Family owned bakery - I like that I see the same consistent people in the space and feel like my money is benefiting someone I can see. I particularly enjoy their savory options. Good quality, price is a little higher than average, but it's locally made and produced - just know it's not the "cheap option," when you're pinching pennies. read more

The one star is because the place is cute. We are moving our son into his apartment and decided to get a quick coffee and pastry. First my husband went to add cream to his cup, the carton was expired and 10 days past expiration. Curdled galore. Then he got a cinnamon roll. Hard. They didn't even offer to warm it. Definitely days old!! He spit it out and dumped in trash and we left. The coffee was also not worth going here. So wanted to love this place and tell my son about it. Nope. read more

I've driven past this unassuming bakery hundreds of times over the years. On a whim, I decided to finally pop in and check it out. It seemed quaint like most of the shops in South Pasadena. Everything here looked good. Both the apricot tart and oatmeal cookie were very legit. The individual size apple pie also tasted great albeit it could've been filled a bit more. The croissants unfortunately were a bit disappointing. They lacked the crunchiness on the outside and the well defined airy layers on n the inside. Overall all a decent bakery. I would come back for other pastries but not their croissants. read more

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Probably the best coconut macaroon I've ever eaten. My sister had the tomato basil and carmelized onion tart that was also DELICIOUS. It's a tiny bakery that is well worth a stop. read more

Stopped in for pastries on a Sunday morning and what a treat it was. I had the tomato tart which was delectable and ordered macaroons, a triangle, and apricot tart to go. Next time I'm in town I will definitely go back. read more

I left this bakery truly baffled after purchasing some pasties here this holiday. From the outside and inside this looks like a very basic local bakery but the prices are those of an artisan Parisian establishment. I bought 7 basic pasties (danish, plain croissant, turnover) and paid over $50. I have bakers in my family and I know how much it costs to make baked goods even with premium ingredients. This seems like extreme price gauging and I won't be coming here again despite wanting to support a local neighborhood small business. read more

A friend buys the bread and it's usually good. I stopped by to get a few pastries and they were just ok and a bit high. The apricot tart was $13 for a 3 or 4" pastry so I passed on that. Service is not very friendly. The place itself is small and a little dark but not too bad. That could be overlooked if they were friendlier and more reasonably priced. read more

I've wanted to try Union Bakery for a long time. I drive by it every day and the smell is always amazing, like fresh baked goodness drifting into the street. It gives the impression of a charming, small, mom and pop bakery that's all about quality and community. Unfortunately, I felt a bit misled once I actually went in and tried the pastries. I ordered an apple turnover and an apricot tart, and the total came to around $19. That's roughly $9.50 per pastry, which felt excessive. Worse, the flavor didn't justify the price. The apricot tart was very mediocre. I thought it was supposed to have a marzipan or custard filling, but if it did, I couldn't really taste it. It was airy but lacked depth or richness in flavor. The apple turnover had good, fresh apples inside. the filling was actually the best part, but the crust was disappointing. It wasn't flaky or buttery like a turnover should be. Instead, it was a bit mushy, like it was underbaked or just not well executed. In the end, the pastries looked nice and smelled great, but the taste and texture didn't deliver. For the price, I expected much better. I really wanted to love this place, but sadly, it didn't live up to the hype. read more

Had a reservation at another place but I decided and give this Bakery a try it would be my second time here in 25 years. Man I tell you the ambience makes you feel at home like the traditional days im talking New York Friends Coffee Shop scenes minus the couch and stage but those are extras right. This Bakery keeps it simple yet exquisite, Not so Hidden gem in South Pasadena. This corner bakery literally Union Bakery cause I feel like it brings the crossroads together in one of the greatest Tree Cities in America. Their customer service is very patience, friendly, and attentive. A plus overall would be back frfr if I'm in the area shot I might even bring a first date here hahahaha. PS Food is amazing and orgasmic the taste buds don't lie, I want their recipes lol read more

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Don't buy a veggie sandwich from here if you don't want it to ruin your day. The veggie sandwich comes with literally lettuce, tomato, and cheese (and some mustard) for a whopping $14!!! This is just pure wrong. read more

Union Bakery - The $14 dollar veggie sandwich #trash - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Stopped quickly before their closing time on Wednesday. I got their sourdough and asked to be sliced. It has a great sourdough flavor and nutty taste. The rustic loaf is handmade and baked perfectly(not burnt). I enjoy thick slices because I like chewy texture. I usually like to toast my bread before eating it, so the bread will great hard and very crunchy. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The store is small, simple, and cozy. read more

Driven by this bakery a few times and decided I would give a try last week. I bought the larger lemon blueberry muffin and a brownie. It was actually like a chocolate lava cake of some sorts. The muffin was delicious it had such a good burst of flavor. Loved it. The chocolate was good too, but the lemon blueberry was better and I preferred more. Ambiance was very cute, small and rustic kind of feel to it. I got the biggest surprise of all. When I went to pay it was $22 for 2 pastries!! I was thinking holy moly wow. I couldn't believe it. It was my mistake that I didn't ask for pricing, but I went ahead and got the pastries this time. Not sure if I'd go back again with the outrageous pricing. I understand inflation, but that's just ridiculous. In the end pastries were good, but pricing was a dealbreaker. Very disappointed that this bakery succumbed to the over inflated prices. read more

Union Bakery - Lemon Blueberry Muffin and Chocolate Cake - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Overpriced to the point that they are 3 or 4 times more than their competitors. Corners cute so that the quality is mediocre at best. And worst of all terrible customer service by people with nasty attitudes. Close this place down.... read more

Would be a regular customer if it was priced a little more reasonably. Delicious pastries. But more expensive than Urth Cafe read more

Union Bakery - Pumpkin pie and XL blueberry muffin. Delicious but $21 :/ - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Great and fresh pastries! Friendly staff and owner. They know you by name. A little pricey but it's worth it.

I would not have discovered this hidden gem of a bakery if not for the amazing review penned by my good friend Nikki B. So thank you Nikki for introducing me to this adorable neighborhood bakery! Union Bakery is small but they have an array of pastries and breads on display. I ordered a few different baked goods and was happy with my choices overall. Like my friend Nikki mentioned, the scones here are exceptional. The scone was filled with fresh cranberries and dusted with sugar on top. It had the perfect consistency, and wasn't too dry or heavy. As good as it was though, my favorite item was the strawberry cream cheese pastry, which was absolutely scrumptious warmed up. The cookie was pretty good too, and I enjoyed the raspberry compote filling. I wasn't much of a fan of their bread pudding though, as I felt it was too eggy and soggy. Overall, I enjoyed most of the treats I purchased that day. The baked goods here are a little pricey, understandably, due to the natural and high quality ingredients they use. So I will go back, no question, but only when I'm ready to splurge since I'm incapable of walking away with just one or two pastries. Haha. read more

Union Bakery - Pastries galore - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Union Bakery is a small family-owned café that was established in 2002. Wally (husband) takes care of the day-to-day operations, and Joon (wife) does all the baking. (She's a certified pastry chef.) I've had their lemon bars and cookies before at a friend's house a few years ago. I remember they were very tasty, so I decided to stop by and pick up a treat for my hairdresser on my way to my appointment. When I walked in I was greeted by the delicious smell of fresh baked goods. It was delightful. Wally was having a friendly conversation with some regulars, and Joon was bringing warm croissants straight out of the oven into the display case. I selected a Blueberry Muffin ($4) for Stephanie and a cranberry scone ($4) for myself. Stephanie loved the muffin. It was packed with fresh Blueberries. She said it was, "So good!" The scone was exceptionally good. It had the consistency of a biscuit and contained fresh cranberries and a light sugar coating on top that provided a hint of sweetness. It was delicious warmed up with some butter. I loved it! The place is small with limited seating. Everything is baked with natural ingredients, so the prices are slightly higher. Cold & hot drinks are available in addition to quiches and sandwiches, which are served on housemade bread. *Small parking area in the back or street parking. read more

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My husband was raving about this bakery, I personally thought it was little pricy. $4.50 for a tiny cookie. He convinced me so we treat ourselves on weekends. Today, we were in hurry, just picked up one cookie came home and super disappointed what we saw in the bag . They gave us all messed up cookie. As you can see bottom of the cookie is missing. I don't know what happened because 50% of this cookie is missing and I just taste bitter baking soda. It's pretty upsetting that they over charge and can't even give out decent cookies. read more

Union Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I'm spotted Union Bakery when I was driving my wife to work. I went in to check out what they baked. The place is quaint with two showcases. One was filled with all their baked goodies. As always, when I see a croissant, I have to try it. The croissant costed $4.00. Not bad. It's on the small size. I like my croissant crunchy on the outside, chewy with lots of layers on the inside and just the right amount of buttery taste. Union Bakery falls short of that. Not crunchy, not a lot of layers on the inside. It was chewy with a hint of the buttery taste. That's not to judge them on the other baked goods. They may be very good. Therefore, I'm going to be generous and give them the following: DJ's rating; 3.50/5.00 Would I come back? Yes, to try other baked goods. PS. My favorite place for croissant is Pastry Delight in Pasadena. I've tasted croissants from Vancouver, NYC, SF, San Diego, Las Vegas and Boston. read more

Union Bakery - Outside Union Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Scrumptious puffed pastry with mushroom and cheese. Generous amount of mushrooms with deep umami flavor. I'm definitely coming back again. Friendly cheerful service read more

Union Bakery - Mushroom & cheese in puffed pastry. - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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I've been a regular for years, enjoying the croissants among other delicious pastries. But lately, standards have fallen. The croissants are just not the same. I went a couple of times just to be sure it was not a one-off but no. So sad. read more

$$$$ ridiculously expensive. The prices aren't displayed. For 4 ( 2 chocolate chip and 2 oatmeal) cookies, it was gonna cost 14.00, plus tax and a tip. Woulda cost me 20.00, for 4 cookies so I walked out. They need a reality check! Times are tough! read more

Adorable little mom and pop bakery. All pastries made in house! I love their almond croissant. They've mastered the art of sweet but not too sweet! read more

Union Bakery - a variety of baked goods on display - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Ordered tuna sandwich, mini apple pie, croissant........................... .......... ,,,,,,, ............................... read more

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When i want to splurge and get treats for works, this is my go to! When you get the treats. The bottom of the box is still warm cause you know it was freshly out of the oven! My favorite go to is the chocolate chip (or even double chocolate chip) cookies I love that I can support a mom/pop shop! Swing by. You won't be disappointed read more

Union Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Cute little shop! I actually came looking for a bagel and they don't sell them. Not sure why they're listed here in a search for bagels. Driven past here many times and never saw it until my search for a bagel so may be fortuitous. The biscotti is nice so I'm sure I'll be back. read more

Hands down one of my top favorite bakeries in the entire LA area. The couple that own it are top shelf. Wally always has a smile on his face. I never feel rushed even if it's busy he always makes time to chat you up. Joon pumping out artfully craftedl gourmet offerings. Beautiful breads and the finest pies, it's obvious they use the best ingredients. Muffins, cookies, many are seasonal. Excellent coffee, soup and sandwiches are equally delicious. read more

Union Bakery is a cute family-run bakery with Joon, the owner, baking an amazing array of pastries. It's definitely a neighborhood place, so if you're a regular her husband Wally, who frequently is handling the front counter, will be much friendlier and chattier than if you're someone he doesn't know (like me). My favorite items here have been their croissants and delicious blueberry muffins, which are chock full of berries. They also bake a good sourdough bread and apple pie, too. Haven't tried their sandwiches, soups nor quiche but have heard good things about them all! Outdoor seating available. Free street parking. read more

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Really tasty lunch special: sandwich and soup. Some folks say the baked goods are a little pricey. Yes, may be $2 more. But, I still got a pastry treat. read more

I'm new to the area and spotted this little bakery on one of my walks around the neighborhood. It's cute, but definitely not fancy. I ordered a couple of treats, an apricot tart and a mini pumpkin pie. I saw $13 on the register and thought that's a little high for two small items, but would give it a try. After my card was charged i realized the total price was $26. Each item was $13! They were tasty, but way, way, way overpriced! read more

Union Bakery - Apricot tart and mini pumpkin pie - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

This bakery adds an extra bit of love and expertise to everything they make. The best scone I've EVER had is from this bakery. It is unlike any other scone I've ever tasted...it is not dry, but is light and buttery. The scones seem to sell out quickly on the weekends, so go early. And they also have an amazing broccoli quiche, made with a pate brisee crust, which is very light (and probably saves me about 200 calories, making this a super healthy choice!). They use high end ingredients for everything, including Gaviña coffee. The shop is small, quaint, and comfy. The owners greet many people by name, clearly they have many regulars. There are a few tables inside and there are also tables outside. read more

Union Bakery - High quality ingredients on display - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I was looking for a nearby bakery that sells sourdough bread loaves and found this place. It tastes amazing toasted with some butter/ghee. They also slice the bread for you too! I used to go to Seed Bakery that is a bit further away, but I think I found a new sourdough spot read more

Union Bakery - Yummy sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Good tasting pastries but not enough to justify the extremely high price. Customer service has opportunity, felt the lady is a little arrogant. Will not return. read more

Surprising little bakery in S Pasadena. What I really enjoy about this bakery is the savory options. Most bakeries savory options usually end with a ham and cheese croissant, but this bakery has few more options. Our favorite is the spinach and onion croissant. The onions aren't fully caramelized but they are soft and there's still a nice sweetness that comes through. If those are sold out I recommend getting the tomato danish. This is basically a juicy bruschetta on a danish which was excellent because it's savory and a little sweet at the same time. There is also a mushroom option but this is my less favorite. The mushrooms were a little over cooked and rubbery. We had this cold so I'm not sure if it would taste better warm. There are also seasonal tarts, bread puddings, various types of breads as well as other lunch items you can order off the menu. We had the pear tart which was really good, slices of poached pear that was also baked on top of nice pastry tart. Would recommend. The items are on more of the pricey side but it's South Pas and rent can't be cheap and it's a a local family owned spot near a nice park. read more

My favorite baked good here is the mushroom feta danish and the tomato onion danish is good as well. I love the turkey dill sandwiches which are made with fresh bread. The bacon quiche is also one of my favorites. I like to call ahead if I'm ordering a sandwich or quiche. read more

My wife went to Massage Envy after her massage she craving sweet the she decided to the Union Bakery next door to Massage Envy. Then she buy a blueberry and Cranberry muffins she give the blueberry muffin and she kept the Cranberry muffin. I took bite of muffin it was so good I told her next let's go to the Union Bakery. We went to the Union Bakery this is my first time at Union Bakery it nice I like it then I saw their blueberry muffin I got one and my wife got a scone. This blueberry muffin has full of blueberry that's how's a blueberry muffin sure be full of blueberry that bring flavor and moisture to the muffin. read more

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Love this place Wally does a great job The pastries was fantastic Everything is fresh and absolutely delicious It is the secret of south pasadena for sure read more

Everything about this place is top notch! The baked goods are mouth wateringly good, the sandwiches are so fresh and made with the highest quality ingredients on bread baked on site daily. read more

This is an amazing early morning bakery. Loved the ham and cheese croissant. The quiche was possibly the silkiest I have ever tasted! The coffee was on point. And the service was phenomenal. Great place! read more

Had to check out what the hype was all about. Over priced sandwiches for the size and taste. Deli meat had a weird taste. Good Customer service could have made up for it but that wasn't present either. Just Walk to pavilions instead. read more