Have been wanting to come here for years! And every time my sister and I want to visit, it's a weekday, when they are not open for business. We finally made it on a Saturday in the early afternoon after doing errands around the area. We made it around 12:30/1? There was still a long line that was almost out the door inside. Almost everything was out! It was the bare essentials of what was left. No more fun items to try, but still grateful that there was something to try. We ordered her favorite, chocolate croissant, brown butter almond cake, and a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was moist, soft and delicious! We can't wait to try to make it in the am at opening next time to try their fun items! They even have repacked cookies and jar jams for sale on the shelves. Lots of cute ceramics for purchase as well. So glad we made it once. read more

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Ever since my best friend moved to Sac, she's wanted us to come to Moonbelly. On my most recent trip to see her, we finally made it happen! So, expect a line lol! Cause we arrived in the morning on a weekend and there was one out the door. The line moves somewhat fast, though, but keep in mind that things sell out fast! Service was all smiles and efficient. Once you're inside, peruse the bakery case, order, pay, and be on your way! They have some picnic tables outside, or you can take it to go. We chose to take ours to go. My best friend got a few pastries, and I enjoyed the Cardamom Bun and the Salty Sesame Croissant. The bun was super cardamom-forward, which I enjoyed, and I loved the savory nuttiness. Both pastries were flaky, buttery, and so soft. I enjoyed sampling my best friends pastries as well! I'm not too familiar with the bakery scene in Sac, but I do enjoy Moonbelly Bakery and would love to come back. The bakery is off Folsom Blvd. with free parking in their lot out front! Go early for all their offerings and indulge! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Cardamom Bun and Salty Sesame Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Moonbelly Bakery is hands down one of my favorite bakeries around. Everything I've ever had here is delicious. I love bakery and bread in general, and within that world there can be average baking but Moonbelly does as good as anyone. Their bread has great texture and flavor, their pastries are consistently fresh and well-crafted, and it all just hits the right notes whether you're grabbing something early in the morning or stopping by later in the day. One of the best things about Moonbelly is that there's nothing super specific you have to order because everything is worth trying. There's no single item I'd highlight as "the best" instead it's more like "just try anything here and you'll quite enjoy it." From their crusty loaves to the tender pastries and everything in between, the quality and care are evident in every bite. If you love good bread and genuinely great baking, Moonbelly Bakery is absolutely worth seeking out. I'll keep coming back again and again. read more

So delicious, every item is worth trying and I don't easily say that. You can taste the quality difference which makes the price point worth it as well. I got a total of 11 items for a small gathering which came out to around $49 before tip; each item was a hit. Favorites were the ham and egg, flourless chocolate cookie and the cardamom buns. read more

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Was looking for a new bakery spot to try in SAC and stumbled upon this gem. You walk in and immediate get hit with a wonderful aroma of baked goods and spices. So many savory choices to pick from, we got the following: PBJ (for you PB lovers, must get), garlic roll (if you love garlic also must get, a little oily. But fantastic), broccoli cheddar (solid, was hoping for a bit more cheddar forward) and the potato n ham (solid). The staff were very friendly and on point with their suggestions. Parking lot is small to keep that in mind and get here early there is a line. Add this to your Sac list. read more

Moonbelly Bakery - PBJ, garlic roll, broccoli cheddar, and ham n' potato - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Moonbelly is a locals favorite. They are open only on Friday-Sunday. There is always a line regardless of what time you go but it moves by fast. My favorite baked good here is their ham and egg which sells out by 9:30-10 so make sure you go early. Workers are always so nice and outgoing. They always have a different cold brew specials that's unique. There's a seating area right outside to enjoy your pastries afterwards. read more

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This bakery is ran by an amazing woman who knows what delicious is! I cannot say enough good things about this place. The owner and the employees are fabulous humans who care about their customers and are always giving back to the community. There is always a line out the door, and its not hard to see why. The products they sell are nothing short of culinary art. I recommend you try everything!! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Moonbelly is one of my absolute favorite bakeries in the area. They're only open Friday through Sunday and they have different items available throughout the day. I suggest going right at opening for the best variety of breakfast items, and the best chance to get your favorites, however they do start serving sandwiches and some other items later in the day (Everything goes quickly though). They have a great variety of fresh baked items, including sweet and savory options. They have whole loaves of bread, cookies, croissants, rolls, and more. They also have items on the shelves like jars of jam, cookies, ceramics, candles, and pickled goods. My favorite item here is the garlic bun ($4.20). They're so flaky and delicious, with the perfect amount of savory garlic flavor. The chocolate chip shortbread cookies ($3.25) are in my top list as well, with just the right amount of sweetness, they go perfectly with tea or a cup of coffee. The Flourless Chocolate Cookies ($3.50) is unreal, so gooey and indulgent. Those are most of the regular items we try to get, but everything here is wonderful, and it's worth trying any new-to-you item you see. They also have coffee, hot chocolate, cold brew and a few other drink options and they're always so good. I ordered cold brew on my last visit and it was SO GOOD! The team here is so kind and they work super hard to get people through the line. They're always happy to answer questions and if the food doesn't put you in a good mood their cheerful smiles will. There's an outdoor area where you can enjoy your items right away, and they do have a parking lot, but finding parking can be tricky when they're busy. read more

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This bakery was very good. The moment you walk in it smells delightful. They have very limited hours. The bakery is not very big just enough room for a few people to order, there's no seating in the inside but they do have patio space. I the pastries were so good. We tried the ham and cheese sandwich (similar to a croquet Monsieur), rhubarb & strawberry galette, cinnamon morning bun, lemon poppyseed morning bun, and a strawberry and peanut butter croissant. All of them were excellent. The lemon poppyseed morning bun had a lot of poppyseeds and you are taking whole bites of poppyseed. So if you are not a fan of poppyseed you will most likely not enjoy that as much. It's also not too lemony so even if you don't like lemon, you can still like it. The strawberry peanutbutter croissant thing also did not have too much peanut butter, it was the perfect hint. The staff was very friendly and answered all my question regarding which pastries to try. I definitely recommend trying this bakery! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Lemon poppy seed morning bun, cinnamon morning bun, rhubarb and strawberry galette, and chocolate croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Always so delicious! The line is always long, come early if you can because they run out of things fast. I came here with my cousin and we got an array of items. The morning bun and shortbread cookie were the stars of the show! Can't wait to go back and get some more delicious pastries! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - KimChi Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Just went here for the first time. The line was out the door and down the side of the next building, but it went pretty fast. I tried the brown butter almond cake, the cardamom bun, the peanut butter and strawberry tart, and the flourless chocolate cookie. Everything was wonderful! I had a hard time deciding which was my favorite - probably the brown butter almond cake. Lucia, the owner, is also letting my Girl Scout troop come here to learn about owning a business, using local ingredients, and baking. This is a great community business! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - It's so hard to decide! - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

So unique and delicious! FOOD: My husband insisted we visit this place after having their cookies at a meeting. Boy did they live up to all of his hype! I got the shortbread chocolate chip cookie and it was AMAZING. I have never had anything like this. The texture is perfect and the chocolate is sweet but not too sweet!! SERVICE: The staff was very sweet! AMBIANCE: This spot is so charming...everything you would look for in a cute little bakery! OVERALL, will I be back? Ohhhh yes, I am planning my next visit as we speak. I want to try their sourdough next! read more

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Finally made it into Moonbelly. As I was pulling in a parking spot opened up, score! Waited outside the red dooe before there was space to enter. Its a small outfit, but gosh, their display case was amazing. Essentially, I left with a sampler of savory & sweet 9 items and a set of twists for$63.47. A bit pricy, but so worth it for the quality handmade artisanal breads and pastries. Also all the staff were super friendly and helpful, def. tip-worthy. read more

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First time out here. Everything was great but the almond cake was my favorite...so moist and just the right amount of sweet. The only thing is the long line to get in. It's a small place so the queue goes out the door and I wouldn't say the line moves quickly despite their best efforts. That said, service was very friendly. Would come back more if it were closer to me. read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Cardamom bun, almond cake, ham and cheese croissant, asparagus and Gruyère pastry. - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

The line moves fast. Girl Dinner was a one of a kind meal. The hot honey tasted homemade. The Almond Brown Butter Cake was a rich finish. We also tried the asparagus goat cheese tart, chocolate croissant, and chocolate banana bread. All excellent and best in class. The outside patio was great to sit and devour all of this too. read more

Moonbelly Bakery was fantastic! It has been on my "to visit" list for a while and I finally made it over there this past weekend. I saw some people lined up outside and wasn't sure if it was just for dining in or not, but it turns out - you need to line up regardless if you're eating there or taking it to go to. It's quite a small space. The line moves pretty quickly though. Parking is really tight. I got lucky and pulled in just as someone was leaving, but I also drive a Mommy SUV so it was a squeeze getting in and out. As for the pastries - yum! I took home 2 flourless chocolate cookies, a pear cream cheese tart, a chocolate croissant, and an almond something or other cake. I've tried most by now, but we still have the cake and a cookie left (my daughter wants it). The cookie is AMAZING - I will be back for those for sure! They're so rich and decadent, not too thick, a little chewy, not crispy, not too soft; they're perfection. The tart and the croissant were great too and made for a yummy late night snack with some tea. read more

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Yummy! The staff were so nice. My coworkers loved the pastries and the lemonade was really good! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

My friend brought his office some pastries and I luckily ran into him. He allowed me first choice of all the delicious looking pastries. I devoured the egg, bacon, and croissant pastry? Not sure but it was absolutely amazing. Thank goodness I have such a great friend! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - To go box of deliciousness - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This is a super cute little bakery with delicious baked goods with trinkets and great gift items. There is no indoor seating, but there is a nice space right outside with a few seats. I got the apple galette and it was SO delicious! Priced a little high, but almost worth it. The hours of operation may be off, when I check it said it closed at 1:30pm. When I arrived at 1:45pm, I was pleasantly surprised to find it still open! read more

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Friday 1145am, steady stream of folks, but no line thankfully. Chose sesame seed croissant, whiskey peach quick bread and, cardamom muffin. Delicious all, a wonderful treat. Clean and bright, such pleasant folks. ** read more

I'm so glad I got to experience the delicious offerings from Moonbelly. I'm a little sad I didn't try them sooner but now that I know how good they are, I will try to visit them more often. We tried a couple croissants, almond cake, potato creme fraiche pastry, and the blackberry plum galette. All items were good and my favorites were the almond cake and galette. So fresh and so light and flaky. Next time I want to try their banana bread, some of their crusty breads, and maybe a sandwich if we get there early enough. We took our pastries and ate them with coffee from The Mill down the street. Service was very nice and quick. It can get busy but the line moved fast. read more

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Got Galette: Its like a fruit pie. Tasty but it was a little sweeter for my taste. I personally would say less sweet/fruit syrup. Still really good Quiche: It was curry potatoes. Oh yumm. Egg + Ham: They put an entire egg. Really, cant go wrong with any of their pastries it seems like depending on your specific taste. read more

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Absolutely BEST bakery in Sacramento area. Do not miss the cardamom rolls, sesame raisin bread, and everything else offered! Honestly hard to pick a favorite when everything is made to perfection. LOVE! Do not miss! Check hours/days open as more limited. read more

Moonbelly is one of my go-to spots to get pastries in sacramento. They are constantly selling seasonal pastries and also keep their classics stocked. The summer galettes are mouth watering. The croissant dough is flaky and always cooked to perfection. I also love their weekly rotating coffee flavors. Their space inside is pretty small but packed with deliciousness and kind, attentive staff. I always like to go right when they open or at around 10am, that's when the line isn't as long. But even if you do end up having to stand in line, it moves quickly! read more

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bakery stop + shopping = great morning :) my sister brought me here this morning for the first time for pastries before a lil shopping date and it was soooo yummy!! we got the cinnamon and cardamom rolls and they were sooooooo good. the staff were so sweet and very efficient!! we also got the whiskey persimmon bread but unfortunately... neither of us liked it LOL. doesn't matter though because i will definitely be coming back!! #morningbun read more

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Moonbelly's handcrafted elegance makes me feel somehow earthy, fancy, artsy, and a little more human ~ all at the same time! I regularly stock up on their fresh sourdough breads ~ slice and freeze them at home, and wow my houseguests when it comes time for toast. Pastries are wonderful, seasonal, world-class. Anything Meyer lemon is my favorite, and recently they had a cheesy pumpkin sandwich that was unbelievable. This place restores my faith in food and humanity. Thanks y'all! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Pumpkin cheese toastie ~ incredible - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

Get in my belly, Moonbelly! Wow! I was pleasantly surprised when the husband and I popped in one Friday morning for an end-of-the-week treat. We were prepped and ready for limited parking and long lines.... and then we arrived and the lot was fine (shared, yes but not crazy small). Luckily, there were no lines either at about 8:30. We were in and out in no time! We selected a nice assortment of goodies, from sweet to savory. Highly recommend the mushroom Gruyère pastry. Flaky, savory and satisfying. Yum! Prices are, you pay for what you get. Not exactly cheap, but you're paying for high quality yummy goodness! read more

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Omygoodness! I bought a variety of treats here, and everything was delicious. The almond croissants are amazing. I took my husband back the next week so he could choose. The staff is very knowledgeable and makes great recommendations. The shop is warm and inviting. They had a variety of products ready for purchase from the shelves. They are only open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Be prepared for the long line (but the folks in the line were nice, too!). Friday seems to be the best time to go, but, now that I've told you this (as have other reviewers), well, be prepared to chat! It's absolutely worth the wait. read more

Came here on a Sunday about 45 minutes prior to closing. I was scared there wasn't going to be much variety to choose from left considering the time we came, but to my surprise they still did have a lot! I've been wanting to try this place as the photos of their croissants look absolutely stunning. I came and got a chocolate croissant which I will break down below: -nice and flaky shell -soft buttery on the inside -great chocolate to croissant ratio (this one most places mess up on, but you really do get chocolate in every bite) -fresh and warm upon order (i think they just had a new batch come out, but I wouldn't doubt that they'll heat up yours if requested) The ambiance of the place was very cozy. You have pottery, cookies, and sauces for sale on the wall across the cash register and a bucket with local flowers to choose from at the front by the cash register. Service was quick and kind and the prices were fairly reasonable. $4.50 for a hefty chocolate croissant is typical nowadays. Overall, I would absolutely return and I want to try their baguette and "girl dinner" sandwich next! :) read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

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3.5 stars. Their stuff is more on the sweeter side. They haven't really perfected their baking their pastry through. I prefer Faria's but would keep this in my rotation for when I'm craving more of a sweeter taste. Service was quick, there is a covered seating area attached outside. Small parking lot and inside only fit a few customers. Must wait outside. read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

We've been to Moonbelly now multiple times, and I have to give it five stars. It is one of the best bakeries in Sacramento. With multiple visits and having tried a lot of items at the bakery, I am impressed and the food is delicious. Service is also professional and the interior is pleasant. I look forward to being back! read more

I went this bakery a few years ago at the first time. I loved croissants , it was so good. I tried to go every time I go up to Sacramento it limited days opening I couldn't make it. This time I made it. It's so good. Place is so popular I stood on a line for a while but customers were nice, chatting and talking about their favorite pastry and learned a lot more about this place. read more

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My #1 for bakeries!!!! Unique. Rare. Off the freeway and over the track you arrive at this unassuming little spot. When you open the door you are in an absolute tiny gem. Quality handmade bread of every kind, memorable baked goods, a small but bespoke collection of merchandise and often unique bouquets of flowers. The cardamom bun is dreamy with its cardamom laced layers and crispy edges. The quiche is a little handful of divine. The almond croissant with chocolate is not to be missed. Excellent coffee.The service is warm and friendly I suggest you check the hours and go early. Plan to stand in a little line. It's worth it. read more

Friendly staff and a wonderful selection of baked goods and pastries. This has got to be one of the top bakeries in Sacramento! I love their unique offerings and always want to try everything. We ordered the persimmon apricot walnut bread and the banana bread with chocolate and both were very good, sugar crusts on both. The ham and cheese melt is excellent their ham is very high quality. What was a great surprise was the carrot, goat cheese, and hot honey sandwich. The bread quality was outstanding! Definitely a must-order if they have it. We also tried the leek quiche, which was very fluffy and cooked well - my partner loved it but I found there too be a little bit too much crust and a little light in flavor. Still great quality though! The location has a parking lot and a small area to sit outside. The inside is fairly small and just enough for maybe 4-5 people to queue up. They also have a super cute collection of items for purchase on the side wall too. I noticed some really beautiful and unique ceramic plates and some pre-packaged baked goods. We have had the shortbread and that is also really excellent. read more

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The bluegrass bread is phenomenal and has the longest shelf life of any bread from any baker i've had in sacramento.Although I have to say we eat it so quickly that it's not on our shelf.For more than two or three days! Always have interesting pastries made with local ingredients, give it a try! read more

So many delicious choices! I had heard so many wonderful things about this DARLING bakery and FINALLY made over to pick up some of their FANTASTIC bread! It is small on the inside but they have a comfortable outdoor eating area. Bought the Focaccia (did not get picture!) and an almond croissant. The croissant melted in my mouth! how is that possible?! One of the best pastries I have ever had! The service was attentive, polite and so welcoming. I hope this place is around for many many many years to come and can't wait to pick up more delectable items! Recommend! read more

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Moonbelly is a small bakery that offers delicious pastries. The staff is very kind and provides excellent customer service. My favorite pastries are croissants and banana chocolate bread! They also have loaves, and the dinner loaf is especially tasty! The ham and cheese sandwich is also great! It's important to note that they offer their sweet items in the early morning, as they rotate their pastries and goods to savory options throughout the day. The ham and cheese sandwich becomes available after 10:30 am; I learned this the hard way after stopping by early one morning hoping to get it, but it wasn't available. They also have a small outdoor seating area with a few benches where I've seen people hanging out with their dogs. Regarding drink options, they offer only a couple, so I definitely recommend going elsewhere for a drink. The parking lot is quite small and cramped. They are only open a few days each week. It gets very busy; I've seen a line out the door. The interior is usually crowded, so the line extends outside. They also offer other items for sale, such as oils and plates, and have a small shelf for those. read more

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Best Croissants in town, amazing selection of breads including baguettes as well as tordu , and awesome mortadella sandwich on Saturday. Fast service even on days with line, they help by providing starters if you bring your own jar. Small, sweet and chill to grab and go or sit and eat. read more

This place is so cute and it smells amazing inside! We tried their croissant with chocolate inside and absolutely loved it! read more

Moonbelly Bakery - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Sacramento, California

The pastries at Moon Valley bakery were delicious. The door is a little hard to find behind the parking lot, and the line was long but moved quickly. We tried the cinnamon bun, the cardamom bun, and a chocolate croissant, and they were all delicious. read more