Best Pastry Shops in Pasadena

Pasadena’s food scene is unmatched, largely due to its wide selection of bakeries and the fusion of cultures.

You can check out our list of must-visit bakeries in the area, but if it’s pastries you’re craving specifically, look no further than our round-up featuring top pastries in Pasadena and the specialties from each specific bakery.

OHLALA Restaurant & Bakery

Address: 921 E. Colorado Blvd.
Specialties: French pastries and fresh sourdough

Inspired by the French Riviera, OHLALA is an artisan bakery offering a seasonal brunch menu, specialty coffees, and delicious, freshly baked pastries.

What reviewers say: “I always get a latte and pastry, which are all made with French ingredients imported from France and are all amazing. My go-to is the maple sea salt scone, so good!!”

Delight Pastry

Address: 39 N. Raymond Ave.
Specialties: Flaky croissants and trendy viral treats

Delight Pastry produces some of the most beautiful and delicious pastries in the area, offering a variety of products, including cakes, pastries, and fun, trending treats such as mini and spiral croissants, as well as fruit cakes.

What reviewers say: “We finally tried their viral fruit desserts, and now I totally get the hype.”

ID-Eclair

Address: 169 W. Green St.
Specialties: Plant-based pastries

French-trained Pastry Chef Romuald Guiot, a finalist on The Food Network's Spring Baking Championship Season 8, brought the first plant-based French bakery to Pasadena in 2024. Offering both savory and sweet pastries, this is a great spot for those looking for vegan pastries, paired with a cup of tea or coffee.

What reviewers say: “Best French pastries I’ve had outside of France, and they’re all vegan. A rare gem!”

Artisanal Goods by CAR

Address: 1009 E. Colorado Blvd.
Specialties: Chocolate pastries

Artisanal Goods by CAR is Haris Car's bakery and cafe. Car's background with cacao farms allows for an assortment of chocolates made from cocoa beans from Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Madagascar, Tanzania, Nicaragua, and more, bringing this spot the much-deserved accolade of best chocolate croissant in LA.

What reviewers say: “Literally the best chocolate croissant I’ve ever had.”

Europane Bakery and Café

Address: 345 E. Colorado Blvd., #101
Specialties: Scones and danishes

A great spot near the Pasadena Convention Center for lunch, Europane Bakery and Café is also an excellent place to get fresh pastries like macarons, croissants, scones, and danishes.

What reviewers say: “Every time I'm in town, I make it a point to stop by and pick up an assortment of pastries.”

Salted Butter Company

Address: 1 W. California Blvd., Unit 412
Specialties: Hand-rolled croissants

Using their signature salted butter, the Salted Butter Company offers hand-rolled croissants and other sweet and savory pastries, as well as cakes and specialty coffee drinks.

What reviewers say: “All I can say is ‘WOW!’ I am EXTREMELY IMPRESSED with the pastries here.”

Sarkis Pastry

Address: 1776 E. Washington Blvd.
Specialties: Middle Eastern and European pastries

Whether you’re searching for hand-rolled baklava or a French-style cookie, you can find a large variety of different pastries and sweets at Sarkis. For over 40 years, this bakery has been a local treasure, and with a menu so large and diverse, it’s not hard to see why!

What reviewers say: “The taste of tradition is baked into every bite, and their friendly staff makes the experience even better.”

Little Flower Pasadena

Address: 1424 W. Colorado Blvd.
Specialties: Scone of the day

There are rotating daily specials at Little Flower, so there will always be something new to try. However, you can always expect favorites like croissants, scones, and gluten-free options, as well as their lunch sandwiches and bowls.

What reviewers say: “Delicious savory and sweet pastries! The guava cheese pastry is the best one I’ve had.”

BadAsh Bakery

Address: 247 E. Colorado Blvd.
Specialties: Cinnamon rolls

BadAsh Bakes is a Black- and woman-owned bakery that serves cinnamon rolls, rotating seasonal treats, and other desserts. Everything is made from scratch with love and high-quality ingredients, including their handcrafted lattes.

What reviewers say: “The matcha cinnamon roll is expert-level. The ceremonial grade matcha really makes the flavor come through.”

Vrej Pastry

Address: 1074 Allen Ave.
Specialties: Middle Eastern pastries

Everything at this bakery is made from scratch by Vrej and his family. In addition to classic Middle Eastern pastries, they offer a wide variety of cookies, cakes, tarts, and more.

What reviewers say: “If you’re looking for authentic and high-quality Middle Eastern pastries in Pasadena, Vrej Pastry is the place to go.”

Bu Pastry Bar

Address: 380 S. Lake Ave., Ste 107
Specialties: French and Asian flavor fusions

Bu Pastry Bar specializes in canelés, madeleines, and French-inspired pastries with subtle Asian flavors. The pastries are made in small batches throughout the day to ensure the perfect texture and quality, and pair perfectly with handcrafted lattes.

What reviewers say: “The canelé is probably the best I’ve had in LA — perfectly caramelized outside with a soft, custardy center.”

Seed Bakery

Address: 942 E. Washington Blvd.
Specialties: Whole wheat pastries and fruit tarts

In addition to their fruit tarts, made with a rotating selection of fresh seasonal fruit, Seed Bakery mills their own organic grains for their breads and whole-wheat pastries.

What reviewers say: “Seed Bakery definitely has the best pastries I've had in Pasadena.”

Old Sasoon Bakery

Address: 1132 Allen Ave.
Specialties: Middle Eastern pastries

Old Sasoon Bakery is one of the region’s best places to find traditional Middle Eastern baked goods. They're best known for flatbreads with savory toppings, but visitors also rave about their incredible dessert selection, featuring various flavors of baklava.

What reviewers say: “Old Sasoon totally redefines what I thought baklava was. Sweet, nutty, toasted layers of phyllo, perfectly balanced and defined.”