Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bad Bakers

    3.6 (263 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Order Bad Bakers Takeout or Delivery

    Bad Bakers Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Bad Bakers

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Rhonda R.

    Don't get me wrong... how can you not love the staxx!! I order them from the Folsom location often for work and it's always a hit! So I decided to grab some from the Elk Grove location and for some reason it was not the same!!!! The size was half of what it use to be and there was barely ANY of the delicious frosting (or whatever is on it). I'm hoping this was just a one off day otherwise I won't come back to this particular location. It was fresh and hot when I received them and the location was very clean.

    Compared to the staxx i got today. When did they start making them this small?! For the same price! That's crazy
    Caitlyn B.

    Been coming to Bad Bakers for so many years now! I always order for my parties, potlucks, etc. love all their donuts and staxx.. BUT i went back today for some staxx and they're literally SO SMALL now!!! That's insane? Same price of them but now they went so much smaller like literally half of what we used to get. That's so crazy and i hope they go back to what they used to offer cos that's just not good business.

    Lily N.

    Given them a couple tries but it's just not for me. It's waaaay too sweet and some of the flavors aren't so good. I don't like the gimmick of squeezing your own jelly/jam into the donuts. It's wasteful and inconvenient when you are trying to eat on the go.

    April S.

    Bad bakers is one of the good bakeries in EG. They have lots of really good pastries and my favorites are the señorira bread and the donuts. Always fresh and so good. The ambiance is lively and modern with a bright, clean setup and that cozy bakery buzz where you can see pastries on display and people coming in and out. It feels trendy but still welcoming. The service is always good too. Friendly and efficient every time I visit. Definitely a must-stop bakery if you're in the area.

    Pandesal and other parties
    Margie L.

    Went here craving for mochi donuts .This place is clean,staff is friendly.They have merch like shirts,sweatshirts for sell as well.There's a variety of flavors of donuts to choose from,senorita bread,pandesal ,other pastries and drinks too.I like their offering of custard and strawberry injections too.Cafe ube is ok wish it's a little bit more ube taste.

    Stephanie H.

    I wanted to try Bad Bakers when they first opened a few years ago but was deterred when I saw the masses of flies landing on the donuts. I always drive by them on EG Blvd, and finally decided to go in, thinking I could give it another shot years later during the cool weather. A lot of their regular donuts didn't really stand out to me. Of the ones I tried, I would only get the "Shorty Cake" (strawberry icing) again. The Ube Cookies didn't have a strong ube flavor but had a good, chewy texture. I was surprised by their large selection of mochi donuts in various flavors and much preferred the taste/texture of these over the regular ones. I also tried some of the Jalapeño Cream Cheese, Ham & Cheese, and Hot Dog & Cheese Roll. I really enjoyed the Jalapeno Cream Cheese, it was pretty spicy as well. I've also tried a few of their other breads and bread-based items and have not been a fan. Service was quick and efficient. Now that I've tried a variety of items, I'd probably stick to mostly mochi donuts and I'd possibly get the Jalapeño Cream Cheese again.

    V S.

    Donuts were yummy and creative. Good mix of flavor together. The seniority bread was so warm and delicious.

    Kenneth K.

    Bc of January's Explore Elk Grove my wife decided to give this place a try. She actually was happy she did. First thing she observed walking through the door was clothing behind the display case. But she didn't come to shop! Yay! She loves mochi donuts so she gave the ube coconut mochi donut a try. It was good yet it wasn't really the highlight of this trip. What she did thoroughly observed through the display were the savory hotdogs & empanadas. She ordered one of each and enjoyed them especially the empanada was that was huge, tasty & fulfilling. She was sad she only bought one that day...She saw ube pandesal on a cart yet she's watching her carb intake. The service here however was excellent. My wife didn't catch the gal's name. She was so polite & nice. This business is definitely an order to go place. No tables or chairs to seat inside. Parking however was free & plentiful! My wife really loved those empanadas!!! I was lucky enough to get a taste too.

    Leanne D.

    Bad Bakers, another favorite bakery in Elk Grove. Bad Bakers is located in a convenient shopping center right next to Starbucks. In this trip, we grabbed donuts, hotdog kolaches, and stacks bread. Service was friendly and we had to wait for the fresh bread to come out, no issues there. The pastries were fresh and tasty. My favorites here are the kolaches. The donuts were good also however don't get here way too late because you won't have as much choices - I suggest getting here earlier, we got here at 11 and pictured is what was left of the donut display. We love the mochi donuts here - anything ube is a win, but I'm also biased and ube is my favorite!

    Arnold L.

    I had a craving for some sweets in the morning and stopped by Bad Bakers. They had a large selection of doughnuts and flavors. Their doughnuts are very creative for sure. I grabbed a couple of unique donuts like the mangonada and ube mochi and jelly filled and some flats. I was disappointed in the mochi donut as it tasted stale. Like day old. The jelly donut was fun to inject with the syringe. The employees were nice and helpful. A decent place to go to to pick up some donuts.

    Charro T.

    All of their locations are the same. The quality is very underwhelming and too sweet. Go support your local mom and pop donut shops. I can't name one thing here that I would come back for. Even for basic things.

    Jaane F.

    I got here around 8 a.m. on a weekday, so the shop was very quiet. I ordered 2 donuts and 4 pastry rolls. They tasted freshly made, and they cost me about $30. The shop looks clean and organized. The parking here is plenty.

    Sheila J.

    Hidden gem bakery with fun sugar injections into donuts. They also have seniorita bread that is my fav. Good cheap prices. Very addicting!

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 3
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    29 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 24
    Thanks 8
    Love this 19
    Oh no 1
    Photo of V S.
    0
    55
    32

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    15 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark P.
    322
    14
    1

    3 months ago

    Only there strictly for the señorita bread on the weekends where they make the UBE versions.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alyssa D.
    75
    71
    168

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yer X.
    0
    14
    5

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 2
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 12
    Thanks 3
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daniel G.
    42
    175
    19

    5 months ago

    I came on here to try some of their speciality donuts. Sadly It didn't live up to the hype. Maybe I caught them on an off day.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lil B.
    198
    428
    1920

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 4
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 3
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 7

    Ask the Community - Bad Bakers

    What are the Mochi donut flavors for Friday Oct 1?

    The Mochi donuts flavour are: - Plain Glaze… Read more

    Do they have any vegan donuts?

    They have Vegan Friendly donuts every day! They're usually put either when the store opens at 7am to 9am in the morning. I recommend usually around 10am to go check.… Read more

    Are some donuts, gluten free?

    Yes, I do think they have a small selection of gluten free donuts.

    View All 7 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Donuts 3,146 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe - 6/25/23: Egg puffs available again!

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe

    3.9(358 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    I found this place online, liked what I saw, and so I came down for lunch. It's in a very large…read moreAsian, mini mall, which has things such as a shipping store, plenty of places to eat, a water store, a barbershop, things to buy, etc. It was a nice place. Large, very clean. All of the employees were friendly. It has a little bit of everything. It has a bakery, sandwiches, soups, stews, other items as well. They even serve an afternoon tea. I decided to go for the chicken and mushroom congee. (rice porridge.). I also got a green onion hotdog roll to take home with me. To drink, I had a green tea with lemon. The congee was amazing. A rich complex flavor. It had a little bit of ginger in it, you could definitely taste the ginger, but it did not overwhelm the rest of the porridge. The chicken was good, and for the mushroom, they used black mushrooms, which have a deeper flavor than regular mushrooms. So very good. It looked like a small bowl, but I couldn't finish it. It also came with Chinese donuts to put in the porridge. Chinese donuts are a little bit different. They definitely taste like a doughnut, except they are not sweet at all. They are savory donuts, and are perfect to use as a crouton, so to speak. The green tea was very good, and they didn't overdo it with the lemon, and that hotdog roll that I had later, the pastry was delicious with just a little bit of a "chew" to it, they were definitely high-quality hot dogs, and it wasn't just green onion. They had something mixed in, I'm not sure what it was, but it didn't taste raw like green onion can. Just a great lunch. I'll be back. Thanks.

    This place is so friggin cute. I watched it progress over the years from a small little bakery shop…read moreto an area with seating and games/vending options. The cakes here are always a yummy treat. Never too sweet like their sponge cakes and their specialty fruit cakes . Would def come here all the time if I didn't fear being obese or diabetic

    Photos
    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe - 6/25/23: Dining area now open

    6/25/23: Dining area now open

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe - Pandan sponge cake

    Pandan sponge cake

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe

    See all

    Freeport Bakery - The dessert bar items were a huge hit.

    Freeport Bakery

    4.1(1.6k reviews)
    11.0 miCurtis Park
    $$

    Ordered a cake for my little sister's 50th birthday. The process was super easy online. Went to…read morepick it up and it was ready to go! I would say the only thing I would like added is a confirmation the day before pickup letting me know the order was ready. But other than that the whole process was very smooth . The bakery itself is very cute and full of delicious looking treats. The staff was friendly as well. I ordered a carrot cake and it was so amazing! My sister loved it! It was very moist, spiced just right and had a lot of the cream cheese frosting that everyone loves! But it also wasn't extremely sweet which I appreciated. QUITE A FEW people at the party stated that they were not normally fans of carrot cake because of the big chunks of nuts and raisins in it...but RAVED about how they loved this carrot cake (it didn't have those things)! They were sad to find out that the bakery is in Sacramento (the party was in the East Bay). I would definitely order from them again and I highly recommend. Thank you Freeport Bakery!

    Cute outside!! Small parking. Inside was too warm for me even though it said it had air. This…read moreheatwave is not for the weak. First time here but long time lurker on their FB page. Unfortunately I came 5 mins before closing and while there were people still there, I felt like I should rush because I'd want to get off work too. Rugulach (I know I butchered it) was Tasty! Got both the chocolate and the raisin walnut cinnamon. Prefer the raisin as the whole thing tasted less dry. Bd enjoyed the biscotti but next time I'll get him the one dipped in chocolate. The orange and raspberry cookie with the almond paste was lovely! Crumbly melty when you bite into it, nice texture and not too sweet. Pb chocolate chip was the most generic. Wouldn't get it again. Have yet to try the slice of salted caramel cake which was recommended to try at room temperature. I meant to order a chocolate cake because of their rave reviews! Next time!

    Photos
    Freeport Bakery - Our wedding cake looked exactly as envisioned and tasted so good.

    Our wedding cake looked exactly as envisioned and tasted so good.

    Freeport Bakery - Golden buttermilk cake with citrus buttercream

    Golden buttermilk cake with citrus buttercream

    Freeport Bakery

    See all

    Mahoroba Japanese Bakery - Blueberry & Cream Cheese Pie (Cut to Show the Inside)

    Mahoroba Japanese Bakery

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    10.0 miHollywood Park, South Land Park
    $$

    Absolutely love this place and I am a regular. The chocolate top hat is my favorite. Thanks for…read morehaving the best service and amazing Japanese pastries! Lately though, like the last two months, the pastries have all been being cooked a little longer maybe? They used to always be white on the bottom still, but now they are light brown. It makes them too crunchy. Just wanted to add this as I'd love for them to go back to the way they were before, soft and cooked a little less long.

    An authentic Japanese bakery in Sacramento. The store looks a bit rundown over the years since they…read morefirst opened and could use some upgrade or renovations since their broken microwave has been there for years and now an old mixer just sitting out in the open waiting for a sale. However, the owner is super passionate with his work and is originally from Japan so you know he perfected his products before opening this bakery. Asides from this one, this family business has other stores in Japan and India. My favorite is the sweet cream cheese even though Mahoroba is known for their Kobe cream, which are both stuffed with fillings.You can say that they don't skimp. It's hard to leave without purchasing a box of goodies even though they do run out super early, especially on the weekends. If you aren't big on sweets, they have savory items. The meatball pan is my favorite the meatballs just does really well with the bread. Not going to lie, but I used to work here when they first opened in 2009 and I would never get tired of eating the meatball pan or the green tea melon pan during my break. After all these years, I would have a craving from time to time so I always return and say hello to the owner. Besides, they make a lovely goodie box for a party and I always throw in a bag of dinner rolls because the quality of their bread is so soft and delicious. I'll be lucky if I still have 1/4 of the bag by the time I get home.

    Photos
    Mahoroba Japanese Bakery - Anpanman choco :)

    Anpanman choco :)

    Mahoroba Japanese Bakery - Side of Spam

    Side of Spam

    Mahoroba Japanese Bakery

    See all

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe - Mango mousse cake

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe

    3.9(87 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $

    Nice to have an Asian bakery in Elk Grove. Pegasus has a lot on their menu: beautiful customizable…read morecakes, pre-wrapped pastries and candy, a boba drink bar, fresh made waffles, and cake slices. They have a few tables and some claw machines if you want to hang out. I got a DIY boba drink for the great price of $6.50! The step-by-step instructions are posted, but I forgot a step (to add the ice) anyways. LOL. Add any and as much toppings as you like. They even have warm brown sugar boba, which was delicious. I asked the staff if they could refill the mango popping boba. He did it right away and even filled up my cup with a generous portion before stocking the bar. Choose your flavor tea (milk or fruit) and seal. I love this concept, even though it's not the best boba you will ever drink. I got Thai tea without added sweetner and it was very mild in flavor and thinner consistency as most Thai teas. Great and convenient option if you're in the area and get that boba or Asian sweets craving!

    this place is pretty far out in elk grove and kind of hidden behind the trees, so it was hard to…read moreeven spot the building at first. the inside was actually really nice though, and i thought the boba bar was a cool touch. when i went in, there was only one lady working and even though i was the only customer there, i was never greeted or asked if i needed help. i originally came for a cake, but after seeing the prices i ended up just getting pastries instead, which somehow still came out to around the same price as the cake. the pastries were okay overall, but i do wish there were more pastry options. so far my favorite thing i tried were the matcha mini moon cakes. i really wanted to love this place, but the customer service and overall experience just didn't match the drive out there for me.

    Photos
    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe - 4" chocolate mousse cake

    4" chocolate mousse cake

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe - Cute..

    Cute..

    Pegasus Bakery & Cafe - Popin' Cookin'

    See all

    Popin' Cookin'

    Faria Bakery - Morning Bun

    Faria Bakery

    4.3(562 reviews)
    10.7 miOak Park
    $$

    Quickly becoming one of our favorite places for a light breakfast. I really want to try their…read morepizzas, but we came too early (after 11:30am on Sundays). Strawberry Pizza??!!? Some of my favorites: 1. Croissants- all of them lovely... can't miss! 2. Smoke Salmon Tartine- some of my favorite things balanced on top of a yummy toast (roasted carrots, creamy cream spread, daisies, and of course salmon) 3. Red bean sesame cheesecake- sounds crazy, but quite good and I'm not even a fan of red beans 4. Mceggggg- yes, five stars for the "5G" Sando!

    I usually don't do this. My aim is help Faria improve their product, and keep on selling good…read morestuff. Faria's traditional croissant in 2025 was top notch and comparable to croissants in Paris, it was THAT good. Better than even Bay Area croissants. It was fluffy, buttery and flakey. With the right amount of butter ratio. But something changed this year. Now it's flat, quite dry, w/ lowered butter ratio, and higher sugar content. Like Faria decided to cut corners? Sorry, if this is wrong. But it's now a MID croissant, when it was damn near perfect. I tried it a few times this year, just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. But obvious recipe change. What happened, FARIA?!?!?!?! When feedback was given under comments on their IG, they also blocked me. Weird. Why the defensiveness? Again this review is left w all due respect to what was a perfect croissant. No need to change a great product.

    Photos
    Faria Bakery - This is the bar area from where you pick up your beverages and they also have bottled water you can serve yourself...

    This is the bar area from where you pick up your beverages and they also have bottled water you can serve yourself...

    Faria Bakery - Matcha Chia Pudding, Pumpkin Spice Matcha

    Matcha Chia Pudding, Pumpkin Spice Matcha

    Faria Bakery - Chai latte & iced matcha latte

    See all

    Chai latte & iced matcha latte

    Bad Bakers - donuts - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...