A must whenever I'm downtown San Mateo! I love my Asian breads and pastries, and this place checks…read moreall the boxes. I can't get enough of the pork sung roll. It's their twist on the Chinese classic and it's SO good! I haven't tried the pork sung and taro roll yet, so I'll definitely have to keep an eye out for that one next time. I'll also have to actually pick up a cake one of these days for a special occasion. For now, I'll keep coming back for the pastries!

We ordered a birthday cake from Simply Cake in San Mateo and explained over the phone that we…read morewanted "Happy Birthday Dad" written in Chinese. Instead, we received a cake that literally said "Happy Birthday DAD IN CHINESE!" in English. We honestly couldn't believe it when we opened the box. This was supposed to be a special birthday cake for dad, and the result was incredibly disappointing. Given the large Chinese community in the area, the request should hardly be unusual or unexpected request. At the very least, I would have expected someone to clarify the wording with us rather than literally writing "DAD IN CHINESE" on the cake. This is the kind of mistake that is utterly unacceptable should have been caught before the cake was handed to a customer. The photo speaks for itself. At this point, I feel like this was done deliberately to go viral or something. Unfortunately, this also isn't the first troubling experience we've heard about. A friend of ours ordered a cake from Simply Cake last year for his son's fifth birthday. When they went to pick it up the morning of the birthday, they were told the cake had not been made and that there was no paper trail of the order, even though he had brought the receipt. Needless to say, his five-year-old son ended up without his birthday cake on his birthday. And what were they offered afterward? 10% off their next cake. Ridiculous. Birthdays are special occasions that you don't get to redo the next day. Between our own experience and what happened to our friend, the lack of attention to these orders is extremely disappointing.

bit of a line Saturday morning, but it moves fast. Very cute vibes, lots of families. We ordered…read moremilk bread, kouign amann, a ham and cheese croissant, an everything bowl, and a pistachio/raspberry croissant. Nothing missed, but I loved the pistachio/raspberry croissant the most. It was tangy and not too sweet, which can be the case for many raspberry and pistachio pastries. Rarer still is when both flavors come through and don't overpower each other. The only thing that I didn't love was the coffee but it's hard to be a barista and a pastry chef. I didn't come for coffee so I'm not going to knock them for it.

My son came into Backhaus specifically for one of their cookies, but they had already sold out for…read morethe day. When the staff realized that was what he had come in for, they gave him a couple of the "reject" cookies that had already been set aside for employees. Needless to say, he was thrilled. It was a small gesture, but an incredibly thoughtful one that really made his day. Backhaus has fantastic baked goods, but it's this kind of genuine customer service that makes the place stand out. We'll definitely keep coming back.

I really loved this Almond Chocolate croissant!…read more came here on a friday morning and there was no line. usually i prefer just Almond croissants because with chocolate it's always too heavy and I can never finish it, but this was just right and so tasty. very cute location but there isn't much seating would return! my one thing is I didn't see too many options left and I got here around 11:30am?

Tucked away in a residential area very close to a Burlingame High School on the opposite end of…read moreDowntown Burlingame is Bonjour Bakehouse. It's a fairly large open space with some casual small tables for outdoor dining. Service is very charming, especially if you want to practice your French. I bought a cookie here for $3.75 to bring back as a treat for the office. The price point is a little high for a cookie though. They have some interesting lattes here: Ginger turmeric latte/chai $6.75/$5.75 -- sounds intriguing

I passed by Saltwater Bakeshop with my friend while on the way to pick up brekkie from Oven & Phin…read moreand made a mental note to stop by after. I had my heart set on a pistachio croissant, as I love all things pistachio-flavored. When we stepped into the café a bit later, we were informed by the super friendly staff member behind the counter that someone came at 8am and bought ALL the pistachio pastries. He said that's atypical, and that under normal circumstances, there should've still been some since we came before noon. While it was a tad disappointing about the pistachio sellout, I still wanted to try some bakery items, so I opted for a cinnamon twist and a regular croissant. I sampled them with my friend before leaving, and they were pretty solid. I slightly preferred the croissant with its nice glossy exterior from the egg-wash and soft, fluffy interior. Overall, between the exceptionally friendly service and bright, spacious, comfy environment, I had a great experience here. Only hope to get my hands on a pistachio croissant next time before they sell out.

I went on a Sunday around 11am. There was no line. It's a big space with plenty of seating…read more Friendly staff. I ordered the following: Passionfruit kouign amann 1.5/5 - There was about a 1/2 a tablespoon of passionfruit filling. The pastry itself was doughy and the exterior had a light crisp. I like mine with more of a crunch. Orange Blossom Cardamom bun 1/5 - 2 of my favorite flavors and unfortunately neither was there. I could not smell nor see the cardamom. Description says there's a paste of orange blossom and cardamom and if there was a paste it was minuscule.

Bread always hot and fresh. Cost is very reasonable. People that work there are nice.read more

I was nearby, so I picked up a round of sourdough bread and a cookie. The cookie was macadamia…read morecoconut chocolate chip and really outstanding, full of chocolate and nuts. I appreciated that they have small sourdough rounds of bread for $4. Seems like a reasonable price, and you could also buy the larger size. I like how they have a case of not quite cooked bread you can make at home. This shop is on a busy street, and it was easy enough to find street parking. The service was really friendly.

First time trying this out, my friends told me these cookies are delicious... well they were right,…read morethe cookies were so good! This shop is small, the service was great and I liked how they also write down on their menu if they are low on cookies and how many are left. They also have a small oven where you can WARM UP YOUR COOKIE(S)! Such a great idea, highly recommend checking this place out for their cookies.

Stopped by Antonie's Cookie Shop while we were in downtown San Mateo around 7pm on a Sunday. Some…read morecookies were sold out so we ended up getting the Snickerdoodle, Cookies N' Cream, and the Toffee (each for $2.75). I appreciate that there is a microwave in the shop! All the cookies were a bit dry, especially the Snickerdoodle. I didn't get much cinnamon flavor from it either. I liked the flavor of the Toffee and Cookies N' Cream cookies, but I wish there were more mix-ins. Overall, the cookies were pretty standard cookies and nothing really stood out to me. Not sure if I would return

After seeing Dion Lim's feature on Claire, I knew immediately I had to try her famous crunch…read morecake...! Omg! It was everything I dreamed of and more! And Claire is such an incredible person-- it was an honor to meet a bay area legend! My partner placed an order over the phone. You may need to try a few times as her VM is full (popular for a reason :P ). But we were DETERMINED and got a hold of her after 3 calls. We scheduled a pickup date for our 7 year anniversary. The day rolls around and we drive to Claire's home bakery. Lots of street parking in this peaceful San Mateo neighborhood. You can easily find her business from the signage on the lawn. And meeting Claire in person was just lovely, she welcomed us as though we were family friends. STRAWBERRY CRUNCH CAKE (6inch): O M G this is the stuff of dreams. I absolutely love honey-flavored desserts and this tastes even better than I imagined... Fluffy yellow cake inside; crispy, airy, malty honeycomb outside-- all wrapped with a luscious whipped frosting. And fresh strawberries throughout. My bf and I both felt this was one of the best cakes we've had ;u; I would highly recommend...! This is such a special treat you can't find anywhere else in the bay.

I ordered an 8" strawberry crunch cake for $60 cash. Claire said it serves 12 people…read more 6" cake is $40 and served 8 people. I asked for crunch on the side, which I definitely recommend if you aren't going to eat the cake all in one sitting or right away. The crunch stays crispy and you can add as much or as little as you like. The strawberry cake itself was not too sweet. The cake is a little dense, and the whipped cream is light and also not overly sweet. The crunch is very sweet, so between the cake and the crunch you can adjust the sweetness to your liking! It was delicious, however I think i prefer my cakes a little lighter. I love that Claire uses fresh strawberries in the middle. I wish there were a few more. I didn't have any trouble getting through on the phone to order the cake and even had to adjust the pick up time the next day, which they were able to accommodate. Pick up was easy and they provided a happy birthday sign to place on the cake.

A long overdue review for my favorite coffee shop ever!…read more I go here religiously (literally any time I have a day off!) and get the same iced matcha order every single time, and it's always such a comfort to see the same friendly, welcoming faces behind the counter. They have great indoor seating if you want to hang out for a bit too. The strawberry matcha specialty chocolate is hands down my absolute favorite treat, and I make sure to snag one every single time they have it in stock. Parking can definitely be tricky, and you might have to circle around a couple of times on busier days, especially over the weekend. But just know it's so worth it!

The lattes here are so good that we decided this would be our coffee shop for the rest of the trip…read more My husband ordered a miso caramel, I ordered the sesame latte, and my sister got a cold brew. The two lattes came in identical-looking containers, but you could taste the difference in each, which isn't always the case. The miso was salty and sweet with an earthy flavor. Nothing was too sweet, and everything was exquisite and unique. Very much worth going out of the way for. Even the baristas were friendly. My sister ended up talking to one of the guys behind the counter about the shop's cold brew process for quite a while. One of my favorite coffee shops I've ever been to, period. Not just the best in the area. Find a better place? Ya can't.

I was looking for a wedding cake vendor and found simple delights on yelp . I chose them because…read morethey had Asian flavored cakes which I wanted (specifically Ube ) I did the taste testing which included ordering mini cakes with different flavors . They were able to execute my vision flawlessly . I wanted a double layer cake with flowers on it , the cake was delicious and the cream was super super yummy . They dropped it off at the restaurant and everything went super smoothly . I highly recommend simple delights if you are in need of a dessert vendor . I also tried there panna cotta when I was in store and it was so so good !!! Super creamy and fresh .

We ordered a cake for my son's birthday, and it was absolutely amazing! All the kids and our guests…read moreloved it, and several of our friends ended up ordering cakes from them after the party. They were also incredibly accommodating with our custom design request, even though it was placed on short notice. Their excellent service and delicious cake made my son's birthday extra special. Thank you so much for helping create such wonderful memories! I still stop by whenever I have a sweet craving on my cheat days and they never disappoint!

I know I've left a review for this location before because every time I visited here Maison Alyzeé…read morehas offered a perfect experience and tasty food. I made sure to give Maison Alyzeé the positive credit it has earned every visit Maison Alyzeé croissants Rock My world! Today was another round of perfect service, and a beautiful location in Burlingame California while sitting at the window watching the good people and doggos. Easy parking front and back. Easier in the back or on a side street. Regularly maintained CLEAN bathroom you can send your child into alone with confidence. Free Wi-Fi if you need it. Seating inside and out. With a chill vibe at the sidewalk tables. And a vibrant hubub of social experience at the inside tables. Various delicious coffees made in a manner I found ready to consume without any need of embellishments. Seasonal menu additions keep Maison Alyzeé offerings fresh and interesting. I recommend this place. You will want to enjoy Maison Alyzée too!

Came here today and got an iced tea which went down good. Nice helpful employee…read more Street parking along Burlingame ave I recommend this place