Came here for a birthday cake. I can tell its a great cake but the lovely lady that works there with her husband makes this place full stars. places like this is getting rare these days cherish while you can folks! read more

Desserts: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Standard fare. The extended review... Desserts: 3/5 - Got a few desserts to share. One passion fruit and one lemon curd. Both were pretty standard fare for taste. Service: 4/5 - Friendly staff who explained what everything was since there wasn't any signage. Ambiance: 3/5 - A few indoor and outdoor seats to eat in. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pretty standard fare for pastry pricing. read more

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Stopped by here for dessert, so happy we did. Great old style pastry bakery. Really enjoyed the chocolate and blueberry pastries we got.

Got the chocolate flourless cake and the guava cheesecake. The chocolate cake did not have much chocolate taste. It was just very sweet. The guava cheesecake was very good! Highly recommend it! read more

Masse's Pastries - Chocolate flourless cake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love the RICOTTA GUAVA CHEESECAKE. Every special ocassion. A delicious Italian-style ricotta cheesecake with a hazelnut sable crust, finished with a wonderful guava glaze. So good!!! My sister turned us on to this bakery and we love it. read more

Nice little place. Very professional pastries. Beautiful too. The ginger shortbread is unique. The pineapple is ok tasting too. The croissant is the golden child here. Stick with the croissant. You won't be disappointed. The coffee is strong, strong. read more

Great macaroons, flourless torte, and chestnut puree shortcake. Lots of chocolate and exotic fruit options. Delicious espresso. Friendly and informative vibe from the proprietors. Classic European pastries and definitely deserving of return visits. Just lovely. read more

Absolutely beautiful and delicious cake! We were so pleasantly surprised by how good this cake was. The rich berry flavor of the red currants with soft sponge cake and Bavarian cream. Perfect for celebration! Cannot wait to try other cakes here. read more

Masse's Pastries - Cassis mirror cake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

The best bakery. Seriously you must go and try all the cookies, cakes and pastries. I'm so glad I don't live close or else I'd be there daily. The owners are so so nice and do such an excellent job. Even the coffee is good! read more

Masse's Pastries - Instead of a birthday cake I wanted to try a bunch of cakes! - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

The quality of the pastries seem to deteriorate over the years. Price went up a lot but the portion is smaller and ingredients changed. Disappointed! read more

I love Masse's so it made sense to get our wedding cake here. Called the store to give them some basic details and confirmed everything in a tasting at the store. We got a small one tier chocolate hazelnut cake as my friend is Celiac (pictured). This was so freaking good. and Paul and Marcia were super enthused about our cake toppers and picked the flowers which fit our scheme. The sheet cake for our 100 guests was the ruffle torte. I actually didn't try any that night but I really loved it at our tasting. A friend who typically isn't into desserts told me she typically avoid cakes at weddings but devoured the entire slice at ours. Paul showed up perfectly on time to drop off the cake and sheet cake and it was so pretty when it was revealed. Would recommend for weddings and I'm definitely going back! read more

Masse's Pastries - Wedding cake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

I ordered online and it was very straightforward! I did have some confusion as I placed it on Monday and it was required to call in to receive the cake on Wednesday, however, Marcia reassured me that I can pay when I pick up the cake on Wednesday. If you're in the same boat, don't worry! You can pay for it when you pick it up if you place it on Monday. Marcia was incredibly sweet and reassuring about my ordering and she took her time in explaining the different offerings that they had and what staff is responsible for what. She also told me to be more assertive which was an invaluable life lesson taken with cake. The other patrons were very kind as well, and made the whole experience of going to Masse's very memorable and very sweet. The cake was for my sister's graduation from SJSU (Go Spartans!) and the display, the writing, the fruit, it was gorgeous. She loved the flavor as well and the cream with the berries. I was very happy that she was happy! I also got a guava and apple tart (pictured below, the guava was eaten so fast that we couldn't get a picture)! The guava tart was rich, and beautiful, and had a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The apples and the butteriness of the apple tart served as was a perfect balance of everything. The total came out to be ~$63 which was incredible for the quality, the taste, and everything. Parking can be tricky as there are very little spaces out in front, but it can work with some walking! read more

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Love it here! My go to bakery for birthdays and special occasions. They don't have a lot of hours, so make sure you check before you go. But, their cake ordering policy is pretty forgiving. They have a lot of gluten free cakes, and delicious pastries. I recommend the eclair! read more

Masse's Pastries - Eclair, Sugar Bun, Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

So it was one of those day that required cafe lattes, mini cakes and mini tarts. The delicious tarts were an Apple Frangipane and a Fig Frangipane. My minicake was Mango Mirror, a golden sponge cake layered with mango and mango mousse with a mango mirror glaze . My husband's was Ricotta Guava Cheesecake, a delicious Italian style ricotta cheesecake with a hazelnut sable crust with a guava glaze. We ate the Fig Frangipane before I could take a photo, but I managed to snap a shot of the Apple Frangipane and both mini cakes. read more

Masse's Pastries - Apple Frangipane - mini tart - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We have been going to Masse's for years now as a family for cakes to celebrate graduations, birthdays, and more! We love that they offer full size cakes and minis, which is what we typically opt for so we can try a variety. The owners are very friendly and helpful when deciding what to get. The cakes are more mousse like than your typical cake, that can oftentimes be heavy. Our favorites are the raspberry chocolate, coconut, and passion fruit. At this point we've probably tried all their flavors and you can't go wrong. read more

Masse's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Such a cute little local shop with SO much variety. We got a bunch of pastries for friends so ended up getting more than half the types in their shop! It makes me sad to say that they were all just okay! The servers and staff were so nice and this place seems like an institution in the neighborhood. You could also tell that they use high quality ingredients so everything checked the box on paper. Maybe I got too hyped by all the reviews and expected a lot, but everyone in my group corroborated what I felt. That being said, some of their chocolate pastries were better than the other ones. I remember one with hazelnuts which I particularly liked, but not much else read more

The cakes never disappoints here. I ordered the pistachio raspberry cake. Light, not too sweet, gluten free, and delicious.

They seems to be extremely busy. I ordered in advance for future pick up. The lady on the phone was kind of rushing. I understand it's a small family business and I believe their customers would be appreciated with a little better services. The Mont blanc I tried was heavily sweetened. It's made in a rough craftsman. Not like the ordinary delicate French pastry. I expected better with the price I paid. I do not know what's the authentic Mont Blanc tastes like. Just wish they could have put some sponge cake in there and with stronger chestnut flavor, not sugar. It was sugar-loaded whipped cream in the middle. The pastry overall was fresh. Indoor seating is not opened. Take out only. Also, I don't see pricing on the wall or on anything of their display fixture. No menu either. read more

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Cake is my favorite food. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Masse's pastries. I've had 3 cakes from here, and every one blew my mind. They're very much not your typical American cake, which I find too plain. They have varying layers of curd, sponge, mousse, ganache, glaze, other textures of sponge too. Much like Asian style cakes, but with Western flavors and flair. I've had their Opera cake, lemon currant cake, and raspberry chocolate cakes, and I'm making my way down the list. If you forget to order in advance, they might have some on hand, which you can call in about. read more

Masse's Pastries - Raspberry chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

My favorite french desert shop in Berkeley. I have tried most items and love them all. Lovely couple. Great service.

Such a beautiful and delicious Thanksgiving pumpkin pie - we will be back to try the other beautiful pies, including the GF ones!

Super nice folks running this incredible bakery in the North Berkeley neighborhood since 1997. They have a full selection of cakes, cookies, cheesecake and tarts. The macarons come in many different flavors and are hard to say no to. What I love about this place is that they emphasize the flavors of each pastry without using too much sugar. If you are in the neighborhood for Saul's Deli or the Cheese Board, drop by for an incredible epicurean experience. read more

Masse's Pastries - A selection of amazing cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delightful assortment of delicious treats served by supremely wonderful people. Add in coffee and you have a slice of heaven right here in Berkeley. read more

Small little bakery shop that has been in business for over 25 years. I went there for their well-known guava cake and would give it a 3 star (had higher expectations). The taste of guava was mild, and the layer was thinnly made, making it even harder to taste the guava. I like the cream cheese, which was soft and moist and not overly sweet. On the other hand, I LOVE the chocolate cake. The hazelnut and chocolate mousse were delicious - silky and smooth. You can taste the quality of chocolate used. They did not skim on this. Can't wait to give the others (mango and black curant vanilla) a try. read more

Masse's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Maase bakry supplied me with themes amazing cake. It as wrapped in a film of chocolate, it had five layers, some of them were delicious mousse , others where chocolate cake. The top was beautifully decorated with chocolate flowers. Five stars! read more

Buying cakes and tarts there over three generations of our family. Beautiful, delicate, rich cakes which always get wonderful commentary. An essential part of the gourmet ghetto, two thumbs up! read more

Our latest cake from Masse's was gorgeous and delicious, as always. I discovered their shop years ago, and always marvel at their consistency and care in providing the best desserts. Their terrific bakery is a real treasure in North Berkeley. If you have a special occasion, a cake from Masse's will make it even more special, as it always has for us. read more

We live about 10 min away from Masse's, we've walked here 3 times for dessert during store hours but they were always closed for no reason, so we thought they must be going out of business. After brunch today we realized that masse's was actually open so we went in for dessert. There were two people in front of us so I stood in line and started browsing through Yelp for review. Then a woman's voice said "put your phone down, chances are we don't have what you're looking at". At first I thought she was confronting someone because how rude she was being, surely you can't talk to a customer who is just waiting in line in such manner! But sure enough she was addressing me! I was a little in shock but told her I was just looking at reviews. She then responded by saying "Stop looking at your screen. I'm here in person so you can just ask me!" At this point my husband who was standing behind me, was ready to walk out. But I was determined to at least try their stuff since we've tried eating here so many times without success. We ordered the pistachio chocolate cake and the pot de crème (about $17 before tip) and sat outside in case the older lady starts yelling at me again. I think she realized how rude she sounded and came out with 5 port infused cherries (a very nice gesture), but honestly the cake was very ordinary for the price, so this unhappy and unsatisfying visit marked our first, and also last patronage. read more

Masse's Pastries - Pistachio chocolate cake and pot de crème - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of my friends surprised me by getting me a box of assorted macarons of different flavors from Masse's while she was in Berkeley. I could at least somewhat taste the different flavors, which I know can be challenging with macarons, but if you just have a sweet tooth in general you will probably enjoy the macarons. read more

Masse's Pastries - Macarons - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Masse has the best cakes in the East Bay, probably even the whole Bay Area. There is no question. I love that they are European style and not too sweet. I aim to buy all special occasion cakes from here. For my birthday, my brother bought me a chocolate hazelnut cake and I literally finished half the cake myself in 1 day. SO GOOD. Right now they have some really tasty looking items for Lunar New Year...I may need an excuse to visit in the next week... read more

Masse's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

§ 1 Check-In I tried their Napoleon and it was probably one of the best l've ever had. It was authentic and clearly made that morning. Perfect! Everything in their case looked excellent. read more

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This is the best place to get a special European style cake. It's a show stopper every time! Especially for the holidays, we love the decoration and dedication of these bakers. They are a real treasure to the community! read more

This is a review for their customer service. Placed an order online, came by to pick it up, but the owner was rude and yelled me out of the store. Never had I encountered such poor professionalism. Buyer Beware! You are better off burning your money than placing and picking up an online order. read more

The pastries are good, but I don't go in if the woman co-owner is up front. Years back I had a horrible experience with her when I ordered a bunch of cakes from their regular menu, for an event. What ensued was a lot of condescension and snide, personally demeaning comments during what should have been a series of simple transactions between vendor and customer. Based on recent comments, her demeanor hasn't improved. If you want to do a special order, there are plenty of other patisseries where at least you won't be treated so poorly. read more

Come on! I rarely enjoy dessert but after many well traveled people with excellent taste insisted I order a cake for my next special occasion, I relented and chose the Mango Mirror. It was delightful and exceeded my expectations. We enjoyed it far more than I had imagined. It was not only beautiful, but the texture, flavor, perfect but not too sweet deliciousness was remarkable and I can't wait to try something else. read more

My friend shared your mango cake with us and it was soo yummy. Soft on the issue, not so sweet, I could eat the whole cake, well garnished and pleased to mouth. Thats for making delicious cakes. read more

Talk about rude!!! Called to place cake order because the online system made no sense and was told no. Tried to ask if it's ok to come in and order but could not get a word in. I talking about being interrupted in a very demeaning and condescending way. So I just hung up because there was no point I couldn't get a word in. I think that really triggered her becaus she actually called me back and told me I was never allowed to order there again LOL and wouldn't stop yelling into the phone. It reminds me of that Seinfeld soup episode. There's so many great bakeries around I am happy to not ever order again. Based on other reviews this seems to be a trend. Now if this woman is actually the owner she should probably reconsider her behavior and if she is just an employee then I hope the owners are reading these reviews. read more

Can't believe I never written a review on this place. have been coming here for the past 10 years and haven't found any other pastry shop that tops this place in the east bay. Love their macarons, cakes snd pies. If you like something lighter and less sweet, would recommend their mango mousse and passionfruit white chocolate. For something on a richer side, their opera cake and tiramisu are great options. read more

Masse's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

The cakes and pastries are amazing, the place is cute, & the guy that bakes them and also helps customers is friendly and helpful with his responses. We have ordered from this place on several occassions, trying to overlook the lady's rude demeanor - which looks like has worsened in the last 5+ years. She simply cannot restrain her sarcasm and hide her condescending attitude. As persons of color, we do not appreciate the way she describes those baked goods to us. As if we won't and don't understand. Another friend shared how this owner woman retorted after she heard a person's political opinion which was different from her own. Sadly, we will not be ordering from them any time soon. read more

We stopped by because I was craving the little raspberry chocolate cake my spouse got me last Mother's Day and I AM SO STOKED there were some in the case! There was a lovely person whom I'm assuming is the owner taking a phone order and my kiddo asked for the pink macaron (cranberry orange is the flavor). I think this is his first macaron! She was very kind and friendly and it immediately made me feel really comfortable. I never know how folks might react to a tiny person. Spouse got two coconut chocolate macarons and I'm about to dive into this decadent cake that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I don't typically like berries and chocolate together but this is DIFFERENT. It smells divine. It tastes divine. I'm eating it in bed rn so my photo isn't top tier but it's even better than I remember!!!! Chocolate cake foundation. Mousse like berry situation with gel on top and it's got this delightful chocolate ring around it it's DELICIOUSSS! Little guy really enjoyed his macaron after initially being perplexed by the texture . The shop got quite busy by the time we left. Also!! I thought it was SUPER REASONABLE that 4 macarons of this quality and a cake that lives in my head rent free came out to only $13.90 read more

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