Upon entering I expected to be overwhelmed with fresh smells of baked goods, I was not. Nor was I greeted by a server person. It took a few minutes to be acknowledged and she was not helpful in her description of the pastry’s. I almost walked out, glad I did not the pastry’s crème puffs were amazing! I think they were day old but still very tasty.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jeonghee Kim
Love this local. Of course their cream puff is amazing good. Additionally whenever I go here, the tall white girl and guy employees, they’re so kind and thoughtful ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan B.
Yummy dessert spot!Came here for some dessert after having dinner nearby and was happy with my purchase. I stopped by around 9pm and ordered a Oreo crumble and another shell though I can't remember what it was since I just gave it to my friend lol. Service was good, both the employees were kind and I had my stuff quickly.The shop is smaller and was pretty empty when I was here, but I've seen it get busy during earlier hours. Cute little spot. The Oreo shell that I had was really good. They are very generous with the cream filling which is really sweet. If you enjoy sweets a lot this spot will be a home run for you for sure. As for me, I enjoyed only half, the whole thing was too much sugar. Recommend to try at least once!
Angie R.
I've passed by this little place in Old Town Pasadena and thought it was cute. It is on Fair Oaks near a parking structure and cannot miss the yellow interior/ exterior of the restaurant. It is a casual pick up and go type of place with very minimal seating to wait for your order. However, there is outside seating a few feet away from them. I cannot speak about their service as I only grabbed 4 cream puffs from UberEats. We order 1 matcha cream puff 1 chocolate eclair 2 original cream puffs with chocolate filling They were heavenly! It has more cream then filling so this is your warning that it can be messy. The cream had great flavoring to it and the coating on the outside for the eclair was just enough but not overly powering to the beautiful crunch you get of the outter shell. Will definitely stop again soon to build my own cream puff, maybe even try the s'mores puff.
Hailey C.
No other cream puffs can beat Beard papa's. It has always been my mom's favorite pastry because it's the perfect bite with creamy fillings that aren't too sweet. The vanilla filling is definitely my favorite and matcha would be my second favorite. I always see the same lady when I come in, so I'm assuming she's the owner of this location. She's the sweetest and the nicest!
Mitch Weissman
Employees were VERY cordial and professional!!.......Highly recommend......the CUSTARD WAS AMAZING!!!
I've been having a sweet tooth for while know and I finally found my perfect sweet desert I tried the chocolate,churro and the vanilla everything was amazing ? ? all definitely will be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki B.
I've never been a big profiterole (cream puff) fan, so I've had no desire to visit a Beard Papa's. I know they have a large fan base, and their merchandise is also quite popular. There is a cute story behind the company logo. Beard Papa's started as a small bakery in Osaka, Japan in 1999. The owner, Yuji Hirota, had a fluffy white beard so locals started calling him Beard Papa. Yuji dedicated his efforts into creating the perfect profiterole and produced a double layered hybrid that consists of the standard choux on the inside and combines it with a pie crust on the outside. The result is a sturdier cream puff shell. The filling, which is a mixture of whipped and custard cream, is also non-traditional. Yuji's cream puffs (aka eclairs) were a huge hit and now there are over 435 Beard Papa's locations worldwide.I have not been to a Beard Papa's shop but had the opportunity to try a tasty puff at an event. The stores offer a variety of flavors. You can purchase premade ones from the case of create your own by choosing a shell (10 options available such as Strawberry, Churro, Honey & Butter) and then pick a filling - vanilla, green tea, chocolate, + a flavor of the month.I didn't get to select a particular flavor at the party but tried an original filled with vanilla custard. The puff was crisp & light. The filling was thick, creamy, and slightly sweet. Warning, these can be a bit messy. The filling gushed out when I took a bite. Thankfully, I didn't get any on my outfit. I suggest holding it with a napkin to be safe. It was good but I'm still not a cream puff fan. However, if I happen to be near a shop I may stop in and try a custom favor. After all, I'm a sucker for anything S'Mores. *Free six pack on your 11th visit with rewards program.
Lex
I hate chocolate filling. I ordered chocolate eclair with vanilla filling and by the time I got home and realized that it was chocolate the shop was closed.I just thought this eclair to the trash.However, other fillings are very tasty ?. And Creme Brulee is the best choice
Joshua Johnsen
Staff was friendly, and the ambiance and cream puff offering were inviting and fun. Choose your cream puff, then choose your filling... lots of room to mix and match and customize. We got mini cream puffs. Four stars instead of five just because as we are driving away we felt confused about whether we had received what we had ordered. Regardless, what we received was very tasty and both I and the kids were satisfied.
Churro! Finally, most beard papas don't have this elusive flavor. The vanilla custard my favorite filling. It's thick, creamy and has that sweet light eggy taste. The puff itself is crisp and buttery. Some locations offer a free tote but the girl at the register wanted to charge me for a bag....no thanks! I actually have a collection of beard papas bags I use everyday to carry my water bottles or groceries. The puffs are pricy, but they are always fresh and flavorful. It's worth it to get 6 puffs to go plus a chocolate lava cake with ice cream. It's a really beautiful store too, the yellow decor is inviting and warm. Love this place....
Victor K
The best or the best! Come whenever I’m around!
Ron Carvalho
Delicious dessert!
Jen N.
Quick & friendly service. Great if you're looking for something to snack on. Beware that the vanilla filling is very rich, I'd suggest going without. Very flavorful & lots of variety. Great & fun to try with friends. Place is small but you can find surrounding areas to sit. Beware of homeless peeps roaming the front of the stores.
Henry Patrick
I went there Monday morning (Aug 14) at 11am. The staff was very welcoming, friendly & courteous. He thoroughly explained all the seasonal flavors the store offered. Excellent customer service!!!I ordered the original, matcha, strawberry, and cookies & cream. They’re all delicious.I will return to this location for sure!!
Upon entering I expected to be overwhelmed with fresh smells of baked goods, I was not. Nor was I greeted by a server person. It took a few minutes to be acknowledged and she was not helpful in her description of the pastry’s. I almost walked out, glad I did not the pastry’s crème puffs were amazing! I think they were day old but still very tasty.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Love this local. Of course their cream puff is amazing good. Additionally whenever I go here, the tall white girl and guy employees, they’re so kind and thoughtful ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy dessert spot!Came here for some dessert after having dinner nearby and was happy with my purchase. I stopped by around 9pm and ordered a Oreo crumble and another shell though I can't remember what it was since I just gave it to my friend lol. Service was good, both the employees were kind and I had my stuff quickly.The shop is smaller and was pretty empty when I was here, but I've seen it get busy during earlier hours. Cute little spot. The Oreo shell that I had was really good. They are very generous with the cream filling which is really sweet. If you enjoy sweets a lot this spot will be a home run for you for sure. As for me, I enjoyed only half, the whole thing was too much sugar. Recommend to try at least once!
I've passed by this little place in Old Town Pasadena and thought it was cute. It is on Fair Oaks near a parking structure and cannot miss the yellow interior/ exterior of the restaurant. It is a casual pick up and go type of place with very minimal seating to wait for your order. However, there is outside seating a few feet away from them. I cannot speak about their service as I only grabbed 4 cream puffs from UberEats. We order 1 matcha cream puff 1 chocolate eclair 2 original cream puffs with chocolate filling They were heavenly! It has more cream then filling so this is your warning that it can be messy. The cream had great flavoring to it and the coating on the outside for the eclair was just enough but not overly powering to the beautiful crunch you get of the outter shell. Will definitely stop again soon to build my own cream puff, maybe even try the s'mores puff.
No other cream puffs can beat Beard papa's. It has always been my mom's favorite pastry because it's the perfect bite with creamy fillings that aren't too sweet. The vanilla filling is definitely my favorite and matcha would be my second favorite. I always see the same lady when I come in, so I'm assuming she's the owner of this location. She's the sweetest and the nicest!
Employees were VERY cordial and professional!!.......Highly recommend......the CUSTARD WAS AMAZING!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Avocado, Strawberry Cream Puffs
I've been having a sweet tooth for while know and I finally found my perfect sweet desert I tried the chocolate,churro and the vanilla everything was amazing ? ? all definitely will be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've never been a big profiterole (cream puff) fan, so I've had no desire to visit a Beard Papa's. I know they have a large fan base, and their merchandise is also quite popular. There is a cute story behind the company logo. Beard Papa's started as a small bakery in Osaka, Japan in 1999. The owner, Yuji Hirota, had a fluffy white beard so locals started calling him Beard Papa. Yuji dedicated his efforts into creating the perfect profiterole and produced a double layered hybrid that consists of the standard choux on the inside and combines it with a pie crust on the outside. The result is a sturdier cream puff shell. The filling, which is a mixture of whipped and custard cream, is also non-traditional. Yuji's cream puffs (aka eclairs) were a huge hit and now there are over 435 Beard Papa's locations worldwide.I have not been to a Beard Papa's shop but had the opportunity to try a tasty puff at an event. The stores offer a variety of flavors. You can purchase premade ones from the case of create your own by choosing a shell (10 options available such as Strawberry, Churro, Honey & Butter) and then pick a filling - vanilla, green tea, chocolate, + a flavor of the month.I didn't get to select a particular flavor at the party but tried an original filled with vanilla custard. The puff was crisp & light. The filling was thick, creamy, and slightly sweet. Warning, these can be a bit messy. The filling gushed out when I took a bite. Thankfully, I didn't get any on my outfit. I suggest holding it with a napkin to be safe. It was good but I'm still not a cream puff fan. However, if I happen to be near a shop I may stop in and try a custom favor. After all, I'm a sucker for anything S'Mores. *Free six pack on your 11th visit with rewards program.
I hate chocolate filling. I ordered chocolate eclair with vanilla filling and by the time I got home and realized that it was chocolate the shop was closed.I just thought this eclair to the trash.However, other fillings are very tasty ?. And Creme Brulee is the best choice
Staff was friendly, and the ambiance and cream puff offering were inviting and fun. Choose your cream puff, then choose your filling... lots of room to mix and match and customize. We got mini cream puffs. Four stars instead of five just because as we are driving away we felt confused about whether we had received what we had ordered. Regardless, what we received was very tasty and both I and the kids were satisfied.
Restaurantji Recommends
Churro! Finally, most beard papas don't have this elusive flavor. The vanilla custard my favorite filling. It's thick, creamy and has that sweet light eggy taste. The puff itself is crisp and buttery. Some locations offer a free tote but the girl at the register wanted to charge me for a bag....no thanks! I actually have a collection of beard papas bags I use everyday to carry my water bottles or groceries. The puffs are pricy, but they are always fresh and flavorful. It's worth it to get 6 puffs to go plus a chocolate lava cake with ice cream. It's a really beautiful store too, the yellow decor is inviting and warm. Love this place....
The best or the best! Come whenever I’m around!
Delicious dessert!
Quick & friendly service. Great if you're looking for something to snack on. Beware that the vanilla filling is very rich, I'd suggest going without. Very flavorful & lots of variety. Great & fun to try with friends. Place is small but you can find surrounding areas to sit. Beware of homeless peeps roaming the front of the stores.
I went there Monday morning (Aug 14) at 11am. The staff was very welcoming, friendly & courteous. He thoroughly explained all the seasonal flavors the store offered. Excellent customer service!!!I ordered the original, matcha, strawberry, and cookies & cream. They’re all delicious.I will return to this location for sure!!