Papillon International Bakery

i loved their dulce de leche ponchik so much that i went back to try the Dubai chocolate ponchik. i’ve tried fix’s original Dubai chocolate and my god papillon’s filling tastes just like the original, if not better. 10/10 recommend! you have to wait 10 minutes after ordering because they make them fresh. be careful, it was so hot i burnt my finger. i recommend biting into it after a good 5-7 minutes.

Absolutely delicious! This sweet shop has some of the freshest and tastiest treats I’ve ever had. Every bite is full of flavor and made with care. If you have a sweet tooth, this place is a must-visit!

It's my first time at an Armenian bakery. And all I can say is I wish I had one near my house. Everything we ate was delicious.

Cozy bakery with friendly service. There is a small private parking lot. There are a couple of tables inside. Friendly welcoming staff. I tried the custard ponchik. It was prepared hot and fresh. Very yummy.

I went in for the first time ever last week with no prior knowledge about the bakery. I loved the Georgian Khachapuri with pork. It’s now my favorite thing on their menu. The lady behind the counter was so sweet and explained the different things behind the glass display and even gave me a Tulumba to sample , it was heavenly. Everything is amazing and I will definitely be back soon to get my fill on the delicious food and desserts! 5/5!! You definitely earned a new life long customer.

Really good bakery stopped by before work and the food was amazing.

Such a sweet little bakery! Staff was nice, food was affordable and the baked goods are to die for! That was absolutely the best almond croissant I have ever had. 6⭐️ because 5 just isn’t good enough. Bravo Papillon!

Bakery with a wide diversity of offerings. Their ponchiks were actually amazing. Many of their items are made to order, so when you get them, they are warm, soft, and ephemeral. They have many different flavors for both churros and ponchiks, and every one I tried was great (though the apricot filling was the best in my opinion).

Papillon is a local SoCal bakery specializing in Armenian treats and other yummy goodies. Their sweet pastries are where they shine and their baklava is divine! Service is great - very friendly and helpful - and their vibes in their original Glendale location are cute and fun - it's all pink with giant flowers and butterflies on the walls! I really appreciated how they list the ingredients they use on a lot of their baked goods too. I've had this spot on my list for years and finally got to visit so we had to try a variety of sweet and savory treats. We tried three flavors of the sweet Armenian ponchiks (custard, raspberry, and Ferrero Rocher), two flavors of the savory perashkis (cheese and potato & beef), and definitely couldn't resist a tray of their homemade baklava! The baklava was the star for us - the flavor and texture was excellent - we loved it. It's a little pricey but worth it. They offer various tray sizes - we got a small one and it lasted the two of us for almost a week. They also had large trays of other sweet treats like halva and khurabia - this would be a great place to stop in for potlucks or family gatherings. Their sweet pastry ponchiks are fried with sweet fillings - similar to filled donuts but not as over-the-top sugary or greasy. The fillings had lovely flavors and textures and were very generous while also being an excellent ratio in proportion to the dough. And the Ferrero Rocher flavor even had a piece of its namesake candy inside! Unfortunately we weren't able to eat them all fresh so the dough was quite chewy - I really think these are things that should be eaten fresh right away. Same with the savory perashkis - we ate them much later in the day after reheating them and the dough was chewy. We enjoyed the flavors but really recommend eating these items fresh. They also have pastry cases full of fresh sweet or savory croissants and various sizes of napoleons that looked delicious! They have other interesting items on their menu like bread boats and Armenian pizzas too. They're located in a small shopping plaza about a block behind all the car dealerships - plenty of parking and easy to find. The lady that helped me was very patient and kind and I felt very welcome. I'll definitely be stopping by next time I'm getting my car worked on!

Love the Potato Perashkis and Ponchiks (both the Custard & the Nutella) from Papillon International Bakery! I have visited the store once and had a pleasant experience but most of the time, I order for delivery to satisfy my cravings. Reasonably priced and just delicious!

Picked up two large boxes of 30 mini ponchiks. One box of Nutella and one box of custard. It was made fresh to order so it was hot. This of course means there will be a bit of waiting. It'll be worth it at the end so be patient. You definitely don't want stale, and old ponchik. Nothing beats warm and fresh ponchik! Definitely recommend.

I haven't ordered from this place in years, and they continually send me text messages, with no way to stop them. I reply "stop", I mark it as junk, there's nothing on the website that allows me to take my number off of their list, and I continually get messages. It is insufferable, and I haven't been back because the last time I ordered, they gave me stale goods in Covid.

Papillon Review Maybe this place just isn't for me. Papillon has a reputation as a staple for confections and some savory treats, but unfortunately, I didn't enjoy anything I tried. The bread, which is the base for many of their offerings, had a very tough, chewy texture that made it difficult to bite into--almost like I had to yank it apart. Personally, I prefer bread that's fluffy, crispy, crunchy, or flaky, and this just didn't deliver. Here's what we ordered: * Mini Ponchik (6 pieces, $8.99): These were very small, but the bread was just as tough and chewy as everything else. I couldn't enjoy them at all. * Armenian Pizza: Essentially, this was like a thin tortilla topped with a dry, unremarkable sauce. There was nothing memorable about it. * Potato Perashki ($4.99): This was the biggest letdown. The flavor was completely lacking, and the texture was, again, that same tough, chewy bread. I couldn't even finish it. * Large Napoleon ($6.99): This was the one item that looked promising. It appeared crispy and flaky, which was a departure from everything else, but the texture ended up being stiff and stringy. The flavor was subtle and pleasant, but the texture still didn't work for me. Despite the variety of herbs and spices they seem to use, the food overall lacked flavor, and the textures were just off for my preferences. I wanted to like it, but this isn't a spot I'd return to.

Classic custard ponchiks and potato perashki 10/10. Call 20 min ahead, and they'll make everything fresh just for you. Yum... just had some leftover tonight, still so good! Sad there won't be any more left tomorrow.

If you're in Glendale and have a craving for something sweet, the Nutella ponchiks is an absolute must-try. These delightful Armenian doughnuts are filled with a generous helping of creamy Nutella, making every bite a rich and decadent experience. The ponchik itself is perfectly soft and airy, with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. They have other flavors and goodies too! Made fresh to order!

Everything is delicious, you must try the Ponchiks. I do suggest to call in your order.. takes few minutes to bake them. The staff are always friendly.

I love them! I always order here for sweet tooth cravings. This is a late review, I was here with my sister and 3 kids, I called beforehand to get 15 Nutella Ponchiks and as soon as we got there - they were all ready. Normally people would not stay for dine in - but the nice lady allowed us to stay and enjoyed their delicious dessert in store with kids! They have a long tall table and chairs (I guess for customers waiting) so we totally enjoyed our hot and fresh Ponchiks! They have other choices of breads - A LOT - that I am not sure of the name but my ultimate favorite is Ponchik! Yes I will say it multiple times. so.. Go get your Ponchiks and thank me later. Be sure to call them first so you don't wait. Parking is in front, can be difficult sometimes but street parkings are always available. By the way- Ponchiks are $3 something each. PONCHIKS PONCHIKS PONCHIKS!!! Lol!

Omg! Omg! I usually don't finish my food in one sitting, but right here is an exception. Lol I m seriously amazed by how delicious the spicy pork perashki was. I am so excited that I am writing this review after just finishing it. Firstly, it was very very fresh and hot. 2nd, the outside was so crispy. 3rd, the filling was extremely flavorful. It had just the right amount of spice to give you a little kick. Everything was well marinated. I can go on lol It was like the perfect breakfast for me. Can be a quick snack, too. I am still amazed lol I love this place. The gal staff that assisted me was super nice :) super patient. Will definitely return.

The worst ajarski I've ever had.. the dough was not tasty, the cheese was not melted i guess thats why the egg couldn't stay attached. Probably used frozen premade dough with the cheese.. and the Napoleon was probably a day old it was so soggy. Ponchiks are obviously always amazing but this was horrible

I came here when it was almost closing time so there weren't too many options left. The server was nice and friendly and explained what the different items were. I tried the following: 1) Cheese Roll - This was decent, but I think I like Porto's better. 2) Tulumba - This was my least favorite. The person working there told me this is like a donut, and although it was sweet, the flavor was a bit strange from what I was expecting. 3) Custard Ponchik - This was a nice treat; the custard was creamy and not too sweet. 4) Beef Perashki - This was my favorite; the beef was very warm and juicy. However, it took about 15 minutes to make fresh. I brought these home to eat so they may not have been in their freshest state. I would want to come back here during non-closing hours to try other things and also eat them when they're freshly made.

Papillion is a well known bakery among those in the San Fernando Valley to Glendale and Burbank, and everything in between. They offer many powdery baked goods, and are well known for their cakes. Their standout and must have is khachapuri/adjarakan (egg bread basket). This is a real joy to have and takes a bit of time to make. It is good for 2-4 people, depending on how hungry they may be. It is a mix of bread, cheese and egg in a very rich way. I would certainly come back here and see if there are options whether one could add items like tomato on top. Many people don't appreciate their demeanor or frank nature, but I've come to expect it by asking few questions and just giving them my order. I always like to call in my order, which usually gives them a 20 minutes head start. I also find parking to be pretty easy here, whether in their small lot or on the side street. You won't be able to miss it, and shouldn't, if you want to try a slice of Armenian and EurAsian baking that makes this place stand out.

Loveeeee this place! Warm and delicious! Nutella and dulce de leche are my favorites.

Always fresh pastries, and the cashiers are so welcoming and friendly that it feels like you've come over for tea with family.

The donuts here are always absolutely amazing! My son goes crazy for them every time. They're fresh, soft, and so delicious--it's impossible to stop at just one. This place never disappoints, and we'll keep coming back for more!

Bought this pack of Baklava for almost $30. I take it to my family and when we opened it up to have some it smells and tastes spoiled, like the walnuts had gone rancid. I called to see if I could get a refund and the lady didn't speak any English so she pretended not to hear me. Will not be returning. Disappointed because this place used to be good.

I was extremely dissatisfied with the service of this store, they refused to provide service without any reason. I do not recommend this store.

The fresh pastries were very limited choices. Prices seem to be on the high side. Service was ok nothing special. I wasn't greeted when I entered the store. Ambiance was lacking.

We were in Glendale for a wedding and so didn't have a ton of time to explore (family wedding so there were lots of family obligations), but I really wanted to do a bakery crawl in Glendale Sunday morning before we headed to West LA and then north up the coast. We visited 7 bakeries - and Papillon might have been my absolute favorite. It's small but cute. The employee who assisted us was very friendly. But it's about the food, right? The beef perashki and custard ponchik took a few minutes - because they were either fried or heated up to order. They came out piping out and tasted so fresh. The beef perashki was possibly my single favorite bakery item we tried at any of the 7 bakeries we visited, and the custard ponchik was really good, too (but I'm more of a savory/salty girl). Just a great bakery. I'd absolutely love to return.

Yum Amazing food great service perfect environment Pastries are bomb Coming back for sure

My friend and I went here for the first time, last month. We shared a mini Nutella and strawberry bread boat. It was really good. I got a raspberry ponchik and my friend got a Nutella one. Everything was made fresh up on ordering. So good, would love to go again. (I do find them on the pricier end.)

Food and pastries are always served FRESH! Staff is very kind and polite. Orders placed are received in timely manner. :)

I don't feel good after eating here They don't care about costumers They only need to sell their products Worst bakery in Glendale

The ponchiks were very good! I'm surprised because I usually don't like sweets, especially fried sweets. The ferrero Roche pochik was my favorite. The Oreo Nutella ponchiks was also good. The perashkis were a bit oily and felt heavy. I tried the potato, beef, pizza, and mushroom flavors. I liked the potato the most. The beef was good. Pizza was a mozzarella stick wrapped with pepperoni slices inside (yum). The mushroom was not my favorite because there was a sour taste I didn't expect.

Great mini ponchiks! I ordered the assortment-through Postmates app-all were tasty and still warm

Went here to try some pastries. Wows, they have the normal Mediterranean stuff also some Armenian pastries. The Ponchik is absolutely Devine. You have a choice of 6 or 7 fillings. We got the Nutella and it was really good. We also got the beef Perashi, again, many options of fillings. This is really, really good. The beef fillings were so tasty and the bread on the outside was nice and crunchy. The churros are not as good as it should be. It's freshly made but by the time we got them, it was cold. Not worth the money. $9.99 for a pack of 3. You can mix the flavors, Oreo cookies, strawberry and the regular. You can get all types of coffeein the same store but runs by a different business. The Armenian coffee was good. Not as strong as I would like but it was good and reasonable.

Freshly made when you order, how awesome is this, so please be aware that you can't just come in and pick up. You will need to wait about 10-15 minutes for any of their delicious goodies here. Came in here to grab some Ponchiks..what may you ask is this goodness. First we make the dough, then we fill it in with fresh fillings. Choose from Custard, Oreo, Dulce De Leche, Raspberry and Apricot. We sprinkle on powdered sugar on top and have it ready for you! We picked custard, nutella, duche de leche and oreo. BOMB, should eat them hot if you are unable to, no problem, air fryer couple minutes and boom!! The Perashkis are always made with fresh ingredients and always made to order. First we make the dough, then we fill it in with fresh fillings. Choose from Original Beef, Spicy Pork, Potato, Potato & Original Beef, Bulgarian & Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza, Mushroom, Cabbage, & Hot Dog. Oh yeah this one was my favorite, I got cheese and meat and potatoes filling. The filing itself is amazing. The texture of the bread..wonderful! I love trying new food in different cultures. Live a little, do it.

10/10 everyday. Wish I could eat a Perashki with every meal. Nutella ponchik minis are a great way to eat 5 before you realize you should stop

I've been wanting to visit this bakery since I stopped working in Glendale back in 2017. I used to have baked goods from this bakery just casually hanging out at my old office. Fast forward many years, and I was finally able to try this place out again. I ordered the perashkis and ponchicks. These items are made to order, so they are piping hot when you get them. I loved the Ferrero Rocher ponchik. It was sooooo oooey gooey, well worth the calories. From the perashkis, I really enjoyed the pizza and the Hungarian cheese ones - but I'm obsessed with cheese, so that could be a reason why. Be prepared to wait about 10-20 minutes for these items. For about $2 an item, I'd say it's worth the wait.

My boss ask if any good desserts for annual dinner, so i pass by this bakery with my family and give it a try. Crispy and soft perashki. However, their serving staffs response are very unusal, first, I request a paper bag for my father and the guy who serve me don't know what is that, and make fun with another lady staff in which I don't know what fun was. They also missed my roll cake (shows in photo) that in fridge nearby cashier... I know they try making fun (even though I don't feel so) there where I ordered the cake, they missed, insist no order, and ask me whether I want. In sum, this bakery is funny, probably this is a funny joke and I have to digest and figure it out

hi everyon, I went to the Glendale location and bought a ponchik and saw that they also sell Lahmajune, so I asked if I can add 1 to my order, she replied saying that there was a minimum of 2 orders??? never heard such a thing, She said that it tasted amazing, so I said what the hell I'll take 2... Biggest mistake!!! it was everything but amazing. It was actually DISGUSTING, GROS, NASTY the worst Lahmajune I've had my entire life. I wouldn't let my dog eat that. I will never eat there again.

I was nearby after doing an errand and wanted to get a box of ponchiks ($13.50). It was a variety of nutella, apricot, raspberry, custard, oreo and nutella, and dulce de leche. It's good to eat it fresh, it hardens a lot once it cools down. All the flavors are good, but the custard and raspberry are my favorites. I also bought a tomato scramble adjarakan ($17.50) for my brother and we shared several perashkis ($2.30 each). We tried the meat and potato, cheese, and mushroom flavors that came with a small container of salt and spices to dip. We both liked the meat and potatoes the most, the mushroom was ok the flavor wasn't strong. The adjarakan was good, my brother liked it. The staff is nice, they follow covid protocol. They have online order on their website. The wait time was 15 minutes for my order. Parking lot is small so I parked across the street.

The baked goods at a Papillon, International Bakery are absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, their location is always understaffed. I took my cousins from out of town last Sunday and there was only one employee manning the front, the telephones, the cash register and getting orders from the back. There was a line out the door and people were pissed off because there was a minimum of a 20 - 30 minute wait just to pick up pre-ordered items. The poor girl was nearly in tears because people were being so rude to her. This is clearly a Management and ownership issue and it is definitely not the first time this was happening. It's a regular occurrence. I felt so horrible for the poor employee, and she was really trying to be kind and courteous to everyone. My iMessage to management is to properly staff the place this is ridiculous

When I can't get my delivery to Santa Clarita I got surprised I'm so upset with this bakery

That situation sounds frustrating! Paying more for a shrinking hot dog and then having your order canceled just for sharing your honest opinion is not cool. It's important for businesses to listen to their customers and provide good service. They cancelled my order 2 times!!!!!!! It was Glendale location

Very bad Bonchiks i both sunday thick dough smaller size Paid 27.80 for six bonchiks and for drinks very bad service and they only care how to rip you off with $$$$$ only crooks can pay this amount .

Great service! Super fast. I stumbled upon this place in search of coffee. I ended up getting their cream cheese rolls which was delicious. I wouldn't say it was the best cheese roll I've had but it still good. Their menu had so many items I've never heard of or tried before but I will be coming back to try them

Vaxxx I love this place. One of my favorite bakeries Their ponchiks I stuff them in my face like the old owner who used advertise them. Never liked the guy I heard he ain't the owner anymore. No wonder it tastes even better now. Bro their ponchicks are fire you must try this place if you're Armenian it's fire vaxx what I would do to have one right now

I came here for Lee's Coffee inside, but got myself breakfast from the bakery. This review is based on only what I tried - the perashki & ponchk that I tried were both fresh & delicious! I got the beef & potato perashki, and the custard ponchk. I'll definitely come back to try other flavors, as there are many to choose from. While I was there the staff was attentive, to both myself and other customers who came in. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the inside holds lots of deliciousness.

I'm not giving them five stars because they got my order wrong but everything was still delicious. The perashki is a little too chewy for my liking but the amount and flavor of the meat made up for it. The empanadas also seem to be too doughy I think they must use too much yeast or baking power but still good flavorful ground chicken inside. I had ordered the Ferrero Rocher and Oreo ponchiks but instead I got two Oreo ponchiks. Still very good and perfect ending to my meat entree. They were so fluffy and soft in the inside. Definitely needed that powdered sugar on top to balance the cake donut like dough. I don't know if they made a mistake but I got two empanadas and two perashkis for the price of one so I can was happy. Definitely ordering from them again!!!

The new perashkye is incredibly dry and stiff. The unpleasant experience takes away from the flavor of the filling.. It used to be delicious. I would eat 10 at a time. Now I couldn't get through a quarter of one. Please don't substitute quality for whatever you're gaining by making it this way.

Regardless if google maps, yelp and store hours state open until 9pm don't come here 15 minutes prior to closing. The "open" light sign hanging on the window was on, pastry case full, and door was unlocked, employee still refused to serve me. The girl working stated "we are closed".

I was in the area trying to run some errands. Papillon location in LA was on my list of places to try, however I saw that they had a location in Glendale. I ordered the PONCHIK in original w/ Nutella filling & also the Custard. I enjoyed the Nutella more. Was also able to try the PERASHKI with the potato flavor. I enjoyed both the ponchik & perashki because I've never had it before. I'd definitely come back and try other baked goods. Pro - Made fresh to order. Con - You need to wait because it's made fresh. It really depends how you want to look at it. I'd say if you're ordering for a big party, just call ahead. ENJOY!

So good I forgot to take pictures! I got the assorted box. My favorite were nutella, dulce de leche, and original filling are all delicious. The best part has to be the dough. So soft squishy and delectable. I would visit again for sure!

Papillon bakery has set trends with its unique style and creative twists to original Armenian/Russian ethnic foods that everyone loves - especially the kind u can get "on-the-go". The Lamajune (Armenian ~ La-Ma-June) is quite good. Very meaty and the bread on which it's made is ohhh soo good! Dare I say it comes close to grandma's cooking. It usually goes for like $1 each .. but the $2 is well worth it - believe me.. we got 20! *hint: squeeze lemon juice on every one and a cup of home made Tahn (plain yogurt & water) goes hand in hand; however it's an acquired taste & reserved only for the daring whom wish to experience the explosion of true traditional flavors* Next we got some chibureki! Or so we thought. Chibureki (Russian ~ Chee-Boo-Rek-E) is traditionally made flat, in a half circle about as wide as a football... these were small and if memory serves me right - it looks JUST LIKE AN EMPANADA! Meat was very juicy and flavorful but a bit spicier than traditionally made.. they must've added a bit more cayenne pepper than I grew up with. About $5 each I felt that I just got something that filled my belly vs. that nostalgia I was expecting. What Papillon excels in, however is their famous "ponchik's" (Russian ~ Pon-Cheek) originally a Polish desert but (in my opinion) perfected by the Russians is what I can only explain as a soft deep fried donut with sweet custard like filling. They took a while different twist to approaching this unforgettable sweet treat - and added a 50 stars & stripes kinda flavor. Yep, they offer the ponchik in a variety of flavors, replacing the long time favored custard créme with some of my favorite sweet treats such as Nutella, Snickers, Ferrero Rocher, Orea, Reeces Cup, I mean the possibilities are endless! For a fat boy foodie like me, whose grown in America with Armenian roots - I LOVE LOVE this place! For the chibureki & lamajune I paid about $70. Which is a little higher than expected... but hey.. I love Papillon

One of the worst tasting bakery ever Bad customer service and very expensive for the poor quality Ponchiks. Very disappointing!

I tried empanadas and it was bad. No taste and ground beef and pork looks like somebody ate already. 3 star (not 1) only because I hope Arminian cuisine they make much better.

Part of the fun of going into a bakery is trying things you've never had before. I had Papillon on my bookmarks for a year, and finally was in the area. It's an international bakery, but sells more of Armenian goods. It's located in a small plaza and the exterior as well as the interior look dated. The menu board that's conveniently located by the entrance is also out of date. Several items are no longer available, so you'll have to go in and see what they still offer. Inside, you'll see glass display cases of savory and sweet baked and fried foods. Off to the left is a fridge w/ cold drinks. To the right is a small shelf with dried goods, including Armenian ground coffee. There are 2 small tables for those who eat there. But seems like most orders are to go. We wanted to sample, so ordered various items: The savory; Meat perashki. Cigar shaped fried dough that's soft and warm with sliced ground meat inside. Also chicken empanada. The same soft fried dough that holds ground chicken with flavorful slices. Both were made to order and stayed fresh hours after. Sweet: Ponchiks, sort of like an Armenian donut. Soft chewy dough with a Dulce de Leche filing. Great mildly sweet flavor w a hint of caramel. Also had a raspberry ponchik with a very generous dose of filling. Both were dusted w/ powered sugar. Unlike American filled donuts, these aren't disgustingly sweet and easier to eat the whole thing. These do not keep well and are best eaten fresh or the same day. The custard Napoleon was a layered creamy treat that tastes even better if left out to room temperature, but best to keep in the fridge of you're not planning to finish it Some items like their Lahmajoun (Armenian pizza) sell out earlier in the day. Service was nice by a pretty eyed girl, but perhaps she was new because she made mistakes with our order and couldn't explain a few things. However, it's a language barrier, so points for effort. Everything we brought back was delicious. And I'm looking forward to another trip there.