I've not had burnt almond cake before but it's oddly enough very similar to Chinese cakes I had growing up that had shaved almond garnish, whipped cream, and sponge cake. Didn't experience the service or ambience as this was a take out order that was eaten later that evening but the flavor of the burnt almond cake was great! If you like sponge cake you will love this! read more

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The line is sometimes long but goes fast, but who wouldn't want to wait in line to get some of Peter's Bakery goodies! The staff is always friendly and nice. Store is always clean and flowing. LOVE LOVE LOVE the original burnt almond cake, and the lemon loaf! Just wish they had coffee! read more

Peter's Bakery is just as delicious now as it was all those years ago. Stopped by a few days ago to grab a small strawberry ring and the lady who helped me out was just as sweet as the dessert. The strawberry ring has layers of whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and custard cream sandwiched between two layers of pastry that remind me of the outside of a cream puff. The strawberry rings are only available during summer so I try to get one every year to savor! read more

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This is probably the best bakery in San Jose. The Burndt Almond cannot be matched. All of the other pastries are delicious, too. The service for pre-orders can improve. My niece git married on PI day (3-14) and wanted pie for dessert. My sisters went weeks in advance to order & PAY knowing it would be busy. They show up to pick up the order and it mysteriously disappeared. So they were scrambling to full the order with whatever they had on the shelf. Those were not the fillings they had ordered. On another occasion, they ordered a cake. Again, went to pick it up and no cake. So here they has to pick something from the case and have wording added. read more

There is a reason this spot landed on the San Jose Monopoly game... Burnt Almond Cake!!! IYKYK! Always the go to for any office party. Online ordering must be done 48 hours in advance from the time you intend to pick it up. But if you forget, or procrastinate, like I often do then just give them a call. They have always been able to accommodate my last minute orders. The cupcakes are also to die for and look great if you want to display them as a baby shower treat. read more

Peters' Bakery - Retirement Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

amazing service! i came in a few days before my dad's birthday to order for pickup. the lady at the counter helped me pick a flavor, size, and even what to write on the cake. my dad's birthday this year fell on Father's Day and I wanted to acknowledge both of that on the cake. The burnt almond cake and strawberry ring are my favorite desserts from here! I would come again because of their amazing, kind workers and their delicious desserts! read more

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This is a local favorite. Since Dick's bakery closed, I've been coming here for the burnt almond cake. Parking is tricky and you can try to park in the plaza in the back if you weren't able to get it right in front. Tip: Order ahead of time online, super convenient. Tip #2: There is only ONE line. If you're there to order day of or for pre-orders, it's all the same line. There is no separate line for online orders.They were able to assist 3 different customer at a time when I went. read more

I love this bakery! The burnt almond cake is the best ever, but my childhood favorite from Peter's n Dick's is the chocolate cake with fresh banana filling and whipped cream frosting ....Fabulous!! It's all good everything and worth the trip as far as I'm concerned. read more

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My family's been getting cakes and pastries here for the last few years, ever since we tried their burnt almond cake at a friend's birthday party. I love every variation of their burnt almond cake, but my top 2 are the pumpkin and marble options. Their Shirley Special cake (chocolate raspberry) is another favorite of mine - not too sweet or too tart. The cupcake versions of these are good too but I prefer the whole cakes or cake slices for a better ratio of frosting to cake. We usually order online and pick up in store, which is super convenient. They don't always have a separate line for pickup orders which means wait times can be just as long as ordering in store, but the line goes quick. Definitely recommend stopping by to try their cakes if you have the chance. read more

Peter's Bakery has the best dessert in town!! I have been going there since I was just a little girl. I love their coffee ring the best. I thinks that's what it is called. lol All I remember is the amazing taste of it. You can't just have one piece that's for sure!! read more

Still the best around. A San Jose staple at any party, graduation, or birthday. The cake like I said, is worth every penny. The prices are reasonable and the staff are always ready to help you. Of course the almond burnt cake is the most known, but do yourself a favor and grab the pumpkin if you ever see it. They do have it occasional even when it's not fall. They have online ordering available too! read more

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I was really skeptical about a cake costing $27 for burnt almond cake. I was reading the comments on people being in line for a long time and I didn't understand why until I had their cake. it's not too sweet. The cake made with low protein flour to make it so light and fluffy without a strong gluten structure. I highly recommend it was great cake for a birthday read more

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Peter's offers THE best burnt almond cake around, along with something called Strawberry Ring (Light pastry ring with strawberries, a layer of custard, & a very generous serving of fresh whip cream. These are super popular. We've come to Peter's since our other family-owned bakery, Aki,s closed. :( cakes are good wouldn't recommend for custom cakes Every time I've tried to order custom cakes here, I've gotten so much push-back & a whole lot of "No, we can't do that." For example, if you wanted a custom decorated whip cream cake they will not do that, only will decorate butter cream cakes. Honestly, it's the oddest thing ever. We have ordered custom whip cream cakes from other bakeries for years! In fact, that's all we have ordered. Sadly, our favorite go-to- bakeries have gone out of business. I also once asked for the raspberry whip cream they make for the Shirley Special with white cake & was also told they couldn't do that because it was only for the Shirley Special. their cakes are good, no doubt better to pick something out of the case or something that they already make in bulk if you really want to fully (and truly) customize your cake, this probably isn't the best option read more

The desserts are the best all of town! Their service is magnificent very kind heart souls and I definitely will be getting baked goods from here for more parties!! read more

I called same day to get this cake done and they said it couldn't be done by the person who does the designs on cakes because they weren't doing anymore orders that day for custom designs and a regular employee was going to do the writing and said they couldn't do the design but to my surprise it was done perfectly when I got there. They went over and beyond expectations and the burnt almond cake was great as always. Thank you again, San Jose Staple fasho read more

Peter's bakery is a family tradition for many celebrations. All their food is amazing, desserts and breads galore. Service always top notch even with crazy holidays. Online ordering is great. Thanks. read more

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Highly recommend the Red Velvet cake (and of course the burnt almond cake) along with their muffins and rolls. I came here right when they opened- first in line- requested a double layer red velvet with added wording for a celebration and it was definitely a hit! Would order again. read more

My favorite is their burnt almond cake! It's so good and always a crowd pleaser. They take only 5 groups in the storefront at a time, so you could be waiting in a line outside if it's already at capacity. Parking is also tight here. There is a convenience store at the end of the little plaza, but park there at your own risk. Would recommend always going with a second partner in case they need to drive around and just pick you up. read more

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I was amazed when I got the opportunity to a delicious citrus fruit cake cookie! These sweet children God even put it in a tiny brown paper bag because it was raining outside! What angels! I absolutely recommend! read more

Bf got me a cake from here and I love it so much. It's rlly fluffy and tasty, rlly is no joke on the infamous almond cake. Love the customized frosting and they open early. Hopefully would be able to come by the store ! read more

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Was finally able to try this place, and it is worth the hype. I came on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and to my surprise there were only a few people waiting in line. The employees here are so sweet and helpful! The bakery is filled with yummy treats - and they have single pastries, cupcakes, and a variety of cake size options. I opted for a burnt almond cake and a red velvet cake and both were excellent and very reasonably priced. Great experience overall- I will definitely be back! read more

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If you talk about San Jose staples, Peter's should for sure be on that list. Once you walk in you just know you're in for a treat based off the smell of the bakery. All the staff is super nice and helpful whether you're a regular or someone who is there for the first time. As for the food you can't skip on the burnt almond cake. But honestly you can't go wrong with whatever you pick read more

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Peter's Bakery is one of the most popular bakeries in San Jose. It has probably been over 15 years since I tried their coffee cake. I decided to stop by here to get the burnt almond cake this weekend that everyone raves about on Yelp. The line was short considering it was on a Saturday. The person who helped my husband and I were Maurio. He was super patient and kind since it was our first time going inside to shop for pastries. What was unique about this place was no menu or prices listed anywhere. It was almost like shopping without a budget. Luckily, most items were still cheaper than what most bakeries in the Bay Area charges. A slice of a burnt almond cake was $4.25, whereas a piece of cookie was only $.35 (unheard of in this era). The bakery was dark due to the lightning, and sold mostly cakes with a few other items. It was more of a quick shop with no seats inside. We ordered two slices of burnt almond cakes, one slice of the Shirley specials, one slice of the lemon cake, two of the strawberry pastry cups, six chocolate walnut cookies, one of the chocolate cookies, and one of the other colorful cookies. The total was around $28. The burnt almond cake was so moist and delicious! It reminded me of the coffee cake sold inside a Japanese market in SF Japantown. Worth the hype! The lemon cake tasted like lemon rolls you would find at a Chinese bakery but less sour with more coconut taste. It was ok. I did not try the Strawberry Shirley since I bought it for a friend, but it looked good. The strawberry pastry cup with whipped cream on top was a super tasty fruit tart! Surprisingly not overly sweet and very well-balanced. I would recommend that too! The cookies were cheap, but honestly, only the chocolate walnut cookie tasted good. Super cheap for $.35. Overall, I recommend Peter's Bakery! You can preorder your items online but the line for getting in to pick up online orders was the same as walk-ins. Seems more worth it to order online and get a whole cake, which I would do next time for a larger gathering. read more

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Best bakery since I was a kid. Every birthday or celebration was a burnt almond cake from Peter's. Love it and the people.

I love this place for their burnt almond cake. It's not too sweet just the perfect amount of sweetness and it's so light you don't feel like you have eaten something heavy. It's a perfect dessert read more

This is a historic bakery place located in San Jose. Anyone who is local or resident know this place... The line is long and the cake, pie, dessert are good. Good taste but not to sweet. I want everyone to have a chance to try it out when you are in San Jose. Mahalo read more

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It's pumpkin season! Their pumpkin pie is pretty good. I liked the pie crust. The filling was a bit on the saltier end which was quite interesting. Overall the pie was sweet but not overly sweet; the saltiness helps balance out the sweetness, but the filling was still noticeably and oddly saltier compared to other pumpkin pies I've had. read more

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A delightful experience from the moment I walked in! The sales clerk warmly greeted me and walked me through their items with patience and kindness. She even offered samples since it was my first time. This service is almost unheard of at other bakeries in the valley. On to the next important part- the goods! Tried a few items that were pretty basic but tasty, especially for such reasonable prices! Their small tarts are delicious and at such a small size, you can sample various flavors. This is truly a hidden gem worth a trip. If you've pretty much given up finding an affordable bakery with good variety and pleasant staff, this family-run, neighborhood business will renew your faith! Can't wait to try more! read more

My family has always loved Peters Bakery! (Literally for decades) lol. We have always bought all our special occasion cakes from this bakery for as long as I can remember. lol. We took a small break around 2020 (during quarantine) and I randomly had the thought to revisit this week to surprise my mom and my bf with some yummy Strawberry Ring Cakes for their Thurs+Friday birthdays. I called to make an order over the phone and they fit me in immediately. The ordering process was a breeze and I was able to pick up my order within hours nicely packed up. I decided to get a large size Strawberry Ring Cake for my Moms birthday (family celebration) and a small for a close gathering with my boyfriend. I also decided to get a yummy chocolate eclair with whip cream to satisfy my throwback inner child cravings. lol. The purchase process was a breeze as well. I was helped by Jessi who is was kind, patient, and helpful! Thank you Jessi for the cute writing on my bfs cake. Great customer service and sooo many great yummy pastries + cakes! Highly recommended. read more

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Long standing local bakery, been around since I was a child. Exceptional baked goods with my favorites being the custard danish, delicious creamy custard, not too sweet, cradled in delicate pastry baked to perfection and the chewy, fudgy, chocolate brownies. They speak for themselves. The service is friendly and swift as this place is always packed with eager customers. They are also famous for their burnt almond cake which remains as delicious today as the first time I ever tasted it. The storefront is typical old fashioned bakery however suits the traditional style. I no longer live in the area though I have driven there just to enjoy these delightful treats that are filled with years of wonderful memories. read more

I just have to give a huge shoutout to Peters Bakery and especially Skye. Two days ago i had a birthday i was celebrating and they would only eat their cake and everywhere else was already closed. I called last minute, literally right when they were about to close, and Skye was so kind she actually waited for me to get there... after they closed. She didn't have to do that at all, but she did and it meant everything to me. I've been running around all day, emotional, stressed, trying to make the night special, and she just... helped. No attitude, no rush, just kindness. Skye, you made my night. People like you really make a difference. Thank you for going out of your way for us. I'll never forget it. read more

IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW!!! Peters' Bakery is known for their Burnt Almond cakes, and is a SAN JOSE staple. Expect to see these divine pieces of heaven at every family celebration and event. My family has been coming here for years, and we never get tired of it. I was in town for 1 day, and made sure I picked up a dozen of burnt almond cupcakes before heading back to SoCal. This place usually has a long line out the door, but I lucked out this time around. Service is always quick and personable. Their signature packaging is tried and true. These cupcakes went through 2 airports and 3 trains, and were still perfectly in tact. The cupcakes were moist and fluffy; the cream was light and had just the right amount of sweetness to complement; the texture of the toasted almonds brought everything together... THE PERFECT CUPCAKE. read more

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I love love love this place. Their burnt almond cake is to die for. I get it every year for my birthday, my favorite is the marble cake but they are all good. The shop is a small San Jose staple. I just wish it was easier to park. I always preorder the birthday cake but they are so worth standing in line for. I go every few months to get a sweet treat. I'm partial to the burnt almond cupcakes and cream puffs but the cookies are also good. I look forward to continuing to get my birthday cakes from here for myself and for my little girl as she grows up read more

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Amazing quality. Such good quality delectables. Also amazing service despite the hustle bustle.

Went there for the burnt almond cake for my BF and his family and will be back for the lemon meringue pie! All of their treats look so good. The young lady helping me was very nice and informative. Highly recommend, will make the 45 mins drive back. read more

Peter's Bakery has been an establishment in East Side San Jose for decades. I was introduced to them through a birthday party that featured one of their burnt almond cakes. The cake was light and sweet, with the perfect amount of frosting. I have ordered cupcakes from Peter's Bakery for the past couple of years for celebratory events at work. Their cupcakes have the same texture as their cakes, being light and sweet. The amount of frosting was perfect for the cupcake. You can place orders for their cupcakes, as well as other cakes, on their website. An associate will call you to confirm the order, as well as any instructions you leave in the comments section of the online order. Peter's Bakery offers an assortment of baked goods, including Apple Turnovers and Cheese Danishes, both of which I have enjoyed. I'm thankful that they are continuing to stay open over the years, and look forward to my next visit! read more

Huge line for Saturday but everyone seems happy. Thank you for the wonderful treats and friendly service:) Merry Christmas! read more

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This is an old timey down home Portuguese Bakery. As long as I and my family members have been coming here the cakes and other baked items are always fresh and Delicious!! There is no better Bakery in Northern California. Peters Bakery is the best of the best Thank you all for your wonderful service ! read more

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Don't recommend. The cake is extremely dry.!! Used to order a lot but no every flavor cake is dry and just crumbles apart.

The burnt almond cakes here are delicious! I usually don't like cakes because they are too dry and the frosting is too sweet/heavy. Peter's Bakery is the exception. The cake base is moist and the frosting is perfectly light with the right amount of sweetness. The seasonal pumpkin spice slice is too sweet for my taste, but the regular vanilla burnt almond cake is just right. There usually is a line, but it goes quickly with good customer service. The cake slices are reasonably priced, just make sure to bring cash if you only buy one or two slices. There is a minimum for credit card purchases. read more