Peña&#x27;s Bakery II

This is a true staple of my childhood, and of the Bay Area. Anyone who knows good food and good…read morepizza in the East Bay knows Arizmendi. It's a surprise every day, which pizza they'll make, but it's guaranteed to always be good. The quality of the ingredients is top notch, the kind you can just taste. Even their salads, soups, and baked goods are delicious, it tastes like a quality bakery, for a place that's known for great pizza. This is definitely an if you know, you know spot, the kind you'll come back to for years on end for its consistency, its flavor, its heart. It's a staple of the East Bay for a reason, and even if you're not a vegetarian, you will adore it.

Great spot for a quick dinner at an affordable price!…read more My partner and I stopped by Arizmendi to check it out and get a daily special on a Sunday. In total, we paid $7.50, which was not bad at all! The space is spacious inside with an ample parking lot, but I would say this is more of a grab-and-go place; there is some outdoor seating. We got a pizza with tomato, olive oil, feta, and olives. The service was quick, straightforward, and we were able to get our slices within 5 minutes and it came out hot which was great! The pizza itself is on the thinner side and has a good ratio of dough to cheese. The crust/base was chewy and light and did in fact, taste healthy (in a good way)! Do I think this place is somewhere you must go to try out? Honestly, no, it is a good value pizza that tastes delicious, but I would say to only stop in if you are around the area.

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Simurgh Bakery and Cafe

4.5(296 reviews)

5.3 mi

Matcha Tales, Always looking to enjoy the food/drink…read moreexperience. We found a gem. Took a minute to prepare, but I am willing to sacrifice time for taste . Worked out great. All I heard was this is the best Matcha ever. Wow. Let's memorize this. Well deserved. See you

Pastry 4/5 Customer service 5/5…read moreValue 3/5 We came right before closing so the only thing we can get was pastries The honey cake is the best; moist and balanced in flavor. Everything is good and fresh. It is a little pricey @$7 per piece.

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Balkan Kebab Sandwich(Cevapi)

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Cute windows of display

Mother Mcdowell's Sugar Free Bakery

4.9(20 reviews)

4.7 mi•North Oakland

Called but no answer. I think they are no longer in business. Not sure why that information has…read morenot bee updated.

Ok so being that I'm all the way in Las Vegas I was very doubtful that this would be a good…read moreexperience. I called and spoke to the baker Johnathan. He was very forthright in stating that due to Covid he was baking from home but that all Covid protocols were in place. He walked me thru the types of cakes he could get by my deadline and I chose the Herman Chocolate Cake. I checked in with him the day before delivery and recd a text when the cake was delivered. The process was easy and flawless because I used CashApp. Now my dad is very particular about things re sweets due to diabetes but he told me that he hasn't ever tasted a sugar free cake so darn good. His cake was delivered on Saturday and since then he has talked about the cake. Even his wife was pretty impressed. Though I didn't taste the cake, I know it was delicious because my dad doesn't play when it comes to food. He said it was fresh and super delicious. And he couldn't believe it was super free as he continued to enjoy it!! Thank you for brightening up my dads birthday as none of us siblings are in the area and I know this made his year!! Thank you Johnathan and Granddaughter you guys are awesome!

4.0 mi•Piedmont Ave, North Oakland

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La Farine Bakery

3.9(409 reviews)

What a find. I've had their products over the years that friends have brought. Never could…read moreremember the name. Then I ran into it in Oakland by accident. Been back several times. Closest you can get to grandma's kitchen. And definitely not a grocery store bakery. Go in, find something fun, enjoy with a friend, take some home.

First time visiting I was amazed at all the delicious looking desserts, cakes and pastries…read more I picked up a 6" Sicilian cake for a friend's birthday. $38 for their smallest cake is a little pricey but it was rich chocolate ganache. I don't know exactly what pistachio mousse tastes like but I wouldn't have guessed it was that if I hadn't read the description. I also couldn't taste the Frangelico that was supposed to be there. The cake looked pretty and tasted good but the birthday boy thought it was a little dry. The service at the counter was friendly and helpful. I think the next time I need a special cake I would try preordering. Some of their other flavors looked really good but they were out of stock.

5.6 mi•Rockridge, Elmwood, North Oakland

Lemon shortbread (similar to the yummy edges of a lemon bar)

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La Farine

4.4(865 reviews)

Their fresh fruit tarts are works of art! They typically have a variety of fruit combinations so…read moreyou can select one that has your favorites! The right balance of cream, fruit, and flaky crust. They also have a variety of delicious morning buns--savory and sweet, depending on your preference. Parking is sometimes a little tough but worth the effort!

Giving 3 stars because, out of the 3 cookies I tried, the iced lemon oatmeal was the only one I…read moreenjoyed--and even that was just OK. They do have a nice selection of interesting cookies to choose from, though! I also tried the Jezebel (chocolate chip, almond, and dried apricots) and the chocolate chip/pecan. The cookies just weren't quite my personal preference. They're more on the dry side and not especially sweet, whereas I tend to prefer a sweeter, chewier cookie. The staff behind the counter was nice and helpful, which I appreciated. I'd definitely go back to try some of their other baked goods like the morning bun or ham & cheese croissant, tho!

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Mini Cupcake. $2.25.

Wonder Food Bakery

4.2(419 reviews)

3.3 mi•Oakland Chinatown

Wonder Food Bakery, Oakland's Chinatown…read more Yes, I'm back again for more goodies! I noticed that their BBQ Pork bun doesn't taste like how it used to be. It used to have a shiny glazed on top, fillings were sweet, juicy and it used to have onions. On that note, it's still good but It's not the same now. I still went back and bought those mini chicken biscuits/ cookies. They're so good! Would come back whenever I'm in the area.

One of the best bakeries in Oakland Chinatown. Incredibly affordable and they have a wide variety…read moreof goods. Egg tarts are $1.75 and pineapple buns are $1.25. Cash only. Service is friendly and they are pretty patient which is nice. I came in with my elderly grandmother and she needed some time thinking about what she wanted. They were gracious. The pineapple buns weren't the freshest on my most recent visit but they were still solid. They have a couple tables inside but this is mostly a to-go spot like the other bakeries in Chinatown.

Ham and green onion bun $2

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Napoleon Super Bakery

4.0(578 reviews)

3.4 mi•Oakland Chinatown

Coming to Napoleon Super Bakery is our tradition. We just made our mooncake run to this shop for…read moreour extended family, 9 boxes: red bean with & w/o egg yolk, lotus w & w/o egg yolks, winter melon, sesame seed, etc. They make the best mooncakes in the Bay Area. Beautifully crafted and not too sweet. Delicious especially with hot tea. The packaging was really lovely too. This year's features a rabbit and peonies, the metal tin holds four mooncakes. Perfect keepsake for keepsakes.:). All their bake goods especially their egg tarts are well made and yummy. The lines are real, mostly locals who know. They accept cash only so come prepared.

Napoleon Super Bakery, Oakland…read more I always come here for the egg tarts and many delicious buns! From sweet buns to savory buns, this place has it all! They also have cakes too!! Service is good, make sure you know what you want, the line can be fast or slow, depends on the person in the front of you. lol Street parking and they accept CASH ONLY!

$28 for 8 inch fresh strawberry cake

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Tarts de Feybesse

4.2(306 reviews)

3.6 mi

•$$$

I went to this place yesterday, it was amazing! These types of "trendy" fruit pastries originated…read morefrom a bakery in LA. I actually went to that bakery once. This bakery is BETTER, the mango and pistachio dessert is my personal favorite. They don't have a bathroom though.

I have always wanted to try Tarts de Feybesse since these types of desserts were trending on social…read moremedia. I didn't give myself any expectations because sometimes food that are trending are overhyped. But these desserts were really good, even the flavors I typically do not prefer. The prices are pretty up there - our order was roughly $110. Was it worth it? Yes. Would I get them again? Only on special occasions. The flavors we got are below (ranked from my personal fave to least fave): 1. Pistachio - I'm probably biased towards this since I always like anything pistachio flavored. 2. Strawberry - A little tart, sweet, and the shell is just so good. 3. Mango - If you're a mango lover, this might be your favorite. I typically do not get mango-flavored desserts, but this one was good. For it to make it to my Top 3 says a lot. 4. Raspberry - I forgot why but I remember liking this lol. 5. Avocado - This one was shocking. I do not like anything avocado-flavored. I was hesitant on trying this but it was actually delicious. Very mellow and creamy. 6. Blueberry - For blueberry fans, this might not be for you. I do not like blueberries but this one was edible enough for me because the blueberry taste was not that strong. 7. Pomegranate - This was pretty bland. It made me think what pomegranate really tasted like because I couldn't really remember from this dessert. 8. Lemon - Most disappointing. There was something odd about its tartness. Not your typical lemon-flavored items. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here. You can see the staff work on the dessert behind the counter. The staff assisting us was very patient because we were very indecisive on what to get, but we ultimately got one of everything. I want to emphasize that none of the desserts are bad. My ranking is just based on personal faves and I'm pretty picky. Highly recommend!

2.9 mi•Lakeshore, Lower Hills

No Caption just A choice of deliciousness here.

Lychee iced tea

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Arizmendi Bakery

4.6(1.8k reviews)

Very cool co-op style bakery and pizza shop. They have so many cool things with great service and…read moreworkers. I got the pizza of the day and thoroughly enjoyed it! If you want a cute spot to grab a quick bite to eat make sure to check this place out

Great vibes, love a co-op…read more I've came here before for pastries and coffee and today I tried the pizza. It was solid, really cool idea that they rotate flavors daily. All pizzas have no meat on them tho which I don't have a problem with but meat lovers beware. Pizza was solid, ate a lot and didn't feel gross after which is a nod to their fresh ingredients. 7.6/10

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Delicious hot slice and a lemon ginger tonic mmm

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1 slice + bonus slivers: $3.75

Ruby King Bakery

4.4(381 reviews)

3.4 mi•Oakland Chinatown

Love coming here for the egg tarts with the buttery flaky crust that has rich filling custard…read more I always buy a minimum of 4 to have for breakfast/ a snack for the week. I store in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer for 5 mins and it's ready to eat. Their fruit cakes are also amazing. Light and airy sponge like cake packed with fruit and cream. They always have some variety and sizes in the display cases when your in a pinch too.

The BEST BBQ Pork Buns and Custard Egg Tarts!…read more I was at Ruby King Bakery at 2pm on Monday, and was able to buy some plump BBQ Pork Buns and the best Egg Tarts! Customer service was great! Big time suggestive selling! The young lady behind the counter said someone did a survey, and their egg tarts are the BEST in Oakland Chinatown. You have to come try them yourself!

August 2024

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anna y.

17 years ago

I love small mexican bread shop. people are always nicer. The feeling of actually somebody making you bread, instead of a big supermarket and you just pick the bread like.. I don even know how long.. You know, FRESH BREAD from bakery is always better. Mexican bread shop speaks in Spanish.. It is fine. People are nice again. read more

El C.

17 years ago

Pan dulce. I love it. great flavor . less sugar from American pastries.. EWl pan buenisimo. u should try it

Buster B.

134

2 years ago

Excellent pan dulce! Excellent service! I will be back again! Thank you . Visited on 6/12/24 read more

Loops M.

190

14 years ago

I will drive from Hayward for some fresh pan dulce!

Al X.

17 years ago

Best pan dulce iv ever had.

Lawrence M.

14 years ago

Excellent!

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