I cannot rave more about this pastry shop! My friend introduced me to this bakery and it's been my…read moreto-go for all things pastries and cakes. The prices are so reasonable and the shop itself is so beautifully designed and has limited seating. Their egg tarts are amazing and one of my favs is the snowy top bun. The taro bun is aesthetically pleasing and delicious and I can't forget their pineapple buns. The cakes are so pretty and it's nice that they have an online system to take orders now. From time to time, they have promotions with their gift cards. Right now for mother's day, they have a buy $50, get $55 or $100, get $115.

Randomly stumbled on this bakery- got a pork sung roll w/ scallion and cheese (another customer got…read more6+ of this so we thought it was worth trying!), packaged thin almond cookies, purple yam roll. Would get the almond cookies and pork sung roll again and try other items! Very very busy bakery!

The bakes here was some of the top ones I have had. I tried a couple of bakeries on my road trip up…read morethe Pacific Northwest and this was one of my favorites! I tried the cheesy twist, morning bun, and the ham and cheese croissant. I am pretty sure I tried other things but I can't remember exactly what but these were the stars. The cheesy twist kind of tasted like there was an Alfredo type sauce along with the cheese. It was delicious. One thing I wish I would have done is ask for it heated because I saw some other people doing that and it looked delicious. The morning bun was so good. It had a beautiful medley of spices that truly brightened your morning. The flavors were so balanced. As for the ham and cheese croissant, the star was the ham. The flavor of the ham reminded me of a thanksgiving ham. It was amazing! Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. I regret not getting a full loaf of bread to take home with me.

Update 4/1/26 - came in yesterday and tried a new item. The passion fruit danish, and omg... I'm…read moreobsessed!!!! It was so dang delicious, I went back today in the hopes it might be there again. Needless to say, I figured the chances were pretty slim!!! No way it would be there. however to my overwhelming happiness it was Don't judge me. had to get a couple!! I even told the kind staff members helping me... PLEASE..... tell the Chef.. to make these a regular. & That all the baked goods are great, but this danish is amazing!!! It's just that good, to me!! The dough is a perfect soft chew, layered almost with just enough butter and sweetness. The passion fruit shines with the perfect tart and zip.... And that marshmallowy meringue on it, is delightful. " You did your thing with this danish Chef" This danish now trumps my go to kouign Amann. By the way. I'm from Hawaii, so it might be one reason this flavor speaks to me, but I'm pretty sure anyone who likes a little tart, bright, perfect sweet will also enjoy it. If not more for me I did get an epi for my friend and a couple other goodies as well. I dropped off two items to a friend who works near and she could not thank me enough and tell me how much she enjoyed her goodies too.

honestly, if I'm in the area, I would want to stop by Bonjour. Any chance that I would get?…read more For a small business bakery, that was on my ones former clients pastel. This is a gem for anything breakfast pastry. Their scones are simply the best I've ever had. I even went for a salmon scone, which I don't normally go for savory, but it hit the Marc. The service was really good and the ambience was a sitdown café with outdoor seating

If you love truly delicious baked goods made with care, Bonjour Bakehouse is a must-try. Everything…read moreI've ordered has been fresh, beautifully made, and absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality ingredients and the passion behind the baking. The cookies are outstanding, and the service is just as wonderful. François clearly puts his heart into the business, and it shows in every order and every interaction. It's always a pleasure supporting a small business that delivers such consistent quality and kindness. Highly recommend--I'II definitely keep coming back for more cookie love!

The bakery/cafe is still in soft open but it was so nice to pop in. Large, welcoming space, amazing…read morefood (recommend the cinnamon twist). Just brewed coffee for now as they get up and running so need to reserve judgement on that. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great addition to the neighborhood

Definitely giving some grace as they are in their soft opening. The space is really nice - love the…read moreSF mural and it feels nice and airy. A few things that could be improved: 1. Staff is not super familiar with the products yet. I asked a few questions that couldn't be answered 2. When I went, there were no prices displayed. Never like to buy things blind and be surprised at the register. In this case 2 pastries came out to over $14 so would have been nice to know that ahead of time. The pastries themselves were fine - I liked the savory filled pastry - nice flavor. The croissant and pain au chocolat are not in the style of the croissants that are popular in SF now with really well defined layers and very crisp flaky pastry. It's a more casual approach, lamination is not super well defined - just a different style. Unfortunately for me personally it's not worth the price.

My favorite place to get bread. Either here or in SSF they are wonderful. When I had a catering…read morebusiness they were my main supplier and people LOVED the bread. From hot, fresh sourdough or Dutch crunch to half cooked (fresh) bread from the fridge, it is all damn good!! Also I enjoy their pizza from time to time and of course the beautiful ladies behind the counter are fantastic and sweet! Be nice to them! One lady makes the sweets and when you get them fresh they are addictive! I have to be careful and control myself around those cookies! The owners (two brothers) are fantastic people who deserve support from the community. They are honest and respectable yet humble folks. My business belongs to them and I always tell folks to try this place, you won't regret it!

I discovered Raymond's Sourdough Bread when a friend noticed their building on the El Camino and…read moretold me to check it out. Parking is not easy so plan on parking up the street just past Charles Schwab and walk a bit. As to the bread, WOW yes its delicious! I just enjoyed a big loaf of Raymond's Ciabatta with my home-made soup. They have a nice large show room where you can see what's available and check out the breakfast goodies! I'm going to be a regular!

First time trying this out, my friends told me these cookies are delicious... well they were right,…read morethe cookies were so good! This shop is small, the service was great and I liked how they also write down on their menu if they are low on cookies and how many are left. They also have a small oven where you can WARM UP YOUR COOKIE(S)! Such a great idea, highly recommend checking this place out for their cookies.

Ambiance: A small cookie shop located on one of the side…read morestreets in Downtown San Mateo. The shop has a small seating area upon walking in with mainly a counter and the cookies on display for you to pick what you would like to refer. Wait time: Practically no wait time waiting in line or for cookies after placing your order. Service: The workers were nice and greeted upon entry and were quick to put the order together. Order via worker standing behind the counter. Cookies: The 66% chocolate chip had big chunks of chocolate which the bitterness helped balance the cookie. The cookies n cream was a little sweet for me but had again pieces of Oreos inside with a nice texture. The chocolate peanut butter again had both chocolate and creamy peanut butter which didn't leave the mouth dry. The honey comb was a unique and different taste with the honeycomb providing a less common sweetness but can be overpowering. The toffee cookie had bits of toffee which again provided texture without being overly sweet. The oatmeal chocolate walnut cookie was my second favorite after the 66% dark cocoa due to the oatmeal again balancing the sweetness of the chocolate with the saltiness of the walnuts. Overall would recommend for a solid cookie with a fair price and the day olds were also extremely cheap for a better quality than you could get at other places.

3/25/26- Hands down…read moreone of the very best crunch cakes we've ever had.. Saw a social media post and sent it to my son.. So happy he knew I really wanted a different cake for my birthday.. Super moist- light and the crunch topping is light and crunchy- some crunches can be really hard.. but these were perfect..

My sister went through great lengths to get this cake for me for my birthday. This is the cake you…read morenever knew you needed! Actually, I've had this cake before from a bakery in Japantown, SF. I remember it being good... but not "finish the entire cake by yourself good". That may or may not have happened. Either way, I'm told the woman who bakes these cakes is in her 80s! Kudos to her! I've had a small cake business in the past, and I know how hard it is to churn out cake after cake! The cake was super soft and crumbly (in a good way), the frosting was almost like a light whipped frosting, with whole strawberries!she gives you specific instructions on how to cut the cake. If there are left overs, it won't hold up well... so do yourself a favor and make sure you're getting the right size cake! We got a 6inch and it was more than enough for 4 adults and 2 children. Thanks for making my bday cake Ms. Claire! I'll be ordering cakes from you exclusively! P.S. this is not a bakery, it's run out of this sweet old woman's house. Since the "crunch" part of the cake is honey comb, it doesn't hold up well for very long... so don't be late picking up your cake!

"Excuse me, are you done yet?"…read more It's a fine coffee spot. Just not a place to get work done, relax, read, catch up with friends, or have something with your specialty coffee. Lest you be assaulted by the stares of the envious folks in line waiting to do the same thing. Just do yourself a favor and get the coffee to-go. As suggestion to the business: If the space could be renovated, then I'd recommend a long bar top along the wall at counter height. At least then you can fit more people in the space and their line of sight would be facing the wall or watching the coffee be made. Vs staring at the queue awkwardly.

No shame in declaring Kaizen as my favorite coffee shop in the Bay Area!…read more Kaizen is a coffee shop located blocks away from the Hillsdale shopping center. It does not have a dedicated parking lot, so be sure to grab the first street parking slot you see! It's a modern, small shop with some seating options (if you come early enough, you will be able to get something!) My usual here is typically a black sesame latte and I will say, probably the best one you can get in the Bay Area. It's toasty, nutty, but not over powering. I have been having a hard time finding a comparable contender. Besides that their vanilla latte is delicious and bright. For me their miso is a bit salty but that might be a preference. They also have some amazing selections of pastries you can get. I always get something new while I'm here, most recently, I got a pork floss croissant but I did enjoy the ube croissant when they still carried it. Their baristas are always very kind, and are willing to help. Despite coming in some busy times, I always get my drink in a reasonable time. I will continue to rave about this spot to my friends! It's a gem. :)

I was looking for the best carrot cake in the area for someone who loves carrot cake for their…read morebirthday and my search led me here! I also wanted something the kids/guests enjoyed and something different so I decided to see if I could add vanilla ice cream to the cake, and they said, "Of course! We haven't done this before but I think that would taste good." And lo and behold, it was amazing- it was a hit with the birthday boy and the guests as well. Their carrot cake is amazing (moist and not too sweet) and they helped with my crazy questions and ideas along the way. I will def go back to have them create my cakes for other occasions! I've previously come here for their ice cream and smaller desserts, which were all great. The service is friendly and quick. Very clean and some seating inside, tho we always just pick up and take items to go.

Simple Delights has become a go-to sweets bakery for one of my clients, and they have absolutely…read moredelivered every single time. We've ordered several custom birthday cakes through them, and each one has turned out beautifully--both in design and in flavor. I only have a photo of one of the cakes, but the consistency and quality across all of them has been phenomenal. The team here is incredibly friendly, patient, and easy to work with. They really listen to what you're envisioning and know exactly how to execute a client's request with precision and creativity. Every cake they've made has brought so much joy to the celebrations, and it's clear how much care they put into their work. I can't recommend Simple Delights enough. They've made the families I work with extremely happy and have genuinely contributed to some very special moments. If you need a custom cake that's both stunning and delicious, this is the place.

I love desserts and I love pistacchio flavors - this 100% pistacchio cake is just magnificent!…read morePerfect, I would say, crunchy on the outside, creamy icing on top, and not too sweet. Their flan is unique, but also superb as well as the chocolate cake. Staff were helpful and pleasant, spacious area.

We went to Maison Alyzée today and it's become one of our go-to spots. We've been a few times for…read morepastries, and when the weather's nice, sitting outside at their little tables really gives that French bistro, European vibe. We came on a Saturday around 7pm and there was no line but the place was lively, we got lucky and didn't have to wait, probably because most people were still at dinner. Fork ordered: Tiramisu and a latte The latte was good. Nothing to get excited over, but well made. The tiramisu is a standout. It has this nice crunchy chocolate shell on the outside with a smooth, creamy center and just the right hint of coffee. As a tiramisu fiend, this is one I'd absolutely come back for. Spoon ordered: French flan I don't usually go for flan, but this one is different!!! I do absolutely love the custard layer in a fruit tart, so imagine that with a firmer texture and a richer vanilla flavor. It sits in this perfectly thin, almost hidden pie-like crust. It's honestly divine and highly recommended. Before we leave, we typically get a treat for the next morning to have with our chai. I love the banana bread and Fork goes for the croissant. Overall, such a charming spot for dessert and coffee, especially if you can grab a table outside.