Yvonne's !!! What a great spot ! Small little Vegan/Gluten free bakery here in Pasadena !! Over the top delicious ~. I absolutely love their lemon cupcakes mini donuts & chocolate chip cookies. I'm going to try a slice of their strawberry cake next time I'm here There are so many delicious treats to choose from! Nice customer service ~We also met Yvonne who seems like a very sweet gal ! Thanks Yvonne for bringing your sweet treats to Pasadena Until next time :) read more

Paul is very nice and made me feel so welcomed! He remembered me even though I've only been there once. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations. If I recall correctly, he said that the strawberry cake ball, coffee cake, and a few others were popular picks. There is only outdoor sidewalk seating (a total of 3 small tables with 2 seats each). The interior is tiny, and it carries the feel of a quick in-and-out pickup store. It's also right across the street from Pasadena's Central Park if you're looking for a stroll while you eat. It's very transit-accessible. It's a 5 minute walk from the A line Del Mar station. death by chocolate cookie ($3.85) - It's just a typical double chocolate cookie! It's a little gritty and dry (maybe it's gluten free?) but still delicious nonetheless. coffee cake ($5.88) - sweet, with a flavor of cinnamon (not in an overpowering way). If you enjoy coffee cake, definitely get this, as vegan coffee cake is a rarity in Pasadena and LA. ice cream sandwich ($9.25) - honestly, i think this was a little too sweet for me. The ice cream itself was plain vanilla soft serve, but when sandwiched by two entire chocolate chip cookies, I think the sweetness can be overpowering. Keep in mind that it also melts very fast (since it has the consistency of soft serve) and this makes it hard to keep the whole sandwich in shape. If you do not plan to eat it right away, I would not recommend getting this as it'll melt in a mere minute. read more

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We live in San Diego and had an appointment in Pasadena, so we stopped into Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen to pick up some "road candy" for the drive home. We may have gotten a little carried away--in the best way--and left with about a dozen items. Zero regrets. Absolute standouts: the coffee cake is hands-down one of the best we've ever had--plant-based or traditional--and we don't say that lightly. Total connoisseurs over here. The ice-cream sandwich cookie was another showstopper: incredibly fresh, soft, and indulgent--pure dessert dreams coming true. We also loved the mint chocolate chip cookie, a Thin Mints-inspired treat that was perfectly crisp with just the right amount of mint. We tried three cupcake flavors; while the flavors were good, they weren't quite our preferred texture (we tend to love super-soft, ultra-moist cupcakes). That said, everything else we tried more than made up for it. We'll absolutely be back for our favorites and to try more treats the next time we're in town. So glad we made this stop--highly recommend! read more

Swung by for some delish treats and a blueberry lemon curd birthday cake. Thank you for being a part of a special birthday with a beautiful cake. read more

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My bestie is vegan, and I wanted to get him a special treat for his birthday. A search on Yelp led me here. Founded by French trained chef, Yvonne Ardestani, this dedicated vegan & gluten free bakery carries an array of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, other baked delights, vegan cheese, & savory options. The shop is small and there is no seating available. Erin was friendly and happily answered my questions. I selected a Lemon Curd Cupcake for my friend ($5.75) and a slice of Coffee Cake for myself ($5.30). OMG the coffee cake was sofa king delicious! It was moist, flavorful, and the crumb topping was perfect. It was addictingly good. I'm craving it as I type this. My friend loved the cupcake. Now I need to go back and try more of Yvonne's tempting treats. *Custom cakes & catering available. *Metered street parking. read more

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This place is amazing on all levels. It's delicious, personal, and a healthy option for those sensitive to dairy, gluten, and looking for vegan option. I went to UC Santa Cruz with Yvonne and so it hit me personally to have a fellow banana slug create a successful business! My only wish is that this was up north near my house... oh wait they deliver nationwide! It's a small boutique but they have outside tables and seating on the sidewalk which makes it even more charming. Next time I'm in SoCal in Pasadena, I'll be back to try more! read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Me and Yvonne, the founder and baking wizard! - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The ladies working here super sweet and helpful with recommendations. I tried the chocolate cake, carrot cake, and the pandan cookie and all were delicious. It's a small space, so plan to take out your sweeties to enjoy at the park or at home. read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - The chocolate cake is delicious. Forgot to take the before photo unfortunately. - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

This little shop is a vegan heaven! There are so many delicious looking options to choose from, and when I went in Yvonne was offering small samples of the cookies to try. I tried the matcha cookie, and even though it was a tiny sample it was delicious, great matcha flavor and not too sweet. I ended up getting a slice of pandan pie, which was insanely good. I had never tried pandan before, and Yvonne was so sweet explaining to me what it would taste like. It's amazing how incredible the food here tastes despite being vegan and gluten free. The shop itself is pretty small and does not have seating but there are a few tables and chairs outside. Highly highly recommend!! read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Pandan Pie Slice - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

update: everything is delicious. You can't go wrong. the cashew cheesecake is so good! the mini donuts taste like hostess donuts and bring back good memories from my childhood. read more

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My family and I get cakes from Yvonne's because we have members with deathly allergies against dairy, nuts, and seeds. I'm talking the throat swells and closes up kind of allergies. So it was very important to find a bakery we could trust for our special occasions. We have peace of mind that any items with allergens are disclosed and items without allergens are really free of allergens. I got a confetti cake for my brother's birthday. I added $3 for the cake inscription. I later realized the inscription wasn't complete because the letter I was missing a dot and the letter T was missing a cross. That was a bit annoying considering other bakeries don't charge for inscription and didn't make these mistakes. The cake itself was very very moist and dense. The frosting was very sweet and buttery. A little bit of cake goes a long way. I got the 6 inch 2 layer cake for $72 and my family of 6 ate half of it because it is very dense and sugary. My family appreciated the sprinkles were colored by vegetables. Overall, the cakes are good for being vegan and on the expensive side. However, for my family, it's worth the peace of mind to enjoy an occasion without anyone having an allergic reaction. read more

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This is a cute little bakery with a good variety of vegan treats. I ordered a dark chocolate cookie sandwich with vanilla frosting and an Easter cupcake, and they were both DELICIOUS I highly recommend this bakery whether you are vegan or not. All the staff that work here are really nice too. read more

Let's be clear: Lee didn't offer to waive the fee until after I questioned it. I said I was walking away over one day and thirty dollars, and only then did the waiver suddenly materialize. Lee also seems to have forgotten that I emailed on the 31st asking about Anaheim delivery. The photo was reference only -- stated plainly -- and the request was one tier, slightly larger. Lee never asked the flavor, yet claimed you needed 'extra ingredients.' Had he asked, he would have known I wanted one of your standard flavors, just a slightly larger standard cake with ganache on top. And at no point did he suggest ordering a standard cake from the site. Lee cited a fee for ingredients and scheduling without knowing the flavor or the size. That's the part that doesn't add up. read more

Stopped by on a whim so good!!! Vegan and gluten free my goodness I'm in heaven. Reasonably priced sweet staff and delicious pastries. Will be back!!!! read more

OMG!! I heard about this place from listening to the Handsome podcast and it is now starred in my FAVS!! It has been difficult to find a vegan and GF bakery that makes food taste like I'm not missing out on anything yummy. I tried several items, including the goatless cheese and SCORE! And how do I know that this place is a keeper, my hubby who always knows when he is eating vegan items didn't bat an eye when he gobbled up my goodies. The staff were professional, friendly, and made some great recommendations. It's not in the busy part of Pasadena, so no issues with parking. Thanks for the recommendation Tig...I'll be back! read more

I've been wanting to try Yvonne's for a while since my husband has a dairy allergy and sticks to vegan desserts. We got a 6-inch confetti cake and a slice of mint chocolate cake, but unfortunately, both were way too sweet for our taste. The frosting also stayed firm even after leaving the cake at room temperature overnight. I understand that making the perfect vegan frosting is tricky, but we've had smoother, better-textured vegan cakes before, so I know it's possible. Vegan cakes and baked goods are generally expensive, so I'd recommend trying a few slices or cupcakes first to find your favorite flavor before placing a custom order. That way, you can specify your preferences more accurately and get a cake that better matches your taste. I really like the aesthetic of their cakes, so I'm leaving this review neutral in the hope that they can improve the quality a bit. read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Plenty of 6 and 8 inch cakes are available at the shop - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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D' freakin' licious! Coming from someone who's been trying to be vegan(ish) and gluten free-trying to fix some health issues, it's been a goal of mine to find places where I can indulge! This is guna be one of my staples because they have ube AND pandan pastries which are my FAV! This bakery is quite small, if you come in a big group it might get a little cramped. Gives off a cozy and old school feel. There is a parking lot ( I think you have to pay tho) across the street and street meter parking. Service was super nice. Friendly when asked questions. They even recognized me when I came in twice the same day lol. read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Outside - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Surprise, surprise! We just happened to walk by this place and went in without realizing it was both vegan AND gluten free. We were pretty skeptical and almost walked out, not our thing normally, I LOVE gluten! And butter! And everything else! But the selection looked pretty good, and we decided to give it a try. We got a piece of their apple pie and a slice of the pandan cake, and I have to admit, they were both really, seriously good. The pie was more like a crumble, which was a good thing, lots of nice toasty oats on top, plenty of perfectly cooked apples, and just the right amount of spices. The pandan cake is the best I've had, the pandan really comes thru and the texture is moist and the cake is not too sweet. We're going to go back next week to try something else, and while I am not giving up gluten or dairy any time soon, this is a great option! read more

I absolutely love this spot! They had such a wide variety of vegan/gluten free cookies, cupcakes, and cakes! The service was super friendly and the cute displays made everything look delicious! My favorite items were the cakes balls, they were super moist and tasted exactly like the regular cake balls you might order from Starbucks. If you're looking to find vegan/gluten free alternatives to your favorite desserts, definitely give this spot a try! :) read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - (Cupcakes, cake balls, cookies, loaves) - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was having trouble looking for a small gluten free cake for a friend's birthday when I found this vegan, gluten free bakery on yelp. I dropped in and picked up one of their GF birthday cakes for $28, not too bad for how it cute it was. I didn't get to try the cake itself but get to try some samples they had. I really couldn't tell it was vegan and gluten free. I ended up snagging an ube and a pandan cookie for the road that I enjoyed. read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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So many choices....and very good "bad" stuff...I use the term bad loosely meaning it isn't good for me just cuz it is Vegan but I love to support the business if possible. Especially if the stuff tastes good!!!!! I was walking by to go to the Jackalope Arts Fair and I saw this place walked in quickly to take a look and had a little sample of the coffee cake...it was really good so I told the gal I'd be back after I'm done with the Arts Fair..... Small little bakery where things are baked on site. I didn't get to meet the owner Yvonne I think she was in the back making things. True to my word I came back and I bought a Lemon Cake slice and some I think it was molasses cookies.... Dang these things were good and addicting....I'm glad I don't live nearby! read more

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I'm so grateful to Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen. We have used Yvonne's for a number of birthday parties for our family and the cakes, cupcakes and cookies are beyond delicious. Most recently, we ordered a custom cake for our daughter's birthday. Not only was the cake beautiful and we received so many compliments, but the level of customer service truly stood out. Something arose with a detail in the cake while they were making it. The issue was so small - I wouldn't have even noticed! But, their team contacted me during a busy holiday time and made sure I was happy with the choice. That level of detail means a lot. Thank you to the entire team! I'll happily use Yvonne's again and will recommend to all our my friends. read more

I visited Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen after a couple of friends of mine raves about their vegan pastries because I wanted THE perfect cakes for my birthday. The bakery itself resides in a little corner around Pasadena. It's relatively small but highly adorned with pastry decorations for sale and counters with an abundance of goodies. Yvonne and her team were present to guide me through everything. I initially couldn't decide what to order because I had so many flavors of cake I wanted to try! I ended up with not just one, not two, not even three or four, but FIVE cake slices: Blueberry and lemon curd cake Chocolate cake Confetti cake Strawberry cake Vanilla-raspberry frosted cake Each cake flavor was truly stupendous. And gluten free too?! It was tough to select favorites, but when it comes to fruit-flavored cakes...I don't know, Yvonne does it best. I've also tried Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen's Pandan loaf and ginger date molasses cookies. They're both superb as well, so I've never had anything I didn't like from this bakery. Highly recommend, 100/10 stars! read more

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Wonderful staff! Couple of things- I am not vegan or gluten free but I love the texture of vegan desserts. I feel like when having someone who worships butter and gluten says this, it means something. I tried many cakes and pastries. My favorite was the coffee cake and the New York cheesecake. Cupcakes were not bad at all. I don't love the strawberry cake as I found it very sweet but I realized that the key to most of these desserts is to defrost them or even put some in the microwave for a few seconds. This makes a huge difference and you should def do it before you try anything. I personally would've added more fresh strawberries and maybe a vegan whipped topping that mirrored whipped cream wouldn't been better than thick icing. But I'm not a chef, so who knows! Adding more fresh fruit juices would also really help. I took one star off for that cake, as it was so sweet I couldn't finish it. Honestly though, this is just my personal preference, you might love it! Overall, this place is great!! I liked Forward to trying other things. PS I'd be eternally grateful if you guys could make a key lime pie!!!!!!!! read more

My wife is gluten free and my daughter has an egg allergy. This place is perfect for both (vegan + gluten free). They dont get baked goods often so it was a special treat. It tasted pretty good, i could barely tell a difference between normal donuts. The owner was friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a vegan or gluten free shop, this place is perfect read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Strawberry cake pop and chocolate donut - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Thank you, Yvonne for supplying so many of out family's birthday treats over the years! We've got vegans, dairy-free, gluten-free family members and everyone loves Yvonnes ! I SHOULD have so many more photos from years past, but we always start eating before I get to take a picture! So glad Yvonne has had the opportunity to open a storefront and bring her delightful & delicious talents to more of Pasadena and the Los Angeles area. From small bites to sheet cakes, 'chedda' biscuits to banana cream pie - Yvonne's has it all. I've placed orders in advance, walked in and purchased out of the case, found in local grocery stores, and the quality is always amazing. Absolutely love the adorable new store and I'm sure I'll be back soon! read more

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I've found my go-to bakery for cakes! I ordered a vintage heart shaped strawberry cake with black frosting for my wife's birthday and it's delicious! Very happy with my order and will definitely be coming back again and again! read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Was really looking for an awesome delicious vegan GF cake for my birthday, instead got something lackluster with excess and hard "frosting". For 100 dollar cake, I was expecting something quality. The ratio of cake to frosting is about 60% cake (at best) and 40% frosting. The GF cake is a bit dry, nothing amazing in taste, the frosting is mainly palm oil that is solid and falls apart when cutting. The two do not go together at all. By the way, I doubt anyone expects to purchase a cake, then leave it out 5 to 6 hours "at room temperature" to eat it. This burden of an expectation on your customers is beyond absurd. Take ownership of your inferior product and change the recepie rather than blaming the customer. There's plenty of gluten free vegan cakes that are smooth and delicious upon purchase, this just isn't one of them. Period. read more

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YVK is a great place, if you're looking for for vegan baked goodies and delights. For your local Pasadena folks, it's just behind Castle Green. Easy to get to plenty of street parking you walk in it's immaculate you're surrounded by. Absolutely delicious options on myself. Had to come in today for a cookie decorating kit discovered they had nut-free options for carrot cake cupcakes, so you know I had to get some of those. The service is outstanding. I have the pleasure and opportunity to meet the owner Yvonne, who is kind and gracious. Found my vegan bakery in the heart of Pasadena well worth the schlep from the West Valley! To all my elites if you've not checked this place out, you need to help spread the word ! read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Carrot cake "nutless" cupcakes & cookie decorating kit - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've ordered here many times and it's such a consistent hit every single time. Not only does everything always look way too pretty to eat but it's super tasty. Perfect balance it's not overly sweet to where you can't enjoy it but it's also really flavorful . Not to mention they have amazing service I called to send a last minute gift via uber eats yesterday and they were super friendly and accommodating. I'm sure they're super busy and they still took their time and effort with my order I am very grateful and highly recommend! My favorite has to be there cookies and cheeses but cakes and everything else is just as good ! Thank you Yvonne :) read more

Delicious and not overly sweet gluten free baked goods. I'm just gluten intolerant, not vegan, so I usually say "bring on the butter!" If I'm going to be celebrating, but the assortment we had for my 40th birthday recently was wonderful. We tried the berry pie, some cake pops, and a cookie, as well as a few samples in store and it was all really good. Now I just need another excuse to visit! read more

Great vegan bakery. "Kitchen" is a misnomer because there are only sweets there, nothing savory. Prices are a bit high - a slice of cake was $9, a cupcake was $5, etc. This made it tough for me to try more than just a few items. Speaking of prices, shockingly, no prices are listed! You have to ask the cashier for the price of every item. This is tough when there are different prices for even the same type of item - e.g., cookies are between $3-$5 each. read more

This bakery is ridiculous. I've been buying Yvonne's products for years, but always at grocery stores. The fact that she opened a brick and mortar so close to me makes it just way too easy to go overboard on amazing baked goods, and I'm so happy and so upset about it both at the same time. Happy because everything here is tasty. EVERYTHING. I'd say the majority of the products are on the sweet side, but there are savory options like breads, cheese-spreads, crackers, and biscuits too. There's probably something for everyone. I'm upset because Yvonne's has gone from a rare grab at the grocery store to a semi-weekly expenditure. And while the entire shop is delicious, it's not cheap, which is something I have to remind myself while shopping. As soon as I step in the shop, I'm hypnotized by the display cases, calling me to buy all of it. Must... resist... And of course, I probably shouldn't be grabbing pie every day, but this shop is on the way to my kid's preschool, soooooo.... yeah. Dangerous. Donuts, cakes, breads, cupcakes, cookies, pies, sweet breads, biscuits, cheeses, and more. The "goat" cheese spread is what my wife and I have been hooked on for practically a decade, but with the bakery here in Pasadena, we've got a whole new set of addictions. The jalapeño cheddar biscuits are always a must. The bread pudding is incredibly rich but so, so good. I like the ube and pandan cookies because they're not over-the-top sweet. We generally grab an assortment just to shake things up, along with our staples. We've even snagged a number of the small Happy Birthday cakes for my kiddos. Yvonne setting up shop in Pasadena is a solid win for the city. And yes, everything is vegan, but in most cases you'd never know. This is top-kotch baking, plain and simple, so don't feel like this is a "place for vegans." It's a place for people who like baked goods. The only not-great thing I can think of is the parking. The parking is rough around here, so swinging through to grab things quickly can be a challenge. And like I said earlier, the price tag can climb pretty quickly. But as we've all heard a million times, you get what you pay for. And Yvonne's is absolutely worth it. read more

I was planning a birthday lunch for my coworkers whose birthday was in December 2023 and January 2024. One of my coworkers is vegan and he was one of the b-day folks. I wanted to get a vegan cake for him so I was in search for a bakery that makes vegan cakes. I started with Susie Cakes in Pasadena, but they don't make vegan anything LOL. However, thanks to them... they recommended Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen in Pasadena. Hence, here I am. I got a chance to meet the owner on my first visit of this small, but quaint and lovely bakery. She is a very nice lady. We had a wonderful conversation and connection. She offered me some free sample cookies. A couple of them were very tasty especially the Death by Chocolate Cookie... cool name, isn't it? Before I order the vegan cake, I wanted to try their cake slices. I got the strawberry slice, chocolate slice, red velvet slice, and a few others. I really liked the strawberry and chocolate slices the most... they were slightly dense and not too sweet, but of good portion. Please be forewarned that you must leave your full cake or cake slices out in room temperature for several hours so they can soften. It took a very long time for my cake slices to soften because my house was cool inside. Actually, they never did soften LOL. I guess I could have microwaved them for a few seconds... I know better next time. Besides the cake slices and cookies, I also got the Cranberry Dill Cheese and Crackers. This item was SO VERY GOOD! It is so addicting!! I can keep eating it and not stop until the log and crackers are all gone. My eldest daughter and I did just that LOL. It was better than the cake slices and cookies hands down IMHO. Get the Cranberry Dill Cheese now! As for the crackers, you can use any crackers... Trader Joe's has a similar cracker as Yvonne's per Yvonne... thank you Yvonne for the tip... I forget the brand, just look for a bright fluorescent light green box... you can't miss it. After trying the cake slices, I ended up choosing the strawberry vegan cake. I called the shop and placed my order. Vegan cakes can get really pricey. I don't think I have ever spent more than $100 for a cake and I just did here. It's all good. Great tasting healthy cakes come with a price just like any organic fruits and veggies. However, the day I picked up the cake, it was not left out at room temperature as I had requested. The cake had hardened from the refrigeration. There was not enough time for it to soften before my team's lunch celebration party. The owner found out about the situation and immediately reached out to me and offered a newly made strawberry vegan cake and have it delivered to me, but it was too late as the lunch party had already started and I didn't get her message until after the fact. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. I ended up taking the cake home as 99% of it was not eaten at the party. No fault of the owner. She was very apologetic and offered me a discount if I should order a vegan cake from her in the future. Thank you Yvonne for reaching out to me to resolve the dilemma. I appreciate you. I would have given 5 stars for this review, but I had to knock off 1 star for the mishap. I may be back for the cakes only if they have not been refrigerated yet so I can eat them the way they should be eaten in its original form. I will definitely be back for the Cranberry Dill Cheese and Death by Chocolate Cookie. Btw, everything they make here is vegan. Thank you! read more

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Top of the line bakery and most appreciated, vegan AND gluten free which is a rare gem to find. Absolutely adore their ube cake, strawberry cake, and mocha chocolate cakes. All of the cupcakes absolutely delicious as well with vanilla raspberry as our favorite. Love love love the chocolate and pink sprinkles regular size and mini size donuts and thankful dozens can be ordered in advance. Lots of cookies, cake pops, and more available. Hope to try the matcha and ube cookies next. Located at the heart of downtown Pasadena near Colorado Blvd shops and green parks. Plenty of seating outside. Friendly, warm, welcoming, and helpful staff to greet you. Thank you, thank you for making this magical place happen. Will return again and again. Peace and love. read more

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Walked into check out this place heard a lot of really good things about it. The ambience was really nice. Charisma took care of me at the counter. Very helpful and super sweet. The cupcake was very good. Highly recommend. Thanks again will be back. read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Carrot cupcake with nuts - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Picked up a few slices of various cakes from FYH Market, so I can't speak to the actual store, just the product. The cakes I tried (Ube, pumpkin caramel) were very dry, very crumbly, and too sweet. Not for me. read more

Not only are her baked goods delicious to perfection it's also down to the presentation (boxes & packaging). This is our "go to" to satisfy our healthy sweet tooth :) read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Perfect presentation. - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

It is a bougie bakery with a variety of cookie flavors and cake flavors. They were kind to provide samples of some cookies too. The people were pleasant and answered any questions about the offers. They had some outdoor seating along the sidewalk but no seating inside. Inside is only for looking and ordering. They use eco-friendly packaging for orders so that is also nice. read more

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - Desserts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I stopped by the Pasadena location and got coffee cake and the jalapeño cheddar cheese scone. Both were amazing. i will go back and try more stuff! read more

We love this place! My favorites are the confetti cake and the apple pie! We also like the "Vegan Goatless Cheese" (with cranberries and dill). We have not tried everything (yet), but what we have bought has been very good! For maximum enjoyment, store and reheat baked goods according to their instructions. read more