CA Bakehouse still is popular. There were regulars lining-up at 1pm to order products by the door. Customers still weren't allowed inside the bakery area. One queue was for online orders (recommended by the bakehouse) and the other was manned by an attendant with a tablet and a printed menu. Parking wasn't a hassle this time as there were plenty of spots. Add the fact that we were now familiar with Vietnam Town. We got our usuals with choux (Kaya and Ube), Pandan-Coconut Milk Bread and Banh Bo (honeycomb cake). The mention worthy Guava filled Mochi Cake was so good! A yummy tip that elevates this baked good was when I toasted it (4 minutes) in an airfryer. The crunchy surface with the chewy mochi texture plus the sweet guava stuffing was the perfect ratio I was looking for in a dessert pastry. Can't wait to go back and have more of the guava filled goodness! read more

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Finally got to try this place! A pro tip is to order online and come for pick up. It was a little busy when we arrived but we didn't have to wait too long. We ordered the bánh bò (honeycomb cake), guava filled mochi cake, and espresso cookie. I absolutely loved the bánh bò. It was soft, bouncy, and flavorful, as it should be. I would definitely get this again. The guava filled mochi cake was okay. I sort of wish the guava filling was spread around the more. I would not recommend the espresso cookie. It was an odd combination of flavors. It wasn't burnt but tasted like it/bitter and heavy on the butter. I would come back for the bánh bò for sure though! read more

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Okay okay, I see the hype. The Portuguese egg tart is sooo good when it's freshly out the over. The dough is buttery and crispy and the eggy part isn't soo eggy I also tried the choux, it's pretty good when you eat it right away With that being said, I have to admit, it's only good right when you buy it. I'll definitely be back but I won't buy a shit ton at once read more

It's been a weekly refill that I've been getting my Asian desserts and I'm so happy about that! Both my sis' would grab my favs: durian egg tarts, ube croissant, coconut milk bread and now cookies are also my fav! I can't tell you how much Mama Lam has these baked goods down! I wanted to gate keep this the last 6-7 yrs I've been here and I did for a bit, lol! It was nice not having long lines but she deserves all the fame for her endless hard-work to make THE BEST ASIAN DESSERTS!! I love her for that bc you can literally taste so much love in her foods! It's consistently good and she pops out new items like these cookies! I got the Vietnamese coffee cookies and the 52% cacao chocolate chips for me and my nephew. Oh boy! Did he tear it up and tell me thank you for the desserts. These cookies were only $3 each, $3! What a steal and to see home bakeries try to sell their cookies for $5 at their home, such a ripoff! I support local business but do not charge such high fees when you don't have a storefront. I appreciate Mama Lam for delivering delicious baked goods without charging an arm and a leg and still have a store to manage. Her prices have not changed much since I've been here over 7 yrs! She's a GOAT for this! Please support small business, especially women-owned and hardworking people like her and she loves what she does. I can't thank her enough for bringing me the best goods for a fraction of the prices and I don't have to make a trip to Vietnam! read more

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Finally got to try this place. We placed our order and it was ready within minutes. Friendly service. Banh Bo aka honeycomb cake slice: 5/5 excellent bouncy chewy texture and flavor! Egg tarts: I tried the egg and Kaya flavor but was not a fan. I didn't like the taste or the texture of the crust. Kaya aka pandan choux: 5/5 excellent pandan custard filling and good outside texture. read more

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Fast and delicious pastries! We loved the guava mochi cake and pandan cookie! The pandan waffle was a little too bland for our tasting so will skip next time. The Choux filling was also tasty! read more

CA Bakehouse - Variety - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

If you're in San Jose and want to try something unique, please stop by CA bake house. They mix traditional flavors like pandan with more modern desserts. Parking: - This is in Vietnam town so parking can be hectic. That said, If you're willing to walk, there's a lot of parking options! Taste: - So yummy! The flavors here are light and sweet Service: - So the interior is mostly closed off to customers. You can order in front of the store or online. They are quick to get orders out and sometimes have multiple folks taking orders outside. read more

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Great little bakery in the plaza. They have a pretty nice selection of goods, from egg tarts to different breads and also drinks. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't that busy. We picked up 2 egg tarts, normal and pandan flavor, and pandan buns/rolls. The normal egg tart was delicious, perfectly crumbly and creamy. I had high hopes for the pandan one but it wasn't as good as the original - it wasn't as creamy as I would've liked. We had the pandan buns later over the course of the week and they were so good! Amazingly fluffy, flavored with pandan and coconut. That was totally worth it for the price point. Overall I'd definitely recommend this place, especially for the pandan buns. read more

CA Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Walked by and decided to try a fresh baked pastry on a cold rainy day. We were pleasantly surprised! I liked the egg tart, the filling is like a custard. The guava mochi was pretty good too, it has a light guava jam filling at the bottom. Really quick to order and get served. There's no seating, just grab and go read more

CA Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

They are closed Monday-Thursday so just be aware that they are open for very limited hours through the week. Came here on a Friday in the afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised that there was no line. Got my items in less than 5 minutes after ordering. Honeycomb pandan cake (5/5) my favorite thing here! The texture is spongy yet mochi like. The pandan is good and it isn't too sweet. Pandan croissant (3/5) the croissant isn't that great but I did enjoy the pandan filling. Durian egg tart (4/5) I really enjoyed the texture of the filling and that it is creamy. Vietnamese coffee (4/5) not too sweet and the coffee was strong but not burnt. read more

Seriously. SO GOOD. If I lived in San Jose, I would eat here all the time. I stopped in while visiting the area for a work conference and CA Bakehouse did not disappoint. We got so many things: * Ube + taro choux * Ube + taro croissant * Portuguese egg tarts * Pandan Green Waffle * and Pandan bread My favorites had to be a toss up between the flaky, delicious Portuguese egg tart and the perfectly filled ube + taro choux. If you've never had a choux, it's almost like an elevated cream puff. I definitely recommend coming early, they seem to run out of goods quickly. Parking can also be hard to find since CA Bakehouse is located in a busy shopping center. You order at the door and the person taking your order will hand you all of your pastries. There's not a ton of seating in the area, unless you're dining at a neighboring business, so we ate in our car. ...But I have zero regrets about those crumbs because it was worth it! read more

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The Kaya Choux is the shiiiii. I get it every time I come. I wanted to try something new today and the staff recommended the Kaya Honeycomb Cake. The slice was super small, and the texture was a bit odd. It was almost rubbery so I'm definitely skipping that next time. It is solely to-go, no seating whatsoever. There is a self service tablet, as well as staff taking orders right at the door of the business. Typically always a line, and they tend to sell out on popular items because people like myself, order multiples to bring home to enjoy later. You can air fry the Kaya Chouxs and they're just as good. read more

CA Bakehouse - Kaya Choux & Kaya Honeycomb Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

On a super fast trip to NorCal for a wedding, we were right by CA Bakehouse and I couldn't help myself. I had to make a trip here to try it since its been on my bookmarks forever and who knows when I will be back to this area next. Let's just say I went a bit crazy with ordering. When I read the menu it was like man just take all my money. And then when I tried a bite of each item, this spot would be so deadly if it was closer to me. I probably would eat it all of the time. Everything was nice and soft and not overly sweet. I was able to taste the flavor of each item. I definitely give this spot 2 thumbs up and if I am in the area I definitely would come back 100%! No hesitation on that! Ordered: Banh Bo Nhung Kaya Croissant Pandan cookie Black seasme cookie Pandan waffle Pandan tart Durian tart Vietnamese coffee cookie, Egg tart TIPS: *No seating available *Super busy plaza shared with other businesses. *Credit card only *Order on kiosk or ask staff to take your order. read more

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My friend and I planned a trip to South Bay solely for this bakery. Please keep in mind their hours before coming!! You can also order online for fast and easy pickup. I visited before, and I knew I had to bring my friend to try these unique pastries. As someone who loves durian, pandan, and Asian flavors, I love this bakery! I would highly recommend any of the durian and kaya pastries, so so good. The owner is the cutest lady too. read more

CA Bakehouse - Durian egg tarts, kaya crossaint, hojicha choux, guava mochi cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

CA Bakehouse is this tiny bakery in the main Little Saigon plaza. You order on the tablet outside and they call your name when your order is ready; there's no seating or anything and it's meant to be quick and casual. Don't let the long line deter you because it goes by fast! Hours are pretty limited so there will almost always be a line if you're going on a weekend. Onto the pastries! Portuguese egg tart: amazing! The perfect hybrid of a Chinese and Portuguese egg tart because it's not too sweet like a Chinese egg tart but still has the amazing flakiness of a Portuguese egg tart. Kaya egg tart: bright green and had an amazing coconutty pandan vanilla flavor. This may have been lifechanging for me. I'm not even that big of an egg tart fan to begin with. Honeycomb cake: my friend had said this was a nostalgic sweet treat for her and I can see why it'd be comforting. Simple and chewy and lightly sweetened. Very good! Slices are quite small though for the $3.50 price. Will be coming back for more for sure! read more

CA Bakehouse - Portuguese Egg Tart, Kaya egg tart, Honeycomb Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious Vietnamese desserts, especially those have pandan flavor! So far I tried honeycomb, choux, egg tart and croissant, they're all delicious! read more

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Summary: Okay pastries, but nice breads Details: CA Bakehouse marks another long-bookmarked spot that I finally got to try on my last trek down to the area. Given the rare occasion, I loaded up on a smattering of their menu, and generally found their more bready options to be quite tasty, while their more pastry-options were less stellar. The choux were pretty mid, both in texture and taste, while the dantat weren't bad, but certain not something that holds a candle to, say, Golden Gate Bakery. However, their pandan chiffon cake and pandan milk bread were much lighter than all these, both in texture and sweetness, with pretty strong tropical notes coming through. Would certainly recommend these over their pastries, unless you're craving the more tropical options at the expense of the pastry itself. Accessibility: Decent sized shop with your standard counter height display shelves. Top shelf items might be a little tall, but shouldn't pose too much an issue. Offers online ordering so you can avoid having to look at the display cases entirely if you so choose. read more

CA Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Home of the Original Green Waffle! This family-owned bakery is well-known if you grew up visiting Vietnam Town and has been passed down for three generations! Aside from their infamous waffle, they also have amazing pastries and baked goods, their egg tarts being one of them! This place sells out quickly, so if you know what you want, preorder online for pick up to avoid the lines and risk your goods being sold out! What we picked up: * Egg Tarts (portuguese, durian, and kaya) * Pandan Milk Bread w/ Coconut * Pandan Chiffon Cake * Banh Bo (Honeycomb Cake) * Mochi Cakes (original, banana, and guava) * CHOUX (black sesame, ube, hojicha, kaya, and durian) * Croissants (kaya and ube) There is no seating inside, and this is strictly a take out spot. Parking can be difficult in the area, so plan ahead. read more

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This Vietnamese bakery bakes up unique baked goods that's not typically found at other bakeries. The hours are impractical for a bakery though. Most bakeries are usually the 1st businesses to open everyday, but this bakery is the last to open in this entire Vietnamese strip mall. They open at 12pm 1. Original Green Waffle (3.5/5) The green color is from pandan leaves. The waffles were a bit too thin and soggy/floppy in my opinion. Takes 15-20 minute to make 2. Portuguese Pandan Flavor Egg Tarts (3.5/5) The crust was a bit hard. I prefer the flaky ones. The inside custard part was too thick and gelatin like. It was also lacking the pandan flavor. Because it's supposed to be pandan flavor, it also masks the usual eggy flavor of the traditional egg tarts 3. Choux Pastry (4/5) This is similar to cream puffs, but with a unique twist in that they top the outside shell of the puffs with a layer of almond crunch, which I liked as it gives it additional crunch and texture. They have a variety of flavors ranging from Kaya (Pandan), Black Sesame, Ube, Hojicha and Durian. The ube flavor was strong, but slightly artificial tasting. At least it was not overly sweet. The hojicha flavor was robust with the roasted tea flavor. 4. Pandan Croissant (4.5/5) Kudos for the idea of Pandan flavored croissants. I like both so the pairing caught my attention. The croissant was a bit dry. They slice the top of the croissant to add the custard filling. The pandan flavored custard was fragrant enough to be pleasant and light, while not being overwhelmingly sweet. Appreciate the business for throwing in 2 free cookies with my order. Overall, I would give a 3.5/5, but for this kind gesture, I am rounding up. read more

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CA Bakehouse is a nice bakery with a good selection of treats. The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere felt welcoming.

Heard all about the durian egg tarts, but it was just okay. The durian is all right, but the egg tart felt doughy instead of crispy. The choux wasn't great either, the texture of the filling was not what we expected and it didn't taste like much. It's takeout only and you can't go inside. But it's convenient and cheap if you just want a quick snack I guess since they don't need to prepare it. There's a nice sign outside showcasing what there is, but it would've been nice to see all the real items labeled instead read more

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Their egg tarts are to die for CA Bakehouse is absolutely fantastic! Their baked goods are fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. From the breads to the pastries, everything has a perfect texture and taste that keeps you coming back for more. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the shop has a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether you're picking up breakfast, a snack, or something special for a gathering, CA Bakehouse never disappoints. Highly recommend to anyone who loves quality baked goods! Only complaint is they are not open all week... read more

CA Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally went to try CA Bakery. I probably should have listened to friends who recommended this place. It was that good. We arrived early because we heard about the lines. Thankfully it was raining,so not much of a line. I didn't realize that they take your order at the entrance. I wanted to go inside to look at what's available.(I like to see what I'm ordering). We chose a assortment of pastries and croissants. The croissant was one of the best I've had in a while. Crispy and buttery flavored, even with the sweet cream filling. We sampled all of what we bought. Everything was so fresh. I've been to other bakeries when they open,and their products didn't taste as fresh as CA Bakery. The bakery is small,so I understand that they don't want a big crowd inside. Parking is always going to be a problem, doesn't matter what time you come. read more

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One of my favorite Asian bakeries in the Bay Area and for many others as well, as the long lines show. Be sure to order online for pickup at least a day ahead to avoid those long lines! Parking can be difficult in this always busy plaza, but you can park in those loading zone only spots for quick pickups. I always love their Egg Tarts, but lately my favorite item is their Vietnamese Coffee Cookies. Big and thin with tons of deep offee flavor. Also keep on mind they have very limited open days and hours. read more

CA Bakehouse - Banana Mochi Cake, Egg Tarts, Banh Bo (Honeycomb Cake), Vietnamese Coffee Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been to CA Bakehouse numerous times now and have been fortunate to never wait more than 2 parties. There's no seating, only a ordering table. Someone will come by to take your order but feel free to ask questions, look at the menu, or even the window to see what's good. Of the things I've tried, the Honeycomb cake stands out. It's not too sweet, a little spongy chewy, and overall great flavor. I always get one when I pass by. Other things recently- Guava mochi cake - hint of guava and good texture mochi cake Kaya croissant - this was a nice surprise. The croissant was flaky, not super oily and the cream was light. I've also tried ube before and that was good too. Definitely come by to try their baked goods if you're in the area! read more

HOURS UPDATE: Starting 7/10/2025, they will be closed on Thursdays due to construction. - 4.8: kaya croissant. Perfect crust and interior goop. - 4.7: Kaya cram puff. Discard half the goop. The goop is very salty. But coating is great. ** 4.6: Banh Bo: Update: Once it was severely under-cooked, and almost dripping. I should have asked for a refund. But normally, it's a 4.6/5. - 4.6: egg tart. Not as good as Sheng Kee. - 4.5: Pandan chiffon cake. Very light. Lightly flavored. - 4.3: Pandan milk bread. It's like a parker house roll, with pandan filling inside. - 2.0: mochi cake. Dry. read more

CA Bakehouse - Kaya chou cream puff - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

CA Bakehouse is a nice spot for baked goods and coffee. Tried a few pastries here and liked them a lot. The texture and flavor were both really good. read more

Came a bit too late in the day and they didn't have much stock left! Tried the mochi cake and the kaya egg tart. Kaya egg tart didn't have much fragrance or flavor of kaya - crust was flaky and nice. Mochi cake was a bit dry, dense and buttery. Will need to come back to try the other goodies. read more

CA Bakehouse - Mochi Cakes Kaya Egg Tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Asian flavors galore! Think pandan, black sesame, ube.. fun for your eyes and taste buds. Have tried few of their croissants and choux pastries and all excellent. Don't sleep on the pandan coconut milk bread! Packed with flavor. Haven't tried the banh bo (honeycomb cake), chiffon cake, and basque cheesecake but they look bombbb. Given the soaring cost of butter and eggs and everything, I find this place has still remained really affordable in the age of $7 croissants. There's usually a bit of a wait but not bad. You can pre-order online. They take orders at the door, you can't really go in and peruse the selection which is a bummer. Parking can be wild there despite how big the lot is. read more

CA Bakehouse - Kaya Croissant Ube Ube Taro Croissant Kaya Egg Tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Saw lots of TikToks about CA Bakehouse so had to see what all the hype is about! We came here on a Sunday around 2:30pm. Located in Little Saigon, this area was very crowded so it took us time to find parking. There is no seating so we took everything to go. We decided to get a variety of items: guava mochi cake, Kaya croissant, Ube + Taro croissant, hojicha tea choux, Portuguese egg tart, Portuguese egg tart without cinnamon and powder, and kaya egg tart. My personal favorite was the guava mochi cake! The guava tasted very fresh and sweet. This was delicious! The kaya croissant and Ube+Taro croissant were both filled generously, however the flavor of the filling was too subtle - to the point where I could not really taste the kaya and Ube/taro. Similarly, the egg tarts didn't have much flavor. The filling in the hojicha choux was too strong for us. I am not a big hojicha fan so I didn't enjoy this but if you like the flavor, you would probably like this dessert. I'm glad I finally got to try CA Bakehouse. The desserts looked very aesthetic and the flavor choices were interesting, but the flavors were hit or miss for us (either too strong or barely there). Parking was also difficult to find so I am unsure if I would come back - maybe would get the guava filled mochi if I was in the area. Overall, I would give CA Bakehouse a 3.5 rounding down to 3. read more

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I got the waffle pandan and it was ok. I didn't taste much of the pandan but service was fast. The ambiance didn't have any seating but rather served outside probably because it was about to close. read more

CA Bakehouse - Pandan Waffle Batter - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

CA Bakehouse has been consistently good for years now!! They have perfected their pandan flavored pastries and I highly recommend you try any one of them. Our favorites are the green waffle (of course), the guava mochi cake, Kaya Choux, and the honeycomb cake. Everything else we have tried has also been good, like their croissants and cookies. The only downside is sometimes they will send coupons and they won't work (even before they expire) but the price is reasonable so it isn't an issue at all! read more

CA Bakehouse - Kaya Choux - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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Saw this in ig the last time I was in San fransisco. So i told myself I will visit this place when i come back. So here I am. I got there just 30 minutes before they close for the day. TheTuesday the next two days, on Monday and tuesday. You can't go in. You can order with the lady by the door and pay. Most of the stuff already sold out. I tried: Kaya egg tart - could use stronger flavor of kaya, but i love the crispy texture Mochi cake - sweetness is perfect, but could be more chewy. read more

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CA House was below my expectations. Nearly everything is overly sweet, and I'm not sure I'll be able to finish them. The desserts are both very sweet and oily. The croissant is also quite dry, and the filling is not generous enough. I'm so disappointed, I actually have to spit out all the pastries I tried, except for the durian tart. read more

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Been wanting to try this place out but they have limited hours. We got lucky they weren't super busy when we arrived but got busy after we ordered. Everything was delicious, tasty but not super sweet. There aren't many good places in San Jose that have great tasting egg tarts/ Portuguese egg tarts (my fave). read more

CA Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm definitely the unpopular opinion when it comes to CA Bakehouse. Maybe Asian desserts aren't my fave but items ordered were decent. Sister loves her pandan desserts and asked me to pick up items with pandan ("Asian-vanilla") usually accompanied by coconut milk: :: Pandan Macadamia Cookie - these were okay and not much to rave about as far as flavor but it was a nice soft, chewy cookie with taste of macadamia :: Bánh Bò Nướng (honeycomb cake) - chewy, airy from the use of tapioca flour...if you like mochi you'll love this cake. Sadly, it wasn't for me...its a texture thing and to me, didn't have much flavor :: Kaya and Durian Egg Tart - family enjoyed these brightly-colored tarts. Crust nice and flaky. Wish I had purchased a simple Portuguese tart to try. Overall, i wasn't a fan but sister was happy with her #1 request of the honeycomb cake with the bouncy texture and pandan flavors. Other family members enjoyed but I felt like my 7- year old niece "I just taste GREEN"....EXACTLY! Also picked up orders for a friend and she thought items were 'ok'. The owner who handed me my order was very friendly and nice. After ordering about $150 worth of items, I forgot to add a pandan waffle to eat for the ride home... I asked if it was okay to order ONE item....the young worker said I would have to move over to the ORDERING line (10 people) and wait. SMH. It wasn't like I was ordering 10 more items.....almost had a New Jersey Housewife moment and flip the table....okay, only in my head! Place is set up for pickup/ordering at the door vs perusing in the bakery. Best to order online and pickup to minimize the wait. Saturday pickup was fine as i have good parking karma and scored a spot in front but it's a bit chaotic exiting (101, Story Road) the freeway (11:30 am) with parking being a challenge and a bit frenetic. read more

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If you haven't been to CA Bakehouse before, it's definitely a must try. Lines can get pretty long on the weekends, so be prepared to wait! Located in Vietnam Town in SJ, parking can also be a bit tough. I love their egg tarts especially as a durian lover, the durian egg tart is a standout and is super unique. Their pandan waffles are also delicious! The shop itself is pretty tiny and they do take out only. read more

CA Bakehouse - Portuguese Egg Tart Durian Egg Tart Kaya Egg Tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a solid bake shop with some really great goodies! My favorite is the honeycomb cake, it's moist and delicious! The flavor is wonderful and really worth the price! The mochi cake is really nice as well, be ft chewy and sweet. The pandan milk buns are good, but really filling. The choux and egg tarts were alright. We usually order online for pick up and it's much easier than standing in the long line. The only downside is that they are only open at noon. Definitely worth trying! read more

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Parking can be challenging at times, but well worth the effort to come here. CA Bakehouse is one of my mandatory stops when I'm in the area, and if they're open. They have limited opening hours so check before you head here. So many good options here, pandan waffles obviously are one of the items you must get. Currently my favorite item are the pandan cookies. If there's any when you get there... just get it. Highly recommend this place. read more

CA Bakehouse - Pandan waffles. Best reason to go here - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

This bakery is more of an order and pickup place as you cannot walk in and browse to look at pastries. Lines are usually long on weekends so I opt to order ahead online through their website (also available in third party apps). I tried their egg tart, Kaya egg tart, choux pastry, and mochi cake. Kaya egg tart was light in favor (barely noticeable) but still good. My favorite was their normal egg tart - while the crust was flakey and more dense, tart was overall still delicious. Mochi cake was standard, choux pastry I could've definitely skipped (didn't love the pastry but filling was good). Overall place was good. Plaza it's located is busy and may be hard to find parking on weekends! read more

CA Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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