Unexpectedly found this place and was it a sweet surprise. I was first skeptical, because the famous cupcake places I've tried in south bay area are just too sweet. So, I bought one chocolate cupcake with coffee butter cream and some cookies The cupcake was moist and not so sweet; the coffee flavored butter cream was deliciously creamy. Unlike the treatment to other cupcakes, which I probably wasted half of them, I finished it at once with a cup of coffee and still thinking about it. Their ciookies are crispy in texture, which I like, biut a bit greasy, especially the shortbread lavander and walnut. It's nice that we can order cookies and macaroons online. Now I only wish they will open a store in south or I'll have to drive to Oakland for my cake craving. read more

Major macaron craving while quickly passing through Oakland for the weekend and Miette delivered! The vanilla were the best! read more

Miette - Vanilla was the winner! So good. - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Super excited to see this new addition to Oakland, knowing I can get macarons and my favorite cakes and pot de creme without having to cross the bridge! The store doesn't look quite finished yet but they were opened and had a bunch of goodies already. read more

"Meh-ette." I walked in here today after my appt and gallivanting around before I hitched back home. I've been tantalized to try this place as of recent and made it a go to for when I was back in Oakland. Today comes, I decided to get me and my cap some sweet treats before or after din tonight to take home. I got the "Italian merengue" cupcake which is completely laughable because when you actually taste it, it tastes like Jet puff marshmallow frosting with a Boston baked bean at the top. Yes. I could've made this at home, basically. The second star is for the cute little packaging they give you because they withstood my journey back home but let me tell you about the taste: RICH but like "you could do it brucey" (Matilda reference, I'm sorry) type of rich. Like overly indulgent blehhhhhhhhhh I couldn't even finish my cupcake, it was overly moist to the point where I felt pathetic eating it. And by no means do I feel this way ever because I have sweet teeth so let me tell you desserts never are too much. This is an exception now. I kind've feel sh*tty now cuz I bought lover one and he's probably gonna feel the same way. I paid for jet puff frosting over devils food cake with a Boston baked bean at the top. I actually feel robbed. If you like novelty and "cute-little-fake-smiling-faces-ahh-we're-so-European-but not" places, come here and get duped just like me today. If not, seriously head over to the chicken and waffles house like a block away. read more

Miette has been teasing me for months looking almost open in their new Oakland location, so I was really happy to find today that their doors are finally open. Even better, they had exactly what I was looking for - their ridiculously delicious cupcakes. They're a bit small for $3.25, but they're so moist and delicious I can't possibly complain. The gingerbread with cream cheese icing is about as good as it gets, although the chocolate with strawberry butter cream might even be a bit better (how can you choose?). They're still in the setup phase and not everything seems to be in place yet, but as long as they have a steady supply of cupcakes they'll be keeping me happy. read more

This is SUCH a cute little dessert shop! I've never been down to Jack London Square before, and visiting Miette gave me a great first impression of the place. I only tried the macarons (I'm trying to eat my way through all the macaron shops in the bay area), and they were all super yummy! The pistachio was my favorite, especially after being disappointed by so many other pistachio macarons in the area. Their chocolate is extremely rich and chocolatey... maybe even a bit TOO rich for me. The hazelnut was also really really good. The cookies here were a bit more dense than what I'm used to in a macaron, and I'm not going to pretend I know what authentic macarons are supposed to be like but I think I'm a fan of a lighter cookie. The ones here have an obvious almond flour texture, in almost a more granular/nutty way. STILL really yummy, but on the steeper side of the pricing range at $1.85/macaron. I might have to go back JUST for the pistachio... I'd pay $5 for one of those!! read more

I give it a 3 but the family gives it a 5. Why? The frosting. Instead of a thick and rich buttercream, they pipe on this very pretty but bland and lifeless topping that is simply not my cup of tea But people do love it. Give it a try. You might love it too. But start small before investing in one of their higher priced items read more

I was so excited, then so disappointed. I got 4 different cupcakes and they were all gummy and overly sweet. The buttercream was a bit waxy and the gingerbread cupcake that was so raved about too dense. The girl at the counter was standoffish and had a bit disgruntled as though I was interrupting her day. I asked for recommendations and received a blank stare. Sorry, but a waste of $13. read more

Their pistachio macaron is extraordinary. They charge $1.85 which is a fair price and the quality of each is flawless. Cute corner bakery in Jack London, perfect dessert pick me up after dinner or if you are in the area with a sweet tooth. I wish they had more macaron flavors! read more

I love going to the Ferry Building location when i have a chance. Decided to order a box of macaroons Online and have it shipped to someone. The box of macaroons cost $14 (for six) and almost $60 for shipping it overnight. The overnight was recommended by their website to maintain freshness. Placed the order on Monday 7/11 at 1:13pm. I figure even if I missed the deadline for UPS it will at least arrive on Wednesday. On Tuesday I recieved a UPS tracking number. When i try to track the package it reads that label has been created but nothing has been scheduled for pickup. Called and left 2 messages this week with no response. My friend in Texas hasn't received anything and its already Thursday 7/14. I'll never order anything from their online site again. I'll also be sure to send an email to Channel 7 news....maybe this way I'll get some kind of response to understand where my package is. read more

Came here on a Monday evening around 4:30pm they had signs for happy hour macaroons, Monday -Friday from 4pm to closing. If you buy 16 macaroons it's only $1 each, ended up splitting with my friend. We also purchased Lemon shortbread cookies and peanut brittle. Overall very cute bakery and will be coming back soon. read more

Not much to add besides that the macarons are very well done and the cupcakes looked just as good. On the small side, so it's a great spot for some grab & go to satisfy your sweet tooth. read more

I'm loving all the little businesses that are opening up in Oakland, and Miette made a good first impression on me. I got the chocolate cupcake with the chocolate buttercream frosting; it wasn't the most amazing cupcake I've ever had but it was delicious and gone within a few bites. However the star of the show was the Schaffenberger: chocolate cake with two layers of chocolate ganache. My God, definitely one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten, moist, rich, and mouthwatering. I couldn't get enough of it. The packaging for Miette's pastries is so pretty and delicate, and I love the soft pink and white floral decor of the bakery. Many of their offerings are baked with flowers, which makes for interesting and unique flavor combinations. They have not only cupcakes and the fabled Schaffenberger, but macaroons, cookies, chocolates, cakes, wafers, and meringues. The only thing keeping me from giving this place a perfect rating are the prices; this place is definitely a little bit up there, and despite the fact that their baked goods are tasty, they really need to reconsider what they're charging to encourage more business. I would hate to see Miette disappear, especially so soon after opening. However, I was very impressed. read more

Miette - Schaffenberger: chocolate cake with two layers of chocolate ganache. - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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I tried the creme fraiche ice cream sandwich after reading their little sign about how it was ranked one of the top 10 ice cream sandwiches in the bay area. But it didn't really satisfy :( The craime fraiche has a sour taste (on purpose) that is supposed to go well with the gingersnap cookies, but unfortunately, it just didn't do it for me. My taste buds were confused at expecting either a sweet-sour combo or bitter-sweet, but instead it was more like bitter-sour, and I regretted choosing creme fraiche over chocolate. It was very different, yes. But more like a bougie fancy dessert and not like an "I want an ice cream sandwich" ice cream sandwich. $5 each. The macarons were just like the Ferry building location's, very chewy and without the typical (my preferred) crunch of the macaron shell. $1.85 each. read more

These pretty treats cost a pretty penny, without a doubt. $1.75 macarons, $3.25 cupcakes, $12 organic chocolate bars...but everything is so adorably packaged, and tasty to boot, that I can't resist. I really do feel like a kid in a candy shop here (albeit an expensive one). I usually order at least one of every flavor of macaron because they all sound so tempting and I can't make up my mind. The cupcakes are on the small side for the price but very moist and attractively frosted. The location is a bit out of the way considering there isn't much to see in Jack London Square but if you're in the area, it's worthwhile to splurge on a treat for yourself or to give as a gift. Even my 8 month old baby is hooked. She grabbed a tube of pink meringue rosettes and wouldn't let go, so her mommy had to buy them. She held the package all the way home. Mommy ate them when she wasn't looking. (She doesn't have teeth yet anyway.) read more

Small, sterile, industrial-chic esque storefront on the eastern side of JLS. Baking is done on site so you know everything is fresh! Lots of beautiful and rather pricey sweets. Expect to spend at least $5 for like each item here. Samples: -Brownie (like $2.25 - idk. Tasted like a brownie, nothing spectacular) -Macarons (modestly sized, modestly priced at 1.65: REALLY chewy and sweet with a light buttercream frosting. I tried pistachio, hazelnut, and geranium rose and I will have to say hazelnut was my favorite. Two is a good amount to satisfy a sweet tooth.) -Chocolate covered toffee (like $10 for a cylindrical container - really light and buttery with a satisfying crunch. Super good and totally different from mass produced toffee!) Honestly nothing has BLOWN MY MIND but they totally care about the quality of the ingredients they use so you won't be shortchanged in that department, but you might be short of change if you come here too often. And short of breath. You're really paying for quality and aesthetics rather than an edible experience. You'd think the two go hand in hand but nahhh. But, I'm a fan. read more

I used to frequent Miette @ the Ferry Building when I lived in the city. I always limited myself to 4 macarons because, let's be honest, I would eat however many I bought anyway before I could make it out of the building. Now that I've moved to MI for grad-school, my macaron-eating habit has been severely limited. When I was near Oakland for my most recent visit, I was excited to see the familiar Miette sign in Jack London Square. As I waited in line to order my 4 macarons, a label sitting above the boxes of gingersnaps caught my eye. It read something like "10 Things to Eat Before You Die." Though I'm usually all about super chocolate-y flavored triple chocolate or chocolate chip cookies and have a general disdain for any cookie that might fall in the "crunchy" category, I decided to take a risk that day and bought a box of gingersnaps. After all, if it made some list of things to eat before I die, I supposed I should give it a shot. While the macarons were delicious and exactly how I expected them to be, the gingersnaps were a surprise and easily THE ginger-est AND snappiest gingersnaps I've ever tasted. They were good, but certainly not mind-blowingly tasty enough to justify a spot on a top 10 list...or so I thought at the time. 2 days later, as I'm eating the 3rd gingersnap cookie from the batch, something happened and I started to find them irresistible. Even amidst a Christmas dinner spread with cakes and cookies of all sorts, I found myself craving the distinct crunch and slightly spicy ginger flavor of these gingersnaps. It's been 4 days since I visited Miette and I just finished the last of the gingersnaps. I got a strange panicky feeling in my stomach, like how I imagine addicts would feel when they run out of whatever it is they're addicted to, and immediately checked online to see if these Miette gingersnaps can be purchased online. Yes. Miette macarons, gingersnaps, and most other easily ship-able baked goods are available for delivery. Whew. Out of curiosity, I Googled for the list that got me to buy these gingersnaps in the first place. To my surprise, gingersnaps from Miette is actually #49 on the 2012 Big Eat's list of "100 Things to Eat Before You Die". How in the world did I misread that as Top 10 anything I have no idea...but I do think it deserves much better than #49, having had many of the other items on that list before myself. At least top 20 for sure. read more

These 5 stars go to Miette's incredible lavender cookies and their decadent chocolate ice cream sandwich! The lavender cookies have a soft and delicate hint of lavender that is irresistible! You can't have just one! The ice cream sandwich is their own baked cookies holding a righteous amount of rich chocolate ice cream. It's a $5 ice cream sandwich but I think it's well worth it and you won't feel so guilty when you share it with a friend or loved one! read more

Best french macarons ever!! Chewy and not too sweet!! Price is reasonable too!! Bought 16 pieces for $16!!! Parking for 20 mins right next to the store. Giving one star short because when i got there ~330pm, there is not much cupcakes left. Otherwise, best macarons! read more

I bought a cupcake advertised to be topped with "italian meringue" to get what tasted like a store pre-mix cupcake with kraft marshmallow topping!! If anyone is familiar with the joys of butter, sugar and egg whites that is Italian Meringue Buttercream, you would NEVER confuse that with marshmallow topping.... I guess I was foolish to assume that it would be a buttercream. They could have at least made a better cake part of the cupcake. False advertising on top of a poor product!! Maybe they're hoping that the pretty packaging will distract from the poor quality of their baked goods. read more

I ordered two cakes online and picked them up at the Jack London Sq. Miette--I didn't mind paying more than usual for the sweets because I needed something special for a party. The total cost for the two cakes (the Lemon Debutante and Rasberry Tomboy) was a bit over $75. While I was there I picked up about a dozen macaroons. Both cakes were disappointing. I didn't mind paying $75 for two 8" cakes but for $75 I expect the cake to be delicious. Unfortunately, the cake part of the Rasberry Tomboy was really dry--so dry in fact that only a couple people ate it. The Lemon Debutante was better, but not worth $35-$40. Although the cakes were disappointing and expensive, the macaroons are absolutely delicious and worth the $1.85 price. One star for the cakes/ four stars for the macaroons=three stars for Miette. read more

Miette's #cupcakes, #macarons, and Tomboy cakes are out of this world. I ship boxes of the chocolate wafer cookies regularly to New York friends who can't get enough of #Miette's delectables. This summer Miette helped me keep #Woodminster Amphitheater supplied with tasty treats for our patrons. Thanks to Kristen and Adam who ALWAYS greeted me with a smile and a cheerfulness to make my job seamless. We are such big fans of #Meg Ray's work, we celebrated my daughter's 10th birthday last year by visiting all the Miette shops in the Bay Area. It was a SWEET culinary tour in all senses of the word. read more

Oh sweet vanilla macaroon how I dream of your tasty, light vanilla deliciousness! These macaroons are different than most people are used to but I classify it in a different genome all together. Yes, they are pricey but do not let that deter you. I have tried a gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese frosting and an old fashioned with italian meringue. The gingerbread was moist and tasty, the cream cheese could have been slightly cream cheesier, old fashioned cupcake a bit dry but the Italian meringue is amazing! Simple but cute shop with a selection of chocolates and packaged items to take home. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....macaroon... read more

A little piece of heaven and within walking distance of my apartment - hooray! The assortment of macarons is to die for (I had one that was floral-flavored), as well as the standard cupcake and baked goods available. The decor is a little sparse at this location, but they are working with a very industrial building, and the prices are high but understandably for the quality you're paying for. The lady working there the day I brought my friend was very genuine and warm - really made you feel welcome. I will definitely be back for future sweet-toothed bakery cravings! read more

I discovered Miette when a friend brought us some of their chocolate sables, a delicate yet diabolically chocolatey cookie which despite my own relative prowess as a home baker, I have so far been unable to replicate. I recently bought all the packages ($5 each) they had at the store for Christmas presents. I've also tried and enjoyed their cupcakes (chocolate with coffee buttercream, gingerbread with cream cheese, chocolate with coffee buttercream). The buttercream has the consistency of a true Swiss buttercream, which earns any bakery points in my book. A+ for extra effort to make a genuine, delicious buttercream. A note for those of you who think a bakery isn't a bakery without Red Velvet: Miette uses no artificial flavors or colors, so you'll have to get your food coloring fix elsewhere. Macarons are amazingly delicate with nice flavor combos (I liked the hazelnut chocolate). The one thing I've not been totally in love with were their caramels (I have become pretty good at homemade caramels in the past year). I think the salted caramel flavor is lovely, but texture has been inconsistent. One time they were super gooey, and yesterday they were gritty, almost as if they may have been made a few days before? They take credit cards, are friendly, and parking is never a problem (just bring quarters for the meters on Webster). And now, an unabashed hint: P, I'd really like a birthday cake from here! read more

Was strolling through Jack London and decided to grab a cupcake at Miette. I tried the chocolate cupcake with strawberry buttercream frosting and it is amazingly fresh! i felt like i was eating the strawberry itself! This cupcake is seasonal and is only available for about one more month! Super cute bakery and good service. They don't have any tables or anything for you to sit but there is plenty of seating right outside. read more

I'm fairly new to the world of macaroons. I'd been fortunate in only having tasty macaroons including a box from Miette. One week I decided to buy a few from a grocery store bakery that takes your whole paycheck, thinking it can't be much difference. Now I know there can be a huge difference in the taste and texture. The horror! My kids wouldn't eat the grocery store macaroons either. So Miette is now my go to spot in the East Bay I feel like Jack London is too far out of my way to make quick trips there, but I'll make the journey if I want to enjoy my macaroons. read more

I don't often go out and look for sweets but after a garlicky lunch it was time to get something to cleanse the palette. Got a small bag of shortbread cookies, a financier, and a gingerbread cupcake. I've tried the first two and have to say they were pretty tasty. I guess they've just opened so it's cash only for now. The space isn't completely done yet it looks like but the workers are friendly and working around it. Definitely a good source for sweets, even for those of us who aren't normally into them read more

Their macaroons are as tasty as the ones I had in Paris. Light as air and not overly sweet. I was disappointed with their English toffee. I sampled it in store and it was delicious - but the package I took home has tasted stale. read more

Some more San Francisco twinkle in Oakland.....again This cozy heart lover/diet hater joint def surpasses most other goody spots around it's area, but I don't mind toupee a lil more for these treats. Mini choco ganache cake and carrot cupcake.....5 stars $5/$3.25 (rich, moist, dancing taste buds, fat) Violet meringues...3 stars $5 (chalky, aromatic, light) Obviously not as stocked as it should be, due to the fact that is in the ghost of a place that we call Jack London. Parking can be tricky, yet it's worth a try. read more

New small location in Jack London Square to save you the drive across the bay! also CASH ONLY. Selection is much smaller than their SF location but it seems like they're still working on finishing furnishing the store. I got their gingersnaps after seeing them on the 7x7 | 2010 Big Eat SF list. They're pretty good but also extremely PRICEY, as is everything else. Next time I'm around town (if I can get over the fact that they're $1.75 a piece), I'll drop in to give their amazing macarons a try. 3.5 stars (if I could) for over-pricing. read more

soo many goodies in this cutesy little place! i wanna eat em all. those little pesky macarons are so hard to find. but i tracked those babies down, and now i know where to find em here in the bay. when spending time at Jack London Square dont NOT stop by at this place. grab a couple macarons (i chose pistachio & vanilla. yum), and maybe a cupcake or 3 (we chose: vanilla with a lemon butter cream, gingerbread with a cream cheese frosting, & a carrot cake with a creak cheese frosting) so frikken good. all of it. & i took a salted chocolate caramel candy for the road. the cupcakes were moist and the macarons discounted (they have a happy hour!) next time i wanna go back and try their lemon pound cake and/shortbread that caught my eye, AND their homemade ice cream sandwiches. yes, ice cream sandwiches... made with wafer cookies. my mouth is watering as i type so i must stop here. a bit in the pricier side but worth the cavities IMO. :D read more

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Super hard to find! I drove in circles because they didn't have a sign. I had to call the gal who was sweet enough to give me directions. The bakery is super cute and french! Macaroons are to die for and the cupcakes.. well they're moist and delicious and the frosting is super fluffy! Beware though, don't come here hungry cause its pretty pricey! A bag of malt balls were 8$! Holy cow.. ahh but fancy french chocolates.. so delectable! read more

Not sure of the ratings, as we had the macaroons. It's no Lauduree then again that involves an Atlantic crossing but come on it not even Chantal Guillon and that's only a Bay crossing. Flavors were spot on but the textural experience needed a lot of work, too chew in the middle...don't we all need the full experience? It's a nice try on their part. read more

I went back earlier this week, and this time, the service at the front was supeb, friendly, and welcoming. I'm really glad that the one bad day I went was a blip! They're now making their seasonal strawberry macarons, and I'll really have to stop myself from coming by everyday to grab some while they're offered! Other really great treats are the Chocolate Sable, Gingersnaps, and Lemon Shortbread (which I didn't see during my last visit, but they're so delicious -- grab then when you can). read more

Love their old fashioned cake! Was super grateful that they were kind enough to take my order over the phone and deliver said cake over to Forge Pizza for a dinner reservation I had a few hours later. I looked like this amazing, organized planner when in fact all I had to do was make 2 phone calls. read more

Cute enough, but lacking substance. The macarons don't have any flavour and lack the chewy, light texture that make them special. The cupcakes are very commercial. They have some fun candies and sweets, but the prices are laughable. It almost feels like Miette doesn't know what it wants to be. It's not a patisserie, but it's not really a candy shop either. read more

Tried the Blue Bottle coffee, Rose Geranium, and Pistaschio macoroons soooo yummy:) The Blue Bottle coffee macaroons was the best wish I bought more, I am in love:) Pretty little spot in Jack London and there were lots of sweets that were simply mouth watering however I was on a mission to try their French Macaroons and was def not dissapointed. At $1.75 a piece and with five flavors to choose from. read more

I know I may get slapped for posting this review, but my response to Miette was meh. Granted, I haven't been to the original one , which maybe was why I wasn't enamored with it. Nonetheless, meh. Maybe it was because my friend hyped it so much? My friend and I split a gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese frosting. It was very pretty to look at, the cake was moist, and the frosting was very thick and creamy. It may have been a bit too creamy for me. While the cake was moist, it wasn't particularly sweet. Now, I am sometimes a fan of the not-crazy-sweet desert, but this cupcake just lacked an oomph. Also, not that I need to consume any more inordinate calories, but the cupcake was more the size of a baby cake for the cost of a full-size cupcake. While I wasn't wowed by the cupcake, here are the pluses: the woman on the counter was cute and friendly, it's a very pretty shop, and yes, everything is just generally pretty and small. I'd probably go again and try a round decadent chocolate dessert that just looked delish. read more

Miette is, by far, my FAVORITE bakery in the bay area (so much that my first review on yelp HAD to be for miette). They have the best cakes and adorable treats! So it was such a pleasant surprise when I saw that it was open in Oakland - my city! I am living the best of both worlds: work by the ferry building location, live by the Oakland location. :) I will be here often! read more