I stopped by Oh La La in Pasadena for coffee and pastries, and I have to say I was genuinely…read moreimpressed with their coffee program. We didn't have any of the brunch dishes this visit--we specifically came for the coffee and pastries--but after this experience, we'll definitely be coming back to try the food next time. The cortado was made with Boxx Coffee Roasters beans, and after chatting with the barista, I learned they also have a dedicated water filtration system specifically for their coffee. That level of attention to detail isn't something you expect from every brunch café, and it definitely showed in the final cup. The cortado was well executed. The milk was smoothly integrated with the espresso, creating a balanced body that held together throughout the drink instead of separating after a few sips. It was served in the proper glass with clean presentation and solid latte art. The temperature was slightly hotter than my personal preference, which is understandable in a brunch setting, but overall it was a great cortado and far better than what many brunch cafés serve. The pain au chocolat was outstanding as well and a perfect pairing with the cortado. The service made the visit even better. Our server, Michael (aka Bev), was welcoming, attentive, and provided excellent service from start to finish. I also had the chance to compliment the barista on the cortado. Although I didn't get her name, she was very kind, took a few minutes to explain their coffee program, and shared that they use Boxx Coffee beans along with a dedicated water system to ensure the cleanest possible cup. It's always nice to meet people who genuinely care about what they're serving. Overall, Oh La La exceeded my expectations. It's refreshing to find a brunch café that puts this much effort into its coffee program while also serving great pastries. I'll definitely be back--next time for the food as well.

My friend and I were quite disappointed. The ambience is gorgeous, and the staff was nice…read more However, service was extremely slow and inattentive, they were out of all bowls at 11AM, and the meals were overpriced. I know that food is super expensive these days, but it was too much for what it was. The jambon beurre was not traditional; the baguette was so thick and wide, which overpowered the ham and cheese. The chicken club was nothing to write home about. On the plus side, the pastries were fantastic. I even tolerated the raisins so I could devour the orange wheel croissant. Monkey bread was perfect, not too sweet.

Service was great. Bought a small spread of little cakes for a birthday lunch. The cakes tasted…read morereally good and was refreshing

I found out about this bakery back in 2023 ish. The pastries are good one of the best in the…read morePasadena area. But the drinks are just not it or aren't trained correctly. One time we ordered an ice coffee and taste delicious, the next time we ordered it tasted like chocolate milk. Overall pretty good service here. And the place is a cute hang out spot for desserts or brunch with friends.

I ordered the pineapple upside down cake for a friend's birthday. It was delicious! Everyone…read moreenjoyed it. It was easy to order and pick at Octavia's Bookstore. I would definitely try other items in the future. Great service all around.

Ordered a dozen red velvet cupcakes for my son's birthday. They were decorated quite festively and…read moredelicious. They don't have a store front but drop off at Octavia's Bookstore. Not a problem on my book.

They have a variety of sliced cakes. I am so glad they sell sliced German chocolate cakes. Not too…read moremany places sell or have German chocolate cakes anymore. They were so delicious and yummy. Not too rich or dry. Need to go back and try their other cakes

So how did we end up in Pasadena at Sweet Red Peach? My Mister loves KFI talk radio, and…read moreespecially the Tim Conway show. The bakery was on the station because of the things it was going through. First the air conditioner went out, then the water heater. It was one thing after another. So we went out to show some love and support this small business. It is located in a small shopping center with decent parking. It's a small space with display a display case and a cute little table and two chairs. My husband tried the blue velvet cake and I got a cinnamon role and a slice of 7up cake. Blue velvet was delicious..(sorry no pictures, we ate it when we got home). My 7up cake taste just like it did when I was growing up in South Central. The cinnamon roll was amazing warmed up the next day. That's right I said the next day. The owner and everyone who worked in there were super nice. My husband and the owner realized they knew a bunch of people from their time in Lynwood/Compton area both playing basketball. We had a great time, we ended up staying for about an hour. Great time, please go out and support.

Frances Patisserie was the perfect choice for my sister's 40th! This was my first time getting…read moreanything from there, but the Yelp reviews and pictures convinced me. Everyone raved about the cake-- perfect texture and not cloyingly sweet. The fruits were all ripe and delicious, beautifully displayed atop the cake. Would definitely get again!! Pricing was about $90, which is pricier than I usually shell out for a cake, but honestly felt really worth it for what you get.

I've been coming here for 25 years, from Little Tokyo to Pasadena…read more The hazelnut chocolate and raspberry chocolate are my absolute favorites, and I ordered both again for my son's birthday this time. Though the shop is small, the quality of the cakes is exceptional. I hope this cake shop continues to thrive for many years to come.

Service is excellent with great ambiance. We bought 8 different small/individual cakes and the…read moreyoung woman who helped us put a double tape on each on the box. So they all come home perfectly intact. The taste is exquisitely delicious. My favorite is Dubai chocolate cake n Mango

Food was expensive. But the service was friendly and the atmosphere was clean and not too…read morepretentious. The desserts were very very good. Usually instagram type foods don't deliver and only look good on camera. This was worth it. I recommend if you want to splurge or celebrate.

Came here for the souffle pancakes and they didn't disappoint!…read more My party of 3 stopped by Saturday afternoon 2:30 pm and it wasn't crowded. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor since it was such a nice day out. They have all of their desserts on display in the case, so you can peruse the options and see what looks good. So many of the desserts looked good, like the matcha yuzu chiffon crepe cake or the rose and lychee crepe cake. We ordered via the kiosk and got the mango sunshine souffle pancake ($16.50) and well as a couple drinks. My drink was the white peach lemon jasmine bliss ($6.25), with 50% sweetness and less ice. Even though there are signs everywhere saying that it takes 15-20 minutes for the souffle pancakes to be cooked, ours came out super quickly, in 5 minutes or so. We got it with the sauce on the side, but I regret doing that as I saw others getting it with the sauce on top and it was beautiful. The pancake was super fluffy and a bit eggy as well. We all really enjoyed it with the mango sauce. I made the mistake of eating the pancake first before trying a sip of my tea. The pancake was pretty sweet, so I could barely taste my drink, but I think it was good? I could taste a bit of the lemon but definitely not the white peach, which is a lighter flavor. I got a slice of their Hokkaido cheese cake roll for $7 to go and had it the next day. It was okay but definitely a bit pricy for what you get. I'd love to come back to try their other desserts and pancakes!

This cafe has potential but at the moment it is not quite living up to the hype. The cafe, one of…read morethree in the area, is mostly kitchen & counter with a small bar counter with six stools facing the window & a handful of tables inside. It is not really cute or aesthetic in any way... and the whole place could use a refresh. There is a covered patio with a few tables outside but at the moment it is a bit haphazard and not the nicest because the space next door is doing construction & there is a large dumpster on Green Street. We ordered Black tea & Floral Pineapple Blossom tea drinks, Peach Crepe Cake and a Peach Souffle Pancake ($17.50) via the kiosk. When you order, you receive a text that lets you know your order number, has a receipt, and also an expected time of delivery. The drinks were ready about 15 minutes. They were both fine, and prepared correctly. The peach crepe cake was brought out a few minutes later. My mom enjoyed it and it looked very pretty. Then the time that the entire order was supposed to be ready came and went. I checked in with Nick at the counter and he said that my souffle pancake would be ready in 5 minutes. About 7 minutes later, when my mom was done with her cake. Nick brought it over and set it down in next to me. It was jiggly, huge, and very wobbly. I slid it over so it was in front of me, and the top pancake fell off of the stack, and flipped over so the whipped cream side was on the counter. I tried to flip it back over and put it on top of the stack, but it fell apart. At this point, I was so frustrated with the situation and grossed out by the possibility of eating whipped cream and pancake that had been on the counter, that I asked Nick to remedy the situation. He offered to make a new pancake, but since this one had taken 40 minutes to come out, I was not willing to wait that long again. He kindly offered an alternative suggestion which I accepted. I tried the Creme Brulee crepe cake which was mildly flavored and pretty tasty. (Maybe I should have just gotten it in the first place, but I had really wanted to try the souffle pancake which I've since & sadly lost interest in.) With that, we bid Motto adieu, and it is unlikely that I will return. A few additional notes: Parking in the area is metered and $1.25/hr with a max of 2 hours, the single bathroom is functional, but there is some problem with the ceiling (there is a gaping hole covered by plastic) making for an unpleasant and potentially unsanitary situation. This should be remedied immediately! Peace.

I went back to Bluejay because I missed its cake so much…read more With my luck, it had a couple of slices of cake for me to buy. I got the black sesame cake, mango, rose, and durian. All of them tasted good and had a balanced flavor. Although the hours are kind of odd, it was totally worth it.

A small hidden spot!…read more We came to get other things but stopped by for their huge cookie! For $4 we got the rocky road cookie. It was delicious, soft and chewy and crunchy outer border. They also had very fancy cakes and cake slices for sale.