Had some of the best pastries I've ever had. It can be a bit pricey & busy, but definitely worth it in my opinion. Super cute spot to read a book, eat with friends, etc. Highly recommend their croissants & cake. read more

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wow alexander! i know of only one alexander and that is the current president of finland who has a kinda wrinkly face. anyway i am a sucker for croissants and anything else that functions as vehicles to shove 100 lbs of butter into my open mouth. located in a nice street in mountain view. seating is quite limited. i wish their decor was nicer. they sell out of croissants FAST FAST. matcha and sesame was so bomb and creamy and flaky. i love custard filling. yum. i also tried their menu...EW! avocado toast was too salty with just a SMIDGE of creme fraiche. needed some acid to balance out the richness too. how is fancy food turning cheap. like hello. i understand the economy but i'm paying SO MUCH for this and yall be treating me like i'm a sickly victorian child. like you should throw coins to me not out of pity but for piss and giggles. AHHHHHHH. rant over sorry guys also tried golden lantern thing which was NOT peachy at all and really needed some tartness to cut thru the cream (which had barely any almond flavor). entremets need work fs! other than that it was ok. would come back to buy croissants for takeout not dine-in read more

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Across the street of Castro is another bakery that, in all practical senses, offering the same and at slightly less price. In fact, there's a Chinese bakery quietly at the same block catering to a completely different clientele. As far as I am concerned, I will be happy with any of them. It's mostly about mood and is there anything specific that I am craving. We really came for brunch, I got the croissant burger and companion the smoke salmon toast. We both got Americano and a Yuzu pastry to share. All were superbly made and worth the pompous and prices. For those with big appetite, the portions probably won't sate your hunger. Of course, no one walks out of the door without some chocolates, they were beautifully crafted and decadent to the taste buds. Just not cheap. Well, you knew that already. Right? read more

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Beautiful pastries + a great weekend brunch spot! Parking is easy with free street parking or designated public parking nearby. Service was fast and efficient. Prices are definitely on the premium side. I recommend coming around 8-10 AM while the pastry selection is still fully stocked. I love Alexander's for its colorful, hand-decorated truffle collection with 25 flavors, ranging from classics like fleur de sel caramel to more unusual combinations like honey fennel pollen and hemp seed with almond praline. I especially like the Mountain View location because it has a more comprehensive menu, including weekend brunch and chef-driven specials. It's also open late on Fridays and Saturdays until 11 PM. The Cupertino location has a more limited selection and doesn't offer brunch. Recommended: pistachios and birthday cake macarons, plus the lemon yuzu and fleur de pistache small cakes. Everything was beautiful and delicious! read more

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As a treat, I stopped in for croissants. Two were to be given to family members. One - the pistachio croissant I was going to eat in the patisserie. The staff member (an older woman) was very slowly moving to obtain my pastries. The other staff/barista seemed to be lethargic. At a table, when I bit into the pistachio croissant, I found the dense nut paste which was like Nutella consistency. Tasty! There weren't many layers of pastry inside! Where were the laminated layers? Of the two to go: I got a black sesame croissant which was cream-filled upon ordering and a mango sticky rice croissant. The staff member put these both in a tiny bag. I had to ask to have the mango sticky rice croissant placed in a box - not happy to do this. Somehow, I think there has been a drop in quality of pastry at Alexander's Patisserie. For the price, that's not good. read more

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I had always wanted to try Alexander's Patisserie but every time I've walked in, I never saw anything that I wanted to lock in on. This changed when I found out that they started serving salt bread. I went in with high expectations, especially with the branding of this bakery. To order, you need to go on their website to designate a time for pick-up. The part that was not seamless was with the actual pick-up; they have a sign right when you walk in for pick-ups but none of the workers were paying attention to that area. After 5 minutes of waiting with zero eye contact or help from any of the workers, I went over to the cash register area and asked one of the workers who didn't seem to be occupied with anything. When I grabbed the bag from her, I immediately noticed that it wasn't warm or hot to the touch, which was a bit concerning. I got 2 of their garlic herb salt bread and was expecting them to be made-to-order, or at least warmed up, hence why there is a designated pick-up and mandatory mobile order process? I'm not sure if maybe they are supposed to be eaten cold, or if they required a heat-up, however there were no explicit instructions to do so if they should have been. In terms of the taste, it was fine, but just tasted like a cold buttery garlic bread. Nothing spectacular per se. I also ordered the white peach juice and although it was grabbed from the fridge, it leaned more on being lukewarm. It definitely tasted like it was made with real ingredients but I expected more of the white peach nectarine to peak through. Not worth it for the price imo ($6.50). Overall, the experience and service themselves would make me hesitant to come back. read more

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

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In Mountain View downtown, famous for its pastries and cheesecakes, while I did not try the pastries, but the mocha latte was good. read more

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I don't go seeking out dessert at all unless amongst friends. There are so many exquisite offerings to eat and drink. If you want a fancy coffee, pastry, dessert or more the upscale experience and quality is parallel to the "Alexander" brand of their steakhouses and seafood restaurant. These are some fine desserts and that Pistachio mousse was several layers of sumptuous sweet flavors. I'm glad to have shared it. Too rich for one to consume alone. Now that I know Alexander's has a bakery, I will be getting the next birthday cake here! I do look forward to indulging one evening after dinner also. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Fleur De Pistache ~ Pistachio mousse, with a raspberry cream inside on top Pistachio cake ~ sumptuous!! - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We visited on a Sunday evening when most pastries were already sold out, but we managed to grab a pain au chocolat and a butter croissant. Both were delicious. read more

Alexander's Patisserie - Pain au Chocolat and Butter Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Very cute place with gorgeous-looking pastries and a bit of nice seating inside, though a small shop. Employees were a delight to speak to. Ordered a garlic herb salt bread and mochi croissant. Bread was super lacklustre, not with the price. The mochi croissant crust was fantastic but the filling was way over the top. I'd likely go back to try more items. This visit did not blow me away, though. read more

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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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They are still accepting online orders for a store that is closed indefinitely due to "electrical issues." They gave no notification, I went to the Castro location this morning to pick up a birthday cake and found this note posted on the door. Also, the order was placed four days in advance, using their own website, and i received a confirmation email, so it seems like they had plenty of time to notify me. read more

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

Downtown Mountain is lucky to have a select group of high quality cafes, including Alexander's Pattisserie. Today, I enjoyed their new menu item, the Crossaint Burger for lunch. WOW! Great service and the high quality you'd expect t here. Hidden gem alert read more

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

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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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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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

Alexander's Patisserie - Mango Croissant (?) - Bakeries Near Me - Mountain View, California

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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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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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Absolute worst ham and cheese croissant Ive ever had. It was supposedly warmed up but was cold. Grease went through the reinforced pastry bag so you know it was a greasy mess. It kept spewing out an awful cream in my mouth. It looked like mayo, was it brea? It was flavorless yet so off putting, it ruined the croissant. I tried my best to eat around it and at least finish the ham and cheese inside but when I bit into the ham it was gamey! Ew I felt sick afterwards. $8 bucks down the drain; not to mention the service was painfully slow. read more

Got one of their tempting looking deserts . Teramisu to go. Very tasty . Service here is really good. Street parking 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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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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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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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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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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Came here during art and wine festival and had a nice afternoon tea with my family. Highly recommended

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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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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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 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

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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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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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

My family and I were visiting downtown mountain view today, and stopped by here after lunch. The pastries and coffee were very good and we were met with very pleasant service. 5/5 on that end. However, I overheard a bit of a disheartening interaction. A customer had asked why there was no more ice, and one of the employees responded in a very rude manner. He was an older white male, on the shorter end, and appeared to be a manager of some sort. The dessert was great, but if we were to potentially be served by someone like that, I'd rather not come back. read more