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    3.8 (17 reviews)
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    Cynthia T.

    [3.5 stars] With this being their second location, we had high expectations for this Bake Sum. Got in line at 8:53am for a 9:00am opening with only 11 people in front of us. For people who are familiar with Bay Area lines for good food, arriving that close to opening with less than a dozen people in front is not bad at all ! [+1 star] location and parking. This Bake Sum is in the Alameda Marketplace plaza with lots of parking available in the lot. Should the lot ever get full, park in residential and walk. It's a great part of town. After picking up your box of pastries, you can walk to the water, nearby parks to enjoy, or along Park St to see the various mom and pop shops and other eateries. [+1 star] organized queue, smooth ordering process, and menus available. With only 11 people ahead, it's not too chaotic to monitor the line. Staff made it clear which way the line should face and made sure we stood out of the way of other businesses and didn't block entrances and other doors. While in line, we were able to look at the menus to decide what we wanted. Once we got to the front, the person ringing up the order writes down on a pad and passes it down the line to the next staff member on the line. You pay, and step to the side while you wait for them to package up your order and call your name for pickup. [+1 star] opened on time and friendly service. Before opening, the bakery is covered in drapes. Right at 9am the staff tied the drapes up and started service. Staff was knowledgeable about their products and answered all questions with a smile. [-0.5 star] did not have popular pastries available at opening. We got to the front of the line at 9:20 and were told they did not have the famed Croissubi (as mentioned in the NY Times) and garlic cheesy pull apart. They would have these until later in the day but didn't specify at what time. A little disappointed because this is not their first location so they should know what to do to have their popular items ready to go at opening. Called their Oakland location to find they had the Croissubi available there! [-0.5 star] slow service. Took 30 min from the time of opening to us getting our order. Ordered at 9:20, paid at 9:22, got our name called to pick up our box of goodies at 9:30. Not sure where the hold up is in the service line but again, with this being their second location, we expected things to move along a bit faster. [-0.5 star] display case not accurate. Display case did not show all pastries available. We ordered the mango milk bun, strawberry matcha croissant (which was actually a cruffin), mochi bites, and okonomiyaki danish. Only the latter two were displayed. Overall, pastries were great. Seems like this location is working out kinks since it's on the newer side. Until then, I'd recommend going to their Oakland location with a friend and dropping them off to place the order since parking is tricker in that location. They'll have their popular items ready to go, they open an hour earlier, and there's no line out the door.

    Mitzi W.

    Arrived at 8:30 for the 9:00 opening. Maybe 20 people in line in front of me. BakeSum takes special care of each order and will stop orders to pack on occasion. I love the Asian fusion of the treats. At these one item in Alameda is not available at the Oakland location. I love the croissubi, mango milk bun, cocobae cookie, black sesame snickerdoodle, garlic cheesy pullapart. The Yuzu tart was good but a bit too tart for me. So happy they are in Alameda. And happy people are supporting!

    These loan pastries already had dibs on them from other customers.   So why not remove them?  lol
    Lisa Z.

    Waited in line 30 minutes, got to the front at 11:30 after the lady in front of us said she'd take the last three mochi bites. Only option was a ham cheese croissant which is not what I wanted. They've been opened several weekends (F, Sat, Sun ) for weeks now. So they should know the demand by now: Weird they don't make enough pastries to at least last til 2 pm. Plus none of the workers let the long line of people behind us that essentially they were out of everything: I won't be back until they are in full production daily: Two stars for ample parking and a comfortable temperature, making for awesome ambiance.

    Mochi bites
    Mel S.

    Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday CLOSED Thursday CLOSED Friday 9am - Sold out Saturday 9am - Sold out Sunday 9am - Sold out Located in the Alameda Marketplace, this new bakery is a great addition to Alameda. With Asian fusion flavors like jasmine tea milk buns, croissubi, and black sesame snickerdoodles, Bake Sum is bringing flare. With limited hours, expect long lines. This morning, I arrive at 9am and got all of my goods and left at 10:30am. By the time I was able to order, there were a couple of things already sold out. Parking is available via the marketplace parking lot and street parking.

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    Jessica H.

    4.5 Stars. Very, very good. I took advantage of my jet lag and showed up before opening at 8:40AM on Friday where the line was still decent and I got to wait inside. By 8:50AM, the line was out the door. I ordered the: JASMINE TEA MILK BUN - this was the second best item I ordered. I've always enjoyed Jasmine Milk Teas, so this bun hit the spot. It had the texture of a Pineapple Bun, with the inside filling tasting like JMT. JASMINE MOCHI BITE- this I could live without. CROISSUBI - really really good. I can see why it made the NY times. I would absolutely get this again. GARLIC-CHEESY PULL-APART - I could live without this too. I will def come back when I can wake up early again and get their Croissubi and Jasmine Tea Milk Bun again.

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    Neha A.

    Wonderful bakery in alameda marketplace! The mango milk bun and almond cake were fantastic! Strawberry matcha croissant and okinomoyaki danish had beautiful lamination and layers. Very short line on a Saturday morning around 10 am and service was quick. There is seating outside the in the marketplace area and parking nearby. Can't wait to return to try the others!

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    Lauren C.

    Went at opening on Friday morning and was able to get a croissubi, okonomiyaki, and some mochi bites. The okonomiyaki is definitely very savory, with a lot of different flavors going on-a little bit overwhelming personally. The croissubi was my favorite-flaky croissant with a fun twist on a typical musubi. Of the mochi bites we got, the sesame was my favorite. Ate these first before I got to take a pic. Worth a try if you're in the area, but would recommend going early. After purchase the line was out the door behind me.

    Strawberry Matcha Croissant, Mango milk bun, Sesame Snickerdoodle cookie, Croissubi, Japanese takoyaki(?) Danish
    Sherry D.

    Delicious and unique tasting pastries! Not too long of a wait this morning around 10am and was able to get everything that I wanted. The japanese inspired one tasted just like a Takoyaki in croissant form and was my favorite! Mango milk bun and strawberry matcha croissant so crispy, soft. And flaky all at the same time. I'm really surprised by the reviews -- luckily we didn't have a long wait and thought the pastries were wonderful! Wishing this business the best and will definitely be back to show my support.

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    Con C.

    Great new location! Mochi bites (black sesame and brown butter are best) are yummy, known for okonomiyaki and spam croissubi. Also got sesame and chocolate cookies and ube cookie. Tasty new flavors are a fresh addition to this marketplace. Similar to Oakland location with long lines so be prepared to wait. Friendly helpful staff and still working everything out.

    Limited days for Alameda, just go to Oakland!

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    Friendly staff!!!!! Great pastries. I'm coming back early tomorrow morning to try more pastries ! Really early worth it!!!

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    Ham and Cheese Croissant, top view
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    Vanilla & dole whip swirl on opening day, and latte art
    Vanilla & dole whip swirl on opening day, and latte art
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