I happened to walk by and see it was open, never had them before. Inside was clean and smelled…read moregood! They had a large selection then I saw the samples were carrot cake and it was over. Absolutely delicious and will go back Staff were patient and friendly.

Time for our granddaughters 2nd birthday and Ole SusieCakes didn't disappoint…read more We did a smash cake for her and a few dozen cupcakes for guests. It funny how my favorite flavor always seems to change, but the chocolate on chocolate was divine! The staff is always so helpful and the store clean. I will continue to make a stop each time I am in town. Do wish they had the banana pudding more often, that will forever be my favorite... until they create something else... so many choices!

Plenty of space Empanada…read moreOrange juice fresh squeezed with the latte Choripan nice chimichurri Bread crisp on outside, chewy inside

This place was just OK, I'd like to give them another shot but the first impression wasn't great…read more Went on a weekend late afternoon and the place was pretty full. But even though the seats were filled up, it still felt empty since it's a large space with high ceilings and it's not very cozy. Like getting pastries in a bank lobby. Many of the pastries were not available which is understandable since they were closing soon. They had a quince tart which is not something you often find so had to try that and of course an empanada, they had few available so I got the bacon and cheese one. Service wasn't super friendly and when I went back to ask for another spoon I got the "I'm doing you a huge favor" look. The owner came by to check on us and he was definitely super friendly and engaging, but the folks behind the counter were not. The quince pastry was unfortunately a let down, very dense and not flavorful. The pastry itself was too doughy. The empanada was ok but not flaky enough. I want to give them another shot, but I had heard glowing reviews of this place and maybe had too high expectations. But even if I had gone in blind, I would have still been underwhelmed.

A must whenever I'm downtown San Mateo! I love my Asian breads and pastries, and this place checks…read moreall the boxes. I can't get enough of the pork sung roll. It's their twist on the Chinese classic and it's SO good! I haven't tried the pork sung and taro roll yet, so I'll definitely have to keep an eye out for that one next time. I'll also have to actually pick up a cake one of these days for a special occasion. For now, I'll keep coming back for the pastries!

This was my first time here and since we were stuffed from eating lunch at Ten Second Noodles,…read more(look for my review there too), we wanted a dessert, but for later and since there was a line out the door here, we HAD TO check it out! Hee. So I waited in line, as my Boyfriend went through and picked up goodies for us. He got us this delicious, velvety Coffee Cake, that was much more like a sponge cake or a log cake, but it had a great smooth coffee flavor! It wasn't too sweet either. He liked the bbq pork bun, but said the bread tasted better than the pork enclosed inside, so he wished he only ate the bread, part. Hee. The other cake was a green tea one and it smooth and tasty too. The ambiance was busy and they had a beautiful mural along the far right side. All their tables were full, so I didn't want to be rude and take a picture of other customers, but I liked how the line to the register separated the bakery area and the sitting area. There's also only one restroom for such a busy cafe. I hope the employees have access to their own restroom! I'll definitely go back and try other pastries here, next time I'm in town hee.

Hey hey hey! (Good old "Music Champ" or for those not familiar with that Japanese variety show,…read more"Fat Albert"!) Another legit Japanese bakery in the Yay? You bet! Jiro/Jirou Cafe & Bakery (Jirou Sabou/二郎茶房) is a Japanese cafe on Belmont's Las Pulgas and Carlmont. From what I have gathered as I did my prior scouting/dining scouting (I can't recall anymore), the place is only 3 years old. Seeing that I'm a San Jose/Milpitas cat, I'll type what this place has over Clover and vice versa. This is done not only so that I can recall what I ordered should I enter as I get off 101 again. This is also done so that Belmont residents, Frisco ones and those nearby can get an idea of what to expect when they can decide whether Jiro or Clover has the better batch of items. I felt awful for staying in for 3 hours of the 4 weekend hours of operation yesterday, but as I type up this review and remember to insert the usual "Yes guys, the ladies are cute!" statement, I did get more items before this place closed for the day. I blame/thank the music, especially an Utada Hikaru-san song. The staff's really terrific. The look seems random with a simple look wall and a white and pink stripe look wall that gives me shades of Anna Miller's, but it works because the place is really cute. I mean, there's a Kuromi decoration as opposed to the Too Short name dropped Kitty in Clover! Though there's a kiosk, there's also the ever important bottle of sanitizer and the register should you pay with cash. Okay, I better get the comparison paragraph pair out of the way. Let me show you something--I mean start with what Jiro has over Clover! (Yay "In Living Color".) As I typed in the last paragraph, Jiro has Kuromi. Beside that, there are items such as an iced houjicha latte with in house cream, Japanese sodas including my San Franciscan friend's melon soda that made him wish he's back in Japan, cat shaped bread along with multiple forms of cat decorations, Anpan Man pan with Jiro being the second place I have been to carrying them after Sac's Mahoroba, big savory sandwiches such as yakisoba sando, tonkatsu quesadilla, yuzu cheesecake, pan such as sakura pan, matcha panna cotta, Belgian chocolate brownies, juurokucha bottles (a non-caffeinated tea of 16 ingredients) and on the go snacks such as the Japanese animal crackers boxes. I can't forget the seating, an element Clover had before the pandemic mess. What Clover has over Jiro. Clover has the cooler Sanrio character. Regarding the foods and drinks, Clover has Italian sodas with the Torani syrups, ice cream for the French ones as opposed to cream or half and half, piroshiki/pirozhki, mini versions of sandwiches such as korokke/croquette and okonomiyaki/modan'yaki pan (savory pancake with noodles for the latter if you are not familiar with Japanese food), donut twists, strawberry sando, and Japanese strawberry shortcake. Regarding what I bought, I picked out items I can't get at the other Japanese bakeries I've been to in the sakura pan, the yuzu cheesecake and the houjicha latte. The latte's cream is so silky. The sakura pan is also good. As for the cheesecake, while I think Charlie's (as in the cheesecake place on Redmond) makes the most yummy cheesecake, Jiro's for me probably makes the least guilty cheesecake (a very good trait to have) because it's not that sweet, and yuzu's a good fruit to have. The flaws. Outside of the parking lot across the street, the place has really bad parking, as you can only park for 20 minutes in front of the cafe. You figure that there's the lot around the corner, but don't use it, as it's for the medical center. Also, there are limited hours of operation (11-5 Wednesday to Friday and 12-4 on the weekends). Neither flaw can't be helped I suppose, especially since Belmont isn't really a suburb you think of regarding Japanese food. If only there's a fruit sando or a korokke pan. Jiro is an amazing spot for me. While it unfortunately will never be my top Japanese bakery (I've known Clover's for around 20 years), it is a very good bakery never the less. To think, I found this spot on the fly after having lunch. If you live in Belmont, visit this place often because having a Japanese bakery is like having a Mr. Mays baseball card or for some of you, a shiny Pokemon. Get there early so you don't miss out on items. +/Jiro is a jiving cafe because of its adorable staff, brilliant visuals, and a grand list of Japanese pastries and drinks. -/Carpy parking and limited hours made me twitch.

Such a quaint and homey little shop! They bake fresh Japanese pastries/buns, just like the ones you…read moresee in anime. The menu online is exactly the same as the in-store kiosk. Unfortunately they were out of a lot of items. Wait time after ordering took 15 minutes because they were short on workers. They were super nice though and kept checking in on everyone while running around. Tonkatsu Quesadilla ($12 + $1 curry sauce): Super interesting! Corn was weird but overall it was tasty and crispy. I feel like the curry sauce was needed otherwise it would be too dry. Yakisoba Sando ($7.50): The noodles alone were good but carbs on carbs was too much for me.

Super cute cafe serving sweet and savory pastries, cakes, sandwiches, salads, and drinks! Quality…read morefood and delicious flavors! Ample indoor seating. Parking is limited (small lot with about 8 spots) but there is street parking. Zulemy is so kind! She's great at recommending salads to try! Will be back to try the Chicken Sonoma next!

This location is a it hidden, but they do have parking in front or on the side of the bakery…read more Going in, they had multiple options to pick. The customer service was overall good, she was friendly as well. I ordered croissants to go, regular, pistachio and strawberry. The pistachio and strawberry do have a filling in them, which was delicious. Next time I plan to order a coffee and try out other items.

Finding this cafe was the highlight of my trip. I came back for 4 days straight and worked from the…read morecafe, no need to try anywhere else because everything was soooo good. They have wifi for those who need to work remotely and the food was amazing. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Some of my favorites were the beet salad, the ham and cheese croissant sandwich, the Mediterranean sandwich, the apple mini tarts, and the tomato soup. If you're looking for a deal, they have a lunch special from 11 AM to 4 PM That includes a sandwich, a salad, a small pastry and a drink/coffee for $15. The employees are extremely accommodating and provide amazing service. I am allergic to eggs and lactose intolerant. They can modify almost everything based on dietary restrictions. I also tend to struggle with gluten (Im not celiac) but had no issues with their croissants. They use really fresh ingredients and everything's clearly made day of. I'm a big foodie and I also enjoy cooking a lot and I am generally not easy to please when it comes to food. You truly cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. A must try!!!!

I was excited about trying new breakfast place. Instead of enjoyment this place produce…read more disappointment. My husband and I ordered identical breakfast plates. His arrived 20 minutes after I finished eating mine. My latte was weak and lukewarm. The server never stopped by to offer more coffee. We had to ask for water twice and mysteriously, one one glass was brought out. The breakfast plate was not great. There was a giant stack of pale pancakes with a few berries on top. Tiny ramiken of soggy potatoes accompanied by eggs so overcooked that some spot were crispy. The bacon was middle of the road 2 short strips. I don't reccomend this place for breakfast.

In medieval Germany, Backhaus referred to a shared or communal village oven where residents brought…read moretheir dough to bake bread. Today it translates to "bakehouse" or "bakery." This place is always good, always busy, always quick. Maybe not "always" busy, but there always seems to be a line here in the morning. In our most recent visit, my wife and I got the last Olive Loaf left, and a Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant. Both were next next level. The Olive Loaf weighs as much as a football. Twenty two buckaroos. In our previous visit we got a different recommended loaf because the olive loaf was already sold out. So, you have to get here early if you have something specific you want.

My rating may not be accurate since I didn't actually order anything. Nothing looked appealing to…read moreme, so I just went in, took a look, took a few photos and went about my day. There's a couple areas to sit and the bakery items are all on display so it's easy to see what they have and don't. I liked the simplicity of the exterior design. No dogs, only service animals. Service felt a bit pushy for me to order & the other person standing at the cashier didn't seem too welcoming or friendly.

Everyone loves the cupcakes! The decorations are so cute and will definitely reorder in the future!read more

A very overdue review - I realized I never left one for my son's birthday mini cupcakes 3 years…read moreago! I requested 3 batches with 3 different themes (birthday, construction, and Bluey) and they were perfect!

Very yummy pastries at this place I recommend as they are…read moregood Street parking and parking lot nearby

I buy from Paris Baguette often, I used to have to drive far but was very happy when this location…read moreopened but to be honest I'm very disappointed on the quality difference in locations, these cakes are Not cheap 60$ for this one. I added some pictures of the same cake from different location beautiful and worth the price, although this one came with the plastic wrap I thought it would look like it usually do under but nope, THIS STORE IS LAZY and they leave the wrap ON and only decorate the top! Apparently cakes are delivered cooked and just for the store to add merengue and decorate, yet this store is taking an easy route on a 60$ priced cake ! yet the grocery store ones have a better presentation!!

I had been to that Marvel Cake in Campbell - this is the first time I came to I the Palo Alto one -…read moreI think it's opened a few months ago. They have cute outdoor seating - very European feeling. That street has now been partially closed post covid. There is an underground parking lot near it and Nola's next to it. The severs are young kids and very polite. They took great care of us.

The matcha cloud foam that was advertised for the Jade and the Amethyst is not the classic cloud…read morefoam you're imagining. It's runny and doesn't properly sit at the top of the drink. I was also trying to adjust the sweetness of the drinks, but was told I can't adjust any sweetness because everything was pre-made, pre-mixed. The Amethyst (blueberry puree, blueberry cloud foam matcha) tasted mostly of milk. Jade (banana flavor) tasted like a banana milk. Chocolate croissant: flakey, rich chocolate chips inside. Microwaved it for about 10 seconds on my own, and it perfectly warmed and melted the chocolate! The vibes are very Mademoiselle Colette meets Alexander's Patisserie. Opens at 10, but the storefront wasn't fully open and ready until about 10:08 AM (side note if you're in a rush in the morning). Will I come back? Not for the matchas. Maybe for the pastries and desserts or regular coffee and the vibes.