I did not really like anything I ordered here tbh. Their pastries are extremely average - maybe less than average. I tried their chai latte, lemon Malasada, koug Amann, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, and chocolate chip cookie. The only thing I thought was good was the chocolate chip cookie. The pastries were dry and not buttery or flaky enough. read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Delicious baked goodies, excellent lunch/dinner, AND coffee!? It's a challenge not to make a tasty trip to Firebrand on a daily basis. Service is awesome and overall chill atmosphere- definitely a little gem tucked away in a warehouse. I'd post pictures of my scone but I ate it, whoops. read more

Bought a lot of Firebrand breads from Whole Foods, and appreciate the character and flavor of their products. The Walnut Whole Wheat is way better than Acme and other brands. Lots of flavor from being baked for a while and darker crust. read more

Beautiful pastries! The coffee is really good here too! We ordered a pumpkin spice latte, I like that it's not too sweet. Pretty chill place to eat brunch on the weekends, plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors Line can get pretty long. The staffs are really friendly and helpful read more

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Oh my! The bread here is fantastic! I want to know how they get that perfect crust each and every time. So impressive. This is a little coffee shop type place that also sells small plates and bread. Good for a light lunch. We tried the BLT - came on that fantastic Firebrand bread and was delish. We also tried the kale chicken salad. Wonderful! The parking at the place is so ample and easy. Service is over-the-top good. The surroundings are a little bland as its the large warehouse style buildings of the old navy base. But a walk to the water is only 10 minutes away if you want to bring your food and drinks there. Will be back! read more

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Matcha Croissants highly recommend if you're looking for something less sweet than the favorite almond croissants. Updated review: I appreciate the honest response from the owner and it looks like they made some major improvement with the customer service. read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - Matcha Croissants highly recommend if you're looking for something less sweet than the favorite almond croissants. - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Service is not great. Took forever to get our tuna melt sandwich. I think they forgot about it. After asking and waiting another 15-20 mins, they brought it to us with a side of fries instead of a side salad like we asked. Then, after finishing the sandwich, a different guy came to us with another tuna melt in a to-go box with fries also lol. So clearly it wasn't communicated to the kitchen that we already got our order. Not to mention, this sandwich was not worth the $16 we spent on it. The preparation just seemed lazy and sad. There needs to be better communication between the servers and the food prep people. And just more attention to detail in general. read more

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I wish brunch was served on weekdays too! That was a bummer. The avocado toast was perfect. Great seating indoors and outdoors with a jumbo sized connect 4 to play with family and friends. read more

Clean place with plenty of seating. There was a large group in front of me but service was quick and friendly. The buko pandan latte was sweet and creamy. The pretzel sticky bun is so good. The dough was hearty with a nice chew. Sweet, sticky glaze, toasty nuts, and a bunch of tiny raisins crammed in the center. I would go back again to try the bun warmed up! read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - pretzel sticky bun - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

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Delicious pastries and friendly staff! Their croissants are a must! Weekends are often busy in the morning so come early if you want a table inside. read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - matcha latte, ube latte, matcha croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

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Some of the best pastries you can get and coffee is also good. Get the pastries reheated. The ham and cheese croissant is amazing. Their breakfast food is good as well. I haven't tried their other food, but I bet it's also great. read more

Always been a big fan of the Firebrand in Oakland so was pleasantly surprised to find this across from Sofive (formerly Bladium) center. All the classic pastries and Ritual coffee I love plus a much more expansive lunch menu and expanded hours. I couldn't find any menus online so sharing here. read more

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Friendly service, ample parking, nice outdoor seating area and good selections of pastries. The only downside was food and drink were only okay. I guess I'm just not a fan of Firebrand pastries and coffee. I've tried the Broadway location before and didn't really like it. It's was really good weather to sit outside today with the sun beaming down on your back. I could have sat there all day if I could. read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - Matcha croissant. The filling was good. The croissant itself wasn't the best. - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

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Delicious chicken club sandwich with fries you guys really have to eat this one and the service is friendly and excellent. Ambience is comfortable relax read more

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Great croissants! Great baguettes! Great cappuccino! The kouign amann is a no for me but do you, boo boo.

We visited Firebrand after being in the area at the new pickleball facility across the street. It's in a great location relative to a lot of other spots in that area of Alameda. We grabbed a few sandwiches and brought them over to Almanac brewing next door to enjoy. The sandwiches were delicious and of course the bread made in house made it super fresh! My husband enjoyed the hot chicken sandwich (which definitely has a little kick) and I loved the umami of the mushroom toast I got. Oh ya, and the portions of the mushroom toast was huge! I was expecting one slice with a moderate amount of topping and this was easily two meals, a steal for $13. Staff was super friendly and they have a sign that states the kitchen wait time, which was great for managing expectations. We waited probably 10 mins for our food. Again, the location is awesome and would definitely grab a bite here again and then enjoy some beers at Almanac. read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

I got some pastries this morning and the matcha tasted weird. I've had it a few times before and really liked it but the filling of the one I got today tasted super sour and acidic not the regular bitterness of matcha. I threw it out just to be safe. The morning bun that I got was burnt. The chocolate kouign amann that my son got was good and the ham and cheese croissant was ok. I would def come back but would pass on the matcha. read more

An amazing place. Bakery, restaurant, coffee shop, cool hang out place, call it what you will but you have to call it fantastic! From the biscuits and gravy to the chocolate croissants everything is good. I'm talking really good. They really put a lot of time and effort in their creations. Stop by sometime and I assure you will not be disappointed. I'm serious go check this place out. It's really a great addition to Alameda. Glad you're on the island!! read more

I've been to Firebrand twice now and both times it was delicious. On my first visit, the BLTA was great as was the almond croissant. On the second visit, I had the Wagyu Roast Beef sandwich...delicious! The bread was incredibly soft and buttery. So good! And, a blackberry & cheese danish for dessert...scrumptious! I was sad to hear that they are no longer serving chilaquiles on their weekend brunch menu. I'm hoping that's not really the case and was just a fluke that they didn't have them this weekend. read more

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Pricey, bad service ,bad drinks. I bought a green tea latte and a salad and what I received was unacceptable! The salad came with very hard and chewy croutons that seem like too old to be consumed! And the worse is the green tea latte. It tasted like milk without green tea powder and I thought it was improperly made! When I ask a server he said "that's how we make it" read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - You see how "white" the green tea Latte is! - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Delish!! Breakfast sandwich with the English muffin was perfect. Potatoes ... out of this world.

Fantastic food, the loveliest of people and service, amazing coffee. So glad to have this spot in Alameda Point.

Tried to modify an order for my wife, cashier stated that they couldn't , we asked why and they said the people in the kitchen " don't speak English" .... Never should it be ok to not only limit customer service like this especially at a food place, but the lack of effort to satisfy our needs and disrespect the cooks hard at work by putting them in a box of " not understanding" shows carelessness and rudeness Foods great, but ethics are questionable Asked 3 people for manager, I couldn't get one Customer service isn't welcoming either, cashiers don't give a shit read more

I really enjoy coming here for lunch. I think that the pastries are delicious and the breakfasts are really good too. It's a cafeteria style restaurant, so there is always a line, but it moves quickly. I will be back. read more

I recently discovered this spot and now it's on my weekly rotation. I love the breakfast toast with mushrooms and I add an egg. The chi latte is the best I've had. We always go home with a loaf of sourdough and a pretzel sticky bun .. I try not to go on weekends it gets too busy.. so you may have wait a little longer. Don't for get the sticky bun read more

Cute local spot. I had their banana walnut bread and it was very cinnamon forward and a bit too sweet for my liking - perhaps this was also in part due to the cinnamon sugared crust, but the consistency was pretty fantastic. As a note supply their baked goods to a variety of local cafes in the Bay Area. read more

Such an awesome place! Definitely one of the best croissants I've ever had, the matcha one specifically. I also recommend the breakfast pizza, the bacon is perfect on it. We loved the outdoor seating for hanging with our dog and larger group. We will definitely be back! read more

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They have expanded their kids meals to include a cheeseburger/fries - I think this is big news. My kids did not prefer the previous choices. I also recently enjoyed a seasonal latte. They use ritual coffee. read more

Nice staff, great food and generally easy parking. Indoor and outdoor seating, lots of natural light indoors, moderate amount of noise. read more

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Firebrand Bakery is AMAZING!!! Firebrand Artisan Breads makes fabulous bread and the most INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS pastries! They make a cream cheese danish with blackberries that is the BEST cream cheese danish I've ever had, and I've tried many bakeries around the world. I'm very particular about pastries. This danish blows the cream cheese danish from Specialty's out of the water (and I do love Specialty's too). I HIGHLY recommend Firebrand Artisan Breads and Bakery!!! I hope people will support them because we need amazing bakeries to stay in business. read more

Uber Latte with whole milk, was delicious! The black berry cream cheese danish was delicious as well. read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - Ube latte - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Very busy. Took a while for large group on a Friday Expensive. Best to have someone else treat you. Good food through read more

Food is still amazing! We made our third trip here this past weekend and they have shade outside now!!! The best!

This place is incredible. Their mission statement, the way they treat their employees, and their DELICIOUS baked goods make me want to give them all my money. I found this spot after a day at the Alameda Antique Fair, and anytime I'm in the area I'll make sure to stop by and get a delicious treat. read more

I bought a French Batard on 11/25/23. When I arrived home, I realized I paid $7 for burnt bread that wasn't edible. Please check your bread before leaving. :( very disappointed they even packaged it up to sell. read more

Firebrand Artisan Breads - Burnt French Batard - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Took my son their for a late lunch yesterday. Tuna melt for me and a pepperoni pizza for him. I had a drip coffee, good and hot. The counter person was engaging and helpful. The space had a clean hip vibe and alfresco tables to boot. Our food came to us earlier than the quoted 15 minutes. Awesome. My melt was toasty and melt-y delicious. My son's pizza came out on the crispy side and usually this is not a problem. Unfortunately this was not the case. expecting a superior crust from a bread company we were both disappointed. instead of crisp and cracker like on the outside, with a soft interior, it was tough and dry with a powdery underside that left a lot to be desired in the mouth. Why not complain? Its not what we do. Quality control is an issue on their side, not ours. we just know better now. read more

Didn't eat here but got the bread. You can tell it's brick oven. They take card. I got the sour dough. Wish it came out with hot bread. We got parking but the lot looks like it gets full. A cute brunch place read more

Amazing artisan breads and pastries. Wonderful menus with soups and sandwiches. Tons of parking!

A cute little coffee shop on the base! Their wagyu roast beef sandwich was a delight but their ube latte stole the show for me. Everybody knows I'm not a big coffee drinker because when I drink it, I act like I'm on dem drugs--Just jittery and squirrelish and overall unpleasant to be around. But the coffee didn't give me the jitters and was extremely tasty. I was in need of a special treat because my car started rattling and beat boxing and embarrassing me in front of strangers and the ube latte did just that. I'll be back fasho read more

Ok mixed review. Food - pizza is top notch with good crunch/crisp to the crust. Sliders are the bomb. Wait - can be up to 40 minutes for food. Sometimes selections can be "not available", which is annoying. But overall, I'll be back for the food. read more