Finally, a real croissant place in this part of the SGV! After fulfilling my wishes for real coffee with Yihui and Monolith, the pastry God has answered my call for flaky crunchy fancy schmancy croissants in the West SGV. We tried the kimchi bacon with salted egg, pistacchio Dubai chocolate, plain, and a couple of cream puffs. All the croissants were deliciously crunchy flaky, my favorite is the pistacchio Dubai chocolate but the kimchi was also very creative. All the cream puffs were also great but personally croissants are harder to perfect for me so this is the spot for that. I also had a pistacchio cream latte that was delicious as well. The pricing is on the higher side compared to other pastries but if you're used to getting croissants elsewhere like at Delight (Pasadena), Bread Lounge (DTLA), Friends & Family (Los Feliz) then this is on par. With the care that goes into making the pastries here, they are justified to charge this type of pricing. read more

Soo happy to have come across this bakery in the SGV!! It's become one of my new favorites. There was no wait and you can either order ahead online or go in-store and order. The owners and employee were sweet and you can smell the pastries as soon as you walk inside! I loved their fresh baked cream puffs (must try their signature biscoff crunch), their croissant pastries were super buttery and flaky, and the lemon almond croissant was really good as well! read more

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On a Sunday afternoon 12 noon in early November, my sister and I parked on the street to try new cream puffs. It's located in the apartment building next to jazz cat and across from Hawaii market. The bakery opens at 12noon Thursday to Sunday to 3pm. There were 2 ladies before us. Inside bakery is small with glass display of mini cream puffs of various flavors. They also sell plain croissants and chocolate croissants. We bought 8 pieces for $30. The husband and wife were in the kitchen baking with one cashier. The lemon mini cream puff was so good and easily pop in my mouth. The chocolate croissant was flaky and buttery and it was so good. Everything was very tasty. read more

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Still in soft opening, located near our home, I saw this bakery offered chocolate pecan pressed, which I have been wanting to try. Stopped by this evening, unfortunately, none were available, was told I can order online via Instagram. Regardless decided to buy a couple of pastries and coffee. The small round filled pastries were delicious! We'll definitely place order via Instagram and come back! Located at the corner of Del Mar and Valley Boulevard, plenty of parking located underground. read more

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Social media hyped up the choux, but it didn't quite live up to it for me. Unfortunately, the vanilla bean choux missed the mark for me. The crust lacked that signature crunch, and the filling didn't have a distinct vanilla bean flavor. Instead, it tasted just like the standard whipped cream you get at a traditional Asian bakery cake. On the bright side, the Dubai chocolate croissant was incredibly flaky and crunchy. While I enjoyed the pastry itself, I wished it had more kataifi and less pistachio cream; the cream was so thick that it was actually a bit hard to swallow. That said, the excellent, flaky quality of the croissant definitely makes me want to come back and try the dark chocolate pressed croissant next time read more

Browned - dubai chocolate croissant and vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Browned definitely wow'd me. I didn't have much expectations coming in as I'm not really a cream puff fan, but I will have to say that the cream puffs here are totally different from beard papa. They have fun flavors like Dong Ding Oolong, Vanilla bean, Matcha, etc. The crunchy outside was a stand out for me, usually other cream puffs have a softer, moist outside. The cream itself was very rich and not too sweet, which made it very enjoyable to eat! I think once Heytea and other shops in this plaza/apartment complex open, this store will surely be a go to for many people! read more

Browned - dong ding oolong filling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I was searching for some good coffee and Browned was recommended to me via Yelp. One of the owners was at the front tending to us all, and she was EXTREMELY informative. It is obvious she has a passion in what she makes, and it shows in both presentation and flavor. I ordered their Housemade Pistachio Cream Top latte. As someone who typically orders 0% to 30% sweetness, they NAILED their latte in terms of taste. There is a delicate note that comes with their coffee and the pistachio cream top perfectly complements it. The cream top itself is uniquely pistachio forward, and I appreciate the nuttiness in flavor and texture. I also had their Black Truffle Mushroom Danish. They top it with arugula when you order it. It is SO GOOD. I feel like truffle can overpower a dish and they nail it with it not being too much. The pastry is so flakey and delicate. The inside has a good bite and chew. I prefer savory pastries, and they thankfully do it well without being so salty! The owners truly know good balance in texture and nuance in flavor to highlight the star ingredients. It is obvious the place is well kept and gorgeous. There is a small seating area alongside the window for quick bites and sips. They also have limited outside seating. The place is really meant for grab and go. Regardless, I am happy this is so close and this is definitely going to be in my rotation! read more

Browned - Housemade Pistachio Cream Top coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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It's a small shop but the girl was very friendly. I got dong ding oolong and matcha. Both are very delicious. It's a french style cream puff (choux) which not a lot of bakeries have so the price is pretty justified imo. The outside is crispy and the cream is filled until theres no hollow space inside. They are not too sweet which is a plus for me. Everything is very thoughtful here even the water cup is a fancier plastic cup. It was also very nice watching them handle the puffs gently and carefully. When we asked for a paper bag to separate she even cut them shorter so it's not annoying for us. Everything was perfect I will definitely come again to try other flavors! read more

Browned - Dongding oolong and matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I feel like Browned is very popular on social media lately so I decided to give it a try. I got a box of 4 cream puffs for $16. The price is definitely very very steep especially considering that they're mini! I tried the blueberry - probably my favorite. It has a blueberry on top and the inside has blueberry jam and greek yogurt. The biscoff is my second favorite - it tastes like a cookie. The maple pecan was very very strong in flavor but I think paired with the cream, it was a tiny bit too much. The dong ding oolong was also very very strong in tea flavor. Service is nice, there's a free parking structure. They have drinks and other pastries as well. There's indoor bar seating and also 2 small tables outside in a shaded area. It's cute and fun, but for the price, I definitely don't think it's worth the price. read more

I got two latte, 4 puffs, and a flat croissant. I really like the taro flavor puff, it has salted egg yolk sauce in it. Really love this place! I will absolutely come back next time! read more

Browned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Their cream puffs are good. Some flavors are really great while some flavors don't appeal to us. Lemon and Vanilla stood out as the best. The rest were OK or not good at all. The flat crossiant was not recommended. Service is definitely 5 stars or more if I could give higher ratings, I would. Its a small shop so seating is mostly outdoors. read more

Browned - Mixed flavors - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Dessert - 5/5 - There are about 8 flavors so far and I was able to try 4 of them. I will definitely be back to try the remaining 4. The top of the puff has a crisp cookie top that gives it a unique texture. I love that each puff is filled to the brim with the cream filling. The cream isn't heavy nor coats your mouth with oil. It has the perfect level of flavor and it is not too sweet. The flavors I got were: Madagascar Vanilla, Maple Pecan Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Biscoff cookie. The Madagascar Vanilla was a very classic cream puff flavor. The maple pecan was very fragrant. Dark chocolate was the perfect level of chocolatey goodness without being overpowering. The Biscoff cookie was definitely special in my opinion. Price - $$$ - I paid $30 for 8 cream puffs. I know they are specialty and novelty so that is why it is expensive. I would say this is worth to at least try 1 time if you have the ability to. I wouldn't call these a MUST TRY, but I would say they are worth trying. Service - 5/5 - Compliments to the chefs and the workers, they are all so sweet and kind. They definitely represent the elevated quality that the desserts present. Ambiance - 5/5 - The small shop is very cute and bright. It's not somewhere you would sit inside and chill at like a cafe, but you can pick up the goodies and sit outside for an open air feel. Location - 3/5 - There is underground parking in this complex! ____________________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only. read more

Small but mighty coffee and tea spot in The One shopping/apartment complex. Ordered a hazelnut praline latte, iced, that hit the right caffeine spot. One Biscoff cream puff I had as well, tasty. They have a summer drinks menu that are tea based right now as well. Next time I hope to try their bigger pastries or croissants. 4 barstool type seats that look out to the courtyard is what they have for sitting. I got everything in a quick manner even with the steady stream of customers coming and going. read more

So impressed with this place. Their puff are crispy outside and creamy inside. What a flavor bomb. My fav is their biscoff flavor. It was not overly sweet but got this cookie crunch. Oolong was packed with tea flavor. Actually all their tea flavor was great. Blueberry is def a hit for sweet tooth. Will come back and try their croissant next time. read more

Browned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I came here one day to try their Dong Ding Oolong cream puff, and I have continued to come ever since! As a baker, I am a bit jealous of how perfect their shells are. They are perfectly crispy and buttery, even while holding a dollop of cream inside. The Dong Ding Oolong flavor is the best if you don't like sweets too much, and the Biscoff is the best for you sweet tooths! Everytime I come here, I am greeted with a kind smile and a new creative flavor. Not pictured here, but their Kimchi Bacon Garlic roll is my new favorite savory pastry! The quality is consistently good, and I love how they are always trying something new. It makes it even more exciting! read more

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If you love creme puffs, this definitely is the newest spot to stop by. But do head there early since they do run out fast since it's a husband and wife owned. From making the pastries to serving customers, they said it's a bit harder to have everything in stock. However they are looking to add additional team members soon. Hopefully everyone can get what they want. Had a lovely conversation with the wife. Their creme puffs is so different from others places. It's on the smaller side but packed with flavors. Not too sweet and the outside is crispy almost like a baked pineapple bun. Even if it was left out for an hour, the pastry remains it form. Even though it's a small shop but interior was clean. It seems like they had regulars coming back and this place just opened! read more

Browned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

If you're looking for really good flavorful cream puffs with a unique Asian inspired cream flavor, this is the place. The first time I came here, we got a set of 8 cream puffs for thanksgiving in 2025. We wanted some desserts to enjoy after our little thanksgiving dinner and it was delicious. The cream puffs were soft and creamy. The cream was smooth and light, not too sweet. They were still perfect to enjoy after putting it in the fridge for a couple hours. I couldn't pick a favorite. I wish they weren't closed for the first half of the week. When we finally found an opportunity to visit again in the days that they're open, we got a set of 4 cream puffs, 2 drinks, and a croissant. The cream puffs were still amazing. They had a new flavor this time. I tried their new lemon breeze, and it was definitely crisp and refreshing like they said. I love the flavor of the lemon being added to the espresso. It's perfect for a hot day. I hope they keep it and make it permanent on the menu. Their ice Americano was also refreshing and nicely roasted. Not bitter at all. Their lemon glazed almond croissant was perfect. I brought it home to eat for the next day. After toasting it in the oven, it came it really crispy still, flavor was still strong. I love that you can taste the lemon and the sweetness over the almond balanced out the lemon flavor. Possibly my favorite way to eat a croissant now. I had a small conversation with the owner and she's really nice and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back to try out the new flavors. read more

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It has been three months since my first visit to Browned, and in that time I've visited many times, enough to confidently put together an updated review. I'm genuinely surprised more people haven't written about Browned's lattes and drinks, they're some of the best I've had. My two favorites are the Pistachio Cream Top Latte and Black Sesame Cream Top Latte. Both are presented in clear cups that show an appealing gradient, starting with milk at the bottom, espresso in the middle and a silky cream top. Once mixed, the pistachio latte is slightly sweet with a smooth, nutty aroma that blends naturally into the latte. The black sesame latte has a deep, roasted profile with a subtle, fine sesame texture that blends surprisingly well with the coffee. I enjoy both so much that I switch between them depending on when I visit. Blueberry Ricotta Danish with Thyme & Honey My newest favorite item at Browned. The first bite starts with a crisp, delicate shatter, followed by the blueberry and ricotta that blend together for a creamy flavorful texture. Then there's a subtle hint of thyme and the honey drizzled on top adds just enough sweetness to finish each bite perfectly. It tastes fresh, complex and beautifully balanced. Dubai Chocolate Croissant Crispy and perfectly layered like all of their croissants, and is the sweetest one. It has a strong pistachio flavor from the creamy filling, paired with the drizzled chocolate on top with bits of crushed nuts to add texture. It stands out and is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Dark Chocolate Pecan Pressed Croissant A pressed croissant with a clean crunch in every bite. The dark chocolate and the crushed pecans add both texture and flavor that compliments the croissant. I believe there are currently 8 cream puff flavors, all beautifully made and each flavor has its own personality but my absolute favorites are the Lemon Delight and Blueberry Heaven. The Lemon Delight is bright, tart and refreshing with a lightly crisp shell that balances the citrus filling perfectly. The Blueberry Heaven is just as delicious, with a single blueberry on top and filled with a smooth, subtly sweet cream that pairs wonderfully with the light crunch of the exterior. I find that these cream puffs make amazing gifts, perfect for meetings, family gatherings or gifting to friends. Everyone I've brought them to has really loved them. The service continues to be exceptional every time. Warm, attentive and genuinely caring, the kind of staff that always makes me smile when I visit. With all the amazing croissants, cream puffs, lattes and friendly staff, it is no surprise I continue to frequently visit Browned. read more

Browned - Cream puffs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I've never been here before, but my sister brought some pastries back home and shared them. I'm truly not a fan of any breads but oh man, the black truffle mushroom danish was delicious! Everything we tried was tasty. I would definitely go into the store in the future to get more for myself. All you pastry lovers go try! read more

super cute store, the cream puffs are so good! they do have limited inventory but they're trying their best. some of these other reviews are people who are upset that it's sold out. Their instagram page does tell people when they're sold out. owners were super sweet and attentive, she even reminded me about the little paper on the bottom so we don't accidentally eat it. overall, i would recommend coming close to opening for the best chance of snagging some! they're not too sweet but so perfect for a little pick me up or sweet treat! read more

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Went here today on a Friday at 2pm and everything was sold out. Not sure if it's THAT good or just poor inventory control. Since they open at 12...I am going to assume inventory control issues. It's located in The One plaza and has underground parking. Most shops are not open for business and under construction. Although not quite the shop's fault, because it's under construction, cords and things are laying around. I'm very surprised as we're in California and anything that's a tripping hazard can be bound to be a lawsuit. read more

I'd leave temporary review here as I came here all the way from LA to try it out just for it to be "sold out" at 2pm. Will remove after I get to try it read more

Browned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Stopped by BROWNED and loved everything we tried. The pressed croissants were a highlight -- the plain and 58% dark chocolate were insanely good, especially dipped into coffee. The regular croissants was crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and not greasy at all. The blueberry ricotta croissant was also amazing and perfectly balanced. The cream puffs were a must-try too -- not overly sweet, super light, and both the blueberry and Madagascar vanilla flavors were delicious. The drinks really stood out as well. The hazelnut coffee tasted like real hazelnut, not an overly sugary syrup, which was so refreshing. The Japanese black sesame was also amazing. The customer service was amazing and you can tell everything was very purposeful. Overall, such a thoughtfully done spot that I'd happily come back to again. read more

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These cream puffs are not just good looking but also delicious! It is flakey and sweet but not too sweet. I'm pretty impressed with how these taste. It is recommended to put them in the fridge as soon as possible and to be eaten right away. The blueberry one is my favorite although I usually gravitate towards chocolate. I'll be back for more. read more

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Came here in the afternoon and they already sold out their signature blueberry cream, so we ordered other flavours. My favourite was the oolong tea cream puff. The cream was light and smooth with a very strong tea flavour and a perfect amount of sweetness. The puff was easy to bite into and not overly thick or tough. The biscoff puff was nice but it was too sweet for my liking. The interior was very clean and they have free water cups and napkins. read more

Browned - Biscoff, Earl Grey Tea, Oolong Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Bomb! Not too sweet, vanilla and chocolate is the way to go. Really was doubting this place, because I love cream puffs... and it did not disappoint at all. Cute interior, easy parking downstairs. Small selection of drinks I didn't try. Other pastries as well, but came here for the cream puffs. Light, crunchy on the outside. Just so good! Right up my alley for a dessert. read more

Browned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The customer service is great, The place is cute and small Trying the little puffs was a good experience. There not very sweet to begin with. Be warned, the matcha and oolong ones were very strong and bitter. I didn't expect it to not be sweet, but it was strong. I would not recommend those if you aren't ready for bitter creams. The biscoff and lemon were amazing though. read more

Browned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Service was rather slow, but the staff were polite. I got an almond croissant, which was pretty tasty, but since it's stored with different pastries, it had a slightly weird savory taste, almost like it picked up flavors from the other items. The coffee wasn't the best either it was pretty bland, if you ask me. Overall, I'll give it a two out of five. read more

I was in the area and was curious about visiting because of a Facebook post. I parked in the free parking and took an elevator up to the bakery. Upon arriving, there were no baked goods left at 3p, but a couple chocolate croissants. Disappointed. read more

The best mini cream puffs I've ever tried. Such interesting flavors and they're not too sweet!!

Tried this spot today, was delicious. Had one of their cream puffs which tasted very good. You can tell they use real ingredients. The cream was so yummy. Also got a pistachio foam latte. Very good. Was going to share mine, but ended up buying a second one because it was too good to share. Wish they were a little bigger My only critique would be the speed. It did take a little longer to get my drinks. I would suggest not weighing each shot out and using multiple tools to tamp. I would dial in the espresso initially and then you don't have to weigh each shot. Just my opinion. Really enjoyed the pastry and drinks though. Would recommend. read more

Browned - Beautiful cream puffs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Pretty and yummy cream puffs! My cousin dropped off some for us to try! This is a newly opened cream puff place and I've heard so much and seen so many pictures. When I was asked to try, I could not turn down. The cream puff were so pretty to eat but when we ate them, it was so good! Now I'm curious to try other flavors! This is a small little shop opened in the new plaza across from Hawaii Supermarket. Give it a try! read more

The pastries are very light not too sweet and very delicious. The ingredients are high quality and the flavors really emphasize that. Service was great and attentive. read more

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Really good cream puffs. crispy on the outside good butter cream on the inside. Staff is nice. Other pastries are really good too I liked the truffle one. Cute small store on the inside. read more

Holy macaroni. What the heck. Every single bite of every single item is magical as heck. I typically am horrible with reviews, but I think this place deserves as much hype as possible, and then some. There's something for everyone--drinks, croissants, and cream puffs--so bring allllll your people to come try this place bc it won't disappoint. read more

I've had my fair share of sesame cream tops, but omg I was blown away by these two. You can actually taste the roast of the seeds and on top of that it has a rich sweetness. The pistachio by far way mind blowing, never in my YEARS of going out for sweet drinks have I EVER tasted anything like this. I am a pistachio fan, but holy moly this was amazing. You can TELLL its home made. Like seriously, you can taste the fresh pistachios it's crazy. Pairing these cream tops with the strong roast of beans was genius. Props to whoever made the recipe, i've never been hooked to an 8 dollar drink like this. The store is small but friendly, I will definitely be coming for those drinks again read more

Browned - Black Sesame Cream Top, Pistachio Cream Top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Such a great little hidden gem! Tried the pistachio latte and the sesame latte. Both were amazing. The pistachio latte tastes like they use real pistachio instead of the artificial syrup that most places use. It was probably one of the best pistachio lattes I've had! Service was a bit slow for the drinks, but definitely well worth the wait. Also tried the biscoff and oolong cream puffs. The crunchy shell is so satisfying and the cream is light and not too sweet. I would come back for the drinks alone, but just wish they opened up earlier in the day as I don't prefer to drink coffee after 12 pm. read more

These are luxury baked goods. Each one is a piece of art and tastes like pure magic. I think the price it's well worth the money. I am very picky with the sugary items I eat and here you can taste the difference of the quality ingredients. As far as customer service goes they are always super friendly and willing to help. I also like that the menu is short and sweet. The place is clean and modern. I make a stop every time I am in the area! read more

Browned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I am truly in love with this new bakery I randomly stumbled into one day as I was scrolling online and decided to check it out since I haven't heard anyone talk about it. It's located inside a new plaza on Del Mar and Valley with ample parking underground. The shop is quite small, but absolutely stunning! Kind of feels like a bakery you stumble into while traveling overseas in Japan. As soon as you walk in you are welcomed with an amazing fresh baked goods aroma and a beautiful selection of pastries. I tried multiple items on my first visit and I enjoyed every single thing I got! I got in around 1pm so about 1 hour after they opened on a Sunday and there were a few customers ahead of me. First of all the puff pastries is what sold me. The photos made them look so good and it definitely did not disappoint. I ordered 4 and even ate them the next day and they were still SO GOOD and tasted SO FRESH! I ordered: the maple pecan chocolate coating, madagascar vanilla, rich koyamaen matcha, and taiwanese dong ding oolong tea. I can't tell you which one was my favorite becaues they were all SO GOOD in their own way. Nothing was too sweet, just the amount of sweetness level. I also picked up the buttery pressed croissant w/ dark chocolate and pecans and that was simple yet delicious. The mushroom truffle danish was the only savory thing I ordered and omg that was also everything I dreamed of. Especially topped with some arugula pieces, it was just the perfect lunch pastry for me to fill me until dinner time. I ended up ordering a drink and to be honest, I typically am meh with pistachio flavored drinks/food items, but this was actually really good and I was caffeinated: house made pistachio cream top. Do yourself a favor and check it out because it's unlike anything else that's been popping up over SGV. I highly recommend visiting because of how unique and different it is. read more

Tried the oolong tea cream puffs and they were fantastic! You could really taste the tea flavor in them. The environment was really clean and simple yet elegant. The staff was friendly and very informative. I would highly recommend! read more