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    Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen

    4.7 (187 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    My favorite mint chocolate cupcake
    May L.

    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.

    Lemon Curd Cupcake $5.75
    Nikki B.

    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.

    Me and Yvonne, the founder and baking wizard!
    Jenner B.

    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!

    The chocolate cake is delicious. Forgot to take the before photo unfortunately.
    Christina C.

    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.

    Pandan Pie Slice
    Grace X.

    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!!

    Birthday sugar feast :)

    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.

    Ready made selections
    Nancy Q.

    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.

    Plenty of 6 and 8 inch cakes are available at the shop
    Yooka E.

    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.

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    Hannah O.

    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.

    (Cupcakes, cake balls, cookies, loaves)
    Ashlyn R.

    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! :)

    May L.

    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.

    Randy G.

    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!

    Vanilla cake with raspberry frosting

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    Ask the Community - Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen

    Online order suggests 7 days notice for all orders. Are there ready made cake that I can just window shop and pick up if I swing by the store?

    I'm pretty sure they do, but I know for sure they have cupcakes and other desserts ready to pick up. And they offer samples each day of some of them!

    Hello! Do you have a shop in Pasadena for walk-ins?

    Hi there! Yes, our Pasadena storefront is now open at 11 W. Dayton Street in Pasadena, CA 91105. We are open Monday-Friday 7am-6pm, Saturdays from 9am-6pm, and Sundays from 11am-5pm.

    Are there any vegan and nut free options for cakes?

    Yes! All our cakes are vegan, gluten-free, and do not contain nuts!

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    Kinrose Creamery

    Kinrose Creamery

    4.8
    (460 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    One of the best scoops of Ice Cream I've had in a long time! I've had Kinrose Creamery on my list…read morefor a minute and was so happy after my wife and I got to try a scoop. They are located in Mills Alley in Pasadena just look for the bright red sign and signage promoting some flavors. We came by after having dinner. The staff greeted us as we walked in. It was empty when we initially arrived then more customers filtered in shortly after. Staff allowed to sample their unique flavor options. **To note, they offer a few vegan flavors for those with dietary restrictions**. Always a huge plus and positive! The flavors are middle eastern inspired and the details are all listed. My wife and I sampled 2 flavors and we both enjoyed our selections. The flavors are memorable. We happily decided on the Sesame Halve (vegan) & Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell (+$1.00) for myself. The presentation is one of a kind! The topping with the tiny little rose is a nice aesthetic and definitely their trademark. The location offers retro and colorful style seating for 10+ customers if I had to guess . Patio seats are also offered outside. Also, OG Pac-Man arcades are available inside. My wife loved her Sesame Halva and my Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell totally reminded me of a Dubai Chocolate type of vibe with each bite! The whole first time visit was positive and would make me want to come by again to try something else! Presentation on point! Flavors on point! Vibes good! Tummies happy! Come by and just try! Thanks, Kinrose Creamery! ( ^_^)b

    My husband and I stopped by here on Monday night after eating at Edwin Mills. My husband had this…read morespot bookmarked a while ago and didn't realize they were neighboring businesses. When we arrived, we were the only two there for a few minutes until more people came. We were greeted right away. We walked down a ramp that led us to their selections. It's a decent-sized shop with a few tables. Each table had a rose in a vase attached via velcro so you don't have to worry about tipping them over. The shop is also nicely decorated with wall art. It's been a few days since then and we can't stop thinking about coming back. They serve unique Middle-Eastern flavored ice cream. I ordered the Sesame Halva which is their vegan ice cream made of Halva ice cream with sesame & coconut. OMG, I've never tasted anything like this before. I love anything that has a sesame profile. If you like that nutty, sweet, and earthy flavor this one is for you. I could taste the coconut, but it wasn't overpowering. There were also little chunks of halva in there that added a slight bit of sweetness. The texture was similar to cookie dough, but softer. Aside from the taste, I loved the simple presentation of the small rose on top of the scoop. It made it look elegant. As you can tell, I am definitely coming back and highly recommend stopping by.

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    Lavashak & Sour Cherry
    Lavashak & Sour Cherry
    Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell. :)
    Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell. :)
    Sesame Halva and Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell

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    Sesame Halva and Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell
    Sweet Red Peach

    Sweet Red Peach

    4.6
    (69 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    My homie and I sniffed in here for a sweet indulgence after our seafood lunch…read more I could not refuse the rare offering of... SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE: -- medium sweet toward high sweet (kind of expected) -- appealing visuals -- nice balance of cheesecake to sweet potato flavors -- creamy and softer style cheesecake like Chicago style which I greatly prefer over NYC style -- medium-large portion -- price for size is fairly priced RATING = A They have SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM flavors too which look good. They have very little seating inside but fantastic AC on this warm day.

    This review is for the cinnamon roll only - my bf and I are in search of the best cinnamon treats…read morein LA and hearing the hype about this cinnamon roll made it a must-try on our list! First, the good: the cinnamon roll was moist and fluffy all the way through. No dry cinnamon rolls here! The service was also very friendly. The not so good: my first bite, which somehow managed to not have much icing, gave me a clear taste of the dough. It reminded me a lot of canned biscuit dough. I prefer a thicker icing, this one was quite runny and very sweet without any nuance to the flavor. Also, I really wanted to try the peach cobbler cupcakes but they didn't have any cupcakes in stock at all, only a few cake slices. We went around noon, and I hoped they would have plenty of options around that time :/ Unfortunately I've had much better cinnamon rolls elsewhere in LA. It's still tasty because, well, it's a cinnamon roll... but not sure I'll be back unless it's to try the cake or cupcakes.

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    Watermelon flavored soft serve on a cone
    Watermelon flavored soft serve on a cone
    Sweet Red Peach
    Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Delight Pastry

    Delight Pastry

    4.4
    (418 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Old Town Pasadena, California…read more Next to Nana's Green Tea, Delight is A very good French bakery, no breads, but Delight feeds the pastry hunger in me -- all the pastries, cakes and gelati are excellent. There is a smallish macaron counter with popular flavors and can be boxed up to bring home. The house made sandwiches (focaccia), breakfasts and lunch items are very good to excellent also and with great prices. With about 15 tables (a couple of tables for larger groups), there's a steady stream of people here and it would be a matter of time when lines will form out the door. Service is super attentive. The minute you come in the person behind the counter comes to assist. Ohhh almost forgot, savory pastries (caprese and artichoke and cheese) are super well-made and the crusts delightfully light and crispy :-) I keep coming back. End of Yelp.

    We were on our way somewhere else when I smelled something buttery in the air. I told my partner,…read more"I have to eat this smell," and we followed our noses to Delight Pastry. The large display of pastries is sure to dazzle, and we spend a good minute looking over the multitude of offerings in the case. Service was fast and efficient, and we sat ourselves. CAPRESE DANISH: 5/5. Perfectly balanced flavors. Tomatoes were fresh and the balsamic was bright. HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT: 4/5. I know it would have been SO ood if it were warmed up and the cheese were a little melty. KOUIGN AMANN: 3/5. My favorite pastry. Perhaps a personal preference, but I wish the sugar were a little more caramelized. It also was not as rich as I am accustomed to this pastry being.

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    Custom cake
    Custom cake
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    Custom cake
    Wanderlust Creamery

    Wanderlust Creamery

    4.5
    (634 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Unique Asian-inspired flavors that really stand out…read more Tried the Ube Malted Crunch® and pandan tres leches from Wanderlust Creamery and both flavors were memorable. The Ube Malted Crunch® definitely lived up to the hype. It was creamy, rich, and had that slightly nutty vanilla-like ube flavor with crunchy malted bits that added a really fun texture. You can see why it's their signature flavor. The pandan tres leches was also interesting and unique. It's light, creamy, and fragrant with a subtle pandan flavor that felt refreshing rather than overly sweet. It had a soft, milky dessert vibe that worked really well as ice cream. Service was friendly and patient while letting us sample flavors, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The vibe is modern, trendy, and fun, with lots of creative flavors inspired by different cultures and desserts around the world. Definitely feels like more than just a typical ice cream shop. Would absolutely come back to try more seasonal and specialty flavors next time.

    We have been coming to this location since before the pandemic, and are huge fans of their unique…read moreglobal flavors. On our most recent visit - admittedly our first in a while - I was surprised that the flavors mostly seemed like repeats from a long time ago. Of course, you want to feature what is most popular, but I remember previously seeing things that were truly one of a kind, even for them. (Out of curiosity, I visited their website and the seasonal flavor blog hasn't been updated since spring 2021). None of this is a deal-breaker, but the feeling of "tiredness" permeated my interaction with the staff, too. There was no joy behind the counter, which I found odd for ice cream that is supposedly about the love of travel. When I tried to order a scoop of one flavor, I was told that I couldn't have it because there wasn't enough left for a full scoop. When I asked if I could have the half scoop that remained and just combine it with another flavor (trying to solve the problem for them), I was told that they aren't allowed to do half and half splits anymore. Fortunately, another employee showed up at that very moment with a fresh full tub of that flavor, but it still struck me as odd. They were also out of cones because of another problem. I am giving them four stars because the ice cream is still great and definitely worth a try if you've never had it, but I hope they can maintain their spark and magic as they continue to expand.

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    Passionfruit cacao (vegan), Japanese neapolitan, and sticky rice & mango (vegan)
    Passionfruit cacao (vegan), Japanese neapolitan, and sticky rice & mango (vegan)
    Thai tea
    Thai tea
    Mango sticky rice Japanese Neapolitan Vietnamese rocky road

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    Mango sticky rice Japanese Neapolitan Vietnamese rocky road

    Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen - desserts - Updated June 2026

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