Rafi's Pastry

1250 W Glenoaks Blvd # B, Glendale, CA 91201, United States
+1 818-502-0960
$$$ Pastry shop , Cake shop , Wedding bakery
(24 Reviews)

Rafi's Pastry is a pastry and cake shop in Glendale that brings a distinctly refined touch to the local bakery scene. Located on W Glenoaks Blvd, this spot feels like a quiet retreat for anyone in search of carefully crafted desserts, particularly for weddings or special celebrations. The owner, Rafi, has a background in culinary arts from France, and that training shines through in the delicate presentation and authentic flavors of his offerings.

This isn't your everyday bakery—you can tell that every cake and pastry is approached almost like an art piece. Customers often come here to order intricately designed cakes without the need for detailed photo references, relying on Rafi’s skill and taste to deliver something both beautiful and delicious. It’s a strong choice for events where the cake is meant to be a centerpiece, as the shop balances visual elegance with classical flavor profiles drawn from quality, real ingredients.

Visitors who enjoy well-made pastries or want to mark a family gathering or milestone with an impressive cake tend to appreciate the personalized service and sample tastings that help nail down the perfect flavor. The atmosphere feels intimate and low-key—more about the craft and the product than a bustling retail scene.

If you’re local to Glendale or nearby, dropping by during weekdays or early afternoons might be best to get a closer look at the display and have a conversation with Rafi about custom orders. This is a place for those who value the finesse that comes from French pastry tradition, but want to keep it within easy reach of home.

  • Best for ordering wedding or event cakes with a personalized touch
  • Appeals to those who appreciate pastry artistry and quality ingredients
  • Ideal visit times are quieter daytime hours for a more personal experience
  • Atmosphere is calm and focused on craftsmanship rather than walk-in traffic
Highlights
Serves great dessert
Best for
Serves dessert
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

24 Reviews
Uberrimaefidei

17 Dec 2025

The owner, Rafi, is such a humble, kind, and talented human being. His pastries are all a work of art with high quality ingredients. There is so much beautiful and intricate detail that he puts into his work- it’s mesmerizing. It’s beyond exceptional. Since the owner studied culinary arts in France, he brings a piece of Paris right here in our backyard. Love visiting this bake shop. Wonderful experience.

Tamar Markosian

24 Nov 2025

My niece has recommended Rafis for the cake I wanted for the family gathering we were planning. I’ve never tried it before. Although I only briefly described to him over the phone what I was looking for without any pictures and stuff, it turned out gorgeous and indescribably delicious. It was so good that I ordered another small cake the following week. I’ve also tried his pastries on display, pistachio and vanilla tarts, hazelnut balls and the fruit yummies in cute little jars…I can’t really say which one was my favorite. One was better than the other. My family and I LOVED them all. Thank you so much Rafi for your great taste, exceptional professionalism, and amazing customer service!!!

Anna A. Pogosyan

18 Nov 2025

No other bakey can even compare to Rafi's quality, aesthetic, and service. By far the best pastries and cakes. We have been coming here for years. They are the best!

Gayane Arutunian

13 Nov 2025

We very recently placed our cake order with Raffi for a Christening event. Right from the beginning Raffi listened to our request for the design and colors to be used. He then provided flavor samples of the cakes. We were extremely pleased with our cake upon walking into the venue as we never showed him a picture of the design. He met and surpassed our expectations in terms of the design and flavors. Will definitely come back for our future events. Thank you very much!

Carlos Manuel

29 Oct 2025

This place is a one of a kind gem that I’m so excited to have found! We came here with the intent of getting a wedding cake and what I found was a lot more. The ingredients and quality of their deserts is unmatched. They use real ingredients paired with a sophisticated approach that I usually only find in France! The flavors are seriously so delicious when it comes to their cakes. Thanks again for giving me a tour of all of the amazing creations you have. Can’t wait to come back!

Justin D.

21 Oct 2025

This should give you a good idea of the kind of guy Rafi is - I was delivering an Amazon package to this place and on my way out Rafi says "here take this with you" and hands me a big intricately designed pastry for free. It was one of the best things I've ever tasted and I'm a big sweets guy. Definitely recommend!

Astrid Hernandez

04 Oct 2025

Rafi's Bakery is a one of a kind place. With not 1 but 2 memorable visits, they really take care of you. We became fans watching Rafi, the owner, on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship. We were absolutely blown away by the incredible pastries we saw and tried on our first visit. We even got to meet the legend himself, Rafi. When the the staff overheard us talking about being fans of his from Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship, they told him & he came out from the back. He was so unbelievably kind and even took a photo with us. The staff gave us samples and let us try some goodies before we bought stuff to go. The next time we went it was for my mother's birthday, we planned to surprise her with some pastries from across the country as she lives in NJ. My mother was over the moon and was so excited to have the Rafi's creations for her bday. Being able to connect with my mom thru the show AND get her a pastry IRL was simply incredible and unforgettable. Can't wait to go back!

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