BadAshBakes

BadAshBakes is a Pasadena bakery and cafe located at 247 E Colorado Blvd, known for cinnamon rolls, cookies, and a rotating menu of baked goods and coffee drinks. The bakery offers cinnamon rolls, banana pudding, tres leches, cookies in multiple varieties, and espresso drinks including a spring iced brown butter latte; cookies are also planned for drop shipping. BadAshBakes is run by owner Ashley Cunningham, who built a following through cookie pop-ups before opening a brick-and-mortar location. Based in Pasadena, CA, with in-store pickup available Wednesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM; cookie delivery coming soon. Reviewers single out the classic cinnamon roll (described as gooey and soft with strong cinnamon flavor), the strawberry tres leches, and the matcha blondie as standout items, and note that lines during busy periods have run 25 to 60 minutes.