EURO PANE BAKERY

345 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 844-8804
Mon - Sat: 7:30am-5:30pm
Sun: 7:30am-3:30pm
Street Parking
Took a long drive to Pasadena to stop by Euro Pane.  I had heard of the many good things about its macarons, so I finally decided to make this trip.  However, there were some confusion with the location(s).  There is Euro Pane on 950 East Colorado Street, and another on 345 East Colorado Street.  Soon did I find out the older one  on 950 East Colorado is under construction, and the new one on 345 East Colorado  is  somewhat new.  It was easy to find the new one since it was close to the Civic Center.  The decor is very clean cut with white and gray palettes with a touch of nature with organic wood furnishings.  The bakery has very impressive artisan goods, such as baguettes, danishes, and croissants.  The shop smelled of fresh baked deliciousness.  There were also sandwiches, espresso bar drinks, and fresh squeezed juices.  Nothing can get better than fresh foods.

The unfortunate part was the situations with its macarons.  There was only one kind, which  was a huge let down but soon I eventually got over, but most importantly the execution was a mess.  Most of them were cracked, broken, but still displayed in their platter.  Some baker must have had a melt down that morning!  For $2.50 I asked for the one that was intact.

OVERALL:
  • about 2½" in diameter
  • sturdy and dense
DETAILS:
CAPPUCCINO
Light tan outer layer with a sheen.  Inside is thick ganache.  The aroma is very strong espresso but the flavor has a hint of coffee but mainly chocolate.
CONCLUSION:
There was only one kind of macarons here, and what a shame, because the one macaron I tried was very good.  Would have liked to try other kinds, but Pasadena is quite a trip for me, so it wouldn't be for a while.  Better luck next time, if there even will be a next time.
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