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    Seed Bakery

    4.1 (613 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Cauliflower sandwich. Generous portion!
    Brianna C.

    Ok I am officially a member of the Seed Bakery Fan Club. On my second visit, I got a flourless chocolate cake with hazelnuts, which reminds me of an elevated Souplantation brownie, in the best way possible. So good. I also got an iced latte, I love the unconventional cup it comes in LOL. I also got the cauliflower sandwich, which was a very generous portion. I finished half and was full. Customer service was absolutely splendid!!!!!!! The people there were so nice. I can't wait to go back and try more menu items!!!!!!!!!

    Breakfast Frittata Sandwich
    Halley K.

    What a great spot! Went around 11am on a weekend and there was a short line but it gives you a great chance to look at all the pastries. It's a chill spot that is walk up only. The staff were very friendly and answered all my questions. I ordered the breakfast frittata sandwich and it was so delicious! I'll definitely be back for a pastry.

    went with my mom and we are already planning our next trip back! breakfast croissant made on their house croissant was delicious, super thick cut bacon & fresh dill + greens. i got an iced mocha and it was the right amount of sweet. the lemon ricotta loaf & vegan cake were both moist! very cute neighborhood spot, i recommend going to mcdonald park and enjoying your food there since it's to go only :)

    Batard & Cranberry
    Marian X.

    This place is amazing. I got two sourdough (batard and cranberries) and both tasted great. The bread is dense, chewy in the inside with a nice crisp outer layer. It is fluffy, has irregular holes inside, and a well balanced, tangy flavor. If you prefer more sour flavor then Seed definitely is the right choice. My friend and I went in the early afternoon and all of their pastries were gone already. Definitely need to go in early. The store is not that big, and everything is to-go only (or at least during the time when I was there). They have a parking lot in the back. I wish they could have an another store closer to my place. I would definitely recommend this place to others and go back in the future.

    I've had a bad experience with an oversalted breakfast croissant filling, however, I must say their pastry is consistently SUPERIOR!

    Ok, so I tried this place for the first time yesterday. Though the pastries are Excellent and delicious layered and crispy, *my 3 star critique is mainly due to the imbalance the croissant breakfast sandwich provided*. I ordered 2 of the same croissant breakfast sandwich. I gave 1 to my BF and one I brought with me to work. I was so excited to have it, took 1 bite and UGHHHH the eggs were SO FREAKING OVER-SALTED! Eggs SOOO grossly OVER-SALTED To the point of them being inedible + paired with great quality, but also OVER salted bacon- the sandwich as a whole was INEDIBLE. Anyone who knows me knows I love my salt, but this was like "oops, I spilled the salt" type of inedible salty. I ate the delicious croissant around it, but unfortunately I just had to throw the filling out. Also, took a long time to get the sandwiches, like, no one else in line it it took about 15+ min which doesn't sound like a lot but for what was inside the sandwich (scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh greens and spread on a croissant), seemed excessive. Again, I was the only one there at the time. When I came home from work, I asked my BF how his sandwich was and he actually had the same critique- over salted! So unfortunate since the pastry was SOOO well made! What a waste. Also, $15 per sandwich and I couldn't even eat it... Seed Bakery- please please taste the seasoning on your eggs and bacon/items in general! SOOO disappointed.. again, this x2 breakfast sandwiches consistently inedibly over-salted! I would come back for the pastry, but would be afraid to order the other food items after that experience and the $$ I spent .. not in this economy!!

    More items through window
    Helen D.

    Everything was really good. We enjoyed the beef empanadas and the almond croissant which was flaky and just the right amount of almond flavor. The mixed berry croissant was nice and fruity with the custard baked into the dough. We plan to go back when we are in the area to try other items. When we first arrived, there was only 3 people ahead of us in line but by the time we left, the line had gotten much longer. There is no inside, you walk up and look at the items through the window and order with the lady inside.

    Old brioche
    Lida O.

    I'm not surprised there isn't such a long line here compared to other bakeries. Today, I was given an old brioche. When I came back to ask if it had been baked today, the saleswoman said NO and sent me to the baker to complain. The baker started insisting that I just didn't understand what a properly baked product should be like. Such a shame. If your pastries are from yesterday, you should inform customers about it. I won't be coming back. Maybe it's a small thing, but this ruined my morning. On top of that, I came all the way from Santa Monica just to try this bakery in Pasadena. It's really disappointing.

    Salmon sandwich w/o aioli
    Elaine H.

    I came here this past weekend and the goods did not disappoint! Street parking is plentiful and it seems like there's always a wait? But it seems to move pretty quickly. This place has been on my list and always drove past it on a busy evening, but grateful to have tried it! The spread: -veggie quiche: honestly quite the best thing of what was available that day, but VERY dairy heavy, and quite massive -Gouache: amazing, like a cheezy popover? -salmon sandwich w/o the aioli: X dry at all. We thought maybe we would need a spread, but they dont allow replacements -drinks are not on the menu, but they seem to have coffee when they don't run out. We ordered the jamaica lemonade (made from scratch - very tart&sweet) and iced tea. Not sure if they'd be willing to do an arnold palmer of the two, but I kept mixing the drinks. I will definitely be back.

    Pain Suisse with Chocolate
    Cassidy I.

    This is a window order service where you can view the available pastries through the window along the side of the building. We ordered six different pastries. I found the apple cider doughnut pastry a little disappointing and lacking in the apple cider tangy flavor, but otherwise everything else was good. There is a decently sized parking lot behind the bakery.

    Avocado Toast

    avocado toast was delicious! loaded with avocado and well spiced. didnt get to try the pastries this time but would def come back for them

    Salmon sandwich

    Went here for the first time and loved it ! The salmon sandwich was probably one of the freshest tasting sandwiches I've had in a long time . The salmon/ lox itself was super good and tasted amazing . The cucumber and radish provided a good crunch . Overall great sandwich a bit on the pricier side but the portion is massive which makes it well worth it especially considering the quality.

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    OMG, the roasted califlower sando is amazing. I worried I would be hungry after eating, but I couldn't finish it. So delicious!

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    The flavors are unique and explosive in everything they have! The customer service was amazing loved the vibe !

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    Yummy Bakery and sandwiches. Latte's are yummy as well. The line can get long but be patient it is worth it.

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    Is Seed Bakery open for indoor dining?

    Not yet, hopefully some day they can take over block. Parking is always good

    Is Seed open for outdoor seating?

    No. Not only is there no outdoor seating, there is no seating at all. Café is closed since Covid. Only establishment still around that refuses to accommodate their customers.… 

    Are there gluten-free options?

    Seed Bakery often has gluten free items in the pastry case; their bread is mostly wheat but has lower gluten than most bread, but not gluten free.

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    I honestly don't understand the hype. My experience here was disappointing from start to finish…read more The staff came across as cold, dismissive, and completely uninterested in providing good customer service. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was inconveniencing them just by ordering. A friendly attitude goes a long way, and that was completely missing. The coffee was even more disappointing. It had almost no flavor and tasted watered down, especially for the price. I expected a quality drink, but it was bland and absolutely not worth what I paid. To make matters worse, we were told to leave the patio an hour before the shop was even closing. If the patio has different hours, that should be clearly communicated instead of asking paying customers to leave early. Overall, this was a frustrating experience. Between the unfriendly service, flavorless coffee, and being asked to leave well before closing, I won't be coming back. There are plenty of other cafés in Pasadena that offer much better coffee and treat their customers with respect.

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    3.7
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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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