Anton at Stanford! What a dream come true for the team there! I have been buying from Anton since…read moreit was small shop without a storefront. The concept brought to the Bay Area by these guys despite the world having other options and places. The Bay Area has Anton. We recently purchased a Hokkaido cake from here, and I can say without a doubt, the taste is unmistakeable. For those of you that have not tried it, they offer little slices as well. But if you bring this to a party or a gathering, be prepared for it to be gobbled up fast. It's great to see this place continue to thrive and level up over the years. I'm happy to support local businesses and Anton's amazing desserts back up their reputation!

Anton is a confectionary store that you can schedule pickups, for same-days or in advance…read more I ordered the seasonal Artisan Macaron, because I'm a sucker for kawaii drawings/designs, and a Hokkaid Milk Crepe Cake Slice, and their in-house Signature Cold-Brew Tea (you can choose between the decaf roasted buckwheat or the mountain oolong; I opted for the latter). It was super convenient that I was able to pick some items up from the Stanford Shopping Center for some sweet treats! Friendly staff, and an easy online ordering process! +Asian desserts and in-house made tea +seamless online ordering

Had the following:…read more Jambon and beurre sandwich: Simple and delicious. Cold sandwich. Turkey sandwich: I had the bread to the sourdough. Used real turkey breast. The sourdough has a hearty crust and a soft and moist center. Absolutely loved it. Wished I could had time to buy a loaf to bring back with me. Guava and cheese danish: I wished I bought more. The guava tasted so good! The danish was flaky. The cheese wasn't cloying. I could have eaten at least two more. My next visit to the Bay I'm definitely coming back.

Cute bakery on the heart of Town & Country Village with speedy service and tasty treats. My partner…read moreand I grabbed a quick breakfast here on the weekend and were all around quite impressed. We split their zucchini and ricotta tart for a savory bite and the chocolate croissant as a baseline comparison vs. other bakeries we've tried. Both were super buttery and flakey, and I was quite impressed by the lamination on the croissant. My favorite bite had to be the tart, though -- the slightly sweet fresh zucchini went wonderfully with the buttery pastry and rich, creamy ricotta. The zucchini was tender but still had a bit of snap to it, which made for a fun combo of textures. There's not really any space to sit inside, but you can take your pastries out to one of the tables outside. It does get pretty crowded over the weekend, so you might have to get pretty lucky with your timing to snag a table.

Love that they allow you to sample before buying and the staff who helped us was really cheerful!…read moreAll of the flavors were so yummy and each person in my party got different ones at the end. This place also has a whole wall of candies! So perfect for those with a massive sweet tooth. It can get packed, but the wait and line go by fast.

This has been the best deli sandwich I've had. The bread to meat ratio was perfect. I loved the…read morebread itself too, crusty, possibly toasted but not too chewy like I find at a lot of deli places. I got the Speciale sandwich. Loved the combination, great quality. My only feed back was that they needed to go heavier on the olive tapanade, as i could barely see or taste it. I definitely be returning. As for the Gelato I enjoyed the salted Carmel and Tony Spumoni well enough. The staff was friendly and patient.

This cute shop is located in downtown Palo Alto and has such a chic vibe. You'll find tons of…read moreartisanal baked goods and desserts, and the ambiance felt straight out of the Victorian era. Everything was beautifully presented. The workers were friendly too! Their items were a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality. Their spiral croissants were so much better than Fancy Flavors. It was flaky, buttery, and filled with delicious pistachio cream. This spot is especially great for more traditional flavors. The Anton Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake wasn't overly sweet and the cream was light and fluffy. It was perfectly up to my standards when it comes to sweetness. I'd definitely come back again even if I'm willing to hurt my wallet because the sweets are just too hard to resist.

Beautiful desserts, very sweet, however, the service could have been better for the price tag we…read morepaid. My family and I stopped by Marvel Cake during Mother's Day for a sweet treat on Sunday. This location is in the strip of Downtown Palo Alto and has limited parking (similar to the rest of the stores there, there is a lot of parking, and you will need to get lucky). My mom does like the Marvel Cake in their first location, so we swung by here to try this one out! Location-wise, this is a smaller shop than the original one in West San Jose with limited seating inside. I would say it's not work from home friendly however, I did see a college student next to me on her laptop so maybe I am incorrect here! The interior is nice and light, matching the elegance of the desserts. We ordered three items on the menu: the pillow cake, the bisou, and the blueberry lavender roll. Here are some thoughts: * Pillowcase cake: It may seem like this would be a fluffy cake due to the nature of its shape, but it is a gelatinous Jell-O cake with fruit jam. It was not bad, and tasted refreshing and light. I didn't know if I liked it at first, but ultimately I did come back for seconds and thirds, so this is approved. * Blueberry lavender roll cake: This was not at all what we were expecting. I did not taste any lavender, nor did it have a strong blueberry flavor. I think what threw our party off was the layer of gelatin that surrounded the cake. Texturally, we were not a big fan. * Bisou: This one was our favorite one. I appreciated the nutty crust in the bottom layer of the cake, while the filling was soft and bouncy. It is very sweet, however, but overall, I really enjoyed this one and feel like it would go great with a cup of coffee. What made the experience here a 3 instead of a 4 or 5 was the service we got. We weren't greeted when we came in, which, to be fair, is totally fine, maybe they were busy. However, the person helping us stared at us the whole time and did not really communicate well with us. When I tried to order the cakes for my family, they looked bothered that we were there, and I was not sure if they understood what pastries I was ordering because they did not repeat it back to us at all or confirm anything. When I did place the order, they slowly grabbed the plates and looked visually confused, which again, if they wanted to, I could have repeated it back to them. After they gathered everything, they put it in front of us and rang me up. The whole time, they did not say a word to me at all. Did not reconfirm anything, did not acknowledge we were there, did not say thank you. It was a bit strange, and I had to check with my family if it was me or if that was a really weird experience (it wasn't me).

Cute cafe on University Ave…read more We always go there when we visit Palo Alto. Their hot chocolate is really good. We get the Cioccolata in Tazza. It is thick and creamy (see video). Also, it is just perfectly sweet, not overwhelmingly so. We also tried their flourless almond cake - it was quite dry, brittle and tasted like toasted and ground almonds. Will return for the hot chocolate and pass the cake! There is no option for to-go (for drinks) and you pick your food at the billing desk itself. They serve with a smile.

The coffee is good. I'll say that first so nobody can wave this away as sour grapes from someone…read morewho doesn't know what an espresso should taste like. Everything else about Cafe Venecia is a problem, and it has been a problem every time I've gone, including today. The outside tables are never cleared. Crumbs, coffee rings, somebody's abandoned napkin. No one comes out. Ask an employee about it and they'll point you toward a rag you're welcome to fetch and use yourself. That's the arrangement here -- you buy the coffee, you bus the table, you wipe it down, and the staff watches you do it. Today I asked for a bowl of water for my dog. The answer was no. Not "we're slammed, give me a minute," just no. So I asked whether they could put a little water in a to-go container instead, and was told, "Well, I can't give you a to-go container because we don't do them." Sit with that one. They don't do to-go containers, which means everything in the place comes in real dishware, which means the building is full of cups and bowls. They had exactly what I was asking for. They simply weren't going to hand one over, and they made sure I understood that by the tone. So: a café on University Avenue, with sidewalk seating, in a town where half the foot traffic is people walking dogs, has decided that tap water is outside its operating capabilities, and table cleaning is outside its operating capabilities, while charging Palo Alto prices is somehow well within them. There are a dozen places within three blocks that manage the coffee and the manners at the same time. Go to one of those. One star, and the star is for the beans.

Stopped by to try out the Dubai chocolate craze and found this gem on Yelp…read more It's a small place tucked away inside an older shopping center. There's no seating inside or out, but there is a park across the street. I was here for takeout. The staff greeted me as soon as I entered. You place your order on an order screen, but note that not everything (like the Dubai chocolate) is on the screen menu. Ask the team for help and they'll take care of you. Lots of delicious looking selections and they do big party / catering trays as well. I went with a pistachio baklava, walnut baklava, and the Dubai. I was a little surprised by the price ($19) but given I haven't had it before I have no other price reference. I had one baklava with coffee as soon as I got home and enjoyed the second the next day. Both were delicious! A perfectly flaky crust and solid flavors. The Dubai chocolate was big and I planned on sharing it with my boys when they are back at my place. However, I had to try it... It did not disappoint. I'm a dark chocolate guy, but the creamy milk chocolate worked really well with the pistachios. TBH, at this point I'm not sure if the chocolate will last until my boys are back, but either way I'll definitely be back! Gracias a todas las mujeres que trabajan alli. Muy amables y graciosas todas. Gracias por dejarme practicar mi espanol!

4.0/5: Baklava is good. $9 for 3 good sized pieces. It was a little too over-soaked for my taste,…read moreand could have a few more layers of phylo. 3.8/5: Take-n-bake Kanefe with cheese: Pretty good, considering it's take-n-bake. Not as good as made-to-order pan-fried.

Must Try!!! They are…read morenow at the Livermore Farmers Market!!! (Thursday nights) I first started, and have continued, to buy their baked goods at the Willow Glen San Jose Farmers Market. (Saturday mornings) - Nutella bread thingy - soooooo delish - Ricotta lemon bread thingy - soooooo good - Breakfast bar is the ultimate bomb! Super nice people... I always love supporting local businesses and FRIENDLY people! Would I go back? YES! (From SJ to Livermore... I will continue to follow them!)

I discovered Little Sky Bakery at a pop up at the Farmers Market at Leigh high school…read more I bought their wheat bread. I'll admit I was not wowed by it, but I do appreciate that it's local and uses high-quality and healthier ingredients. The one thing I absolutely loved was the pastry I bought. It was some type of muffin or pastry. (Someone mentioned it is called their breakfast bar? ) and the center had a dollop of raspberry tart jam. The bottom was infused with some chocolate. My picture doesn't look the best, but trust me it was super yummy.

Biscotti in every flavor you can think of…read more Very old school, walking in is like stepping back in time. And wow, the aromas. Panettone, amaretti cookies, cannoli. It smells heavenly. Service is top notch. I merely mentioned that my man love's white chocolate, & we were instantly given lemon white chocolate biscotti to sample. Sfogliatelle is a specialty here. Multilayered lemony flaky goodness. This was a first for me; I didn't even try it when I was in Italy. It is divine. A must order. We also took home a bag of the lemon white chocolate biscotti. All natural ingredients. This is some of the best biscotti in the Bay Area. An Italian specialty bakery that should be on everyone's list. 5 stars

Limited hours. Only had one guy working and unfortunately no cannolis were available the day I…read morestopped in. They keep the door locked and you have to ring the bell bc the guy working is also baking in the back. Tried the sfogatelli which like a small flaky mini pastry. It was delish! Wish they had smaller bags of biscotti or samples to try bc the biscotti looked delish and authentic