I was in the area, and I am beyond happy to have found this place! I came in on a Saturday…read moreafternoon and it was slightly busy but I honestly wanted to try everything haha! My family and I ended up trying the Cookies & Cream Croffle, Toscino Spam Pandesal, Strawberry Muddy Mix, and the Buko Pandan Latte. Everything tasted delicious but I especially loved the strawberry muddy mix since it was super flavorful and easy to share! I also would heavily recommend the Buko Pandan Latte. It has homemade pandan syrup and was exactly what I needed. I would definitely recommend supporting this small business! The vibe in here is super cute! All the walls are decorated and I think this would be a great place to chat with friends!

I kept hearing really good reviews and i wanted to try it! I got the iced ube thai tea and the iced…read moreturon latte and honestly... it was so buns... i was really bummed out. The ube thai tea sounded hella good and wanted to try it besides the iced turon latte and i was disappointed not gonna lie. This drink was separated from the actual main menu so it was their specialty. I did not taste the ube, it tasted hella watered down, not sweet at all, just straight sadness. The turon latte was okay, i didn't taste the turon, it tasted just like an iced latte. I also got the ube cookie and the cookie was better than the drinks. I would love to try this place again for a redemption if i were to come back to the area. But kind of iffy since 2 drinks kind of got me bummed out. Tungtungtungsahur rates 2/5

Super cute spot. Got a salted Vietnamese coffee at 30% sweetness and my son got a strawberry fresh…read moremilk with boba. The drinks were good. Only thing was my son's boba got chunky and stuck to his straw so he couldn't sip anything until we ate the chuck of boba at the bottom. I enjoyed my salted Vietnamese coffee

The interior is super cute! Totally beautiful! But unfortunately, it's not in a great location. The…read moreparking lot and buildings look pretty run-down and old. Honestly, I wouldn't have gone here if I weren't trying to find a new boba place. But I found this one on the (toogoodtogo) app and thought why not? To be honest, I probably wouldn't return because I didn't like the taste of the milk green tea I received. Not only did the flavor seem weird but I ended up going home and brewing more green tea to try to salvage the flavor. Nothing worked to make it taste better. Also, when I arrived, the drinks weren't ready. The server went to the back and quickly made them. I think they ran out of some surprise items because it was only 2/3 full and had a lot of ice. So even though I got two drinks, it was basically like getting one. I know the (togoodtogo) app deal is a surprise bag, so you don't know what you'll get, but I really wasn't impressed with mine. The lady in front of me had the same deal and received a beautiful-looking dessert and fruit tea that were filled to the top and sealed properly. If I am only going to get the Equivalent of one drink that doesn't even taste good then even though the deal was cheap, it was money wasted.

I loved the señorita bread and the bitso with Nutella perfectly fresh with just the right touch of…read moresweetness, absolutely heavenly. The service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better. I did notice that the señorita bread seems smaller than before would love to see it back in its original size!

A box of Señorita bread from Starbread is about as nostalgic as it gets! This location is very…read moreclose to my office so someone always brings a box in whenever we have a big meeting or event. This time, I figured I would be the one to bring the goods, and stopped in at 8:30am on a Friday. Interaction and transaction at the small counter was simple enough, just stating the amount of bread I wanted and receiving the box a couple of seconds later. The bread is always soft and fresh, and best eaten warm! My coworkers and I like eating them with coffee and it brings back so many memories. It may seem simple, but sometimes nostalgia tastes the best.

Highly recommend the Whole Wheat Bread Loaf from Mary's. The slices toast up to a perfect crunchy…read moreconsistency and taste amazing when paired with butter or jam. It's my fav item that I always pick up. I also like the green onion ham bun. Throw it in an air fryer for a minute or two and it's a great snack even the next day. Service was attentive whenever I went during lunchtime and seemed tidy. Also heads up there's a $8 credit card minimum, but you might as well pick up a handful of things while you're here. Prices are fair.

I stopped by on a whim right after dinner and ended up being really glad I did. As soon as I walked…read morein, the place had that classic mom and pop bakery feel with warm, homey Asian vibes. Two very kind ladies noticed us looking at the ice cream cakes and took the time to offer a few recommendations. We decided on the Oreo vanilla ice cream cake, and it completely exceeded expectations. Super creamy, rich without being too sweet, and packed with Oreo flavor in every bite. I've had plenty of ice cream cakes before, and this one was easily better than anything I've had at Baskin-Robbins. The texture was smoother, the flavors tasted fresher, and there was none of that overly processed dry cake texture. Perfect for celebrations or just as a treat. I'll definitely be coming back for another one; probably gonna try the mango fresh cake next.

I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.

We went there near closing and found the available selection limiting. We all found something to…read moretry but decided to try them again at another time to try some of their popular options. I didn't realize they offer drinks as well so might give them a try.

So cute! I got my boyfriend a small birthday cake from here and the baker was very communicative! I…read morecontacted her through Instagram dms (@mitaibakery) and we were able to set up a meeting time during the weekend. Such a cute home-based bakery located in Fremont! I got the 4 inch bento cake with vanilla cake and chocolate frosting. I sent her a reference photo of what I wanted the cake to look like, and it came out just as I wanted! (if not better!!!) The frosting on the exterior of the cake was SO GOOD. Tasted very buttery and not too sweet. It was really addicting and the two of us finished the cake easily in one sitting. I also got a set of 5 Pure Milk Macarons, which were chewy and the filling was so creamy and chilled! Very much tasted like ice cream in the center. Overall, not too sweet and very delicious! She also gave us very thorough instructions on how to eat and store the macrons. Super helpful.

If you're looking for those cute, bento sized, Korean aesthetic cake-- Mitai Bakery is the place!…read more My friends and I wanted to order a custom cake, but needed it within a few days... Katie was quick to respond & was able to accommodate our request! The matcha flavor was SO YUMMY, I think I cried and the frosting was SOOOO creamy! Not too bitter, not too sweet. Just perfect! Only complaint is that we wish it was bigger so we can have more Thanks again, Katie!! Definitely would recommend!!!

In my opinion, this 85 Degrees C Bakery in Newark, CA is still one of the better bakeries around…read morehere and much better than South Bay Area locations. I remembered visiting on their very first grand opening a long time ago before the chain expanded to other locations. Good cashier service and pastries are always fully stocked here. Area is clean and modern. Cakes are all good looking at decent prices. I can't say the same about other locations though. This one is spacious with tables and chairs inside. Wide varieties of options to choose from. I stopped by for my regular iced cold Tiger boba latte medium size cup for $4.90. Note: my cup looked very small compared to what I'm used to getting. Did the medium sized cups shrink? The lady probably used the wrong cup size, but I'm having a good morning, so not sweating about it. However, I can easily buy beautiful and delicious slices of cakes for around or under $5 each. No lines and no crowds after 10am on a Thursday morning. Staff was helpful at front counter. The place is still much better than other retail spaces. It's a good feeling inside. I'm glad I was able to make another quick stop here. This 85 Degrees C Bakery is definitely the better place.

I had to drive to Newark to get two strawberry drinks so I can collect their limited edition…read moremagnets since the Fremont location ran out of all strawberry drinks. They even had more fresh pastries and options available than in Fremont. The kiosk was easy to order and you can scan the your rewards from the 85C app to collect more points. It took about 15 minutes to wait for my order. I got the Strawberry sea salt tea and strawberry matcha latte with oat milk alternative (no extra charge). The matcha wasn't strong but the sea salt one had more tea flavor which I liked since it's less sweet. The barista was kind to show me all the limited edition magnets to pick from. They're all so cute, but I had to choose one per two drinks. Definitely worth coming back to this original location even though it's a bit of a drive.

After my first experience I would not hesitate to become a loyal customer. I've never had a better…read moreexperience at a boba place. The staff were so kind and friendly and cheerful. They made my day better after interacting with her. I ordered a drink for my wife and she decided i didn't order it correctly so I asked if they can change the order. I was expecting them to do it if I asked but she was so kind. She offered me to keep the first drink and remade a new one for me with a huge smile. Excellent customer experience save. The drinks are also excellent and I really liked the taro drink with fresh taro. It'll be nice with even a little more taro or taro paste. Wish we could choose sugar level but nothing seems overly sweet here. Only complaint is that the drink lids ripe every time you insert a straw. They need nicer plastic lids. Mines ripped and I ask her to re-lid it and it ripped the second time. The other two drinks also ripped when I got home. Easy to spill once ripped.

Pro Tip: This teaspoon offers samples by the register and you can ask for small samples of their…read morerecommendation before ordering. Everything is sweetened at 50% so you can gauge what you may like in your own drink. I've been coming to this teaspoon since they took over the Quickly that occupied this space. Let me say this was one of the best things to happen to this area. This particular teaspoon sets the standard high on efficiency and quality of their products. I can't remember ever saying my drink tasted wrong or took too long to make. The workers are always on top of their game. You can also save some time and order online through doordash. They're usually very quick with online orders. We usually get either the lychee on lychee, peach oolong or the guava sunset. As mentioned, their drinks lean on the sweeter side even at 50% so if you want something more light definitely opt for 25% sweetness and less ice. For fruitier drinks I usually opt for crystal boba but honey boba works too if you want a chewier texture. Overall can't wait to be back and highly recommend.

Beautiful designs, so creative, works well with customers and overall they taste yummy!!!read more

From the owner: French macarons and decorated sugar cookies that are freshly baked and designed specifically for…read moreyou.

Visited Tyme for Tea for the first time this holiday season. The minute you step foot inside,…read moreyou're welcomed with cozy, charming, and festive vibes. The business is both a tea room and shop with tea ware, decor, vintage clothes, and other items for sale. Reservations are a must and my family was seated promptly at 1:30pm. The menu has two tea options and we each opted for Victorian tea. They present the scone first on a separate plate rather than on the tiered tray. The scone was delicious nonetheless, served warm and with three spreads: cream, lemon curd, and a seasonal maple butter which was a standout. The sandwiches were tasty and also served warm, with unique offerings like a cheese melt and mini quiche. My favorite was a cheese puff pastry item. The cucumber cream cheese sandwich was slightly hard to the bite (possibly overripe), but still tasty. The tea menu listed all flavor profiles and decaf options which I appreciated. I ordered a decaf blackberry sage English breakfast which went well with the scone and desserts (fudge, snow cookie, petit four). I enjoyed the warm scones the most, and the savory items second. This is one of the best value afternoon tea services I've found in the Bay Area for the price. Service was well paced and all parties were well situated so that everyone had their own corner. They even had a pile of a tea party hats to choose from towards the back wall. Overall, I would highly recommend Tyme for Tea and it's my favorite tea room I've tried in the East Bay. This business also perfectly complements the historic and charming qualities of the Niles neighborhood.

I love having afternoon tea. My friend and I came here for tea for our catch up. Emailed a week…read moreearlier to make reservations. They opened shortly after 11am. There is a big room filed with cute tables. There is ONE unisex bathroom and the flush kind of works. We were given two teas - we didn't get to pick our teas. The food was okay and was more of an array baked goods than mini sandwiches. Heavy on cream and cheese. Service was okay. Given one to go box and we had to ask another to go box.