We've been looking for a good pastry/donut place around Hercules and we found this place on yelp. We're so glad that we came to this place. Parking is limited in front of the store. I came at around 7:30 am and parked in front of the store. Customers come in and go so even though it's limited, you can find one. This place is popular with their cro dough. They have several fillings so we had their blueberry. The donut is also filled with sweet cream cheese inside the dough. This is so delicious and quite filling if you just had one. We also had their danish bear claw, danish butter corn, buttermilk coffee cake muffin. They are also delicious. They're so many choices and I can't wait to come back and try their other donuts and pastries. I also found out that they make sandwiches and pizza. They all look appetizing and good. I will come back again and enjoy the other list on their menu. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Blueberry cro-dough - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

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Bear Claw Bakery makes the best birthday cakes! Our favorite is chocolate with custard in the middle with whipped cream topping. Their bear claws are yummy as well. Since we moved to Elk Grove we've not been able to find an actual bakery. Lots of donut shops. But not a bakery that offers everything a bakery should. I really miss the small town feeling they offer and all the great pastries they make. read more

Best bakery ever! Nothing like it where I live. Must stop anytime I'm in the Bay. Coffee cake muffins for life!!

I did a quick google search of the nearest donut shop. Last night, I had no luck on delivery finding a place. Donut cravings come and go but when they're here I always follow through. This was bomb! I ordered the blueberry Cronut. After seeing it on Yelp I had to have it. It was the last one. I also ordered a strawberry Cronut, an old fashioned buttermilk glazed donut, an Apple fritter, and a buttercream cinnamon roll. Blueberry Cronut was 5/5. Exactly what I expected from the picture and a deliciously sweet breakfast. Old fashioned buttermilk glazed donut. 5/5. These have always been my favorite. It melted in my mouth even hours after being in the fridge. I ate it just now. Strawberry Cronut - my bf gives it a 5. Says it's the best he's ever had. Apple fritter - "that sh*t was good." Pinole has such cute places. Glad we came across this one. The reviews are high for a reason. read more

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A very big thank you to the bakers & staff at Bear Claw for making my son's 8th birthday unforgettable. I went in with an idea and spoke to one of the bakers- she was great at making sure she could pull this off and voila she did! The cake was moist and delicious. All of the kids loved it, as much as we did. Thank you for making his birthday so special. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Star Wars Cupcake Cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

First of all if you haven't tried the Maple Bacon Bar then you're missing the best melt in your mouth, deliciousness, can't stop eating goodness yumminess in your life!! Walk, crawl, sprint, bike, drive, canoe, fly, teleport immediately to go try one! Get there early because they do go fast! So go, go, go!!! Parking is easily found on the street or parking lots located in the back or a few shops down. FYI: I recommend eating it when it's warm!! read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Maple Bacon Bar - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

My day started of terribly with some qualms, but I didn't let it stop me from visiting my favorite place for literally bear claws. This is a small local business in the East Bay, and I've been going here for years because I love bear claws! It was my first time getting their iced coffee though. Price: I thought it was fair. Both items were less than $10. I think I paid ~$6. Service: I was immediately greeted by the worker once I came in. Because I knew what I wanted to get, this person was very quick about it. Food: Bear claws here are a 11/10. I got too lazy to toast it but I bet it'd taste like a 100/10 if I actually had the patience. Iced coffee was a little bit mixed to me. I used to like very sugary iced coffee drinks but now I'm all about the caffeine boost. At first, I thought I didn't like it, but actually, it's not too sweet that you can't taste the coffee taste but not too bitter that you only taste the coffee. I'd probably give it a 4/5 because I personally like creamer iced coffee drinks. Overall, I'll still come and support this business because they also have some great sandwiches read more

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Great food, exceptional service, friendly staff. Been a customer for over 30 years and they never disappoint. From baked goods, specialty coffees, sandwiches, pasta plus so much more, just pure deliciousness! read more

The Bear Claw Bakery & Cafe is such a cute bakeshop located in downtown Pinole. I've been eyeing this place for a while now. I decided to stop by yesterday on 03/23/21. I got a Ham & Salami sandwich and a buttermilk coffee cupcake. The sandwich was so fresh and tasty! As far as the cupcake, it was the best-baked good I had in so long. It's not overly sweet and it is a great combination of when crunchy meets a moist texture. Additionally, the girls working the front counter were so friendly and amiable. I was greeted with a warm welcome into the shop. Overall, I was amazed by the taste and quality of the sandwich and the cupcake. The people were so sweet and the shop was adorable! I will be coming back for sure. read more

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I don't know why I don't go here more often! They have a huge menu for breakfast and lunch! As soon as I walked in on a Friday morning, the two young ladies behind the counter cheerfully greeted me. This place give you a homey vibe and you can tell they have a number of regulars! I've had their pastries and donuts before, but this time I ordered one of their breakfast sandwiches - Smoky B: Avocado, meat, spicy chipotle aioli, jalapenos, and egg. The description sounds spicy but it wasn't at all! It had a great kick to it! Honestly, I would cater their sandwiches for like a fam breakfast or something. I devoured it! The coffee is okay, but I'm kind of biased as I love and have a favorite at East Bay Coffee across the street. Overall, this place is a neighborhood favorite and it's hard not to understand why. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Smoky B sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

Definitely a staple in pinole, been going here since i was a kid. Their coffee cake is great!

This is your old school bakery. I had a sweet tooth this morning and decided to stop on by. I asked the clerk what she liked and got a danish with lightly golden brown sugar on the surface. This was mildly sweet. I also bought a chocolate twist. The twist is more chewy than I've experienced before. I would prefer a less denser version. Although it didn't knock my socks off this is still a place worth visiting. It's small and homey looking and located in old Pinole. The pastries do go together with scrambled eggs. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

I hate to give not so great rating, but I've been here twice and both times, I really was not impressed with their pastries and baked goods. I had their bear claws, the cronuts, and danishes and they were all too sweet. The service was always friendly so I would probably continue to patron them for the drinks, but just not the bakery items as they are too sweet for my taste. read more

Local bakery with friendly people working the cashier. It's a cute place and the menu offerings besides the bakery stuff looks great. I have never eaten here but one day I might try. The review is on the baked items. I came by before and I did buy a few random pastries and I don't remember it being that great, so I decided to try again several years later and again, I wasn't very impressed. I got a few cookies and a sticky bun which I guess they're known for and it was okay at best. Kind of dry. The ambiance of the place is old and cute, which is fine but there's a lot of stuff everywhere, and the bakery items aren't displayed nicely so it gives it a feeling of it not being clean if that makes sense. I'm sure it's not true but it gives me old donuts in a liquor store vibes mixed with cluttered cracker barrel. I want to try their stuffed cronuts next time and order some sandwich because I really want this place to win and be successful. The people are really nice. read more

MAPLE BACON BARS ARE THE FRICKIN BEST HOLYY SHEEEEESHHH!!!!! GO TO HERE YALL!!! ITS FIREEE!!! Finally got a chance to go there in the morning for some fresh pastries. Totally worth it. Everything is more than incredible. The recipes are 100% authentic and original. The coffee cake is definitely one of our favorites. The service was absolutely great. The cashier was very friendly. It always looks very clean and welcoming in there!!!! can't wait to go there to try the chicken, mozzarella, pesto croissant!!!!!! Prices are great as well ESPECIALLY for the quality. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - The remains of coffee cakes, bear claws, and fresh lemon cream danish! - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

The Bear Claw Bakery is a family-owned business that started in Richmond in 1912. The Pinole location has been in downtown Pinole for more than 40 years. To stay in business that long they have to be doing something right. The bakery is small with one or maybe two small tables on the street. There is a larger table inside that is closed off due to the pandemic. I have had their pastries; they are always fresh and tasty. What I really enjoy is the sandwiches that they serve. The Reubenini is delicious. The Panini is filled with: pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, red onions, pepperoncini, house-made Thousand Island dressing, and brown mustard. For me, it is enough for two meals. For the best selection of pasties come early, they often sell out of the popular treats. read more

Woke up extra early to get a breakfast treat, I got the hibernator sandwich which i've been wanting to try for like a year. It was delicious, although i ordered it on a croissant as the bread but at first it came on a sourdough roll, no biggie though mistakes happen and they remade it without making a deal of it. I also got a chai latte with a shot of espresso in it and it's the best chai i've ever had. Starbucks has nothing on their chai, you can taste all the spices and it's not super sweet which is perfect. The pastries were the worst part of the trip though, not bad but just okay. I got a bear claw after craving one for a couple weeks but this one just didn't hit the spot. It was bland, i've never had a bland bear claw before so i was pretty disappointed. My mom got the maple bacon bar and the toppings were good, and there was a nice maple flavor, but the dough was just okay as well. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - The hibernator on a croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

I remember coming to this place only once during my adolescent years just for a donut. I did not remember the taste and decided I'd revisit the past and see what's new here. Come to find I was greeted by exceptional service and a friendly employee. The atmosphere and feel of the place takes you back in time to where things were much simpler. Truly an escape from the rustle and bustle of reality. When it comes to the one item I ordered (adobo tots), the quality, care, and cost just blows me away. The incredible taste sensations combined with the warm happy going atmosphere definitely lures me in for a hooked on attitude. I highly recommend this place to anyone living around or visiting the area. Come by and try the tots, I sure will! read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Adobo tots - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

It was my second time here and I have super mixed reviews. I really have a problem with eateries that charge higher prices than the website. I got charged $27 for 12 dozen cookies/brownies when the website said $24.75. Your website should be updated first before you start charging higher prices. I questioned the cashier about the discrepancy in prices and she said the website has not been updated. I think out of fairness, you need to charge the lower price. No customers like to be fooled with deceptive pricing strategies. Service on both visits were a bit slow so be prepared to wait a bit for your food. Or plan your visit by calling in your order especially for the baked goods. Sometimes they run out of stuff so you can make sure they have your item there! Other than that, the food is good. I had the hot chick sandwich my first go around and it was good. Then the cookies and brownies were fantastic. Obviously a fond neighborhood joint that needs some tweaks but I do like to support local businesses. read more

Desserts are good but other savory items are definitely overpriced. The desserts were great, awesome loaded donuts. For the price i paid wish there was more meat on the sandwich, pretty small portion. If i did go back it would be for the desserts, and thats it read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Pineapple Upside Down - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

The cutest hole in the wall cafe shop. What we ordered: * 2 hot Mike's blend coffee * Iced Hazelnut Latte * The Panda * Smokey B * Tater tots breakfast * chocolate scone PROS: * Delicious & good portions. * Menu has different varieties for everyone. * Latte was well made and tasted just perfect. CONS: * Nothing really. * My to go order tater tots did not have a fork in the to-go bag. My recommendation is placing appropriate utensils in the bag if needed. read more

Maple bacon donut, hot chick sandwich on a croissant roll and an iced hazelnut latte. You will thank me later. Super friendly staff. Get there very early or the maple bacon donuts sell out! read more

Since I got the UberEats Pass, I decided to try out Bear Claw Bakery. On the app, it said that their Buttermilk Coffee Cake was a ~100-year-old recipe, so I had to check it out. I also got a Reubenini sandwich (requested no onions). The items arrived decently intact. They didn't come in a larger bag, so the coffee cake was in a paper/cardboard box and the sandwich was in a paper bag. Sustainable packaging- awesome. Buttermilk Coffee Cake ($9): I thought that I was just ordering a slice, but wow it was a whole cake! Approximately the size of a pie and was stored in a pie-sized box as well. Had a nice sweet glaze over the top, very fluffy, doesn't taste like a traditional coffee cake. There aren't any crumbs like what you would usually think of. Reubenini ($10.75): Had onions in it even though I had requested no onions, but no biggie- not allergic or anything, just a preference. Still tasted pretty good and they were high quality red onions. Portion was a bit smaller than a usual deli sandwich you would get from a sandwich shop, and it wasn't anything out-of-this-world, so I thought it was a bit pricey for what I got. I'll probably just stick to the baked goods if I order from here again. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Coffee cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

This was the cutest little bakery! Came in after leaving the farmers market across the street. The young lady who greeted us was very warm and friendly. She explained a few things on the menu and we ended up selecting deli sandwiches and a Cesar salad. The sandwiches were smaller than we expected, but surprisingly filling - delicious too. The salad was so good! The Cesar dressing tasted a little zesty by itself, but once I tossed the salad with it it was perfect. The chicken and croutons were also so well seasoned. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

My parents used to come here 30 years ago and raved about the mochas then. 30 years later, thank goodness somethings never change. The mocha was incredible, and was made with fresh melting chocolate and homemade whipped cream. The pastries were incredible too! The bear claws were hot and fresh out of the oven...WOW! The blueberry donut was also incredible and had some sort of pecan and cream filling. Everything was a 5 star and I definitely will be back the next time I am in town visiting family! read more

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I just picked up a few baked good. I decided to get 2 bear claws, maple bacon bar, 2 old fashion plain & a cheese danish. What I got I. The was 2 bear claws, maple bacon bar, 2 STRAWBERRY old fashion & star STAR SHAPED danish. How can you get my order wrong. I trusted the person behind the counter with what I've ordered and she got 3 of my items wrong. She needs to focus on what the customers are telling her. I don't know what she had in her mind but she needs to get the order right every time. Even though I let her keep the change which was only 80 cents. What if I gave her $3 tip instead but she still gets my order wrong. What's the point of leaving tips when it's for take out. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Does that look like plain old fashion to you?? Does that look like a cheese danish to you?? - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

Oh man that cali clubbin panini was tasty! Heat and crunch and veggies and sauce. Loved it. I got it on the parmesan bread which was so good! Service was slow, but everyone was very friendly. The inside is small with only two tables. I also got a bear claw and another pastry that was bread with cinnamon and crumb topping. I was disappointed with both pastries. I want more almond flavor from the bear claw. There was very little flavor and not super sweet, which I can appreciate. So it was just dry bread really. The cinnamon one was also dry bread and some flavor. The pastries here are not for me. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Cali clubbin panini - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

I love this place! My favorite items are the Cali Clubbin sandwich, breakfast tots, and the donuts. Definitely one of the best spots to grab a bite in Pinole. read more

Located in the heart of downtown Pinole, Bear Claw Bakery is a favorite of locals. The pastries are delicious and large. Lots of variety. Pastries are always fresh and the coffee is good. This bakery is small, but there are a few tables inside where you can enjoy a cooked to order breakfast, or your pastries and beverage. Very clean establishment. Prices are reasonable and a good value. The employees are friendly and the vibe is welcoming. Support this locally owned small business. Plenty of on street parking. Off street public parking lot lot a few steps away. There are a few tables for outside seating. I highly recommend The Bear Claw Bakery. read more

The staff is phenomenally sweet and efficient. The baked goods are always perfect, including special made birthday cake orders! The sandwich's are the best lunch in town! read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Hot chick sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

This bakery and cafe is so cute! The breakfast sandwiches were super fresh ingredients and packed with flavor. I was truly surprised cuz I'm used to the microwave style eggs from bakeries. The bear claw. I had to get it! It was so sweet and buttery. I had to share it as it is a great size! I'd love to come back here and try more lovely pastries. The staff was super lovely and helpful for our first visit. I enjoyed how cozy it was in downtown Pinole. I'll be back! read more

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Love this family owned Pinole institution Their pizza, sandwiches & pastries are amazing! read more

BearClaw Bakery never fails when it comes to delicious pastries, breakfast sandwiches, as well as pizzas. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Bearibella pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

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Cute little place to get some coffee and food. They have great service, but remember it's a small town business so you might need to wait a little for your food being cooked. Other than waiting I love the whole environment! read more

My mom came home from work with a tuna melt from here and I had to get it again! I asked my dad to buy for my brother and I so I can only write about my experience with that. It sucks they're not on DoorDash though! I do want to point out that they have some weird hours. I don't like how some days they close really early at 2pm because I'm still at work. Let's talk about the sandwiches now My tuna sandwich was good but why did it taste better when my mom got it? Maybe she got a different bread who knows. It was still a good tuna sandwich though! I love how they don't skimp out on the tuna, it was overflowing every time I took a bite! I took a bite of my brother's chicken pesto sandwich and it was yummy! Maybe I'll get that next time. Overall a good place! Definitely better than subway I must say. If I'm ever craving tuna, I'll get it here instead of subway because subway is meh. Next time I want to try their desserts too! read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Chicken pesto - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

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Definitely recommend. Delicious pastries! I'm sad I didn't know about this place sooner.

I always thought BCB was just for sweet treats BUT I was recently surprised to learn they were opened during the evening. I was craving pizza & when you're low carbish, the pizza needs to be amazing. There's only one size and you can go half & half. I ordered a medium garden salad and a half margarita & half grizzly bear (all meat). I was impressed. Yes, I'd come back when the craving hits again. I failed Yelp and forgot to get pics before the pizza was devoured. I enjoyed the margarita best! It was fresh and tasty. The crust was just chewy enough. The salad was very fresh. I think it was homemade ranch too. It's always great to support a small, locally owned business. read more

Was in the mood for some tasty breakfast sandwiches and my coworker recommended this spot to me. I heard good things about them. Love supporting local mom and pop shops, and they have been around for awhile. I ordered the Hibernator and Smoky B breakfast sandwiches. Very filling and probably could split one sandwich with my friend. Hibernator had potatoes in it so it was really heavy. Smoky B had a kick of spice to it. You get to choose what bread you want. They listed a variety of bread options and I ended up getting sourdough. I came around 11am and there was a small line. It went pretty fast but sandwiches took around 15-20 minutes. It was worth the wait but the bread was a little on the denser side than I would like but still yummy. I overheard one of the employees telling a customer you can call in and place an order ahead to avoid waiting. You can also phone in to ask what they have and they can save it for you. When I got there, a lot of their pastries, crossaints, and donuts were gone. They had no more bearclaws which I was hoping to get. Next time, I'll try to come in earlier to try their bearclaws and their mochas. One customer said she drives all the way here from Pleasant Hill to get their mochas. Also, their pizzas look tasty so I'll definitely order one next time. read more

Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe - Smoky B with Sausage on Sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - Pinole, California

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We just moved to Pinole this week (into our very first house) and after a day of moving and packing and virtual teaching decided to explore and found what can only be described as a neighborhood gem! We ordered the Hot Chic and Tuna Melt Paninis and both were absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and perfectly toasted! The gentleman behind the counter was so helpful and sweet. He described all of the specials and told us about possible breakfast options for our inevitable return. He also offered us two small buttermilk coffee cakes free of charge to welcome us to the neighborhood. How CHARMING! The cakes were super moist and perfectly sweet. We admittedly were back within a couple of days to grab breakfast. We ordered the Hibernator Breakfast Sandwich - eggs, cheese, sausage, bacon, AND tator tots on one sandwich, pressed on a panini press...HEAVEN! We also ordered their specialty Bear Claw pastry to share and it was so "beary" good. I can honestly say I'm in love with this quaint community bakery and have found my favorite place. Everything from the super friendly staff, the inviting and adorable atmosphere, the variety of offerings (did I mention they sell pizza, tacos, loaded tots, and pastries?), and the delicious food will certainly make us regulars here. K & J read more

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I went to Bear Claw on Saturday. The service was amazing. And the breakfast potatoes were delicious. My potatoes came with a sunny side egg, that I didn't like. And they remade my eggs (scrambled) with no problem. I will be back this Saturday. Even the coffee was good. read more