While I'm not vegan, my boss is and she had a few things delivered while in town. After trying a couple of tasty items from here, I had to come check the place out for myself! Today was my second time here and definitely not my last. I'd been thinking about their spinach quiche all morning and just had to get one today. Aside from the spinach quiche, I also got the apple tart, an iced latte and a cinnamon cruffin (which was a recommendation from staff). Inside the place is super cute, with all the treats and goodies laid out for choosing, and the seating is super inviting and comfortable. Parking is either metered street if you're lucky or there's a paid lot around the corner on De Lacey. Definitely one of my favorite spots for a bite and a treat! The staff here are very helpful and friendly, and they give great recommendations. There's seating indoors as well as outdoor patio seating. Highly recommend coming in to see all their goodies. It's a little pricey but so worth it. Everything I've had here is phenomena! read more

ID-Eclair - Spinach quiche and side salad - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was walking by this bakery and was immediately impressed. From the outside, the place looked spotless and very inviting. The pastries displayed in the window looked beautiful, so I decided to come back the next day to give it a try. This time I ordered an espresso and a pistachio éclair. The presentation was excellent , everything looked fresh, high-end, and professionally made. The shop itself was clean and well-maintained. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the pistachio éclair. When I think of an éclair, I expect a custard, whipped cream or diplomat cream filling. Instead, the pistachio filling was extremely runny, almost liquid. When I took a bite, the filling spilled out and ended up on my hands and clothes. It was much thinner than I expected and made the pastry difficult to enjoy. As for the flavor, it was okay but nothing particularly memorable. I also found it a bit too sweet for my taste. That said, the bakery made a great first impression overall and the other pastries looked promising. I would be willing to come back and try their croissants or other items but based on this experience, I would not order the pistachio or espresso éclairs again. read more

ID-Eclair - Pistachio eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is pretty great. We've been meaning to try this for a while, and finally, during our spring break staycation, we managed to make our way over. We got a turkey sandwich, their mushroom soup, a quiche, and an eclair (of course - pistachio), and a pot of tea (blue montagne - a black tea with some berry flavors). Everything was really delicious, and it makes me think about how far vegan cuisine has come in the last, even 10 years. Many of their stuff is gluten-free as well. The only thing that I'll say was kind of sad - we got a loaf of beet bread to go, put it in the fridge as soon as we got home, and the next day, it got moldy. I brought it back and exchanged it for one of their charcoal loaves. I think they are under the same ownership or something as the wine bar next door, since they share a space. The space out front is pretty spacious, but there are only 3 tables, so maybe there is another room when it gets crowded? I didn't really explore the space this time. read more

ID-Eclair - Pistachio Eclair and some tea! - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I had to try this place multiple times in the past two weeks! Backstory years ago I came across these bakers at the farmers market, they have vegan macaroons and my kid is all about the French macaroons! I knew they had opened a brick and mortar in Pasadena a while ago and it just took me until recently to finally make it there. Don't judge me I was trying to spare my wallet and waistline! Anyways none are being spared from the pure delectable excellence at this point! Before I go on I get to acknowledge that yeast breads and sugar can mess me up, sick, bloat, etc. TMI? I dgaf! Because I don't have the extreme reactions here that I usually get elsewhere. Actually a majority of the sweets from the eclairs to the cinnamon twists are reasonably sweetened! There's no compensating sugar for bad ingredients. Every flavor stands out and participates together like the instruments of a symphony. Delightful! The only one I cannot handle so far are the French macaroons which according to my kid are exactly to their liking. So far I've had the cinnamon twist, blueberry bar, chef special cream filled cherry cruffin, and the chef's special quiche which looked so legit I had to ask if it's really vegan!!! What magic is this!?! Because for the price it's insane! Other places would charge double to offer this and I would pay it! Now the drinks...on the pricier side? Yes. Is it worth it HECK YES because I did my drink order again! Dirty Matcha with almond milk (match latte with shot of espresso)' Don't judge me I need the caffeine ride without the crash. Normally this drink tastes like mud everywhere else but here it's a smooth caffeinated perfection. I don't need to bust out the stevia, it's perfect as is!!! This is the first and only time the pairing is balanced and smooth. Needless to say this is my top pick for vegan bakeries and coffee/tea places! I can wait to fully enjoy the ambiance with a decadent crystalline flare of luxury in a quant cafe Bonus: they have pastry classes, afternoon tea, it's a wine bar by night, and there's so much more to know about the artistry and offerings it's well worth the visit! read more

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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

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

I'm so excited to come here again, so many beautiful looking pastries and treats I want to try. The "Egg" Sandwich and fresh pressed orange juice is what I ordered in and I got the strawberry tart to go! The sandwich was really good and I loved that it came with a side salad. read more

ID-Eclair - Strawberry Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Beautiful presentation, outstanding menu, friendly staff, and all the food is vegan? I'm impressed. read more

ID-Eclair - Pistachio Eclair & Butter Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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$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

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

Ordered the chocolate cake for my birthday and it was extremely delicious! I've enjoyed all of their pastries. I don't know if they make their own orange juice but I always grab one when I visit as well. I'm so glad that such a creative vegan bakery exists. Worth the drive! read more

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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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After I got back from a vacation in France, I wanted to recreate an entire French meal for my friend. I didn't have the time to make dessert, so found ID-Eclair through yelp. When I entered the shop I was greeted with a friendly 'Bonjour!' which made me feel like I was back in Paris. Very nice. It was late in the afternoon, and unfortunately they had sold out of eclairs, but I spied two Paris-Brest pastries waiting for me. Paris-Brest is my absolute favorite pastry, so of course, I purchased those plus two very pretty, miniature, cream-filled fruit tarts. After a lovely meal, we settled in for movies and desserts. The Paris-Brest praline creme had an unctuous, silky mouth feel and delicious flavor. The choux pastry had a nice chew to it. The mini tarts had a light pastry creme filling that paired nicely with the tiny fruits on top. Two perfect bites. The green crust was soft like cake, not crispy like pate sucree, and I wasn't sure what it was supposed to be like, but I enjoyed the dessert anyway. It wasn't until just now when I logged in to write a review that I learned this is a vegan patisserie. I would not have guessed as the flavors and textures were what I am familiar with, although that may be why the crust on the mini fruit tart was odd. For vegan pastries, I am very impressed. I found the prices to be a little steep, and this may be because of the specialty of the substitute ingredients for vegan baking, I don't know. The prices make it a 'special occasion' purchase for me, but I definitely will return and recommend. One final observation. The two Paris-Brest desserts were the same size and shape as an eclair. I find this to be very strange, considering the dessert was invented to commemorate the bicycle race between Paris and Brest, France. It was designed in a circular shape to look like a bicycle wheel, so the elongated shape is somewhat weird and inauthentic! I'd still eat it again, though. read more

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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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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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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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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This is what vegan dreams are made of! On our first visit we had the tea party and it was a great experience and great way to try many items on their menu! Our favorites were the mushroom soup and raspberry pastry. The tea was also perfect and it felt like a special treat. Will look forward to returning every time I'm in the area. read more

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The vegan eclair we got was so delicious, flavorful and decadent! The service was amazing. So super helpful with our questions and packed all our pastries into our box carefully and well. The ambiance was chill and lounge. read more

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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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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

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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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

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