Best of SGV

What are the best bakeries in the SGV?

Milk bread, egg tarts, croissants, and everything between.

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The short answer

Locals' current top pick for bakeries in the SGV is Navis Bakery in Rosemead, followed by Cloverleaf Coffee & Bakery in Arcadia and Pronto Donuts in Monterey Park. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1Navis BakeryRosemead · Mexican · $4.6

"Navis Bakery in Rosemead might give your favorite Cuban spots a run for their money. Their chicken tamales pack heat from the salsa verde, and the meat stays surprisingly moist."

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#3Pronto DonutsMonterey Park · Donuts · $4.5

"In Monterey Park, Pronto Donuts is slinging donuts, burgers, and subs all under one roof."

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#4Hue Thai BakeryRosemead · Vietnamese · $4.4

"Hue Thai Bakery in Rosemead is a go-to for banh mi done right. Their #1 special is packed with all the meats, crisp veggies, and a perfect mix of pate and mayo."

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#5Jim’s BakeryMonterey Park · Bakery · $$4.4

"Jim's Bakery in Monterey Park is famous for their egg tarts, consistently some of the best in SGV. The custard is silky, the pastry is flaky, and they're best eaten warm."

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#6Dots CafePasadena · Bakery · $$4.4

"Bakery spot in Pasadena. Cupcakes."

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#7BreadspotRosemead · Vietnamese · $$4.3

Order: Pork Belly Banh Mi

"If you care about crispy bread and pork that actually stands out, Bread Spot is worth adding to your Rosemead rotation."

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#8Ocean BoEl Monte · Dim Sum · $$4.3

Order: Char siu puff pastry

"Low-key El Monte dim sum with no carts, affordable prices, and restaurant-quality dishes for dine-in or takeout."

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#9Saigon Bakery & SandwichesSan Gabriel · Vietnamese · $4.3

"Vietnamese spot in San Gabriel. Banh mi."

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#10Oh My Pan Bakery & CafeSan Gabriel · Bakery · $4.3

"Bakery spot in San Gabriel. Bakery."

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#11Ahgoo’s KitchenTemple City · Taiwanese · $$4.2

Order: Green Onion Sesame Bread

"Small Taiwanese spot in Temple City serving home-style food, massive portions, and the kind of meals SGV regulars keep coming back for."

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#12Kee Wah BakerySan Gabriel · Bakery · $$4.0

Order: Mooncakes

"Kee Wah Bakery is a Hong Kong bakery chain with SGV locations, known for mooncakes, pineapple buns, egg tarts, cookies, and grab-and-go Chinese pastries."

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#13Happy TogetherEl Monte · Dim Sum · $$$3.9

"Happy Together in El Monte doesn't have the biggest dim sum menu but every dish hits."

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#14Huge Tree PastryMonterey Park · Chinese · $$3.8

"Huge Tree Pastry in Monterey Park specializes in Taiwanese breakfast items like fantuan, soy milk, and dumplings."

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#15CocohodoRowland Heights · Dessert · $3.7

"Dessert spot in Rowland Heights. Walnut pastry."

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