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    The Baker Next Door

    4.2 (196 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Liege waffle
    Eddi-ray C.

    Incredible. Just from stepping foot in the door the vibes were immaculate. The service was quick and the cashier was extremely friendly! Only stopped for a snack so I can't rank the coffee but my waffle is absolutely delicious. I would stop again anytime I'm in the area! 10/10

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    Mina M.

    My dad and I went to this highly-talked-about cafe after his appointment! Their hours, 7 am to 3 am daily, usually don't work with my 5 pm finish, so having the day off was the perfect opportunity. I was really hoping to try their morning bun or monkey bread, but unfortunately, both were sold out. However, I did get to try the Kouign-amann pastry and a peanut butter cookie. The peanut butter cookie was amazing. It was not overly sweet or intensely flavored, with a lovely peanut butter cream filling between two cookies. We also ordered two cappuccinos for my parents and a caramel latte for myself. The total came to about $28 for everything, which feels pretty reasonable for the Bay Area. The cafe itself had a really great vibe. Very cafe-like with a unique decor that blended old-school bakery charm with modern touches. Parking was a bit of a trek; we ended up parking quite a distance away on a residential street to avoid paid parking and walked a bit to get there. It's definitely not the most convenient location for parking. Despite that, the place was packed, which is always a good sign! The service was great. They took our order efficiently, and while we waited, it was clear this is a very popular spot. I'm determined to go back and try those morning buns and monkey bread!

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    Loralei P.

    The Baker Next Door is a hidden gem that's absolutely worth the visit! Everything we tried was incredibly fresh, beautifully made, and full of flavor. The pastries were perfectly flaky, the bread was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, and the coffee paired perfectly with every bite. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made the experience even better. You can really taste the care and quality that goes into everything they bake. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this bakery is one you'll want to keep coming back to. Highly recommended! We were lucky the lines weren't too bad and they weren't out of their signature items.

    Breakfast sandwich with choice of bacon
    Han W.

    Stopped by Wednesday morning for a breakfast sandwich and a flat white. Sandwich was well assembled with the highlight being the perfectly crunchy, slightly chewy bread. Coffee was good too. Decent amount of seating, especially when outdoor seating is considered. Good selection of sweet and savory pastries. Definitely a nice bakery in downtown Redwood City!

    Too many delicious choices!  Ill be back
    Mrs. T.

    Outstanding bakery. The rhubarb pistachio confection was weep worthy with the almond snail just a tear behind! I would have posted a photo of the crumbly more-ish currant scones but the scatter of crumbs on my car seat would not a dignified photo make. but they were a welcome escape on the six hour drive home. The greeting was friendly, the bakery pristinely clean, and the drip coffee? Hot and robust!

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    Anh P.

    Open Tue - Sun 7:30am - 3pm The Baker Next Door is such a cute little neighborhood bakery cafe in Redwood City. They're very popular locally, I heard A LOT about them but just got a chance to try them today. Honestly, not overhyped at all. I had the Pain Suisse with chocolate and vanilla pastry cream and it was sooo good. Super buttery and flaky, with a really nice crisp outside. I also appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet like other bakeries. Sometimes pastries like this can feel heavy after a few bites, but this one was balanced really well. The cold brew was also great, bold and really refreshing. The whole place has a warm & welcoming vibe. You can see the staff working in the back making pastries, and everything smells amazing inside. Also, there are a lot of breakfast options on the menu too (if you have a mood for it). Definitely a place I will come back soon to try more items.

    Blueberry muffin & latte
    Syd G.

    My business journey brought me into the Bay Area for a few hours around breakfast time. Of course, I relied on my fellow Yelper's to find a good bakery for a hot cup of coffee and pastry for breakfast. Your reviews were spot on. This place is on Main Street and with there already a line at 8am, I knew it was good to be good. The smells of fresh baked goods overwhelmed me as soon as I walked in. It looks high end but I was pleasantly surprised the prices were reasonable. $11 for a fresh blueberry muffin and a latte. So many awesome choices too. The best part was sitting at the bar watching the prepare all the pastries for baking, right in front of us! Loved this place and will come back any chance I get!

    Pain suisse
    Jonathan C.

    Cute cafe with lots of natural light. Pain suisse: Their take on a chocolate croissant. Nice flaky layers. Chai latte: They do a great job with lovely chai flavors. Definitely one of the better ones I've had. No WiFi, which is a downside for those looking for a place to do some work.

    Salmon tartine + egg
    Carine B.

    This is a spot I often either take people to, or recommend people stop by. Everything is pretty excellent from the bread, to the pastries, to the menu. I definitely feel like I'm eating healthy when I eat here (by no means is that a complaint... I actually love that it feels like life in each bite). My favorite dish is the salmon tartine with the poached egg added, but we've tried the Croque monsieur and it's excellent. I've also had the poached egg on toast with Kale. It's pretty tasty but a slightly too salty for me (both times). There are some pastries that are staples, and then there are some that rotates. I have a sweet tooth and love most of their sweet pastries. However, this is one of the few places where I love the savory pastries and would probably even prioritize those! I've also taken home a loaf, but I don't love that. I can't purchase a half loaf. It's what stops me from regularly buying bread here. I realize I can freeze some of the bread, but I don't have a large freezer. In my experience, I have found the staff to be helpful and friendly. Sometimes I have questions and they are patient while I make up my mind. I also noticed that when they work together, they seem to get along. I find that positivity in the culture translate into food made with love... A bit of a generalization, but it's something I've noticed. When the spot was first opened I hesitated to review. I remember walking in and being overstimulated by the music and the bright lights. Seems like they have figured it out now which I really appreciate. I often enjoy sitting on the bar stool, watching the kitchen work.

    James L.

    I stopped by after lunch nearby, and caught them shortly before they closed. The interactions with the staff was very brief, but the coffee and pastry were good. I had my usual, cappuccino. It was smooth and satisfying. The interior was brightly lit by the natural light coming through the windows. The vibe was relaxed and chill. The space was clean and fairly spacious. I like that there weren't a bunch of people in their laptops, because that takes away from a nice cafe experience. Not a bad place. I'd come by for another cup if I'm in the area again.

    The breakfast sandwich on house ciabatta.  Outstanding!
    Veronica T.

    A new bakery opening up is always going to attract me; it might as well be a sale at Tiffany's (which doesn't happen in real life, btw, only in my dreams). Sigh. Anyway, this bakery sure is a site for sore eyes in downtown Redwood City. Beautiful tile? Check. High ceiling? Check. Insane light coming in? Check. Enticing display case? Check. I don't need to recommend that you stop in; if you pass by you'll want to. I love a good matcha latte. The matcha lattes here are made w/ real unsweetened matcha. Pretty bitter if you're not accustomed to it & you'll need to add sweetener. We've sampled a few things, but what we came back for was one thing... The breakfast sandwich. Holy moly good, I haven't had a breakfast sandwich on par with this one in a long time. I think it might be better than the one at Devil's Teeth in SF. Yeah, I said it. The bread. House ciabatta. Golden perfection. The eggs, the bacon, the cheese, everything tastes like quality. Dripping down my chin, my hand, my arm...who cares? This is a breakfast sandwich you dream about. Like a "sale" at Tiffany's. 4 & 1/2 stars.

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    Jessica H.

    Nice bakery and coffee spot. Clean and bright interior. Pain au chocolat had good texture- soft and layered on the inside, crispy on the outside. The chocolate was good. Their pastries were pretty good overall. I would say the scones were a liiiiittle bit on the drier side and the savory one to be too salty imo. The seasonal spandauer (currently featuring pear) was flavorful and had nice presentation. My latte was smooth. The taste was more on the acidic side. Bright. The beans are from proyecto diaz coffee in Oakland.

    Linz C.

    The pastries are beautiful, and the monkey bread and morning bun was really good. I was excited to try their guava Matcha however it was probably the worst Matcha drink I've ever had sadly. It had zero Matcha taste, barely any guava foam, and just tasted like straight up milk. Ended up tossing it, $8.50 down the drain.

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    What egg free options do they have?

    Hi Pooja. Thank you for your message. Many of our pastries are finished with an egg wash however some are not like our Sweet Morning Bun, Monkey Bread and our Kougin Amann. All of our breads are egg free as well. We list all of our ingredients on… 

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    Temp & Time

    Temp & Time

    4.4
    (145 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Temp & Time is one of the underrated matcha tea shops! When you drive on El Camino Real, it may be…read moreeasy to miss as there is a small entryway to the parking lot for Temp & Time. The inside has such a pretty aesthetic, with a few inside tables to How to order is with an iPad kiosk, so card payment only. The menu selection is nice and simple, offering matcha and hojicha options. There are also small desserts like cheesecakes, cake rolls whole or slice and tiramisu. This tea shop is nice to go to after work to relax and decompress for a bit. Items my coworker and I ordered- * Hojicha Strawberry Latte - light sweet, soy milk and less ice. Rating 5/5 * Hojicha Cake Roll slice. Rating 5/5 * Matcha Latte - light sweet, oat milk, less ice. Rating 5/5

    This place is right behind Drunken Monk, and they serve drinks and desserts. I stopped in a few…read moreweeks ago and tried a drink. Unfortunately, there really isn't any ambiance in here since nobody greets you and you just order on a tablet. There are a few tables inside but it doesn't have a super welcoming vibe. Unfortunately, I really didn't enjoy the drink I had here. I ordered the Jasmine green tea with boba. Their boba is not the texture boba usually is (it almost tasted like they gave me the wrong order, although I was the only person in there). It was almost crunchy. I ended up throwing the drink away halfway through since I kept trying to avoid the boba with my straw and really wasn't enjoying it. The quality of the tea was fine.

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    Clockwise: Matcha Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75), Hōji Roll Cake ($6), Thai Tea Roll Cake (OTH), Hōji Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75)
    Clockwise: Matcha Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75), Hōji Roll Cake ($6), Thai Tea Roll Cake (OTH), Hōji Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75)
    Matcha roll cake, plain basque cheesecake
    Matcha roll cake, plain basque cheesecake
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    Donato Enoteca

    Donato Enoteca

    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Haven't been in years and changed a bit: pasta is still good but menu structure is different and…read moreservice was sub par. Food: 4 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Highlights: - Pasta with sausage, brown butter, and pancetta: standout of the night. 4.5 stars - Oxtail agnolotti pasta: nice broth with a mellow flavor and lots of little pockets of pasta. 4 stars - Appetizer portions of all pastas so you can try a few - Wines: all outstanding and not ones you'd find anywhere. Good amount by the glass or different sizes of carafe portion. - Menu: organized by vegetables, seafood, and meat which was different Midlights: - Tiramisu: proportions marscapone to ladyfingers was off with mostly all marscapone in a jar: 3 stars - Fish: just ok, not too tender and bland flavors. 3 stars Lowlights: - No bread offered or cheese for pasta--was for other tables - Service: mia after order was taken, glasses of wine were empty and got our entrees, staff seemed confused when our entrees were coming and having an internal conversation in front of us of what to do. Not the quality of service I'd expect from an upscale Italian restaurant.

    This one hurts to write because Donato Enoteca used to be one of my favorite Italian restaurants on…read morethe Peninsula. I'd happily drive over just for the Bigoli e Coda. Unfortunately, this visit felt like a restaurant that's lost some of its spark. Happy hour was actually a pleasant surprise. The prices are excellent and make it easy to sample a variety of dishes. The Polpette and prosciutto with melon were enjoyable, but the croquettes were forgettable. The mussels and shrimp didn't taste particularly fresh, which was disappointing. The chicken had an unusual texture--somewhere between a chicken nugget and a crab cake. It just wasn't for me, The biggest letdown was the Bigoli e Coda. The pasta still had its signature chewy texture, but the sauce felt oily instead of rich, the braised oxtail lacked the deep, slow-cooked flavor I remembered, and the entire dish desperately needed seasoning. It used to be one of those dishes I'd recommend without hesitation. Not anymore. The seafood entrée was probably the strongest dish of the night, but even there it fell short. The fish was properly cooked, yet the skin lacked the crisp, golden finish that makes a skin-on fillet so satisfying. It was another dish that felt underseasoned and never quite came to life. That was really the theme of the evening: almost everything felt underseasoned. Nothing was inedible--it just lacked the vibrant flavors and careful execution that made Donato stand out years ago. I'm hoping this was simply an off night because Donato has earned a lot of goodwill over the years. But when a longtime favorite no longer tastes like the restaurant you remember, it's hard not to leave a little disappointed.

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    Suppli calabresi (eggplant fritter)
    Suppli calabresi (eggplant fritter)
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    Chuck's Donuts

    Chuck's Donuts

    4.2
    (553 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I woke up craving donuts this morning, which very rare for me, so I decided to treat myself. My…read morefavorite has always been a Boston cream donut (although I've never been to Boston to try the original one!). I chose this shop over places like Krispy Kreme because I loved that I could buy exactly the number of donuts with any flavor I wanted instead of committing to a dozen. That's a huge plus when there are only two people, because honestly, even one donut is pretty filling. I picked five flavors: * Boston Cream * Matcha Pistachio * Blueberry Cake * Old-Fashioned Glazed * Red Velvet Cream Cheese They all looked beautiful, but the taste is what really mattered. Matcha Pistachio - 10/10. Absolutely delicious! Great matcha flavor with a nice pistachio balance. Boston Cream - 10/10. Everything I hoped for. Rich, creamy, and definitely my favorite classic. Old-Fashioned Glazed wasn't really my style, but my husband enjoyed it. Blueberry Cake was a bit disappointing to me because the blueberry flavor tasted a little artificial. Our least favorite was the Red Velvet Cream Cheese. I love red velvet cake, especially when it's paired with cherries or raspberries for some freshness, but this donut was simply too sweet and didn't have much balance. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place. They have a huge variety of flavors, you can mix and match however you like, and most of the donuts we tried were excellent. If I'm craving donuts again, this will definitely be one of the first places I'll come back to.

    Matcha donuts. Ube donuts…read more Cronuts. Open 24 hours. Whaaaat?! Yes. 24 hours. Hubs used to live in the neighborhood, so we visited Chuck's more than a few times. And do you know what? Every single time we came by, service was always patient, helpful, & friendly. Every. Single. Time. Having tried a vast assortment, I can say that donut wise, all are good, & some are great. The standout for me is definitely the Ube donut. Hands down. The fritter was my least favorite (tended to be dry). No frills. Interior is old school donut shop. But that is part of the charm. 4 stars

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    Ube Donut with Toasted Coconut
    Ube Donut with Toasted Coconut
    Donut shop sits on a busy street, at the corner
    Donut shop sits on a busy street, at the corner
    Bakers dozen with special donuts ($30, $20 if you only select regular donuts)

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    Bakers dozen with special donuts ($30, $20 if you only select regular donuts)
    Lavender 'n Cream

    Lavender 'n Cream

    3.9
    (108 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Finding this cafe was the highlight of my trip. I came back for 4 days straight and worked from the…read morecafe, no need to try anywhere else because everything was soooo good. They have wifi for those who need to work remotely and the food was amazing. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Some of my favorites were the beet salad, the ham and cheese croissant sandwich, the Mediterranean sandwich, the apple mini tarts, and the tomato soup. If you're looking for a deal, they have a lunch special from 11 AM to 4 PM That includes a sandwich, a salad, a small pastry and a drink/coffee for $15. The employees are extremely accommodating and provide amazing service. I am allergic to eggs and lactose intolerant. They can modify almost everything based on dietary restrictions. I also tend to struggle with gluten (Im not celiac) but had no issues with their croissants. They use really fresh ingredients and everything's clearly made day of. I'm a big foodie and I also enjoy cooking a lot and I am generally not easy to please when it comes to food. You truly cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. A must try!!!!

    We were craving dessert after eating at state of mind , and the spot was next door…read more They have lunch items but also cakes and gelato . I tried a sample of the Oreo gelato and it was way too creamy, like had more of a mousse texture. My friend and I got two desserts that looks beautiful in the case but wow, I have not had cake that dry at a store ever !!! It tasted like if I had birthday cake and kept it in my fridge for 2 weeks. The inside is cute , with lavender colored decor. The lady also seemed eager for us to leave.

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    Hot chocolate bomb
    Hot chocolate bomb
    Chocolate Mousse
    Chocolate Mousse
    Cookies & Petits Fours catering plate

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