5 Stars for the taste, but the service can sometimes be VERY SLOW. To be fair, I put 4 stars so as not to affect the status quo, but they need a way to help new customers learn the menu. With COVID protocols, there is not a good way for them to seemingly tel indecisive customers to "step aside" as its 1 customer at a time inside. Today's wait involved both workers seemingly headed on an extended break along with a customer taking ages to make a decision. read more

Cream puffs were yum! It is a bakery setting . There is no seating option . You get it to go and can choose to have it there. Service was prompt. read more

Awesome cream puffs! Delicious and yummy! The fillings are not that sweet, just the perfect sweetness plus the crunchiness on the outside it's just delicious! I recommend trying them read more

A big fan of beard papa. I used to come here all the time when I used to work in the area. The cream puffs are really fresh and fluffy. My go to flavor is vanilla and if they have strawberry that would be my next pick. Each cream puff is a bit pricey but well worth every penny they're super delicious! read more

I used to go to Beard Papa's in Jakarta, Indonesia growing up. I didn't know that they had a branch in San Jose and SF too! Their quality is still the same as when i was a kid, and their fillings have become more creative. They're still the superior place to get cream puffs. read more

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I've only been here a handful of times in the last few years, but I must admit, the cream puffs here are delicious -- a little messy, but delicious. Their service is super fast, which is really nice. More recently, I've noticed a lot more people are coming here, which I thought was interesting since traditionally this branch has been relatively empty. The last time I was here, they were missing a few flavors of filling (they were down to only vanilla and chocolate). I really wanted to try their Birthday Cake flavor. Overall, I'd rate them pretty well. The cream puffs are pretty fresh, very soft, nice flavor. Next time, I'd like to be able to see more flavors of fillings available for purchase. read more

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would happily do it! Let's begin with the size of this puff which was large and prefect to my liking. The texture was great as it was super soft and fresh. The puff was generously filled with Vanilla custard which was cold and nice on a hot summer day. This was one of best desserts I have ever had and If I return to America again I would be happy to try out other flavours! read more

Beard Papa's - Happiest person on earth after taking a bite! - Desserts Near Me - Cupertino, California

Pretty disappointing when you are used to other Beard Papa locations. Puffs here are hard, cold, and not fresh. There's always a line and even if there are just 2 people in front of you, it takes forever for your turn. Came here at 4 in the afternoon and they were out of multiple shells and fillings. read more

I am a big Beard Papa's fan, but unfortunately, I do have to leave an honest review about the food quality here. I live in SoCal and we have been going to different Beard Papa's locations throughout the years; most of them maintain a consistent quality, so I am wondering if this one is a franchise? I got 4 vanilla and 2 chocolate cream puffs from this location today. Both of the flavors were subpar. The vanilla was extremely bland, no vanilla taste at all. In SoCal, the vanilla flavor has always been my favorite. Not only they are full of the flavors, but you can actually see vanilla beans in the custard. Not to mention chocolate cream puffs- they were not very flavorful AND one of my puffs was mostly filled with air. I was so disappointed about my purchase today. $20+ (with tips) made me never wanted come back to this particular location. What a major disappointment! read more

We placed a large catering order with Beard Papa's, which was very easy to order and pick up. They were ready as expected, and kept them packaged in compact and organized boxes so it was very easy to transport them. The staff at this location was also very nice and also confirmed when they were ready to pick up. Of course, without a doubt, the cream puffs were fresh and delicious! read more

I love cream puffs! I have not found any store that makes cream puffs like Beard Papa's! My mouth waters when I think about biting into a crunchy shell with smooth custard inside! I usually go for the green tea flavor because who doesn't like matcha green tea? However, they didn't mix the custard that well when I bought it. The custard was still grainy from green tea powder and not fully mixed. Wish they spent more time perfecting it. Probably an off day? Other than that, I will come back for more because I can't get enough! read more

Some days you just need a cream puff. And it's nice to know you can count on your neighborhood Beard Papa's to take care of you. I just love biting into the crispy pastry exterior and trying not to make a mess of the delicious creamy filling inside. The service at this Cupertino location is pretty fast so I'm in and out with my cream puffs in no time. I love my puffs with a little something extra so I usually order the Deco Puff with chocolate and crushed M&Ms and the Cookie Crunch puff though you can't go wrong with the standard puffs either. I'm never satisfied ordering just one! The green tea fondant is also worth ordering. They have special cream filling flavors of the week like earl grey. So fun and tempting though I'm pretty loyal to their standard chocolate, vanilla and green tea flavors. read more

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Last time I had cream puffs from this place was when I was in middle school and lived in Oahu and I will never forget this place because it was so good. But since then I try to find them on Oahu and have no luck, but since I moved to California I found this spot and even though it's a half an hour drive away from where I live it's so worth it. Any who ordered half a dozen cause you get 1 dollar off. Of course I went with the original style puff and for the fillings, 2 vanilla, 2 chocolate, 1 green tea, and since coffee was the flavor of the week got one of those also. Just like how my taste buds remembered but chocolate will always be my favorite. If you never had cream puffs from this place before I highly recommend you give this place a try if your craving something sweet. read more

Beard Papa's - Desserts Near Me - Cupertino, California

If you like ice cream and a good pastry puff, Beard Papa's does not disappoint. You get to pick a shell and a cream filling and they have some pretty amazing fillings( Blueberry is a new one) Got the Matcha filled Plain, the Chocolate filled Plain and the Matcha Eclair with the Vanilla filling- all three pretty yummy but the Matcha in a plain shell one was hands down the best. The other two were a tad sweeter for my taste. There's quite a lot of filling within as well. Keep tissues handy! Will try some new shells the next time. read more

Hours said they close at 9p but I come at 8:20p and they're closed! What the heck. Pretty disappointed. Fortunately there were other places nearby! read more

Solid cream puffs at a reasonable price. This Beard Papa's is located near Daiso and Marukai. They have staple flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and matcha and have a "flavor of the month" as well. I like to get the cookie crunch topping with matcha. The service is pretty fast and efficient and you'll be tempted to buy more with the delicious smell wafting all over the store. There's not that much seating area inside (only a counter facing outside the store) but there's plenty of tables outside the store in the plaza area. read more

This store is offering horrible customer services. We went to the store as 3 people and they kick us out. The Latino lady sounds extremely idiotic and very racist. Plus, the store is very stinky and not clean. I'd not recommend to come here because the smell will kill you. read more

I wanted to try this dessert shop because my girlfriend really likes the cream puffs here. We decided to come here after watching a movie together! We decided to get the vanilla cream puff. I thought it was just alright. The pastry is soft but there's not too much flavor and the cream inside just tasted like cream you find in donuts. Overall, it's ok but still enjoyable if you've never been there before. read more

Beard Papa's - Vanilla cream puff - Desserts Near Me - Cupertino, California

Love Beard Papa's! Absolutely delicious cream puffs, always a hit when we get them for gatherings. It's pretty close by and I have a friend who is so addicted she has to stop there every time she comes over. Haven't met a nay-sayer yet. read more

Love these cream puffs, especially the chocolate. They are a little pricey for what you get but you only live once right? I bought the Crème brulee one at one visit and it was amazing. Last time we bought the mini cream puffs in chocolate and vanilla combo and I feel that those are the best. They are high in calories but fantastic, just don't count calories when coming here. They also have seasonal flavors such as mango and green tea. My only small issue is that there is a fishy smell in this building. I don't know if it's coming from the food place next door or if it's from Beard Papa's. If you can overlook or become "noseblind" to the smell, this is the place for you. read more

Such a gem. The matcha is the best and everyone should eat one in their lifetime. Warning: Do not look up the calories for a puff. Clearly they are not healthy for you, but it's time to live your best life. Love their commitment to consistent quality across chains. Thank you, Beard Papa! read more

Cashier handled cash and prepared puffs while wearing the same gloves. That's unacceptable. read more

I will never order from here again I ordered it for a coworker and they gave me he wrong flavor I asked for the matcha and ube flavor specifically instead they gave me two chocolate. my coworker likes ube. I am great disappointed. you don't display information that the matcha was sold out and the ube also. read more

We only really enjoy their strawberry filling but they hardly ever have it availalble. Cookies and cream was pretty tasty too and is a favorite second. Tried to call to check for flavors several times but the phone always just rings or gets disconnected. It's really hard to get the flavors I want. We gave up trying and only check when we're shopping in the plaza, which is not often. They keep sending me messages to come back and get a free puff with purchase, but usually I don't because I just can't get the flavor I want. If management is listening, please just make strawberry an everyday flavor and I would visit a lot more often. read more

Was excited to go and get our cream puffs but as we walked in we weren't greeted by anyone there. We did placed our order but had some questions since it had been awhile since we had been there and the cashier wasn't too helpful. She looked more annoyed more than anything. While waiting for our order the music playing was very explicit. Not something you want to hear while waiting for your order. Once we got our order we said thank you and wasn't acknowledged back, talk about no customer service. The kids working there seemed to be there to cash a paycheck and that's all. We got home and were ready to enjoy the cream puffs and noticed our cream puffs bearly had any cream filling inside. That was very disappointing. Sadly don't plan to go back. read more

I have been wanting to try the cream puffs at this location for awhile now since Beard Papa's is a local favorite in Hawaii when they still had shops there. I grew up eating these back home and it is just as I remember. For the poster(s) who mentioned these are heavy, I am not quite sure if they mean the dough shell or the filling. Cream puff shells are made from pate choux which has a high water content which then forms steam inside and creates the hollowness inside and crisp outer shell...Beard Papa's does this well. This review is strictly for the service and the cream puffs, not their other offerings...so here goes: Over-all Size:-5/5: Palm-sized , think softball...this is no mini croquembouche. Easily can share with another person. Shell texture-5/5: Light and crisp w/ sufficient hollowness Fillings-4/5: Standard three - Vanilla, chocolate and Green Tea plus one weekly special; this week it is Strawberry. Monthly calendar posted near the counter shows last and upcoming flavors. Fillings are like a light mousse cream/pudding...don't expect an overly thick, fatty rich or super sweet taste. Plenty of filling in shell approximately 90% filled...it looks like 1/4 to 1/3 cup of filling. I knocked off one star because the filling flavors could be made more intense but it is satisfactory enough. Price-4/5: Fairly priced..$2 something each. Pretty good deal since you can actually share the other half with someone. Service-5/5: On-point and professional, sufficiently friendly. They serve well. Final verdict: Super tasty! Note that Beard Papa's cream puffs stay true to the original which was created by a Japanese company in Osaka in the late 90s so it is made for a lighter palate like most Asian pastries...delicate yet sufficiently sweet. If you are craving for a simple and not too sweet cream puff that stays true to a choux pastry shell's qualities with more than enough filling, come here. The cream puffs are filled when you choose the shell type and filling, so no soggy puffs. Plus the size is more than enough for two...sharing is caring! However if you want a small but heavy, bready, cakey shell with overly fatty, rich and sickly sweet fillings that's been frozen/defrosted and sitting in the refrigerated case, go to your local supermarket and pick up a pre-filled pastry. read more

Don't waste your time coming here. We had stopped by three times during the weekends but got nothing because they were all sold out. The truth is this place is going out of business soon. They are not serious about doing business and don't make much puffs at all. read more

**MY PUFF DID NOT CREAM @ PAPA BEARD'S** $1.95 for a vanilla cream puff. Bite, nibble, bite. Lick. Bite, done. The cream puff shell was a bit on the tougher side. I prefer it to be lighter with more buttery flavor and texture. The actual cream itself was *ok* as well. They use real vanilla, but lacked overall creaminess. Tried it, now over it. read more

I just had a Beard Papa's coffee cream puff that some coworkers brought back...and man is it just me or are these things really not as good as they seemed to be back when it opened? Or maybe my tastes have just changed. But I was really not impressed. The puff was cold and stiff, the cream was flavorless, definitely nothing like 'coffee'..and it was cream colored, not even tan like a latte color. We often walk by BP's on our way to Yogurtland and see how empty and sad it looks....I remember when the line was out the door...jeez how fast the trends fall. Is that to be tart fro yo next year? Yikes. I'll stick with L'epi D'or for their freshly baked cream puffs right by the counter and they're cheap too...and the puff part is soft and flakey, not hard and cold. Sorry BP...I think I outgrew you. read more

Beard Papa's cream puffs are the place to go! Used to love coming here and getting 4-6 of these (for friends obviously maybe), but lately I've been coming in the afternoons well before closing to find that they've run out of flavors or certain types of cream puffs. This was never really an issue before, so wonder if they changed something in their distribution of assembly cadence that would affect this...but I would probably try and go earlier in the morning to ensure they have what you want. read more

Decent cream puffs to satisfy any sweet tooth. Unfortunately the "wow factor" was lacking for me. The puffs are palm sized with a soft and flaky shell filled with flavors of your choosing. Usually you can never go wrong with anything green tea.. but the green tea here is a no no. Tasted powdery and barely had any flavor. The vanilla was good though. But hey that's the original flavor so I would assume they got that one down. A little pricey if you buy in bulk: 1 dozen for $23 *edit & update I returned because my friend was craving for sweets so of course I had to get something too. Opted for the strawberry cookie crunch puff and I really liked it! I bit into the puff thinking it would be a sweet strawberry filling but it was the exact opposite. It was tangy and tarty. A pleasant and delicious surprise! Also, I knew there was something I didn't quite like about the overall taste of the puff but I couldn't put my finger on it. Now I know it's the shell. The cookie crunch shell tasted so much better than the regular. Worth the couple cents difference. Bumping my review up to 4 stars for the yummy filling and better tasting shell! read more

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Delicious! We got the matcha cream puff with matcha filling. Fast service, fresh food. Cool to see that they fill the cream puffs right in front of you. would definitely go back. read more

the world according to noelle, 2013 ----------------------- the quick details ----------------------- cuisine: cream puffs (by way of Japan) parking: parking lot price: pricey good eats: definitely customer service: friendly restrooms: no family friendly: yes noelle's favorites: green tea in cookie crunch puff ----------------------- my experience ----------------------- Beard Papa's is a cream puff shop that first opened in 1999 in Osaka, Japan. The cream puffs are made out of the most delicious pate a choux and filled with different flavored creams. The creams come in a variety of flavors- vanilla, chocolate, dulce de leche, green tea, milk tea, pumpkin. The standard flavors they have all the time are vanilla and chocolate. They always have a flavor of the week. Came here recently and picked up vanilla, chocolate and milk tea (which is the flavor of the week) all in the cookie crunch puff. I absolutely adore the cookie crunch puff because there are bits of crunchy cookie goodness on the top of the cream puff. Beard Papa's cream puffs are just the right amount of sweet, they are definitely not overly sweet so do not expect a super sweet cream inside. The cheesecake sticks are good, its a small cheesecake stick- light, sweet and a small but perfect serving for one. The chocolate fondant cake is delicious but decadent - a good dessert to share with a friend. This location of Beard Papa's is located in a crowded shopping center so it's best to arrive early if you're looking for a parking spot. Good place to pick up desserts for a family party or just because! read more

Beard Papa's - Cookie Crunch cream puffs! - Desserts Near Me - Cupertino, California

I've had beard papas before but this was my first time stepping foot in one! My sister and I decided to order 6 puffs--2 vanilla, strawberry, and green tea. Strawberry tasted light & airy. The green tea didn't disappoint and vanilla is a classic. They have permanent + rotating flavors and although I liked green tea best, it just comes down to personal preference! One con for me was the pastry to filling ratio. I thought there was an excessive/overachieving amount of cream and that made it messy to eat. I'd probably go for the mini size next time. Although not lauded as the best cream puffs in my book (that would have to be the ones at Liliha Bakery, courtesy of my friend Flo), BP did satisfy my craving for sweets and I'd return to try other items/flavors on the menu! read more

Beard Papa's - Green tea puff! - Desserts Near Me - Cupertino, California

Yup, the cream puffs are good here. Their eclair puff with green tea filling, though? Um, amazing!! Just wish they carry more filling options other than vanilla, chocolate, and flavor of the week (I would skip the milk tea filling, they are just not as good as the others). Other than that I love these quick yummy goodies. read more

Beard Papa's - Delicious puffs! - Desserts Near Me - Cupertino, California

Quality - dropped from the very first time they opened, but, i still like cream puffs. the cheesecake and tiramisu slices were less than impressive. Service - always lacking in courtesy! I affirm one yelper's comment that said the employees always have that "surly" expression. i can go on and on with how they are and it is very sad! by the way, please do not stand with gloves on and arms across your chest. when someone hands you the bathroom key, please take off those gloves you took it with! read more

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make sure you check your order before leaving the store. we ordered 5 originals and one crème brûlée but they gave us all originals.

I ordered a original cream puff with vanilla filling. This is what they call a cream puff? Where's the cream? You gotta be kidding me. read more

Beard Papa's - No cream in cream puff - Desserts Near Me - Cupertino, California

Every time I go to Beard Papa, I always anticipate what flavor of the week I'm gonna b chomping down on. I never leave unhappy with my delicious snacks. if I could, I would skip out of that shop. (I don't cuz that would look weird.) the little shop is located in the plaza across from Vallco Mall where Daiso n Elephant Bar r. there's a sitting area facing the front windows looking out into the parking lot. I can usually find parking there. during the dinner hour, it might get crowded cuz of all the restaurants there. as u enter, the smell of fresh baked puffs just hits u. all of a sudden, u feel like "sh--. heaven must smell this dope." they boast fresh n natural cream puffs with different flavors of cream fillings. of course their original cream puff is the most popular by far, but they also make other yummy desserts like eclairs, cheesecakes, fondant au chocolat, n cookie crunch puffs. I always say I wanna try some of the other things, but then end up getting the original puffs. I'm so predictable. so today I ended up getting myself an original vanilla cream puff n a hazelnut cream puff. HAZELNUT. what?? yep, that's the flavor of the week. if u guys like the taste of hazelnut, I think u will love this. the taste really comes thru. it oozes out of the crunchy outer shell. (so much cream!) the service was great too. the girls there were both very quick to answer questions n I got my cream puffs right away! read more

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O. Migod. Is there crack mixed into the cream because I seriously want to put my mouth to the dispenser and dispense cream directly in. Every Beard Papa's I've been to have been consistent - the cream has a thick, smooth texture and the puff pastry is light and flaky. The staff have always obliged when I requested "extra cream," although the guy today weighed my cream puff when he thought I wasn't looking and chuckled. I saw that!!! Don't scoff at the cream puff lady =O read more