Discovered the delicious summer desserts yesterday evening at Alexander's Patisserie! Open until 9pm! Raspberry Blossom cake - raspberry compote, raspberry crémeux, raspberry mousse and crisp almond figuerier base. Fabulous! Bright and refreshing when slightly chilled. Picture perfect! read more

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This location of Alexander's Patisserie is located in downtown Mountain View. Parking is a bit hit or miss here, you can try your luck with street parking or park in the nearby parking garage. Exterior and interior is modern and sleek, which is nice. I originally came here specifically for their Matcha Croissant, but I noticed the Matcha Flat Croissant on their menu, so I ordered both to try. Their Matcha Croissant was decent, but I felt like it did not taste as fresh and the matcha ganache inside was good, just a bit on the bitter side and there was a bit too much of it that it was overpowering. Their Matcha Flat Croissant tasted dry and stale, and the matcha chocolate it was dipped in tasted more like chocolate than matcha. Overall, it was good to try one time, but I do not think I would be back for these items. read more

I've been stuck at home with a bum leg for over a week, so I decided to treat myself to breakfast delivery from Alexander's Patisserie in downtown Mountain View, which I'd never tried before. I ordered an apple croissant, banana chocolate croissant, kouign-amann, baguette sandwich, and an iced mocha. It took a while for my breakfast to arrive. The iced mocha was warm because the ice had melted, but it was easy enough to fix with ice from my freezer. I'm pretty sure it had no coffee in it, just oat milk and hazelnut dark chocolate, which was perfect in my book. I drank it fast. It was my first time trying a kouign-amann, and I'm still not sure what all the fuss is about. After a couple of bites I moved on to the apple croissant, which had almond cream and a cinnamon apple compote in it. It was delicious, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. Next was the banana chocolate croissant. I was disappointed when I cut it in half and saw how little chocolate there was inside of it, but once I tasted it I realized it was just right. The bananas and almond cream were very, very sweet. It was scrumptious with powdered sugar and sliced almonds on top. Later in the day I tried the baguette sandwich, which had Brie, sliced apples, jambon, arugula, mustard, and garlic aioli on it. It was good at first, but then I had to remove the Brie because it overwhelmed the rest of the sandwich. The apple tasted great, but I pretty much love anything with apples on it. All in all it was an interesting breakfast and I'd gladly return to try more of their sandwiches and desserts. read more

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Pastries: 5/5 Lattes: 2.5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Amazing desserts and pastries, shitty lattes most of the time, dingy unkempt setting. Much underutilized potential for what could (still) be a nice sit down cafe. Instagram: TianTianEats read more

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Alexander's Patisserie sits on Castro Street where there are so many different restaurants and stores to explore so you can really make use of your time here. Once you step inside it feels like you're transported to a cute little Parisian patisserie. The interior is elegant and relaxing and the staff are friendly. We ordered the Fleur de Pistache and a mango pastry which I believe is called a Mango croissant but I honestly forgot (it may also be seasonal). Beautiful presentation so 10/10 for that. As for flavor the Fleur de Pistache was good - texture was great but I do wish it had a heavier pistachio flavor. The Mango croissant was crispy and fresh. Both items weren't overly sweet which is what I look for in pastries/desserts so I appreciate that. I didn't get a coffee this time around so I can't speak on that, but I'll be back again to try the coffee and their other pastries. Overall, it was a great experience and worth the visit! read more

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All the dessert are very elegant and made with great details. They're almost too pretty to eat and great for taking pictures. They are expensive - $15 each, definitely not cheap and overpriced, IMO. Got a box of half a dozen macaroons and they are very good. Also order a lavender-flavor tea. Both the lavender and tea flavor is very weak, almost tastes like water. The decor is nice and seating is comfortable. It's a great place tables for people to hang out. Some tables are not cleaned though. Wish the staff would clean the tables more regularly. read more

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Over the last few years, I've been here a few times whenever I'm in the area for work. Always found their matcha croissant to be delightful, but forgot to review AP whenever I stopped by back then. Well I came back last week after work on a particularly rough evening. It was my birthday and I was spending it alone in a hotel room since I'm from SoCal. And embarrassingly, I did end up admitting this to the person assisting me with picking a sweet treat for myself. He unquestioningly took it all in and started suggesting some sweets for me. All his recommendations were helpful and I appreciated the kindness he showed me. The Coffee Rose was like eating a Ferrero Rocher in cake form. I didn't think I'd finish it in one go, but while decadent, it's not overly sweet. I'll come back everytime I'm in the area! read more

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The pastries are almost too beautiful to eat. Almost... My latest visit to Alexander's Patisserie, my friends ordered several items for us to share. I liked the lemon yuzu tart the best. Looking back, I reviewed the Cupertino location and gave them 3 stars and rate this location the same. A+ on the presentation, but the taste (ok) and high prices take off some points for me. The tables inside were all packed with others that had set up shop long term with their laptop. Luckily, I stalked some people outside and managed to grab us a bench although it was windy and freezing outside. read more

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My wife and I usually come here with our 2 kids for dessert after eating at Sushi Arashi. Today at around 7pm we walked in and decided to get a box of macaroons. It was not too busy and there were a few people ahead of us so we waited at the counter in front of the macaroons. After about 15 minutes the last person in line was helped as we patiently waited. We were not acknowledged or greeted in any way. Then 5 more people walked in and was immediately helped. We decided to walk out as my daughter started to cry because she wanted her favorite macaroons. I'm usually pretty passive and understanding if a business is overwhelmed by customer demand but this was not the case. This is the first time I experienced this here but I definitely will not spend another dollar here if this is how the customer service will be going forward. read more

4/5: The Pistachio Saint-Honore cake $18 for St Patrick's day is good. It doesn't have as much caramelized encrusted sugar as a typical St honore cake, so it's more of a collection of cream puffs. But they are really good, and the pistachio flavor is great. There is a nice pistachio crunchy praline on the bottom. read more

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Came by for some dessert the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking is available on residential streets around Castro. The inside of the bakery feels high end. Opted for a tiramisu and it looked great. The tiramisu itself was different. The lady finger was swapped out with a moist chocolate cake. The cocoa powder on top was also different. Staff were courteous. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've been to Alexander's Patisserie multiple times over the years, it's definitely a hallmark of downtown Mountain View. They have pretty consistent quality when it comes to their pastries and drinks and it's a cute cafe. This was my first time doing their afternoon tea experience. In the bay area I'd say the price falls between mid-high compared to other places I've been. You have to make reservations on tock and pay ahead of time. We paid $167 after tax and gratuity for 2 people. Onto the experience... The presentation here is beautiful. Upon sitting down they keep a chest with samples of their teas so you can smell them. The tea quality here is actually much nicer than I expected. I absolutely loved their black tea with bergamot, the bergamot flavor was perfect. Our server brought out our tiered tower with treats and walked us through all of them. We liked everything, especially the pastries on top. The christmas tree mont blanc was my favorite! My only criticism was the lack of attentiveness from our waitress. She mentioned she would check on hs later so we could try other teas but she never did. Granted it was a little busy, but I got up and flagged her in the end. I would do tea here again, but it's definitely a splurge! read more

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Long time lover of Alexander's, but had to write a review specifically for the CNY cake! Got the jade horse (matcha jasmine yuzu), and it was so light in texture and rich in flavor. I think it's very easy to miss the delicate jasmine against a strong matcha, but the chefs have made an absolutely perfect balance of flavors.. Please add it to your regular menu, everyone in my family wants this for their birthday cake! read more

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I have shared a few desserts now with friends and have enjoyed many of them.i recently got to try a lunar new year cake that had a matcha cake layer, jasmine cream, and yuzu. The chocolate decorations were also delicious. The desserts are on the pricier side but are balanced and not overly sweet. read more

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I am sad to leave a lower review because the chocolates were absolutely beautiful to look at, but the taste didn't live up to that. My husband brought them home for me knowing I love chocolate. They were way too sweet, and none of the individual flavors really came through - they all tasted the same, mostly like caramel and lots and lots of sugar. I used to love this spot, I guess I loved more sugar back then, and now I love chocolate where the flavor isn't overpowered by sweetness, so this was disappointing. It's too expensive as well and the flavor isn't there, it's pretty but that's it, not refined as you would expect read more

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I love love the vanilla tart. A great patisserie to stop by after dinner to get a little sweet treat. Good location and service. Parking might be a bit hard since it's downtown during peak hours, but we never had much issue. read more

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They have a lot of flavors of chocolate and macarons. We got the box of 6 flavors, but it was so hard to decide which flavors. I like how the include the allergens on the signage. The 2 guys working were super nice and greeted us right when we walked in. Lots of seating inside. Flavors we got: rose lychee, passion fruit, earl grey, lavender, cookies n cream, and cappuccino. read more

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Pleasant patisserie for an elevated experience. You order at the counter and are given a number to bring to your table and be served. I got the black sesame croissant while my friend got the pistachio croissant for breakfast. Would definitely get the pistachio croissant again but would pass on the black sesame, though they were very generous with the sesame cream inside the pastry. They were unfortunately out of the rooibos tea that I ordered (I wish they told me before they charged me), so I got there tropical tea instead. I appreciated that the tea bag was compostable--yes, you can still have fancy tea still while prioritizing sustainable practices. I do wish they had some decaf black options. I came back in the afternoon to bring home some cakes. It was a noisy, and I had trouble hearing my friend who was right next to me. I had considered returning at some point for afternoon tea but now won't due to the noise. You may want to sit outside if you visit. I would come back if I were in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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One of the many shops on Castro Street, Alexander's Patisserie is a cute cafe and dessert shop. The interior is very minimalist and clean, catering to audiences that enjoy that vibe. In terms of food, I can't say I'm impressed - I ordered a simple oat milk latte and not only did it take over 15 minutes to get, there wasn't any effort put in the latte art - for almost $9, I would certainly expect a lot more. When I asked the worker for a to go cup, since it took so long to get, I was basically just thrown a cup and asked to do it myself. I get the staff may be overworked and understaffed, but it just rubbed me the wrong way especially since I had already tipped them too. Now the pistachio cake - what I actually came here for - was very beautiful! But it was wayyyyy too sweet. Overall - cute spot, but wouldn't recommend the food or drinks. read more

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IMHO We were back in Mountain View for their annual Art & Wine Festival. In the past, we waited until we were ready to leave the festivities to visit Alexander's to buy my favorite Kouign Amanns. Usually, they have sold out by the time I get there. This visit, we headed straight to Alexander's and were able to secure two kouign amanns, which promptly went into my backpack! Service is polite and friendly. read more

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I walked into this place and immediately felt fancier. Not only are the chairs made for comfort and elegance, but the sheer design of the room makes you feel like you're in luxury. They have the most beautiful, elegant design pastries displayed without having too many options that you get overwhelmed. I had the most delectable pistachio raspberry dessert without it being too strong. Every flavor was rich and creamy without making you want to put it down. They had throwback decorations to London which I appreciated as a gesture. This is definitely a place to go on a date or for a special treat. Worth the drive. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Fleur de Pistache - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

Absolutely awful. I have no idea how this place has great reviews. The guy serving the cakes had a bit of an impatient attitude and was not friendly at all. Even though everything looked good I decided only to try 3 things. I ordered a slice of opera cake ($15), pistachio tiramisu, and a strawberry macaron. The total came to about $40 which is egregious considering how bad everything was. The opera cake was sooo awful. I couldn't put my finger on it but it tasted like chocolate and bad fruit. The texture was mushy and it was the worst $15 I ever spent. The pistachio tiramisu was very confusing. The flavors were muddy and just unpleasant to eat. I couldn't finish it. Even the macaron was bad. It had the most artificial strawberry flavor in it like 1980s Halloween candy. It is a shame since everything is so beautifully decorated. I was honestly pissed off since I had spent so much money on horrible desserts. Would rather get a McDonald's $2 apple pie fr. Would not recommend at all. read more

This place has the best desserts. The outdoor seating is nice and the bistro guitar music in the background is perfect. This is the vanilla bean cream slice of perfection. One salted Carmel macaroon and a piece of the chocolate covered cake. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Chocolate Imperial (6-inch) with gold leaf - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This is LONG overdue, but I have to show my love for Alexander's Patisserie. This is a great study spot, and the pastries and desserts have saved my life a couple of times already. I've not had a single cake that I did not like here, and they're always so beautiful. The cashiers are always sweet and helpful. The size of the lattes is so worth the price! read more

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The pastries here were just OK. It was pretty busy with a lot of people, but I didn't really enjoy the pastries that I got from here as much as I thought I would. Both the pastries I got were just a little too sweet, it didn't make me want to try it again. The environment itself is super busy and very small, with a lot of people, felt like a rushed experience rather than an enjoyable one. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

This was the first place that I tried the spiral/wheel croissant, and when my mom tried it for the first time she fell in love. On the way home, we decided to stop by to see if they had any. Since it was Mother's Day weekend, we saw a lot of families enjoying afternoon tea. I didn't see any in the display case, so I asked an employee and she told me that they discontinued them. My mom was disappointed but we ended up staying since we were already there. Order at the register, get your #, and find a table inside or in the patio. Drinks will be brought to you. Our order: *Pastries* Berry Bloom (special for Mother's Day): $18.00 +Definitely a showstopper: Topped with a beautiful, edible red rose and decorated with gold flakes. +Crunchy bits at the bottom added textural contrast -For the price, I expected more. The inside just reminded me of a chocolate raspberry mousse. It was very sweet and began to get monotonous. In addition, the topper tasted like a stale Tootsie Roll. I saw a couple other tables leave this unfinished. Matcha Croissant: $7.50 +Most matcha baked goods are mild in flavor, but this croissant was dusted with matcha and bursting with a matcha ganache that was strong and not too sweet. +Not only was this beautiful to look at with its green striped pattern, but it was flaky and crispy. One of the best croissants I've eaten! *Drinks* Latte (12 oz): $6.00 +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Strong coffee balanced with creamy milk +Cute latte art Lavender Latte (12 oz): $6.50 +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Cute latte art -Lavender could be stronger. Other items I've tried: +Berry Spiral Croissant (discontinued) +Chocolate Earl Grey Spiral Croissant (discontinued) +Kinako Spiral Croissant (discontinued) -Fleur de Pistache -Jingle Bell Rock Side notes: 1.) Self-serve napkins, utensils, and water: It'd be nice if they offered actual cutlery. 2.) Restroom available for customers. 3.) It's located on Castro Street in Downtown Mountain View, so street parking is limited. *Verdict: 3.5 stars rounded down to 3. When we were there, it seemed like the front of the house was neglected because the empty tables were dirty and filled with dishes. Overall, I prefer the entremets at their sister bakery One65 (SF) but this location has more croissant flavors (apple, blueberry, matcha, sesame). If I was in the area, I'd return for the flavored croissants. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Clockwise from left: Latte, Berry Bloom, Lavender Latte, Matcha Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

I was there on a Sunday afternoon. The place was packed. Everything in display looked beautiful. I went for their customer favorite Fleur de Pistache. It was a nice rich cake. At $14, I thought that was a bit expensive. Black sesame croissant was good. I also went for a lavender latte, which had good flavors as well. read more

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Like everything else Alexander's does their patisserie is amazing. A great place to come sit down with a friend and enjoy one of a variety of fresh baked croissants or any other pastry. My latte was flavorful without being too sweet and it was great seeing that they carry harney & sons iced tea. A little bit out of the was from San Jose for me but the quality will have me coming back. read more

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Cute and clean cafe with a charm. This is one of my favorite places to go when I need to get some work done and grab a small bite. The Kouign amann here are my favorite! read more

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This is one of those places where the desserts really make you go "WOW"!! The strawberry cheesecake I got was flawless from presentation to taste and texture. It really felt like what you would see on a professional cooking show. The staff that cooks these cakes are extremely talented!! Theo helped me today and I was greeted with a big smile and a warm welcome! He had a huge amount of knowledge about the menu and helped me find some delicious desserts as well as an incredible coffee that he made! Did you know you can put honeycomb on a coffee? I didn't before this. The inside of the restuarant is clean and welcoming. I will absolutely be back. read more

I've been meaning to try Alexander's for years and haven't gotten the chance until recently. There were a lot of people sitting and enjoying their pastries, but luckily there wasn't a line to order. Everything is beautiful and looks delicious. I ended up getting a Lemon Yuzu Tart. My boyfriend and I enjoyed it and appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. Their desserts are definitely on the pricey side, but it's clear that they put a lot of care and thought into what they create. Street parking nearby was easy. If I'm in the area I'll definitely stop by to try some more of their pastries! read more

The best macaron we've had since Pierre Herme in Paris. We've been extremely disappointed by other places but the macaron here was very fresh and well made with good flavor (we tried lemon). The goods are pricey but beautiful. The staff was nice too. Would definitely come back for the macarons. read more

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Love the cakes here! Every cake is always so pretty and delicious. The coffee is also pretty good and there's usually tables available.

Quick stop because I was craving pistachio and a croissant again! It goes really well with green tea, so good! Definitely try this triple combo. It does get busy from time to time and seats can be hard to find, but there's outdoor seating available as well! read more

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After that bad experience 3 years ago, we decided to come back. The prices have gone up but so has the customer service apparently. My group ordered a bunch of pastries but the standout ones are the chocolate lava croissant, pistachio croissant, BBQ pork croissant, and ham and cheese croissant. Can you tell I like croissants? We were helped by Nathan and he was so friendly and his drink making skills are elite! His black sesame latte and honey comb latte was perfectly made. I'd come back just for those drinks alone. Overall we had a way better experience this time around and glad Nathan made this experience a redeemable one. read more

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Came for a quick breakfast and it was pretty busy for a random Thursday morning. Lots of tables to sit at and a good amount of space for about 40 people comfortably to sit down. I've had the cakes here and they're usually pretty good! The shrimp sandwich was great and the omelette was standard with some fruit on the side. Nothing to write home about but overall was a decent place to come for a bite. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Omelette - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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If you are looking for amazing and flakey croissants definitely try out Alexander's! No wonder they sell out of their pastries early. The staff members are also extremely nice and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

Alexander's Patisserie is a very cute bakery shop in downtown Mountain View. Going on a Friday afternoon, there were plenty of places to park. It's peacefully quiet even when the store is half filled with people enjoying their cakes at their seats. This place is so gorgeous and gives off the classic French vibe. Some of their songs have Andrea Bocelli, a perfect touch for this vibe. I've seen a couple of people work on their laptops. Just for my hardworking friends out there, I don't see any outlets where you can plug in your devices for charging, so plan accordingly. I bought the Little Tahiti cake. Many of their cakes range between $11-$15, which is appropriate for their more upscale pricing here. Eating the Little Tahiti was like going back to my childhood again when I enjoyed the vanilla flavor. It was like eating vanilla ice cream. It's so good. It's best when you eat slowly to savor its taste. The cake is so pretty and shiny. Going to this location, I felt that time slowed down a bit. It was pleasant and the staff here are wonderful. The baguette with ham and cheese looks promising - I might try that next time! read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Little Tahiti - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

Good pastries but you are going to be spending a lot. We were helping with a baby shower and wanted high quality finger foods for our friends and the parents to be, the first thought I had for something fancy was Alexanders. Their steakhouse in Cupertino used to be 1 Michelin star, the Palo Alto location used to be my place to get an amazing US, Australian, and Japanese Wagyu Sampler, and their pastry shop in Mountain View my European coworkers say is good in the area. The macarons are 3 dollars each so 24 of them was $72. I've had them before and they are tasty but they were so expensive we let the kids attending the party eat most of them, good thing was not a single one was left but every time a kid dropped a piece while eating I kept thinking how there was probably a dollar worth of macaroon on the floor. Mini ham and cheese croissants: good quality cheese and ham, probably the best ham and cheese I've ever eaten. Catering size croissants are minimum 20 per order. Opera cake + Yuzu lemon: Bought these as a treat for the family , total for both was close to $38. Tasty but expensive. The catering order was done via phone and their system isn't great. When I called them to double check on my order week of pickup they seemed confused and couldn't find my order. When I came for pickup they gave me someone else's order that was larger and more expensive. read more

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The most gorgeous and delicious desserts to satisfy your sweet cravings! A beautiful variety of macarons and mini cakes, they also serve the most delicious breakfast and brunch options that you can pair perfectly with specialty coffee drinks. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the ambience is just perfect for a romantic evening or a cozy date. I highly recommend read more

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