Linh Y.
Yelp
I have been wanting to try Bake & Che for some time now. I finally got the chance to do so on Thanksgiving Day 2025. It is located next door to Da Vien Coffee within Fortress Plaza in Rosemead. Free parking is limited due to the small plaza and lot size. Street parking may be available around the corner. Please read the signs.
First and foremost, we all know what "Bake" means. Now what is "Che" you ask? Well, it is a "Vietnamese term for a diverse category of sweet desserts, puddings, and drinks, often served hot or cold. Vietnamese desserts are prepared with many ingredients like beans, jellies, fruits, and coconut milk."
I do love Vietnamese Che! I have tried it at different dessert shops and restaurants. I was so excited to try them here especially when the word "Che" is in the biz name. Everything on the menu looked so good. I wanted to try all of it! LOL I'll have to return for more visits to do that. Anyway, I got the House Special Che Dac Biet and Avocado Che Bo both with ice on the side. I don't want my desserts to be watery by the time I get home. Thanks for the special accommodation! I also got their Signature Flan Cheesecake and Flandan Cheesecake that came with their delectable syrup on the side. Thanks!
- House Special Che Dac Biet... SO DELICIOUS with so many colorful red, green, and other ingredients! Christmas just came a little bit early. I couldn't stop eating it. I wanted more! Must get every time!
- Avocado Che Bo - I love avocados! I really wanted to like this one, but this drink didn't have the sweetness I was looking for. As I was drinking it, it felt like I stuck a straw straight into the avocado and drank it. They need to somehow blend the avocado with condense milk or something to sweeten it. Yeah, I'm not sure if I would get this one again.
- Signature Flan Cheesecake - I was slightly bummed about this one because it was lacking some smoothness and sweetness. Cheesecake was a tad denser than I would have liked. I didn't care for the spongy cake layer at the bottom. I have mixed emotions about this!
- Flandan Cheesecake - This one wasn't too much better than the Signature Flan Cheesecake. Again, lack of sweetness. However, I did like this one more probably because I love pandan. It didn't have a strong pandan flavor though. Again, I didn't care for the spongy cake layer at the bottom. I think it should be removed all together. Just my 2 cents.
Shop was bright and clean. Good amount of inside seating and limited uncovered outside seating. One all gender restroom for use. Tote bag and plushies for sale. Staff was friendly and thankful for my visit. Service was very quick.
I can't wait to come back to try their other specialty desserts, bakes, and jellies. Well done Bake & Che!