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    Sheng Kee Bakery

    3.7 (469 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Melissa S.

    My favorite Berkeley bakery. Before the Pandemic we used to come to Berkeley monthly for my husband to get a haircut. While he was getting his haircut I'd shop around in downtown Berkeley and always stop at Sheng Kee Bakery. Sometimes I'd get there drink, but they are a 2 for deal and I only wanted one. I'm not sure if you could only buy one drink and get the same deal. They now have a hot section which includes chicken pies and bbq pork bao. We didn't try one this time, but next time I'd love to get a bao. I believe they are $3.25 each or something close. They have lots of delicious sponge cakes in the first refrigerator next to the other pasties. I really like there sponge cakes. The pink and yellow one is my favorite. They also have small pieces of cake in there main fridge. I'd like to try the mango one. It looks so good. They have all different types of backed goods. Some sweet and others Savery. They also have an assortment of mooncakes. I checked they don't have chocolate moon cakes. I've had them once and they delicious. Saturday when we were there we had a cream filled pastry with strawberries and blueberries in it. It was tasty but too sweet. I think everything in there was around $3.25. My favorite treat is the loaf. I don't know what it's called. It has 4 sections and is so good. I really wanted to get it this time, but I didn't know what I'd do with the leftovers as we were walking around Berkeley and I didn't want to eat it all or carry it around. Next time when we are going home afterwards.

    Spencer Q.

    Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Pretty standard for Asian pastries. The extended review... Food: 3/5 - Got a bunch of different things to share including buns and cake slices. For the most part they were pretty standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - A grab and go kinda place. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pricing is fair.

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    Wesley L.

    Sheng Kee has and continues to be my go-to Asian bakery in Berkeley. They have affordable and tasty deals (my favorite being their Hong Kong Egg & Ham sandwich) that always make for a quick breakfast/lunch. They have a card minimum, but you'll easily meet it with 2 pastries. They also make boba drinks with free toppings included and a solid discount if you buy 2 drinks (around $8 for you and a friend) Service is quick and simple. Vibes are pretty similar to other Asian bakeries (trays with parchment paper & tongs) and they're always consistent with their products. A pricey but convenient place to get moon cakes when it's that time of year

    Matcha Red bean cake
    J M.

    Service is 10/10 - The employees in the front are so incredibly sweet and helpful.. ngl kinda rare in this area SO YEAH! I ordered a vanilla coffee and it came out within a few minutes. It was pretty good! Pastries are 11/10 - I've tried many of their pastries, my favorite are the egg tarts and onion buns. If I'm on my way to school or leaving with an empty stomach, I'll stop by here and pick up a little treat since it's so fast, cheap, and convenient. U only need like $5 here lol. Cake 20/10 - I ordered a red bean and matcha cake for my sister's birthday. She doesn't have a sweet tooth at all and she LOVED IT!!! If you find most store cakes a bit too sweet for your liking, maybe try out Sheng Kee's. Cake was light and airy. matcha cream layered on top of a red bean layer and white cake on the bottom. Super cute designs + the employee put the hbd sign for me before she wrapped it up beautifully!!

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    Jecy L.

    Sheng Kee has a variety of fresh pastries to choose from. My favorite are the egg tarts and custard buns. Come early in the day since a lot of items run out in the late afternoons! I recommend also getting their cakes for special occasions, especially the mango mousse one.

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    Mike M.

    Great spot for snacks and pastries close to UC Berkeley's campus! This was our first visit to a Taiwanese bakery, and we weren't disappointed. Great options for sweet or savory snacks. Everything was resealed which was convenient for takeout. Prices were fair. Check your t out if you're in the area!

    Rose L.

    Great local spot for boba and a fast bite! Sheng Kee is a local favorite for both drinks and bread for its competitive pricing and its wide assortment. My favorite bread is taro marble bread! It's overall really good and the marbling on top is perfection. I also got the jasmine milk tea which was also good! It is a bit on the sweeter side though so I highly recommend asking for less sugar and ice as there is a lot of ice and sugar in the cup. I also tried their pudding which was good! Make sure to mix it first before eating it and to get a spoon elsewhere as the pudding did not come with a spoon itself. I will be back occasionally in the future for future breads and teas! The next one I want to try is the chocolate cream puff!

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    Alex M.

    My go-to Chinese bakery when I was young! Egg Tart (B) - this egg tart is very crispy and runs for less than $2, but I would've liked the sweetness to be intensified here. Pork Floss Bun (A) - my preferred choice of pork floss buns as they are very generous with the pork floss, creating a harmonious balance between the pork, mayo, and bun. Garlic Bread (B) - this was my favorite item as a kid; I like the strong garlic flavor, but I feel like some sort of salt and sugar or fresh herbs can help elevate this bread. Hong Kong Pineapple Bun (A) - I personally prefer this over the traditional pineapple bun as it is sweeter and more flaky. The bolo component of the bun works with the rest of the pastry very well!

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    Lee D.

    Sheng Kee means "to make a living." Quality/Quantity - Pineapple Custard Bun $2.45 - This is what I came here for, but ending up (as usual) buying too much Purple Romance $3.15 - My favorite, did not remember that they had a filling, so it was even better. HK P/A Bun $2 - Back up bun, just in case I was still hungry. 1 Custard Tart - $1.75 my daughter's favorite. Atmosphere - To-go place. Street parking, good luck. Very consistent to other Sheng Kee Bakeries with their layout. You walk in, grab a tray and tongs, and walk around with pastries on your left and right until you end where the registers are. Service - Okay. Everything is mostly self service. Price - $9.35, reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1948 with Grandpa & Grandma Kao from Taiwan and serving the Bay Area since 1978. We have been shopping since you opened your store in SF in 1981.

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    Wendolyn M.

    Love it! Great location amazing service and great quality! They have boba and coffee. Sandwiches, cakes and much more. There is nothing much to say about this as pictures speak for them selves. If you are in the area I 100% recommend!

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    Great variety, reasonable prices, and very neat and clean. Handy location on Telegraph

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    Well stocked and fresh on a Sunday morning. The chocolate croissant was nice and flakey. Cash only below $5. Line went quickly. Clean.

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    Affordable and tasty pastries! I went here for breakfast a few months ago. :) Very close to UC Berkeley

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    Tara's Organic Ice Cream

    4.4
    (1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    The flavors are so good here, the earl grey and othe tea and floral flavors have been my favorite,…read morebut the vanilla in the icecream sandwiches was also amazing...not sure what they put in those cookies but they are addictively good.

    We went about an hour before closing and there were a few hiccups throughout the visit. There was a…read moreline out the door which got me excited because it usually means the place is good, and the reviews say the same. The only issue is there's no clear menu posted online, so we walked in completely blind. Their website shows a long list of flavors but not what they actually have that day, so it felt like a guessing game. The line moved really slow because there was only one employee handling everything. She was taking orders, giving samples, answering questions, and ringing people up all at once. She was super friendly and doing her best, but it felt like a lot for one person during a rush and the shop could definitely use more help. The space is really small and tight so it was hard to even see the flavors until we got close to the front. When we finally got up there, a lot of the tubs were already empty which was confusing since most ice cream shops restock. Some flavors I wanted weren't available anymore, and if they're out it would make more sense to just remove them from display. The dirty containers didn't make sense to display. I sampled the jasmine green tea and knew right away I wanted it. It was creamy with a smooth tea flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got a small with half jasmine green tea and half avocado. The avocado was surprisingly really good, super creamy and tasted like a fresh avocado smoothie. Both flavors weren't overly sweet which I liked. My husband wanted cookies and cream but it was sold out so he got chocolate chip instead, which was solid and creamy with good texture. Overall the ice cream itself was good, not the best I've had but definitely not bad. I like that the flavors lean more natural and not overly sweet. I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area, but the experience would be a lot better with faster service and more consistency with what's actually available.

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    3.6
    (65 reviews)
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    Ordered through Uber Eats, and honestly, everything held up way better than expected. That's always…read morethe gamble with delivery, especially with fried or dessert items, but nothing showed up soggy or sad. I got the six-piece mochi donut box. The churro one was a standout, lightly dusted with sugar and cinnamon, just enough to give it flavor without being over-the-top sweet. The black sesame had a really nice nutty depth that came through well. The chocolate funnel cake flavor was okay, nothing particularly memorable, with the caramel one leaning a bit too sweet for my taste. Also tried the strawberry and mango matcha drinks. Both had a solid fruit purée presence, which balanced nicely with the matcha. Threw in a potato corn dog too, it was super crispy on the outside, with a fun textural contrast from the potato cubes.

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    Starter Bakery

    Starter Bakery

    4.3
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    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

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    Humphry Slocombe - Berkeley

    Humphry Slocombe - Berkeley

    3.6
    (132 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Every month we drive to the Elmwood section of Berkeley and get a haircut, then go for maguro and…read moreunagi donburi bowls then drive home. This time we passed by an ice cream shop called Humphreys Slocombe. These were names of our favorite characters (Mr Humphreys and Mrs Slocombe) from one of our British comedies,"Are You Being Served". ) How could we not stop by. The shop was opened so we decided to try their ice cream. We sampled several of their flavors and wanted the Strawberry Matcha with White Chocolate pieces, Vietnamese Coffee and the Chocolate Toffee Kahlua ice creams . Each scoop was expensive, but the ice cream was delicious!! We are going back next month to try their new flavors.

    I was just reminded on a Facebook post that Humphry Slocombe is celebrating their 17th anniversary…read more Time definitely flies because I remember when I treated myself to a scoop of their Secret Breakfast more than a handful of times in their early days. Over the intervening years, I've visited on an irregular basis branching out to other tempting flavors. I've never had a bad flavor among the dozens they offer at any one time. Honestly it's all great. I have to admit I had an unintentional moratorium since their original location on Harrison in the Mission sadly closed more than a year ago, so I was pleased to patronize their tiny Elmwood location. The $6.25 single cup of Pumpkin Galette was a nice, creamy treat on a brisk winter evening (Photo 6). On a subsequent visit, I went for one of my favorite guilty pleasures, Vietnamese Coffee (Photo 5). Seventeen years and still going strong. ICE CREAM - 5 stars...always the right consistency and sweetness AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pretty compact space SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the right attitude TOTAL - 5 stars...they'll be around for years, I hope RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/EZ3mpHckP3

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