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.

This is such a cute café that we walked into after lunch. I ordered their special pandan latte. It…read morewas delicious. It is pretty strong and will keep you up. Just FYI I definitely want to come back here and try some of their food options. It's also a great place to just sit and do some work.

Highlight was the crab garlic noodle surprisingly. Very flavorful and they give a large portion…read morewith lots of crab meat and garlic. We did have to wait a while for the food order which was a little disappointing, even the roti took at least 20+ min to come out and we were the only ones that ordered food at the time. A lot of drink options though and I like the fusion concept. The pandan latte drink I got was just good but nothing outstanding. Not enough pandan flavor in my opinion and tasted more like coconut. Seems like a great cafe to hang out or get some work done. They have a few more tables towards the back of the room.

My experience at this restaurant was superb! My waiter Leo, was extremely helpful and friendly. He…read moremade sure we got our food right away and was very attentive. The food was amazing and having Leo as our server made it even better. 10/10 Recommend

My party of 3 was seated right away on a Sunday evening around 8:30pm, and there was a good amount…read moreof people waiting by the time we left. We got the tuna melt with curly fries, side of onion rings, and the petite ice cream dish (cookies n cream ice cream topped with hot fudge). Tried some of the crab sandwich too which was alright and my friend said the clam chowder was overly salty. I liked how we could choose the cheese for our tuna melt. Solid classic tuna melt. Curly fries and onion rings were classic too. Ice cream sundae was pretty good too and I'm glad that they have a petite version of the ice cream dish since their ice cream portions are huge. I think this spot is definitely more for the old timey diner vibes rather than mindblowing food.

I've enjoyed each of the drinks I've tried, most recently the hojicha latte with boba. They also…read morehost pop ups, in particular I've attended the Nekosama pop ups. It's peaceful and calm here, even when it's busy. They also sell artwork from local artists.

Unfortunately, Tea on Piedmont is slowly falling off my go-to list for tea…read more While I admit I haven't been out and about lately enough to frequent them, I feel that the service has gotten more loose and casual - not in a good way. For example today, I walked in and stood in front of the ordering area only to receive no acknowledgement from seemingly 3-4 staff members who didn't seem like they were actively helping anyone. The cafe wasn't empty but it wasn't that busy either to me. It just felt like the staff were having fun by themselves or maybe they were with their friends. Which is fine by me, but after they help customers. Oh, also I asked for one of drinks for dining in and my other drink hot. I received them in a to-go cup and iced. Still both flavorful, but just shows that the staff's attention may appear to be elsewhere.

Unique and creamy dessert experience…read more Had a bon bon at Mr. Dewie's Cashew Creamery in Piedmont and it was such a fun, different kind of dessert stop. The cashew-based bon bon was super creamy with a smooth texture that felt rich without being heavy. The flavor was clean and slightly nutty, and it didn't taste overly sweet, which made it really easy to enjoy. It's a nice alternative if you're looking for something dairy-free but still indulgent. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the staff were happy to let me try a few flavors before choosing. The vibe is small, cozy, and charming more of a specialty dessert shop where you can tell everything is made with intention and care. Overall, a great spot for a lighter but still satisfying sweet treat. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Piedmont area and want something a little different from regular ice cream.

I popped in last night on my way to dinner so I could think about what pint/s I wanted to pick up…read morefor home. Grateful that this vegan ice cream shop has so many flavors to choose from. Friendly, helpful service. The person ahead of me ordered a double scoop and it looked so good I wanted my own, but knew I had to wait until later. Anyway, the scoops were quite large and the customer looked quite happy. I tried the two limited edition flavors. Ube and a Sri-nidadian Coco Cocoa, an upgraded version of a similar flavor they have had before. Well, the new and improved version of the Coco (coconut) Cocoa is DELICIOUS! Luckily on my return after dinner there was enough to make a pint! Whew! The shop is small so no dining inside, but there's some seating outside. I planned ahead and had my cooler and ice pack ready to take my pint home!

I lived in the Bay Area for years and still have family there. Randomly on my last visit a biscotti…read moreconversation came up and Baked By K was mentioned. Two or theee weeks later around the holidays I needed gifts for about 20 of my clients. I contacted them and about 4 days later Boom! Biscotti in Washington state. Absolutely no disappointments.

We've been looking for good biscotti since we moved to Berkeley in 2016. Finally we found the real…read moredeal in texture, quality of ingredients, freshness and flavors. When we reached out to K to she could not be more responsive, cordial and flexible. Bringing these to family gatherings and as gifts, the response has been a consistent "Wow". Try them atop Straus ice cream with a touch of Grand Marnier and fresh berries. Triple Wow. John H in Berkeley

Small surprise for our weekend getaway. It's hard to come across places that specialize in vegan…read morebaked goods, and this one had amazing options. They were out of matcha, so we didn't get to try it, but hopefully we will on another visit. The place was charming both inside and out. The café is located on a lovely street, which adds to the vibe. The croissants were amazing, though I do wish they had been warm, I'm not sure if that's something they offer. The coffee was really tasty as well. Staff was fast and friendly.

Always great service and one of the few places in Oakland I trust to make a good Americano…read more The only challenge is the wait time to get your coffee, tough to come in a weekend if you're in a hurry bc there's usually a queue of coffees they still need to make before you can get yours

This place is always on my mind whenever I'm feeling hungry, even when I'm not in the mood for bbq…read morewhich is crazy right!? Service is always on point & I LOVE the aesthetics of the restaurant. The Dino rib, dear lawd the Dino rib is priced to sell which is why it was sold out the first time I came here. But the second time! I grabbed two pounds & it was well worth it. The meat is so dang tender & the flavor is not typical bbq flavor which is why I'm so obsessed! It's so good! The Mac & cheese is soooo creamy! A different take on the popular side dish has me in an eternal chokehold as a Mac n cheese connoisseur. Show up hungry & leave with extra! Portions will leave you walking out with a smile believe it. *Edit* there's Dragon Ball playing on the tv, they're goated!

Great food.. the brisket is some of the best I've had since my pilgrimage to bask in the smoke at…read moreAaron Franklin's place in Charleston ,South Carolina. And it's right here in Oakland. The deserts are actually better than any other bbq place.. Really, world class cheesecake after great Bbq!!

A true gem. Tarts de…read moreFeybesse creates some of the most beautiful and artistic pastries in the area. Every item feels thoughtfully crafted and almost too pretty to eat. Almost. What makes them even more special is the Filipino-French influence woven throughout their creations. The flavors feel both familiar and unexpected, bringing a unique twist to classic pastries that you won't find just anywhere. Perfect for special occasions or simply when you want to treat yourself!

Had to pop back on here to say I tried the raspberry matcha and it as literally one of the best…read morethings I've tasted all year. Idk what they did there but it was like matcha whipped cream or something. Also these spirals are to die for. Literally perfect. Could eat 12. And the owners are SO kind, creative, and hard working. Grateful to have them in Oakland!

We were in Oakland, wanting to try out a new ice cream spot. This one came up on Yelp, and it was…read morefun to try. I got the Roasted Banana Walnut, which was so good!!! They also have several vegan/non-dairy options for others too. Most of their non-dairy are actually cashew based, which is interesting to try. They also have soft serve here too, which I really wanted to try, but you can only eat so much ice cream in one sitting!! Overall, great ice cream place, no line either on the weekend. Would definitely drop by again if in the area.

Review is mainly about service vs the ice cream itself. But I gave it an extra star as I thought…read morethe ice cream was good considering it is vegan. Came in on a Sunday night with a big group. The employee would forget which flavors we wanted and rudely asked for all of us (who already got our ice cream) to leave the space as it was getting too crowded. Fair ask, yes. The way it was delivered? Just rudely said with a bad tone too. I also got charged for my ice cream when one of my friends had already paid for mine in front of me. I went to have it reversed, and he was saying how my friend paid for 6 singles and I got a junior size then there was nothing to be reversed. If anything we paid twice and for the wrong size. I get that it may have been confusing especially with big groups and long lines but it could have been handled more professionally.