Love this place so much!! It's owned by a local family who are always there running the shop…read morewhenever I stop by, and that really comes through in both the service and overall feel of the place. Both the sweet and savory pies are delicious, and I like that they rotate their menu with a mix of classic and more unique flavors. It makes it fun to keep coming back and trying something new. Some of my favorites over time have been the chocolate chess, cheeseburger, and berry custard pies. All very different, but all really good in their own way. Would recommend this spot to anyone looking for pie!! There are honestly not a lot of places around that you can get crafted pies from, so I think they fill a niche market here - a market that I am certainly a part of.

4.5 stars Small shop…read moreand no pies were on display when I was there. Just trust that you'll get a good tasting pie. I got their chicken bacon hand pie. It was nice and warm. Tastes like how a pot pie should be. It was great on the go since I was chowing it down while driving to my next destination. I got some slices for myself to try, French silk chocolate was good. Unfortunately, it was melting (my bad) when I finally got to eat it. Chocolate whole pie for others. Got other slices for friends to try and they enjoyed it. Pandan had a nice flavor, they don't use extract which is even better. Lemon chess was good - great lemon flavor and creamy. Will need to get French silk again to eat it as soon as possible or keep in fridge when ready to eat, haha.

Update: Tried the date cake this morning and it turned out…read moreto be the standout from yesterday's haul -- well done! The cake itself is delicious, but what makes it interesting is the type of fruit they use -- not Medjool or the usual Middle Eastern dates, but jujube (often called Chinese dates). That choice gives the cake a gentle sweetness with a subtle smoky note that sets it apart. Feb 21: For our first visit, we ordered quite a spread: the chocolate mochi bun, honey osmanthus cake, jujube cake, a loaf of chocolate bread (because there's no such thing as too much chocolate), and the pork floss with salted egg bread. The concept behind the pastries was appealing, which explains why we bought so much on our first trip. That said, the execution felt a little uneven. The osmanthus notes in the honey osmanthus cake didn't quite come through, the chocolate bun lacked depth of flavor, and the pork floss with salted egg bread turned slightly burnt even though we followed the heating instructions. Still, we were glad to have discovered the bakery. It's definitely worth a try.

On Thursday at noon, I walked into an empty cafe. One of the two shelves in the refrigerated…read moredisplay were filled. It held more savory items like cold sandwiches and bread with pork floss. I decided on the taro cheesecake. On the counter there were more bread-like products such as matcha loaf and more items with pork floss. I chose the red bean loaf. The red bean loaf was what I expected. It was like many other red bean loaf. The taro cheesecake were bite size. It wasnt sweet or dull. The taro seemed like real taro. It was more of a sandwich than a traditional cheesecake slice. Overall, I could see someone returning for their more savory items. My first impression and experience arent enough to drive myself to be curious for wanting more. P.S. egg tarts are available saturday and sundays

I finally got to try this Fremont staple for the first time after everyone and their moms…read morerecommended it. Immediately upon entry, you can see the huge display of neatly arranged donuts, malasadas, and pastries and they all look amazing! So many flavors to choose from that it was a little overwhelming. As others have said, the price point is around $5.50 per piece so have that in mind going in. Ordering was simple enough and servers were kind and patient. Parking is maximum 3 hours and there are some tables and chairs outside to sit and enjoy your goodies. Overall, I think I'm still going to stay loyal to Doughweime in Union City, but these malasadas do live up to the hype. Everything bagel malasada: Surprisingly really good, a light cream cheese filling with everything bagel seasoning on the outside. And the texture of the savory donut was crispy and airy. 9/10 Strawberry cream malasada: Kind of plain, would've been good with strawberry bits inside. 7/10 Biscoff cream malasada: You can taste the real Biscoff crackers in the filling. 7.5/10

I'm still recovering from the sticker shock. I haven't been here in a while, but yesterday I paid…read more$33+ (before tip) for four donuts - that means if I had gotten a dozen, it would've been $100. Not sure if the prices were posted, but apparently I'm the idiot who didn't look hard enough. Didn't get a chance to try them since they were a present for a friend, but I hope they tasted as good as they looked!

I love this place. it's so good. the price is up there which is the only reason I do not buy a lot,…read moreI would if I could.

If you're into unique flavors...especially Asian-inspired ones....you must try their malasadas. The…read moredough is soft and pillowy while the cream is light and fresh. They're a bit pricey at $6.50+ each, but with many rotating creative flavors, it's hard to not pick just one. The Ube malasada did not taste artificial nor was it too sweet. I like to think they are poi malasadas haha It would be nice if their hours were more consistent since seasonal flavors sell out quickly. I find their service to be quick and their shop can ridiculously busy and packed. There is limited seating, but the place is clean and well-kept. I would come here if I am back in Union City.

Excellent green onion rolls! The staff was even kind enough to fetch me fresh out of the oven ones…read morefrom the back. My ham and cheese croissant was just average, and had American cheese, which is not my preference, but it was a good size. Will be back to try out the dumplings and guava cake mentioned in the other reviews.

Before heading to dinner, my mom wanted to walk inside Lion supermarket. Right before we reached…read morethe supermarket, we passed by this place and my mom insisted to go take a look. After walking around for a few minutes, we picked up a few baked goods and steamed buns. For myself, I chose the steamed red braised pork bun and my daughter grabbed the chocolate croissants. As for flavor, I didn't like red braised pork bun. The color was off and so was the flavor. It was a bag of 6 for around $14 and the buns were pretty "flat". No comment on the croissants since I didn't try them but the exterior was pretty soggy (probably from sitting out all day). The cashier was very friendly but I don't think she speaks English since she kept talking to us in Mandarin. Mandarin isn't our native language but between my dad and I, we understood most of the things she said.

In my opinion, this 85 Degrees C Bakery in Newark, CA is still one of the better bakeries around…read morehere and much better than South Bay Area locations. I remembered visiting on their very first grand opening a long time ago before the chain expanded to other locations. Good cashier service and pastries are always fully stocked here. Area is clean and modern. Cakes are all good looking at decent prices. I can't say the same about other locations though. This one is spacious with tables and chairs inside. Wide varieties of options to choose from. I stopped by for my regular iced cold Tiger boba latte medium size cup for $4.90. Note: my cup looked very small compared to what I'm used to getting. Did the medium sized cups shrink? The lady probably used the wrong cup size, but I'm having a good morning, so not sweating about it. However, I can easily buy beautiful and delicious slices of cakes for around or under $5 each. No lines and no crowds after 10am on a Thursday morning. Staff was helpful at front counter. The place is still much better than other retail spaces. It's a good feeling inside. I'm glad I was able to make another quick stop here. This 85 Degrees C Bakery is definitely the better place.

I had to drive to Newark to get two strawberry drinks so I can collect their limited edition…read moremagnets since the Fremont location ran out of all strawberry drinks. They even had more fresh pastries and options available than in Fremont. The kiosk was easy to order and you can scan the your rewards from the 85C app to collect more points. It took about 15 minutes to wait for my order. I got the Strawberry sea salt tea and strawberry matcha latte with oat milk alternative (no extra charge). The matcha wasn't strong but the sea salt one had more tea flavor which I liked since it's less sweet. The barista was kind to show me all the limited edition magnets to pick from. They're all so cute, but I had to choose one per two drinks. Definitely worth coming back to this original location even though it's a bit of a drive.

Of course husband last minute says day of birthday celebration that we need a cake. Found Izumi…read moreCakes on Yelp and was bummed at first because the soonest online reservation for a cake would be two days later. Husband called them around 11am and they said they were in the middle of making their strawberry cakes so they could add our order in for a same day pickup at 4pm. Pickup went well and the cake was so cute and it tasted great! Like the Chinese bakery strawberry cream cake with a moist sponge cake; not too sweet, just right. Might sound basic but it was done very well. Would 100% recommend. I don't know prices for cakes nowadays but I didn't feel bad paying about $60 for a cute and tasty cake (6", strawberry cream cake). I wouldn't bank on same day pickups, I might've just been very lucky they were in the middle of making their cakes but it wouldn't hurt to try calling early in the day if you're in a pinch for a solid cake. I'm very thankful for their service!

We tried this spot for a joint birthday and were delighted with a really cute cake. They let us…read moreorder a week in advance and then pick up. Taste: The taste was light. It wasn't personally my favorite. I usually like light cakes but if it were a little denser, it would have been perfect! The fresh strawberries were very nice. Appearance: 5/5 super cute!

I wish they had a storefront, because I would be there every weekend. Their cakes/pastries are so…read moregood. My favorite item is the carrot cake. It is the best carrot cake I've ever had. I dislike carrot cake that has walnut CHUNKS. I don't want smushy crunch texture. Mamahouse puts ground up walnuts in the carrot cake. The best way I can describe the carrot cake is that it tastes like Christmas. That reads silly but that's how I feel. It's also the perfect size to share amongst our family of 4. All other items are great and highly addictive. I highly recommend.

The kouign amann queen! Nothing beats it! I always try to go here early when I am at the Farmer's…read moreMarket. I hear they also take pre-orders for pick-up (which I haven't tried myself) if you want to make sure you do not run out. I always go for the original flavor but they do over a bunch of different ones and some seasonal flavors as well. Make sure to check it out!

This was our first time ordering a cake from Minia's. We got a cake for my sister's birthday and…read morewhen we went to pick it up I was very impressed. The cake was beautiful and she put butterflies around it. I would have given it a five star if the taste was a bit more fitting. It was a bit bland in my opinion, but very beautiful to look at! Other folks did eat the cake so maybe it was just me!

I regret not ordering from Minia's for my wedding cake! But I'm soooo glad I ordered for my gender…read morereveal. The cake came out perfect exactly how I envisioned and tasted amaaaazing. The cupcakes were just as delicious. The frosting is whipped cream; light and fluffy but looks like buttercream! I'll be going to this bakery for my future celebrate cakes! Jennifer is great at communication and was very quick to respond as well.

as someone who has the diet of a moderately carnivorous unemployed divorced man this place is…read morepretty good! i wasn't sure at first whether their stuff would taste good but it was not bad, especially considering the quality and mission of the business. also the owner is super cool location - in the plaza near ohlone. has a staircase going down (don't trip! a vegan GF chocolate cake won't cure a broken ankle). the place is very earthy, foresty, garden of eden esque. my question is why be so earthy in your decor and NOT PLAY AN ERYKAH BADU SONG??? badu the queen of earthiness herself. not even a shoutout. ugh. yall should be BLASTING her songs on repeat until people get sick of her voice service - great! got to know the owner sway who is super nice. noticed affirmations for coworkers on the wall, so cute! food - yes yes everyone is saying it's overpriced. lowkey it is. i'm not gonna complain because the quality is better. it is funny though that they're near ohlone which is chock full of broke teens so maybe not the best for business HAHA iced matcha latte (like $10 i think): not bad! creamy, nice color. a little too light on the matcha so don't expect an entire field of japanese grass in your drink. better if unsweetened trust me. 7/10 chocolate cake with vanilla frosting ($7 ish?): somehow achieved a deliciously light frosting and moist semisweet cake! considering their limitations that is impressive. 9/10 overall 4/5. fnf slays. if i come back and they play badu i will move it to 5/5. great for people with diet stuff idk (i don't play with diets sorry guys)

Forest & Flour opened where a Starbucks once was. Infrastructure inside looks similar save the new…read moremurals, paintings, artifacts on the walls. F & F sells bake that are ZERO gluten, corn, peanut, dairy. Drinks, weekly Yums also sold. 7 farmers markets around the Bay Area sell their bakes. Patio seating in the rear available. Soft music in background. Short line, prompt courteous service. Sips: drip coffee (6.85) supernova blend -slightly bold. Easy sipping light roast brew. Black. Bites: Vegan Devil's Chocolate Cake slice (7.50) -soft, moist, savory fluffy cake with semi-sweet chocolaty taste. Not oversweet. 5 stars Worthy. Quantity: reasonable. Quality: Excellent. Top ingredients utilized *no tips accepted.