Always a great experience here. Came in on a Thursday around 9:30am The employee who helped me is…read morealways nice and helpful. Fresh Japanese pasties. Really wished they were in my area!! Clean and quaint.

mahoroba is a cute japanese bakery with a wide selection of savory and sweet pastries. it's…read moredefinitely a to-go place, so service is quick. sometimes there's a long line because the bakery is very popular, but i've never had to wait too long. it seems like they sell out of a lot of pastries by late morning, especially on the weekends. - bacon & egg (3.5/5): their #3! the egg was cooked well, although the yolk inside was a little dry. the pepper on top added flavor, but it wasn't spread evenly, so some bites were too peppery and some didn't have pepper at all. it could've used more bacon. overall, there wasn't a lot of seasoning, but it was a good breakfast bun - hot dog (3/5): not the best hot dog bun i've had mostly because of the textures. i liked that i could taste the cheese on the bread, and i also enjoyed the overall flavor with the ketchup drizzle and savory hot dog. the sausage skin was super chewy though, so it was hard to bite through. since the bread was soft and soggy due to the hot dog, the whole bun fell apart while eating it - teriyaki meat ball (5/5): it didn't look impressive, but it tasted way better than it looked and it was very unique. this was surprisingly my favorite savory bun! the teriyaki sauce was sweet and not too strong. two meatballs was a good amount, and they were cooked well and juicy. the cheese baked into the bread was yummy - croquette pan (3/5): not a lot of flavor, but some great textures! it had a crunchy exterior with a soft mashed potato filling and some tiny pieces of carrot in it. there was baked cheese and ketchup drizzled over the bread, but i could only taste it in some bites - kobe cream delight (4/5): their #1, and i could see why! it was filled with a really, really lightly sweet cream. the bun itself was super soft. i thought it was a little boring but a safe bet for most anyone - sweet cream cheese (4/5): their #2! the filling was like the cream cheese on top of a cream cheese danish, and it wasn't very sweet. i would've preferred it a little sweeter - it was definitely more cream cheesy. i liked the bit of almonds on top - an pan (4/5): their #4! this had a sweet red bean filling, but it surprisingly didn't taste too strongly of red beans, which i liked. this was probably one of the sweeter buns - some bites were a little too sweet. the filling on mine was unevenly spread, so one side was mostly bread and the other had too much filling. i loved the black sesame seeds on top - anpanman choco (4/5): their #5! the filling was like a sweet dark chocolate. it was good, but i prefer creamier or milky chocolate fillings. the bun was so cute! - double chocolate bun (4/5): similar to the anpanman choco but with a crunchy chocolate shell. the shell tasted like the chocolate glaze on a donut, with a dark chocolate filling inside. it surprisingly wasn't too sweet and of course very chocolate-y. i couldn't taste the flavor of the filling as much as the anpanman choco because of the sweeter shell - green tea sunrise (3/5): a little plain compared to other sunrise buns i've had. i really love when the top is dusted with enough sugar so there's a bit of a crunch, but the top on this sunrise wasn't very crumbly and the bun was more chewy. the green tea taste was very subtle - blueberry cream cheese pie (5/5): my favorite pastry overall! this was one of the best blueberry cream cheese pastries i've ever had. the pastry was so flaky, and it contained the perfect amount of filling. it had a really good blueberry flavor with the perfect amount of cream cheese. - raspberry cream cheese (4.5/5): it had a custard filling similar to the bottom of a cream cheese danish, and the cream cheese was very light. it was topped with a raspberry whipped cream, which didn't have a lot of raspberry flavor. the two fresh raspberries on top added most of the raspberry flavor. the pastry was still flaky even though it was cold - strawberry anko fresh cream (4/5): i really liked the combination of red bean with fresh cream for the filling, but i wasn't a big fan of the cold bread texture. it surprisingly wasn't as sweet as i expected, but it was definitely one of the sweeter pastries. there was a good ratio of fresh cream to red bean. i would've loved another fresh strawberry, but one was a treat mahoroba is one of the few asian bakery options in sacramento, and it's a pretty solid option. i wouldn't say the pastries are extraordinary or novel, but i can tell they're baked with care. the buns are familiar and comforting, and they're very affordable!

If you want something fancy and elegant, come to Estelle. I came on a Tuesday afternoon and the…read moresmall parking lot was full. Thankfully there's some side resident parking. Walking in, the line was short but the staff took a really long time servicing people. Since it's a 2hr drive from SF to Sac, you know I'm about to bulk buy. The case had a good selection but quite a few were sold out already. Everything looks really delicious but I had to control myself. Almond Croissant $7.50 - I don't remember what this tasted like so it must've been standard. Matcha Croissant $9 - Don't let the price deter you because for $9, you get a big filling croissant and it was honestly so delicious. The dipped part was like a white chocolate matcha and the inside matcha filling was so good. I don't know how but I fridged it and ate it the next day, IT WAS STILL CRISPY! This was the highlight and highly recommend getting it. Blueberry Choux $11 - This was also really good too. The blueberry filling was creamy and delicious. It tasted really fresh. Macarons $2.95 each - Standard stuff. I got a Thai coconut cream and this is a flavor I haven't seen before and recommend trying it! In summary, highly recommend trying this place. It is on the pricier side but if you're like me and don't go to Sac often, I would give this place a try and buy extra!!

First time trying out their high tea service and it was amazing for the price! Absolutely loved all…read morethe dishes and the fact that they gave us refills for our first appetizer, the tomato bisque, it was wonderful. The tea was delicious and so was the wine. Our server was attentive and so kind. Absolutely loved it and enjoyed the experience. I've been to other high tea places but this is probably my new favorite high tea experience. I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to experience high tea! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

Ambiance is perfect for a night catch up sesh with your girl, or a wonderful place to grab coffee!…read more I will definitely be returning, all the pastries I've eaten so far are worth it! I purchased the almond croissant, regular croissant, strawberry roll cake, macarons (coffee, sea salt & Thai coconut) , and something lemony. I ordered a prosciutto & fig sandwich it was tastyyyy Love love love!

We stopped by in the morning, but none of the fun pastries were out yet. So we decided to get…read morebreakfast items elsewhere. My husband came back later in the evening and snagged a couple things. They were pretty tasty and a good sweet treat.

a cute little bakery, one of my favorites in sac…read more the workers here are always so friendly! i got the corn & ricotta croissant and tomato & feta croissant, both were very delicious. the croissants for both were delicious, flaky, buttery goodness. the corn & ricotta filling was really good, the ricotta definitely is the star of the show and the corn is on the back burner, but it provides nice texture to the pastry. i do wish the corn had a stronger flavor but i still enjoyed it nonetheless. the tomato & feta was definitely my favorite of the two, both of the components complimented each other very well. the tomato provided a bright tangy flavor, while the feta is a milder cheese but still has a prominent flavor.

Came on friday around 11, short line that moved quick. Staff was very nice and efficient. The…read moreselection wasnt that much at this time, i just got garlic bun, cinnamon bun and chocolate croissant, total was under 13.60. Overall they can make a great croissant. The chocolate croissant was really good, very fresh and flaky dough, good amount of chocolate. Garlic knot was okay, mild garlic flavor kinda oily overall. Cinnamon bun was pretty good, a classic. Cute local bakery that makes gooood croissants! Hopefully i can try their other baked goods eventually

We came to eat and enjoy their live jazz band on Saturday evenings. The food took more than 15…read moreminutes to be served in a 3/4 full restaurant. The pizza has sliced nectarines and prosciutto which go well together. The pasta sauce was rich and cheesy just how I like it. The salad dressing was on the bland side and a dash of salt definitely helped bring out the flavors. The Jazz band with Valerie was amazing and gave a solid performance tonight.

We went for lunch as a group of four, but only breakfast items were being served. The ordering…read moreprocess was confusing from the start. Two of us ordered food and began ordering drinks, but the woman at the counter told us she would take everyone's order first. After the other two ordered, we placed our drink orders. Unfortunately, one of the meals was never submitted to the kitchen. When we followed up, we were told it hadn't been paid for. We paid for it, and they prepared the meal. Overall, the experience was frustrating and disorganized. The woman taking the orders seemed overwhelmed and, unfortunately, not very competent at managing the orders. Food was just ok.

I found this place online, liked what I saw, and so I came down for lunch. It's in a very large…read moreAsian, mini mall, which has things such as a shipping store, plenty of places to eat, a water store, a barbershop, things to buy, etc. It was a nice place. Large, very clean. All of the employees were friendly. It has a little bit of everything. It has a bakery, sandwiches, soups, stews, other items as well. They even serve an afternoon tea. I decided to go for the chicken and mushroom congee. (rice porridge.). I also got a green onion hotdog roll to take home with me. To drink, I had a green tea with lemon. The congee was amazing. A rich complex flavor. It had a little bit of ginger in it, you could definitely taste the ginger, but it did not overwhelm the rest of the porridge. The chicken was good, and for the mushroom, they used black mushrooms, which have a deeper flavor than regular mushrooms. So very good. It looked like a small bowl, but I couldn't finish it. Some came home with me, and it reheated very well. It also came with Chinese donuts to put in the porridge. Chinese donuts are a little bit different. They definitely taste like a doughnut, except they are not sweet at all. They are savory donuts, and are perfect to use as a crouton, so to speak. The green tea was very good, and they didn't overdo it with the lemon, and that hotdog roll that I had later, the pastry was delicious with just a little bit of a "chew" to it, they were definitely high-quality hot dogs, and it wasn't just green onion. They had something mixed in, I'm not sure what it was, but it didn't taste raw like green onion can. Just a great lunch. I'll be back. Thanks.

This place is so friggin cute. I watched it progress over the years from a small little bakery shop…read moreto an area with seating and games/vending options. The cakes here are always a yummy treat. Never too sweet like their sponge cakes and their specialty fruit cakes . Would def come here all the time if I didn't fear being obese or diabetic

Great experience! My partner and I went to pick up a cake at a local bakery while we were in…read moreSacramento. It's like 85 or Paris Baguette, but more personable, welcoming, and inviting. It's a small bakery that offers a variety of sweets and drinks. We were there to pick up a cake, and it was a seamless experience. The staff member was efficient, quick, and easy to work with. The cake itself was heavy with frosting but so light and airy inside. It had so much mangos inside, so much fresh fruit along with blueberries and raspberries. The family loved it. Awesome sweet treat!

Cute little shop with delicious drinks, cakes and pastries…read more My daughter wanted boba so we stopped in for a brown sugar milk tea. She gave it a 3/5. Service was straight to the point. We were hoping to sit down but they only have two tables in the back corner that didn't look like they were available to use. Will stop by again to try some pastries.

This place is a total hit . I wish I had an extra star or some kind of special rating scale for it…read morebecause as soon as I walked in, I knew it was going to be a wrap. It's a small bakery tucked into a side corner off J Street, and every single thing I tried was a 10/10. The man behind the counter gave me a really friendly introduction when I told him it was my first visit, and he even gave me a complimentary French puff. He told me I needed to sit down when I ate it because it would "knock my socks off." He was absolutely right. I finished the entire thing in the car on the way home. Didn't even save a bite for my husband. As much as it pains me not to gatekeep this gem, I have to share the love. If you visit, try multiple things and be prepared to stuff yourself with sweets. And for the savory crowd: they have a jalapeño bacon corn muffin that had my Southern husband--who hates spice--eating a second one. That should tell you something. I went back a second time and, while I was still very impressed, I was slightly less blown away by one of the things I tried. I got a huge piece of focaccia--probably 6x9 inches--for $17, which felt like a genuinely great deal. But I was disappointed by the slice of key lime pie. Not because it wasn't delicious. It absolutely was. But I've had key lime pie that delicious before. In fact, I can make something very similar myself. It had a graham cracker crust and fresh zest throughout the pie, and there's no denying it was good, but $14 for a slice felt steep for what it was. So, a little PSA: check the prices. Some things feel like an absolute steal, while others are a bit harder to justify at the price point. I'm sure the cost of quality ingredients and labor is part of it, and I'm not saying they're ripping anyone off. It's just worth knowing that not everything here is going to feel like the same incredible value. That said, I'm still very much a fan. The French puff alone has me emotionally invested.

Came to Midtown Bakery for Biscuit Monday's! They a have bunch of little goodies, but if you're…read morehere for their biscuits, you have to preorder as pickup is from 7-9 am. My boyfriend and I finally had the time to come on a Monday (after the gym lol). We ordered a couple of items to try and I'll tell you I was full after a couple of bites and it carried me for the rest of day. We ordered jalapeño cheddar and classic sausage patty, egg, & cheese biscuit sandwich and biscuit 2 pack: blueberry and brown sugar biscuit. While picking up my boyfriend was recommended the cinnamon roll and he caved and got it! We had our pickup time at 7:30, but we showed up a little early and got our food around 7:20. There was a bit of a wait since there were some people ahead of us, so I'd recommend you going a bit earlier than your time just in case you're in a rush. We headed home to try everything. We really enjoyed the biscuits themselves as they didn't leave a dry or grainy feeling in your mouth. They had a good crust while being airy and light inside. The sandwiches were good, but they were anything crazy. Size wise it is small for the price you get, but I get it. It's all house made and fresh. We definitely think the biscuits themselves are the standout. The blueberry and brown sugar biscuits were a sweet tooth's heaven. The cinnamon roll wasn't too sweet either and had great texture and basically melted in your mouth. I never knew about midtown bakery before midtown biscuits so I would definitely come back to check out their other items, while getting those biscuits!

I really enjoyed my recent visit to Faria. I stopped in for a meeting and we enjoyed some coffee…read moreand small bites. They have some electronic ordering stations which make it easy to browse what's available and place and order. If you'd like to you can also view the fresh baked items on display as well. Once you order you can grab a seat, and they had seats available inside and outdoors. It's a great spot for a meeting, hangout, or to get some work done. We ended up with coffee and some pastries and light bites and everything we ordered was delicious. The staff here was also friendly. I had arrived early and they made sure to check on me to see if I had any questions or needed anything.

I've only had Faria Bakery once, during the pandemic. They were decent. With two other phenomenal…read morebakeries in the area (Moonbelly and Pastry Cat), I have a hard time coming here because I love those two tried and true staples. I do appreciate that they host space for small cottage companies to pop up outside their shop on Sundays, which got me to come back to the vicinity of Faria. You can visit Day La Flour every Sunday from now until... forever, I guess, to get Vietnamese and Asian-inspired baked goods.

This was my first visit to Paris Baguette, and I'd definitely come back!…read more We ordered two medium iced vanilla lattes along with the hash brown bread with ham and cheese, an almond pain au chocolat, and the very berry pastry. The iced vanilla lattes were really good. The pastries were the highlight. The almond pain au chocolat was perfectly flaky, and the filling was absolutely delicious. The very berry pastry was my favorite. The cream was light, fresh, and had just the right amount of sweetness, and the fruit on top tasted fresh and sweet. The hash brown bread with ham and cheese was very dense and filling, making it a great savory option. I loved the self-serve pastry setup and appreciated how large the bakery selection was. While some items looked a little fresher than others, there was still plenty to choose from, and everything we picked was delicious. The bakery itself was very clean with plenty of comfortable seating, and I noticed they even offer WiFi, making it a nice place to work, catch up with someone, or just enjoy a coffee. It was fairly busy and a little noisy, but there were still plenty of open seats. Parking was also easy thanks to the large parking lot. The only downside was the service. The staff wasn't unfriendly, but they also weren't especially welcoming. I also had trouble hearing the employee calling out completed drinks, so I ended up waiting around 10 minutes. It's possible our coffees were ready sooner, but I didn't want to crowd the pickup area. Our total came to about $30 for two coffees and three pastries, which felt reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Overall, this was a great first experience, and I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm craving a coffee and pastry.

The selection was very good and offered a great variety of both sweet and savory items…read more My main issue was with the savory items. I asked an employee to toast them, and she said she did. However, when I bit into my croquette and garlic frank, they were still cold inside. Since I had requested them to be toasted, I expected them to be warm all the way through. I called the store afterward to ask what their standard procedure for toasting items is. The employee I spoke with told me that it "just depends on the worker and how they toast it." That response didn't make sense to me. I would expect there to be a consistent standard for preparing food, especially when a customer specifically requests it to be toasted. the attitude I received came across as very much "I don't care,"