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I've been wanting to try this place out for a while but never got the chance to until now!…read more i ordered a pandan basque cheesecake for my birthday and it was DELICIOUS. everyone was raving about it! It looks a little small at first measuring at 6 inches but it was very filling. The ordering process was very smooth too online and it was ready just in time! The only thing is be prepared to circle around and search for parking for a while especially on the weekends. it's in a huge sprawling plaza which can be confusing if you have never been there before.

Amazing pastries and baked goods!!! We always stop by when we're at Vietnam Town and San Jose in…read moregeneral. You order at the window or you can place an order online. I believe there is also a kiosk too. The line moves very quickly, so don't let the long line scare you! My favorites to get are the choux, egg tarts, and croissants! Everything is great, really! I recently tried the filled croissants and they are flaky on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. The Pandan and durian flavors are also very pronounced.

14.4 km•Florence-Nancy, Alum Rock/East Foothills

Kaya Croissant - Buttery layered croissant with fresh pandan custard

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Kaya choux

Peters' Bakery

4.3(2.7k reviews)

We came here today to pick up an order for a pumpkin burnt almond cake for my birthday. My husband…read moreordered it for me, but I wanted to come with him to see what other goodies they had to offer. This was both our first time coming here. We used to shop and order our cakes from Dick's bakery, up until they burnt down. We loved their famous burnt almond cake. When I heard that Peter's makes an excellent burnt almond cake, as well, I knew that's where I wanted my birthday cake to come from. When I opened the door, to enter the bakery, a fresh smell of baked goods and sweets hit me in the best possible way. It smelled like fresh maple glazed donuts. I love that smell. We were warmly greeted by the staff. It wasn't busy at all, so we took our time looking for other sweets to purchase. They found our pre-ordered cake and they did a wonderful job decorating with a cute pumpkin on the top. We also chose an apricot danish, a maple bar and a raisin snail. The prices were very affordable and reasonable here. I really loved how all the pastries and cakes. were displayed in their cases. Everything looked amazing. They even sell fresh loaves of bread and rolls. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We were immediately helped with a smile. I love the old fashioned vibe in here. Both pastry and cake boxes were tired up with sting, to properly secure our box. We paid for our goods and hurried home to try a few of them. The maple doughnut was good. I loved the icing better than the doughnut itself. The apricot danish was delicious and so soft. The apricots on the top were not overly sweet, which I prefer. The pumpkin burnt almond cake was so good. The cake was so soft and light with a wonderful pumpkin flavor that reminds me of fall. The frosting and custard filling paired perfectly with the pumpkin cake. The caramelized almonds covered the entire outer cake and offered a nice flavorful crunch. The whole thing works perfectly. I didn't even know you could get the burnt almond cake in pumpkin. A huge thank you to my friend John D. for letting me know about this limited time fall flavor. We will definitely be back for more soon.

I've been a loyal Peter's Bakery customer for 40 years, but my latest experience was extremely…read moredisappointing. On September 4, 2026, I ordered and paid for my mother's 96th birthday cake--a burnt almond cake--a day in advance. When I arrived to pick it up, the line was very long, and the wait took far too long. Unfortunately, the cake itself was unbelievably dry and crumbled with every bite. After recommending Peter's Bakery to family and friends for many years, I was embarrassed to serve this cake. Sadly, it took away from a very special birthday celebration. I hope Peter's Bakery improves both its customer service and the quality of its cakes.

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Burnt Almond Cake by Peter's Bakery

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Our wedding cake!

Marvel Cake

4.3(984 reviews)

6.1 km•West San Jose

I visited Marvel Cake at 1614 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, as I have seen so many customers…read morevisit this store. Upon entering, I was really impressed with how clean and nice the decor was. The tables and chairs were really upscaled and I felt like I was visiting a fancy french style cafe. There was even a small quiet room for those who needed to do some computer work and outdoor seating. The staff was really great and knowledgeable about all the products. The display case showed all of the pastries they had available. I went to the counter and ordered a little of everything, just so that I could get a good feel for it. The only table service is they bring the order to you. I had an Apple Turnover, Ube Sesame Tart, Lemon tart, and a Mini Almond Croissant. These were house made and really fresh and excellent. They serve various coffee and espressos, If you are looking for a nice relaxing cafe with great pastries-Marvel is the way to go!

We're on the hunt for our wedding cake, so the perfect opportunity to try Marvel came up for my…read moregrandmother's 100th birthday. Sad to say, we were all very underwhelmed by the cake. It looked so pretty and we had high hopes. We took the option of adding on a fondant banner for $5 in the store and settled on berry and vanilla. Whoever was helping us was really not much help at all. I guess at least she was honest, but she didn't know what any of the cakes tasted like and if it was buttercream or whipped cream. The cake itself was dry and hard: the texture was oh so wrong. I don't know if it was old, frozen for too long, or some odd ingredients? But for $65 for a small 6", it was very disappointing. We also got the small bisou and a small napoleon. Better than the cake, but still just ok.

The most delectable chocolate cake with bavarian cream filling. Love it to slices!

Pistachio spiral croissant

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Croissante

4.1(1.2k reviews)

11.7 km

Very fresh croissants, favorite one is with the raspberry and…read more Very friendly stuff at counter. Tight seating but you can find a spot sometime to seat.

A solid quick bakery with Paris Baguette vibes…read more The mango cream croissant is an absolute must try, and the regular croissant delivers on classic flaky, buttery goodness. Great spot for a treat, though it is a bit on the pricier side.

Indoor dining option

French onion soup- too salty

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Strawberry croissant

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery

4.8(187 reviews)

4.1 km

I've driven past Preligen so many times thinking I should try it but never made it in. Finally I…read morewas passing by during the breakfast hours and decided to stop in. Holy moly, why didn't anyone clue me into this place?! This is a true Parisian patisserie unassumingly on the corner of Meridian and Hamilton in a fairly rundown strip mall. It's a tiny shop with barely any seating, so plan to take your bounty home with you. The butter croissants (the only way to measure) are crisp, flaky heaven. They have a spread of other pastries but it's hard to choose anything different. Dare I say my favorite croissant in the South Bay, and reasonably priced too! Cherry on top is that they serve Chromatic Coffee, and the lattes are excellent. It's a new weekend staple for us.

This was my first time here and I was actually down the street getting some breakfast sandwiches at…read moreMadys when my aunt texted me asking if I could pick up an iced mocha for her. I looked up the area and I found this place on Yelp! They had really great deals on pastries, considering most places charge six dollars on pastries, so I thought there were a reasonably priced. I also got my aunt an iced mocha and she loved it!! My niece loved the blueberry muffin I got and the chocolate croissant was perfect and crisp with just the right amount of chocolate. I also thought it was really sweet. How this quaint little shop had a bunch of regulars in it!! As I entered, the gentleman behind the register greeted me and another customer came in and he knew that Customer by me. So cute!! I will definitely be back here again to get some more pastries at such a great pre-pandemic price!! I hope they start making sandwiches or other types of food items!!

14.1 km•Paragon-O'Toole, North San Jose

Butter Croissant

Menu as of 8/26"

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Avocado, Chocolate & Coffee

Anton

4.6(1.3k reviews)

•$$$

the chocoloate and macaroons was high tier ingredients rich soft with very delicate texture and…read moreflavors and owner was there to help us onto picking the perfect snacks

Uber delicious desserts. Loved everything about their options - Hokaido is super creamy and…read moredelicious with the perfect amount of sweetness. I dislike too sweet things and this was perfect with the cream. We also got some tarts this time as a gift and they looked lovely. I really love their simple individual packages without running into the risk of damaging v other cakes in the same box. Service was very very quick. It was a pick up spot so there is no ambience specifically here but simple order at the door type ambience.

Seasonal Fruits Mille Crpes - 8 Inch

Durian (Musang King) Mille Crpes - 1 Slice

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Matcha Mille Crpes - 1 Slice

Pastelaria Adega

3.9(589 reviews)

9.0 km•Downtown

Cute place... yummy desserts... and nice staff…read more Located on Santa Clara Street - the surrounding area is just ok so don't be deterred. Give them a chance and step in for some yumminess. - Pastel De Nata: absolutely delicious. not too sweet and the outer part is light and flaky. Must Try! - Bola de Berlim (malasada) - Portuguese doughnut filled with egg cream. This is the best I've had.. it is sweet, but so satisfying I haven't tried any of the other goodies.... but I will soon! Would I go back? YES!!!!

Came here a while back for the first time. Looks like they are really popular with their pastries…read more By the time we came most of their goods have been sold already. We proceed to go ahead and grab a couple of their Malasadas. We got 2 filled and 1 plain. When we took our first bite, there was needless to say, we finally knew why people came and bought these things up by the boxes. They were soft pillowy and delicious. The staff were ever so friendly and inviting. The place of establishment is clean and well kept. Come early to grab some baked goods.

Espresso to go!

Strawberry Pastéis de Nata aka Portuguese Egg Tart ($4/ea or $21/6)

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Passionfruit Pastéis de Nata aka Portuguese Egg Tart ($4/ea or $21/6)

Milk Belly Bakery

4.5(421 reviews)

9.0 km•Downtown

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

This place was recommended by a friend, and it definitely did not disappoint! Everything we ordered…read morewas 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!

Learned about Milk Belly Bakery from TikTok. When my family and I came here it was busy…read more 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.

Avocado toast with everything bagel topping!

Sesame Kinako sourdough

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Strawberry Ricotta Toast

Clover Bakery & Cafe

4.4(1.4k reviews)

8.2 km•West San Jose

We ordered a custom cake for our daughter's second birthday. Since we didn't want to restrict our…read morelittle two-year-old from enjoying her own birthday cake, we chose this bakery because they use simple, wholesome, high-quality ingredients. When I placed the order, I mentioned that my daughter absolutely loves cats and said it would be wonderful if they happened to have any cat-themed decorations, although the bakery didn't promise that they would. They were very thoughtful and patient in communicating all the details with me. When I picked up the cake, I was genuinely amazed--it was even cuter than I had imagined! And sure enough, my daughter was SO happy to have a delicious kitty cake for her birthday. Seeing how excited she was made the cake even more special. You can really feel how much care and love they put into what they do. We had such a wonderful experience and highly recommend this bakery!

Went to Clover Bakery around noon and the store is on the smaller side so it was a little crowded…read morebut line moves fast. Vanilla donut (3/5): Donut was soft but the vanilla pudding filling tasted a bit artificial Mushroom and burdock bun (3/5): Bun was dense and cold and I think it would taste better warmed up. The filling itself could have been seasoned more, there was a lot of the sesame flavor which made the bun taste bitter Fried chow mein bun (3.5/5): Similar to the mushroom bun but with a fried exterior. I liked the concept but wished it was warmed up. The chow mein itself could have been more flavorful Ham & veggie sandwich (5/5): Friend ordered this and said this was her favorite item! Bread was soft and good amount of condiments and vegetables that were well seasoned. She said this was good value Spicy tuna sandwich (4/5): Friend ordered this and she liked it but it was a bit too spicy for her liking Strawberry cream sandwich (3/5): This item is exactly what you imagine it would taste like, nothing too special. The bread was soft and there was a generous amount of cream but compared to the other items, this was just average Overall, the baked goods were average but my friend really enjoyed her sandwiches. Would give Clover a 3.5 as a vegetarian, rounding up to 4 since I would come back to try other items.

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Strawberry sandwich

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Izumi Cakes

4.5(121 reviews)

26.2 km

Would give 6 stars if possible. They have the cutest cakes ever, really aesthetically pleasing…read more When I told them I had to drive 4 hours, they gave me an insulating bag and even offered ice packs. Above and beyond service!!

When I think of birthday celebrations, I think of Izumi Cakes in Fremont! I love their simple cake…read moredesigns, but the quality is what keeps me coming back. The location is quite small with limited seating, but it's very clean and tidy. The cake is light, fluffy, and not overly sweet--just the way I like it. It's also a big favorite with my parents! Simple, delicious, and made with care. Definitely recommend and will be back for future celebrations! *****FIVE STARS*****

Strawberry Cake

Chocolate light cake

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Lisa H.

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We first ordered Playing with Dough cookies last Christmas season. When Steve delivered the cookies to us, we were blown away by the beautifully gift wrapped boxes with beautifully decorated cookies artfully displayed in the boxes. Gayle creates not just plain cookies, but she also creates art pieces out of those cookies. The cookies are nice sizes and taste good with not much sugar in it. Playing with Dough cookies are perfect for all occasions, also for gifts to family and friends. We highly recommend Playing with Dough cookies! We will definitely order again. And Steve delivers to your home too! read more

Tania B.

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8 years ago

I had a rather last minute come request and Gayle came through with the most perfect Coco themed cookies!! They were even better than the photo I referenced and everyone commented on how cute and tasty they were. She was very accommodating and I'll definitely use Playing with Dough for all my parties! read more

Katherine B.

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9 years ago

WOW! No matter the occasion, Gayle can create the perfect cookie for your event! They are both delicious and adorable. These cookies will be the perfect addition to your party for friends and family gatherings. read more

Helen G.

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9 years ago

Playing with Dough is amazing. The detail on the cookies is so much more than what you find at high-end bakeries. Every season has some special designs, and they always taste GREAT!! read more

Joellen R.

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7 years ago

This was my first experience ordering from Gayle. She was very helpful and the cookies turned out great. I will definitely order from her again read more

Laurell G.

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9 years ago

Ordered some cookies for my son's meet and greet. They were beautiful and delicious. I would not hesitate to order more!

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