Bought from this place so many times but somehow only got one photos :( tried different cheesecakes & chocolate cakes - never disappointed! They have a wide range of selection to choose from - definitely worth the money! The store is spacious but has no seating. The staffs were really nice though! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Chocolate Cheesecake Dessert - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great espresso drinks. Great bread. Daily specials. Pretty cakes, pastries, macarons. A few outside tables. Friendly staff. Porridge! I stop by after my swim. Recommend! read more

Very good plain croissant. Worth exploring but not worth going out of my way for. Second visit. $5.95 Almond Croissant was: mediocre. If I'm going to eat extra calories, then I really want it to be worth it. read more

Lavender Bakery has been one of my favorite bakeries (to die for cheesecake and pies) and I wanted to try their custom cakes for my in-laws' 50th anniversary party. They offered a complimentary cake tasting box which I thoroughly enjoyed and decided on marble cake with chocolate hazelnut ganache. Moist, flavorful and not too sweet. I had submitted some inspo cake pics and they did an amazing job! The cake was beautiful with the requested gold and blue with gold flecks. The Cal Bruin wedding bears they made were so cute and memorable. Truly a remarkable bakery with talented cake decorators. My FIL loved it so much he put the cake photo as his phone wallpaper! read more

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This is the sister bakery to Butter Sugar Flour in Sunnyvale. First time visiting the Berkeley location with bright and larger interior with inviting display of sweet treats. My favorite items are the Mexican Wedding Cookies (called Tea cookies at Butter Sugar Flour). Buttery and melt in your mouth with chopped pecans. Also bought a lemon bar which was a tad too sweet for me but the crust is a nice shortbread. Uncle liked the apple danish but mentioned it was more apple jam vs chunks of cooked apple within. Pricing very reasonable Service friendly and welcoming. Located on the corner of upper Solano (The Alameda) and Colusa near Andronico's Market. Metered street parking available read more

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Beautiful cakes and pastries. Viennoiserie is casual - croissants are not the super tall layered beasts you see often in the bay, but are buttery and delicious. Savory scone was an unexpected hit - soft and tender. Eclair is well made, but at least for the pistachio, flavoring is only in the icing, cream filling is standard. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Pastry selection - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Fruit Tart-Individual Tart looks good and it tastes good. I also buy an Éclair-Strawberry. It is delicious more than I think, I will buy it again. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Fruit Tart-Individual Tart - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Aesthetic spot on a wholesome small town-esque street. As I walked inside I was absolutely astounded by the pastry and cake options. I initially heard that they have plenty of inside seating to work but was disappointed to see that they removed all of their seats and tables. I opted to get an almond croissant and a cappuccino which unfortunately did not live up to my expectations. The croissant was stale (I bought it at 10am) and the cappuccino tasted burnt. I've heard great thing about this place in the past, I hope this was just a fluke. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Stopped by the cafe, on a side quest, as my main goal being in this area was to big up a half-baked Zachary's pizza. This is a cool, modern, bakery with all the types of pastries you could imagine. Want a slice of cake? They got it. Want something savory? They got it. Want some cookies? They got it. Want fresh coffee or a chai latte? They got it. The folks ordering in front of me seemed to be regulars, and I went with what they got which was an eclair (soo good) and some mango mouse cake thing which was divine. I overheard folks in line mention ordering online for an event, so you can order ahead of time on the website for cakes. I recommend this place. Heads up, not a ton of seating indoors...BUT it's a lovely neighborhood to walk up and down, and there's some seating, just not a ton. Parking is paid, but you may be lucky and snag a neighborhood curve. read more

Came here on a Friday afternoon and got lucky and snatched the last two personal size burnt almond cake! Pro tip: you can order a lot of their cakes and pastries ahead of time on their website (at least day in advanced) if you do not want to risk coming in only to find what you wanted has sold out. This bakery serves a variety of cakes and desserts as well as coffees and teas. I've had their napoleon cake here before as well and it's divine but nothing can beat their burnt almond cake! The burnt almond cake has a strong a natural almond taste and not that artificial almond flavor you can find at other bakeries. The cake itself is very rich and moist. The fresh whipped cream frosting and the toasted almonds on the outside adds a very nice complexity and texture to the cake. The staff here are very friendly and will answer all your questions. The inside of the cafe does not have seating but there are a few tables outside. Parking here is mostly metered street parking but they do have a small parking lot as well. Overall a solid bakery and I will always recommend coming here if you're in town. read more

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I loved this bakery. Very tasty and beautiful pastries. The service was efficient and quick. The vibe is very Parisian with a wide array of orders. read more

The bakery is fronted with large plate glass windows. There were a couple of occupied tables outside as well as some tables with benches and chairs inside. The interior is bright and airy. The display cases are full of beautiful cakes, pastries and cookies. It would be very easy to over order because everything looks so delectable. Somehow, I managed to keep my order down to six items but only because they were out of the one thing that I really stopped by for, a Leek Bistro, known at other bakeries as a Leek & Parmesan Croissant. Guess it just gives me another excuse to drop by! Service was terrific. I told the clerk that I would be getting a few items so she placed each on a tray until I finished ordering. That made it a lot easier for her to determine what size box to give me. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I got a German chocolate cake and they put too much nuts in it was disgusting. I can believe drove all the way from Pittsburg for this. I also bought other stuff to try. The mango passion fruit, it was bland and you can barely taste the passion fruit it mango in it 1 out of 10. The lemon tart was ok. Raspberry opera 5 out of 10. Burnt almond was ok also 6 out of 10. Napoleon, 0 it barley had any filling in it and it's bland. Presentation is great 10 out of 10 but when it comes to taste, it's lacking so I guess I tried but not trying that again. That's a waste of 120. I would not recommend this to anybody at all. There's a bunch of better bakery some place else. read more

My boyfriend and I visited here last week during our trip to the area! There were so many options to choose from and everything looked delicious. We ended up choosing the lemon bar and the hazelnut neapolitan. Both were delicious! We would absolutely return again to try more items! Just knocking off one star for limited seating, there was seating outside, but I would love to see some seating inside too! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Hazelnut Napoleon Dessert - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Literally the best Swiss cake I ever had. It was not sweet at all. I can't eat a lot of pastries/desserts due to sugar content. But this place literally blew my mind amazingly delicious this roll was. It's 10/10. Please don't ever change the recipe of it. The workers there were helpful and pleasure, the place is clean and spacious inside. This is now my go to place for some Swiss roll cake. Best time I come I am literally going to buy like 5 of them. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lavender has been my go-to bakery for many years now -- birthday cakes, tea time treats, dessert, breakfast pastry, you-name-it! Their smooth luscious cakes are unfailingly fantastic. I would highly recommend their burnt almond cake -- it's a lovely marriage of textures between their soft cake, creamy filling & frostings, and crunchy toasted almond flakes. Oh, and don't forget the classic selections of the Opera cake, the Napoleon, the Princess cake, and so many others I'm forgetting to name right now. Their cookies are great too, though I'm mostly here for the cakes. You just can't go wrong with Lavender! read more

I fell in love with place when my partner got my birthday cake from here. Chocolate strawberry something and it was sooo delicious! The whole fam was impressed. It was light and not overly sweet. It was so good that I ordered one for a work potluck, lol! Every time I'm in Albany, I make a stop here. Their fruit tarts, cookies and thumb print cookies are yummy! Coffee is mid. It's so tempting to buy an individual size of the cakes, but I have a little self discipline lol Definitely one of my favorites and I'll tell anyone to try them out! read more

There get one star for probably having the best pastries in the area. They lose stars for these reasons - 1) they were the first and worst in price hike after Covid. Fine, all did. However, now it no longer feels like a bakery when a regular cup of coffee is overpriced and stale!! How do you call yourself bakery if your patron cannot count on you for a good cup of coffee? 2) are you still living Covid? Bring back inside chairs, real cups and utensils. It does not feel like a bakery cafe experience drinking in paper cups outside the bakery. I just hope no price hike for keeping chairs inside. Even the cheapest coffee shops have indoor chairs. 3) Support the environment - your compost is going into trash. No recycle bins. No plans to go back. If I'm going to pay $8 plus dollar for a pastry, I rather support a coffee shop that has real cups and indoor warm sitting spot. Not outside in mosquitos and cold breeze with your stale bitter coffee. Really need a competitive bakery on Solano. read more

I wish I could rate 10 stars. The Egyptian themed cake they created for my 50th birthday was an absolute hit! My guests still can't stop talking about it. It stole the show. I audibly gasped when I saw it. Such an incredible work of art! I've never seen a cake more beautiful, and I doubt I ever will. Just gorgeous! And not only was it the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, it was also absolutely delicious! I couldn't get enough of it. I'm still staring at photos of it, just in awe. If you want a magnificent cake that's also a work of art (and delicious), call these guys. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Had a 3-tier custom cake made for my wife's birthday with 70 guests. Incredible job!!! Terrific service! First class all the way ... and the cake was delicious!! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Custom Birthday Cake. Red Velvet Cake-8"(8-10 Servings) Vanilla with Strawberry preserve Marble with vanilla icing - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice friendly staff and clean store. Staff recommended this burnt almond puff pastry cake thing that did not disappoint. The chocolate chip cookie was amazing too. Definitely would come back there. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Burnt Almond Dessert - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I relished every bite of the Chocolate and Strawberry cake. A hell yes on buying it again!

Been here a couple of times now and it is a gem in Albany/Berkeley! You walk in and the amazing smell of pastries and baked goods just hits you - mmm. The hardest part is going to be picking only a few items because you want to eat everything. I've had different eclairs, the hazelnut napoleon cake, almond chocolate croissant, burnt almond cake dessert, and coffee. Everything was really delicious! I've also ordered a half sheet dark chocolate truffle cake for a retirement party last minute and it was a hit. The cake was well done and the communication for the cake was easy/thorough with the bakery. So nice there was a quick turnaround time too! Can't recommend this place enough for a yummy pastry, a more indulgent dessert, or cake for your next party. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Chocolate Almond Croissant - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've had the chance to try several pastries here, and each one has been consistently good. The fruit tarts have always been my favorite--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The service is friendly and efficient, and the surrounding area adds to the overall pleasant experience. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

delicious pastries, the eclairs and napoleons are top notch ... will ge back for more tasty treats! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - persian napoleon - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Customer service for the win!! Pastries to fulfil your sweet tooth craving and lavendar latte to ease your mind! Had a stop here with my bestie on our day outing and we enjoyed this cafe. I had the hazelnut chocolate (was recommended) and it was so decadent and yummy. Don't get it if you don't do rich- cause it is! There are so many choices for sweets. From cookies, to croissants to tiramisu or fruit tarts. You name it!! Prices are kind of high but the quality is worth it. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Dessert - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Amazing desserts! Many delicious options. Personal favorite is the chocolate truffle cake! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Chocolate Truffle Cake - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tain't a single bad thing I can say about Lavender. Seriously, their baked goods are just plain scrumptious, especially those sweets! I'm all about those smaller desserts, way more than a big cake. Been here a bunch, but this is my first time writing this down. On this trip, we got a toasted almond pastry... ridiculously good, I tell you! The cream and that toasted crunch? Perfect combo. Then there was the fruit tart, custard style, with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top. A little tart, which was just right with the sweet. And then tiramisu-like pastry? Melted in my mouth like a dream. Lastly, an eclair, 'cause, well, I've loved those since I was a kid, and they just take you back. Flaky pastry, vanilla cream, chocolate on top... never gets old. Lavender just nails dessert every time. read more

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I took a chance and ordered the Almond Crunch Cake for a small get together. I say I "took a chance" because I've never tried this bakery or the cake, but I'm glad I did because there were a lot of nice surprises: 1 - The cake was HUGE for its price, I thought it was going to be a bit smaller considering it was around $66. 2 - Everyone enjoyed the cake! I'd say it would be perfect for a crowd that prefers a pastry-like cake, not so sweet, and loves a crunch. My group is a bunch of 30 years olds that are aggressively transitioning to their auntie / uncle era and are often looking to have a cup of coffee and a nice light dessert post-dinner. This cake was exactly what we need. My boyfriend actually hates all cakes, but because the cake was so big - we took a few slices and he ate one over last new nights. Even turned his last one into a milk shake!! Super rare but I think it was very telling! (Perfect for those that love to snack on almonds / pecans / etc) Would love to come back and try other items! read more

All their cake flavors are delicious. They offer upto 5 free samples if you cannot decide the flavor. The decorations are amazing and the cake came out so good for our special occasion birthday party. read more

After searching for a few weeks for a local bakery to create my son's first birthday cake I found Lavender bakery online. It was difficult finding a bakery that was available Thanksgiving weekend. Communication was simple and I appreciated the information given online about the ordering process. After submitting a possibility and quote form online I was contacted within 24 hours about the cake. We communicated via email about what I wanted and Ali was so helpful about making sure my order was correct. The cake itself was beautiful and delicious we ordered a marble cake with blackberries and whip cream inside. The cake was very moist and not too sweet but just enough. Everyone asked where the cake was from, we received so many compliments on the flavors and design. I asked to recreate a cake I saw online for my son's 1st birthday which was Little Bear themed. I was already emotional this day and the cake just took me to the next level. It was so precious! Everything I asked for and more. We were surprised with finding blueberries in the cake instead of blackberries, which I think ended up being a better selection. But when I shared this with Ali apologized and sent over a coupon for future use. Overall I would definitely recommend Lavender Bakery to everyone for custom cakes. Truly made my son's 1st birthday even more memorable! read more

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I spoke with Ali about making a custom cake for a 60th surprise birthday months in advance and the cake looked even better then the picture I showed him. It was not only beautiful but also delicious. Fast forward 3 years later I had them make a custom cake for my brothers engagement party and it was picture perfect and delicious. read more

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Cute corner cafe we came across in Albany! Oh my goodness the options were endless! So many beautifully decorated desserts displayed. Even though we came close to closing time, they still had so many things out on display and that's not including all the items listed on the menus above them. Service was friendly and attentive. We each ended up getting two things to try. I loved the Oreo cheesecake. Sinful bites that I took my time on! And the meringue lemon custard slice I got wasn't too sweet or too sour. Definitely had a different twist with the chocolate cake on the bottom! Run, don't walk, and get your sweet tooth satisfied here!! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

GREAT! Ordered a Neopolitan Cake for my daughter's birthday. I've had it many times in the workplace before at the baby showers and the consistency in quality is always on point. FRESH REAL cream, delicate flavors, and cake is never stale. I typically always scrape off the frosting/cream or leave some cake unfinished, however with this cake i can go back for 2nd and 3rd helpings and clean my plate and that is saying a lot. Delivery was in good condition and on time for the party Honestly I'm never impressed with cakes that much but the quality here is something else! Definitely my go-to now for celebrations! read more

Lavender Bakery helped craft our customized wedding cake, one of the highlights of our wedding: a floral-decorated, vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, mango and passion fruit filling, with fresh strawberries. Lavender Bakery has been a bakery we have frequented several times already and we have always loved every pastry we've tried from here. With our wedding cake, they again, impressed us. From beginning to end, they were communicative in walking us through the steps of customizing our wedding cake so that the flavors and look of it matched what we were looking for. They also offered us a generous sampling of different wedding cake flavors. read more

I had a fairly last minute request for a custom cake. I wanted a pretty delicious chocolate cake for an 80th birthday celebration. I provided an inspiration pic. They said they could not accommodate. THEN I get a call that said we can make something. We talked about design and flavors. I received THE most delicious and beautiful cake delivered with a smile in a perfect box. It truly made our mother's 80th birthday extra special. The pictures don't do it justice. Moist chocolate cake, with buttercream filling and dark ganache. Buttercream decor. I highly recommend this bakery. I heard about them from a family member that brought delicious sweets! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Side of birthday cake. Excuse the smudge from my thumb. - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Lovely bakery! Everything is so delicious! My favorite is the almond croissant! Coffee is excellent! I plan to order a special cake for a birthday party in July. read more

When I got my pre-ordered "traditional 8" mocha yule log" home and looked at it, I was surprised. It only vaguely resembled the photo on their website. Not a fan of the plastic embellishments. There was one tiny 1/2" meringue mushroom on top and a white frosting blob with a silver plastic holly leaf (not marzipan) beside the log. You could see the cake thru the "bark" frosting; the whole effect seemed sloppily assembled. The cake was pieces of chocolate sponge formed into a rough log shape (see photo). There was a thin layer chocolate shell directly on the sponge. The sponge itself was tender and fluffy, tasting mostly of chocolate and sugar. The mocha flavor was very faint. I feel this 8" yule log was overpriced for the quality of work and flavor ($65). I was somewhat embarrassed to offer it at the end of the holiday meal. Its appearance and flavor seemed more appropriate for a child's party. read more

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If I can give this place 10 's I would! The custom cake ordering process is very simple and easy and the response time is fast. I ordered a 8" round custom cake for a friend's baby shower and not only did they nail it but they exceeded my expectations (trust me I have high expectations). It turned out better than the inspiration photo I sent them! It was a smash hit at the party and everyone kept asking where I ordered the cake from! They are extremely professional and give updates via email or phone regarding my order. There was a slight and minor hiccup on the agreed pick up time but they were extremely kind enough to deliver the cake at the venue free of charge! Talk about excelleny customer service!! I'll definitely be putting another order in soon! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - Baby Shower Cake 8" inch round Vanilla Cake Strawberry Butter cream with Fresh Strawberry - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ordered the strawberry cake for my mother's 95th birthday party nice never had a cake tag at tasted as good ever. We were full from a delicious dinner, and no one could imagine having desert afterwards, but we did due diligence bc it was her birthday cake. It was so light, refreshing, and delicious, that somehow that cake disappeared before our eyes. The best! The only review I had was from yelp before ordering. No prior experience or word of mouth. I was SO lucky! read more