Amazing. My friends and I were in the area for a car meet and popped into Firebrand to check out…read moretheir pastries and use the bathroom. First off, it's spacious. Between the inside seats and the outdoor bench seating, there's plenty of space for a lot of people and when the weather is nice, it's even better. The pastries display was absolutely amazing. Not just their bread offerings, but also their croissants and bombolinis, my gosh it's hard not to throw caution into the wind and order a little of everything. I opted for the matcha croissant, blackberry cream cheese danish, passionfruit bombolini, and vanilla bombolini, and all were amazing and not too sweet. The topper was the ube latte that I got along with everything. Overall, a great pit stop if you're in the area or if you just want to come here because of this place. It's sure to be a good, delicious time.

While in the area for the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire, we came by Firebrand Artisan Breads to…read moreto grab some coffees and a snack. I love this area of Alameda, populated with so many fun breweries and family-friendly spaces. This was our first time at this spot and we noticed a sign (see below) for the best English muffins in the Bay Area so we had to grab one toasted with butter. Would love to try it as a brekky sandwich, but we didn't want to ruin our appetites for festival food lunch..the brekky menu looked amazing including biscuits & gravy, churro French toast sticks, lemon zest French toast, brekky pizza, and the pork & jam (crispy pulled pork, house made blackberry jam, fried egg, honey-buttermilk biscuit with country fried taters...sounds delish!!) They also have a beautiful selection of baked goods, pretzels, packaged breads to-go, lunch AND dinner options including soups, salads, pizzas, kiddo menu, sandwiches, sliders, and more. I had no idea! Service was quick, hours kickoff at 7:30a, and there's indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of parking outside or across the street if needed. Can't wait to come back soon!

I was on my way to work and was a bit early. I had passed by the display case and saw a few…read morePastries. I had decided on a mini Carrot Cake and had taken it to go. It was perfectly sized and the cream cheese frosting was on point. They have all sorts of baked goods if carrot cake isn't your thing..I saw they had sandwiches and baked breads too .

My friend picked up some treats from this place. The keylime pie was tasty! The other pastries were…read moregood too.

I went to this place yesterday, it was amazing! These types of "trendy" fruit pastries originated…read morefrom a bakery in LA. I actually went to that bakery once. This bakery is BETTER, the mango and pistachio dessert is my personal favorite. They don't have a bathroom though.

I go to Paris every year, and honestly, a lot of their pastries are right up there with the best…read morestuff you'd find there. Their pain au chocolat is one of the best in the Bay Area, hands down. And look, plenty of places can pump out pastries and bread that are good fresh, but can they hold up? Theirs totally can. Their tarts and trompe l'oeils are honestly better than Cedric Grolet's to me -- pistachio and mango are my go-tos. Also huge fan of their Filipino fusion stuff. Instead of just riding the ube wave like everyone else, they actually go for lesser-known Filipino treats like bibingka and biko. And the staff are just great. Paul and Monique are there most days, chatting it up with customers, so it feels like your neighborhood family spot instead of some random bakery. We love this place so much we joke that if parking were any easier, we'd be in trouble.

I was fortunate enough to participate in a silent auction and be the winner of the Semifreddis…read morebakery tour for up to 20 people. While it took some coordination on my part, we all made it and it's the best insider peek into this Bay Area institution that started in a small bakery that has grown so very much! Our guide Jennifer was a wealth of knowledge and so very fun to lead us through the history and operations of this business. The average person just doesn't appreciate all the work that goes into the foods that we eat. We saw the warehouse where the raw goods are stored and then onto the production floor! We saw the flour coming out into the massive vats, loaves coming out of ovens, focaccia going into convection ovens and all the steps in between. We were gifted an amazing bag of products that included a sweet baguette, sour battard, a bag of granola, bag of croutons, a morning bun, bag of cinnamon bread, biscotti and a bag of cinnamon bread. Unbelievable!!! They are such a family oriented organization that values community that they regularly donate product out. Items that come back from the stores and those that have an opps are sent out to become feed for chickens! I've always loved Semifreddis and now, I love them more. There are no public tours. Only way in is via a donated tour or via hosted events for 2nd grade and up classes. What a special day for me and 19 of my friends and family. Thank you!! Ps. No pics inside due to employee privacy.

Went here on a tour with Kaiser docs. Great behind the scenes view of their bakery. Huge fan of…read moretheir kalamata loaf and cinnamon twist bread now. It was also great to learn how much they give back to the local community too! We usually get their products locally at Encinal market or Berkeley bowl.

Doodlecakes overdelivers every single time! They are so easy to work with, responsive, and make the…read moreentire process stress-free. Not only are their cakes absolutely beautiful, but they are also delicious! We've ordered from them multiple times and are consistently impressed by their creativity and attention to detail. Highly recommend for any special occasion!

Stopped by Doodlecakes spontaneously for a sweet treat. I was in the area picking up some…read moresandwiches and noticed Doodlecakes after parking nearby. The shop is cute and cozy with a nice display of cupcakes available and prices. I opted to purchase 4 cupcakes to share and had asked the staff member for recommendations on flavors. Customer service was excellent, friendly and efficient. I will say the cupcakes are a bit pricey ($4.99 each) but the quality and taste are great. It's also wonderful that they have gluten free and vegan cupcakes available too. I enjoyed the cookie butter and cookies n' cream flavors, the cupcakes weren't overly sweet and had a nice texture and the icing was good too. I was curious about trying the pandan and strawberry crunch flavors, and will need to return for more cupcakes! Overall, a solid spot for delicious cupcakes! Definitely recommend!

I got an espresso. It was a medium roast, their signature blend…read more It had great creamy texture and a good layer of crema. Bitterness overpowered the shot but I tasted some promising fruity notes. 2.5/5 Would come back to try pour over.

This is a great spot for some coffee. I love how the place is on the same block with Salvation…read moreArmy, so you can thrift and then get yourself a drink right after. I love their affogato, it was very refreshing, balanced, and a nice treat after a long day. Prices are fair and what you see in almost all the coffee spots. The place looks small from the outside, but it actually has a decent amount of seating both inside and out. I love the tall windows that let in so much natural sunlight, because it gives the cafe such a bright and inviting atmosphere. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. The food service is quick and well done. It's on a pretty busy street with constant traffic, so getting there by car can be a little hectic, but it is totally worth it once you're inside enjoying your drink.

Sue is famous for her treats! Very responsive via email for order updates. I think I mathed wrong…read moreand ordered WAY too many biscotti, but they definitely did not go to waste. Try her s'mores cupcakes :)

I stumbled on Sue's Custom Desserts on Yelp and I am so glad I did, Sue was able to make…read moreaccommodations for 2 dozen Strawberry flavor with cream cheese frosting floral cupcakes for my cousins Garden Theme Bridal Shower thank you so much!!! I will definitely order again and my apologies for tryin to change the pickup time but I made it!! Holy Moly her biscotti options looks amazing

One of our go to ice-cream shops. I love the flavors that they have especially the asian inspired…read moreones. Durian and egg tart are probably my top 2!

Cute little place to visit when you are in alameda. Service awesome my friend tried almost 4…read moredifferent samples flavors, I tried 2 samples. We ended with scoop each lychee black tea, durian, 2 biscoff. Important to note that this ice cream not too sweet.