Absolutely love this place and I am a regular. The chocolate top hat is my favorite. Thanks for…read morehaving the best service and amazing Japanese pastries! Lately though, like the last two months, the pastries have all been being cooked a little longer maybe? They used to always be white on the bottom still, but now they are light brown. It makes them too crunchy. Just wanted to add this as I'd love for them to go back to the way they were before, soft and cooked a little less long.

An authentic Japanese bakery in Sacramento. The store looks a bit rundown over the years since they…read morefirst opened and could use some upgrade or renovations since their broken microwave has been there for years and now an old mixer just sitting out in the open waiting for a sale. However, the owner is super passionate with his work and is originally from Japan so you know he perfected his products before opening this bakery. Asides from this one, this family business has other stores in Japan and India. My favorite is the sweet cream cheese even though Mahoroba is known for their Kobe cream, which are both stuffed with fillings.You can say that they don't skimp. It's hard to leave without purchasing a box of goodies even though they do run out super early, especially on the weekends. If you aren't big on sweets, they have savory items. The meatball pan is my favorite the meatballs just does really well with the bread. Not going to lie, but I used to work here when they first opened in 2009 and I would never get tired of eating the meatball pan or the green tea melon pan during my break. After all these years, I would have a craving from time to time so I always return and say hello to the owner. Besides, they make a lovely goodie box for a party and I always throw in a bag of dinner rolls because the quality of their bread is so soft and delicious. I'll be lucky if I still have 1/4 of the bag by the time I get home.

My goodness, you could live in this place and die happy. I…read morehad an excellent sandwich. I bought a loaf of bread and I can't stop thinking about how much better it is than even the best bread that you've ever had. I bought a selection of fun, pastries, and my favorite was a hazelnut.

I've been coming to Estelle's Bakery & Patisserie for years since I used to live only a block away,…read moreso it became one of my favorite places to walk to for tea and desserts. I've since moved out of state, but during my last visit in January this year, the treats and drinks were just as delicious as I remembered. This was always one of my favorite spots to spend a few hours catching up with girlfriends over tea and pastries. The ambience is lovely and gives off fancy tea party vibes, making it perfect for casual conversations, book discussions, or just relaxing with something sweet. My personal favorites are the rose macaron and the mont blanc desserts. If I'm feeling hungry, I usually order the ratatouille, and the vanilla bean French toast is amazing when I want something sweet but filling. Matcha is always my go-to drink here too (though it's on the sweet side, so I don't think it's ceremonial grade). I remember my first visit; It was when I stopped by later in the day looking for a birthday cake for my son's 8th birthday about five years ago. I ended up choosing their chocolate mousse cake on a whim since it was one of the cakes they still had on display, and it turned out to be a good decision. My son loved it, but it was too chocolatey for me so he ended up having most of the cake. Still one of the memories I remember most from here. It was something I kept in mind that if I wanted more options and variety, I should arrive earlier in the day. There are a few downsides that keep this from being a full 5 stars for me though. The parking lot is very small and street parking can be difficult, especially during busy hours. The place gets crowded very easily, which is why I usually preferred walking there when I lived nearby. There's often a guard stationed at the front kindly holding the door open, though I imagine that's also due to the neighborhood. Pricing is definitely on the expensive side, but honestly that's fairly expected with a patisserie. My biggest issue is that service can noticeably decline when they're overwhelmed. Depending on when you visit, the line can get absurdly long (almost out the front door), and I've experienced slower service and even had my drink mixed up with another customer's order once. Since I order oat milk due to lactose intolerance, getting the order correct is pretty important. Thankfully, when the bakery isn't overly busy and adequately staffed, the employees are attentive, friendly, and very helpful with the ordering process if you have questions. It is still one of the Sacramento bakeries I miss after moving away. It was so lovely to have a bakery down the street from home.

Estelle is a great local choice at DOCO, they offer great coffee, tea, pastries and savory bites…read more I typically only stop by this location when I'm at DOCO for another reason, like an event at the arena, but Estelle is a great stop for any occasion. They have some indoor and outdoor seating and it's a great date night spot or quick stop to pick up a drink and a bite. On my latest visit I popped in with some friends and we ordered some of their desserts and a loaf of bread. I took home a chocolate mousse cake and it was both beautiful and delicious. Whenever I visit the staff is friendly and the food and drinks are consistently delicious and fresh.

This is an updated review after trying their valentines day specials and now trying some of their…read morethings during the mother's day. I dont have photos of what I got for valentines day but remmeber them being ok but nothing mind-blowing Maybe its just the DOCO one that sucks but I went to give them another chance the day before mother's day and sorely regretted it. I got the matcha croissant ive been hearing about, the new blueberry cream croissant and the mango passionfruit entremet. The Croissants were a huge flop. Blueberry had barely enough filling inside-the cream itself was tasty but croissant was rough in texture and not flaky. Matcha was a bit more flaky and had more filling-I wouldn't say GENEROUS amount as some have said but maybe I just got a bad one. The cream was too subtle -it was more like vanilla with a hint of matcha. The entremet was the only one that didnt suck-it was delicious but again I wouldn't say anywhere in Sacramento has wowed me yet with their entremets compared to places in the bay except for the ones that ginger Elizabeth has had in the past-the flavor itself was on point, i will say the texture of the entremets have a majority layer of the jelly part-if they could perfect the variety of layers you're supposed to get in each bite I would be more impressed as thats the whole point of enjoying an entremet. Honestly I should have just gotten one pastry to try in one day as they are pricey-i paid 31 not including the tip fot my pastries, and in this economy one cannot waste that much on disappointing sweet treats lol

Ever since my best friend moved to Sac, she's wanted us to come to Moonbelly. On my most recent…read moretrip to see her, we finally made it happen! So, expect a line lol! Cause we arrived in the morning on a weekend and there was one out the door. The line moves somewhat fast, though, but keep in mind that things sell out fast! Service was all smiles and efficient. Once you're inside, peruse the bakery case, order, pay, and be on your way! They have some picnic tables outside, or you can take it to go. We chose to take ours to go. My best friend got a few pastries, and I enjoyed the Cardamom Bun and the Salty Sesame Croissant. The bun was super cardamom-forward, which I enjoyed, and I loved the savory nuttiness. Both pastries were flaky, buttery, and so soft. I enjoyed sampling my best friends pastries as well! I'm not too familiar with the bakery scene in Sac, but I do enjoy Moonbelly Bakery and would love to come back. The bakery is off Folsom Blvd. with free parking in their lot out front! Go early for all their offerings and indulge!

Moonbelly Bakery is hands down one of my favorite bakeries around. Everything I've ever had here is…read moredelicious. I love bakery and bread in general, and within that world there can be average baking but Moonbelly does as good as anyone. Their bread has great texture and flavor, their pastries are consistently fresh and well-crafted, and it all just hits the right notes whether you're grabbing something early in the morning or stopping by later in the day. One of the best things about Moonbelly is that there's nothing super specific you have to order because everything is worth trying. There's no single item I'd highlight as "the best" instead it's more like "just try anything here and you'll quite enjoy it." From their crusty loaves to the tender pastries and everything in between, the quality and care are evident in every bite. If you love good bread and genuinely great baking, Moonbelly Bakery is absolutely worth seeking out. I'll keep coming back again and again.

Okay so I wanted to be fair and update my review I am 17 now, and a lot has changed. We come every…read moreyear because my family really enjoys some of the breakfast items. The service has changed A LOT, it's so much better and everyone is so nice. They have done their fair share of improvement, I even got complimented???? I don't like being hard on waiters and servers since I know their jobs are hard, so I will always give credit when credit is due! The food is also somehow better, and I would recommend their potatoes.. PS: I feel like everytime I go, I get scouted by Christians that give me brochures to about Christ and Jesus?? Love my Christian brothers but it definitely gets uncomfortable at times!

Came here to order their wonderful burger unfortunately only brunch is served on Sunday. We tried…read morethe Salmon Scramble and Avocado Scramble instead. Both were good but I felt they lacked a little bit of seasoning. There is probably an entire avocado in the scramble making it very filling. We ordered three desserts to share. Lemon Chiffon cake, Napoleon and a Salted Caramel Cannoli. We devoured the Napoleon and Lemon Chiffon cake saving the cannoli for later. Although I am not into desserts a trip to Ettore's is always a fun trip. Happy to say Ettore's is still great after decades of operation.

This place is so friggin cute. I watched it progress over the years from a small little bakery shop…read moreto an area with seating and games/vending options. The cakes here are always a yummy treat. Never too sweet like their sponge cakes and their specialty fruit cakes . Would def come here all the time if I didn't fear being obese or diabetic

Once in a while I'll go buy bakery from this place and this hasn't happened before, but last week…read moremy husband and I decided to stop by to grab my daughter some taro buns. They had to make it fresh since we went late and they were out. Two days later my daughter finally took one to work and ate it. She called me that there's a plastic thing inside the taro fillings. When she got home and showed me, it was actually a metal piece in there (the metal sponge that you would use to clean stove or pots). We were scared to eat the other ones, but two days ago I decided to eat one and there's a metal piece in the fillings again so I tossed it. I still have 2 left and scared to eat it now. I did contact the bakery right away and text them the photo. They were pretty nice and said they will refund me back. But I just want to warn everyone to be careful when eating it.

Hubby and I were looking for a good boba spot and their menu looked amazing! He ordered a Brown…read moreSugar Coconut Milk and I ordered a Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Salted Cheese Foam. My hubby said his drink was yummy! First off their stir-fried boba is the best I've ever had! What a fantastic drink, 5/5 stars!! T & 5 Bakery opened in 2017, the "t" comes from owner Tong and the "5"comes from his wife's name, which means 5 in Chinese! This small business offers savory and sweet bakery items, cakes including custom, dim sum and house-made boba tea drinks. We'll definitely be returning to try some savory goods or dim sum! Great service at this location! SYOY! :D *Song Credit: Secret Sauce by Jeff Kaale

My friend and I picked up a cake here for his mom's birthday, and it was a hit. Not only was it…read morebeautifully decorated, it actually tasted as good as it looked. The texture was light, the sweetness was just right, and the flavors were super fresh. You can tell they put real care into their baking. The shop itself is clean and modern, with a nice display of pastries and desserts that made it hard to choose. Definitely coming back next time we need something special or just want a treat.

A quaint, locally run bakery with strong neighborhood loyalty in tow…read more The limited selection in the display actually says a lot--they sell what they make, and once it's gone, it's gone. Everything we tried was excellent. This spot has officially earned a place on our bakery radar, and we'll definitely be back. BB

I've never been here for the pastries before but I've heard good things! It's a bit hidden but just…read morelook for the light blue door. For my first visit I pre-ordered their biscuits, which are only available Monday mornings from 7-9am. I was unable to get the brown sugar biscuit shown on their instagram for the month of February so it's possible it sold out before I could place my order, so make sure to stay on top of that if you want a specific flavor! The biscuit sandwiches were pretty good but since the biscuits are so thick, it's a bit hard to eat as a sandwich. I basically just ate mine without the top half and then ate the top half separately after, with the delicious strawberry butter that I added to my order. If I could round up to 4.5 stars, I would, for that strawberry butter! The reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because although they were good sandwiches, I wouldn't say it was anything too unique, especially at $13 for the most expensive sandwich (with andouille sausage) and $10 for the cheapest (egg and cheese). I wish I had gotten the chance to try the brown sugar biscuit because we only had plain and blueberry for ours, which seem to be more obtainable at other places. I want to try something more unique that would bring me back to this place only. I'll definitely keep an eye out because I want to try more of the different butter flavors and more biscuit flavors!

Best bread- especially the Miso loaf! Pastry and drinks great too. Impressive they create so much…read morewith sourdough starter. Wish we lived closer!

Quickly becoming one of our favorite places for a light breakfast. I really want to try their…read morepizzas, but we came too early (after 11:30am on Sundays). Strawberry Pizza??!!? Some of my favorites: 1. Croissants- all of them lovely... can't miss! 2. Smoke Salmon Tartine- some of my favorite things balanced on top of a yummy toast (roasted carrots, creamy cream spread, daisies, and of course salmon) 3. Red bean sesame cheesecake- sounds crazy, but quite good and I'm not even a fan of red beans 4. Mceggggg- yes, five stars for the "5G" Sando!

Great spot for coffee and pastries!…read more Paris Baguette has fresh, tasty food, quick service, and a nice modern vibe. Will be back!

Overall good bakery. I liked and would re-order about half of the items I tried…read more They have two cases near the entrance and additional items (like cakes/tarts) near the cashier. You grab the tongs, tray, and paper to line the tray to the right of the entrance door. I selected the following items: Cheddar Cheese Twist, Red Bean Bread, Chocolate Supreme Croissant, Ganache Cream Cake (slice), and Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pastry. I also ordered a Matcha Latte. I enjoyed the one savory item I ordered; the bread tasted like it was of good quality. The Ganache Cream Cake slice was light, which l enjoyed. The other items didn't really stand out to me. I also previously had the Duet Roll Cake but only liked the chocolate half; the raspberry side tasted very artificially flavored to me. A nice spot to check out if in the Arden area.