I went to Artisanal Goods for coffee with my friend Amelia G., who lives in neighborhood. The place…read morewas packed at like 10:00 on a Tuesday morning, with a line to order and every table occupied the whole time we were there. I guess this is the spot for coffee and pastries in Pasadena. It was a cute shop with a millennial-friendly aesthetic. Brick walls, exposed ceiling, and lots of hanging lights. Case full of beautiful pastries, house chocolates and merchandise for sale. The line moved quickly enough, and service was friendly and reasonably fast. A table opened up for us when we needed it, and we sat and enjoyed our coffee and pastry. I got a salted honey latte, which was delicious. I'm not a habitual coffee drinker, and this felt like a special indulgent little treat. I'm not a pastry person either, but the kougin amann was fantastic, rich and buttery and shatteringly crispy. I also got a chocolate croissant to go for my husband, who said it was really good. We sat for maybe half an hour, and when we left, someone was there to take our spot, and we had to squeeze past the line that was coming through the door. I don't like coffee and sweets enough to do all that on a regular basis, but I enjoyed my visit to Artisanal Goods and would recommend it if you want top notch pastries in Pasadena.

I was finally able to try Artisanal Goods by CAR when my friend and I decided to do a chocolate…read morecroissant taste off with another place down the block. I was able to find parking nearby luckily and that was probably the hardest part. However, it was also really hot that day so I came prepared with a big hat because I saw the line wrap around the building. I was able to catch it when I was at a lull and the line moved pretty quick. A couple of other items that looked really good that I need to try. I know there is some seasonal items that sell out really quick to keep an eye out of. The chocolate croissant was great and I'll have to wait to try some of their other items next time which I also hear is amazing. The dining area isn't the biggest popular places. It's probably not the easiest to find a spot to sit and enjoy unless you time it correctly.

They make the best Dubai Chocolate bar, and trust me, I've tried a lot. The filling to chocolate…read moreratio is just right! At $35 a bar, the price is comparable to others that I've tried. Not sure why it's so pricey, but it's completely worth it!! I haven't tried anything else from Mignon, but I'm sure everything is amazing!

Delicious chocolates in a cute shop! Not the flagship store but had a great selection of various…read morechocolates. A family owned business from the early 1900s. Visited on the Melting Pot Old Pasadena food walking tour. Nice and knowledgeable employee.

Service and food was excellent! Coffee, lemonade, empanadas…read moreand the protein plate all very good!

I stopped by here before my Yelp Elite event while walking along Colorado Boulevard and came across…read morethis spot on Raymond Avenue; such a great find! This café is fantastic. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. My mom and I shared the chicken pesto sandwich, and it did not disappoint. The flavors were perfectly balanced, the mozzarella paired so well with the tomato, and the grilled chicken with pesto tied everything together beautifully. The vibes were incredible and I love sitting outside, especially it was more of a chilly morning, and they made sure to turn on the heaters above the outdoor seating which was incredibly thoughtful so customers that we're all sitting and eating we're enjoying a nice breezy cool day along with warmth. What I really appreciated was that it wasn't overly oily or salty, which made it even more enjoyable. It was light, fresh, and super satisfying. My mom loved it just as much as I did!! Will be coming back!

Amazing Thai tea soft with honey boba Definitely my first…read moretime trying this and oh man it's so good very popular drinks as well the time I was in here it's been like 6 people ordering the tea . Great customer service , very positive area , great energy to sit and have your boba . Well recommended nice and clean very bright inside with lights . Great designs or art work .

PROs - Thai tea soft serve is sooo good!…read more- Not too sweet - Cookies are good! Can be warmed if asked - Staff is friendly - They have Thrifty ice cream CONs - Limited toppings - Cashless - Street parking (but easy to find) - No indoor seating

Delicious food and great service. Refreshing atmosphere. Will definitely be back. Great bakery tooread more

really good their breakfast croissant was amazing and a good size. i also tired their matcha latte…read moreand was very good too!

Without any intention to pay a visit, I accidentally passed by Mignon as I was visiting Cool Bites,…read morewhich was right next to it. Being a lame for chocolate, I for sure made a stop. Just from the vibes, you could tell it's a long-standing one. The one behind the counter was nothing but friendly, asking if it's my first time and right away giving me a sample per my preference. They sold truffles, bars, cookies, and even provided gift-wraps and boxes. Instead of weigh-based, most stuffs were sold by pieces. From the rich showcase, I went for the trio of Nutella milk chocolate, Irish cream truffle, and their signature Mignon dark chocolate truffle. I wouldn't say any of them were attention-stealers, but no harm trying when you're around. Prolly the Mignon one was the top pick if I had to choose among the 3, serving dark chocolate with dark chocolate ganache inside.

Are you looking to be WOW-ed by chocolate quality? Then you are at the right place. I love Their…read morepretty much everything. Give them a try you won't regret

Delight pastry made the cake of my dreams. I've been ordering from there every year for my birthday…read moreand they have always exceeded my expectations. Not only was my birthday cake beautiful but it was insanely delicious. I highly recommend!!

I found this bakery completely by happenstance when I went to the new 'viral' Nana's Green Tea next…read moredoor and didn't want to join the long queue...I decided to check out this place instead. The owner should thank Nana's for a lot of 'accidental' new customers. As a mango dessert maven I was delighted to find at least 3 kinds of mango concoctions. I got the "Mango Delight" (1/2 mango and 1/2 white chocolate moussee) it was so yummy and refreshing! I wish they also had mango eclair then I would come here every week! Will try their gelato next time.

Laderach Chocolatier Shop not only looks delicious but also smells delicious. We stopped by on a…read moreThursday afternoon. We were a few stores down from Laderach and we can smell the sweet scent of chocolates from a far. We decided to stop by and check out this fancy and yummy chocolate shop. As soon as we came in Laderach, the sales people were welcoming and greeted us. They also offered some samples and any sample of our choosing. We tried the strawberry chocolate and milk chocolate. They were both delicious. The chocolate was perfect. It was quality chocolate and semi sweet and not too rich. The combination with the dried strawberries were a perfect blend and balance. We left the store and purchased a couple of the pre packed milk chocolate and the strawberry chocolate. We can't wait to comeback to try other types of chocolates on Laderach's menu.

My fiancé and I came to the Galleria on a mission: buy a gift for our son at GameStop and leave…read moreimmediately before our wallets took emotional damage. We marched from Target, beelined to the right towards Bloomingdale's, GameStop's just right before Bloomie's - grabbed the game, and bolted--because let's be honest, video games especially the latest of the latest version + the special pack features already cost an arm, a leg, and possibly a kidney. But fate (and sugar) had other plans. On our way back to the main drag, we locked eyes with Läderach. The glass cases were glistening. The chocolates were posing. I casually said, "Let's just taste." Famous. Last. Words. Fast forward $70 later, we walked out proudly cradling a 1-lb slab of FrischSchoggi--a chocolate hazelnut masterpiece so decadent it should come with a warning label. Rich, creamy, crunchy, sinful... basically chocolate that whispers, "You deserve this." The staff? Super friendly and dangerously encouraging. The store? Small, bright, beautifully merchandised--minimalist Swiss luxury vibes. The chocolates? Divinely indulgent. It instantly transported me back to Europe, standing outside Lindt, watching chocolatiers scrape, spread, and turn molten chocolate like it's edible art. Läderach delivers that same magic--except now I'm the one eating it instead of just staring longingly through a window. We thought GameStop was the financial threat... turns out Läderach is the real boss level LOL. But honestly? Worth it. Every. Single. Dollar. Come for the "just a taste." Leave with a lighter wallet and a very happy soul.

Came here after checking out Descanso Gardens and was worried they'd sell out so I placed an online…read moreorder. Picking up was smooth and easy but parking was awful. We had to circle the area a few times to find street parking. It would be nice if they had a designated parking lot in addition to street parking because some of the businesses around there had that. There was seating inside despite the store being pretty small, so my bf and I just ate inside. The cakes were pretty good! I got the Matcha Yuzu and he got the Kinako Chestnut. I couldn't really taste the yuzu until I tried only the first layer of cream. The matcha overpowers the yuzu a lot because there was two layers of matcha cream and one layer of matcha cake. Still really good and can taste that the matcha is high quality! As for the kinako chestnut, we couldn't taste the chestnut much but there were some chestnut pieces hidden in the cake! I would love to try the peach one as well but this place is quite far. Hopefully I'm in the area when they have the peach seasonal again.

Ordered UberEats and my order arrived in less than an hour!…read more Menu had a good variety of sandwiches, cakes, and drinks. Pricing was pricey. Most of the cakes cost $9+ and the sandwiches were $10+! Got the Egg Heaven Sandwich ($13) and it was pretty much an egg salad sandwich. The bread didn't taste fresh and was quite dry. I was expecting the bread to be soft and fluffy but that wasn't the texture at all. The egg salad was quite heavy on mayonnaise and had too much pepper for my preference. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the sandwich unfortunately. The Sunny Side Up (Coconut Mango Mousse Cake) - $9.50 - was delicious! Love how it was nicely packaged in a cute tin! The mango mousse was so creamy and I could tell it was made with sweet mangos! The cake was so moist and fresh. The coconut cream on top made it even more delicious! Definitely recommend! The Tiramisu ($9.50) was so good! It was so creamy and every bite was nicely layered with mascarpone mousse/coffee jelly and topped with cocoa powder. It wasn't too sweet and the cream didn't feel too heavy. The cake was very fresh and soft! Overall, I didn't enjoy the sandwich but the cakes were incredible and definitely worth getting!

Best caramels ever! So insane better than any you've ever tasted…read more Also love their regular menu and the quaint mom and pop shop locals feel they've cultivated. Service is always quick and well done!

It pains me to write this because this place is cute and the pastries and brunch/lunch dishes have…read morealways been delicious, but the service and wait time here is consistently a disaster. There's never enough menus to go around while waiting to order. As a nice gesture, I let those behind me have our menu after we had decided and described the dish I wanted to the women working the counter. This dish was written on their menu by name, a melon prosciutto bowl, but she was very confused and eventually keyed in a prosciutto scramble which was not what I wanted and not listed anywhere on their menu (I double checked). There's not many tables, and nobody seems to clear them with any urgency even though there are always many people waiting to sit down. The last three times I have been there, the food took at least 30-40 minutes to come out after ordering, which is insane for a counter service cafe with a dozen tables. Any time I've asked how much longer on our food, the staff is very dismissive and rude and just barks 'we're busy!' .... OK? You're literally ALWAYS busy, is there not any way you can plan or staff for this in advance? The food runners always seem confused about what food is going where and are inconsistent with bringing silverware. The cherry on top of this last visit is that the rest of my party got their food (again, after about 35 minutes), with a promise that my dish was 'on its way'. We waited ten minutes before approaching the hostile staff at the counter to find... my dish, the scramble that I didn't even order and wasn't on their menu, had been sitting already made for the whole ten minutes. Nobody thought to grab it and deliver it, and when we asked about the dish and wait, were met with hostile shrugs and blank stares. Again, the food is delicious, but I won't be back until they fix their disastrous service and attitude.