KEE WAH BAKERY — Restaurant in San Gabriel

One of the best bakeries in town, it's basically impossible to go wrong with anything at Kee Wah.

Parking is definitely annoying, so I recommend parking in the 99 Ranch Plaza and taking the walk or better yet, park on the street.

Once inside, you're always greeted by the aroma of fresh bread and an extensive array of delicious pastries and baked goods. (Larger variety than the Monterey Park location.) Some items are so fresh, they are still on the racks to cool, so don't be shy to ask and/or to grab a pair of tongs to help yourself. The store is cramped though, so be patient.

The cakes are delivered fresh every day and are universally DELICIOUS. The cake itself is airy, light, not overwhelmingly sweet. Fruits are usually canned, but of good quality. They can even write a name in a cherry flavored sauce on top, if you request it. Most have dark chocolate sprinkles on the outside as well.

Hot treats are in a glass display case, and ALL OF THEM are good. There are two types of goodies sold: egg tarts and pastry pies. Both are a must try. The egg tarts are baked perfectly with the savory custard resting in the crust of your choice. The pies are well-balanced with the pastry crust surrounding a nicely seasoned meat filling of your choice. Not the most sensational flavoring, perhaps, but it's a happy medium.

The moon cakes are also a signature favorite. Expensive as they are (especially compared to other bakeries locally and other brands sold in local markets), the sheer quality and taste is UNRIVALED AND UNPARALLELED. The premium price you pay for them means there is almost never a bad one (only one such cake in many years of purchases) and an exceedingly great shelf life if it's too decadent to finish quickly (the calories and sugar can add it quickly if you're not careful, but this is definitely a good "cheat" food). The taste of every single filling is delicious, regardless of your preference. Absolutely worth the splurge if you can afford it (and they are available year round).

Simply put, if you need to find a classic Hong Kong bakery that's well loved among the locals, with high quality goods statewide and fresh products every day, look no further...

Went to the branch in san gabriel. very DISHONEST. Normally i went to ones in rowland heights and monterey park. Each time I bought more than 1/2 hundred dollar for person of 2 or less., for a week supplies. So there are lot of items in each purchase. The Other stores never shorted me, despite the confusion. This one, shorted on purpose with a switch,, like a 3 card monte.

This store , San garbriel , display items not in box in front of me, that of $2.40 each, indicated will put them in a box to avoid damage to them. When I got home, open the box, half was shorted. If it is confusion, I understand . But putting them at first not in the box on purpose, and let me know I am paying for the full qty , later short it when put in box, like a cheap card trick. How can one missed picking up all the items shown to me?. Honest to god and hope to died if I lied stuff.

SO BUYER BEWARE. Looks like I stick to the honest stores or start choosing another bakery.

Was going to post no star.. But the system wont...

Mom needed bread so we checked this place out. Located in the San Gabriel Square, this tiny store is packed with lots of goodies. I always buy their handmade almond cookies and red bean swirl bun, so I made sure I got some. They also have moon cakes. Inside, the store is well-lighted, with regular noise level. The breads and pastries were arranged neatly, but the aisles are tight, you can’t walk freely in case you bump into another customer or the food items. There is no dine-in section, so this is purely a to-go store. You pick up a tray and select your pastries then...