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    4.4 (2.6k reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Apple pastries and fruit cake Cookies
    Robert R.

    I had recently went here for a dessert and were picking up for a last minute BBQ we were invited to. I had called in a Cake for pickup. I had ordered the Coconut White cake with Buttercream. The gal (Michelle), was super friendly and held the cake under my name until I was able to pick up later in the afternoon. I had got a few other Bakery items but the cake was ready when I came to pick up later, The Apple turnovers and Whipped cream turnovers were phenomenal as well as the Coconut cake. The gals working behind the counter were all super nice and helpful. It is no wonder that this Bakery is about to hit their 90th anniversary of being opened serving delicious pastries in the 408.

    Cakes and Cookies
    Buenafe S.

    We stopped by a couple days ago because of the burnt almond cake, I had a craving for it. It was a random weekday so there was no line and everything inside was available. The burnt almond cake was delicious and moist. The only small issue I had was that I ordered one regular burnt almond slice and one of the chocolate burnt almond slices. While it was being boxed up I went to look at the other goodies so I didn't realize I received a regular chocolate cake instead. Maybe I wasn't too clear and maybe I should have stayed there to point them out but the slices were next to each other. The slice was still good. We also got the banana bread which was fresh and delicious and a couple cookies. The inside of the bakery was nice and clean, gives off old school bakery vibes. I've never tried any of the other cakes but I need to when I get a chance.

    Mary N.

    The team at Peter's did a Christmas cake for us. It was a hit with the kids! And we love how it ended up looking. This is a San Jose classic, so do not skip out! We ordered online and the checkout process was very easy. Not sure if it's my taste buds, but now the burnt almond taste TOO sweet for me. I remember loving it when I was younger. But it's pretty hard to finish my slice. I think this is too sweet for Asians. But the kids love it!

    Dry lemon cake ;( sad
    Jenny D.

    Service was great! I ordered online. They gave available times to pick up on Christmas Eve. The door to pick up is separate from walk-ins. No wait for pick up. Now, the actual cake: so disappointing. I used to get the burnt almond cake for my birthdays but stopped about 5 years ago because of how dry the cake got. Gave it a try this holiday season and nothing's changed. Maybe I'll try again in another 5 years ): threw away the rest of the cake after cutting a few slices because everyone was so disappointed. Was pretty embarrassed. Really wanted this place to wow me again, but it's just not the same. Sad to toss a $34 cake

    Star of the show- apricot danish!
    Hannah W.

    This place has always been a family favorite because of their burnt almond cake... but have you tried their pastries?! An absolute must! For the holidays we ordered an assortment of pastries and the star of the show is the apricot danish from Peter's Bakery! Light, fruity, aromatic, danish perfection! Thank you to the lovely staff for making such amazing and yummy treats!

    Burnt almond cake
    Clarizza A.

    I ordered their almond cake through their website for a birthday and it looked so good!! Pickup was so easy! I stored it in my fridge for 24 hours before we got to eat it and it was still so light and soft. So happy with how everything turned out :) service was amazing as always.

    Fresh Strawberry whipped cream seasonal pastry
    letty v.

    One of the best bakeries in San Jose CA. They are known for their burnt almond cake, however their other pastries are scrumptious.Chocolate eclairs with whip cream or custard,apple turn overs whip cream,and their donuts are all our family favorites. The line can get long just miss the crowds in the morning and you should be good.Limited parking but people are always coming and going just be patient and you will score a parking.

    Alex F.

    The sign by the door clearly says no more than THREE GROUPS inside the store at a time, not THREE PEOPLE! I made the hour + drive for some burnt almond cake after finding out my friend has never tried it. We waited outside in a single file line until there were only TWO groups inside; one couple buying t shirts, and a lady who was right before us. We then walked in and almost immediately, the girl wearing glasses with colored curly hair starts yelling at us to go wait outside. My anxiety kicks in after she continues to yell at me even more for now blocking the doorway. I nearly almost knocked over the elderly couple waiting behind us nervously trying to back up into the line of people. Cake was decent but this horrible experience left a bitter aftertaste. They need to fix their sign if they only allow 3 people inside at a time or fix her customer service skills. My friend and I were clearly only the third group inside and didn't deserve that type of treatment. +1 star for the girl that actually helped us, she was great. Even apologized for her coworker's horrible attitude, "it's been a long day".

    Mimi N.

    The best burned almond cake around! Coming through the door, the workers call to assist you right away. They are super helpful and full of smiles. The bakery is a small quaint space on the corner of the street where the line can go down and wrap around the street. The sweet aroma of the fresh baked items smell like a small piece of heaven. Go and try a piece of silky smooth burnt almond cake or the strawberry ring or angel food cake or chiffon cake or red velvet or cookies or the varieties of loaf breads or brownies or bars... so many more things to pick from!!!

    Strawberry and Chocolate cake slices
    Melinda K.

    Highly recommend getting their Burnt Almond Cake and cupcakes. My uncle brought home a box of Burnt Almond Cupcakes two years ago, and it had a good almond flavor with generous almonds and buttercream. He also got a strawberry buttercream slice and a Boston cream cake slice, which were also delicious. I can see why San Jose residents rave about this. It's a family-style bakery that has been open for almost 90 years and is still legendary for the Burnt Almond Cakes.

    Burnt almond cake square
    Alicia Z.

    I recently visited Peter's Bakery and had a great experience as usual. Parking is tough, so I just parked at the lot nearby. I went on a weekday around lunchtime and the store had a few other customers, but no actual line. Service was quick and there were several staff members available to help. The workers are super friendly. I got burnt almond cakes as usual and also tried the custard eclair this time. I also tried marble and chocolate almond cakes instead of my usual choice of vanilla. The cream in the eclair tastes pretty similar to that of the almond cake, though it can feel very heavy after a few bites since the eclair is so huge. The vanilla burnt almond cake is still my absolute favorite here - really can't go wrong with this. The chocolate flavored cake can sort of overpower the almond flavor at times.

    Donna T.

    The burnt almond cake at Peters' Bakery lives up to the hype! I was afraid that the almond was going to be too over-powering, but was delighted to find out that it was perfect. The almond cream goes really well with the burnt almonds on top and moist cake. It's also at just the right amount of sweetness. Reason why this is not 5 stars is for service. I ordered 3 slices of each flavor: vanilla, chocolate, and marble. To start off, the staff lady who served me seemed like she was having a bad day. Vibes were definitely off compared to the other staff members around who were helping other guests. Since this is just a pick up and go type of place, I honestly didn't really care, however it wasn't until I went home and ate the cake that I noticed she only gave me 1 vanilla and 2 chocolates.. She didn't mention that they were out of marble or anything so I was pretty bummed. After you order, they go into the back and assemble it into a tightly wrapped pink box, so there wasn't a way for me to tell unless I opened the whole package up at the store. Nonetheless, chocolate was still my favorite flavor but I wish I got to try marble. I came on a Friday morning and there were about 3 parties in line. Parking was a bit of a struggle as well.

    Burnt almond cake and apple turnover
    Kathy D.

    I've heard so many great things about this bakery, being that we are new to the area we really wanted to try this San Jose staple. The burnt almond cake is light, moist and balanced well with the whipped sweet cream. It's easy to eat more than you planned bc of how light the cake and cream is. What I enjoy most is the variety of baked goods this shop has. You surely will find something for everyone in your party, regardless of taste preferences. I appreciate the long hours the bakery opens, I'm able to pick up a cake before my 7am commute to the office. Also they provide a cake knife/server, complimentary! Another plus of this bakery is of how fairly priced it is. You get good quality baked goods at a reasonable price. It makes it a no brainer to get a cake for large family gatherings and company parties. We recently bought a cake for a Christmas party, unfortunately when we cut into the cake we found that the flavor and filling was wrong.... I reached out to the bakery via Instagram and the owner was very accommodating. They acknowledged the mistake and did what they could to make it right. I appreciate the fairness and how honorable this business runs. I'll definitely be back, for the delicious baked goods and for the WONDERFUL customer service. Thank you!

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    We tried their burnt almond cake and it was ver yummy . The only thing is that the cake has a lot of icing inside though was really yumm .

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    Their FAQ clearly says that their burnt almond cake does not have peanuts but what about cashews or pistachios? I couldn't find the ingredient or allergen information - even though cashews or pistachios are never used in a burnt almond cake

    Only almonds!

    Has anyone tried the carrot cake?

    Yes, it was delicious. Rich and solid

    Would it be possible to walk-in & purchase a cake?

    Yes. They have some ready to go and they can write on the cake as well. I believe if you wanted it decorated like with borders and flowers, you would have to preorder in advance and a pay a small cost.

    Do they deliver?

    No, they do not, and they are not on Doordash.

    Are they open on Monday?

    No, they are closed on Mondays.

    Best time to arrive?

    I've only been there once but I went on a weekday around 2pm, there was a bit of a line in there but did not wait longer than 5 mins for someone to help me! They have multiple cashiers to help with each customers.

    Would you guys be able to make Gender Reveal filled cupcakes?

    If I ordered a cake online & there's a long line do I still have to wait even tho I'm just picking up?

    Hello, Thank you for reaching out. We are a small business, with a small lobby and only one main door. There is no separate line for those with a pre-order verse those who… Read more

    Is my cousin able to pick up the cakes for me even if the orders are under my name? Can we set alternative pick up names for orders? Thank you

    Yes - it says on their website you can do this.

    Would it be possible to pick up my order slightly after the time placed, attempts to call have been made and the phone lines are down. Just wanted to know if it would be a major issue if the order was already placed?

    Yes, the cake should be ready by your time slot and will just remain in the refrigerated area.

    Does the Burnt Almond cake contain alcohol or gelatin?

    There is no alcohol or gelatin but I called the bakery this morning and all of the items on the menu cakes, tarts etc contain lard (pig fat) which is very unfortunate.… Read more

    How much is the 9 in round burnt almond cake?

    Hello. All prices can be found here. https://petersbakery.com/orders

    Do you have cake that is diabetes friendly?

    I called today and they do not make sugar free cakes

    Is it possible to make the carrot cake without raisins?

    Unfortunately, no. We are unable to make the carrot cake without raisins. Thank you for asking.

    Price for double layer?

    Price for a double layer cake depends on what size you would like. All of our prices are at https://petersbakery.com/order… Read more

    Is it possible to do a gender reveal burnt almond cake?

    Hello and thank you for your question. Yes. This is possible. Give us a call and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.

    Do they have good coconut cake?

    everything Peters bakery is connected with is fantastic.......Its fun to go there and take all the bakery goods in view!!

    Is there any way you could make the burnt almond cake gluten free? My mom always raved about that cake, unfortunately she recently found out she has celiacs disease and can't eat gluten anymore

    Hello, Unfortunately, no. We are unable to make our burnt almond gluten free.… Read more

    Do you open on weekend?

    Yep on Saturdays, but be prepared for line(s)!

    How early in advance can you call to pre-order? Also, what is the preferred method to pre-order (e.g. call, order on their website, via yelp, etc.)? Thank you

    Hello, Jerry. Unless it's a wedding cake, or a very detailed design that might require a consultation with a decorator, all you need to do it call us the day before you need… Read more

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