San & Wolves Bakeshop — Restaurant in Long Beach

Alright, let's dive into my experience at San & Wolves, a delightful Filipino-owned vegan restaurant tucked away in Long Beach. I was eager to see how they'd translate traditional Filipino flavors into a plant-based menu.

First impressions were excellent. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, creating a comfortable space to explore their unique offerings. The menu is a fascinating blend of classic Filipino dishes and innovative vegan interpretations, with a strong focus on their impressive selection of breads and pastries.

Let's talk about the stars of the show: their baked goods. San & Wolves has clearly mastered the art of vegan baking. Their ube-based creations are, without a doubt, some of the best I've encountered in Los Angeles. The texture is spot-on – soft, slightly chewy, and bursting with the distinctive, sweet notes of ube. It's evident that they use high-quality ingredients and possess a deep understanding of flavor profiles.

However, the true revelation was their chocolate crinkle. As a connoisseur of this particular treat, I can confidently say it's exceptional. It evoked vivid memories of my favorite crinkles from Julie's Bakeshop in the Philippines, a nostalgic experience that speaks volumes about the authenticity of their recipe. The crackly exterior and the rich, fudgy interior created a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It's a must-try for any chocolate lover.

To complement their delectable pastries, San & Wolves offers Barako coffee, a bold and robust brew that perfectly balances the sweetness of their baked goods. This thoughtful pairing demonstrates their commitment to providing a truly authentic Filipino culinary experience.

Beyond the food, the service was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. It's clear that San & Wolves is more than just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Filipino culture and the versatility of vegan cuisine.

In conclusion, San & Wolves is a culinary gem in Long Beach. Whether you're a vegan, a Filipino food enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates exceptional food, this restaurant is a must-visit. The quality of their baked goods, particularly their ube creations and chocolate crinkles, is truly outstanding. Highly recommended.

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This place is over rated i guess it because there no over suger Donuts store that also serves cakes Within a 10 minute drive from here It would have been okay but their customer service is horrible to Some people I saw their bad attitude to people that don't look hipster enough If you look a certain way they can be a bitThey don't care attitude just buy what you want and leave if you look like you shouldn't even care on how what is in the food or those types it didn't happen to me I saw 2 people in Ahead of me and 1 person I think in the Behind the line of me But yeah the way that it looks at it's cool but the people that work there and think They're feeling themselves too muchI think they should be equal to everybody but I guess that's just some people if you're lucky then you don't have to worry but why should you give your business to people like that that they pick and choose the

By the way thank you for pointing out that my grammars Is improper It shows that you guys like to point out the imperfection of other people but thank you family oriented that's the whole point that I went there I bought a whole lot of Your pastries that I shouldn't Done thank you for pointing out that a lot of people shouldn't buy that much pastries in your place that it's not usual But yes I did buy a lot because I bought it for my friends and co-workers but I guess that was wrong right it...

My friend has been there every month and was so excited to snag us some pasties on her most recent trip.. spent $140 just to be disrespected by the guy working in the shop (I assume the owner, manager, etc). They were out of a few things so was instructed by another girl to call to see what we wanted to replace, while they were not busy mind you. I chose a fast replacement cus I had already seen the menu and was excited to try most things. The guy then proceeds to tell her with an attitude to go ahead and be more prepared next time and was disgruntled about her calling us. $140 for some bread — I told her if we had known the way they treated her we would have said skip it anyways. I love supporting local and especially different cultures but doesn’t mean you get to treat your patrons rudely. the ube pandesal had nothing on the ube pandesal at White Rice in San Diego. The pandan cake was mid, the pandan malasada filling was good but the bread didn’t do it for me, but the cornbread bibingka id get again if i was willing to give it another try (I likely will not, and will probably be less likely to recommend). The prices are OC prices, so steeper than you’d expect and not necessarily worth the hype. I’ll be honest, we had the pastries 24 hour later so definitely affected the freshness but after finding out the low level service I wouldn’t even bother going back and trying...