I saw this on a few good friends Yelp accounts and couldnt help myself but to go and see what the hype is all about with this avocado toast. So I swing by here as my mobile office and ordered a coffee and the avocado toast. The girl up front was really nice and helpful. She got me my coffee right away. The avocado toast took some time but it finally came out!! I saw this thing and it had Beets on top of it. UGGGHHH I've never eaten beets in my life, and I havent cause it looks weird and slimy!! What do I do at this point... I was thinking - option 1, send it back and tell them you can't have beets...? option 2, suck it up and just eat it with the beets, or option 3, take the beets off myself and eat it... but then, I'm stuck with a little bit of beets on there, and I would be tasting them anyways, AND its gonna be slimy anyways. The verdict... Jack - Suck it up and just eat it!! I took my first bite and WOW! This thing tasted wonderful!! So I took my time eating this thing and enjoyed my coffee... A wonderful experience! Service was great and food was excellent!! I would totally recommend coming by and trying this place!! read more

Seed Bakery - This tasted freakin great!!! YUMMY!!! Coffee-black but sweet like my heart Haha! (Thanks Sharon, Meg, and Veronica!) ;o) - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

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They make the best bread... fermented sour dough and have amazing baked goods. This is my local bakery and love it.

Hands down the best sandwich in Pasadena. Just had their new fried chicken sandwich and am seriously considering going back immediately after lunch so I can get one and have it for dinner. Amazing. Could not ask for more and am always amazed by the quality of ingredients in every aspect of every meal I've had here. BUT THIS SANDWICH THOUGH. Next level. read more

tl;dr: Surprised at how dense the rye bread was, wasn't what I was expecting. Viennoiserie and other pastries are good but I like EuroPane better. Heels, watch out for the steep ramp in back... **** Really wanted to love this place but after an unexpectedly bad experience with their rye bread I would say that they still have room in my book for improvement. This was mildly shocking since this is supposed to be at the heart of what they do. Their rye loaf had just come out of the oven and I had made it a point to come back for it but it was incredibly dense, more than I think it was suppose to be even for rye (i.e. think pumpernickel). I was looking for a rye bread for a Reuben using my left overs from my St Patty's day boiled dinner but this wasn't going to work. We tried to salvage it as french toast but it turned out super heavy like a veggie meatloaf... =P I'm not a bread baker but I'm sure that it all has to do with their process... https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/seed-bakery-pasadena?select=915GEEljgD7uEiwcy9-OqQ They don't bake a lot of loaves of bread, once they sell out of the few they have that's it for the day although you can call ahead to have them hold a loaf for you to pickup at your leisure. This involves more planning and less spontaneity on my part... Have been a couple of times and have enjoyed their pastries and coffee in the morning. The plain croissant is not bad and my wife said the pain au chocolat was good too, but I have a special place in my heart for Sumi Chang's over at EuroPane's. Also had a custard tart with seasonal blood orange slices which was nice. All of the pastry dough seemed just a little less buttery to me. The coffee is Kickapoo for all you java hipsters, it tastes pretty smooth to me... All of their stuff in the morning looks temptingly good, I have yet to try anything on their menu but everything sounds interesting. Someone here said that their prices are a little inflated and I would have to agree even if their rye bread isn't... (wonk, wonk... sorry...) I don't think it's the Lavender and Honey crowd here. I think I'm going to give them a little time to shake out the process before trying to order the bread again. Other than that I'm down to have a pastry or an occasional chocolate chip cookie... read more

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Great place in this area! Food is great and bakery is even better. Indeed a lot bread can be sold out in the morning, so probably you need to plan to be there early if you are super into bread. My favorite is the oatmeal scone. For breakfast we also had the French toast, which was a little too heavy for me. And the chard and egg was very delicious. Espresso drink was okay, maybe can skip. The only problem is the service. Very slow. I think they need to figure out a way to run the order and get paid. I was waiting in line one weekday morning try to get some bakery. The lady working there had to write out the order, pick up the bread, and collect money, and the process is super super super slow! I was not in a hurry, so I'm okay of waiting for almost 10 min with only 4 people in front me. So if you are in a hurry, don't come over here to get your bakery! read more

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The breads are fine but I tried the chicken/garbanzo bean/chicken soup and I don't think anyone there has tried it before. It just tasted like minty stomach acid. read more

delicious food for breakfast and brunch! i ordered takeout since i read that service was slow and the place is small. there is limited seating inside. brioche french toast - yummy! this was one of the best brioche french toasts i've had. the texture was just perfect. it was topped with blueberries and jam with a dollop of cream cheese shallots quiche - sooo glad i found a great quiche in Pasadena. i crave a quiche in DTLA, but now i don't have to go as far. it came with a side salad of arugula that was lightly dressed. since i read about how people couldn't try the chocolate croissant since they run out, i ordered one. there were 3 left for the day (it was only 9am...and they open at 8). it was okay. a good croissant but small and i felt robbed at FOUR BUCKS. tried it for kicks. will try their breads in the future. definitely having that quiche for breakfast and other items soon. thanks for opening in Pasadena!!! =) a note on service: i didn't dine in but i could see how frustrated customers were who ate there. the staff is unorganized. only the owner lady knows where things are. the helpers have to ask her for things. it's very very slow. saw a couple customer asking for simple things; they had to wait a while. the majority of the 5 star reviews are cutting them slack for being new. i think if i had dined in, my review might have been 3 stars instead. five stars for the food!!! parking: they have a private lot that they share but i street parked on mentor since it was easy. read more

This place offers a modest breakfast menu, built around their breads. You order/pay at the counter and they'll bring you your food. There are a couple of tables out back in case you have a dog with you. I had the FARM FRESH EGGS AND TOAST. You can get the eggs soft scrambled or fried. It comes with a small side salad and I added some BACON. I also shared an order of FRENCH TOAST with my friends. The food is simple and good. Come here if you love bread! read more

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Was aghast to realize I had not left a review for Seed. We don't eat a lot of bread in my household, but bread from Seed is as important as superb coffee beans and rich, cultured butter. If I don't have a baguette from Seed at hand, I feel like I'm suffering. No joke, I'm serious. We're truly lucky to have an artisan bakery in our neighborhood. If Seed departed, there is no alternative anywhere close. In addition to their outstanding baguettes, we love the oat loaf, spelt, kamut, rustic country and olive loafs. The pastries and croissants are divine. I buy these breads and treats as weekly gifts for my extended family. Found Seed years ago at the S. Pasadena Farmer's Market on Thursdays. After a couple of years of steadily growing dependence upon their bread, I found out about the Washington Bl. store! What!?! If you look up Seed Bakery, there is a hefty quantity of background information and praise. Yelpers -- please be gentle with the staff. They're short handed and, like all of us, trying to do their best to hold it together. If I could give Seed 100 stars, it wouldn't be enough. read more

Bought two loaves. They were artisan, nice and crusty. Good flavor. Better than Gelsons or whole foods.

Yelp deleted my review. So here's take 2. Thanks Yep! Start using Google. Joseph is setting the bar very high for quality baked goods. The smell of fresh baked bread and other baked treats is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. read more

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This place is legit. All freshly baked, delicious and naturally leavened/fermented bread. The naturally rising bread breaks down more of the gluten and your body can digest it better. I had the avocado toast with marinated beets. The wifey had the mozzarella sandwich. Both insanely good with fresh ingredients and made with whole grain rustic country bread. We bought a loaf of this bread and it was still warm! The coffee was so good too. We were there around noon and it got a bit busy and they serve breakfast all day. As we were eating they brought out freshly baked olive bread. We're getting that next! I found this place after learning about the practice of naturally leavening bread without commercial yeast. Basically how you're supposed to be making bread all along with 4-5 ingredients vs 30 in commercially produced bread we buy at the stores. Seed ferments their bread for 18-24 hours. If you have a gluten sensitivity, try this place but maybe not commit to a whole loaf like us! Enjoy good bread! read more

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I walked in and asked for a high chair for my little one and was told they don't have any. I was honestly shocked. I asked the owner why and she said "we don't have much room for anything." Um, you have chairs and a highchair is just a chair for a young person. This feels like a direct way of saying "don't bring your kids here" which I don't understand because this place has a friendly, neighborhood vibe. Photos are of two, random spots with unused chairs that would be a GREAT place to put a high chair. read more

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This is such a cute little cafe. So excited they opened it up in Pasadena. Their avocado toast was so amazing and so impressive, I got another one to go cuz I couldn't get enough of it! I'll def be coming back to try the rest of their menu. Workers were super nice, and helpful. It wasn't too crowded thankfully so it's the perfect place to come by and chill. They're great for lunch to-go, I saw some people ordering a lunch sandwich with a healthy salad and a drink. Who knew healthy could taste so good. Also, for those who are #vegan, there are so many yummy options for you. Start with the avocado toast, I'm telling you.. read more

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Skip the coffee. Horrible swill. Now I know why people were walking in with their own coffee. ordered immediately and then waited 15 minutes for them to heat or food to go. not as enthralled as I was the first time. Also the day before Easter and they have no rolls except $2 brioche rolls that's for one roll. My husband just texted me from inside the store we're still waiting on our food it was pre cooked. read more

Edit: Updated slightly after about 2 years. I really like Seed Bakery! Most importantly, the bread is REALLY REALLY REALLY good, solid, honest, delicious stick to the ribs sour dough made the old fashioned way. It is hands down the best bread available in Pasadena or anywhere nearby. This is consistently 5+ star bread. My favorite is the kalamata olive bread. We buy at least one loaf a week and it has become a key part of several meals each week at our house. It is especially wonderful toasted, slathered with butter, and paired with a hearty homemade soup. Several times a week dinner at our house consists solely of soup and toasted and buttered olive bread from Seed. This is real European style sourdough bread and is substantial enough to be a meal in itself. For those who wonder, yes, it is honestly worth $7 a loaf. The only other bakery in Pasadena that can compete with Seed on this style of bread is Le Pain Quotidien, and Seed is definitely better. Seed has been open about two months now, and they have broadened their offerings to include short breakfast and lunch menus, as well as coffee, teas, and espresso. The several things we have eaten there, the eggs, toast, sauteed kale potatoes, avocado toast, are all very good to excellent. I've had the brewed coffee, and it was just ok, but then I am very picky about coffee, I brew my own espresso at home, and there are very few places that make coffee that I like, even the dedicated coffee places like Starbucks or Peets leave me uninspired. This is a mom and pop run local business. The owners are very personable, friendly and knowledgeable about bread and baking. This is a passion project. They want to make the best bread possible, every day, and it shows. They hand pick the grains and source different grains for each style of bread. They mill the flour at the restaurant and make their own sourdough from scratch. Update, Seed has been open about two years now and have improved all the things that were a bit rough when they were new. I'm updating this review and changing my rating to 5 stars! Thanks guys! Lastly, there is ample street parking and plenty of free parking in the public lot directly behind the store. read more

The baked good is nice and crispy but really small compared to pre-covid. What a rip off!

I've eaten a lot of tasty breakfasts in the LA area, and I'm rarely compelled to leave a review, but this place is amazing. Simple dishes with loaves of house made bread. I got eggs and toast with a side of bacon. The eggs were deep yellow and buttery, soft scrambled, sprinkled with fresh dill, the bread was warm and soft and the bacon was perfect (all their meats are humanely raised at Creekstone, Niman, and Sun Ranch). Great lattes and friendly staff. So good. read more

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They don't add funny charges, and don't spin the tablet around to guilt you into adding a tip. They just charge the price it should be and that's the way all commerce should be. Regarding the food - everyone else has said good things already about it. I have nothing constructive to add. Free Parking - there is a nice lot in back, and street parking is not hard to find, just don't park on Washington - it's too busy. Seating - it looks like they took over two addresses so there is a good amount of seating both inside and on the patio. However, it is quite warm because I don't think the air conditioning works very well. So on a hot day just enjoy the Vornado fans. read more

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Delicious delicious! I got a loaf of the country and ate it over a few days. Even on day 4, it was still good (wrapped in a wax bread wrap) after a light toasting. I love the sourdough flavor. It was everything I was craving after watching the bread episode of Cooked on Netflix. I tried a bite of the roomie's pear tart, and that was a real treat. They had just come out of the oven, so still dangerously hot.. but it was the perfect level of sweetness and the textures were amazing together. Worth burning my tongue for. I could tell they put a lot of care into their baked goods. Definitely looking forward to trying other breads and pastries. Service was also very friendly. One weird note though, the bakery/cafe was really, really stuffy and warm. It's probably from all the baking, but luckily we took our treats to go because I don't think I could've sat inside to eat. read more

After driving past this place a few times I finally decided it was time to check it out. I came around lunch time and ordered the fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich with the hibiscus lemonade. The sandwhich was amazing! And it came with a little side salad. The lemonade was a little tart for my taste but nothing a little sugar couldn't fix. The only downside is they have a $10 minimum for debit cards so keep that in mind or bring cash. read more

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LOVE IT !.. I REALLY RECOMEND THIS PLACE ****** FOOD: very tasty, fresh brioche was hmm delicious and i couldnt stop eating. The panini was very good it comes with a salad and organic egg. Coffe is good everthing i taste was delicious COSTUMER SERVICE : very good, friendly, and polite, PRICE: Reasonable to be organic and fresh very good prices. Please take time and visit this place. For breakfast or lunch. They also have some vegetarian dishes and vegan donuts. read more

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After a having mad cravings for a croissant, I did some researching and signs pointed to the Seed Bakery. It is on the south side of Washington Blvd, and there is a small parking lot behind it and to the west of the store. It's an intimate store, I think it would be great if you wanted to bring a person to catch up, but not so good for groups. The pastry selection is small but I like that because it keeps it simple. I opted for two croissants and a lemon blueberry cake. I was actually disappointed because the bottoms of the croissants were overdone/ a little burnt. :( It was rather unpleasant to bite into. With that being said, the rest of the croissant was terrific. There was an excellent crunch to the pastry's exterior, while the inside stayed buttery with had flaky layers. I would absolutely give it another chance. I think the burned bottoms were a one off. As for the cake... It was a really lovely cake. Very moist, and the lemon wasn't too over powering. There was sugar baked on top of the cake which added a really lovely crunch to it as well. Really great morning treat! Would probably go excellent with some coffee from Kenya if you're into pairing! Service is great, I saw the baker come out to say hi to her regulars and that made me smile. It's great to see small places with a good local rapport. I'll be back to maybe try coffee next time! read more

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Awesome fresh baked breads! Come in and get coffee, pastries and brunch and carry home bread for dinner. Cute neighborhood cafe vibe and outdoor/patio seating. Everything we had tased delicious and fresh. Hurray for real food and bread. read more

A good friend took me to Seed for Saturday brunch. Oh yes! I don't know where to start, but my I say that I have a new breakfast spot in Pasadena? They are known for their baked goods and all were wonderful. My friend had the avocado on toast. Beautiful freshly made bread and the avocados were also excellent. They have w great selection of desserts and various coffee and tea options. The cup of coffee that I had was way better than the normal cup of Joe. I can hardly wait to return to explore the menu further. Please note: they are closed on Mondays. read more

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A+ for pastries and quiche. Skip the coffee. French toast was meh. We stopped in after finding a line out the door at Millie's. The veggie quiche was delicious. Huge pieces of perfectly cooked broccoli, zucchini and even a piece of kombucha pumpkin. Unexpected combo of veggies but it was perfect. Quiche crust was flaky and cooked perfectly. Chocolate croissant was flaky, buttery and tasty too. French toast was aiight. Two tiny slices of brioche cooked unremarkably and served on a bed of strawberry jam...it was ok. The salad that came on the side was smothered with a way too tart dressing. Don't bother with coffee. The espresso in the latte was crazy burnt. Brewed coffee was weak. (I had her try making the latte again with regular milk vs almond and still a burned mess). Next time I'll stick to the pastry window. That's where Seed shines. read more

Seed Bakery - Yummy veggie Quiche. Fruit covered French toast over jam in back - Bakeries Near Me - Pasadena, California

I only give 5 stars when I find the good exceptional! The owner Joseph goes out of this way to provide healthy food to the community. Grateful to have found Seed Bakery. I love that the grains are sourced from the farmers, that the grains are freshly milled at the premises, and are made the old fashioned way, through fermentation. So far I've tried the 100% rye, spelt, and a mixed grain bread they serve at the restaurant. All delicious! The quiche was unbelievably great! We went to meet up with Joseph and arrange to have his bread for our CSA members. Our clients love quality food and we are looking forward to adding Seed Bread to our subscription list. These are the type of businesses I enjoy eating at. Thanks for an incredible lunch! read more

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Really cute place to get a refined breakfast or lunch. Nice collection of fresh artisanal bread. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Large parking lot in the back. This bakery has a very continental feel! read more

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Went to this place on a whim.... And now I will be making this wonderful whittle place a regular morning I had the ham panini and it blew me away. The lady friend got eggs and toast with Avo. Totes Try it. read more

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Stumbled on this place while I was entertaining a friend of mine from Northern California. We wanted to have a coffee and some pastries and maybe breakfast and this place looked like a great find. The ambience is a little crowded. The front desk is very large for the space and it's awkward when you're ordering food. You order food, pay and then they bring it to your table. Quick and simple. I ordered a scone & espresso with almond milk. Good but not great. read more

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My favorite bakery in Pasadena. They focus on quality. They ferment all of their breads which makes it easier for digestion. I always come here when In the area. Their food is very good too. Recently had a green bean salad and it was really fresh, crispy and delicious. They also have pastries of various kinds depending on the day. I also like that they have gluten free pastries. read more

I came here with my dad for a father's day brunch. We wanted a simple café that was not going to be too crowded or loud. I yelped around and found seed bakery. There was parking in the back, so that was a plus. The inside is spacious and cozy. You order and pay at the front and they bring out your food. The menu has some good options. Most of it seemed pretty unique, and they also had some baked good on the glass display. Not a huge menu but pretty good solid items to choose from. The reason for the small stars was the service. They seemed so unfriendly and stand off-ish. It was not that busy, nor do they have to walk around serving tables and taking orders, but they just would not crack a smile or even try to acknowledge you. The Asian lady barely looked us in the eyes and just had a frown. When we were waiting at the counter to order, they never said one sec or be right with out. It's honestly little things like that, that just let you know they acknowledge you. I worked as a server and I would say that just so customers would be less impatient as well. When I asked for butter and jam they take it from the fridge, which is literally a tsp and not even enough to lightly spread an entire slice. Everything just rubbed us the wrong way. _Swiss Chard, Potatoes, Dill Egg and Toast ($9) I ordered this and it was pretty good. I got the eggs scrambled and a bit wet, so they cooked that well. The potatoes were very good. All well seasoned, not too salty and all a tad crisp on the outside. The swiss chard was good, generous portion, and although can taste bitter they managed to dress it well. The dill was a great touch to add to this whole dish. It gave so much flavor and overall profile. The bread was okay. I was quite surprised since it seems like a place known for bread. It was some sort of olive bread, but it was a bit tough. It could have been a bit toasted. _Veggie Quiche. My dad got this. We asked for it warm and it came out cold. We returned it again and asked to warm it up, and this time it was just room temperature, I guess they don't really know or have a timer in the oven. This was one of the biggest quiche I've seen. It had good amount of veggies (I think butternut squash, squash, onions and something else). Could have maybe tasted better if it was warm, since the cheese on top was not melted but more plastic in texture. The side salad that was served was great. The dressing was a bit acidic and sweet. Very refreshing. Although food was okay, I would not come back for the service. With so many great brunch spots in LA, I don't find the need to come here. read more

Superlative croissants, cakes and quiche. The Oat bread is so good I buy extra loaves to freeze. This is a wonderful bakery!

A cafe / bakery / sandwich joint that doesn't accept cash doesn't deserve any business.

They are incapable of operating the window. Be prepared to wait 30 minutes if there are 4 people in line. Bread is ok, but not that good

The customer service here is terrible to say the least. The owner and another employee were so arrogant and discriminatory towards a customer. It was sad to witness. I will never come back here. Honestly, save yourself the headache and support other businesses that do not discriminate. There are other great bakery's in the area; shame on this owner! read more

The food isn't bad, but the customer service really needs some improvement. The younger gelntelman who brings you your food literally refused to let me leave with my order because I lost the 1 inch square piece of paper with my number scribbled on it. Then the owner (I think) started to give me a speech about why I needed the number. Really? read more

Amazing food and friendly staff. The kumquat croissant and salmon sandwich are my favorites! Happy to have such a great bakery close by. Highly recommended!!! read more

My first visit to Seed was excellent. The coffee was very good, despite complaints from other posters. We shared the chile relleno toast and avocado toast. Both delish. I didn't try any sweet pastry items this trip, but plan to soon. The fresh baked breads looked amazing. Bonus: plentiful free parking. read more

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Absolutely enjoyed the my experience. The food is delicious, locally grown and humanely raised. All the artisan bread offered is made on site and absolutely delicious. Personally I got the quiche of the day with whole grain crust which I have to admit was really good. I am a huge quiche lover and wasn't too convinced about combining that experience with whole grains but was pleasantly surprised. My friend got the brioche french toast. I sampled a bit and again pleasantly surprised. I am not one for sweet breakfast foods and tend to stay away from but the plate was just the right level sweet. The brioche definitely made dish, providing a distinct flavor and texture that brought life to a usually standard breakfast plate. The place is a little small and easy to miss. There is lot for parking that can be access on Mentor (the cross street). The seating on the inside is quite limited, but the do have some seating outside in the back; not necessarily the best view and glam but seating none the less. The employees are quite nice and friendly. They were very helpful in gearing us to various selections and were pretty knowledgeable about the options they offered. The service was a little slow but with the quality of food I believe the only slightly longer wait was indeed worth it. read more

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