Simply Splendid Bakery

My place for tres leche cake. Good people with great…read moreservice. Always fresh. Never disappointed. I always buy cakes for my Mahan Indian Restaurant when ever there is a birthday for my co - workers and guests .

As the name of the bakery implies, it's "Perfectly Sweet"…read more I'm generally a bit more wary of purchasing baked goods from non-Asian bakeries since they tend to be sweeter than what my palate likes, but not here! The hours are a bit limited, but I managed to make it in time to grab some pre-made baked goods to go. I got a bag of coconut macaroons, bag of several chocolate chip cookies, 2 red velvet cookies, a baked dog cookie biscuit, and a cute Keroppi sugar cookie. Most of these ended up being gifts, but I did enjoy one of the red velvet cookies and for an already sweet flavor profile with white chocolate chips in it, I was already fearing the worse, but went perfect with a glass of milk. The edges were nicely crisped by the baking too. Delicious. Love that they had a stock of cute, pre-decorated cookies available as well (some Sanrio characters, animals, etc.) They also list all the ingredients used in each of the baked goods that they have prepackaged, which is nice. It's also a cafe where you can order drinks, as well as a place you can order cakes custom order or what they have behind the glass already. There's both seating inside and outside.

The flowers are real...

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Frances Patisserie

4.4(232 reviews)

3.5 mi

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 remember visiting their previous location in Little Tokyo during the cronut hype roughly 10 years…read moreago. They've since moved to South Pas, sharing a parking lot with Bristol Farms. I came to try their napoleon. Guys, it's SO GOOD. Everyone needs to try it. I haven't had a chance to try their other stuff but would def do that some day. Would love if they can offer indoor seating someday although it's a small space.

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Jim's Bakery

4.2(681 reviews)

2.0 mi

I picked up their classic egg tarts, Portuguese-style egg tarts, and the honey bun. The egg tarts…read morewere the highlight for me--the custard was smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet, while the crust had a nice buttery, flaky texture. The Portuguese-style tart had that beautiful caramelized top that added an extra layer of flavor. Everything looked fresh and beautifully baked, and the pastries had that comforting Hong Kong bakery style that makes you want to keep coming back for more. The bakery itself is small and more of a grab-and-go spot, but the service was quick and friendly. Their egg tarts are also popular enough that they can sell out, especially on busy weekends, so going earlier is a good idea. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Monterey Park and love traditional Chinese/Hong Kong pastries. The egg tarts are a must-try!

Jim's Bakery continues to be my go-to Hong Kong bakery. They don't have a ton of variety of breads…read moreand pastries, but they have all of my favorites. I highly recommend their Pineapple BBQ Pork Bun ($3.75), BBQ Pork Pie ($3.25), Curry Beef Pie ($3.25), and Hot Dog Bun ($2.40). Their egg tarts are also a winner, but I don't always get it because I prefer savory items. This place accepts cards and parking is plenty!

Egg tart and Portuguese egg tart

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D’ange Bakery

4.0(438 reviews)

Stopped by on Friday, 10/9/26 for the first time. Located right next to Goomo Tea, my mom and I…read moregrabbed 4 of their pastries for $10 deal (these are probably a day old pastries). I haven't tried my matcha pastry yet. My mom tried the red bean one and didn't really like it as much (she would prefer the 85 degree pastries). It was quite difficult deciphering if this place was open or not because the door and windows were so black and dim! They also cell cakes and they are expensive....

D'ange Bakery is an Asian bakery located on the corner of Mission x Main St. (that turns into Las…read moreTunas). There's a small parking lot in the back, but spaces can be hard to find and I ended up having to park on the street the first time I went. (FYI - they are going to open a Goomo tea shop on the corner in the same space!) D'ange has so many fun flavors of buns. I really liked the taro with mochi one. The only thing about the buns is that the fillings tend to be only on one side of the bun, so there are been times as I'm biting into the bun, I'm not getting any filling until the last couple bites. They even sell cookies and all different flavors of toast that would make some yummy brick toast desserts! And if you need a whole cake, they have them in the case ready to go too! The buns I got were great, as were the Portuguese egg tarts. They even sold Chinese tamales at my last visit, so I picked one up too. I don't know many places that sell these, and I used to eat them all the time when my grandma made them years ago, but now that no one in my family knows how to make them, it's a special treat if I can find it. They have ones with meat (with or without peanuts), and some with just the mung bean. They must be really know for this because 2 other parties ahead of me were buying tons of the tamales!

Almond Crisp Cookies

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Keto 6" Cake

85°C Bakery Cafe-Alhambra

3.2(896 reviews)

85C always hits! Great selection of bread, decent drinks, and our cashier was super patient with us…read moreas it took us a while to sign up for the 85C app to redeem our points. Parking is easy at the adjacent garage and the entire establishment was spacious. There were only a few tables/ chairs so I can see it getting crowded very fast, though most customers get their drinks/ buns to go.

We came here around 6pm on a weekday. We found parking spot in the parking garage adjacent to the…read morestore. The garage allowed up to 2 hours of free parking for customers. Inside the store was mostly clean. They also had plenty of tables for customers to dine-in. I saw many customers hanging out in the area. Since it was late in the day, most of the shelves were empty. Among the available items, I bought a 4 pack egg tart. Staff member quickly did the checkout for me. Over next few days I ate them one by one, and all of them tasted so good each time. They also had many different hot and cold drinks in the menu as well. We came back to this store couple of days later during noon hours. This time they had all the shelves packed with many of their popular bakery and pastry items. We bought a chocolate croissant and a bread item this time. Prices were decent. Checkout was smooth this time too.

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Patisserie Too

4.2(511 reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$$

This is a new spot with light decor, open space and beautiful pastries very reasonably priced!…read more Love that that they have mini tarts and egg tarts under a dollar each! Next time want to try the cute shaped ones in the display case, such as capybara :)

I finally got to try Patisserie Too at the Alhambra location. There is a free parking in the lot…read morebehind the business. I think it is free for two hours only. Their Portuguese egg tarts are $0.99! They also have cute mini ones 3 for $2. The other pastries look really cute but they're $7+. The brown sugar mochi tarts might be my favorite. They have a brown sugar mochi layer under the egg tart layer. Credit card accepted. I didn't see any bathrooms, but they do have some seating inside.

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Paste de nata (Portuguese egg tart)

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Portuguese Egg Tart

Oh My Pan Bakery & Cafe

3.8(1.3k reviews)

1.1 mi

Came here in high school, still coming back after graduating college! Simple drinks that anyone…read morewill like, the best pastries & cakes! Workers are always super nice and super quick Faves: hot dog garlic bread, cheese bake, chocolate crunch cake Wish they had wifi to do work inside the store and it's a $10min for credit card usage

This bakery has been my favorite one lately! The customer…read moreservice is great-- they let you sample some of their breads by the cashier, and take the time to explain any questions you have about their cakes. The cake pick up process is very straightforward-- they just require you to bring the receipt that you got when you paid. They are on time with the cake pick up times, and the cakes always come out fresh and light! I've had the taro egg pudding, mango egg pudding, and I think the strawberry egg pudding one. The taro and mango egg pudding cakes were so yummy! The cakes have 3 layers and they have the fillings in between. The egg pudding isn't as fragrant as I'd hoped since you can barely taste it as the other flavors are stronger, but it gives the cake a nice moist layer. I also enjoy their breads. The size and price are still good and they accept card payments! Bakery is clean and organized. They have a small seating area if you get drinks and dessert and want to sit down. They do charge for a bag, so bring one if you plan to buy multiple breads to save on that $$.

Matcha buttermilk mochi bun

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Matcha strawberries cake

Sunmerry Bakery

3.9(525 reviews)

Stopped by this location last minute after dinner to grab some desserts and pastries before…read moreclosing. Some items were already sold out by the end of the night, but there was still a decent selection, and overall, everything was tasty and made for a satisfying late-night treat! They offer a nice variety of desserts and pastries, but my personal favorites are the mochi donuts and the cake slices, which are definitely worth checking out. They also had a deal on mooncakes, although I found them a bit pricey for their small size lol Service was pretty minimal, but honestly, this is a bakery, so I wasn't expecting much beyond a quick stop to grab some goodies. One thing I enjoyed was the Disneyland-like ambiance, with Disney music playing in the background. It made the place feel relaxing and added a fun little touch to the experience! Just a heads-up: they close at 8 PM, so plan accordingly if you're stopping by later in the evening, as some selections may already be gone by then Overall, a solid spot to satisfy your sweet tooth if you're in the area! I'd definitely drop by again for the mochi donuts and cake slices!

3.5 stars. Good egg…read moretarts that are reasonably priced. Lots of fresh baked pastry options and custards. Service is sometimes great, sometimes dismissive. The drinks are good. What got us to try this place was the incredible super garlic bread which was always selling out. It was delicious and decadent with a sweet cream garlic filling that was to die for. And for some reason, they discontinued it. Bummer. There is some seating if you want to dine in but this is more of a take-out place. Parking underground is easy and free. Lots of options in the area and good walkability.

Cute interior

Shortbread Cookies ($5.99) 01-31-2026

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Iced Large Boba Milk Tea $6.25

Paris Baguette

4.0(313 reviews)

Paris Baguette is a very well known bakery cafe chain from South Korea, and the San Gabriel…read morelocation is one of my favorites in LA. They've got a ton of high quality bakery items and sweets to choose from, plus cakes, including some really pretty ice cream cakes I noticed. Their coffee is also really good. Bonus: they have free Wi-Fi, which matters because that whole area of San Gabriel is a dead zone for cell coverage if you're on AT&T. Great spot to stop in for a treat or to sit and work for a bit.

I tried some cake slices from here and they were all decent…read more I tried the new Chocolate Matilda cake from here and it was pretty decadent. I liked the moist and chocolatey cake, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the chocolate mousse frosting which seemed goopy. It was a lot to eat in one sitting just for this slice. I also tried my friends' chocolate strawberry cake and fresh cream strawberry cake slices and those were light, but compared to the Chocolate Matilda cake, those slices were dryer. The interior is clean and spacious with a good amount of seating and tables. I did see some outlets and some people on laptops, so it looks like there may be wifi as well. The staff here were super nice and there's free parking in front, but busy on the weekend.

Curry bread

Mocha cake

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One&One Bakery

4.3(151 reviews)

1.4 mi

Today is a sad day. Mr. Wong aka Tom of One & One Bakery is closing the bakery. He might help out…read moreat Diamond Bakery. The cakes are always beautiful! He would always open Sundays for pick up If he will be at Diamond Bakery, I will follow him there.

The cake from this bakery is amazing. It's beautiful and it's delicious. The cake is moist and…read morespongy. The cake and the frosting have the right amount of sweetness. The baker can pretty much make any design you want. We showed the owner a picture of what we want. One week later, we picked up the cake and it looked exactly like what we wanted. This bakery is not your typical walk in type where you can peruse a wide assortment of goodies on display. It is more of a speciality custom cake place. This place is cash only.

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Cici L.

5 years ago

I love Simply Splendid Bakery just because I have been coming here forever. It's my favorite Hong Kong style bakery in SoCal. There are plenty of Taiwanese bakeries in the 626 area but a true Hong Kong Style Bakery? Simply Splendid is the one. Their egg tarts are legit...and basically all pastries are the taste of what I remember from my childhood in Hong Kong....tuna fish bun, hotdog bun..pizza bun ...and they are so generous with the filling inside the buns. Their White Toast always sold out. It's That GOOD! The best of all is that they have Hong Kong Style Red Bean Ice. I have tried plenty of Red Bean Ice from Cha Chan Tang. Let me tell you those are just not the same but Simply Splendid make it taste just like the taste from Hong Kong. They have Lemon Ribena as well. Their drinks are like secret menu, you have to ask their cashier about it. They also constantly have these imported Hong Kong brands cookies, tea bags, etc. Quite interesting and I love to support some Hong Kong brands :)! read more

Derrick T.

2 years ago

Here's the updated and polished version of your review: --- **Review:** This is a cash-only business, so be sure to have cash on hand. The regular egg tarts and Portuguese egg tarts are delicious, priced between $2 to $2.25 each. The location is small, and parking can be challenging on a busy day. I also tried their radish ball, which resembles a sesame ball, but it wasn't to my taste. Overall, the egg tarts are a great value and well worth the visit. The employees speak some English, and pointing to the items you want really helps overcome any language barriers. The customer service is great, making the experience smooth and enjoyable. read more

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