The First Take is a new salted bread spot in Santa Clara. The place was pretty busy, and I heard they sell out fast, but I came on opening day so the line wasn't too bad. I tried the matcha filling bread. The filling was really creamy and rich, but I wish the matcha flavor came through a little stronger. The bread itself was the best part for me. It was super good, buttery, and kind of different from other pastries I've had, so I'd honestly come back just for the bread. I also got the matcha drink and jasmine tea cheese foam, and both were really good. The space is minimal and cute, and they have a giant bread outside the store that's perfect for photos. Overall, fun new spot to try. read more

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i don't know what happened when we went. maybe it was an off day? we ordered a variety of drinks and salt breads. tiramisu, matcha, black sesame, salted cream, coffees and the rose matcha. for breads, we got a garlic, tempura, and corn the drinks were okay. not bad, but they weren't memorable. the group favorite was the black sesame and the rose matcha. the breads were very inconsistent- the bread served with the tempura and corn tasted like very normal, almost old...? bread? nothing even close to salt bread. not properly buttered, not dense, nothing. the corn also just tastes like canned corn. the only one that was good was the garlic one everything was a little expensive and just a little disappointing. this was back in may though, so i will have to come back and see if they've figured things out a little more read more

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Overall: 3.5 (decided to round up since it was only their soft opening). Located in SJ Downtown. Parked at 4th Garage and walked about 5 mins. There's plenty of seating inside, minimalist interior, ordered on the kiosk, and service was quick. Menu: - Rose Matcha (2/5): 75% sweet, size was smaller than other drinks, I liked the lychee syrup. Matcha was very light, milky, and creamy. Lychee flavor was more prominent than the strawberry. No actual rose. Don't think it's worth $7.75 - Banana Brew (4/5): got their default sweet. Banana was sweet but not overpowering, thought it was artificial at first but it actually balances out with the coffee. Salted cream. Coffee was sweet and strong. Good casual sipper, dried banana crisp on top. - Jasmine Bloom (5/5): strong jasmine and tea, foam is not too salty. Recommend 75% sweet for better balance. I SIPPED A FLOWER, legit with the jasmine brew, perfect sweet. I would come back for this. - Boba: mini size, chewy but on the firmer side, brown sugar taste, texture was also inconsistent. Don't think it should be $1 - OG Salt Bread (5/5): good crunch, crispy, fluffy inside, not too buttery/salty. read more

The F1rst Take - Rose Matcha, Banana Brew - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had really great salt bread in Korea, so I was excited to try this place. The inside looks like a nice place to sit and chat with friends, there was a decent amount of seating. We just grabbed a couple salt breads to go. I'm in love with the packaging, the bread handle is too good. We ordered the corn (sweet) and banh mi (savory) and it came out pretty fast. I enjoyed the toppings, but I think the bread would not be stand out without them. I expected the bread itself to be buttery and flavorful, but it was quite bland. read more

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The salt breads are so good! I didn't have any drinks so this is just a review of the salt bread. It was easy to find street parking in the area. The shop is very cute. The decor is clean and modern. There are a couple of tables and a long bench area for seating. You order via a kiosk and the order came out fast. The salt bread isn't too heavy and I love that. Other salt breads I've had are so rich and buttery that I can't eat one without feeling so full and just oily. But their salt bread is the right amount of crunch on the outside and soft on the inside like a croissant. It isn't too salty. We got the Original, Banh Mi, and Corn. The Corn had a filling that was more on the sweet side than savory. The Banh Mi was actually the perfect balance of bread and filling. I'll definitely be back! read more

The F1rst Take - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

6/20/2026 This place was such a fun and tasty stop! We ordered the matcha, passion fruit, sweet corn with creamy sauce, and the garlic butter & cream cheese--honestly, we wanted to try the whole menu because everything looked amazing. Every flavor we tried was delicious, and the bread was incredibly soft. Not all of them had filling inside, but there was plenty on top, which made each bite perfectly balanced. There's a lot of seating here and it definitely has more of a relaxed hang‑out vibe. Overall, such a great place to snack and chill! read more

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With all the current rave about salt bread, I was so excited to finally try this spot, but honestly, it was a bit of a letdown. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon around 2:00 PM, right before their closing time, and placed our order at the kiosk immediately. There was a sign warning customers to expect a 20 to 40-minute wait, so we decided to head over to Ike's nearby to grab a bite while we waited. Even after 40 minutes had passed, we came back only to find that the people who ordered before us were still waiting for their food. I noticed that even right up against closing time, they kept allowing new customers to place orders, which just seemed to compound the backup for everyone already waiting. When we finally received our order, the food itself didn't quite make up for the delay. The corn salt bread was pretty underwhelming and lacked flavor. I wanted to try the pistachio raspberry one, but it was unfortunately already sold out, though it definitely looked like the most promising option of the bunch. Overall, between the long wait times and the underwhelming bread, it didn't live up to the massive hype for me. I might give it another shot down the road, but only after the initial craze dies down. read more

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Interior is very simple yet aestically clean. Love the self ordering kiosk, wished they had two. Drinks did take a bit long due to the grand opening weekend. Coconut coffee: 4/5, it's straight black coffee with coconut water (not coconut milk), so it was very different yet refreshing Plain salt bread: 2/5, even fresh, it does not have that buttery crunch that I've been seeking since visiting busan. read more

The F1rst Take - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I kept seeing this place on social media and I had to try it since i've never had salt bread before. There's plenty of street parking in front and we went around 9 am on a Saturday morning. I like that there is a lot of seating inside and it's quite spacious. I didn't know what to order and got a few recommendations from the cashier. For drinks, I got the matcha cloud and the milky matcha. For the bread there were so many great options to choose from. I ended up ordering the garlic salt bread and the corn cheese salt bread. For the drinks it was alright nothing special. I didn't really enjoy the matcha as much. It could be stronger. I didn't know what to expect but it just tasted like regular bread to me. I did enjoy the garlic salt bread more than the corn cheese. The corn cheese salt bread was a bit too sweet for my liking. I don't think this is something I would crave or go out of my way for. read more

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I've been missing South Korea and the infamous shio pan (salt bread). The F1rst Take was trending all over social media and had to see what it was about. This review is only for the salt bread. Food I placed a takeout order through the F1rst Take website and scheduled the pickup time. Upon my arrival, my order was ready in the designated pickup area. Banh Mi - $7.00 Cheese Garlic - $7.00 Corn - $6.00 Matcha - $6.00 Original (No Filling) - $4.50 Pork Floss - $7.00 I was excited to try the assortment of salt breads but ultimately left disappointed. The bread lacked the signature crispy, crackling bottom and flaky, buttery layers that make Korean-style shio pan so addictive. The texture was more reminiscent of a Vietnamese baguette bread, with only a light amount of filling in the cream, pork floss, cheese garlic, and corn. Customer Service I was warmly greeted by who appeared to be the owner, who guided me to the pickup area. He also advised me to keep the order upright to prevent the bread from getting crushed. Ambiance The space is bright, clean, and modern, with plenty of tables for customers to hang out. Location/Parking Parking was limited around the storefront during my scheduled pickup time. Most of the street parking along E. Santa Clara Street is metered and not complimentary during business hours. I ended up finding parking around the corner on S. Third Street. Although the service and atmosphere were pleasant, the salt bread itself didn't have the texture and flavor I was hoping for based on my experiences in South Korea. read more

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I liked the F1rst Take, it's nice to go to a salt bread place that doesn't run out and is prepped to handle a large volume of people! My friend and I both got the pistachio raspberry as our sweet pick, and the banh mi as our savory pick. I got the garlic cheese and original salt bread for my boyfriend to take home. Ultimately, the banh mi salt bread is a bit of a letdown if you're going to compare it to actual banh mi. As a salt bread, it's pretty loaded with the good stuff like Vietnamese ham and the veggies. I preferred the pistachio raspberry- the cream filling was delicious and the raspberry jam added a bit of tartness! I'm always a sucker for unique flavor pairings. I tried a bit of the original salt bread, and it was a little disappointing. It didn't have the crispy bottom from the butter melting into the bread that salt bread is known for, and it was breadier and drier than I would've expected. Parking on a weekday wasn't too terrible, but be ready to wait for your order! I hope that they open another location closer to the city and call it the s2cond take... read more

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4.5 I have been dying to try this place for their unique menu! Location: downtown (not my fav area) = Parking: street or garage nearby When I got there, there was a long line out the door of people waiting to order through the kiosk. Items: Salt bread - Banh Mi: Great fillings (meat, pate, and veggies pickled well!!!). Bf couldn't stop eating it. - Shrimp Tempura: Least fav as there was a lottt of sauce that was just aight. - Pistachio Raspberry: Fav salt bread of the ones I tried because I really got the dif in texture of the outside and butteriness on the inside. Flavors worked really well as well, not too sweet. Drink - Tofu matcha (regular sweet, less ice): It was good, but they might've forgotten to add sweetener? Would try their rose matcha instead next time. - Grass Jelly Latte (50% sweet, less ice): Better than the matcha. I actually enjoyed the latte and it had a good amount of sweetness. Seating available, but crowded. Would love to see them expand! Can't wait to go back to try more flavors. read more

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Big fan of salt bread so I was looking forward to trying this spot! Came on a weekday around 11AM and luckily found street parking out front. Ordered quickly via the tablet and they warmed up the salt bread which was a nice touch, salt bread is best when it's warm and fluffy! It's not the best I've ever had but still crispy, I thought it needed some more flavor? A bit pricey at $4.5 for the original salt bread and more for the cream ones. Service was quick and nice. Interior is cute and there's a good amount of seating indoors. I would come back if I'm ever back in SJ! read more

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Came around 11:30 am on a weekday and there was no line to order at the self kiosk. Cute and aesthetic interior with a few tables. Service was friendly and pretty quick. The original salt bread was nicely warm and fresh, and crispy and chewy. It was slightly salty but not super buttery or flavorful. Decent but not the best I have had. We luckily found street parking right outside. read more

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Apparently salt bread is supposed to be pillowy like milk bread and flakey and buttery like a croissant. I've only had homemade salt bread before, and I thought the homemade ones I tried had a better texture than the ones here, which didn't feel as pillowy or buttery. They weren't bad, but they didn't feel much more elevated than an above average dinner roll. While I think the salt bread itself is okay, the fillings were actually really tasty. I tried both sweet and savory options and they were good. The strawberry/butter one was a really tasty sweet/savory combo and the garlic better and melted cheese one was also really tasty. However, the filled bread options were also really expensive, in my opinion, at about $6-$7 each while the unfilled ones are about $4.50. Paying about 1.5x more to have filling in the bread felt really jarring. I tried their honey citrus matcha drink, which was very citrus-forward. I can see it being too tart for some people and there was nothing "gently bright" about it per its description, but I was fine with it. I think this is a decent cafe stop if you're in the area. It's a nice shop with some interesting drink options and lots of salt bread options. The bread's texture itself didn't impress me, but the fillings I tried were tasty. read more

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Just tried The F1rst Take in downtown San Jose for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. This cafe specializes in salted bread, and they have more than 10 different varieties, so it was hard to choose one. I ended up getting banh mi salted bread, and it was both visually beautiful (and tasted delicious). It actually just like a real Vietnamese banh mi, with all the familiar flavors packed into a soft, buttery salted bread. So good!! I also ordered the matcha coconut drink, which was light, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the bread. Matcha cream was thickkkk, and not too sweet which I really enjoyed it! The cafe itself has a clean, modern vibe, and the location really close to San Jose Diridon Station makes it very convenient if you use Caltrain like me. Overall, great experience. There are still so many salted bread flavors I want to try, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Visited F1rst Take last week during lunch and it was quite busy. I loved the salt bread, but the wait was a bit long (20 mins). I recommend ordering ahead to avoid the wait. The corn salt bread was my favorite item. The cream was so soft and complimented the bread very well. The classic salt bread was just okay for me. It was a bit plain in flavor. The matcha latte was okay. I think the drinks are overpriced imo ($8-9 for a half-sized cup). The cups are cute but I don't think they're anything to write home about. I hope to come back to try more of the salt bread. read more

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I came here during their soft opening and really enjoyed the Original Salt Bread! Personally the simpler the better, but I love seeing their unique options like the Banh Mi Salt Bread (so cool!!!) The Strawberry Butter Salt Bread had a crispy bite to it, but the additional slice of butter and GENEROUS portion of strawberry jam were not my favorite. I think it distracts from the quality of the salt bread a bit, but overall worth a try! Matcha Tofu is a fun drink! The "tofu" reminds me of a thick egg pudding texture, but with a soy taste! So yum and I'd get this again. 50% sugar was perfect for me. read more

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3.5? Came for the soft opening for some drinks and then later on for the salt bread. Cute, clean interior- had some tables for those you want to work or chat. Staff were friendly! Wasn't too impressed with the matcha, not super strong ceremonial matcha if that's what you're looking for. The lychee strawberry matcha was quite syrupy and hard to mix. My friend said the boba was not good- not qq. Tried a bit of my friend's banana coffee which was decent but there's better coffee options in DTSJ in my opinion. Glad to see that there's a pretty big salt bread selection. Original- would skip tbh, not super crispy on the bottom (or anywhere) so it just tasted like a buttery roll, still good but not worth $4 Strawberry butter- Personally I liked because I love butter and there wasn't too much jam so it felt like a good ratio Pistachio Raspberry- raspberry syrup in the dropper was cute and the syrup was actually pretty tasty! Pistachio flavor did not come through in the cream If you've never had salt bread and want to try, might be worth trying since there's not many salt bread spots in the Bay besides popups. But if you're familiar with the scene, don't think it's the best + prices are quite steep. read more

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Located in dtsj where parking can be tough, but right around the corner is a 90min free garage that is ~2min walk! I came during soft opening on a Friday at around 1 and it was packed, but mostly people waiting for their orders. We probably waited for about an hr, which I didn't mind too much. However, they forgot one of my drinks so I had to wait. Since I was waiting, I looked at my salt bread bag and noticed I was missing one (ordered 4). I understand it was soft opening so staff are still learning, but considering their grand opening was 3 days after and the wait was long, it wasn't a good look for orders to missing multiple items. For salt bread we tried the banh mi and strawberry butter. The salt bread itself was a bit dense, but was still good. Flavor for both were really good! I love that for the banh mi one they did not skimp on the filling. I'm excited to come back to try their other flavors! For drinks we had the tofu matcha and marble coffee. The tofu matcha I was thinking crazy about it, it had a salty taste which was off putting for me. My friend got the coffee and she said it was ok, not bad but compared to other places there are better options. I will be back to try their other drinks next time. Also kinda wild, while we were waiting in line, my friend needed water, but was told that they were out of cups for water. Feel like they could have easily offered one of their drinks cups? read more

The F1rst Take - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Drove over asap when I saw there was a salt bread place in DTSJ!! The interior is very minimalistic and aesthetic, with lots of seating. I came at 11 am and there was a good amount of people that were coming in and lining up. I only ordered the original to play it safe, and the salt bread was perfectly buttery and salty. The initial bites did feel dry and tasted just like a plain banh mi bread, but it got better after that! The big salt bread display in the front window is so cute too! I will definitely come back to try the other salt bread flavors and I look forward to more drink options when they're fully opened. read more

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This spot is located in Downtown SJ, so it might be hard to find street parking unless you park at the parking structures near by. The interior was bright and had a decent amount of seating. I ordered online the night before and it was ready for pickup around 9:30am the next day. Unfortunately, they gave me the wrong drink but I didn't realize it until later on. I was supposed to get the rose matcha but I got a regular matcha in a smaller cup. The drink tasted more like milk and I couldn't really taste the matcha. I thought the cup was gonna be bigger like from what I saw in the pictures. The boba was also on the harder side which was surprising since it was the morning time. The salt bread here was decent. They have a variety of unique flavors. My favorites were the banh mi, corn, and pistachio raspberry. They also have a variety of drinks here too. read more

The F1rst Take - Original, shrimp tempura, strawberry butter, corn, banh mi, pistachio raspberry Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Middle of soft opening went both day 2 and 3. Nice simple decor on Santa Clara Street between 2nd and 3rd Street. Needs work on the salt bread it cannot compete with the different salt breads that are being sold around the bay. The boba, coffee, and matcha are a nice selection. The matcha is on the smaller side if you are a matcha lover I would not say it is top 5 in terms of matcha. The tea drinks are better and they offer Vietnamese coffee and they are both decent. It is great that is closeby to SJSU since most boba shops around SJSU is not great. Service is great and they did say it was 25-30 min wait since there was a lot of people. If you are not sure what to try feel free to ask for recommendation from the staff. Decent bathroom, just request for the door code from the FOH. Cute decor if you look around the shop ypu notice little cute items. If you decide to park there are parking garages that offer free parking the first 90 mins. read more

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Overhyped. My first take and first impression about this place is pretty mixed. It serves the younger working class folks and students nearby. The salt bread probably isn't for me since I didn't like the dry taste and rough texture. It looks good though. Cashier was very busy fulfilling orders. Instead of paying with credit cards, cashier can assist with cash payments as needed. I ordered via kiosk and waited for about little over half an hour to get my order. No lines ahead of me. Crowds came inside after 11am or so on a Wednesday morning. I had 2x tempura shrimp & 2x Banh Mi sandwiches. All of those pieces were much smaller with much lesser ingredients than expected at $7 each. It really cuts out good nutrients. I was actually more excited waiting for my order, but a bit disappointed in ways after looking at it and taking my first bites. Mixed feelings. The salt bread was nothing close to what I had in mind. Grass jelly latte was $7.99 and guess what? You can barely see the thin grass jellies at the bottom of the cup which didn't even cover 1-inch tall. Not generous. I'm used to being able to drink and swallow good chunks of jelly in my cup. Overpriced. Overall, it's a positive spot with good downtown San Jose vibes, modern and clean while brightly lit up inside. Customers are happy. I probably won't stop by again, but it's convenient for the neighboring buildings. Foods and beverages look great, but it's definitely not as good if you have higher expectations for taste or it may not be what you would have expected at their price point for the value here. Small portions. It's pretty much your average quality foods catered to newer generations that like small/petite eats for convenience. read more

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Came here around 2pm with my girlfriend. Was super packed since they just had a grand opening and a lot more things were available. PARKING: street parking, hard to find if it is busy and there is a lot of construction going on as well which makes it hard to get to certain parts but we got lucky and parked right in front. PLACE: super upbeat and modern, limited seating, lots of college students come to study or to hangout, but be weary if you want it for here or to go. FOOD & DRINK: Midnight coffee - love the black sesame, coffee was super good and you can choose sweetness, ice, and all that. Matcha cloud - nice mix of the delicious coffee and matcha cream. SALT BREADS - Banh mi ~ very crispy bread, similar to a Vietnamese baguette, but the filling is flavorful and a lot stuffed into one salt bread Ham and Cheese ~ simple ham and cheese little sandwich stuffed inside a salt bread Shrimp Tempura - also crispy bread, the tempura had some sauce in the salt bread as well, I found it good if you like a mayo type of base for the sauce Original ~ simple salt bread, super airy, soft, and delicious! Matcha ~ sweet and salty combo goes delicious, same cream I'm assuming they use for the drink? Black Sesame ~ very very good if you are a black sesame lover OVERALL: super great and new place to try if you are looking for salt bread or some new drinks! read more

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New salt bread spot alert in the South Bay! I was very excited to hear that we had a speciality salt bread shop coming to San Jose. Since this is in downtown, the parking is limited but there is a garage behind the shop that is free the first 90 minutes like most lots in DT. My friend and I came around 9 in the morning on a Saturday when it opened and man did the line get packed within minutes (makes sense because it is new). That being said, the line moved fast. They had a kiosk to take orders and you weren't really able to see the full selection until you were in front of the screen. I want to caveat the space itself has a good amount of seating but since it is new and impacted, it might be hard to find seats at the time of this review. As a note too, the order counter is deep in the shop, so you might be blocked from the tables due to the line. (Might not be the best place to plant yet). My friend and I waited around 20 minutes for our food and drinks despite the long line (I overheard the couple behind us tell someone they had been waiting 40 minutes - but I'm not sure how credible this was). My friend ordered all the salt breads, and I ordered the banh mi salt bread and the tofu matcha. Here are my thoughts (bonus: more flavors since I bit my friend's breads too) Banh mi salt bread: I really enjoyed this combination of savory and pickled veggies contrasting against the salty bread. This is very unique, and I would recommend that you order it to try. Tofu matcha: To be frank, I was so surprised by how much I liked this drink. The silkiness from the tofu went well with the mild flavors of matcha. It wasn't too sweet, it was perfect. Pistachio salt bread: The pistachio filling was a bit liquidy, so I wasn't as much of a fan. I wish it were a thicker, creamy paste. Strawberry butter: It is strawberry jam with a slab of butter. To me, not of equal quality to the banh mi, so I personally would pass. The original: When biting into the bread, you can tell that it is actually hollow inside. In my opinion, I would have preferred a crispier crust and a fluffier consistency. Overall, if you're in the area, stop by to try this spot! :) read more

The F1rst Take - Banh mi salt bread sando and tofu matcha - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came during a soft opening and loved the ambiance! Today was the last day of the soft opening and really glad I got to go. The parking was super close to the place as well. I am glad there is a salt bread place in San Jose and there is a lot more opening up in the area! Highly recommend to check it out or even study! read more

The F1rst Take - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Came during their soft opening and got the tofu matcha and pistachio raspberry bread. It's super cute and clean inside with self ordering and plenty of seating. Staff was warm and welcoming too! The tofu matcha was pleasant and the silken tofu added a nice texture. I love that they have the extra sweet option as someone who loves a sweet drink! The pistachio raspberry bread was so good, I got it to go and it came in the cutest little paper bag! The salt on the bread pairs so nicely with the sweet filling. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

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My coworker bought us drinks during their soft opening to try and the drinks were all overly sweet so it was hard to taste the actual components of the drink. We got their tofu matcha, rose matcha, sesame coffee and coconut coffee. I'd say without the 20% discount, their normal price ranges are reasonable, considering their cup size that they offer. I'd love to give this place another chance, especially when they will have their salt breads available. read more

The F1rst Take - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I was REALLY excited to try this place but now probably won't come in again. It's busy so definitely order ahead if you're on a time crunch. My biggest thing is the price for what you get. Starting at seven dollars, and only going up from there depending on the flavor, the size of the actual bread is way too small to justify the price. I got the original just to try it and it was maybe 3-4 bites big. My coworkers got some of the filled ones and those had barely any filling. read more

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The F1rst Take has a black and white aesthetic. There's a lot of seating inside. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I got the Rose Matcha with Black Boba. I noticed that the size of this drink was smaller than the other drinks. The matcha flavor was weak and tasted milky. I also tasted more of the lychee but not much of the strawberry. Their drinks are on the pricer end and add-ons are an extra $1. The boba was mini and tasted inconsistent since some were tough to chew. But, it did have a strong brown sugar flavor. read more

The F1rst Take - Rose Matcha with Black Boba - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a nice addition to coffee spots downtown! Walkable distance from light rail and SJSU. I tried the iced guava green tea which was refreshing and not too sweet. The garlic cream cheese stuffed salt bread was tasty and worked great as a snack. Bright and inviting decor with plenty of seating and tables. Service was reasonably quick. It is on the pricey end tho. Will come back to try the iced coffees. read more

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I have been here twice already, last time just for coffee to-go, and today I actually sat down and enjoyed some of their breads. I ordered Vietnamese coffee (Marble coffee) and Banana latte/brew for my boyfriend. He loved his drink a lot, but my Vietnamese coffee was just okay, not something that I would come back for. Today we tried their strawberry cream bread, garlic cheese and meat-floss cheese bread. I was actually impressed with how soft and freshly baked the bun was! They put a great amount of cheese filling for all of our breads, and it tasted amazing! My favorite is the garlic cheese one. To be honest, $7 for each small bread order is pretty costly, but I think they used high quality ingredients, especially they were not cheap on the cream cheese filling. I would definitely come back for their other bread choices! Service was not too slow, about 10-15 minutes for our order. I love their interior and decoration, also they don't turn their music up too loud, which makes it a good place for gathering and chit chat. read more

I was craving some Korean salt bread and saw this place on my Instagram. The aesthetics were definitely appealing and the menu was extensive. However I feel like the actual bread itself is overpriced and not that good, it was a small size. I've had better at Croissante. Pass. read more

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I've seen this bright modern cafe trending on my local Tiktok fyp, saw the cute packaging, and wanted to check it out as a self-proclaimed bread connoisseur. This review is only for the salt bread! For reference I ordered in-store on a Saturday afternoon. I got: - Cheese Garlic - $7.00 - Corn - $6.00 - Original (No Filling) - $4.50 - Pork Floss - $7.00 I was excited to try the different flavors but left disappointed about the quality as well as the pricepoint for the small size of the bread. - Each bread lacked the exterior shine, crispiness, and flaky layers you'd expect in a salt bread. - None of the breads were even a hint of salty. Plain one was bland. and the filling in the flavored ones overpowered the bread with sweetness. - The butter they used doesn't taste like good quality, each bite with the cream filling left an unpleasant oily taste in my mouth. Customer Service: it was busy at the time I went, but the staff was kind at the pickup area, and asked if we wanted it for here or to-go. Inside the store is clean and there are plenty of tables/seating. Parking was limited as expected in downtown San Jose. most street parking was 30 minute maximum Mon-Sat during business hours, which cost $1. I wish them good luck in their business but i think they that their recipe needs improvement. And anyone who thinks the bread is good, there's definetely better cafes to try in the Bay. read more

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I got the rose matcha, it was alright I think there are better matcha places in the bay I think they are known for their salt bread but I didn't try any Might come back to give it one more chance but so far nothing stood out to me read more

Cute new cafe in downtown San Jose. Offers a variety of salted bread options and artisan drinks like teas, lemonade, Matcha, and coffee. Their coffee is slow drip and they have a cool machine for it. The breads were good too, they have savory and sweet options. read more

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Stopped by on a weekday afternoon, and this place was busy and packed! Soft opening review: I ordered original, pistachio rose, and strawberry jam for the salt bread those were the only ones available at the time, along with 2 matcha tofu drinks at 50% and 75% sweet. I've tried a few salt breads from other places before, and I found the salt bread here too too dry for my liking and the bread wasn't crisp enough. I'm not sure if they toast their bread before giving it to customers. There also was not a lot of filling in the filled salt bread flavors. I noticed after getting in my car that my matcha drinks weren't labeled with the sugar percentage, so my friend and I tasted both drinks and they tasted the same. The matcha here is also pretty milky and didn't really have much of a matcha taste. I did enjoy the tofu and I don't see that offered at other matcha places. Parking wise, there's street parking and garage parking. The workers were friendly. I'd say this place is more of a grab and go place, or for you to just quickly eat your bread vs staying a bit to hangout and catchup with a friend. There's a long table pushed up against one of the walls, but it also seems to take up too much space. I'm not sure if there are outlets underneath. There were other interesting sounding salt bread flavors, but based on the three I tried, it was pretty underwhelming and I'd go elsewhere for salt bread. I'd come back here to try the drinks since there were other drinks that caught my eye. read more

Great tasty variety of drinks. I just came back from Korea, where the salt bread here was so-so. Not as crispy in the outside nor flaky (and croissant like. Still good though! read more

The F1rst Take - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

05.13.26: I was taking a late lunch and really wanted to try this new place that opened two days ago! The one I wanted to try was the cheese garlic salted bread, but it was sold out, so I went for the tempura shrimp and black sesame one instead. I also got a midnight coffee (black sesame cream coffee) drink too! Sesame cream coffee - nuttiness from black sesame balances the drink Black sesame salt bread - not too sweet with a nice texture and the crunch sound of the bread when you break it is satisfying Tempura shrimp salt bread - again nice bread texture and the sauce it's paired with is really delicious like an orange tangy mayo sauce maybe? I did DoorDash it, but next time I really want to go in person! read more