5 star taste 5 star presentation and 5 star service. This place was a total surprise. I expected a cake baker and got makings for a full continental breakfast basket but apparently only on the weekends. Everything delicious. Give it a try Cerritans read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Weekend pastries - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Ordered a cake for my husband's 70th birthday. The two women were so warm and helpful in sizing and what combinations to choose. The cake was delicious and so many guests commented on how good it was. read more

Pam and Gayle are amazing. I've always enjoyed going here for pastries (the scones and tea cookies are my favorites), but the cake is where it's at. For our wedding, we worked with Pam and Gayle to find the best combination of buttercream and cake, and it was so hard to choose, we got two separate cakes! Their gluten free cake is also unlike anything I've tasted before -- we almost skipped the wheat flour cakes because the GF option was so moist and flavorful. And though I don't have a picture of it handy, the art that Pam did on the cake was beautiful and personal to us: she included some of our favorite birds and flours, as well as a design we printed on a lot of our stationery. It truly exceeded all my expectations. This place is the best! read more

We have had cupcakes, tiramisu, and mini cheesecake. We like the fact that the desserts were not super sweet. The owner told us that they used Swiss cream which contains less sugar than American cream. Desserts were very dense and creamy. We love it! read more

didn't get a picture but they have thee yummiest banana chocolate chip loaves!! got 4 cupcakes as well; top - raspberry on chocolate bread & vanilla on vanilla bottom - chocolate on chocolate (my favorite) & salted caramel on chocolate friendly service quiet and cute bakery, felt cozy being there :3 read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - 4-cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

This cake was phenomenal! The design was perfect and detailed. I ordered a chocolate cake with raspberry cream and it was so moist and creamy! I would highly recommend :) read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

El Cerrito has needed a bakery and PennDel's Bakehouse hits the mark! The women behind this special business are so amazing & thoughtful. You can tell they bake with love & use super fresh ingredients. Such a great value for delicious grab & go treats including specialty and seasonal cakes (and slices), cupcakes, cookies, muffins, garlic-green onion-cheddar biscuits (so good to bring home and make breakfast sandwiches with) and more. We had a family birthday cake made by PennDel's recently & the women went above & beyond (we had to delay the order several times because of Covid) to truly make this dessert one for the books! Thank you for joining the list of El Cerrito's top spots & a place that's always warm/inviting when you need something on the run! read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

I love this place! It's our go to bakery for all birthday cakes. They use only fresh and natural ingredients and can make most cakes catered to your needs. They also usually have a cake ready to go - for those of us who may not always be as organized as we should be. Our guests either ask where we got the cake (because it's so good)...or they can already tell because they already love the bakery. This is also a great place to stop by in the morning for some delicious biscuits (my favorite is cheese and onion) or moist morning muffins. There is also usually something new and different to try. We are so lucky to have this local business with easy parking and delicious food. read more

I've been coming here for years -- custom cakes, pastries for events. Consistently delicious and wonderful customer service. But what prompted the review was my most recent birthday cake. My husband ordered the chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream and it was SO GOOD, I didn't believe it was cake. Dense, moist, not too sweet. Truly the best cake I've ever had. Don't sleep on this wonderful business. read more

Came into town for mine & husband's 5yr wedding anniversary lunch at a restaurant then came for dessert & ran into this very cute bakery & so glad I made the right choice. Snatched up a few cupcakes & chocolate crinkles & goodness the ones we tried were soooo delicious! I'm sure the rest will be just as amazing! I'm not sure who the lady was who served me but she was so sweet & right away got sweet good vibes when I walked up. Everyone needs to try this place! I'm definitely coming back when I'm in the area again. read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

I ordered some vegan and regular (dairy) cupcakes at the last minute for my family members birthday lunch. They have a dairy intolerance so I was delighted they had the vegan option. In addition I have other family members with tree- nut allergy and was happy to find out there was no tree nuts in the ingredients for the vegan ones when I called- Both style of cupcakes were moist and not overly sweet. We tried a few flavors. (v)/(d) salted caramel, pumpkin spice, chocolate on chocolate, and chocolate on vanilla . Would definitely purchase again and may even try cake. The items were packed neat and labeled per request - and the person on the phone provided great customer service. read more

Love this women-owned delicious local bakery in El Cerrito!! Pamela ("Del" from Delaware and Gayle ( "Penn" from Pennsylvania) started this bakery a few years ago and combined their hometown names to make "PennDel" - so catchy! Inside was homey, clean and welcoming. Finally checked it off my yelp bucket list for Mother's Day and got a few Meyer lemon mini cheesecakes, vegan savory scone, and a 6 inch black and white cake, which is 3 tiered marbled chocolate and vanilla. It serves 6-8 ppl. Pamela graciously helped us out and explained the bakery and the many offerings to us. There were several cakes, including seasonal Meyer lemon, raspberry, classic chocolate/vanilla/carrot cake and cheesecakes along with tasty savory and sweet pastries, including gluten free and vegan options. The black and white cake was absolutely divine and it was love at first bite for my fam. The moist chocolate cake and the vanilla/chocolate buttercream pairing was scrumptious! It's recommended to thaw it at room temp for a few hours for best results. The cheesecakes and vegan scone were also really yummy. Look forward to ordering more of their cakes in the future - so happy to have found a go-to bakery 15 min away! read more

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If Yelp had more stars, Id give PennDel's 10! What a hidden gem in El Cerrito. I had a major craving for chocolate cake and I ordered chocolate caramel cupcakes and a slice of double chocolate cake. Enough said! Stop by and order your chocolate fix here! Cookies, brownies, cakes and treats for pups. Glad we found this place and plan on returning many times! read more

LOVE this bakery!!! Gayle and Pamela are so kind and accommodating. We asked them to make our wedding cake in their signature chocolate raspberry flavor (and to keep the natural pink frosting!). Everyone absolutely loved the cake, it couldn't have been more perfect. They were very responsive and made sure everything was perfect for us. Their flavors are always so fresh and never fake-tasting. If I could afford it, I would go here everyday :) read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Wedding Cake - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Since they been around awhile I have had the pleasure of trying more baked goods. I can really see this bakery being a staple of the community. Had a bday for my son and stopped in and they had a wonderful variety of cupcakes. I also grabbed a gf tea cake and a couple pumpkin cheesecakes for the party for those with different dietary needs. Everyone loved all the baked goods. The owners are lovely and I wish them great success. I have also picked up a couple things at other times and their pumpkin chocolate chip loaf is TDF. read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Yum - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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Wow! What a hidden gem! The bakery generously accommodated me for a custom vegan cake at the last minute. I didn't expect them to be able to take such a short-term request but they were very kind about it. The cake was DELICIOUS, you would never guess it was vegan! Soft, moist, and HUGE, the thick three-layer chocolate cake with vanilla icing was a hit! Not too sugary-sweet, either, it was just delightful. Service was excellent: polite, professional, and friendly. Prices were also very reasonable for the custom order. I would definitely order from here again! read more

Wow amazing tasting cake. I bought a German chocolate cake it was excellent. Will buy again. Thanks you guys are great.

I stopped by PennDel's after a long day in El Cerrito with my family. We were craving sweets and I remembered that I had this bakery saved and wanted to try something here. I ordered two cupcakes and one banana bread. The cupcake does not have that "fresh" taste that you would get from a same day bakery. We could definitely tell that they were made and refrigerated or frozen beforehand, so that was a downside to our visit. The banana bread was not bad. We liked it more than we liked the cupcake. The ladies inside were very nice and patient as we looked and chose what we wanted. Overall, I would give PennDel's a 3/5 stars. read more

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The snickerdoodles are great. The apple tart was good,the lemon cupcake was OK. It wasn't very sweet. It had a lemon flavor, just not to my liking. The cashier/ the owner, was nice. I'll be back. I'm not really a sweets person, but I enjoyed what I had. Hot tea or coffee would've made my day. read more

Gail & Pamela infuse their fabulous pastry with a lot of love. There is something for every one including your dogs. The welcome is always warm and questions answered. You will definitely linger! Everything they make is just superb and beautifully packaged. I hope Penndels will thrive for many years ! read more

I'm having a good day-- because of Gayle Gayle is amazing!!! Her cakes and frostings are perfect, and the apricot bar--- oh my. I roasted some pecans n macs, crushed them, and added them to the marvelous wonder. Kind, real, local---- definitely returning to try more baked goods! Yeah that she exists close-by! PS States of PA and DE--- now I got it read more

Was looking for a birthday cake that wasn't too sweet and was recommended the chocolate raspberry cake. We let it come to room temperature before serving and it was absolutely delicious! Moist cake (very similar to a moist cupcake consistency), chocolatey and not too sweet (they use Swiss chocolate) coupled with bites of fresh raspberry buttercream-- Very happy we came upon this bakery and looking forward to visiting more often! read more

Cute little shop with lots of options. I was greeted when I walked in and since it was my first time coming a took some time to look around. I settled on dog treats (my dog loved these and he is a picky puppy), 3 shortbread Cookies (these were to die for), a rosemary and goat cheese scone (good but a little dry- I came in the afternoon), and some cupcakes (lemon, red velvet, and vanilla). Everything was pretty good. My favorite was the cookies by far! read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Dog treats- Truman gives 5 stars - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Look no further for the best bakery - We needed a perfect cake for my son's celebration of life and we were so pleased with the masterpiece that was created. It was movie star quality and the design work was top notch. My son loved sunflowers and succulents and Pam created the most perfect design. My daughter sat down with her and explained detail by detail. You could see all the love in her design. And the taste of this carrot cake was the best I have ever had and I have had a lot. Thank you Pam & Gayle for the best cake for my son Michael's celebration of life read more

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Absolutely addictive! This is a wonderful small bakery -- everything has just the right consistency and perfect sweetness, never too much or too little. You can really taste the care that goes into every delicious treat. read more

Had a huge slice of Birthday Cake from PennDel's last night! The Birthday Sheet Cake for 12+ was delicious, moist, dense and heavenly delightful! :0) A nice, tasty cream covered the 2 layered chocolate cake! The 2 dense, moist chocolate layers were separated with a perfect raspberry and thin cream layer! Excellent bakery and baked to perfection! I highly recommend this wonderful bakery! Thank You!!! Everyone at the party absolutely LOVED your Cake!!! :0) If you need to order a large sheet cake, please call at least 5 - 7 business days in advance! Enjoy! read more

I love this place so much I come here after school sometimes. I love the cookies especially the chocolate chip ones they are so delicious!!. the clerks here are so nice and respectful and there service is amazing! god bless there hearts. read more

My dad saw this bakehouse on Yelp and wanted to try it since he is also a somewhat experienced baker. The muffin is beautifully delicious. It's got a soft fluffy texture and the flavor of nutmeg is soothing in the morning and the cinnamon sugar is a great topping to add a hint of sweetness. The biscuit is also fantastic. It's got nice brown crust that has a crispy/crunchy texture in contrast to it's inside that's soft with beautiful layers. My dad commented that it's hard to find a good biscuit that has such a wonderful texture. Can't really taste the sun dried tomato, but the flavors mostly come from the savory herbs. Overall they have great pastries and I would recommend trying it out. read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Old Fashion Muffins & Sun Dried Tomato Biscuit (& my egg) - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Lovely desserts and baked goods. Owners are super friendly. The service was excellent.

Got a cake for my brother's birthday on Sunday. So glad I found this cute bakery I bought the Carmel Chocolate cake. It was sooooo good. I will definitely be going back read more

Every once in awhile I wish there was a sixth star for establishes like PennDel's. When quality meets presentation plus wonderful service with a smile - voila! Trust me when I say eat and order anything from this local bakery. Blueberry muffins - yum... cakes - OMG! Just look at this creation in the photo - custom German Chocolate Cake. Enjoy!! read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - German Chocolate Cake minus two slices...:) - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

PennDel's Bakehouse in El Cerrito is a hidden gem! My regular baker closed her business and left me desperately looking for someone who could match her strawberry cake in December. My family and I tried PennDel's Vegan, chocolate and red velvet cupcakes; also their chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and shortbread cookies. They were all pleasant delights to our taste buds. If Merritt's Bakery in Oakland was still open, we would have to divide our loyalty between the two bakeries. PennDel's is not just a bakery it's a welcomed experience. read more

I finally went here, and was very pleasantly surprised. Yummmy coffee cakes, pretty good cookies. I got 2 cakes there for a birthday, and they looked great, tasted better, and they personalized them very quickly for me. The service was awesome (I think the owners are the ones making everthing and serving you). I feel that the location is not great (usually need to park in the lot across the street), and its super easy to drive buy without noticing it. But do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

Yes!! Everything here is so incredible and indulgently delicious. The variety of special diets that they cater to is outstanding. They have cute stuff to accompany the yum if you're going to a party or celebration. But honestly just go there for yourself, because YUM. And they're such cool ladies. read more

Added my own flowers, gold flakes,and succulents but other than that the cakes are absolutely stunning! Would definitely buy from them again in the future. AWESOME customer service. :) read more

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A welcome addition to the neighborhood, PennDel's Bakehouse was founded by friends and longtime food industry vets, Pamela Braxton and Gayle Tule-Chen. PennDel's Bakehouse is currently in a soft-opening phase, as for now they are open only on weekends, so there are limited days and hours for you to be able to order their organic, preservative-free cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other sweet and savory baked treats, which also includes many gluten-free and vegan options. The name PennDel reflects the owners original home states on the East Coast as Tule-Chen hails from Pennsylvania; Braxton from Delaware. I read about their opening on the Nosh food blog on the Berkeleyside website and I was excited to not only try them out, but also support this new exciting new business in my hometown of El Cerrito. Now, fans get to experience the early stages of supporting a local business finding its footing as they take their time to fine-tune their operations. Located on the ground floor of the Ohlone Gardens Apartment complex, street parking can be scarce at times, so I just parked in the nearby Moeser Lane Shopping Center across the street. I went on their first Sunday morning of operation and the place was buzzing with the owners and staff hosting excited new customers and a few locals looking to check out their new storefront and kitchen area. Currently, the set-up at PennDel's Bakehouse is simple as they have two huge glass cases filled with all of their current sweet and savory baked goods. Upon entry, my sightline was immediately drawn to their biscuits made with garlic, cheese and green onion, as I am a sucker with anything made with green onions. After ordering two of those, I also ordered a mini cheesecake, two of their chocolate chip cookies and a slice of their red velvet cake. I was intrigued by a number of other things in their two cases inside their bakery, including two types of bars, one with apricot and the other made peanut butter and jam and their German Chocolate Cupcakes. However, the one thing that really caught my eye was their full-sized Tiramisu cake that was on sale for $58 and boy I was tempted as it looked amazing, but I was trying to be good today, as my total bill for my five items that I did order came to $14.50 before tax and tip, which was not bad at all. Once I got home, I dove into my two chocolate chip cookies, cake slice and cheesecake and everything was fantastic. Nothing too overly sweet, but every item was mixed, baked, and iced to perfection. Their chocolate chip cookies had a unique kick to the thanks to an ingredient that I quite couldn't put my tastebuds on. I saved my two biscuits to enjoy the following morning for breakfast and I am so glad I did as warm and flavorful after a quick toast. Their team was nice enough to add in a small slice of their vanilla cake, which just goes to show how considerate they are to their new customers at PennDel's Bakehouse and it was a small morsel of deliciousness that has me instantly wanting to return for more. You better believe return visits are a must whenever I am in the neighborhood. I love the backstory of PennDel's Bakehouse's owners originally being introduced to one another through their kids school bonded over a shared interest of food and with their experience of working in local bakeries and restaurants over the years, the creative energy they are putting into their new business only shows. Over time, I think word will spread what a delightful sweet bakery they have here and they're going to be lining out the door at PennDel's Bakehouse and this is one wait that I am happy to partake in. read more

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What a Super friendly and welcoming group! Ordered a mix of cake slices, cupcake, and cheesecake. Cake slices are the best value and super delicious. $4 for a slice of fantastic cake. Love that the carrot cake didn't have raisins (bless you). The cheesecake was over baked, but I would try it again. The cupcake was quickly devoured by my child. I will be back! read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - Carrot cake, chocolate cupcake, cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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Sweet neighborhood bakery where the feels come equally from the delicious treats and the hospitality. The ladies creating the magic are also the ones making everybody feel so welcomed behind the counter. The flavors are subtle and nothing is too sweet. After trying half their selections, my absolute favorite is the cheesecake. Definitely an addition to the go to bakery list for our family. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this amazing little bakery! I try to frequent it as much as possible - their banana chocolate chip bread is a favorite of mine. Great ambience, a super positive and welcoming space - always makes me look forward to my next visit. I even ordered a small cake from them for my friend's birthday in April - it was gorgeous and I still think fondly about how amazing it tasted! I ordered a small chocolate cake with two layers of espresso buttercream with pink ombré buttercream frosting on the outside. I added some edible sprinkles, a cake topper, and my friend was just delighted to get a special cake for his special day. Thanks PennDel's - I'm looking forward to next time! read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - A sweet little birthday cake (chocolate w/espresso butrercream). - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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My family tried this spot out during the soft opening, enjoying cupcakes, cookies, apricot bars, tiramisu, and carrot cake, all of which were so good we placed a custom order for our son's six year birthday a few weeks later. I worked with the owners to figure out how to incorporate the pirate themed cake toppers our kid requested and the outcome was visually spectacular. Everything we have enjoyed has been the right amount of moist, dense, flavorful, sweet, creamy... You name it, they have it dialed in! Highly recommended for anyone looking for an amazing dessert experience from a friendly local bakery. read more

PennDel’s Bakehouse - An amazing Black & White cake (w/ sea decorations) for our son's six year birthday party. - Bakeries Near Me - El Cerrito, California