One of the best bakeries in the city!! Im sure many people would agree…read more Fresh pastries and excellent customer service. The Kouign Amann is my absolute favorite, Im always craving it and can never resist! :D

I stopped by after an appointment nearby. There was a line, but it moved by relatively quickly…read more This time, I decided to take my order to go. My order: Passion Orange Guava Cake ($8.25): +The cake version of the popular Hawaiian drink, the layers of cake, cookie, and pudding were light & refreshing. +Not too sweet +Aesthetically pleasing -When eaten together, the passion fruit took over so it was hard to detect the guava and orange. Raspberry Almond Croissant ($5.50): +Unlike the typical croissant, it was covered in a crispy cookie blanket, which was different, but in a good way! The croissant inside still maintained its flakiness. +Not too sweet: Filled w/a tart raspberry jam +Huge, which made it perfect for sharing. -Where was the almond??? Side notes: 1.) Paper bags are $0.25 2.) Walking distance from several MUNI lines (1, 38, 38R) *Verdict: 4.5 stars rounded up due to the service. From the moment I walked in, everyone was so friendly! They greeted me with a smile, took the time to answer my questions, and didn't rush me at all.

Had to find a cake shop in San Mateo and wanted to try somewhere new I'd never gotten cake from…read morebefore, and this place popped up! Omg, the moment I walked in, it smelled SO good. It honestly made me want to get all the pastries too I got the strawberry mousse cake, and the packaging is seriously so cute! Right in Downtown San Mateo too! Such a cute little find!

It was our usual dessert craving time after dinner on Saturday, so we came by around 8PM to pick up…read morea slice of the chocolate cake and some pastries. We checked to ensure that they closed at 9PM, so we had some time to finish the cake in their cute little dinning area. Not long after, a staff loudly told everyone that the dining room was now closed at 8:30PM. Not a warning that they are closing soon, but we all had to leave right away. While I totally agree and understand that the staff should close down the dining area a little early before closing to clean, if you want to close down the area that early, then shouldn't you change your hours instead? Or, it would be nice to note this on the door or on platforms that show the business hours. All of us were grabbing our half eaten pasties and cakes and had no choice but to stand around the door. It honestly ruined our experience with this bakery.

This is my favorite cake shop in the area and should be the bar for cakes everywhere…read more The buttercream on the cake is the best. It's soooooooooooooooo smooth and buttery. I would eat the cream by itself if they sold it that way. Good thing I don't live nearby. I saw one review say that some of their chocolate flavor or cookie flavors weren't as good, which I understand. I had a cookie cake and didn't taste the smooth, buttery taste I was looking for. I highly recommend cakes that let their vanilla frosting shine without mixing too many flavors. Flavors: - Raspberry & lychee was amazing - Key lime was a little too tart for my tastes, but I still loved the buttercream - Cookie was just ok

How dare I give 4 stars, when it tastes like a 5 star cake! This is a PREMIUM cake, don't waste…read morethis on your 2 year old's birthday who won't appreciate the artistry!! Very modern industrial, no seats, pickup only. Everyone was very nice as I pretended to fit in as someone who could splurge on $50 (4-6 little servings) worth of cake. I only got a taste of this cake from a friend of a friend's birthday cake leftovers. The chocolate dulce de leche one I initially tried was divine, but not available when I went in the afternoon a week later, so I settled on the lemon one, not bad. The buttercream was the best i've EVER had, and that's a big statement. These cakes are definitely designed for someone of a different income bracket than me, but if you want to treat yourself to a LUXURY slice of cake, ride your squeaky bike or cybertruck over to the Dogpatch (still a trip how upscale it's become the last 20 years) and feel like you're Marie Antoinette without a care in the world!

Greetings to all, this is my first review of this cafe, let's see how it went:…read more Parking is shared with the business next door to it; which works out well for both of them. Inside is a modestly lit atmosphere which works well for a nice cooling Cinnamon roll and great cup of coffee. The service was nice and friendly and on point with my order. I had a tall triple mocha and a nice cinnamon roll; both were great. Nice job Spruce cafe

Another day at spruce. Looks like the menu changed ! More drinks less sandwich but still love this…read morespot . Plenty of seating. Ordered the London fog matcha cream. London fog matcha cream - matcha cream was delicious ! Very cream and strong in flavor. London fog was not bad subtle earl grey 8/10 Would go again

Saw a reel saying Maison Benoit won SF's Best Croissant Competition of 2025, and as a croissant…read moreaddict, of course I had to check it out for myself lol. My first visit was a to-go order of the Original Croissant, Pain Suisse, and Flan, and I loved everything so much that I came back again a month later when I was in the area. Their pastries are seriously exceptional, and I can totally see why they won the award. Personally though, I actually love the Pain Suisse even more! The dough was flaky, buttery, a right balance between crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside with each bite. And the Flan Vanille is on another level. I've tried so many different flans and even know how to make a pretty good one myself, but this is the kind of flan I would bring to a party if I wanted to impress everyone. The bakery itself is beautiful, and I love that you can watch the bakers working through the glass window. Their pastry display is also dangerous because everything looks so good, with tons of sweet and savory options. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well. Staffs were friendly and welcoming. I also tried their holiday berry croissant on my second visit. They definitely did NOT skimp on the filling lol. It was actually a little too much filling-to-croissant ratio for me, but I appreciate the generosity! Strawberry Cookie were soft and fresh Prices are pretty average for artisan pastries, and the quality and size is definitely worth it. Such a great bakery in Danville and I'll absolutely be back.

Quaint patisserie in Danville with friendly & informative customer service. My dad had many…read moreinquisitive questions & I asked about their popular items to which the cashier kindly answered w/such sincerity & enthusiasm that made us feel valued as a customer. Items: Cinnamon Brioche $6.50 soft, fresh brioche w/a beautiful cinnamon to sugar ratio that had the perfect sweetness. Pain Suisse $6.50 a chocolate crioissant that has lingering pieces of crisp chocolate that oozed out while baking. The croissant had flaky layers that was very well crafted. Not overly sweet & the ideal pastry with a cup of coffee. Egg Turkey Breakfast Bun $6 a filling savory treat crafted w/attention & care. Mango Passionfruit Sorbet $12 had both a good balance of mango & Passionfruit purée but it was a little sweet due to the 2 fruits added, but it certainly was a nice way to cool off in 90 degree weather. Everything was authentic & the customer service was the cherry on top.

This has been on my want to try list for so long, and I'm so happy I finally got to try it! And it…read morewas sooo delicious oh my god! I tried the matcha adzuki mille crepe cake, and they were sooo generous with the matcha. I love how much matcha powder they topped it off with. And the crepe cake was very moist and fresh. It was a lot of cream filling (they had red bean!!) but it wasn't overly sweet. I loved it so much. I also got the sparkling matcha jeju hallabong, and while it didn't have any matcha taste unfortunately, I really enjoyed the sparkling orange taste. It was so refreshing, and I loved the bits of orange at the bottom! I want to come back to try everything wow!!! Need every excuse to celebrate life.

I had some really good desserts here!…read more Creme brulee toast - 7/5 Pandan crepe cake - 7/5 Passionfruit crepe cake - 4/5 (This was too sweet for me) Very pretty ambiance! Try the backyard seating area :)

It's been a little over a year since my first time trying B&C, and things have definitely changed…read moresince then--in a good way! I definitely feel like the team implementing the 7:45AM start time to line up has helped a lot. Not only is it better for the neighbors, but it also makes the whole experience feel a lot less chaotic compared to showing up super early and scrambling to get in line. Everything feels much calmer and organized now. As for the pastries: To be honest, it really depends on what you like. I'm one that gravitates towards pretty much anything with meat and chocolate. Because of that, most of their savory/meaty and creamy pastries are always a must for me. They're super flaky, flavorful and decadent. You can really tell how much time and effort they put into making everything as high quality as possible, especially since you can see them making everything from the window while waiting in line. All in all, I think there's been a lot of improvement over the past year with some trial and error. Their pastries have always been delicious and I personally think it's worth the wait. I recommend getting to the area closer to 7:45AM so you have a better chance of being towards the front of the line. If not, it's still better to come before opening, I just wouldn't recommend getting there right before they open. By then it's not guaranteed that you'll get everything you want since they do run out depending on how many people are there.

YES, it's me! I was finally one of the lucky few who managed to score a small pre-order box from…read moreButter & Crumble after soooo many failed attempts week after week. Their Hotplate drop every Tuesday at 12PM is literally a war zone, reminding me of trying to get VIP concert tickets on Ticketmaster. And sadly, I haven't been able to score another box since then but oh well, at least I won once lol. I came during my pickup window and there was already a line out the door, maybe 10-12 people. I've heard it can wrap around the block, so honestly this wasn't too bad. The bakery itself in this adorable white and pink building, with cute window details, and neon cake sign. Pre-orders can skip the line, so I went straight inside to collect my little box of victory. My small box came with four pastries: Twice Baked Bourbon Peaches & Cream, Cheesy Ratatouille, Mocha Graham Butterscotch Cruffin, and Strawberry Vanilla Bun. And I gotta be honest, I loved them ALL. The Bourbon Peaches & Cream was heavenly. The pastry was perfectly buttery and flaky, while the cream and filling were rich and smooth. Easily one of my favorites. I'm normally not a cheesy vegetable savory pastry person, but I had to try the Cheesy Ratatouille for the plot lol, and surprisingly it was delicious. The veggies were cooked just right and the combination of cheeses was phenomenal. Strawberry Vanilla Bun was a classic that couldn't go wrong, fresh strawberries, delicious cream, simple and so good. Sadly, I saved the Mocha Graham Butterscotch Cruffin for the next day and all that generous filling made it pretty soggy. It still tasted good, but the cruffin had lost that crispy, flaky texture. That's on me though, so I definitely need a redemption round in the future. Overall, Butter & Crumble is absolutely worth the hype AND the Tuesday 12PM battle. Hopefully one day I can win the war again because there are so many other pastries I still want to try!

4.5 stars Lychee…read moreearl gray cake: tea based cake, not too sweet and fragrant lychee flavor. moist and soft chiffon layer. Cutesy pink vibe for the cake shop with multiple tables to enjoy your desserts. They have sliced and whole cake available, employee provided recommendations and their best seller is the lychee earl gray, but they didn't have it in a slice.

We usually come to this area for some to-go dim sum and ran into this cute cake shop! We haven't…read moreseen it before, so we wanted to give it a visited to see what types of cakes were sold. This place is so cute with very unique flavors offered! The service is fast since most of their cakes on display are ready for immediate purchase. We tried the smaller strawberry cake, my bf loves strawberries but I was hoping for more cream and have the cake itself to be a little more moist, but I would definitely come back to try more Asian-inspired flavors!

I really wanted to love their pastries. No doubt the pastries are artisanally crafted. However…read moreafter trying one of my favorites--an almond croissant, I was let down...lots of airy flaky laminated butter, but barely any almond paste.

In a tiny strip mall- don't blink or you will miss it! This place is a hidden gem! I found it while…read morelooking for breakfast options and now it's my favorite place! Their BLT on croissant is amazing. The pastries are so yummy- I try something new every time! Highly recommend the bread pudding and their cakes look absolutely stunning.

I stopped by Ambrosia Bakery after lunch at Ocean Thai. There is limited parking available in front…read moreof the bakery, but luckily, I was able to find parking upfront and parking is free on Sundays. First impressions? The bakery is very small but cozy, with limited seating inside. They offer a nice selection of pastries, including scones, muffins, puffs, cookies, and cakes. I ordered the strawberry muffin, cookies, raisin scones, cherry puff, and an iced caramel macchiato. My first bite? So good! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The drink was refreshing and exceeded my expectations as well. I also noticed many customers stopping by to pick up cakes, which says a lot about their popularity. I'll definitely be coming back and look forward to trying something new next time -- perhaps even picking up a cake for an upcoming birthday celebration. Ambrosia Bakery may be small, but it's cozy, welcoming, and offers fair and reasonable prices. The staff were friendly and helpful, and I'm happy to give this bakery a five-star rating!

White chocolate macadamia nut cookie: outstanding. Tastes kind of like a really good Blondie…read more But then.. out of the $30 I just spent on a variety of cookies, literally every other cookie was absolutely disgusting. One of them was even the worst cookie I've ever tasted in my life. The other cookies were: Mexican wedding cookie: extremely dry barely any flavor, I make way better ones at home Shortbread cookie with raspberry jam filling: the jam was the only flavor in it. Cookie half dipped in chocolate: this is the one that is the most disgusting cookie I've ever tasted in my life. It was like eating powder and zero flavor. I mean seriously, this was just disgusting I can't believe they're selling this. I also had the beehive. I was told it's popular. It's really just okay. I make better mousse at home, and the chocolate surrounding it does not taste high quality at all. It has a really distinctive flavor that I can't put my finger on. That fake flavor you taste when something is not high quality. Really disappointed to have wasted $30. We live far away and fix this up on a drive home so I can't just go back and ask for a refund or anything. What a waste. The cashiers were extremely friendly. They made a mistake but fixed it right away and were super sweet about it. I would really like to see this place improve its products.