Of course husband last minute says day of birthday celebration that we need a cake. Found Izumi…read moreCakes on Yelp and was bummed at first because the soonest online reservation for a cake would be two days later. Husband called them around 11am and they said they were in the middle of making their strawberry cakes so they could add our order in for a same day pickup at 4pm. Pickup went well and the cake was so cute and it tasted great! Like the Chinese bakery strawberry cream cake with a moist sponge cake; not too sweet, just right. Might sound basic but it was done very well. Would 100% recommend. I don't know prices for cakes nowadays but I didn't feel bad paying about $60 for a cute and tasty cake (6", strawberry cream cake). I wouldn't bank on same day pickups, I might've just been very lucky they were in the middle of making their cakes but it wouldn't hurt to try calling early in the day if you're in a pinch for a solid cake. I'm very thankful for their service!

We tried this spot for a joint birthday and were delighted with a really cute cake. They let us…read moreorder a week in advance and then pick up. Taste: The taste was light. It wasn't personally my favorite. I usually like light cakes but if it were a little denser, it would have been perfect! The fresh strawberries were very nice. Appearance: 5/5 super cute!

Update: Tried the date cake this morning and it turned out…read moreto be the standout from yesterday's haul -- well done! The cake itself is delicious, but what makes it interesting is the type of fruit they use -- not Medjool or the usual Middle Eastern dates, but jujube (often called Chinese dates). That choice gives the cake a gentle sweetness with a subtle smoky note that sets it apart. Feb 21: For our first visit, we ordered quite a spread: the chocolate mochi bun, honey osmanthus cake, jujube cake, a loaf of chocolate bread (because there's no such thing as too much chocolate), and the pork floss with salted egg bread. The concept behind the pastries was appealing, which explains why we bought so much on our first trip. That said, the execution felt a little uneven. The osmanthus notes in the honey osmanthus cake didn't quite come through, the chocolate bun lacked depth of flavor, and the pork floss with salted egg bread turned slightly burnt even though we followed the heating instructions. Still, we were glad to have discovered the bakery. It's definitely worth a try.

On Thursday at noon, I walked into an empty cafe. One of the two shelves in the refrigerated…read moredisplay were filled. It held more savory items like cold sandwiches and bread with pork floss. I decided on the taro cheesecake. On the counter there were more bread-like products such as matcha loaf and more items with pork floss. I chose the red bean loaf. The red bean loaf was what I expected. It was like many other red bean loaf. The taro cheesecake were bite size. It wasnt sweet or dull. The taro seemed like real taro. It was more of a sandwich than a traditional cheesecake slice. Overall, I could see someone returning for their more savory items. My first impression and experience arent enough to drive myself to be curious for wanting more. P.S. egg tarts are available saturday and sundays

Overall 3.5 stars…read more Ordered a cake for a loved one online so they can pick it up and it was fairly seamless process Customer service was excellent via online ordering and communicating, they were responsive and fully communicative about the cake, what to expect, cost etc. so 5 stars for customer service Cake itself: it looks gorges, and it was exactly what I ordered, so in terms of looks it was 5 stars, but in terms of flavor I would say 3.5 stars vs 5, as it was a bit dry, everyone said the same thing and I wish it was a bit more moist. Overall gorgeous cake and a good bakery

Sad to see that they've moved from the Fremont Hub, and stopped serving pastries, such as their…read morecroissants and scones. Is the new location off Central, Limin's hard-working and sweet, taking orders for custom cakes and offering some cakes for sale as well as cake slices. Known for egg-free and vegan cakes, the bakery had no shortage of clients on the weekend I visited.

I finally got to try this Fremont staple for the first time after everyone and their moms…read morerecommended it. Immediately upon entry, you can see the huge display of neatly arranged donuts, malasadas, and pastries and they all look amazing! So many flavors to choose from that it was a little overwhelming. As others have said, the price point is around $5.50 per piece so have that in mind going in. Ordering was simple enough and servers were kind and patient. Parking is maximum 3 hours and there are some tables and chairs outside to sit and enjoy your goodies. Overall, I think I'm still going to stay loyal to Doughweime in Union City, but these malasadas do live up to the hype. Everything bagel malasada: Surprisingly really good, a light cream cheese filling with everything bagel seasoning on the outside. And the texture of the savory donut was crispy and airy. 9/10 Strawberry cream malasada: Kind of plain, would've been good with strawberry bits inside. 7/10 Biscoff cream malasada: You can taste the real Biscoff crackers in the filling. 7.5/10

I'm still recovering from the sticker shock. I haven't been here in a while, but yesterday I paid…read more$33+ (before tip) for four donuts - that means if I had gotten a dozen, it would've been $100. Not sure if the prices were posted, but apparently I'm the idiot who didn't look hard enough. Didn't get a chance to try them since they were a present for a friend, but I hope they tasted as good as they looked!

Super solid new add to the area. Huge Mexican grocery store that is well lit, clean and super…read morestocked. I've been to a few other Chavez Markets like in Hayward and none of those are this large and spacious. They are definitely expanding and upping their game. What 99 Ranch is doing for Asian grocery, Chavez for this area is following suit. So this took over a much older building, which is why they have so much space now. The aisles here are crazy wide (which I love), wider than American grocery stores like Safeway. Everything is so stocked and lined up neatly, very regimented. The Produce Area was actually much smaller than what I was anticipating. Artegeas which is a much smaller and older market just across the street has a more impressive produce section. But they do have all the basics here, and to most I'm sure that's enough. Pricing just meh from my obsy. Food Maxx has a better produce section for Mexican dishes than here and probably better pricing. But I will still get produce here if I am already shopping here, so not a deal breaker. The Meat Section is the most impressive section here. Nothing is pre-wrapped in styrofoam trays, everything has to go through a meat clerk. The most variety on thin sliced meats I've ever seen. Different cuts of beef, pork even chicken. Some marinaded already, some plain for you to do you. I knew Mexicans loved their thin sliced meats, but this totally confirmed it for me. Lol Great chicken, pork and beef selections. No steaks or anything but lots of things to be either grilled quickly (thin cut meats) or things to be cooked long and slow. Lots of offal too, which perked my interest big time. They even have a huge taqueria in here, which I'm sure half these reviews will be on, even though this is a grocery listing. There should be a different listing for that taqueria as it'll clutter their listing. In my experiences I've never had good food at a taqueria that is inside a grocery store. It just seems more generic to me, like they don't have a whole lot of passion behind it, versus a business who relies on their food. Not sure if I'll ever try this prepared food here, but it is a pretty impressive space, even with a nice seating area that is nicer than most taquerias. I just love the grandness of this project, so big, so clean and so close to me. Being an avid cook of many cultures, I think I may be more stoked that this is here, than all the Mexicans in the parking lot at Home Depot next door are. I'm sure they are loving this, BUT I am REALLY lovin' this. Homer Fiver, no shame!

First time here. So happy to have a Mexican Supermarket near by. There is so much to choose from…read more Fresh produce, fresh meats and fish. They have a great selection of Pan Dulce. I bought some beef tamales, refried beans and homemade salsa for New Year's breakfast with my eggs. They are great deli where you can get a hot dinner to eat there or take out. I had their chili Rellaños combo. Freshly made Chili Rellaños with refried beans and Rice Colorado. They have everything for a great Mexican meal. Come and join me in celebrating our new supermarket.

Love this place so much!! It's owned by a local family who are always there running the shop…read morewhenever I stop by, and that really comes through in both the service and overall feel of the place. Both the sweet and savory pies are delicious, and I like that they rotate their menu with a mix of classic and more unique flavors. It makes it fun to keep coming back and trying something new. Some of my favorites over time have been the chocolate chess, cheeseburger, and berry custard pies. All very different, but all really good in their own way. Would recommend this spot to anyone looking for pie!! There are honestly not a lot of places around that you can get crafted pies from, so I think they fill a niche market here - a market that I am certainly a part of.

4.5 stars Small shop…read moreand no pies were on display when I was there. Just trust that you'll get a good tasting pie. I got their chicken bacon hand pie. It was nice and warm. Tastes like how a pot pie should be. It was great on the go since I was chowing it down while driving to my next destination. I got some slices for myself to try, French silk chocolate was good. Unfortunately, it was melting (my bad) when I finally got to eat it. Chocolate whole pie for others. Got other slices for friends to try and they enjoyed it. Pandan had a nice flavor, they don't use extract which is even better. Lemon chess was good - great lemon flavor and creamy. Will need to get French silk again to eat it as soon as possible or keep in fridge when ready to eat, haha.

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.

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.

Leanna is wonderful to work with! We had a sports themed day at work and I ordered "Go Taylors…read moreBoyfriend" cookies and they were gorgeous and yummy. Just placed an order for some TS12 "Life of a Showgirl" themed cookies for next month, I can't wait to see what she comes up with! Love that she is also local.

I ordered custom cookies for my 40th birthday and they were beautiful and delicious! Working with…read moreLeanna was a seamless process, I told her my themed, colors, and inspiration and she took it from there. She was very communicative and professional. The cookies were an absolute hit and I will only order from her from now own! Highly recommend!

I love this place. it's so good. the price is up there which is the only reason I do not buy a lot,…read moreI would if I could.

If you're into unique flavors...especially Asian-inspired ones....you must try their malasadas. The…read moredough is soft and pillowy while the cream is light and fresh. They're a bit pricey at $6.50+ each, but with many rotating creative flavors, it's hard to not pick just one. The Ube malasada did not taste artificial nor was it too sweet. I like to think they are poi malasadas haha It would be nice if their hours were more consistent since seasonal flavors sell out quickly. I find their service to be quick and their shop can ridiculously busy and packed. There is limited seating, but the place is clean and well-kept. I would come here if I am back in Union City.