I stumbled upon Gigi's One Bite Wonder at the Pinole Farmers Market the other day, and I'm so glad…read moreI did, truly a match made in heaven. From the very first bite, I knew this was something special. The coconut brioche donut was absolutely out of this world. Not too sweet, perfectly light and fluffy, and unbelievably creamy, with just the right amount of coconut. Balanced, delicate, and indulgent without being heavy. Honestly, unforgettable. We also tried the arroz con leche and the Nutella donut, and both were delicious in their own right. Everything was beautifully made and full of flavor. But that coconut brioche? That one really stole the show and lives rent-free in my mind. If you see Gigi's One Bite Wonder at a market, do yourself a favor and stop by. Your taste buds will thank you.

Love Gigi's One Bite Wonder so much!…read more I look forward to the Farmers' Market every weekend, just so I can visit Gigi's booth. The donuts are only slightly sweet, which makes them perfect vessels for the sweet fillings. And let me tell you, the donuts are generously filled I also love all her iced drinks! The banana bread latte is my fave. Definitely check this place out!

Let's just say I'll forever be getting a cookie! I've had them before just never purchased for…read moremyself. My passed away in 2022 I called her Teecake and the first cookie I saw said tea cake cookie Anyway, I love the banana cookie my favorite but everything we purchased was great. Easy in and out.

I got a dozen cookies here for one of my clients and a cookie for myself. At first I leaned towards…read moremint chocolate chip but last minute switched to banana pudding. It was yummy! It didn't taste quite like banana pudding but definitely banana flavor. The edges were slightly crispy while the middle was buttery and chewy. Impressive and maybe worth it as a once-in-awhile-treat. It's $3ish per cookie which beats Crumbl in both quality and pricing. They have a few unique flavors (i.e. 7up, peach cobbler, etc.) which I understand rotate on a monthly basis. My sweet clients were really happy when they saw the box which was the cherry on top. Glad I can check off this Yelp bookmark and that they have several locations in my territory! I got lucky this time with street parking right outside.

Paola's Desserts are the absolute best, she is my go to for all delicious treats. I've been buying…read morealfajores from her for about 2 years and they are always consistent on the rich flavor. The Peruvian alfajores she makes are authentic in size and flavor. She only provides top service and a professional to work with. I will continue to order from her. This review is long over due.

If you want professional and delicious desserts, YOU HAVE TO TRY PAOLA'S DESSERTS!!…read more From the beginning, she was very professional. I got strawberries covered with chocolate, mini flans, and mini cheesecakes, plus she sent me some pionono samples to try (they are DELICIOUS). They delivered the desserts right on the time and place we scheduled... her prices are very reasonable for the high quality job she performs! So happy I found her!

Grabbed a ham, egg, and cheese bagel to go along with some custard filled donut holes to enjoy in…read morethe yard while my dog runs around. Great Saturday morning feels that hit the spot. Service was fast and friendly

This has been an establishment for many years in Pinole. Has the same family owning this shop for a…read morelong time and very friendly as I can remember. Not only do they have doughnuts, they also have breakfast sandwiches, drinks, coffee & espresso drinks. Sometimes there is a wait to order depending if they are staff, but service is pretty quick. Overall since my last review til now, this is one of the better doughnut places, very simple, has what you can expect, and not fancy like other doughnut spots.

Got glazed, maple, and a lemon filled The donut is…read moreperfection. Come here, you won't be disappointed. 2 thumbs up I will be coming back

Had the worst experience here yesterday. It took 30 minutes to get two donuts. That is only after…read morebeing ignored for 10-15minutes, standing in line while online orders were being processed. There were three staff members in total (thin build, Latino male), medium build Filipino female with glasses, and a thin build Asian female). The male was working on an in person order when I walked in, seven to ten minutes later the same woman was standing around waiting for parts of her order - no other in person customer was being assisted. A young woman, who had placed an online order for two coffee drinks asked repeatedly if anyone was going to make her drink order. It took two staff members - Asian female, Latino male) - to help figure it out, each debating who was going to make it. The Filipino female kept coming from the back to bring sandwich items to seated waiting customers. The male continued to look at online orders before helping the family of three in front of me. When their order was finalized, the male walked away from the register and proceeded to look at the online orders. He said nothing to the line, did not acknowledge our presence. He went to the back to make a sandwich - again two staff members working on one thing (Filipino female, Latino male) while in person customers stood and waited. The Filipino female asked what him what was in the bag while standing at the front of the store. The other Asian female was still working on the coffee drinks from the online order from when I first walked in. After about ten minutes of being walked by and disregarded, while waiting to be acknowledged, I asked is anyone going to take our orders at the counter? The male replied, "Yes, but we have a lot of online orders and we'll get to you shortly." So online orders take precedent over those waiting in store to purchase? If this is the case, then why are there only three staff members who are clearly not organized nor serve in the capacity of enough staff to assist customers online and in person? If I had not asked about being helped, no telling how long staff would had continued to ignore us. The Filipino female walked over, asked how my day was and asked what she could get me. After each donut selection shared, anything else?... She was being passive aggressive in her tone and with her words. As I was waiting to select my receipt options, she saiid, "All of that for two donuts" to the male. Who both went into the back while the rest of the building line waited. When I finished my receipt selection and entering my phone number, the father and son behind me were still waiting without any assistance or staff acknowledgement.. If I had not promised my daughter a donut prior to order road trip, I would have left long before. Worse service as it was nonexistent to those in person. There were three staff, two were doing staff and the third at the front was nonexistent. Do better Dynamite, your customer service was absent yesterday, staff not at all prepared or organized and your store is not staffed to assist both online and in person without neglecting in person. Communication was nonexistent as well, leaving customers standing in line without a single word or thought of returning any time soon. Online orders, you'll be waiting too. There were three people who walked in, going directly the register with a phone in their hands. They were waiting two for the pickup while the young lady wanted her coffees made. The ambiance here...people were upset across the board. I would rather drive to Pinole and get service, Dynamite donuts are not worth that wait or nonexistent level of service.

I ordered a gender reveal cake here for me and my wife. When we went to order, we brought the…read moregender in an envelope and told the person taking our order that we don't know the gender and we don't want to find out until we cut the cake. She was nice and helped us choose a cake that would meet our needs. I reminded her after the order was completed that I would be the one picking up the cake and I do not want it to be revealed what the gender is to me. When I went to go pick up the cake, the cake box was smaller than the cake so we couldn't close it properly to transport it safely. But I did notice pink on the top layer icing and I went back to the guy and asked him to cover it up. Instead of just covering the imperfection on an all white cake, he said you know the color on the inside is blue right? And i told him, no I don't but now the surprise is ruined. After being extra careful for a week to not know what the gender was going to be before the reveal. The person who packed the cake decided to get defensive about the imperfection on the all white cake and say what the color is on the inside. All I asked was to cover the imperfection so the cake is solid white like we ordered and not tell me what the color on the inside was. It was truly disappointing that they would try to argue the imperfection as it was clearly pink on top corner than to cover it with more white icing. Wouldn't recommend getting a gender reveal cake here. Truly ruined a good moment for us by having bad customer service skills.

We live in Antioch and when we want a good and honest pastry Maria's is out place to go. The cakes…read moreand pastries are just crisp and full of fresh and good ingredients. You can taste the baked-in love. Service is always good when we are in the little place and no matter what we choose - it's just yummy. Prices are super fair. It's worth stopping by.

Came for dessert, left with a new date night spot…read more Once we sat down, our server came over to share recommendations and take our order. Cookie skillet: 1. Hot and rich 2. Enough for two people 3. Cookie is brownie-like in the best way As we were seated, we saw other patrons order some very yummy food. I'm excited to try the pizza and pork belly the next time we return.

A consistent neighborhood spot that always feels welcoming no matter how busy they are…read more Stopped in after my walk -- but before the cake because chronologically that does matter -- and ordered my usual flat white with vanilla syrup. Even though they were busy, the service was still excellent. I sat at the bar and ended up having really good conversations with the baristas and a few customers about how much East Bay Coffee has grown over the years. I even showed pictures from when they first opened and it was only a coffee shop. It's been really nice watching this place evolve into more than just coffee while still keeping the same welcoming atmosphere. The food is always solid, the drinks are consistently good, and if you haven't tried them in the evening for dinner and drinks, you definitely should. Big love to Lisa and Bill -- and definitely miss Billy behind the bar. Always happy to support this spot.

WARNING: Mary V. reviewing 4 Months ago is absolutely, the ultimate entitled person with a her…read moreservice dog. Yes, Mary may be correct about CA laws, blah blah blah. But still... Mary is the epitome of a person who ruins the Service Dog community image as a whole and is the spot on definition of the Service Dog Handler stereotype. No matter how much Mary may want to be blind about her actions and stay in denile forever, Mary is just that; the true definition of whatever you choose to define Mary's actions as. Anyway, I've lived in Pinole for many years now. Unfortunately with my schedule, it is very difficult for me to make it to Bear Claw Bakery And Cafe. The small handful of times I've visited I have always felt welcomed and enjoyed delicious coffee and pastries, and sometimes a cookie or two. I thank Bear Claw Bakery And Cafe for being a wonderful establishment. I just hope there is adequate room for my Service Horse to sit down next to me on the floor the next time I go. Don't worry Mike and Terry, I'll have my paperwork avaliable for you to review. If things become mob like or hostile feeling no worries either, I'll be wearing my big boy pants that day.

Hibernator breakfast sandwich with the croissant was SO yummy! Fresh, hot, not too salty or…read moregreasy, hearty and filling with bacon, sausage, tater tots, and cheese. The buttermilk muffin is also one of my faves- soft, flavorful, and tasty. I love how it's like you're family upon arrival - the team is cheery- super friendly and helpful. Cute quirky interior- I usually claim the chess table. I still need to try the adobo tots and pizza!

A great pick me up spot for something refreshing, a caffeine fix, or something sweet!…read more My favorite here is the Chocolate Thunder! Be warned that the regular size comes with 2 shots of espresso and the large size comes with 4 shots of espresso. I recently started adding the strawberry foam to it and it elevated it so much. The strawberry foam is rich in taste and not too sweet so it balances out the chocolate and coffee perfectly. If I'm looking for something refreshing I go for the Sweet Basil or Pearfection. Both with an in-house made purée that add a great taste to the tea lemonades. They also offer add ons at an extra charge: chamoy, tajin, mango star jellies. They also have a variety of quesadillas that are made with a handmade flour tortilla and all pressed in a panini press which gives it a nice crunch. My favorite is the turkey one which comes with a jalapeño cheddar cream cheese that gives it a little kick. The pastries vary from day to day but if you see cinnamon rolls I suggest you get one! They're so fluffy and not too overly sweet like the typical ones. Staff is welcoming and friendly. They always answer questions and suggest different drinks/pastries depending on what you like. Located inside the community center with some seating available. There is a parking lot so parking is easy.

I ordered a Banana Chocolate Chip Latte, while my friend ordered a Carrot Cake Matcha. My latte was…read moredelicious and sweet, though a bit stronger than I prefer. The cold foam helped balance the flavor after mixing, but didn't last very long. My friend's Carrot Cake Matcha was smooth and lightly spiced, with a subtle sweetness. I would definitely come back and give it another try.