Our new-go-to bakery....my husband and I are pastry snobs and since our favorite pastries in this world are Scones, anything that is not entirely covered in frosting and the most important that is not overpowering sweet. Everything we tried was amazingly delicious and we look forward to visiting the bakery again. Thank you Chef Preligen for opening up a store in our hometown of San Jose and for putting so much dedication to your wonderful selection of pastries read more

They use high-quality coffee beans, Chromatic, although I haven't tried it. I've tried a lot of their pastries, however. They are definitely unique flavors. I have yet to try their croissants, but I plan to try them. Their hours are a little bit odd so make sure you check their website. I think they're closed Monday through Wednesday. It's a huge bummer because sometimes I have Mondays off and I wanted to get a cup of coffee and then I found out they were closed. There is not any place to sit, unfortunately otherwise I would come much more often but that's probably a good thing for my waistline ;) Parking is a little bit tight. There's more parking near the Goodwill and the back. read more

Stoped by for the first time. I happened to be picking up an order next door and saw their sign. I was warmly greeted by the owner when I walked in. He explained that they are a small batch bakery. All the pastries, behind the glass, looked amazing and were decorated so beautifully. I decided to get one Lemon-Raspberry Meringue Tart and one Mix Berry Vanilla Creme Tart. Mr. Manaois boxed up my selections and helped me at the register. They also gave many varieties of hot beverages, sweet and savory scones and sweet and savory croissants. There are also a lot of different pastries. This would be a great place to have a small relaxing breakfast. There are several places inside to enjoy your goodies. Both desserts, that I purchased, were so delicious. My favorite was the lemon raspberry meringue tart. The tartness of the lemon-raspberry filling worked so perfectly with the delicious sweet meringue. I will definitely come here again to try other items. read more

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since moving from SF, i've missed having a staple bakery to go to. and since finding this spot, have been returning to try the entire menu. i highly recommend warming up your pastries if you'll be eating on the spot, which they're always kind enough to offer. the butter croissant is flaky and you can see and taste all the layers. the ham and cheese is my personal favorite and is delicious for breakfast. i found the outside to be a bit crunchier(?) than soft, so it is different from other spots i've tried, but i still enjoy the texture. i've always tried the mixed berry and strawberry passionfruit pastries. both are delicious, but different in texture since they are not warmed up. i'd like to try them when they're fresh early in the morning if i ever get the chance read more

Cute little modern French bakery with pastries, coffee and desserts. I have been wanting to stop by for ages, and I stopped in this afternoon after dropping off my kid for music classes across the street. Sadly just ate lunch so no need for pastries but I can always do an iced latte! They serve Chromatic brand coffee and you can get it with a variety of syrup flavors: caramel, hazelnut, raspberry, etc. $6 including tip. Honestly, it is a STEAL for handcrafted coffee compared to Starbucks - and it supports the neighborhood! We'll be back for pastries, Preligen! read more

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To add to my previous review, I have found that they offer a bag of "day-old" pastries for $8, and it's really a bargain! I was going to a party, so I picked up a few bags and laid everything out on a platter. It was a nice mix of sweet and savory, and nothing about it tasted day-old to me! I will definitely try that again next time I need to bring some treats somewhere. read more

Amazing bakery , came in for a couple assorted bags of treats. Small bakery with lots of options and everything smelling superb and warm. My favorite was the cheese and onions muffin rounds as well as the cheese danish:) read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - Blueberry streusel ,onion cheese bread , strawberry cheese danish , apple tart ,chocolate croissant,cheese/ham croissant , walnut muffin - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered ham and cheese croissant in addition to two blueberry muffins. My go to for excellent pastries! Always delicious and awesome customer service!!! Give it a try and you'll enjoy it as much as I do read more

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Great little bakery near my house. Tried muffin, savory scone and panna cotta. Everything was very good. Will def be a regular weekend stop for me. read more

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Delicious delicious delicious!! Tried their ham and cheese, almond, and plain croissant. They were all amazing! Buttery, fresh, flaky... I can't wait to come back and taste all of their other desserts. read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - Plain, ham and cheese, and almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

My first time here on a recommendation from a friend. Chocolate croissant was perfect - soft, flaky, just the right amount of chocolate. I also tried the cinnamon sugar scone which was moist and delicate with a understated flavor. My latte was just right, drinkable and not too hot. Service was wonderful. It's a small store front, so there is just one set of couches and one table, but comfortable and welcoming. I'll be back for sure. I took home the tiramisu, yes, that was perfect as well. Next time I think I'll try the half-price day old bags. read more

FOOD A quaint pastry shop that is known for their pastries and desserts. Very consistent and solid with their baked goods. A few savory pastries but most are sweet. Ham and cheese is not a thin slice of ham, rather a rectangular prism of ham. It's cheesy enough and the flaky croissant encapsulates both. A very solid choice. Chocolate croissant has two small strips of chocolate. I prefer a lot more chocolate but that can get messy. This is a solid choice for the person on the go. The strawberry passion pastry is a must. Don't wait to eat it; just do it when you get it. Truthfully, I wish they were more buttery but Preligen satisfies my croissant/pastry needs. I must mention that the ube desserts are strong recommendations. If you have any Filipino friends who have offered their ube-filled/flavored desserts, these will ring true. The ube panna cotta and the ube cheesecake are must-tries. SERVICE Staff is courteous and friendly. Owner is almost always present and busy. Upon request, they will warm your croissants: usually 3 minutes at 375 degrees in their little oven. AMBIANCE The times I have gone (Weekday AM and weekend PM), it has not been busy. Maybe 1-2 people in front of me but not really packed with people lounging about. However, I have heard that during the Weekend AM times, it can get busy. Limited seating but while I was there, available and simply arranged. Parking lot in front is tricky to get in and out of, especially when Meridian Avenue is busy. Use the back parking lot as it offers an easier and quicker in and out. EDIT: Forgot to mention 10% discount to nurses. I think I have seen flyers for other occupations (like teachers and police officers), but the last times I have gone, I have only seen the nurses' discount. read more

I did a search of almond croissants and this place came up. I had never heard of them and was surprised to learn they have been around for 2 years. They are in the front of the strip mall at Meridian and Hamilton avenues. Unfortunately, they were out of the almond croissants when I got there. Instead, I tried a mini lemon meringue tart and a chocolate hazelnut dome. Usually such artistically designed treats are lacking in flavor, but not these; both were very good. My husband and I both thought the lemon meringue was the best, probably because it was sweeter, but both were very good. I'll definitely be back to attempt to try the almond croissant! read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - Lemon meringue tart and chocolate hazelnut dome. - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here Friday morning with a friend. When you first enter into the store, you see on full display all the pastries and cakes that are available that day behind the glass separator. Everything looked really good and they were already sold out of certain items. The store has minimal decoration, but an open concept, so you can see the pastries being prepared. I ordered a latte and a ham and cheese croissant, which the cashier offered to heat up. You have the option to eat in as there are a few tables inside and outside the store. The latte was pretty standard, but the ham and cheese croissant was pretty flakey and had a generous amount of filling. Service was extremely fast. I got my order within minutes, although we were not there during a rush. However, there was a steady stream of customers coming in while we were there, so I can imagine this place gets packed during the weekend. The store is located in a small plaza with a few other stores, so there's some parking, although it filled up by the time we left. They have an early bird special for drip coffee and a croissant as well. Would come here again and try their other pastries! read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - ham and cheese croissant + iced latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

The reviews are 100% spot-on. If you're a quality pastry fan, this is exactly the place you want to visit! * Location: Easy to find, plenty of parking in shopping center * Ambiance: Bakery is a quiet, clean, welcoming, & delicious-smelling! The best parts are the beautiful pastry and dessert display cases - your eyes won't know where to look first! Small indoor & outdoor seating available. * Service: Owner & baker always greets folks cheerfully and ready to help with recommendations. * Food: You can't go wrong with any selection, especially any of their croissant varieties. The butter croissant & polvoron are some of our favorites. Highlight: Absolute best almond croissant we've ever tasted. The crunch, flakiness, almond paste spread, & crunch - amazing & so worth the drive!! read more

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Flavors were so good. Unfortunately, the pastries were stale as if they were yesterday's pastries. The staff are very friendly and I enjoyed sitting on the couch reading the various baking/cookbooks on display. read more

Preligen's Artisan Bakery is in a small shopping strip with its own parking lot. But if you miss their parking lot, just park in the lot behind them and make the trek! It's not that far. They are a small bakery and I've been here twice. In search of tiramisu, Yelp and Google led me here. The first time I came was October for my mom's birthday. My mom loves tiramisu! I'm so glad I came. I, myself, have not loved tiramisu much, but Preligen changed that for me. So much that I came back yesterday for my stepmom's birthday! It's small inside, but it's a quick in and out situation. I ordered online both times just to reserve the cake. I feel that the price of the dessert is justified as it really is that good. In October, I did their day old grab bag and ended up with a few ham and cheese croissants. I sound like a hater, but I'm not a fan of ham and cheese either, BUT these were DELICIOUS! I popped them in the oven and I couldn't stop eating! This round, I opted to buy their butter croissants and panna cottas. I haven't eaten the panna cottas, but my husband ate two of their croissants in one sitting. It was like an ethereal experience tasting the butter as I took a bite. I could just picture the butter sheets that went into that croissant. Now you're probably wondering why I don't have pictures posted. I. Was. Too. Excited. Both times we dug in too quickly. Just a note: my dad ate a whole slice all by himself and when he does that, you know it's good. My cousin was so full from lunch then said the slice was too big and proceeded to eat the entire slice the fastest I've ever seen her eat anything. My aunt hid her slice in the fridge and stole bites from her husband. We're Asian and my stepmom said, "It's not too sweet." IYKYK. read more

I was first introduced to this bakery when a colleague bought a selection of pastries for a nonprofit fundraiser dessert silent auction, which I got to only eat with my eyes. Thanks to Too Good To Go (TGTG), I not only get to finally taste these pastries; I also discovered this french artisan bakery owned by Chef Preligen is a kababayan (fellow countryperson). He is a pastry chef with many years of training and baking sweets at high end Vegas hotels like Bellagio while got his savory baking muscle through SF Baking Institute. My original plan was to pick up my TGTG and leave then the jars of "avocado chocolate & coffee" in the cold case & Chef Preligen tidying up in his chef's coat gave me pause to engage in a chat with him while I window shopped. Learning more of his story and after carefully checking out each items, I bought a savory Rosemary, Sun Dried, Parmesan scone, 3 tropical inspired puddings/mousse, and tiramisu to add to my TGTG bounty. He's had this storefront for one year since Memorial Day 2024. It is on a busy corner of Meridian & Hamilton with a two bistro tables outside if can handle the traffic noise. Fortunately, the property owner landscaped area with thick bushes for a sound and visual buffer. Otherwise, enjoy your beverage and baked goods indoor on the welcoming sofa. I visited in late Sunday morning and there was a comfortable stream of patrons visiting. When I arrived there was someone enjoying their food outdoor. While I was window shopping, a pair came in to order tiramisu. A couple was entering while I was leaving. Sampled the coconut macaroon, savory scone & dairy free tapioca during lunch. The macaroon, the size of an oversized truffle, was satisfying for Dad. I took a nibble, appreciating the moisture, texture, and the not overpowering coconut taste as I don't usually enjoy coconut forward sweets. Scones are another baked item that doesn't rank high on my list. There is only one bakery/cafe in Palo Alto that I will always buy their scones. Now, I can add Preligen's yummy scone recipe to that list. The savory mixture intrigued me, so took a chance to taste test and was super satisfied. It ate like a heavier biscuit, moist without being too crumbly and slight sweetness. I enjoyed with a salad. The mixed fruit in the dairy free tapioca was crisp and fresh, the gelatin layer and tapioca pearls brought out the little girl in me so can play with it in my mouth as I ate it. I didn't miss the dairy in this "dairy-free" dessert. Enjoyed the a slightly warmed berry croissant using toaster oven for dinner dessert. It was crispy on outside with layers and layers of lamination. The lemony cream inside paired very well with the plump, firm & sweet berries. The full size cheesecake, tiramisu, and chocolate entremets prompted me to make a mental note to order in future for a special family gathering. While Chef Preligen always has at least one whole cake in case, he encourages pre-ordering. Will share my discovery with fellow #FilAm #Foodies so can support Chef Preligen. Adding to my list of spots to meet for a cafe meeting or catch up. I look forward to stopping by when I'm in the area or making a trip for special occasion orders. read more

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Apparently, the 4th time is the charm. I have tried coming here multiple times but it has not worked out since they close early at 3pm. , I finally made it today, and what a great little spot! They have savory and sweet items. The desserts are French style, so not as sweet as typical American desserts. I am not a coffee person, but they said that their coffee is great, and I believe them based on the desserts I had. Do check it out! read more

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Omg Preligen's bakery has the most flakey and perfectly layered croissants !! I have been ordering bakery items on a weekly basis and the quality of the items are so well made. I also appreciate a well condensed menu, as that allows the bakery to really perfect and specialize in their certain pastries! read more

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Excellent! This Chef owned Bakery is an Artist. Not only does all his deserts look good but they are AMAZINGLY good. I highly recommend you stop in for desert or breakfast. read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - Mango/fruit topped Tapioca, Fruit custard tart, and Crème Brûlée - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

New bakery alert! A coworker sent this to me and I stopped by on a Sunday (and hit up the Goodwill across the complex, scored a sweater). This bakery offers classic baked goods (with some fresh flavor combos) as well as some higher end French tarts and dairy based desserts like panna cotta. I ordered: - bacon, cheese, and jalepeno scone: Perfect light and flaky crumb, but the add in flavors weren't coming through as strong as I liked - valerian chocolate coffee tart: fine, decent chocolate and coffee flavors, - chocolate chip cookie: I cannot stop thinking about this. Crispy edges, crumbly center, studded with mini chocolate chips, but the kicker was that it was sweetened with honey or jaggery or coconut sugar or something more sophisticated and alluring than plain ol brown sugar. This flavor has me in a chokehold and I want to eat more. I'll need to come back and try the jarred panna cotta and the jarred tiramisu, which had an interestingly textured cake layer instead of standard ladyfingers Logistics: - limited indoor and outdoor seating - parking directly in front, with more in the complex behind it read more

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I decided to stop by since I was in the area and I had seen great reviews. The owner is the only person working there but service was great and I was greeted immediately. I appreciate that the selection isn't overwhelming, good amount of sweet and savory items. I do wish they had a few more meatless savory options but regardless I got what I came for. I got a butter croissant and it was perfect - buttery and flakey. Also I want to note getting a freshly baked croissant here is much cheaper than the croissants sold by Starbucks. Highly recommend checking this place out! Also there were free samples and they were delicious! read more

Oh man...I don't want to write this review because then more people will come and there will be no baked goods left by the time I get there! This small non-pretentious bakery is a hidden gem! But it is worth coming to! I wish I had time to come back one more time because everything looked amaaaaazing! My go tos are usually a plain croissant and an almond croissant in order to check out how they do theirs. But the woman in front of me ordered a bunch of different pastries and she was a regular because they knew her by name. The owner was working behind the counter and that's a really good sign how much he cares about his products. Lots to choose from! Oh and don't get me started on the refrigerator case! You want something special for your Valentine, get it from here! I ordered a ham and cheese croissant, which they heated for me, and a mixed berry lemon pastry....sooooooo delicious! I do wish I had grabbed one more for my breakfast. I also ordered a latte which was perfect as well! Solid bakery and again, worth the drive! Looking forward to returning! read more

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This place has hands down the best croissants in the area - crispy from the outside, flaky from the inside, perfect size and price (around $3.5-$5 per croissant as opposed to $6 from Manresa etc) This unassuming little bakery in a strip mall, is packed with flavor and artisan dessert items. Most of the popular items do run out later in the day so be sure to go early. We have liked everything that we have tried so far - sweet and savory croissants, the avocado chocolate coffee jar, the tapioca jar etc. They also have a morning special for coffee and croissant. The service is fast and friendly - and it is mainly a to-go place with only 1-2 small tables for seating (maybe they will change this soon). read more

Prices are reasonable and the service was nice, they even offered to reheat the croissants we ordered. We got chocolate chip cookies and chocolate croissants, they were good. read more

I wanted to try so many different items and ended up getting the Almond croissant- You can't miss with an almond croissant and boy was this good! Fragrant and not too sweet. Oh so flaky on the exterior. Crispy and soft at the same time. Delicious. Chocolate croissant - Chocolate-y and not rich. Flakey yet soft. Delicious. The chocolate wasn't overpowering the croissant but it was also the highlight of the pastry. Rosemary-sundried tomato scone - Delicious. I've never really had a savory scone before and I'm glad my first experience was a good one! You can really taste the rosemary and there are bits of the sun dried tomatoes baked within the scone. Solid pastry read more

Simple location which is great for takeout coffee. Not a lot of seating available. Coffee and croissants are good. Go early as they will sell out at times. The other stores in the strip mall will offer a discount if you patronize them which is kind. read more

Ordered: - Ham & Cheese Scone ($3.50) - Ham & Cheese Croissant ($4.95) - Lemon-Berry Danish ($4.25) - Avocado, Chocolate, & Coffee Mousse ($7.50) - Cafe Latte ($5.25) x 2 Preligen's Artisan Bakery in San Jose is a true gem! I tried the Ham & Cheese Scone, Ham & Cheese Croissant, and the Lemon-Berry Danish--all beautifully made and bursting with flavor. The Avocado, Chocolate, & Coffee Mousse was a unique and indulgent treat, and their Cafe Lattes were smooth and rich. *Tina's Tip: If you're eating in, ask them to warm up your pastries--it makes a world of difference! Great food, cozy vibes, and friendly service. Highly recommend stopping by with your friends and family. read more

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I've been wanting to try Preligen for such a long time since I've heard so many good things since it opened! We went later in the day so we knew there wouldnt be much left and ended up getting a lemon tart, fruit tart, another chocolate tart (forget the exact name) and a few butter croissants! Everything was really good! The creme in the fruit tart was perfect and the lemon tart was so airy! I'll have to come back earlier in the morning though for a better selection! The owner was really nice and they were staying open on Christmas morning for cake pickups! The only downside to this store in the parking lot is hard to get into during busier hours but hopefully this bakery sticks around! read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - Lemon Meringue Tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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Lovely bakery in the neighborhood. Was craving some croissants and discovered this bakery so stopped by one weekend. We got the ham and cheese, chocolate, and almond croissants. They were all so good and flaky! I air fried some the next day and they held up really well. Can't wait to stop by more often. The immediate parking lot is pretty small but it's connected to a bigger goodwill lot. read more

Ok, tried the desserts we took to our friend's home. The chocolate and avocado dessert was not my favorite. For me, it had a weird taste that I didn't care for. I actually liked the mango pana cotta the most, and I'm usually not a mango person. Others did say that they liked the avocado and chocolate dessert, but I'm not sure if they were just being polite. Strawberry pana cotta was good... don't think you can mess up on that combo! read more

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I ordered a selection of pastries for a dessert auction at a fancy fundraiser. The staff was very helpful in suggesting what I should purchase. I chose an assortment of 10 pastries. They were ready on time and packaged carefully. They ended up being the highest bidded dessert item at the auction at $700 for less than $60 worth of pastries. The pastries are so good that they would be something I would serve in my home. read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - Selection of pastries, including lemon tart, fruit tart, cheesecake, chocolate raspberry domes, and chocolate hazelnut domes. - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Simply put -- some of he best croissants and pastries outside of France. I really don't need to say much more. If you're in San Jose area, try their selection of treats. read more

We love this cute little bakery located in Cambrian Park precisely on Meridian. It's a small cafe on a strip mall, in the same location with Goodwill. They make fresh bake goods. They sell croissants, coffee, fruit tarts, and my favorite is their avocado cream with chocolate on top. It was very creamy, delicious and perfect dessert for me. The downside is this place is rather small so there's not enough space for people to dine in. So the best option is for take out. Service is average, when we were there, there was only one person helping us. But hoping this small business to grow so that they can expand! read more

Surprisingly loved the ham and cheese croissant which had a thick cut of ham with Parmesan cheese, and it heated up well the next day too! It's in a very unassuming location that was actually hard for me to figure out how to get in! I accidentally parked in the back and had to walk around, but they do have a small front lot as well. The only reason I took off a star was because I was surprisingly disappointed by the almond croissant. I've never had one be too sweet before, but this one made my throat itch and I had to take a break from eating it! There was a ton of filling in the middle, so if you like that, go for it! read more

Came back to buy desserts for a get together with friends and the experience and food was stellar. While they were sold out of the top sellers (lemon meringue and tiramasu) the other desserts were phenom. Ordered the mini cheesecake (light and fluffy), coconut tapioca (if you love tapioca you must get this ... refreshing, perfect texture, summery and light), mango panna cotta (so thick, creamy and rich in mango and vanilla flavor), fruit tart (delicious sweet fruit on top of a custard and nice shortbread crust), chocolate ganache (rich and decadent) and milk chocolate hazelnut dome (soft yet structured mousse texture with a delicate chocolate flavor). SO SO GOOD Fantastic price, excellent service and delicious sweets! Can't wait to try the pastries (morning items) and other desserts read more

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Very nice bakery and prices are good too. The owner was there as other people have said, very amicable and friendly. He gave us suggestions about what we could try. I got chocolate raspberry vanilla dome, fruit tart and croissant. The chocolate dome was delicious and fruit tart was perfect with very good crust and the custard inside was so good. However croissant wasn't upto mark. It didn't taste fresh. We went at the end of day so maybe they don't last well through the day. It's a neat little bakery tucked in a corner so bit hard to spot. Would definitely go there again to try their desserts read more

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Preligen's is a perfect addition to the area! If your craving a baked good but don't want donuts and want something more high end then Safeway then stop here! The baked goods were super fresh, the service was fast despite it being a small operation and the price was reasonable and comparable to other bakeries. Great option for the area ! read more

Preligen’s Artisan Bakery - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

The Moment I walked into the shop it was visual eye candy on every pastry that was in the case. Each pastry was like a miniature art piece, the taste of each one bought me back to my Grandmother who was a pastry chef. The lemon tart was the bomb. ps: I bought just everything in case. read more