excellent and told to WAIT for the toast when paying and receiving my bakery items. They have seating for small parties of 1-4……..The service is friendly but they’re all trying to help each other with larger orders and no one verifying completeness but of course they charged full order with $8 avocado toast missing. And yet, I’ll be back because those damn chocolate almond croissants are ridiculously good.“
“Always my go-to for homestyle yet restaurant quality lunch, dinner, or dessert. 1000% better than searching for keto options at fast food places or even restaurants. There's a menu option to satisfy any of your Friday night cravings from the fan-favorite Keto Carne Asada Nachos to the Hot Chick (a mouth watering spicy chicken sandwich with actual keto buns). And ALWAYS get some keto desserts to go for that late night sweet tooth!Dietary restrictions: Low-carb and keto“
“Came here to try their Pan de Elote and their Chocolate Cake. The Pan de Elote was amazing - specially topped with ice cream! The Chocolate Cake was too dense and sweet for my liking but definitely coming back for their Pan de Elote! They have their own lot so parking was easy for us.“
“Try to get here as early as you can! I got here probably at 9.40 AM-ish. Definitely a pricey pastry BUT worth to try (and come back to). Probably one of the best croissants I’ve ever had in LA. Flake to perfection, inside is very buttery soft and fluffy. Atmosphere is very cozy and nice to work.“
“I probably come here more often than I should. Its definitely not good for my health and calorie intake but the cookies here are just so damn good. I love how they switch the flavors every week so you don't get bored. Everything I've tried has been solid. No complaints.“
“I placed an order online, and went to pick it up. It's difficult to find a parking spot!! I went inside, and found the place for online order pickup. A few people in that line, and after showing my order confirmation, it was about a 5 minute wait. But the line for dine in was really long! And there is a reason! IYKYK.?“
“The service could not have been any nicer. So pleasant. I drove quite a ways to get here, and I was not disappointed. Finally something exciting and refreshing instead of the same old flavours. I had the black sesame cheesecake, and a chocolate Hong Kong cookie. I had never had anything like it before. I really hope this place keeps doing well, because the food is really special.“
“This is a small cafe in a medical plaza. There are minimal seating but they do provide some additional seating in front of the pharmacy inside the building! We arrived a little after if opened and there were already many people ahead of us! We tried the chocolate strawberry banana waffle as well as their egg deluxe croissant. They were fairly priced! They were both delicious though I wish I had asked them for a crispier waffle. Their service was just as expected for a small cafe making everything to order. We waited about 10-15 minutes. We would definitely come back to try their bagel deluxe!“
“I highly recommend Yvonne‘s vegan kitchen. Yvonne has some of the best desserts, breads, and pastries that you can’t find anywhere else. I literally drive from Orange County all the way out to Pasadena because her desserts and bread are so amazing. Yvonne goes above and beyond and she is a very kind-hearted Soul and I would not want to put my money into any other business. Yvonne made a special birthday pie for me years ago over six years ago and I still think about it to this day. That’s how amazing it was.Dietary restrictions: Vegan and gluten free friendly“
“This is where my mom would get banh mis for us when I was little and I just recently re-discovered them! The #1 Thit Nguoi or cold cuts is my version of THEE traditional banh mi. There's no where else you need to go. The fresh bread is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. When you order, you can choose from the football shape or the baguette shaped bread. Scratch pate, cold cuts, daikon, carrots, cilantro, and thinly shaved jalapeños. Service is straightforward and fast! Corner store vibes but Vietnamese :) Parking is also plentiful. Ugh my heart is so happy!!“
“Wonderful, and super tasty! I was welcomed like family my second time visiting. Joesph has an amazing gift with people and baking! I have been back a couple times since and the yummy spinach pies, lahmajune, and good vibes have been my go to! Simple, yummy, and comfort snacking. Enjoy“
“This was the perfect size mini pies for all your cravings. Sweet & savory- love it! We purchased an order of 6 for 4 of us and left 2 for our host. Had the key lime, berry, variety of others. Didn't try savory pies but those looked yummy! We will be back“
“This bakery was doing free, Easter cookie decorating kits for the kids. The presentation for the kids was really above and beyond but the real gem was the gentleman behind the counter. He was super nice and interacted with the kids in a really great way. I can’t wait to come back here again.“
“Delicious lava cream and a nice fresh flaky mooncake that reminds me of hopia from the Philippines! The ube mooncake/hopia was also so good and fresh! The ube paste filling is fresh and smooth, which I gotta say actually beats the Filipino ube hopia! Only little comment is that the ube mooncakes are much smaller compared to the lava filled mooncakes. Will definitely be coming back here!!! ?“
“I had the most delicious pastries here. The pies are insane. As are the buns and muffins . Sure it's a bit pricey but this is a small business that needs major volume to drop prices. Ish is amazing and passionate about his treats - it really shows!! loves it.“
“Food smells amazingFresh food I have never had something here that delicious my favorite its Boba drinks doesn't teast like powder which I love and the sandwiches are of the chain try them allMy kiddos love the donuts ? the ones with decorations I definitely bring my friends and family they come to visit“
“Bomb cakes. They put fruit on them. Bread is really soft on the cakes. Customer service is good extra nice. If your a sweet tooth and would like to try some small cakes I recommend you trying the chocolate mousse there small but worth it. You won't regret it especially if you have a upcoming babyshower, birthday, a special event you name it. Small place for parking because of other business. You can find parking outside if you find any.“
“My bff brought home 2 vegan pan dulces from here, they were tasty , but not mind blowing. Props & blessings to Them though for making vegan items . I had a pumpkin empanada & concha type pan: too dry imo. I'll recommend cuz they're vegan, but I won't purchase or travel here. Can't opine on the price or parking or staff as I didn't visit the site.“
“The food is so tasty and fresh! Their Ube Cheesecake didn't disappoint and I can taste the Ube afterwards. The Ube Latte is great along with a bit of a Latte Art! And the lady at the counter was kind, patient and helpful!l The inside of this coffee shop is adorable and found this decorative piece tucked away in the back ...“
“This location is rather new. They have no public restrooms but great parking options. The location was nice and line moved quickly. They only had one line open for ordering which caused a little line. We got the raspberry heart cookie, lemon iced and the heart sprinkle sugar. They were a little undercooked but still tasty. This is more like a self serve. The gal that gave us are order was really nice. Ten out of ten recommend downloading the app. They have great deals on the app.“
“I couldn't have been happier with our wedding cake! It was exactly like the reference photo and so delicious. I was having doubts about the other cake we had booked elsewhere so I canceled and two weeks before. I almost just gave up and ordered a cake from Costco and then I found Takes the Cake and thankfully they were still taking orders. They were kind, easy to order from and clearly did an amazing job bringing my vision to life! Everyone at my wedding loved the cake. It was perfect.“
“The best churros imaginable. Soft, supple yet with a respectable crust. Get them fresh. Impossible to eat less than four (two cut in half). I wish they would start making some cream or custard filled ones. That would be the only way to improve by this perfection.“
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“For all espresso snobs, it's legit! I was pleasantly surprised. I got a latte. Never get syrups or sugar and very balanced and smooth. Interesting notes. Really nice. Milk was great texture and temperature. I don't live close but anytime I'm in the area I know where I'm going. Just leaving this review so anyone else who is a coffee snob can also find a good coffee.Vegetarian options: Vegan cookie was really nice“
“We have passed this donut shop for well over 20 plus years....out and about. Boston I decided to drop in and give it a shot coffee is better than Starbucks and their Maple covered donut outstanding. Young lady behind the counter extremely joyful.“
“Good iced latte with friendly service. There was a decent amount of seating inside, with a nice high ceiling. There was a lot of outdoor seating at the back, under a canopy for shade. Also somehow one of the few coffee shops with a restroom.“
“Mantra is probably my favorite coffee shop in the area. Not only do they have the best and freshest coffees and teas, but the atmosphere is so inviting. Everyone who works there has always been friendly and helpful. I also enjoy the little local makers market.“
“I'M GONNA KEEP EATING CAKE, UNTIL I CANT FIT IN MY COWGIRL BOOTS!!!Good Lord, I can't believe I've never heard of this bakery!!!My husbands family was having a small 83rd birthday party for his uncle. His aunt showed up with a couple of boxes filled with 12 slices of various sins (see photos)!!! They were delicious! I was feeling guilty for giving in and partaking in consumption of one of these sins (Blue & Black Berry Cake). It was worth EVERY CALORIE!! As a matter of fact, I believe eating this slice is giving my family and friends a gift, by giving them more of me to love! Also if the saying "You are what you eat" is true, then I'm becoming pure sweetness! YOU'RE WELCOME, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!Can’t wait to visit the Chino Hills Location! It’s near my office!!!“
“I dont even know where to start! These cookies make you close your eyes, chew with your mouth open and just repeat very gently “ ummmhmmm” while shaking your head left to right! Better than the cookies are the owners! This business will absolutely thrive solely on the kindness and customer service of the owners! The cookies are just a plus!I won’t post pictures because you can’t taste them. If you’re reading this debating……GO NOW!!!!“
“Recently moved to the area and been driving by this place for a while. Finally took a short walk to it and was blown away with how amazing the food was! Got a goat cheese tart and blueberry cheesecake muffin and were blown away.The lavender syrup she has for the drinks was delicious and the seating and atmosphere is simply lovely. Will be coming back here as soon as we can!“
“This is a super fun place that offers s'mores in many varieties. They have tons of flavors and make them fresh. They also have shakes and ice cream. All their food is really good and they have seasonal options. Outdoor seating onlySmall parking lot available.“
“I came on a Friday 20 minutes before closing. There was no line. They weren't out of anything. They still had products on the shelf. I got their Portuguese tart and their egg tart. I came in because it was on Instagram that there were lines out the door after thru were featured on Netflix. I mean, the egg tarts were good. I was turned off by the dark, burnt crusts. But biting into the tarts, you can't taste it. The egg filling was cooked just right. The flaky layers were very good. Was it the best I've ever had? No. It's comparable to most dim sum places I've been to. So, I happen to driving in the area but would I drive an hour to come here specially for these tarts, no. Service was fine. It wasn't great. The place is very small. You have to grab and go. There's no hanging around here.“
“The parking structure was easy to find. I ordered the cannolis and sfogliatelles both of which were amazing. The sfogliatelles were crispy, and the cannoli shells were crunchy. The orange in the custard/ricotta was flavorful! The cashier was very friendly and prompt with serving me!“
“Check out this adorable Pokémon cake! I have had the pleasure of indulging in Fortune Bakery for many years and it never disappoints. This two tiered creative cake had mango strawberry marble cake with custard for the bottom layer and vanilla with chocolate mouse for the picky kids who don't like fruit in their cake. As you can see it was demolished and it was very good! The figurines were provided by the customer and the bakery displayed them on the cake.“
“Cakes are moist and tasty. Especially this place is known for their durian cake. I typically order the chocolate cake with strawberries for my guests and they love it. Overall, any of their cakes are great. Sweetness level is perfect. Even the outside cream is delicious (typically I would throw away the outside cream whenever I eat cakes because it is too sweet, but the outside cream from this bakery is perfect and tasty).“
“There subs are delicious !!!!!! And sweet bread oh man everything there is delicious I just bought a small mocha tres leches cake hopefully it's good I count 3 ladies that work there that are beyond nice and have great customer service there are some old ladies that are straight out rude and look at you like you're dumb and they won't bother to ask you if you need help I'm still giving it 5 stars because it's not the other ladies fault that they want to be rude“
“A humble, unassuming, little donut shop run by the sweetest people. We've come here fairly often for the massive hot breakfast sandwiches that come with a free coffee. (Great prices compared to Starbucks down the street btw). There's a lot of options and I've enjoyed everything I've had here so far. The coffee can be caffeinated or decaf. The creamers are stored to the side with ice packs. There are other drinks in a fridge and snack options to the side of the register. The blueberry donut is really good. I've also enjoyed their custard filled donut which was full of custard. If you order a ham and cheese croissant, they cut it in half and heat it up for you, which is a nice service. The cheese inside is really good. The interior is pretty small, but there's some seats if you want to sit down and have your breakfast. We always get ours to go. On our most recent visit they were having a fundraiser for their friend that perished in the Monterey Park shooting. So glad to have this staple in the neighborhood and to have a small business to support! Highly recommended little breakfast spot :)“
“My aunt got these cakes for Christmas and I was obsessed with how cute they are! Don't be fooled by their appearance these cute dainty cakes taste just as intriguing as they look. My favorite was the hazelnut chocolate crunch and the coffee hazelnut macaroon tart! I really wanted to love the strawberry cheesecake but it wasn't any of our favs.“
“The best breakfast I've had in a while. Super fresh and tasty. Super friendly staff, convenient location, street parking and parking lot in the back. Lots of really delicious stuff to choose from. And don't get me started on their pastries! It's an experience of it own. Great coffee. Non-dairy milk variety is available. Reasonable prices. Loved it!“
“We absolutely love Susie Cakes. Every cupcake and cake that we have gotten there have been so delicious. The chocolate flourless cupcake is probably my favorite, it is like biting into a chocolate pillow.Today we tried the candy cane cake, champagne cupcake and mimosa cupcake. The candy cane cake is chock full of candy cane pieces. The mimosa had a light orange flavor and the champagne cupcake had a very light flavor in the frosting.“
“Been coming here for years and have always been extremely happy with their cakes. The 3 leches is so moist and delicious as is the mango cake. The mango cake looks beautiful and not too sweet. Both are 10/10! Support this family owned local business, you won't be disappointed.“
“It’s a nice little place that honestly deserves more attention very tasty food and the cashier that assisted me (I believe her name was Victoria) was the most sweetest girl I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting would 100% come again you can tell they put really great care and ingredients to their products and whoever makes the pastries really has a hand for baking“
“Saw this bakery next to fresh & flash market so decided to grab a few dessert bites. They weren't the freshest pieces, probably because I came at 6 but they certainly were tasty. Besides the texture being a bit on the hard side the small cakes were sweet goodness. Overall it's pretty good especially for El Monte. 4 small cakes totaled about $7, not too shabby.“
“Their iced horchata matcha is absolutely incredible. This stuff is addicting because I am always craving it! It's always so refreshing and no matter the location it always taste the same! The service here is great, and they get drinks out really fast. This location is small and cute, has outdoor seating as well. Street parking can be tricky, but I have always found some!“
“MOMO BAKERY is part of a large center with multiple good eateries. The center has a large free parking lot with plenty of available spots. The set up is like a regular Asian bakery - grab a tray and use the tongs to pick your pastry from the display case, walk up to the cashier and pay for your stuff. They have some not-so-common baked goods like moon cakes in a wide variety of flavors. They also have macaron ice cream sandwiches and SESAME ICE CREAM.“
“A Mexican marketplace you have to visit if you are near East L.A. You can find authentic Mexican food and snacks that you don't find in your regular Mexican supermarkets. You can find a wide selection of typical mexican attire, boots, huaraches, religious items, bakery, chocomil, buñuelos, nanches, meat market and restaurants.“
“Very very nice place with very kind people. There is great BBQ as well as cobblers. The food was delicious the BBQ was delicious and not just one kind of meat. Chicken, pork or beef. I can’t wait to go again also it’s next to the movie theaters so this time I will eat and then watch a great show!Kid-friendliness: Need more seats for outside for customers but very nice place.“
“Their Japanese cheesecake is like biting into a piece of heaven - it's fluffy, light, and just the right amount of sweetness. PROMO ALERT: Until the end of Feb, tag them on social media, and you'll receive a free cheese tart! I chose the matcha flavor.“
“Coffee And Plants (est 2019) is cute lil plant-based coffee shop tucked in an alley way of One Colorado Square in Pasadena. It’s founded by Leona Lewis, Dennis Jauch, and friend Achraf Sekhiri. I bet you didn’t know that. HaHa!They have specialty drinks, drip and pour-over coffees, cold brews, special teas and seasonal menu items. Its pulchritudinous indoor and outdoor design is infused with faux plants and flowers; indoor seats were limited and layout lacks space but their front outdoor seats does make up for it.I was perfunctorily greeted by a staff. I perused their menu and ordered a regular cold brew (10oz) x almond milk. I liked the taste and smoothness. I honestly think it’s kinda small for a $6.25 tag price. Condiment section was organized and clean. Staff was competent. Atmosphere was relaxing. Overall, I had a good experience and enjoyed my drink as a first time visitor.“
“Best comfort food in town. I love everything here. Small place but great food,service, pastries, music. You can never go wrong with chilaquiles with carne asada. Pan dulce is gooooood. Must try itVegetarian options: You always have the option to substituteKid-friendliness: They have high chairs and changing table in the restroomWheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp“
“Stopped in for the first time this morning. I ordered The Oslo breakfast sandwich on sourdough (rather than the everything bagel ) and I must say that it was amazing! The flavors, the textures. All the ingredients are fresh. There is so much detail in this sandwich. I happened to be in the area for work but I would drive across town for this sandwich! Staff was very friendly.Dietary restrictions: They accommodated my seed allergy by replacing the everything bagel with sourdough bread. Highly recommend ordering it this way!“