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There is a Facebook post on the "Castro Valley Ask Share Discuss" Page written by a former employee regarding the bakery's food safety practices and its owner, Natalie Jiang. It describes the Matcha drinks are stored past their expiration date and sold to customers and a major sewage incident leaving feces on the floor behind the counter where desserts were exposed and still sold afterwards. This post also includes photos that document the situations. I encourage anyone who visits Always Yours Bakery to read the original Facebook post and make an informed decision about where they purchase their food. Food safety and sanitation should always be a priority.
Whenever I pass by Castro Valley I have always wanted to try this bakery because of its festive pastries. Although due to heartbreaking news about two former employees who once worked here I WILL NOT BE VISITING ANYTIME SOON OR IN ANY LIFE TIME! The owner of this store Natalie has treated her employees unfairly working them long hours without any extra pay nor lunch breaks. To hear a small business treating their staff like this give me a bad taste in my mouth as her employees lead shift cake decorater was also making some receipes and still Fired him due to ''tardieness', yet in Natlies words she allowed them to be late because she knew the job would be done and she gave them that leadership position because they had earned the spot. WE SHOULD NOT BE GIVING NATALIE RESPECT NOR GO TO HER "SMALL BUSINESS" THAT SHE IS NEVER THERE FOR!!!! an owner like Natalie is narcissistic and would rather hire people to do her own work and drain them til they quit as a punishment for her own lack of knowledge and stupidity. She treats her workers as if they don't have their own lives. Natalie forces the workers to work in HOT WEATHER AND CLAIMS THE "ac repair company " will fix it but never does. SHE FORCES HER EMPLOYEES TO SELL OLD MATCHA!!!!!! PLEASE BE AWARE
Get the butter toffee cookie because it is so delicious! The store is very clean, plenty of seating to enjoy your sweet treat. Order the ube cheesecake, butter toffee cookie, and a assam milk tea with boba. The order came out quickly. Ube Japanese cheesecake is tasty, not too much ube taste. It is super light and moist, love how it is not too sweet. For the assam milk tea, I prefer it with more tea flavor. The drink was ok, the matcha drinks look better. The butter toffee cookie was the best, it was flavorful, the toffee has added toasted nutty flavor with some sugar. I would get a box full. Overall, has a great variety of baked goods.
3.5 stars for their Salt Bread. Decided to stop by to try the viral salt bread that is all over social media. I've been to this location once for a Yelp event and loved their macaroons. It has the perfect consistency and texture, so it has been on the top of my list to stop by whenever I'm in the area. We stopped by on a Sunday at noon and there were only a few customers inside. It's small but cozy and clean. I wanted to try all of the flavors - regular, chili oil scallion, and corn cheese. The regular was the best out of the other two in my opinion since it was simple but the bread could have been crisper even though it was warmed up. The other two flavors were very oily and too heavy. Glad I finally tried it, but I think I'm just going to stick to their macaroons.
My review is long overdue for Always Yours Bakery Cafe. I have been a customer since before they opened a physical cafe, and I have never been disappointed. With a wide selection of macarons, desserts/pastries, and drinks (matcha being one of them), I am always trying something new. Employees are friendly and patient. There is even a rewards program you can sign up for and receive points with every purchase. I sometimes even get texts with 15% off a purchase. Parking can be difficult, but it's a given considering how busy the shopping center is.
Cute little spot with delicious drinks and some baked goods. The earl grey creme brûlée milk tea was amazing! The Oreo cream puff was delicious.
--- F O O D & D R I N K S --- Natalie, the owner, was originally my macaron and Japanese soufflé cheesecake go-to before she opened her shop! Was so glad that she was able to open up her own bakery/cafe to feature these and additional Asian-inspired desserts for the Bay Area to try! MACARONS. I've been a fan of these Macarons for years, and what first drew me in was their adorable themed designs for holidays and special occasions like Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. While their character macarons and classic rounds are super cute, what keeps me coming back is that they actually taste amazing. There's nothing worse than biting into a beautiful macaron only to find it's dry, but that's definitely not the case here. Their macarons are consistently moist, flavorful, and fresh, with the perfect texture every time. It's the best of both worlds--beautiful designs that are almost too cute to eat and quality that lives up to the hype! JAPANESE SOUFFLE CHEESECAKE. My first Japanese soufflé cheesecake experience was from a commercial chain, and while it was light and fluffy, it doesn't compare to Always Yours Bakery Cafe. Their cheesecakes are THIQ in the best way possible--rich, dense, creamy, and still have that perfect jiggle. My absolute favorite flavor is the Ube! Ever since discovering them, I'd much rather order a whole cheesecake from here than pick up a standard birthday cake from the grocery store. It's always a crowd-pleaser! DRINKS. I'm def a matcha gworrrrl so I had to try as many flavors as I could! They have pistachio, banana cream, strawberry, and creme brûlée. What really stole my heart was the Earl Grey Creme Brûlée Milk Tea! "Creamy earl grey tea with your choice of milk, topped with our housemade salted cheese cream, torched sugar, and creme brûlée pudding." It's def a unique combo I haven't came across any other milk tea shop yet til here, and given that it's a bakery, I figured their creme brûlée would be amazing--and it FASHO IS! I recommend it with oatmilk and less sweetness to help balance all the flavors. _______________________________________________________ --- S E R V I C E --- The staff is always so friendly and accommodating, and you can tell they truly care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. And the turnaround is pretty quick! _______________________________________________________ --- A M B I A N C E -- The ambiance is just as charming as the desserts. When you first walk in, you're greeted by a display case filled with beautiful desserts, and I definitely recommend taking a look at the other treats on the menu besides the cheesecakes. There's even a claw machine filled with adorable boba plushies that adds a fun touch to the space. The dining area is small but thoughtfully designed, with marble-inspired walls, pops of greenery from the plants, and a purple neon sign that ties everything together. It has cozy, trendy café vibes and is the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a sweet treat. _______________________________________________________ Be sure to check out their page for events! They have macaron decorating, tea parties, pop-ups and more!
Small bakery in a shopping center with barely any parking. It took us about 15 minutes to find a parking spot. Don't say that you weren't warned! Parking is VERY challenging given that there are a lot of stores/eateries in the area. I came here to check out a cupsleeve event that they were hosting. The bakery is small and the vendors were in a very tight space so it was a little hard to navigate around. No seats were available, so I stood for most of the time. I decided to try their macarons while I was there. Unfortunately they ran out of the BTS printed ones, but I was lucky to buy a couple character ones and a matcha rice crispy treat. My cousin was fortunate enough to score a couple BTS macarons, therefore she was able to show me how they came out. They didn't have a huge selection of desserts to choose from, however, they do have a wide selection of drinks, flavors similar to other boba places. The macarons were light, chewy and filling wasn't too sweet, which was the perfect balance. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the matcha rice crispy treat. The matcha tasted overpowering and it fell apart. Aside from that, this bakery is worth another try. I do hope they have more goodies available next time around.
We had such a fun time at a special tea party at Always Yours Bakery. All the food was so good. The service was impeccable. The amount of food, pastries, was so generous. I highly recommend going for their tea. Leave extra time because parking is really difficult. It took us 15 minutes to find a parking space. Check out the video I made of the experience on YouTube. https://youtu.be/36oaSypPOXA?si=qGRa4Aa6uu4EXuOr
Came across this bakery while in castro valley so we decided to try them out. We ordered banana and mango matcha as well as a creme brulee and strawberry cheesecake. The pastries were really good especially the creme brulee. Unfortunately the drinks were disappointing. The matcha itself was pre-made. I saw the server pouring the matcha from a pitcher. Matcha has to be freshly made every order but pouring from a pitcher was just disappointing. The drink was definitely not fresh even the fruit was not fresh. I've had matcha drinks for the same price and better quality. Definitely try their Baked goods but dont expect too much from their drinks menu atleast the matcha part.
Finally tried the salt bread in original and corn cheese flavors, both of which were equally excellent! The original had a Slight crunch on the outside, salty, yet sweet. Soo good!!!! The corn cheese was creamy, just the right amount of filling. Sooo good as well!!!! Try the banana pudding matcha!!!! Sweet and creamy with bits of banana pieces every now and then makes for a perfect sip. What a combination!!!!
19 days ago
I would strongly encourage people to be cautious when choosing to support Always Yours Bakery Cafe in Castro Valley. I recently came across a former employee's post detailing some very disturbing allegations about the working conditions and food safety practices at this establishment. The concerns include allegedly serving days-old premixed matcha, failing to properly maintain and clean equipment, and, most alarmingly, a reported sewage incident involving human waste near food preparation and display areas. On top of these reported health and sanitation concerns, the former employee described an unfair and hostile working environment where staff allegedly felt disrespected and mistreated. While I cannot personally verify these allegations, they are serious enough to make me reconsider supporting this business. It's hard to support a business when there are such troubling accounts of how employees are treated, especially when potential food safety violations are involved. No employee should have to work in unsafe or degrading conditions, and no customer should have to question whether the food they're purchasing has been handled safely. Please be careful when choosing this bakery and take the time to look into these concerns before supporting the business. Small businesses deserve support, but that support should also come with accountability, respect for employees, and a commitment to basic health and safety standards. read more
I recently heard about the salt bread at Always Yours, along with the banana pudding matcha latte, and knew I had to try both. We heard that there had been some long lines recently and that the bread can sell out fast, so he went ahead of me to get in line before they opened, but he said there actually wasn't a line this time. We went on a Sunday afternoon and got two each of the regular and chili oil scallion breads. Once I got to the cafe, I ordered the banana pudding matcha latte. We sat on the bench outside to eat our bread and noticed that it tasted just a *little* like it had been sitting out for a while. I wouldn't describe it as stale, it just didn't have as soft a texture as we expected. However, it tasted absolutely delicious. I'd recommend getting both flavors if you can. The chili oil one wasn't spicy, in my opinion, it just had a kick of chili flavor. The banana pudding matcha latte was a little less successful. The pudding was great, but it just sat on top of the drink. When I mixed it into the matcha, it still wasn't coming through very strong and the drink tasted almost entirely of matcha. It was disappointing because I love banana so much. I think I'd be better off just ordering the banana pudding in the future. I'd like to come back here on a Saturday to see if the bread is a bit fresher, and I'd order the banana pudding rather than the latte. read more
There is a Facebook post on the "Castro Valley Ask Share Discuss" Page written by a former employee regarding the bakery's food safety practices and its owner, Natalie Jiang. It describes the Matcha drinks are stored past their expiration date and sold to customers and a major sewage incident leaving feces on the floor behind the counter where desserts were exposed and still sold afterwards. This post also includes photos that document the situations. I encourage anyone who visits Always Yours Bakery to read the original Facebook post and make an informed decision about where they purchase their food. Food safety and sanitation should always be a priority. read more
15 hours ago
Whenever I pass by Castro Valley I have always wanted to try this bakery because of its festive pastries. Although due to heartbreaking news about two former employees who once worked here I WILL NOT BE VISITING ANYTIME SOON OR IN ANY LIFE TIME! The owner of this store Natalie has treated her employees unfairly working them long hours without any extra pay nor lunch breaks. To hear a small business treating their staff like this give me a bad taste in my mouth as her employees lead shift cake decorater was also making some receipes and still Fired him due to ''tardieness', yet in Natlies words she allowed them to be late because she knew the job would be done and she gave them that leadership position because they had earned the spot. WE SHOULD NOT BE GIVING NATALIE RESPECT NOR GO TO HER "SMALL BUSINESS" THAT SHE IS NEVER THERE FOR!!!! an owner like Natalie is narcissistic and would rather hire people to do her own work and drain them til they quit as a punishment for her own lack of knowledge and stupidity. She treats her workers as if they don't have their own lives. Natalie forces the workers to work in HOT WEATHER AND CLAIMS THE "ac repair company " will fix it but never does. SHE FORCES HER EMPLOYEES TO SELL OLD MATCHA!!!!!! PLEASE BE AWARE read more
2 months ago
Get the butter toffee cookie because it is so delicious! The store is very clean, plenty of seating to enjoy your sweet treat. Order the ube cheesecake, butter toffee cookie, and a assam milk tea with boba. The order came out quickly. Ube Japanese cheesecake is tasty, not too much ube taste. It is super light and moist, love how it is not too sweet. For the assam milk tea, I prefer it with more tea flavor. The drink was ok, the matcha drinks look better. The butter toffee cookie was the best, it was flavorful, the toffee has added toasted nutty flavor with some sugar. I would get a box full. Overall, has a great variety of baked goods. read more
3.5 stars for their Salt Bread. Decided to stop by to try the viral salt bread that is all over social media. I've been to this location once for a Yelp event and loved their macaroons. It has the perfect consistency and texture, so it has been on the top of my list to stop by whenever I'm in the area. We stopped by on a Sunday at noon and there were only a few customers inside. It's small but cozy and clean. I wanted to try all of the flavors - regular, chili oil scallion, and corn cheese. The regular was the best out of the other two in my opinion since it was simple but the bread could have been crisper even though it was warmed up. The other two flavors were very oily and too heavy. Glad I finally tried it, but I think I'm just going to stick to their macaroons. read more
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Natalie W.
Thank you for stopping by and giving our salt bread a try! We…
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My review is long overdue for Always Yours Bakery Cafe. I have been a customer since before they opened a physical cafe, and I have never been disappointed. With a wide selection of macarons, desserts/pastries, and drinks (matcha being one of them), I am always trying something new. Employees are friendly and patient. There is even a rewards program you can sign up for and receive points with every purchase. I sometimes even get texts with 15% off a purchase. Parking can be difficult, but it's a given considering how busy the shopping center is. read more
21 hours ago
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Natalie W.
Hi Brenda,…
23 hours ago
5 months ago
--- F O O D & D R I N K S --- Natalie, the owner, was originally my macaron and Japanese soufflé cheesecake go-to before she opened her shop! Was so glad that she was able to open up her own bakery/cafe to feature these and additional Asian-inspired desserts for the Bay Area to try! MACARONS. I've been a fan of these Macarons for years, and what first drew me in was their adorable themed designs for holidays and special occasions like Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. While their character macarons and classic rounds are super cute, what keeps me coming back is that they actually taste amazing. There's nothing worse than biting into a beautiful macaron only to find it's dry, but that's definitely not the case here. Their macarons are consistently moist, flavorful, and fresh, with the perfect texture every time. It's the best of both worlds--beautiful designs that are almost too cute to eat and quality that lives up to the hype! JAPANESE SOUFFLE CHEESECAKE. My first Japanese soufflé cheesecake experience was from a commercial chain, and while it was light and fluffy, it doesn't compare to Always Yours Bakery Cafe. Their cheesecakes are THIQ in the best way possible--rich, dense, creamy, and still have that perfect jiggle. My absolute favorite flavor is the Ube! Ever since discovering them, I'd much rather order a whole cheesecake from here than pick up a standard birthday cake from the grocery store. It's always a crowd-pleaser! DRINKS. I'm def a matcha gworrrrl so I had to try as many flavors as I could! They have pistachio, banana cream, strawberry, and creme brûlée. What really stole my heart was the Earl Grey Creme Brûlée Milk Tea! "Creamy earl grey tea with your choice of milk, topped with our housemade salted cheese cream, torched sugar, and creme brûlée pudding." It's def a unique combo I haven't came across any other milk tea shop yet til here, and given that it's a bakery, I figured their creme brûlée would be amazing--and it FASHO IS! I recommend it with oatmilk and less sweetness to help balance all the flavors. _______________________________________________________ --- S E R V I C E --- The staff is always so friendly and accommodating, and you can tell they truly care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. And the turnaround is pretty quick! _______________________________________________________ --- A M B I A N C E -- The ambiance is just as charming as the desserts. When you first walk in, you're greeted by a display case filled with beautiful desserts, and I definitely recommend taking a look at the other treats on the menu besides the cheesecakes. There's even a claw machine filled with adorable boba plushies that adds a fun touch to the space. The dining area is small but thoughtfully designed, with marble-inspired walls, pops of greenery from the plants, and a purple neon sign that ties everything together. It has cozy, trendy café vibes and is the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a sweet treat. _______________________________________________________ Be sure to check out their page for events! They have macaron decorating, tea parties, pop-ups and more! read more
8 months ago
Small bakery in a shopping center with barely any parking. It took us about 15 minutes to find a parking spot. Don't say that you weren't warned! Parking is VERY challenging given that there are a lot of stores/eateries in the area. I came here to check out a cupsleeve event that they were hosting. The bakery is small and the vendors were in a very tight space so it was a little hard to navigate around. No seats were available, so I stood for most of the time. I decided to try their macarons while I was there. Unfortunately they ran out of the BTS printed ones, but I was lucky to buy a couple character ones and a matcha rice crispy treat. My cousin was fortunate enough to score a couple BTS macarons, therefore she was able to show me how they came out. They didn't have a huge selection of desserts to choose from, however, they do have a wide selection of drinks, flavors similar to other boba places. The macarons were light, chewy and filling wasn't too sweet, which was the perfect balance. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the matcha rice crispy treat. The matcha tasted overpowering and it fell apart. Aside from that, this bakery is worth another try. I do hope they have more goodies available next time around. read more
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Natalie W.
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We had such a fun time at a special tea party at Always Yours Bakery. All the food was so good. The service was impeccable. The amount of food, pastries, was so generous. I highly recommend going for their tea. Leave extra time because parking is really difficult. It took us 15 minutes to find a parking space. Check out the video I made of the experience on YouTube. https://youtu.be/36oaSypPOXA?si=qGRa4Aa6uu4EXuOr read more
7 months ago
Came across this bakery while in castro valley so we decided to try them out. We ordered banana and mango matcha as well as a creme brulee and strawberry cheesecake. The pastries were really good especially the creme brulee. Unfortunately the drinks were disappointing. The matcha itself was pre-made. I saw the server pouring the matcha from a pitcher. Matcha has to be freshly made every order but pouring from a pitcher was just disappointing. The drink was definitely not fresh even the fruit was not fresh. I've had matcha drinks for the same price and better quality. Definitely try their Baked goods but dont expect too much from their drinks menu atleast the matcha part. read more
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Natalie W.
Hi Nikkomae,…
1 day ago
Finally tried the salt bread in original and corn cheese flavors, both of which were equally excellent! The original had a Slight crunch on the outside, salty, yet sweet. Soo good!!!! The corn cheese was creamy, just the right amount of filling. Sooo good as well!!!! Try the banana pudding matcha!!!! Sweet and creamy with bits of banana pieces every now and then makes for a perfect sip. What a combination!!!! read more
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Natalie W.
Candy,…
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17 hours ago
I'm not even joking when I say I'm a loyal fan and customer of Always Yours. We get our cakes (dog and human!), macarons, matcha lattes and small desserts from them always! See photos for my credentials haha. Natalie and her team are amazing at what they do! They have always exceeded my expectations for my custom orders as well as my family's. We would highly recommend them for any custom baked goods or even just a small snack and drink! read more
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Natalie W.
Thank you Jadezl!! We appreciate your continued business :) and so…
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10 months ago
Lovely, little shop with a variety of baked goods and matcha using Marukyu Koyamaen! I was really looking forward to trying their mango cheesecake or any other fruity cakes, but they sadly were unavailable when I visited. I would love to come back when I'm in the area again. RECS: + Jasmine milk tea macaron ($3) tasted spot on! The macaron shell itself was softer than I'd like but still good, but the jasmine tea cream was the star of the show + Strawberry matcha latte ($7.50) had a pleasant flavor accompanied by the very fresh strawberries. The matcha was a little gritty but nothing unbearable. Less sweet was perfect for this read more
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Natalie W.
Hi Melanie, thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed review.…
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14 days ago
Always Yours did a fantastic job with our wedding cake & dessert bar. Everything from the mini fruit tarts to the tiramisu cups were super aesthetic and cleanly delivered to the venue on time. We also ordered custom shark macarons (sharkarons?) that left our guests smiling. In fact, our guests ate up the desserts so fast that we didn't get to try any during the reception! But at least we got to (literally) have our cake and eat it too, which was beautifully made to our tastes after simply sending some inspo pics over email. Natalie was super easy to work with and always made sure our order was clearly written out. Highly recommend for catering sweets on a special day! read more
4 months ago
We had such a wonderful experience with this bakery for our retirement party! From the very beginning, their response time was incredibly quick, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. They were also very flexible, allowing us to customize the dessert menu so it fit exactly what we were looking for. The dessert display was set up beautifully and looked absolutely stunning. It became a centerpiece of the room, and our guests couldn't stop talking about it. Most importantly, everything tasted amazing. The desserts were fresh, delicious, and disappeared so quickly that not a single crumb was left by the end of the night! That says everything you need to know about how much our guests loved them. Thank you for helping make our celebration so special. We would absolutely recommend this bakery for any event and can't wait to order from them again! read more
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Natalie W.
Gena,…
I am so astonished by how great their ube crinkle cookies and assam milk tea samples at the Yelp Elite Events. Natalie and Juna were awesome to meet and I can't wait to come try their other desserts. Support small women businesses!! Natalie and Juna are so welcoming and so passionate about their craft. read more
I initially wanted to order my daughter's 16th birthday cake from here but with my recent phone interaction with them, I've decided not to. My daughter doesn't like regular cake but she does love Japanese cheesecake. I sent my oldest daughter here to purchase a couple slices to try a few weeks ago. She brought home the Ube and pumpkin cheesecakes and some pumpkin macarons. We really liked the Ube cheesecake so we decided to order that in a full sized cake. Fast forward to today, I give them a call to get more information on ordering. Mind you I did look at their website beforehand but had some additional questions. The person who answered the phone tried to answer my questions but then I was cold transferred to someone else who didn't want to be bothered by my questions. She had a rude tone and kept referring me back to the website. I asked her how long in advance I needed to place the order and she said 1-2 weeks even though their website said 5 days for cheesecakes. She got annoyed when I pointed that out and she responded in a rude tone that it must be old info. Don't get upset with me....I don't manage the website. Then I asked if it's too late since she is saying 1-2 weeks and she said (again in a rude tone) that it's still a week away and to submit the online form to see if they can make it. Then she said that there have been complaints that their online form doesn't work and if that happens to use the online contact link. I guess they don't like customers calling them over the phone - everything should be done online! Call me old school but I do like to pick up the phone and speak with a live person. I was super turned off by the entire conversation and thought okay, they don't want my business. I'll figure out something else. If you have a timeframe for orders, I would recommend giving a specific number of days (i.e. 10 business days). If you can't do it, it's fine. Just be direct. Don't make customers go online and submit a form that takes 2 business days for a response when we can just go on with our lives and make plans elsewhere. So sad because we really did enjoy their Ube cheesecake. Before I called, I was planning on stopping by since we'll be in the Bay so we can check out their other goodies but the impression I got was that they don't want my business. Sorry, daughter...no cheesecake for you :( read more
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Natalie W.
Hi Tara,…
Finally tried the viral banana pudding matcha latte! It met my expectations and was very yummy - you can still taste the banana flavor even with the solid matcha quality. I have a sweet tooth and ordered it with regular sweetness and thought it was perfect! My partner also tried the pistachio matcha latte with brown sugar boba and it was also super yummy! The earthy, nutty flavors complement each other so well. The staff also wrote a cute message on the lid hehe. Would definitely consider coming back to try more matcha flavors or grab a cute dessert! Seems like this would be a nice place to sit and snack as well - there's wifi, both indoor and outdoor seating, and cutesy decor! read more
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Natalie W.
Hi Tessa,…
3 months ago
Hello my fellow Yelp Foodies! After my doctor's appointment, I made a slight detour to Posh Bagel. I am so happy that I did because I came across this cute little bakery "Always Yours Bakery Cafe". I also had the honor of meeting its owner Natalie. She even took the time to sit down for a quick interview with me. I always enjoy meeting young female entrepreneurs like herself. I feel that small businesses ran/owned by young adults are very underrated and should be given more opportunities. Now for the delicious baked goods and drink... After speaking to Natalie, I just had to try the Banana Pudding Matcha Latte. That drink was concoction by Natalie herself. It's a drink that brings back childhood nostalgia. The drink texture was smooth and creamy. The first sip had a gentle taste of matcha and banana flavoring. It also has a refreshing sweetness (can be adjusted to liking) to it. At the bottom of the drink, there's a little bit of a surprise that you can eat with a spoon. What is it you ask? You need to order it to try it out. LOL. I also ordered slices of the following baked goods: Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake, Strawberry Soufflé Cheesecake, and Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake. Couldn't resist the Red Velvet Cupcake, Lemon Tarte, and Macarons. Review of the baked goods will follow later. With patience, kindness and support, we as customers, can help young entrepreneurs succeed and thrive. Please remember that at the end of the day, we are all human beings and we try to make a living to support ourselves and our families. Show kindness and enjoy each baked goods because the bakery chefs who made it, made it from the heart. Cheers! read more
3 months ago
We ordered a two-tiered strawberry cake from Always Yours Bakery for our wedding, and it was absolutely perfect! The cream was so light, fluffy, and delicious, not overly sweet or buttery at all. I've had beautifully decorated wedding cakes in the past that looked amazing but were extremely buttery, which I personally didn't enjoy. Always Yours Bakery got the balance just right! The ordering and delivery process was also incredibly easy and stress free. 10/10! Highly recommend Always Yours Bakery, especially for a wedding cake! (: read more
1 year ago
"Treat Yo Self!" ...says the ad outside. ...and treat myself I did! Stopped by to satisfy those Sweet Tooth cravings when the Gods of Sugar called... based on the stellar Yelp ratings of course... ( * - ) Cute little cafe in the Castro Valley Shopping Center. Not a lot of seating inside, I think there is more seating outside. Bright and inviting decor, friendly staff and some brilliant desserts. There are a few discounts for Veterans and Yelp Check ins, so be sure to look physically around the store for promotions. I only say the signs after I already ordered. #SweetTooth: ~ Mango Japanese Souffle Cheesecake - 5/5 Exactly as described! A Souffle Cheesecake! Excellent texture; part Souffle and part Cheesecake! Typical Asian praise: Not too sweet! lol. Brilliant Mango flavor, very well balanced, not too strong, not too heavy either. signature drinks: ~ earl gray crème brûlée - 5/5 Wow! Honestly, I didn't expect this to be that good! While it is slightly on the sweeter side, it's absolutely brilliant! Good Earl Gray flavor with that rich custard base of crème brûlée mixed in with bits of caramelized sugar. DELISH!! Be sure to mix this your drink before digging into it, the flavors are in layers. The hype is real! 4.5 **** rounded up to 5 ***** for me. I'll be back when I'm in the area... read more
1 year ago
The Matcha banana pudding is fire but my favorite is the Vietnamese coffee with the banana pudding OMG. That's a must. Not overly strong like most Vietnamese coffee, but still so good. I've also had the matcha pistachio but I don't recommend it, idk why I even wanted to try that but the matcha was still good. You can order for pick up which is convenient since there's never no parking in the plaza but at least you can hop in a 15 min parking and grab your drink and go. read more
I've been enjoying their matcha series lately. Not the best photo but the banana pudding Matcha has been a hit recently. A refreshing beverage in which you don't need Boba . read more
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Natalie W.
Hi Danae,…
23 hours ago
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20634 Rustic Dr
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Do you offer lactose free items that are not drinks?
Hi there, we offer lactose-free cakes only for an extra charge.
What kind of ceremonial grade matcha do you use?
Hi Xiamara, we use Marukyu Koyamaen now :)
Do you offer takeout for teatime? If you do how much?
Hi sorry for the late reply, yes we can do take out for tea time boxes, it would be $55 per box.
Do you sell gluten free bakery?
Hi macarons are gluten free as well as creme brulee :)
Do they always have vegan macarons?
Hi we do not offer vegan macarons currently.
Do you always have character macarons available or do they need to be pre-ordered?
Each time I have been at Always Yours Bakery, they have character macarons available in its display case.
Do you guys have cakes everyday?
Hi we only do custom orders for cakes for now, possibly in the future we will have full cakes
For the caramel brûlée macaron, is the filling a Swiss meringue buttercream, or Italian meringue buttercream?
Hello it was a vanilla bean mousseline cream :)
Do you make vegan macarons/custom design?
Not seen vegan options. Custom macarons - yes but depends on what is asked. Alternatively, cafe has edible printing available
Is there a way to place an order before hand (for pick up)?
Hello, you can place an order on the phone but soon we will be having Uber eats and online ordering:)
Do they open indoor dining?
Yes, you can enjoy your desserts and drinks in their cute dining area (great spot for pictures too)
What do you usually get in a "too good to go" order? How many macarrons (and/or) Boba drinks?
I've gotten it a few times and here's what i got. There's been a few times when I've gotten 7 macarons (a couple character ones), a lemon tart with a few macarons, a mango cheesecake with a few macarons. No boba drinks.
What size (inches) are your macarons?
Hello they are usually about 1.75” in diameter :)
What is the typical cost for macarons? And how much more for special orders like the baby yoda (mandalorian child)
Can you make earl grey flavored Macarons?
Yes I do! Earl grey buttercream or infused milk chocolate.
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