I have stopped by several more times 10ish and early afternoon. Usually 1-2 people milling around. The milk bun - heavenly. I see why this is always sold out, tried the pineapple one, not too sweet and the bun is so pillowy - like a super refined King's Hawaiian roll with a crackly top. Get their version of the cruffin, the POG, passion/orange - sorry forgot what the G stands for - let's say, GREAT for now, haha. I get the ASMR when slicing through this baby. It's so light, perfect amounts of each ingredient, the layers of dough are astonishing, can't believe it's a 3 day process to make these guys, I get the high price and if you get one like me, they will put it in it's own cute little box. Also for those that don't like to wait after placing your order, there is plenty in the marketplace to run an errand and by the time you get that done, you'll see your order ready with your name marked on the box/bags. read more

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This place is pretty popular! I waited around 20 minutes in line to order, so had high expectations. I thought they were solid, but expected to be blown away with the popularity. The baked treats have Asian inspired ingredients. The spam croissant had very little filling in it, the yuzu cake was slightly dry but had nice flavor, the strawberry matcha croissant was good, the black sesame cookie was decent and I really liked the mango puff. If there was no line, I'd grab a mango puff here and there, read more

I was super excited to know I finally could make time to check out Bakesum and pick up there raved about baked treats for my family and me! The croissubis are above and beyond what we expected to taste. We are aware of how popular this is because of a customer who told us this and I was amazed by how crispy the cheese toppings are and flaky the croissant is that is hugging the ham and cheese musubi inside! The black sesame mochi bites are an instant addiction and make me even more eager to try the black sesame snickerdoodle cookie next visit, especially because a customer raved about this cookie! The garlic cheesy pull-apart pastry smelled divine and is deliciously savory and flaky! I know what I want to try next time. I appreciate their professional, organized service! read more

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Arrived at 8:30 for the 9:00 opening. Maybe 20 people in line in front of me. BakeSum takes special care of each order and will stop orders to pack on occasion. I love the Asian fusion of the treats. At these one item in Alameda is not available at the Oakland location. I love the croissubi, mango milk bun, cocobae cookie, black sesame snickerdoodle, garlic cheesy pullapart. The Yuzu tart was good but a bit too tart for me. So happy they are in Alameda. And happy people are supporting! read more

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[3.5 stars] With this being their second location, we had high expectations for this Bake Sum. Got in line at 8:53am for a 9:00am opening with only 11 people in front of us. For people who are familiar with Bay Area lines for good food, arriving that close to opening with less than a dozen people in front is not bad at all ! [+1 star] location and parking. This Bake Sum is in the Alameda Marketplace plaza with lots of parking available in the lot. Should the lot ever get full, park in residential and walk. It's a great part of town. After picking up your box of pastries, you can walk to the water, nearby parks to enjoy, or along Park St to see the various mom and pop shops and other eateries. [+1 star] organized queue, smooth ordering process, and menus available. With only 11 people ahead, it's not too chaotic to monitor the line. Staff made it clear which way the line should face and made sure we stood out of the way of other businesses and didn't block entrances and other doors. While in line, we were able to look at the menus to decide what we wanted. Once we got to the front, the person ringing up the order writes down on a pad and passes it down the line to the next staff member on the line. You pay, and step to the side while you wait for them to package up your order and call your name for pickup. [+1 star] opened on time and friendly service. Before opening, the bakery is covered in drapes. Right at 9am the staff tied the drapes up and started service. Staff was knowledgeable about their products and answered all questions with a smile. [-0.5 star] did not have popular pastries available at opening. We got to the front of the line at 9:20 and were told they did not have the famed Croissubi (as mentioned in the NY Times) and garlic cheesy pull apart. They would have these until later in the day but didn't specify at what time. A little disappointed because this is not their first location so they should know what to do to have their popular items ready to go at opening. Called their Oakland location to find they had the Croissubi available there! [-0.5 star] slow service. Took 30 min from the time of opening to us getting our order. Ordered at 9:20, paid at 9:22, got our name called to pick up our box of goodies at 9:30. Not sure where the hold up is in the service line but again, with this being their second location, we expected things to move along a bit faster. [-0.5 star] display case not accurate. Display case did not show all pastries available. We ordered the mango milk bun, strawberry matcha croissant (which was actually a cruffin), mochi bites, and okonomiyaki danish. Only the latter two were displayed. Overall, pastries were great. Seems like this location is working out kinks since it's on the newer side. Until then, I'd recommend going to their Oakland location with a friend and dropping them off to place the order since parking is tricker in that location. They'll have their popular items ready to go, they open an hour earlier, and there's no line out the door. read more

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Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday CLOSED Thursday CLOSED Friday 9am - Sold out Saturday 9am - Sold out Sunday 9am - Sold out Located in the Alameda Marketplace, this new bakery is a great addition to Alameda. With Asian fusion flavors like jasmine tea milk buns, croissubi, and black sesame snickerdoodles, Bake Sum is bringing flare. With limited hours, expect long lines. This morning, I arrive at 9am and got all of my goods and left at 10:30am. By the time I was able to order, there were a couple of things already sold out. Parking is available via the marketplace parking lot and street parking. read more

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Waited in line 30 minutes, got to the front at 11:30 after the lady in front of us said she'd take the last three mochi bites. Only option was a ham cheese croissant which is not what I wanted. They've been opened several weekends (F, Sat, Sun ) for weeks now. So they should know the demand by now: Weird they don't make enough pastries to at least last til 2 pm. Plus none of the workers let the long line of people behind us that essentially they were out of everything: I won't be back until they are in full production daily: Two stars for ample parking and a comfortable temperature, making for awesome ambiance. read more

Bake Sum - These loan pastries already had dibs on them from other customers. So why not remove them? lol - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

4.5 Stars. Very, very good. I took advantage of my jet lag and showed up before opening at 8:40AM on Friday where the line was still decent and I got to wait inside. By 8:50AM, the line was out the door. I ordered the: JASMINE TEA MILK BUN - this was the second best item I ordered. I've always enjoyed Jasmine Milk Teas, so this bun hit the spot. It had the texture of a Pineapple Bun, with the inside filling tasting like JMT. JASMINE MOCHI BITE- this I could live without. CROISSUBI - really really good. I can see why it made the NY times. I would absolutely get this again. GARLIC-CHEESY PULL-APART - I could live without this too. I will def come back when I can wake up early again and get their Croissubi and Jasmine Tea Milk Bun again. read more

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Went on a saturday morning, and not too long of a line. Had about six people and moved fast, waited less than ten minutes after ordering. Mochi bites are quick, crispy little bites on the outside with the chewy filling on the inside. New renovations created a plexiglass section to watch as the bakers make their stuff. Well, situated in a grocery plaza with ample parking read more

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Went at opening on Friday morning and was able to get a croissubi, okonomiyaki, and some mochi bites. The okonomiyaki is definitely very savory, with a lot of different flavors going on-a little bit overwhelming personally. The croissubi was my favorite-flaky croissant with a fun twist on a typical musubi. Of the mochi bites we got, the sesame was my favorite. Ate these first before I got to take a pic. Worth a try if you're in the area, but would recommend going early. After purchase the line was out the door behind me. read more

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We used to live near the original bakery on Grand Avenue in Oakland. I remember driving by and being daunted by the long lines. Patient, I am not. When I finally got to try them out, I liked the croissubi and jasmine milk bun enough but didn't think it was worth the wait. Fast forward to the new Alameda location. Same long lines, which honestly, good for them! I didn't want to wait in line but I managed to get my hands on some of their mochi bites when I was grabbing sushi next door and noticed there were only two people waiting. The mochi bites looked delicious and super cute with their two-bite size. But the Thai tea one was burnt and so dry. The lychee was a little better but I'm really glad I didn't wait too long for these. Would I return? Maybe if I'm already in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

I've only had cookies at the Oakland location. First time getting pastries and was excited. Long wait, about 40+ mins and for the pastries/drink. I like the okonomiyaki danish - flavor was good. Jasmine milk bun - I like the custard inside. It was tasty. Maybe will get again: garlic pull apart - I like garlic and bread, so this was up my alley. Wouldn't get again: croissubi - it felt plain for some reason. Matcha latte. Didnt really care for the drink Overall it wasn't bad. I don't think I would come here for a long wait. Maybe if I'm really craving the okonomiyaki again. read more

Wonderful bakery in alameda marketplace! The mango milk bun and almond cake were fantastic! Strawberry matcha croissant and okinomoyaki danish had beautiful lamination and layers. Very short line on a Saturday morning around 10 am and service was quick. There is seating outside the in the marketplace area and parking nearby. Can't wait to return to try the others! read more

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Delicious and unique tasting pastries! Not too long of a wait this morning around 10am and was able to get everything that I wanted. The japanese inspired one tasted just like a Takoyaki in croissant form and was my favorite! Mango milk bun and strawberry matcha croissant so crispy, soft. And flaky all at the same time. I'm really surprised by the reviews -- luckily we didn't have a long wait and thought the pastries were wonderful! Wishing this business the best and will definitely be back to show my support. read more

Bake Sum - Strawberry Matcha Croissant, Mango milk bun, Sesame Snickerdoodle cookie, Croissubi, Japanese takoyaki(?) Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

Big fluffy "cruffin" is the show piece told this part time bakery Friendly service and high, prices limited hours and offering keep this place from being a destination read more

Wahhh everything we got was delicious. Great Customer service. Mochi bites had a nice chewy texture and a nice crisp on the outsides. From the sweet Halo Halo buns to the savory Croissubi and Okonomiyaki danish all were delicious. You can tell quality with every bite as you get a nice crunch into every flaky dough lamination, these pastries were made with SUM love. Worth the wait in line, only limited days of Satuday and Sunday in Alameda but I would be curious to checkout the other location in Oaktown as well since that is one is open 6 days a week. HO SIK! read more

Bake Sum - Limited days for Alameda, just go to Oakland! - Bakeries Near Me - Alameda, California

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Definitely will not go back long line to order pastries. Once in line run out of items. Mochi was horrible tasting. The square savory taste nasty other items ordered didn't taste good. Don't like the Asian flavor in the pastries. Not my cup of tea! Wasted my hard earned money here! Will stick Crispian bakery and other Alameda bakeries! Will never to there again read more

Good pastries. BUT line is always long and then once you finally get there to order half the items they're out of and the ones that they do they make you wait even after you place your order for another five or 10 minutes overall not worth spending an hour in line. Last time I went there and maybe four people in front of me. It still took 30 minutes. read more

Basing my review on Grand Opening which was long overdue and this is so the owner takes note since this is her second opening and from another review here it looks like she's not quite getting it. When you do an opening like this the fair thing to do like bakeries at a bigger scale let's say butter and crumble would do is limit the amount of pastries per customer purchase so that everyone gets a fair chance to try an item. Also post and let your customers know on social media or online as soon as you run out so people are not wasting their time waiting in line! Terrible business sense! Not to mention like another person mentioned here the overpriced mochi bites are the worst thing you will try here so don't bother they are hard and more like muffins rather than soft mochi. The only saving grace I will give them was the croissant that I tried that was good but everything else i couldn't tell you after waiting for 3 hours they ran out of everything and didn't have the decency to let anyone know till 3 hours had passed even though they knew this within 15 minutes of opening because they were literally handing out about 3-4 boxes per person just ridiculous! So based on this alone I would probably not be back anytime soon. I'd visit One Bakery down the street first too many other options here in Alameda and if you start on the wrong foot good luck. read more

Here's my experience. Wait in line for 40 minutes, get to the front of the line and learn that they're out of all the pastries essentially. No courtesy to tell all the people waiting in line that this is the case. I'm not coming back anytime soon, if ever read more

I hope whatever I ordered is good but I've been waiting ten minutes to get something that's just sitting in quantity by the register. They have some really weird disorganized order system. There's some sort of note writing on scrap paper involved. Don't order here unless you have a looong time to wait. read more

Friendly staff!!!!! Great pastries. I'm coming back early tomorrow morning to try more pastries ! Really early worth it!!!