Frangipane was alright. A little dry and light on the almond, but still decent…read more Love their cakes. Need to try more of their pastries

I'm really loving this bakery. The staff here is always friendly and knowledgeable, and it has a…read moregreat local artisan French bakery vibe. There are glass cases full of breads, cakes, eclairs, tarts and other delicious looking baked goods. On the top of the cases are jars with a variety of cookies to choose from, as well as, one of my favorites, their lemon shortbread bar. The lemon shortbread bar is amazing. They stack the wedges in a large lidded glass jar, each wedge separated with a sheet of white parchment paper. I believe this is one of the hidden gems at La Farine. The shortbread crust Is tender and buttery and hold holds it shape well when you bite into it. The lemon curd is creamy with the right amount of tang, and there is a thin sweet layer of crunch on top of curd that puts this bar over the top. The balance of textures and flavors is perfect. I also highly recommend the chocolate eclairs. Each one is filled with a generous amount of piped whipped cream, a pate choux with good flavor and texture, and topped with a rich, silky layer of chocolate ganache. Overall their prices are reasonable -lemon shortbread bar $3, and chocolate eclair 3.50. I decided to give La Farine four stars because on a previous visit I had a slice of the Moka cake, and was not impressed. It is an attractive and delicious looking cake with lovely pale moka colored frosting surrounding layers of dark chocolate cake, however, the frosting lacked the coffee and chocolate flavor combo that I was looking forward to, and sadly the frosting was more waxy than creamy. That being said, I will definitely be back to search for the next delicious gems at this very lovely bakery on Piedmont Ave.

Why the HELL have I never been here?!…read more for starters, I have a really bad gluten sensitivity, and finding a place like this feels like an oasis. Immediately after coming in, you are greeted with a shelf of delicious gluten free goods, a freezer full of REAL gluten free bread. Not the doodoocaca stuff you can buy at the regular store. I'm talking baguettes and sh*t. But then that's not all. They have an entire menu that you can dive into and munch on if you are just looking for a quick bite. What the f*ck Mariposa, hell yeah!

10am on a Saturday before it opened and a line was probably over 10 people. Parking in front is…read morelimited, but if you go past the lot there are more in the back. Plenty of things to look at while in line and even sample! I've only ever got pastries there but they have food made to order! Looks cute and cozy. Cinnamon roll was AMAZING! And honestly everything is around $6 which is pretty avg for gluten free. Limited indoor seating but it seemed a bit busy!

Love this little place. I am so glad they seem to be thriving in a place that can see so desolate…read moreon the edge of where Berkeley and Oakland intersect. I had always heard about this place but it was not until recently I was able to try them. I had there ham and cheese turnover and a pecan sticky bun one time I stopped by and then I had the ham and cheese turnover again with a slice of there apple harvest cake. One that ham and cheese turnover is the star of the show. Crust is so buttery and me being the savory queen that I am it is just so good. Go and get one and you will understand what I am trying to say. The stick bun was ok but that apple harvest cake! So moist and the apples are baked in so perfect. The team that serves you is always so kind and upbeat. Super intuitive. I have not had the opportunity to sit down as I am always on the way to work when I stop by here. Whether you are dining in or you are grabbing something to go. Stop in and you will not be disappointed.

I am about as anti-vegan as they come, but the vegan chocolate chip cookies here are fantastic…read more I was attending a get together where are the host was vegan. She had picked up half a dozen of the vegan chocolate chip cookies from this place. I tried one very skeptically. And was completely blown away as to how good the cookie was. By virtual of being vegan, there is no butter, so I'm completely perplexed as to how they are able to get the cookie to come out. But it taste fantastic. Not too overly sweet. And pretty much taste like a normal cookie. After that experience, I went down a month later and got a couple of my own from the bake shop itself. The place is well decorated and homie. I'll be back!

This place has unique, outstanding cupcakes like you won't find anywhere else. We got these as a…read morebirthday gift and they were an automatic "wow!" Beautifully presented and taste to match. At $4.75 each or $54/dozen for standard size cupcakes, the price is a bit steep, but these also aren't just your regular supermarket cupcakes. They taste amazing, are beautifully presented, many are even filled, and you can tell they use high quality ingredients. They make the perfect gift for a special occasion. I'm a baker and am a bit of a cake snob. I've eaten some beautiful cupcakes and found the taste doesn't always match the look- but that's not the case here. Flavors are on point, frosting is delicious and cake is light and airy. Many of the cupcakes are even filled. I can see why the key lime pie one is a favorite- I think I like it better than the pie version! The frosting tastes like cheesecake and it even has the classic pie crust on bottom. The crème brûlée cupcakes were unique and a standout also. They also have a gluten free option and a couple vegan options. I ordered online and it was quick and easy to pick up towards the back of Swan's Market. Staff was quick & friendly. There aren't many places around to buy a good cupcake, and none quite like these. I highly recommend them and will be a repeat customer.

These are easily some of the best cupcakes around. This one is located at Swans Market & they are…read moreaddictive! My favorite is definitely the Key lime cupcake. They are all good, but melons is my favorite by far. There is usually always a line, but they don't run out somehow. If you love cupcakes and haven't tried these trust me you need to! Cheers to the Cup of cakes here!

Friendly service and set in the most adorable building! Be advised that this shop sit on a sketchy…read morecorner so be sure to park right in front of the shop to pick up. The other options will not look very enticing (or safe). I stopped in here to pick up some vegan cupcakes and was please to see the incredible number of options! Some were even gluten-free! This bakeshop had cakes for everyone! I picked up the following vegan cupcakes: -Blueberry Lavender -Red Velvet Raspberry -Earl Grey Chocolate But there were also regular red velvet, lemon and a few other vegan options as well. I would call ahead to see what feature flavors they are offering both regular and vegan. The cupcakes had great structure and crumb. They were a teeeeensy bit dry but that's what the frosting was for. All in all, every single cupcake was enjoyed to the fullest. The frosting also had great flavor too.

Love this bakery! I plan on using them for my baby shower so I stopped by to taste their flavors in…read morethe shop. The Meyer lemon cream surprised me - it was so lemony and tasty! I also loved that the cherry chocolate had fruit in the cake. Please support this shop! They work hard and make an amazing cupcake.

Wow what beautiful and amazing cupcakes! Every mini cupcake looked so appetizing and I would have…read moregobbled them all up if I didn't have to save it for my kid's birthday party! Thankfully, I was able to try a bit of the carrot, salted caramel, and lemon. All of them were delicious with the lemon being my personal favorite. They are so moist and creamy that they are some of the best cupcakes I've ever had. (What? It's gluten free?)

100/10 recommend their catering for events. I order cupcakes from here for work events frequently…read moreand they never disappoint. I needed 50 dozen cupcakes for a work event, 10 dozen gf/vegan at that. I emailed to see if they could accommodate a Sunday drop off and they gratefully agreed! This is truly above and beyond customer service that made my event not only elevated in flavor and aesthetic but logistically so much smoother than previous years. The owner delivered right on time and everything looked fantastic. Best gf/vegan cupcakes around. You cannot tell the difference!

I live in this neighborhood so I can get to Full Belly Bakery within a 15 minute walk. There are a…read morebunch of different bakery options in the area, this place is added to the mix. They're in a location that used to be a Subway. I've only have their cookies, I'm a sucker for good cookies. I particularly recommend their Peanut Butter Miso (a flavor I don't think you can get at a lot of places, sweet savory), and Ginger Molasses. I've also been supporting them because they're part of the Rewards Network Dining. I subscribe to the program to get Alaska/Atmos points on qualified dining, and I'm trying to get as many points as I can, so dining with restaurants as part of that program is helpful. You can order full cakes as well as they have slices avaialble for purchase. I got a tiramisu slice for my mom, which she said she liked. Good addiiton to the neighorhood.

I'm a total cake lover, so I was excited to try Full Belly bakery. I was surprised to see that it…read morewas not a full service bakery, and there was no inside seating. Their primary focus appears to be on their special order cakes-which look amazing. The woman at the counter was friendly and helpful. After asking a few questions, I decided on the Passion Coco cake($5) and the Brown Sugar Pecan scone ($3.50). I enjoyed the Passion Coco cake slice. The coconut, passion fruit, and strawberry flavors worked well together, although the passion fruit flavor was very subtle. The sponge was cake moist, and the butter cream was spot on with its melt-in-your-mouth creamy texture. The Brown Sugar Pecan scone was good, but it had more of a dense muffin texture than a traditional scone, and the flavors were a bit muted. They did not skimp on the pecans though, which was nice. I would have enjoyed bolder flavors and a more traditional scone texture. Overall, I found that the walk in options are limited, but a great spot for locals to stop in and pick up tasty baked goods-and I would definitely order one of their beautiful and delicious looking cakes for a special occasion.

What did I do in my life for my taste buds to experience such gloriousness?! I usually don't eat…read moretwo desserts in one sitting, but BOTH the Snickerdoodle & Peach Cobbler were calling my name! Neither one of them made it home... You best believe I'll be back to try the Sweet Potato Cake & Peach Cobbler Cheesecake. I can't even imagine what BOTH cobbler and cheesecake would taste like married together?! There's only street parking and there's a garage right across the street. The bakery is definitely hidden and located downstairs/underground. Try not to miss it when driving!

Small shop with ready to go desserts to grab. Person at the front was super sweet and accommodating…read moreand grabs all items for you. I got the New York cheesecake, sweet potato cake, peach cobbler, and chocolate chip walnut cookie. The New York cheesecake was incredible. The tang of the cream cheese was prominent and refreshing, emphasized by the thick layer of sour cream on top. The crust was thin but crispy and the cake was a beautiful golden brown. Easily the best thing I ate from this place. The sweet potato cake was very alike a carrot cake but a bit richer. The cake was moist and not very sweet potato forward but nicely spiced. In between the two layers of cake and on top of them was a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. Even as someone with a major sweet tooth, I found the sugar level of the frosting to be way too much for the amount I was given. After eating this slice, I would not want to eat sugar for a week at least. The peach cobbler was not to my taste. I prefer a crispier topping, and found that the cobbler was just mush with some peaches. It was well spiced, but I found the flavor a bit perfume-like. We popped it in the oven to crisp it up and, though it was improved, I still did not enjoy the flavor or mushy texture. The chocolate chip and walnut cookie was classic and comforting, but very well done. The cookie itself was nutty and well toasted, which balanced beautifully with the slight bitterness of the chocolate chips. The walnuts added to the crunch of the cookie but the cookie itself was on the softer side with a slight crisp around the edges. Overall, I would definitely go back and try more desserts. There were so many options and even then most things were already sold out. It's a cute and small bakery that definitely has some tasty surprises!