Welcome to BadAshBakes, a trusted Bakery and Cake Shop in Pasadena, CA, where sweet treats and friendly service come together. With a 4.40-star rating from 239 reviews, we’re proud to offer various amenities for every occasion.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
I drove aaallll the way from Victorville (2h 3mins bc of traffic) to try these cookies lol I kept seeing the bakery all over tiktok and as a cookie & sweets lover—I was eager to find time to come down. The cookies were a masterpiece😭 full of flavor, perfectly soft & chewy, delicious, variety of flavors(I tried s’mores, matcha, cornbread & brown sugar) and there’s so much more that I didn’t get to try but those cookies have me in a chokehold 🩷 & my goodness—the MATCHA LATTE?? Fresh, REAL matcha15/10! If I didn’t live so far away, I’d be here every week
Finally got to try the matcha, and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you Max!! Also, a big thank you to Courtney, the greeter, who was so sweet and welcoming. The banana load bread is always a delight! Great experience overall!
The strawberry tres leches is a MUST! It’s perfect and refreshing and balanced. The regular cinnamon roll was a home run. Simply a perfectly classic cinnamon roll, soft, sweet and balanced. The match cinnamon roll is expert level. The ceremonial grade matcha really makes the flavor come through. No food coloring, no gimmicks. Medium low sweetness. This is for real matcha lovers. Everyone will enjoy the first two layers but the inner layers are straight matcha and cinnamon. This masterpiece is for a mature palate. The inside of the bakery is beautiful with marble decor and plush couches. There are 2 seats in front at the window and a bit of outdoor seating. Most people are getting their food and leaving. The people sitting on the couches are mostly waiting to get their order and leave. I pulled up around 9:30am on a Saturday and the line was to the door. There were about 10 people in line before me and it took about 10 minutes to get to the front and only 5 minutes to get my goodies. Congratulations Ash! If they were open on Sundays I would have gone back the next day for another tres leches and a beverage. Yummy high-quality treat. UPDATE! Came back with my Fiancé. We got the carrot cake, chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter cookie, strawberry matcha, strawberry banana matcha, strawberry tree leches, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was so delicious and balanced. Not too sweet. Chocolate chip cookie was perfect. Cinnamon roll is still a home run. Carrot cake was my Fiancé’s favorite. The matcha is super artisan, the purées taste so fresh. We spent $55 including tip for 7 items. So that’s under $8 each. We will continue to come back. 💕 We arrived in between rushes and actually sat down to enjoy our treats on the couches. Happy to see this place remains busy! UPDATE AGAIN! The chocolate chip cookie stole my heart. 🍪So yummy! It is now tied with the strawberry tres leches as my favorite. Also, I walked in on a Thursday at 3:58 right before they closed at 4p
The instant you walk in you can sense the aroma and vibes. Everything baked here is too tier and so delicious. The toffee cookie is moist, chewy, soft, and satisfying. The smore brownie and lemon loaf were also fantastic. You order at the far left counter then they call out your name when the order is ready. I do not understand why their website differentiates morning and afternoon, everything was available in the morning when I went on Saturday.
I was super excited to try the cinnamon rolls here and they definitely did not disappoint. Everything about it was perfect, from the pillow-y texture, to the ratio of frosting on it. I’m still thinking about it and I am already planning my next visit. While I was there, I also got the s’mores brownie. It was a little too sweet for my liking, and the marshmallow layer separated a bit from the brownie. I should have warmed it up a bit, but I was too excited and ate it right away.
We drove two hours for some desserts and it was completely worth it! The atmosphere was nice and there was some seating indoors. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The matcha is delicious! I wish the drinks came it larger sizes though. We shared the cinnamon roll, which was sweet, fluffy, and decadent. We got some cookies to take home 🤍
By far the best cinnamon buns I’ve ever had! It was so moist, perfectly sweetened and every bite felt like I was eating the middle of the cinnamon bun. The cookie was surprisingly so delicious. It was thin but super soft and chewy. I got an oat latte and it was delicious. The only thing was I wish they were able to warm up the cinnamon buns but regardless it was good. (Can’t imagine what it would’ve tasted like warmed up) it was very pricy but the quality is undeniable!
Always a pleasant experience coming to support a beautiful Black woman owned business in Pasadena. You can see Ashley’s passion in every corner of this space, especially as her lovely mother breezes from kitchen to display counter to fill baby missing items. The matcha is top notch quality, fun latte flavors and seasonal offerings. Definitely a must when in Dena.
Favorite bakery in LA!! I am obsessed best strawberry banana matcha ever. I am from the Bay Area and I wish we had this in the Bay!! Great selection of drinks and baked goods. Loved the banana pudding, matcha brownie, and chocolate chip cookie. I'll be thinking about this bakery when I get home. The line was long but service is fast. Kind workers. I look forward to when they get a bigger place and hoping for success so they open in different locations :)
My sister and I went on Valentine’s Day, and everything was a 10/10. The line was out the door and took about 25 minutes, but it was well worth the wait in my opinion. The matcha blondie had a strong matcha flavor, which I loved, and it wasn’t too sweet. The banana pudding was even better the next day after sitting in the fridge, and the red velvet cinnamon roll—OMG. Oh, and the banana strawberry matcha was so good as well. I definitely recommend giving it a try!
Common questions about BadAshBakes
BadAshBakes is located at 247 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States, Pasadena, CA, United States.
You can reach BadAshBakes by calling +1 747-315-9808.
BadAshBakes has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 239 customer reviews.
BadAshBakes features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
BadAshBakes features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Delivery.
BadAshBakes features the following offerings: Coffee.
BadAshBakes features the following planning: Quick visit.
BadAshBakes features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
BadAshBakes features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
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