A classic with new franchise in Pasadena, with too many choices, but none turning out to be bad.

Food: 3 Service: 1 Ambiance: 2 I was really looking forward to trying Beard Papa's since we were in the area. I've heard about this place for a long time and had always wanted to try it, so I was excited to finally stop by. Unfortunately, the experience started off a bit awkward. When I walked in, I wasn't greeted at all. The lady at the counter didn't say hello or acknowledge me, which made me unsure of how the ordering process worked. I eventually realized you choose the outer shell first and then the filling. When I told her which shell I wanted and asked what fillings were available, she pointed to the paper menu and didn't really explain anything, which felt off putting. Throughout the interaction, she wasn't very friendly, no smile, no warmth, no welcome. It may have been toward the end of the day and she might have been tired, but it definitely affected the experience. When I got home and tried the cream puffs, I ordered the matcha, cookies and cream, classic vanilla, and the Dubai pistachio chocolate with chocolate filling. The matcha and vanilla were very creamy and tasty. The Dubai pistachio chocolate looked great, but it was a bit underwhelming flavor wise. Overall, the cream puffs were good, but they didn't completely blow me away. Overall, the dessert itself was decent, but the lack of friendly service left a lasting impression. Because of that, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

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Oh man, I really did not want to give this place a one star review but it did not even start off well. First, parking - there are parking structures all around pasadena! Parking is like a dollar for two hours but it's not as bad as LA. Walking into the establishment, there's this weird smell. It just doesn't smell like a bakery. Not a good start. The service was also very unwelcoming. The guy just kind of stared at us. No welcome greeting or anything. While we ordered, they were out of a couple things. It was about an hour and a half before closing so I understand why. Our order was prepared pretty quickly and while we were leaving, this old couple walked in. They were super nice and greeted the worker only for him to greet them with, "what do you guys want." Not sure if he was having a bad day. But to greet the nice old couple so coldly made me sad! The puffs were not any better. It did not taste fresh at all. It was kind of stale. My friends and I ended up getting six because it was buy five get one free. And we were not impressed at all. I understand it may have been end of the day and they were not making anymore but if they want customers to come back they should at least make something that customers would want to come back and support again. I used to go to the location in Arcadia all the time but this location is really not worth coming too with all the other great food and bakery in the area. read more

Coming in the store, a whiff of unpleasant air greets us - sanitation issue. Customs service was something else! The woman behind the counter was rude. If the manager is reading this - today is Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 am. There were two staff present and I am specifically referring to the taller woman, a bit overweight. She definitely needs some training. read more

Such unique pastry flavors! These are in a league of their own, highly recommend the plain classic original.

Dubai chocolate was good, just chocolate with pistachios. Filling I chose was salted caramel. tasty and but bot that much better than the chocolate. still good cream puffs. read more

Beard Papa’s - original cream puff and Dubai Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always a pit stop when we come to Pasadena for the friends. Learning from last year the group we got a six pack versus the dozen. People got the Dubai limited edition flavor and loved it. Staff is always on point and no complaints from the group. read more

OK for flavor these are awesome! Definitely would give them a 5 fornflavor, etc. BUT for service... We'll that's another story. I went in this afternoon about 1 pm and there was only one person and it was too busy. Went in and bought 8 puffs and told him the flavors of each filling. Trusted he put the right flavor because he wasn't busy and he read the order back to me. I even came back in to order another 6 to give to family. Every one I have shared has had the wrong flavor. For one or two, ok I get mistakes happent but for all 8??? Im going to assume it's the same for the box of 6 I bought for others. I mean seriously were you trying to be a jerk or just had to ruin others day because you don't want to be there. Find another job because you ruined what would've been a great experience for me and my family. read more

Next to Blue Bottle Coffee, a nice combo if you're in Old Town Pasadena. The cream puffs have always been fresh and you choose what you want inside along with the classic sugar powder on top. No seating and very small area but you don't really need it for Beard Papa's. Worth checking out. read more

Beard Papa’s - Storefront. - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Delicious cream puffs with different flavor options. Creme brûlée cream puff had a nice burnt sugar shell and filled generously with custard. Would opt for their mini versions of the creme puffs as ratio of filling to shell is better. read more

Beard Papa’s - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

While shopping in Pasadena we walked by Beard Papa's when my husband mentioned that he has never had their cream puffs -- WHAT?!? So, we immediately went into the small shop and placed an order. We picked up a 6 Pack, all vanilla filled -- Churro (x2), Matcha, Strawberry, S'mores and Original. Service was quick and friendly. The cream puffs were large, fresh and generously filled. My husband loved them! I'm sure he'll be asking for them again. read more

Beard Papa’s - 6 Pack (vanilla filled)-- Churro (x2), Matcha, Strawberry, S'mores and Original - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

One of my favorite dessert spots, finally was able to bring my boyfriend and it never disappoints. Definitely going to be coming all the time since we're a bit closer now. The churro puff with vanilla cream is my favorite. read more

Beard Papa’s - Churro Shell Smores - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love beard papa! There is always fun flavors to choose from and it's always delicious! This beard papa is small and usually there is only one employee working there but despite that fact , it's never a long wait! read more

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Staff was friendly , ordered oreo filled with strawberry cheesecake filling was delicious. It was raining but the store was clean read more

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Let's get right to the point. These bad boys are DELICIOUS! They are delightful, and provide all kinds is satisfying texture experiences. The outside is crispy and light. The filling was cool and thick but not dense. They fill the cream puffs right in the spot. So that keeps the integrity of the doughs texture without getting soggy. There are many flavors and I can't wait to go back and try more. We had the ube which was flavorful and buttery. We also had the churro which had a lighter flavor from the cream inside, but the top had just enough cinnamon and sugar to be sweet but not over the top. We went there after a trip to Cheesecake Factory which is across the street. We parked at the parking structure which was around the corner. There is some street parking though. Go, just go. read more

Beard Papa’s - The inside of the ube cream puff - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious cream puffs with light and perfectly sweet cream and a variety of puff & cream flavors to choose from.

Food was so yummy the best dessert ever yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay The service is really nice and I really like them Ambience was great and I really loved it read more

What a delicious treat! Stopped by on Friday at 9pm and picked up a few of the cream puffs on the counter. I got the strawberry and matcha flavored cream puffs and filled them with vanilla cream. They were overall delicious however I probably got the last batch of the night because the dough started to taste on the old side. Overall still creamy and delicious. Like $4.50 each puffs so it's a tad pricey. read more

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I've had Beard Papa's on my local list for ages and finally made my way in for National Cream Puff Day (1/2/24) - the perfect day to visit haha! We tried 5 different flavors and loved them all but the honey butter shell with vanilla filling was our fave! Staff are lovely, they have lots of flavor combinations, prices are reasonable, and these lovely little desserts would be perfect for parties. They have lots of premade cream puffs in various shell flavors available in their cases, all with vanilla filling - but they also offer many different flavors of outer shells that you can combine with any of several choices of filling which ends up giving you tons of different flavor combinations to choose from if that's your thing. I just picked from their premade choices and we were not disappointed. We tried a churro, s'mores, green tea, honey butter, and strawberry and loved them all! But the honey butter was by far our fave. Most of their puffs are full size but they offer several mini flavors too. The outer shells are light and crisp with a slightly sweet flavor. It perfectly compliments the luscious vanilla cream - such a lovely texture and flavor! Next time we visit I'll definitely be trying some other flavor combos with the different cream fillings. They also offer a few other dessert choices besides cream puffs - such as cheesecake and creme brûlée. There aren't any tables inside - this is a grab-and-go kinda place. Prices are definitely reasonable imo, especially considering the area. They're located in the core of busy Pasadena. There are lots of parking garages nearby and the one right next to it on Fair Oaks was free for the short 15 mins I spent there. read more

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I totally forgot about this location. Parking can be hard if you don't park in the garages/lots. They also don't validate. I got a little confused ordering as I didn't realize we could choose both the outside and inside flavor. However, the staff were super sweet and patient! It was around $24(after tax) for six. It's a little pricey...but Beard Papa's cream puffs always hit the spot. Each puff was pretty big too. I haven't found much places that can make a cream puff well in San Gabriel Valley. My favorite is the Green Tea with Vanilla filling. :) read more

Yummy dessert spot! Came here for some dessert after having dinner nearby and was happy with my purchase. I stopped by around 9pm and ordered a Oreo crumble and another shell though I can't remember what it was since I just gave it to my friend lol. Service was good, both the employees were kind and I had my stuff quickly. The shop is smaller and was pretty empty when I was here, but I've seen it get busy during earlier hours. Cute little spot. The Oreo shell that I had was really good. They are very generous with the cream filling which is really sweet. If you enjoy sweets a lot this spot will be a home run for you for sure. As for me, I enjoyed only half, the whole thing was too much sugar. Recommend to try at least once! read more

Beard Papa’s - Oreo Crumble Shell - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Beard Papa's was good, but just didn't quite meet my expectations. Because I'm a chocoholic, the traditional eclair was my favorite - chocolate shell with vanilla filling. However, the vanilla filling completely lacked flavor in my opinion. I tried the chocolate filling in the Oreo shell, and I thought that filling was tastier. I barely tasted any strawberry from the strawberry shell. All in all though, I found eating these to be a complete mess. The shells were just too hard and caused the custard filling to get everywhere when you bite into them. Pro tip: I found that eating them upside down helped a bit! I also think the mini eclairs might be a more enjoyable eating experience for this same reason. I'd probably try those next time, if I return! read more

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When I'm in old town, I'm definitely stopping for an eclair! Their churro eclair with hazelnut filling is fantastic! The staff is always friendly and helps me make decisions when I can't make up my mind hehe. Check them out, they're great! read more

Beard Papa’s - Eclairs - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

My all time favorite dessert chain! Upon walking in, this Pasadena location always smells heavenly. They have various shell flavors and fillings, but I stick with the classics. You can never go wrong with a 6 pack classic vanilla. I've tried their green tea flavor and it's pleasant, very light and sweet. Their staff are always on their A-game, helping me decide between the 6 or 12 box. I can always trust Beard Papa's to help me with my indecisiveness. read more

I've never been a big profiterole (cream puff) fan, so I've had no desire to visit a Beard Papa's. I know they have a large fan base, and their merchandise is also quite popular. There is a cute story behind the company logo. Beard Papa's started as a small bakery in Osaka, Japan in 1999. The owner, Yuji Hirota, had a fluffy white beard so locals started calling him Beard Papa. Yuji dedicated his efforts into creating the perfect profiterole and produced a double layered hybrid that consists of the standard choux on the inside and combines it with a pie crust on the outside. The result is a sturdier cream puff shell. The filling, which is a mixture of whipped and custard cream, is also non-traditional. Yuji's cream puffs (aka eclairs) were a huge hit and now there are over 435 Beard Papa's locations worldwide. I have not been to a Beard Papa's shop but had the opportunity to try a tasty puff at an event. The stores offer a variety of flavors. You can purchase premade ones from the case of create your own by choosing a shell (10 options available such as Strawberry, Churro, Honey & Butter) and then pick a filling - vanilla, green tea, chocolate, + a flavor of the month. I didn't get to select a particular flavor at the party but tried an original filled with vanilla custard. The puff was crisp & light. The filling was thick, creamy, and slightly sweet. Warning, these can be a bit messy. The filling gushed out when I took a bite. Thankfully, I didn't get any on my outfit. I suggest holding it with a napkin to be safe. It was good but I'm still not a cream puff fan. However, if I happen to be near a shop I may stop in and try a custom favor. After all, I'm a sucker for anything S'Mores. *Free six pack on your 11th visit with rewards program. read more

Beard Papa’s - Box of Puffs for a party. - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Although highly priced for cream puffs they have been the best I have tasted .. I ordered a few flavors and I was very impressed by the texture even after I put in the refrigerator for 2 days.. just cool them off before eating them . It's also a small store with a constant line so if you see it without don't wait just get them read more

The cream puffs are very very delicious!!!!! This place is a must try if you love sweets! The service is always quick and friendly. The food spot is very small with no seating but nice clean and if you're not paying attention you'll walk right past it. I recommend this place!!! read more

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Bearded papas is my all time favorite dessert place. The cream puffs are to die FOR! My favorite four flavors are vanilla, matcha,strawberry, and chocolate. Which is basically all of them. The service is really good. And the ambience is very yellow which is not a bad thing it is funny. Not in a bad way. read more

Always like the crème puff. Many new flavors to keep me going. Just watch out the weight.

Went there wasn't to pricey but paid 5$ for one cream puff the staff was kinda nice but the smell of the place reeked it smelled like cat pee in there but the cream puff was ok i got the smores puff and the custard was freezing cold and the shell was really hard and it didnt taste fresh but i would give the cream puff 4.5/10 read more

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Craving for something different than a boba tea or ice cream? Must try a cream puff from beard papa.. they have the original cream filling, green tea, chocolate, and the new must try Vietnamese coffee filling. It's not too sweet and very filling. Great dessert after dinner or awesome filling to coat your tummy before bar hopping in Pasadena read more

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Service is terrible. Store is tiny, the don't like their job and it shows. The puff was barely filled but the puff texture was pretty good. Won't come back here. For 5 bucks I'd rather a high end pastry read more

Quick stop to get these perfect creampuffs that leave me in awe every single time and the friendly staff make it such an easy purchasing process So yummy I strongly recommend getting a chocolate original puff When I win the lotto the first thing I'm doing is buying out Beard Papa's Love it Be back very very soon read more

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Churro! Finally, most beard papas don't have this elusive flavor. The vanilla custard my favorite filling. It's thick, creamy and has that sweet light eggy taste. The puff itself is crisp and buttery. Some locations offer a free tote but the girl at the register wanted to charge me for a bag....no thanks! I actually have a collection of beard papas bags I use everyday to carry my water bottles or groceries. The puffs are pricy, but they are always fresh and flavorful. It's worth it to get 6 puffs to go plus a chocolate lava cake with ice cream. It's a really beautiful store too, the yellow decor is inviting and warm. Love this place.... read more

Filling was great outside was a bit dry. I would definitely say overall one of the better cream puffs I have had. I would go back read more

Beard Papa’s - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

It was my first time here at Beard Papa's in Pasadena. The shop is very cute and vibrant. The service was outstanding. The employee was very nice and friendly. She told us that they have this offer; buy 5 cream puff & get the sixth free. Also, she gave us a stamp card. They have many flavors and many fillings to choose from. We had the following; - Strawberry cream puff filled with vanilla  5/5 - chocolate cream puff filled with chocolate  5/5 - original cream puff filled with chocolate  5/5 - Original cream puff filled with Vanilla.   5/5 - Green Tea puff filled with matcha 5/5 - Oreo cream puff filled with chocolate.    5/5 My goodness! I really loved all the flavors They were crispy, puffy and melt in your mouth. The filling either chocolate, vanilla or matcha were light and delicious. I can't wait until I go back and try different flavors and filling. I highly recommend Beard Papa's, Pasadena branch. read more

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I've passed by this little place in Old Town Pasadena and thought it was cute. It is on Fair Oaks near a parking structure and cannot miss the yellow interior/ exterior of the restaurant. It is a casual pick up and go type of place with very minimal seating to wait for your order. However, there is outside seating a few feet away from them. I cannot speak about their service as I only grabbed 4 cream puffs from UberEats. We order 1 matcha cream puff 1 chocolate eclair 2 original cream puffs with chocolate filling They were heavenly! It has more cream then filling so this is your warning that it can be messy. The cream had great flavoring to it and the coating on the outside for the eclair was just enough but not overly powering to the beautiful crunch you get of the outter shell. Will definitely stop again soon to build my own cream puff, maybe even try the s'mores puff. read more

Wonderful cream puffs that always smell amazing. They are fast and usually not very busy. The place is small and there are some ledges to sit on, but there are signs asking you to not eat inside. So it is basically take out only, which is unfortunate when it is very hot outside. Can't go wrong with their original puff, but I am addicted to their honey butter shell. read more

Just stopped in for a sweet treat and the woman working there was super sweet and friendly. It's a super small store front but don't be fooled the puffs are huge! I was expecting them to be smaller but they are massive puffs! Super impressed by the fluffiness. I got the vanilla and the oreo. She said the oreo is their best seller! The vanilla was great, the outside tastes like an elevated frosted flake cereal with the crunch and frosted sugar. Definitely nostalgic! The inside was super creamy and luxe. The two paired perfectly together. The oreo has chunks of oreo cookie on the outside and the bite tastes like cookies and cream but better! These flavors aren't too sweet but just right. They make you feel like you're a kid again. The amount of filling on both was perfect. More than enough for every bite. This is a quality product and it was my first time trying them but won't be my last. I will definitely be back especially since it's so close! I have to try the churro and the matcha flavor next! read more

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So excited that there's a Beard Papa back in Pasadena! Although, now it will require more cardio on my part. I'm only giving 4 stars because they don't serve strawberry filling as a standard. Its truly the BEST~ my favorite way to experience them are with the chocolate on top of the cream puff. Not all cream puffs are created equally. These are fresh, crispy and delicately strong enough to contain the creamy contents, but firm enough to not be mushy. We ordered one vanilla and one Vietnamese coffee cream filling. The special is buy 5 you get the 6th one free (way too dangerous). We shared the first vanilla which was all I remember from the last Beard Papa experience I had even years pre pandemic... very good. The coffee one elicited a passionate exclamation of OMG... it was so rich. glad we shared. The coffee one would be great in the mini puffs... a whole one would have surely propelled me into a blissful food coma. I wish there was a way to get alerts when the Strawberry is being offered. The old store on Lake Avenue had a calendar.. I hope with the AP it will be a feature. read more

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