I've gotten pastries here a few times. Everything I've ordered has been very good to excellent. I…read morethought the pistachio croissant was my favorite, but I had their monkeybread today and it was divine! Very flaky, not too sweet or syrupy and a perfect amount of cinnamon. The chocolate muffin was okay, but I prefer lamination. Their pastries are reasonably priced. I think they have sandwiches, but honestly I've never given them a second glance because why would I eat a sandwich when I can have laminated dough? Staff is helpful, friendly and polite. I never feel rushed when I'm weighing my options on what to order. Highly recommend.

Stopped by this pastry shop on the way back to LA. The pistachio jar cake was incredibly delicious…read moreand not too sweet. The chocolate mousse was great, though I personally would prefer it a bit less sweet. I would definitely visit again for the jar cake--really impressed!

I came by the Chinese bakery but they were closed. Maison Alyzee was next door and had no line. It…read morewas the first time I could go in easily and see a full line of desserts they had. I love desserts and the French are number one in that category. I came from Yutori after buying so much that I squeezed in Madison's dessert, Padova Mandarin Yuzu. The clerk said it needs to refrigerate promptly or else eat right away. I had no choice but to stop by the library's park and eat that along with my tuna egg sando from Yutori. The Yuzu dessert was cool and refreshing. It's good to pair with tea. I'll have to come back and try more desserts. They all look so good to try.

Nearly ALL of my European clients and friends have raved about Maison Alyzee as being the most…read moreauthentic French patisserie in the area. Some of them don't even go to any other bakery besides this one and as such, I was excited to try their pastries. I got a combination of both basic items such as their croissant and their more decorative items such as their Paris Brest. The fundamental difference between American pastries and their French counterparts is that the latter are much less heavy and sweet and in that sense, Maison Alyzee does a good job. However, that quality really isn't that important to me unless I'm making baked goods at home or having them at a friend's. When it comes to a bakery, I care more about nuanced flavors, tastes, and textures and in those aspects, this place didn't really blow me away. To put it this way, I would rather travel to Midwife and the Baker and have one of their croissants at a cheaper price even if it may be more of a sugar bomb. I was actually contemplating knocking off another star because of how much the pastries cost an arm and a leg (almost $10+ for some of the individual items). In the end, I decided against it because this bakery is the first I've visited where the pastries both look nice AND taste good (Paris Baguette and Alexander's Patisserie, take note). Overall, this place is good if you are looking for pastries that both look and taste nice. Perhaps my palate is just not sophisticated enough but I just don't get any unique taste that warrants them being the most authentic French patisserie in the area. Personally, I would visit Midwife, Craftsman, and (soon) Arsicault in Palo Alto to get a more "quality' pastry.

I have only been to Covour coffee once but I can see myself becoming a regular to this coffee shop…read more The good thing is that this coffee shop is not in Palo Alto downtown which makes it less crowded, better parking situation and best suited for doing WF coffee shop. Love the high ceilings, bright light, their ceramic ware and very friendly staff. I had a cappuccino along with a chocolate croissant and I loved both. The little details like the printed to go cups is what makes a lot of difference for me

Perfect cafe to spend your time working from home or studying. Covour Coffee is located in an…read moreunassuming spot, serving the neighborhood a great selection of caffeine. I have already been to Covour a handful of times, mostly on weekdays, where I'm usually planted there for a few hours to do some work or study. On the weekends, it can get quite busy, while weekdays are more of a gamble depending on how many people are there. The parking lot is on the smaller side, so on busy days, it can feel a bit hectic. The space itself has a good number of tables to work or study from, along with great lighting. I really appreciate the selection of drinks they have, ranging from fun flavored lattes like tiramisu and burnt brown sugar to matchas, hojichas, and classic cafe staples like americanos and flat whites. Everything I've had here has been delicious and always hits the spot. They also have a range of food and toasts you can order. I recently got the ricotta and honey toast, which was delicious and light! Heads up, though, as expected, they do run low on stock later in the day. I came around 2 PM, and there were maybe four baked goods left. Overall, it's a great choice, and if you're in the area, definitely check them out.

Discovered the delicious summer desserts yesterday evening at Alexander's Patisserie! Open until…read more9pm! Raspberry Blossom cake - raspberry compote, raspberry crémeux, raspberry mousse and crisp almond figuerier base. Fabulous! Bright and refreshing when slightly chilled. Picture perfect!

This location of Alexander's Patisserie is located in downtown Mountain View. Parking is a bit hit…read moreor miss here, you can try your luck with street parking or park in the nearby parking garage. Exterior and interior is modern and sleek, which is nice. I originally came here specifically for their Matcha Croissant, but I noticed the Matcha Flat Croissant on their menu, so I ordered both to try. Their Matcha Croissant was decent, but I felt like it did not taste as fresh and the matcha ganache inside was good, just a bit on the bitter side and there was a bit too much of it that it was overpowering. Their Matcha Flat Croissant tasted dry and stale, and the matcha chocolate it was dipped in tasted more like chocolate than matcha. Overall, it was good to try one time, but I do not think I would be back for these items.

Very good!…read more Service, display, taste. The price is a little high, but I'll be back!

I had a chance to try a cake from Satura Patisserie this past weekend and I really enjoyed it. This…read moreis a nice pastry shop good to try little treats or to get cakes from. The ambiance is nice and service is also good. I got to try the strawberry vanilla cake with fresh whipped cream. I love the combo and that there were fresh strawberries in the cake - it made every bite absolutely delicious! Definitely worth trying this place out!

This place is pretty much the only place with delicious 100% whole grain bread that tastes great…read morewithout sugar or any additives. Most other bakeries add some refined flour to their heartier breads, and store-bought versions often add sugar. But here the Whole Wheat and Whole Wheat w/Sesame stand alone for only using fresh milled whole grain flour and providing delicious taste & texture.

This downgrade was done with a heavy heart- guys, as a premium bakery selling everything at least…read moreone day old is a big no no. We got today the country loaf and a bunch of pastries. The location was the farmer's market in palo alto. Everything, and i mean everything was old. We trust them so we only found out in the car the bread was at least a day old, the pastries were old. We went at 9am, there is simply no excuse. We had to do a detour through Manresa to save our brunch and had to buy everything again. Unless i hear back and get a compensation for our almost $40 spend our business with you guys is sadly over.

Solid experience at this Los Altos location! I've had great experience with Manresa Bread at…read moreanother location so I was excited to spot them within close proximity of my errands. The staff were friendly, and the store is pristine and cozy. There is street parking in front and ample parking lots in short walking distance of State St. I'm more of a savory person so I thoroughly enjoyed the giant slice of Potato Leek & Truffle Gouda Quiche and coffee to go. There are a lot of sweet options too and I love the variety and ingredients they use in them. Just keep in mind that they don't warm up the food items here (and I recommend eating the quiche warm)! This is a perfect spot to grab a quick drink and bite to enjoy outside or at your next destination. I love that everything is fresh and when they run out, they run out!

We have visited 3 out of the 5 Manresa bread locations in the Bay Area and they are all excellent…read more We came here not only for their delicious pastries but also for their delicious Verve coffee! Our favorite pastries are their croissants, monkey bread, and Kouign Amann. I always order a croissants and a hot latte first to enjoy them at the shop and then I will order a few more pastries to bring home. The Los Altos location doesn't have indoor seating so we would sit right outside and enjoy the hot coffee on a cold day, it's a very relax and enjoyable experience in downtown Los Altos, I highly recommend it!

Amazing cookies and bread. Please go and see them wherever they are. Whether it be at their…read morestorefront or at farmers markets

Josh was absolutely delitefull to have help us at the local livermore farmers market! Made sure to…read moredirect us to diffrent options that would go well with dinner and recomended their delicous cinnamon swirl for dessert!! Nina was wonderfull shes the manager an recomended their nutella swirl!!

Carte Blanche is cute, convenient and cozy! Located in the Shashi Hotel in Mountain View this…read morelittle spot serves up coffee, tea, juice shots and pastries. Iced Latte - solid cup, with an option of milk alternatives and syrups. Price is typical for the Bay Area, $6-7 a drink. Not too crowded the morning I was here so service was quick and seamless. My drink was well made and tasted great. Wish they had more food offerings, since The Emerald Hour and Broma hours aren't open until later in the day. Lots of bright seating in the the main ordering area, but more seating in the lobby that's perfect hanging out or working. Complimentary parking (and charging) in the hotel structure and street parking.

Very limited breakfast menu, limited veg options ! Coffee…read morethough was good but rest ok / avg, including the avocado toast, croissants, stone! Service was decent, ambience is ok.

I visited Hong Kong Bakery for the first time with a friend who is a big fan and I became a big fan…read moretoo. The owner was so friendly and even gave us a sample after our order which we really appreciated. I ordered: 4 Mango Mochi 4 Banana Mochi 4 Red Bean Mochi 2 Sesame Balls 2 Egg Tarts I liked everything but I especially liked the Mango and Red Bean.

This is a cash only bakery I stumbled upon while walking in downtown mountain view…read more It's a grab and go, no frills bakery with hong kong baked goods - both sweet and savory. We decided to get the pineapple bun, ube bun, and coconut bread. All were very good and reasonably priced. Owner is also sweet and friendly. Would come again!