4.5 Stars Great neighborhood bakery with large selection of pastries to choose from. I personally find some of the pastries a little bit too heavy on the mayonnaise and custard. What I really enjoy about this place is actually their savory selection - I like to grab their steamed pork buns, sticky rice bento box, or stop by for a fresh egg pancake in the morning! read more

JJ Bakery is similar in concept to 85°C Bakery -- you grab the pastries you want as you walk through a line and pay at the counter. The only thing is that JJ Bakery is MILES better as the food is so much more delicious and satisfying. My husband and I got their Curry Beef Pie and their Supreme Salted Rice Ball (with Chinese sausage, egg, and pork sung) for a quick breakfast. There was an explosion of flavors in the curry pie, and the light, flaky crust just elevated the pastry to a whole new level. The rice ball was the perfect combination of tastes and textures, from the crispy pork sung to the sweet and savory sausage to the fluffy, sticky rice. I couldn't decide which pastry was better :) Just note that this place is more grab-and-go (we ate in our car). Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

JJ Bakery - Supreme Salted Rice Ball - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

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JJ Bakery is always such a treat! Have been coming here for years an and have a few absolute favorites here: the custard, the walnut bread, and especially the mango mochi. The mango mochi is really amazing... huge, soft, fresh, and perfectly sweet. One of the best I've ever had. Parking is usually super easy too. Most of the time, I can park right in front of the bakery, depending on the time of day. Huge convenience! Prices are great, the quality is consistent, and everything tastes fresh. Definitely one of my go-to bakeries. Highly recommend! read more

JJ Bakery - Mango Mochi - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

Vanilla cake in this was amazing. Wish there were more than 2 strawberries. The whipped cream did NOT taste artificial at all I could tell it was fresh and the cake and berry cut it nicely. Mochi was nice and thin. 10/10 would get it again. read more

JJ Bakery - Strawberry mochi - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was already in the plaza and decided to stop by. They have a wide variety of breads, both sweet and savory, as well as desserts. I ended up getting the Earl Grey Bread, Black Sesame Bread, and the Creme Brulee. The Earl Grey flavor was pretty light in my opinion, but it was still good. The black sesame and creme brulee were definitely the standouts. The black sesame flavor was strong throughout, which I really liked, and the creme brulee had great texture and flavor. The staff was okay overall, though the woman checking us out was very nice. Pricing is also not bad. Parking was easy in the plaza lot. Definitely a spot I'd come back to if I'm in the area. read more

JJ Bakery - Bread options - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

JJ Bakery is a local Arcadia bakery, specializing in Asian bread, buns, lunar new year mooncakes, egg tarts and pies. Today, I went there to see if I could get a puff pastry filled with sugar custard. They ran out. No hot dog bun either. The chicken pies are sold in the morning and go fast. They also sell Chinese food, buns, beef stew, and rice burritos. Think convenient store meets bakery. Their cakes are not too sweet and pretty darn tasty. read more

JJ Bakery - Sesame Bun and Almond Puff Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

Asian bakery with light fluff and airy cakes. Great flavors. My only issue is that you have to know what you want and be prepared to order quickly as they get a lot of return customers eager to get their orders. They also offer coffee and food as well but there is another side for that. read more

No wonder my friend said no need to come to this location anymore. I have not been here for a long time already, and now they hire people that don't know English with a hateful attitude. Please hire people that only love what they do. There are so many bakeries everywhere else. read more

I have never been treated like I'm doing something wrong in an establishment, a bakery no less, from taking pictures to upload onto Yelp AND being a paying customer. How unprofessional is it to attack a customer without first seeking clarity? Completely distasteful if you ask me. All I was trying to do was show others what they offer In hopes to promote the place. With so many businesses going out of business in this economy you'd think they would appreciate it but instead, this lady attacked me - in front of other customers too. My partner and I came in to grab some pastries and as he was loading up our tray, I went around taking pictures. A set of customers noticed me taking pictures and we had laugh about it because the lady was like I know what you're doing! I even told them their choices were great, with the pork floss bun being one of my fav. After that the lady behind the counter walked over to me and said very loudly that I'm not allowed to take pictures of everything. I tried to explain to her that I'm taking pictures to promote their bakery and that it's for Yelp. She then accused me of taking pictures of people, to which point I offered to show my camera roll and then the other customer backed me up and said, me taking pictures is a good thing. The employee never even apologized, she just walked off. I don't know if JJ Bakery has a rival in the area or something, maybe she thought I was going to take all of their baked goods as ideas to copy and open up my own bakery or something idk. At this point, I didn't even want anything but my partner had picked out some pastries so he paid and we left. With so many bakeries in the area, I'd rather go somewhere else where I won't be attacked. I'll probably never come here again and I will NOT be recommending this place either. read more

It isn't fair to a business when you want to keep their great product to yourself, so i'm 100% guilty of that! JJ bakery is exactly that and more! To actually Reveal it as one of my favorite gems is to say that I've been a customer of theirs for well over 20 years! Pastries galore! Exquisite cakes! Incredible ( eand inexpensive )lunch options! And, if you go now... magical mooncakes -- WOW! This review comes with no pics as I always remember after having enjoyed my dessert and I don't want to take a pic of an empty wrapper. And, if you're still reading this... leave and get yourself to JJ's now! read more

I am always on the look out for a new bakery to try. I have passed by JJ Bakery in Arcadia many times. Finally; I decided to stop by. The parking lot is spacious, but shared with other businesses. The place was cleanThe service was fast and the staff was nice. By the time we went there which was approaching their closing time, they had run out of a few items. There were still plenty of options to choose from. I was pleased with the selection of items I chose. Next visit, I will try to stop by earlier to try even more pastries. read more

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Great service delicious and neat pastries, cakes are not too sweet bread is baked so perfectly! Very clean area great place to place your Mother's Day Dessert! read more

This holiday season, some ladies will be excited to say "He went to Jared!" but I'm just as stoked to report that "He went to JJs!" The black + white sesame pastry is so darn good, and there's nothing like it that I've found in SD. Not too sweet, flaky and bursting with big sesame flavor. So thank you to my special someone for thinking of me during your LA trip and making my Christmas pastry dream come true! read more

JJ Bakery - Double sesame pastry. Soooo yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Our go-to bakery in the San Gabriel Valley area. My favorite is their strawberry shortcake--it's moist and not too sweet. Their bakery items are also more affordable than most other bakeries. Clean interior and fast service. They also sell some refrigerated chinese side dishes. read more

Whenever I'm in the Arcadia area, I stop by this JJ Bakery every single time. Compared to many Western bakeries, they have a much wider selection. My 'must-have' item is their sandwiches. They are very popular and usually sell out by lunchtime. The ingredients they use are very fresh. While that might seem like a basic requirement, many other bakeries use low-quality or even preserved ingredients. I especially love the bread they use, which is soft and fluffy. The ratio of the filling to the bread is perfectly balanced as well. I also have to mention the sauce. Many places drench their sandwiches in so much sauce that you can't taste anything else. At JJ Bakery, they use just the right amount to enhance the flavor of the ingredients rather than masking them. Besides the sandwiches, I always pick up their egg tarts, Swiss chocolate cake rolls, pineapple pastries, Chinese pork tamales, and pork & vegetable steamed buns. Everything is high quality, delicious, and very reasonably priced. This is definitely one of the best bakeries to visit if you're in the area! read more

Bread and pastry always fresh. I wish they make cheese bread similar to Little Swan bakery Place always clean and welcoming read more

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Nice place. Cute cakes..so pretty. I would come here again if I am in the area. It has good drinks and lovely delicious cakes. I think this place overall has yummy goodies. Service is fine but I had a communication issue. Not sure if my English translates to their understanding. read more

JJ Bakery - Care for a coookie? - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

Love this place. Many choices of delicious baked goods. Like other bakery, come early. Else things started to dissappear after 1pm. Quick service. read more

Bought their 8" Black Forest Cake for $32 for someone's birthday. It tasted great, not too sweet BUT the layers of chocolate sponge cake were just too thin! This is honestly like 70% cream than cake at this point (see my picture). We didn't buy this just to eat cream. And the layers of cake weren't even- the middle layer only went halfway. We're definitely not coming back to get this cake again. Not worth your money. read more

JJ Bakery - Black forest cake - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

You can get delicious baked goods here! The cakes are so perfect...not too sweet. It's my go to for any occasion. Don't get there as soon as it opens because not everything will be out yet. I got there as it opened, and the workers were still stocking the shelves. read more

Came just for the Taro Pudding cake. Smelled really good in the secure box! We phoned ahead and picked up. Also got some danishes while here. read more

JJ Bakery - Peach and Strawberry Mochi - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

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We were craving savory soy milk and deep-fried cruellers so we came to JJ Bakery to order breakfast. Unfortunately the staff informed us after we ordered all the food at the counter, that they wouldn't allow us to sit down at any of the tables since they didn't want to open the seating area for another 30 minutes. We ended up eating the food outside standing. The savory soy milk was delicious although I was surprised by the hot and sour soup that it came in. The sweet soy milk was so warm, fresh, and delicious. My kids and I loved the cruellers. We also bought a fan tuan (rice roll filled with pickled radish, and dried shredded pork ro sung) which was wonderfully crunchy and chewy. The sesame wrap filled with beef was flaky and yummy. We enjoyed the shredded dried pork bun, taro bun and red bean bun but I wish the red bean bun had more filling in it. Their bento boxes seem really popular with rice, mushroom, pork, and several other varieties, and sold out pretty quickly by noon. I would definitely come back for the soy milk and cruellers here but next time will check on their seating area hours since they were really strict about not letting us eat there. read more

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Came again on Sunday around lunch time and there was no line. Fresh selection of breads but I opted to try out the precooked meals this time. I didn't like that the pricey wasn't labeled and I had to ask how much they were. Got a sticky rice bento and my friend got a minced pork rice and they were about $9 each. Taste wise they were good, but it was lukewarm/cold since it's been sitting on the counter for awhile. Feel food here has always been pretty good at a reasonable price. read more

JJ Bakery - Sticky Rice Bento Box - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

I came in today to buy some rolls and pastries for my boss. What a lovely little bakery! So much to chose from! Cakes, rolls, salty treats, sweet treats, soups!! It was hard to choose! Great variety! The lady was putting out some of the rolls and it was fresh out of the oven! Warm and sweet!! This has definitely become my happy place!! They are friendly and nice! Parking was ample and easy to find! read more

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JJ Bakery Arcadia - A Letdown for Classic Chinese Bakery Lovers I judge a Chinese bakery by two staples: the pineapple bun (bolo bao) and the BBQ pork bun (char siu bao). These are the foundation of any good bakery, the true test of skill and tradition. Unfortunately, JJ Bakery in Arcadia failed that test. Walking in, I should have known better. The selection leaned more toward the polished, trendy side--reminiscent of 85°C Bakery--rather than the down-home, Hong Kong-style bakeries I crave. But I still held out hope for those classic flavors. That hope didn't last long. The char siu bao was my first disappointment. Covered in sesame seeds, it was already sending warning signals. A good BBQ pork bun doesn't need distractions--it should speak for itself. Biting in, the filling was moist but shockingly bland. Where was the depth? The balance of sweetness and umami that defines a proper char siu bao? Nowhere to be found. I left JJ Bakery wishing I had just gone somewhere else, somewhere that respects the classics instead of chasing trends. If you're looking for true, time-tested flavors, this isn't the place. read more

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. Some of the staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is open and available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my drink from this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is a bit small and can be tricky. I actually park on the street and walk over to this establishment because I hate waiting and circling to find a spot. Parking spots are also very tight here. Drink: I ordered a jasmine green tea. This drink is very refreshing and floral. Perfect for a hot day. Staff: The staff here are very friendly and welcoming. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. read more

JJ Bakery - Jasmine Green Tea - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

JJ Bakery's cake is very delicious! I remember taking my little one to the location in Hacienda Heights 8 years ago to get a birthday cake. From then on I've been purchasing birthday cakes from JJ bakery from different locations in San Gabriel Valley. I absolutely recommend JJ bakery to anyone who is celebrating the birthday for himself or the family. read more

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Feels like a secret gem location. Freshly made hot authentic Chinese rice dishes, authentic Chinese pancakes. Hot full meal for lunch and dinner (to go package). And lots of puddings and jelloey crème brule like pastries. Only downfall is they don't offer freshly made hot drinks. Like milk tea, but it's ok, there's a store opening next door that offers that, soon~. Ambiance is just ok, no music, just lots of people going in and out. Service is ok too, no complaints read more

I been to many JJ bakery locations and normally I go to city of industry location. The nuts pastry I bought from city of industry full of nuts but the nuts pastry I bought from this location had very very few nuts. read more

I'm not big on Asian pastries and haven't tried many but the ones I've tried here are very good. In particular the beef and chicken pies. I prefer the chicken one. Like a handheld chicken pot pie. Bomb. The beef one has a curry flavor. Also good. A little greasy but nice as a treat. Overall - 7.5/10 read more

JJ Bakery - Chicken Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

Solid bakery in the area. It's clean, has fresh and tasty items and is always there when I need to get a cake. My favorite items are: - Fan Tuan: The regular one is good and cheaper than Four Seas. There's also a sausage one. The you tiao is very crispy inside. - BBQ Pork Bun: Generous and delicious filling. - Chicken Pie or Beef Curry Pie: Chicken is lighter in flavor with real chunks of chicken. Beef curry is saltier but packs a punch. When fresh, the pastry layers flake off graciously in your mouth and not-so-graciously all over you. - Cakes: You can't go wrong with the cakes here. I usually get the ones with fruit on them. Light and fluffy cake and cream is perfect! Not too sweet. There's also you tiao, shao bing wraps, turnip cake, zhong zhi, lunch boxes and some prepared drinks. Overall, friendly, clean and more importantly, filled with delicious goods. read more

My friend bought me half dozen Hokkaido Chiffon and there are egg shells in it. I was appalled. Not only was it in one that I tried, but 2!! That's really not acceptable! I'm an amateur baker and I know that's the #1 top priority is not to have egg shells in your baking mix. What a waste of my friend's money. Things are not cheap anymore. So NOT ACCEPTABLE. read more

JJ Bakery - Nice packaging box - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

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(Their attitude is always horrible. The cashier always THROW my bread into the bag with an unpleasant look on their face. ) Always (The cashier had a HORRIBLE attitude. When I asked her for bags, she INSISTED on me to carry the SEVEN cake boxes I bought with my hands!? Does it look like I have seven hands? Her attitude was HORRIBLE!!! Finally, she revealed she had bags underneath the counter the whole time and gave me two. With an attitude, she THREW my cake boxes into the bags. Two of my cake boxes started leaking. This was in JJ cashier in Arcadia. They have the poorest attitude and customer service. I would highly recommend not going here. ) 6/5 read more

BEST BAKERY!!! The variety is amazing. Everything I've tried is really delicious. Their Chinese new year selection was great.

We were celebrating my brother's birthday a couple weekends ago. I wanted to surprise him with a b-day cake and some baked goods. I pre-ordered a 10" Vanilla Chiffon Cake with Red Bean, Taro, and Pudding and also ended up buying 8 caramelized flan, 4 strawberry mochi, and 4 mango mochi. The cake was gorgeous and delicious, not too sweet, just right. The caramelized flan was a disappointment. I was hoping to like it, but it didn't have that smooth flan texture. It was sandy egg... not sure how to put it. The mochi was also not too great... not enough cream inside. Mango was better than strawberry though. I was going to give them a 3 star, but the cake was good so I bumped up 1 star. Hopefully, they'll revisit their flan and mochi recipe and reinvent them for better tasting ones. Some staff was pleasant, but others didn't have the time and day to smile. But hey, they are there to get you in and out as quickly as possible. It's not personal, it's business. Prices were a tad steep especially for the mochi and flan. I would return to try their other cakes and mochi. I read they have a green tea mochi... looking forward to try that one out. Happy JJ'ing! read more

JJ Bakery - Egg flan, mango and strawberry mochi - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I just bought their Lava Custard Mini Mooncake. They were delicious and moist in the inside. It's $27 for 4 mini-moon cakes. I think the packaging is super cute and makes for a great gift! There are other moon cake varieties too. I love coming here for sweet and savory bread and special occasion cakes too. My kids love their hot dog bread and I like the puff pastry bread with shredded pork inside. Their taro and red bean cakes are really good too! This location also serves breakfast. Ever since COVID, there is no indoor dining but you can order breakfast items to-go like Taiwanese egg green-onion pancake and hot and cold soy bean milk. In the morning, I also like their already made egg salad sandwiches. read more

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This is one of my favorite cake and pastry store. Always get their Japanese chiffon cream filling cake. And like the others described: the cake here is not too sweet which is a good way to keep healthier. Basically ordered cakes for all events. They have some lunch boxes option, and the food are decent. Also have some breakfast option: rice wrap(fan tuan), fried Chinese Donuts( you tiao)... Love their break too, dried pork song bun, garlic bread, all kinds of Sliced toast Strongly recommended. read more

Love coming here from nor cal to this bakery. They serve other food items besides cakes , cookies and bread. Our stop prior to heading home.

JJ Bakery is my go-to bakery to pick up birthday cakes! My dad's favorite is the Taro Cake here ($28) and it's covered in fresh fruits with taro whipped cream and real taro layers inside. If you're a taro lover like my family, you won't be disappointed! They make their cakes fresh daily so I always call in the day before to pre-order and I've never had an issue. They also have drink/boba here and standard Asian baked goods. I always pick up some yummy sausage and green onion breads as well as pineapple breads. These pastries are my childhood favorites and are perfect for breakfast and snacking on! Do note that their customer service may not be the best and the staff here predominantly speak Chinese with some broken English. I've never had an issue with getting what I need in English, but there is definitely a barrier and need for clarification at times. read more

JJ Bakery - Taro Cake ($28) - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

Need to express my great experience at ARCADIA location, even though this is chain store but I got treated with so much different. Trying to order 26 vegetarian sandwiches which was not on regular menu but Linda taken care my order and specially make for me. I actually called other location first at ROSEMEAD, TEMPLE CITY, but I been told I CANNOT CHANGE CHEF's menu?! Wow, I got so scared and shut my mouth, this was so pushed customer out of door. Hope management will see this review. Any questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you！ read more