La Cascada Panaderia y Botanas

Wow wow wow!!! Mike's Pastry Shop is hands down one of the best hidden gems I've been to! I won't…read morelie, I was a bit unsure of what to expect because I did read the reviews beforehand but I went without expectations and I truly do not understand why this pastry shop is under a 4. Here's my play-by-play: Parking: the parking is ample here however it is a bit compact (NOT the bakery's fault!). I went in 3 times to ensure I tried a good amount before making my decision on top of trying their variety of pastries it was also to ensure how the service would be, honestly, every time I went in the atmosphere was very nonchalant. Since this is a local business they don't have that over-nice overwhelming energy you'd get at corporate stores. Which I am more than happy with, the three ladies that helped me with my selections also bake the pastries I believe so it was great knowing the lovely individuals who put passion into these pastries. Taste overall: When I tell you that everything I tried was absolutely delicious. The only note I have is that these are traditional pastries so they tend to have a slightly drier texture (bit the extremely gooey and super moist texture like in manufactured pastries) these are truly amazing paired with a coffee as they soak up coffee nicely. If you are a raspberry fan please GET ALL THE RASPBERRY pastries they have! The raspberry flavor is very natural and homemade . On top of that the cannolis...don't get me started, these are truly in my top 3 cannoli places. The shell, filling, and chocolate were perfectly balanced, no notes. Will be returning for the cannolis and raspberry pastries. Definitely a must have and I am very sad we do not have a Mike's Pastry Shop in the Central Valley.

Very disappointed with my recent experience. First and last order I'll ever make here. Ordered a…read morecake for Mother's Day. Picked up the cake on Friday which was taped in a box. This was the fresh whip cream with strawberries. When we opened the box two days later Sunday morning there was mold on the strawberries. When messaged the business, I was met with defensiveness as it were my fault the cake had mold. The bakery had a chance to make it right but instead, chose the position to state their cakes are made fresh and any mold would be the customers fault by not refrigerating the cake. Even went so far to say, it's not mold but looks like whip cream. That's completely inaccurate. If I were to make assumptions, this fresh cake was not made on the day I picked it up. Highly disappointed on my first purchase and I will never come back again.

This is mold, not whip cream on the strawberry topping.

Cannolis (again :3)

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Strawberry chiffon cake

Mayu's Cakes & Bakery

Just wanted to update... the cake this year was amazing!!!…read more Thank you so much once again!

I wanted to post a quick update for anyone who relies on gluten-free options: Mayu's Bakery no…read morelonger offers gluten-free cakes. I stopped in to order a birthday cake for my son. Because I have to eat gluten-free for health reasons, I usually order our family celebration cakes GF so I can enjoy a slice too. Since they discontinued their GF cakes, I did end up purchasing a regular cake for his birthday so our guests could enjoy it- but sadly this means their cakes aren't inclusive for my own family's dietary needs when we want to share dessert together :( I still love Mayu's Bakery and will continue buying cakes and treats from them for other occasions, but I wanted to give fellow GF families a heads-up!

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Paris Baguette

3.8(201 reviews)

3.9 mi

I love starting my morning at Paris Baguette! It's one of my favorite places to relax with a good…read morecup of coffee and a fresh pastry. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to slow down, enjoy breakfast, and have a peaceful start to the day. The pastries are always tempting, the coffee hits the spot, and I love the simple pleasure of sitting back and enjoying my morning. Definitely one of my go-to places when I want a little me-time!

Went here today for a meeting around 3 PM with a group of ladies, and we were seated near the…read moreentrance. Between all of us, we ordered more than a dozen drinks along with plenty of pastries. As the afternoon went on, it became unbearably hot inside the café. We asked the staff if they could lower the temperature, but were told that administration had taken the remote control and that employees did not have access to adjust the air conditioning. It was a very unusual explanation, and honestly, I wasn't sure whether it was true or if they simply wanted us to leave. Unfortunately, the uncomfortable temperature made it difficult to enjoy our time there, especially during a meeting. Based on this experience, I don't plan on returning anytime soon.

Cherry & Greek Yogurt Danish, Cinnamon Apple Pie, Cream Cheese Danish, Coffee Bread, Almond Scone!

Strawberry Soft Cream Cake Slice!

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Inside and cakes

Starbread Bakery

4.7(331 reviews)

5.4 mi

Where I work they get bread from here often it's so good and addictive , today I went to get some…read moremyself, customer service was great, and of course the señorita bread was delicious as always! The store is nice and clean and they have a big variety of bread for pick up, there's no seating area. I absolutely love their sign that says to be kind!!! There's parking right outside!

Such friendly and fast service. Many goodies to choose from! It's a small bakery that's serving big…read moreflavors! Plenty of free parking, check them out!

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Avila Bakery

4.6(14 reviews)

1.5 mi

First of all I appreciated how responsive the owner was, even on her day off. We inquired about a…read morecustom cake about a week before the party and said she was able to make a cake in time for the party! She helped us figure out what design we wanted, what cake flavor, filling, as well as added a picture per my request. It came out so nice! Just a bit bummed that the cake frosting cracked on the side, and I was also hoping for more mangoes and filling in the slices. Maybe a suggestion to add multiple layers, like a layered cake? Other than that, I was shocked at how thick the cake was! Thank you so much for the beautiful cake, the party enjoyed!

Not only was the cake beautiful it was delicious highly recommend Avila Bakery for your next…read morecelebration. 10/10

Beautiful wedding cake

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Birthday Cake

Al's Donuts

4.6(271 reviews)

1.7 mi

ALS donuts one of my favorite locations that o get donuts for my family!…read more Very friendly staff! Always with open arms ! Donuts are fresh and so many to choose from I Appreicate you guys being here as donut lover I love ALS

Stepping inside of Al's Donuts was a very pleasant experience. I was greeted, given some time to…read morechoose without feeling rushed, and served quickly. The inside is quaint and not noisy. A pretty typical donut shop layout. I think the person serving me knew it was my first time at Al's and was very nice that he put in a half a dozen donut holes for free which was an excellent touch because they tasted amazing! These donuts are very fresh and taste house-made, goes excellent with a coffee of glass of milk.

Here for the best donuts in town

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Drinks

Dass Sweets

4.5(28 reviews)

1.7 mi

Got to taste and witness some fine quality sweets that necessitated a quick stop by to pickup a…read moresmall order of Barfi and Gulab jamun from Dass sweets. Absolutely amazing and tasted very fresh. Sweet and ingredients were very well balanced and I would absolutely recommend their roasted barfi for sure!!

Went there the 1st time This place has a amazing vibe and…read moreit's un the hearts of Antioch, used to get their sweets but now they are open for lunch buffet which has authentic Indian taste will repeat over n over this is my new Indian place to eat and you can also order in bulk and their gulab jamun is amazing 7* for butter chicken and butter naan a must try food

Door

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Fish Pakoda

KRKakes

5.0(30 reviews)

2.9 mi

3 reasons why you should choose KRKAKES for your baked needs!…read more 1. Porsche does an amazing decorating job and her work is beautiful! 2. Her cakes are delicious/mouth watering! (You better grab a piece before it's all gone and people go for seconds!) 3. Great, affordable prices compared to local competition for what you get! I have a big growing family and we are always in need of cakes! I've sourced cakes from other bakeries but their prices are either outrageous or if not I've never been satisfied with the end product like i am with KRKakes! Once I ordered a cake and noticed how much our guests not only love the look of it, but even LOVE the taste more I knew KRKAKES would be making all our bake needs from that point on. I've ordered the chocolate, vanilla, and lemon flavors before and they were all literally mouth watering from the actual cake to the filling, buttercream and even the fondant (and here I thought I wasn't a fan of fondant). I'm telling you TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. You will not be dissapointed. All the cakes I've ordered are for 30 people and everyone always gets a piece! I can go on, but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves (now hopefully you get to smell and taste them for yourself!) this small business definitely deserves all the success that will come to it!

Thanks so much for always giving me beautiful cakes and cupcakes everyone loved them I didn't get a…read morecupcake but happy everyone enjoyed them will be ordering soon again

Fondant cake w/ paper topper

2-tier custom photo cake

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Fondant cake w/ paper topper

Dessert Avenue

5.0(9 reviews)

4.0 mi

We loved the cake! So great for my daughter's birthday! The decorations were beautiful and it…read moretasted delicious!

I purchased a couple rolls and several cookies from a pop-up and MY GOD are they delicious. I'm…read morelooking forward to an opportunity to place a special order, like for a holiday or event. Chef's kiss.

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Customized cake

The Bonami Baking Company

4.3(6 reviews)

5.4 mi

Their bread is amazing and the smell in the neighborhood is divine! They normally do big industry…read moreorders but they take solo orders as well and are always kind when i go to pick my tiny order up

We stopped by this bakery because they make the bread that is served at Mac's Old House in Antioch…read more The bread is amazing! We did not know that they usually only sell if you called in the previous day. We got lucky and the bread had just come out of the oven and we were able to buy six loaves. They were huge loaves and under $3 each. Between my family and my sister's family the bread was gone within 2 days. We also had purchased six ham and cheese croissants that were also very tasty and under $3 each (what a bargain!). The people who work there were all super nice. We downloaded their product list and will pre-order next time we are in the bay area.

Spinach and cheese croissant, ham and cheese croissant before going in the oven

Cutting up our scones

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20/20 just out the oven

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Jared M.

7 years ago

Recently went here with my girlfriend and it was such a splendid experience. As soon as you walk in you could tell that everything they make here is fresh and natural. The prices are cheap and very affordable, therefore I did not have to think of not having enough money. I loved the Fruit with chamoy and tahin, reminds me of how they would prepare food back in Mexico. Loved this place definitely going back. read more

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