I drove by earlier on the way to the shop and noticed this bakery in the corner. I dumped the van off and walked over to check it out. The selection was great! They had a display of baked items at the window and a Chalkboard sign. I saw a ham and cheese croissant and was immediately sold. The young man worked at the window was polite and welcoming. I had time to kill but wasn't too hungry so naturally I ate something ‍ BEST HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT I HAVE HAD IN SOMETIME! No, really. It's simple but easily messed up by most places that have them. Flaky, ham was thin and broke apart easily, the cheese and inner soft portion mixed together was superb. I sat quietly and munched! I overheard regulars saying it was unusually quiet and not the norm? Regardless it was peaceful! Shades triangles above the picnic table, the side under the tree was occupied but I was happy where I was. I'm going to have to return with my wife at some point and even when I'm in the area I'll make it a point to stop over. read more

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This downgrade was done with a heavy heart- guys, as a premium bakery selling everything at least one day old is a big no no. We got today the country loaf and a bunch of pastries. The location was the farmer's market in palo alto. Everything, and i mean everything was old. We trust them so we only found out in the car the bread was at least a day old, the pastries were old. We went at 9am, there is simply no excuse. We had to do a detour through Manresa to save our brunch and had to buy everything again. Unless i hear back and get a compensation for our almost $40 spend our business with you guys is sadly over. read more

This place is pretty much the only place with delicious 100% whole grain bread that tastes great without sugar or any additives. Most other bakeries add some refined flour to their heartier breads, and store-bought versions often add sugar. But here the Whole Wheat and Whole Wheat w/Sesame stand alone for only using fresh milled whole grain flour and providing delicious taste & texture. read more

We have had pastries from this spot at other coffee shops and wanted to try it until a friend picked up some goodies from the farmers market and shared, they are fairly decent. They do a good job balancing the sweetness in their pastries or the salt in their savory pastries. Will have to stop by the location to check out other items and will update the review read more

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Such a cute establishment with limited outdoor seating and delicious pastries. I tried the ham and cheese croissant and it was an extra flaky, savory treat! The real MVP though is their seasonal danish which is passion fruit flavored. One bite in and I was sold this may have been the best danish I've ever had. It was fresh and not too sweet. FYI: they do not sell beverages other than coffee. I wanted to add coffee to my order but they were out for the day and it was only 11:30am. The lady taking our order was kind enough to give us cups of tap water but it was warm and didn't do a good job washing the pastries down. read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Ham and Cheese Croissant Passion fruit Seasonal Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

While in Mt. View, we decided to see what pastries were left at The Midwife and the Baker. We had been here a couple of times before. There is street parking only. Walk-up window with two lines to help you. The staff is friendly, patient, and very helpful in explaining what certain baked goods are. Today, we got the Almond Croissant, which is always a crowd favorite. Flakey, buttery, nutty and filled with almond paste. I tried the Creamsicle Scone. Citrus-y, with little pieces of candied orange peels. Best to eat with some kind of beverage because you know scones can be on the dry side in general. Support your local business. read more

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Wow this place is sooo good! My favorite is the almond croissant I first tried the pastries from here when my boss brought some of the croissants to work for everyone- he brought both the plain and the almond for us The almond one is just so delicious- I need to come here and buy some for my family to try! : ) My friend also lives nearby so maybe we can go in the morning one of these days soon and try their other pastries as well! read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great bakery that stands out for the quality of its craftsmanship. The croissant is absolutely lives up to the hype and is well worth the visit. All the pastries and bread are great, showing high levels of consistency across the entire menu. There are long lines so be patient, its well worth the wait! There is some outdoor spots to sit ambiance is nice. read more

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Delicious baked goods! The lines can be quite long. I don't think it was worth the wait for me personally, but they do serve amazing baked goods. If I'm in the area I'd be open to checking them out again and seeing what baked goods they're offering that day! read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

Finally got around to trying this place! I got their ham and cheese croissant, almond croissant, and everything croissant. Decent sized and great for breakfast or a midday snack. Best to toast if you can. There were so many other items on the menu that I would love to come back and try. read more

11.25.2025 Our second time here in the last few days to pick up pastries for our relatives. There was a better choice of pastries, as we arrived earlier than last time. Everyone else seemed to be there also as the place was busy, but wait times were only a few minutes. This is a cute inconspicuous bakery window on the side of their bakery building. They have bread and pastries available for purchase. The employees were very friendly, patient (with us first timers), and personable. There was a coffee truck there today but we didn't get a chance to try it. There were a few tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your pastries. Which we did the first time we visited. Definitely a cute neighborhood bakery to visit if you're ever in the area. Street parking only. read more

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The vibe here is so so cute & there are so many goodies to choose from! In addition to their own goodies, there are also pop-ups from Rōzmary Kitchen (amazing sandwiches) and Boast roasters ( coffee van ) , all which are so so good. If there is a line here it's usually quick. There are two windows to order from. A display window of goodies and a chalk board of breads available. I got the seasonal pumpkin muffin which was incredible and there's everything croissant- also incredible. Not sure I've had anything I didn't like from here. There are some tables to sit at / bar tables to stand at. Every time I go usually on Fridays 11ish-2ish, it is so incredibly hard to find parking. It's located in a warehouse area and there is only street parking, most of which are taken by cars and trucks or have red lines where you can't park. read more

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This place feels like a hidden gem! The kind you almost want to keep to yourself but can't because it's that good. The outdoor seating is amazing and so peaceful. We used to come once a week in the summer! It can be tough to get a table during those months, but it's absolutely worth it if you can. My go-to order is their excellent croissant paired with an Americano from the Boast Coffee truck. They also do seasonal pastries really well: the passion fruit danish in summer was incredible, and the pumpkin danish in the fall is even better. They sell bread too, and their olive loaf is honestly the best olive bread I've ever had in my life. read more

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I saw the Midwife and the Baker vending at the Temescal Farmers Market, so I decided to try their chocolate sourdough bread, which is $4. It's fun, it definitely has the sourness of sourdough but was also very chocolatey so I enjoyed this unconventional flavor combination, as someone who loves chocolate. It is also pretty reasonably priced for the amount of bread. read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Chocolate sourdough bread - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

Midwife and Baker is a perfect neighborhood gem - an outdoor coffee truck + grab and go bakery/pastry shop with a sunny seating area that is perfect for the summer. There's nothing better than enjoying a buttery pastry with an iced latte in the sun. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience great. The coffee cart isn't always there when the bakery is open, but when it is it's worth the stop. I usually go for the classics: a regular croissant or chocolate croissant - both are usually consistently flaky, crispy, and delicious. Their iced lattes are just right - smooth, never bitter, and not overly milky (which is just how I like it!). When I went on Sunday morning, they even had a pop up gelato tasting cart. There's plenty of outdoor seating, though on nice days it can be tricky to snag a spot, and there's often a short line (~5-10 minutes). It's definitely a neighborhood classic and part of my weekly Sunday routine. read more

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Short Sory: This bakery rivals places such as Tartine, Ariscault Bakery, and Craftsman and Wolves! Long Story: I came here on a recent Saturday after submitting a pre-order online. It's only street parking and you'll need to be patient as it's busy so you;ll need to park far down the road. I ordered the pull apart brioche, walnut and currant, croissant, and more! The items were perfect! The prices are a bit high but you definitely can taste the quality! Verdict: I'm ordering some right now! read more

Finally stop by their bakery shop in Mountain View which was quite spacious /open ! Finally tried their cardamon croissant which was pastry perfect with a great balance of spices and flaky goodness ! Their other baked good was also enjoyed read more

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I finally got the chance to drop by their actual location one day, on my way into work. I ordered the sticky bun, fruit danish, and cardamom croissant. Overall, prices seem to have remained very reasonable compared to other bakeries. Perhaps this is due to me making the purchase directly with the vendor/supplier. If I had to rank my items, I would go with the danish, sticky bun, and croissant. The tartness and creaminess of the fruit gel, if you will, was a great contract to the flakiness and crispness of the exterior. The sticky bun was tasty but very "hard". The glaze turned into a shell rather than remaining gooey and sticky. The cardamom croissant was subtle and needed to be more spice forward IMHO. As usual, there were so many items to choose from. So, I will be back to try some more! read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Sticky Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

Thank you to my Little for always knowing where the hot spots are when it comes to things that I love. In this case- we're talkin' CARBS!! Located in Mountain View, this establishment emphasizes on the importance of having a joyful place to congregate & nourish your body, all at the same time. Quality ingredients are used & the bakery believes in sustainability when it comes to farming practices. Purchases: Blueberry Danish Sticky Bun Country Olive Loaf The baked goods were amazing. AMAZING. The danish was creamy, buttery, and flakey. The sticky bun was sweet, gooey, buttery- extremely enjoyable. The olive loaf stayed fresh and tasty for days after the initial purchase. The olives were plentiful and the bread was balanced with crunch, chew, and fluffiness. 5/5 stars. My visit was such a great experience, I wouldn't hesitate to come back. read more

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Solid spot for morning coffee and pastry! The Baker sells wonderful baked goods, croissants are delicious and danish not overly sweet. On saturdays a coffee truck is parked next door, so great place to grab coffee and a pastry. The ambiance is basic, outdoor seating with plastic chairs. Service is nothing to complain of, so a more basic spot but worth it for the great baked goods. Would come again! read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Apple pie danish - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

We love midwife and the bakery. We get our olive sourdough and croissant every Sunday from the Farmers Market in Mountain View. Two weeks ago, we got the bread and my toddler almost broke his tooth from a pit in the bread. A few days later, I almost choked on one too. I went back to them at the farmers market and told them what happened and all they said is sorry about that. Didn't even offer one as compensation. Just found a third pit. Totally unacceptable and very dangerous. Threw it all out. Haven't bought from them since then. read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Olive pit in the sour dough bread - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

Good amount of people here on a Saturday around noon. I got an almond croissant and a ham and cheese croissant which were handed to me immediately. Almond croissant was 5/5! Very flaky, dense (in a good way), and texture was great. Ham and cheese croissant was 3.5/5. Nice flakiness on the outside but the ham was on the dry side. The ham was also bunched up in 4 layers in the center of the croissant - maybe just a personal preference but wish the ham was more spread out evenly throughout the entire croissant so you could get more ham with every bite. Overall nice outdoor vibes and would return! read more

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Midwife & Baker at the Fort Mason Center Farmers Market. There was a nice mix of breads and sweet baked goods with an abundance of varied offerings. read more

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Tried their vegan carrot cake muffin at the farmers market and it was amazing: incredibly moist with the perfect streusel on top. It's a bit too sweet for my preference but goes great with a hot black coffee or tea. I would love more carrot and walnut inside but otherwise this was a great treat for two.m Also tried their whole wheat rye loaf with walnuts + cranberries and it was a nice change from my usuals but it has quite the chew. read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Cardamom, regular, & everything croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I absolutely love coming here to get pastries, especially their croissants. Luckily I live close by and can swing by to pick up some for breakfast for the family. There isn't much of a sitting area at all, so don't expect to be able to enjoy the pastries there. read more

Amazing Bakery, crosswalk is dangerous. I wish the sandwiches could be more personalized but, it is understandable as they are super busy. Reminder to look both ways and even if they stop don't trust they won't go. read more

Daughters spotted them on social media and we went over Holidays. Baked goods were terrific, get there early for more selection.

This place is magical. First things first - it is a tucked away, if you did not know it was here, it would be hard to find. Sadly it is in the middle of RV-central, so parking is a challenge. But its a little bakery on a corner - super accessible from 101. Second - if you want something specific, they say to order ahead. We will do that from now on because we have fallen in love with their loaf of bread. We got their Seeded Country bread - WOWZERS, just so delicious. We also got several croissants which were buttery, flakey, everything they should be and an ample amount of chocolate! I think I saw it is made with sourdough starter, soooo good. It added such an incredible flavor. We also got chocolate chip cookies which were very tasty, but my son prefers a chewier cookie, although he loved the flakey salt on top. We also got one other croissant, think it was the almond, I did not try - but want to next time! I think the pricing is fair and reasonable for the incredible quality you get! I think there are some benches outside you can sit on, but its not really a go there and hang out inside, there isn't really an inside and no bathroom to use, which is fine. read more

WOW! Just Wow. Dropped by Monday at 10:30am, and luckily the line wasn't long. What we got: - Blueberry Danish ~with ginger tucked into the blueberry custardy filling, this pastry was a great grab! A nice slightly sweet with warm spices to start the day! - Ham and Cheese Croissant ~crunchy layers on the outside and slightly fluffy layers on the inside, this pastry was well balanced with the savory ham inside. A classic. With some tables on the side, we snagged one in the sun and were able to chow down. Note: If you're lucky and come at the perfect time, almond croissants freshly made are available. While eating, the cashier revealed the almond croissants were just made available. From the nearby customers who snagged one, I overheard that they were still warm and really good. A cute rustic place that is now my go-to place for pastries in South Bay! Will return! read more

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Fresh bread and bakes a gem spot! They close early and usually there is a line on weekends and sell out quickly so if you want to try their new flavors get in early. I love that their menu changes with the seasons so it keeps always exciting to try new flavors. They also one of kind that makes fresh panettone during this time. read more

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Came here on a Monday morning with some friends! We got the blueberry danish, almond croissant, the ham and cheese croissant, and the walnut currant bread! The almond croissant was nice and flakey, while soft on the inside. The blueberry danish was my favorite - loved the flavor combination of the blueberries and the custard filling. We all loved the walnut current loaf - it was soft and flavorful with a little bit of sweetness from the currants! The staff was very friendly and they have outdoor seating too, which is nice! They had a coffee station, but it wasn't open for some reason, so they only had drip coffee. Will definitely be back again! read more

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A hidden gem! Tucked away in a residential area, I'm so glad I found this place. I got: - Almond croissant: This was perfectly flaky and crunchy, with just the right sweetness and nuttiness from the almond paste. - Frangi twist: I wasn't sure what to expect, but I loved it! The braided bread twisted with chocolate and a light dusting of sugar was delicious. - Blueberry danish: My favorite! The pastry was soft and buttery, and the blueberries were juicy and fresh. I arrived at ~11am on a Saturday and they still had a good selection of pastries available, but all their tables were occupied. I'll definitely be back to try more of their pastries! read more

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It was a bit hard to find the location because it was in a residential area but we quickly found parking and made our way in. I got a chocolate croissant and a loaf of bread and both were incredible! My favorite was the chocolate croissant, it was perfectly flaky and had the best chocolate flavor. We went as they were about to close but I would love to come earlier next time and enjoy a pastry! read more

Great start to every morning, wish I lived a little nearer. Their selection of baked goods is amazing. I've tried several items and all were delicious. The hot cross buns were the best I've tasted outside of England. wish they were available for a longer time The croissants perfectly flaky and carrot cake muffins so moist. read more

Magnificent scones and breads . You can taste the difference with the pure and home grown ingredients

Peach Danish: Tartness and just right amount of sweetness. Love the crispness and flakiness from the pastry dough. Clearly freshly baked. Blackberry Danish: Same crispness and flakiness from the pastry dough. The cream paired well with the blackberries. Ambience and Service: No line and great service. Provided a brown bag for the two bags. You order by the side of the place which is more of a popup. There tables and chairs and a nearby truck with coffee read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Peach Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've tried several more treats at The Midwife and the Baker since my initial review. My recent baked good crush is their seasonal carrot cake muffin. Absolute perfection. The moist and tender cake is chock full of shredded carrots and coconut and stuffed with walnuts and raisins. The top has a sweet and crunchy glaze that provides textural contrast. Dream muffin! Get it while you can. read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Cardamom Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I stopped by this little bakery and ordered a guava danish and a full baguette. The guava danish was sweet and tart from the guava part and the pastry was buttery and flakey. I would have preferred if they left off the sugar topping on it just because it made it more sweet than it needed to be. The worker who helped me was friendly and attentive. There is only a few outdoor seating spots since the location is on a lot. read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Store - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I can't speak to the actual store experience, but I found the Midwife and the Baker at a morning farmer's market in SF. I wasn't sure what I wanted so I asked the staff for recommendations and I was not disappointed. I ended up getting the cardamom croissant, which I've actually never had before, and I was really happy with my choice. Since I didn't have anything cardamom before, they described it as a flavor similar to chai. Aside from the flavor, the croissant itself was crispy and very good considering it was laid out for a while at the market. I'm thinking it would be even better fresh! Would totally recommend their pastries! read more

The Midwife and the Baker - Cardamom Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! There isn't anything to not like! It's so yummy. And I absolutely love their outdoor raw effortless sitting area. For a moment it gives you Europe vibes for its simplicity. And they have a really good coffee truck that comes in on wed-Saturday I believe. read more

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