Super cute cafe serving sweet and savory pastries, cakes, sandwiches, salads, and drinks! Quality food and delicious flavors! Ample indoor seating. Parking is limited (small lot with about 8 spots) but there is street parking. Zulemy is so kind! She's great at recommending salads to try! Will be back to try the Chicken Sonoma next! read more

Cocola Bakery - Tuna Salad so refreshing ! - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

I was craving croissants on Sunday morning so I went to check out this place since it's close to where I live. Just a heads up parking is honestly pretty difficult so it may take you a bit to try to find parking in the area. I got the strawberry croissant, chocolate croissant, and almond croissant! along with an iced latte. Took all of them to go to eat back at home. The iced latte was just ok but the croissants were pretty flaky and smooth! Both the chocolate and strawberry have a cream filling on the inside. I would try to come again earlier in the day to get a fresher batch. I would say the croissants are the best thing to get at this cafe. read more

Cocola Bakery - Strawberry Croissant (1ct) Chocolate Croissant (1ct) Almond Croissant (1ct) - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

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We found this coffee shop and bakery while searching for a coffee shop to visit. The shop is pretty large with seating area next to main area. This store looks like same group as the one in Santana Row. It has various of unique pastries and macaroon and all looks yummy. Looks like this shop is popular for the pastries. We ordered couple pastries, croissants , tiramisu, lattee, mocha. All are yummy. The highlight is the pastry. I like this place as the seating area is nice where you csn chat nicely. The worker is also helpful and frendly. If you are in Redwood City area and looking for good pastries, this is one of the place to try. read more

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This review is long overdue. This was the go to spot for lunch for me and coworkers while working nearby, and we all enjoyed it for their sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Fairly decent spot, nothing crazy, and decent customer service. Looks like they remodeled and upgraded the inside read more

Cocola Bakery - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

Needed a Father's Day cake same day and they had a few to choose from. We got the triple mouse and it was fantastic. Not too sweet and perfectly creamy. We also got a coconut macaroon for the car ride and wow! Best coconut macaroon I've had in years. Perfectly crisp on the outside and solid yummy in the middle. Small shop, you might miss it if you weren't looking for it. read more

Food is great, if a bit on the pricier side. But the you can tell that the quality of the food is top-notch. All of it is also gorgeously and meticulously made (French patisserie at its finest!) and delicious and fresh tasting too. Cocola Bakery is one of the few places with food within walking distance of my work, which is mostly an industrial area bordering a residential neighborhood. So we come here when our work cafe is closed. Service is simple, you order at the cash register, pay, sit, and they bring your food to you. The dining area is no fuss, but bright and well lit with lovely windows that let in a lot of light. You self-bus your silverware and dishes when you are done. I like to get the turkey cranberry brie sandwich or the ham and cheese sandwich. They each come with a side salad/potato salad portion, which you can change to fresh fruit salad for an upcharge. And I also like to swap the baguette for a croissant for $1 more (worth it)! The food is always really yummy, even if pricey. Each of those sandwiches runs over $16 after tax. read more

Cocola Bakery - Ham and Swiss on croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

I've been here once before, and it was much better, so this visit was really disappointing. I bought the Hazelnut Mousse and the Carame, and unfortunately neither tasted fresh. I'm hoping this was just an off day because my previous experience was much better, but I expected much better quality. read more

They're very tasty , my husband loves the Napoleon it's just wow delicious, my fav is Bamboo (Mango & Passion Fruit Mousse). The place has plenty of dining space, very nice and peaceful! Perfect to enjoy a pastry, and read a book or work in your laptop. We haven't tried the food yet or coffee. During my visit the only thing I didn't like was the man getting my pastries started placing them over the pastry glass stand which look dusty, and when I mentioned it he said it was fine that the napoleon had a plastic wrap so it wasn't fully touching, I found this unprofessional, they have trays and he could of used one or he could of started placing them in box but He ended up placing all 10 pastries over the glass stand other ones did in fact have a little carton pastry plate but not the napoleons which I got 4 of and I bought the happy birthday chocolate sign . I spent 93$ on 10 pastries and a chocolate sign, very worth it. They can definitely improve in customer service since that's the part that was 2 starts for me. We come 3 times and no one welcomes you or engages in any form of a welcoming customer service . And again when buying so many little cakes it wasn't appropriate for person to start placing them all over the dusty glass counter, it's unhygienic. read more

Cocola Bakery - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

I could not write this review fast enough. I was blown away. Stopped in on a whim as I was in the area and hungry for late lunch. The pastry counter was gorgeous. I wanted one of everything. Ended up with the tuna sandwich on their baguette -- bread was lovely, tuna salad super flavorful, side salad and then lemon tart for dessert. Yummm!!! I'll be back. read more

Cocola Bakery - Gorgeous pastry case. - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

Don't let the industrial looking building facade throw you off. This spot has good desserts, sandwiches and other treats. There is also plenty of seating at otter left when you enter. I got a chocolate banana pastry which was yummy and a quiche which was a big portion and also good. Service was very friendly and attentive. read more

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Nice little bakery in an area with a lot of car shops. I hung out here while getting my car serviced. Ordered the monterey chicken sandwich and some pastries. Really liked the sandwich, great bread and very refreshing with the apple, celery and herbs. Also liked the red cabbage. The chocolate croissant had a nice filling with some custard, not just the typical chocolate batons. Ham and cheese croissants was also good, but had better ones from other places. Overall nice bakery and will come back to try more things. read more

Cocola Bakery - Chicken Sonoma Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

Great service from Lawerence and a bakery menu of birthday cakes, deserts and even Quiche. All delicious. I highly recommend. read more

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I randomly found this place while looking for breakfast near my work.  Everyone seemed to rave about the strawberry croissant. I was a little hesitant because of the price.   I think it's like $8?  I figured it's Friday, and we all deserved a treat. The place was a little hard to find, but Google Maps got me there.  The parking was a little confusing because it's situated between businesses, and nothing was clearly marked. I walked in, and the place wasn't too big.  They had 2 display cases in an L shape.  It kind of worked in my favor because everything looked so good.   I wanted it all .  I did well and purchased the strawberry croissants, pineapple coconut pastry, and biscotti. only.   I did see a huge double chocolate cookie, but I figured I'd save it for next time. The gentleman who took my order was super nice and patient with me.  It looked like they had a seating area, maybe for lunch?  I'm not too sure if it was part of the bakery or something else. 1.  Strawberry croissant - This is so pretty. It had the pink stripes that people mentioned.  It was crisp on the outside, but once you bite it, and you hear angels singing,"Aahhh" .  I didn't know what to expect but I had to take another bite to figure out what I was tasting. It was flaky and the filling,  I knew it was strawberry but it tasted like so much more.   I felt like it was passion fruit or guava with how creamy smooth it was.   This was definitely worth it.   I did not share mine,  I just wanted to savor each bite. 2.  Pineapple coconut pastry - Crispy snap when you bite into it.   You can taste the fresh bits of pineapple and hint of coconut. 3.  Biscotti - This was fresh and you can taste the almond and chocolate.   This goes perfect with coffee or tea. I can't wait to come back and try the cheese danish or bacon croissant read more

Cocola Bakery - Bacon croissant...want to try next time - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Vegan chocolate hazelnut cake was awesome. Coffee was good too. It is a good place to stop near dumbarton bridge Interior is quiet nice read more

I am the daughter of a baker from Holland. This strawberry cake was the best ever. It brought back many memories. Delicious! Gerry Van Egmond . read more

Really luscious cakes - had the tiramisu (enrobed in a chocolate shell), mango mousse, and chocolate mousse which was my favorite. Beautiful presentation as well. A wonderful bday treat! read more

Cocola Bakery - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

Really really great croissants!! The strawberry is my favorite. Super light strawberry filling but really nice strawberry taste without being too heavy. Croissants are crisp in the outside and pillowy on the inside read more

Cocola Bakery - Strawberry Croissant (1ct) - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

This review is specifically for the Redwood City store. I picked a large cake from the daily readymade ones. It was immaculately put together, or crafted, I should say. It was unpretentious from the outside but incredibly tasty in the inside. The layers inside were so so delicately arranged. As you eat it, you don't want it to end, but at the same time, you will also be so gratified. The sweet and cream were well balanced. It was undoubtedly the best choice I made for a work event. People took pictures of the box and bombarded me with questions. The cake was indeed a piece of art ! The lady at the counter was very friendly and receptive. The store itself is at an unassuming place, if you don't pay attention , you would miss it. Google map was a bit lost when I am close to the place, but my find was well worth it :) Be ready to pay the price for the taste and the craft (I am not complaining)! Don't complain later that I have not warned you : ) Thanks to the team at this facility. You made our team's day ! read more

Cocola Bakery - Le Sultan (Hazelnut Cake) with layers of caramel and other goodness ! - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

Stopped here on my morning commute from SF to SJ and I feel like I found such a hidden gem! I got a punch of pastries for my coworkers and they all got rave reviews (especially the almond croissant). I got the pistachio croissant and I'll definitely be going back for it again. Super friendly employee greeted me and helped me out just a few minutes after they opened. Overall amazing vibes and delicious pastries - this is for sure going to be a commute go-to for me in the future! read more

Cocola Bakery - Strawberry Croissant, Pistachio Croissant, Almond Croissant, Cinnamon Roll, Apple Tart, Chocolate Croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

I stopped by for a pastry and ordered a chocolate croissant. There was a good variety of pastries and desserts. It was flaky and crunch on the outside. There was a chocolate cream in the middle which wasn't super sweet and had a nice chocolate flavor. The service was quick and the worker was friendly. There was more seating indoors than outside. There's also a station for water, utensils, and sugar. I definitely want to come back to try their strawberry croissants and their other desserts. read more

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I had to drop my dog off at the vet. I asked the lady working the front desk for a good place to go get some coffee. This place was right down the street. The smell of baking bread meet me at the door. I wanted to order more than a ham and cheese croissant because everything looked great. I also got a latte. I liked that they serve it a little extra hot. (Personally when it takes me 10 minutes to get somewhere, I don't want my latte to already be cold)Next time I'm in town, I'll definitely be back to try something different read more

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Always nice to drop by and get my favorite pastries and cakes. The lady at the counter is always nice and accommodating. They have another store in Santana Row. However, not the best staff though. read more

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Friend and I wanted to try this place. I've driven past it for years. Was excited to give it a try. Best part of lunch was the bread. Period. We both went for the tuna. Uh. It was really green and weird. Not at all what it sounded like and definitely not well balanced. We both were sad at how much we had paid so tried to take it to our respective homes to doctor it up. I just gave up and composted it. Decided to try their banana something iced coffee. Definitely unimpressed. Feeling like we wanted to try to feel better about the meal so gave some dessert a try thinking that perhaps that was what might be their forte. Again. Utterly unimpressed and sad at the cost - zero value for the experience or satisfaction for the very expensive meal. Parking is very tight. Service was nice. Sitting outside practically on the sidewalk and definitely too close to parking is not my favorite. Nothing memorable or worth repeating. Definitely won't be back. read more

Cocola Bakery - Lemony Herb Tuna Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Great option near my workplace. Tempting bakery treats and solid cafe menu. Love their croissants! Friendly service. Plenty of indoor seating with a few small tables outside. Limited parking. read more

Cocola Bakery - Smoked Salmon Croissant Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

Their croissants are one of the best I've had! They are crunchy, flaky outside, and fluffy and buttery inside. They offer different fillings such as pistachio, strawberry and the usual chocolate and almond paste. This bakery is tucked away so make sure to keep an eye out. You can also enjoy your food and coffee inside which has plenty of space for a nice brunch date. read more

Cocola Bakery is a pastry and coffee spot known for their desserts. In my opinion, they do not serve the best coffee but their cakes are decent. I rarely come here and only stopped by when the other coffee locations inside the Stanford facilities are closed. I was craving for the banana espresso inside the Stanford cafe since they actually blend a whole banana with the espresso. That drink cost only $5.5 and it was tasty! Unfortunately, they closed because of the Thanksgiving holidays so I came here to grab a coffee drink before starting work. I saw that Cocola had a new banana mocha and decided to try it. Truthfully, it was gross! Tasted like someone just mixed a bit of chocolate into water and poured banana flavored sauce into the coffee. It was super watered down and cost more than the Stanford banana espresso. I was quite disappointed and actually tossed it away. I also ordered the keto breakfast bite and it tasted awful. I actually wanted to toss it away too but I was hungry and needed to eat breakfast. $6.50 for that and it did not satisfy my tastebuds. Same worker here every time I come and he is friendly. Desserts are displayed inside the store and there is a sit down area in the next room and outside. It is a good spot for people who are early for their appointments and waiting to be seen at Stanford clinic and infusion. Definitely not my to-go to spot but the cakes are good here (and expensive)! read more

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I find myself thinking about the strawberry croissant often but I've also become intrigued to try the others! I've recently become a big fan of chocolate and today the chocolate croissant was calling my name. Fantastic crispy chocolate lamination and it is filled with the creamiest chocolate custard and a sliver of solid chocolate. This is another "must get" item! I love a good cream cheese croissant. Super flaky and crispy, with a creamy center! The glaze is a bit sweeter for my liking but still a favorite. read more

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A hidden gem.... within walking distance from the Stanford Surgery Center. Perfect spot for a pastry and coffee. I had a beautiful pistachio croissant with a latte- delicious! read more

Tucked away amid some industrial buildings on a street near the Stanford medical center in Redwood City is Cocola Bakery. A small space but delivers on big flavor with an amazing variety of pastries and cakes. I've been here several times to pick up pastries and ordered cakes with consistently good results. Their flavor combinations are unusual making pastry shopping a difficult decision to have to choose from their delectable selection. They also sell sandwiches and coffee. Friendly staff who are happy to let you make your selections and offer advice if asked. They arrange the pastries to look pretty in the box too! Parking can be a challenge depending on the time of day, but the awesome pastries are well worth it! read more

Cocola Bakery - Tiramisu pastry, Passion fruit cheesecake, raspberry mousse pastry - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

This bakery is a short walk away from my office. It's open really early and is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or to grab a coffee. The employees are extremely nice and my favorite baked goods currently is their quiche. They're massive! Parking is a bit hard sometimes so be prepared. read more

Cocola Bakery - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

super friendly cashier and very nice cafe, went at 8AM on a weekday and there was no one sitting inside. People usually come and buy coffee and pickup pastries. They sound sandwiches, pound cakes, and cookies as well. Super clean bathroom and nice library ambience with old books. You can ask for your food to be heated up, my bacon quiche was amazing. Wish they had ketchup though. They only had salt and pepper. We have tried most pastries and the croissant ones are great, apple turnover is amazing (it's sweet so you have to have a sweet tooth!). For desserts, I like their Le Sultan (hazelnut, caramel, lemon cream) and Tiramisu. My favorite croissant is their nutella croissant, then ham and cheese croissant. Their almond one is good too if you like vanilla filling, they are very generous with the filling. read more

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I really love the Vanilla Millefeuille (Napoleon) from here but the last one was burnt and was not good at all. I was so sad to come home and take a bite and it tasted off. I hope you guys do some quality control before serving your goodies. read more

Cocola Bakery - I love the Vanilla Millefeuille/Napoleon from here but today I received one and there was a burnt layer which ruined the taste. - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

Best bakery in the Bay Area!!! Love love everything and it's easy to order online and then pick up . I highly recommend them! read more

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We have been going to this place for a few years now. The atmosphere is great on Friday and Saturday nights, but the desserts are expensive, and the quality is just okay, not great. read more

I had a latte and almond crescent. Both were really good, but almond crescent was amazing!!

Hidden spot in the industrial area but convenient for RWC Stanford campus and medical buildings across the way. Cute set-up inside to hang out, read, socialize, take a break. They make their pastries for larger scale distribution with public cafe. Friendly staff and delicious pastry options plus lunch menu. Decided to come here instead of Starbucks for a change. Family owned if not mistaken. read more

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Found this little gem today. The guy helping us was really nice and super fast. It looked like he was the only person, but maybe there were people in the kitchen. The quiches and the Apple turnover were good. My cappuccino and my moms latte were also really tasty. Nice foam, and shots pulled perfectly. Also we both had cute foam art, but I covered mine in cinnamon and forget to take the picture. I'll definitely come back again to try all their other pastries and desserts. And great coffee. read more

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This quaint bakery is located right by the Stanford Sleep Center. Chicken Sonoma Sandwich: Their take on a chicken salad sandwich. It had both apple slices and grapes inside. The bread was perfectly crispy and chewy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. The side salad that comes with has pickled cabbage with a vinaigrette on the side. The portion is pretty good for lunch. Rouge: Aka strawberry shortcake. This was soooo delicious! It wasn't too sweet and I wish they made bigger slices. Very light and refreshing. Passion cheesecake: The creamy smooth cheesecake with a top layer of passionfruit flavored jam/compote/jelly. A little bit heavier than the Rouge but still a light cheesecake. This is such a great spot to pick up something quick to eat or to treat yourself with some sweet goodness. I really wanted to try some of their croissants but I will hold back my temptation for the next time I visit. FYI, there's space inside to sit down and eat as well! read more

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Terrific place for good Latte's AND pastries!! I tried their sliced apple tart and was amazingly good! I'm particular with my pastries and discovered this place while walking my dog while my partner was at an appointment 2 blocks away at Stanford Medical center. They are opened late in the afternoon (I got there around 3:30pm during a week day) and although there weren't much pastries left, decided to have a hot Latte with oat milk and tried the apple tart. The apples were thinly sliced and the pastry itself was crunchy and it tasted like it just came out of the oven, even though it was room temperature, but not cold! The young gal behind the counter was very friendly and the place was well kept and very clean. I came back a week later with my partner in the morning around 8am and we both had the hot Latte with oat milk and was just as delicious as I remembered. I tried their almond croissant (I saw it the first time I was there) and I have to say was one of the BEST almond croissant I have had in a long time!! It was flaky, had just the right amount of almond filling and tasted like it just came out of the oven! An older gentlemen was behind the counter and was just as friendly and knowledgeable as the young gal was when I was there by myself. We saw some cakes, I believe around 10 inch size in one of their opened refrigerator case and they looked delicious and plan to buy one the next time we're there! We highly recommend Cocola Bakery in Redwood City! read more

Cocola Bakery - Almond Croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - Redwood City, California

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My friend and I were dodging the cold weather, and staying away from the places where the rain fell. We were surprised that so many similar places were closed on a Saturday, but this place came in clutch. The worker was very nice, and informative. The pastry choices were limited but that's only because the place was about to close and they had good ratings that we could see. What we did have, was tasty! The warm drink was tasty as well, and it was just a nice answer to all the different places we tried to go to. Definitely a hidden gem that more people should get to. read more

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