THE place in Oakland Chinatown for dan tat (egg tarts). We discovered this after getting in line first and asking questions later. Cash only so come prepared! read more

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A cheap and reliable Chinese bakery with a unique option of mini-buns (3 for the price of 1!). Bring cash an expect a short line out of the door. Cocktail bun 4/5 - a good amount of filling, soft and fluffy buns; I wish the coconut was more grainy instead of smooth Chicken and mushroom bun 3/5 - the combination of shiitake mushrooms and chicken was interesting, but the flavor was a bit bland Curry beef 4/5 - my favorite of the buns I tried; strong curry flavor and a good amount of beef in a soft bun Mini Bo Lo bao with char Siu 4/5 - a cute little bun with a good cookie crumble top and meat inside Overall, a solid Chinese bun place! read more

Napoleon Super Bakery - Mini Bo Lo bao, curry beef bun, mushroom and chicken bun - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Napoleon Super Bakery, Oakland Back in the old days, the customers used to be the one picking and choosing the buns on displays. They used to have trays and tongs for us to grab what we want, then pass the tray over to the ladies, they would bags or box the buns and we would pay for it. It's not like that anymore. There used to be another location in San Francisco's Chinatown but that one closed down during the pandemic. There's usually a long line for a reason! Super hot and fresh! My go-to's are the Curry Beef Buns, barbecue pork buns, custard buns, mini hot dog buns, chicken and mushroom buns. They also sell delicious egg tarts as well! The ladies are pretty fast but you as a customer gotta be fast as well! So be ready to let them know what you want, pay and leave! lol CASH ONLY!!! read more

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Much friendlier service than we just received at the yelp event restaurant! Very nice staff! Cute, small shop in Oakland's Chinatown :) Delicious cocktail buns! Yum! We really enjoyed them! read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience at this Chinatown bakery. While waiting, I recorded a video showing a fly walking on a pineapple bun behind the counter, which honestly made me lose confidence in the cleanliness standards. Seeing food exposed like that was pretty concerning and turned me off from buying anything else. I understand places can get busy, but food hygiene should still be taken seriously. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

The stars of the show at this chinese bakery are the various savory buns - chicken mushroom, bbq pork, pineapple bun with pork, etc - as well as their egg tarts and whole cakes. You can get 3 of the mini pork buns for $1.75 or one for $.70 cents. Such a great deal. They also have about 15+ premade whole cakes and cake rolls ready for those who need it for a last-minute celebration. Note: they sell out of most of their items by around midday. Cash only, so come prepared. read more

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Napoleon Super Bakery is wedged in between several other spots, and even next to another spot that touts "pastry", but isn't really a bread place so don't spend too much time deciding between the two. If you want bread, this is THE spot in Oakland Chinatown. It's not going to a flashy spot at all, which sort of lines up with most of the other places on this block, but don't get put off by its appearance. The bread here is not just cheap, but also quite tasty and offers a good variety of choices. The service here is good, but kind of manic at times because the people there will not have patience and will rush you if you take too long. Can't tell you how many times I've seen them get frustrated by people next to me who were taking a bit longer than usual. I get it, they're super busy almost all the time so just need to get people out with their bags or boxes of bread. They will have all of the bread needs you would want from a Chinese bakery. Some of my favorites here are the hotdog buns, the curry buns, the egg tarts, and really anything with green onions here. The breads here are cheap, and even cheap for Chinatown, as most places that aren't bakeries that try to sell the cheapo breads aren't even this cheap. Their breads here are also pretty big portion wise, and stuff like the curry buns have a decent amount of curry in there and flavored well. If you want good bread, good price, then Napoleon Super Bakery is your spot when you're in Oakland Chinatown. Really can't beat the price and quality. Just note, they are super busy almost all day round. They may have small windows (10-15 minutes) when they're not busy during the peak times, and if you see that window just dash in immediately because it'll line up right away soon after. read more

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My family ordered a birthday cake - typical one with the fruit and whipped cream. It was good! Not too sweet and delicious. I also come whenever I'm in the area to get bread and it's always delicious! Sometimes, there's a line but if you haven't tried their bread, I'd give it a try! They have the small pineapple buns and the hot dog bread. Plenty of pastry! I always pay with cash as most Chinatown small businesses don't take card or apple pay. Parking is always hard in Chinatown so good luck! read more

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a family member had raved about this bakery so i was pretty excited to give it a try. there was a fairly long line despite the pouring rain but it still moved pretty fast. they showcased a variety of delicious baked goods so i had to get a variety of pastries. i got some mini sausage buns, mini pineapple bun, a custard filled pineapple bun, egg tarts, portuguese egg tarts, a napoleon, and a cream filled bun. the crust on the tarts were very buttery & flakey. my personal favorite were the mini sausage buns. overall, everything was a hit! had i eaten it fresh out of the oven, it would've tasted 10x better. i would comeback solely for their sausage buns. read more

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There is always a line of customers of all ages outside this place, which has a grab and go vibe. Behind the glass, there are many pastries for display, including cakes, buns, and hot snacks both sweet and savory. I went with my friend, and he had a craving for egg tarts while I was curious about their buns. I ended up trying their custard bun, red bun, and pineapple bun. My friend felt that the egg taste of the egg tart was slightly too strong, but he enjoyed the texture of the crust. Out of all the buns I tried, I enjoyed the custard bun the most and thought the red bun was slightly too sweet for my taste. I grabbed multiple pineapple buns for some friends, as they had a deal for most of the mini buns. We tried this bakery after finishing our lunch, but we would love to come back to try some of their savory treats. read more

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I've been coming to this bakery since I was a child, and it's still one of my favorite spots. I have so many memories of stopping by every weekend for their delicious pastries. With the Moon Festival this week, I had to grab some of their fresh moon cakes. The service was quick and friendly, and even though there was a line, it moved fast. Just a heads-up--it's cash only. Be sure to try at least one savory and one sweet pastry; you'll fall in love with this place just like I have. Always support small businesses, and always support Chinatown Oakland! read more

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We ordered a large three tiered assorted fruit cake for our banquet from Ken. So kind of a special thing. First of all, this shop is busy and frequently reserved for events. But if youre lucky enough, you can buy a large cake from them for a special event. The baker works with you on customizing your cake for your event. The pricing was very reasonable. They charged a small amount for delivery to the restaurant. The cake tasted fantastic! It wasn't too sweet and the fruit flavors came through. The cake was fluffy and soft. Top remarks all around. The praises doesn't stop there. Long story short, we weren't able to get to enjoy our own cake. We reached out to Ken and asked for his input and he worked something out with us. At the end of the day, we'll be able to enjoy our own cake! If you're still not convinced that this shop is worth your time. Lets put it this way. This bakery is in the heart of Chinatown Oakland. Parking is tough, yet there's always a line wrapped around the corner. The pastries always sells out. This bakery has top tier cakes, fantastic service, and a baker with a heart of gold. read more

As the other reviews mention, bring cash and be certain of what you're going to order! This was our first time visiting, and as my husband waited in the short line in the morning around 9:30am, I went up to look at the options they had. Totally forgot to take pictures but if remembering correctly, they had egg tarts ($2), pineapple buns ($3 for 4 large size, $2 for 4 smaller size), other pineapple buns with filling inside such as coconut and cream, and hot dog buns. I made the mistake of asking for more items after my initial order and the lady visibly got annoyed, lol, but it is what it is. The egg tarts are good, and the pineapple buns can be a little buttery but also not bad. Parking was a little challenging but we eventually found a spot on the street. We wouldn't mind coming again. read more

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Date: 1/18/2025 Time: 4:00 PM 53° Cool As many times I have walked by this bakery, I have never went in until earlier today because the line of waiting customers is always long. After having lunch at Yung Kee, I am craving something sweet. I can no longer walk by, and I stand in line. Since it is my first time at Napoleon, the only thing I have in mind is a slice of a lemon filled sponge cake roll. There isn't any. All right, I decide to purchase a butter cream bun, two egg tarts and a savory cake roll. Total cost: $7.00. (Cash only) The egg tart is not overly sweet. The crust is flakey and quite good. Yum; no more going to SF Chinatown to Golden Gate Bakery for my egg tarts. This bakery is closer to my home. I inhale over half of the butter cream bun. It is addicting, moist creamy sweet butter. I know my glucose reading will be up tomorrow. I do not crave sweets that often. Thus, I feel once in a while does not hurt. Life is short, so I might as well enjoy the butter cream bun and egg tart. read more

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Easy and cheap pastry grab. Quick service, not friendly. Have cash and do NOT add anything additional to your order!!! Have your complete order up front. Not a large bakery, they put whatever they have in the cases. Tidy- not glamorous. This isn't a pleasant and heartfelt business. You come here for a reason. The delicious and reasonably priced baked goods. read more

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Napoleon is your standard no frills Chinese bakery located in Oakland Chinatown. There's usually a line of 4-5 people lingering outside, but it goes quickly and it's typically a 10ish minute wait. It's pretty close to Ruby King, another popular local bakery; however, I haven't been there enough times to compare with Napoleon. I haven't ordered a huge variety of items here to get a sense of all their offerings, but have typically stuck with their egg tarts ($1.75 each), pre-packaged almond cookies ($2.50 for a pack of 8 medium ones), some other weird pre-packaged cookies (don't quote me, but I believe it's made of meat) that my mom likes, sticky rice (zhongzi at $4 a pop), and the occasional random baked goods like pineapple buns. The quality of the baked goods is decent given the price point. It's not knock your socks off good, but good enough to keep us coming back for more. The zhongzi is pretty solid and they're not stingy on the ingredients. Just a heads up though - the zhongzi will either be freshly cooked or frozen. They'll tell you that in advance to see if you still want it. We usually take it home to freeze and eat later so it makes no difference to us. Service is average for Chinatown - some ladies are friendly while others will scold customers that are being annoying LOL. As with many places in Chinatown, it's cash only. Forget about getting an itemized receipt. The last time we asked for one, they simply printed out a paper receipt with just the total amount paid, no itemization. So folks, do the math quickly in your head before paying so you know whether you're being charged the correct amount. Street parking only - during peak times, you may need to circle around quite a bit before being able to snag a spot. Overall, this is a popular bakery spot that locals go to that also happens to sell sticky rice. Will be back. read more

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No frills spot with delicious bakery items. Don't expect a smile here...they want you in and out as fast as possible. Line is usually long but moves quickly. They are cash only so be prepared. There's ATMs at banks across the street. We usually get their egg tarts, pineapple bun, bbq pork bun and custard bun. They are always delicious but even better when you are lucky and they're fresh out the oven. read more

Go to bakery in Oakland Chinatown! Most days there's a line out the door so come early. I normally go for their eggtarts or their mini pineapple buns with pork. They had an assortment of mooncakes during the weeks leading up to the mid-autumn festival this year. They have unique flavors outside of the normal lotus ones. I really liked the black sesame mooncake! It wasn't too sweet and was flavorful. Cash only. Street parking or garage parking only. read more

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Big fan of the pineapple crusted taro bun at this establishment, although the long line as soon as it opens is primarily for the egg tarts (classic HK and toasty Portuguese both). All of the dim sum and pastries we got here were very good and well priced (such as several mini pineapple buns for ~$3). It's packed, bustling, and noisy so speak up or point carefully when ordering, and the employees will show you how much cash to fork over by holding up a calculator so you can see the digits. read more

Simple and no frills, bring cash and patience if the line is long. My go to is the 6 mini pineapple buns for $4! You can't beat that! It's a very local feel type bakery with middle aged women hustling about , just know what you want and be quick. read more

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Good fresh buns but snotty cashiers and workers with big ego attitudes. Is it worth it....begrudgingly!

No fuss, no muss Cantonese bakery with sticky floors & cash only policy & you better know what you already want. It hits the spot if you're looking for cheap prices. Along with some of the buns & breads, all I could remember was trying both the traditional Cantonese & Portuguese style egg tarts; both good, but I've had better. read more

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We got our wedding cake from Napoleon and were very happy with it. We came six months before, which was too early, and we were told to come closer to the wedding. There was a language barrier while ordering, so we wrote down all of the specifics and also had a friend who could speak Cantonese come with us when we ordered six weeks before the wedding. Payment was cash only, and we felt like we got great value. The ordering process was very casual. Napoleon delivered to the restaurant for the reception. It was completely hassle free, and absolutely worth the very reasonable delivery fee. We specified purple flowers, green leaves, and white striping. We were very happy with the cake's appearance--there was a subtle gradient with the purple flowers that we liked a lot. Napoleon constructed the cake there, bringing the tiers in one at a time. We got four tiers for 300 people, which was more than enough - we had about half the bottom tier leftover. Two tiers were mango mousse and two tiers were mixed fruit. The cake is very light and moist, and not too sweet. The wedding cake version is a little different from how Napoleon's cakes are usually constructed--there were two thick layers of sponge with a thick layer of mixed fruit or mango mousse in between. We enjoyed eating the cake after our wedding, including some that had been thawed from the freezer. read more

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My absolute favorite item is their mini red bean pineapple buns. They are affordable and delicious at only 60 cents each or 5 for $2.50. I grew up eating red bean bo-lo baos in SF from a specific bakery and Napoleon's very closely resembles that of my childhood. The red bean paste is sweet and smooth, the pineapple crust gives a good crisp, and the bread dough is the perfect texture. I want to say I have tried all of the bakeries in Oakland Chinatown and Napoleon's has the best red bean pineapple bun. read more

Cake and bake goods are always simple and great here. Tip, bring cash and come early or slim pickings. The lines do get long, but usually, they move fast. read more

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Affordable pastries and open early. What can you not love about this place? It is cash only, however if you are a Chase member, there's an ATM machine right across the street. The pastries are fresh and you can smell it through the box. I got the pork buns and pastry buns. I ordered about 19 pastries for about $21. Bang for your buck. read more

Just linking all my pictures since my last review on 9/17/21. As you can see, we come here for all our custard pies. Copy and Pasted from 9/17/21 Review, with a few updates: Wow 5 stars for being the best hustle ever!!!!!! What an experience, it really brought back memories from my childhood in SF Chinatown. When I got here, there were approximately 10 people inside. Because there was a sign near the front door that said 4 people only, I waited patiently outside. There were 4 employees at the counter - Yeah!! So I was thinking that this will go by fast..... As I was standing outside, which of course seemed like forever, another customer from behind pushed me out of the way to enter. I said "Oh hell no!!" So I made my way in and stood in the back. Then I realized although there were 4 employees at the counter, but only 1 of them was actually working. Then I saw that there was NO line and the person who shouted the loudest and pushed the hardest (to the front counter) got served next. The grandma next to me waved her $50 bill and placed her order from the back of the shop and I died laughing inside my head. I finally made my way to the front and placed my order - 4 Egg Tarts please. The lady said, "Oh your next?" Ummm, I have been standing here for like 5 minutes, so yes I am next. She says "no more Egg Tarts, you want Po Tarts?" I asked, "what is the difference?" Her reply was, "50 cents." Well I actually meant was what is the difference between an Egg Tart versus a Po Tart? Doesn't matter, I need to get this for my younger daughter, so okay, 4 Po Tarts please. She said, "If you buy 1 more then I will throw in this beautiful pink box." I said, "sure, 5 Po tarts please." To be safe, I whipped out a $20 knowing that it would cover it. So there would not be any more back and forth. Quality/Quantity - Well the Po Tarts were very good. read more

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Asked the employees whenever the Swiss roll was fresh, and they said that the rolls are made fresh everyday so I brought it.But after cutting open the roll, I saw that not only was it extremely dried up, it was also abnormally sweet. Question: Does this look freshly made daily to you? Please stop lying to your customers to get more money. read more

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The quality of pastries you get for what you pay - I honestly can't think of a food place with better value. A loaded pink box will probably set you back ~$20 ($17 this week for 10 mini pineapple buns, half dozen egg tarts, and two mini cakes 蛋糕仔). The "mini" stuff is not really mini and the perfect portion with a cup of coffee. I was at golden gate bakery in sf a couple of weeks ago. I think their custard was better but surprisingly having gone to napoleon this week so soon after, i thought napoleon's crust was better and overall would say napoleon slightly edged them out. Cash only. The space is small so you often see a line outside but it moves fast. Since the pandemic, the staff get the pastries and box them all for you. Customer service is...minimalist? They get the job done. No complaints here. read more

bad service ! not going back anymore! The environment is terrible, dirty and messy! The food is getting worse！ read more

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Good Chinese bakery with great prices if you come in the afternoon. I often see a line going out the door when I walk by Napolean, so one day I decided to see what the fuss was all about. It's a tiny store for takeout only, I'd say 2-3 people could comfortable stand in front of the display and order but that's it. Because I came a bit later, around 4:30 pm on a weekday, most of their items were already sold out, including egg tarts. Pickings were slim, but I picked up two mini pineapple bins with custard filling at an incredible price of 2 for $1. I ate them immediately upon getting home, and while I found them a bit hard (maybe they had been sitting out for a while?), you can't beat the value! read more

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Simple and yet the best Chinese bakery in town. They do not sell dim sum but you can get some from a few doors down. Napoleon is a stable amongst the Chinatown community, serving freshly baked Chinese items for breakfast, dessert and snacks. The baked items are incredibly cheap and you can fill up a box (over $10) with their Pineapple bun/char soy bun, wife cakes (my dads all time favorite), egg tarts, cake rolls and much more. It's a huge plus if you can speak Cantonese/mandarin. Service is quick so don't mind the line. There's no indoor dining. BRING CASH. read more

This is always my favorite bakery when I stop by Oakland Chinatown, love their 蛋糕仔 (tan-kou-cai), mini BBQ pork bun, mushroom chicken bun and many more. If for the bakery items itself, I will give a 5-stars, however 2 stars taken down due to we are no longer able to pick up the buns ourselves on a tray like pre-covid, they still have COVID restrictions and we have to wait in line and decide at once the items we want (in a crowded 3 rows of display shelf) when we enter the shop. It's so stressful and they lose their patience easily. The line is long because it's so hard to make a quick decision and the whole process is not efficient. I shall be back but definitely not during weekends as the line is long and move slowly. read more

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This is a belated review for a birthday cake that I custom ordered for my partner. I called to place the order for a mango mousse 8 inch cake, requesting a custom message of "Happy Birthday Nat". They asked me what colors I wanted for the frosting, so I picked blue and white. The cake was ready for the time I had requested for pickup, there were a few people ahead of me at the bakery at the time (which is typical since they usually seem to receive a steady flow of business). It came with nice fresh fruit including strawberries and melons. I would say it's pretty good quality if you're looking for a traditional Chinese fruit cake. It was $28 which I paid in cash at the time, which was one of the cheapest I could find in the area after having shopped around at the other local Chinatown bakeries. read more

Just tried the mooncakes with my family as part of our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration and they tasted like the ones from the now shuttered SF location. We'll be back to buy mooncakes next year! read more

I didn't know the Napoleon Super Bakery in SF Chinatown recently closed, so now I have all the more reason to come over here for their delectable baked goods. Same as its departed Stockton Street counterpart, it is so popular the super compact space is in a constant state of chaos. The variety of pastries was impressive, but I didn't have a clue what most of them were. It's not the Sheng Kee type of bakery where everything is identified and clearly labeled, and you can pick what you want with your own tongs and place them on your own tray. No, any placard I saw next to a baked good was either in Chinese or illegible if there was any card at all. I had to guess and point at what looked good since I didn't speak Cantonese. I was bummed that they just run out of egg custard tarts. But hey, siince four pastries cost only $7.25, I felt the risk seemed minimal on getting a bad one. I was right. My first picks were the soft and sugary Butter Cream and the surprisingly tall and soft Cupcake (photo: https://bit.ly/40FuDy3). Then I went for the overly dense Coconut Tart and what I think was mashed taro baked in a pastry eggshell (photo: https://bit.ly/413SR4S). It was pretty good. BAKED GOODS - 4 stars...mostly fluffy pastries that go through the palate and straight to the thighs AMBIANCE - 3 stars...well... SERVICE - 3.5 stars...nice but a bit like talking to a cyclone TOTAL - 4 stars...hit the spot for a bargain price RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ read more

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Napoleon is located in the heart of Oakland Chinatown for many years. Parking is always hit or miss, as everyone is double parked. My family always comes here out of convenience and I always dread coming here because of always getting pushed, stepped on, or trampled over. I usually go inside with my grandma because I do not want people to hurt her. It is always hectic inside, everyone is always pushing and shoving to get inside / to the front counter to be helped, as well as always yelling over everyone to be heard. Most of the prices for the bakery items has increased, while the quality is either the same or has decreased in quality. Also, it is cash only, so be prepared. Overall, I would only come here with my family out of convenience. read more

This cash-only Chinese bakery is ALWAYS packed. Doesn't seem to matter what day of the week nor time if the day, there are always people clamoring to purchase baked goods from here. Most recently, I paid $1.75 for an egg tart $1.50 for a red bean moon cake Paid total: $3.25 Not bad! A sweet deal to satiate my sweet tooth with Chinese baked goods AND support a small Chinatown business. read more

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The buns and Swiss rolls are very good. I always come for the pineapple buns. I like their cakes too

Honestly, I had forgotten/underestimated what a great bakery this is and upon eating my pastries was IMMEDIATELY regretful that I hadn't bought more. Ignoring the run down ambiance, this is still a fantastic bakery. We came on a Saturday afternoon and there was only a minimal line so we were served very quickly. Loading up a pink box with various buns (especially the pineapple buns) and egg tarts was only $18. The egg tarts was perfect sweetness/custardy-ness/flakey-ness. The pineapple buns were so delicious. Ugggggh wish I had bought more. Cash only! read more