Our new fav cafe and bakery! The black sesame and salted cheese latte are sooo good! My husband and I come here every weekend to get our coffee and tuna danish (best we've ever had)! There's always a line. This place is way better than we expected. Staff are always extra friendly! read more

earned a star for: 1. large assortment of pastries (if you get there early enough) 2. good drink menu - consistent in flavor 3. clean environment 4. indoor and outdoor seating 5. friendly staff losses a star for: 1. slow to make drinks but mostly worth the wait read more

Stopped by for a coffee and pastry. Not pictured, but I really liked the spam bacon and mushroom danish. The pastry layers were perfectly buttery and flaky, and all the savory flavors of the proteins blend together well. I got the sea salt cream latte (I figured I would go for a cold drink bc I saw that some of the hot drinks start leaking), and I thought the flavors were decent! Service was very quick, and the staff seem friendly! Ample seating indoors and in the patio outdoors. Only downside would be the parking (street parking can be limited). read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Sea salt cream latte & Strawberry cream - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Ones is getting you in shape! Sorry, not for hot girl summer tho. Ones has some of the most visually stunning viennoiseries I've seen and they're in various shapes: bows, moons, spiral, onigiri, rectangular prism, and more. Family run, Ones opened their first bakery in Castro Valley in the fall of 2023 and opened their second location in Alameda earlier this month. We were in the area and had time to kill so we drove by Saturday morning around 9:30 am. I was shocked to find only 4 people in line and there was rarely a line for the 30 minutes we were there. Maybe we got lucky? M E N U French-style, savory and sweet viennoiseries with AZN flavors. Upon request, they can warm up your items. They also sell tea, matcha, coffee, espresso drinks, and bottled drinks. Self-serve water available. P I C K S [Team Savory] * Butter Croissant ($4.50) Technique was there, crispy and flaky with distinct laminated layers. It had a light, airy texture with a nice chew, tho plain and not much buttery flavor. * Spam Bacon Mushroom Danish ($7) You had me at SPAM! Our fav of the bunch, this danish had a shatteringly crispy, flaky pastry wrapped around a rich, savory mushroom filling that reminds me of a creamy mushroom bisque with torched cheese. While delicious, I wished there had been more spam to add a smokier, meatier bite. * Wagyu Beef Cup ($8) A cup shaped croissant that's filled with diced potatoes, several slices of wagyu, and topped with mozzarella. If you like roast beef and potatoes, this will be your jam. Since it was potato heavy, it felt bland and one note. Some herbs, spices, or seasoning would have made this stand out more. * Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Croissant ($7.99) Reminiscent of a pain suisse, the laminated layers were dense and sturdy. It was filled with tender, lemongrass-marinated chicken thighs. Maybe they played it safe but I found the flavor and spice level too mild (IMO, the pickle was not needed). I just wish the chicken had been cut into smaller pieces so it was more evenly distributed, instead of ending up with bites that were mostly pastry. * Strawberry Moon ($7.99) Adorable moon shape! Unfortunately, I didn't try this until the next morning and the cream filling had liquified so eat this ASAP. We also bought a box of viennoiseries for others: butter croissant x2, spam bacon mushroom danish x2, wagyu beef cup, ham & cheese croissant, and chocolate croissant. Their feedback: Everything was ok/fine. S E R V I C E Cordial and prompt. A M B I A N C E Lovely, shaded outdoor patio. There's a few tables inside and some window counter seats. Restroom available. P A R K I N G There's no parking lot and it was very difficult to find street parking so you may want to drop someone off to order. Overall, Ones has visually stunning pastries so I can see why it's become so popular in the East Bay. The craftsmanship and presentation are there but I I found myself wanting more flavor. read more

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Ones Cafe & Bakery opened recently where Coffee Cultures was. Interior infrastructure modified to add a display case for their artisan bakes in main building. Same patio seating remains. This is their 2d location of a family biz of family & friends. Parking is quite difficult here. Main possibility is a commercial strip across the street. Short line moved fast. Service satisfied in minutes. Bakes have influences from European sources. Croissant variants most prominent. Sparse selection late noon. Picked 2 that look different. Luckily I sliced them in half before eating or there would have a messy "accident". Beverages short list of coffee and the usual lattes..... Sips: hot drip: Mr. Espresso Ethiopia (3.75) -hot and slightly harsh at lst sip. Light roast. When it cooled it was satisfying smooth and easy siping. Bites: Caramel Crumble (7.50) -has a lot of liquid caramel that spilled over the sides of the multilayered crunchy confection. If I bit into it whole, a mess is probable. Nice white topping with a cinnamon tinge. Pistachio Kataifi Croissant (9.50) -multi layered crispiness with flavors embedded within same layers. Never had Dubai chocolate before. Ingredients present (pistachio butter, tahini, dark chocolate et al) define Dubai Chocolate. Flavor here very subtle. 4ish stars Worthy! service: fab. Qualtiy: impeccable. Flavors need tweaks to be brilliantly subtle or boldly pronounced. Quantiy: reasonable. Parking issues deters a repeat. Castro Valley a better choice. read more

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New shop on the corner block with some nice outdoor seating. The drink menu has a good variety and I ordered the Sea Salt Cheese LATTE (iced) as I normally don't see it on coffee menus. If you like sweet and salty, Thai one is for you! Now the baked goods are what catch your eye here. All kinds of shapes and sizes. Come hungry because it will be hard to choose which to try- savory, sweet, or both The details are pretty and makes for nice photographs! As mentioned before, almost too pretty to eat. Almost all are done it a croissant style- so although the shape differs - you will still find the thin layers of pastry. Some are a little more crunchy on the outside than others but the flavors are spot on. The almond paste and sweet cream was subtle sweet with a nice freshness. The Beef cup has Wagyu beef, potato, cheese, and teriyaki. It's filling and flavorful. If you show up an hour before closing, the amount of baked goods available will be scarce. So don't be like me! Haha get there early. read more

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TLDR: Ones is a great replacement and offers coffee and pastries that are almost too pretty to eat. Although saddened about coffee culture no longer being here, Ones is a great replacement. The pastries are so pretty! The way you can see every layer of the croissant is perfection. The staff are friendly despite the crowd and early mornings. The first time I came was on a Wednesday morning right before they opened at 7AM and there were already people there! Luckily, they had all the things that early so we tried the beef cup, orange creme brulee, sweet cheese, mushroom/spam/bacon, ube and strawberry moons, brownie fruit tarte, lemongrass chicken... almost one of everything hahaha! - Beef cup was warmed up for us and it was delicious! I never had mini breakfast potatoes inside a croissant before. Genius! - orange creme brulee wasn't my fave as it's heavy on the orange flavor. - sweet cheese was really pretty in a shape of a bow. but the cream flavor wasn't coming through for me. It was meh. - mushroom/spam/bacon was surprisingly not too salty! It was quickly the group's favorite savory pastry. - ube and strawberry moons looked cool, but it was disappointing. The creams didn't taste like their flavor and the cream doesn't fill the moon edges. - brownie fruit tart was cool, but waaay too sweet with the baked brownie in the middle. we agreed that it would have been enjoyed as just a fruit tart pastry by itself. - The lemongrass chicken is spicy but the chicken has great seasoning. Definitely warm this one up a bit. The second time I went was a Wed afternoon at 12:30PM and they ran out of most of the pastries. They were only replenshing a few things. And this time, they a few different pastries but I didn't get them. I ordered their salted cheese latte and it was yummy! Glad I work in Alameda to get a treat from here! It's worth aaalll the hype! read more

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Second time coming here. Parking can be difficult, but aside from seats inside-they have a nice outdoor patio area to bring the pup. Prices are average. The pastries are definitely very pretty aesthetically. Out of the pastries we got, the ham and cheese croissant, French tart, and strawberry crescent have been our favorites. The pup thought the ham and cheese croissant looked the most appealing too. Coffee is decent, but they should change their cups to a better material. Within 5 minutes of getting the coffee, the cup started leaking and collapsing on itself causing a giant mess! Other than that, another solid bakery addition in Alameda! read more

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Such a wonderful selection of sweet and savory treats. I loved having the opportunity to sit on the patio to enjoy my treats. Loved the spam bacon mushroom. The flakiness before biting into the savory center was amazing. I was hoping to love the pineapple orange kouign aman. The outside was bland for my taste and the fruits did not wow me. Can't wait to come back and try more bakery treats! Welcome to Alameda, Ones Cafe! read more

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Bakery visit this weekend, worth the wait. Went early to dodge the line (last week it was out the door, this time it was manageable). So many good options that narrowing down to a few was the hard part. Ended up with the beef cup, an egg tart, and a cookie crumble, all excellent. The orange latte (with orange juice mixed in) was a first for me and I'd order it again without hesitation. My friend got the spicy lemongrass chicken and the chicken itself was fantastic. Already planning a repeat visit. Come early if you can, it's popular for a reason. read more

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My partner wanted to grab some pastries from here and we got a chocolate croissant, egg tart and curry chicken pastry. The croissant was a little crispy and needed a little more chocolate. The egg tart was fluffy and flakey. The curry chicken was delicuous, just needed more chicken. Overall, a solid visit! I would mainly get the egg tart in the future again! read more

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Their spicy lemongrass chicken is THE BEST! Get it heated and eat it right there. Very delicious. Also got the fruit pastry with brownie inside--this one was okay since the brownie and stuffing made it not as flakey. Potato cup was p good as well! read more

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My 1st time stopping in at One's cafe & bakery. The interior is clean and small. It was early afternoon so they were already out of most of their baked goods. I had the decaf Americana and a spam/bacon pastry. The coffee and baked goods were good. The croissant was so fresh, light and crunchy. There is a sunny and spacious back patio to sit outside and enjoy your food. I don't think I've ever been to a real coffee shop such as this one that offers their cream only in the small plastic to go cups, I needed a few for my coffee. This is something I'm used to seeing at a spot that may sell coffee, but not as their main business. In this area I usually find a container that offers cream and at least one non-dairy option. This is why I took off one star and will likely go to neighboring spots when I'm treating myself to coffee away from home. read more

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Hooray! So glad to have Ones cafe now in Alameda and there's no need to drive to Castro Valley! Yes, the line has been long, but it wasn't bad this morning when we arrived at 7:50am and was first in line! Probably not on the weekends, but if you can come during weekdays during this summer, check it out! What we got: - Matcha Latte - Orange Latte - French Tart - Orange Blossom Kouign Amann - Turkey Bacon Stick - Chocolate Croissant The experience: Both drinks were amazing quality! Matcha Latte was fully of the matcha goodness and we like how it had that good matcha taste without being sweet (just how matcha should be without excessive sugar, syrup, or artificial sweetener). Orange Latte was delicious as well with a good balance of orange taste and good tasting coffee. Both drinks served at a good temperature that wasn't burning hot that was heart warming on a cold summer day (yes! It's been an interesting summer weather here in the Bay with way below daily temperatures). Pastries were tasty as well. We gobbled down everything among two adults and two toddlers. My personal favorite is the French tart and the orange blossom kouign amann. French tart was flaky and crisp on the outside and the egg custard in the middle was savory and perfect custard. Orange blossom kouign amann will be my next go to from now. Love how the orange blossom filling tasted along with the nice crisp outside pastry layers. On a good sunny day, the courtyard seating would be perfect being in the middle of the buildings, but also having a nice wind tunnel effect. We will be back! Special shoutout to E, E and H! You know who you are! read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Matcha Latte and Orange Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

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First time and here got intrigued on their pastries they look delicious. Service was fast there were customers sitting and enjoying their drinks and pastries. Ambiance is very nice and refreshing we decided to sit outside garden away from the bustling Main Street. Difficult parking you might need to park little bit and walk and you don't want to past the bride or else you exit Alameda. I think they might have parking behind because they validate parking. Ordered Caramel Crumble to go. sausage and tomato danish is worthy ordering if you like this kind of pastries love it. And Turkey Bacon stick the flaky bread is good however I feel the meat Turkey bacon can be more to What we have to paid for. My ice ube latte I didn't taste the ube flavor it's more milk while the ice mocha latte is okay. Little bit pricey but you should try I'm sure their other pastries are worthy tasting. read more

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We have been waiting to try this place since Coffee Culture closed and today was the day. This is going to be one of those the good, the bad and the ugly layouts. I had a drip coffee and my partner had a iced Americano since they were out of cold brew. We'll start with the bad.... Sunday around 12 and not only was the place 110 degrees inside it was super humid to the point where it's difficult to breath. Also, out of cold brew, as mentioned, and out of almost all pastries. I got my coffee pretty quick but the iced Americano took for ever. Hers was ok and initially I thought mine was alright but the more I drank the more I realized it was wrong. Just wrong and they use Mr. Espresso coffee which is usually pretty good stuff when done right. On to the ugly.... While driving my partners drink started leaking around the lid and a little further down the road  mine was dripping from the bottom on me and my car. What a mess. Time for the good... Wait there was no good. We will try it again in the future maybe early in the day on a weekday and see how it is. read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Dropped of a car for some work and thought we would try here again. And they are closed on Mon& Tues. Dumb!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Heard about a new café bakery had opened at the location at the corner of Park and Blanding and had to check it out. The café has a couple of tables and a bar counter along the window. As I walked up to the counter, I was amazed with the selection of sweet and savor baked goods. I was there late morning and one of the two items I was interested in getting was sold out. So, I ordered an almond croissant to go. The croissant shell was not super crispy, which I liked. The croissant was soft and chewy with a layer of almond cream on the bottom. It was delicious. I am happy that Ones has opened in Alameda offering all these delicious baked goods. I will be back to try the other goodies like the Ube Moon and the Pineapple Orange Kouign Amann. They also have a large patio area in the back with picnic tables and regular tables. It's street parking and I was able to find a space a half a block away. read more

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Ginger only as a treat. Savory and sweet offerings. Beef, chicken and bacon sandwiches. Strawberry, chocolate and French pastry. RICH is the main descriptor. Great taste but limited ability to eat a lot of it. read more

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3.5 Stars. Ordered 4 pastries and two were very good but the rest were not great. Minimal line on a Sunday at 11:30am. Friendly staff and they still have the soft serve machine from Coffee Cultures but it wasn't working. They have lots of outdoor seating which is great for a sunny day. We tried: caramel crumble, chocolate croissant, pineapple orange kouign Aman, ham and cheese croissant. Total was about $25 before tip. Caramel crumble and ham & cheese croissant were delicious. The chocolate croissant was mostly a huge air pocket and the kouign aman was very dry/missed the mark with flavors. It's near our martial arts studio so will likely return to try their coffee but honestly wouldn't wait in a long line for the pastries (when compared to the croissants at Arsicault, Jane, B. Pat). read more

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I wish this place wasn't so busy because I would have gotten each pastry to try. We came here over the weekend to try the lemongrass chicken croissant, but it was sold out! Even though we didn't get to try it, there was still quite a selection to choose from. What I love the most was that all croissants were buttery and flaky! The Waygu croissant was my favorite savory croissant I got this time. There was mash potatoes topped with Waygu and sauce on top. The ube croissant was not much of an ube flavor for me. The seeet cream bow tie was a beautiful presentation but not much cream on the inside. The ham and cheese was a classic croissant. Each croissant was different in price ranging from $5-$9. The line I get pretty long. I didn't get a drink this time but there was a drink menu with a various selection. The service was less than 10 minutes. The ambiance is casual. There is a little bit of seating indoors and tables outside. I look forward to coming back to try different croissants! read more

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Layout is the same from the previous coffee shop was there but the menu is something else! My stomach is not big enough to try everything in the bakery window, but I will bring a gang of friends to try everything together next time. The presentation was amazing. The service was quick and efficient. The food itself... pretty good. I've never had a lemongrass chicken croissant before and it was delightful for my tastebuds. The taste is not overpowering the croissant and the textures are all there. The light crunch on the outside and soft insides. Perfectly baked. The Ube Moon croissant also a winner. I'm not a fan of creme puffs, but this was light and melts in your mouth type of feel. I highly recommend trying everything if you can and tell me about the rest. read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Bakery window of options - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Stopped in here on a Saturday around 11:30 AM today after strolling down the Art and Wine Festival. Glad there wasn't a huge line probably less than 2/3 of their selection still available, popular and savory items mostly sold out. We tried their salted salt cheese latte, mocha latte, & Pineapple Orange Kouign Amann. All quality stuff. Love how their menu is super simple, one size for drinks. My husband commented he liked how they changed the location of counter and bakery display. The service is friendly. read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Pineapple Orange Kouign Amann Mocha Latte (hot) - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Stopped by for a box of pastries and coffee at 10am on a Sunday before hitting the beach. Got a chocolate croissant, spicy lemongrass chicken, beef cup, and kouign amann. Good flaky pastries with tasty fillings. 8.5/10. read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Pastry display - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Fast service, friendly staff and nice hangout for a cup of coffee and pastries. The French tart has nice flaky layers and a creme brulee type filling. Kouign amann was chock full of pineapple chunks and mildly sweet. You can definitely see the layers in all the dough products. Bright and airy place for morning coffee and patio seating outside. Only downside is no parking so might have to walk a bit. Otherwise a bit on the pricey side but new interesting items worth checking out! read more

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Perhaps we came in on an off day. We've been eyeing this place and meaning to visit ever since it changed from Coffee Culture to Ones. We popped in on a Sunday morning on our way out of town. It was intolerably hot inside the shop. I wanted to get outside ASAP, but that was not to be, as there was a long wait to order, and a long wait for the beverage (iced Americano, because they were out of cold brew). And an even longer line forming behind us. They were out of at least 80% of pastries in their baked goods case, so didn't end up trying anything to eat this time. About 5 people working in the small bakery/drink-making area. I felt bad for them, I don't know how they work in such a cramped and hot space. Put some AC on please! They have a nice largely shaded patio in the back, and this is where we will sit when we return, because in case I failed to mention, it's like an oven inside. The woman taking orders was nice and doing her best under the circumstances, but the overall experience was subpar in multiple ways. My Americano was fine. Driving out of town, we realized both my and my partner's cups were leaking - his from the bottom, mine from the lid. I took off the lid and drank without it, keeping my fingers crossed it wouldn't result in a spill in the car. We will try again, and hopefully have a better experience next time. I would like to try some of their pastries. Will update my review then. read more

Turkey, bacon stick, ham and cheese, French tart, sweet cheese bowtie, orange creme Brulé, brownie fruit tart, and passionfruit cruffin Very delicious read more

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A tale of two products This is my 2nd time at the Alameda location. I've also been to their Castro Valley location. My experience has been consistent across all visits. The good - Their pastries are visually amazing. Seemingly perfect appearance. Flavor-wise, they are right on. Both sweet and savory pastries do not disappoint. This most recent visit I got an Almond Croissant and a Chocolate Croissant. Easily better than any other option in Alameda. Crispin is in trouble! Depending on what I was looking for, I still might make the cross-island trek for Firebrand (loaves or a sit-down breakfast). I wish the outside of the Almond pastry was a little softer, but the filling and inner croissant layers were quite good, flaky and buttery. The filling was the right amount ... many bakeries go crazy with almond paste, bringing down the whole pastry with overindulgence. The chocolate croissant looked good. I didn't have any of it, so I can't speak to specifics of the flavor; my wife said it was good. bakery products: 4 stars The bad - My opinion is based on their espresso beverages across three visits; the specifics are from my visit today. Their coffee is extremely disappointing. It's wild how good their baked goods are and how bad their coffee is. A ton of attention to the baked items, and coffee is an afterthought. Honestly, they should drop "Cafe" out of their name. The coffee is comparable to what you'd get from McDonald's. Enough with the hyperbole. Again, they are consistent, so after 3 visits I can say that this is simply what you'll get from them. They serve a cappuccino in a 12oz plastic composite cup. 2 shots (assumedly at a total of 2 oz of espresso) and the rest of milk. There is barely foam, and what is there has huge (comparable for an espresso bev) bubbles that dissipate quickly. If you've done the math, that means milk is ~9oz. A cappuccino is supposed to be a 1:1:1 ratio. So waaaaaaaaay too much milk. This last and final time, I asked if they could try to limit the milk to more like 8oz ... the employee looked at me, confused, and pointed at the cup. They can't make it right, and they can't be coached into a slight improvement. Maybe drip coffee heavily dosed with cream and sugar is the best option? Head down the road to Highwire for espresso. Coffee: 0 stars TLDR: go for the pastries, stay away from their coffee read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Sad espresso bev - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

What an amazing addition to the Island city! Every pastry we tried was delicious. From the savory spam, bacon and mushroom and the lemongrass chicken to the sweet orange creme brulee and pistachio croissant. There's a few tables inside and a few tables in the outdoor patio. The workers were helpful. Parking could be tough so I parked in the residential area off Blanding and Everett. I saw people parked in the shopping center near Dragon Rouge and walked over. read more

Ones Cafe & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Grand opening today and the staff was ready. The pastries were fresh and delicious. Drinks were ready in a reasonable amount of time. Has great inside and outside seating. No parking lot but there's plenty of parking across the street. read more

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I been eyeing this place for a while. I always want to try it and this morning is the day I go in. Parking is difficult but I work down the street so I just walk there. Everything look so organized and everything look so good and I want to buy everything. Pastry is delicious. I have a chocolate and almond croissant, a French tart and a coffee cream. It is so good and I definitely will go back. Is kinda pricey but it worth it. read more

Pastries barely had any filling. Tasted stale and the guy reached all the way to the front to give me the older one. And took 6 ppl standing around talking almost 15 mins to pack two pastries. Nothing like bakeries in SF. I was very disappointed. $6 each. read more

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Service was fine, But pastries were stale. at least 1-3 days old. For the price your paying it's definitely not worth it be aware

Delicious coffee, great vibe, friendly service. Owner made me a special low carb version of tuna salad/avo.

All the pastries were perfect we got a savory beef + potato pastry, which was soooo good. I'm excited to try all the sweets next time!