The service is amazing and great tasting pastries. Thank you for the wonderful cake for our…read moregraduates.

The cake was absolutely exquisite--truly a beautiful work of art! The decorations were stunning,…read moreand every layer was as delicious as it was beautiful. Thank you for helping make Nuna's 100th birthday celebration so special and memorable. It was truly one of the highlights of the celebration!

I don't even know why I'm sharing this "secret bakery" with y'all... ugh…read more Oh mmm geee. I will forever wait in line for Fournée because the baked goods are THAT good. The cheese roll is a must, but beware, it can sell out by around 10am. And that damn chocolate almond croissant is an absolute yes every damn time. Take it home, warm it up, and thank me later. The melty chocolate inside with all that almond goodness baked on top?! oouff Heavenly. I'll occasionally get the veggie quiche slice too, especially when they have the corn & potato one. Somehow I always stick to my same three favorites even though everything in those cases looks amazing. I really need to venture out already because those cakes?! Whew. The two gentlemen who usually help me are always so nice, keep the line moving and are welcoming too, great service every time. Yes, it's a little pricey, but I mean...you're in the Berkeley Hills and isn't EVERYTHING overly expensive nowadays? At least here, I leave feeling like it was worth it. Worth the line. Worth spinning the block for parking. Next time I'm getting an assorted box to "share." Anyway, I've already said too much. Please don't make the line longer.

Always great! Love the breads, love that they change pastries regularly and even the biggest lines…read morenever take too long. I also LOVE the quiches Very nice staff and it's a huge plus paving a Peet's Coffee next door

I have been shop forever and I'm finally here. The store is kind of small, but it's very cozy and…read moreyou can tell that they decorate it themselves. The chef was outside helping out and he was super nice very friendly. He was very enthusiastic about his dessert and was introducing it to us. We went when the store is almost closing, so there wasn't that many selection left, but we got the vanilla custard and that was so good full of the vanilla flavor. It's not overly sweet and feel very light. It was so good that I even got another one to take home with me. They also have a good selection of Macaron and they are not overly sweet. They are very light and the seasoning was really well. The cake was also really good. I got one of the chocolate walnut cake and that one was very rich with coffee flavor. I love it. I will definitely come back again.

The descriptions and prices are not marked on the display case, but the employees (owners?) there…read morewere more than happy to list them all out. Honestly, they really need to include signs and probably allergen information as well. But I'm not sure if the owners opt to omit the signage on purpose to encourage conversation. The cakes were good and the pricing was fair. Limited seating available. Overall, I enjoyed the pastries and would come back if I'm craving some European style cake.

A wide range of delectable treats! Cool atmosphere…read more Friendly staff. Grab your pastry and coffee and sit down and relax in a pleasant environment. Don't forget to leave with at least a half a dozen for your coworkers!

Adorable location that is super convenient, and presents so many options both savory and sweet. The…read morepastries here are so pretty as is the bread. If you're needing a carb in the AM, stop by and you'll surely find something you want. Friendly service with areas for seating, but a good grab-and-go spot. Clean location, lots of street parking depending on time of day you come by.

Omg, such great ideas for selling mochi donuts and drinks! Such a perfect combo!!…read more This place has been on my list to try, so when I was in Berkeley yesterday, I had to stop by! I got the Strawberry Lychee Roasted Matcha Latte (Hojicha) and the Ube Coconut Butter Mochi Donut As I've been more into hojicha lately, I had to try the strawberry and lychee flavor! It was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. I loved it! The donut was so chewy and delicious, and the Ube flavor on top was amazing. I also love that it's an open kitchen, so you can actually see them making everything fresh. It smells SO good when you walk in! Definitely add this place to your list if you're around the area! FYI, there's no designated parking lot, but there's plenty of street parking around. There's also no seating inside. Hopefully they open more locations around the Peninsula because this combo is too good! PLEASE!

Maybe back in the day, Third Culture's matcha was considered novel, innovative, and really good…read more But compared to all the new matcha spots popping up, I honestly don't think their drinks hold up anymore. Especially at the price point, you expect a more premium drink. The matcha was gritty and tasted mostly like milk, with just an essence of whatever flavor it was paired with. For the price, I was expecting something much more flavorful and refined. The donuts were fine, but nothing particularly special or memorable. Overall, I just don't think the drinks or donuts justify the price compared to what's available now.

I love this place!!…read more I wound up going here because I wanted to buy my wife and I some tasty croissants. This place populated during my Google search. Wonderful reviews. They had a long line and that excited me because I just knew this spot was it. It was finally my turn, I bought like 10 different items lol. I could not make up mind at all. This place smelled delicious . It is a quaint spot.. which is perfect. The only thing I disliked was the lack of parking. I had to drive around awhile.. but I found one...yayyyy for me! Lmao Got home and we loved majority of what we had. Everything was so fresh. I will definitely find my way back!

If you have a sweet tooth and love bakeries, this is a place you won't want to miss!…read more It's truly a gem and has some of the most delicious baked goods. The apple strudel is my fav.

I'm really happy to discover Starter Bakery. It's become one of those easy go-to spots for me when…read moreI want a good sandwich, fresh bread, flaky croissants, or just something a little special. Their sandwiches are probably what first got me hooked. The bread is so good, with a chewy inside and a nice crust, and the fillings are always fresh and flavorful. The combinations are also really well thought out. From there, I started working my way through the rest of the menu. I've had their Kouign Amann, Quiche Lorraine, croissants, baguette, Sourdough Batard, Sunflower Rye Spelt, pretzel buns (you can probably tell I'm a bread person), pies, seasonal radicchio salad, and passionfruit madeleines. Their seasonal radicchio salad has actually become one of my favorites to take to work for lunch. I also love that they rotate the Kouign Amann flavors, so there's usually something new to try whenever I stop by. I've enjoyed almost everything I've had here. One pie was a little too sweet for me personally, but that's really the only thing that comes to mind. I also really like the presentation and the atmosphere. The pastry case always looks beautiful and tempting, and the space feels relaxed and welcoming. It's easy to pop in and grab something, but it's also a nice place to meet friends for coffee and something sweet. The prices feel very reasonable for the quality, which is another reason I keep coming back. More than anything, I just really enjoy having Starter Bakery in the area. It's become one of my neighborhood go-to spots, and I always seem to find another reason to stop by.

​I have been reading amazing things about Starter Bakery, so I was excited to try it out with my…read moregirlfriend. The ambiance is wonderful - I absolutely love the deep blue color scheme, the cute matching mugs, and gorgeous plants. They have a lot of different pastry choices, but unfortunately, there was only one vegan option: a tiny hazelnut sweet bread. ​I ordered the bread along with an Americano. When I tried to take the pastry out of the package to share it with my girlfriend, it completely crumbled into a big mess. I went up to the counter to let them know, and the employee told me it was actually meant to be eaten straight from the package. She mentioned it was on the drier side being vegan, she took the crumbled mess and gave me a new one but it ended up having the exact same issue. It wasnt dry, but it just wouldn't hold any moisture and was far too crumbly to eat. ​For $5, this tiny pastry was a major letdown. To make the interaction weirder, she took the original crumbled bread back from me and I'm only assuming threw it away, which felt entirely unnecessary. Having been vegan for nine years, I've had some truly amazing, moist vegan baked goods, so this was incredibly disappointing. While the vibe and aesthetic are great, the vegan options were major letdown. CC accepted Restroom available

I will forever rave about Acme Bread. Also, yes- the line is absolutely worth the wait, plus it…read moremoves fairly quickly! Every time it's finally my turn to pick out the best breads to take home, I am greeted with the glorious smell of freshly baked bread. All kinds too, but my absolute favorite is their cheddar biscuit! Savory, buttery, and soft. Grabbing a half dozen of those biscuits to eat throughout the week or pair it with a nice chili really makes me jump for joy. I especially love how when entering the building, there is so much bread, literally everywhere, that you have less than a 10x10 space to stand in. It is actually very comforting to know that everyone who visits is welcoming the warm and fluffy embrace of Acme's delicious bread. Special shoutout to the giant bread ring that they had one day that I brought to a concert to share with friends. It was a wonderfully tasty experience.

Don't let the line intimidate you, it moves pretty fast, and it's worth the wait! I've gone on…read moredifferent days and at different times, and there is ALWAYS a line. PROS * Super fresh bread with a great daily selection. Some sweet stuff as well. * Great prices * Two types of pizza specials * Helpful, knowledgeable staff KEEP IN MIND * There's pretty much always a line, but it moves * The parking lot out front is limited, but there's a back lot too Inside, it's small and BUSY. Bread is constantly being made, to-go orders are getting picked up, and customers are being helped. There's a lot happening in a little space, but they have their system down pat! Honestly, the line has become part of my strategy. It gives me time to scope out everything in the window and plan what I want before I get to the front. The freshness of the bread is hard to beat, especially for the prices. Between the selection, helpful staff, and quality, this is one line I don't mind standing in. Bottom line: See a line? Get in it. Then start studying the window.

Excellent bakery with friendly service and wonderful desserts. The cake was delicious and moist…read morewithout being heavy. Flavors were nuanced and seeped through the sweetness. The tart was beautifully decorated but more visually appealing than its flavors but the fruit and berries were fresh and made a great combo with the buttery crust.

On 10/14/26, I ordered a $26 pumpkin pie over the phone (reluctantly handing over my credit card to…read morea complete stranger on the phone). I wish they had an online order system in place for security reasons. But happy to report, no mishaps. I decided to prepay for a pie just in case they ran out when I was able to pick up an hour before close. It was pretty quick and easy to pick up the pie after finding street parking. I gave them my name and the man behind the counter opened a binder before retrieving my pie. He offered me a bag and then I was off, probably a 5min interaction. I brought this pie for a work potluck so I was able to get many opinions of how the pie tasted. Overall, people enjoyed it. They liked how it tasted like real pumpkin and that it wasn't overly sweet. I liked the crust and the spices they used in the pie filling. It was the perfect Fall treat to share with my coworkers.

My second time visiting this cute coffee shop/bakery, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first!…read more 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

Gluten challenge stop #7. All I can say is WOW! We got the yuzu bun and a pandan bun…read more 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.