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    Masse's Pastries

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Desserts
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chocolate flourless cake
    Sylvia K.

    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!

    Cassis mirror cake
    Bonnie S.

    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.

    Instead of a birthday cake I wanted to try a bunch of cakes!
    Haircare A.

    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!

    Wedding cake
    Nicole Y.

    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!

    Rose L.

    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!

    Eclair, Sugar Bun, Latte
    Emerald J.

    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!

    Apple Frangipane - mini tart
    Joanne M.

    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.

    Taylor S.

    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.

    Mont Blanc
    Iris C.

    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.

    Raspberry chocolate
    Jocelyn S.

    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.

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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.

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

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

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

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    Tara's Organic Ice Cream - Small Cup ($5.95) - Garam Masala and Dirty Chai ice cream. Nice creamy texture. Flavors aren't super strong.

    Tara's Organic Ice Cream

    4.4(1k reviews)
    2.2 miRockridge, Elmwood
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    Cute ice cream shop with really unique flavors!! We tried a couple flavors and decided on the mango…read moresorbet and peanut butter (so goooood!!!) Love that you can get two flavors even with a small, and the portion size was very generous too! Def recommend to check out :) in such a cute part of town too!

    We went about an hour before closing and there were a few hiccups throughout the visit. There was a…read moreline out the door which got me excited because it usually means the place is good, and the reviews say the same. The only issue is there's no clear menu posted online, so we walked in completely blind. Their website shows a long list of flavors but not what they actually have that day, so it felt like a guessing game. The line moved really slow because there was only one employee handling everything. She was taking orders, giving samples, answering questions, and ringing people up all at once. She was super friendly and doing her best, but it felt like a lot for one person during a rush and the shop could definitely use more help. The space is really small and tight so it was hard to even see the flavors until we got close to the front. When we finally got up there, a lot of the tubs were already empty which was confusing since most ice cream shops restock. Some flavors I wanted weren't available anymore, and if they're out it would make more sense to just remove them from display. The dirty containers didn't make sense to display. I sampled the jasmine green tea and knew right away I wanted it. It was creamy with a smooth tea flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got a small with half jasmine green tea and half avocado. The avocado was surprisingly really good, super creamy and tasted like a fresh avocado smoothie. Both flavors weren't overly sweet which I liked. My husband wanted cookies and cream but it was sold out so he got chocolate chip instead, which was solid and creamy with good texture. Overall the ice cream itself was good, not the best I've had but definitely not bad. I like that the flavors lean more natural and not overly sweet. I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area, but the experience would be a lot better with faster service and more consistency with what's actually available.

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    Dessert Cafe

    Dessert Cafe

    3.7(62 reviews)
    1.7 miSouth Berkeley
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    Ordered through Uber Eats, and honestly, everything held up way better than expected. That's always…read morethe gamble with delivery, especially with fried or dessert items, but nothing showed up soggy or sad. I got the six-piece mochi donut box. The churro one was a standout, lightly dusted with sugar and cinnamon, just enough to give it flavor without being over-the-top sweet. The black sesame had a really nice nutty depth that came through well. The chocolate funnel cake flavor was okay, nothing particularly memorable, with the caramel one leaning a bit too sweet for my taste. Also tried the strawberry and mango matcha drinks. Both had a solid fruit purée presence, which balanced nicely with the matcha. Threw in a potato corn dog too, it was super crispy on the outside, with a fun textural contrast from the potato cubes.

    Rainy day, one of those days that makes you crave something sweet…read more.. We didn't want to drive far, so we looked for something nearby and found this café... and wow, what a delicious surprise. The donuts are amazing and they have so many flavors. We tried a little bit of everything: churro, caramel churro, crème brûlée, cookies & cream, fruity pebbles, mango, chocolate... and the crazy mango snowflake! That last one... let me tell you, it's incredible. It comes with vanilla ice cream and mango on top... just perfect. The service was excellent, super friendly, and it also arrived really fast (about 30-40 minutes). Everything was delicious. We loved it Definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

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    Starter Bakery - Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are back!  Taste a flavor of the holidays. Lean into winter with deeply fudgy cookies topped with crushed canes

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    4.4(155 reviews)
    2.6 miRockridge, North Oakland
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    Cute bakery in Rockridge serving delicious pastries! Came here on a Friday at around 8am and the…read moreplace was decently busy, but we got to order right away. We decided to order 6 different pastries. We first tried their Seasonal Strawberry Almond Frangipane, Seasonal Strawberry Kouign Amann, Cardamon Pistachio Kouign Amann, Chocolate Pistachio Kouign Amann, Chocolate Babka, and Twice Baked Mocha Pecan Croissant. I liked all of their Kouign Amanns a lot, especially the strawberry one which added a nice fruit element! Their kouign amanns have very crispy layers and very flaky. I'd honestly recommend all 6 of the pastries we tried, especially since the prices for this place are lower (~$6) than some other high quality bakeries around the Oakland and SF area. The decor inside the bakery is really cute and there are quite a few small tables you can sit at to enjoy the baked goods. Service was nice and fast. Overall: solid pastry spot I'd recommend anyone to check out!

    Some of the best croissants I've had. I also love their financier…read more Cozy ambiance with tables to sit. Friendly and attentive staff.

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    3.6(132 reviews)
    1.8 miElmwood
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    I was just reminded on a Facebook post that Humphry Slocombe is celebrating their 17th anniversary…read more Time definitely flies because I remember when I treated myself to a scoop of their Secret Breakfast more than a handful of times in their early days. Over the intervening years, I've visited on an irregular basis branching out to other tempting flavors. I've never had a bad flavor among the dozens they offer at any one time. Honestly it's all great. I have to admit I had an unintentional moratorium since their original location on Harrison in the Mission sadly closed more than a year ago, so I was pleased to patronize their tiny Elmwood location. The $6.25 single cup of Pumpkin Galette was a nice, creamy treat on a brisk winter evening (Photo 6). On a subsequent visit, I went for one of my favorite guilty pleasures, Vietnamese Coffee (Photo 5). Seventeen years and still going strong. ICE CREAM - 5 stars...always the right consistency and sweetness AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pretty compact space SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the right attitude TOTAL - 5 stars...they'll be around for years, I hope RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/EZ3mpHckP3

    Every month we drive to the Elmwood section of Berkeley and get a haircut, then go for maguro and…read moreunagi donburi bowls then drive home. This time we passed by an ice cream shop called Humphreys Slocombe. These were names of our favorite characters (Mr Humphreys and Mrs Slocombe) from one of our British comedies,"Are You Being Served". ) How could we not stop by. The shop was opened so we decided to try their ice cream. We sampled several of their flavors and wanted the Strawberry Matcha with White Chocolate pieces, Vietnamese Coffee and the Chocolate Toffee Kahlua ice creams . Each scoop was expensive, but the ice cream was delicious!! We are going back next month to try their new flavors.

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