The highlights here are the pastries... from the basic vanilla bean malasadas to the highly exotic…read moredurian flavored one. I've only tried the vanilla and crispy chocolate ones, working my courage to the durian one. :) But the latte is also pretty good.

I went on a Saturday around noon, and most of the flavors were already sold out. They ended up…read morehaving 2 flavors of their malasadas remaining, alongside some donuts and guava cheesecake. The malasadas were definitely good. It feels like care went into each one--they tasted all homemade and fresh. They definitely did not skimp out on cream or filling. I'm typically not a fan of desserts, but these had the perfect level of sweetness for me. The fruits were nice and ripe as well. The two flavors I got were the blueberry matcha and the mango. The blueberry matcha had this nice rich blueberry jam mixed in with cream that actually has a good matcha taste. The mango one was really fresh--this one was my favorite. Although they aren't cheap at about $6.25 per one, they were definitely delicious. It seems like a family run business that puts a lot of care into their products though. I'll be returning but maybe more as a nice treat rather than a regular go-to.

I had trouble getting in contact with the bakery by phone when trying to make a cake purchase. I…read morewas able to get in contact eventually but by that time their cakes were sold out. The store size is as expected of a small bakery. I think due to its cake output and the demand i would recommend calling earlier than later to reserve a cake, but also hope that they pick up the phone. The guava cake did not have very much guava taste. I'm used to the Zippy kind of guava cake and was hoping to experience something similar. The guava cake at this bakery may be a Guam influenced type so keep your expectations in check.

Delicious we loved the cake Fresh taste was refreshing…read moreEasy to cut on the sheet cake, though I thought it was expensive $200 for a half a sheet Cake

Whoa! 5 stars for stellar customer service and the best hot fresh pandesal! Be warned they are…read morequite addicting! The Ube latte was delicious! We have nothing to compare it too and happy it wasn't overly sweet!! The young lady and young male barista were awesome and efficient! The lines moved fast! The prices were decent! We can't wait to visit again and try other goodies! We have to say we loved the pandesal way better than Valerio's. The chicken empanada was packed with chicken but we are not big fans of raisins and it being a lil to sweet for us. But to each their own!

Not sure how long this has been here but since it's been years since we went into this Filipino…read morecomplex, my wife went in to check the bakery. She got Taho which she said tasted great. As for the meringue, it was meant as a gift for a friend with kids. Place had a steady of stream of people so it seems that service can be slow if there's a line of customers

this place was the perfect stop in the middle of my long bike ride yesterday. i had it on my radar…read moreand was going to be near, so donuts for lunch it was! they were sold out of about half of their options around 2pm but had plenty left, and they were still deliciously fresh then by then. i grabbed their last blueberry cream donut (love a filled brioche) and a caprese bun for something salty. and despite being a total coffee snob (i make my own espresso at home and even roast my own coffee beans in my kitchen!) i tried a gibraltar aka a cortado. i'm surprised i got a pic of the the caprese before i inhaled it. they warmed it up for me, and there was a mouth-watering ripe tomato in every bite. little pesto/basil with the crispy cheese. wow. perfectly crunchy and also juicy. delicious the blueberry cream was awesome. the flavor isn't too sweet, nice light fry with a ring on the outside, good gluten development... all markers of a superbly made donut. and the coffee! wow! when a bakery is good at their food options, i don't necessarily expect great coffee, but they carry verve which is a winner, and a crowd pleaser. not too dark, but still solid enough to hold up to a baked good. milk texture was spot on. overall super impressed with this place. friendly service, and they mask (yay). half a star off for no bathroom. i really wanted some soap and water after all the portapotty use of my bike ride :(

Cute, boutique little donut shop. The donuts here are works of art, beautiful, and almost too…read moremagnificent to eat. They are also really creative with their flavors. However, the taste was a little disappointing. I do like a fluffly, textured donut, however, these are served cold and very sweet. It's just a different donut than the ones I prefer. They had a wide selection of flavors, even on late morning of a weekend. We tried the tiramisu (2/5) donut and the biscoff cream donut (3/5). But both were too sweet for my taste. I can't say that I'd be back, but if you're looking for something unique, I think you'd enjoy this little shop. They also sell croissants, more savory treats, and coffee!

Starbread is always a great go~to bakery when you have a craving for Señorita rolls! They are…read morefreshly baked, warm and just bundles of deliciousness! Location is easy to get to with ample parking. Standing room only in the facility, it's always quick and easy to order. They also offer a variety of fancy donuts and other yummy Filipino baked items, but I always go for the señorita rolls! My kids have thoroughly enjoyed their donuts as well! If you want a tasty and affordable treat to bring to a party - you can never go wrong with Starbread! Everyone will thank you!

My partner was craving this spot so we came in and they have COVID restrictions of one customer at…read morea time inside. I waited outside while my partner grabbed a box of 25 and ooooOoOOO the crispy sugar and soft bread is so delectable and cannot be missed.

Fresh and delicious chinese style baked goods! We usually get their egg tarts and curry puffs, but…read morethis time I'm also buying a whole bunch of cookies and shortbreads to share with my coworkers. The coconut macaroons was subtly sweet, slightly buttery, and had a nice firm texture. This was my favorite of the bunch today. The cranberry shortbread also held up nicely, but wasn't as buttery as I would like. The curry puffs are reliably good. I also got their green onion and bacon bread- it is incredibly soft and mild in flavor. I like this one a lot better than the stuff we buy in bulk in Oakland. The paper cupcake (spongecake) was also really fluffy!

Highly recommend the Whole Wheat Bread Loaf from Mary's. The slices toast up to a perfect crunchy…read moreconsistency and taste amazing when paired with butter or jam. It's my fav item that I always pick up. I also like the green onion ham bun. Throw it in an air fryer for a minute or two and it's a great snack even the next day. Service was attentive whenever I went during lunchtime and seemed tidy. Also heads up there's a $8 credit card minimum, but you might as well pick up a handful of things while you're here. Prices are fair.

I drove past on my errand run yesterday and immediately circled back. I love pie. And a dedicated…read morepie shop? Yes please. Once you're out of your car, it's a little hard to find. I'd love to keep Pie Dreams my little secret, but out of respect for the proprietor's mad baking skills, it's behind Dino's. The owner is passionate about his pies and shared his philosophy about how pie can make us all nicer, gentler people. I mean, that's not exactly verbatim, but the pie case made it hard to pay attention. On my visit, there were two savory pies (hand pies) and a selection of sweet pies (hand pies and slices). Being a big supporter of small businesses, I ordered 4. All I can say is I'm super happy I don't live closer. The chicken bacon hand pie was delicious. Big pieces of chicken in a flavorful creamy sauce. There may have been some vegetables in it but I was driving and it was unsafe to inspect my pie closely. The caramel apple hand pie was good. Because I'm not an apple pie fan I appreciated that the apples were sliced thinly, not chunky, and I loved the addition of the sanding sugar on top. I ordered the apricot frangipane (AF) for two reasons: it was double-crusted and it didn't have whipped cream on top. I wasn't totally on board with frangipane since my experience with it in boxed chocolates was "meh." Plus they seem to love it on the Great British Bake-Off and it always looks so unappealing. But paired with the tartness of the apricots and a crust that reminded me of shortbread, I think the AF was my favorite, though I haven't tried the blueberry lemon yet. If you love pie, go to Pie Dreams and have a slice or three (no judgment here). If you're not sure or don't think you like pie, go to Pie Dreams. You may surprise yourself.

Delicious fresh pies! Great owner, being my first time here…read moreI had questions and he was super cool and patient, answering all my questions. Now for the options, they all sounded good and were hard to choose from! I like that they have specials of the month, seasonal, and mainstays. I choose one of monthly specials coconut pudding, and mainstay french silk. I also ordered the cheese burger hand pie for my husband, which he loved! The coconut pudding pie was sooo good, loved the texture and flavor, they had toasted coconut on the side to add on top. The fresh silk pie was my favorite! It was not overly chocolatey and had a nice mousse texture, there was an under layer of crisp ganache that made all the flavors and textures pop! The crust is nice and buttery and flakey. These were not heavy pies, just creamy light melt in your mouth. They also have frozen pies so you can take and bake yourself. This definitely satisfied my sweet tooth, and will be back this time to order a whole pie!

Very small Valerio's place here in Union City. Lucky that there weren't a lot of people here, but…read moreyou'd probably get some good Filipinos goodies here. They also display other foods from the display bar if you're up for a snack. I just wanted to get one thing there and that's all.

First timer review! I came across this bake shop and from the minute I walked in, warm vibes all…read morearound. Shelves are packed with yummy goodness. The hard part was choosing NOT to buy everything. Since I am a newbie and can't read the labels, I asked one of the other customers, who was a lovely auntie who helped. She suggested try a variety of items and see what I like. So I went for it! Chicken bakes, pork bakes, cassava cake, cheese rolls, ube rolls, some pastries out of the oven, keep them coming...$55.15 later, I left a happy camper and ready to taste my way through the bag. Pork bake was delicious, the bun tastes like a cha siu bao, but the filling is different. I'll make my way through the other goodies today. Will definitely come back!

I can't believe I haven't written a review for a business my kids and I frequent all the time!…read moreWe've been coming to Always Yours since it opened. Hands down they have the best drinks, cookies, macarons, cakes, and now salt bread! I always come to get treats for my kid's teachers (for their birthdays, teacher appreciation week, just because, etc.). I've brought friends visiting the Bay Area to this bakery, which they have loved. Always Yours also has fun cup sleeve events, macaron classes and afternoon tea from time to time. We love supporting small businesses and this one is definitely worth supporting! P.S. with all these drink places popping up in the area...we still think the drinks at Always Yours not only taste better, but also are of higher quality.

Get the butter toffee cookie because it is so delicious!…read more The store is very clean, plenty of seating to enjoy your sweet treat. Order the ube cheesecake, butter toffee cookie, and a assam milk tea with boba. The order came out quickly. Ube Japanese cheesecake is tasty, not too much ube taste. It is super light and moist, love how it is not too sweet. For the assam milk tea, I prefer it with more tea flavor. The drink was ok, the matcha drinks look better. The butter toffee cookie was the best, it was flavorful, the toffee has added toasted nutty flavor with some sugar. I would get a box full. Overall, has a great variety of baked goods.

This Sheng Kee Bakery location is one of the best, the first, and most successful operations in…read moretown compared to other locations in the region. What they don't have at other locations do exist at this one, especially the 8 inches fruit basket fruit cake. Love it. Still affordable. Yes, very organized and fully stocked. It's one of the locations that do have sit down tables & chairs inside, so that you can actually dine-in/take a break to relax and enjoy your orders. If you need to use the public restroom, you need to grab the key and unlock the door. Very convenient. I was able to enjoy a good cup of iced jasmine green tea and purchased two on sale items: $10.50 each for special handmade coffee eggrolls plus the Tieguanyin/tea flavored eggrolls. Nice. I rarely see these items at Sheng Kee Bakery. Delicious. It was a quick and happy visit. Pastries all looked affordable and the cake selections are just awesome. Cashier and staffs are friendly and good people. Must love the dine-in option nowadays. It's rare for Sheng Kee Bakery locations. Worth revisiting.

This is solid Taiwanese bakery with a number of delicious baked goods from variety of specialty…read morebuns, like pineapple buns, cream filled one, custard buns and many more. They do make some savory delight as well. My favorites are green onions buns, ham & egg buns and hotdog buns. They also make simple Togo sandwich. This is full bakery so of course they have load of sliced fresh bread from plain sliced bread, thick cut often great for sandwiches and they make an awesome French toast. They also have a bunch of varieties of different items that they could put in these loaf of sliced bread, such as red bean, green tea, raisin, custard, coconuts just a name a few. And how can I forget? They also do delicious pastries as well as single serving and whole in cakes . I love their Asian style cake is because the cake is made with whip whipped cream instead of buttercream. The cake itself is light , fluffy and moist, . The cake has a simple sweetness where it's not overbearing sweet like American style cake. The cakes are decorated with fresh fruits and other delights to make them more appealing and delicious. This is over all one of my favorite bakery around East Bay because it's always solid and their number of different branches all throughout many of the different cities. The price itself is on the middle end, but the quality is there. It is still very affordable to everyone. If you're looking for a delicious bakery, look no further come gave Sheng Kee Bakery are try. PS some of the branches also have cafe within the store so you can also get your boba and coffee fixes at the same time!