Why the HELL have I never been here?! for starters, I have a really bad gluten sensitivity, and finding a place like this feels like an oasis. Immediately after coming in, you are greeted with a shelf of delicious gluten free goods, a freezer full of REAL gluten free bread. Not the doodoocaca stuff you can buy at the regular store. I'm talking baguettes and sh*t. But then that's not all. They have an entire menu that you can dive into and munch on if you are just looking for a quick bite. What the f*ck Mariposa, hell yeah! read more

Let me begin by saying that I think this place has the best key lime pie I've ever tasted, and I can eat gluten. I also like that this location has longer business hours than most GF bakeries and serves breakfast all day as well as lunch items. Another big plus is the allergens are clearly labeled online and in the shop. However, I've had negative experiences here on 3 consecutive visits. I go here for my gluten free partner. On one of the visits, I ordered a stuffed bagel and waited for 15 minutes before going back up to the counter to say that I still hadn't received my order. It was busy, but by this time, the person standing at the counter had nothing to do. They apologized and made my order then, but the experience left a bad impression on me since it was my first time eating inside the bakery. On my next visit, I ordered several items inside the bakery to take home with my pickup order and received a pain de chocolate instead of a cinnamon donut, which I didn't notice until I got home. The pain de chocolate costs more and my partner wasn't able to share it with me due to a soy allergy. I suppose I could've been paying more attention, but these items don't have similar names at all, so I was not expecting this error. That said, I made a mental note to pay more attention when ordering inside the bake shop for future orders. On my next visit, I ordered a mocha cupcake and berry muffin, but the cashier rang me up for a hand pie instead of a muffin. Again, the hand pie was more expensive. This time I caught it and asked for it to be corrected. I work in customer service and I act with kindness when mistakes are made because we're only human. However, I believe 3 negative experiences in a row shows a pattern and warrants some attention. I will continue to patronize this business due to the reasons I mentioned at the beginning of this review, but I will now have to be vigilant in ensuring that I receive the correct items and am charged the correct amount. This of course is not ideal. I hope service improves. read more

10am on a Saturday before it opened and a line was probably over 10 people. Parking in front is limited, but if you go past the lot there are more in the back. Plenty of things to look at while in line and even sample! I've only ever got pastries there but they have food made to order! Looks cute and cozy. Cinnamon roll was AMAZING! And honestly everything is around $6 which is pretty avg for gluten free. Limited indoor seating but it seemed a bit busy! read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Such a cute cafe with a parking lot for convenience and a bit of indoor and outdoor seating. I'm already a fan of the SF location at the ferry building. But I like this place so much more. Lots of baked treats to choose from and an appetizing menu of hot food items and beverages. This past Saturday, I went with the bacon olive & cheese spiral and mariposa mcbiscuit with bacon. The pastry was warm and fluffy, and full of flavor. And that breakfast sandwich was made perfectly and so satisfying with the light buttery biscuit, gooey melted cheese, thick scrambled egg patty, and crispy savory bacon. A couple weeks ago, I had picked up a pre-packaged set of chocolate chip cookies here as well and was concerned about a nut allergy, as they do serve almonds in some of their products at this facility. But the worker assured me thay they clean everything out between cooking the nut-free products, making me feel more comfortable and appreciative of this place. read more

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Everything is gluten free!! And if you're okay with a few defects, here and there, you can get a discount. My favorite rave- the pop tart. read more

Finally got to try gluten free bakery. I got 2 cupcakes. The taste was to die for! The texture was a bit hard. I wasn't sure if I should have leave them at room temp for a bit. They were the right texture after being at room temp for a while. I also got some frozen bear-claws . Good amount of almond paste. It wasn't flaky but more like bread texture which I didn't care for but my girl loved it. Will definitely come back for more goodies. read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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biggest problem with Mariposa is that it doesnt open until 10Am on Saturday....u lose a lot of sales due to this. Why? There are many impromptu Saturday morning get togethers and you miss all those sales read more

I'm a sucker for cute cafés and coffee shops. When I was walking around the area, I stumbled across this adorable bakery, I definitely had to check it out! The decor and overall vibe were super cute. As I looked around, I did notice the prices were a bit on the higher side, but everything looked so good from the display. There was a variety of pastries on display. It was so hard to make a decision since they all looked delicious! I ended up getting a pumpkin-filled pastry and an iced dragonfruit matcha which totaled up to $15. The cafe was limited on table seating but I was lucky enough to find a seat. The worker there was kind enough to bring my drink to my table so I was able to enjoy my drink while relaxing in my seat. I also found a small table outside and sat down for a little bit. I love how the establishment is surrounded by a few murals. 5 stars for the service, the delicious drink, decor and pastries. I will definitely come back to try out their other drinks and purchase more goodies. read more

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Delicious! There are so many gluten free options here. I have to stop myself from wanting to come every day.

Cute bakery with great selection a little north of Temescal. I stopped by on a weekday afternoon around 3 pm to pick up some pastries for snacking. I loved the decor inside, which had been updated to reflect fall. Lots of orange everywhere which was lovely. I didn't sit down but they have some seats and tables where folks were chilling or working. My friend told me the yummy tarts are popular here, so I got the flavor of the day which was wild blueberry for $6.50 and had it a couple hours later. It was like a pop tart but fancier and took me back to my childhood. They also offer a good selection of breakfast and lunch items. All of their other baked goods looked amazing as well. I'd love to come back and try some of their other stuff! read more

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Finding a bakery offering vegan cakes is very challenging. Mariposa offer primary gluten free bake goods. Luckily they have two cakes that are vegan. I ordered one for my GF's birthday to be pick up on Labor Day Monday, fortunately they are opened on this holiday. Since it was my first visit, I was not aware that it's located on the back side of a parking lot. Walking in it's definitely a bakery with friendly staff and many interesting bake goods and food. I had a turkey sandwich and ice tea; and my packaged vegan chocolate birthday cake. It was a very warm day and the ice tea was very refreshing and the turkey sandwich would be more satisfying with more dressing. As the day progressed and birthday celebration, the cake was a big hit. It was very dense rich in chocolate flavor. It was enjoyed by everyone. read more

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Our neighbor Tom told us about this amazing gluten free bakery. They have breads, bagels, pastries, cupcakes, cakes, and much more! goods are yummy! read more

At last! A gluten free bakery with actual delicious goodies! Unbelievable how good their baguettes are! I also highly recommend this bakery. They carry a lot of gf items that are hard to find if not impossible. They have gf croutons and breadcrumbs! The staff is helpful, should you have any questions. You can also take advantage of their cafe deli and sit to enjoy your meal. read more

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So much variety! I haven't seen some of these gluten free products anywhere so I was very excited to buy what I could! The chicken wrap (seasonal) was so good. Pita was a bit tough but I was just happy to have a pita!! The steak and onion sandwich (cliffhanger maybe?) had a great combo of flavors but it was more 80% onion and 20% meat so a little more balance would be good. The cinnamon rolls are amazing!!!! read more

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I went here for breakfast and to pick up some items for Christmas. The artichoke melt was so good! The bread was great and the flavors were well balanced. We picked up a cheesecake, which was so good, especially the crust. We also got cornbread muffins which were good, they weren't too sweet or anything. We also got plain bagels which were also very good. I will definitely go again. Parking lot was a little full, but it was the day before Christmas so I'm unsure if that's typical. read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Artichoke melt - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Dedicated gluten free bakery (and many other common allergy free items) with really good flavor and texture. Love getting the baguettes and cinnamon rolls. read more

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The Mariposa Baking Company is a fabulous gluten free bakery that also sells very clever tee shirts! A few years ago, I purchased a Gluten Freak tee, that folks on the street and even on the subway, stop to photograph! Although, I live in New York City, I have family in Oakland and love to visit and shop here. I recently bought the most delicious donuts and chocolate chip cookies! read more

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I love the chocolate croissants! I missed eating them since I went gluten free. We also love their gluten free muffins.

My sister has a gluten intolerance and we happened to find Mariposa Baking Company. I've never been to a dedicated gluten free bakery before and boy was I pleasantly surprised. They had so many gluten free things from chocolate chip cookies (which were so yummy and did not taste gluten free) to breads, empanadas, and ravioli and pastas. We ordered a scone and cinnamon roll and both were delicious. We also ordered a reuben sandwich and a bacon arugula pizza. Everything was so yummy and the service was great! I definitely get why it was so busy and I recommend to anyone with gluten intolerances/ celiacs read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Reuben and personal sized bacon arugula pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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I kept hearing about Mariposa and had seen a story on TV about it, so when I was heading across the bridge to visit a friend I planned my trip so I'd be able to stop. I have celiac and one of the things I've missed is patty melts - I was so happy to walk in and see a loaf of "rye" bread! I got that and a molasses cookie (another one of my old favorites). I didn't think to get a picture of the cookie till I had eaten half, but it was all I was hoping for - I should've gotten the bag of several (or not). I had the best time the next day making myself a patty melt! read more

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I am always excited to be back in the bay so I can have a croissant!even if I find a gluten free bakery elsewhere, croissants are hard to come by ! read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Raspberry almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Hands down THE BEST gluten free food in the Bay Area! Been coming here for years! Highly recommend the chocolate torte, cheddar almond scones, Parisian melt, BLAT... I could go on! Today I treated myself to this beauty! She did not disappoint! read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Matcha dragonfruit latte - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

I popped into Mariposa for a quick lunch. I ended up trying the Detroit Pizza Square. On the day I had, it was BBQ chicken. Slathered in cheese with an airy crust and slightly tangy BBQ sauce, it was a tasty and filling bite. I rounded out thing s with sparkling apple cider and a chocolate cupcake. The staff is friendly, and you can't go wrong no matter what you pick. Whether you are a picky eater, have dietary concerns, or just happen to be in the neighborhood this is a great addition to your food rounds. Recommended. read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Detroit Pizza Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Mariposa has become a cornerstone of my life since developing allergies to wheat and corn. For those of us navigating food restrictions, the ability to walk into a bakery and browse everything without hesitation is liberating. Beyond the safe-haven aspect, the team here has genuinely inspired me to experiment with alternative flours in my own kitchen. Watching their commitment to quality has elevated my own baking game and expanded what I thought was possible with gluten-free ingredients. What really keeps me coming back are those cinnamon rolls. I've lost count of how many clamshells of four I've purchased over the years (conservatively, at least one per month), and I'm genuinely afraid to calculate my lifetime total spent. They're that good. Fair warning, they are quite sweet. If you prefer less sugary pastries, you might want to share one or try their other baked goods first. For me? Worth every penny of budget Tetris I play to make room for them. This location has a bright, welcoming space and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I'd love to see them evolve into a full restaurant concept. Imagine adding seasonal soups, fresh salads, and rotating protein options like flank steak, roasted chicken, or pan-fried duck. A girl can dream, right? Whether you're gluten-free by necessity or choice, Mariposa delivers quality, safety, and flavor. Just prepare your budget! read more

Cookies and cakes are delicious even for people who are not gluten-free Easy to park read more

Store is well organized and fully stocked Nice decor for the season Menu is easy to read Nice variety of items to choose from Lots of GF items My friend paid $9 for a loaf of GF bread Parking is easy to come by Customer service is friendly Apple Pay and credit cards accepted read more

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We were celebrating my daughter's birthday this past weekend and I needed a birthday cake that is gluten-free and dairy-free to accommodate her allergies. Usually I would need to bake it myself, however time didn't permit me to make it myself. Fortunately there is Mariposa Baking Company to the rescue! Mariposa specializes in gluten-free and vegan options. Their cakes are already prepared and ready to take home. We selected a beautiful little birthday cake and I assure you that you cannot tell the difference between vegan and non-vegan. Thank you Mariposa for catering to the needs of those with special dietary needs! read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Vegan birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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I picked up some gluten free pastries and goodies for a friend that has celiac disease. We got the cherry turnover and the ham and cheese pastry. The cherry turnover was quite good considering it is gluten free! This is an amazing place for anyone who needs gluten free food, lots of options including baguette, bread, croutons, desserts and many more! Parking is a bit limited but I went on a Friday morning and was lucky to be able to find a parking spot. read more

I love their stuff but if you order online eat quickly. Graham crackers mold after two weeks. Biscuits molded even though we froze them. Coffee cake didn't have a chance. We pounced day 1. read more

The best gluten free bakery in the Bay Area. You can get everything from a flour mix to use in baking at home, to savory items, to pastries, all the way up to birthday cakes. It is VERY pricy and also quite busy, but if you have the money, it's definitely worth it. read more

Yummy gluten free / dairy free/ vegan sandwich! The bread was so good that I forgot it was gluten free. They used cashew milk cream cheese read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Veggie sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Such a cute storefront and bakery. My dad is diabetic so I was looking for a good sugar free alternative to a birthday cake, called around he and found Mariposa's low sugar chocolate pie! It is quite small and cost $24.50 after tip but we were able to fit writing on it. However, so happy to have found a gluten free, vegan friendly, and low sugar friendly option in the East Bay for future celebrations! The staff is super nice and the locals were very lively and sweet! Definitely a great shop with grate energy. read more

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Amazing!! All of it. Strongly recommend the Spanakopita. The matcha is great. Check the freezer for discounted bulk items. This is a must for gluten free eaters. read more

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Great gluten free bakery in Oakland. Delicious sandwiches, pasties and desserts. Their coffee is strong and good. If you buy the sandwich bread, make sure to put it in the refrigerator or freezer. It toasts well, I just toast it longer. read more

After reading all the great reviews, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, not all of the baked items we chose were texturally good even though flavor wise was on point. First, the positive. The convenient parking lot is a huge plus for this area. When we arrived at 11:15am on a Wednesday, there were a few spots left. Another positive is the variety of items. What an array of gluten free treats to choose from! We loved how delicious the cupcakes and brownies are. So moist and not overly sweet. Now onto the negative, while the flavors were good, the texture of the croissant, cinnamon roll, bagel, and muffin were extremely dry! The croissant dough had a buttery flavor, but unfortunately not lamented and flakey. It was more like a biscuit dough. The cinnamon roll was dry and crumbly, not chewy and gooey. The bagel was like dry bread dough shaped into a bagel. The muffin faired better than the rest, but it was still too dry and crumbly. Would I go back if I were in the Bay Area again? Probably not. It was an out of the way drive for less than ideal gluten free baked goods that were pretty expensive. read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Clockwise from top: brownie, mocha cupcake, cinnamon roll, chocolate banana muffin, plain bagel, chocolate croissant, chocolate cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

These are best tasting graham crackers. They are nutty, crunchy, dense and mildly sweet! Yummy! read more

Mariposa Baking Company - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

I love this bakery, there is so much to meet my dietary needs. I'm allergic to gluten and dairy...so it's not a choice I have pretty serious allergies. This bakery has always met my needs and they have delicious French breads, sand which bread, cinnamon rolls and more to choose from. read more

I moved here from vermont and expected Mariposa to be like West Meadow Farm Bakery in burlington, an incredible gluten free bakery with a huge variety. Well, Mariposa had a huge variety but my expectations were too high based on previous excellent gf pastries I've had. WHAT I GOT & HOW WAS IT? I got two hand pies: apple berry and cherry. I also got a cinnamon roll, a soft pretzel, a brown sugar cinnamon poptart dupe, challah, and pain au chocolate. The bread they use here is not like pastry bread despite it being used for that purpose. It is heavy, bready, kind of crumbly, and easily identifiable as gluten free. When I'm getting gluten free Pastries at $6+ a pop, I'm spending a premium to purchase something I couldn't make myself. A fluffy croissant. A decadent hand pie. This was not that; not worth the money. Perhaps if it had been a few dollars cheaper? Let's talk individual items: Challah: The challah was similar to real challah, but woefully underbaked and as a result, sort of dense and chewy at the bottom. Their problem is twofold: the tapioca starch or potato starch in their flour blend is too much, and also they clearly overmixed then underbaked it. $10 for a small loaf and it was so sad. Edible, yes, but not that enjoyable. Cinnamon roll: The cinnamon roll was the best item, 8/10. It was certainly flavorful. Good amount of cinnamon and frosting, but again the bread is just not the type to use in a pastry. Handpies: The handpies are just fine. They are not structurally sound. Handpies are also supposed to be made out of pie dough, but Mariposa opted to make it out of the same dense bready dough that everything else is made of. The cherry hand pie was weirdly chewy. They had enough filling though, which was good. Pop tart: The pop tart had no filling, just a whisper of what was once brown sugar now melted into that same bready dough. Pretzel: The soft pretzel was nicely salted but again the dough was an issue. I felt the texture was most like the gluten version-- not as light but definitely close to a real soft pretzel. Chocolate croissant aka pain au chocolate: The pain au chocolate was generously filled just like the real ones but the bread was not even close to croissant bread. That was so sad because when I looked at its inside it certainly had the APPEARANCE of a croissant. Like the appearance was flaky with the fluffy look, but the texture was not flaky-- instead very dense. Pastries were helped by warming in the oven/microwave on a low setting, but not much. DO THEY KEEP? Another big issue I had with Mariposa is that their baked goods don't keep well. I stored them in a cool dry place in airtight containers overnight and less than 24 hr later they were already stale. WORTH IT? It wasn't worth the money; in this area you can get better GF pastries from Life is Sweet. These items didn't taste BAD, they tasted just fine and the fruit pies had ample filling. It's fun to try and see. But they weren't good enough to justify spending that much again. I could've made every one of these pastries at home and made them taste more like the real thing, rather than this heavy mess of dough, and I'm not even that good of a baker. Schar sells better croissants at Safeway for $10. And wholly gluten free makes better pie crust for like $3.50. I mean they even sell that SAME crust for a markup there. I don't think I'd be so bummed by this experience if things had just been a bit cheaper. It was at least $6.50 for even the smallest items. LAYOUT The shop is very small and not laid out smartly at all. It would be cozy if there was just one customer I think, but Mariposa is evidently popular so there were about 8 people inside when we were. It's extremely difficult to get around and look at things when there's more than two people in there. read more

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Been here twice now and love to pop by when in Oakland! I'm not gf myself but my friend is and she adores this place + a penguino is a MUST whenever I come. I will say their pricing on some items are a bit high though. My friend didn't buy too much and spent $75. They have very basic hot coffee and free self service water which I appreciate greatly! Parking is a bit tricky but can usually find a street spot nearby. read more

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The most incredible gluten free bakery I've ever been to, and I'm a serious foodie who seeks these places out in every city. I'm in town from Seattle and had just a few hours in the East Bay - fortunately my friend is also gluten free and knew to take me here. I think I kept saying "my brain is exploding!!!" as I could not believe the selection. Seriously, iykyk - most GF places will have some cookies and cupcakes and maybe a cinnamon roll. I don't know what the negative reviewers have been eating but coming to Mariposa as someone who is gluten free is like having only ever been offered spaghetti with tomato sauce then walking into a restaurant in Italy. Like only owning t-shirts then seeing the runways at NY Fashion Week. Like using Dove soap all your life then discovering LUSH. Being a foodie and also GF is a special kind of hell, and if you also possess years of pent up frustration at flimsy breads for $3 more while your friends chow down on epic sandwiches and pastries... pray you get to stop by Mariposa sometime, and come with a budget. As for me, I'll be bring frozen packs of raspberry almond croissants and cherry turnovers home in my suitcase. (Also, yes there is a vegan cream cheese option available. I had Miyoko's on my sandwich. The question/answer from 2022 is outdated.) read more

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