There’s nothing better than a warm croissant on a cold day, and Saturday, Jan. 30, is the perfect time to do just that because it’s National Croissant Day.
To celebrate, we’ve found some of the best bakeries and stores in Pasadena that will have those warm croissants ready for you on this special day.
FrenchiFornia, 247 E. Colorado Blvd., is open on Saturday for takeaway only from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a little shop that “stands out with a great selection of tasty French and European treats,” customers on Yelp say. To order your croissants, call (626) 319-3031 or visit www.frenchifornia.business.
Aux Delices Bakery Cafe, 16 W. Colorado Blvd., is open on Saturday for in-store shopping, pickup and delivery, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out their croissants at www.auxdelicespasadena.com/
Vanilla Bake Shop, 88 E. Colorado Blvd., is open Saturday for in-store shopping, pickup and delivery from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (323) 204-4075 to order, or email pasadena@VanillaBakeShop.com. To order online, visit www.vanillabakeshop.com.
Seed Bakery, 942 E. Washington Blvd., is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and offers organic bread and pastries from whole grains freshly milled flour. Call (626) 486-2115 for more information, or visit www.seedbakerypasadena.com.
Amara Cafe and Restaurant, 55 S. Raymond Ave., is open to receive orders for curbside pickup and no-contact delivery from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. They’re actually famous for their Breakfast Jumbo Croissants – Bacon-Egg and Gouda, Oh My Turkey, Ham and Cheese, and Mozzarella and Veggies. To order, call (626) 744-1765 or visit www.amaracafe.com.
Superba Snacks + Coffee, 712 S. Arroyo Parkway, is open for limited dine-in, take-away and no-contact delivery from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Call (626) 522-7008 or email listening@superbasc.com. Their website is www.superbasnacksandcoffee.com
Lêberry Bakery, 445 E. Colorado Blvd., accepts take-away and no-contact delivery orders from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. They have ham or turkey croissants on the menu, plant-based croissants, and Nutella croissants as well. Visit www.leberrybakery.com or call (626) 993-9898 to order.
Copa Vida, 70 S. Raymond Ave., is a light-filled cafe near the ArtCenter College of Design campus that joins coffee and tea with pastries, sandwiches and other munchies. On Saturday, they’re open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accept orders for curbside pickup and delivery. To order, call (626) 213-3952 or visit www.copa-vida.com.
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar, 55 E. Colorado Blvd., is open Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for take-away orders only. They’re known for quality coffee, and chocolate and churro croissants as well. Visit www.intelligentsia.com for more information.
Mr. Goods Donuts Shop, 1840 E. Colorado Blvd., is open to accept takeout orders from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Yes, they serve croissants as well as donuts. Call (626) 796-7356 to order.
