I've been coming to this place since I was a kid, so it holds a really special place in my heart. My parents used to get all our birthday cakes from here, and we'd eat at the International Restaurant next door, then stop by to stock up on pastries and banh bao for the week. Super nostalgic for me. As I got older, I started going to other spots, but I always find myself coming back here at least once a year for a cake. Their cakes are just so good. Super light, not too sweet, really moist, and they have unique flavors like durian and pandan that my parents love. It's the kind of cake you can keep eating without feeling overwhelmed. So anytime I'm in the plaza, I have to stop by and grab some pastries, especially the banh pate so. The staff is also super friendly and parking is not to bad if you go during off hours. Love this spot, always. read more

tasty bakery has delicious Asian sweets, loved how fluffy and lightly sweet my "muffin" was! read more

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I needed a plain white cake same day and they were able to make me one in 10 minutes! It was the plain cake with strawberry filling. It was also very affordable at only $25. I was able to decorate the cake easily on my own. The taste isn't the best I've had but given how affordable and fast it was they get a 5/5 stars from me. read more

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Taste: 5 Value: 4 Service: 5 Get your tasty Taiwanese baked good here! Not a big space, but the quality and taste are great. Dare I say, "tasty!" Tried the ube/taro sponge cake, meat pie, and curry bun. All were great, with our favorites being the meat pie and sponge cake. read more

In honesty this is a 3.5 but I round up because of the good service and the variety of options they have. They are all reasonably priced at around $3-6 per pastry. I will say that I agree with all the yelpers that this is a hole in the wall place located in a busy shopping center on convoy. The variety of cookies, cakes, buns and extra are good---see my pictures. The taste is ok, I would prefer sunmerry or even 85 to the bakery items that I picked. That being said I did not try the pork buns or the cakes. Again this is a rating based on the hope that the cakes and pork buns will taste well but the buns were cold to touch and I am sure there is something special about the cakes I just did not feel like dessert for lunch. They are located in such a strategic spot so some improvements on bakery items would make this place shine. read more

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Found this place during my walk to get coffee. I've always seen it driving by and finally got to try it. The meat pie was recommended by the lady in the counter so I had to try it. It was delicious! Savory and flavorful. Maybe one of the best ones I've had. The bbq pork buns were delicious too. What I really liked was when we were sitting outside, my allergies became so bad, I kept sneezing and the guy working there came out and offered tissues. That's top tier service right there! read more

Was looking for a red bean bun and found this place. Very impressed with the variety of breads, cakes and buns (bao buns) here. They have Asian flavors that are not easily found in other Asian bakeries like pandan and of course they also have staples like taro, red bean, pork buns etc. On the weekend, they'd have special pastry (I'd have to come back and check them out) and they also sell some drinks like Vietnamese coffee and milk tea. The lady behind the counter was nice and friendly. Bring cash if you don't want to pay the 3% service charge. read more

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I called this bakery to place an order for a two tier cake a few days before my brother and sister in law's engagement. Originally there wasn't going to be a cake but it was decided at the last minute (like 2 days before) that a cake would be fun. So I was tasked to pick one up and I'm so glad I came across Tasty Bakery! Irene/Eileen (?) the lady who answered the phone was quite accommodating. I knew that with a last minute order I couldn't be too picky but what they ended up producing was more than what I expected! I two a two tiered cake, yellow on the top and white on the bottom in a standard white sponge cake with cream and strawberries. They even asked if I wanted some flowers on it as well! The cake was so delicious! Everything one would imagine from an Asian bakery that makes the standard white sponge cake with strawberries! The place was a quaint ma and pa shop. I'm a fan! As it turns out , this bakery was the go to spot for my sister in law's family growing up. I'm a fan! Don't know when I'll get a chance to visit this place again but I wanted to let others know, this place is solid! Cheers! read more

I have frequented this bakery from time to time, but I'm not a huge fan of their packaged baked goods. For example, their pineapple bun does not taste anything like what I am accustomed to. It didn't have the taste, sweetness, or texture that you would expect in a pineapple bun. It was just bland, inadequately sweet, and didn't have the crisp top that you normally see. Their drip coffee (Vietnamese coffee aka cafe sua da) is just okay. It just doesn't have the right taste as well. Not sure if it's the coffee they use or what exactly is throwing the taste off. The place where Tasty Bakery shines is their cakes. The family loves the cakes here. They have some premade in the fridge and some in the display case that they sell by the slice. They offer different kinds of cake such as white, pandan, and taro. They also offer different kinds of filling mixed fruit, or just strawberries. The cream they put on the cake is light and not overly sweet at all (which is a plus). I have pre-ordered cakes the morning of a birthday or celebration, and was able to pick it up later in the afternoon. To be safe, it might be better to order the day before. The thing the family and I like about the cakes is that the cake is fluffy, not overly sweet (which allows you to really enjoy the flavor of the cake and the fruit), and that it tastes really fresh (everything from the cake to the fruit to the cream). Taro cake with strawberry is probably my favorite. Parking isn't a problem usually in this shopping center, unless it's peak hours. Service is just okay to good, never been bad. Cakes are a bit more expensive than before... but everything is (inflation sucks). We will continue to come here for cakes. Once in a while we might try the pastries in hopes they have improved, but they are still the same (just okay). 4 / 5: Cakes 3 / 5: Pastries and Coffee 3 / 5: Service 3 / 5: Cleanliness 3.25 / 5: Overall read more

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Delicious Asian-style sponge cake. So light, fluffy, and the perfect amount of sweetness. The family who runs this business is hardworking, nice, and professional. We usually order the whole cakes because they're so good and one slice is never enough. We love coffee and taro flavor for the cake with strawberries in the filling and almond slices on the outside. read more

This is a lovely family- owned and operated bakery in convoy! It is humble and simple inside but they offer everything from cakes, to pastries, meat buns, pate chaud, toasts, sponge cakes, pineapple buns, macaroons, etc. They also have a small drink menu that includes Vietnamese coffee, milk tea, etc. Everything looked so good, I had a hard time choosing! We chose their chicken bun, pineapple bun with cream, pineapple bun with taro. Everything we chose was delicious and the right amount of sweet and savory! They all tasted fresh and like something an auntie would make for a loved one. They accept cash and credit card. Free parking in the lot. They have been open for over 20 years and specialize in Chinese/cantonese baked goods and pastries. Please come support this local mom and pop shop! read more

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I typically come here anytime I'm down in San Diego. My go to has to be their bánh patê sô and curry pastry. Their cha siu baos are probably one of the best I've had. Every bite you'll get some cha siu, definitely no skimping on the filling here. There's a variety of other pastries and cakes on the menu and from what I've tried, everything's been delicious! read more

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My family has been coming here for over 20 years! They' always have tasty pastries and are the sweetest family around in Convoy.

I was craving a pineapple bun and saw this place. I've had plenty of Chinese pastries and this is not it. The pineapple bun was not as sweet or flaky like a typical pineapple bun usually is and the pork bun didn't have that buttery gloss it has on top. Overall, disappointing. read more

The first time I ever tried Tasty Bakery, I needed a birthday cake last minute, ordered the Pandan 10" 2 days prior, and it was DELICIOUS! The fresh strawberries both on top and in the cake were sweet too. Our guests and especially the birthday boy, my husband LOVED it! Service was friendly, fast and easy. I will go back again and again! read more

Stop by this bakery as we were walking around the shopping center. Looks like a small family owned bakery that's a hole in the wall kind of place. The selection of Chinese bakery and pastries looked all tasty. I had to buy the pandan sponge cake. It was so airy fluffy with the hint of pandan. It was perfectly not as sweet like most Asian desserts. I enjoyed the sponge cake. I'm curious with the other flavor sponge cakes now. I also bought the traditional Vietnamese bun boa with ground pork meat, onions and egg for my next day lunch at work. I reheated my bun for a minute and it came out soft and warm. The inside was tasty with its seasoned ground pork, Chinese sausage and half boiled egg. The steamed bun dough was soft and fluffy. It brought memories when my dad used to make bun boa for me when I was a little kid. It was so tasty and satisfying for my lunch. The young guy who was there to ring me up was friendly and welcoming. I'm happy I stumbled by this place. read more

This is an authentic vietnamese/chinese (i think) bakery. I have gotten strawberry cakes from this bakery for my birthday a few years in row and it never disappoints! It is light and fluffy cake with white crème. The creme isn't too sweet, which i like. The other pastries there are very good and high quality, too. Totally recommend!! read more

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We got a strawberry cake and it was DELICIOUS and moist. Just like the one my family and I would buy at Queens bakery in Chinatown (Los Angeles)! I'm so happy my sister found this bakery and will continue to buy our cakes here! The staff is very friendly and reasonable prices! read more

Walking into this bakery reminded me of Chinese bakeries in NYC Chinatown growing up ..or even the ones found in SF Chinatown. They have a good variety of traditional Chinese pastries, cakes and buns. I tried the sponge cake which was very moist and bouncy! The pineapple bun was good, but a tad dense for my taste. (However, put it in the toaster and it gives the top a good crunch! Don't forget to add butter inside!) The curry flakey pastry was very good as well. Staff are very "no nonsense" so don't expect a lot of chit chat. Overall great place to get some legit Chinese buns and pastries! read more

Love a good family business, 10/10 recommend. It's like 85 degrees but way way better. That taro cake is so so bomb and the prices are great. It's for real an adorable bakery. We got the taro cake, the bbq pork bun, pandan sponge cake, onion hot dog bun, pineapple pun, and butter cookies with jam. Came out to like $17. I loved it 10/10. read more

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We ordered a large number of small bakery boxes to gift as part of a memorial service and the bakery was very accommodating. The curry puffs (Saturday only), pa te so (black pepper and pork with onion filling), and taro sponge cakes were excellent. read more

I've only really had the Pa Te So, cause I'm a savory girl. But the flavors remind me of my childhood. I'm filipina, but growing up in SD, we had a lot of different asian options. But the Pa Te So's are delicious, like filipino empanadas! The out only other thing I've had there were the red bean buns. And those were as I expected, not amazing, but for the price it is a good value. The shop itself is small, order at the counter. No seating. Parking is terrible, but if you're familiar with the area, parking sucks within a 2 mile radius everywhere. Not their fault, so I can't knock 'em for that. I'll jump out, my husband will circle the area, then pick me up when done. Their cakes remind me of the birthday cakes I had a a kid too, especially the strawberry, will have to remember that later. Customer service is okay. I'm used to how asian service can be, it doesn't bother me. But it may bother people who are used to cheery, enthusiastic smiles. Don't take it personal, they're just being normal. read more

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They reserved this strawberry cake for me at the last minute while eating next door just so we could have the dessert I'd been wanting. They also are open Thanksgiving! What a special treat for families. read more

So happy I stumbled into this bakery! Not only do they have a handful of delicious options (pork buns, pork sun rolls, custard buns, taro buns, pate chaud, the list goes on and on) the price is right and they're family owned! Love supporting local and this is an easy way to do it. I've had a bit of everything I bought and the consensus is, portions were big, fillings were generous in both my pate chaud and custard buns, and everything is just so suft and comforting. Tastes like home! Customer service was also super nice! read more

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Put simply, I needed a cake for my birthday picnic. I grew up eating countless Chinese birthday cakes from the Bay Area- I knew exactly what I wanted and Tasty Bakery delivered on all of it. I stopped by in person 4 days earlier to put in an order - I knew they'd have reference pictures and I'm a stickler for detail. I ordered a classic 1/4 sheet vanilla cake with peach filling and whipped cream icing. They had a very straightforward ordering sheet in English (though they were also fluent in Cantonese). Fresh fruit filled, decorated simply, not super sweet vanilla cake (which compared to American saccharine cakes is what I was going for). I originally had 20 folks coming to my picnic but only 12 ended up coming out, so there were PLENTY of leftovers - only half the cake was eaten - I'm glad I took the cashier's recommendation and stuck to the 1/4 sheet! Payment was cash or card; a friend picked up my cake for me the day-of and there were no problems reported. You have to bring your own cake knife, though, they did not provide a disposable one for you. Also, the cake still tastes just as good after a day on the fridge! I'm eating it for breakfast right now. read more

Tasty Bakery - 1/4 sheet vanilla cake with peach filling and whip cream - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had to take my car in for a software update and walked here to check it out for a little pastry for breakfast. Got the pork and onion. Did not disappoint. Place has been here for around 20 years for a reason. read more

Tasty Bakery is hands down one of the best bakeries in San Diego! My family and I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. They have an extensive menu with so many items to choose from. I highly recommend their Chinese BBQ pork and Vietnamese steam buns. My husband is a huge fan of their meat pies (bánh patê sô). I always order in advance a dozen for him and his family. Their half taro and green coconut cake with filling - it's simply to die for! read more

The curry pastry, Vietnamese meat pie, and bbq pork bun are all super tasty!! Delicious fillings with the perfect ratio to bun/pastry. I'll definitely be back to try other items, especially the ones on the sweeter side! Note: 3% charge on credit card charges read more

I feel like all traditional Chinese/Vietnamese bakeries are located in City Heights and I wanted a very specific flavor that 85 degree, Paris Baguette, and 99 ranch did not offer. I wanted pandan with durian fruit fillings in the Convoy area. So I found Tasty Bakery. This bakery sells individual baked pastries like pate chaud, pandan coconut slices, salted egg sweet bun, taro bread, boba drinks, and cakes. There are already made cakes in the fridge ready to be sold or you can pre-order to customize your own. What to keep in mind: 1. Inside cake flavor - I got pandan 2. Fruit fillings - I got durian 3. Outside icing color - I didn't understand her and when I picked up, I got a green came which is the color of pandan. I would have asked for pink. 4. Side decoration - I got almond slices 5. Writing - I got happy birthday 6. Writing color - I got red 7. Cake size - I got the smallest which was 6 inches for $28. About 6-8 slices. 8. Pick up date - It was a Sunday and I asked for Tuesday but they are closed Tuesday and offered Monday. Which means they can take orders in 24 hours. 9. Fruit toppings - such as strawberries or cherries. I got strawberries. The cake turned out amazing and delicious. The cake is very moist, fluffy, light just like a sponge cake material. It's green with the pandan flavor. In between the layer are full chucks of durian. The green icing was not too sweet. Im already looking forward to ordering a taro jackfruit cake for the next celebration. read more

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This is a family run, true mom and pop place. They are pros at asian bakery cakes. I ordered a full sheet sponge cake with strawberry, whipped cream, and mixed fruit on top. It was super fluffy and guests raved about it. The order process was straight forward. They made sure i was happy with the writing on top and even helped load it into my car. Would definitely order from them again. read more

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This bakery is small but feels they have pretty authentic Cantonese style pastries! I had a Vietnamese Bao bun and a lotus stuffing pastry, both of them are delicious. The aunt works here is so kind and friendly, she helped me to heat the Bao so I could eat right after. I recommend here! read more

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Best place to get your traditional Chinese sponge/chiffon cakes!! Never disappoints! Light airy soft moist cakes, light whipped cream not too sweet & inexpensive! Our faves are the coconut strawberry pandan taro & durian flavored cakes!! Highly recommend! read more

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Fast service, the pastries have the perfect amount of sweetness . The pate chauds are also big with a lot of filling compared to the competitors in San Diego. They also make smaller ones in case you want those catered. read more

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Oh my goodness! Wifey and I were driving down convoy and we saw tasty bakery and decided to swing by. And wow are we glad we did! We picked a few goodies from the shelves, and we were greeted by the sweetest lady in the whole world! She rung us up for what we had chosen, and she suggested we try the Banh Pate so. We didn't even make it back to the car before we completely devoured them! We've never had anything like it. Pork and onion and peppery deliciousness!!!!!!!!!! You need to try these NOW!!!!! she mentioned they make party trays.... Heck yes I will be ordering some for our next party! Amazing! And if the food wasn't enough, the owner is the sweetest lady ever! I would come back just for the customer service! The world needs more kind people like her!!!!! read more

Great service...& great TASTY treats! We also loved the strawberry birthday cake we ordered. Will come back again for sure.

You got to try their fresh meat pies!! The best in town. I tried all their buns and cookies too and never was disappointed. Nicest people running the place. Cash preferred. Recommended! read more

I've visited this tiny bakery several times. Mostly for their savory baos (buns). I was in this plaza some time ago to get my hair done. It was going to be a long process so I wanted to have a bun or two to snack on at the hair salon. The bakery has a variety of sweet and savory items. The savory buns I get aren't heated. They're in plastic wrap and served room temperature. I thought that might be an issue since I wouldn't have access to microwave. The prices per bun weren't too bad (maybe $2 each?). I enjoyed the egg/pork bun. The pork tasted delicious and I enjoyed the hard boiled egg inside. Sounds weird but it worked. The chasu bun was fine but just not as savory - the pork was a bit sweet but I'm sure others wouldn't mind. Overall, a nice mom/pop bakery that's been around for some time. Glad to see them doing well. read more

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We were coming from out of town and needed to place an order for my daughter's 2nd birthday. The mother and son team were so nice on the phone; they talked out options to match our Moana theme and we landed on an ocean/beach landscape so I could add Moana figurines to be reused as toys. The price was so reasonable but above all- the cake was delicious! Very light and fluffy without being dry. The taro filling was the star. We also took home some pate so and bao- also delicious and flavorful! Thank you so much! read more

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Name of the bakery: Tasty Pork floss bun: Tasty Pa te so: Tasty 85 degrees bakery: always disappoints read more

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A very humble mom-and-pop shop with a friendly lady running the place. Their taro filling is the best--just the right sweetness. Definitely try the pineapple taro bun. I'd come back just for how well they do taro. Easy parking lot. Bring cash if you can. If using a credit card, there's a 3% surcharge, but the baked goods are so affordable, it barely makes a difference. I'll be back. read more