great with a nice collection of sweet and savory items. Unfortunately there's no area on premises…read moreto sit down. You might be able to grab a pastry and sit at one of the locations next door.

This was my first time at this particular bakery here in the Alameda and it was after we had a…read moredelicious waffle breakfast!! Perhaps I'm used to the underground mall in New York with all of their decadent pastries in the Chelsea marketplace in New York, but this particular spot in Alameda was supposed to be one of the best pastries here on this cute little island. Perhaps it's just a cute little island aesthetics, but the pastries seemed rather traditional. The Yuzu tart was tasty and had good flavor, it was also around 2 PM on a Sunday, so maybe all the good pastries were gone. Service was great and very helpful, and another large family came in to the pastry shop as we were leaving. Maybe I'll try it next time and see if they have different seasonal pastries.

Okay, so a friend took me here and it's a beautiful vibe. Great Saturday morning location. Grab a…read morecoffee and a breakfast sandwich or pastry and boom perfect start of your weekend. Service was also good, long line says it all about the food but it went by pretty fast.

Firebrand Artisan Bread is a nice local cafe that serves the community. PLENTY of parking!…read more They have outdoor covered patio seating in addition to indoor A/C seating. The ambience is simple, clean, and a decent sized place. House music. One unisex restroom. Artisanal baked goods, sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, etc. I got the Ube Matcha Latte (3/5). It was good to try but I'd skip next time. We arrived pretty late so the selection of bakery items was limited. We'll be back to try their other things next time. Support your local business.

I was on my way to work and was a bit early. I had passed by the display case and saw a few…read morePastries. I had decided on a mini Carrot Cake and had taken it to go. It was perfectly sized and the cream cheese frosting was on point. They have all sorts of baked goods if carrot cake isn't your thing..I saw they had sandwiches and baked breads too .

My friend picked up some treats from this place. The keylime pie was tasty! The other pastries were…read moregood too.

A true gem. Tarts de…read moreFeybesse creates some of the most beautiful and artistic pastries in the area. Every item feels thoughtfully crafted and almost too pretty to eat. Almost. What makes them even more special is the Filipino-French influence woven throughout their creations. The flavors feel both familiar and unexpected, bringing a unique twist to classic pastries that you won't find just anywhere. Perfect for special occasions or simply when you want to treat yourself!

I was really excited to try the beautiful fruit desserts from Tarts de Feybesse, especially with…read morethe great reviews and packed shop. However, the dessert really fell short of expectations. It might just be because I've had a lot better, very similar, fruit shaped desserts, but the chocolate shell was quite thick, the mousse and cake were a bit too sweet, and the filling overall dessert was just a bit lacking in my opinion. On top of that, the dessert I got (pistachio) was $14, which is a pretty steep price. I wouldn't mind paying that if it were really delicious, but unfortunately I was struggling to finish. The store employees were very friendly, but unfortunately I just did not enjoy the food. If you've got a sweeter palate, you might enjoy this spot, but it's not for me.

Went here on a tour with Kaiser docs. Great behind the scenes view of their bakery. Huge fan of…read moretheir kalamata loaf and cinnamon twist bread now. It was also great to learn how much they give back to the local community too! We usually get their products locally at Encinal market or Berkeley bowl.

We had a tour to the bakery as part of team building activities. The tour lead is very eloquent…read moreand knowledgeable. Even though there is no actual bakery on-site, we were given samples to take home. Love LOVE their cinnamon twists, sourdough, and almond croissants if you get a chance to try out at local distributors, i.e. Trader Joe's. Looking forward to go to their actual café in Kensington CA. I'm happy to hear most ingredients are locally sourced from the Bay Area. And as I've heard how the business give back to the community, Ill be on the look out for their merchandise at the stores from now on.

Doodlecakes overdelivers every single time! They are so easy to work with, responsive, and make the…read moreentire process stress-free. Not only are their cakes absolutely beautiful, but they are also delicious! We've ordered from them multiple times and are consistently impressed by their creativity and attention to detail. Highly recommend for any special occasion!

Stopped by Doodlecakes spontaneously for a sweet treat. I was in the area picking up some…read moresandwiches and noticed Doodlecakes after parking nearby. The shop is cute and cozy with a nice display of cupcakes available and prices. I opted to purchase 4 cupcakes to share and had asked the staff member for recommendations on flavors. Customer service was excellent, friendly and efficient. I will say the cupcakes are a bit pricey ($4.99 each) but the quality and taste are great. It's also wonderful that they have gluten free and vegan cupcakes available too. I enjoyed the cookie butter and cookies n' cream flavors, the cupcakes weren't overly sweet and had a nice texture and the icing was good too. I was curious about trying the pandan and strawberry crunch flavors, and will need to return for more cupcakes! Overall, a solid spot for delicious cupcakes! Definitely recommend!

I'm usually very particular about matcha since I've perfected my own recipe to suit my personal…read moretaste, but I have to say I really enjoyed their Earl Grey Matcha from the seasonal menu. It wasn't overly sweet and still maintained that earthy matcha flavor that many places tend to lose when they jump on the matcha trend. My husband ordered the Vanilla Bean Caramel Latte, also from the seasonal menu, and loved it so much that he said this is now his favorite coffee spot. Safe to say, whenever we're back in town, we'll definitely be returning!

I got an espresso. It was a medium roast, their signature blend…read more It had great creamy texture and a good layer of crema. Bitterness overpowered the shot but I tasted some promising fruity notes. 2.5/5 Would come back to try pour over.

What a great assortment of cakes and other treats! We had a…read morebeautiful tiramisu cake and cupcakes last week. Tastes so good, not overwhelming like other bakery types, and definitely sweet enough for our liking. My friends and I were surprised at how tall the cake was! Yes, it was two tiers, but my goodness, so tall!! Will be ordering Sue's biscottis soon.

Sue is famous for her treats! Very responsive via email for order updates. I think I mathed wrong…read moreand ordered WAY too many biscotti, but they definitely did not go to waste. Try her s'mores cupcakes :)

This place is great! I actually went two days in a row. You'll probably have to park a little far…read morebut it's worth it! They have a lot of Asian inspired flavors. They let you sample flavors before committing. I got the single cup so I could get two flavors. I wound up getting the dan tat and the pandan. The dan tat is what they're known for. Genius, everyone likes dan tat and everyone likes ice cream! Everyone working there was friendly and efficient. It was Christmas when I went, so there was a tree. Not much seating, but you can take your ice cream on a walk around the block.

Am I the only one who thinks the ice cream here tastes too sweet and artificial?…read more I did try their Milo chocolate and felt it was way too sugary for the chocolate. Pancakes with blueberry had this weird artificial vanilla flavor. They were out of mango sticky rice. I got the pandan coconut which had all this food coloring and was way too sweet. I bought it because I wanted to support this small business, but I didn't eat all of it and ended up throwing most of it away. The staff here was patient and nice and that's why I'm giving this place 3 stars.

Outstanding Asian bakery located on Grand Ave in Oakland! I came here at 1 pm on a weekday, and…read morethey had the full selection of their current pastries. The women working at the counter were so sweet and patiently explained the menu to me as I was picking out my treats. I ended up getting their Okonomiyaki Danish, Banana Milk Milk Bun, and Yuzu Meringue Bun. The danish was probably one of my favorite savory pastries I've ever had! I loved the crispy layers, and the flavors were absolutely on point. The Banana Milk Milk Bun had a great banana milk custard filling that was prominent yet not too overpowering. The bun itself was incredibly soft and had a topping that reminded me of a pineapple bun or a concha, which I loved. The Yuzu Meringue Bun was slightly on the sweeter side, but it was filled with a delicious, tart yuzu creme that paired perfectly with the crispy exterior. Aside from their iconic Okonomiyaki Danish, they rotate their menu with different flavors of milk buns, cream buns, croissants, and other baked goods, so I'd love to come back to try their other items. It's also an Asian-woman-owned business, so I will definitely be recommending this spot to others!

Was excited to try their famous fusion pastries that I kept seeing online. Sadly I fell for the…read moregimmick and was very displeased. Save your money! Croissubi ($6.25): A cold croissant and thin piece of spam slapped together. The inside is mostly hollow and there's really nothing special about this at all. Green Onion Croissant ($5.75): Tasted like a very bad and dense version of green onion pancakes. Black Sesame Snickerdoodle Cookie ($4.75): Took a few bites to really get into it. If you're a fan of sesame you might enjoy it, but I learned that I much prefer normal snickerdoodles.