I visited Backhaus this past Wednesday at around 1:30pm and enjoyed my experience! I was initially worried that they would be completely out of all pastries by the time we arrived, but there were still a good variety of options. I originally wanted to try their Pistachio Raspberry Croissant, Everything Croissant Bowl, or Speck and Egg, but they didn't have any of those at the time we got there, so we got their Almond Croissant and Morning Bun. Both pastries were delicious! Both were super flaky and fluffy and had the perfect amount of flavor. We also got their Iced Mocha and Iced Latte which were not bad but pretty average (the best part was definitely their extraordinary pastries!) We sat in the outside area in the back which was super cute. Loved the ambiance outside. Service was also fast and the staff answered any questions I had well. Overall beautiful bakery - will be back earlier next time to try their other pastries! read more

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Weekdays are the best time to come as it's less crowded and it's easier to snag a parking spot. Just remember that they're closed on Mondays! The service is very friendly and the display makes it easy to figure out what you want to order. Limited seating indoor and out. The back patio is super cute and shaded. The bathroom has a diaper changing station. I would recommend the raspberry pistachio croissant, hazelnut croissant, chocolate loaf, and the breads. You can't go wrong! read more

I came here Xmas eve and bought the country loaf bread. Sooo disappointed. It's now $13 and when I got home to cut the bread it's not as it used to be. Not as solid as it used to be. read more

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When we arrived on a Saturday morning, Backhaus had a line out the door! Luckily it moved quickly - the staff were super efficient, but there wasn't much time to look at the pastries/menu when ordering. I hastily chose the Everything Croissant Bowl, which was cream cheese-filled and topped with chives. For drinks, the cashier recommended the Cinnamon Girl. Both items were delicious! The texture of the Croissant Bowl was perfect, with all the best flavors of an everything bagel. The Cinnamon Girl was a little sweet for me, but super tasty and strong. My boyfriend got a Speck & Egg Croissant Bowl, which he said was fantastic. The space itself was very small and crowded, so ordering to-go seems like the move. Would happily return to try more items! read more

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Backhaus always satisfies! Today we got pistachio raspberry croissants and enjoyed them at the nearby park. Perfectly laminated and delicious raspberry and pistachio filling. Delicious and well worth the price. With a flat white, I was in heaven. This Backhaus is my favorite nearby bakery. (I live in Burlingame and the Burlingame one doesn't compare to this one and doesn't have a wide selection of pastries. It's like a completely different bakery.) read more

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Backhaus is the most famous place for croissants in the Peninsula these days. We're often in the area and usually there's a small line out the door, but it does move fast. The chocolate croissants are very good, and the pistachio ones are beautiful. Almond croissants are good, a bit sweeter with less almond aroma but very fresh. Getting a box of croissants and pastries from Backhaus is always a great idea when visiting friends or colleagues. read more

Baked goods are top notch Loved the patio Pastries run out by the afternoon. If you want an afternoon coffee and an awesome pastry, get there before 2. read more

a pretty average cafe to me, i ordered the dulce leche kouign-amann, and iced latte with cardamom syrup. i felt like the kouign-amann was too hard and overly wayy too sweet. felt more bready than layered and flaky and it felt like i was choking on sugar. the latte was also nothing special, and there's not much seating outside either. read more

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I think having a line going outside the shop is a good sign. Backhaus's quaint location and open kitchen/bakery make it feel artisan. I had the savory hand pie, which was a hand-held pastry with a tomato-based filling. Tasted very refreshing and light. My friends ordered this raspberry pistachio croissant which was phenomenal. I loved the contrasting taste of the baked good and the raspberry flavor. There was not too much pistachio flavor, but I prefer that. I highly recommend both pastries. If I'm in the area, I'll visit again. I paid $5-7 per pastry read more

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Overpriced. Everything was sold out except some more undesirable options by the time i got there. There are much better bakeries and coffee shops around. read more

Hands down my favorite bakery in the peninsula. Their croissants are so flaky and all the breads and pastries I've tried so far are delicious and fresh. My personal favorites are the croissants and the speck and egg breakfast bowl. They also serve coffee from Ritual Coffee Roasters. The store has a cute seating area in the back with blankets you could borrow by the back door. Staffs are usually pretty friendly. read more

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Came in the other day for breakfast. The San Mateo location is smaller than the Burlingame location, so the selection is not as vast (what I was told), but what they did serve, well, it was all quite tasty. Pros- they know pastry dough... from croissants to apple turnovers, everything was super buttery and flaky! Their chocolate chip cookies are massive and very yummy... not too sweet, actually, they were the perfect blend of sweet with the salt for a tiny bit of savory. My brother had one of their sandwiches and that was also very good. Cons- because San Mateo is a smaller store, they don't have as many options and they do sell out! If you're lucky enough to get there when the shelves are full, have fun! After eating the turnover, I went back in and bought their remaining cookies and a few other treats, loved each item! Looking forward to going back and trying more items. Will get bread too, they all looked amazing! read more

Backhaus - My apple turnover... super flaky. The rest of the crumbs are on my shirt! - Bakeries Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Came on a Saturday morning during opening and there was a line out the door! Luckily, the line went by very quickly. There are a few tables inside but seems to be more of a to go place. The pastries were to die for, especially their sourdough bread. read more

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At the shop, I tried the famous Pistachio+Raspberry croissant and took a bite of the Almond croissant of my sister. They are both wonderful ! I also brought one of their Country breads back to my country, Thailand. My wife who is a bread lover confirmed how fantastic it was. read more

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This is one of my brother's favorite bakeries, so he brought us some goodies. Everything was fantastic, nice and fresh tasting. Great ingredients, zero bloating or heartburn. We had some croissant type of raspberry pastry, but the crust was crispy and perfectly sweet. The filling was like sandwich spread made of crushed pistachio goodness! Then we had some muffin looking pastry and that was also kinda crispy with a sweet coating. This delicacy was filled with finely chopped apple pieces. It was delicious reminded me of a baklava and an apple pie fusion. We also tried these sourdough and chocolate chip little rolls. I believe, not really sure on the bread but it had chocolate chips and it was topped with sea salt. The combination worked, I thought they were tasty. We also got a chocolate sourdough bread. We sliced it up at home, air fried it and added some butter. Chefs kiss! Shout out to the bakers making this wonderful baked goods! Yall are killing it! read more

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I have been a patron here for years and recently had an experience that left me quite frustrated. I waited in line for 20+ minutes and ordered various items from their shelf and happily left. I then realized one item was missing from the bag and went back and asked if I could get the missing item and was told to get to the back of the line in the most unfriendly tone which took me another 30 mins wait. read more

The bread smells so nice and tastes good! We tried their country loaf and it was awesome!

Yelp lead me here. I wanted sourdough bread. Got here 2:30 pm Sunday. Not much left. The choices: dense seeded bread, asiago pepper, or honey oat. Chose the honey oat. I can taste the sourdough. Good choice. Got a plain croissant $6. It was the only pastry left. It looked perfect. I ate the next day so I can't really say much. This place looked so simple that makes the simplest so appealing. I parked a block away at the parking lot. Circled and didn't find street parking. read more

I needed a small bite to eat and place to catch up emails. Backhaus was the perfect place for both! The morning bun was fresh and very delicious with a touch of cinnamon. Lots of flaky layers! The space is very clean and bright! I sat downstairs but there's an upstairs as well. Lots of big windows and clean bathroom. The most of all, the morning bun was a great indicator of their craft! I'll be back to try more of their offerings! read more

What a cute bakery in the heart of downtown San Mateo! Plenty of street parking, we came on a Sunday so parking was free. There is seating in the front outside and inside, but the back outside was so zen! We enjoyed our savory pie, chocolate milk bun, and chocolate loaf sitting outside. Our friends recommended this bakery because of the chocolate loaf and it didn't disappoint! The savory pie was like a whole meal, definitely would order again. I wasn't as huge fan of the chocolate milk bun, which is only available on the weekends. It was nothing special! But all in all, great bakery. read more

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Very big bakery open 8-4 but 11am have nothing left. That is how unprofessional they have, they have big space but I don't see anything is baking or smell any fresh bread. The display case is already very small, and it only had a few scattered, not-so-fresh pastries inside. Their "scarcity marketing" is built entirely on wasting the custo Definitely overprice,while the prices are also extremely high. The portions are small, but not in a way that reflects cost-saving due to small-scale operation. Personally, I really dislike this kind of business practice--they clearly misunderstand what a bakery should be. read more

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We got here on a Sunday around noon to get some of this bread! We procured one of the last few chocolate sourdoughs, so note that you should get here early to ensure they still have what you want. We got the Morning Bun, Heavy-Seeded Rye loaf, and Chocolate Sourdough. Morning Bun (5/5): This is kind of like a gourmet cinnamon roll. The bun itself is pillowy soft yet slightly chewy -- it'd be perfect as a tasty pillow for a morning nap! The cinnamon flavors mildly greet your tastebuds while the taste of citrus zest zap your palette for a bright zing of acidity. I like the fine sugar sprinkled on top as well. Heavy-Seeded Rye Loaf (4/5): The loaf is so heavy I could seriously do some bicep curls with this thing! It's dense with a nice chew, exuding earthy notes of wheat and a slight sourness. The best part is all the different seeds baked into the bread -- a variety and amount to put even the best bird feeds on the market to shame! The seeds add an enjoyable crunch and non-uniform texture to each bite. Chocolate Sourdough (5/5): One bite into this loaf of sourdough made me wiggle my ears in chocolatey pleasure! Its hard exterior shell protects the soft, spongy interior. The first bite kicks you in the mouth with a slobbery smooch of deep dark chocolate flavor paired with the yeasty sourness of lactic acid bacteria. I'd like to make a clam chowder bread bowl out of this thing! There isn't much seating inside, but they do have an outdoor backyard area with seating to enjoy your bread and drinks. Overall, we have yet to try something from here that isn't really good. Would definitely recommend coming here to try the chocolate sourdough at least! read more

Good bakery, baguette sandwich was tasty and morning bun was good. The line went by fast. There are two tables in the front of the counter and patio seating in the back. Their chocolate sourdough is only available on weekends and sells out by Noon. This is an artisan bakery and competes well with Fournée in Berkeley. read more

Best croissants I ever have since Paris. Sunday is now our ritual to get the Ham&egg croissant, the egg speck. N then I will buy an extra croissant like almond or chocolate for an afternoon snack. read more

I tried to like this place and gave it a shot 5 times since it's on my way back home from work. I've seen some of the workers giving attitude to customers when they were just asking questions. That rubbed me the wrong way. Is it just me or is the coffee mediocre? I've been trying all the special drinks that come out and it's never really that great the pastries are really good but the only downside is they don't warm up your pastries .. for a place that really focuses on bread and pastries, why don't you have something to warm up the pastries ? just a thought. The place doesn't allow dogs but allows service animals. read more

BackHaus | San Mateo 1. Seasonal Savory Danish 2. Everything Croissant Bowl 3. Seasonal Kouign Amann Backhaus in San Mateo is a charming artisan bakery that I used to visit every morning when I worked in the area. Known for its high-quality pastries, breads, and seasonal treats, everything I've tried here has been amazing--from the savory danishes to the buttery kouign amanns. The bakery can get busy, so be prepared for a bit of a wait, but trust me, everything from this place is worth trying! read more

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Came here earlier today with some friends, great & quick service with excellent food to top it all off! read more

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I was exploring San Mateo and I just happened to be here so here I am. I ordered the chocolate croissant and the spec and egg croissant bowl. The chocolate croissant was very flaky. I just wished there was more chocolate in the croissant. The spec and egg was a nice savory treat. The service here was standard, nothing crazy. The bakery itself was small. There wasn't as many pastries left when I came here. I did come a lot later in the day so I guess go figure. Anyways try it out if you like. :) read more

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Omg! I have seen the raspberry pistachio croissant for two years now and have meaning to find this place. I have been told they sell out and get super busy. Birthday breakfast here I come! There was a line at 8 am, yes they were busy and selling out! It all looked so good! The raspberry pistachio did not disappoint! It was as good as it looks! The hazelnut chocolate croissant amazing! The almond croissant delicious. A bite of everything - perfect! Oh and the passion fruit cruffin type thing? Devine! read more

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Might be my favorite bakery on the peninsula and a must try if you are in the area. 10/10 would recommend the raspberry pistachio croissant and trying a baguette sandwhich. The croissant filling was delicious and the outer dough was cooked to flaky perfection. The baguette was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making the chewy sandwhich worth the splurge. We also ordered a morning bun, which was tasty though not as flavorful as the other items. Dine in or take it to go and you won't regret it! read more

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Love their backyard! Esp on a beautiful sunny afternoon like this. Little dudes are perfect coffee mates. read more

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Best sourdough hands down! We usually go on the weekends, better come early or you'll miss out. It's disappointing that I have come 1.5 hour after they're opened and they've already ran out of pastries and savory items. read more

I love a good croissant. You can definitely find it at Backhaus. Their croissant is very flaky and light. It definitely takes the #2 spot on my croissant rankings. In addition we got the speck & egg, Kouign Amann, and the mortadella sandwich. The speck & egg was another favorite. The kouign amann was a little too sweet and the glaze was hard. The line can be out the door but the staff does a great job of moving it along. The longest thing I had to wait for was my iced latte. There is seating in the back, outside. Standard outdoor tables and chairs. Still a nice place to eat your goodies and have a chat. read more

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Hot tip: everything is good here! There's a nice secluded backyard that is a great spot for a coffee chat. I like their sweeter pastries, like the kouign amann and chocolate croissant. The staff is always nice and the line moves relatively quickly. read more

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I went here for the first time recently. It has a minimalist decor and the pastries looked delicious. I ordered an almond croissant. So far, so good. Then I asked if it could be cut in half. The man behind the counter said, "No," in a cold tone. His expression was the worst part. It was like he was daring me to say something. I took my purchase and thanked him. No response from him. First, it was $7.75, which I thought was on the high side. But, it was one of the best almond croissants I have had. It was flaky, and the frangipane filling was amazing. I will return when I am in the area, but I will come early because they sell out of pastries quickly, I strongly urge the manager and owner to hire some gracious, well-mannered employees. Your products are wonderful, but this grumpy guy was rude and condescending. Really, you can't cut a large pastry in half when politely asked to by a customer? read more

I had my heart set on the speck and egg breakfast bowl, but darn it! They did not have it! We settled on the mushroom galette, both types of kouign amann: regular and strawberry, and a chocolate croissant. We gobbled up the mushroom galette and strawberry kouign amann right away because those looked the most perishable. Wow, just wow! Their pastry crust is so light, flaky, and crispy. The strawberry kouign amann was shatteringly crisp as well and was filled with a sweet strawberry jam and cream surprise in the middle. Don't be discouraged if there's a line out the door. It moves fairly quickly. Once you're at the front of the line, be prepared to rattle off your order because they put you on the spot like you're on Jeopardy! After you get your bag of goodness, you can enjoy it in their cute back patio. They also have two small tables inside and a couple in the front of the establishment. I will definitely be back for more and hope they have the speck and egg breakfast bowl next time. read more

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There is always a line for this bakery and for good reason! We absolutely loved their almond croissant and their earl Grey scone. The almond croissant was flaky, they even toasted it in the oven for us. The earl Grey scone had The perfect amount of tea flavoring and it was crispy on the outside and not dry!! read more

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Have been to both locations and am always looking forward to visiting again. The San Mateo one has a secluded back patio that feels almost European. The pastries are varied and flavorful and the breakfast menu in Burlingame is approachable and tasty. They have a selection of coffee beverages, too. Haven't really interacted with service since its counter service but they've all seemed nice. Heading back tomorrow! read more

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The pistachio raspberry croissants are an experience. I also love their savory "handpie". So many wonderful treats!! Thank you, Backhaus, for being such a wonderful bakery!! read more

My friend and I live about an hour away from each other, and so San Mateo was a good halfway point to meet. She had seen Backhaus at some farmers markets in the past and so suggested to meet here. This coffee shop reminds me of the really hip and nice coffee shops in the city. There is not much indoor seating - I think just a couple of tables, but there is a patio area all the way in the back of the shop with a handful of chairs and tables that has a really nice ambiance. We were really looking forward to ordering some of their pastries but as we arrived an hour before their closing time, we unfortunately saw an empty pastry display case. The cold coffee I ordered was okay. The employees were quite friendly though ! I will have to come back for their pastries one of these days. read more

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