This place continues to be a treasure. It's on the prettiest tree-shaded walking street in Pasadena. It's connected to a wine bar. It's across from a coffee shop. The architecture is stunning -- and the pastry is good enough that you'll never know it's vegan. *** Though I would never deduct points for it, Miss Manners deems it tacky for counter-service credit card stations to pressure for table-service tipping rates. Card companies push for default over-charging because that increases their surcharge - but rate is set by store managers. A buck or two is considered standard tip jar for counter-service. read more

As someone who isn't vegan, I was a little skeptical about coming here, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. They have such a wide selection of pastries, both savory and sweet, and some are beautifully decorated for the holidays. There's seating both indoors and outdoors, and the staff is incredibly helpful when it comes to guiding you toward their best selections. I tried the savory danishes, and both were delicious. The biggest surprise for me was how light everything felt. You get the deliciousness of a pastry without that heavy, buttery feeling afterward--it just sits much lighter in your stomach. I'd definitely come back again. There are so many other things I want to try, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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My sister surprised me with a custom 6" vegan cake for my beach themed birthday and oh my goodness, this cake came out so beautiful and matched the theme perfectly. My sister had no idea how it would turn out and it did not disappoint! I love how the frosting was a soft shimmery gold and soft pink, with cute touches of seashells and starfish/sea horses on top, and with edible pearls. It tasted great and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for creating something beautiful for me! The cake came in a really nice sturdy quality box with handles and transported for an hr drive to the beach without shifting. We also got some macrons and those were great as well! I especially love the raspberry flavor. read more

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Came here a few days ago because I had seen a instagram post and since we were in the area I asked my husband to stop by. It's located in the corner and parking can be a bit tricky in this area but we got lucky and parked across the street. We walked in and we see all the delicious pastries that they sell. We ordered a pistachio eclair and another delicious danish. They also have coffee so I had to try it. I ordered an iced americano. Everything was delicious! The service is pretty fast and they have a lot of seating areas. Would love to come back to try some of the other pastries available. read more

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They have so many options here that even if i don't enjoy a few things or they weren't a good batch, the other stuff is good lol. I love trying new things everytime i come and also love getting QUICHE lol i love the quiche. Ill buy like five and eat them all in the car. Dont plaaaaay with the quiche. I want some right now even though i had just felt burnt out from the flavor but no... it never lasts long and now im hungry even though im full. How does that make sense? Lol read more

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Walking around old town, I passed ID-Eclair and stepped in after seeing a paris-brest (my favorite pastry). Walking in you get to see a nice display case of various pastries and a cute space with a few tables set up. They also have seating outside on Green if you prefer al fresco dining. It seems they have more substantial food than just pastries but I was just after the pastries. Staff were all kind and friendly, helped me pack up my goodies and I basically gobbled them up as I was walking some more. I got the canele and really enjoyed it. It had a nice, crisp exterior with a very soft, custardy center. Texturally, the canele was great. The paris-brest was also pretty good (doesn't rival ones I've had in Paris but thats likely a high bar). I found the praline cream super decadent and rich with hazelnut flavor but the choux itself wasn't amazing. However, I found out afterwards that this is a fully vegan establishment and was astounded that they got such wonderful textures and flavors without butter. With that knowledge, I was amazed at the renditions of these desserts and think its an amazing option for folks with a vegan diet to have excellent French pastries. I definitely recommend it as a vegan bakery and even as a great bakery for non-vegans. read more

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My best friend is vegan and she wanted to check this place out for her birthday! We stopped by on a Friday afternoon and there were a few people. They have about 3-4 small tables in the front where you can enjoy your pastries and food. They have a great variety of pastries, sandwiches, and drinks. I ordered the blueberry danish and it was really good! My friend had the spinach soup and a sandwich and she enjoyed both. The star of the show was the raspberry which had the perfect balance of sweet and tart. read more

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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

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We did a tea party here recently and we truly enjoyed the experience. We ordered the tea and food selections up front, I had the milky oolong, and they brought out this three-tier tray for us. The ambiance was pretty quiet, just a few booths around, which made it feel relaxed but we did come during the weekday. Top tier of the tray was all macarons, and there was a good variety of flavors, all with that crisp shell and soft center. Middle tier was my favorite, fresh raspberries and blackberries on tarts, plus little meringue and lemon curd cups that were light and not too sweet. Bottom tier was savory, crostini topped with what I think was braised short rib, plus butter and citrus curd. Everything was delicious and I'm looking forward to going back! read more

ID-Eclair - three tier tea party tray - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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

Absolutely delicious and delightful! Everything from the nice customer service, to the ambiance it's just *chefs kiss* I've tried everything from the pastries, to the sandwich of the day, soup, and the wines at la cave! I feel truly blessed to live in a time where we have somewhere like ID-Eclair only minutes away. read more

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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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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

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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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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Bonjour, Pasadena! The pastries look and taste so divine! This place is lovely inside and outside. It's a little tiny bit of Paris on a corner street in Pasadena, CA. The service is always fabulous! They don't shy away from recommendations. I love that it is Vegan, even though I'm not vegan! I know exactly where to shop for my vegan friends around birthdays. and for myself. It wouldn't be trip without picking up a baguette . read more

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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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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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What an amazing french bakery! I loved everything here and wish I lived closer so l could try it all. I came two days in a row and tried so many wonderful items. The egg sandwich was the perfect brunch bite. The pastries were fresh and delightful. The cold brew was heavenly. I haven't had tiramisu in a long time but their tiramisu was paradise in a cup. It was so good it was hard to believe it was vegan. The decor and seating are cute and the staff warm and friendly. If you're in the area, this is a must visit! 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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Update on my review.. I just stopped by Nibbletown pop up and I have to say Jackson is so amazing! Chef please acknowledge Jackson for all his hard work, always going above and beyond, and always providing wonderful customer service!! read more

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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ID Éclair is my favorite French bakery! The éclairs are absolutely delicious, and every visit feels like a little treat. If you love French pastries, this place is a must. read more

I cannot say enough great things about ID'Eclair, the food is next level always fresh and delicious. My wife has a dairy allergy that makes it difficult to get pastries and croissants, then we found ID"Eclair. We don't live in Pasadena, in fact we're on the opposite side of LA but have made special trips out multiple times and love seeing them at Nibbletown Market in North Hollywood sometimes. The entire staff are amazing, friendly, knowledgable, and their recommendations are always fantastic. The patisserie itself is sweet and cute, the main counter area is always clean and organized and the side room bar is cozy and inviting. If you haven't been to ID'Eclair yet make a point of going immediately, you will not be disappointed read more

$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

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

Updating my review to include some non-dessert items.. EVERYTHING I have had here has been well made and absolutely delicious. My brother, who is not a fan of tomatoes kept picking at my Tomato salad because it is that good! The Focaccia was so flavorful and tender - baked to perfection. This was also the first time I dined in-restaurant (patio) and the service was fast and friendly and helpful! If you're in Pasadena, this is a MUST visit! read more

ID-Eclair - Quiche, Tomato Salad, & Focaccia - All AMAZING! - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

If you've ever had a real croissant from a real French bakery in France, you would not agree these are croissants. Real butter makes french pastries flaky, not chewy. The pastries, in general, look really pretty, but it's all smoke and mirrors. Vegan pastries are incongruent. Pastries, by nature, are a treat, and if you're so lactose intolerant you can't enjoy a pastry now and again, you should just give up. And most people aren't so lactose intolerant they can't handle a little treat once in a while. Further, eggs and milk are not especially environmentally problematic because they come from the cows and chickens free of charge. Nature provides. The French know this and a vegan pastry chef is merely engaged in a personal challenge we're all meant to play guinea pig to. The challenge to make fake food look and taste like the real thing. Just eat real food. If this is about the environment, you can choose local farms for your milk and eggs and support the local farmers, which is better for the environment than vegan oils from refineries and vegan milks made with preservatives, gums, and "natural flavors." Unless they're making the fake milk on site, but who can tell. I wish this place no ill will, but a vegan French pastry shop feels like a slap in the face. Coffee is good and the staff is super nice. I just wish everyone could get over themselves and just make responsibly sourced real food. 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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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 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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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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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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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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