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Cocola Bakery

3.6 (2.1k reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Outdoor seating
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Non-edible decorations on Napoleon.

Very disturbing experience at Cocola Bakery. The Napoleon pastry was decorated with a pink square piece with the cafe name on it. I assumed it was edible -- maybe chocolate, sugar paper, or a wafer decoration. Instead, it turned out to taste and feel like dense cardboard and was completely impossible to chew. This is honestly dangerous. Someone could easily choke trying to eat it because it is placed directly on the dessert with absolutely no warning that it is not edible. I have never seen a bakery put non-edible decorations on pastries without informing customers. This is irresponsible and unacceptable. Very disappointed. Would not recommend.

Domenica R.

Amazing favorite spot I visit to get my #1 Palmier and Bamboo Very comfortable place to come and seat and eat to enjoy a peaceful time. I do recommend Cocola Bakery to all.

Blueberry Muffin!
Jason H.

Come for the pastries, desserts, and drinks, and not so much for the service. Not very pleasant staff, IMO. Santana Row stuffiness, perhaps? Like I need them more than they need me as a customer. We came here basically because they were open late for a cafe. I'll save the calories, money, and grumps the next time I have a craving.

Fruit Tart
Vania B.

Ordered their whole fruit tart for Thanksgiving, and it was ok! Even though the description says it has a raspberry mousse, it was actually mango (I should have taken a picture of the yellow inside)... At least it tasted delicious! The frangipan and butter crust tasted dense, but at least the flavor was there. They also misspelled Thanksgiving and the writing was a bit sloppy. For an $80 fruit tart, I expected better. I normally like Cocola's cakes, but this may be a pass in the future.

Iris H.

This is a cute lovely cafe for some pastry and quick rest after strolling in Santana Row. My friend and I got the strawberry croissant, apple tart, orange soda and a chai latte. I love that their croissant is crispy and flakey, unlike some cafes where croissant looked good but was too soft and soggy. The latte also come in a huge mug!

Caramel chocolate cake on left 7/10. Banana Chocolate cake on right 1/10
Shannon C.

It's an okay bakery. Everything is really cute looking but not everything tastes that great. One of my favorites though is the pineapple with coconut cream pastry. On this last visit I tried the banana and chocolate cake and the caramel cake. The banana cake was horrible and I would not recommend that to anyone at all. The caramel one was okay and probably really good for someone who loves caramel. It's a nice little treat if you're in the area. Service can be a little slow but it's not bad if you're not in a hurry.

Rina H.

Plenty of options and quick service. We got the cheese danish and enjoyed its flavor, drip coffee was good as well. Plenty of outside seating options and cute atmosphere.

Ziad A.

Was walking by santana row and stopped here for some Quick drinks. Nice selection but heavily overpriced on the tarts and sweets etc. it is santana row so *shrug* , drinks are normal priced though, nice seating outside and indoors as well

Le Sultan (Hazelnut Cake)
Prerna R.

I had the banana chocolate combination which was so rich and delicious but my favourite was La Sultan! It was one of the best desserts I've had in the Bay Area! I loved the cute ambiance of the outdoor seating and views of the street. The service was very quick and easy.

Michellyne U.

My husband and I were passing through Santana Row yesterday and we decided to browse Cocola Bakery to see what pastries were offered. This is a very quaint and beautiful setup. They have available seating inside as well as a large seating area outside their store Front. The variety of pastries and cakes are colorful and so elegantly shown. I believe they also offer affogato options for nice days like yesterday and hotter days during the summers. When we walked in, we were automatically welcomed by the staff/baristas and asked if we needed help or had any questions. After browsing their whole selection of pastries, I noticed the pistachio almond croissant and told my husband that it looks delicious and pistachios are a thing/trend right now. He also noticed there was only one left so he said it may be super popular. So guess what he decided on? Haha yes we bought the pistachio croissant. To my surprise, it was not overly sweet but you can taste the pistachio cream inside the almond croissant. The almond taste of the croissant was also perfect. We didn't get a chance to order a coffee with our pastry so when we come back.. we will definitely try a latte or maybe the banana hot chocolate everyone is craving about when we were there. The only thing I suggest is offering Matcha (ceremonial grade, of course) on their menu: Iced and Hot with options for Strawberry or Regular (it's great to see sugar free options for syrups as well) but I know many cafes won't have too many sugar free options except for sugar free vanilla syrups. But if they had Matcha .. I would've definitely ordered an Iced Matcha with light strawberry syrup. But we will be back for sure as this place offered a pastry that was great to eat.

pastries selection
Sriharsha A.

Stopped by Cocola at Santana Row right at opening on a Saturday. No crowd at all, which made it a relaxing start to the day. I got a hot mocha, the flavor was average, but the portion size was generous and the price surprisingly affordable for Santana Row. Tried the mushroom croissant and was really pleased. it had a nice savory umami flavor. Also had a pistachio croissant, which was decent but tasted like it wasn't made fresh that morning. Pastries are on the pricier side and the quality is average. Service was fast and the baristas were friendly. Outdoor seating was lovely, and there's plenty of parking, but it's only free for the first two hours.

Danster L.

Cocola Bakery is a Santana Row classic. I love the pastries and it's always a wonderful treat after dinner or lunch. One of my favorites is the strawberries/raspberries and cream cake. It is light, fluffy, tart, sweet and oh soooo good! Every bite is soft and is quite fresh. There is indoor and outdoor seating and but tends to fill up quickly on the weekends and evenings. If you notice that there is no seating, you can always get it to go and walk towards the south end of Santana Row and grab a seat there by the fountains and enjoy your snacks and desserts there. I can't believe I have been coming here for the past 18 plus years. Oh how time flies by fast. They also offer coffee, tea, snacks, salads, sandwiches and other drinks. Service is pretty quick and friendly as well. The atmosphere hasn't really changed over the years and still looks identical to how it looked like almost 20 years ago.

Janet P.

Had a great sandwich and side salad here. My daughter opted for one of the desserts (a very well made croissant). Honestly, the only complaint I have is about the seating - not enough of it. We had to wait around quite a bit to find seating. I've eaten here multiple times but this is the only time Ive submitted a review. If in Santa Row, you should definitely try this baker.

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Delicious dessert and very attractive display. Everything looked so good but their Mango mousse is heavenly

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Great for macarons and patisserie items! Open till late for an after dinner dessert and croissants are good too.

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We ordered a lemon tart and caramel chocolate mousse - so delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. Their coffee is great too!

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All the desserts look amazing and fresh! it's soo hard to pick which one! so let's get two!!

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Do they have their small cakes for sale or do they always have to be ordered ahead of time?

Dear Customer, thank you for your question. Almost all of our small cakes are always available for pick up. We make thousands of cakes per week and we have a large inventory of fresh individual and mini pastries for pick up. Not every store may have… Read more

How much is a small chocolate mousse? how about the big one? thanks!

Joy, great question! The price also depends on what flavor and what you define as "big one". They have multiple sizes ranging from mini to as big as a full sheet, which according to their website, can feed about 68 people. For your specific flavor,… Read more

Are you open today on New Years?

Are you open on new year's day for takeout?

Yes we are :)

Any gluten free options?

Yes, they have salads and drinks that are gluten free. Unfortunately I don't think any of the baked goods or sandwiches are gluten free, but the macaroons might be.

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I come up to this bakery once a month, and I love the 48 hour preorder option. I highly recommend…read moreit for people who don't want to deal with the line that understandably goes out the door. The food is worth the wait. Don't sleep on the black pepper sausage danish: the croissant dough is crisp and flaky, and doesn't get soggy when baked around the sausage. It's comparable in execution to the Croissant Hot Dog served at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas (in Caesar's Palace), but at a way more accessible price point. Which isn't to say this place is cheap; like many artisanal bakeries in California, it comes with a premium price tag, but at least it's not Dominique Ansel pricy. Croissante's croissant dough baked goods (viennoiserie) is pun-intended "proof" that you get what you pay for. The dining space is limited and lively. Conversing is a little tough, but if you just need a place to sit while eating, it's just right. Extra special shout out this time to Dill who had informed me the fried chicken dishes today would be an hour and a half wait. After deciding there wasn't anything I wanted more than the Fried Chicken and Spiced Croffle (croissant dough baked in a waffle iron) and was happy to wait, they were nice enough to check in with the kitchen and see if it could be made sooner than that. I didn't expect to be accommodated, so I was happy they were able to do that. You get two chicken thighs and croffles per order. It's enough for two light eaters to share.

What a great bakery to add to the South Bay! I've had this spot bookmarked for a while now and…read morechecked it out this weekend. We arrived Sunday afternoon around 1:30 and the line was getting long. By the time I left, it was out the door. They had a huge selection but my goal was to get the salt bread but they were out for the day. I ended getting two ham and cheese croissants, pistachio bow tie croissant and the matcha pan suisse (scored the last one!). I'll say it but it was hard to decide on an order because they take everything down before you even get to see the whole display. Everything was delicious but I did not anticipate the total. It was around $36 for 4 items.

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Finally got to try them. Unfortunately no malasadas until 1.5 hr later. Was given the option to…read morepre-order. Apparently you can call to preorder too ? Got the tarts and wow very flaky !! The lamination and butter was spot on. The filling was just a touch too sweet for us. Had the original and the apple cinnamon. Didn't except the apple to be a fave, but it was. Think of an elevated apple pie or even an elevated McDonald's apple pie. Don't skip out, try it ! Also had the coconut brioche, very light but not much coconut flavor. I would come again if in the mood !

I wanted to like this place, but I just don't see the hype…read more The pastries were stale and lacked flavor. Even the malasadas were underwhelming and if you think they are similar to Leonard's, then this does not come close. For the Portuguese tarts, they were served a bit cold. I'd recommend reheating them. The crust was so oily it seeped through the napkin and the filling was overly sweet. I took one bite and couldn't finish it. Overall, the texture and flavor didn't meet expectations. Service was decent but the staff were not friendly. This was a bit of a letdown. If you can, I'd suggest driving or taking the train to SF for this better spot, Holy Nata. It was so much better.

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