"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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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.
"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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"Bakery spot in Arcadia. Cafe."
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"In Monterey Park, Pronto Donuts is slinging donuts, burgers, and subs all under one roof."
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"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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"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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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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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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"Vietnamese spot in San Gabriel. Banh mi."
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"Bakery spot in San Gabriel. Bakery."
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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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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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"Happy Together in El Monte doesn't have the biggest dim sum menu but every dish hits."
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"Huge Tree Pastry in Monterey Park specializes in Taiwanese breakfast items like fantuan, soy milk, and dumplings."
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"Dessert spot in Rowland Heights. Walnut pastry."
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