Rainbow Donuts

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I pass Rainbow Donuts quite regularly, located on San Pablo Ave in Berkeley. It's a pretty pink building from the outside and for a recent order, I actually chose a food delivery service instead of making it over in-person for my kiddos recent birthday breakfast surprise . We ordered two decorated donuts (we left a note that it was a birthday, and to choose something fun), hash browns, an egg and cheese croissant, and coffee. They were having a special if you spent x amount, your coffee was complimentary or in all reality, I think it came to about .25 cents! They chose the cutest panda bear donuts as the decorated donuts, and it was such a fun breakfast vibe full of all the whimsy. They included a bag with napkins and coffee creamer which was a nice touch. And omg, the egg/cheese croissant...so good! There is truly something special about the discovery of breakfast croissants at spots that don't typically market them. (See pic) but the croissant was hearty and layered high with gooey cheese and warm egg. The croissant was warm, buttery, and it seemed like potentially put in a press. Chefs kiss, no notes. I noticed you could add meat and/or avocado, but it was perfect paired down. All in all, a food delivery gone right! Hard to come by these days, and my first time ever executing a delivery order before 7am haha. Thank you for adding to a truly special day, can't wait to visit soon! read more

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Lori K.

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Last time I visited was 2019 and the cake donuts are still as amazing as I remembered. Only came in for donut holes and 2 donuts and the lady generously gave us extras to go! Made my day. Maybe she could tell I was having a hard time choosing amongst their variety of flavors. Cake donuts are a must. Tried blueberry, ube and red velvet ones. Texture is soft, not too dense nor dry, with great flavor. Very chill store, friendly staff, good vibes. read more

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Talia B.

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Solid donut selection! The chocolate with sprinkles was delicious. Simple but a classic. As was the case with their basic glaze too. My husband and I got the blueberry fritter and creme brulee donuts to try but we weren't impressed. Might just be due to personal preference of crunch for fritter and idk if we are creme brulee donut people lol. We def will come again for the classics and to try other fun flavors. read more

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God I love Rainbow donuts. I love this place. I been to so many damn coffee shops, super expensive, mid coffee... BUT HERE? god tier coffee for $6 with a damg donut. Are you kidding? So freaking amazing. Rainbow donuts is a blessing to the bay area. Thank you thank you thank you read more

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Rainbow Donuts in Berkeley is one of those low-key neighborhood gems that just gets it. I came in craving something sweet and left very happy--especially thanks to their Boston cream donut, which is delicious! The dough is perfectly soft and fluffy, the vanilla cream is rich without being too heavy, and the chocolate glaze on top ties it all together beautifully. It tastes fresh and indulgent in the best way. I was there on New Year's Eve, and they had the cutest themed donuts--adorable panda bear donuts and festive "Happy New Year" designs that made the whole experience extra fun and memorable. You can tell they put real care into both creativity and presentation. Beyond the donuts, the vibe is great: relaxed, friendly, and unpretentious. It feels like a classic donut shop where you can take your time, chat a bit, and actually enjoy being there. Whether you're grabbing a quick treat or celebrating a moment, Rainbow Donut delivers on both flavor and atmosphere. Definitely a Berkeley favorite I'll keep coming back to. read more

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I really enjoyed these donuts, they definitely are on the sugary side, but what donut isn't?! The donuts here though were soft and fluffy, which already beats a lot of places. It definitely tastes fresh and they have such a great variety. read more

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Our favorite donut place! I'm always hesitant to write reviews of my faves because I don't want too many people in there. But here it goes. The variety of donuts you can get here is unbelievable. The fancy it up by adding cereal on some. Or making little unicorns. When we order we usually get a good half a dozen cause you are already here why are you gonna just get one!? Go for it! The service is quick too and usually if they don't have the one you want they will give you a suggestion on what could be similar. Love it! read more

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Saw the inviting pink sign from across the street as we ate dinner. We got in right before closing and were greeted by the wonderful a lady behind the counter. Got an apple fritter and a couple donuts. She gave us a couple others to try too. So hospitable. She packed up our box and bag and noticed we ended up with about a dozen extras on the house. Such a nice surprise! Their donuts are light and fluffy with tons of flavor. If you haven't been here, this should be your go-to donut spot. They also sell lotto tickets too! read more

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Allison W.

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Such cute donuts here! Happened to walk by with a friend so we stopped in. I loved the unicorn donuts -- those would have totally been my go-to as a kid! All of them were so beautifully decorated. We got Ube Crumb Donuts, and they were so good! A gorgeous purple color with crumb coating. They were so soft yet still had that cake donut texture, and the ube flavor actually came through! Deeply impressed. There's some tables and seating inside, though I struggled to find any napkins. There was no line when we were there at 12:30 PM on a Thursday, but I figure the mornings must be busier because not all of the different donut varieties were there. The lady serving us was efficient yet patient, allowing my friend time to decide what she wanted. Would definitely like to try their raised donuts next time! read more

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Our new favorite donut spot in the Bay! Beautiful design, tons of choices for all the types of donut eaters, plenty of seating. Great service as I was getting donuts and they suggested half a dozen would be less which I appreciated. If you like donuts, just go! read more

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Dania B.

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Love love loveee Rainbow Donuts!! This is by far my favorite donut and coffee shop in the area since I moved from Pittsburg. The people are very nice and welcoming and I love the variety of donuts they have. That being said, I came in yesterday a little later in the day than I usually go and one of the workers, whose name I didn't get but i believe she was Indian, was very short and rude with me and who I came with. I asked for a cinnamon twisted donut and she kept rudely stating which kind and named flavors of donuts that were not even available for the twisted ones. I also had asked for a iced coffee and received a blended one, which was still good of course but it's not what I asked for and I didn't feel like correcting her because she was already being rude and also tried to direct me to wait in one specific spot of the shop which I found weird? Other than that i still love Rainbow Donuts I think she just needs to be retrained on how to speak to people. read more

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Azteca L.

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Truly a staple here in Berkeley. Get there early for a good spot, get there late for their unique kiddie donuts. Belinda always greets us and is a joy to interact with. My favorite is the maple bacon donut in which you can never go wrong. read more

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Honestly, I'm not a fan of cake style donuts, I'm more of a raised donut kinda person. Unfortunately, it seems cake donuts are the . Regular or vegan, I just haven't liked them. They're heavy, oily and not good. I have no idea what Rainbow does, but their vegan donuts are surprisingly good!! My brother got me 3 for my birthday and I wasn't sure what to expect. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised! I hope to stop in and try them again in person! read more

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Sidra A.

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Can't believe I haven't tried this place sooner! The donuts were incredibly soft and the breakfast croissant sandwich was buttery, flakey and perfect. Will definitely be coming again. read more

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May Z.

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First off the service here is immaculate. Everyone is SO nice and helpful. It feels like they hook me up everyday, but I think that's actually just their incredibly adorable prices. And I'm talking about fire deals for every incentive donuts. The ambiance is soo cute and honestly comforting since pink is my fav color. Donut wise- the cake ones are my fav. Today I noticed they make jelly/custard filled donut wholes for $1. They also have a creme brulee donut, ube donut, cute little designed donuts etc... go check them out! read more

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Marc B.

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Stocked up at Rainbow Donuts before a long drive. I enjoyed my toasted cheese bagel with cream cheese. Then I got three donuts, all of which were good. 1. Creme Brulee donut - A couple of bites before you get to the custard center, but when you did, the combo of custard and brulee top was exceptional! This was my fav. Very sweet, as to be expected. 2. Smores donut - a chocolate donut with graham cracker crumbs on top plus a big marshmallow in the middle. 3. Fruity Pebbles donut - some sort of a glaze with Fruity Pebbles on top. Maybe dip the donut further in that sticky glaze and allow the fruity pebbles go down the side or even all around? The donut a bit was too big and fluffy for the toppings. read more

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Blu M.

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What a cute bakery! Finally got to try this shop for national donut day and I was so pleasantly surprised. There was such a large amount of variety, it was almost too hard to make a choice. I went around 6:30 am, so I got to see the full menu. Everything was so fresh and it smelled so good in there. The donuts were just being made, you could see the icing still needing to firm up! I ended up going with a lemon blueberry donut and a creme brûlée (one of my favorite desserts!) Both were so delicious! The woman helping me also threw in a free chocolate cake donut for national donut day, which was really nice of her :) I will definitely be coming back to try more of their extensive menu!! read more

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Tracy D.

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We come here a few times because they have donut holes and plain donuts for me. Ordering and service is usually fast when I've come on the weekends. Location is good and I usually find parking nearby. Some seating area if you wanted to eat there. read more

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E D.

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I love getting donuts here for my work. Everyone is always so excited when I bring them in. Super cute and love the seasonal festivity. AND the donuts are actually good. read more

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Kingston T.

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Super cute donut shop! Wow, I was impressed by the fresh, fluffy and delicious donuts. I wasnt a fan of the Matcha Hojicha glaze but I will say the donut itself was really delicious. I imagine all the other flavors would be divine. The donut is fried to perfection. The crumb was flaky, buttery and had the slightest chew. I'll come back here fosho read more

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Daniela J.

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Very cute little donut shop. Stopped by around 11am on Sunday and we picked a couple donuts and they gave my 3.5 year old a free donut hole. The workers were very nice. I'm not the biggest donut person and I love an egg bagel so I tried the sausage egg and cheese on a jalapeño bagel and it was delicious. I'm sure my toddler will be asking to come back often! read more

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Isaiah G.

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I was in the area and my son wanted a doughnut. I found this place on yelp. There's only street parking here. It's a little shop but there's a few tables. There is a pretty good selection they do sell out of some flavors. There was a lot of different fun flavors. The price was okay. The doughnuts were pretty good but very sweet. My son really liked it. We overall had a good experience. read more

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TC W.

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Horrible this was such a waste of money. Who eats a dry bagel with bacon no cheese nothing and it's not on the bagel I ordered. read more

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Jenny R.

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Some friends had brought a box of donuts to an event last weekend. I am uncertain as to the flavor of the donut I had, as it featured green-colored icing with black seeds. All I can attest to is that it was exceptionally delicious. I regret not having the opportunity to try some of the other donuts in the box, but unfortunately, one donut was more than sufficient. I will definitely have to visit this establishment on my own and sample the other impressive-looking donuts. read more

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Sherelle L.

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The sign outside caught my eye instantly ! Donuts are bae and I had to indulge. The price point on these were not that bad, I got an old fashioned donut and 1/2 dozen donut holes for $4. The donut holes were my favorite super fluffy and the perfect amount of glaze. I decided to enjoy my donuts there and they have a good amount of seating for a donut shop! Go ahead and grab your sugar filled carb lol read more

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Laura J.

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My review is solely based on a Door Dash delivery. We got a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Croissant and half a dozen donuts. SO. GOOD. The croissant was flaky and chewy. I usually have to add some seasonings to my breakfast sandwiches and this sandwich did not need anything! Perfect amount of flavor and portion size. The donuts were great too! Soft and fluffy, not overly too sweet. Highly recommend! read more

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Katie E.

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Came in last night for one lemon blueberry donut and the woman working very generously gave me an entire bag! The lemon blueberry was perfectly light and fluffy, and I ended up giving the extras away to strangers. Thank you Rainbow Donuts for spreading some joy on a random Wednesday read more

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Jade Z.

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These donuts were great and they had a lot of fun flavors. Service was great, and the overall vibe was welcoming. read more

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Adriana H.

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I work nearby rainbow donuts and decided to give it a try, and my expectations were exceeded! The donut texture is light and airy, and always tastes fresh. The prices are fair, I stopped by just for one donut an my total was $2.15. Workers are super nice and has a community-oriented vibe. I will be coming more often! read more

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Danielle K.

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Ordered from DoorDash and had them delivered for a sleepover. Excellent donuts - nice crisp. Very well designed and packaged. Only criticism is that the One Dozen Specialty Mix was more of a normal mix. The specially designed mix was fabulous and a real show stealer! read more

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dawn p.

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Dry , dry, dry. I placed a pick up order the day before I needed to pick up and the donuts tasted like they made them the day I placed the order. No way they made those the day of. Customer service horrible when your asking for your money back. I would never purchase donuts from here again. read more

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Nora P.

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I've never had a bad donut here...do bad donuts exist? Yes! But not here. Is it a foodie spot? Not really. Anything over the top amazing? Not quite there BUT I can honestly say that when it comes to Donut shops they offer variety, customer service, hygiene and a smile. Flavors are consistent. Rainbow has your ordinary variety but also speciality flavors occasionally like Ube or cereal topped donuts. My son's go to sport for decorative donuts that resemble unicorns and pandas. This is the second year he has made me custom order donuts here depending on his ever changing obsession. Last year was Pokemon, this year it was Roblox. Rainbow is a cute shop right on San Pablo off of University. Shop is clean, a few tables, a self serve fridge with beverage offerings. The actual donuts are house in clear glass, well lit, really clean and well labeled. Overall black and white Decorative with Pink, few cute sayings on walls. Staff has always been friendly, often gives my son an extra treat. Answers questions and when I had questions they could not answer they were kind enough to place owner on the phone. A Berkeley staple. Solid shop and people. Definitely a recommendation for custom donuts. We will continue to gladly go back time after time. read more

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I didn't think donuts could be this good. I was not hungry not even really craving a donut, yet each one was better than the last. The first was amazing to start also! Workers are pretty cool and helpful ambiance is typical donut store clean enough to sit and enjoy a donut, but not overdone so people are packing in. read more

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Jack L.

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Light fluffy delicious donuts... mmm... donuts... *drool* This place is fantastic for potlucks or parties as they are always a hit and fit perfectly with coffee. We picked some up on a Sunday afternoon and got a few bonus donuts too! *score* read more

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They did such an amazing job with my Gabby's dollhouse themed donuts for my 5 year old's bday party. read more

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I've been working in the area recently and heard great things about this place especially because they have vegan donuts. I'm not big on sweets but when i do indulge, vegan is the way to go for me! Decided to pop in this morning for a breakfast option -in addition to a WIDE VARIETY of donuts, they also make breakfast sandwiches. Your choice of breakfast meat along with egg & cheese or for the non-meat eaters egg & cheese which was my choice. You can get your sammie on a bagel, croissant or gasp- even a glazed donut! BE STILL MY HEART! I opted for the flaky croissant- did not disappoint. They cook it to order and it wasn't too long of a wait considering there was a huge line forming right at 9 am. They are consistently busy which is a good sign. Check them out! read more

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I like coming here for donuts and breakfast sandwiches. No matter how busy you are, they hustle to get you in and out. Which, on mornings I'm picking up breakfast I especially appreciate their excellent service because I'm typically in a hurry. read more

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Love their decorated donuts! We ordered their theme donuts for a child's birthday party: panda, rainbow clouds and unicorn. Alan was very helpful with the correspondence of this special order. Everything went well and the kids loved the donuts! The donuts were a great hit at the party. Thinking of ordering more theme donuts in the future for parties. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Donuts were meh and the breakfast sandwich were decent nothing to write home about I have been here lots of times due to the fact I work early in the morning and they are open early but its average read more

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Sarah D.

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Party Favorite! My son hates cake so donuts it was. They were super helpful and accommodating. They even decorated a special donut with a character he loves. The flavors, colors and combinations were perfect for the birthday party! read more

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2025 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley
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(510) 644-2029
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Hours

What time does Rainbow Donuts open?

Rainbow Donuts opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Rainbow Donuts opens at 6:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Rainbow Donuts close?

Rainbow Donuts closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Rainbow Donuts closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 5:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Rainbow Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Rainbow Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Rainbow Donuts have catering options?

Yes, Rainbow Donuts does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Rainbow Donuts allow dogs?

No, Rainbow Donuts does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rainbow Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, Rainbow Donuts has bike parking.

Does Rainbow Donuts have parking?

Yes, Rainbow Donuts has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Rainbow Donuts wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Rainbow Donuts is wheelchair accessible.

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For customer orders please email rainbowdonutsorders@gmail.com

History

Established in 1985.

Just a small local donut shop running 2 generations strong! Thanks for all your support!

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Masse's Pastries

Stopped by here for dessert, so happy we did. Great old style pastry bakery. Really enjoyed the…read morechocolate and blueberry pastries we got.

Desserts: 3/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Standard fare. The extended review... Desserts: 3/5 - Got a few desserts to share. One passion fruit and one lemon curd. Both were pretty standard fare for taste. Service: 4/5 - Friendly staff who explained what everything was since there wasn't any signage. Ambiance: 3/5 - A few indoor and outdoor seats to eat in. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pretty standard fare for pastry pricing.

Raspberry and pomegranate cake

Hazelnut chocolate cake

Chocolate raspberry cake

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Lavender Bread & Cafe

4.4

(176 reviews)

0.0 mi

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

Nice staff today at this location and delicious pastries…read more This is their newer store in Berkeley on San Pablo Avenue and it's really lovely, close to University Avenue. My favorites are the yogurt cherry pastry and the nice crispy chocolate croissant. Don't hesitate - get over there right after you read this. NOTE: Prices may have changed since I took those pictures.

Cute cafe to enjoy coffee and pastries while working or reading. Friendly service, too!read more

Special Holiday season coffee

Great pastries!

Love the desserts!

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Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley

Cute store. Very clean. I like that they display each donut and muffin in the case with its name…read moreand price (vs just a list of flavors on a menu) so you can see exactly what you're getting. The lady at the counter was super nice and personable. She was easy to talk to and friendly. She asked if we wanted our treats warmed up but since I was taking mine home, she recommended to heat it up for 45 seconds at home. Thank you!! I ordered: * black sesame mochi muffin - nice chew, great sesame flavor, and not too sweet * churro mochi muffin - covered in cinnamon sugar, so good. Great texture as well. * banana bread pudding - looks so ooey and gooey! I took an edge piece because I like the chewy crispy texture. Love to return when I'm back in the area.

Third Culture Bakery is a popular LGBTQ-owned Southeast Asian bakery known for the original mochi…read moremuffin. All baked goods are 100% gluten-free since the opening of the bakery. Their mochi donut is a butter mochi-style donut that is baked and not fried. The bakery currently has two brick-and-mortar locations - a showroom in Berkeley and a matcha cafe in Walnut Creek. [Parking]: Easy and free street parking in this part of the neighborhood. [Atmosphere]: This is a takeout only bakery with limited outdoor chairs. Our party ended up eating baked goods in the car. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items include Black Sesame Mochi Donut, Mochi Waffle, Ube Mochi Donut, Banana Bread Pudding, and Matcha Mochi Donut. *** Ube Mochi Donut ($3.75): Crunchy and chewy texture, but ube was a bit sweeter than I would have liked. Black Sesame Muffin ($4.75): Slightly better than the mochi donut, but black sesame flavor was not distinct enough. *** Overall a solid 3.5 stars for both donut and muffin.

Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte, matcha einspanner (06/2025)

Pandan Mochi Donut

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Mochi donuts

La Noisette Sweets

So sad that they're closing. I will always remember grabbing some of their wonderful pastries on…read moresunny mornings at the Saturday Kensington farmers market. Their strawberry pistachio croissant is a favorite of ours - just sweetly delicious with that hint of strawberries and pistachio. Such happiness in eating them!

I stumbled upon La Noisette Sweets by chance while I was in line waiting for a Xulo pop-up next…read moredoor at Morrell's Bread. The shop is on the smaller side -- with no seating inside, so it's strictly an order and take to-go type of a spot. Although there were a bunch of delicious pastry items in the case, my eyes laser focused on the canelés. It's hard to find a well made canelé and the ones here were incredible. I was lucky enough to show up right when the canelés had been pulled from the oven, so they were warm to the touch when I received them. The outside of the canelé had a thick, crunchy crust and contrasted nicely with the fluffy, spongy, light texture inside. The caramelized, browned bottom provided a slightly bitter note to contrast the sweetness. With a cup of coffee, this is honestly one of my favorite breakfasts. I would 100% stop by again just to pick up a canelé.

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Cheesecake

Starter Bakery

Cute bakery in Rockridge serving delicious pastries! Came here on a Friday at around 8am and the…read moreplace was decently busy, but we got to order right away. We decided to order 6 different pastries. We first tried their Seasonal Strawberry Almond Frangipane, Seasonal Strawberry Kouign Amann, Cardamon Pistachio Kouign Amann, Chocolate Pistachio Kouign Amann, Chocolate Babka, and Twice Baked Mocha Pecan Croissant. I liked all of their Kouign Amanns a lot, especially the strawberry one which added a nice fruit element! Their kouign amanns have very crispy layers and very flaky. I'd honestly recommend all 6 of the pastries we tried, especially since the prices for this place are lower (~$6) than some other high quality bakeries around the Oakland and SF area. The decor inside the bakery is really cute and there are quite a few small tables you can sit at to enjoy the baked goods. Service was nice and fast. Overall: solid pastry spot I'd recommend anyone to check out!

I have been reading amazing things about Starter Bakery, so I was excited to try it out with my…read moregirlfriend. The ambiance is wonderful - I absolutely love the deep blue color scheme, the cute matching mugs, and gorgeous plants. They have a lot of different pastry choices, but unfortunately, there was only one vegan option: a tiny hazelnut sweet bread. I ordered the bread along with an Americano. When I tried to take the pastry out of the package to share it with my girlfriend, it completely crumbled into a big mess. I went up to the counter to let them know, and the employee told me it was actually meant to be eaten straight from the package. She mentioned it was on the drier side being vegan, she took the crumbled mess and gave me a new one but it ended up having the exact same issue. It wasnt dry, but it just wouldn't hold any moisture and was far too crumbly to eat. For $5, this tiny pastry was a major letdown. To make the interaction weirder, she took the original crumbled bread back from me and I'm only assuming threw it away, which felt entirely unnecessary. Having been vegan for nine years, I've had some truly amazing, moist vegan baked goods, so this was incredibly disappointing. While the vibe and aesthetic are great, the vegan options were major letdown. CC accepted Restroom available

Mille bisous for mille feuille with pear! Now available at College Ave.

Our Stollen holiday bread makes winter mornings festive. Shown here in our regular size--preorder by 12/19 at 12pm PT for pick-up on 12/24.

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Earl Grey, coming in hot -- in our Plum & Earl Grey Kouign Amann, available this week for Oakland Style.

Acme Bread Company

nothing hits better than fresh bread and getting it right from the source! acme works 24 hours to…read moredeliver fresh bread everyday and i just got to give them props for the dedication and hard work. the bread and pastries here are just so good. the hell wet levain is amazing! i love all the sesame seeds on the loaf and with butter = chef's kiss. their pizzas are amazing too and i plan to come back to try their other ones. i finally got to try their cheddar biscuits and it was amazing! not heavy at all and full of flavor. i sometimes get quite overwhelmed with the options since i want to try everything! love acme!

Visit date: 4/19/2026…read more We came about an hour before closing on a Sunday, so unfortunately many of the items I wanted to try based on other people's recommendations were already sold out. We ended up getting three things: * The cheese twist was soooo good! The cheese was flavorful and the pastry itself was perfectly done. * The apple pastry was interesting. Unlike many places where the pastry is either bland or overly sweet, Acme's pastry had a slight saltiness to it, which I actually think is genius. I almost always prefer a hint of savory flavor to balance out the sweetness from the filling or topping. My only issue with this one was that the apple topping was not sweet at all and leaned more tart, so paired with the salty pastry, it was not quite the flavor combination I was hoping for. * The mini raspberry pastry had the same issue for me. The raspberry topping was just a bit too tart and sour for my taste. Even though not everything was a hit for me, I would definitely come back and give this bakery another chance, especially since we arrived so late and missed out on many of their most popular items.

Olive oil cake with apricots

Cherry puff

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Inside of Peach Pocket ($5.64) - puff pastry with Frog Hollow Peaches. The pastry is bad but the peaches are good, not overly sweet.

La Farine

Delicious baked goods and pastries Awesome bread…read moreFriendly staff Convenient neighborhood locations

Charmed by the French-style bakery storefront and tidy shelves of baked goods, I stopped in at La…read moreFarine to purchase a bread loaf. While La Farine has a smaller pastry selection than its neighboring bakeries on College Ave., it has an impressive variety of baguettes and sourdough loafs. I ordered a mini kalamata olive loaf, which was the perfect size for snacking. Service was quick and efficient, and I took my bread to-go to enjoy at home. I appreciated how the loaf is baked with more olives per square inch than any olive bread I have ever tasted. The sourdough had a good chew without being too tough and was soft and fluffy on the inside. The tangy sourdough and briny olives needed little else but were enhanced with a pat of French butter. On my next visit, I'd like to try La Farine's other sourdough loaves and baguettes.

Breads

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Mini Cupcake. $2.25.

Bake Sum

Outstanding Asian bakery located on Grand Ave in Oakland! I came here at 1 pm on a weekday, and…read morethey had the full selection of their current pastries. The women working at the counter were so sweet and patiently explained the menu to me as I was picking out my treats. I ended up getting their Okonomiyaki Danish, Banana Milk Milk Bun, and Yuzu Meringue Bun. The danish was probably one of my favorite savory pastries I've ever had! I loved the crispy layers, and the flavors were absolutely on point. The Banana Milk Milk Bun had a great banana milk custard filling that was prominent yet not too overpowering. The bun itself was incredibly soft and had a topping that reminded me of a pineapple bun or a concha, which I loved. The Yuzu Meringue Bun was slightly on the sweeter side, but it was filled with a delicious, tart yuzu creme that paired perfectly with the crispy exterior. Aside from their iconic Okonomiyaki Danish, they rotate their menu with different flavors of milk buns, cream buns, croissants, and other baked goods, so I'd love to come back to try their other items. It's also an Asian-woman-owned business, so I will definitely be recommending this spot to others!

I was ecstatic to try their Yuzu Meringue Bun, but I was quite disappointed with the packaging. I…read moreunderstand it's challenging to find a box that closes securely without ruining the beautiful, photo-worthy presentation, but please consider leaving it open and allowing the customer to close it at their own leisure. Yuzu Meringue Bun -- Spot on with the cruffin and meringue combination. The yuzu flavor was generous, although it leaned a little too tart for my personal preference. I wished there was more meringue -- perhaps having a layer of meringue in the center would have made it absolutely superb! Brown Butter Mochi Bites -- These were alright, but nothing particularly special. They were missing the signature mochi chewy texture, so they didn't quite feel "mochi" enough to truly be called mochi bites. Sesame Cookie -- Unfortunately, it was too hard and crisp for my liking. Crossubi -- A very unique concept and not bad overall. I just wish the interior wasn't quite as hollow; a little more filling would have elevated it.

Inside of Mocha Cake ($3.75) - it's quite sweet and soft, but not really chocolatey.

Inside of Hojicha Double Chocolate Cookie ($4) - great, strong hojicha flavor. I still prefer the black sesame snickerdoodle though.

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Almond Cake ($4) and Hojicha Double Chocolate Cookie ($4)

Yume Mori Matcha

Yay finally got to try Berkeley matcha!! This little cafe was soo adorable and the matcha was solid…read more:) I was scared that the tiramisu matcha would be way too sweet even with 0 sugar but it wasn't!! The matcha flavor was really strong and bitter so the cream top actually complimented it really well. Also when the biscoff cookie melted and blended into the drink it tasted SO GOOD. My bf got their peppermint matcha which was their holiday special but it lowk just tasted like peppermint syrup milk lol. Effort was there tho!

I live right across from Yume Mori, so it has been on my list of places to try for a while now. The…read moremain reason it took me so long to finally stop by is the hype. The weekend and after-school lines can get pretty crazy, and since this is marketed as a traditional matcha spot, each drink takes longer than usual to make. Personally, I'm not always willing to wait that long for a drink. Luckily, I'm in a position where I can stop by on a weekday during off-hours, when there is little to no line. That said, even with only one or two people ahead of me, it can still take about 5-10 minutes to get a drink. When ordering, you get to choose the type of drink first, followed by the type of matcha, which I thought was really cool. They also provide descriptions of each matcha and explain the differences between them. It makes the experience feel a little more special and fun. Each drink is meticulously prepared and beautifully presented, with distinct layers that highlight each component. Once mixed, the matcha is smooth, and the added flavors, like strawberry, complement the drink really well. I would say that to get the most out of it, you should drink it fairly quickly since it starts to water down once the ice melts. Overall, this is a pretty solid matcha spot, especially if you enjoy a more curated matcha experience. However, I personally would not wait more than 10 minutes for it.

Tiramisu Matcha and Coco Matcha Cloud

Custard Crème Brûlée Crepe

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Left: Matcha Pumpkin Spice Right: Matcha Tiramisu

Binge Coffee House

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

t's a vibrant, trendy Vietnamese coffee and boba shop right near campus. They use a high-quality,…read morevibrant ceremonial-grade Uji matcha as their base, meaning you get a true, smooth green tea flavor that doesn't taste like "chewing grass."

Got the egg coffee (Vietnamese iced coffee) and it's super tasty! Highly recommend you getting it…read moreespecially if you like a strong iced coffee. The other drink's I didn't try so can't say anything about them except they're pretty.

Strawberry Matcha Latte

Pandan Matcha Latte

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Ube Matcha Latte

Chicha San Chen

If you like tea this is the place to go to because they do a tea demonstration in Georgia did an…read moreamazing job with describing the taste how they smell and taste and how to make it as well. . It was very informative and takes about 15 minutes which I really love and I really enjoy and learned a lot about tea. . Also I love coming here and getting the green milk tea with Boba and it has your Taro Boba and taro paste too. You can have it less sweet or no sweet and you can have it with less ice or more ice it's all up to your choice. . This is near the university and parking is a little challenge but there's also street parking and parking garage too. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

This Berkeley location has a bright, aesthetically pleasing interior that makes it a nice place to…read morestop by. ChiCha really emphasizes tea quality, and you can taste it in their drinks. I also like that they regularly have seasonal flavors in rotation--I've seen options like taro, pineapple, etc. The little cup holder is a cute touch, but I'm not entirely convinced the drinks justify the slightly higher price point, especially with so many other boba options in the immediate vicinity.