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52 reviews for Wheatberry Bakery
Review Highlights
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"...on this planet that is more heavenly than fresh baked bread." In 3 reviews -
"I got a chocolate/chocolate with red velvet." In 8 reviews -
"My favorite pastry here is their croissant." In 5 reviews
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52 reviews in English
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Review from Gene C.
Pasadena, CA
7/13/2008
Not sure why other reviews here are so harsh. Compared to Corner Bakery, Panera and Love Birds, I say Wheatberry is pretty darn good in cranking out tasty sandwiches. However I guess this sentiment is moot as I believe the place has closed down. Oh well, I guess I'm writing this review just so I can say:
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Review from judy w.
Pasadena, CA
11/15/2006
Update 6/09/08
CLOSED as of the end of May.
Smellyalater Wheatberry!
Original Review:
bastards.
my coworker and i used to go here when it first opened. this was before i discovered a waaayyyy better bakery, aka Europane.
anyhoo, what drew us to this place was probably the best deal in town: nice big, dish of soup du jour, and 2 slices of freshly baked bread of choice for $2.37. you can't beat that. we went every day. and it was decently good soup, ie. chicken tortilla, lentil, veggie, etc. then business started booming and they remodeled the place and all of a sudden no two dollah soup for you! they tried to replace the soup deal with some soup/salad, and soup/sandwich deals that cost twice as much.
wat.
evers.
i hate places that start off cheap and good and wind up overpricing their goods as soon as it starts drawing a crowd. "business is business" - bullpoop! you can still run a great business offering great food with decent/cheap prices - just look at Porto's.
other than my review, if you still want to go to this place, here are some recommendations. i dunno why i'm doing this, but here goes: raspberry bear claw, and blueberry chiffon cake. and most of the sandwiches are pretty good except the goat cheese and apple thingie.
*****************Cupcake*Update 2/02/08*******************
Came here recently cuz I heard they started making cupcakes to stay afloat with competition on the trend. The entire right casing was dedicated to cupcakes and they had multiple varieties of the same thing. Simple, ie. vanilla/vanilla, chocolate/chocolate - but all decorated differently. They're all smaller in size compared to the cupcake specialty shops. I got a chocolate/chocolate with red velvet.
Their red velvet was the first cupcake that resembled its name. The cake itself was a very bright red color, and its crumbs were used to sprinkle on top to depict a "red velvet" appearance. I thought it was kewl... until I tried to bite down on it and the crumbs went EVERY WHERE and made a complete mess. Ugh. -_-
But the red velvet was good. Moist and yum. Despite the bright, red, scariness of the color. It was so good that I didn't really care for the chocolate. I bit into the chocolate and it paled in comparison. I threw the rest away.
I went late in the afternoon and there were plenty - as opposed to Dot's and Violet's (who's not even open past 3pm).
.Listed in: Cupcakes. Bleh.
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Review from Min T.
Los Angeles, CA
3/21/2008
$2.75 for a regular sized cupcake.
Outrageous.
$2.75 for a dry regular sized cupcake.
Outrageous
$2.75 for a tasteless dry regular sized cupcake.
Outrageous
This was stop #2 on my cupcakes crawl and it left us feeling so defeated, we just finished up early with a gab fest. The space is rather nice though and they didn't seem to mind we sat there for well over an hour with plates of dry crumbly uneaten tasteless cupcakes in front of us.
Red Velvet cupcake- moist, but where's the flavor? The frosting wasn't so great and what's up with the sprinkles?
Coconut cupcake- I suspect was really a vanilla cupcake with uninteresting tasteless shredded coconut
Chocolate cupcake- ick, bad, bad, bad! The worst crumbly dry cupcake of them all.
Surprisingly, their dried cranberry bread was decent. But the iced tea was not good. It was too tanic-y.
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Review from sarah r.
Los Angeles, CA
12/20/2007
Veritably: I ordered a chai latte. I was given a cafe latte (yes, with coffee) with chai mix stirred in. I know, disgusting.
The chick behind the counter gave me major attitude when I sent it back. She could not figure out what a chai latte is. In the end, I got a regular tea instead.
Those metal chairs are positively Lutheran. The people there cannot explain how to connect to their wireless. Ultimately, Wheatberry isn't a cute hip neighborhood coffee shop. They close at 7. They don't want you to sit in there. They don't care about the coffee. They don't have to be good. They make their living mainly off of morning coffee and lunch hour traffic from Lake Ave. workers. -
Review from Elaine T.
7/10/2007
In the words of the ever increasingly rotund Rachael Ray, "YUM-O!!"
Wheatberry is an adorable bakery/cafe located just down the street a few blocks from Corner Bakery on Lake Avenue in the middle of Pasadena's miniature Financial District. This bakery is clean, well lit, filled with friendly staff, and of course- stocked with pastries, breads, sammiches, soups, and coffees. :o) All at reasonable prices, I might add- considering the cute patisserie feel and comfy unrushed atmosphere.
**I have to point out that the ONLY thing I did not like here at Wheatberry was the Chai Latte. AWFUL stuff..waaay too much milk, faint taste of chai, and zero sweetness. Wth?? If you're a Chai Latte lover like me, Coffee Bean is just a hop and a skip away (literally down the street) so go get your Chai fix there instead.**
Other than the Chai disappointment, I loved their uncomplicated soup selection, sammiches, and fresh baked bread. AHH- FRESH BAKED BREAD. Is there a scent on this planet that is more heavenly than fresh baked bread? Methinks not. *Sigh*
Compared to Corner Bakery down the street (see my review for CB), Wheatberry seems just a tad bit more upscale. Corner Bakery's menu is obviously larger, but their actual bakery items are limited. Coffee and light lunch is fantastic here. Wheatberry is oozing with the laid-back patisserie-cafe feel that IS Pasadena. -
Review from Adina C.
Pasadena, CA
4/25/2008
After placing my order of a sandwich to go, I watched as they made what must have been 50 sandwiches for one giant catering order, while they let me just stand there interminably.
When I realized they were never going to get to the actual customer waiting IN THE CAFE within a half hour, I finally asked for my money back.
And yes, I asked them to give back the tip, too. -
Review from Jane K.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2007
Service:
Horrible. Food doesn't come out accordingly with the order. Once i got my food right a way and colleague got his 30 mins after me and thats only after he made a scene! How does that happen? Esp. when the order was placed together.
Food:
Well its prepared by pimpley 15 year olds. You can imagine.
Price:
Well considering the portions and quality ... very over priced.
Ambiance:
A cute cafe. Pretty much the only thing going for it.
I believe they are affiiliated, if not owned, by paris baguette in Koreatown. Haven't tried many of the cakes but i have tried a few of the desserts. DO NOT GET THE VELVET CAKE..the driest i've ever had. Tiramisu is ok but very little texture and way too much cream. The sandwich portions are small as well with the salads but can run about $9. -
Review from Just another Pasadenian ..
Pasadena, CA
12/19/2006
I've frequented Wheatberry many times, usually because of lack of choice for good cafes in Pasadena. When are we ever going to get an Urth Caffe?
Anyhow, service is overall poor. The employees are usually disinterested and slow. But like I said, I kept coming back because there aren't many cafes in the area and the food is somewhat good.
However I am now considering never going back because of their HORRENDOUS CUPCAKES. I do not know how they could have the nerve to sell their vanilla cupcake. The frosting is completely inedible and the cake was hard and dry. I would understand if it was Ralph's or possibly even Starbucks but a bakery that is supposed to bake fresh goods on premise? So no bueno. -
Review from Deborah K.
Los Angeles, CA
10/14/2007
SUCH a good idea in theory.
SO poorly executed in practice.
Pros:
Make your own salad for about $8, HUGE, very fresh with deliciously amazing options. I got tarragon chicken which was flavorful, delicious and not the least bit dry or gummy like chicken usually is on salad. with basil, artichole, grilled portabellos, and all sorts of yummy ingredients offered and I requested it with balsamic and just a touch of olive oil and y'know what? It was perfect. PERFECT. And y'all know how I feel about perfect salads.
My friend's food looked nummy too. It was below my friend's office so we came here for a quick bite before doing the Pasadena ArtNight thing, and she said the food is all very good. The desserts looked delicious...oddly a lot of options with bananas. Banana tarts. Banana in brioche. I don't see a lot of banana pastry like that. But I like banana. So good for them.
Soups looked tasty too, and there are good soup/sandwich salad/sandwich combos. Lots of pretty cupcakes.
So cons:
RIDICULOUSLY bad service. who knew service could be this bad in a place with ONLY us as the customers? I can't imagine what it turns into during the lunch rush. Good lord.
My friend J's food came out first...but not the salad he got with it. Then his wife's food came out. Then, a few minutes later, his cesar salad.
The coffee they gave him at the counter was cold. Huh?
I asked them about my salad. I got an impatient "It's being assembled." Ok...but could you maybe bring it all out together? Because otherwise you're just being rude.
The salad arrived, quite tardy but, as mentioned, lovely and delicious, but not with the promised side of bread.
The bread, which is supposedly their "thing" was...unimpressive. I got ciabatta but it was really just a plain white roll...a little grainy on top. I guess it was dusted with cornmeal. Ok. And? When I asked "What's the best bread, do you think?" I expect the staff to have an opinion. "Everyone loves the olive" or "I really like the rosemary" or even "What do you like? Multi-grain? Yeah, you should try the granary cobb then!" Something. If I go into a shop I expect the salespeople to know their product and have the ability to, I dunno, sell me something I'll like so I can come back satisfied.
But I got "Um, well ,we have olive, and rosemary, and ciabatta, and..." as the comatose teenager continued rattling off the same list of breads I saw posted behind her I just gave up and opted for ciabatta. She seemed relieved. She nearly put it in my hand until something in her feeble brain woke up and thought "No, she'd probably like that on a plate since it's all covered in flour." Good girl.
Also if you're serving basil please make sure it is 1) Not bruised and 2) Not being served with those little florets at the top of the stalk that are bitter and not supposed to be served. Make an effort. Trim the leaves from the stalk.
So the salad was awesome. My friend's food was awesome except for the fruit cup which my friend said was "weird tasting." Good quesadilla, good sammiches.
Piss fucking poor service. -
Review from Kristen G.
Los Angeles, CA
12/17/2007
There's something OFF about this place.. and I'm not quite sure what...
Yes, there are teenagers behind the counter. I can deal with that... though sometimes I feel a little overlooked when I'm one of the few people in there, they're messin around behind the counter and I'm waiting for my food..
I usually get one of their sandwiches, which comes with a salad or soup... While the bread is good on the sandwiches I just don't get too excited over the taste of the actual sandwich... They always taste okay to eat... but never finish... I do usually finish the salad/soup.. but... I when I'm SUCH a sandwich girl and can't finish a sandwich.. something's wrong..
and the prices are a little high for what it is..
The inside is cute though and it feels faux-french, I guess... Like it's TRYING to be... but really, really falls far from being French.
If there's a parking spot out front I'll stop and eat... but really, I keep giving it a shot and keep walking away disappointed.Listed in: MMMnnn.. LUNCH, Where I've Felt Dumb
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Review from Nicky C.
Park La Brea, CA
3/18/2007
Granted, I've only been there 2 times, but maybe it's my Korean pride. I like the place. Apparently, if you take the time to ask, it is a spin off of a very popular cafe/restaurant in S. Korea. They have tried to adapt the menu to fit A\mericans like you and me, and I think that they had done a good job. I went one time for lunch and enjoyed the sandwich I ordered. It's not a fast-food restaurant where the food comes out incredible fast. However, I will say that compared to somewhere like The Corner Bakery the food is healthier and less greasy.
My next dining venture was for breakfast. My breakfast sandwich was absolutely to die for. There were sandwich meats, avocado, and little grease. I haven't had the desserts, but they definitely have left me wondering. The red velvet cupcakes and the different fruit tarts look scrumptious.
As for a place for dining, the service isn't the equivalent of fast-food service, but it is very tasty and well worth the wait. Hopefully I'll see you there. You've got to give it a try at least once. -
Review from Brian J.
La Canada, CA
4/2/2008
This place is generally a good place to go if you want to catch up with some friends or do a little studying. The place is pretty wide and roomy. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of plugs around if you use laptops.
The food is generally ok but this is not really the place you want to go for a big meal. Their sandwiches are adequate, but I usually just get their pastries and drinks. I haven't found my chai screwed up yet so I'll keep coming back. -
Review from Jenny K.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2007
The quality of the food is excellent. They use european butter for the croissants and danishes and breads are baked fresh daily, but this place will leave you a bad taste in your mouth cause of their service.
Every single time I go there, the workers seem clueless, dumb, and you just get a major vibe or disorganization.
I went there a few weeks ago to put an order for a fresh cake so that I could pick the cake up the next day. The cashier basically said "I don't know if I can do you order cause I don't know what ingredients will be coming in tomorrow." Now as a customer, I don't think that was the answer I wanted to hear.
All in all, this place makes a good product, but the workers attitudes will leave your mouth like stale moldy bread. From what I hear, they will be closing this place down....THEY SHOULD! -
Review from Alan J.
Pasadena, CA
8/7/2007
We used to make our biweekly visits for a Saturday breakfast here regularly. But now, I am so over this place.
First of all, the price. We drop $30 easy for breakfast here. A latte alone cost $4 and the muffins, although great, are expensive.
They have a nice mix on their breakfast menu. A burrito, panini, wraps, etc. But for the money I pay here, I would much rather go to Corner Bakery off Lake or Fox's further down the street. -
Review from Sarah S.
Los Angeles, CA
11/21/2007
No matter how many times you pass by this place or how much you've been wanting to try it, PLEASE don't go in. It's not worth it! Just keep driving and park yourself at Corner Bakery or any other Old Pas bakery. I found myself here on a Saturday night with some friends and the place was EMPTY besides one dude studying. I ordered a Pesto Chicken Panini from a girl that looked 14 who I can tell was really really trying to look experienced. The place looked a little disorganized as in the layout of the display cases and the overly large counter space which doesn't really get used. The menu and the items hand written on it was a bit hard to read and also messy.
The same cashier that took the order brought out our foods dropping silverware and napkins. I felt horrible, not for the restaurant but for the girl having to take care of everything on her own. Perhaps it gets busy on weekdays or on other nights. But I don't think I'm going back to give it a second try. I don't dare to try their dessert since I'm uncertain as to how long they've been sitting there.
Pros: they serve Illy coffee and they have chilled coffee for self service
EDIT: went back January 2008, and just HORRIBLE. All the tables were not cleaned and server never brought our order. The wi-fi stopped working after 40 minutes and they no longer have chilled coffee for self-service. It's so sad seeing this bakery fall so badly when it's got potential. -
Review from CJ J.
1/23/2008
I would come to Wheatberry when I visited my gf/roomie at work. It's cute. I like the decor, the different breads that they have (freshly baked I think), selection of interesting salads and sandwiches, and that they have dessert.
On the other hand, they're prices are pretty damn high for sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Red Velvet cupcake was dry and the icing or cream cheese on top was WHACK. I don't know what it was but yuck.
My roomie always gets their chocolate mousse cake or is it just a chocolate cake? ANYWAYS, it's actually really good. She got me one for my bday too. Yumm.
The sandwiches and salads I have had were good, but definitely overpriced in my opinion. Their iced coffee with vanilla is whack too. Overall presentation, selection, taste on certain foods, and convenience when I visited my roomie kept me coming here. Now that she doesn't work at that location anymore, I do not think I will ever go back.Listed in: Desserts R Us!, Hunt for the Greatest…
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Review from joanna e.
Pasadena, CA
5/29/2007
I secretly love Wheatberry, but I'm not too sure. First off, they are VERY pricey for what it is they serve. The Vitamin Water is close to $3, their breakfast burrito is almost $7, the cupcakes are over $3... you catch my drift.
So here's the main reason why I'm not too sure: the servings though perfect, are really SMALL considering the $ you shell out. I woudln't mind paying the extra $ if I felt there was true value in the meal - but you definitely will not see that here. The service is pretty much non-existent (though, you will catch a table of the 'workers' smoking happily in front of the store).
Anyway - this is a good place to take visitors b/c it's quite cute and has a good selection, but if you're looking for a decent breakfast - there are many other choices in the Pasadena area. -
Review from Marni L.
Los Angeles, CA
7/16/2007
Great place for your lunch break from the office...if you've got 2 hours! Ha!
A little slow on the service, and certainly crowded, but the breads, which they bake there, are delicious. Anytime I can have a sandwich on housemade bread, I'm a fan. If I'm just ordering a salad, which is also yummy, I'll get a small olive roll to accompany it. Prices aren't the best, especially if you're trying to make this your regular escape from the office, but its industrial charm feeling beats fast food or Subway any day.
Try their HYBRID chocolate cookie. They say it's a cross between a cookie and a brownie, and it really is! If only it was fuel efficient, too. Or if we bought it, we could go in the fast lane to order.
My fondest memory here is when I went with some coworkers, and while waiting in line, we saw a light green masterpiece of a cake through the glass display case. The coworkers uttered "must be pistachio something or other." I said, "nah, looks like a green tea chiffon to me." A moment later, the waiter returned the label to the front of the cake, and on it read, in big bold letters, "green tea chiffon cake." I mean, seriously, who guesses cakes so well? I should have won a free slice.
Bottom line: a little overpriced, slow wait, but great cafe meals. -
Review from Effy S.
Glendale, CA
10/27/2007
I usually come to Wheatberry early in the morning. I love coming inside --- the whole place smells like fresh, baked bread. The place is cozy, modern and the staff is efficient and hip looking.
My favorite bread in Wheatberry is their chocolate cherry bread. La Brea bakery used to make this and Wheatberry makes a similar version seasonally.
My favorite pastry here is their croissant! It's so rich, flaky and delicious! They don't just have your traditional plain or chocolate croissant, I am a big fan of their strawberry croissant. Imagine warm, flaky pastry with cool custard filling and fresh strawberries. It's SOoo good! -
Review from Jacqueline T.
Pasadena, CA
1/3/2008
I like this place. Great bread, great pastries and great cakes. I especially liked this salami in pretzel bread. Can't recall the name though and they make it with tuna too. Salads and sandwiches are decent. Atmosphere is very chic.
Honestly I can't recall service, but bakery quality is excellent.
I am yelping for bakery goods, not service quality. -
Review from Jennifer H.
Venice, CA
1/24/2008
*bite*
"Ick..uhhh...PATOOEY!"
That's the sound of me, spitting out Wheatberry's Red Velvet cupcake. Refrigerated, hard, and dry. Good lord.
Guh-ross. Don't come here for their crapcakes. Just don't do it! -
Review from Carina O.
San Francisco, CA
1/8/2008
I am torn on this place.
I am crazy about their cranberry chicken salad sandwich but that is mostly because of the freshest most delicious sourdough that I get it on. The build your own salad is equally delicious, especially if you have a knack for food pairing like I do.
Here is what I am iffy on:
-The cupcakes, the frosting reminds me of Betsy Wedding when the mother of the bride says, "who wants a cake that tastes like nothing"
It's light and fluffy but flavorless.
-The service, it is okay during certain hours but in the afternoon/evening it can be horrible.
-The parking, it is difficult on the street and if you drive on Cordova and turn in where Sharkey's is there is a parking garage. You get a ticket, park, take an elevator, see a man staring at security monitors, say "Hello", walk out the door onto Lake and go into Wheatberry where you stand in line and get your ticket validated but after all that you only get 30 minutes free parking. Hardly enough time to get something to go. Luckily, I live close enough to walk.
Overall, get a sandwich just for the bread. It is damn good. -
Review from Sylvia H.
Brea, CA
3/14/2007
Went to Wheatberry yesterday and tried a slice of their lemon raspberry cake ($3.95), a red velvet cupcake ($2.65) and a dulce de leche flavored hot chocolate that was supposed to be a European drinking chocolate variety.
The lemon raspberry cake was all right. The cake was light and fluffy but not much lemon flavor. It was also not as moist as I would have liked. There were 3 fresh raspberries on top of the cake and some raspberries in the cream separating all cake layers. The outside of the cake was covered in sliced almonds. Overall, not terribly impressed with this cake. The cream was nothing special and there just wasn't enough flavor in the cake.
The red velvet was also disappointing. Again, the cake was not very moist, and almost seemed dry from being left out too long. But the cream cheese icing was delicious.
The dulce de leche drinking hot chocolate was not what I expected either. First, most of the people behind the counter didn't seem to know what it was. I probably should've decided against it at that point. But I'm a sucker for dulce de leche anything so I persisted. When I got my drink, it was watery and 1/4 of the cup was foam. Isn't drinking chocolate supposed to be a little thicker?
I probably should have tried their bread since it was fresh baked, but the pastries and hot chocolate left me too disappointed to spend any more money there. -
Review from Janice C.
Hacienda Heights, CA
6/24/2007
Have beeen here twice, on both occassions to get stuff to go.
First time (Thursday, 4 PM) , I stopped in to buy some day old cookes. Given these cookes ARE a day old, they were REALLY dry and stale.
Second time (Sunday AM) , I picked up a chocolate berry cake, which was pretty good, consisting of layers of moist chocolate cake with cream and fresh berries in between.
On both visits, I got the impression that it was everyone's first day working in a retail environment. Mediocre customer service, disorganized, not so knowledgeable and a bit unfriendly.
The food looks delish, but be sure to bring your patience and an extra 20 minutes to your expected time spent there. -
Review from Betty L.
Pasadena, CA
8/28/2007
Wheatberry is a cute little place to go for lunch or afternoon tea. They have pretty good soups and sandwiches (not as good as Euro Pane though), but are a little on the pricey side. One thing I do love is the tiramisu. A little too much chocolate powder on the top, but the bottom is pure, creamy goodness, especially when paired with a cup of (Illy) coffee.
If you go for lunch, either come a little early or a little later. The noon crowd is pretty crazy and even after waiting you might not even get a table to sit at. Check the tables and boards for any specials they might have. Those aren't advertised too well, but can save you a buck or two on occasion. -
Review from Aleksandra E.
Portland, OR
8/3/2007
Great flavor, really great service, except I can't think of a great reason why two lattes need to cost $9.50.
Try it and let me know.
Edit: They closed. Apparently, other people couldn't find good reasons for baked dough to be so pricey... -
Review from Natalia R.
North Hollywood, CA
10/30/2007
Don't go to Wheatberry if you enjoy good service and decent prices.
Do go to Wheatberry if you, like me, have been searching for a croissant like the one you had in France and capital "A"mazing pastries. The chocolate croissant is to die for...I wake up in the middle of the night sometimes wishing it were on my pillow.
Other favorites include the Mini Fresh Fruit/Strawberry Tart (the first one I've had where the crust is still crusty), the Raisin Custard danish, The Strawberry Cream Croissant (dubbed by The Husband as "the devil"), and any of the fresh baked sourdoughs (tip: they are 1/2 off after 5pm).
Honestly, I'd give this place 1 star if it weren't for that damned pastry case. The service and staff do suck and don't seem to care that you know it, so take a deep breath, have some patience with the 12year old behind the counter and sad, sad management and wait in line for the best pastries around. -
Review from John S.
Pasadena, CA
3/17/2008
The knock on this place is that the staff is crappy. That hasn't been my experience. They're not surly, just indifferent. They're normal teenagers! I guess the adults are in back, working on the food. I'd rather have a yummy sandwich, served by an indifferent teenager, than a crap sandwich served with a gracious smile.
And the the sandwiches ARE yummy. My favorite is the portobello mushroom on olive bread. A miracle of texture and flavor. All the flavor of steak without the taste of DEATH.
Ha!
Just kidding. I eat meat once in a while. But it gets to me - sometimes.
But anyway....
The breakfast burrito is delicious too. They put it into this press thing so it comes out all toasty. But it's very expensive. I mean: 8 bucks for a burrito?!?!
NUTRAGEOUS!! -
Review from Allen H.
Pasadena, CA
1/19/2008
I've been looking for a bakery/cafe that will fill the void that has been left by Cafe Milano during my years at Berkeley...
Lake Avenue abounds with cafes and bakeries so I'm still exploring the various joints around town. I've only eaten at this place once and I think it's relatively pricey. The bread is fresh but the portions are probably average. Both times I went they didnt have any soup?! (I'm a soup and sandwich guy at heart cuz I love the warm and fuzzy feelin' but alas, no... salad instead)
I was eyeing some items on the dessert menu but didn't get a chance to try it. One of the pastries has been dubbed "red velvet." It looks like a furry red cupcake... in a good way.
I'll probably update once I get to try more things on the menu. -
Review from Sharon O.
Sunland, CA
9/11/2007
it's cute. it's clean.
did my raspberry on my berry cake have to have fungus growing on it??
my meal was decent but it is overshadowed by the overdue cake..
don't they know that raspberries don't have a long shelf life??
disgusting. -
Review from Helen Y.
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA
2/12/2006
My friend ordered two cakes from this place for our friend's bridal shower. They were absolutely delicious! Try the mocha mousse cake!
Listed in: Best Brunch Places
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Review from jonathan m.
Los Angeles, CA
10/8/2007
TERRIBLE service. Run by a bunch of rude children. No adults in sight! Its odd that a place with a good concept and some good food has such poor management and service--its continuous. The hassle of trying to be a customer is not worth your time and money. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Its SOOO not, so sorry to interrupt your conversation counter worker, maybe next time I will call first. Oh wait, you screw up the order that way too. I am hoping these aren't college kids because if they are, its a very sad future we have ahead of us.
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Review from Ron B.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 7/18/2008
They closed down about a month ago. No clear plans on whether they're gonna reopen or what.
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5/13/2008
Service is pretty indifferent but the space is nice and the food is pretty good.
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Review from Dawn S.
Atlanta, GA
8/19/2008
Oh, Wheatberry, why have you forsaken me. My mouth waters for your luscious almond croissants. My hands tremble, reaching for your porcelain (i.e. non-paper) coffee cups teeming with rich delight. And my ears long so to hear the kind words of your ebullient staff. No one else compares. No one with a high chair, anyhow.
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Review from Kristina A.
Pasadena, CA
5/8/2008
The first few times I ate here, I really enjoyed it. It's a really cute space, and their sandwiches are fantastic. The last two times I went, however, they screwed up my order or just forgot altogether. The last time I went, I asked if they had a soup/salad combo, and the guy suggested I could get a cup of soup and a side salad. The soup was tiny (although good), and the side salad was basically just a plate of lettuce. So in summary: good sandwiches (I wouldn't recommend getting anything else), a cute space to sit and eat, but bad service.
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Review from Richard A.
West Hollywood, CA
11/16/2006
Decent pastries and sandwiches, but the clincher is free WiFi. I need to stay connected. (sometimes, I don't have a problem or anything. I can stop any time I want).
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Review from Karen C.
8/23/2007
I come here at least twice a week for their croissant breakfast sandwich, taragon chicken sandwich and strawberry fruit tart. I also like picking up a chai latte in the morning before work. I've been coming here for about a year and a half now on a regular basis and I've only been disappointed by their slow service a few times. Other than that I think Wheatberry is great, their breads are baked fresh daily, their cakes and pastries are deelish and you just gotta try their taragon chicken sandwich! They have a long way to go as far as customer service, I hope that eventually their staff can be as speedy and efficient as Corner Bakery's.
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Review from Kayla V.
7/28/2008
I know exactly how you feel. I was curious too when I drove past Wheat Berry. One beautifully sunny day I thought, "Hey, let's try Wheat Berry!" Big big big mistake. Keep on driving! Nothing is good there, NOTHING.
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Review from Jerami J.
Los Angeles, CA
12/1/2007 1 photo
cookies good check..
soup good enough..
pesto chicken sandwitch yummy..
all you can drink ice tea wonderful..
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Review from Kevin P.
Los Angeles, CA
8/29/2007
I have to agree with Andy M. The food is ok, decent for what it is, however the services is the worst. I work in the general area on Lake, and at times I can walk to there. Ever since it first opened up the service has been horrible. Im not sure if its cause they hire just any old college kid off the street, but on more then 4 (yes 4) instances it took 30-45 mins just for a freakin (cold mind you) sandwich. The worst part is, thats only for me! My coworkers have had the same experiences time and time again, we even joked whos order they were gonna screw up next (it was a right of passage when we hired new employess). I remember at one point I had waited 30 mins, said something to the staff there, where they literally ended up saying.."oops, we forgot your order" and then it took another 30 mins to bring it out! I was pissed, so the manager at the time apologized and gave me a muffin or something. I guess the owners didnt like it, cause that guy is not longer the manager. I have to say I no longer go there just cause of the service. Sorry Wheatberry, until you guys can fix set service in place, Im "Xing" you out.
I gave you a one since I do like your Cobb salad.
Id say go to Love Birds up the street, they have better food and better services.
