I wanted to love this place. It's small bakery in down town Mariposa. We ordered a slice of key lime, lemon meringue, razzleberry and apple pie. Also a kolachy and lemon bar as they seemed to be well reviewed. The service is absolutely terrible. It took around 15 minutes to cut 4 slices of pies. All the pies were super sweet. The lemon meringue had overset lemon in it and a weeping meringue. The key line was far too sweet. The fruit pies were ok but had poor pastry. The lemon bar barely tasted of lemon but the taste was mainly sugar. The base was also undercooked. A tip, don't bother with this place. read more

The cinnamon roll was exceptional. The sausage gravy was OK (but huge portions - the whole order would be enough for 3). I was surprised by how unfriendly the woman was who worked there - for a bakery that is chock-a-block full of bible quotes and Christian symbols, it was a really discordant experience. She was discourteous to the French family ahead of us, as well. read more

We went by late afternoon and I will say it was hard to decide what to get! Everything looked yummy. We purchased a few things, all of which were very good. The banana bread was the best I've had. read more

Jantz Bakery.... well I got good toast, bakery had solid food everyone enjoyed there breakfast! Customer service could use some work tho, lady working there this morning did not seem super happy or even want to try and make us feel welcome read more

Saturday April 20, 2019: I've picked up cinnamon rolls from Jantz multiple times over the years. This morning, as a treat, I left Catheys Valley for the 20 minute drive to Jantz in Mariposa to surprise our houseguests with freshly baked rolls. Before leaving the house at 6:50 am I double checked their hours for the day. As you can see, both Yelp and Jantz' website stated that they were open today from 7:30am to 3:00pm. I arrived early but didn't mind since I enjoyed seeing Mariposa early in the morning, free of tourist traffic. I sat in my car, listened to music and kept an eye on the store front from my street-side parking. I kept expecting to see movement from within. The fact that I didn't see anyone didn't concern me too much as I know the bakery/production end of the business is in the back of the store and out of sight. At 7:20 I got out of my car to peak through the window to see how close they were to opening. Still dark. I looked for an hours-of-business sign in case I had misread their hours before I left the house. Imagine my surprise when I read their posted sign indicated that they were CLOSED today, Saturday, and not open as advertised. Below you will see the Jantzcafe.com and Yelp hours of operation as posted online. Next to these pics are the pic of the sign posted on the shop window. Jantz is dead to me. What a waste of time. Go to the donut shop next to Sugar Pine for freshly made donuts. They may not be quite like Jantz's cinnamon rolls, but they are reliably open and tasty. FRUSTRATED! read more

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Good coffee, fantastic pastries. Everything super fresh went there 3 times it was so good.

Best Bakery in town owned by a Mennonite family. I can't say enough nice things about this place it's wonderful the food is amazing! Oh and the Pies! read more

I ordered a cake and some pastries for a baby shower and everything was delicious! The carrot cake was moist, a good density, and not too sweet. The turnovers were a generous portion and tasty. The ordering and pickup process was easy too. read more

My friend and I stopped in from our way back from Yosemite. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich which was so large. I took half of it home to eat for dinner. The sandwich was very good and I guess on Wednesdays you get a free piece of pie. I was really full from the half sandwich so I took home the blueberry pie which was really good. My friend ordered the chicken salad on greens with tomatos and cucumbers which was delicious and she had the sweet potato pie which also was very delicious. I also took home a scone to have with my coffee the next morning and that was excellent. The lady helping us was really very nice. I would definitely go back to this place again. read more

Amazing little bakery in Mariposa. Staff was thoroughly engaged and happy to make suggestions. Ordered two chicken salad sandwiches on their own 9 grain bread. Sooo good. Chose a blueberry and banana nut muffin too. Check them out. read more

The best muffins you will have in your life. Blueberry and apple cinnamon are the ones we picked up on our way into the park. It was the best treat after a morning of hiking at mirror lake. Thanks for the deliciousness! We will be back! read more

The coffee was hot and the blueberry scone was tasty, but the service wasn't particularly friendly.

Super fresh tasting chicken salad sandwich and excellent chili. Nice people run the place. Very clean and welcoming.

It is kind of hard to give this bakery a fair review as my family came in a few minutes to closing time. We only tried the cake pop. My daughter enjoyed it. I was looking for more selection and a good cup of coffee, which they did not have. Maybe next time it will prove better. read more

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I have a big sweet tooth, and always look for a bakery or ice cream shop in town when I travel. This bakery was delicious- I tried the cheesecake, banana cream pie, and chocolate toffee bar. Might have to stop back in on the way home! read more

The lady at the visitor center suggested stopping here for a yummy desert. We stopped in to find the lady behind the counter and the two ladies at the counter all without masks. We left without buying any of what looked like yummy treats. read more

Lovely little shop in rural California. The pie was great and the lady working the counter was a joy to talk to. I had the pecan pie and hubby had cherry. read more

Jantz Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Mariposa, California

The chicken salad sandwich has pulled chicken, mayo and lots of salt, enough to kill grass. I have had far better chicken salad at home and in restuarants. They would do well to use less chicken and add some herbs, onion, garlic or seeds for some savory flavor. It is also true that they have never respected public health restrictions on Covid. I like their pies even though the crusts taste like shortening rather than the buttery taste my grandmother made. read more

Small friendly shop. I had a berry scone that was very yummy. Simple coffee only. Very reasonably priced for the area. Easy parking in the street. read more

I just had the best lemon meringue pie I've ever had and my husband said his banana nut muffin was the best he'd ever had! I wish I could've tried one of everything haha! Sooo yummy! We took a slice of pecan praline pie and a sweet potato muffin to go. They were yummy as well! The muffins are moist, dense and chewy with a crispy streusel-like top. We loved them!!! The Mariposa Honey coffee was extra delicious! And my husband loved the 49er coffee as well. He's somewhat hard to impress and he enjoyed this bakery. read more

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This place is amazing!!!! I'm still wishing I lived close enough to come enjoy another eclair! Next time I'm in the area - this is a MUST STOP!!! Everything is so tasty!!! read more

I very rarely write yelp reviews but I found this bakery so top notch, that I just had to tell everyone about it!! The food snob that I am can honestly say it was the best food across all categories that I had in the area. The chicken salad sandwich was fresh, bread delicious (uncommon in the US), and not too salty or too much mayo. The cheesecake was seriously the best I have had in many years (and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area). The clam chowder was also perfect, not too salty, creamy and with enough clams. The service was delightfully slow adding to the small town, country feel that I LOVE on vacation, and I had a wonderful conversation with Marlene the cashier (who wanted to MAKE SURE I had the cheesecake slice of my dreams, offering all the possible options). The ambiance is more of a pick up and go because it's near a busy street, but people's friendliness made up for it and made me want to stay longer. Go there. Eat epically! read more

I had high expectations for Jantz Bakery. I went to the Mariposa shop 10 minutes after it opened on a Wednesday morning to pick up pastries for the family and order boxed sandwiches for lunch. The young lady behind the counter looked like was already having a bad day, apparently from the many box lunch orders that came in earlier. I inquired about the pastries in the case and she just answered matter-of-factly. There apparently wasn't anything special. I picked up a selection of scones, turnovers, and muffins to take back to the house (I offered to pick up my lunch later that morning). After I got home, I was disappointed to find the pastries were cold, hard, and stiff - they did not feel like they were "just baked". I suspect they were shipped there overnight from elsewhere. Fortunately, the pastries came back to life after spending some time in the microwave and tasted pretty good. Not fresh bakery awesomeness, but pretty good. The boxed sandwiches (and accompanying sides) later in the day were pretty good. The included cookie, however, not so much. Overall, a middle of the road, mediocre bakery. read more

Wonderful hidden jem in the town of Mariposa. I ordered the Apple turnover, it was so good I wanted another but the first one was very filling. GREAT morning coffee. read more

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Fresh baked goods and always pleasant place to go. Food is fresh and moderately priced. Just a relaxing place to start the day without the drama of Donuts a go-go. Wish Jantz was bigger in size. Top notch bakers that leave you smiling. read more

The pies at this bakery were 5-star-worthy. We tried the razzleberry and cherry, both of which were intensely flavorful, without being cloyingly sweet. They also serve slivers (that are the size of a typical slice) for $2.50, so you can try several pies for very little money. I'd be really interested to try the cream-based pies, after being wowed by the fruit pies. Some of the bars were also really good, although not on the same level as the pies. I loved the chocolate-toffee bar (although it's a bit crumbly, so not great for eating in the car), but was less impressed by the lemon and smores bars. The lemon bar I found a bit too sweet, and I didn't care much for the s'mores bar at all (although I'm also not a huge marshmallow fan). The brownie was dense and fudgy, with good, but not "the best" flavor. I left the restaurant feeling very good about all decisions. Prices were reasonable, pie was fantastic, and bars were solid. I'd go back here in a heartbeat and suggest everyone else tries it as well. read more

Great family-run small bakery in Mariposa. Stopped by here to pick up a pie for thanksgiving dinner we would be having at our Airbnb. We got the pumpkin pie which was delicious. Would recommend stopping by for some desserts if you're here visiting Yosemite! read more

I ordered a cake for a work farewell party, last minute. I understood from past orders that Jantz bakes at their larger store in Atwater. This is the second cake I've ordered for a gathering so I know the quality and ingredients are excellent. Lunches, fresh baked bread, breakfast, and well most all of their goodies are high on list list of favorites! But what stood out with the cakes was the willingness and creativity in the final product! The first cake I gave a lot of detail, this one I left a lot of room for the artists creativity. While both were spot on! This latest cake really far exceeded my expectations! The farewell party was a success and the cake truly was the icing!! Thank you Jantz for your contribution to this successful gathering!!!! read more

I come here every time I go to Mariposa on Vacation. The pies here are delicious. I had lemon meringue and cherry this time and they were very good. The cookies and muffins are great too. I always get lemon bars to go. It's a good thing I don't live nearby or I would be here every day. read more

Thankfully this bakery was steps away from our dive of a hotel so we were able to escape the dismal free breakfast there. I loved their sweet potato muffins. We also sampled the eclairs and the scones. Everything looked super fresh and delicious. I especially liked the Mariposa Honey coffee. A great place to pack up snacks before you head out to Yosemite. (There was a resident local there that was full of information!) read more

Nice little bakery in heart of little Mariposa. Super nice lady working there. Awesome, awesome cinnamon rolls! Other treats and coffee available as well. It is a little pricey but like I said the rolls were large and delicious. They also sell sandwiches too. Only gave it 4 Stars because breakfast was so limited, in fact All they had was sausage biscuits and gravy, not for me. Well worth a visit though. read more

It's a cute little bakery in the town of Mariposa. It's worth a stop. I've only had the red velvet cookie and the peanut butter cookie. Both were bursting with flavor. They had not been sitting out in the case for a long time, because they tasted fresh and moist. The people here are also very friendly. read more

Best pie this year! The peach cream pie and coconut cream pie was delicious. Definitely worth the money read more

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Stopped here for a quick breakfast with my boyfriend on our way into Yosemite. The bakery doesn't serve a breakfast menu, but has biscuits and gravy in the mornings. I kid you not, that was by far the best biscuit I've ever had. The gravy was a little lacklustre, but oh man, those biscuits! We also got a couple pieces of wheat toast, and it was fantastic! Such great flavor! The woman behind the counter told us about how they sell sack lunches. We'l definitely be stopping in for one next time we g to Yosemite! read more

Great Pastries and Coffee! Love coming here for a quick breakfast on the go. The staff is very friendly and accomadating. So happy to have a gem like Jantz in Mariposa read more

Can't get any better when your talking homemade!! Just had the Apricot Pie and it was great!! I'm a dessert kind of gal so I'm not just talkin to talk!! Don't miss out, stop pick up lunch and grab a dessert!! read more

Nice little bakery in the center of town. I had the Carmel apple turnover, very good. Service was great. Will be back to try the biscuits and gravy. read more

Saturday 6/29/19 9:00 am. Cinnamon Rolls were great. Service needed a smile. Counter help never smiled and was not friendly. Treated guest as an inconvenience. Put a huge damper on the beginning of a Saturday vacation day. Service with a smile goes a long way. read more

Our absolute favorite bakery! I've never tried anything here I didn't like! Good prices and always fresh! You just have to get there early if you want eclairs, they often run out because they are so delicious! read more

Wow I literally just had the best peanut butter cookie of my life! I will definitely be returning! Plus the staff was incredibly friendly