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Diamond bakery has some pretty good sweet & savory breads. Service is always pleasant. They have a decent section and it always fresh. I'd definitely recommend coming here to try their goodies.
This bakery has been around for as long as I can remember, at least since the 1980's! Their cakes and pastries have always been consistent, no frills. Service is pretty quick as it's not real busy at times. When there's 3-4 customers, it does take a bit longer to get served but not that big of a deal. What I do appreciate about their products is that they're not so sweet to the point of a sugar overload. They do custom cakes and also wedding cakes. The interior is pretty dated, still looks the same as it did in the 80's! This place is a to go business, no seating, no coffee. It would be pretty cool if they did that but hey, why ruin a good thing!
Canto speaking and open until 7pm, 7 days a week. Friendly aunties and stern husbands/male workers. Big variety of buns, pastries and cakes. Have both Portuguese and HK egg custard tarts. Breads are a little pricey (avg $4 ea), but everything is nowadays. We always stop in for a roll cake to bring with us when visiting relatives.
I think this bakery is hit or miss? They have a lot of really good-looking cakes in the bakery case. I needed a cake, so I stopped in. It def smells good inside! I got a 6" tiramisu cake that cost $30. It looked pretty, but I thought it tasted ok. It had a good sweetness level. The cake had alternating layers of jelly-mousse stuff with coffee cake. The top was creamy and had a layer of cocoa powder. I saw a chicken pot pie in the case next to the register and decided to try it for ~$3. It was warmed and delicious !!!! The layers were flaky and buttery. The inside chicken pot pie didn't burn my mouth, and it was a good savory taste. This was a nice surprise from a bakery visit. Bakers spoke English. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted.
Wow surly prices went up the last 10-20 years! Came in and got a handful of breads and it's $40 bucks! Like 6 things but this place is self served, you can get your daily dose of breakfast breads (Asian style) and also order birthday cakes etc. Got my daughter a panda shaped chocolate bun. Needed snacks for a baseball game to hold us over for dinner. Service was fine. They ring you up and bag your items, that's about it! Not the worse or the best! It's average!
Best looking and tasting durian cake ever! Made my mama happy! They have cakes ready to go but you should order ahead of time because the durian and fruit cakes are made fresh! Forgot to take photos...
I am so happy this place is still open! My mom used to bring us here during the weekends so we can get egg tarts and pastries to snack on for the week. That was nearly over 25 years ago! We really enjoy their egg tarts, cocktail buns, pork floss buns, and sesame balls. We weren't huge fans of the bbq pork bun, the bread itself was good but the cuts of pork were a little fatty. Do note that they make everything in house so assortment and stock of baked goods will depend on the time of day and day of the week you go! They also do custom cakes and they have a binder full of examples you can choose from. I haven't ordered a custom cake before but I've gotten one of their other layered cakes for my grandma for one of her birthdays; I remember her liking it! The people behind the counter mostly speak Cantonese but can understand English. They're usually really nice regardless of what language you speak (: Try to bring cash! If not, there's a $10 minimum for card. Also, their card reader wasn't working when I went and thankfully I had some cash on hand. I'd bring some cash just in case! Is it the fanciest bakery? No, but it's quaint and they definitely have a few star baked goods in the mix!
Service isn't a friendly as they used to be, but it's still ok. I came later in the day around 3 or 4, so not as much selection. Pork curry puff pastry was good, flavorful and flaky. Bbq pork bun was solid, lots of meat. Not the best I've had, but filling. I tried the blueberry yogurt bun for the first time, and that was tasty. My favorites are still the curry bun, and cream filled pineapple bun aka nai wong bo lo bao. Maybe I'll be early enough to get them next time.
Card accepted with minimum of $10 purchase. They don't have a ton of options for the pre-made bakery buns laying out. They just have what is there. Wished they had the classic hot dog bun but didn't have any this day. We need a cute cake for a girl's birthday. We came in here on a whim as we were right next door picking up some snacks. So glad we walked in here, they have some cute cake options. And you can't go wrong with Asian birthday cakes. They're light, fluffy and just the right amount of sweetness. We placed an order to be picked up a few days in advance. It was ready to be picked up right when they opened at 8am which was helpful for an office girl. TB1040 was the design code of our cake, topped with a Hello Kitty figurine. $47 for a 6 inch cake. It was outlined with light pink and dotted with mini pastel hearts all over with pastel rainbows along the sides. They had a few different Hello Kitty figurines to choose from and placed the one we chose on hold for our cake. We chose to fill the cake with strawberries and they were fresh.
It's so easy to pass by this shopping center and not realize that a bakery is there, but Diamond Bakery is not one you should overlook! I decided to try several different pastries, including the taro bun, pineapple bun, an egg tart, Portuguese style egg tart and a Danish bun. Out of all of these, the Portuguese style egg tart is the most delicious! It has the perfect balance of sweetness and flavorful custard, and the crispy dough was an amazing combination to complete this egg tart. The pineapple bun is also really delicious! The flavor was profound and spread out through all of the bun, and the break had a great chewy texture. The taro bun was a good pastry, though the taro flavor was on the lighter side. However, the bread itself was fresh and enjoyable. The egg tart was decent, but there wasn't really any sweetness in the custard. This may be the style of this bakery, so if you like egg tarts that are lighter on sweetness, this one may be one you like! Lastly, the Danish bun was the only bread which I felt underwhelmed with. I expected some cream in the filling, but sadly it was just bread. The bread was okay, but not worth the price when you can get better options like the Pineapple bun! Overall, there are a treasure trove of great pastries to enjoy at the Diamond Bakery, and I will definitely stop by to get more of them!
I really don't know how to say this but I will first say that staff is very friendly and helpful. With that being said now I must say that I was very disappointed with the cake. No flavor and texture was very very dry. My wife paid so much for a cake that nobody enjoyed. At the end of the night I noticed most of the tables had let the cake with only a few bites taken. Sorry Diamond Bakery but this is the truth.
Had a full sheet of strawberry cake for an epic bday party. The cake is pretty good, very fluffy, light, not overly sweet and has a crunchy layered interior which is different and fun. Overall good cake for large parties that feeds many.
Diamond Bakery did a really great job on our wedding cake! Sandy was incredibly helpful and let us try several different flavor combinations. She offered helpful suggestions that the guests really enjoyed - mango was a bit hit at the wedding. We provided a box of fake flowers that the bakery used to decorate the cake and they also piped on frosting flowers. It was exactly what we wanted!
28 days ago
As being a supporter of Señor Don Alberto's tamales on Temple St. in Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA 90026. LET ME TELL YOU! As a Chinese ,Mexican, American I always say: "Mexican Energy Bars" - Tamales...-but wait! HAVE YOU EVER TRIED A CHINESE TAMALE! OH EM GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I was literally taken to the next level with this one! I am so excited to have discovered this place! Located in beautiful Monterey Park, Los Angeles, California. YOU MUST TRY DIAMOND BAKERY! SO DELICIOUS! VERY YUMMY! A CHINESE ENERGY PYRAMID FOR CERTAIN! This place is amazing, it's super clean, very well organized. And let me tell you about these boa's. One of the best barbecue pork buns thus far! Very different from my traditional white boa's in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA 91206. I am happy to report that I am a newfound TAN BOA GIRLY-GIRLIE-GIRL! FOR SURE! PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BAKERY THEY DEFINITELY ARE A HOT ITEM! The customer service was superb! The ambiance and energy here was very pleasant and definitely divine! Very good quality chinese treats indeed! Super happy girl to have found this place. I'm very grateful. read more
Came here for cake tasting after a mix up with an online appointment at the El Monte HQ. They were able to prepare samples pretty quickly and we now know what cake we will order. But, we were told that due to the heat, they were not able to prepare butter cream so it was all whip cream. So, the lesson is that you can come to the Monterey Park store almost unannounced and they can do cake a tasting. I'm sure I tried some of the breads before since Diamond Bakery has been around a long time. I added some pics of the ones that caught my eye. read more
9 months ago
I mainly come here for their cake rolls. They're only $12.75, and I like that they package them in a nice box since I often buy them as gifts. The cake rolls are moist and not too sweet. They have several flavors, but my favorite is the coffee roll. It pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. I like having it for breakfast or dessert. I don't usually buy their pastries or bread because I think they're overpriced compared to other similar bakeries. Recently, I tried their Napoleon and it was delicious. It was crispy on the outside with a soft layer in the middle. I also tried their ube crinkle cookie for the first time. While it was good, the texture wasn't really like a cookie; it was more cake-like, similar to a madeleine. I wouldn't get it again. read more
1 month ago
This bakery has been around for as long as I can remember, at least since the 1980's! Their cakes and pastries have always been consistent, no frills. Service is pretty quick as it's not real busy at times. When there's 3-4 customers, it does take a bit longer to get served but not that big of a deal. What I do appreciate about their products is that they're not so sweet to the point of a sugar overload. They do custom cakes and also wedding cakes. The interior is pretty dated, still looks the same as it did in the 80's! This place is a to go business, no seating, no coffee. It would be pretty cool if they did that but hey, why ruin a good thing! read more
Canto speaking and open until 7pm, 7 days a week. Friendly aunties and stern husbands/male workers. Big variety of buns, pastries and cakes. Have both Portuguese and HK egg custard tarts. Breads are a little pricey (avg $4 ea), but everything is nowadays. We always stop in for a roll cake to bring with us when visiting relatives. read more
I think this bakery is hit or miss? They have a lot of really good-looking cakes in the bakery case. I needed a cake, so I stopped in. It def smells good inside! I got a 6" tiramisu cake that cost $30. It looked pretty, but I thought it tasted ok. It had a good sweetness level. The cake had alternating layers of jelly-mousse stuff with coffee cake. The top was creamy and had a layer of cocoa powder. I saw a chicken pot pie in the case next to the register and decided to try it for ~$3. It was warmed and delicious !!!! The layers were flaky and buttery. The inside chicken pot pie didn't burn my mouth, and it was a good savory taste. This was a nice surprise from a bakery visit. Bakers spoke English. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. read more
Wow surly prices went up the last 10-20 years! Came in and got a handful of breads and it's $40 bucks! Like 6 things but this place is self served, you can get your daily dose of breakfast breads (Asian style) and also order birthday cakes etc. Got my daughter a panda shaped chocolate bun. Needed snacks for a baseball game to hold us over for dinner. Service was fine. They ring you up and bag your items, that's about it! Not the worse or the best! It's average! read more
I am so happy this place is still open! My mom used to bring us here during the weekends so we can get egg tarts and pastries to snack on for the week. That was nearly over 25 years ago! We really enjoy their egg tarts, cocktail buns, pork floss buns, and sesame balls. We weren't huge fans of the bbq pork bun, the bread itself was good but the cuts of pork were a little fatty. Do note that they make everything in house so assortment and stock of baked goods will depend on the time of day and day of the week you go! They also do custom cakes and they have a binder full of examples you can choose from. I haven't ordered a custom cake before but I've gotten one of their other layered cakes for my grandma for one of her birthdays; I remember her liking it! The people behind the counter mostly speak Cantonese but can understand English. They're usually really nice regardless of what language you speak (: Try to bring cash! If not, there's a $10 minimum for card. Also, their card reader wasn't working when I went and thankfully I had some cash on hand. I'd bring some cash just in case! Is it the fanciest bakery? No, but it's quaint and they definitely have a few star baked goods in the mix! read more
3 years ago
Service isn't a friendly as they used to be, but it's still ok. I came later in the day around 3 or 4, so not as much selection. Pork curry puff pastry was good, flavorful and flaky. Bbq pork bun was solid, lots of meat. Not the best I've had, but filling. I tried the blueberry yogurt bun for the first time, and that was tasty. My favorites are still the curry bun, and cream filled pineapple bun aka nai wong bo lo bao. Maybe I'll be early enough to get them next time. read more
Card accepted with minimum of $10 purchase. They don't have a ton of options for the pre-made bakery buns laying out. They just have what is there. Wished they had the classic hot dog bun but didn't have any this day. We need a cute cake for a girl's birthday. We came in here on a whim as we were right next door picking up some snacks. So glad we walked in here, they have some cute cake options. And you can't go wrong with Asian birthday cakes. They're light, fluffy and just the right amount of sweetness. We placed an order to be picked up a few days in advance. It was ready to be picked up right when they opened at 8am which was helpful for an office girl. TB1040 was the design code of our cake, topped with a Hello Kitty figurine. $47 for a 6 inch cake. It was outlined with light pink and dotted with mini pastel hearts all over with pastel rainbows along the sides. They had a few different Hello Kitty figurines to choose from and placed the one we chose on hold for our cake. We chose to fill the cake with strawberries and they were fresh. read more
1 year ago
It's so easy to pass by this shopping center and not realize that a bakery is there, but Diamond Bakery is not one you should overlook! I decided to try several different pastries, including the taro bun, pineapple bun, an egg tart, Portuguese style egg tart and a Danish bun. Out of all of these, the Portuguese style egg tart is the most delicious! It has the perfect balance of sweetness and flavorful custard, and the crispy dough was an amazing combination to complete this egg tart. The pineapple bun is also really delicious! The flavor was profound and spread out through all of the bun, and the break had a great chewy texture. The taro bun was a good pastry, though the taro flavor was on the lighter side. However, the bread itself was fresh and enjoyable. The egg tart was decent, but there wasn't really any sweetness in the custard. This may be the style of this bakery, so if you like egg tarts that are lighter on sweetness, this one may be one you like! Lastly, the Danish bun was the only bread which I felt underwhelmed with. I expected some cream in the filling, but sadly it was just bread. The bread was okay, but not worth the price when you can get better options like the Pineapple bun! Overall, there are a treasure trove of great pastries to enjoy at the Diamond Bakery, and I will definitely stop by to get more of them! read more
1 year ago
I really don't know how to say this but I will first say that staff is very friendly and helpful. With that being said now I must say that I was very disappointed with the cake. No flavor and texture was very very dry. My wife paid so much for a cake that nobody enjoyed. At the end of the night I noticed most of the tables had let the cake with only a few bites taken. Sorry Diamond Bakery but this is the truth. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Had a full sheet of strawberry cake for an epic bday party. The cake is pretty good, very fluffy, light, not overly sweet and has a crunchy layered interior which is different and fun. Overall good cake for large parties that feeds many. read more
1 year ago
Diamond Bakery did a really great job on our wedding cake! Sandy was incredibly helpful and let us try several different flavor combinations. She offered helpful suggestions that the guests really enjoyed - mango was a bit hit at the wedding. We provided a box of fake flowers that the bakery used to decorate the cake and they also piped on frosting flowers. It was exactly what we wanted! read more
2 years ago
I'm shocked at the low rating! But I guess people normally don't rate bakeries unless they really love or really hate a place! We had cake tasting here for our wedding cake and were able to work with the manager Shay! The cakes were delicious! We tried to white cake with strawberry, mango mousse sponge cake, red velvet with cream cheese and the cappuccino cake. My two favorites were the signature strawberry cake and the mango mousse cake. I killed those. The red velvet was dry and regular. The cappuccino cake was delicious, but I am not a coffee drinker so I couldn't see myself serving it at my wedding! Shay was super helpful. There was lots of activity going on that day (Friday). Lots of people picking up cakes, fruit tarts, etc. The staff were busy and everyone seemed happy with their orders! Small place. I only wish they had chairs for the cake tasting, because we had to wait 20-25 mins for them to prepare the samples. Everything else was great tho! read more
Went to get bread for my cousins' kids and was looking for the special bread loaf that is only sold here as far as I know. They sell specially flavored loaves like taro or coconut (there are 3, but I didn't get a picture as they freshly bake it in the morning and were still bagging it at 3ish). These loaves come uncut where you cut it yourselves to your desired width. It reminds me of the Asian toasts you can get at some boba cafes. Overall, they don't have the fancier new items like 85C where they go more European styles, but they definitely have their own takes of old Asian style breads. So, if you are looking for dependable traditional breads, this place is a reliable place to get fresh bread. Also, I attest to them baking a lot of fresh bread as I sadly have a recent bread allergy where I can feel nauseated when near a lot of bread (and I can't eat them anymore) - I don't feel that way in all bakeries (I.r. Perfectly fine in 85C bakery), but I definitely felt it here! I'm saying that as a good thing as you know they've been baking lots! It's also not based on size of bakeries as I've been fine in a lot of bakeries in general. I did try the bread before I developed the allergy and I definitely do think the bread here is pretty good. I also never bought a cake here, but the few times my mom brought me I am always in awe on the cake designs. They gave one shaped like a durian! read more
2 years ago
We've been coming here for their famous Mango cake for ages! The price has definitely home up but the quality is still just as good! Our favorite must get cake for any celebration is their famous Mango cake where you have thin slices of mango surrounding the entire cake topped with assorted fresh fruit. Normally it's white cake with fresh mangoes in the inside but we prefer customizing it with chocolate cake with fresh fruit inside (mango or strawberry) I was able to place my order, the day before, over the phone very easily. However since my order was custom, they required payment over the phone. Totally understandable, but I think I'll just try to go in person next time because they ask you for your entire CC info. Not very comforting to know someone now has access to my CC... read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
This would have to be my number one go to spot for Asian cakes. The cakes here are not too sweet, just the perfect right amount of sweetness. The service is really good. I called a day before and was able to order a cake for my grandma via phone. The lady that helped me on the phone said they're able to make pandan coconut cake and that they're able to put fruits on top. Before ending the conversation, she had repeated my cake order to make sure everything is correct. read more
The ladies here are very nice. She wanted to make sure I tried the sample of their black sesame bread. It was fluffy and soft; perfect sweetness for bread meaning not too sweet which I prefer. I got a Chinese tamale also. I just finished the flaky taro bun and wow it was so good. It was fresh and flaky. I will definitely go back to get that again. read more
5 years ago
Well I wasn't disappointed. Only got to try the last breads of the day (around 7pm) and they were fresh and soft: 1. The taro loaf. I touched it and it was beyond pillowy, so naturally I had to get it. And it's whole which means I can make thick toast if I wanted to. It truly was mega soft. $4! 2. Purple yam haupia. This 4 pack was a bit denser than I thought it would be. It was okay for me. 3. Taro flaky bun. Soft soft soft even at night. It does have some decent taro paste inside but not too much. It was good. Not a fancy bakery but as a classic Chinese bread place, I thought it was fresh and soft enough to come back. Prices reasonable too. Next to the tofu place. Big plaza parking. read more
[4.5/5 stars] - got to try the durian cake from here to celebrate my mom's birthday & it was pretty yummy. it wasn't too sweet, just the right amount. the design too was super cute and literally looked like a durian! maybe a little more durian in the cake would be nice but still good regardless. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Cake is very cute and will definitely order again. For the price the cake and quality is very good! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
Diamond Bakery went above and beyond to make daughter's birthday cake extra special! We tried to go to a few ready made cake spots and their cakes were so expensive with no personality! I saw another customer here on Yelp order a jellycat cake from diamond and we had to jump on the opportunity! My daughter had been asking for this cake and I totally forgot! I ordered with just about 24 hours notice ( mom brain ) and they were so nice and helpful even with our short time frame! They even guided me on flavors / colors etc!! The cake pick up time ran a little late but that was no major issue for us since I was just so thankful for a last minute custom cake!! The cake itself was sooooo cute and SO GOOD! Perfectly fluffy, and not too sweet ( just right ) it was the perfect size for our guests and such an amazing price for a custom cake. I think all of our guests will also order from diamond from here on out since we all loved it!! I know we will order again for sure! Thank you so much Diamond team! read more
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