$5 croissant and coffee? Count me in! I'm a creature of simplicity and this is the perfect combination to start every morning. Croissant was flaky and crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, just exactly how a great croissant would taste like. The flavor balance of the croissant is perfect that doesn't make one feel "overwhelmed" after the first bite. Maybe that's how the French like it ? :) I got the medium (vs bold) coffee and it pairs well with the croissant. Receptionist was kind and friendly, great service there. I'll definitely come back to try more of their baked goods. read more

ID-Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Walking in I was greeted in French and the staff was super friendly and patient as I took my time looking through all the shelves of pastries they had. The interior is super pretty and they had a gorgeous neon sign. Also love the bread shelf they had. If I didn't just buy bread before this I would've wanted to buy all of it. Now as for the pastries I got, I tried their fruit tart, macarons, and the chef special strawberry croissant cube. Everything is so delicious and not too sweet. I like how fresh all the fruits are. The macarons were perfect and crisp. They didn't taste soggy at all. I also really like the custard in the fruit tart. It fell apart pretty easily but they have the little tray for you so it was okay. I really like everything and need to try their eclairs out next. read more

ID-Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is a miracle. So many gluten free options! A full case (minus the Napoleon's) and 5 shelves of take home wonder. They not only have loads of options but the food is wonderful. I recommend the chocolate eclair. Can't wait to come back for afternoon tea service. Also, the are dog friendly and the whole feel of the place is friendly, relaxed and yet still, upscale. read more

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Wow just wow! ID-Eclair is a magnificent french bakery! Everything here is not only vegan but a lot of the menu is also gluten free. Their croissants are flaky, buttery (without any butter), and delicious. Their baguettes are straight out of Paris. The food here is outstanding. If you are vegan like me (or not) you will love this place and come away satisfied. Next time i am in Pasadena i am coming back here for lunch and so should you. Double highly recommend. read more

Honestly the best pastries in town. It doesn't even taste vegan. But being vegetarian for over 26 years, this is the best spot in Pasadena!! Get their sandwiches of the day and you won't be disappointed. The chef is so French and always has his chef hat on. Highly recommend!!! read more

ID-Eclair - Chefs sandwich of the day, danish, hot chocolate (French style) and a lychee raspberry tart! - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

I absolutely love this bakery. Such amazingly delicious vegan French pastries from eclairs, danish's, croissants, tarts, macaroons, and much more, crafted by Chef Romy and team!!! I recommend everyone to come and try it. My mom and I can't get enough! We always have such amazing experiences, because of the beautiful team (Alfred, Christian, Jackson, and Emily)! They are so wonderful, kind, and always go above and beyond! They all definitely deserve acknowledgments and recognition for all their hard work, and care towards their customers! This bakery is such a gem, thank you for always making our visits memorable! read more

So happy to have found this amazing vegan bakery! It is truly a wonder when you go in. I found it very try difficult to choose because everything looked so wonderful! The staff was very helpful and we ended up choosing a savory mushroom tart, spinach quiche and a piece of focaccia. The quiche was amazing and made with their in house egg substitute! The mushroom tart was also incredible with perfectly laminated dough and texture! The focaccia was not good. The dough recipe needs to be perfected because it was heavy, dense and under cooked. This is a super easy fix. I hope they will look into that. The inside is super cute and shares a space with a wine bar next door so you can eat inside or outside. The outside area is nice and covered but it's on the street and has VErY uncomfortable chairs. The kind that dig into your legs. They use super cute mismatched plates and tea cups which add to the whimsy. Overall amazing place! Definitely recommend! read more

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How lucky am I to live in a timeline with ID-Eclair? I've enjoyed their desserts at vegan street market pop ups and decided that Valentine's Day was the perfect time to stop in their brick and mortar for some treats. It's a sweet set up, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's a massive pastry window to entice you as you wait ~ if there's a line, there definitely was for Valentine's Day ~ with grab-and-go gift and drink options on the side (truffles, chocolates, jams, housemade butter). Everything looked so good when we arrived that we decided to get savory food and treats. Grilled Cheese: I can't resist a grilled cheese. Three layers of flavorful vegan/ plant based cheeses gooey between two gorgeous pieces of charcoal loaf bread, and a side of delicious fresh arugula salad. This was exactly what you'd want from a grilled cheese but the most elevated version, at a super fair price. I'll be dreaming about this. I just wish they had a consistent tomato soup on because I can't resist a dip! Egg Sandwich (daily special): crispy bread loaded with housemade tofu (I believe) egg scramble, mixed greens, tomatoes, and delicious sauce. Side salad on the side. Love how many greens and protein is in this. Extremely elevated. Bread is buttery goodness. Pistachio Eclair: yes please. I could drink the filling. All you'd ever want from a pistachio pastry. Almond Croissant: crispy, buttery, nutty goodness. Highly recommend. Chef Special "Love" Eclair: delicious berry goodness. Fresh and sweet and satisfying, sandwiched between an exquisite macaroon Cortadito: like a flat white, DELICIOUS! The coffee is strong and though I drink fast, it seemed to last forever. Creamy, strong coffee punch flavor. The staff works so hard, I'm in awe of the pace they keep up and the quality of ingredients, flavors, and service. There's plenty of seating for a constantly rotating customer base and the street side chairs and tables and open door make it feel like a warm and inviting patisserie. This is great for a pre-order, pickup, delivery, friends-gathering, date, treat run, or simply a coffee pickup in the morning. I love it and can't wait to go back. read more

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ID-eclair is awesome and they're as good as any of the trending bakeries in Pasadena, but without the long lines. They are tucked away on Green Street on the corner of Pasadena Ave. Check them out next time you're in Old Town. read more

ID-Eclair - Blueberry danish, hot cocoa - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Clever name. Regrettably, I Declare this is not the best eclair I've ever had. Maybe it's because I came near closing (4pm), the pistachio and chocolate eclairs were dry and not fresh at all, so disappointing (also the pistacho tastes more minty than pistchio.) Will probably go back one early morning to try their drinks and other pastries. read more

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My new obsession is the Raspberry Croissant. I'd get new item which is Cream brûlée Cruffin. The service is always great here & fast. Lovely vibe in the store. I go every week now. Can't stop going there even though I practice intermittent fasting so I can't eat it right away most of the time when I visit there. read more

ID-Eclair - Raspberry Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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4/5: fully vegan bakery? Say less! ID Eclair is simply the vegan bakery all the plant based foodies out in LA have been waiting for. They have a spread of savory items, decadent desserts, soups, sandwiches, teas, and coffees. For our birthdays, my also plant based bestie and I celebrated with a full spread of baked goods. We got their soup, grilled cheese sandwich, teas, and sweets (see pictures below), and all together our total came up to ~$90 post tax and tip for the both of us. Service was rather quick for all that we ordered. My favorite item was probably their tarts, but I definitely would not order the grilled cheese again. This would definitely have been a five star review, but possibly because we had all these in one go, it felt a little too greasy and heavy on the stomach. Still, I'm certain that non plant based eaters would find ID Eclair's food tasty as well, and if they didn't know, I'd suspect that many wouldn't have guessed that everything was vegan. Overall, I'd happily stop by again to pick up some delicious baked goods when I'm feeling a hankering for sweets or savory breads! Everything else: Parking in Old Town Pasadena can be rather difficult so plan accordingly. The store is kept well lit, clean, and decorated with modern aesthetics. It's a nice space but fills up quickly. There's also a bar in the back with additional seating. read more

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AMAZING! Stopped by for some coffee and bites and it was so fabulous having such a huge selection of vegan treats. The staff were supremely kind and made the experience that much better. We will definitely be back in the future to try more! read more

I first tried this place on 2/10 for my birthday and ordered the Tea Time which was wonderful! It was nice to enjoy a high tea that's vegan and the tea selection was nice (I really enjoyed the Holiday Roobios tea). Since then, I've been back every 2-3 days lol, I would've been there this week if they weren't having their week vacay. The staff are friendly, I only wish there was a bit more inside seating but there's always outside available and fresh air is always nice. read more

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The customer service is sublime! If you're having a bad day, come here to cheer up. The coffee is great, maybe the best thing on the menu?! The Napoleon was delicious with a flaky crisp pastry. The eclairs are a bit stodgy, in the words of Paul Hollywood. The cream in the pistachio one tasted a bit artificial. The macarons are a bit dense, not airy as you'd expect. Once I get to try the croissant, I think I can decide for sure how I feel about this vegan bakery. read more

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Yum! Finally found a bakery with delicious gluten free fruit tarts! They're made fresh daily. My husband bought me the strawberry tart & the raspberry tart. I loved both of them, can't wait to try more items on the menu. They can custom make a bigger fruit tart cake if you order ahead. They also had food items & drinks with indoor seating. read more

ID-Eclair - Fruit Tarts (gluten free) - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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ID-Eclair has a great variety of pastry. I volunteered at my daughter's school where ID-Eclair provided pastries for the school's concession sale during a musical show. I tried the chocolate croissants and the mushroom cheese pastry. Both are perfect compliments to a cup of good coffee. I can't wait to try other pastries and their coffee. read more

ID-Eclair - Chocolate Croissant and mushroom cheese pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

What a gem for Pasadena. This is my second time at IDEclair, but first time ordering a tea service. We tried the black tea Montagne Bleu (I believe that's the spelling) and it was yummy with or without milk. The first tier had a spinach soup that was delicious! We also had an egg (vegan) toast and beet toast, both good, would have loved more. The other tiers had a selection of the current sweets, topping with a macarons (tangerine and black tea being my favorite), and we ordered a few additional items (croissant and a peach danish like pastry) as well just because everything looked so good. If I had all the money in the world I would be here often, for now it's only on special occasions. I hope to try the tiramisu soon! read more

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I WFH so I wanted to try this cafe finally. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about their pastries. I was given a free cookie sample with my hot chocolate and I had no clue this was a vegan bakery. My table neighbors were sooo happy with their soup too. read more

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We purchased every eclair, tiramisu, and the napoleon. 5 people tasting, about $90. Eclairs were stale and soggy. Super disappointment given we drove pretty far to try these. The tiramisu tastes more like cheesecake. The tiramisu lover in the group took one bite and stopped. If you pretend it's something else (like cheesecake) it's good. Napoleon was flaky and crunchy, but lacked flavor. The service was good. Enjoyed sitting inside. But, no plans to return...really bummed about this one. Weeks late our group still talks about how unfortunate these desserts were. Only recommendation, let people know the when the eclairs aren't fresh. read more

Nice little place on the corner. The establishment was very nice and clean and well kept. It had a little nice ambience to it and the avocado toast is a must. My son ordered a hot chocolate and I had the cappuccino, both are really good. Service was good, the guy was helpful and brought the food out. My only critiques on this place was the menu is a little confusing to order off so maybe have a little more info on the drinks versus just having the name listed. For example, a sweetness level or something more straight like Café Americano are just an example. The pricing was OK, I mean the food was really good and fancy, but I was a little letdown on the cappuccino. There was no design, just look like it came straight from the machine. Everything else look good and tasted great. read more

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We came here to pick up some pastries and goodies to go since everything is vegan. It was our first time here. There are plenty of little pastries to pick from. Inside there are a few tables, which seemed very pleasant to eat. We were helped by a a very nice guy who quickly got all the items we wanted. We got two ham and cheese sandwiches, pistachio eclair, and six macaroons. Everything tasted good! I definitely want to come back and maybe eat there and try other vegan goodies. read more

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Wow. Just wow. Found out about this gem from someone in line at Mio Pane last weekend and she was raving about it so we tried it out. Honestly, how is this place not talked about? A cute lil corner spot with amazing service (Alfredo and the staff who served us were so nice and welcoming). The pastries were so so good~ take note this is an all-vegan shop! Also what surprised me was how good their coffee was. Latte with one pump of vanilla with oat milk, thank me later please. Definitely coming back! read more

ID-Eclair - Raspberry Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Absolutely incredible all vegan cafe with a huge array of sweet and savory pastries. This is the first store I have ever found that does vegan eclairs- I got one of the chocolate eclairs and it was sooo good. I also tried a jalapeño and cheese croissant which was also delicious. Interestingly inside the physical store there isn't any indication that everything is vegan, but on their website and social media they clearly state that it is. The guy working the register was super friendly and gave me a a togo cup of water with ice and a lid when I asked if I could get a small cup of water. In addition to the fresh baked pastries they also had some refrigerated items like pudding and chocolate and some prepackaged cookies. They also have special chef's creation pastries that I think change at least every few days if not daily. When you order eclairs they put them into a cute little box which then goes into a very nice looking bag. The whole establishment is amazing. No notes. read more

ID-Eclair - Chocolate Eclair and jalapeño cheese croissant which - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was my 5th time here and never occurred to me to review this place. Just for context, I'm not vegan but their pastries are just that good. My favorites are the tomato danish and the chocolate croissant! I couldn't resist getting their seasonal Halloween chocolate macaron! Service is always great! Friendly smiles all around ! They just opened up an al fresco dining space in front for more seating too! Everytime I've come, I always try something new! I've been recommending this place to my friends and I'm now recommending you! :) read more

ID-Eclair - Chocolate croissant and Halloween themed chocolate macaron! - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Where else can you go to try to disbelieve the magic these bakers are drilling out every morning ... "No it's not Bree... it's not made with dairy..." --"But it's in my French baguette sándwich which I earlier classified as a Bree sandwich baguette..." "Yea well they didn't use milk to make it" --"you are a man of tall tales my boy - go before I lay a thrashing upon your soul your body will never recover from ...!!" "There's no milk" read more

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Easily a very quaint nice & inviting space. The pastry galore will hook you in with the very French slow vibe music. The other side is a wine area with food and so beautifully designed and sexy & night. I can see this as a great first date or after dinner spot, even a really cute spot for girl meet ups and tea lovers! I love how every utensil they use is sublime and served up well. Even the flower on table is fresh! The vanilla latte is probably the best ever tasted and the tea has a great rose note to it. Especially the one I ordered. The chocolate croissant with perfectly warmed up and they served it with a knife and a fork! Definitely will be back to try all the other dessert. read more

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What an amazing place for vegan lovers! From Bakery to dessert, even drinks, everything is vegan and delicious! With French style vibes, makes you feel you are in Paris! Also you can order custom vegan cakes that the service will be available. read more

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A relatively new bakery slightly off the main drag of old town. Everything here is vegetable based so no dairy is used. The proprietor was very friendly and welcoming. I tried a few croissants and I must say they were pretty legit. Nice crunchy exterior and good honeycomb and airy interior structure. The only thing missing was the bouquet of butter since no butter was used. However, I probably would never had noticed if their hadn't told me. Definitely another solid bakery option. read more

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OMG - a vegan patisserie and this place was bangin'. The case is mouthwatering to look at. I could have gotten any single one of the pastries and been so happy. Alas, in an effort not to be a glutton, I narrowed my selections to a grilled cheese (for lunch), piece of dubai, and a "chef's selection" for later. The grilled cheese came on an excellent charcoal style bread; I think they use rebel cheese (as they sell it in their case) and it was perfectly melty and very rich. I felt a little less guilty having a nice side salad with it. The guilt came back for the piece of dubai, which I did split, but nonetheless was overwhelmingly delicious. The taste of the chocolate was out of this world. The chef's selection was good as well--a roll with some fruit sort of mixed into the middle. I should have probably gotten an eclair--next time! I will absolutely come here every single time I am in or near Pasadena. Beyond the food, the service was very good (the staff taking the orders were very attentive and provided helpful recommendations to customers in need), and the space was chill and relaxed. read more

ID-Eclair - Slice A Piece of Dubai - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I'm always on the look out for new bakeries, so I was excited to try ID-Eclair located right on the edge of Old Town Pasadena. The display case looked beautiful, with a variety of eclairs, tarts, croissants, and macarons. I ended up getting the Paris Brest eclair, which was recommended to me by the associate, along with a butter croissant and a canele....which are two of my favorite pastries. The canele was quite tasty with a crunchy exterior and chewy inside, but I was a bit underwhelmed by both the butter croissant and the eclair. The croissant wasn't as flaky or moist as I would have hoped, and the eclair tasted a bit stale. It may have been because I stopped by around 5pm and it was late in the day, but given that "eclair" is in their name, I was expecting something more memorable. I'm always happy to try a new bakery in the area - oh and I should mention that their pastries are vegan so that's a plus for those that require vegan options - but this one probably won't make it into a regular rotation for me. read more

Tried the pistachio eclair as it was noted to be one of the more popular items. There was a good amount of filling and tastes like pistachio ice cream in a pastry. Overall I don't think I'd come back for it but maybe I'm not just an eclair person. Staff was patient and friendly! read more

ID-Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Phenomenal food. Finally made it in for lunch and had the mushroom soup, Black Forest sandwich, focaccia, and the grilled cheese. It was all fantastic, but want to highlight how amazing the grilled cheese is. This dish in particular was recommended by an omni friend who said it was the best grilled cheese they'd ever had, and I was admittedly skeptical. Boy was I wrong. Fantastic! Had pastries on a previous outing: raspberry croissant, chocolate croissant, pear chocolate danish, and some eclairs. The pear chocolate danish was to die for but I believe that was on special. The raspberry croissant is seemingly in regular rotation and highly recommended. This is the kind of place that could convert an omnivore: it's that's good. Bravo Chef Romy and the entire team over at ID-eclair. read more

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This was my son's first time trying macarons because he's allergic to eggs and dairy! We ended up splurging and getting a variety of pastries. I had some as well and you really cannot tell they are vegan (and I've had plenty of vegan and non vegan desserts to compare to). I saw some patrons come in to do an afternoon tea. We will try to do this soon. read more

Everything is vegan! Great feeling to pick anything on the menu. We enjoyed all of these. read more

ID-Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Just went here with my wife for the first time in honor of my Mémère for Mothers Day, and this might be my favorite bakery I've ever been to taste wise, no lie. Every single thing was better than expected and somehow better than it looked. The pistachio eclaire might be one of my all time favorite desserts, incredible. The "egg" sandwich of the day was unique, beautiful and full of flavor, and tasty coffee as well. The orange blossom cream dessert was also a standout with perfect ratio of flavors and essences that are usually super difficult to get right. The place is cute and seating is tight on a busy day but perfect little tables for you or a date or small family. Also the staff were all extra friendly and helpful with questions. This will be a frequent stop whenever I'm in the area. Merci beaucoup! read more

ID-Eclair - Pistachio eclair, lemon meringue bar, orange blossom cream cake, iced Americano LRG - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

Amazing vegan patisserie French bakery with coffee, tea, breakfast, juices, desserts, cakes, sandwiches, salads, eclairs, croissants, baguettes! Super quant and cool interiors with a nighttime wine bar connected to it. Award winning pastry chef. Super friendly staff and cozy hip interiors. A must try in Pasadena! Hot & new! Best of! Shared two spaces ID eclair bakery runs during the daytime and at night it becomes La Cave with wines, cocktails, charcuterie ! What a cool french concept! Indoor and outdoor seating. Best eclairs, best croissants, best bread all plant based! Super friendly service and outdoor dog friendly patio read more

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Got here on a Saturday morning to get eclairs. The display is very aesthetic - very colorful! We got the espresso eclair and pistachio eclair - both are very sweet (a bit too sweet for our taste). Wish the sweetness is not super overpowering but everything was super aesthetic to look at! There are a couple seats inside! Street parking is available at the front or there's parking lots nearby! read more

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I passed this place on my way to the gym and decided to stop in and check it out. This cozy little café is charming and the fresh flowers on each table are a nice touch. When you walk in you'll notice the delicious smell of baked goods that permeate the air and the pastries in the display case, which are beautiful works of art. ID-Éclair is a French style plant-based bakery that specializes in eclairs, macarons, croissants, & pastries. They also serve coffee, tea, juices, desserts in a jar, & a small selection of soup, salads, & sandwiches. As a certified pastry chef, I was taught that you need quality butter to make excellent pastry, so I was a bit skeptical. It was early so the cases weren't full yet. I ordered a jalapeño & cheese croissant and a Napoleon so I could test that theory out. The gentleman behind the counter was kind & courteous. I'll admit, I was impressed. The croissant was perfect. Crispy, flaky outside and buttery, soft, & fluffy inside. I enjoyed the spiciness of the jalapeño. I didn't notice the cheese but it had a nice flavor & consistency. The Napoleon was also exceptionally good. A bit different than the Italian version that I am used to. The pastry base was crunchy with a little bit of flakiness. The pastry cream had a nice consistency & flavor. The puff pastry on top was still crispy and not soggy, which indicates it was freshly made that morning, and the thin layer of icing added the right amount of sweetness. Both passed the test. Based on taste and consistency I would have never known these were vegan. Wow! Kudos to Chef Romy. read more

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I can definitely say that ID-ECLAIR on Green Street and S Pasadena Ave in old town Pasadena is our new favorite patisserie for coffee and all plant based pastries. It's our third time here and everytime we come we feel very welcome and comfortable. Service by all staff, and especially by Jackson and Alfredo is superb. The place is cozy, very well designed and very clean. Coffee Americano is very good, Café Latte is smooth and tasty. The regular croissant is flaky on the outside and soft in the inside. Canele, vanilla éclair and macaroons are simply delicious. Worth mentioning again everything baked in here is dairy free. They also have cakes, fresh baked bread, and a wine bar right next door. ID-ECLAIR it is most definitely the new little gem in old town Pasadena. It's a must try patisserie. read more

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