Baking with Ish knocked me out! (I'm literally so full and sleepy) I got the Pistachio Kalamansi, Spam Egg and Cheese Pandesal, and an Ube Cookie around 12 PM on a Friday, which totaled to about $28. The cashier and owner were friendly and seemed a little nervous, but I think they can be successful here. The Pandesal was an extremely rich sandwich with a cheesy, garlicky egg and two spams. It was delicious but so heavy and so rich. I wouldn't recommend this if you have a busy day ahead because this was so much to consume. The Kalamansi, on the other hand, was perfect. The pastry was heated up, so when I opened the box up in my car, the warm, nutty scent wafted out and filled the space. My husband and I love this pastry and will definitely be getting it for others as well. read more

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Very cute bakery in a somewhat small food hall right in the heart of San Gabriel. My niece recommended we all head here for some sweet pastries after having dim sum. The owner and partner were working hard on pies and other assorted treats. My wife got some cookies and their Ube pie to try and we all had a few bites of their delicious offerings. Note they are currently right by the entrance but will be moving to a larger space directly next to it in the near future. Great treats for a quick stop or after eating at the food hall! read more

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Baking with Ish is located inside Blossom Market, just next to Lotus & Bean. They open on Thursday until Sunday.The shop looks very clean. Their menu includes: pie either slice or thr whole pie, spam cheese pandesal, scones, muffins,and cookies. I ordered the following: - Egg Cheese Brioche $9 It was buttery, savory and had soft texture. - Blue Corn Banana Teacake $7 It had moist texture with a unique flavor and perfect sweetness. - Cinnamon Popy seed Roll $8 It wad a nice flavor of cinnamon balanced with the richness of poppy seeds. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Remember to try Baking with ish whenever you are in Blossom Market or nearby them read more

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Gosh. I almost had a heartattack when i looked at bakingwithish was empty. I was like no way they closed.. i still smell the goods. And looked around and found that baking with ish moved to a bigger part next to their old one. The good news is they have even more goodies to get. read more

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Came by here early-ish (pun!) on a Sunday morning and most items were already sold out! After trying their pastries, I can see why! The store is clean and well kept, and workers are friendly! I think I also spot Ish talking to some customers as well! The flavors of the pastries were all Ube themed today, and I went ahead with the Gluten Free Ube Banana Tea Cake, which was great for being GF! It was still moist and with a nice banana flavor, but wish the Ube flavor was a tad stronger. It also looks like they might be moving/expanding to the next door stall! Will try to come back again earlier in the day to try more options :) read more

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Located at the entrance of the blossom market hall, this place seems to be asian owned, and sells super delicious pastries. I got the spam cheese pandesal. It was SUPER garlicy and bold on the flavors. I also got their pistsachio and ube pastry. Both were very flavorful. The pies weren't done yet. The ones I saw on IG was a mango pie and dubai chocolate. The ones that were in the oven were all ube type pies. They seem to have seasonal pies on rotation so best to check their IG for the flavors offered. They only sell pastries so be careful not to ask for coffee. That's from next door lol. But the good thing about this location is that you can go right next door while you wait for your pastries to be heated up to order your drink! Enjoy! read more

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"UBE SUNDAY FUNDAYYYY" Hubby & I can never resist trying one or more of their offerings and have come on a couple of Sundays...which is why we've mainly tried their Ube treats! Not sure if it's a standing thing with Baking with Ish, but I noticed it on their menu! The Ube Cheesecake is SO GOOD, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Not too sweet, would order again to bring for a party. I'd skip the Ube Pumpkin (might be seasonal) because the pumpkin overpowered the ube flavor IMO. Their savory scones are decent as well, I can't remember which ones we have tried...but we'll usually grab a coffee at the stand right next to Baking with Ish and then a sweet treat from Bw/Ish. Located inside Blossom Market Hall, plenty of parking available and service is typically very quick. read more

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My daughter and I come here often to get our Ube pastry fix. I enjoy the freshness and lightness of Ish's baked goods. LOTS of flavor but without any overwhelming sugar in my palette. He's moving over to a slightly larger kitchen area which hopefully meana more items that don't sell out before I have a chance to buy one!! Located inside the wonderful Blossom Market. read more

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BAKING WITH ISH is a small bakery stand that offer Filipino-inspired pastries, high-quality ingredients, and generous portions. Customers like myself frequently praise the unique flavors, excellent presentation, and friendly customer service. It is located in SGV plaza on Mission. They have popular items such as ube and ensaymada pastries, and seasonal pies. Moreover, most of their pastry items are pricey which I say suck it up. Perhaps you can indulge it once every couple months. I was taken aback by their pastries prodigious appearance and presentation. Male staff was affable, nice and professional. Overall, I recommend you visit this cute little pastry shop. So there you have it folks. read more

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Found my filipino dessert cravings satisfied in San Gabriel! Located in the Blossom Market Hall, right by the entrance along Mission Drive, you'll find this popular dessert stand. Came on a Friday about 40 min before closing--sadly all the popular ube desserts were sold out (not to self: come earlier or order online next time!) Tried the Turon Cheesecake (5/5): Fluffy (such perfect texture!), smooth, not too sweet, and perfectly balanced with fresh fruit (banana and jack fruit) and a delicious crust. The Ube Black Sesame Roll (4.5/5) was also amazing. Loved the marshmallow-like foam cream on top! We also grabbed a cookie (forgot the name) that was so chewy (almost mochi-like), sweet/flavorful, and had the perfect crispy edge. Service was wonderful. Ish and his staff were so kind and welcoming. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

Baking With Ish - Turon cheesecake, ube black sesame roll, cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Time and time again, I come to support Ish and get blown away at each pastry or pie I've tried and have yet to try. For example, today, I came in to try an ube pecan pie slice - and boom also landed with a black sesame pumpkin bun and an ube cheese pan de sal. My cravings got the best of me and how I ate the latter two pastries in under three minutes is beyond me. My senses were so strong that I am literally writing this with crumbs around my mouth. The breads were fresh, soft and delicious in every bite. Not too sweet in my opinion and you can really taste all the flavors that are described. The pillowy bite of that pan de sal is replaying in my head and I want ten more. Give him all your money and come support this wonderful exquisite baker. I've tried other things in the past two but needed to highlight this experience while it was clear in my mind. Located in his own space right when you enter the Ramona St entrance at Blossom Market hall- the unmissable Baking with Ish sign will welcome you. You can never go wrong as there is plentiful parking spots and a variety of food, drink and dessert vendors all in one spot. It's quaint enough for a study session and big enough for a bigger group gathering. Something for everyone. Just make sure you're aware of the open hours as he's not there everyday and while you're at it, give him a follow on Instagram @bakingwithish so you can drool over the pictures with me. I am not affiliated with him at all, just truly an avid fan of the craft and just so happy to continue supporting his small business as long as my wallet allows. read more

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I came for all the giant crust pie pics, but there were none. He told me to come on the weekends for pies, and I sure will return for that!! So I got what was there, a savory scone with Tocino pieces in it. It was very tasty and made perfectly, not chalky or dry, just perfect. He is very talented!! I'm dying to try a pie, and to hopefully buy one of those beautiful strawberry ones I saw on Yelp this season! read more

No joke one of the best bakers and humans in LA! Everything Ish makes is magical and full of love and you can taste that. Come early if you want to grab something. read more

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Terrible customer service. They don't care if you have any feedback - they will just get mad if you tell them you didn't have a good experience. read more

The Ube Banoffee Pie is hands down the best ube dessert I've ever had. Perfectly sweet, super balanced, and just so good. After my first visit, I came back the next week to buy a whole pie for friends and family to try--and it was an instant hit. You can truly taste the passion and care Ish puts into his baking. His flavor combinations are thoughtful and spot-on. I'm not even a scone person, but had to try the tocino, spam, and egg scone and it was surprisingly moist and really flavorful! I'll definitely be back to try more of Ish's baked goods. read more

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We were able to make it to the online holiday order before the deadline. I got everything I ordered in the time that was promised. UBE COCONUT PIE was amazing. CHOCOLATE PIE is also very good. HOLIDAY COOKES were good too. Early morning pick up is great. Ish and his staff has taken over Blossom Market Hall and has a system to ID you and your order, put your order together, and then hand you your order in a matter of minutes. Very efficient and accurate. read more

Hands down the best spot for baked goods in SGV. Insanely creative and oh so delish. I am blown away with every new item. I mean, who the hell would come up with making a mango sticky rice pie? Baking With Ish does, that's who. So freakin good! *chef's kiss read more

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I spotted the ube flan black sesame bun while waiting in line at AK Fresh Roast and knew I had to try it. Ube, flan, and black sesame are some of favorite things so a dessert that combines all three sounded unbelievable. I was right - it was a perfect combination. The ube and black sesame flavors both came through without overwhelming each other, and the whole pastry was surprisingly filling. I will caution that it's on the sweeter side, so it might not be everyone's taste but it was definitely mine lol. read more

The ube black sesame bun is my favorite! I wish there was a black sesame version too. It's not too sweet which I like. I also got a durian cookie for my mom. I'm not a fan of durian and thought it was a bit strong. My mom loved it and ate the whole cookie. I'd like to try the pies next time. read more

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Ish recently moved into a larger space in the Blossom Market Hall in San Gabriel. He offers unique baked items with a Filipino twist. The spam tocino scone is delicious and the ube cookie has a great chew. We had a calamansi donut which was bright with citrus tang and pillowy soft. Do not sleep on the pies!!! Ube banoffee and mango icebox are delicious. Go now, support this amazing baker! read more

My sister was the MVP and got delicious pastries and adobo pie here! P.S. Sunday's are Ube Day at Baking with Ish! Everyday Bun-Ube Black Sesame with Meringue- one of my favorites out of the desserts! Very soft and moist. I couldn't really taste the black sesame, probably masked under the ube but it was so good. It's also not too ube so it's not overpowering, fairly light. Ube Donut- It was good. Great texture, soft. Ube Brioche Bun- Least favorite. A little dry, but still good. Ube Cheese Pie- My other favorite! This is rich so definitely share with others. It was really good, definitely resembles like a cheesecake, the richness and decadent. (not pictured, I forgot about this one until after we finished haha) Ube Custard Pie- Wonderful pie! It has two layers of ube-ness. Not too sweet, really good! Adobo Pie- It was good! The rice and meat, very lovely. The pie is fairly flaky. read more

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Hands down an incredible spot for baked magical pastries. We got to meet the owner who is welcoming and friendly. He cares about his customers and treats you like family. We visited on a Sunday morning and it was not busy. First we just got the ube cinnamon roll. Then went back to get the crème brûlée donut!!! THIS IS A MUST. I'm not usually an ube person but this place does ube right. The ube is not overpowering. Everything had the perfect balance of sweetness. Lastly, we waited patiently for the chicken empanada. Get two of those! You won't want to share. The empanada was flaky and a good amount of filling. The seasoning is magic! You will not be disappointed! read more

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I've always been a fan of their pies but decided to try the spam tocino scone for the first time and it did not disappoint! I love that it is moist, savory and flavorful! I can't stop raving about it to my family and friends! What a treat read more

Baking With Ish - Spam tocino scone - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Stopped by Baking With Ish around 11 AM on a Friday and left pretty disappointed. None of the items listed on their online ordering page were available in store, which definitely threw me off. At that point, only one cookie was left and it wasn't even the Chocolate Chip I was hoping for (it was a salted shrimp flavor and just not what I had in mind). I had been hoping to try the Chocolate Chip, Ube Cookie, Earl Grey and Black Sesame Cookie, and Ube Cheese Pie, but none of those were available on this visit. We did end up getting the Spam Tocino Cheese Scone, which was interesting but didn't really make up for the lack of options. Not the experience I was hoping for, but I'd still come back to give it another shot and hopefully catch more of the menu. Would definitely recommend calling ahead if you're after something specific. read more

It was my first time in the area in a while and I am glad to try Blossom Food Hall. I tried out AK Fresh Roast and Baking with Ish. AK Fresh Roast was a 7/10 in terms of quality and taste. I liked the presentation of the drinks and overall cleanliness of the store front. I got an egg custard vietnamese coffee which the coffee was more like a light roast then a medium or heavy roast. I could not tell if there was a layer of egg custard since it tasted more like regular coffee foam. The drink itself was $6.50 and came out to $7.17 total with tax. The cup size looked like a grande size at Starbucks. Baking by Ish blew my mind with how good and new the pastries were. Maybe I'm biased as a Filipino American but I would rate Ish's baked good as 10/10. You really get a generous serving in each slice and the price is really fair. Like everything nowadays, $6 and up seems to be the norm in pricing. I got the ensaymada for $10 and the blueberry pie for $10. Total price with tax came out to $22.05. Yes $10 per baked good is more than the $6.50 drink from AK Fresh Roast but you get more food overall from Baking by Ish. The cost of labor and attention needed to present the baked goods nicely is loads better than a simple coffee drink that takes less than five minutes to make. Overall, if I had to choose between Baking by Ish and AK Fresh Roast, Baking by Ish outperforms in every aspect. read more

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Not every bakery out there allows you to see all the work and love being invested in each creation. Ishnoelle "Ish" Chin Richardson has it all One key thing to remember about Baking with Ish is that the selections change by the day. That pie you see in your friend's story about this place? Don't go in the next day expecting it to be there. There's a chance it won't be there at all, and you know what? That's part of the fun and Ish's style. Ish is always thinking of what to do next within the confines of running his bakery. A lot of us are used to seeing the same things coming out of a bakery every time, and I appreciate that too. But I also want to see new creations regularly too. It provides a relatively newfound appreciation for the baker's hard work and creativity Ish keeps it simple yet implements his own creativity. You'll find chocolate chip cookies, cheese pandesal, and garlic ensaymada, but you'll also find blue corn bibingka, dulce de leche poppy seed buns, and coconut pandan cookies. Every now and then, Ish will experiment and do miso cookies or even anchovy cookies. At least you can try them once and brag to your friends that you tried it. Can't hurt! After all, quite a few dishes and baked goods we appreciate today were byproducts of experiments. Think the Kouign Amann, for instance. You'll also see his life partner, Jeff, helping Ish a lot at the shop, whether that is helping him zest some lemons, or even manning the shop while Ish is running a table at an event. Both Ish and Jeff are quite a team and that has totally helped with the longevity of the concept of Baking with Ish for years There's something for everybody at Baking with Ish, which is a great thing about it. You'll always have an opportunity to try something new as well. Considering that they are right next to AK Fresh Roast, getting a coffee to pair with their pastry. A win-win-win for everyone! read more

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Super cute, small pastry shop in the Blossom Food Court. The selection is limited, but every thing is handmade and fresh. We tried the Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie, Spam Cheese Scone, Ube Pistachio Sweet Bun, and Garlic Herb Savory Bun. All the flavors were spot on, interesting, and with a Filipino/Asian flare. The owner was there busy starting a new batch of goodies. I'm not sure how he makes such delicious treats in such a small space. The pricing is reasonable considering the Artisan nature of the product. The service was fast and efficient. The food court has always had ample parking every time I have gone, but I'm not sure if events at the mission would affect that. We will definitely be coming back again! read more

Baking With Ish - Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie, Spam Cheese Scone, Ube Pistachio Sweet Bun, Garlic Herb Savory bun. - Bakeries Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Nice corner spot for baked magical pastries near the entrance. The owner is warm, welcoming, and treats everyone like family. We stopped by on a quiet Sunday morning and tried the ube cinnamon roll, which was incredible. Not too sweet! Note that it is a bit pricey, about $10 per roll. read more

Love that food halls are popping up and are becoming a thing! Located inside Blossom Market Hall. I really wanted to like this place as so many others that have reviewed it did. Egg Omelet Brioche - was soaking wet of grease/oil.. I sadly did not like it. Tomato was just wet and no flavor. It was topped with flaky salt which helped a little. Not sure if there was some sort of citrus squeezed over top, but entire pastry was not coherent. Coconut Corn Pie - you can really taste corn with an after taste of coconut. Pie crust was not my favorite, felt dense and slightly burnt but flaky. Ube Meringue Pie - very very sweet. I now see why meringue pies are usually with a citrus. I had to remove the meringue top as it was way too sweet paired with the ube. Ube pie without the meringue was much better. Chocolate Espresso Cake - was what it was, ordinary. Cake was moist. Pumpkin Chocolate Cookie - tasted more like oatmeal and cinnamon. Missing pumpkin seasoning. Texture was good, ooey gooey soft. read more

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Baking with Ish is located in the blossom market hall, alongside with other amazing small businesses ! This is a cute little Filipino inspired baked goods shop. We ordered the egg cheese brioche + the ube cookies -- SO FIYAH. This is the place to go if you have a sweet tooth like me xD the ube cookie litcherally melts into your mouth !!! sweet and soft yet a bit crunchy The egg cheese brioche was saur yummy too -- I lovvvv the oil the business owner garnishes on top. It tastes like a lemony rosemary garnish ¿ I love supporting smol businesses and Baking with Ish serves quality baked goods -- Filipino style :-) I need to come back soon to try more of their goodies read more

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Ok I know we live in a visual society. Typically I don't take pics of my food before I eat it. I am an outlier in that way. I fully intended to take a picture of the spam and tocino scone before taking a bite of it, but I was overcome by the enciting smell. It's a beautiful scone, first off. I was waiting for my coffee at AK Roast and saw the scones nicely stacked and was called over. Also the baking scents from this little corner of the market hall always draw me in. Even if I am sometimes able to resist, I always take a look to see what the offerings are. Today the savory scone blew my mind. I need to alert others to the Pied Piper call of the scones!! read more

Came late morning on a weekday to the blossom hill market. Large parking lot next door but also wasn't busy at all. A bunch of sweets were already available and more were being made on the spot! 7/10 Ube Custard Pie $10 - crust was pretty dense and not much to it. Ube custard was very light in flavor, good consistency and sweetness. The white fluff was very rich and creamy. Helps with the slightly dry crust. Overall pricey and would not get again but perhaps rather try other items. read more

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Everything they make is perfect! Their baked goods not only look great, but taste better! Very creative treats! Service is a bit slow, but I didn't mind waiting because the owner seemed so focused on making his baked goods look perfect. The attention to detail is obvious. The store is inside the Blossom Market place, so it can be busy at times. I got the black sesame ube bun and the spam tocino scone. They were both to die for! I will definitely go back for more! read more

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This is a Filipino bakery with southeast Asian flavors. I tried a couple of pastries while browsing the food hall, and man, everything was delicious! We got an ube mochi cookie as well as an egg and cheese brioche bun. The cookie was light and crispy on the outside with a chewy interior- perfect! I thought the egg and cheese brioche was to die for! The brioche was fluffy and light with a slightly salty/garlicky flavor and layer of cheese and egg- YUM! I can't stop thinking about it. I saw a cake in the counter that was made with fish sauce- super unique. I would have loved to try it if I had room. It seems like pastry selection changes regularly, which is great. I'll definitely come here again when I'm back in the area! read more

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I came last Sunday and tried the Ube buns, I'm not big on sweet stuff but this one......I definitely make exception! I bought some for my friends so they can come and get it for them too! read more

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My partner and I went to Blossom Market Hall to grab a coffee and couldn't help but be intrigued by the delicious smells coming from Ish's stand. We've been there a few times, but the first time we went, he had made a pumpkin scone that is absolutely one of the best pastries I've ever had. The texture was exactly how a scone is supposed to be: an initial crunch, but soft and pillowy on the inside, not hard and crumbly like many scones at other bakeries. We have tried a total of 5-6 different items now, and every single one of them has been a delight to eat. None of his pastries are overly sweet, honoring the flavor of each, whether ube, pumpkin, or another. My only complaint is that he hasn't had the pumpkin scone the other times we've gone; it appears he changes up the menu day-to-day, which is great, but I've been really wanting that pumpkin scone again! If you are looking to indulge in a sweet treat but don't want to end up in a sugar coma, Ish's is the way to go, trust me. read more

The food is delicious Good customer service When talking to them, you can tell they have passion I would recommend people stop by and try it at least once free public parking next to the building. They do take credit card too read more

I have not came to this location at all so I cannot base my review on the location itself. BUT however, I can review on their ONE DESSERT that has BLOWN MY FREAKN MIND! This dessert was brought to one our Company Potlucks for Thanksgiving and boy was I so thankful that it was there. It called... drumroll please.... UBE COCONUT PIE! It was the PERFECT consistency and ratio of UBE goodness to coconut madness. The pie crust was not too flakey but just right. And just the right amount of shaved coconut beautifully crafted in the pie. ISH, who are you? You are a filipino God send and should be oh so proud of this creation. read more

Every single time you come here you're going to be super impressed by the array of beautiful baked goods that Ish has each week. Each one is carefully thought out and I'm constantly intrigued by his flavor and ingredient combinations when I drop in. So many times, places will have nice looking stuff but then the flavor doesn't match that. That is not the case here. I honestly feel like the flavor meets or somehow surpasses the visual because I constantly want to share bites with friends and it sounds corny but it's almost like a taste and texture adventure each time. Ube, peach, caramel, tea infusions, bananas, breakfast pastries, it has all been delicious. Every.single.one. Ish is also super kind and always coming up with new ideas, so please be sure to say hello and do yourself a favor and try a couple of items. Thanks for reading! read more

This place is so so so delicious. We've been here twice. The first time we had their cinnamon roll and it was one of the best. This time the we had the tiramisu and it's just perfection. They offer around 6 different desserts but do change what they offer. Quick time to get dessert and very nice read more

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