I went there looking for gourmet cupcakes and found a great family owned bakery. I bought my gf Baklava they were huge excellent taste , I met family customer service was excellent they were very friendly and I felt very comfortable there the display of the cakes and baked goods was really inviting I tried to buy several different items. If you are looking for a local bakery you need to check it out for yourself you won't be disappointed. read more

Always! Delicious. Not as perfect as they used to be. A dream of a long time wedding cake and was so so disappointed . read more

My significantly better half wanted something sweet and decadent (like I'm not enough?) For breakfast. We'd just went to the "farmers market" at Country Club Plaza. Cold, overcast, a handful of vendors and a smattering of customers. If there was a musical score to the morning it'd be a sad trombone. So we found Elite Bakery tucked away in a strip mall across from Raley's on Fair Oaks Blvd. It's a cozy, beautifully appointed store. Faux rock walls, faux granite tables.... Even those it's faux it looks good. Looks upscale. Not cheesy at all. The display case holds towering slices of carrot cake, decadent chocolate cake, cupcakes, baklava, moist raspberry and blueberry scones and the most inviting cinnamon rolls you're ever gonna see. She ordered the cinnamon roll and an iced Vietnamese coffee and I ordered the raspberry scone and an Americano. The steaming Americano was delivered in a large cup and saucer on an elegant tray with cream and sugar. It tasted like....to borrow from an old beer commercial...an angel crying on your tongue. The cinnamon roll was to die for. I mean it. I'd protect that sweet gooey puppy with my life. And the scone was moist and flavorful. Sometimes you get scones that have the consistency of sawdust. Not here. Even the Vietnamese coffee was good and we're picky. So we sat in there eating our pastries and sipping our coffees feeling like royalty. It's the kind of cafe you could sit in for hours with a laptop. They also serve salads and sandwiches and breakfast. The table next to us ordered the French toast and OMG do I wish we would've ordered that!!!!! This place is nowhere near where we live but we will be back! Check it out. It's better than that place with the green Medusa mermaid lady! It gets the covered Four pigs! read more

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Great food! I absolutely love their borscht. Except one time there was egg shell in my breakfast burrito. I've never tried their desserts but they all look delicious. I wish they had more seating, and outside seating so I could bring my dog. The ambience is just okay, but I still come here often for takeaway meals. read more

My husband went here for my morning birthday surprise. They were kind and helpful and gave great customer service. They also gave a complimentary vanilla bean cheesecake for my birthday. The pastries were moist, fresh, and so delicious everything I hoped for. I definitely recommend, it is a MUST try you won't regret it. Price is equal to proportion/quality of pastries. read more

Elite Bakery Cafe - Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Cherry Cheesecake, Eclairs - Bakeries Near Me - Carmichael, California

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My friend and I decided to come here after reviewing yelp and gallery photos. Great location, very clean and front end lady was very nice. There are NO PRICINGS for the food options. When we asked why, they said because of economics price fluctuation. Prices for breakfast was between $12-$20. When you order is when you will know how much to pay. Not fair... but okay. What are you going to do? The pastries and cakes looked amazing. Truly delicious. Most of them were above $5.00 - $10. We have ordered our foods, coffees and pastry. After spending over $45.00 coffee and toast w eggs. We ended up waiting over 50min for our food to arrive. The front end lady did ask if we got our food we said no after 35min. The restaurant/cafe was empty. Just 3 of us in the dining room. The food arrived nice and warm, but tasteless. None of the tables had salt or pepper shakers, tabasco or any kind of condiments. After waiting a long long time, you just don't feel like eating there. One of the other customers who left had bacon on her California toast. Ordered same thing. Got my toast w out bacon. Hospital food tastes better than what I got. We did order a pastry which was soft and very moist. MOIST and frosting was delicious. The front end gal did apologize for the delay. She stated something about miscommunication. OH, mom who's generally around was on vaca so they are short staffed. The price you pay and food quality doesn't compensate in my opinion. If they offered something due to the wait, something would have made it better. The coffee was okay. My nespresso makes tastier coffee than what I drank. Maybe I just came on a bad day but I don't feel this deserves 4.5 rating. I wouldn't come back here for the food but the desserts... read more

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" They did a great job making the tea and the croissant. I would go here again." John read more

Elite Bakery Cafe - John enjoying a London Fog - Bakeries Near Me - Carmichael, California

A Huge Thank You to Genie and the Elite Bakery Cafe Team! We want to extend a big thank you to Genie and her team at Elite Bakery Cafe for delivering the goods with their delicious cupcakes for our company's 50th anniversary event on October 17th! The sweet treats were an absolute hit and enjoyed by all of our guests that evening. We truly appreciate your contribution to making our celebration extra special! read more

Omg stop what you are doing this morning and head straight over or get it delivered.. personally from DoorDash and was able to even get dash pass. Was able to check in even though it got delivered so I didn't get the discount code.. but yeah 10% off.. i think don't quote me...as usual I was so surprised from the menu. They had American breakfast including baked items but they also had food from other parts of the world.. I mean don't hesitate if you can't pronounce or write the name of things.. don't let that stop you from enjoying the amazing goodness of these orgasmic foods.. I'm just saying We got the Khachapuri which is basically ham and cheese stuffed toasted bread sandwich. Chocolate croissant cuz duh it's breakfast and we are being fancy here guys... but wait there's more... We also got the Chocolate Ganache cheesecake.. that's right I said it .. ganache and cheesecake mother lovers lol since we are already going all out.. with our hangover gluttony... we went all out and got the Mascarpone Crepe with berries.. all the berries. Jesús if you haven't tried Mascarpone then we can't be friends..: And my fiancé got the only healthy dish in the house because he didn't want to feel bad.. even though he ate half of everything else lol. I really hope that makes him feel good about himself. I tried it..loaded Oatmeal.. it had a lot of nuts which you know I love... but too healthy. I'm hungover remember? Oh yeah speaking of. Coffee. Got a Large white Mocha which was perfection. I only wish it was bigger.. that's what she said.. for a large. I can feel my headache melting away with each sip... Best post birthday brunch ever. This has risen to top of my list of places to eat. read more

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Considering the vast amount of coffee shops located throughout the greater Sacramento area, I've always been fascinated to try the small, family-owned and operated ones. This takes me on a trip to the Arden Park neighborhood of Sacramento where my lady and I stumbled across "Elite Bakery Cafe". Located in a quaint strip-mall off of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Arden Way, their business is directly across the street from a Raley's supermarket. We came here on a Sunday morning right before the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic that caused many small businesses (such as this one) to adjust to the new temporary reality that affects everyone. The inside of the business is small but still offers seating for several guests that choose on dining-in. In addition to nice assortment of coffee and tea, they also offer a very generous selection of baked goods. I ended up trying a "White Chocolate Mocha" while she went with their hot "Vanilla Latte". And to eat, I went with a very popular Middle Eastern appetizer called a "Dolma". It was wrapped in grape leaves and served with a side of sour cream. My lady ended up ordering a blueberry scone. Our drinks came out within a few minutes while our food arrived just a couple minutes later. My lady loved the taste of the hot vanilla latte as all of their coffee beans are served by Temple Coffee Roasters, a Sacramento fan favorite. But she was absolutely wowed by the taste of the blueberry scone; it was moist and as you can see by the picture was loaded with fresh blueberries. My Dolma was good as well but a little pricey for what I paid for. Overall, "Elite Bakery" is an excellent choice that I highly recommend. And during unprecedented times during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, it's so important to help support small businesses such as this one. With that said and done, the service, atmosphere, and quality of the food and drinks was top-notch here. My rating, a unanimous five stars. read more

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Hubby says they make the very best blueberry scones. Now he's perturbed that I posted because they might run out more often! Service always friendly. Be aware, they may be little slow when they are busy. Have not yet tried their crepes but plan to soon! read more

A nice spot for an excellent cup of coffee + pastry. I like the lavender oat latte - they make their syrups in house so it's really really good. read more

Everything was great! The sandwiches, pastries, drinks, and Temple coffee!!! The decor and customer service was impeccable too. My dad even had a seizure because it was so good. Haha Lol. It was all fantastic and a great experience. Honest suggestion for the owner, the name could use some sprucing up for marketing purposes as it was difficult to recall the store name. Anything other than Elite bakery that is more brand-able and unique. We'll be coming here and taking all of our family generations for a long time. You just earned a life long customer! Thanks for the great time. read more

I want to love this place I really do, but every time I go in my experience just irritates me. I have been in over the past few years at least 10 times. I LOVE their pastries. Those never fail me. Why the mediocre experiences..... I think their sandwiches are very overpriced and not that good. Last week I got the ham and cheese. It was served cold and I had a bite in the car and everything just slipped out. It reminded me of a cafetiera sandwich with mediocre ingredients. I have gotten their salmon sandwich as well, and was disappointed in that. I had a breakfast burrito once and it was ok. I truly think their food items are a few dollars overpriced. Then the service. Every time I go in it takes too long. I'll be one of two people and it will take 20 minutes to get a sandwich. When I was there last week, they had changed ordering systems or something and I waited for two people in front of me for almost 15 minutes because they couldn't figure out the technology. So if you are in a hurry or have any expectation of it being timely, I wouldn't suggest this place. 100% go for the pastries! read more

The environment is so welcoming. Food is prepared and made with family love. Enjoying coming here every Saturday read more

Elite Bakery Cafe - No one can beat homemade whipped cream - Bakeries Near Me - Carmichael, California

I went there because it popped up as a place to try so I thought I'd give it a try At approximately 1:15 pm on a Friday The parking was horrible. It's next to a liquor store store which has nicely designated for their patrons. I went into the store and there was a small group standing/ sitting on a table eating obnoxiously loud on the left . I viewed the cases one with assorted mini cheesecakes and chocolate cake slices. The other had some ham and cheese croissants, apple danish and empty shelves of where cookies would have been . I stood there and waited and waited. I could see a man in the back cleaning or doing prep work. He didnt make eye contacted. And I waited. I read the board hanging and viewed the menu of coffees and sandwiches and waited. Still the man in the kitchen area never even slightly turned his back wasn't facing me he was sideways . I believe a bell did ring when I went thru the door, maybe not at this point it's been like 8 -10 minutes, I have arthritis in my knees so I had maxed out my ability to stand and wait any longer and left. After I leg I was in my car and could see after I left the girl came out to replace or stock items behind the counter. My advice. Keep an eye on the counter for customers. read more

I went there yesterday morning and the sweetest lady was working the counter. I got a fresh blueberry scone that was flaky with crisp edges and a light glaze with light lemon taste. It was so good I forgot to capture a photo until I had eaten about half. The woman even asked me how sweet I like my latte and took great care with making it. I adore this place and will be back to try the delicious looking cheesecakes! read more

Elite Bakery Cafe - Lemon Blueberry scone - Bakeries Near Me - Carmichael, California

Elite is my favorite local bakery, and coffee shop. The people are incredibly kind, the food is amazing, the coffee is better than you will get anywhere else in Carmichael, and it feels like walking into a family members kitchen. Places like this are few and far between. read more

Customer service badly needs improvement. Coffee was made iced, showed the lady my order for HOT coffee and she decided to ARGUE with me and I never got it remade I had to take the iced. She would NOT even look at my receipt. Very disappointing from a place a once frequented regularly. read more

I have been on the hunt for a great bakery and this place is amazing. I called and described what I wanted and they nailed the assignment. It was a delicious chocolate sprinkles cake that was also so beautiful. read more

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This is my one of three go to bakeries. Their tiramisu cake is the bomb. And you can buy a whole cake of tiramisu. Always a hit at parties I serve this cake at. Their pastries are wonderful and their lavender latte is exquisite. Love to come here. read more

This is a great find in my ongoing collection of local bakery cafes! I found it on, yes, a Yelp search, and realized I driven past it hundreds of times without a glance. My loss. I had avocado toast--always a go-to--and it's available with several add-ons; I had lox, which was delicious. They serve Temple coffee, which earned them additional points in my book. The person at the counter was very friendly and welcoming, and it was obvious that many of the customers were regulars. The staff is small, so patience is necessary, but it was worth the wait. I also took a couple of scones home, and they were tasty as well. read more

Omggggg best cinnamon roll EVER. I wasn't sure if I would like it, because it doesn't look like a traditional one, but wow, so scrumptious. I'll be back! Service was incredible. Nice light and bright interior. read more

Elite Bakery Cafe - Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Carmichael, California

Love coming here for coffee and breakfast after a weekend run! They serve Temple coffee here. I've had an americano, chai latte, breakfast wrap, spinach and feta croissant, and ham and cheese croissant. All have been so delicious and their pastries are a hit in my household! read more

What a fun find this morning! The pastries are deliciously different than your standard coffee shop offerings. We shared a ham and white cheese croissant , a Napoleon and another little Armenian pastry that I can't name. The last one had walnut pieces and honey in a pastry that resembled angel hair pasta. It was not very sweet and our least favorite, but still fun to try. The Napoleon was also different than a traditional one. It was covered in something crunchy and had a condensed milk butter cream that was to die for. My husband's latte was just ok by his standards. I liked it just fine. There was Christian worship music playing, which set a nice peaceful atmosphere. We will definitely be back. read more

Elite Bakery Cafe - Napoleon, Kadaif?, ham and cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Carmichael, California

Carrot cake, baklava, banana bread , and the kataif were absolutely mouth watering. The cake/bread were moist and had a perfect amount of sweetness to them. The pastries were still crunchy in the right places and jammed back with flavors and HONEY! The cashier was really nice and friendly and she took 10% off with the yelp check in offer. Can't wait to come back to try their drinks! read more

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I need to thank the reviewers who complained because this business doesn't pretend to be mask police. When I saw that I knew this was a business I wanted to support! I'm a dad so naturally I do everything last minute. I went in for cupcakes for a birthday party happening that day. They didn't have any ready but the lady was kind enough to frost some up custom for me. She even threw in a couple extra! read more

There are no words to describe how special this place is. Family owned and family run. You can see the magical work happening in the back when you order. (You'll understand once you taste your first bite) Omg from walking in and seeing the display and the feeling of coziness while viewing and ordering and even waiting with anticipation.... then you take a bite and just whoa. I've only been a couple times, so only tried a couple menu items..... the cinnamon roll DIVINE! We will be back and there will be more and they will have to expand or open another location. But the small family owned and run cafe is so dear to the heart. I mean as much as I want to keep it a secret.... they're good! They deserve to be known! read more

I just discovered my new favorite bakery in Carmichael, along Fair Oaks Blvd. This is a family run shop that sells the most delicious pastries in Sacramento in my opinion. Their baked goodies are not overly sweet. I sampled most of the pastries I like and I love them all. Texture and taste is spot on. I wish more people will try them. read more

Best bakery in Sac region hands down! I've ordered so many things over the years and Genie never ceases to amaze me! Can't even name a favorite bc everything is a favorite, literally Lol Most recently ordered dessert cups and lemon bar bites for a party that were a huge hit! So delicious and Genie was so accommodating! Thank you Elite Bakery you have a customer for life! read more

I had the most delicious breakfast this morning... I'm currently a French toast cinnamon bun with soft apples and maple syrup... topped off with real with cream!!!! it was truly quite amazing and I can't wait to go back and try something else!!! read more

Ordered a red velvet cake and other goodies for our daughter's birthday and had them delivered to her home since we live 2 1/2 hours away. Easy ordering and seamless delivery. Excellent service all in all and our daughter loved everything we ordered! read more

The ladies are as sweet as the things they bake. There are the best really HUGE berry scone like thingies

I'm a huge fan of a pastry called a koiugn amann. It's not commonly served so when I find places that have them, I will go out of my way to try them out. That's how I discovered Elite Bakery Cafe. I came out for my fave pastry and discovered a delightful cafe run by 3 sisters and their mother serving French and Mediterranean pastries as well as coffee, salads and sandwiches. After perusing the bakery case, I got a sample of their Armenian pastries, which I've never had before. Gata, honey cake and baklava were outstanding and the portions are so big that I took it home with share. I also tried their savory menu items: dolmas and blichnik. The latter is similar to a crepe that is filled with ground beef and served with sour cream. If I wasn't already full, I would have ordered more of these. Service was outstanding! Genie and her sister Jasmine patiently explained all the different items to me. I've never had Armenian food before so they had to give me a crash course.I felt like I was being welcomed into their home and kitchen. They told me about how they decided to open the safe to share their beloved cuisine with everyone. They said that Sacramento's food scene was growing so quickly and that their unique offerings would be a welcome addition to the area. I would totally agree with them on this one. read more

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I had a slice of carrot cake and a red velvet cupcake on Saturday and they were both delicious!! Can't wait to go again for more treats!!

my bestie and i came here today at 3:00. the place is lovely and quiet to catch up. we ordered the london fog tea, tiramisu, chocolate croissant, and armenian cooked dumpling. a very sweet lady took our orders and made our food (and complimented my crochet!). the tiramisu was decadent, the london fog tea was beautifully fragrant, the chocolate croissant had the perfect crunch, and the dumplings were very tasty and nothing like i had tasted before. i signed up for the loyalty program because i most definitely will be coming here again. read more

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What a delightful treat! I ordered about a half of dozen quiches for a bridal shower. When I arrived to pick them up, they were piping hot and the staff helped me to the car. The party was a success and our quests loved the food. I would recommend Elite completely and I will be back again to try more goodies read more

Clean place, great pastries and coffee, and very nice people. We will definitely come back to try other menu items.

The Neapolitan pastry was amazing. I loved it so much that I hid it from my family and ate it for breakfast three days in a row. I will go back for the Neapolitan. It is hands down my favorite. It is so good that even when it was in its third day in my refrigerator it was good. The first time I came, I tried the Turtle Cake, the Lavender Latte. Both were great. My husband tried the lemon meringue. He loved it. I will be back. read more

Such a cute mom and pop coffee shop. The desserts look phenomenal and the raspberry scone was perfectly flaky and flavored. Questionably the best vanilla latte I've ever had (they home make all their syrups). Highly recommend this place for the customer service, coffee and desserts! read more

Elite Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Carmichael, California