Artisanal Goods by CAR

1009 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

★★★★★4.7(458 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Artisanal Goods by CAR is a Pasadena gem where meticulously crafted French pastries steal the spotlight alongside genuinely thoughtful coffee—their Madagascar vanilla latte drinkers rave about the smooth balance and care in every cup. The flaky, buttery croissants (especially the chocolate almond) are worth the splurge and the wait outside, drawing a devoted crowd who appreciate that this isn't a quick grab-and-go spot but rather a place to linger, meet friends, and taste the love baked into each layer.

What to expect

PastriesTraditional drinksSlow sitSpecialty drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Marie Edwards
★★★★3 months ago

Just discovered the BEST croissants at this small bakery! 🥐🤩 They're fresh, tasty, and definitely worth the price. My sister and I stumbled upon this place by chance and the long line outside convinced us to give it a try. Despite the wait, the quality of the croissants blew us away. The only downside was the slow service - they really need more staff to help out with the orders. But trust me, it's totally worth the wait for these delicious croissants! Plus, they have other goodies like shirts, chocolates, and more. Check it out and satisfy your cravings! #BestCroissantsEver #WorthTheWait #DeliciousTreats 🛍️🍫

Lilly B
★★★★★4 months ago

I stopped by this café and it was absolutely worth it. I ordered the Madagascar vanilla latte, which was really nice — smooth, comforting, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. I also tried the plain croissant, and it honestly ended up being one of the best croissants I’ve ever had. It was incredibly buttery and flaky, with light, airy layers and just the right crisp on the outside. There was a bit of a line, so you might have to wait, but once you get your order, it totally makes sense why it’s popular. If you’re into great coffee and truly amazing pastries, this place is a must-stop.

Lydia Liem
★★★★★5 months ago

This bakery has my heart! Their croissants are flaky, yummy, and absolutely worth the splurge. You can taste the love in every layer. And the coffee was just as delightful. Not the cheapest spot, but definitely the one that leaves you smiling.

FoodWanderer
★★★★★6 months ago

I’ve never been to France but my assumption is that their croissants taste like a French croissant would. I got their popular chocolate croissant and it was amazing. Crispy and flaky in the outside and nice and buttery on the inside. The cocoa cloud was awesome too. Nice and chocolatey but not too sweet. The place lives up to his name.

Lydia Cheng
★★★★★7 months ago

This is hands down the best bakery in the LA area. The pastries are a bit on the pricier side but they’re some of the best I’ve ever had. The chocolate almond croissant is a must order. It comes with three dark chocolate batons inside. They have a pretty good rotation of seasonal danishes as well. We loved the choco-latte!

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