Wonder Food Bakery, Oakland's Chinatown Yes, I'm back again for more goodies! I noticed that their BBQ Pork bun doesn't taste like how it used to be. It used to have a shiny glazed on top, fillings were sweet, juicy and it used to have onions. On that note, it's still good but It's not the same now. I still went back and bought those mini chicken biscuits/ cookies. They're so good! Would come back whenever I'm in the area. read more

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One of the best bakeries in Oakland Chinatown. Incredibly affordable and they have a wide variety of goods. Egg tarts are $1.75 and pineapple buns are $1.25. Cash only. Service is friendly and they are pretty patient which is nice. I came in with my elderly grandmother and she needed some time thinking about what she wanted. They were gracious. The pineapple buns weren't the freshest on my most recent visit but they were still solid. They have a couple tables inside but this is mostly a to-go spot like the other bakeries in Chinatown. read more

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I purchased 10 pork buns, and unfortunately every single one was disappointing. They were all lacking filling, with barely any meat inside, and the meat itself was not very flavorful. To make matters worse, my daughter found a large bone inside one of her bun which is unacceptable and concerning. Overall, the quality has clearly gone downhill, and I can't recommend this place based on my experience. The only positive was the woman who took my order--she was very kind and provided great customer service. read more

Wonder Food Bakery - A piece of bone my daughter found inside her pork bun, luckily she didn't crack her tooth or swallow it. - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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Very delicious, bring cash, extremely yummy, thank you very much, super good yes very read more

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I'm in love with the sponge cake I eat it with strawberries and homemade whipped cream. So far it's the best Chinese sponge cake I've had but I am open to suggestions read more

We were in Oakland Chinatown, so we had to pick up some baked goods from Wonder Food Bakery. Pineapple Buns, Taro Pineapple Buns, BBQ Pork Buns, Lo Paw Bang, Cocktail Buns, and Custard Tarts. read more

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My go to place in Oakland Chinatown for don tots (egg tarts), cocktail buns and small pineapple buns. Cash only. The ladies speak English too! Support local! read more

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Stopped by randomly exploring Oaklands chinatown, from the outside you wouldn't tell its a bakery but once you enter in you can smell the aroma of the fresh baked pastries and bread. When I arrived around noon there was maybe 5 people ahead of me and only waited like maybe 2-3 mins to be called up next which was fast. Once I began to order the worker didn't understood me since I spoke english so she had to get another worker that spoke English. He was really nice! For bbq pork bun it was really soft, there was a lot of filling. However the taste was different than I was used to. It wasn't bad but not my preference. The mini pineapple buns were definitely delicious! The hot dog bun id pass it was pretty salty. I got everything for about under 8$ i'll definitely come by to try other items! read more

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Good birthday cake, chicken biscuits, and egg tarts. Reasonable prices. This is probably my go-to spot in Chinatown

I had a wonderful quick experience looking for snacks for the kids. Chance upon this place after lunch in Chinatown. Everyone was pleasant in the store and I paid less than $25 for a lot of goodies. I tried a couple of them already and they were great. Place was clean and organized, which I totally appreciate. read more

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Traditional Chinese bakery with reasonable prices and high turnaround for their freshly baked goods. Cash only. Ordered a sampling of a few items; plain pineapple buns ($3 for 5), custard-filled pineapple bun, baked BBQ pork bun $2.25, pineapple moon cake $3, lotus paste with salted egg yolk pastry $2.75, a flaky taro with salted egg yolk pastry $2.75, a ham and green onion bun $2, and their egg custard tart $1.75. All were made well and tasted nice with a medium amount of fillings overall. I bought 15 of the plain pineapple buns (no filling) for Lunar New Year to share and they were a hit with my friends. Love that places like these are still open and running in Oakland Chinatown. read more

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This place is always busy and I love in particular their mini pineapple buns with custard. But they sell out fast so if you want them, you have to come early in the morning when they open or after lunch when they bake more around 2 pm? And the little ladies that work there are very cute and sweet. I only come for pineapple buns! My favorite. read more

Wonder Food Bakery has the best gai zai beng (雞仔餅)/ chicken cookie. They sell it in bags and you'll find them on the counter. These make great gifts for the elderly folks in the family because they ate these growing up and before they came to the US. Whenever I'm in San Francisco, I will make the drive across the Bay Bridge and pick up a few things to bring back to Hawaii. My favorites are the cocktail bun and cream bun which were pastries I ate as a kid and the Chinese bakeries in Hawaii don't quite make it as good. I enjoy these when I get back to my hotel room. Every time I've been to this bakery, there is a line and people are buying pastries by the dozen because they walk out with boxes. I place my order in Cantonese. They are cash only. For parking, it's street parking or you can have someone else drive and they wait in the loading zone while you make your purchase. read more

Great mini pineapple buns, wife cake with melon paste filling, and curry puff pastry. Lots of traditional items to choose from, like cocktail buns, paper wrapped sponge cakes, and lotus leave wrapped glutinous rice dumplings. Reasonable price. read more

Food: Hot Dog Bun (8/10) - Big in size and worth the price! It was warm when I got it! They tend to keep all of their items warm and fresh. It has green onions which is a topping I love. The wiener was normal but the cheese was also a really good pair with it. Pineapple Bun with Red Bean (10/10) - Also big and worth the price. It was soft and warm with a flakey, sweet, and crispy texture of flavor on top. There was a good amount of red bean inside and was yum. It's overall not too sweet either! Service: Very straightforward ordering at the counter and it helps if you also can speak Chinese. Ambiance: Wonder Food Bakery is a small local and known Chinatown bakery, with people coming in and out and trays of fresh pastries lined up. It's nothing fancy, but it's exactly the kind of spot you swing by for something quick and tasty. read more

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Cash only! Dan tat, pork bun, corn bun are my favorites. I've also had their cocktail bun and Green onion bun. Green onion bun is too bready, not enough scallion. Cocktail bun not bad. read more

Best Chinese baked pork buns (char siu bau). Not too sweet and flavorful. Only place we go to get buns and dan tates (custard tarts). Well priced. Cash only. read more

Wonder Food Bakery is a delicious bakery in Oakland Chinatown really close to Shan Dong. My mom, me and my bf accidentally stumbled upon it the last time we were in chinatown and it is a little bit of a hole in the wall. The inside however is an elaborate chinese bakery with delicious options of buns, breads, pastries and cakes. It is CASH ONLY and there are multiple signs stating so. The service is also very efficient and not super friendly. That being said, every single bun and cake that we got was delicious, light, fluffy and not too sweet. We decided to get the sponge cake, egg tarts, egg bread, and pork bun all of which were delicious and very affordable ranging around $2 per item. I highly recommend checking out this bakery if you are in the chinatown area! read more

This spot is cash only! I have to say I found this spot because of youtube and it didn't disappoint. I got the bolo bao and it is pretty similar to my favorite spot in SF. Prices are affordable as well! read more

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Really enjoyed the bakery treats I purchased at Wonder Food Bakery. The hot dog buns, the pineapple buns with taro, custard or red bean, the corn and ham bread, you really get to taste an array of flavors. Not to mention they also have egg tarts. Go in the afternoon as they have more selection to choose from. read more

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I have visited this shop once before a few years ago and I was so surprised with all the pastries they had. I tried the egg tarts and hot dog bun at the time--which are huge! I enjoyed them a lot and service of course was very fast and professional. I also appreciated how clean it was inside :) More recently, I've been gifted a few items from here. My new favorite items are their lotus paste flaky pastry and cocktail buns (which are also HUGE!). They are sooo good!! read more

Wonder Food Bakery - lotus paste pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

A great bakery place in the heart of Chinatown, Wonder Food Bakery offers many different types of pastries, including pineapple buns and egg tarts. Today, my friend and I grabbed a couple of custard buns to try. The service is quick, and I recommend bringing cash to the bakery. The bun that I got was quite large and was split between multiple people. It was not too sweet, and I liked the texture of it! Next time; I'd love to try some of their savory buns. read more

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First thing - they have great prices here and the selection is very big. This is not a place you would go to sit, eat, drink coffee and catch up with friends. This is a grab and go spot. Parking is street parking and on a weekend it was very rough to find any close. The line moves very quickly - remember CASH ONLY! Once you are up you ask for what you want and in seconds they have it all ready for you and your out the door enjoying the rest of your day. I ordered Egg Tart - this was the reason I came to try it. Not the best egg tart, but it was pretty good and the crust was flaky which I enjoyed. The price was $1.75 Coconut bun - The flavor was very very weak so I would not get this again. Price I believe was $2. Overall good place to grab quick and cheap pastries, but I will continue my hunt for the epic egg tart. read more

One of the cash-only bakeries tucked in Oakland Chinatown, with lots of options, a larger space than most, and freshly baked buns all over the store (except the space taken up by the folded pink boxes, iykyk). This bakery also sells cakes by the quarter, half, full sheet etc which would be nice for a not-too-sweet dessert for a large event. We came for the gai mei bao (chicken tail bun/cocktail bun), which didn't disappoint and was sold nicely for $5 for $3. We also tried the char siu bao, egg tart, and pineapple buns. Overall the favorite was the pineapple bun which was large, doughy, slightly sweet, and not too crumbly with the generous pineapple crust. There were also lots of other pastries available both under the counter and behind the counter too for those who enjoy lots of variety. Service is typical (speaking Cantonese helps), but there are multiple employees looking to help so it doesn't get too crowded and chaotic. It's the classic pink box dim sum morning experience you go for :) No inside seating. read more

Super helpful and mostly always open when I need them. Only open spot for Lunar New Year so that was a life saver! Yummy treats and always a line out the door. Recommend cash. read more

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I really like their small pineapple buns, and they are only 5 for $3! They taste amazing when fresh out of the oven. Highly recommended! read more

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So many good Asian pastry options, I came for the custard filled pineapple buns and they did not disappoint! Will definitely be back :) Make sure you bring cash if you want to buy anything read more

earned a star for: 1. traditional chinese bakery items 2. great assortment of options 3. fast service 4. reasonable priced lost a star for: 1. no public bathroom additional comments: 1. cash only 2. parking isn't the easiest but not impossible read more

Looks can be deceiving. The storefront is all tagged and boarded up BUT what lies within is nothing but pure goodness. Buns are all petting much under $2. They only accept cash so come prepared. We ordered a dozen cocktail buns, some almond and taro paste buns, pineapple buns, and scallion and ham buns. The great thing about all these is that they aren't overly sweet and the flavors are subtle. The bread is so so soft, like the softest bread ever. You have to eat these right away for optimal satisfaction. The cocktail buns are really good - soft and filled with coconut paste. YUMMY! If u like coconut this is your jam. read more

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A literal hole in the wall. First time I went here I circled the block several times because I didn't see it. The only sign is a small one about 20 feet above the ground. Parking is non existent I usually double-park. Study the menu before you come and bring cash. The workers are not going to handhold you through ordering. There is always someone in line behind you wanting to order. Place your order, pay cash, and get out of the way. Why deal with all this? Almost everything I've ordered there is excellent and the prices can't be beat. Love their BBQ pork buns and curry beef buns. While I usually get savory stuff there is a large assortment of sweet baked goods and pastries. read more

My favorite place to get asian pastries in Oakland!! If theres a line it usually moves quick! The workers speak chinese but they are familiar with the names in english. We ordered 3 peanut zongzi, 2 egg tarts, 2 pineapple custard bun, 4 ham corn bun, and 2 pork floss buns for ~30$! Not bad for the amount of items we got! I didn't get it this time but coconut cocktail buns and char siu baos are also my go-tos as well! Bring cash because it is cash only!!! read more

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340 9th St Oakland, CA 94607 (near Webster St) Wonder Food Bakery is the first place I go to for baked goods in Oakland Chinatown. The storefront isn't too attractive, but those who know better will have no problem stepping thru that doorway. This is not Sheng Kee, this is not self-service. You step up and tell one of the ladies at the counter what you want. They will ask "how many?" You don't have to speak Chinese to order. Just smile and point at the item. The egg tarts and pork buns are behind the counter on carts. There's alot of signs up telling you certain rules like: - Cash Only - Carry Out Only - bag fee - 5 penny limit for payment - No Touching items - No refunds after leaving store My favorites are: Egg Tarts, BBQ Pork Bun, Curry Beef Turnover, Sweetheart Cakes, and Sponge Cakes. FYI: The cream filled cake rolls are not very sweet. Don't buy them. Street parking read more

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An INCREDIBLE way to start a Saturday morning!! I can't recommend this place enough, and will be coming back here. We tried the Bolo Bao (pineapple bun), Curry Bun, Green Onion and Ham Bun, Egg Tart, and Chicken Cookie. The Curry Bun and Green Onion and Ham Buns were my favorites but the Bolo Bao and egg tarts were also awesome. Come support this business! read more

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Best pineapple buns in ALL of SF Bay Area! (Better than Pineapple King) To be specific the mini ones is perfect ratio of topping to bread! The bread is super fluffy and moist (competition is less fluffy and drier). The topping is crispy and buttery flakey goodness. OMG! Other favorites would include ham egg bun and their egg tarts are very solid! Oh can't forget love their chinese cakes. We usually order the strawberry. But can't wait to try some of the other flavors such as taro or chestnut! Don't forget cash only! read more

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Came for BBQ baked buns bec of the reviews. The bread is soft and fluffy- so yes I agree w those who said that. But. There is barely any bbq pork! The meat is lean and flavorful but the meat to bread ratio is lacking. Most buns are $2 each. Friendly service. No indoor seating. No frills bakery. Cash only. read more

Wonder Food Bakery - Bbq pork bun cut in half so yall can see how much meat (or lack there of) - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Gotta love a good Chinese bakery! This one is located in the heart of Oakland Chinatown and has all the classics, including pineapple buns, hot dog buns, steamed pork buns, and more. Very reasonable prices though they only take cash so make sure you have some on hand (no ATM nearby as far as I could tell). They also do birthday and wedding cakes to order. Their buns were warm, fluffy, and perfect for a chillier morning. I also tried their egg tarts, which had good flavor even if they were a bit small. Not the best I've tried but definitely in the top ten! It was bustling even on a Saturday morning and there's no seats indoors so this is more of a grab and go kind of place. Line moves faster if you order in Cantonese, though there was plenty of English signage and staff were efficient and quick to take orders. If you're craving some baked goods and in the area, come check out Wonder Bakery! read more

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A little gem in Oakland Chinatown that sells a wide range of baked goods and treats. I had a bit of time after grocery shopping and picked up some pineapple buns and egg tarts. The pineapple buns were soooo good and cost $3 for 5. They were really big for that price and tasted good. I could honestly eat a dozen egg tarts but I just had one to indulge myself. This is a cash only establishment and street parking is limited so be prepared before stopping by. read more

For me, the cocktail bun is what I choose to compare bakeries. My parents came here today and bought several cocktail buns, a few egg tarts, and a few cha siu baos. Just had a cocktail bun, and I must say I'm not impressed at all. I don't know if it was just today's batch. The bread was mealy, like it wasn't fully baked. The filling wasn't very fragrant. I reheated in the microwave for 10 seconds as is my usual practice (works for donuts too!). So it wasn't this practice that dried it out. The bun was adequately soft and warm after the nuke. If you love cocktail buns, I HIGHLY recommend Red House Bakery over in SF on San Bruno Avenue off 101 just past the 280 interchange heading south. It's a bit of a drive from Oakland, but well worth it IMO. I may have a review of them on Yelp. read more

Cash only pastries shop. It is interesting chinese cake and pastries shop. From outside you won't know itvis a cake shop as it looks a bit run down. I feel like I am back to my childhood when I saw so many pastries which I had when I was a kid and the taste is still the same. I bought some home and had some at the store. The husband and wife baked cake are authentic. The worker is friendly but mostly cannot speak English well but cantonese. read more

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This place is a gem. Cash only, very affordable, and extremely delicious! The pineapple bun was pillowy and had the perfect crunchy topping. Egg tarts were good as well. read more

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