The egg custard tarts here are on steroids... the crust..isn't traditional "flaky" egg tart crust.. it's like pie crust! I like the variation...and everything here is fantastic.... all the breads are soft and moist... waaay better than the selection you get in the Bay Area :( I'm really sad that there's not a JJ closer to me! I miss the fresh soy milk from here already! read more

Always been a fan since childhood and since their new remodeling/store additions, I'm an even bigger fan. Their egg tart is the best I've had outside of Taiwan and their pastries are cheap and delicious. Whenever I come back home I make sure to stop by and stock up on some ham/cheese buns, hotdog buns, and pineapple buns. My faveeeee! Also, their little sandwiches with shredded pork/egg and ham are uber tasty. They have fresh batches that come out around noon, so make sure to go a little before that to snag them while they're hot! It gets crowded and the best things run out, so beware. Yes, parking lot is a cluster f-ck, but what isn't in the SGV? read more

One of the best bakeries in town. Literally, the early bird gets the worm. Get here late, and there's nothing left. Huge variety of breads, cakes, drinks and Taiwanese meals. I always get their taro buns. Flaky crispy outside and a fluffy inside with a taro/coconut filling. Also recommend their red bean bun. Price wise, their breads are more expensive than the other bakeries around town like cathy or kee wah bakery. But, I would prefer eating JJ's any day. read more

Came here twice. First time was a hit!!! What I Purchasd: 1)German pudding tart: Amazing , the egg custard tasted like creme brulee! The crust needs help though. Not crispy enough. Maybe due to the heat when its fresh and when they stuff it directly into the plastic bags. But overall, very delicious. 2) taro butter milk bun: the crispiness on top was soo good! The taro filling was great too. The buttermilk part of it was very sweet though. 3) mango mochi: No objections i loved it :)) soft outer mochi and inside is filled with mango, mango mousse, and some crmbled cake . 4) mont blanc? (Chestnut cake) 1 star: dry cake, therewas barely chestnut flavor because they skimped on chestnut and it was mostly cream. Biggest regret! But atleast i got to try it. Alot of other product seem to be great though so overall a good experience:) read more

I bought a box of mooncakes here today! They were yumtious!! See the pictures for some visuals of what they look like. Very good, I forgot the price. I'll update with it later. And if you plan on getting bread, you better go before 6 or so, or they'll be all gone. =] read more

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This place is awesome! everything is already packaged up and ready for you to take, there is always a long line for this place but you get through the line pretty quick. All the pastries are fairly priced and better. We tried 15 different items and we didn't care for only one of them. so do not be afraid to try something you think looks interesting. we probably spent $20-30 bucks which isn't bad considering the amount of food we had on our tray. I will be back very soon. If you are a first timer grab a tray as you walk in and join the line, there are descriptions of the different pastries, do not jump in front of people just walk your way through the store as the line moves. Also if there is no parking just go to another lot and walk over trust me it is worth it. read more

You can get a lot of good food here that will last you a couple of days and it will cost very little. We generally go for lunch and will buy enough for dinner too with leftovers for breakfast the next day and it will cost anywhere from 12-18$. That's an amazing price for the quality. I was pleasantly surprised. :) Sometimes the lot is packed so parking can be hard during busy hours. read more

Lot of variety and interesting Asian pastries. They aren't as tasty as the ones from 85c in Irvine but they are quite good if you didn't know the 85c existed. The place is clean, the staff is nice and the variety is excellent and you don't see them run out of stuff (at least not today). read more

Hey my fellow yelpers, My opinions- this place is an over praised yet truly ordinary chinese/Taiwanese bakery. I did not think the pastries/cakes/or other delicacies taste extra special or tasty. In fact sometimes they give me heartburn (some pastries are greasier than others). Overall, it is average in the taste department. If you don't like to wait in lines, avoid this place on weekends or holidays because there is a lot of devoted customers who would fill the entire store, I personally have walked out of this place after seeing how crowded this place could get. I see sometimes, especially with Asian ladies, who would purchase like 20 pastries at a time as if their families lives depend on it. Please understand these are highly processed pastries and were made with high temperatures. Consuming such food can be bad for health in the long term. I would only visit this place once in a blue moon personally And also that their staff aren't the most friendly people (not rude either, to be honest). I think they just want to get rid of the crowds in the store asap. I personally knew one of the staff many years ago because of my profession (the staff was my client). She did complain to me that the bakery management did not treat them nicely. She was given very little time for lunch but that was many years ago. I can't say it is still happening now but I do notice their staff do not seem very happy to work there. read more

Start of my morning...Thrrrr u go my b'fast in the trash ....find a piece of hair in my bread I just bought this morning...what a way to start of my halloween mood read more

JJ Bakery - Hair in the bread. Really gross - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

Their mango gelatin is fantastic because it has real mango on top. Their stuff sells out completely and I mean completely so get there early. I waited in front of the cashier a while, all the girls talked amongst each other not noticing I was there so I lined up behind the other cashier only for them to finally notice me and call me back to the same cashier. They had a guy spraying a ton of windex on all the windows which made the place reek so I had to run the hell out of there, he should have waited till they were closed or just spray into the rag and wipe so the whole place is not full of chemicals! read more

I can always count on JJ Bakery to provide me fresh and fancy pastries and cakes. Some of my favorite items here: Ham, egg, and cuke sandwich Black forest cake Tiramisu green onion bread (w/or w/o the hot dogs) Cream filled bun Any roll cakes. I guess the prices are moderate, compared to other Chinese bakeries, but I don't mind paying a bit more for something really yummy. Cheaper than RJ, more expensive than a Costco cake. Service is Chinese-speaking, but I think most of them know enough English to help non-Chinese speakers, no problem. *Parking's a pain in the backside, since Phoenix and Din Tai Fung are in the same plaza. read more

One of the best HK / Taiwan style bakeries in town. Come here in the morning and they have plenty of hot-off-the-oven pastries waiting for you. tips: You can use both registers when you pay for the pastries. I get disgruntled looks when I skip the long line and go to the one closer to the cafe. Read the sign peoples! read more

It's just not as good as I remember it. I was really disappointed by the mochi balls I once loved as a kid and even a couple years back. I was sorely disappointed by the green tea one...the red beans were a little too much for me. The mango one was still good. Maybe my tastebuds have changed and I don't remember how I used to deal with the huge bites of mousse. I'm sure I would try it again though, just for childhood sake. The other cakes are still good though but nothing you can't get at another bakery like 85 degrees. Overall, it's a good pitstop if you are waiting in line for DTF but that's about it for me right now. read more

JJ is my favorite Chinese bakery. They have great fresh stuff in the morning. My favorites are: *Raisin Twist Bread *Green Onion Bread *Hot Dog Buns *Ham and Cheese Bread They have really good cakes as well. The textures are light and delicate, and by far less sweet than your typical birthday cakes you would find at most other American style bakeries. Just make sure you come early enough to get the good stuff or else they run out. Prices are great and usually if you are waiting in line for Din Tai Fung next door, you stumble into JJs for some bread to hold you over. Only complaint I have are the egg tarts. For some reason, they don't taste right. read more

The cake was horrible. It was dry and falls apart. It must of not been fresh and I even called them the day before to order for next day pick up and reconfirm that the cake will be made that day. I called the bakery up and confronted them and they said to call in the mornings to talk to Linda and was never able to talk to her because they would tell me that she just stepped out. Very disappointed since that was one of my kids favorite bday cake where we buy majority of our cakes. read more

Although I've been cheating on J.J. Bakery with my newfound love, 85 Degree Bakery in Irvine, I still have a special place in my heart for J.J. I've been going here since like middle school so I have nostalgia for these little pastries and breads. My favorites however remain the same. Must have items: 1) Tuna + Ham Sandwich: I call it a Taiwanese version of a Tuna melt. It's lightly grilled on both sides. Although it's small, it's oh-so-flavorful. 2) Taro Cake: Out of all Chinese/Taiwanese bakeries, I still think J.J. has the best Taro Cake. Although their cakes aren't as beautiful or as ornate as other bakeries, I will attest to the TASTE and consistency of their beloved Taro Cake. It's nice and fluffy, and really light. The taro is to die for, and isn't overly sweetened. Overall, J.J. is a good local stop, with a wide variety of pastries, cake, and bread. I just hate parking in this lot. I fear the Chinese mothers with Darth Vader masks backing out of their spaces without looking behind them first. I haven't had the chance to try their breakfast items yet, but I have heard good things! read more

I love chinese pastry. Growing up in SF, I was surrounded by great bakeries in the Richmond District (Clement Street) and weekend trips to Chinatown for cakes. When I moved to the South Bay, I found JJ Bakery. Reminded me of my childhood outings for chinese pastry and cakes. During a trip to Din Tai Fung, because my party was so hungry from the wait, we went inside to JJ in Arcardia. I figured that JJ in Arcardia would be better than the South Bay one, but it wasn't. I really like the Torrance branch, but the Arcardia one did not taste as clean (a bit greasy in fact). My friends loved the curry bun and hot dog bun there. Their cheese cake roll is very good. read more

One of my favorite Asian bakeries definitely. Has a huge variety of breads/pastries/cakes and on top of that they have a breakfast kitchen that rolls out buns, porridge, drinks, and all these other Taiwanese breakfast items. Service is fast and baked items are fresh. Not sure what else you could ask for. Price is reasonable but parking can be a hassle at times. Other than that...J.J. Bakery is one of my faves. read more

Came here after disappointed by the dumpling restaurant across. This definitely lighten up some part of me. I as surprised a Chinese bakery in Arcade able to carry out comparison quality with some of the high end French bakery I have had in the Bayarea: 1) Egg Pudding: This is very similar or closest to what I have tried in Hokkaido in Japan. Try their cold ones, don't get the warm pudding. 2) Mango Mochi: The size is amazingly big for its price. Whole mango fruit pieces under the thin mochi skin and company with light soft cream.... taste =) 3) Almond Tea: I always like almond tea, but most places use powder or at least they make it taste like powder. This place is able to pull it together. I like it, not don't love it. A little too thick, should be more silky as well...need improvement 4) Sticky Rice Roll: My friend got the sticky rice since if was her all time favorite snack... or appetizer...I don't know how we should put it. Can't say anything if I hadn't taste it. She said it was good. I am not a dessert person, but this place might just be okay for my coffee break from work. Except is a little too far, wonder if they have a another location in alhambra or monterey park.... read more

So I've been to a lot of Chinese bakeries... we have our fair share here in SF and Janette's taken me to a bunch in Socal. I know a lot of people rave about like 85 Degrees and I thought that place was ok. However, we hit this place up after soup dumplings on our roadtrip back from Coachella. Custard Bun - Holy crap. When we stopped to get boba, Randy was like "DID YOU TRY THE CUSTARD BUN" and we talked about how good it was. Pretty much its a lighter bun with an egg custard swirl on top (baked into the bread) and I think a coconut custard in the middle, getting the coconut custard was a bit of a surprise. It was so freaking good. Jalapeno Cheese Bread - a ton of cheese, a ton of jalapeno. I ate this a day later and toasted it in my toaster oven. Freaking money. There was a ton of cheese everywhere except on the edges. Good for a cheese freak like me. Bread was buttery too, and they put a lot of jalapenos so if you cant handle spicy, you probably will need to pace yourself. Garlic Cheese Bread - Like a dense croissant with a light amount of cheese... this was also really flavorful. The garlic seems to be fried with sugar or something... almost candied. Louie confirmed it had sugar. It was really good... I dont think it needed the sugar, but then again I love garlic. This wasn't too garlicky but it was very good. I love cheese... and that custard bun was something else... I think this is definitely one of the better Chinese bakeries I've been to. If I wasn't so full from lunch, I would have ordered more. read more

Yes, it's relatively expensive, but I'd rather pay $2.50 for a good bread than $1.50 for a so-so one. The workmanship is excellent here. All the little breads are intricately created, beautifully packaged and often really innovative. Aside from the fresh bread, there's also a side panel for more pastry-like snacks, and those are excellent small gifts to bring when you're visiting parents' friends' houses, etc. But I think JJ's crowning achievement is its cakes. The cakes aren't like American ones with its heavy creams and excessive sweetness. The style of JJ cakes are more "Japanese" and has much more nuanced flavors. My favorite is the taro cake (yu tou dan gao) that my parents order for me every year on my birthday :o). Another favorite is their egg custards, something you can get just about anywhere but which are very unique at JJ. Everywhere else they're dripping oil and have flaky crusts, but at JJ they're a bit taller and smaller in diameter and the egg custard middle is lighter, both in color, texture and flavor. The crust is also a bit more bread-like and isn't flaky. JJ in Arcadia is also directly opposite Phoenix, Din Tai Fung and Life Plaza, so it's right in the midst of things. read more

UHHH Is this bakery for real or for jokes? Went here today after eating at Din Tai Fung just walking distance from this bakery. Got the Egg Yolk Lotus Seed Pastry because I saw that it was about to be sold out. Based off of that I presumed it would have been at least average. I also decided to order their Mont Blanc to try their cakes. HOLY CRAP was it disgusting. The mont blanc was a literal BRICK. The lotus seed pasty was also a brick. I suppose nothing they serve/have on display is made fresh? I literally went back to the counter and told them to throw it away because of how AWFUL it was. Please take this opportunity to actually learn how to bake before putting things on display for people to purchase! read more

Got the Angry Birds Cake. It will be more $15 extra fees than regular 8" cake for drawing + toys. read more

JJ Bakery - Angry birds Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Arcadia, California

Best Japanese in Arcadia, authentic and fresh ingredients. But wasn't too many sushi varieties

Bought some few breads here and there was a piece of paper in one of them while I was eating it. As delicious as it is, the fact that there was a paper in there, weirded me out. read more

I LOVE asian bakeries. The buns and pastries always make a good (though not healthy) snack any time of the day. I came here after the mall, and picked up a corn & pork sung bun and a tuna croissant for breakfast the next day. The corn one was just okay, and I should've microwaved it a little just to warm up the bread. I ate the tuna one in the car (no shame), and it was SO GOOD. I don't know why I've never had this before (or why Sheng Kee, Paris Baguette, 85 Deg never had this), but it's basically a tuna salad inside of a flaky croissant. Amazing. I will go back, purely for this. The store front is a little small, and it does get cramped with many asian ladies and their trays, but I haven't been to any other location so I can't really compare. read more

I wanted a cake for my boyfriend's mom. I come to JJ's because I know I can get a cake that looks like a million bucks and taste just the same! They say you get what you pay for, but I definitely feel like I get more. Always my go to place for cake. read more

Drove by here for some coffee and pastries for breakfast on the way to work. Had their Pineapple bun with dried buttermilk filing and it was pretty good. Their BBQ Pork Bun was so-so... miserly with the filling and dominated by food coloring. They have a pretty good assortment to choose from so maybe I didn't pick one of their most popular pastries. Had a Cafe Mocha and it was ok... I understand that they serve Illy coffee which is good but they don't serve decaf which is a minus. They have really good cakes and desserts too under glass, I've had them before. Prices are pretty reasonable and their business is brisk but not a zoo like some places which is a sigh of relief. I agree with Darin L.. it's not as good as 85C but that's ok since that's in Irvine and we're here at this location in Arcadia. Still a good choice for the area. read more

Their watermelon juice is delicious and so refreshing. If you enjoy Agua Fresca, you'll like it! I always stop by JJ Bakery while I'm waiting for a table at Din Tai Fung across the way. read more

Seems ppl are crazy about this bakery. Indeed they sell good Asian bakery. Since I kinda quit those bread things, I didn't enjoy it much. The bread is really really soft, like foam. If you like that kind of bread, just go for it. The price is really cheap and they have a large variety of bakeries. read more

This bakery is decent, or I guess pretty top-of-the-line, considering that it is located in Asia central and has lots of competition. The quality is a bit better than many of the other chinese bakeries, and the presentation and also cleanliness levels are also slightly higher. I think this is a Taiwanese bakery and even though I am Taiwanese, I really can't differentiate much between this one and all the other Asian bakeries. It is usually pretty crowded and there are lots of people buying their weekly bread rations, and the breads are always super soft! I actually don't know how Asian bakeries make their breads soooooooo soft... kind of incredible!!! They have an admirable variety, from the staples such as red bean bunds, taro, or pineapple buns with shredded pork inside, but also mochi, as well as some fancy cakes that actually taste pretty good! I'm not ususally a fan of cake due to all the cream and frosting, but the cakes here are delicious, the black forest cake in particular! They also have puffed pastry varieties and hot dog buns, ham and cheese, etc. It's located in the plaza with Phoenix and Din Tai Fung, so it will probably be crowded at any given time. And try to go early, because they do tend to run out of their best stuff in the morning/early afternoons! read more

Came here while waiting for the Arcadia DTF. And because I love those asian hot dog bun pastries. And pineapple croissants. And red bean buns. Had a field day here picking out snacks. They also have delicious green tea cookies. Lots of ppl buying cakes when we were there. Will have to come back to try some of those! Tip: much easier to navigate around this store if you speak mandarin. read more

Never go after roughly 6pm- by that time you don't really get any fresh bread or any bread at all. I usually go on Saturdays around 3pm. At that time they always have a lot of selection. Of course it is also always packed. So be warned. It's a little-above-average Taiwanese bakery. Everything they have there is at the right consistency. Because of that, I go there and get exactly what I expected upon my every visit, and I rarely get a "wow" even with their new products. Cakes are definitely amazing. They are delicately designed and taste just like what you see. Great birthday/event cakes, better than the ones you get in grocery stores. They tend to try new/different breads and buns, but in terms of better taste, I say they improved none. read more

Went there near closing time...BAD idea. Not much selection like most bakeries. What was left was good eats tho. I had a almond layer cake...REALLY yummy Go when it's the middle of the day so more selection. read more

Recommendations: Fruit tart, tuna sandwich, egg tart Out of all of the Chinese bakeries, this is my favorite. I really like it because of the clean interior (unlike some other similar bakeries), and moderately friendly service. During high school, I came here often to buy a tuna sandwich or fruit tart for lunch. When my cousin was heartbroken, I bought a bunch of fruit tarts from JJ Bakery for her. Their breads have never disappointed me, and they have a fair selection (albeit, sometimes they don't have flavors that other stores carry). Since I don't really speak Chinese all that well, sometimes they will ignore me for a while because I don't like to push or shove my way to order. Because of this, I tend to go when there aren't that many people in the store. read more

After lunch at Din Tai Fung, we walked over to pick up some baked goods. They have normal Chinese bakery selection and priced about average. I picked up a chocolate bread things that kind of looked like whoopie pie: two chocolate cakes dusted in sugar with some minimal filling in the middles. The amount of chocolate filling did not impress me. At the counter, I also ordered a strawberry mochi that was about the size of my fist. The mochi exceeded all my expectations with strawberry short cake (cake, cream and fresh strawberries) wrapped in 2 thin sheets of mochi dough. Sadly, it was not made by JJ. (Had it been, it definitely would have been an extra star). read more

I tried their "fan teun", it was big and pretty good. I'll make sure I grab a few of these for my road trips next time. Pineapple Buns are good when fresh. read more

I've stopped by here a couple times after eating at Din Tai Fung in Arcadia. I feel like this place is a little over-hyped because I think their breads are just ok. They're good, but they're not so fantastic that it beats our all other bakeries. The goods are a little on the pricey side, most likely because their bakery name is so famous that a lot of people come here to buy their breads. Don't know..I guess I just didn't feel like this place was any more special than other bakeries when I ate their products. My go to bread to judge most Asian bakeries on, is their more basic bread item - the pineapple bun. JJ's pineapple bun was actually smaller than I thought. Like I said above, it didn't wow me, but it was good. I really don't know what else to say - to me it's just like any other normal asian bakery. read more

This is probably their best location out of all of em. Might be tough to find parking sometimes which is a totally crazy clusterfk! Being able to speak mandarin chinese will certainly benefit you in a place like this. Just writing this review wants me to grab my keys and go carbo load myself to food coma heaven with their soft sweet bread.... mmmmmmmmm Hot dog cheese bread!! winnar read more