Update: Tried the date cake this morning and it turned out to be the standout from yesterday's haul -- well done! The cake itself is delicious, but what makes it interesting is the type of fruit they use -- not Medjool or the usual Middle Eastern dates, but jujube (often called Chinese dates). That choice gives the cake a gentle sweetness with a subtle smoky note that sets it apart. Feb 21: For our first visit, we ordered quite a spread: the chocolate mochi bun, honey osmanthus cake, jujube cake, a loaf of chocolate bread (because there's no such thing as too much chocolate), and the pork floss with salted egg bread. The concept behind the pastries was appealing, which explains why we bought so much on our first trip. That said, the execution felt a little uneven. The osmanthus notes in the honey osmanthus cake didn't quite come through, the chocolate bun lacked depth of flavor, and the pork floss with salted egg bread turned slightly burnt even though we followed the heating instructions. Still, we were glad to have discovered the bakery. It's definitely worth a try. read more

On Thursday at noon, I walked into an empty cafe. One of the two shelves in the refrigerated display were filled. It held more savory items like cold sandwiches and bread with pork floss. I decided on the taro cheesecake. On the counter there were more bread-like products such as matcha loaf and more items with pork floss. I chose the red bean loaf. The red bean loaf was what I expected. It was like many other red bean loaf. The taro cheesecake were bite size. It wasnt sweet or dull. The taro seemed like real taro. It was more of a sandwich than a traditional cheesecake slice. Overall, I could see someone returning for their more savory items. My first impression and experience arent enough to drive myself to be curious for wanting more. P.S. egg tarts are available saturday and sundays read more

Friendly Asian bakery tucked away near Newark mall. This has a collection of eclectic sweet and savory baked goods. We got the Oreo chiffon cake that was not too sweet but perfectly soft. They also have a seating area in case you're inclined to eat there. Will look forward to trying the savory goods another time! read more

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Folks who are immigrants from Taiwan who thinks desserts should not be sweet (for example if a recipe states 1 cup of sugar, they beg for less than 1/4 cup of sugar) rate this bakery as 4 stars whereas I have a sweet tooth (I do not like sugar vomit but believe desserts should have sweetness; for instance I get boba drinks at 25% sweetness) rate this establishment as 2 stars because I also felt the products are probably days old since especially the sponge cake portion tasted fairly stale. Therefore when averaging it out, lead to 3 stars. YES the desserts are NOT sweet and are comparable to the desserts you purchase in Taiwan. So forewarning to those who have a sweet tooth and are craving a slice of cake! I ORDERED: #1 ube/taro mochi cake which tasted stale and likely depended on the natural sweetness of the ube and taro. #2 custard mochi which also tasted stale with lots and lots and lots of custard. Both mochi are not QQ like Japanese mochi but do have a subtle chewiness. SERVICE: Lady who helped me was nice. I probably should have spoken Mandarin but I was too lazy because she greeted me in Mandarin and gave me more expensive products than what I was asking for (ie 2 piece custard mochi for $6.80 vs 2 piece potato mochi for $7.50). BUT overall, friendly lady. AMBIENCE: lots of tables with cute large sized plushies to keep you company. LOCATION/PARKING: Across from newpark mall. Lots of parking in front and around. Shaded parking in some areas, too! Free and private parking lot. read more

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This bakery here is amazing. My friend introduced us to this place. It's not too sweet (so no sugar crash) but it will satisfy your sweet craving. My favorite is definitely the taro cheese cake, and the pork floss buns. The people that work there are so nice and honest. There are a couple of tables inside for you to sit down and enjoy the items. It's cute with stuffed animals at every other table. read more

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Overall a pretty good bakery. I decided to stop by here to grab some pastry for my wife. Decided to get the ube mochi cake, chiffon, and sesame pretzel. The cakes and pastries were not very sweet and pretty well made. The Chinese lady that helped me decided was friendly and welcoming. My wife enjoyed them and most likely I would come back again. read more

Tried the ube mochi cake. Not too sweet. Great array of textures. The mochi is chewy and delicious. Make sure to eat it within 1-2 days! I was trying to savor it but it ended up expiring by day 3 hahaha The cake can be a bit dry so we added some strawberry oat milk which actually made it really tasty... read more

Their the Oreo crepe is a wow, soft center, and stuffed with crushed Oreos, whipped cream, and just the right drizzle of chocolate sauce. It's like dessert and nostalgia rolled into one perfect bite. Highly recommend if you've got a sweet tooth! read more

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Friendly staff! Very patient with broken mandarin. Displays with pastries were clean and well put together. Got 4 egg tart pastries and the taro puffs. Family loved the taro pastries as they were perfectly creamy, not sweet at all, and the breading was so soft. The egg tarts were well loved too by the family and cat. Will be coming back! read more

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I didn't get want anything from the bakery at the moment since I had a pastry early morning, but I decided to give this place a try and try one of their milk teas. Milk Tea is alright, but some Ube didn't blend in with the drink. It seems like that the place is still renovating since there are no TVs turned on and that there are rarely any decorations. Some stuff I'm seeing should be put at the backend. I also saw pictures of a large grey teddy bear sitting on the chair, which is quite nice. I'll max this rating up for four stars at the time being since I didn't get anything from the bakery. I'm hoping that this place improves soon. Also, some items I see from online such as cakes are not displayed at the display boxes. Perhaps, they are sold out? Remains a mystery at the moment. read more

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Found this Asian bakery recently && it's been a legit addiction. This small little mom&pop shop is hidden, beside New Park Mall & Lazy Dog. It's a casual cafe (mainly for takeout), serving up Taiwanese desserts with a unique twists. Service is pretty straight forward and limited - as the worker's English speaking abilities are a bit restricted overall. But it's still easy to get by, by simply pointing + all goods are labeled in English with prices as well. Faves: (1) Mochi lava buns - these are soooo good!!! The regular cream filling is tasty, not too sweet and a little salty. The exterior though is what really makes this unique, the mochi exterior had a great chew to it. (2) Sweet potato/taro lava buns - this is just as good as the regular one above but a tad bit sweeter. The purple filling is nice and creamy, while the mochi exterior had that same great chew/texture. (3) Sweet potato/Taro cheesecake - another popular item and great for sharing since it comes with 4 pieces so it's a lot. The filling is a little more firm than the buns - but still that tasty, sweet, & creamy taro filling. THEN it's sandwich between...the fluffiest little cheesecake pillows that is so light and airy, it's to die for! Pass: (1) Egg tarts - this was unique but not my fave. Overall it looks great esp. with the unique shape and height, and as a modern version I can see the appeal in the pie like crust. But I'm a die hard OG Portuguese egg tart gal in love with a flaky crust, so this didn't cut it for me. (2) Taro with Pork floss - this was WEIRD, not my forte but my in-laws were all about. I understand sweet and savory - but it was too STRANGE for me...to eat pork floss amiss taro cream/cake. I just personally don't have the palette for it lol read more

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I'm so glad I found this place! It looks like they're popular for their egg tarts, but I think their box cakes and breads are more incredible here. I got the hot dog bread and the bread itself was super soft and pulled apart nicely. Each layer of the cake was super flavorful. The staff is super friendly and great at sales because auds they convinced me to get 4 egg tarts when I was only going to get one. There's some seating inside, and some big plushies to sit with if you're alone. read more

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This place is my new guilty pleasure. Ample parking and pastries are amazing. The selection isn't very big, but everything that I have tried so far is flavorful and the absolute perfect level of sweetness. Casual ambiance; very few people stay to eat. Staff only speak Mandarin Chinese, but I'm sure they'd be willing to help if you're willing to point. They do a 5% cash discount, and $10 minimum card. Every time I pass by with cash in my wallet, I take it as a sign that I was meant to get pastries that day, haha. Prices are a little higher, but well worth it for the quality of the goods. My favorites so far are the mochi taro cake and the taro cheesecake. The baked goods surprisingly keep really well; I forgot my taro goodies in the fridge before leaving for a weekend trip, and they were somehow just as yummy (even the mochi was still soft) when I got back. Everything is light in texture, and if you're a fan of taro, you absolutely need to try the goods here; the taro taste comes through this delicious paste they make. I'm not the biggest fan of their savory treats (I also can't stand pork sung on sweets), so I'd recommend their taro desserts or egg tarts instead. Haven't tried their milk teas yet, but seems very fresh and popular, seeing as they've sold out of a lot of their selection each time I've gone! Love the sweets here; I'll definitely be back!! read more

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TL;DR: This is a cute woodsy-like Chinese Bakery home to baked goods. Be forewarned that most of their goods seem to be significantly under-sweetened than under Asian bakeries. They also don't speak English well but they are very eager to help you if you point. Pro-Tip: it is 5% off your entire order if you pay cash. If you use a credit card, it is a $10 minimum. parking: - lots of parking available as this location is on the outskirts of the Newark Costco. wait time: - no wait even though several patrons came in to order and left promptly afterward. ambiance: - clean, quaint, and slightly woodsy vibes with the twine-covered lights and brown leather chairs. service: - the employees don't speak English well but if you point, they will try their best to help you! - I will point out that even though their menu boasts a wide variety of drinks, they only had oolong and milk tea today. food: [Worth It] - Purple Sweet Potato Lava Mochi Balls: This was the perfect mix of sweetness and mochi texture! I would consider coming back just for this! [Good to Try Once] - Durian Mille Crepe Cake: You can tell fresh durian was used, however the taste was mild and left me unfulfilled. [Not Worth It] - Boba Egg Tart: these are not your traditional egg tarts as they appear taller and fancier. Yet, the custard tasted too mild for my taste. The boba toppings on the other hand, were surprisingly squishy still despite having sat out for several hours. - Red Bean Mochi Egg Tart: I think this item was mislabeled as "Mocha Egg Tart" because I didn't notice any mocha flavors at all. On the bottom of the egg tart, I was surprised to find a small layer of red bean and mochi. While this was a creative take on egg tarts, the lack of flavor from the custard created an overall lackluster experience. - Tropical Oolong (light ice and 50% sugar): this drink was terrible! It was so overpowering with sugar I couldn't bother to take another sip. read more

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Food 5/5 it is genuinely a compliment when Asians say not too sweet and this place is not too sweet, it is the perfect amount where you can taste each ingredient in its natural form, we came an hour before closing and even then the baked goods taste fresh. The cake portion is the perfect texture super fluffy and very light! Service 4.5/5 was nice there was a bit of a language barrier the lady spoke mandarin and luckily I knew enough to point and ask for a specific amount the lady tried hard to ensure that the order was the correct one and was very nice throughout Ambiance 4/5 this is a neat space that would be a nice place to study, it is also near the mall and would be a good place for people to hang out read more

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I don't want to call myself an eggtart connoisseur.. but I kind of am. Self proclaimed, of course. I've been everywhere in search of the perfect egg tart. Theres golden gate bakery, lung fung, CA bakehouse, kee wah, the list goes on and on. Rola has some fantastic egg tarts. What sets them apart from the rest is the unique shape, soft silky custard, and crumbly crust. The egg tart is tall rather than wide which gives you a unique ratio between filling vs. crust. The silky custard is just heavenly- its rich and milky with a slight egg flavor.The crust is similar to a soft cookie, not so much the flaky pie crust. Each egg tart is about $3 and they offer different flavors however the original egg tart was my favorite. Mochi cake- Many of the reviews mentioned this item so I decided to give it a shot. I found this dessert to be just ok. You get a lot of different textures: chewy from the mochi, starchy from the ube, soft and fluffy sponge cake, and of course salty from the pork floss. I am a total fan of the sweet and savory combo but it felt a bit heavy and I didn't enjoy it after a few bites. Ube cheesecake - THESE WERE SO GOOD. If you love cream cheese or cheesecake, definitely get this. They have real ube and you can really appreciate the taste rather than that artificial ube flavor. The cheesecake is so creamy and cheesy. It comes with 4 small little sandwiches so no need for a knife and fork. I would definitely get this again. Service was good. The lady at the cashier was quite chatty and took the time to make a personal connection with each customer. Some people might find that annoying if they intended to buy something real quick but I, as a health care worker, enjoyed the personable approach. The interior is clean and decorated simply to give off a cute cafe vibe. Theres quite a bit of small tables inside but most of the customers did take out when we visited. I would go out of my way to drive to Fremont for the egg tarts and the ube cheesecake alone. The desserts are high quality and the prices are pretty reasonable for what you get. Come check them out! read more

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First time at this style bakery. They serve cakes, desserts, and milk tea/dessert drinks. And stop right there, you probably think it's just one of "those" bakeries, but they have deep-dish egg tarts! I've never knew they had deep dish variants so I had to give it a try. Scrumptious read more

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A unique concept for pastries and desserts! Rola Bakery has a lot of taro-based, airy, and light pastries. I've tried their egg tart, mochi balls, taro cheese cake, and pork floss bun. My personal favorites are the mochi balls and taro cheese cake. Taro cheese cake (it is like a mini taro sandwich cake): the cake layers are super soft and airy, filled with a dense amount of taro filling, and light cream. It is something I've never seen at any other bakeries. Lots of tables and parking space available. read more

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I PUFF-er sweet but not TOOO sweet pastries, so this place RISES to the occasion. .:: Sweets ::. Rose Lychee Crepe Cake Slice: $7.59:not too sweet (which is the chinese compliment) but very creamy and you can taste the flavors of both lychee and rose prominently but the lychee definitely overruled. I thought overall a really good slice of cake. Definitely a bit pricey. But you can taste the quality. Lava Mochi Balls $5.50: 2 pieces. A very unique treat. I LOVE cream puffs but I also love mochi, so this combo texture was so interesting. Cripsy on the outside, soft/chewy on the inside. The filling COULD use a little more punch of flavors to it, it was definitely more on the less sweet side. .:: Service / Parking / Ambiance ::. The cashier was definitely very shy and soft spoken. If you pay in cash, you get a minor discount. Easy parking as there's a whole parking lot. Its located to the side of a building which could be hard to find, but if you see 1040 Tax smart its right around the corner The place is very cutesy, very minimal seating. All their stuff is in togo containers so seems more like a take out place. read more

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Rola Bakery opened where Pho Lovers was. Interior basically the same. Counter slightly changed. Seating area remains same. Minimal decor. Offerings: boba teas, cakes made to order, upscale baked cakes, pastries. Bell rings when one enters. Mandarin speaking cashier comes out from kitchen I. Told her: " (wo) man man kan": "will take a few minutes to look things over". Since i didn't see any menu. (Probably on counter). Just look at sparse counter to see what's available. Inferred bakes may be Taiwanese, though bakery doesn't list. Mandarin spoken not sounding Northern Chinese...also never seen a China based bakery stateside. Eats: durian cake(7.50) -pureed durian fruit on top, tastes deliz, smelled freshly pungent. Whipped cream in middle. Small cubes of melt in mouth chiffon cake on bottom. Deliz. Meat floss bread(3.50) -a section of baked artisan bread glazed with meat floss smear on outside. Slightly sweet. Sesame seeds too. Ok taste. Sweet potato cup(4.99) -purple yam on top, whipped cream in middle, melt in mouth chiffon cake on bottom. Interesting.. 4ish stars. Not a frequent eater of desserts, pastries. *on line menu is written in Chinese for desserts, English for boba tea. Looked afterwards. Seldom order online. **pastries always ran out. No egg tarts available. read more

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Rola bakery is a small place in Fremont near the great mall. It wasn't very busy on a sunday morning which is a shame, because they've got some great stuff. - mochi box: layered with pork floss, purple sweet potato, cake, and cream. this is a great lightly-sweet treat. I love all the textures and flavors going on. We need more desserts like this! It is $10, but it's also a good amount that I ate throughout the day. Would recommend. - egg tart: I got this cause the owner said they came out fresh and it was quite good. their tarts are taller with a less flakey outside, so it hold more filling. I think I still prefer the traditional egg tarts but it was yummy read more

Rola Bakery - mochi box and egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

I always pass this place and decided to come in on a random Wednesday morning. The bakery smelt delicious. Decided on the egg tarts, taro mochi cake, and some kind of tiny sponge cakes. The ladies behind the counter were friendly despite the language barrier. They tried their best to communicate with me by pulling out their google translator to answer my questions. The pastries were not too sweet. I especially enjoyed the egg tart!! The mochi taro cake was different and I didn't know what to expect when eating it. But I thought it was just okay. The little sponge cakes reminded me of a Filipino pastry that I get sometimes, so I enjoyed eating that as well. Might go good with some coffee. Overall, I'd probably come back to try more cakes and get more egg tarts hehe! read more

Rola Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

Been to this bakery twice now! My overall conclusion is that their drinks are not the best, but some of the pastries and baked items are delicious! I've tried the tropical oolong tea, ube mud milk tea, and brown sugar boba milk tea. The tropical oolong tea was my favorite of the three. I found that their milk teas were way too bland and watery. I've tried their sesame balls (no filling) which wasn't my favorite as it had a stale texture and not much flavor. However, their cream puffs are so so good! Even after leaving them in the fridge for a day, they were perfectly creamy and sweet with a soft exterior. Also tried their cheesecake (not pictured) and it was really unique. Again, super creamy and delicious with hints of savory. The service here is pretty good. Some workers are really insistent on making you buy certain items but I think they're just trying to give recommendations. I got their brown sugar boba milk tea and the lady urged me to get 25% sugar to "keep it healthy." This might be the reason I thought it tasted pretty watered down and bland. The inside of the shop is super cute and clean and could even be a great place to study. read more

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Hands down the best sweetness in this Chinese bakery next to a dental office in Newark. Most of the staff spoke in Mandarin but understood English. I ordered a few pastries twice and decided to try their drink this time: Red Bean Rose Milk Tea - it was sweeter than a slice of cake. I couldn't taste the rose extract, but the red beans were in good texture. Rose Lychee Crepe Cake Slice - strong rose and lychee flavor with lots of cream for a crepe. I prefer they lessen the cream a bit. Lava Mochi Balls (2) - this was heaven! It's like cream puffs, but the dough is in mochi. Easier to eat and not too watery or too hard like in other places. Purple Sweet Potato and Pork Floss Cake- I really like this combination of soft purple yam with cream and cake topped with pork floss. Not too sweet and not too salty. Overall the bakery is clean, cute, and quiet with lots of seating. There's available parking in front and back of the building. Sadly there's no wifi to do remote work/study with your desserts and boba drinks, including their famous giant purple teddy bear. It's best to pay in cash for a 10-20% discount on your orders. read more

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Looking to try some desserts with innovative flavors? Rola Bakery may just be the place for you! This small little cafe/bakery is overshadowed by the malls that sandwich them but they definitely shine bright among the other sweet shops nearby. Representing a new age of Chinese fusion desserts, Rola serves a blend of mochi, taro, and pork floss infused snacks. The parking lot is typically empty aside from the section where the inn shares and upon entering the shop, you'll see the delicious bites in full display - chilled sweets to the right, warmed goodies on the left. The staff is very friendly and will greet you right away. They speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English so if you have any questions, ask! Some of the desserts aren't entirely intuitive but if you're open to trying to new things, any of the choices will satisfy your craving. We ordered a bit of almost everything to try and were pleasantly surprised with the flavors, textures, and colors with each bite. Mochi cake - multi-layered dessert stacked with taro, pork floss, mochi, cream and sponge cake. Mochi topping adds a light chewy texture to each bite. It gets messy! If you like taro, you may find this one enjoyable! Mochi box - similar to the mochi cake but the layers are more profound and topped with pork floss. Egg tart - interesting cylindrical shaped cookie crust with egg custard filling lightly toasted on the top. These came out hot and fresh in the morning and were delicious! Pricy but if you're a fan of egg tarts, this is a good one to get! Lava balls - cream filling encased with a thin layer of a chewy crepe. They come in a variety of flavors and are quite light. Eats like a crème puff but instead of crispy, it's a bit more like mochi. Overall, this small business has some trendy desserts and snacks that may have an acquired taste for most but can quickly become a favorite for some. With a mix of warm and chilled food, you'll find something for any occasion - brunch, afternoon tea, dessert - sweet and savory has you covered. I'd recommend coming early to get the goodies fresh as they're made (maybe around 30 minutes after opening). Its location is convenient for mall shoppers (or Costco shoppers), students or parents after school, or during your errand run to the supermarket. Give Rola Bakery a "Rola the dice" and try their delicious bites! read more

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I dropped in to this place on my way home and noticed a bunch of out of the ordinary desserts and picked out a few things that caught my eye. Durian box- Heaping amounts of durian flavor. Loved every bite that I had of this. The cake was soft and moist, and the durian was perfectly sweet. Mochi cake - This was actually my favorite item of the three that I had. The mochi just added a surprising texture element to the cake that I absolutely loved. The dessert itself was not too sweet and very very light. I could've eaten 10 more of these! Matcha egg tart - This was delicious! This is different than the usual egg tarts that I'm used to and is actually made out of a cookie crust instead of the usual puff pastry crust. Flavor was delicious and I'm glad I tried it! The place itself was very festive and the workers were very nice in helping me choose what I wanted because there were so many to choose from! read more

Rola Bakery - Mochi cake - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

I dropped by and ended up grabbing a mango mousse cake slice (~$9) and a matcha tart ($~4). The mango mousse cake slice looked delicious, with various layers that you could see in the box: spongecake, mousse, mango jelly/jam, and cream. Each bite was light and creamy, with strong flavors of mango coming through. I thought the mousse/cream would be overwhelming because of its ratio to the spongecake but it actually wasn't at all. That said, I do wish there was another layer of spongecake just to complete the bite. It was a hit nonetheless though. Not overly sweet, though I do like sweets so my tastes might be different. The matcha tart was such a surprise. It's not a normal egg tart shape but is more cylindrical like a shot glass. I thought the shell would be hard to bite but it was a good texture that was firm but easy to bite through. The matcha flavor seemed to be in the shell and tasted great with the egg filling. The surprise is at the bottom as you continue eating. It actually has red bean and mochi filling! I did not expect that at all but it worked with the pastry well. Overall, I would definitely come back. They have a ton of other desserts that looked really good! Staff was really nice and service was quick. read more

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Today I came and visit the weekend farmers' market in this area and happened to see this bakery. I used to heard of it online and many people recommend this place, so I thought I was gonna give it a try as well. While the moment I stepped into this bakery, I saw the staff at the counter spit on the floor while cleaning and reorganizing things. I turned around and left immediately. I don't want to buy from a bakery that doesn't have basic hygiene rules, no matter how delicious their food is. read more

Originally came here for the milk tea but for some reason they only had fruit teas for the day. Unsure why but we went ahead and tried the bakery stuff instead. Good thing we tried the bakery because everything we got was so tasty. The durian crepe cake was so incredibly fragrant! If you're a durian lover you forsure have to try the cake. Pricing and service here is great. Will be back :D read more

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Not very sweet, which is a compliment. The only thing is they're too heavy on the cream so you get queasy after a few bites. Worth trying though. read more

Rola Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

What the heck? I came here on Sunday around 2pm to get some tea and I was told that they didn't have any drinks available. They literally have a photo of a tea drink on their giant window before you walk in. Why do you not have any drinks? Super disappointed just ended up, turning around and walking out. read more

Spacious store with plentiful parking. About 4-5 tables inside friendly for solo, dates (though ambiance is a bit lacking), or family (very kid friendly). Pork floss seems to be the main star here, wasn't on display when I went Sunday afternoon but were being made fresh from the kitchen. There's a couple more items not pictured (lotus seed paste or red bean pastries) and other crepe flavor cakes (matcha, chocolate, and durian). Simple drink menu, mostly fruit juice or tea infusion; no long list of boba here. Service was quick. Cashier is aware of which customer got there first as multiple customers come in to browse the display windows. Two hungry tummies on a search for new dessert spot in Newark, we ended up getting the towel cake; pork floss bites and rose lychee crepe. Basically the towel and crepe cake were pretty heavy in cream. We had them separately, one in the afternoon and an Oreo slice in the evening. The crepes were super thin but the aptly flavored cream was overpowering and got to be a bit too much halfway through. I wouldn't get the crepe cake again, maybe the Oreo if you had a group of 4-6 ppl to share. The pork floss bites were just that, it's good for a snack. I'd say I like the ones at a certain San Mateo bakery better though. Rola is a perfect spot for the Asian palette since their goods aren't high in sweetness. If you're used to eating Hershey's and other sugar candies on a daily basis then this might disappoint you as you'll find them "bland". read more

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A nice local Asian bakery in Newark! The rose lychee crepe cake was very light and refreshing! I loved how it wasn't too sweet and was fluffy and soft. The crepe pieces sandwich layers of whipped frosting, making it a light and fluffy snack! Their taro cheese cakes were also light fluffy! I want to emphasize that they are not cheesecakes, but rather cheese cream cake sandwiches. In between the two fluffy bread slices were thicker layers of taro cream that had taro bits in it, which was also sandwiched in between the light layers of cheese cream. The egg tarts were very savory and had a peppery taste to them. They were taller than usual and had a thicker crust. They tasted a lot "eggier" than what I am used to. I didn't like the egg tarts as much compared to their sweeter desserts, so I think I'll go without next time. I went towards the end of the day, hence the limited items I ordered, but they still tasted really fresh! I expected the treats to have some sort of "fridge" taste to them, but they were fine! They also quickly gathered my order, but I didn't feel rushed. They did their best to assist me with figuring out what to order since they had items like pork floss cakes and oreo cakes that looked like wraps. I didn't wait very long for them to take my order since they were quick to greet me and pack my individual items. The cafe itself was simple; you would sit down to eat, but not study/socialize. The sit-down area was pretty large compared to most cafes, and they had ample seating. I haven't been when it was busy, but it was quiet and empty. So excited to try more of their pastries and treats! read more

Rola Bakery - Rose lycee crepe cake, egg tarts, and taro cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

This mom and pop bakery is located right across the street from the New Park Mall. There's plenty of parking. When we entered the bakery, the owner was sitting at one of the tables folding cake boxes. She was friendly and helpful. All the prepackaged cakes looked really good. We ordered a matcha red beans egg custard, lychee mille crepe cake, mochi box, mini sweet potato cup cake, durian mille crepe cake, durain box, and the oreo cream towel roll. The matcha red bean egg custard had a different texture than the regular egg tarts. It's lighter, not as sweet, hint of matcha and had red beans at the bottom of the tart. The mini sweet potato cup cake is a mini version of the mochi box. It's a layer light cream, sweet potato, small chunks of sponge cake, more sweet potatoes, and pork floss. The durain box consists of small chunks of sponge cakes and durain on top. The oreo cream towel roll was light to our surprise. The lychee and durain mille crepe cakes were definitely the highlight. We can taste the lychee and durain. The layers of the mille cakes take a lot work and time to make. This bakery takes pride in their baking. The cakes are light and they're not very sweet, which we really like. They use fresh ingredients in their baking. The prices are fair for the premium quality of the cakes and sweet treats. We'll definitely be back to try their other sweets when we're in the area. If you pay CASH, you get a discount. read more

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I stopped by to pick up some pastries. Got here around 2:30pm, they didn't have the lava mochi balls or the egg tarts that I came for. Egg tarts are only available on the weekends. I ended up offering the Durian Mille crepe cake for my husband. He said the flavors were great and they used real durian for the filling. The cake was $8.99 after tax. I was going to pick up a milk tea as well, but they only have fruit teas available, so I just got the cake to go. read more

The shop is new, and they have a variety of crepe cakes & limited pastries. The flavor of Oreo Mille cake was good and not too over chocolate. We also bought 2 flower pastries with different flavors. Both of them were good to eat with coffee/tea. I think they might have more options in the future. read more

Rola Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, California

This is a small Asian pastry shop. I came here for mochi taro cake and the milk cake. Both were amazing, they are not too sweet and most importantly, they are different than other pastry shops. Their cakes are not just the plain cake that are "spongy". The mochi cake has a layer of mochi wrapping with taro cream in it. The staff are nice. The selections are not big, but they do their job well! read more

Tried this place yesterday with my family because my son wanted boba. We tried the boba egg tart as well as the plain egg tart. Both were just 'eh' nothing really wow about them. We also tried the mini purple sweet potato cup cake and that was not good at all. The texture of the sweet potato and cake didn't go well together. Tried the Oreo Milk Crepe which was surprisingly good. Our son enjoyed it and said that it was so far the only good thing from here. Boyfriend got the Ube Mid Milk Tea and our son got the brown sugar milk tea. Which our salon said was just "Mid". Interior was pretty basic, nothing interesting to see. I don't think our family will be back. read more

If you love pork floss, sweet potato, mochi, and salted egg, this is the place to go. They have many different options of these flavor combinations that are very trendy in China currently. And for good reason, it's a delicious set of flavors and textures especially if you like things not too sweet and salty/sweet umami, and qq combinations in your desserts, which is my jam. My favorite dessert here is the pork floss, sweet potato, mochi, cake box. See photos for what it looks like. I personally thought this was the best combination of these ingredients though there are some different options in the form of cakes, cake cups, and mochi balls filled with these ingredients offered. I also liked their milk cake. Super milky and soft, delicate flavor, reminds me of the much more expensive milk cake that you can special order at Paris Baguette. This satisfies the same craving but at a fraction of the cost, and I like that I get four mini cakes to share with friends. Also the staff is super sweet, my Chinese is not great, so I asked a lot of questions in English, all of which the staff answered patiently...i.e. what's the difference between this cake labelled cheese cake and this other cake (I know dumb question but sometimes chinese/english translations are misleading, so I was checking to make sure) which was answered very sweetly with, this one is a cheesecake, the other one is a sponge cake without any hint of impatience or mockery lol. Thank you thank so much for being so nice even though the questions were so silly. I absolutely will be back for more stuff here! Also can I say really affordable compared to other bakeries that charge $12-$20 dollars for box cakes in the area! read more

Get here 2nd times, last time I came before they close on sat and all the tarts are out. Today I came after my body combat class at 24hour fitness super sport by newpark mall. Finally get the tarts, I was the 3rd customer when they just opened at 10:30 on sat. Got 2 each favor to try, they have original, matcha, chocolate with Pearl boba on top. read more

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