50 Best Bakeries near South Pasadena

“everything because i worked there and i made everything .. everything Is freshly made everyday .. ITS the BEST .. ill back one day“

“Walking into this lovely bakery brings back childhood nostalgia, filled with excitement and the warm, fresh scent of bread—something you don’t really get from big franchises. I think they make everything here, and it’s reasonably priced. Last time, I sat in the outdoor seating area on the side. It was perfect for those who love soaking up the sun, sipping coffee, and enjoying some people watching.“

“Bought their shortbread and melting moments cookies on a whim and couldn’t believe how delicious these treats are!! Warning: seriously addictive! Hide these from your family members!“

“It’s sooo yummy! Cafe de olla and all the delish pans!“

“I love this bakery from childhood! I live in NC now so I really wish they would ship their goodies!“

“Great place for Pastries.“

“They have very good pastries, bánh my and moon cake“

“Omelete sandwich and beet salad were delicious. Berry lemonade was refreshing. Pastries are divine.“

“Going local-origin for my next batch of pumpernickel bagels. Choco-latte and Nicaraguan chocolate down here are legit crazy awesome!“

“Such Wonderful atmosphere, food and coffee! 💖🎉🥳 They also have a super sweet display of gourmet treats!!! 🤩“

“Sweet Demi Lune Bakery has not just flourished—it has become a cherished cornerstone of North Glendale and Montrose. Once a promising newcomer, it is now a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike. Walking through the doors, you're still met with the same welcoming warmth—friendly smiles, lively chatter, and the irresistible scent of freshly baked perfection.
The bakery continues to set the standard, skillfully expanding its menu while perfecting its signature pastries. Their croissants remain unmatched—flaky, buttery, and impossibly light. And the Kouign-Amann? Still a showstopper, drawing pastry lovers from near and far with its rich, caramelized layers.
Now, Sweet Demi Lune has elevated its offerings even further, introducing breakfast and savory options alongside its renowned pastries. Whether you're in the mood for a light bite or something indulgent, there's no shortage of tempting choices. Their pistachio raspberry croissants, in particular, deserve high praise—layers of nutty richness intertwined with vibrant berry sweetness make them nothing short of sublime.
Beyond the menu, the bakery has embraced its role as a community hub. From seasonal specials to lively events, Sweet Demi Lune is more than a place to grab a pastry—it’s a space where people gather, connect, and celebrate life’s simple joys.
If you haven’t visited recently, consider this your invitation. Sweet Demi Lune Bakery remains at the top of its game, ready to delight you with familiar favorites and enticing new creations—all wrapped in a little extra magic.“

“Everything is good. Loved the coffee“

“Me encantan las de timón son mis favoritas“

“Home style Armenian/Middle Eastern Bakery that brings the flavors and aromas of my travels locally.“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I Hate Cake—But This One Changed My Mind

I’ve spent years dodging birthday slices, declining dessert menus, and side-eyeing frosting like it owed me money. Not even as a kid did I like cake. Cake and I? Not friends. Everything i got to try was great, but then came this ube and coconut cake and OMG!!!!

It didn’t just taste good—it rewrote my dessert beliefs. Moist without being mushy, sweet without the sugar assault, and layered like a symphony. The texture? A velvet rebellion. The flavor? A sermon in indulgence. I didn’t just eat it—Im forever converted. Thank you!!“

“This is the absolute go to bakery. While it was the sign that says ‘One of LA’s Top Cookie Destinations’ that brought me in, it was the warm welcoming service and the incredible quality and care that goes into every single item that keeps us coming back. The breads are above and beyond anything I’ve experienced. The sour dough and garlic and olive oil loafs are our family favorites. We can’t not have a loaf going in the house at all times. Highest recommendation!“

“Just amazing...this stuff is so beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it! But I did, haha, and it was great! I love that there is so much variety, from cookies to cakes, and the owner is such a sweet person! I'll definitely keep them in mind for my birthday when it rolls around in August. Keep up the good work!“

“Best bakery...love their pastries.“

“Highly reccomend! My husband and I went to a dinner party and between the four of us we have all the allergies. This bakery was a wonderful surprise! My guests were so impressed! The “cream filled” Hostess cupcake dupe was a huge hit! Cinnamon crumb coffee cake, and pumpkin spiced donuts were also phenomenal!“

“This bakery is ok. Read the reviews and they were all falling over how greta the place is. While the food I ordered was very good I would not say it was amazing. The tahini bread, however, was very good. It is very cheap so I can see why the quality compared to the price gives this place high ratings.“

“amazing mochi!!! don't forget to check out their seasonal flavor“

“My favorite cake bakery . The bread is soft and moist not to sweet . The cream outside the case is also a good sweet level I like the strawberries and banana vanilla cake is my go to for any bday celebration in my house we all like this cakes .“

“recently visited this shaurma spot and honestly, the interior is amazing — super cozy, stylish, and has a whole vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer. It definitely feels like more than just a quick food stop.

I tried the chicken shawarma. While the flavor was okay, I wasn’t too happy with the chicken — it wasn’t grilled properly, and the wrap felt a bit unbalanced with too much lavash and not enough ingredients inside.

That being said, I still recommend checking this place out. The experience itself is worth it, and with such a nice atmosphere, I really hope this business grows and stands strong. It’s definitely a spot I want to see succeed, and maybe with a few tweaks to the food, it can become a favorite!“

“I was and raised in east la/montebello. I have gone to so many bakeries in the area and surrounding areas and have NEVER ever everrrr found a bakery like Chapala. Every single item is fresh! Delicious! Mouth watering. It is so good it is addicting. Place is so clean and nicely organized. I have never even seen a fly. Stop going to your usual bakery and come try this, you will not be disappointed! No questions asked THIS is the best of the best!“

“this place is awesome! love the staff super cool & friendly. The BEST croissants & baguettes! I love their loaf of bread too but it takes me 4ever to finish and its gets really hard, but thats the life of a single person 🥲. Get there early bc the lines is so long and they'll be no seating available.“

“Great food �“

“They made me the perfect cake I love my taste and quality of cake. Our family has been fans for years. Highly recommended“

“I have been to the 2 Little Tokyo locations and this one is definitely the winner! there’s a huge variety of pastries and things to eat for a quick bite (you might probably have to eat it standing or elsewhere during the weekends since it gets pretty packed and there’s just 3 tables!) but the steamed buns were good!, the matcha mochi wasn’t too sweet so it was perfect, the almond croissant was fine but their specialty is definitely on other pastries! will definitely come back again to try more stuff.“

“Take out only. A very popular spot. There is always going to be at least a person or two in front of you. They have a wide variety of Chinese pastries, both sweet and savory. Less crowded on weekdays than the weekend. I'd say, go whenever you can“

“I attended a kids' birthday party and they had the most delicious cake ever. It was chocolate with a fresh strawberry center. The chocolate cake was so moist. The icing was light and delicate. This cake was talked about with everyone. We kept saying, "it's not too sweet," which is the best compliment you can say for a cake. I wasn't the one that purchased the cake but I definitely will now after this.“

“09/11/25: The Latina staff member was very friendly and welcoming (same person I met on my last visit!) — her service attitude is excellent. The food here is always very, very delicious, and the little bunny cake was amazing with fresh ingredients.

However, I did feel disappointed with another staff member (Asian) who came across as unfriendly and gave me attitude. Since I am also Asian, I honestly don’t know if I did something wrong, but it made me uncomfortable.

Overall, the quality of the food is outstanding, and I truly enjoy coming here. I just hope the management can strengthen training for individual employees so that the service experience matches the excellent food.“

“My family and I have been eating birthday cakes from the Phoenix Bakery since I can remember. My personal favorite is the strawberry cake of course. I stopped by today and got this, can't remember the name though. So get here ASAP and get yourself some!. Highly recommended!.“

“Love the shop and the staff (owner and kids), amazing tuna sandwich in toasted croissant (was actually blown away) and got a massive box of donuts and pasties (TooGoodToGo app). Great spot and lighter donuts, not super cakey and dense, don’t feel as guilty!“

“If this is not the best banh mi in all of Sgv and Oc, I don’t know of any place that can beat them. All cash by the way so come prepared. Their dac biet is the perfect sandwich and their daikon and carrots are light and bouncy with fresh jalapeno with the right amount of pate and butter. They have it down to perfection, nothing less. Had an open house and served it for homebuyers and they were blown away! Highly recommend! Cafe sua da is gold too, loved the shaved ice in the coffee and not too sweet. The ladies in the back are super sweet and you can buy the baguettes and freeze them, then 350 f for 6 mins in toaster or airfryer. Get the egg rolls, and pa te so is good too. My clients loved their vegetarian banh mi too!

Vegetarian options: Just get he vegetarian banh mi! Only vegetarian thing to get or just plain baguettes! It will be worth it!“

“This place is small inside so it's when there's a lot of people it's hard to get to the sweet bread. There is a pushy guy inside selling carnitas he almost shoves the meat down your throat too pushy. Bread is good and very good price their bags rip easily so take your own.“

“These cookies are amazing! I’ve sent them to everyone I know.“

“The BEST. What else do you need to know? Try it for yourself.“

“The cinnamon rolls and the quesadilla salvadoreña.....“

“Visited here today from Pittsburgh, PA and these are, without a doubt, the best donuts I’ve ever tasted in my life (I’ve tasted a lot 🤣😝). I don’t usually review places but that’s how amazing these are….“

“This places is absolutely good I love the tortas, the size is huge for the price, totally worth it. They have tamales too. I had had oat with milk and rice with milk, I didn't know they also have strawberry hot drink is like champurrado is so good,there is coffee as well. They have a huge variety of bread, dessert, cold drinks.“

“I ordered sandwiches from them so many times, and it is a small take out order place only. Love 💖 the way they fixed their ingredients, tasted exactly like hometown and prices are reasonable,services are polite . Highly recommend. Parking in & out at no time.“

“I always hit this bakery when I’m at LA.“

“The best. Done and done. They go that extra mile when you need it most.“

“Tartine Silver Lake is a gem! The space is open and inviting, with a great neighborhood vibe. I grabbed a morning pastry and a coffee for pickup, and everything was ready fast and tasted incredible. The croissant was buttery and flaky—definitely one of the best in LA. The coffee was rich and smooth. Staff were friendly and upbeat, even with a line forming. Perfect spot to grab something quick or hang out for a bit. Can’t wait to go back and try more from the menu!“

“just a wonderful place my favorite spot“

“today I got a tres leches cake for my wife and instead of it saying Happy Birthday Irma instead it says Happy Birthday Grandma lol a honest mistake but I sure had a laugh when wife opened the box 😜🤪🥳 women and age's they'll lie to the grave on how old they are“

“deserts..YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING UNTIL you JUST STOP BY and try ANYTHING..“

“The bakery and tamales are delicious!!!“

“This place came to the rescue!!! The wedding cake I had made fell over on the long drive. It was a disaster!! Other bakeries near the wedding venue were already closed and others needed at least 48 hour notice… the wedding was happening NOW. I called Sonora Bakery in my final desperate attempt, explained the situation, sent them a picture of the cake and within minutes, they got to work. The cake was delicious and the wedding was saved. Thank you Sonora Bakery…. You have a customer for life!“

“I stopped in here briefly because I was checking out some stores on the strip here and decided to grab a slice of cake; I thought it was great. It felt like a 90s, early 2000s grocery store bakery in the best way, very reminiscent of early Viktor Benes vibes! Highly suggest giving it a try for their cakes and cookies for events or even a slice if you're in the mood. The staff was really lovely, too!“