My second time visiting this cute coffee shop/bakery, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first! My friend ordered the matcha and the milk bun, and both were delicious. She's very particular, so I was especially glad that she enjoyed everything. The interior is beautiful--you can tell it was designed with so much attention to detail. I love the color scheme; the whole space feels very soft and whimsical. They also have a few non-food items like books, pins, stationery, and other little things that would make really cute gifts. Service was friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back! I'm read more

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Gluten challenge stop #7. All I can say is WOW! We got the yuzu bun and a pandan bun. The yuzu meringue bun was amazing. It's like a morning bun, and the texture of the morning bun is light, fluffy. Lots of sugar on it, it shedded everywhere while eating. The filling is the star. It is a curd and has a strong a prominent yuzu flavor. They filled it VERY generously. You get curd with every bite. We both agreed the meringue on top, while good, was not needed. The yuzu curd is not too sweet, they really lean into the sour so it balances out the sweet bun nicely. The pandan bun is like nothing I've EVER had. It's the strongest pandan flavored anything I've ever had. You can smell the pandan before you even bite into it. It's a lot like a brioche bun (not dissimilar to challah in texture) with a pandan-flavored concha top. It has a cream-style pandan filling which is a SUPER strong pandan flavor. Generously filled, very generously. Will definitely return if I can. Their flavors are on a rotating basis. The woman at the counter was enthusiastic and polite, eagerly answered questions. read more

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I was ecstatic to try their Yuzu Meringue Bun, but I was quite disappointed with the packaging. I understand it's challenging to find a box that closes securely without ruining the beautiful, photo-worthy presentation, but please consider leaving it open and allowing the customer to close it at their own leisure. Yuzu Meringue Bun -- Spot on with the cruffin and meringue combination. The yuzu flavor was generous, although it leaned a little too tart for my personal preference. I wished there was more meringue -- perhaps having a layer of meringue in the center would have made it absolutely superb! Brown Butter Mochi Bites -- These were alright, but nothing particularly special. They were missing the signature mochi chewy texture, so they didn't quite feel "mochi" enough to truly be called mochi bites. Sesame Cookie -- Unfortunately, it was too hard and crisp for my liking. Crossubi -- A very unique concept and not bad overall. I just wish the interior wasn't quite as hollow; a little more filling would have elevated it. read more

NO MORE LINES!!!! Come now haha. I think everything I've tried has been a hit! But my favorites, the Okonomiyaki one, mochi bites, Halo halo Cruffin has been my new addiction. read more

Came by and the staff was super nice and let me sample the cookies, they recommended the guava bun as well. The black sesame cookie is a masterpiece and sent my mouth through 1000 dimensions and back. The guava bun is super soft even after I put it in the fridge it was a squishy marshmallow texture with guava cream filling. This was also incredible. I'll definitely return to hoard all the black sesame cookies. The shop is very cute inside and they sell other Asian owned products. read more

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Ordered a wide array of pastries and they were all so good! My favorite was the passion fruit tart. The crust was buttery and the passion fruit on top was so tangy and sweet. All of the flavors complimented one another. I would skip the mochi bites next time. They were kind of dense and chewy, not really my style. The matcha was also really good especially with their passionfruit foam on top. read more

Bake Sum - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

This is a super cute and lovely bakery. I loved the custard of the Pandan bread. I unfortunately didn't get to try the test since they were gifts for others. But the green baked good was so lovely. I know this isnt a coffee shop but I did order a cold brew and it wasnt the best. I would say stick to baked goods. Service was lovely and speedy. I'm happy I tried it. read more

Bake Sum - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Bakesum pastries will fit your tasting needs whether it be sweet, slightly sweet or even savory. I went to the Oakland store on Grand Avenue and the counter person mentioned that they have a new shop on Park Street in Alameda. I have driven past the Alameda shop and the lines are very long while there was no line at noon on a Friday at the Oakland shop. Bought numerous items with the favorites being The Okonomiyaki Danish, Yuzu Meringue Bun and Leche Cream Bun. My Eval in order of likey: - Okonomiyaki Danish, if you like savory, get this, similar to Chinese Pork Sung Bun but with Bonito Flakes, Seaweed , Mayo, Furikake, on a crispy layered flaky Danish...my fav - Yuzu Meringue Bun, an ode to lemon meringue pie, complex combo, the yuzu is really tart and still sweet, bun is flaky, interior gooey, and the dessert is good if you like sweets, just a bit too sweet for me - Leche Flan Milk Bun, simple, not overly sweet, just enough milk cream filling and has a crunchy, exterior topping, tied for second, but simple creation compared to above two - Ube Milk Bun, same as above but I'm not a big fan of Ube this is last for me. If I had to pick one, I'd go with the first one. Not cheap pastries but worth the splurge on occasion. read more

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Outstanding Asian bakery located on Grand Ave in Oakland! I came here at 1 pm on a weekday, and they had the full selection of their current pastries. The women working at the counter were so sweet and patiently explained the menu to me as I was picking out my treats. I ended up getting their Okonomiyaki Danish, Banana Milk Milk Bun, and Yuzu Meringue Bun. The danish was probably one of my favorite savory pastries I've ever had! I loved the crispy layers, and the flavors were absolutely on point. The Banana Milk Milk Bun had a great banana milk custard filling that was prominent yet not too overpowering. The bun itself was incredibly soft and had a topping that reminded me of a pineapple bun or a concha, which I loved. The Yuzu Meringue Bun was slightly on the sweeter side, but it was filled with a delicious, tart yuzu creme that paired perfectly with the crispy exterior. Aside from their iconic Okonomiyaki Danish, they rotate their menu with different flavors of milk buns, cream buns, croissants, and other baked goods, so I'd love to come back to try their other items. It's also an Asian-woman-owned business, so I will definitely be recommending this spot to others! read more

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Love coming here after a Lake Merritt walk for a sweet treat! They always have something new to try and you really can't go wrong. The desserts are really balanced (not too sweet!) and there's something for everyone, whether you're feeling like something chocolatey, fruity, hot, or cold! Service is great, everyone has been really nice and they have great recommendations. It's a small shop with a couple small outdoor tables as well. read more

Bake Sum - Mango sticky rice and croissubi - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Was excited to try their famous fusion pastries that I kept seeing online. Sadly I fell for the gimmick and was very displeased. Save your money! Croissubi ($6.25): A cold croissant and thin piece of spam slapped together. The inside is mostly hollow and there's really nothing special about this at all. Green Onion Croissant ($5.75): Tasted like a very bad and dense version of green onion pancakes. Black Sesame Snickerdoodle Cookie ($4.75): Took a few bites to really get into it. If you're a fan of sesame you might enjoy it, but I learned that I much prefer normal snickerdoodles. read more

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Cute little bakery with so much Asian cook books inside and cute little touches even from the pink pastry boxes. Def a bakery worth checking out okonomiyaki danish - 5/5 flavors on point and perfectly layered and flakey Passion fruit like bun- 5/5 super yummy and passion fruit tasted so good I don't usually like custard filling but this did not taste generic at all Lychee mochi - 5/5 truly tasted the lychee flavors and not overly sweet Taho - 3/5 prob doesn't beat the original taho at Filipino bakeries but if you're looking for something less sweet this may be the better alternative Honey due milk bun -3/5 loved the honey due taste on the crust but was not a huge fan of the custard read more

Bake Sum - Green melon bun, passion fruit lime bun, okonomyaki danish - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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They have plenty of pastries here! We came after going to the new Alameda spot where they ran out of pastries because they are so delicious and they're just getting started there. I thought the savory bun, which was good at first, but later I wished I would've gotten something sweet instead. lol The people at the register were helpful. Not so pleasant, but they were busy. The café was clean with lots of lovely things to look at while we were in line. The line was pretty short so we got to get our Matchas and pastries pretty quick. read more

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My sister and I did a DIY pastry crawl for her 40th birthday. We went to 10 bakeries in the East Bay and this was easily one of the top 2 for us. They staff were so sweet and they had a shelving area with some great books and little Asian pins, stickers, cards and prints. Just a spot to grab and go but there are cafe seats outside. The concha flan and the okonomiyaki pastries we got were unique and so delicious!!!! We definitely regretted not buying 2 of each. read more

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Teeny tiny shop with only 2 small tables out front (sidewalk seating). I walked in around 9:30am on a Saturday morning and there was a small line (10ish people). Parking isn't great here, especially on Saturday morning since there is a farmers market down the street. I was able to find parking in a lot in front of CorePower Yoga. I am never in this area so ordered more than I should since it's not the easiest to get to. Ordered the Okonomiyaki Danish (2), Green Onion Croissant, Yuzu Meringue Bun, Croisubi and a Matcha Latte with a cream top (forgot the name but some sort of coconut flavor). Out of all the pastries I ordered, the Okonomiyaki Danish was my favorite and will 100% reorder whenever I find myself in this area. The flavors, filling, uniqueness - everything about this was delicious. The other pastries were good but I was slightly disappointed with the Croisubi which is their version of a ham & cheese croissant but made with Spam. I might be wrong but the Spam didn't taste like actual Spam but one of those Spam subsitutes. It wasn't bad by any means, but I was expecting the distinctive and salty taste of Spam. The pastries were all really good but I do not recommend the matcha latte for individuals who like their drinks slightly sweeter. They use a decent matcha powder but even after adding the extra cream top, my overall latte was 5% sweet. Not sure how when cream tops usually balance out the matcha taste with a bit of sweetness. But for some reason, the cream top here had barely any sweetness so keep that in mind if you order the matcha latte. I actually saw a guy who ordered a matcha latte before me come back inside the bakery to ask why it had no sweetness. read more

Bake Sum - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

The guava concha is the best concha I've had in a veryyyy long time! Don't miss it! The croissubi was interesting, similar to a spam musubi in a stuffed croissant. read more

Bake Sum - Everything was delicious but that guava concha is to die for - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

First time visiting this bakery, and I was very impressed! Although we only try a few their pastries, but they are all unique is full of flavors. Enjoyed the black sesame and coconut ube cookies, and thought they did a good job bringing the flavor of okonomiyaki to the pastry too. Will have to try the other ones next time as some were sold out. As you can see in the picture the store has a soft and comfortable color theme and ambiance. We will come visit again soon! read more

Bake Sum - Display of pastries - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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Delicious pastries with asian inspired flavors. Personally enjoyed the savory pastries more than the sweet ones. Got the okonomiyaki danish and the gochujang pull apart, which was the absolute favorite. Ube muffin and pandan milk bun still very good though too! read more

Bake Sum - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

After drooling after these fun, creative ideas online for a while, I was happy I finally got to try Bake Sum! They switch up the menu every month, so it's fun to see what creative ideas with Asian flair they come up with next! ** Strawberry kinako croissant (4/5): cute croissant muffin shape with a soybean powder cream filling topped with a few strawberry slices. It was a very straightforward soy flavor without any discernible strawberry flavor. I'm a fan of that soy flavor, so it paired well with the sugary croissant bread (which was nicely laminated and textured)! Wonder if it would taste better with more strawberry flavor? :) ** Croissubi (4.5/5): this one is one of their signature pastries. I didn't try this one but MT really enjoy this and gobbled it all down! He said it wasn't as salty as a traditional spam masubi and really enjoyed it. ** chocolate banana croissant (3.5/5): I'm biased as I'm not a huge banana fan and this one was stronnnnng on the banana flavor. The topping/filling is also on the runny side so it's a messy treat! The croissant bread portion wasn't very light and airy but the heartier texture probably worked better with the liquidy filling. I can see banana lovers really enjoying this one though! ** mochi bites (2/5): tried the brown butter and the black sesame-- the first one didn't taste like anything and the black sesame was fragrant but not sweet enough for me. They might have tasted better warmed up though? ** black sesame snickerdoodle cookie (3.5/5): crunchy crispy edges with a softer, chewier but still slightly cakey interior. It had the fragrance of black sesame but mostly tasted like a sugar cookie instead of a snickerdoodle (I'm a cinnamon lover so really missed the cinnamon on this!). ** cocobae cookie (4/5): coconut and ube! Definitely fragrant and flavorful with both the coconut and ube flavors. The texture was also crunchy/crispy on the edges and softer/slightly chewy/slightly cakey in the middle. Not my favorite texture but this had a better flavor profile than the black sesame cookie in my opinion. Service was pleasant and straightforward. There are some cute stationery, pins, cookbooks, etc. to browse too. No inside seating, but there are a few tables outside to enjoy your treats. I'm happy that I checked out this super cute shop, and although I probably won't be back in a while (I'm from out of town), it's worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Bake Sum - Clockwise from top left: black sesame snickerdoodle, strawberry kinako croissant, croissubi, chocolate banana croissant - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

I got the latte and added pandan cream on top. It was good. Flavor of pandan could have been stronger but good. The chocolate banana croissant was SO GOOD. I wish it had a tad more banana but it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!! Staff are super nice! Long line but it goes by fast. Only like two small tables outside so not really a place to sit and chat - more like grab and go. The cashier told me they recently opened another cafe in Alameda, one with a parking lot. Thank goodness! Because parking was terrible!! read more

Bake Sum - Latte with pandan cream top - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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I've tried going to bake sum on like three different occasions, but always gave up because I couldn't find parking lol well we finally made it in a few weeks ago and it def lived up to the hype! I loveeee flaky savory pastries so the okonomiyaki danish and the croissubi were right up my alley. My fave was hands down the okonomiyaki danish. The flavors blended together sooo well and the puff pastry on the outside complemented it so well. I reheated it in the air fryer when I got home, and it was perfection. The croissubi was also good but I think I just don't like the flavor of seaweed and spam together that much lol I get that that's exactly what a spam musubi is, so that's a me issue. Maybe it would have been better if there was more spam. Then we also got a jasmine and honeydew milk bun because I also love cream filled pastries. Surprisingly, I actually liked the honeydew more than the jasmine, even though I'm normally more into tea flavors and don't particularly enjoy the flavor of honeydew. But this one was fragrant and not too overpowering or artificial tasting. Overall rlly nice. I also love that the shop sells art from local creators and small batch goods! I was able to pick up some hey doh silky soy sauce, which was really nice and better than I expected! read more

Bake Sum - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

First, I want to give special recognition to the okonomiyaki danish. The creativity of this pastry truly surpassed my expectations. I was especially impressed by the distinct layers of flaky, buttery dough. The flavors were spot on, highlighting the signature cabbage along with a rich brown glaze and mayo that perfectly captured the essence of okonomiyaki. Another standout was the milk conchas. My favorite was the strawberry--it was exceptional. The concha shape and texture were beautifully executed, and the addition of luscious cream made it even more indulgent. I'm still thinking about how delicious that strawberry one was. read more

Bake Sum - pandan concha - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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okonomiyai danish was mid, kinda soggy japanese cream bun was pretty good. flaky texture and nice cream read more

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01/17/26 Another successful delicious trip to Bake Sum! How do they come up with the ideas for these insanely delicious pastries! Here's Joyce, the brains behind the magic. She doesn't claim all the glory. She said it's a team effort... but we know it takes leader with a vision The Vietnamese Coffee Milk bun is oh so delicious!....delicate milk bread filled with a rich Vietnamese coffee cream... not sweet but just right! The lilikoi tart is perfect with the crispy shortbread like crust and tangy filling... croissants are always perfect. I still didn't try the yuzu meringue bun but Im confident it's another winner! read more

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Pastries with an Asian twist and flavor. The later in the morning, the lesser their inventory and the longer the line. Seems the coffees are the most popular although I did not try. read more

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We came for the Asian fusion croissants, which were indeed delicious, but actually I really liked the black sesame cookie, and the hojicha cookie (hojicha is roasted matcha). Do check their website for store hours, we timed our visit to be right after lunch since they were scheduled to close from noon to 1 pm for their lunch as well. On Sundays there are free street parking, and if you wanted to dig into your treats right away, they had a few little tables with stools outside as well. read more

Bake Sum - The Haul - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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Excellent high quality pastries, but very limited selection/quantity. Go early if you want to have more options. They had pandan and ube based selections and one blueberry cream cheese stuffed muffin. I only tasted the blueberry which was delicious. It has a great location right near the lake so it was convenient. Parking was easy, service was fast. Just wish there had been more lemon, grapefruit summery options. read more

Matt continues his excellent East Bay Bakeries tour. In 2024, the New York Times said that the Croissubi at Bake Sum was one of 26 best dishes across the US. I had to try it. The Crosissubi is essentially a croissant. "Topped with Parmesan and togarashi, a blend of dried red chile, sesame seeds and seaweed, the flaky, laminated layers form the perfected honeycomb cavern of a traditional croissant -- with Spam suspended in the middle." The addition of seaweed is not a favorite food palate of mine, but definitely worth a try I also purchased the Almond Cake which pairs nicely with a hot coffee or tea, it's moist and not too sweet. I'd go back daily for this simple treat. And the Chocolate Chunk Cookie with Maldon Salt. So many interesting cookie options to choose from, but how could I say no to a Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Baked goods seem to be on a rotation, so each time you visit you may find something different to try. Matt says if you are in the Grand Avenue area for the Farmers Market or taking in a movie at the Grand Lake theater, it's a short walk to Bake Sum. read more

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Bake Sum opened where Fog City Bakehouse once was. Small display counter where sales are also placed. Choose bakes & drinks of choice. Both will arrive within minutes. Seen long lines before. Not today. Arrived just before the lunch break. No seating inside. 4 tables outside. Parking easier to find one block over near Starbucks... Bake Sum is known for their innovative bakes which fuses Asian American food flavas with American & European bakes. Offerings are ever changing. Drinks the usual: matcha, teas, lattes, cold brew.. Most bakes should be eaten asap. Dryness changes flava profile. Cookie lasts the longest. Bites: black sesame snickerdoodle cookie(4.50) -the usual buttery, sugared, vanilla extract tinged thick moist cookie infused with black sesames & roasted black sesame essence. Exquisite! Gochujang pull apart(5.50) -mini bread cubes aka pull a parts with familiar flava with strong glaze of spicy, slightly hot gochujang sauce, green onions, veggie shreds.. Okonomiyaki Danish (5.75) -usual flaky danish & flava with toppings of green onions, veggie shreds, bonito flakes, kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce. A symphony of yumminess. Passion fruit lime cruffin(8) -looks like a mini beehive. Whipped cream & dried thin lime section on top. Typical cruffin breading. Inside filled with passion fruit purée, lime zest. -nice clash of tart and semi sweet notes. 5 stars worthy. Quality: excellent Quantity: reasonable. read more

Bake Sum - Receipt. - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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I first saw Bake Sum on the show Bay Area check please and had it bookmarked. Finally stopped by and everything I tried was good. I liked the chocolate cookie with meldan salt. Crispy edges and soft middle. The jasmine milk bun was good too along with lychee mochi bite. Nothing was overly sweet which I liked. The service by the young gal was nice too. Street parking only. read more

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The puff pastry/croissant dough is super flaky buttery, crispy and perfectly cooked. It's a super small operation, seems like there are only two people manning the front. If you order a drink, it will take them a little bit, be prepared to sit down outside or read one of their many lovely Asian influenced cookbooks. This also means drink order slow down the service in general and do create a bit of a line. Overall, they work quickly and politely and are happy to discuss the pastries. I ended up buying a Filipino American cookbook as a gift for my wife. read more

Bake Sum - Storefront with small tables. - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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What a fun bakery! Love all the options and flavors. Loved everything that I tried and want to return asap! Love the savory options too. Okonomiyaki danish - this was the most unique item and was truly delicious. Crisp pastry and excellent savory filling. Mochi bites - I was surprised by how much the lychee flavor came through. The Thai tea one however had very little tea flavor. I love the texture of these though very crisp on the outside and nice chew on the inside. Milk bun - nice, soft bread, crisp topping and most importantly, a good bread to cream ratio. Nice tea flavor I haven't seen a milk bun with this flavor before! Black sesame cookie - crisp edge, chewy middle, black sesame flavor just there, not very heavy. Coffee is very light and quite sour. Hojicha latte was delicious but surprisingly sweet. read more

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We got here late so minimal choices. We had the ube and chocolate chip cookies. They were so buttery and delicious. read more

Bake Sum - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Great bakery. We used to find their pastries at Asha Tea House in Oakland. It is a Small space in Grand Lake area in Oakland and within vicinity of Lake Merritt. There is no seating inside but there is some chairs and tables set up outside. Favorites would be their broad interpretation of pastries that combine croissants and buns with a worldy taste. Their Japanese okonomiyaki croissant is such a surprise. The croissant remains crisp and the vision and taste of okonomiyaki remains without making the entire pastry mushy. That's pretty amazing. It comes complete with the bonito flakes that you'd find with okonomiyaki and the flakes have not fully shriveled, meaning the pastry has been made fresh. I am a lavender earl grey fanatic. There is a milk bun there that resembles a Mexican concha and it is creme filled with lavender earl grey. Pastries here are not too sweet and greatly balanced. Parking is tricky but there's a lot across the street and diagonal parking. Pay your meters. read more

Bake Sum - Regular croissant, earl grey lavender milk bun, spam croissant and matchamisu - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Anyone would miss out on a great deal of deliciousness if they did not patron this place. Friendly greeters, amazing pastries and drinks. This is a tiny shop so grab a box of goodies and head to Lake Merritt. read more

I absolutely love bakeries with asian inspjredf flavors! I got their okonomiyaki danish and black sesame snickerdoodle. The danish was so well make and looked absolutely delicious!! The crust was so flaky and it was very flavorful. I also really liked the black sesame snickerdoodle, such a unique flavor! read more

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I was excited to give this bakery a try since it's all over social media and the high reviews on Yelp. Not sure when they opened, but I guess this spot is still trending. We decided to stop by for a few pastries since we were in the area. There were a few people already in line when we arrived but it moved fairly quickly. The interior is small but very cute. There are seats available outside. Brown butter and Thai Tea mochi bite were just ok - a bit dry and wasn't chewy. We also got a Okonomiyaki Danish (savory pastry) and it was very filling but was also just ok. I did enjoy the almond croissant but wish it was warmed up. It was light and airy. Overall, the pastries were just ok. I would probably stick to the croissants if I do end up coming back. read more

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I have a bad habit of going to BakeSum too late in the day even though I know they always sell out pretty quick! Get there bright and early or pre-order if you're looking to get a good amount of pastries. We went this past Saturday in hopes of our favorite, the Okonomiyaki Danish. It has a buttery layered pastry with a soft boiled egg in the middle-- heaven! But we were too late. Thankfully, they were making a fresh batch of their Black Sesame and Coconut Ube cookies. Of course we had to get a cookie! I also go for the Coconut Ube, it's not too sweet & coconut pairs so well with Ube. The cookie itself is also slightly crispy on the edges and has a lovely chewy middle. We also grabbed a Matchamisu! It was our first time trying it and it won't be our last. The perfect amount of matcha is infused into the cream layers while the coffee soaked layers don't overpower the matcha. And, best of all, it's not too sweet! This past visit was the first time I noticed their day-olds basket. Sadly, it was also empty, but I love businesses that offer this! Rather than toss everything at the end of the day, they package items that are slightly more shelf stable and sell them at a discounted cost. I always enjoy being greeted by the staffs chorus of "welcome in!" & pink cafe aesthetic, it really just sets such a great tone for my day! Next time, I'll be sure to get there early so I can finally get my hands on that danish again! (Also they're dog friendly! They have a jar of dog treats by the window for your furry friends) read more

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Mango and Vietnamese coffee buns over pride weekend! Mango was a fun rainbow color on top, loved the filling. Vietnamese coffee was great too- both flavors are on point. read more

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Good luck finding parking. Nice interior but small, outdoor seating, interesting flavors, aesthetic vibe, asian-owned, affordable pastries. What we ordered: - Lilikoi Mochi Bite - not too sour (5/5) - Jasmine Mochi Bite - strong jasmine flavors (4.7/5) - Viet Coffee Milk Bun - strong flavor, woke me up, nicely baked, fluffy (5/5) read more