This bakery was recommended on the SFBI list of bakeries and pastry shops, so I had to try and stop…read moreby on my way back down south from the east bay. It's in a corner of a very cute gourmet food hall and had a good selection of goods left in mid-afternoon on a weekday. Service is also friendly and prompt. I had to get the kouign amann because I always get one wherever I can, and also picked up a plain croissant, currant scone, and panna cotta. The KA was decent; I would call this one a diet KA because they only put the sugar on one side so it was more like a brulee'd croissant. I also have to admit that, while this shaping is very attractive, the direction of the lamination makes eating this feel like shards in my mouth. However, flavor was excellent. The plain croissant is very plain. It's decent but I've had better. The scone and panna cotta, however, were delightful. Both had lovely soft textures and wonderful creamy flavors. The scone held up for two days and wasn't even a bit stale when I finally had it for breakfast. Highly recommend this tucked-away bakery in the Castro Valley!

I want to start off by saying that this is my first review for a non-gluten free place. I am being…read morere-tested for celiac disease and engaging in the "gluten challenge". Seven Hills Baking Co was my first stop as I haven't had sourdough since childhood. I got their classic sourdough loaf. Even though it wasn't warm anymore it was still amazing. It was quite hard to cut into with a serrated bread knife, which I'm not sure whether that's normal or abnormal for gluten sourdough. However, the inside was lovely and soft. Nice strong sour flavor, spongy dough that was almost moist (not at all dry). I want to note on the gluten free front that seven hills baking co offers a few items which they advertise to be gluten free. Though the ingredients may be gluten free, the items are baked in the same kitchen, the same oven, and then put side by side with the gluten in the display case. Furthermore I don't believe their ingredients are all certified gluten free. Therefore I do not recommend seven hills baking co for anybody with celiac disease. Do not buy your friend with a gluten allergy or celiac these items. There is most certainly cross contact.

I don't go often to Paris baguette, so can't compare to other locations. However, this place is…read morehuge. I went when it was quiet, so I can admire all the pastries they had on display. The staffs were so friendly and sweet. Wonderful service and these days it's far between. I've had their crab croquette - 2.5/5 - it's ok, but not my style. Croquette hot dog 4/5. I'm a sucker for hot dog buns. Garlic baguette 4/5. Surprisingly it's sweet, so that threw me off. Can get hard after a day or so. Would come back to try more things and just chill there.

I had stopped going to Paris Baguette for the cakes because prices had gotten expensive for me, but…read moreI needed a last-minute graduation cake for the next morning and only had about 30 minutes before closing. When I went in, there was a graduation cake I wanted, but I was told they couldn't sell it because they were out of cake boxes. A huge shoutout to Erin, Ankit, and the rest of the team for going above and beyond to make it happen. The cake was still $79.99, but when you have no other options and people genuinely care to help, it is completely worth it. They wrote a graduation congratulatory message on the cake, secured it carefully with tape, found a large box to safely transport it, and even helped carry it out to my car. Most importantly, the cake was delicious and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you so much to Erin, Ankit, and the entire team for taking the extra time and effort to make this happen. I truly appreciated your kindness and willingness to help, even without the proper cake box available.

Always super friendly and helpful and the bread and pastries are so delicious. We look forward to…read morethe farmers market each week just for them and buy 2-3 loafs at a time. Also I have celiac and my mom has gluten sensitivity however, we can miraculously eat their sourdough with no issues! There is anecdotal evidence that letting sourdough rise for 3 days, like what Alonso Baking does, makes it tolerable and easy to digest. Plus sourdough is a fermented food so is gut health!

Great bread tamales chicken very good the seeds special bread good and the spinach flats goodread more

I'm usually not a fan of cupcake frosting but these were light right amount of sweetness and all…read morearound delicious. I tried the cookies & cream and chocolate, both were good. The cookies & cream frosting was my favorite compared to the chocolate one. All in all solid place cupcake place.

Another great Too Good To Go haul! I love that they give a…read morevariety of cupcakes - every thing tastes delicious!

A real hidden gem! We almost weren't sure we had the right spot but once we opened the door, it was…read morealright at this small but packed bakery and grocery store for all things Portuguese - baked goods, canned fish, linguica, bacalhau and other sundries. We came for some pasteis de nata and sweet rolls and they were fine. We really enjoyed a couple of linguica logs too - excellent flavor and nice sausage/pastry ratio. Plenty of parking in front. Credit cards accepted. Hours are limited so check before you go!

I was looking for a laptop charger at the thrift shop in the strip mall and saw Silva Bakery;…read moredidn't know anything about it, but the baker was so friendly and kind I knew I had to buy something, so we got a bag of delicious rolls; nice crust on the outside; and pillowy and flavorful on the inside. They were perfect holders for the pan fried oysters we had for dinner. I have to come back to try the egg tarts! I wonder if they are the predecessors for Chinese egg tarts? I will soon find out!

Ordered some cupcakes for a birthday today. Delivered with…read moreno problems and they added to free cupcakes! So nice and will be coming back again. And the flavors are so good, definitely recommend

Picked up a birthday cake for my boss that a client ordered for him. It was a ginormous lemon cake…read morethat took us over a week to finish! Denise was very sweet! I called her ahead of time to make sure that the cake was ready to pick up, and since I was driving through traffic, unsure if I could make it before closing time, she totally understood. Once I picked up the cake, she instructed to me to let the cake thaw for at least 1 hour after taking it out of the fridge so that it will be soft and not crumbly. She also gave me advice on transporting it in my car. Max's Cakes is also an adorable bakery! All the Valentine's Day decorations were super cute! Very convenient location in downtown Hayward.

Unique delicious Mexican pastries made by the kindest owner who told us all about where these…read morepastries were made. Guava was delicious, sort of like an empeñada with fruit filling.

As I was readying to leave the Ferry farmers market, I noticed stand in the front area near the…read moresouth entrance to the building. After studying their menu, I decided to try a couple things. I started with the mango cotatas (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=cGdFOvjjZDLkViOf_ixRKw), which I reheated a couple mornings later for breakfast. The shell was slightly flaky yet not oily nor dry, filled with a mildly sweet mango jam. I tried the guava cotatas (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=cTLFTbTjaq_x1fTUJiKCzw) next; putting it in the toaster oven, I warmed it and the filling was similar to the mango, not too sweet. I gifted a cornbread (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=WHXSJl1aCMqIJFWrah1iOw) to my friend and she enjoyed it though a bit difficult to eat with the husk there. Big thanks to Jo Jo and Ricky and welcome to the Ferry farmer's market. I appreciate your friendliness and generosity.

I was a bit hesitant after my second lackluster order, but am so, so glad I went ahead and got a…read moreblack forest cake. This cake had everything I crave in a dessert: fluffy chocolate cake, dense chocolate layer, gooey cherry layer, light whipped cream, and plenty of chocolate shavings. Absolutely no complaints from me. This is the cake that will have me coming back for more special occasions!

Called in to ask for a strawberry shortcake, they said they didn't have any, but could have one…read moreready in 30 minutes. Bought a small 9 inch cake with fresh strawberries for $25!! The cake a very spongey cake, but it was delicious. I was offered a water while I waited. Great cake, service, and price!