I drove past on my errand run yesterday and immediately circled back. I love pie. And a dedicated…read morepie shop? Yes please. Once you're out of your car, it's a little hard to find. I'd love to keep Pie Dreams my little secret, but out of respect for the proprietor's mad baking skills, it's behind Dino's. The owner is passionate about his pies and shared his philosophy about how pie can make us all nicer, gentler people. I mean, that's not exactly verbatim, but the pie case made it hard to pay attention. On my visit, there were two savory pies (hand pies) and a selection of sweet pies (hand pies and slices). Being a big supporter of small businesses, I ordered 4. All I can say is I'm super happy I don't live closer. The chicken bacon hand pie was delicious. Big pieces of chicken in a flavorful creamy sauce. There may have been some vegetables in it but I was driving and it was unsafe to inspect my pie closely. The caramel apple hand pie was good. Because I'm not an apple pie fan I appreciated that the apples were sliced thinly, not chunky, and I loved the addition of the sanding sugar on top. I ordered the apricot frangipane (AF) for two reasons: it was double-crusted and it didn't have whipped cream on top. I wasn't totally on board with frangipane since my experience with it in boxed chocolates was "meh." Plus they seem to love it on the Great British Bake-Off and it always looks so unappealing. But paired with the tartness of the apricots and a crust that reminded me of shortbread, I think the AF was my favorite, though I haven't tried the blueberry lemon yet. If you love pie, go to Pie Dreams and have a slice or three (no judgment here). If you're not sure or don't think you like pie, go to Pie Dreams. You may surprise yourself.

Delicious fresh pies! Great owner, being my first time here…read moreI had questions and he was super cool and patient, answering all my questions. Now for the options, they all sounded good and were hard to choose from! I like that they have specials of the month, seasonal, and mainstays. I choose one of monthly specials coconut pudding, and mainstay french silk. I also ordered the cheese burger hand pie for my husband, which he loved! The coconut pudding pie was sooo good, loved the texture and flavor, they had toasted coconut on the side to add on top. The fresh silk pie was my favorite! It was not overly chocolatey and had a nice mousse texture, there was an under layer of crisp ganache that made all the flavors and textures pop! The crust is nice and buttery and flakey. These were not heavy pies, just creamy light melt in your mouth. They also have frozen pies so you can take and bake yourself. This definitely satisfied my sweet tooth, and will be back this time to order a whole pie!

Friendly Asian bakery tucked away near Newark mall. This has a collection of eclectic sweet and…read moresavory baked goods. We got the Oreo chiffon cake that was not too sweet but perfectly soft. They also have a seating area in case you're inclined to eat there. Will look forward to trying the savory goods another time!

On Thursday at noon, I walked into an empty cafe. One of the two shelves in the refrigerated…read moredisplay were filled. It held more savory items like cold sandwiches and bread with pork floss. I decided on the taro cheesecake. On the counter there were more bread-like products such as matcha loaf and more items with pork floss. I chose the red bean loaf. The red bean loaf was what I expected. It was like many other red bean loaf. The taro cheesecake were bite size. It wasnt sweet or dull. The taro seemed like real taro. It was more of a sandwich than a traditional cheesecake slice. Overall, I could see someone returning for their more savory items. My first impression and experience arent enough to drive myself to be curious for wanting more. P.S. egg tarts are available saturday and sundays

this place was the perfect stop in the middle of my long bike ride yesterday. i had it on my radar…read moreand was going to be near, so donuts for lunch it was! they were sold out of about half of their options around 2pm but had plenty left, and they were still deliciously fresh then by then. i grabbed their last blueberry cream donut (love a filled brioche) and a caprese bun for something salty. and despite being a total coffee snob (i make my own espresso at home and even roast my own coffee beans in my kitchen!) i tried a gibraltar aka a cortado. i'm surprised i got a pic of the the caprese before i inhaled it. they warmed it up for me, and there was a mouth-watering ripe tomato in every bite. little pesto/basil with the crispy cheese. wow. perfectly crunchy and also juicy. delicious the blueberry cream was awesome. the flavor isn't too sweet, nice light fry with a ring on the outside, good gluten development... all markers of a superbly made donut. and the coffee! wow! when a bakery is good at their food options, i don't necessarily expect great coffee, but they carry verve which is a winner, and a crowd pleaser. not too dark, but still solid enough to hold up to a baked good. milk texture was spot on. overall super impressed with this place. friendly service, and they mask (yay). half a star off for no bathroom. i really wanted some soap and water after all the portapotty use of my bike ride :(

Cute, boutique little donut shop. The donuts here are works of art, beautiful, and almost too…read moremagnificent to eat. They are also really creative with their flavors. However, the taste was a little disappointing. I do like a fluffly, textured donut, however, these are served cold and very sweet. It's just a different donut than the ones I prefer. They had a wide selection of flavors, even on late morning of a weekend. We tried the tiramisu (2/5) donut and the biscoff cream donut (3/5). But both were too sweet for my taste. I can't say that I'd be back, but if you're looking for something unique, I think you'd enjoy this little shop. They also sell croissants, more savory treats, and coffee!

The highlights here are the pastries... from the basic vanilla bean malasadas to the highly exotic…read moredurian flavored one. I've only tried the vanilla and crispy chocolate ones, working my courage to the durian one. :) But the latte is also pretty good.

I went on a Saturday around noon, and most of the flavors were already sold out. They ended up…read morehaving 2 flavors of their malasadas remaining, alongside some donuts and guava cheesecake. The malasadas were definitely good. It feels like care went into each one--they tasted all homemade and fresh. They definitely did not skimp out on cream or filling. I'm typically not a fan of desserts, but these had the perfect level of sweetness for me. The fruits were nice and ripe as well. The two flavors I got were the blueberry matcha and the mango. The blueberry matcha had this nice rich blueberry jam mixed in with cream that actually has a good matcha taste. The mango one was really fresh--this one was my favorite. Although they aren't cheap at about $6.25 per one, they were definitely delicious. It seems like a family run business that puts a lot of care into their products though. I'll be returning but maybe more as a nice treat rather than a regular go-to.

Excellent green onion rolls! The staff was even kind enough to fetch me fresh out of the oven ones…read morefrom the back. My ham and cheese croissant was just average, and had American cheese, which is not my preference, but it was a good size. Will be back to try out the dumplings and guava cake mentioned in the other reviews.

Before heading to dinner, my mom wanted to walk inside Lion supermarket. Right before we reached…read morethe supermarket, we passed by this place and my mom insisted to go take a look. After walking around for a few minutes, we picked up a few baked goods and steamed buns. For myself, I chose the steamed red braised pork bun and my daughter grabbed the chocolate croissants. As for flavor, I didn't like red braised pork bun. The color was off and so was the flavor. It was a bag of 6 for around $14 and the buns were pretty "flat". No comment on the croissants since I didn't try them but the exterior was pretty soggy (probably from sitting out all day). The cashier was very friendly but I don't think she speaks English since she kept talking to us in Mandarin. Mandarin isn't our native language but between my dad and I, we understood most of the things she said.

In my opinion, this 85 Degrees C Bakery in Newark, CA is still one of the better bakeries around…read morehere and much better than South Bay Area locations. I remembered visiting on their very first grand opening a long time ago before the chain expanded to other locations. Good cashier service and pastries are always fully stocked here. Area is clean and modern. Cakes are all good looking at decent prices. I can't say the same about other locations though. This one is spacious with tables and chairs inside. Wide varieties of options to choose from. I stopped by for my regular iced cold Tiger boba latte medium size cup for $4.90. Note: my cup looked very small compared to what I'm used to getting. Did the medium sized cups shrink? The lady probably used the wrong cup size, but I'm having a good morning, so not sweating about it. However, I can easily buy beautiful and delicious slices of cakes for around or under $5 each. No lines and no crowds after 10am on a Thursday morning. Staff was helpful at front counter. The place is still much better than other retail spaces. It's a good feeling inside. I'm glad I was able to make another quick stop here. This 85 Degrees C Bakery is definitely the better place.

I had to drive to Newark to get two strawberry drinks so I can collect their limited edition…read moremagnets since the Fremont location ran out of all strawberry drinks. They even had more fresh pastries and options available than in Fremont. The kiosk was easy to order and you can scan the your rewards from the 85C app to collect more points. It took about 15 minutes to wait for my order. I got the Strawberry sea salt tea and strawberry matcha latte with oat milk alternative (no extra charge). The matcha wasn't strong but the sea salt one had more tea flavor which I liked since it's less sweet. The barista was kind to show me all the limited edition magnets to pick from. They're all so cute, but I had to choose one per two drinks. Definitely worth coming back to this original location even though it's a bit of a drive.

The most delicious matcha cake my family love it…read more I'd like you to give it a try the food is delicious and the service is excellent.

This spot is takeout-only, so don't plan on stopping by for long. Finding parking isn't difficult…read morebut might take a minute on busy days, as it shares a parking lot with the rest of a popular plaza. The store itself is easy to find as well, with a clear label outside. Walking in, it looks half-closed--their cakes are all stored in a large refrigerator, with nothing in the case on the counter. There is a sign proclaiming "takeout only" in slight disarray, and the seating is pushed to the side. That said, the service is friendly and the employees are quick to help you and show you what they have in stock for takeout. I ordered the 4" Berry Berry Light Cake for a birthday, and they were able to write a birthday message on the cake board, which I really appreciated. The cake also tasted very light and the sweetness was subtle, which I really enjoyed. The berry flavor in the sponge was a little too subtle, though. My main concern is that the cake does not fully resemble the picture they advertised online. It is missing the freeze-dried berries on top, and the berry glaze did not reach as far down the cake as was shown in the photo. Because the berry glaze is the main source of the berry flavor, this was a little disappointing. Also, the cake was not finished when I came to pick up the cake (and I was ~5 minutes late). I'm uncertain if this is for freshness or if there is another reason. Overall, I like the spot for the fresh and light cake. It's pleasantly unique compared to your standard sheet cake, and everything is rather cute. However, it may be a better idea to buy the cakes in-person to be 100% sure of what it will look like, though daily stock is definitely more limited than if you place an order online. I hope they reopen their indoor seating soon.

I wish they had a storefront, because I would be there every weekend. Their cakes/pastries are so…read moregood. My favorite item is the carrot cake. It is the best carrot cake I've ever had. I dislike carrot cake that has walnut CHUNKS. I don't want smushy crunch texture. Mamahouse puts ground up walnuts in the carrot cake. The best way I can describe the carrot cake is that it tastes like Christmas. That reads silly but that's how I feel. It's also the perfect size to share amongst our family of 4. All other items are great and highly addictive. I highly recommend.

The kouign amann queen! Nothing beats it! I always try to go here early when I am at the Farmer's…read moreMarket. I hear they also take pre-orders for pick-up (which I haven't tried myself) if you want to make sure you do not run out. I always go for the original flavor but they do over a bunch of different ones and some seasonal flavors as well. Make sure to check it out!

Ordered a cake a few weeks ago as a surprise engagement announcement for some friends and family…read more The communication via email was super quick and clear- making it easy to review the available options and agree on a price. Pick up communication via text was easy, and they have clear instructions on how to find their location. The cake itself was a hit- my friends and family loves the whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries inside the cake. The vanilla cake was a little dry (although we ate it the day after pick up) but the creaminess of the frosting helped make up for it. Overall delicious and appreciated the quick service and clear communication.

This was our first time ordering a cake from Minia's. We got a cake for my sister's birthday and…read morewhen we went to pick it up I was very impressed. The cake was beautiful and she put butterflies around it. I would have given it a five star if the taste was a bit more fitting. It was a bit bland in my opinion, but very beautiful to look at! Other folks did eat the cake so maybe it was just me!

as someone who has the diet of a moderately carnivorous unemployed divorced man this place is…read morepretty good! i wasn't sure at first whether their stuff would taste good but it was not bad, especially considering the quality and mission of the business. also the owner is super cool location - in the plaza near ohlone. has a staircase going down (don't trip! a vegan GF chocolate cake won't cure a broken ankle). the place is very earthy, foresty, garden of eden esque. my question is why be so earthy in your decor and NOT PLAY AN ERYKAH BADU SONG??? badu the queen of earthiness herself. not even a shoutout. ugh. yall should be BLASTING her songs on repeat until people get sick of her voice service - great! got to know the owner sway who is super nice. noticed affirmations for coworkers on the wall, so cute! food - yes yes everyone is saying it's overpriced. lowkey it is. i'm not gonna complain because the quality is better. it is funny though that they're near ohlone which is chock full of broke teens so maybe not the best for business HAHA iced matcha latte (like $10 i think): not bad! creamy, nice color. a little too light on the matcha so don't expect an entire field of japanese grass in your drink. better if unsweetened trust me. 7/10 chocolate cake with vanilla frosting ($7 ish?): somehow achieved a deliciously light frosting and moist semisweet cake! considering their limitations that is impressive. 9/10 overall 4/5. fnf slays. if i come back and they play badu i will move it to 5/5. great for people with diet stuff idk (i don't play with diets sorry guys)

Looks like I just missed my ability to try this place. I've almost gone multiple times and then…read morefinally went today only to find out they've just closed. Looks like you can catch them at farmers markets and personal phone orders. Too bad, so sad!