Wow! We were surprised how good the mango cake that we got. They wrapped it so nicely…read more Also, they have different pastries that remind me of 85 degrees. But this place is much better.

I cannot rave more about this pastry shop! My friend introduced me to this bakery and it's been my…read moreto-go for all things pastries and cakes. The prices are so reasonable and the shop itself is so beautifully designed and has limited seating. Their egg tarts are amazing and one of my favs is the snowy top bun. The taro bun is aesthetically pleasing and delicious and I can't forget their pineapple buns. The cakes are so pretty and it's nice that they have an online system to take orders now. From time to time, they have promotions with their gift cards. Right now for mother's day, they have a buy $50, get $55 or $100, get $115.

Backhaus has been on my radar for forever, so I was so excited to finally try them on a Sunday…read moremorning. I came in around 9am and they were already sold out of some items, but I did manage to get my hands on one of their famous croissants! I ended up getting the Pistachio Raspberry Croissant and Chocolate Chip Cookie. Both pastries are PHENOMENAL. The Bay Area truly does have a fantastic pastry (especially croissant) scene, but Backhaus is definitely up there. I loved how well the flavors came through in both, and the textures were great. They were also baked perfectly. I definitely want to try more of their offerings in the future! In general, this place well deserves the hype.

The bakes here was some of the top ones I have had. I tried a couple of bakeries on my road trip up…read morethe Pacific Northwest and this was one of my favorites! I tried the cheesy twist, morning bun, and the ham and cheese croissant. I am pretty sure I tried other things but I can't remember exactly what but these were the stars. The cheesy twist kind of tasted like there was an Alfredo type sauce along with the cheese. It was delicious. One thing I wish I would have done is ask for it heated because I saw some other people doing that and it looked delicious. The morning bun was so good. It had a beautiful medley of spices that truly brightened your morning. The flavors were so balanced. As for the ham and cheese croissant, the star was the ham. The flavor of the ham reminded me of a thanksgiving ham. It was amazing! Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. I regret not getting a full loaf of bread to take home with me.

honestly, if I'm in the area, I would want to stop by Bonjour. Any chance that I would get?…read more For a small business bakery, that was on my ones former clients pastel. This is a gem for anything breakfast pastry. Their scones are simply the best I've ever had. I even went for a salmon scone, which I don't normally go for savory, but it hit the Marc. The service was really good and the ambience was a sitdown café with outdoor seating

If you love truly delicious baked goods made with care, Bonjour Bakehouse is a must-try. Everything…read moreI've ordered has been fresh, beautifully made, and absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality ingredients and the passion behind the baking. The cookies are outstanding, and the service is just as wonderful. François clearly puts his heart into the business, and it shows in every order and every interaction. It's always a pleasure supporting a small business that delivers such consistent quality and kindness. Highly recommend--I'II definitely keep coming back for more cookie love!

We got the everrything on it it was light , fresh and the cream with herbs it's so tasty The…read more concha with mangoe is just the right sweetness.

Cute new bakery storefront and cafe in SOMA. Nice large interior with plenty of seating. Bright…read moremurals in the walls. Service was a little lackluster. Staff seems very young. Pastries are just ok. Not sure what the hype is about. Got the pain au chocolate and the almond croissant. Didn't like either of them. Both were very dense. Unfortunately the almond croissant had very little almond paste within. And both seemed slightly dry.

My favorite place to get bread. Either here or in SSF they are wonderful. When I had a catering…read morebusiness they were my main supplier and people LOVED the bread. From hot, fresh sourdough or Dutch crunch to half cooked (fresh) bread from the fridge, it is all damn good!! Also I enjoy their pizza from time to time and of course the beautiful ladies behind the counter are fantastic and sweet! Be nice to them! One lady makes the sweets and when you get them fresh they are addictive! I have to be careful and control myself around those cookies! The owners (two brothers) are fantastic people who deserve support from the community. They are honest and respectable yet humble folks. My business belongs to them and I always tell folks to try this place, you won't regret it!

I discovered Raymond's Sourdough Bread when a friend noticed their building on the El Camino and…read moretold me to check it out. Parking is not easy so plan on parking up the street just past Charles Schwab and walk a bit. As to the bread, WOW yes its delicious! I just enjoyed a big loaf of Raymond's Ciabatta with my home-made soup. They have a nice large show room where you can see what's available and check out the breakfast goodies! I'm going to be a regular!

First time trying this out, my friends told me these cookies are delicious... well they were right,…read morethe cookies were so good! This shop is small, the service was great and I liked how they also write down on their menu if they are low on cookies and how many are left. They also have a small oven where you can WARM UP YOUR COOKIE(S)! Such a great idea, highly recommend checking this place out for their cookies.

Ambiance: A small cookie shop located on one of the side…read morestreets in Downtown San Mateo. The shop has a small seating area upon walking in with mainly a counter and the cookies on display for you to pick what you would like to refer. Wait time: Practically no wait time waiting in line or for cookies after placing your order. Service: The workers were nice and greeted upon entry and were quick to put the order together. Order via worker standing behind the counter. Cookies: The 66% chocolate chip had big chunks of chocolate which the bitterness helped balance the cookie. The cookies n cream was a little sweet for me but had again pieces of Oreos inside with a nice texture. The chocolate peanut butter again had both chocolate and creamy peanut butter which didn't leave the mouth dry. The honey comb was a unique and different taste with the honeycomb providing a less common sweetness but can be overpowering. The toffee cookie had bits of toffee which again provided texture without being overly sweet. The oatmeal chocolate walnut cookie was my second favorite after the 66% dark cocoa due to the oatmeal again balancing the sweetness of the chocolate with the saltiness of the walnuts. Overall would recommend for a solid cookie with a fair price and the day olds were also extremely cheap for a better quality than you could get at other places.

3/25/26- Hands down…read moreone of the very best crunch cakes we've ever had.. Saw a social media post and sent it to my son.. So happy he knew I really wanted a different cake for my birthday.. Super moist- light and the crunch topping is light and crunchy- some crunches can be really hard.. but these were perfect..

3.5 stars. Ordered a take out cake, 6" mocha flavor…read more The cake looks bigger than a 6" as it's pretty tall, so don't worry that it will not be enough. We had a party with 10 people and we couldn't finish the cake! The crunch was really good and special, the cake itself doesn't really present the mocha flavor, as a result, after a few bites, the cake became too sweet. We were all hoping the bitterness from the mocha coffee flavor can balance out the crunch but we were disappointed. Interestingly, we then moved onto eating a chocolate cake from Marvel Cake and the chocolate was able to balance out the sweetness and cleansed our pallet a bit. We all felt that a cup of coffee would be perfect with this cake. The cake inside could also be a bit more moist. So all in all, the crunch got the thumbs up but the overall cake not so much.

"Excuse me, are you done yet?"…read more It's a fine coffee spot. Just not a place to get work done, relax, read, catch up with friends, or have something with your specialty coffee. Lest you be assaulted by the stares of the envious folks in line waiting to do the same thing. Just do yourself a favor and get the coffee to-go. As suggestion to the business: If the space could be renovated, then I'd recommend a long bar top along the wall at counter height. At least then you can fit more people in the space and their line of sight would be facing the wall or watching the coffee be made. Vs staring at the queue awkwardly.

Best coffee ever. Everything I've had has been spectacular…read more Pasties very beautifully made

I was looking for the best carrot cake in the area for someone who loves carrot cake for their…read morebirthday and my search led me here! I also wanted something the kids/guests enjoyed and something different so I decided to see if I could add vanilla ice cream to the cake, and they said, "Of course! We haven't done this before but I think that would taste good." And lo and behold, it was amazing- it was a hit with the birthday boy and the guests as well. Their carrot cake is amazing (moist and not too sweet) and they helped with my crazy questions and ideas along the way. I will def go back to have them create my cakes for other occasions! I've previously come here for their ice cream and smaller desserts, which were all great. The service is friendly and quick. Very clean and some seating inside, tho we always just pick up and take items to go.

Simple Delights has become a go-to sweets bakery for one of my clients, and they have absolutely…read moredelivered every single time. We've ordered several custom birthday cakes through them, and each one has turned out beautifully--both in design and in flavor. I only have a photo of one of the cakes, but the consistency and quality across all of them has been phenomenal. The team here is incredibly friendly, patient, and easy to work with. They really listen to what you're envisioning and know exactly how to execute a client's request with precision and creativity. Every cake they've made has brought so much joy to the celebrations, and it's clear how much care they put into their work. I can't recommend Simple Delights enough. They've made the families I work with extremely happy and have genuinely contributed to some very special moments. If you need a custom cake that's both stunning and delicious, this is the place.

First time at Maison Alyzée was on the evening of Thursday, October 26, 2023. Ray, Pete and I…read morewalked in shortly before 9 PM for some caffeine after our dinner event at Rise Pizzeria, just down the street. Maison Alyzée is a French fine pastry bakery café located on downtown Burlingame's main strip. Dedicated to providing customers with a Parisian escape through handcrafted elegant pastries and artisanal breads, the bake shoppe doubles as pâtisserie and boulangerie, priding itself on meticulous attention to detail. Upon entry, we were welcomed by a brightly lit and very clean venue. Ray and I were immediately drawn to the beautiful marble-topped white counter that encased a gorgeous variety of exquisite treats. The commitment to the elegance of French culture and modern creativity were evident in every luxurious pastry and cake on display. Maison Alyzée is an order-at-the-counter establishment, so we made our purchase with a friendly staff member at the register. Unfortunately, we were told that espresso drinks were no longer available that night since the staff had already begun cleaning the machines. Ok....I never understand businesses that start shutting down things before closing time. This just shows customers that team convenience of closing shop quickly takes precedence over customer experience, essentially omitting availability of items from the menu while they are still open. For this reason, I am docking a star. Luckily, they still had some cold brew available, so I ordered a Lavender Cold Brew with oat milk. Heads-up: Plant-based milks like almond and oat milk incur a $0.75 surcharge. I wish that the lavender was more like a simple syrup, so that the flavour was sweeter and less sharp. Maison Alyzée also offers a selection of breakfast, lunch, and brunch options. I definitely need to return to try one or two or a few of their ostentatious delights.

I love desserts and I love pistacchio flavors - this 100% pistacchio cake is just magnificent!…read morePerfect, I would say, crunchy on the outside, creamy icing on top, and not too sweet. Their flan is unique, but also superb as well as the chocolate cake. Staff were helpful and pleasant, spacious area.