Arizmendi Oakland is officially my new favorite bakery in the Bay Area! I first heard about it after hearing that Oakland native Zendaya has called it her favorite bakery in Oakland--and after visiting, I completely understand why. She was not wrong! I absolutely love that they offer sourdough wheat bread, sourdough pizza, and sourdough chocolate croissants. It's rare to find a bakery where you can get so many delicious options made with sourdough, and everything tastes fresh, homemade, and thoughtfully prepared. I tried the morning muffin, cookie, and banana bread, and honestly, they were some of the best I've had anywhere in the Bay. Each one had its own flavor and texture, but all three were incredible. The banana bread especially was the kind of thing you immediately want to come back for. The location is also so charming. It's in such a cute part of Oakland that's perfect for walking around, grabbing something from the bakery, and enjoying the neighborhood. Even more than the food, I loved the atmosphere. Everyone working there was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly, and the whole place has such positive, warm energy. Arizmendi has quickly become one of those places I know I'm going to make part of my regular Bay Area routine. Between the sourdough breads, pizza, chocolate croissants, incredible pastries, welcoming staff, and adorable Oakland setting, I can't recommend it enough. Definitely a new favorite! read more

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Arizmendi might be my favorite pizza shop in Oakland. Their toppings are so good and everything is different daily! I like to try and go in and get a slice or two, they come out piping hot! With a little sliver on the side. The line comes in waves but they' do ga great job at keeping the wait times low. This is a great place for family and friends to enjoy, with a few large tables, bar stools seating, and some tables outside. It can get filled up quickly, so don't come with high hopes to sit and eat! But it's so good for vegetarian pizza!! They also have a bakery stocked with freshly made baked goods daily. read more

Great vibes, love a co-op. I've came here before for pastries and coffee and today I tried the pizza. It was solid, really cool idea that they rotate flavors daily. All pizzas have no meat on them tho which I don't have a problem with but meat lovers beware. Pizza was solid, ate a lot and didn't feel gross after which is a nod to their fresh ingredients. 7.6/10 read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

I love their daily vegetarian pizza offerings! Stopped in earlier this week after visiting a friend in the area for a slice of pizza ($3.75) and 2 cookies ($2.50 each or $14 for half dozen). The pizza of the day was green+black olives, fennel, red onions, lemon zest, chili flakes, and parmesan cheese --- atop a sourdough thin crust. Tasty and affordable! They give you an extra 1-inch sliver of pizza with the slice too. For the cookies, I selected the pecan chocolate chip and a vegan chocolate mint. Cookies were good, but it seemed like they had been sitting out for longer than they should and had a slightly stale taste. I should have asked if they could have reheated the cookies. There's a few drinks available in the refrigerated section, or you can get coffee to pair with your pizza and/or bakery item. There's also a self service water station by the cashier too. Indoor seating has about 4 tables with a row of about 5 stool seats facing the window. There's 2 outdoor patio tables for 2 as well. Parking is street metered. read more

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Very cool co-op style bakery and pizza shop. They have so many cool things with great service and workers. I got the pizza of the day and thoroughly enjoyed it! If you want a cute spot to grab a quick bite to eat make sure to check this place out read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Pizza of the day - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Arizmendi Bakery is a Bay Area institution and it absolutely earns the hype. The pizza alone is worth the trip -- they only do one flavor a day, but whatever's on the rotation is consistently incredible. Thick, chewy, perfectly charred crust with a sourdough tang that you just don't get from regular pizza dough. Toppings are fresh and generous without being overloaded. Grab a slice (or a whole pie) and you'll understand why people plan their day around what flavor is being served. The sourdough bread is just as good -- crackly crust, open airy crumb, and that deep tangy flavor that tells you it's been properly fermented. This isn't supermarket sourdough; it's the kind of loaf that makes plain butter taste like a gourmet experience. It's a worker-owned cooperative too, which makes supporting them feel even better. Expect a line, especially on weekends, but it moves quickly and is so worth the wait. read more

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Fantastic bakery, I appreciate how they don't close in the early afternoon like many bakeries do. I got the pizza of the day which had Roma tomatoes, red onions, basil pesto, and mozzarella. I also got the pecan chocolate chip cookie. Prices are very affordable too! Pizza was delicious. The thin crispy sourdough was very tasty and the pizza was piping hot with lots of flavor. Pecan chocolate chip was good too, chewy with good balance of flavors. Would recommend. read more

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Busy place, has nice bakery and vegetarian pizza. Clean and friendly and the pizza was very tasty.

Neighborhood bakery with delicious pizza and baked goods Stopped by Arizmendi Bakery in Oakland and picked up some pizza and bakery items. Everything tasted fresh, homemade, and made with care. The pizza was simple but satisfying. The crust had a great texture, crispy on the outside with a nice chew inside and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. You can tell they focus on quality ingredients rather than overloading the pizza. The bakery items were just as enjoyable. Freshly baked, not overly sweet, and perfect with a cup of coffee or as a snack to take home. It's the kind of place where it's hard to leave without grabbing a few extra treats. Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff were happy to answer questions about the day's offerings. The vibe is warm, casual, and community-oriented. There's a neighborhood charm to the bakery that makes it feel welcoming and authentic. Overall, a great local spot for fresh pizza, quality baked goods, and a cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to see what seasonal items they have next time. read more

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Arizmendi is my absolute FAVORITE. I've been coming here for about 20 years and will continue to for as long as I am capable. Sometimes, the pizzas are a little overcooked which causes the crust to be extra crispy and a little burnt. But it doesn't change the deliciousness of it. It doesn't matter what they put on the pizza of the day, I know it's going to be tasty. Arizmendi's pizza 100% makes me forget about meat on pizza. I have tried a couple of their baked goods, which have always been good as well. They also have soups of the day, which I surprisingly haven't tried. If you're ordering more than 1 pizza, I'd recommend calling ahead of time so that you don't have to wait a while. There's typically 2 cashiers, always a small line, but you'd be in and out under 30 minutes max. No music, just the sounds of pure hustle trying to get everyone served. There is limited indoor and outdoor seating so keep that in mind. Parking may be tricky as well as there are a lot of surrounding businesses. read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

About once a month or so, I like to treat myself to either a pastry or a slice of pizza from this neighborhood bakery because it's always such an affordable, pleasant, and delicious experience! Pastries range in prices but there's many options under $5. And a slice of pizza is $3 and some change. Earlier this afternoon, I stopped in and decided on a slice of their pizza of the day - the perfect blend of kale, grilled onions, garlic, and cheese in a hefty slice. Even though the place was crowded, the staff member that checked me out was just as friendly and nice as usual. The sound of engaged and friendly neighbors catching up at tables nearby made this Saturday afternoon extra special too. read more

Excellent bakery with many different choice. They serve cookies, croissants, bread, pizza, etc... I had the focaccia pizza and monkey bread. The focaccia wasn't really a focaccia, it just tasted like a real good cheese pizza. The monkey bread was amazing. I loved, one of the best I've had. read more

Today's pizza wasn't that good, but worst part was the unpleasant hair finding. Sucks! Below average plus hair. Last time visiting this spot. read more

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One challenge of coming here that came up today is that people are often stationed near the crosswalk or in front of the restaurant asking for signatures for various causes. Everyone has causes they care about, and many of us do our own advocacy in different ways, but not everyone wants to sign petitions while trying to cross the street or grab lunch. Today, one person became very insistent when I politely declined. He then accused me (and apparently others) of not wanting to engage because of his skin color, which was completely inappropriate and inaccurate. My decision had nothing to do with our skin .. I simply was not interested in signing anything or stopping to discuss a petition at that moment. It escalated to the point where two other women nearby also felt uncomfortable enough to respond. One said, "This is not the way to do it," and another said, "I don't even have money." It was unfortunate that his approach put people in that position. Just a heads up for anyone visiting: be prepared to be approached at the crosswalk, especially since the light can be long. On a positive note: the pizzeria itself was busy, but everyone inside was pleasant, I found a quiet corner to sit, the coffee was warm, and my $3 slice and $1.25 coffee hit the spot. read more

We picked up some food here to take to Fairyland. The area is busy on the weekends and we had to park up the street. Absolutely do not try to park in the Trader Joe's parking lot. You will get stuck there! The store is small and crowded. I docked them one star because of the layout. The line for the cash registers is right next to the display of pastries. It is kind of chaotic with everyone reaching over each other to get pastries in a small space. Fortunately the other patrons were very nice and let us back in line after we picked out our items. The pizza which is vegetarian is definitely their best offering. Toppings change every day and they only make one kind of pizza. You order at the cash register and wait about 5-10 minutes for them to finish baking it. We shared a bench table with another patron while we were waiting. They don't have a lot of seating, so it's probably best to take the items to go. The pizza we got had bell pepper, onions, Gouda cheese, mozzarella, fennel oil. The crust is thin and crunchy. All of the flavors worked very well together and we all ended up eating much more pizza than we wanted. Even the meat eaters ate a lot of the pizza! Pizzas are very reasonably priced at $25, however, they are thin and on the small side, so definitely order more than what you think you need. They also keep and reheat well. We also picked up two boxes of salad to round out our meal. I am very thankful that they have some healthier options. Salads were very fresh and the vinaigrettes were absolutely delicious. They had some interesting toppings, like watermelon, radish, and Kalamata olives. We got a couple of other things such as the chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter, cookie, blueberry coffee, cake, corn muffin. These items are rather large and a little bit more expensive, so you might think about sharing them. Baked goods, have a very "rustic" quality to them. Sort of like if you made it at home from scratch. They are the exact opposite of the super light and fluffy things you'd find at a Korean bakery. For example, the coffee cake seemed a little dense and had some chewiness to it. The cookies were hard on the outside and a little soft on the inside. This is not a bad thing. It is just different! Overall, I highly recommend this bakery if you are in the area. Just be prepared for the crowds and a little bit of chaos before you get your tasty treats! read more

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Still great but my frosted cinnamon roll was a tad dry. I've been coming here so long that I now qualify for the senior discount!! read more

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First time at Arizmendi. Loved the community feel. It looks like your neighborhood bakery with a lot of camaraderie between customers. Friendly staff too. Tried their pizza slice, coffee and soup of the day. Pizza was VERY oily. The soup was so-so too. I think they should reduce the oil in the interest of their customers' health. read more

I'm not a regular here but I've been here enough times to know they have good service and delicious baked goods! So I know the rude and dismissive service I received on a recent visit is not the norm; which why I still give them 4 stars. read more

We started with the pizza which is amazing! Don't fret about the line outside as it moves quickly. We purchased the seeded loaf and walnut sourdough for home. Their bread is some of the best bread you'll ever have read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Seeded bread - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

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Love their English muffins and baguettes :) Fast friendly service Grab and go vibes Thanks! read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

I was in the area of Lakeshore and stopped into Arizmendi Bakery. They have delicious baked goods and pizza! There is always a line of people going into this bakery. Though, it moves quickly. It's a self-serve and then pay at the cashier. The bakery is small. No seats or tables or restrooms. *Ginger & Stout Loaf (4/5) - moist, gingery spicy and zesty with full bodied stout richness. I liked this! *Cherry & Corn Scone (3.5/5) - corn meal mixed in with dried cherries. My wife loves scones. I need something to drink whenever I eat one. *English Muffin - will update later. I like coming to this bakery whenever I am in the area. Support your local business. read more

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IT WAS SO GOOD. I was stopping by trader joes when I noticed a line of people going into Arizmendi. I stopped by to take a look and found that people were lining up for.... Vegetarian pizza??? I wasn't sure why there were so many people but my bf and I decided to try it and we got a half pizza of their daily special and it was SO GOOD. So crispy and flavorful it was amazingggggggggggggggg I am constantly stalking their instagram for their daily specials and can't wait to go back again!! Limited seating inside and slightly crowded! read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Daily special - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Parking is a bit hard when it's the weekend. But line moves pretty fast. Came on Saturday. Ordered a half baked pizza. Warmed it up when we got home and it was delicious. Today was potato and red bell pepper and yummmmmmy! We've had a couple others before and all were good. Love coming by when we're in the area read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

The pastries here are amazing. My favorite is the cinnamon roles with glaze on top. The scones, morning buns and others a made fresh. People are lining up before opening. My family and I arrived on a Saturday at 755, and by 8 am, opening, the line was out in the street. read more

Arizmendi is a staple in Oakland! I found this place years ago and when I lived here I was a weekly customer. My favs: Daily Pizza Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie Zucchini Bread They provide a daily pizza menu and I can say every one tastes great! My fav is the pesto and zucchini combination. I also get a fresh side salad and iced tea. This is a CoOP.,, they are quick and efficient. They make the pizzas one after another so you always receive a fresh slice right out of the oven. The dough is so good, I'm unsure if it's a sourdough crust but it's definitely unique. The pizza is thin with high quality toppings. The bakery items are also fresh and meet various dietary needs. This location is smaller but they do have seating outside. Parking is challenging so you might have to park on the street behind. During my visit this week, we ate here twice!!! I love the fact they shut it down for staff vacation. Which is well deserved! I love you guys:/ I wish I was a staff member. read more

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Great service and love the business structure. Food is likewise wonderful and reasonably priced. Very tasty pizza and molasses cookie!

Arizmendi bakery is our local go-to place for the best pastries. In addition they also have special pizzas and soups. You walk in and it's a grab and serve yourself from dozens of goods on the rack. We went this morning and got a wide variety of pastries. First off is the Chocolate Thing, which only is made on Sundays, likely because it's so complicated to make, but nonetheless very delicious. It's a soft bun with large chocolate chunks. Very unique as it's not sweet bread but regular. Then the Cheese Rolls are also delicious, very tangy and strong in cheese. If you get the special version, which I suggest, it comes with roasted vegetables too. Scones are always a treat. Anyone driving or walking by should poke their head into Arizmendi, they will be delighted! read more

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This is one of my favorite places to get pizza! They serve one kind of pizza with different topping combinations each day. Their pizzas are made fresh and taste delicious each time. The crust has the perfect crunch without it being too hard. Not only do they sell pizzas, they have baked goods as well. It's the perfect place to grab a cup of coffee and pastry for breakfast, or get pizza for lunch! 100% recommend! read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Listen, you already know your boy is always on the hunt for food that slaps. But when a spot is doing good and tasting good? That's when you know you've found a winner. Arizmendi Bakery is exactly that, and honestly, it's a whole vibe. I rolled into Arizmendi on a Wednesday late afternoon with friends for an early dinner. I always appreciate quality and a business model that makes sense. This place delivers on both. The restaurant is medium-sized with ample indoor seating and a consistently chill vibe. They operate as a Cooperative Corporation, which I respect--they actively develop new businesses and foster mutual support among member co-ops. You're supporting real community economics while you eat. The highlight, as always, was the daily pizza. On Wednesday, they served the amazing Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, chili-lemon oil and parsley-parmesan. I grabbed a slice, but you can order a half or whole pie. Every single time I come here, the food is stellar. My slice was made to order, incredibly fresh, and packed with vibrant flavor. The feta and chili-lemon oil provided the perfect punch to the garden-fresh vegetables. It's a guaranteed delicious meal. If you want fantastic, fresh food backed by a great business philosophy, Arizmendi is the spot. They never disappoint. read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Pizza of the day - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Great spot, great pizza. Quick and friendly service. Gotta keep an eye on the menu so I know when to stop by. The crust is almost crunchy. It's more like a focaccia pretending to be a pizza and it's damn good. It's not bread but it doesn't have a normal pizza crust. Big flavor. read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

This review is solely for the Pizza. I ordered their pizza online and went to pick it up that weekend. The pizza wasn't ready yet, but I didn't mind. The person behind the register was polite and just explained why they were a little behind. One a Saturday afternoon this place was so packed! Parking is insane around this area and the line was out the door. I recommend ordering ahead of time if you just want the pastries. The pizza was their special of the day and they followed my directions of how I wanted the box sealed. It was piping hot and when I got to my friends house (5 mins away) it was the perfect time to eat it! I'm not sure was it the cheese the used or their oven, but this was amazing! And they added some extra small pieces for me ! The pizza is hest hotz so you better devour it quick. I wish they had more locations along the peninsula because I'll be ordering their pizza every week! read more

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OMG. Such an amazing local gem. Bakery items ROCKED!!! Try the corn scone. I have never had one before and it was so delicious. Staff was super friendly. Will def return!! read more

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Super amazing experience!! The bakery is self-serve. When you walk in there are different sized boxes and bags available for you to pick to put your pastries into and you can take it to the counter to pay, where all the staff are incredibly kind! Everything is reasonably priced and delicious. I loved the special cheese roll with a cup of the daily soup! It's is busy environment but service is quick and there's a coziness and community feel here. The day we went the pizza oven was broken so they were not serving pizza, but will definitely be back when we are in the area to try it. read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Za'atar focaccia, bialys focaccia, chocolate croissant, blueberry coffee cake - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

10/10!!! this is a must eat if your ever in oakland! I would argue one of the best/unique pizza joints in san fran. Always has new and exciting "pizza of the days" and never fails to hit when you really need it to. i've been going here ever since i was 4 and it's consistently been the place to visit each time i come back to the bay. The workers are very sweet and positive! location wise, the area has gotten better but you are in oakland so never let your guard down imo. But that's just the outside, in the inside, that has multiple bakery sections for different breads and it's very cozy. It gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling:) read more

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Love Arizmendi! Delicious food and great service every time. We did a bakery crawl for my husband's birthday and Arizmendi was our first stop. Highly recommend! read more

Two Tuesday whole pies to go. Delicious treat. Usually easy to find streetside metered parking. Get a vegetarian pie with inventive toppings. Very tasty. Freezes well and tastes great days later, just heat it up. read more

Arizmendi Bakery - 7/29/25 Tuesday pizza. - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Some of the best pizza I've had! The bakery items are good, a big variety of options. read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Poor customer service. Very Rude staff. Pastries aren't bad. Will not return..........................

Better Than Church The frosted cinnamon rolls are creamy, soft, not-too-sweet, paired with the perfect coffee, not too bitter but bold. Arizmendi staff are efficient, one person runs all the registers AND chases pigeons out of the store. Sometimes I bring my own butter dish, cutting board and coffee cup and sit in the car and read on a rainy day. read more

Arizmendi Bakery - Frosted Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

They have an arezmendi is San Rafael as well. I love coming here to get their onion and olive baked goods. The sourdough w olives are so good! They also have the chunky chocolate cookie the freaking best! There usually isn't much of a wait and you can go in and out pretty quickly. You can also order a slice of pizza and they will heat it up for you. I love bakeries they give me a warm feel and always leaving me wanting more. read more