Ok so this really just a review of the cookies. Under new management they discontinued their walnut chocolate chip cookies. It was a best seller. Always sold out. If I wanted it would place an orser the day before. I would drive an hour for these. Why would you mess with a good thing. Apparently from the other reviews quality and service has really gone down under NEW MANAGEMENT. What a shame because this was one of my go to places in Passdena. read more

Excellent food and service every time! We visited several days in a row and enjoyed fresh, consistent food every time!

Nice place nearby the convention center to grab a quick meal! Opted for the soup of the day (veggie lentil) and got the bowl thinking the cup would be too small and boy was the bowl filling. Forgot that lentils are the filler. But it was delicious! They gave a side of a bread roll with olives(?) that was also delicious with the soup! I normally don't like olives but this bread tasted great! Was soft and slightly crunchy but not too hard to be difficult to chew. read more

My family and I came here after attending BricksLA in Pasadena. We were looking for somewhere quick and healthy with good reviews, and decided to try out Europane. Their menu has a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, and breakfast. I chose the strawberry almond chicken sandwich and a coconut macaron. The salad was good-not the best-because the chicken was chewy and cold. Everything else in the salad was good though, and the portion was plenty big. The macaron was perfect! I also tried a bite of their egg salad sandwich. They are known for this, so I highly recommend you order it! It does not disappoint! The eggs are between soft and hardboiled, it has the right amount of mayo, and is served open-face, atop bread, spread with sun-dried tomato paste and mixed greens! Their frittata is super fluffy and light, and the kabocha soup was delicious. I was happy to hear it was dairy-free because I could eat it! Inside, there is a long table with benches and stools, a few tables, and outside seating. The service was quick, patient, and friendly (as we took a long time to order). Overall, it's a cute cafe with great food, but the only downside is that it is pricey. read more

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We have been coming here for a while now since its a quick breakfast and everything seems to be better here. We ordered an egg white spinach and cheese muffin. The muffin is good. Not like the English muffins that fast food places use. Its this thick, dense pieces of bread that tastes so good. It is so good, its the anti- no-carb meal. Not for those dieting. Anyway, we got a coffee and something my wife ordered that was like a pecan roll. That was good too. Since the last time I've been here, they have cleaned up the dining room and god these professionally made menu boards. No more menus on a chalkboard written in colored chalk. Much easier to read now and the dining room felt much open without that large bookshelf or whatever was there before. But the reason why I am marking them down is because I have to question the cleanliness of this place. When we were there at around 8am, which you would imagine is breakfast rush for them, there was line or about five people. But the had this large table of food sitting on the table in between registers. See the picture. The woman in front of us had to put her purse on the counter to get her wallet out and her purse pushes this large quiche over a few inches. Now would you want that happening all morning to quiche that you might order later that morning? The large table of food was packed and just sitting there for all the dust in the room to land on. My wife ordered and I was standing to the right of her. When I paid, I literally gave the money by reaching over the quiche on the counter and this stack of egg wraps. I was handing over dirty dollar bills to her and all this food was just sitting there waiting to catch any money I might drop. Is this place even thinking about that? Maybe the food was cooling off you say? Nope. We ordered the egg white and cheese muffin you see on the middle of the table in the picture. She initially grabbed a top one. My wife asked for one on the bottom. We all knew why she wanted one on the bottom. The girl puts it on a plate and asks if we want to heat it up. So that means that it not cooling off. Its already cooled off and it can be heated up. So all that food is just sitting there waiting for flies, people coughing and sneezing, etc. That is gross and shouldn't that be a health concern? The food is good but the handling of it is suspect. Who knows what goes on in the kitchen? I think we can find better places. Its OK. read more

Europane - All this food just sits out in the open waiting for flies to eat up first. - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

In need of fast breakfast and in town for only few hours, Yelp again comes to the rescue. Europane hit the spot for location (close to the hotel-check!), quick service (another check!), and delicious food (check 3x!). We walked in around 9:30 and got in line. As with other similar business, you order at the counter and they bring the food out. Unfortunately they were out of the breakfast wraps already, so we went with egg white/feta breakfast sandwich (good and huge) and some standard pastries such as croissant, English muffin (the biggest i saw EVER) and macaroons.Add a couple of coffees and that was a wrap. The service was polite and efficient, but not too personal. If you are in downtown Passadena and just want to grab something to eat in the morning that won't take more than few minutes I highly recommend Europane. But if you have to be somewhere at certain time I'd recommend to order from the counter. We had to wait more than we expected for the sandwich/muffin and because they were out of wraps, I rate Europane 4 stars. But I wouldn't mind coming back here at all when there is more time... read more

I was a fan of the original Europane. A big fan. But since it was sold, it hasn't been the same. It's been years since I've been, but my husband and I were craving croissants. We stopped in at around 7 a.m. This is the new location, since the original location closed down. We ordered two butter croissants, and to my surprise the cashier took the two that were in the display. We got to the car and took a bite -- cold, old, dense, almost soggy. Awful. My husband went back and asked how old they were. The cashier didn't know. She explained that she just got it from the back and put them on the display. There were no others available. No apologies, no refund, or offer to replace the pastry. There were no bakers there. Everything being sold was old. We ended up going to Urth across the street and had a fresh, flakey, buttery, croissant. I don't think I'll go back to Europane ever again. There's no sense of ownership anymore. I'll hold on to the memories of the original, which had, among other things, the best butter croissants in the area. "Had" is the key word. read more

I need to reverse engineer their savory bacon and cheese muffin with a hard boiled egg in the center. It was absolutely delicious with the chewy warm interior and the crusty top. Just the right amount of salt and the bit of parsley added a little bit of that earthy green flavor since there's a lot of richness to that muffin. I paired mine with a side salad and it was a perfect light lunch. Definitely recommend! read more

4 1/2 Stars Baking bread is probably one of the most difficult tasks any bakery can take on: particularly if they want every loaf to be perfect and true to the nature of the style and ideal and flavor of the bread that they are producing. Today with my sister in tow and looking for a primo loaf of french sourdough we happened upon Europane after we saw Bohemian Rhapsody (me for the second time, her for the first) at the Arclight in Pasadena. In fact you can see Europane from the theater. It was raining like a you know what all day today and so i needed to throw together a meal for us and needed a loaf of sour dough for garlic/cheese bread. Trying to buy a real sour dough (that made with a sour dough starter and not with vinegar) from a "Euro" gave me pause and then i remembered that it is written that sour dough or leavening of bread with a "spoiled" dough starter began in ancient Egypt along with the production of beer. So i thought: hmmm. either this bakery is owned by am Egyptian or the sour dough process made its way via the Romans and Greeks to Europe...which of course it did. (ok, yes. i wayyyy overthought this!) So i took a deep breath and out of a pouring rain, i entered the cool, calm and dry environs of Europane, We purchased: Loaf of Sour Dough A Lemon Bar Brownies The Europane version of Sour Dough gives me the bread tingles. The loaf we bought was slightly sour and majorly delicious and crusty yet the interior was soft and pillowy yet firm: the kind of bread that is delicious without butter or spread or anything really. I eventually turned this into garlic butter toast and we glommed onto this as it accompanied the ham hock soup beans i made yesterday. The Lemon Bar filling was delicious though the taste and texture was more like lemon curd rather than a lemon meringue pie filling. The dough itself was unusual in that it was a cross between pie crust and cake. Yo be honest this is nothing like a so called normal Lemon Bar in that the dough was not sweet at all. Interesting interpretation for sure. As a positive the lemon was flavor forward and the sugar level was in the background which i consider a positive. The Brownies were of the fudge variety with an emphasis on chocolate chunks than on cake. The chocolates used are of a very high quality as the flavor was natural and seemingly without artificial flavorings. As often happens we came upon and entered Europane merely because it was close and open. They also serve breakfast and lunch foods and i look forward to tasting their plated foods. read more

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I love Europane, I'm probably here every other weekend. The bread is good, the pastries are good, and if you get breakfast I highly recommend the quiche or the spinach feta egg sandwich it's very filling and delicious. Their coffee is pretty standard, so I would recommend getting the drink from elsewhere tbh. But they do fresh squeezed orange juice which is bomb. read more

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Their "famous egg salad sandwich" lives up to its name. I love egg salad but I didn't know egg salad could be that good till I tried Euro Pane's. * Famous Egg Salad Sandwich ($7.75) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/onFR_jitsnhj_TnDHdiJ-w?userid=NOUfyJW-BAo_-Cbfo8edww#nK0GdhgoQhCW1oxo_KGgfg: Simply glorious...even before I took a bite I could tell it was special. At the bottom there's a thin slice of crunchy toast (your choice of housemade bread) spread with a light, flavorful tomato olive tapenade, on top there's a generous heaping mound of egg salad on mixed greens. The egg yolks are still soft and luscious. The eggs are in large pieces. It's topped with chopped chives and the right amount of salt and black pepper. Simple and just right. I also spotted huge English muffins, cookies, bars, scones, muffins, frittata, flatbread, cupcakes, sticky buns, cream puffs, cinnamon rolls, etc. The list of eye candy goes on. You can also order sandwiches, salads and soups off the menu. Once you place your order, you get a number and your food is brought to you. Lunch service begins at 11 and they have a special weekend menu.The place has a sleek, modern look. * Hazelnut macaron: Chewy, cakey, sweet, creamy, nutty, divine, the shell was more chewy than thin and delicate I wish I hadn't missed that episode of the Best Thing I Ever Ate where Adam Gertler names the egg salad sandwich as his favorite. I might have tried it sooner. read more

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I have now had a smattering of the EPB menu and it's all been outstanding (when I stick to what I know!). The macarons always impress the person I'm gifting them to (and not just because of their size!), the egg salad on olive bread is served open faced and then promptly shoveled into my open face, the breakfast wrap with salsa has the flourest of tortillas (leaves the residue on your fingers) and the salsa definitely brings some life to the otherwise simple on-the-go bfast option (that they tend to run out of pretty early during the weekdays), and the almond chicken and seared chicken sandwiches are a crowd pleaser (the almond one being easier to eat because the seared falls apart pretty instantly, unless you get a baguette-type bread. The service is as friendly as can be (and super efficient at getting you in and out of the line), and I often see folks come in and the staff will greet them by name and roll call out their order, so clearly EPB does a stellar job of retaining loyal customers that are hard-pressed to try out other local joints. Items that I feel lukewarm about: The watermelon summer salad is refreshing, but the olives, balsamic, and watermelon aren't the most amazing combo. The breakfast sandwich on the gargantuan English muffin lacks any real flavor, but if you're looking for something light and you LOVE English muffins, then it might be for you. From 9/29/2011 (posted it on the other Euro Pane page by mistake, so reposting here now since I've never been to the 950 Colorado location): That blueberry brioche danish just made its way to the top of my last dying wish list. It was so moist, gooey, and blueberry-y. There's really no comparison. I am left with zero descriptive words that would do it any justice. I know I should go back for the egg salad sandwich, but for right now my allegiance is with the brioche. Till death do us part. read more

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"Ms. Photographer...have you been helped?" I was snapping picture left and right and didn't realize it was my turn. This place is newer and nicer than the other location. It is more crowded but the line moves faster here. I went to the older location and they ran out of the famous sea salt macaron. I was disappointed and wrote my review. Lynette T convinced me to go back for its sea salt macaron. I went back and I got my macaron =) and my bluebbery brioche =) Lynette was right!! My sea salt macaron was delicious. It was sweet and salty. This is the perfect gift to lure your special someone. The blueberry brioche was good also. I liked the texture and its filling. 4 stars!! Euro Pane Bakery is yummylicious!! read more

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What a cute little spot to grab lunch! I first heard of Euro Pane from a friend who brought over some salted caramel macarons and have been wanting to check the place out. They have 2 locations in Pasadena, this location is across the street from the Paseo Colorado shopping center which is a great place to park as well. They offer free 90 minute parking and have validations machines around the center (Macy's, Gelsons, and one at the top of the escalators leading to the parking garage). Their salted caramel macarons are delicious. They are on the bigger side and costs $1.85 which is cheaper & bigger then Bottega Louie's macarons. I still think Bottega Louie's salted caramel macarons are the best but this one is a close second. For lunch I decided to try the Egg Salad Sandwich which seemed to be popular amongst the yelpers. Once I added a little salt and pepper it was perfect! The chunks of eggs were quite big, I believe they cut the egg into quarters so I did have to use a knife and fork. The bread it came on pretty much made the dish! I'm not sure what type it was but I loved it! It does get quite crowded for lunch. There was a contestant from Top Chef Dessert sitting next to us. It sounded like she was planning to open her own bakery and was there to check out the layout and how to run a successful bakery cafe. She must consider Euro Pane a good standard to follow...I completely agree!! read more

This is such a cute cafe to have brunch in! Among all the shopping and entertainment around old town Pasadena, it is nice to relax and reflect with a good cup of mocha. Their food is carefully crafted and come out Instagram perfect (: Although everyone raves about their egg salad, I went for some more traditional brunch options. Mocha: I love a rich mocha full of chocolate goodness and although there wasn't any fancy latte art, I loved every sip of it. Almond milk hot chocolate: chocolate lovers dream Eggs Benedict: a weekend special. At first, I wasn't too sure about the cranberry and smoked salmon combo but it turned out amazing! The bread (not English muffin) was toasted perfectly, topped with a thin layer of cranberry sauce, smoked salmon, perfectly poaches eggs and amazing hollandaise sauce. Everything came together perfectly and the cranberry sauce lightened the dish making it that much more enjoyable. Croque Monsieur: fancy French ham and cheese sandwich was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It was good overshadowed by the eggs Benedict. I love sitting at the big communal table surrounded by freshly baked bread. If you're in the Pasadena area, this is a really good place to hang out. read more

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Thoroughly European and often exquisite. It's a shot in the arm just how much greater a European bread or pastry can be -- in fluffiness, in flakiness, in herb-iness -- than a flat old American bakery. That means the French Toast is certainly superlative. Make "Europane" a must stop for coffees as well, particularly the Latte. And if you love Macaroons with creme, and they haven't been up to par lately elsewhere, then you must try them at "Europane" to rekindle the love. I stayed at the Westin Pasadena, and we made multiple "Europane" stops by walking there every morning. #sincerity read more

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After stuffing my our faces at Corfu, the besties HAD to have macaroons and she demanded we come here. This place is across the street from Paseo, you can't miss it! She was paying so I added a few things here and there. HAHA. Macaroons, Hazelnut and Pistachio Huge, not packed with flavors, a bit sweet. I only took a bite of each and gave it to my daughter and husband. Soy Ice Coffee, now that hit the spot, it was great, I would still like to come back to eat the food here. I didn't realize I had to pay for parking, thank god we were quick! read more

Good food. I tried their egg salad sandwich. It seems like it would be better to share between two people. It was too much egg in there...I felt like I was probably eating ten eggs in one sitting. Probably not but that is what it felt like. But still... it was good! Their macaroons are good..and they are huge. When we got there, there wasn't too big of a line. I was worried that since there were six of us we would have a problem finding a place to sit together. Luckily we were able to find to tables. The food came out fast. The food was fresh and clean, and I enjoyed my meal. I would like to come back and try more items on their menu. read more

Chai Tea was flat and not flavorful at all. Even my husbands coffee was just run of the mill. Staff were nice.

***Euro Pane is a decent bakery and cafe and it is a great option for Pasadena residents, but it does not compete well against Los Angeles' best French bakeries*** Euro Pane is a well known bakery and cafe in Pasadena (this property is their second location). Euro Pane features a great variety of nice looking French breakfast pastries. Euro Pane also serves a cafe style breakfast and lunch with sandwiches and such. They are most known for their open faced egg salad sandwich. Unfortunately, I was there for breakfast and they only serve the egg salad sandwich at lunch. I opted for the Croque Monsieur instead. I did not immediately like the look oh the Croque Monsieur (it looked like it had a heavy amount of cheese on top and it was going to be heavy, buttery and cheesy). The sandwich was not bad though. The bread quality was good and it had both a good crust and chew. The ham was good too. And I liked the flavor of the cheese. It was heavy but not to the point that I wanted to stop eating it. While the bread was good, it was an olive bread so it had a stronger flavor than the bread most French brasseries use for this ham and cheese sandwich. I would have preferred to have a sunny side up egg on top too (a Croque Madame), but that option was not available. In terms of their breakfast pastries, they were decent but not quite as good as the city's best breakfast pastry shops like Maison Giraud, Bouchon Bakery, Bottega Louie, Chaumont, and Tavern. Still, the variety was great. Selections included blueberry and cream cheese danishes, pain au chocolat, cinnamon twists, sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, carrot muffins, scones, and kouign amann. The kouign amann had the best pastry of the bunch--flaky, crispy, buttery, and lots of layers. I did not like the center where they added pastry cream; it made the pastry feel like it was underdone. The shop has a look that is both modern and rustic. And with the large communal table and the windows that allow you to look onto the street, it feels like the kind of atmosphere that would feel right at home at many downtown upscale cafés. Service was pleasant and quick. Prices on entrees were about what you would expect to pay for an upscale cafe though I felt their breakfast pastries were more reasonably priced than most gourmet bakeries. I need to come back to Euro Pane to try their open faced egg salad sandwich. That might be the kind of dish that elevates Euro Pane above its competition. What I had was fine, but it would not rank among the city's best options. Euro Pane is still a satisfying bakery and cafe and it is worth considering if you are a Pasadena resident. Metered street parking is available. There is also a big pay parking structure across the street. read more

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Judging by the other bad reviews, I think when they first opened, not all their items were available and things might have been a little disorganized since they were just starting out. But when I went to this new location recently, I was extremely happy! I came in expecting them to not have my favorite items but they had everything and more! They actually DID have the egg salad sandwich (my fave sandwich ever!!) which I got of course. It tasted and looked exactly how it should! DELICIOUS! How can you not love cranberry walnut bread topped with sun dried tomato pesto, baby greens and medium cooked eggs?! And there was that slight hint of squeezed lemon on the top which makes it so fresh and rounds out the whole experience of that sandwich! They also had a LOT of baked goods in their display, including their delicious macarons. I got a sea salt caramel macaron (what I always get at the original location.. seriously the most delicious macaron I've tried ever!) and I tried a Moca cookie for the first time. The cookie looks similar to a chocolate chewy cookie from Torrance Bakery but it's thinner and chewier and chocolatier, a.k.a even better!! I love how it's actually a little bitter and not TOO sweet. I also like the decor and vibe of this Euro Pane better than the original one. There's a huge wooden communal table in the center which is perfect for large groups, and they also have super clean bright white tables and chairs giving off a modern feel. There's also plenty of patio seating outside, perfect for people watching on Colorado Blvd. I think I'll be coming to this location from now on. It's closer to the 110 freeway and there's a lot more seating with the same amazing sandwiches & desserts! :) read more

Yesterday my husband and I had breakfast here and were really impressed with the food. They have a nice variety of pastries and sandwiches available and also prepare fresh ones. He had an excellent bacon breakfast wrap and a really nice lady at the counter custom made a tasty heated ham and cheese on croissant for me. The service was great and we took home 2 chocolate croissants which were enjoyed later. We will definitely be coming back. read more

My experience was simple but very good: sticky bun with latte, seated at the big table inside on a lazy weekday morning. Super tasty and fresh pastry, excellent coffee flavor, friendly and quick service, clean store. Yet another great Pasadena business that I will surely visit again! read more

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I came here fairly early in the morning, on the suggestion of my brother. Yet again, he makes the right call. It was too early for Euro's macarons but I went for their raspberry-filled brioche with powdered sugar on top. The brioche was soft and moist, with an abundance of nice raspberry filling inside. It wasn't too sweet, sour, or clumpy. Service was nice and I really like the decor of the place. It's rather minimalist, yet not sterile. read more

Perhaps some of the better quality pastries and baked goods in Pasadena. I'm huge fan of their croissants and danishes. I work at a Starbucks so it's a nice break from time to time to have myself a coffee or a pastry from this establishment. Their service is friendly, warm, and calm even during their busy hours. I've yet to try some of their other food items but I wouldn't be surprised if they're top notch. Their second spot that's near Lake Ave is also solid but I prefer the interior and space of this particular location. read more

My wife and I were hanging out at the Pacific Asia Museum down the street and decided to grab a bite to eat here. It's a clean and modern space with a big community table in the middle. Line up at the counter on the right, place your order then find a seat at that table or one of the smaller tables throughout. We decided to share the Monte Cristo and a few macarons for our snack and it turned out to be a full-on early lunch. The Monte Cristo was huge, rich, and filling. I loved the interesting take on the sandwich, with the cheese on top instead of in the middle. One of our table mates ordered the egg salad sandwich and it looked ginormous. Note to self: try that next time. We tried the sea salt caramel macaron and it was outstanding. Not only was it bigger than most macarons, but it was also cheaper (less than two bucks each). A sweet and salty treat that was the perfect size after our impromptu lunch. Our first visit to Euro Pane Bakery was a pleasant surprise and we'll come back when we're in the area again, whether for breakfast, lunch, or a sweet snack. read more

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Euro Pane is my guilty pleasure. Today, as like many days, I was following a group of attorneys out of the Pasadena Courthouse. I passed the Nom Nom truck line (been there, done that), eyed Tiffany's (flies buzzing in deli counter), and saw Euro Pane. Announcing for the 100th time that I'll join everyone for lunch another day, I broke off from the group. Despite my resolution to save some $$ by eating at less expensive options, Euro Pane calls to me every time I walk by. Perhaps I should take a different route to Colorado. Sandwiches: Smoked salmon, prosciutto, roast beef, meat loaf, and egg salad are my favorite usuals. Delicious & organic. Salads: Cobb. Macarons: Sea-salt caramel, pistachio, hazelnut. It's clean, it has a fancy horizonal-grained table in the middle, and all the patrons are cheerful and anxious to eat. There really isn't anything I *don't* like about this place. read more

The BEST English Muffins and a pretty damn good, fully loaded, cholesterol filled open faced Egg Salad Sandwich! They run out of both of these from time to time, so if you have your heart set on either go as early as you can. Their macaroons aren't bad either, probably some of the better in town - larger than other sizes and taste best when eaten at room temperature. These also tend to run out from time to time, depending on what flavors you are interested in. Their other location is always another route to go, if what you are looking for isn't here there's a possibility you can head down the street to order what you want. The best bakery in Pasadena! Here's my chain of reviews for their other store http://www.yelp.com/biz/euro-pane-bakery-pasadena?hrid=-Uanp-1P6DgKgTnKVKwa9w&page_src=shared_via_messages_or_emails read more

Oh, Euro Pane...how you disappoint me again! WHY DO YOU LIE TO ME??? I was just here a few weeks ago on a weekday with hopes of trying your Croque Madame, only to be told you serve it on weekends only. So what do I do? I drive all the way over here. Get in a super long line. Get to the front of the line and ask for the Croque Madame. Get told they don't make Croque Madame...but they have a Croque Monsieur. Grrrrrrr! Alright, I'll have that. And I'll try that interesting looking Breakfast Bun. Croque Monsieur: 3.5/5 *BEGIN SIDEBAR* I have to tell you, the sunny side up egg makes a HUGE difference. It adds an enormous amount of depth to this ham and cheese sandwich and helps define it's flavor. I don't think I can ever eat a Croque Monsieur again. It's Croque Madame or nothing. *END SIDEBAR* There is a constant trait shared among Euro Pane's sandwiches. They just pack them with generous amounts of meats or whatever the filling is supposed to be! Their Croque Monsieur is no different. To date, this is the most packed out croque I've had! So much ham in this sammie! Amazing! It was toasted just right and there was an enormous amount of gooey Gruyere cheese. Oddly, the problem was there really wasn't much flavor other than an overwhelming taste of ham and salt produced by both the massive amount of ham and cheese. Also, the béchamel sauce didn't do much. Breakfast Bun: 2/5 There were so many delicious looking items in the display case, but I couldn't decide, so I asked the guy what he would get and he recommended the Breakfast Bun. Sigh...I wish I would have gotten something else. It was way too hard to enjoy and very awkward to eat. It had a slight almond flavor, but that's about it. Definitely pass on this one! I really shouldn't add this one to the Croque Madame list, but it's gonna go in there anyway... read more

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I've been wanting to see what all the fuss about macarons was. Recently, I got to sample a few and GREATGAWDALMIGHTY! I just HAD to get some more! So, who else to ask but LA Yelp's cupcake & macaron connoisseur, Michelle T! She KNOWS what's good in the world of sweets. I can't have sweet stuff, but if I'm going to make an exception, I want to get it right! Since I had a doctor's appointment close by, we dropped by this Euro Pane located across from the Paseo Colorado. I kind of had to bully the hubby in there because he paused at the door. "Aw man, is this one of your cute places?" Ordered him a roast beef sandwich on sourdough with the horseradish on the side. That stopped the grumbling! I had an eggsalad open-face sandwich on multigrain which was really good. Whatever that tomato-y spread on the bread was, I liked it. It was too much to eat in one sitting, so the hubby happily volunteered to finish it off. Topped off the lunch with a sea-salt caramel macaron each. Way better than the macarons that first got me hooked! I mean, yowza! The sweetness with that little taste of salt...ohhhh! So, of course we picked up some to bring home. These were the only survivors of the trek back: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/onFR_jitsnhj_TnDHdiJ-w?select=y4Ji6At_Javcq80SxqgKrg I think I am now sated. Maybe. Probably not. read more

Europane - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

I never thought I'd do more than shrug at an egg salad sandwich, but Euro Pane's enters my personal Sandwich Hall of Fame. I ordered it on rosemary currant bread, and it was out of control. It was served open-faced, and with good reason - there was no way that mountain of egg could be contained between two pieces of bread. The egg salad was perfectly cooked, with large wedges of egg white cooked supple and not hard boiled. The yolks were creamy and rich, and the eggs were balanced by a bed of greens, a sprinkle of chives, and a bright, tart sun-dried tomato pesto. It was truly dreamy, and I want to eat it again. I went for lunch two days in a row during the bar, and Euro Pane was really the best part of that miserable experience. The second day, I ordered the salmon sandwich, though I was tempted to just get the egg salad again. The salmon came with poached leeks, red onion, and creme fraiche, served open-faced on flatbread. It was delicious, though not quite at the level of the egg salad. I liked the delicate leeks, and the salmon was high quality. I was tasting the onion for hours, but I suppose that's what happens. I also got breakfast here on the last day of the bar - yes, I went for breakfast and lunch - and my boyfriend and I shared a whole wheat croissant, a blueberry muffin, and a raspberry danish. I also sampled bits of raspberry brioche and banana chocolate muffin by the register. Every pastry was fantastic. The croissant was buttery with a great flake, and both muffins exhibited a moist crumb with just enough sweetness. I enjoyed both raspberry pastries as well. I also had a raspberry macaron for dessert one lunch, and it was lovely. I tried several macarons at the other location, and I don't think you can get better without leaving the country. I actually prefer this newer Euro Pane to the original. It has better setting, and clear charming labels describing each pastry. The service is friendly and efficient, which is crucial during the busy lunch hour. If I lived nearby I would eat here at least once a week. I've told all my food-loving friends about that egg salad sandwich and I must have it again. read more

This place is truly awful, which is a shame because when Sumi owned and operated it, the food and baked goods were amazing. Yet another example of how the talent (or lack thereof) of the operator means everything. The place should be thriving because there are very few other lunch or breakfast spots in this area of Pasadena. Despite the attractive decor (left over from when Sumi owned it), the food is dreadful. To be avoided. read more

So I have been going to the other location for a while now. I have always liked the food but sometimes the service in the other location has been a bit underwhelming. I tried the new location twice now and an individual named Travis has helped me both times. He is very personable and really helped answer questions and provide excellent customer service both visits. I absolutely love the J Gold suggested egg salad sandwich and I get it on olive bread. Their coffee is always satisfying to me. Chocolate cookies there are awesome as are many of the pastries. This new location is larger, nicer, has a better selection of pastries and it is just a little closer to my office too. Yes parking here might be bad news but I've either walked here or been on my bike so not an issue. I will be there again soon for sure. read more

Great products. Good ambiance. You should try the Lunch Special : Order a sandwich and they ad you the soup of the day. They speak both English and Spanish which is useful. Just a bit expensive for what they make. Go there and see by yourself. read more

Europane - Pozole soup - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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After doing the Awesome 80's Run in Pasadena for the second time, I decided it would be best to hit up Euro Pane again for the second time. I walked in with my Batman shirt and cape. The person helping me asked if it would be okay to put my name down as 'Batman.' I couldn't say no. lol Ya'll remember my previous review for Euro Pane? How the Salted Caramel Macaron made my eyes go from this: -_______________- to this O________________O. Well it still had the same effect. The French Dip that I got was also pretty good. And I decided to try out the Arnold Palmer and it was also really good Service: Always good. Still have lots of food to try out here. i think I can see this being a yearly tradition. Doing the Awesome 80's Run and then hitting up Euro Pane. I dig it! read more

I LOVE Euro Pane's open face egg sandwich. Noticed this new location on Colorado and decided to come in for a quick breakfast with the BF. BF ordered the Breakfast wrap with salsa - looked like a breakfast burrito! He complained that there was too much egg vs. bacon! LOL. I thought it tasted fine! Very thin wrap filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, topped with cheese and bits of bacon. The salsa added the perfect tartness! I got the breakfast sandwich - which contained egg whites, spinach, and cheese. The english muffin was very big - crispy on the outside and fluffy in the inside. Egg white + spinach? Yes healthy.. and a little bland. But I thought it was good with a dash of salt/pepper! All in all I appreciated the friendly service, clean atmosphere, generous condiments, and cheap prices! Will be back for another quick bite! read more

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Go during lunch and weekend for breakfast. I came with my friend during weekday breakfast only to realize that their breakfast entree is only offered during weekends. If you want to stay away from carbs, you don't have many options for breakfast. However, their lunch paninis, sandwich and salads are ahmazing! I can eat them everyday! It always feels good to find a place where you pick any entree and you're never disappointed! read more

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The perfect spot for weekend brunch! I know there's another location a few blocks down that's supposedly better, judging from reviews, but this place is conveniently close to Paseo and Old Town Pasadena. I first came here for the macarons but after finding out that they served Croque Monsieur here, I was sold. My boyfriend ordered the famous Egg Salad Sandwich while I ordered the Croque Monsieur, macarons and strawberry tea cake. For those of you who haven't had the Croque Monsieur yet, this is definitely a must-try if you're looking to dine here. A crisp sandwich, toasted with sweet and savory ham and topped with ooey gooey melted cheese, this makes for a hearty mid-day meal and will definitely fill you up fast. I didn't try the egg salad sandwich since I'm not the biggest fan of boiled eggs. Yeah, yeah, eggs are awesome and I'm crazy for not being in love with them like everyone else. I've heard it all before. But while my boyfriend liked his sandwich, he likened it more to the fruity jam spread on top eaten with the egg salad. Sounds like a strange combination, but I guess it works. However, he did wish he ordered my Croque Monsieur instead and was estatic when I shared mine with him. However, the star of Euro Pane Bakery would have to be their macarons. For $1.85 a pop, this is a bit more expensive than average for macarons but they are well worth it. The macaron shell has the perfect slight crisp on the outside with a moist, gooey inside. And the ganache/cream in the middle is incredibly fluffy, complementing the macaron itself. So far, I've tried salted caramel, mocha, and green tea. And for all you pumpkin spice lovers, this place has delicious pumpkin macarons that even I, who doesn't care much for pumpkin spice (don't kill me), very much enjoyed it. So whenever I feel like brunch instead of lunch, I'll skip the heavy lines at other typical brunch places and come here instead. There's nothing quite like leaving with a stuffed stomach and a bag full of macarons in the other. read more

Is there such thing as too much egg? Pause for effect. ABSOLUTELY NOT. I mean, I suppose if you're considering small matters like your health and your cholesterol, the argument can sometimes be made that there is, in fact, such a thing as too much egg. But if, like me, you are a little selfish/blissfully reckless and choose to indulge your body and soul in some choice vices, the answer is always more egg. Cue Euro Pane Bakery with the most awesome Egg Salad Sandwich I've ever had the pleasure of eating. A not-so-small mountain of egg salad is served open-faced on such wonderful bread choices as Olive and Rosemary Currant. I'd heard stories of this sandwich and expected it to stand up to its reputation, but I was not expecting to love it quite as much as I did. The eggs in the salad are perfectly medium-boiled-- truly textbook, with whites that are just set and yolks that take on a creamy, almost jelled consistency. It's yolk porn for any egg slut. Mix a whole lot of that good stuff with some greens, a delicious sun-dried tomato spread, and some freshly baked rosemary currant bread and you have the makings of a truly spectacular sandwich. I'd eat this daily if I was confident it wouldn't contribute to a shortened life. I wish I'd stopped it at the sandwich because if I had, Euro Pane would warrant a full 5 stars, no doubt. But I just had to get the Cobb Salad w/ chicken, which was lackluster. Not terrible, but supremely forgettable and way too expensive. I immediately regretted getting the salad over some of the amazing pastry options on display-- that's what I get for willfully ignoring my sweet tooth :( No matter, I will, without a doubt, be back for the Egg Salad Sandwich of my dreams and will be sure to stock up on some of the truly gargantuan pastries/macarons. Stay tuned. read more

Europane - Famed egg salad sandwich.. almost too good to be true - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Having already given credit to the first Europane for reinstituting daily (and some times "double daily") dessert into my gullet, of course I was expecting nothing less from their newer location. I would say parking is more or less equivalent to the first Europane ('cept there are more options for metered at #2). The place can definitely accommodate more peeps, so if you want more of a sit-down experience, #2 might be a better choice. Some stuff is different-- take the Olive bread (which we adore). It's different; #2 boasts using "green olives" and I have to say, it does change the flavor of the sammie (both very good). There are more "pre-made" sammies-- but desserts and loaves of bread available seem somewhat comparable. Also, I don't know how accurate this is-- but the few times I've been at this location, there have been guys working there who are *clearly* "not from around here"-- lending itself nicely to the theme of European-ess. ;D But ultimately, what it boils down to for me is how geographically close am I to one or the other + how HUNGRY am I at that moment?? read more