As Persians, we are practically born with a PhD in finding something to complain about: the tea…read moreisn't hot enough, the rice isn't crispy enough, or the fruit isn't sweet enough. So when I say Cest Si Bon is flawless, you know it's serious. This has become our mandatory stop for every celebration, especially Nowruz. My mom literally hides the sweets so no one else will eat them. It's started a war in the family. Actually don't come here if you want peace. But do come here if you want the best - their Persian sweets are easily the most beautiful and delicious I've ever seen, but their real talent is dealing with me. I am notoriously indecisive and change my mind constantly, yet they remain incredibly accommodating. If they were ever annoyed with my million questions, they deserve an award for not showing it. They handle every order with a level of meticulous care that is unheard of. From small sweets to large cakes, they make sure they truly understand your vision and work with you until the moment you pick up that cake and shove it in your mouth. Haven't talked to my mom since she hid the nokhodchi from me. Worth it.

Let me start by saying... these are not their usual cream puffs. This was a special order for a…read moregirls' night, and let's just say they definitely got people talking. Looks aside, they taste just as amazing as the regular ones. The filling is rich, creamy, and super generous. Every bite is packed and satisfying without being too heavy. The chocolate on top is the perfect touch, not overly sweet and balances everything out nicely. Fun, fresh, and actually delicious. Highly recommend you try these!

They use high-quality coffee beans, Chromatic, although I haven't tried it. I've tried a lot of…read moretheir pastries, however. They are definitely unique flavors. I have yet to try their croissants, but I plan to try them. Their hours are a little bit odd so make sure you check their website. I think they're closed Monday through Wednesday. It's a huge bummer because sometimes I have Mondays off and I wanted to get a cup of coffee and then I found out they were closed. There is not any place to sit, unfortunately otherwise I would come much more often but that's probably a good thing for my waistline ;) Parking is a little bit tight. There's more parking near the Goodwill and the back.

Stoped by for the first time. I happened to be picking up an order next door and saw their sign…read more I was warmly greeted by the owner when I walked in. He explained that they are a small batch bakery. All the pastries, behind the glass, looked amazing and were decorated so beautifully. I decided to get one Lemon-Raspberry Meringue Tart and one Mix Berry Vanilla Creme Tart. Mr. Manaois boxed up my selections and helped me at the register. They also gave many varieties of hot beverages, sweet and savory scones and sweet and savory croissants. There are also a lot of different pastries. This would be a great place to have a small relaxing breakfast. There are several places inside to enjoy your goodies. Both desserts, that I purchased, were so delicious. My favorite was the lemon raspberry meringue tart. The tartness of the lemon-raspberry filling worked so perfectly with the delicious sweet meringue. I will definitely come here again to try other items.

It was amazing service. The tiramisu was amazing. The ambiance of the place was very calm and made…read moreme feel welcome

La Patisserie has been my family's go-to bakery for special occasions and everyday treats for…read moreyears. Their burnt almond cake runs through our veins and is truly a family favorite. When we've brought it to social gatherings in the past, it's also always a hit. Their other desserts, like their lemon bars, french napoleon, and turtle cheesecake, are also major hits. So when it was time for my wedding, I knew I had to get my cake from them! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They offer cake tasting boxes that include their most popular flavors. However, we had a specific taste profile in mind and asked if they could custom make the samples for us - they said yes without hesitation and didn't charge us extra! The samples were delicious and the pickup process was easy. We went with a ribbon cake (chocolate and vanilla) with fresh strawberries, whipped cream filling, and vanilla buttercream frosting. I also had a very specific vision for my wedding cake - I wanted a detailed three-tier cake with buttercream vintage flowers. We also ordered a plain sheet cake with the same flavors to ensure that we had enough slices for our guests. I worked with Fariba during the ordering process and they were great. I am truly still SHOCKED at how beautiful the cake was and how it matched the inspo photo perfectly. It was a showstopper and extremely delicious. See the photo for details! We got the cake topper from etsy :)

My wife mentioned this place since she sees it on her IG account so we decided to try it this…read moreFriday!! It is located next to the grocery store Nobhill and there are quick 20min parking in front of the store. We were greeted right when we entered the door and looked at the delicious treats to eat. There is the main seating area and another area in the back to sit down along with sitting outside. It felt upscale and nice. The sign in front of the store had some drink specials and I got a strawberry/matcha drink I think it was called Rose. I asked what was good here and the cashier said the mini almond pastries and other treats in the front. The mini almond pastry was really good and also got a crème brûlée which was really good as well. I would come back again and try their hot teas next time. Delicious treats. Good upscale vice a nice place to catch up with friends!!!

I accidentally spotted this place after visiting a friend in Saratoga and decided to check it out…read more I'm glad I did! The elegant aesthetics and relaxing ambiance equals their vast array of luxuriously exquisite looking and divinely tasting desserts and pastries. Staff were patient and helpful. I bought a variety to take out and all of them tasted exceptional and worth their price.

Was recommended by a Colombian friend because they love this place, and I completely understand…read morewhy. Food is always so flavorful and staff is very nice!! Very nice environment.

You Guava be Kidding Me…read more A bakery and juicery that has been serving up delicious Colombian specialties since 1999 in Colombia, before emigrating to the US and opening up shop here in Cambrian Park in 2014. Milohas (mil hojas) means a thousand layers in Spanish, and one taste of Milohas' pastries will make you understand why they picked that moniker. The Good: * Large shared parking lot * Friendly service * Covered outdoor dining * The crust of the empanadas was buttery, flaky, and delicious. All the fillings were good, but you have to try the Hawaiian filling! It was truly fantastic and had us wishing that's all we'd ordered. * Guava Finger has the same perfect crust and tasty guava jam--I could eat a dozen of these and come back for more. *oink oink* * Carissa really enjoyed their lentil soup. I didn't try it, so I can't comment. The Meh: * I kind of prefer the chunks of meat in Peruvian empanadas to the ground meat in Colombian ones, but that's just a personal preference. It was still delicious, so at the end of the day, it's all academic. The Ugly: * No indoor dining, and outdoor dining is limited to only a handful of seats. Conclusion: We've been on the hunt for the best empanadas in the South Bay, and we finally found them.

We're French and feel so blessed to have this authentic, amazing bakery in the Bay Area…read more This bakery offers the best pastries in the Bay Area. We love everything they make: almond croissants, pain aux raisins, abricotines, delicious éclairs, pastries... literally EVERYTHING. The chef is a true artist and incredibly talented. His wife, Aline, is also wonderfully kind and welcoming to customers. We recently ordered a cake for our senior graduates, and all of our French guests were so impressed by both the unique design and the taste of the cake. I would highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking to enjoy the very best French pastries. THANK YOU

My husband and I ordered a croquembouche and petits fours (mini fruit tarts) from Fleur de Cocoa…read morefor our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. My husband is half French, and Fleur de Cocoa is one of his favorite French bakeries. Once we learned they offered croquembouches, we almost immediately decided to have one instead of a traditional wedding cake. Aline was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was warm, responsive, and incredibly thoughtful: from the tasting and dessert selection, to reminding us to make sure our venue had enough refrigerator space, explaining how to transport and serve the croquembouche, and personally delivering it on our wedding day. Her attention to detail made everything so much easier. The desserts were absolutely delicious. Our guests loved both the croquembouche and the fruit tarts. They disappeared so quickly that I didn't even get to try every flavor! We actually went back to the bakery a few days after the wedding just to buy more. If you're looking for wedding desserts (or simply an amazing French bakery), we highly recommend Fleur de Cocoa. Thank you, Aline, for helping make our wedding so special!

The desserts here look really appetizing and are presented well. Definitely looked better than it…read moretasted. I tried the Fleur de pistachio mousse cake (not great), and the monkey bread (ok, but a bit dry).

As a serious croissant enthusiast, I've had the pleasure of trying several standout varieties here:…read morethe classic butter croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, and the unique black sesame croissant. Every single one is exceptional--flakey and buttery (they use AOP butter from France!). Undoubtedly, these are easily better than the croissants at Tartine in San Francisco. Pro tip: They sell out fast, so order online the day before to guarantee your favorites. The ambience is classy, service is straightforward, and the packaging is gorgeous--the bagging is always nicely done with impressive attention to detail. Highly recommend for any croissant lover--5 stars!

I placed a phone order for a small banana cream cake for my wife's birthday, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the entire experience. The customer service was phenomenal--from the initial phone call to the day of pickup. Everything felt smooth, friendly, and well-organized. The banana cream cake itself was outstanding--moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet, which we really appreciated. It was a nice change from our usual go-to, the burnt almond cake from Peter's Bakery. Safe to say, this is now our new favorite cake!

Many of our celebrations call for only the best cakes, and this place never disappoints. Their…read morebanana cake, IYKYK! Already looking forward to our next celebration and another amazing cake! Parking lot is small but there's usually a spot or two if you're lucky.