We went to eat in Downtown Walnut Creek, I promised my little one a cupcake and she did not forget…read more As soon as we finished lunch, she was on it. Cupcakin' Bake Shop for the win. We ordered a couple mini cupcakes, which are the perfect size for a two bite dessert. We got a chocolate one and another with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Cute mini cupcakes, not too pricey and delicious - smiles all around.

I'm sad to have to drop by my rating. I honestly can no longer give the shop a 5-star review…read more While their cupcakes are still really good and I can give stars for good cupcakes, I have to lower the rating for customer service because I recently had a really challenging time trying to order a cake from the Walnut Creek branch. Receiving a texted coupon for 15% off my order, I was excited to use it since I needed a birthday cake. Though there was an online code, I could not use the discount online. I called the shop several times, but there was no answer, and I even left a voice message but never heard a call back. Finally I noticed there was number on the website to text so I did, and got a response. The response was that it was too late to order the cake, and the coupon couldn't be used online ordering system because the online ordering system was different from what was used in the store. BUT I was told I can still call my order in and pay in advance over the phone to get the 15% discount if I still wanted cupcakes, and if the store didn't answer, the person sending the text said he/she would contact the store. I appreciated that kind gesture. The next morning, I settled for cupcakes and decided to call the order in and pick up the cupcakes in the afternoon since I had no time that morning to go to the store. But lo and behold, I called and again no one answered. I texted the same number from the day before and a response came back that they would contact the store to give me a call. I checked in by calling the store two more times and still no answer. And no one called back that afternoon either. Sadly, I had to give up, but was glad to give business to a way more responsive bakery with delicious cakes.

It was a small shop that had a ton of options for pastries and drinks…read more They even had a little reserved area. Delicious!

If you want to go to a place that gives you bang for your buck, come here! Their pastries are…read moreGINORMOUS and DELICIOUS! I had the magnífico (which is a pastry filled with cheese + guava) which I absolutely loved. I also had brioche with blueberries which was perfect. I highly recommend coming here if you are craving a pastry or want to get some for your office, you will not be dissatisfied! The only bummer I had was that I had leftover pastries the next day but they were much better the day of! Can't wait to try more pastries on the menu!

I finally got to try the famous vegan chocolate cupcake that I've heard so much about. It was…read morehonestly the best cupcake I've ever had. I don't normally like frosting but this one was so smooth, creamy and not too sweet (unlike the frosting on most other cupcakes). I am already craving another one!

I ordered German chocolate cupcakes for my bf's bday and they were both beautiful and delicious!…read moreThe owner is communicative and makes fantastic desserts! Will def order from her again.

I used to go 1-2X a week bc it was close to my nephew's school. But since his school location…read morechanged, I still go at least once every 2-3weeks. This is my go-to place for birthday cakes and, once, a wedding cake. I've tried most of the pastries/donuts. My most-fav is the tarot cream filled bun/donut; also offered in mango and chocolate filling.

We had a variety of pastries and treats to share including a chocolate muffin, pan a chocolate,…read morerice donut, and a few other things. Everything was good, but nothing stood out to me. I also love a good lavender latte, but felt this lavender latte was very bland. The macarons are beautiful, but a little steep for what they are in my opinion, and as someone that has taken the time to make macarons. The cakes are absolutely gorgeous and I hope to try one sometime! The atmosphere is comfy and beautiful and the service was great!

Le Gâteau Élégant Bakery…read more I really like this place. The princess cake is good...very pretty and well made ...and the staff is helpful and kind. This is an old establishment that used to be in Martinez, which brings back memories for me. When I was in high school, my best friend's dad used to drive to Martinez to get her a princess cake every year for her birthday. I was instantly hooked. Is it as great as the princess cake from the city? Not quite. But it's still wonderful, classic, and nostalgic, and I'm really glad they're still around

We ordered a custom birthday cake and were disappointed by the quality of the decorations. It…read morelooked like someone rushed through the piping and the design on the top of the cake was off center. No apology from the bakery and no means to make amends. To top it all off, the cake was expensive and dry. Would not recommend.

Everything was great--I came here with my hubby and daughter for a morning coffee and had such a…read morelovely experience. The ambiance was perfect, with light music and plenty of seating to relax and enjoy. We tried the croissants, which were delicious, but the highlight was the blueberry scone. Dipping it into a latte and then taking a bite made it taste like a soft, freshly baked cake--absolutely amazing! I highly recommend trying the blueberry scone this way; it was such a unique and delightful experience. If you're visiting downtown Walnut Creek, this place is definitely worth a stop. I'll be back again soon. A special thank you to my daughter for bringing us here--such a beautiful memory. Love you, my baby

Met a friend for brunch today. First time visiting Brioche. The display case looked Fantastic!…read more Ordered Croque Avocado with extra egg & Tasty Spring Salad. Bacon was a bonus ;) Paired it with a Cortado and Cranberry Scone to go. Place was pretty busy - lots of comfy seats on the corners. Makes you want to stay awhile. Staff was very courteous / friendly. A bit on the pricey side - but overall I'd do it again.

FINALLY!! A great matcha spot that's not in the South Bay and competes with the best in Southern…read moreCalifornia. My gosh... I am someone who used to live in SoCal and Hawaii. I say it all the time in my reviews. I've had access to a plethora of coffee and matcha industry. And wherever I am on the globe, I always look for these shops during our adventures. Milly & Illian. My gosh. So welcoming. So proud of the shop, its products and their leadership. I hope the owners know. First timer here and I spent $52. Readers: the $52 was completely worth it as soon as we took a bite of the passion fruit mochi. Heaven sent. It's akin to Kailua's Bits & Bites on Oahu. Please don't ever close. Please stay open longer. This is the first time I've tried this after wanting to visit for so many years. I work full time andddd I live in 707 so it's a little bit of a trek out here. Orrrrr consider bringing this to 707- I would recommend Benicia if you are familiar with first street. You'd kill it here! I want to bring it back to my guys Milly and Illian. I'm big big big on energy and customer service and you both broughttttt it. Being 38 when I visit these very trendy IG worthy spots, I'm usually disappointed- if not by the coffee or dessert, most definitely by the customer service. Read all my reviews, it's my first comment usually. To the owners reading this, seriously give a shout out to these lovlies. They started my day on the right foot. Xoxo Can't wait to see what you bring back from Taiwan (see the guys shared where you are- sure to make the matcha and mochi shop even cooler). I'll come back soon! Kathleen

I had bookmarked Third Culture Bakery and finally got to try it. Around the corner from the shop…read morethere is plenty of free parking. It's a smaller shop, but very cute! Service was very friendly. They do sell some company merch here. We ordered the jouraku matcha latte with oat milk. We also ordered several of their bakery items including a guava donut, buko pandan donut, mochi banana pudding, and black sesame mochi muffin. I think the donuts are the star here! They are soft and chewy, not too sweet. The flavors are pretty accurate as well for the donuts. The mochi banana pudding was unique, and enjoyable! They did recommend heating up for 1 minute, but you can probably get away with much less time than that. The black sesame mochi muffin was pretty average. The jouraku matcha latte was average; couldn't really taste much of the matcha notes, but it had more matcha flavor than some other cafes. Overall, this was a unique bakery and I would totally come back!

Dangerous in the best way :P…read more Yummmmmmm!!!! The señorita bread is ridiculously delicious, especially warm. It's one of those places where you walk in planning to get a few... and suddenly you're talking yourself into the biggest box, lol!! So good, every... single... time!!!!

I love starbread…read more This place does knock out some super hot seniority breads but you might have to wait ten minutes. You get a mix of school kids and business people here in the early morning so know you might have a line. But starbreads. Like Homer says, "aaaahhhhrrggg..."

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed with a mix of new customers and patrons…read more My eyes were delighted with their yummy pastries display. The line moved too quick I wish i couldve have more time to decide so i ended up getting more than I wanted. We got there Chocolate croissant, brioche, Flan Vanille, macaroons, marshmallow, 2 tuna sandwich, ham and cheese croissant and the croque monsieur. Although everything was pleasant our favorite was the Flan Vanille and the tuna sandwiches. The Flan vanille is my new favorite dessert going forward. I know it was a busy day and the staff was busy with the orders and service making tables available however they could improve in checking their bathroom and trash bins. All bins were too full even one by the counter. We notice that the staff continously wiping the counter but didnt notice the overflowing trash bin. Other than that i couldnt stop bragging about Mason Benoit on my social media. We will definitely come back.

This place is too crowded as is and the not so pleasant street parking situation ugh. Despite that,…read moreI love a good baguette and french butter so I still do it. Plus, if ur looking for a fun center piece when u have guests over, they have a cake sized croissant for 45$ lol Line moves pretty quickly and a good amount of seating but they move fast so have ur order ready. I usually only pick up stuff that's ready to go so still a decent in and out of someone drops u and takes a lap.

I'm so happy to see an Asian bakery in downtown Pleasant Hill, especially a Korean bakery. And…read moreyesss, we got Paris Baguette! First off, don't let the name fool you because despite its name it's actually a Korean bakery, not a French bakery. They do have a lot of French inspired pastries though, like croissants. I keep seeing people on TikTok eating those cylinder shaped Croissants filled with creamy custard or chocolate cream, so naturally I had to try one when I saw them at the store. I also knew I had to try the Salted Bread since Japanese style salted bread has been super viral all over Asia lately. We ended up getting both, and honestly they were pretty good. Let me start with the Salted Bread, the inside had that signature hollow interior with a slightly crusty exterior, so it felt pretty legit. The salty crust paired really nicely with the buttery flavor of the bread. It was good, but I don't get the hype around it. I know some people are completely obsessed with salted bread, but to me it's basically just really good bread tasting like salted butter. I like it, but it's just not enough to make me obsessed with it. Then we tried the cylinder shaped croissant that was half dipped in chocolate, and that was pretty good too. Obviously room temperature croissants just don't hit the same as warm freshly baked ones, but for room temperature ones, these were pretty solid. I also really liked the interior of the shop. Everything looked super clean, modern, and chic. All the baked goods were displayed really beautifully too. I'd definitely come back again the next time I'm in the vicinity, and next time I'll try some of their other stuff too.

I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.