Stopped by Caftsman and Wolves for a Sunday morning coffee, I got a latte and a mocha. Both were standard, the coffee beans are on the dark side. I also got their famous lion head and rebel within which were disappointed since they don't warm up your pastries. Imagine eating cold savory pastries lol weirdo! The lion head was flaky but will be better if it was warm. Rebel within is more like a cake texture. Definitely good for togo and enjoy it at home but I don't feel it's a good place to relax and enjoy your coffee and pastries. Also the pastries are on the pricey side. Service was okay and fast! read more

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Spartan decor and furnishing. Modern, and minimalist vibes. However, just 10 seats , makes it a challenge to find a seat and get a bite in. They do make good coffee. My regular drip coffee was fresh, balanced, kinda citrusy, and not burnt. Their desserts are beautiful. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

Good drip coffee. Great service. Working in the area dn needed some caffeine. First time here and really enjoyed the coffee.

At long last, Craftsman & Wolves has finally opened their storefront in the South Bay in Mountain View off of San Antonio a block east from El Camino. I had a chance to stop by the weekend after their opening and caught the tail end of their pastry selection a little after noon. It's a compact space that considerably smaller than their Valencia flagship store with dark grey wooden shelves and light grey counter top with a polished concrete floor. The furniture inside is pretty neat with the angular copper chairs. They have a lot of goodies such as their own confectioned salted caramels, vials of Tabasco salt and bags of roasted coffee for sale. I found the line to be a bit awkward. As you enter the door, it wraps toward the left against the wall, past two tables where people are seated. I was trying to keep some distance between me and a seated couple, but I was only about 3 feet away from them. They had only three of their signature Rebel Withins, two regular and one elote. I opted for the elote. Later at home when I actually ate it, the dough around the egg was actually fairly undercooked. I had to open it up and bake it for about five minutes to harden it sufficiently. I've had Rebel Withins from their Valencia location and don't recall it ever being that doughy. I also ordered the Coconut Banana Bread and Lime Wire, which is essentially an espresso tonic with a heavy infusion of lime elements with a double shot of espresso. It was rich in flavor, but may be an acquired taste for less-seasoned coffee drinkers. While I was seated, I watched several customers walk up and ask for savory items. The staff informed them that savory items were not yet available because the appliance they ordered to make them arrived broken. Rebel Withins were all gone around 12:30pm on Saturday. I went for a second round to try the Dulce de Leche Latte, which has a heavy caramel flavor. It tasted good, a bit sweeter than I usually prepare my lattes. I also got a pastry called Summer Choux that had Guava Calamansi cream inside of a crackled red shell. It had a pleasant citrus flavor and would go well with a pour over or Americano. I look forward to returning when I'm in the area and trying more of the pastries and savory items once they are available. read more

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Did I miss the parking garage? Either way this coffee shop is right off the San Antonio Rd right next to Bank of America. Walked in and immediately saw the simple coffee menu and the copious amounts of pastries including the ones they are popular for. The cashier shared what was popular in both savory and sweet pastries. They all looked beautiful but I ultimately opted out of any pastries this visit. I knew I wanted to try the 24 hr strong af cold brew and asked how sweet the dulce de leche latte was and she was open to adding milk instead of the condensed milk. I opted to have it how it comes and was not disappointed. It was a yummy drink. It was sweet but not hurt your teeth sweet. The cold brew lived up to its name because it was strong af. Added a splash of oat milk and it was a go! I enjoyed both my coffee drinks. The cashier that helped me was very sweet and answered all my questions. She made the space welcoming. Didn't catch her name but she had colored hair. The space is aesthetically pleasing. Plenty of outdoor seating so a cool place to hang outside. Tables were small and had these cool metal chairs. How comfy? Idk. Another cool addition to the ever growing Mountain View. read more

I first tried Craftsman and Wolves at their SF location many years ago and really enjoyed the Rebel Within, so I was glad to see they opened in Mountain View. There's a wide selection of baked goods and coffee, which make this a great place to visit any time of day. Tried out the dulce de leche latte and croissant today and both were very good. Plenty of sweet options overall, which makes this a solid stop for pastries and coffee. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Chocolate budino - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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So excited they're finally open! Better late than never. I arrived opening day around noon and they only had entremets which I can't be too upset about but I'll be back for the viennoiserie. I grabbed one of their strawberry, cucumber, elderflower "pills" and ordered a half-caf macchiato off menu. Their coffee (for other coffee nerds) is definitely on the darker/classic Italian side but it holds up well to the richness and sugar of their desserts, so I'll allow it :) the pill was good and definitely lived up to the hype in terms of flavor and texture fun. It was a little sweeter than I'd like but I think it was true to form. Had their been other options, I would go for things a little less fruity sweet (pistachio, chocolate, cherry, etc) so I think that's just a matter of my own tastes. Very well made. The store is small but so light filled and airy and so clean, wow. Kind and quick service, and I'll be back for the baked treats. Welcome to the neighborhood, y'all read more

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I used to go the Craftsman and Wolves when I lived closer to the city. I was stoked to see they opened a cafe location here. The name itself is exciting. Good branding and it's clean inside. The gold plating decor and dark vibe gives a luxurious feeling. Service is ok.. they give the feeling they are not paid enough and don't wanna be there. However, the barista lady is friendly! The pastries are good but the coffee and lattes are what make it here. It's a small cafe but there are some seats to do work. None of the pastries and baked good are made in house, and they are delivered from the other commissary. It's a normal practice most bakery expansions do. The kouign aman was dry and not my cup of tea. I do like their croissants! The savory one is my favorite. What would make it better: have more variety, offer to heat up some of the baked goods if dining inside, call out the customer name or order when the drink is ready read more

Another new hot and new brunch spot has popped up, and I had super high hopes since it's always so busy and has good reviews. Came here with my husband, our son, and my husband's grandma (who was visiting from out of town) on a weekday when school was out, and we got a few items to share: Yuzu egg salad sando Ham and Swiss sando Upper crust Chocolate chip cookie Chocolate croissant I would have gotten a drink to try except my husband had already made espresso drinks at home that day before coming here. Our son obviously loved the chocolate chip cookie & chocolate croissant, but the sandwiches were pretty standard and not super special IMO. It's not bad for a brunch coffee shop, but I wouldn't want to wait in line if we're in a pinch! read more

I love the pastries and coffee here so much! And I like that they have different ones every once in awhile to keep things interesting. That being said, their staples like the muffin with the egg in it are absolutely delicious, too. Parking is in the condo garage and can be easy to miss if you don't look for the signs off of San Antonio Rd. read more

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Love that there's a flagship store now and I don't have to get it at a farmers market in downtown Palo Alto while fighting for my life for a parking spot. One thing to note here is sometimes the Scotch egg muffin comes undercooked. The last two times I arrived it was but I just asked the staff if they could warm it up and they gladly replaced it with a new one. Doesn't hurt to be nice! I also really love the coffee. It's a great balance and not too acidic. One thing I do wish is that they had more seating but I understand that with more seating it could get to too loud. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

This coffee shop is located underneath an apartment complex. Parking is really easy since there's an underground garage, which is always a plus. Going inside the cafe itself is pretty small, there isn't much seating so if you want to grab a seat inside I would come earlier. However, there is some seating outside. I really enjoyed my coffee, I got the dulce de leche latte. I also got a sandwich which was delicious! Even though it was just a turkey sandwich, the sauce is really what made it so good for me. The staff were really kind and helpful as well. They gave me some recommendations which I always appreciate! Will be coming back again. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Dulce de leche latte - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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So glad I no longer have to wait until the weekend to pick up C&W's offerings! The new B&M location in Mountain View is upscale looking, in line with the poshness of The Dean. True to form, the pastries there are creative, varied, and delicious. Not overly sweet, but just "right". The team here is friendly and well versed with each item they sell. I look forward to trying out new items/releases and the matcha tonic. My only issue has to do with The Dean itself. I could not return to the underground parking lot because the door to it required a code. Well, who would have the code? I ended up walking down the car ramp to get to my vehicle. read more

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This place is wonderful! Consistently great food (both the pastries and the bigger dishes) and coffee; lovely staff. I love trying the weekly savory swirl. read more

I wanted to check this place out so I went right when it opened and after bodyrok class. Idr what my dessert was called. Egin? It looked like a big blackberry. Tbh it didn't taste that good to me. Just personal preference. I wish the inside was like a blackberry mousse or something. However it was beautifully made and looked cute. The inside was cute and the staff was nice to me. The chairs looked cool too. There's a garage underneath Junbi and then u walk through a door and some stairs to get on the street. Love the name of this place. I wanna try the food next. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

I regularly come here to grab a latte or coffee and it is consistently great! But since I love this place so much, I want to note that their teas and matcha falls flat to me. I'd rather go a few doors down for a more vibrant loose leaf tea and better quality matcha. Additionally, I grabbed The Uppercrust sandwich and their bread was so tough and hard to chew that I couldn't finish it because my jaw got tired. This was very disappointing for a $17 sandwich. I really wish their quality was more consistent throughout their entire menu. read more

I visited the Craftsman and Wolves in the city many years back when I read about it in an article listing the top bakeries in the city. I remember being very impressed and was therefore excited when I saw that they were opening a location in Mountain View. While I don't consider myself a true croissant connoisseur as I still haven't taken a croissant making class and therefore don't know what goes into the craft of making these lovely pastries, I do consider myself reasonably knowledgeable to the point that I know that if you are going to be setting up shop down the street from Midwife then you really need to blow me away. I must say that I was very impressed. These people do know how to make a good croissant. I also love how they serve up savory morning pastries, which is something I don't see at a lot of patisseries. I also tried some of their dessert items, which are definitely pricey but are also quite delicious. I do have to say though that my track record of not being impressed with a bakery's signature item continues with Craftsman and Wolves. I tried the rebel within and I really wasn't impressed. There was something interesting about a soft-boiled egg being baked into a muffin but the muffin itself was so dry that I didn't really care for it. To each their own I guess. I also have to add that the service here is quite nice. The staff is really welcoming and friendly and they really make it a point to describe any menu item in detail if you have any questions. It's quite sad but I can't remember the last time I gave a shoutout for the service in a review. I definitely enjoyed my experience here and the fact they have an expansive menu is the main reason why I will continue to visit. One of the reasons why I don't really go to Midwife anymore is that they have the same menu all the time and don't really change anything. I know that there will be at least one new item the next time I visit. read more

TLDR: would come for coffee and people watching, but not much else. Service and ambience were top notch. I enjoyed the decor and the staff. I hope that they will find a way to move that stupid pendant light blocking the drinks menu so I can read at the register. Food: Oat milk latte is five out of five. Kudos to the barista! Rebel within has always been C&W's premier item, and what brought many folks to love savory muffins. With its jammy egg, it ate like a hardy breakfast, but the rest of the muffin is quite dense. The savoriness of the dough is great however, it needs to be reheated and that's hard to do thoroughly while keeping the egg jammy. The meatball croissant: the meatball was really tough and cold meat does not go well with buttery flaky pastry. It left a greasy, cold fat mouth feel that was not very attractive. Triple chocolate croissant, very good. If I were a chocolate lover, I would order that quite often. The triple chocolate comes from the chocolate croissant dough, the filling, and then the chocolate drizzle on top. The streusel muffin was disappointing. It was too heavy on streusel, so much that it was overbearing. The muffin itself tasted gluten-free, which meant flat (not fluffy) and weirdly moist with not a lot of flavor. I can count the number of berries and fruit chunks in the muffin on one hand. The savory scone with thyme and some other herbs was very good. Would order again and eat, heated. Jalapeño twist was lackluster. I thought it would be better than something I would get from Paris baguette, but it wasn't. The top was washed with simple syrup and then the middle had a very small line of what seemed like jalapeño jam. Even with Parmesan sprinkled on top. The flavor really did not come through. read more

They were busy around lunchtime on a Sunday. But service was very amiable and polite as it took me some time to figure out what I wanted. I originally intended to get a sandwich, but decided to get the lion's head stack instead and it certainly didn't disappoint! I'm not usually a fan of ginger and wood ear, but I totally appreciated the meatball that came with the stack. I would totally eat those meatballs in the more traditional "lion's head" serving. The surrounding croissant was also very flaky and good. Additionally, we ordered the triple chocolate croissant to go, along with a mocha and cold brew. Somehow the rich chocolate flavor in the mocha still ended up being very subtle, but I appreciated the flavor, not overpowering. My partner enjoyed the cold brew. To me, the sourness turned me off a little bit more, but it had a nice kick. I ate the triple chocolate croissant at home, and it was very chocolatey and very flaky. It's too bad inside seating is limited. It was a bit chilly today, and while we luckily did get to sit inside, tables were hard to find. But if I'm ever in the area, would definitely be back for a pastry! read more

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I came here on a holiday and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was able to order. The staff was very friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The food and coffee were both delicious, and the menu has a wide variety of options to choose from. There's also plenty of space to sit and enjoy your meal, whether you prefer the cozy indoor seating or the relaxing outdoor area. read more

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I've enjoyed other locations of this spot before but unfortunately, this one was a miss. I tried their famous rebel within and honestly I was not impressed. It lacked flavor and just didn't live up to the hype that every says. I've had this in other locations and it was okay, but honestly it isn't the best. I think it just looks appealing but doesn't live up to the taste. The strawberry peach kouign looked great, but the texture was soggy and not at all flavorful. I thought this would stand out but it didn't. It just looked good but didn't taste good. The triple chocolate croissant was also a miss unfortunately. You would expect something to be decadent but it was underwhelming. For something that look so rich, it ended up surprisingly bland. The staff members were a highlight! They were friendly and nice. read more

(Tom Cruise voiceover) The vibe is hip cafe right on San Antonio! Ally warmly greeted us! Lion's Head! Meatball w/ sesame seeds and green onion! Wow! Rebel Within! Perfect egg inside a pastry! Wowza! Dulce de Leche Latté! Great! Mexican Latté! Refreshing! Cortado! Goooood! Would order everything again! Thanks, Ally! Woohoo! read more

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Small shop with a few table inside but spacious outdoor sitting. Service is fast. Cakes here are pretty pricey, but very pretty. Latte art is not very good. My Matcha latte doesn't look good enough for a picture. Taste is OK. read more

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I came here for a morning cappuccino and I was so excited to see they had a couple gluten free pastry options. I tried the gluten-free biscone (cross between a biscuit and scone) and the gluten-free chocolate financier. I loved both! The financier is probably the best gf pastry I've ever tasted, so amazing I'll definitely come back to get it again. Coffee is great as well, and service is quick. Great place for a cup of coffee and pastry. read more

Ordered a prosciutto sandwich which was fabulously delicious. Never tasted anything like it. High quality ingredients. Also ordered a slice of cake (raising the bar I think it was called). Wished they had a location closer to Campbell or San Jose. Saw lots of folks ordering croissants. So will be back to try that. There is a parking garage below ( parking is hard to find) Wish they had more tables outside for seating. A popular, trendy spot for sure. Will be back Good service, great food. read more

Pros: 1) Traditional Croissant was 9.7/10, amazing! Buttery, flaky, the right amount of crisp exterior paired with a fluffy interior. If you've ever been to Backhaus, I'd say it's comparable!! 2) Levain Batard (Sourdough Loaf) was 9.5/10 delicious. I had to grab a bite of it right away because I am obsessed with sourdough! It's such a classic loaf with multiple purposes. The crust was a perfect brown and you can see the crumb texture nice and bubbly. 3) Lion Head Stack was 9.7/10, so fun! Think -- gyoza filling meatball on a crispy flaky buttery croissant!! Freakin' delightful! If you want something flavorful and different, you gotta get this one! 4) Honey Lavender Latte was 9.7/10, balanced. This is one of those drinks where it can go from floral to potpourri real quick, but shout out to the barista for making it taste so well balanced!! Cons: 1) Waiting in line was a bit awkward. I hope they set up some sort of rope divider system so that it's easier to line up. The configuration doesn't flow very well because you're sort of waiting diagonally between some seats and the front counter. Minor con, but I find worth mentioning because I wish them a lot of success. Overall: 9.7/10, fantastic and will be back! read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Lion Head Stack - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Great addition to the neighborhood! Don't have much to say except there are a lot of unique pastries and nice touches to the menu that make it worth going on a regular basis like the lemon rind on the black tonic drink. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Lion's head stack - meatball pastry - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We love the location of this place because it's so easy to come up from the garage. We've been here several times now and the coffee is always so consistent. The pastries are delicious as well. I love their sweet pain suisse. It can be hard to find seating sometimes because it gets busy, but we take it to go most of the time. I also think they don't have their own bathroom because the businesses here share the same bathroom read more

I used to go to Craftsman and Wolves in the mission every time I went up to the city. Imagine my delight that they opened one closer to me! This is a newer, developing area in MV and I'm glad to see the diversity of culinary options popping up. This branch has some indoor and outdoor seating. We parked on the street a block down and walked over. Coffee is good. They had a blackberry almond syrup that added great flavor to my latte. Ordered a handful of pastries: coffee blackberry charlotte, malted milk ball stone, and their seasonal tart. Each pastry was just okay for me. I'm not sure if it's because they're not as fresh with the delivery from their headquarters or if my palette has changed. The charlotte and stone were pretty gelatinous , which is not my favorite. That texture made the flavors a lot more dull. I like my pastries to be softer and fuller of flavor. The tart was good but the crust was so crumbly and dry. It was kind of like eating crusty cardboard. I'd come here for the coffee but I prefer the pastries at places like Alexander's Patisserie. read more

I had very high hopes for this place as I've enjoyed some of their pastries from farmers markets in Palo Alto, but was not impressed with my time here. It was very crowded when I went on a weekend morning, which is not surprising. I can handle a line, but I felt that service here was not moving very effectively or efficiently. Now for the pastries drinks themselves. Coffee was good, but took quite a long time to get out. I tried two types of the rebel within, something I had enjoyed at the farmers market as a special treat, but found that the ones here were not as good. I'm not sure if they're still just figuring things out, but they felt doughy and under baked as well as lacking flavor. The cream puff was tasty but certainly not worth a steep price and long wait. read more

Very cute cafe to have a bite and drink at! Service was quick and excellent; they provided some recommendations on what pastries and drinks to try. My friend and I got croissant egg sandos and I got an iced dulce de leche latte. Sando was good, wish there was something more sour/vinegary to offset the richness of the egg. Latte was tasty and hit the spot! We also got the Egan's Addiction to share; SO good! The oolong tea flavor really comes through in the mousse. I would maybe pick a different spot to have a meal, but it's great for pastries and coffee! read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Egan's Addiction - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Picked up a variety of items for a Saturday breakfast. It was all pretty ok, but didn't quite hit the mark. The kouign-amann was a bit clunky. It didn't have the layering that I would expect, like the Manresa Bread version. The Banana Travel cake was good. The three of us were not fans of the lemon poppyseed muffin, very dense. The Morning bun was the star of our variety pack. Parking was a bit of a pain. Nothing really available below ground, so had to find street parking in the vicinity. I think that 1 visit is sufficient for us. read more

The morning bun was fabulous! The raspberry lemon croissant was big on the outside but had almost no filling at all whatsoever. I was so disappointed since you could hardly taste anything at all and after the first bite you just saw a hollow inside. The financier was ok but I wouldn't order it again. The staff are really sweet but I probably will not return here because the pastries are subpar and Midwife And The Baker is just a few streets away with much better pastries. read more

What a wonderful experience! The avocado toast and creme brulee were to die for. The person helping us was so kind, thoughtful and welcoming. My kids want to go back tomorrow. There is a parking garage which makes parking easy. We had no problem with a wheelchair. read more

Shopkeeper was very friendly and eager to explain the different desserts! Egan's Addiction (pastry in picture) was good read more

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Very friendly staff, and warm environment with nice music. Food was very yummy, egg sandwich was a bit spicy, Latte was lovely read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Very yummy latte ( I love how they have the cups and saucer warmed up). A very delicious but a bit spicy egg sandwiches - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Perfect overall Food, service, ambiance were all great!! Would recommend and will definitely be back. read more

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Their coffee is amazing and the pastries are always so good. I come here about once a week, and it's definitely one of my favorite spots. Always a great experience! read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

I found this place and wanted to make fun of it because it had a burger bro vibe. Unfortunately this coffee is amazing, arguably some of the best I've had. Dulce de leche latte is amazing. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Latte - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

I used to go to San Francisco for craftsman and wolves there, and now it is almost next-door to my home. I always enjoy the coffee and all the pastries. I just tried the seasonal raspberry matcha, its delicious read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California