Delicious!!!!!! This is my friend's favorite bakery in…read moreBerkeley and I came here to get her a box of pastries for her birthday. I arrived around 7:30 and it was empty, but as I was deciding what to get there was a line out the door. Everything looks delicious it was so hard to choose. For myself I got the egg and ham croissant which was so unique and absolutely delicious. A perfect savory treat. I also had a bite of their strawberry-rhubarb breton which was also delicious, kinda like a shortbread cookie with cream and strawberry. The worker was super sweet helping me out and patient as I was struggling on what to order for her and myself. Small shop with meter/street parking.

Their food is generally pretty good: ranging from average (certain seasonal desserts, their ham and…read morecheese croissants, scones) to excellent (toffee cake, almond croissants, certain beads). They are on the pricey side but that's expected in the Bay Area. The reason for the two stars: of the last three times I've been there, they have gotten my order wrong TWICE. Once in a while is totally an acceptable accident but two thirds wrong is really poor service. The workers are nice but not exactly approachably friendly. They take the order in front of the register, receive payment, and then step over to the counter to collect the items. The issue is when you (I) order a lot of stuff, they get collected behind the counter and placed into a large shopping bag so you can't see what you are getting (or not getting). They walk around behind the counter grabbing stuff and those that have paid stand in a small corner away from the purchasing line so it's difficult to see what they do (or don't) pick up. The first time I came home to find my order of half loaf (they sell the large ones by halves, if you want) missing. I brushed it off as an accident. I don't live close enough to go back before they close and I wouldn't have proof anyways. This last time I went, they didn't put in a pastry! At this point, I'm down about $16 and beginning to wonder if it's deliberate. *sigh* So now I have to decide whether I boycott them altogether or only buy one or two items so I can see what I am getting or be the weirdo that takes out every item in a large shopping bag to double check their work. *sigh again*

Stopped by here for dessert, so happy we did. Great old style pastry bakery. Really enjoyed the…read morechocolate and blueberry pastries we got.

Desserts: 3/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Standard fare. The extended review... Desserts: 3/5 - Got a few desserts to share. One passion fruit and one lemon curd. Both were pretty standard fare for taste. Service: 4/5 - Friendly staff who explained what everything was since there wasn't any signage. Ambiance: 3/5 - A few indoor and outdoor seats to eat in. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pretty standard fare for pastry pricing.

Nice staff today at this location and delicious pastries…read more This is their newer store in Berkeley on San Pablo Avenue and it's really lovely, close to University Avenue. My favorites are the yogurt cherry pastry and the nice crispy chocolate croissant. Don't hesitate - get over there right after you read this. NOTE: Prices may have changed since I took those pictures.

I really wanted to love this cafe but the experience was overall a bit lacking. When we first got…read morethere on a Saturday morning, we just stood there waiting. Totally understand the staff is busy and will take our order once they are free but they saw us yet nobody even acknowledge us....it was odd. We ordered an avocado toast, yogurt bowl and a croissant as well as some drinks. There was a baguette on the menu but they said it wasn't going to be available til 9-9:30am. Probably should mention what is or isn't available to avoid disappointment. The avocado toast was really the star and it's all because of the amazing bread. Toppings were basic but delicious. The yogurt bowl was standard and the croissant was flakey. The food took a while to get but the coffees were quick. I also really like the ambiance but they just didn't blow me out of the water.....

the mochi donuts are soooo good! i'm still thinking about them a couple days later. i wish i got…read moremore to have for the rest of the week! although i didn't try every flavor, the guava one really takes it out of the park! love it! the texture is just so soft even when refrigerated. it's very different from the mochi donuts that everyone is used to but it's so much better. the banana bread pudding was also so amazing! we got it heated up and it was just so divine. it was not overly sweet which dissolved my worries. definitely will come back to try the other mochi donut flavors! the strawberry lychee matcha was also really good! never been to a place that offers a mix like that. the yuzu sparkler and the passionfruit sparkler were also very refreshing !

Very cute little bakery in a quaint area surrounded by other small shops and plenty of outdoor…read moreseating! The bakery itself seems to mainly be a takeout spot, with minimal indoor seating which felt pretty inconvenient given the limited space for customers, however it did seem to serve more of a purpose as a waiting area anyways. The structure of the bakery leaves a bit to be desired as well, as we found the glass display cases as the only form of menu, so being in the front of the line while still deciding what to order caused some unnecessary anxiety. Regardless of those nitpicks, the baked goods themselves were pretty good! Service was instant, and all of the treats looked delicious--it was hard to choose what we wanted! Our favorites were the Thai Tea and Ube Coconut Mochi Donuts. Both had really strong flavors--the Ube in particular was very clear in comparison to most other Ube desserts in my experience. The textures of the mochi donuts were really well done too, with soft exteriors and chewy, glutinous interiors. The same can be said about the Mochi Muffins, though with crunchier parts around the edges. We found the contrast of textures to actually work really well! However, the flavors of the Muffins were lacking a bit--the Red Velvet didn't stand out much, with the frosting tasting a bit too sweet, and while the Five Spice had a really interesting flavor, it was also a bit too sweet, drowning out the more unique citrusy flavor. Overall, however, all four of the goods we had were enjoyable eats, and would definitely return some time to try out other flavors!

So sad that they're closing. I will always remember grabbing some of their wonderful pastries on…read moresunny mornings at the Saturday Kensington farmers market. Their strawberry pistachio croissant is a favorite of ours - just sweetly delicious with that hint of strawberries and pistachio. Such happiness in eating them!

I stumbled upon La Noisette Sweets by chance while I was in line waiting for a Xulo pop-up next…read moredoor at Morrell's Bread. The shop is on the smaller side -- with no seating inside, so it's strictly an order and take to-go type of a spot. Although there were a bunch of delicious pastry items in the case, my eyes laser focused on the canelés. It's hard to find a well made canelé and the ones here were incredible. I was lucky enough to show up right when the canelés had been pulled from the oven, so they were warm to the touch when I received them. The outside of the canelé had a thick, crunchy crust and contrasted nicely with the fluffy, spongy, light texture inside. The caramelized, browned bottom provided a slightly bitter note to contrast the sweetness. With a cup of coffee, this is honestly one of my favorite breakfasts. I would 100% stop by again just to pick up a canelé.

Cute bakery in Rockridge serving delicious pastries! Came here on a Friday at around 8am and the…read moreplace was decently busy, but we got to order right away. We decided to order 6 different pastries. We first tried their Seasonal Strawberry Almond Frangipane, Seasonal Strawberry Kouign Amann, Cardamon Pistachio Kouign Amann, Chocolate Pistachio Kouign Amann, Chocolate Babka, and Twice Baked Mocha Pecan Croissant. I liked all of their Kouign Amanns a lot, especially the strawberry one which added a nice fruit element! Their kouign amanns have very crispy layers and very flaky. I'd honestly recommend all 6 of the pastries we tried, especially since the prices for this place are lower (~$6) than some other high quality bakeries around the Oakland and SF area. The decor inside the bakery is really cute and there are quite a few small tables you can sit at to enjoy the baked goods. Service was nice and fast. Overall: solid pastry spot I'd recommend anyone to check out!

Some of the best croissants I've had. I also love their financier…read more Cozy ambiance with tables to sit. Friendly and attentive staff.

nothing hits better than fresh bread and getting it right from the source! acme works 24 hours to…read moredeliver fresh bread everyday and i just got to give them props for the dedication and hard work. the bread and pastries here are just so good. the hell wet levain is amazing! i love all the sesame seeds on the loaf and with butter = chef's kiss. their pizzas are amazing too and i plan to come back to try their other ones. i finally got to try their cheddar biscuits and it was amazing! not heavy at all and full of flavor. i sometimes get quite overwhelmed with the options since i want to try everything! love acme!

Visit date: 4/19/2026…read more We came about an hour before closing on a Sunday, so unfortunately many of the items I wanted to try based on other people's recommendations were already sold out. We ended up getting three things: * The cheese twist was soooo good! The cheese was flavorful and the pastry itself was perfectly done. * The apple pastry was interesting. Unlike many places where the pastry is either bland or overly sweet, Acme's pastry had a slight saltiness to it, which I actually think is genius. I almost always prefer a hint of savory flavor to balance out the sweetness from the filling or topping. My only issue with this one was that the apple topping was not sweet at all and leaned more tart, so paired with the salty pastry, it was not quite the flavor combination I was hoping for. * The mini raspberry pastry had the same issue for me. The raspberry topping was just a bit too tart and sour for my taste. Even though not everything was a hit for me, I would definitely come back and give this bakery another chance, especially since we arrived so late and missed out on many of their most popular items.

Delicious baked goods and pastries Awesome bread…read moreFriendly staff Convenient neighborhood locations

Charmed by the French-style bakery storefront and tidy shelves of baked goods, I stopped in at La…read moreFarine to purchase a bread loaf. While La Farine has a smaller pastry selection than its neighboring bakeries on College Ave., it has an impressive variety of baguettes and sourdough loafs. I ordered a mini kalamata olive loaf, which was the perfect size for snacking. Service was quick and efficient, and I took my bread to-go to enjoy at home. I appreciated how the loaf is baked with more olives per square inch than any olive bread I have ever tasted. The sourdough had a good chew without being too tough and was soft and fluffy on the inside. The tangy sourdough and briny olives needed little else but were enhanced with a pat of French butter. On my next visit, I'd like to try La Farine's other sourdough loaves and baguettes.