BB Superette

Looking for the quintessential Asian-level of not-too-sweet desserts that'll satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than Bakers & Barista's Superette!Located in the same block, a few steps away, the Suprette is easy to miss because all the signage that's presently available is just a temporary banner on top of the building, and if you didn't know that this was our beloved coffee & brunch/breakfast spot's bakery option, you'd miss it entirely.But, fear not, Yelpers and Yelp has you covered because now you know!The store-front is small-ish when you walk in, greeted by shelves full of pantry essentials, a table in the centre with purchasable items, and the counter (with a dessert display) towards back, with the bakery kitchen all the way behind it (and rather massive at that).Here's what I've gotten:- Strawberry genmaicha: My absolute favourite and so glad it's a staple; I've bought just a slice of it as well as an entire cake a few times because it's that good. And, of course, not-too-sweet.- Ube tiramisu: I enjoy ube, but in cheesecake form, it wasn't all there for me; slightly too sweet as well, but it is a cheesecake, so that part makes sense.- Mango sticky rice: Really ingenious and I love the sticky rice that's actualy a layer in the cake, but the mango flavour, nor the condensed milk were really jumping out at me- Pumpkin: A seasonal flavour, it was interesting to try; I did enjoy the not-overpowering taste of allspice and the addition of a pumpkin seed was nice. It was definitely not sweet at all, which I appreciated, but pumpkin (nor pumpkin spice) isn't my thing, so I wouldn't get this again.- Cookies: They have rotating flavours with some staples; I've tried it all from their milk'n'cereal to banana-something; it's good! Thin, crispy, and large!When I'd originally come, during their initial few weeks, their cake slices were triangular in shape; now, in the past month, they've switched to square slices.The service is stellar; non-intrusive/-hovering; they're always kind, attentive, and patient. There's no inside seating, but that's not what this Superette is intended for; there is, however, plenty of outside shared patio seating, so grab it while you can!While there may feel like there's ample parking, this entire lot gets rapidly busy so be aware that you could end up circlign for a few minutes before you find somethign; the spots are pretty small too, so just keep that in mind. Pro-tip: Bring someone who can hop out while you drive around to pick up cakes or macarons from the Superette!

I have been a long time fan of Bakers and Baristas and was excited when I learned about their sister store BB Superette and made it a point to check it out on my way home from work. The shop is quaint with all the essential cooking supplies and even some matcha supplies. The prices can get pretty up there, but it is on par with other Superette's that I have seen before (like the one in Little Tokyo). I once stopped by on a Sunday to give 626 Hospitality Group's Ice creams a try before committing to a full pint and was happy to see that the representative was offering samples that day. She let me try nearly every flavor on deck and gave a decent size scoop. I will now be on the lookout for a pint of their coffee and cream ice cream when I am feeling int he mood to treat myself.My only wish is that they would also sell the matcha Oreo cake here that they sell at Bakers and Baristas. If that were the case I would probably stop by more often. Will definitely be back if I ever catch wind of their different events that they have such as creators markets.

Pricey but good. I wouldn't come by that often- it's almost $10 per slice of cake, but they really are good. The particular favorite is the ferrero rocher cake. That one is worth a purchase every so often. The place is small, and there aren't too many offerings: slices of cake, whole cakes, macarons, and possibly other things in the future. Parking is generally available if not always easy.

As I get older and have more disposable income, I've really come to enjoy shopping at artisan markets and supporting small, local businesses. BB Superette is such a charming concept, offering a curated selection of brands that many may not be familiar with, and I love that the majority of them are AAPI-owned! I've stopped by a few times since they opened, usually after enjoying breakfast at their parent restaurant next door, Bakers and Baristas. It's great to see that they've expanded their product offerings, and I hope they continue to do so, allowing customers to discover more unique items.In addition to their retail space, BB Superette also runs their bakery operations from this location, offering pre-made cakes that you can walk in and purchase. I've ordered two cakes on separate occasions: the Mango Sticky Rice and the Milk and Cereal.The Mango Sticky Rice cake was a standout! It was delicious--moist, perfectly sweet, and the mango flavor paired beautifully with the nuttiness of the rice. On the other hand, I was a bit let down by the Milk and Cereal cake, despite it being their best-seller. The cereal flavor was too subtle for my taste, and I didn't realize it was meant to be a "tres leches"-style cake. This means they provide a container of thinned-out condensed milk to pour over the cake. When we tried the cake without soaking it in the milk, it was dry and flavorless. Once we added the milk, it improved, but I wish this had been more clearly explained in the cake description.I deducted one star for their online cake ordering process. Both times I submitted an order, I didn't receive an email confirmation. I had to reach out via Instagram to confirm my request, and only after receiving confirmation did I get a Square payment link to finalize the order. I think it would be really helpful for the website to provide more clarity on the ordering process and what to expect, as well as to improve communication about order status. Whoever I spoke with on Instagram was incredibly helpful and nice though :)

Superette is owned by Bakers and Baristas and is steps away from that location. Aside from location, I'm not exactly clear on the demarcation between the two businesses. Both Bakers and Baristas and Superette have pastries/sweets. While there are more croissant options and assertively sweet desserts at Bakers, Superette has desserts that are more "asian sweet". This feels like an older sibling of Bakers and Baristas as it has clear similarities, but it looks like they want to try different/unique/creative flavors here. I had the banana toffee cookie and the apple jasmine cake and both were nice. The apple jasmine cake has a very subtle contribution from the tea, but you do get tastes of apple between the light, chiffon cake layers. We would have liked to have been slapped across the face with apple-jasmine flavor, but that's probably not what they were going for.Inside the store, you also have nicely and thoughtfully curated books, candles, and pantry staples that are of high quality. It makes me feel that the ingredients in their baked goods are also quality. In the corner of their store, they also offer ice cream from 626 ice cream, where you can get asian-style flavors like strawberry lychee, black sesame, and ube coconut.I'm still trying to understand how this brand stands on its own, apart from Bakers and Baristas. More importantly, I'm looking for items that I uniquely crave from here. The banana toffee cookie is the closest thing at this point as the caramel notes from the cookie were great! If I see the mango sticky rice cake, then I'm definitely going to be trying that. I look forward to seeing what else they come up with.

It was $9 for a small cake slice, overpriced for sure. It was apple jasmine flavor and very good. It was regular cake with two layers, one Jasmine cream and the other apple chunks. With there was more Jasmine flavor and it was in the actual cake. I just think they need to price it more reasonably or give a bigger slice for that price. If priced reasonably we would have been able to try more flavors as well.

Ordered the Fererro Cake and Dulce De Leche cakes for the bday celebrants and our fave was the Fererro Cake! It was sooo good! If we pass by Artesia again, will definitely buy a cake for no reason! It's that good. Yummy!

Smells wonderful inside and customer service is stellar. Cakes are seasonal and they need 2days notice if you want to order it fyi

Our Beloved Coffee and Brunch Spot: Bakers & Baristas in Artesia/Cerritos, CA has created and curated an amazing bakery and specialty store a few doors down from @bakersandbaristas called BB Superette. @bbsuperette is incredibly gorgeous and welcoming. It's a softer side to what we are familiar with and it taps into the creative side of wanting to entertain friends and family at home or at their home. Just like BB, Superette has shareable cakes by the slice like their seasonal Thai Tea Horchata or Mango Sticky Rice Cakes and their cookies are addictively deadly for your waistline. The amount of retail products to buy feels like you are shopping thru the Arts District or Larchmont except it has better parking or variety. BB Superette Grand OpeningTHIS Saturday: 9/7/24Festivities Start at Noon Featured Guest: @626hospitalitygroup Ice Cream.

Tried the mango sticky rice, ube tiramisu, and strawberry genmaicha. They were all wonderful, but love the mango sticky rice the most. The three flavors rated from heavy to light: ube tiramisu, strawberry genmaicha, mango sticky rice. The mango sticky rice cake was very different and unique. Really a wonderful choice. The store is small and cute, reminds me of Phoenix where they have a restaurant and then there's a little shop next door to sells desserts. Definitely would come back to get the mango sticky rice again! So we came back again multiple times and now, the sizes of the cake slices are different. They are no longer the triangle shaped but squared, so it seems like you're paying more for less. The quality of the cake is still good, but like for the mango sticky rice, if you get the end piece, you won't have much sticky rice on the bottom layer. Now, they also feature 626 Hospitality ice cream in pints. We got the black sesame one and it is so good! (no pics)