Crispian bakery made us a delicious and beautiful 2 tier cake. The price was very inexpensive and they were able to make it within a weeks notice. When I came to pick up the cake, the piping wasn't in the color we had talked about, and they took it to the back and re frosted it on the spot. We got a chocolate ganache cake frosted in all white. My husband is not into cake, but this cake changed him. read more

Love love love their chocolate chip cookies. But the last EIGHT times I've gone there around 12:30 PM after lunch they are out of chocolate chip cookies. I've asked them to maybe make more cookies if they sell out st 12:30 PM each day? But so far they seem to be fine with turning away customers with no cookies. *Sad Face*. . Taking my business to Feel Good Bakery across the street. They actually bake enough cookies. read more

Love Crispian, every time I come to Alameda I HAVE to eat here. Their bread and pastries are to die for, especially the French Onion Soup Bread. Staff is always friendly and helpful! read more

I don't eat carbs that much, while I do on my cheat days, I pick really good bake goods in SF for myself. Thank goodness I don't have to travel to SF any more. It is right here on the island! Thank you so much for bringing the high quality bake goods to Alameda:-) Things I like: Sticky bun. Olive bread. Brown butter cookie. Baguette. read more

Butter goodness and stellar choux pastries summarize this bakery for me. Really, you can tell that there is a load of butter in all their goodies, including their popular granola. I ate the whole sweet and tart granola bag just like a snack, instead of relishing it for breakfast. The blondies and their piece-de-resistance, almond croissant, had so much butter in them, that for someone like me who has deprived themselves of butter for a longtime, it hits you strong. My personal favorites are their choux pastries - puff pastry and eclairs, which are sublime. Please don't ever miss trying these. So good! From the samples that I have tried, I have a very good feeling about their fresh baked artisanal breads. I know that I am going to try them all. For starters, the French Onion Soup roll was exceptional. Do try that one for sure. Their coffee selection doesn't parallel their bakery selection. It pales in comparison, and so I usually end up purchasing my espresso drink next door. Wish they really delivered on the espresso drinks selection too. read more

Have you tried the Ham and Cheese Croissant??!! Mon Dieu! Worth the trip alone. Cute little spot with great sweets and the best HnC I've ever had. And I've been to France many times. I've made love on the Seine with various cheeses strewn about my body and my baguette dipped in the water. All I'm saying is that I know what's up and this joint is legit. I want to go back and try the financier and the almond croissant. All looked delish. Coffee is tasty. geah read more

I ordered bread and prepaid online. It was super easy to pick it up at their window. I ordered a baguette, a walnut cranberry loaf and plain white bread for sandwiches. The order was fresh and they even put in 2 delicious cookies as a thankyou treat. The best part was the friendly woman at the window. This is so much better than going to the grocery store especially during covid. I highly recommend this bakery!! read more

We hope everyone will support this awesome business! Our son has requested their lemon tart every year for his birthday since he was 9 - and even in the shut down they were able to come through! Our favorites are the ham and cheese croissants (yum) and sesame baguette! Thanks for all your delicious creations - we love you! read more

My friend just bought me their monthly cake. It's a strawberry buttercream w/yellow cake with a custard-ish filling and fresh strawberries. It's amazing. The buttercream literally had fresh strawberries mixed in and we all agreed that it actually takes like strawberry ice cream! YUM. Go and get this cake before they change their monthly cake to something else! read more

Excellent pastries! Brought in a selection of quality croissants and puffs and everyone went cray over the crispy pastries! Coffee isn't really the best. My son loves the chocolate covered marshmallows. I love the fresh breads. So happy we have two quality patisseries in the neighborhood! read more

What a great spot! The best eclairs! The ham & cheese croissant is the best! Also their cappuccinos in the cute little mugs is a must try! If you want a great coffee and breakfast this is the best spot in the Area. Enjoy the cute seating area and buy some bread or baguette before you leave. read more

This is our favorite place to buy hearty breads and decadent pastries. The coffee is incredible, too. In addition to creating outstanding bread, cookies, pastries and cakes, Crispian is very generous within the community. I appreciate this and their amazing food! read more

I have been going to Crispian Bakery for a little over a year. I have always loved this cafe. Every time I go there I always get their gluten-free pumpkin muffin. This time I also got a brown sugar cinnamon latte. The first thing that I thought was that there would be too much cinnamon, and that it would be way too strong. But then when I had a sip of the latte it was the best hot drink that I have ever had. It had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the cinnamon because I could taste it but there wasn't too much at the same time. I could also taste a little brown sugar in it too. The latte had a very soft coffee smell with a little hint of a cinnamon smell. It tasted a little milky but not too milky. The coffee part of the latte tasted a little strong. Normally when I get a latte or any coffee sort of drink there is always a little ground coffee at the bottom of the cup, which I really dislike. But this latte had no ground coffee at the bottom of the cup whatsoever. The muffin smelled like a sweet pumpkin. This pumpkin muffin had the perfect amount of sweetness. It also tasted like it had a hint of nutmeg. The muffin was a little crumbly but I cannot blame them because most gluten-free pastries turn out a little crumbly. The muffin was perfectly cooked. It was not crispy, which I like for muffins, but some people may not like that. The muffin was thick and airy on the inside, but more on the thick side. This muffin was a golden brown color with a hint of a cinnamon color. It is the perfect type of small breakfast food for if you are going to work or school and you need something quick and on the go. The pumpkin muffin has definitely improved because it used to be wet and soggy. I would say that this latte and pumpkin muffin definitely deserve a 5 out of 5 stars because this drink and food are so delicious. So if you live in Alameda, CA I would really recommend this. read more

I wasn't sure if I was going to like Crispian. From the photos on Yelp it reminded me of a chain coffee shop (e.g., Starbucks, Peet's, etc.). Their day day-old bread is only $3.50 a loaf (half off their fresh loaves and nearly as good), so that perked me up a bit. My partner, who is from Europe and has spent a lot of time in France says that the bread is "some of the nicest he's had" in the east bay, so there's that. Note though: there's very limited seating. Luckily, the several times I visited I grabbed a table without issues. It seems most people stop in for coffee or a baked good to go. I will say that I wasn't very impressed by their almond milk latte. The milk was sweetened and, I believe, flavored, which is always annoying because why?? Coffee drinkers who have regular milk get to choose whether they want sugar, so it seems like a no-brainer to assume non-dairy drinkers would like that option, too. Sigh. That said, the service has been friendly, the place is kept very clean, and it's a nice change to my usual coffee spots on the island. I'll probably be back. read more

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Got an specialty croissant (4.75) and a small americano($2). For the price of the croissant, I expected a little more. Inside was chocolate, raspberry jam(?) and almond paste. They told me it was dark chocolate but I'm pretty sure it was milk lol. It was kinda burnt and crispy which took off a star for me; I think one of the most important factors of a croissant is it's texture. This was too burnt so everything kinda just fell off in flakes. The staff was nice but it was also obvious they didn't really care that much. Coffee was ok. It's $2 for a small coffee. I can't complain. read more

My favorite is the almond croissant! Watch your fingers while you're eating it. Delicious!

Fantastic! Best in Alameda. Tried the "tartelo" which had a hint of raspberry in a chocolate caramelized mousse. The standout was the chocolate filled cream puff but the strawberry olive cake and the pain Au chocolate were rock solid There's something new every day so keep trying it . I know I will read more

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I felt compelled to write a review. I've been about five times and today at 7am I got a baguette, banana bread, and sticky bun. Nothing short of transporting me to sitting on the side of the Seine eating some of the great things in life. It makes me think of Du Pain et des Idées, the way they distinctively create a deep dark crust... which is where the flavor is... it's different. The crackle of breaking into that crust... amazing. Yes it's a bit more expensive, but quality comes at a price. read more

Found Crispian Bakery on Yelp, and was very excited to try it. I ordered an 8" round cake for my Dad's 80th Birthday- just a simple vanilla layer cake with chocolate ganache ($40). Came to pick up the cake and it was pretty plain- the chocolate Ganache had no sheen and hardly any decoration at all. Pretty disappointed right away. I thought maybe it would have excellent taste. So it's time for the big taste reveal! The cake was very dense and the layers separated from the ganache- what the heck? Another disappointment. How about the taste? The vanilla cake was very dry and dense, and the chocolate ganache was also dense. As my daughter would describe the entire cake, it was "meh". The bakery is probably better at making breads, although I haven't tasted it. So back to square 1 with my search for an excellent bakery in East Bay. read more

I come here right before going to work . I usually grab 2 delicious chocolate chip cookies. So yummy and moist crunchy on the outside just how I like it. The lady that works in the front is very nice . When I came there the second time she already knew what I wanted hahaha, Sweet lady good customer service. read more

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Crispian Bakery is one of my favorite bakeries on the east bay because of the variety of items. The fillings for the specialty items change day to day, and Crispian usually has a pie or cake of the month on hand. Oh and the fresh baked cookies are addicting! I love the chocolate chip, and ginger. If you're ever in Alameda check them out. read more

This is one of the top bakeries in the Bay Area. This place will not disappoint you. I ordered two large sheet cakes, pumpkin and chocolate for our event. Both were beautifully decorated - minimal and elegant, but more importantly, they were both delicious, moist, amazing flavors and everyone kept asking where they came from. So thank you Crispian and Beth for making our party extra special. In addition, I want to let you know that your granola is the best! Everyone I give it to cannot believe how delicious it is. read more

Crispian Bakery sits just at the beginning of downtown. Sure it's next to the busy road but once you're in there it's nice little refuge from the daily struggle. Crispian serves a lot of great pastries and cakes that look and taste gorgeous. I want to try everything. There is some counter seating and a couple of proper tables but it's not apt for groups or laptop study. The interior is good enough to do some light reading or jot down some notes it's. I bought a pumpkin pie during the holiday season and it was one of the best pumpkin pies I've had in a long time. I unashamedly finished most of that pie myself. I wish they'd make more pies. read more

A lot more reasonable than the bakery in the market next door. The butter croissant was very good, soft, and still substantial, not just airy. The chocolate chip cookie was filled with dark chocolate chips. I wish I had more time to spend there, but due to time constraints, those were the only two items I picked up. If I'm working in the area again, I'll be sure to spend more time perusing the bakery's offerings. read more

Crispian Bakery stand was at the Hillsdale Caltrain parking lot farmer's market on Sundays. I only had their coffee cake for $4. It was a tall, big chunk. The crumble top and cake was delicious with a bottom layer of strawberry rhubarb(?) jam. SO DELICIOUS. I can't wait to try other pastries next weekend! read more

Excellent French style bakery. I'm sorry it took me so long to find such a Devine croissant in Alameda.

snagged a delicious lavender latte from crispian this morning. highly recommend it! looking forward to trying more of their gastronomic delights read more

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I consider myself very lucky to have a French-style bakery of such high quality so close to me. Their croissants (especially the almond) are - imo - easily on par with those at the renowned Tartine in the city, and the flavor combinations in the daily specialty croissant are always interesting (and delicious). They also make the best granola I think I've ever had in my life, and I've been delighted with nearly everything (and always satisfied, at the very least) I've had from their selection of pastries, cookies, and other confections. read more

It is this cute little bakery with fresh ingredient. Price is not that cheap but the bakery and croissants are yummy.

Needed a last minute cake for a graduation party over a holiday weekend and I wanted to try a new bakery with more variety. Crispian was able to make a beautiful and delicious cake with a light strawberry mouse and strawberry buttercream. Highly recommend and advise you call at least 3 business days in advance to place your order if you want special decorations. read more

Alas, cream. This is a belated update because I Yelp in very occasional spurts. Also, I didn't mention the sticky buns last time. I don't usually like stuff like that, but a warmed up sticky bun from Crispian is ABSOLUTE HEAVEN. I'm usually strictly gluten-free, but on occasion, I make an exception just to test out how my body reacts. Crispian gets to be the site for these semi-annual tests! read more

Delicious baked goodies at a fraction of the cost of Feel Good Bakery. My fave is the hot chocolate cookie--they're light, chewy and super chocolatey, with a nice amount of heat. My only complaint is that the bakery is too warm for me to linger with coffee. read more

For the croissant only: just did another taste test between the croissants from Crispian and Feel Good Bakery (which is in the building next door). I had previously done a taste test about a year ago between croissants at Crispian and La Farine. La Farine definitely has fabulous croissants, but it's a bit of a trek, so I was hoping another good option closer to where I live. The Crispian croissant is decent, but the Feel Food croissant has better flavor. It looks great, looks like it would be very delicious and actually has a somewhat better appearance and marginally better texture than the Feel Good croissant, which I think is slightly too soft. Unfortunately, the flavor of the croissant here is flat and bland, like maybe I think the dough could use a bit more salt. read more

Desserts are not very sweet! Perfect! Solid macaron - vanilla with fig filling and cream filling; chocolate with passion fruit and financier with fruit on top!!! Love this new place. The pastries are spot on. Well done. The goodies I got can hold themselves on their own. Not crumbly which is what I like. Very balanced, great texture, and sophisticated taste. read more

Very small selection of pastries. The olive oil cake with strawberries on top was very good. It was fresh and moist and had just the right amount of sweetness.They don't have large cakes (for example, if you want a birthday cake) in the store, I heard that you have to order them before hand. However, they distribute some cakes to Tucker's Ice Cream and you can buy them by the slice there. There's chocolate mousse cake, carrot cake etc. I had the chocolate mousse cake. I have to say was a disappointment. Very dense, not much of a mousse at all, and too sweet. The thin layer of cake at the bottom was rubbery. Wouldn't get that again, but will get the olive oil cake again because it was delicious. read more

Cream puff is absolutely amazing!!!!! I thought it would be overly sweet but surprisingly, it wasn't! It was perfect!!!! We also got the cinnamon buns.. it's good but not as good as the cream puffs. read more

Came here on Easter Sunday to get some bread to go with our honey baked ham that we were having for dinner. The baguette was delicious. I couldn't resist picking up a couple of hot cross buns for tomorrow's breakfast. These are hard to find and were excellent. Everything else in the case looked scrumptious, so I will be back. read more

Since this bakery opened my diet has been reduced to one mainly consisting of bread and cake. It's so good, I have no need for eating anything else. Of course, I have my personal favourites. The sesame bread is excellent although the timing of its purchase is critical - too early (pre 7.30) it may not quite be baked yet, or later (after 10) it may be sold out. You have been warned. My fall back in case of no sesame is their baguette dough shaped in a torpedo shape. Additionally, they will allow me to special order their baguette dough baked in a compact tin shape which I love for its denseness, it makes great toast. I buy a couple at a time and then slice and freeze them for perpetual toast supplies. From the cake section, my favourite is the double caramel cream puff, with a caramel cream inside and a cracking shiny hard caramel outside, on top. The eclairs are pretty good too. I am also a fan of their almond croissant which are extremely rich and buttery and therefore wicked in a good way. A mention must also go to their sugar pies, although I don't recommend filling your cake hole with them whilst driving as you might get sticky sugar-pie sugar-sauce all over your steering wheel. My last pick of the very sweet bunch would have to be the Craqueline, a brioche with hints of citrus and a lovely crunchy sugar topping. I think they may only do those at weekends. One time they were selling a wonderful apple and blackberry jelly which I vote for the return of too. read more

The bakery items are fabulous and the staff is so nice. The problem is, we can never sit down when we are there because people are taking up the tables and chairs working on their laptops. We decided today to stop going here because we went in to get some items and chat, and two women had the table taken with laptops. Is the bakery a Starbucks now? A library? Crispian needs to manage this or lose people like us who don't take up space and reduce revenue by hanging out with our laptops. read more

Overdue yelp review for one AMAZING bakery! I have been in here 5x in the past week not even joking. Everything I have had is exceptional but my two favorites are the cream puffs and the trifle YUM! My hat off to the amazing pastry chefs and owner. This is a great new addition to Alameda for sure! read more