I hate to say PASS! on a small business like Union Bakery but I was not impressed. We were looking for a great croissant/ breakfast pastry option in the area and decided to give them a try. One thing I can say is five stars for the wonderful customer service they provide to their regulars. The owners seemed to know everyone by name and that's certainly the type of service that keeps folks coming back to a place. I tried the chocolate croissant (didn't care for it at all), the ham and cheese croissant (which was the better of the two but still parted with half, which is something I'd never do if I really liked something), almond biscotti (didn't care for it), tried a couple bites of the sticky bun (a bit to dry for my liking), a heart shaped butter cookie (not terrible, but how can you really screw this up?). I wouldn't recommend this bakery or willingly return. read more

Union Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

We stopped in while waiting for Supercuts. We had the egg salad sandwich, coffee, iced tea, and the heart cookie. They were all amazing and we'll be back soon! It's a hidden treasure for sure read more

Wow step back in time into the carefree pre COVID 19 universe. Be warned that the owners have little regard for the safety and well being of their customers beyond the token xerox copies of boiler plate precautions. The front door remains shut. No hand sanitizer for customers as you will find at other bakers in South Pasadena such as Cos and Pi and Heirloom Bakery. No protections the milk sugar area for coffee. No clear social distancing precautions inside the store. read more

Currently trying to find a great local bakery to go to. I went here once and need to go again. The coffee was good and fairly priced and the bread I got was tasty. Still need to return for a final verdict bc I wasn't blown away but there was promise. read more

I stumbled upon this cute bakery one Saturday morning. The owners were easy to talk to and very nice. I picked up a delicious Banana Nut muffin and Ginger scone. I really enjoyed the flavors of the ginger scone ( there was another flavor but ginger stood out to me). My husband devoured the banana nut muffin before I could try it Will come back to try some of the other confections. read more

Went here today and got egg salad sandwich. It was great but holy cow $12.75 for an egg salad sandwich that's a little ridiculous. Good but not worth that price. Wish there prices were reasonable. I would be a regular, but nope. Also they had a sign on the counter $40 dollars for a pumpkin pie. Marie Calendar's $20 bucks for a very good pumpkin pie. Don't get it. . read more

I got a whole wheat sourdough loaf here since I was craving it, and it was great! It is good to freeze, and the bread had a great crust and was soft. The lady who helped me was sweet and service was quick. I would want to go back and try their sandwiches. I don't know if I'd pay $10 again for a loaf here though. read more

Tried both a sweet and savory pastry. The mushroom pastry was phenomenal. The mushrooms had a very strong and pungent flavor. The apricot pastry was ok. The flavor was pretty mild; enjoyable, but I was hoping for more of a fruity pop. Both had nice flaky dough. Now, the price of $14 for these two small pastries was not a good deal. If the price was more reasonable I would come back, but at this price I feel I can get more for my money. read more

I'm not one for sweets. Dessert at times but not sweets. My wife dragged me in and I happened to be hungry. I saw all of the tasty pastries but became intrigued by the soup and sandwich... it was incredible. I've been back a few times for the apple pie and cookies but I don't have a sweet tooth... I just love their desserts. read more

I literally have been coming to union bakery for probably my whole life since they opened and it's always the best sandwich or pastry I've ever had! I definitely recommend this place they make everything themselves and it's fresh! read more

$21 for a small, flavorless turkey sandwich and egg quiche. I don't mind the high prices if the quality merited. Sadly, both portion size and flavor was quite lacking or no effort was put into making a semi enjoyable sandwich. Stay away from non pastry options. read more

Great local business that's been in town for a very long time. Even so, I had never been to get anything besides coffee until yesterday and I have been missing out! I came at 7, which I suggest because so many things are still warm. Everything I had was great, as was the ambiance. Texture on the croissant was exceptional with the perfect bit of crunch and butter. I usually don't allow myself to eat a whole lot of baked goods, but I'll be back! read more

I like supporting the mom and pop shops. When I'm looking for a fresh hand made in the shop loaf of bread I stop by here to pick it up. I've never eaten here so one day I will try out their sandwiches and other goods. They are pricey but I don't mind paying for quality bread. read more

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Wally and June are some of the friendliest and most welcoming folks in South Pasadena, and their pastries, bread, and sandwiches cannot be beat! read more

Yummy!!! EVERYTHING I got, I ate it all myself lol the mushroom and goat cheese pastry was so good, I wished I bought two. Definitely will go back!! read more

This wonderful little bakery offers a wide variety of goodies. My absolute favorite is their Apricot Tart, the crust is is delicate, filled with the perfect almond frangipane, and decked out with fresh apricots that pack a zing to balance the sweetness of the tart. This is also one of my go to spots for a great tuna sandwich, the fresh bread and simple incredients always leave me feeling satiated and satisfied. The owners are super sweet. Parking is available along the street or in the back. read more

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Extremely fresh baked goods. Wonderful ham and cheese croissants. Lovely counter service.

The first 4 star was an error! 5 stars all the way! So delicious! I am in nyc and I crave their Turkey sandwich all the time.

This review is for their sourdough bread because that's all I buy here. They make an amazing and great sourdough bread for either regular or whole wheat. They will slice for you if you asked. The people here are really nice and helpful. Parking: Street or back parking Payment: cash or card Overall: I love their sourdough. I normally will grab a loaf if I can't make it to the Altadena Farmer's market. read more

the owner and his wife are incredibly transphobic, I've lived in the neighborhood for 3 years and never had a problem with any other business, but he is always rude and misgenders customers on purpose. when they aren't at the counter the other employees are always super nice and friendly, but as soon as he sees me he pushes them aside so he can take care of my order instead - he gets annoyed watching people have human decency towards trans people. read more

This is the best bakery for miles around. Having just come back from Paris I will tell you the croissants here are over the top perfection. I love the soups, their quiches and the accompanying salad. The pastries are divine. There are good bakeries around but Union Bakery is special. read more

I came across this bakery by chance. I was waiting for someone to finish their massage. I was warmly greeted by staff. She was nice and sweet and answered all my questions I ordered : the half sandwich and half soup combo . It was $8:25 . It's expensive for a small sandwich and soup. I got the turkey with dill mayo. It was delicious but the portion was small. The tomato soup tasted like it was canned soup :/ They have free wifi for one hour but for some reason I could not login. No biggie. read more

Union Bakery - Turkey and dill mayo sandwich and tomato soup . - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Such a great spot: classy atmosphere, anachronistic feel -- older people seem to enjoy coming in. If you're stopping in for lunch, you can't go wrong with a sandwich or quiche. The hand-made bread is so delectable. For a meal, this spot is definitely quality over quantity. Doesn't hurt that their service is excellent as well. Overall, it seems to fit the prototypical quality "hole-in-the-wall" bakery. read more

PLUS - LOVE the cinnamon rolls - quick service - easy parking CON - not impressed by the biscotti - tried the blueberry 'muffin-type'. Too dense for me. check it out for yourself :) For reference: Closed Monday's | tues - sat 7-4 | sun 7-4 read more

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I stumbled onto this place while driving north on Fair Oaks while doing work in Pasadena today. I passed it, realized what is was, and made a very quick right, and another right through the alley behind it and turned right till I found some parking. They had some tables outside that get shade in the afternoon, a nice touch on a good day. This review is just for the pastires. I just had their bread pudding and red velvet cupcake. Thankfully, I didn't have any breakfast, so i allowed myself to get a sugar high. First I love the idea of an independent bakery making it in totday's tough economy. It's worth the cost to get some real baked goods using real ingredients. The bread pudding was lighter than some of the cold bricks of cream and leftover pastries you'll find in most places. Their version had pieces of apple, custard, and not too sweet but richly flavored. There were some flaky pieces of crust on top which made for a nice presentation. This was worth four stars for me. The red velvet cupcake wasn't bad, but it was a lot lighter in color and probably less chocolate than many places I've sampled red velvet cupcake. You can taste the egg, and the texture is good though a little dry. When you break a cupcake in half and a lot of crumbs fall off, then it's a little dry. I think they overwhipped the batter. Stil the flavor overall was good, and I would eat it again. Both of them together with tacx was about $6.50. The sandwhiches and soups were being made. You could smell the freshmess of the bread and the onions and stuff they were preparing for their take out orders. Probably not a bad place for lunch, I was tempted but it was onto Old Town Pasadena for lunch this day. read more

Went there to get some pastries for my mom. My parents live in this area so I am usually here on the weekends or during my break. Walked into the shop and it was tiny. Some lady walked out from the back and greeted me. She didnt look too happy and her words had no emotion. I asked what they are known for and since it was close to their closing time they didnt have that many kinds to choose from. However, she recommended the pumpkin tart, almond crossiant, apricot tart(?), and cheese danish. total was $15. That is expensive for 4 pastries. My mom did like their pastries though and I tried the pie crust and it was yummy. Nonetheless, I dont think I will be frequenting this place. Too expensive and customer service was like whatever. read more

Average Bakery with high prices. Yes, you can get some of the same items across the street at Vons and Pavilions. Their coffee is mediocre, but they do have good courteous service. Union Bakery is supported by lots of loyal locals, but great bakeries are not hard to come by now in the LA area. read more

This is a great neighborhood bakery. The sourdough bread is a delicious base for their sandwiches with a soft inside and crusty outside. I've tried the ham & swiss, turkey, and egg salad and adore all three. The baked goods are also great. The chocolate ganache cake and mini pies are amazing. read more

Best pastries that I've found in the LA area. Not flashy or super-sweet, but PERFECTLY balanced flavors and texture. They get the pastry part just right: the flakey pastry is pleasantly flakey (not gooey) and wonderfully buttery. The pie pastry has just the right sweetness and texture. The fillings are SUBLIME - try their pies and you'll agree. There are lots of smart-looking bakeries in Los Angeles, but they're all looks - for what matters (texture, flavor and balance) they are in a much lower league than Union Bakery. read more

I really shouldn't be eating sweet stuff nowadays but I was craving a Hot Chocolate drink. I don't recall the dessert I got except it was Jewish she said and it was a spiral with something inside and some nooks and crannies in between. Anyhow I was turned off by my helper who took my cash and put her grubby hands all over the rim of my hot chocolate cup. Even though she put a plastic cover her grubby hands touched the mouth opening. It sucked that I ended up drinking my Hot Chocolate with my emergency straw in my car. read more

Union Bakery is both a regular bread/cake/cookie bakery and a small sandwich shop. This review is for the sandwich side of things. On Friday, I stopped here for lunch with my dad. I got the Turkey sandwich with Dill Mayo, and my dad got the Tuna Salad. Both came on the same bread, with the same lettuce and tomato. The bread was good - hearty crust and flavorful, and they gave me a good amount of sliced turkey. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/TAbjW-XTrycE1ttYp3GKdw?select=VK2GbzAWjOgMnvMRJdFtxw ) Good stuff. Their beverage selection is mostly limited to a few coffee types, Orangina, Pellagrino, and some juice. The decor is pleasant, with a few tables and chairs for pairs to sit, and a collection of wooden table ware on display - i'm not sure if it is for sale. also on sale are some large bags of high end salt, cocoa, etc. The restroom is accessed best by going outside to the back door, going in, and slipping behind a storage rack to the restroom, which is also a storage room. Definitely not ADA accessible. read more

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My kids wanted Hot Cross Buns after hearing the popular nursery rhyme & seeing the cooking videos on YouTube. Of course I can't be bothered to spent 3 hrs in the kitchen to bake the buns. Luckily, we found these fresh baked buns at Union Bakery this morning. My family devoured a quiche, 3 croissants & 2 hot cross buns in minutes. Two thumbs up! read more

Union Bakery - Delicious HOT CROSS BUNS! - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I like the sandwiches at Union bakery a lot. The bread is the best part as it tastes fresh and homemade. They are pricey considering you don't get even a pickle or a small bag of chips with it-- but when I feel like splurging, I treat myself to a sandwich. The individual-size pies are also very good. I like the cherry, and pumpkin. The apple is a little goopy for my tastes but her crust is great. I do have to agree though with another reviewer. The mask-wearing is inconsistent. I see the pastry chef forego the mask often, choosing her comfort over the safety of her customers and co-workers. This is disappointing and irresponsible but the baked goods are very good. read more

This place is amazing, try all the pastries! the cherry pie is the ham and cheese! tomato pesto! . If i worked out enough to burn all them calories i would be here everyday! The owners/employees are all super nice too! read more

Ordered a tuna sandwich and it was delicious! It came on sourdough bread, with lettuce and tomato. Try the lemonade or an Arnold Palmer, also good. The service was quick and great as well. read more

Disgusting coffee,dry cupcake,and terrible customer service. I was very excited to come here because I wanted to support a small business in my community I had walked In here and no hello welcome or anything I had thought ok maybe they had a bad day. I had ordered a chocolate cupcake and coffee...The cupcake was dry and coffee was cold.Then another customer walked in the worked had said "Hello welcome to Union Bakery how may I assist you?" I was very disappointed because I did not get welcomed like that...I really wanted this to be my new coffee/pastry place...she looked forced to work they're and it was terrible service never coming here ever again. read more

Based off the chocolate croissant and banana pound cake, I am definitely coming back! I can't believe it's been like you know my whole life that I've known about this place but never worked myself to check it out till today. Why so long!? Your guess is as good as mine. Super friendly staff and everything looked so tasty that I would have risked getting diabetes to gorge into their pastries! Would I be back? Yes after I've hit the gym of course. I have to justify that worked off at least enough of the calories to enjoy my cake, croissants and whatever my sweet tooth is craving the time I come in. Am I really going to be shedding off enough calories at the gym to enjoy these treats!? Well all I have to answer that is "Ignorance is Bliss" and darling I am blissful right about now read more

Union Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Great sandwiches and pastries. My boss is notoriously critical when it comes to sandwiches, and yet he's always asking me what I want to eat. As you can probably imagine, I tend to hesitate to give him a suggestion, in fears of having to endure another annoyingly lengthy rant. However, he ordered the lunch special -- half turkey sandwich and the soup du jour (tomato) -- and no complaints, in fact he was quite satisfied. I got the smoked turkey as well as ham sandwich for the next day, and man that bread is what really sells it! Proper balance between the most texture and crunchy dry crust. That paired with the dill mayo and presumably freshly sliced deli meat makes for a refreshingly palatable lunch. Also got a double chocolate cookie (more like a brownie) and an iced mocha, both of which were equally satisfying. This was all per a coworker's recommendation, she lives for the egg salad sandwich, so looks like I'll be trying that next time. Don't be turned away by the limited lunch menu, it thrives off of the In-N-Out model, making its few items all exceptional in their own right. Not to mention (cause it's a bakery) their array of baked goods, both sweet and savory. read more

Vintage old and rustic looking. Union bakery has very good food and 2 very nice owners and they always put a smile on my face. The food is delicious and I highly recommend eating here. read more

Union Bakery - Always have great food - Bakeries Near Me - South Pasadena, California

A part from the complete lack of transparency due to the fact that there are no prices for most baked goods (isn't this illegal?), this place charges 2-3 times what other charges for similar stuff ... go to La Monarca for baked goods. Cappuccino is mediocre! Go to Jones or Urth Cafe. $14 for a cappuccino and a pastry ... wtf! read more