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.

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.

Firstly, I met MackBox cakes at the 3rd Thursdays in Treat in August & it was hard to ignore. He…read morewas calm, collected & kind. His setup was quaint and clean. Very patient with me because I wanted to know all about the ingredients due to my nut allergy. His service is excellent as he told me everything I needed to know. I chose the Ube cake with white chocolate. When I brought it home to my Filipina mom, she was amazed!!! It's honestly the best I've cake we've ever had! Not dry nor did Mack cut corners! I'm shocked he's not at more venues! All the farmers & nite markets have to get him! Mack, please get yourself on Goldbelly.com right now! Many people need to try your tropical & essential flavors! Your talents red to be on Goldbelly because Filipino baked goods goes beyond just Red Ribbon! You're is the GOLD STANDARD!!! As a semi Pinay, please do us all a favor and feed us your wonderful baked goods!

first time tasting Mack box cookies…read more We saw that there was a pop-up at one of our favorite ice cream places in San Francisco. The service was good as the guy was just setting up the pop-up here in Garden creamery. I tasted the hojicha cookie and it was more like a dark chocolate chip cookie without much flavoring of the roasted tea

Finally got to try Sesame Tiny Bakery and kind of wish I knew about this place earlier!…read more The ambiance is super cute and cozy. I loved how soft and open the space felt, especially with all the pretty flowers around. Also... LOTS OF PARKING!!! Which is always a huge plus for me We ordered the chocolate chip cookie and plum cake. The chocolate chip cookie was crispy around the edges but still soft and moist in the center. The plum cake was definitely my favorite. It was so light and airy and, most importantly, not too sweet!! I'm not a huge fan of overly sweet desserts, so this was perfect for me. One thing I really love about Sesame Tiny Bakery is that their cakes are made with seasonal fruits and organic products, and the flavors change every month depending on what's in season! It makes me want to come back just to see what they'll have next. Such a cute little bakery and definitely a spot I'd come back to. Can't wait to try next month's cake! The service was amazing, everyone is incredibly kind :)

Holy frangipane! This place is amazing, right around the corner from other amazing. And, this one…read moretakes the cake. That's a pun; the cake here looks rediculous. The cute little signs taking you on a field trip are not to be missed. The hand calligraphied menu lists are in the same style, and invite you into a whimsy-laced, multilayer experience. It's an industrial kitchen, a real 5 star bakery that clearly bakes for the other best restaurants and destinations in the world, which, of course are here in Berkeley and Oakland. Today they have some jazz playing inside, as I sit at the smaller of two tables, across from the bench. The people watching is mostly for the half dozen bakers that are smiling back from the open air space. One of the bakers washes her hands to come up and take your order. And the food... I ordered a buckwheat cocoa, a tea they have here. Too hot, haven't tried it, but there is a zero chance I'll be able to pair it with my tomato, gruyere, and corn danish. Zero chance because I'm eating it way too fast. The savory herbs, the two kinds of sesame, the pine nuts, the blistered, juicy tomatoes, the sweet corn, the savory, heavenly flavors. I've had tarts with... well, some of these flavors, but mixing it with this perfect crispy lamination is truly otherworldly. I can't wait to return for something sweet next time. After all, cakes seem to be their bread and butter!

LOCATION: Eighth/Carlton…read more PARKING: Street parking WHAT I ORDERED: Egg tarts! ($6 each) Year of the Snake is a small pop-up that is only open on Sunday. It's run by a mother and daughter duo. There's a newspaper article posted outside on the window to read about the pop-up and family's history. They serve quite literally the BEST egg tarts I've ever tasted in my life. The egg tarts are perfectly egg-y and creamy, with the most crispy and buttery crust. Besides the egg tarts, they also have other pastries and drinks as well. The only other thing I've tried on the menu was the Vietnamese coffee. I may be biased, but I did not like the coffee. I write this review reminiscing on how delicious the egg tarts are. I would get them every weekend if I could.

What a scrumptious find at this very delicious corner of 8th & Carleton. I have heard about this…read moreplace through Instagram but had tucked it away in the back of my head until coming across it today, the only day of the week when it's usually open. As I peeked inside, the eclectic fusion of East meets West pastry concoction was beyond anyone's imagination. Kimchi raclette knish? Chinese sausage and garlic biscuit? Oh my! Had I driven there I would have ordered one of each to take home. But alas since my husband and I were biking through the area, my pockets could only each fit one. Thus I decided to share an egg tart w my hubby and brought the yaki miso rice ball and Chinese sausage biscuit home. Now that Portuguese egg tart was one of the best we've ever had, and that is no exaggeration. The delicate and flaky crunchy crust exterior paired so well with this gooey melt in your mouth custard center- a match made in heaven. My husband was like, no wonder this was a small batch item since they couldn't possibly make this on a large scale. Hmmm. Would definitely love to repeat that egg tart. I'm saving our other two pastries for tomorrow! The ladies behind the counter couldn't be more friendlier or more helpful! Please support our local bakers!

Just got TooGoodToGo from here. I got two things I wouldnt order on my own (chess cake and 7up…read morecake). They were UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. I would certainly order these again. Excellent at their craft

Service was 10/10, and for the price you don't get a slice of cake, you get a mini cake that can…read moreeasily be shared among 3+ people. The cakes just didn't do it for me. German chocolate's icing was dry, the 7 up pound cake was oddly dense. The pineapple pound cake tasted the best.

I've been getting all my cakes from her for the past couple of months, and she never disappoints!…read moreEvery cake is beautiful, delicious, and exactly what I ask for. Her customer service is amazing too. Highly recommend!

My friend ordered a custom cake for her 30th birthday and it ended up being the talk of the night…read more The cake was red velvet and decorated in the cutest way. Every detail was so thoughtfully done, and even better, everything on the cake was edible. People kept coming up to the table to look at it because it was just that adorable. Beyond how great it looked, it tasted amazing too. The red velvet was moist, rich, and not overly sweet, which made it really easy to keep going back for another bite. You can tell a lot of care went into both the design and the baking itself. If you're looking for a place in Oakland to order a custom cake for a special occasion, I would absolutely recommend them. It felt really special for a milestone birthday and honestly made the celebration even more memorable.

Delish and a fave to go to…read more Simple and delicious options. The yellow pie dessert is a fave! I believe they have Ube desserts here as well but it's been a while so I can't remember the details I just remember a lot of deliciousness. I'll definitely be back soon

Grabbed a Too Good To Go order here and got: - mango green…read moretea (nice, only a little sweeter than I'd like) - sesame salt bread (delicious and so so soft) - mini cinnamon rolls (dry on the outside, but fluffy interior; gently sweetened in a way I liked and my sister didn't) - pineapple bun (so nice! I loved the thin sugary layer on top, though my sister didn't like how dry it was) Service was nice and prompt

As Pastel wound down, my friend happened to order something from here. Knowing the number of…read moreopportunities was limited, I joined her in finding something, coincidentally the same item that she ordered. I paused for only a day after picking it up in trying the guava cheese scones (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6zUCytWzCDDCG3fREWgEMw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), I ate my first one as is (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=l0wRu-R-cRi7FeekzUBv0g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) and was surprised by the flavors, a mix of savory and sweet in the aftertaste. Not sure whether the savory part came from the cheese but it was certainly tasty. A few days later, I ate one and it just wasn't quite the same as the flavors were muted. I suggest reheating them in the oven if you don't have it right away. Do refrigerate them if you do not eat it right away. I was tempted to try the Afternoon Tea box but my primary doctor wouldn't appreciate me getting this for my family and me. I will keep my eyes open on other menu items and alternative ways to try her foods.

So I didn't buy these pies from Sweet Condesa, but got them as a treat from my bro, so I can't…read morereview the ordering process nor can I comment on the price, but I can review the mini pies that we received. ~ Calamansi Pie ~ The flavor of calamansi is definitely there. Think lemon/key lime like custard a tart lovely flavor, but it was just overtly sweet. I'm not a huge fan of super sweet things as it gives me immediate headaches. The crust was not really a crust. It fell apart as we put a fork in it. ~ Barako Coffee Pie ~ Like the calamansi pie, it was just so sweet. I would say I prefered the "crust" on this. It was very much more like a cookie/brownie like chew. Then there's a layer of a coffee custard. So think a custard filled cookie/brownie. I don't know if you could really call this a pie, but hey, it's in a pie tin...so I guess you could call it a pie. O V E R A L L I won't shun cakes or pies away. I just couldn't eat more than a bit without having a sugar headache. But if you do have a sweet tooth, then by all means, try them out! I'm not going to be finding my way to get more pies from here, just can't handle the sweetness...