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The family was in the area late Saturday afternoon so we decided to get our favorites. The longanisa and Japanese breakfast sandos were still so good! We also got the avocado toast, Vietnamese coffee, matcha cloud, burnt almond scone, and guava mochi. The avocado toast is loaded, enough avocados to add to the other two sandos we had. Definitely made for anyone who loves avocados. The burnt almond scone was so good and went well with either drink. The guava mochi came in close second to the scone. Service was fast considering the was out of the door. It's pretty small inside but tables turn over fast in time to sit down when our orders were ready.
I would honestly come here just for the dirty hojicha. The peanut butter cream on top of the hojicha is what really makes it for me. The combination is so good. We've tried a few of their other dishes during this trip and on our last visit. I would definitely skip the bread pudding, though. It was way too dry, and I didn't get much of the yuzu or any real fruity tang. It was just a very slight hint. The smash sandwich was good, and the scone was decent, but I wouldn't go out of my way for either. It's self-service for utensils and water. The space is on the smaller side if you want to eat in. They have an open-kitchen concept, which gives the place a, almost like-you're-eating-in-someone's-home feeling.
Milk Belly Bakery is an Asian inspired bakery selling various forms of milk bread dishes, Asian inspired pastries, and other freshly made loaves. Ambiance: A very Japanese inspired decor upon entry with ambient lighting and tables with a mixture of booth / chair seating along the side. Music was not overly loud allowing for ability to do some work in the cafe. The kitchen is mainly open face allowing you to see the workers make fresh food and drinks to order. Service: The service was relatively quickly for a morning rush. They were also extremely friendly during the ordering and with pick up for to go orders. Wait time: Roughly 10-15 minutes from order to food being ready around 9:30ish time on a weekday. Food: The Hong Kong Milk toast had a smooth rich peanut buttery taste with sweetness from the condense milk and added cinnamon to give a depth of flavor. They also toasted the bread in butter to provide a slightly crunchy exterior with a fluffy interior. Corn Mochi / Pandan Mochi both had good flavors respectively with a nice mochi consistency to both of the desserts. Relatively small for the $5 price tag on both of them but would recommend if you like mochi consistency pastries. Overall, Milk Belly Bakery is a fun establishment offering a wide variety of Asian inspired food and drinks with friendly staff and a chill ambience. Would recommend if you are looking for a quick coffee or breakfast pastry before heading to work.
The loganisa sando with hashbrown was very good. The egg very fluffy, the hashbrown was very crunchy, and the loganisa was soft and delicious. The toast was toasted very well and held up the sandwich. The staff was nice and efficient with their orders. There was a long line of people but it felt like it moved quickly and seats also opened up quickly. We also got the ube mochi to go which was pretty good. The shop has lots of cute decorations and figurines and the like. It feels like a good place to also get some coffee and relax when it's less busy.
Amazing food, the longanisa sando was so flavorful. The japanese sando was also good but I liked the longanisa a bit more. I also got 2 drinks, the viet coffee with turon cream top (add on), and the Strawberry danish. I loved the turon cream top a lot! I can see the vision for the strawberry danish viet coffee, but the recipe might need a little tweaking. There was about 5 people in line on a late wednesday morning surprisingly, and I waited about 30 mins for my order to be ready, so plan accordingly! The decor was retro and vintage, with a cute plant corner that was a perfect photo spot. loved the vibes in this place!
Saturday morning was a breeze to park (paid) in the streets of SJ. A short walk to the bakery was what we needed before our bread focused meal that was to come. We had ample time to pick our food before the line of 5 customers were done with theirs. We decided to eat in to take photos of this brunch spot laden with Japanese pop culture characters and bric-a-bracs. Japanese Egg Salad, Breakfast Sando, Longaniza Sando, Spam Ham & Egg and Lox No Bagel with a generous side of Potato Tostones. Plus a half-loaf of Shokupan (milk bread). That's 5 of the 9 published Milk Belly sandwiches on their menu. They did have seasonal drinks and special menu sandos but those are items to try out when we return. We shared half of the smoked salmon and breakfast sandwich with a cup of Vietnamese Ice Coffee before we called it quits for breakfast. We brought home the rest of our haul for the kids to partake. The egg sando reminded me of Japanese konbini's egg plus egg salad sandwiches. My wife's breakfast sando was likewise filling with bacon, egg, cheese & herb mayo inside the fluffy shokupan. The crew were friendly and service was as efficient as can be with a packed house. This wasn't a cheap breakfast by any means but the chance to tick off MBB from our to-try list was worth it.
First time in San Jose, looking for a quick breakfast. Location a little tucked away but fairly large inside. Menu is various sandwiches and they look like they bake their own bread. Ordered the longanisa sandwich, egg salad sandwich, lox no bagel and potato Tostones. Longanisa sandwich comes with a nice fluffy egg. Egg salad sandwich had a great ratio of egg salad to bread. Lox no bagel was balanced with a great assortment of veggies and lox. Potatoes tonstones with a little greasy but seasoned well. Overall a great assortment of sandwiches, longanisa and lox no bagels were great and would order again, potatoes were a large portion, but would probably skip next time. Recommended.
Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026 Meal: Lunch Delivery Ordered Thru: DoorDash DashPass Time Placed: around 2:15pm Arrived: about an hour later Neighborhood Delivered: Evergreen *Japanese Egg Salad ($15.50) *Hashbrown ($4.50) *Long Distance Fee ($2.99) *Service Fee ($1.99) *Tax ($1.31) *Discount (-$6) I've been meaning to try Milk Belly for quite some time. I adore a good egg sandwich. Especially a soft fluffy japanese style one. Since I was home alone, I decided to just go for it. Plus, I believe it was during DD's happy hour, so I got a discount. I enjoyed the hash brown. It fulfilled that McD breakfast / tater tot potato craving. I wanted to like the sando since this place gets great reviews. Unfortunately I found their bread dry. And the filling to bread ratio was off for me. It needed more egg salad to balance out the drier bread. Maybe their bread is normally lighter and fluffier and this was an off day. But I wasn't impressed with their egg salad sando. REVIEW #4039
Very crispy potato tostones. Longanisa Sando was pretty good too. A large assortment of different butter mochi flavors and other pastries. Overall a fun and inspired menu with a matching cute and homey decor. Would come back to try other menu items. One nit is the back near the water station and restroom could use some renovation. There was a slight odor, etc.
6/20/2026 Milk Belly Bakery was such a delightful find! My family and I ordered the avocado toast, Japanese egg salad sando, Longanisa sando, and even grabbed a full shokupan to take home--everything was incredibly delicious. The inside of the shop is adorable, filled with charming little knick‑knacks that give it a warm, welcoming vibe. Just a heads‑up: seating is pretty limited, so it's not the best spot for a bigger group. I came with my family (all six of us!) and we definitely felt the squeeze, but the food made it totally worth it.
Love everything I've tried here. My favorite item is the Matcha Cloud drink! Never thought the combination of Matcha with coconut water and vanilla would be so memorable! Also, their Green machine sandwich and their seasonal whipped cream and strawberry sando is delicious. All their breads are worth the hype. A coworker recommended this place and I have been coming back to grab lunch to-go at least once every other week. It can get super busy at noon tho. There are about 4-5 tables that get filled up quickly. Lovely little boutique ambiance. They sell some local products up front. They are closed on Mondays. Plan to wait 15mins for your order as they make everything fresh to order.
Always looking forward to visiting when I'm in San Jose! So good that it has me wanting to hop on a plane to just get Milk Belly. I've tried a couple of things on their menu so far. From the breakfast sando (with the chili oil, trust!) to the delicious pastries, Hong Kong toast, and the breakfast potatoes, every bite is packed with flavor. This place caters to all, if you are a savory or sweet person, they have you covered!
This was my second time coming into milk belly and once again, it didn't disappoint. I brought my boyfriend and his sister and they loved it too. Food: The egg salad sando is a 10/10, the lemongrass chicken salad sando was a 8.5/10, the potato were a 10/10 (these were seriously so good), and the Serrano blackberry hot sauce was an 8/10 (super unique flavoring and not overdone at all) The vibe: the music they play is so good, it feels pretty peaceful, everything is very clean, and the decorations really do give the place a distinct feeling. Service: everyone here is pretty nice and helpful
This place was recommended by a friend, and it definitely did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was so good. 1. Japanese Egg Salad Sando -- 10/10 Tasted just like the ones we've had in Japan! So creamy, flavorful, and satisfying. 2. Longanisa Sando -- 10/10 Such a unique sando and SO good! What a great Filipino twist. The longanisa worked perfectly in sandwich form. 3. Potato Tostones -- 8/10 Very crispy and flavorful. The portion was pretty large and would be perfect for sharing with a group. 4. Pandan Butter Mochi -- 10/10 Great pandan flavor, the perfect chewiness, and not too sweet or heavy. 5. Ham & Brie Toast with Seasonal Fruit (Apricot) -- 8/10 I'm not usually a big toast person, but this was really good! Loved the balance of textures and flavors, especially with the apricot. Overall, such a great spot with a really fun menu. Bummed we don't have a place like this in SoCal! read more
Learned about Milk Belly Bakery from TikTok. When my family and I came here it was busy. At first glance the place looks to be clean and cozy. Most of the table seems to be filled, luckily there was a few open seating left. The menu is straightforward and simple. We ordered the Breakfast Sando and the Longanisa Sando. Let me tell you everything came out fresh and delicious. The sandwiches were still warm and the bread was so soft and fluffy. We were able to enjoy our sandwiches, relaxed, and not felt rushed. Love this place of establishment. If you are ever in the area do stop by and try this place out for yourself. You will not be disappointed. read more
Here twice already. First time was on a Saturday and the 2nd on a Friday. On both occasions, the place is not packed but also came to a point that line can get long. Since they are in downtown SJ, parking is indeed very difficult. We had to park on the street a few blocks away but my daughter said she was able to park behind the building for free but she's not so sure if it's really free because she was quick and was just picking up so the attendant let her go without paying. The cafe has a casual vibe decorated with Japanese toys and pop culture characters. Tables and chairs are limited but most of the diners are getting food for take away. For the 1st visit, we had the following: - Japanese Egg Salad Sando - Breakfast Sando - Longanisa Sando - Lox No Bagel with a side of Potato Tostones - Vietnamese Iced coffee For the 2nd visit, we had the following: - Fruit Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sando - Lemongrass Chicken Salad Sando - Spam,Ham and Egg - Longanisa Sando - Ube Cream Scone - Vietnamese Iced coffee, their espresso machine was broken so no hot coffee on the menu for this visit Everything exceeded our expectations, everything was really good. I wasn't actually rooting for the Lemongrass Chicken Salad Sando because I thought the lemongrass will be overpowering but surprisingly, it was perfect in all aspects. The ube cream scone was also good but would probably want mine warmed up for next time. They are very busy, lines can become really long but it moves. Staff were very efficient considering how busy they can be. Definitely a must try when in San Jose. August 2026 read more
The family was in the area late Saturday afternoon so we decided to get our favorites. The longanisa and Japanese breakfast sandos were still so good! We also got the avocado toast, Vietnamese coffee, matcha cloud, burnt almond scone, and guava mochi. The avocado toast is loaded, enough avocados to add to the other two sandos we had. Definitely made for anyone who loves avocados. The burnt almond scone was so good and went well with either drink. The guava mochi came in close second to the scone. Service was fast considering the was out of the door. It's pretty small inside but tables turn over fast in time to sit down when our orders were ready. read more
I would honestly come here just for the dirty hojicha. The peanut butter cream on top of the hojicha is what really makes it for me. The combination is so good. We've tried a few of their other dishes during this trip and on our last visit. I would definitely skip the bread pudding, though. It was way too dry, and I didn't get much of the yuzu or any real fruity tang. It was just a very slight hint. The smash sandwich was good, and the scone was decent, but I wouldn't go out of my way for either. It's self-service for utensils and water. The space is on the smaller side if you want to eat in. They have an open-kitchen concept, which gives the place a, almost like-you're-eating-in-someone's-home feeling. read more
2 months ago
Milk Belly Bakery is an Asian inspired bakery selling various forms of milk bread dishes, Asian inspired pastries, and other freshly made loaves. Ambiance: A very Japanese inspired decor upon entry with ambient lighting and tables with a mixture of booth / chair seating along the side. Music was not overly loud allowing for ability to do some work in the cafe. The kitchen is mainly open face allowing you to see the workers make fresh food and drinks to order. Service: The service was relatively quickly for a morning rush. They were also extremely friendly during the ordering and with pick up for to go orders. Wait time: Roughly 10-15 minutes from order to food being ready around 9:30ish time on a weekday. Food: The Hong Kong Milk toast had a smooth rich peanut buttery taste with sweetness from the condense milk and added cinnamon to give a depth of flavor. They also toasted the bread in butter to provide a slightly crunchy exterior with a fluffy interior. Corn Mochi / Pandan Mochi both had good flavors respectively with a nice mochi consistency to both of the desserts. Relatively small for the $5 price tag on both of them but would recommend if you like mochi consistency pastries. Overall, Milk Belly Bakery is a fun establishment offering a wide variety of Asian inspired food and drinks with friendly staff and a chill ambience. Would recommend if you are looking for a quick coffee or breakfast pastry before heading to work. read more
The loganisa sando with hashbrown was very good. The egg very fluffy, the hashbrown was very crunchy, and the loganisa was soft and delicious. The toast was toasted very well and held up the sandwich. The staff was nice and efficient with their orders. There was a long line of people but it felt like it moved quickly and seats also opened up quickly. We also got the ube mochi to go which was pretty good. The shop has lots of cute decorations and figurines and the like. It feels like a good place to also get some coffee and relax when it's less busy. read more
3 months ago
Amazing food, the longanisa sando was so flavorful. The japanese sando was also good but I liked the longanisa a bit more. I also got 2 drinks, the viet coffee with turon cream top (add on), and the Strawberry danish. I loved the turon cream top a lot! I can see the vision for the strawberry danish viet coffee, but the recipe might need a little tweaking. There was about 5 people in line on a late wednesday morning surprisingly, and I waited about 30 mins for my order to be ready, so plan accordingly! The decor was retro and vintage, with a cute plant corner that was a perfect photo spot. loved the vibes in this place! read more
Saturday morning was a breeze to park (paid) in the streets of SJ. A short walk to the bakery was what we needed before our bread focused meal that was to come. We had ample time to pick our food before the line of 5 customers were done with theirs. We decided to eat in to take photos of this brunch spot laden with Japanese pop culture characters and bric-a-bracs. Japanese Egg Salad, Breakfast Sando, Longaniza Sando, Spam Ham & Egg and Lox No Bagel with a generous side of Potato Tostones. Plus a half-loaf of Shokupan (milk bread). That's 5 of the 9 published Milk Belly sandwiches on their menu. They did have seasonal drinks and special menu sandos but those are items to try out when we return. We shared half of the smoked salmon and breakfast sandwich with a cup of Vietnamese Ice Coffee before we called it quits for breakfast. We brought home the rest of our haul for the kids to partake. The egg sando reminded me of Japanese konbini's egg plus egg salad sandwiches. My wife's breakfast sando was likewise filling with bacon, egg, cheese & herb mayo inside the fluffy shokupan. The crew were friendly and service was as efficient as can be with a packed house. This wasn't a cheap breakfast by any means but the chance to tick off MBB from our to-try list was worth it. read more
First time in San Jose, looking for a quick breakfast. Location a little tucked away but fairly large inside. Menu is various sandwiches and they look like they bake their own bread. Ordered the longanisa sandwich, egg salad sandwich, lox no bagel and potato Tostones. Longanisa sandwich comes with a nice fluffy egg. Egg salad sandwich had a great ratio of egg salad to bread. Lox no bagel was balanced with a great assortment of veggies and lox. Potatoes tonstones with a little greasy but seasoned well. Overall a great assortment of sandwiches, longanisa and lox no bagels were great and would order again, potatoes were a large portion, but would probably skip next time. Recommended. read more
Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026 Meal: Lunch Delivery Ordered Thru: DoorDash DashPass Time Placed: around 2:15pm Arrived: about an hour later Neighborhood Delivered: Evergreen *Japanese Egg Salad ($15.50) *Hashbrown ($4.50) *Long Distance Fee ($2.99) *Service Fee ($1.99) *Tax ($1.31) *Discount (-$6) I've been meaning to try Milk Belly for quite some time. I adore a good egg sandwich. Especially a soft fluffy japanese style one. Since I was home alone, I decided to just go for it. Plus, I believe it was during DD's happy hour, so I got a discount. I enjoyed the hash brown. It fulfilled that McD breakfast / tater tot potato craving. I wanted to like the sando since this place gets great reviews. Unfortunately I found their bread dry. And the filling to bread ratio was off for me. It needed more egg salad to balance out the drier bread. Maybe their bread is normally lighter and fluffier and this was an off day. But I wasn't impressed with their egg salad sando. REVIEW #4039 read more
Very crispy potato tostones. Longanisa Sando was pretty good too. A large assortment of different butter mochi flavors and other pastries. Overall a fun and inspired menu with a matching cute and homey decor. Would come back to try other menu items. One nit is the back near the water station and restroom could use some renovation. There was a slight odor, etc. read more
6/20/2026 Milk Belly Bakery was such a delightful find! My family and I ordered the avocado toast, Japanese egg salad sando, Longanisa sando, and even grabbed a full shokupan to take home--everything was incredibly delicious. The inside of the shop is adorable, filled with charming little knick‑knacks that give it a warm, welcoming vibe. Just a heads‑up: seating is pretty limited, so it's not the best spot for a bigger group. I came with my family (all six of us!) and we definitely felt the squeeze, but the food made it totally worth it. read more
Love everything I've tried here. My favorite item is the Matcha Cloud drink! Never thought the combination of Matcha with coconut water and vanilla would be so memorable! Also, their Green machine sandwich and their seasonal whipped cream and strawberry sando is delicious. All their breads are worth the hype. A coworker recommended this place and I have been coming back to grab lunch to-go at least once every other week. It can get super busy at noon tho. There are about 4-5 tables that get filled up quickly. Lovely little boutique ambiance. They sell some local products up front. They are closed on Mondays. Plan to wait 15mins for your order as they make everything fresh to order. read more
4 months ago
Always looking forward to visiting when I'm in San Jose! So good that it has me wanting to hop on a plane to just get Milk Belly. I've tried a couple of things on their menu so far. From the breakfast sando (with the chili oil, trust!) to the delicious pastries, Hong Kong toast, and the breakfast potatoes, every bite is packed with flavor. This place caters to all, if you are a savory or sweet person, they have you covered! read more
4 months ago
This was my second time coming into milk belly and once again, it didn't disappoint. I brought my boyfriend and his sister and they loved it too. Food: The egg salad sando is a 10/10, the lemongrass chicken salad sando was a 8.5/10, the potato were a 10/10 (these were seriously so good), and the Serrano blackberry hot sauce was an 8/10 (super unique flavoring and not overdone at all) The vibe: the music they play is so good, it feels pretty peaceful, everything is very clean, and the decorations really do give the place a distinct feeling. Service: everyone here is pretty nice and helpful read more
4 months ago
Everything was delicious We arrived right at opening in the morning. There was already a line. We did get yelled at for blocking the entrance but that's okay, it's a fire hazard so they had to be firm and tell us. Lots of seating and bar seating. I liked the decor and merch they had to look at while waiting in line. For food, we got the Hong Kong toast, salmon toast, longanisa sandwich and the smash burger sandwich. The Hong Kong toast was so so good! The bread holds up really well with the condensed milk and Nutella's. Portion is big for us so we saved half for later. I had the salmon toast on like a sesame bread I think it was and it was good. I thought it came with avocado but that's me not reading the description well. I did get a lot of salmon and pickled leeks. The leeks were different but hey it was season. My son liked the lifnanisa sandwich but he felt that it he meat dint hold the traditional Filipino flavors. Drinks were good. My son liked the cinemas iced coffee and my daughter liked the matcha cloud. We were here visiting for fanimecon over the Memorial Day weekend but next time I'm back in San Jose I'll pick up a loft of bread. You won't be disappointed! read more
First time trying Milk Belly again after they opened up their storefront! Their potato tostones were just as delicious as I remembered. I first experienced Milk Belly when they were a ghost kitchen in Ruff Dr. (and I was a repeat customer), so it's pretty cool to see them have their own shop serving unique Asian-inspired baked goods and sandos. This spot is located near San Pedro Square, around the Mini Boss and F1rst Cafe area, next to Pastelaria Adega. Parking is either lot parking or street parking due to the nature of being downtown. When I got here, there was no line. However, I will say they were slammed with pickup orders. When you order your food, it goes into the same queue as pickup orders, even if you ask for it "for here," just as a heads up. Because of that, it took quite a while for my partner and me to receive our food. When we were here, I ordered their Dirty Hojicha Latte and man, this drink blew my mind. I was not expecting to be so wowed by it. This might have been the best cream top I've ever had. The peanut butter flavor paired so well with the hojicha. For food, we ordered the Spam and Egg Sando, the Breakfast Sando, and the Potato Tostones. For the sandos, I really enjoyed the fluffiness of their shokupan. It worked really well together and wasn't so soft that the sandwiches felt soggy. Each sando had its own unique sauce that I enjoyed. The sauce on the Spam and Egg had a nice Kewpie and sriracha flavor going on, whereas the Breakfast Sando was citrusy and cilantro-forward. Our favorite dish was the potatoes, though. There were loads of baby potatoes, fried and coated with fatty olive oil. It was so good. Additionally, I have picked up their Black Sesame Sourdough before and enjoyed it thoroughly. I would say the black sesame flavor didn't come through as much as I would have liked, but it still had a nice chew. Overall, this is a really good and unique spot! I don't think there is anything else in DTSJ quite like it :) read more
Small adorable space with cute decor and some retail! Delicious and unique food items / pastries. Loving the chocolate chip cookie and the hojicha banana bread. They make their milk bread in house and it looks so fresh! Their egg sandwich and fruit sandwich is to die forrrr read more
I like the typical shokupan you can find in Japan (I guess they're called milk bread in US) so I've been wanting to check this place out and I finally got a chance to try it out. I got the longanisa sando. The bread was just like the typical shokupan you can find in japan. Fluffy, with a hint of sweetness. The sando's meat worked very well with the sandwich. The egg was a very nice combination too. My only complaint is that the egg could've also been fluffier, more soft and raw where egg here was pretty hard and firm. Also, it would've been good to have egg flavored with dashi or more butter, but that's all just my personal preference. The cheese really bind the meat and the egg well. What I have to mention is the habanero sauce (Or I think it was? You can see in the pic the label was kinda washed out so I'm not sure exactly what the sauce was). Perfect amount of spicy kick and a sweetness combined. Using the sauce really took up the sandwich by a notch but it might not be for everyone since it is rather spicy. The staff were very friendly and the inside had a good chill vibe with good back ground music. I'd definitely want to be back to try out more! read more
Not cheap here, but good impression so far. You can feel it in the spacious interior with good vibes and positive staff members. It's a modern place to grab your small breakfast fix or matcha beverage and definitely a great place to chill. Public restroom is available. Pour your own water in back and toss your own trash. It's a popular spot, so long lines in the morning are expected. Good music playing in the background too. Smoked Salmon Toast $18 and Citrus Yuzu Lemon Tea $8. Yes, I dined inside for a good half hour. The salmon toast turned out much smaller in sourdough size and portions than expected. It was the smallest and finest thin toast I've ever had, but the flavors are very good for smoked salmon with the house vinaigrette and pickled veggie bits. It was unique. It's nothing like what you would have expected for a good smoked salmon toast. Food presentation was perfect. The lemon tea was also unique in basil flavors. It turned out to be one of the best citrus yuzu beverages I've ever had. Nice. This is worth revisiting again. I'm looking forward to trying out the sandos and matcha beverages in the future. read more
1 month ago
tried the prosciutto with peach toast today - not bad but def too overpriced as it was pretty small. egg sando and longaniza sando are still good as usual! read more
This place is cute as hell and the staff is super kind. We had a variety of the sandwiches and was surprised that the 4yo loved the lemongrass chicken the most! Bread is soooooft and drinks are amazing! 10/10 recommended and don't skip the potato tostones (smashed potatoes with so much flavor). read more
3 months ago
Came here for a quick lunch! We ordered at the counter and found a table easily. We ordered the smash burger sando and breakfast sando. Both were delicious, the bread was soft and the fillings were cooked just right. Everything else is self service, so you need to grab your own utensils, water, order from the counter, etc. There was no one to wipe down tables so we had to grab some napkins and clean from the previous customer. Not sure if we were supposed to clean the tabletop ourselves (?) but we did buss our dishes after eating. Other than that, staff were super nice and the food was good, I would definitely recommend! read more
This place is so good. I came twice during my conference. My favorite items were definitely the breakfast sandwich and pandan butter mochi. Like I can't speak highly enough about this spot and wished they had a location down in the SGV or LA. Parking looks to be on the street. Service was quick and friendly. Would absolutely be back if i'm in town. read more
2 months ago
7/31/2026 Milk Belly Bakery has such delicious breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, and made to order drinks. Had a day off today, so I took the kids and my parents for a real treat, a sit down breakfast. With a big group of five, we ordered many items to share. From the Toast selections: Avocado, Ham & Brie, and Hong Kong Milk Toast. Sandwiches: Japanese egg salad, Longanisa Sando, and the Spam, Ham & Egg Potato Tostones side Bread Pudding Drinks: Vietnamese ice coffee and House Milk Tea We arrived near the opening, with a standard line and many food delivery items being created. We had a very delicious sit down breakfast, but had to box up parts of our big order to take home. My mom commented that the Avacodo toast was the best she has ever had. We got a full loaf of Shokopan and some scones to go (ube and peach). Be prepared for a slight wait, but appreciate that the staff is working hard, and once you have your food, you will understand why the line stayed steady, and how each item you order is being made on the spot. I definitely recommend coming to try, if you have not been. And don't forget to order a loaf of Shokopan to enjoy when you are home. read more
Worth the long line and hype? Fo sho! So the space is narrow-ish with a few tables for dine-in eating. Their display case has a good selection of unique pastries (bread pudding, large cookies, scones, and mochi cake bars). Their menu is relatively small but the items they offer are both familiar and different. Their Longanisa Sando is filling and delicious. The sandwiches use their house made Shokupan bread. It's such a light and airy carrier for their wonderful fillings. And don't forget to order their Potato Tostones before they sell out. Those are so addicting! Service is great from the personality point of view. Since the sandos are made to order in a pretty small kitchen, expect a wait for your order. Before entering, they have a note suggesting where to park for free. I wish I had known this before paying for 22 mins worth of parking. That time expired well before I was in front of the line to place my order. The result? A $45 citation on the car's window. read more
7 months ago
My family and I have been wanting to come here for an exceptionally long time but never got the chance due to Milk Belly never being open during the times that we normally go out to get food. One day, we decided that we've had enough and I decided to wake up early to finally get to try the supposedly legendary food that Milk Belly had to offer. The ambiance inside of the bakery is surprisingly much larger than it appeared on the outside, with an ample amount of seating that was unfortunately taken up by other people. There was also a line (which I didn't mind as much as it gave me some time to figure out what to get) and the servers were extremely busy (to the point where they couldn't take my order immediately because they had to sort out other things, which I don't blame them for) but also very friendly. We decided to get the Hong Kong Milk Toast, the breakfast sando, and the egg salad sando. The Breakfast and Egg Salad sandos were amazing (though the Egg Salad one did get a little bit messy) while the Hong Kong Milk Toast was just okay. We do have a preference of savory over sweet, but the Hong Kong Milk Toast just tasted like a standard peanut butter sandwich that happened to have a really nice milk toast texture. Overall, a nice experience. I do want to come by this place again, though I'm unsure if the hassle would make it worth it. read more
A fusion bakery that represents my two halves This place is well worth the hype! I was very pleasantly surprised with such rich flavor goodness. After taking two workout classes my friend and I decided to walk to milkbelly which we been talking about for months. It did not disappoint. I got the Japanese egg sando. A sandwich I often got from Japan in the convenience store. This sandwich brought me so much joy. The soft pillow like Japanese milk bread with the combination of rich creamy egg salad inside the bread was perfect combo. It really brought me back to Japan. I also saw menu a longanisa sando. I'll have to try that next time. I wanted a bit of sweet treat for after my egg sando and maybe my eyes were bigger then my stomach. I also ordered a fruit sando. I was pretty full after. I only took a bite. The fluffy rich creamy whip cream with golf ball sized strawberries were so scrumptious. I would get it again. Service! This place is very very popping expect a line and bit of a wait as everything is made to order. I think we waited about 30mins for our food to come out and waited 20 to 30mins in line to order. I would come either closer to opening which is 9am or around 1pm the line seemed to have died down a lot. The place closes at 3:30pm. Ambiance! It's very cute inside. The place was smaller than expected. They only have couple tables inside. So, it might be hard to find a seat. We got our food to go just incase we weren't able to get a seat. Luckily, found a spot after a bit of a wait. A repeat place for sure ! read more
The line surprisingly wasn't too long around 10am on a Saturday morning. We were lucky to get a table inside too, though they filled up quickly. Waited around 15 minutes for food to come out. We shared the Japanese egg salad sando, longanisa sandos, Hong Kong milk toast, and shokupan (half loaf). The Japanese egg salad sando was solid, I liked how the sweetness and freshness of the bread was really apparent. The longanisa sando was hearty for sure with the thick fluffy egg and thick patty. One half of my longanisa sando was great, but the other half was extremely salty though, I think the egg and patty in the second half was accidentally overseasoned or something but I couldn't eat it due to it being overly salted. Hong Kong milk toast was sweet and creamy with the condensed milk, butter, and peanut butter. Definitely hefty though, and I could only eat a few bites. Shokupan was a little drier than I expected. Overall I felt like the items were pretty heavy and I definitely felt bloated after. Would definitely recommend sharing these items. Glad I tried once! read more
7 months ago
My wife brought me here since it was highly rated by someone on social media. I came with low expectations because I just personally am not a fan of dtsj, but was proven wrong. We ordered the Seasonal Smash Burger, Hong Kong Milk Toast, and Longanisa Sando. The 3 items ordered were all excellent in their own way. What surprised me the most was the Hong Kong Milk Toast -- I grew up hating peanut butter with a passion, but the hint of peanut butter didn't irk me. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the peanut butter wasn't strong and it was mixed with something sweet. The food took maybe 30 minutes to prepare, but it was worth the wait. We sat at the tables waiting and watched the workers cook and prep. The condition of dtsj changed over the years which discouraged me to come out here, but this is a place worth coming. read more
Came here on Valentines Day morning, i called ahead around 1:30pm bc i didnt want everything to be sold out. They said only their longanisa sando was sold out so went! There was a line inside and it took maybe 15 mins to get to front. The lady at the counter (probably the owner) was so patient with us as i told her it was our first time and i asked her a recommendation and she recommended the lemongrass chicken salad sando with chili oil and the breakfast sando for cold and warm sandwich. We also got the avocado toast and hot tea (green tea flavor). (They only have cold coffees which is fine!) I really enjoyed the lemongrass chicken salad sando! The chili oil added a small kick and the bread is so fresh and soft. I also liked the warm breakfast sando. The bacon is so crispy and pairs well with the buttery toasted bread and eggs! The avocado toast was good too! So much avocado! And the bread is crunchy yet soft. They do have tables inside, maybe people let others share the 4 seater tables, also a few bar spots. U buss your own table and there is filtered water! I will be back to try their egg sando and buy one of their milk loafs! Recommend! read more
Visited a couple weeks ago for lunch! Came around 1pm and there was no line, about half packed in the smaller restaurant. I loved their plant and studio Ghibli decor out in the front area by the cashier. I ended up getting their guava mochi, Japanese egg sando and their hot cinnamon rose hojicha tea. I sat at the small high table near the window away from everyone else, and it was so cozy and nice. The Japanese egg sando came out fairly quick, you grab it at the counter. The milk bread was nice and fluffy and the slightly runny egg was so yummy. I also used their house pineapple habanero sauce on the sandwich and that added a delicious kick. Pricing is fairly steep but enjoyed it nonetheless. The sandwich really filled me up, I almost didnt even finish my guava mochi (that was also really good). It came cold but it had a nice chew and good solid bite. I smelled the guava fragrance before I bit into it, so the flavoring was very prominent. The cinnamon hojicha tea wasnt what I was expecting -- for some reason I was thinking latte but it was a tea. my bad on my part. It was still nice and hot and great for a cold winter day. They were closing up shop as I was leaving. I mentioned I really love their house habanero sauce. They made it in store in the morning! When I mentioned I really liked it, they poured some in a small container for me to take home, which was super sweet. I definitely wanna come again to try their other sandwiches and pastries! read more
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Got the lemongrass chicken salad sandwich to split with a friend on our first visit here. The bread was soft, light and fluffy and had a great texture. We both enjoyed the sandwich and the veggies and herbs that gave it a light and multi dimension flavor. Delightful summer sandwich- will be back to try other menu items! read more
The food here is so yummy! The vibes and decorations are cute and cozy. We ordered the Ham and Brie Toast & Longanisa Sando. Absolutely love that this spot is surrounded by my favorite places. Right next door is Fox Tale Fermentation Project and The City Fish! I recommend filling Milk Belly's ig page for updates! read more
I've been wanting to try this place out for so long!! I was able to stop by for a quick bite since it was super close to the VTA station. It wasn't very busy at all when I came on a weekday at around 10:30 AM. Their interior design is so cute, it has a lot of Japanese-inspired decorations which I love their staff is also extremely friendly and polite, I felt super comfortable there! The house milk tea was amazing; it came out pretty quickly and tasted very similar to royal milk tea from Japan (if you haven't had it, basically it has a deeper flavor profile than just sugary milk). I also ordered the ham and brie toast, which came out in 10 minutes with apples and micro-greens. It was a very flavorful mix of sweetness from the apple and butteriness from the bread! Overall I very much enjoyed eating here for the first time and will definitely invite some friends to come with me next time! read more
Milk Belly Bakery open at 9AM, I arrived at 10:15AM and there was already a line out of their door! They definitely a hot spot that everyone want to check out in DTSJ. This place is such a vibe, from Ghibli arts hanging on the wall to the shelf full of Twinkle Twinkle figures, it's so unique and artistic in it own way, especially their logo and sign, so adorable. Staffs were friendly and welcoming, the cashier was funny and telling us jokes while taking our orders. Even they were extremely busy the workers attitude were very chill, and their teamwork was efficient, everybody focus on their task and making sure orders were done correctly and being serve as fast as they possibly can. We waited for about 30mins in line and ordered: Breakfast Sando, Fruit Sando, Hong Kong Milk Toast, and Shokupan. It took about 15mins for the food to be ready but during that time customers can have a seat at either the bar and table section and watch how their open kitchen operate. I had the warmed Shokupan in store, at first I wasn't impressed, it tasted more like a thicker version of Korean Salt Bread, but later on the chewiness texture and the enhanced buttery taste kind of grew into me. Rest of the food was for to-go, both of the sando tasted amazing, the bread was soft and toasted to perfection! The egg inside the breakfast sando was so fluffy and soft, bacon was crispy. Meanwhile, the mandarin inside the fruit sando was juicy and sweet, the cream was so smooth and the almond layer outside really help add some texture to it. My favorite definitely the Hong Kong French Toast, that peanut butter jam mixed with condensed milk combo was heavenly, I usually like savory food for breakfast but I won't mind eating this as my first meal everyday if I can. Overall, it was a great first time at Milk Bell Bakery and I'm totally recommend you to try it out. I heard so many people raving about their potatoes and mochi, probably need to pay another visit soon. Fyi, after we left at 11:10, the line of people got double so...come as soon as they open to avoid the long wait. Parking is a little bit tricky since it's downtown SJ but the food, vibe, and service here totally worth it! read more
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Can we go straight to the counter for buying the country loaf only or pre-order for pickup?
you can buy at the counter but depending on the time or day they might sell out.
Is there wifi?
Went on a saturday and before 3pm (the hours indicated on yelp) and the store was closed. can you update them to avoid this sort of thing?
We post updates on our instagram page when we sell out. It was very busy today and we sold out before 3pm. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Is it Saturday morning, 11am. They should be open. Yet when I try to place an online order through their website, it says unavailable. Can anyone clarify?
We just had our soft opening this weekend and were not offering online delivery through third party apps for now until we get more settled to our new shop. We apologize for…
Another Saturday that they are not open. Does anyone know what is going on? seems like their hours keep shrinking...
We are taking the time to spend a family vacation with the kids. We are a small business and family is very important to us. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be back open Tuesday, April 9.
What brand do you use for the chili crunch or do you you make your own?
We make our own house chili crunch.
How many days in advanced do I need to preorder pies/cakes?
24 hours for pies. That way we can prepare the pie shell. For cakes it would just depend on the type of cake you were looking for.
Are you still on DoorDash? You don't come up when I do a search?
Do you only take preorders or can we walk in and buy baked items?
There is a kiosk inside to place your orders. We do preorders for our mini pies and whole pies on our website.
Do you have indoor and outdoor seating?
There is indoor seating but it’s usually occupied by dashers/ Uber pickups. We are a ghost kitchen.
Are you open Christmas day?
Unfortunately no, we are open on the December 23 8am-4 Thank you for reaching out!
What time do you guys open and close and is it every day?
Hi! We are planning to open with in two weeks! Thank you for reaching out!…
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