BadAshBakes

BadAshBakes is a beloved bakery and cafe on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, run by private chef and influencer Ashley Cunningham, who built her following through cookie pop-ups before opening a brick-and-mortar location. The bakery went viral almost immediately, drawing lines out the door and earning press coverage for desserts that are heavy on flavor. Reviewers rave about the cookies, with the s'mores cookie and tres leches standing out as crowd favorites. The space suits solo outings and group hangouts alike, and the menu also features specialty lattes crafted with brown butter syrup and espresso.