I come up to this bakery once a month, and I love the 48 hour preorder option. I highly recommend…read moreit for people who don't want to deal with the line that understandably goes out the door. The food is worth the wait. Don't sleep on the black pepper sausage danish: the croissant dough is crisp and flaky, and doesn't get soggy when baked around the sausage. It's comparable in execution to the Croissant Hot Dog served at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas (in Caesar's Palace), but at a way more accessible price point. Which isn't to say this place is cheap; like many artisanal bakeries in California, it comes with a premium price tag, but at least it's not Dominique Ansel pricy. Croissante's croissant dough baked goods (viennoiserie) is pun-intended "proof" that you get what you pay for. The dining space is limited and lively. Conversing is a little tough, but if you just need a place to sit while eating, it's just right. Extra special shout out this time to Dill who had informed me the fried chicken dishes today would be an hour and a half wait. After deciding there wasn't anything I wanted more than the Fried Chicken and Spiced Croffle (croissant dough baked in a waffle iron) and was happy to wait, they were nice enough to check in with the kitchen and see if it could be made sooner than that. I didn't expect to be accommodated, so I was happy they were able to do that. You get two chicken thighs and croffles per order. It's enough for two light eaters to share.

I first came here at their soft opening last year. At the time I was not too impressed. Their…read morecoffee was the best, but the pastries were only good. Since then they have settled down and got things together. This should have been a five-star review, but . . . I am impressed by their unique pastry offerings. Today we ordered a Matcha Chocolat, a Pastrami Suisse (sorry, no photo - my wife devoured it before I could get a picture of it ...), a Burrata Avocado Toast, French Onion Soup (again, no photo), and an Americano. First of all, the coffee was superb! Great espresso flavor and aroma, but not astringently bitter. It really complimented the Matcha Chocolat's sweetness, even though, in my opinion, matcha tea and chocolate really do not go well together - this combination worked! The French Onion Soup was fabulous! Great aroma, and the sweet onion flavor was so delightful. This alone would be satisfying. And it is one of these rare instances where one would not want to have anything else that would ruin the state of bliss. That being stated, it did pair with the Pastrami Suisse, and together they complimented each other so well. What did not work well was the Burrata Avocado Toast. I have to say that this did not impress me at all, except for presentation (it looked nice!). The toast was soggy and the crust ultra hard. There was more mozzarella cheese than avocado (could not even taste the avocado . . .). What shined, however, was not the actually avocado toast, but the accompanying salad. Tasty! Unusual, however, in that I could taste the greens, the tomatoes, and the radishes - the dressing was not overpowering as I find to often with many restaurants. I found this salad to be quite refreshing! Now, if they can work on that toast . . . I am pleased that they have found their footing here. I highly recommend their pastries and coffee. However, they will need to reevaluate and work on their avocado toast.

These are some of the best cookies I have ever had in my life! We needed to place a large order for…read morework, so a colleague and I came by to test them out first. The aroma of fresh baked cookies hits you as soon as you open the door, it's it's over. Give me all the cookies. Now normally, I would only order chocolate anything but decided to try ube. This cookie was everything, slightly crusty outside and soft interior. We then placed an order by contacting them via email and the process was super easy. We asked for them to be individually wrapped, which they did. Cookies were delivered on time & we're still warm. Everyone loved them. Can't wait to order again!

Ordered the custom box Togo which comes with 4 giant cookies:…read more - Speculoos Spectacular (by far the best one, indeed spectacular, has melty white chocolate and gooey center with caramel, buttery texture) - Cookies and Creme, (sounded good bc cookies and creme is my favourite flavour, but did not taste great) - Chocolate Chip Cookies, (disappointing compared to most other chocolate chip cookies I've had) - Ube Crinkle (not bad) size of cookies is good, they do late night deliveries ~11pm

I stopped here for a quick coffee and a treat after trying to go to the new Yemeni Cafe which was…read moretoo packed to visit. I got the caramel macchiato. It was yummy! The spinach feta danish. Loved it! Got a matcha donut thing which was in a sleeve... it had so much filling... it was way too much for me. I think the last thing I got was some garlic cheese croissant. That was delicious. Too heavy for me. They had sample cake slices at the counter! I tried the cake and it was also delicious. One con: the service... the guy that took my order seemed so harsh.... Like I was interrupting him and should hurry up and finish ordering. I didn't take long or anything. Just an unfriendly tone. But service was quick and I was satisfied with what I got. (I didn't eat all that in one sitting. I got a few of them to go because they looked too good to not try)

If you're looking for a café that's full of energy, delicious pastries, and perfectly crafted…read moredrinks, Tous Les Jours in Santa Clara is an absolute delight! I had such a fun time exploring their bakery and café offerings. It's the kind of place where everything looks too good to pass up. I started with a Cappuccino 16oz (creamy, rich, and the perfect morning pick-me-up) and a Caramel Macchiato 16oz with oat milk for a smooth, slightly sweet twist. The pastries were next-level: the Mango Cream Donut was light, fluffy, and bursting with fruity goodness, and the Guava Danish was perfectly flaky and sweet with just the right hint of tropical flavor. *Tina's Tips: - Grab a tray, tongs, and parchment paper to make picking your pastries fun and easy. - Add all the pastries you want and checkout at the counter. - If you buy a cake, ask them to hold it while you enjoy your coffee and treats in the café. It's a nice little bonus! Just come here with your friends or yourself! Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee with people, indulging in pastries with company, or even just treating yourself, Tous Les Jours makes every visit feel like a little celebration.

My wife mentioned this place since she sees it on her IG account so we decided to try it this…read moreFriday!! It is located next to the grocery store Nobhill and there are quick 20min parking in front of the store. We were greeted right when we entered the door and looked at the delicious treats to eat. There is the main seating area and another area in the back to sit down along with sitting outside. It felt upscale and nice. The sign in front of the store had some drink specials and I got a strawberry/matcha drink I think it was called Rose. I asked what was good here and the cashier said the mini almond pastries and other treats in the front. The mini almond pastry was really good and also got a crème brûlée which was really good as well. I would come back again and try their hot teas next time. Delicious treats. Good upscale vice a nice place to catch up with friends!!!

I accidentally spotted this place after visiting a friend in Saratoga and decided to check it out…read more I'm glad I did! The elegant aesthetics and relaxing ambiance equals their vast array of luxuriously exquisite looking and divinely tasting desserts and pastries. Staff were patient and helpful. I bought a variety to take out and all of them tasted exceptional and worth their price.

Came by for dessert the other day after I sad a Sponsored listing on Yelp the other day. The…read moredessert shop is located in a strip mall facing away from Lawrence Expressway in Sunnyvale. Parking is plentiful in the parking lot. Staff were cordial and wore aprons with some letters that were falling off...seemed weird. Opted for the matcha millefeuille and it was excellent! Numerous layers of super light crepe filled with strong matcha flavor. Most importantly this wasn't too sweet! The packaging was A+. The slice of cake came in a fantastic box along with a couple forks! $13.5 for a slice of cake.

After randomly browsing Yelp and found this place, we happened to be nearby and I decided on an…read moreimpromptu visit on a Saturday afternoon. The place was situated in a quiet plaza just outside of Lawrence Expressway. There's ample parking but it doesn't feel like the location is suitable for a cafe where you can picture sitting inside looking through some big windows facing a busy pedestrian walkway. However, once I stepped inside, I was surprised at how zen and peaceful the decorations were and how fitting it was for a cozy and quiet cafe hangout. The cake shelf was surprisingly busy. And this is where I took one star out because the lines were confusing and the staff skipped me to talk to the group behind me while I was clearly the next to be helped. Luckily another staff member came out from the back kitchen and jumped in to help. The staff spoke fluent mandarin. I was interested in their box cakes. A few of the yelpers raved about their soy milk cake and luckily they had one out for sampling. It was covered with lots of cream and the cake layer was soft and moist, but it was still slightly too sweet for me and I felt that it lacked the tofu kind of soy flavor. Then, I spotted on their menu that they have a black sesame matcha box cake, and black sesame is always my favorite, so I asked for it. They had the last one left! The staff said she had never tried it so she couldn't tell me if it is less sweet than the soy milk cake. Since it was the last one available and I already sampled the soy cake, I decided to give it a try. I am happy that I did. The cake was filled with matcha mousse and tasted light and aromatic with the jasmine kind of matcha flavor. It is definitely less sweet. Unfortunately, it doesn't have as much black sesame as I'd like. But overall, the cake flavor is the kind that I like, subtle, moist, and not too sweet. $38 for a box cake of 4x4 is a bit pricey, but I'm glad that I gave it a try. The cakes were freshly made and tasted best the same day of purchase. They also recommend refrigerating the cake and consuming it within a day or two.

It was amazing service. The tiramisu was amazing. The ambiance of the place was very calm and made…read moreme feel welcome

I tried the burnt almond cake and the tiramisu. The staff are incredibly helpful when I don't know…read morewhat to get since I had never been here before. They also told me that the burnt almond cake and the guava cake are their fan favorites so I'll be sure to try the guava cake next time I visit. Here are some photos of the inside to show their offerings.

I just want to share how satisfied and happy we are with the crepe cake I purchased for my husband…read more It was absolutely perfect! The design was so classy, elegant, and truly above my expectations. You can really see the care and creativity that went into making it. My husband was so happy when he saw it, and it made the celebration even more special for us. I also want to give a special thanks to the manager at the San Jose location. When I mentioned that we would be traveling in the car for about 7 hours, they were so kind and helpful in giving us options to make sure the cake would stay perfect during the trip. Their suggestion worked so well! Overall, I am beyond satisfied with both the cake and the wonderful customer service. Highly recommend! Thank you for making our celebration extra special.

I was craving crepe cake so I found this place. It's kind of at a weird location. It's pickup only…read moreso I ordered the tiramisu crepe cake, and they got it to me really quick when I arrived. There's no where to dine in so you take it and leave. I didn't enjoy the tiramisu crepe cake. I think it was a little too mushy for me. It didn't have the mascarpone flavor of tiramisu. It was also very very expensive. I'd recommend going to Lady M in Valley Fair for better crepe cakes.

1484 Halford Ave Santa Clara, CA 95051…read more This was my first visit to Baker's Village in Santa Clara. It was a warm day, and I was drawn to this bakery by their fruit smoothies. It was near 5pm. I walked in and the place was empty. The gentleman behind the counter greeted me. I asked for a strawberry smoothie, then walked around to survey all the baked goods. It's a small bakery with lots of trays of individually packaged cakes and pastries. The smell was very pleasant and comforting. Using a flat basket (or tray) I grabbed a few selections. I picked 2 "Heart Pies" that resembled my favorite French Butterfly Cookies. Also 2 pound cakes. The total rang up to just over $21. There's some small tables for enjoying your purchases there, but I took my items to go. The icy cold fruit smoothie was very good and very cold! Not too sweet, it had a natural strawberry taste. The Heart Pies were good and fresh. But the Pound Cakes were probably "day old." I noticed there's no dates or "best by" tags on the packages. It's a nice place to visit, and I will return again. Free parking in plaza lot.

Thanks to my recent introduction to "Too Good To Go" app, I pleasantly discovered Korean baked…read moregoods at Baker's Village. Wisely, I checked Yelp reviews first because some deals can be too good to be true. It's hidden gem off El Camino and near Lawrence Expressway where those that know good Korean baking have this spot on their short list of preferred places. I arrived a few minutes before my scheduled pick up time and Korean grandma behind the counter was super pro, teaching me how to confirm check in and gave me a mixed bag of baked goods with/without fillings. If you like surprises, are omnivore & no special diets or food allergies, Too Good To Go is the way to explore. The items were in generic packaging without labels, so take a pic of the items you like so can order when visit next time. While my family enjoyed all the items, I really enjoyed the black sesame studded puffy rolls that I think were made with rice flour. There was a large group of older Asian ladies, including one who brought their lap dog, enjoying good conversations in their native language with their baked goods and tea or coffee. Another gentleman was taking a video call to help decide the best cake to buy. Will add this bake shop for a place to have a coffee meeting and to favorite in Too Good To Go.

Grateful for this amazing neighborhood bakery & the delicious food they produce!…read more * Small bakery on El Camino (plenty of nearby street parking) with fantastic flavors. * Operated by the sweetest Portuguese couple who are there diligently every Tuesday- Sat * The shop can only comfortably fit 2 customers, but the queue moves very quickly & you can take your treats to go or sit at their outdoor tables Tip: 1. Try the sweet bread - so light, airy, mildly sweet, & delicious with coffee; 2. Grab yourself a pastel de nata - they are delectable! 120% recommend and will continue to visit!

This is a really small bakery packed with a lot of Portuguese goodies! The lady in front also…read moreoffered us brewed black coffee and a sample of their sweet bread. What we bought: - Portuguese Egg Tart: This has a subtle sweetness. The filling is dense and creamy, with a flaky buttery crust. Very yummy. - Malasada: There were plentiful filling flavors and we chose passionfruit. This was my first time trying, so the texture/dough inside was interesting! The passionfruit filling was delicious and tart.

Everyone loves the cookies. So good! I brought to work and they were gone in a few minutes!read more

Too late, the secret is out! The descriptions are all true so I'll just say: you can taste the top…read morenotch ingredients, they're experimenting/added two new flavors (strawberry chocolate chip and cookies n cream), and their hours have shifted (from munchie late night college student hours to "workday" hours, 5-11p). I was there the day they popped up on DoorDash for the first time, and one day after having tried all the other local cookie spots I gave it a go. Same strange funny sensation of creeping up on a drug deal in the night but it's all above board. Nothing more amusing than standing there at 11 pm in the dark waiting for cookies when 2 tech bros roll up in their little vests chatting about work to sidle up and order for THEIR first time. Now, a year later, everyone knows about the yum, they've got a webstore, do catering, have quit DoorDash, and cookies are selling out! Looks like they're taking off and this is good! Bills paid in the Bay! Maybe we'll get them enough revenue to introduce loyalty points and get a storefront to keep up with demand. But let's hope it doesn't get too big, there's something magical about these homey cookies made with love.