I want to start off by saying that this is my first review for a non-gluten free place. I am being re-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. read more

Very friendly staff. 1) Ginger scone had lots of candied ginger pieces that were not dried just perfect 2) Savory scone was not dried pefectly flavored with garlic, chives, cheese 3) Artichoke Pretzel when heated was so yummy! Pretzel was perfect with just the right amount of filling in the middle 4) Chocolate Espresso cookie was moist with lots of nuts, pieces of chocolate chips, and outside with a little crunch I was very happy that everything was delicious, I will come again when I'm in town! Thank you keep up the delicious pastries, and bread! read more

Absolutely love the Epi Baguette! I keep coming back for that. It almost looks like a braided version of a baguette and it's so easy to break off a piece of it. Next thing I know, I've eaten at least three pieces! I first discovered Seven Hills when a friend introduced me to Castro Valley Marketplace. Naturally, I bought a couple pastries to try a bit of everything. I also brought my mom the second visit. Baked Goods: Epi Baguette Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin Savory Scone Berry Scone Morning Bun Butter Croissant Pumpkin Spice Roll Apple Crostata Olive Sourdough *sliced +fifty cents Excellent variety of pastries! There's something for everyone as long as they're not gluten sensitive. I think they do have a gluten free scone and a few other GF offerings. Staff is nice. Parking isn't bad at all for the marketplace. Lots of people coming and going. I shall return for the Epi baguette! read more

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This place is one of our favorite spots in Castro Valley for some croissants. My go to orders are usually: chocolate croissants, kouigh amann, and hot bun options. The croissants are very good here compared to other near by place. Service is good and friendly. Love the Market place ambiance. Very cute to check it out with the family. read more

A hidden gem in Castro valley market place. This is our first visit and liked Kouign Amann, coffee cookie and no man bun. Will soon come back to try other baked goods. read more

Seven Hills bakery rocks!!! Last year they didn't make galettes des rois, either somebody was sick or something happened, but YAYYY!!! They have them this year!!! Only available yesterday and today, January 5th and 6th. Yesterday there was quite a long line to buy them or pick them up. Today I went earlier, so no line.... Yet. I love galette des rois, the puff pastry with frangipane feeling. Some stores in San Francisco make there all month long. Will go get them there when I am through with these. read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - Galette des rois, with the crown and the fève. - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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After trying the kouign amann in Oahu, I've been craving for it since then. After doing some research on Yelp, I found this place. I arrived roughly around 10am and there were plenty of pastry selections. I ordered two kouign amanns and one chocolate croissant. In terms of flavor, the kouign amann were buttery and flaky on the outside but when I got to the center, it was quite dense. As for the chocolate croissant, I was quite disappointed. Part of the crust was crispy but it wasn't buttery nor flaky as a croissant should be and when I finally found the chocolate "pieces", there wasn't much of it. read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - Chocolate croissant & 2 kouign amanns - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

New favorite: No Name Bun. Basically a savory kouign amann with everything bagel seasoning and some oregano. Not as greasy and def not sweet. So many layers and stayed flaky as we munched away all day today! read more

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This little bakery is located on the ground level of the Castro Valley Marketplace. I stopped by to pick up a Kouign Amman since it was recommend to my husband and he wanted to try it. Once I got there, I was greeted by the friendly staff who told me their best seller is the Kouign Amman. There were a bunch of different pastries lined up along the display case & bread lined up behind the counter. I ended up getting the Kouign Amman, Chocolate Almond Croissant & Almond Croissant. My husband & I couldn't wait, so we ended up eating them in the car on the way home. All of the pastries were delicious but the star for us was the chocolate almond croissant - sooo good!! We can't wait to return to get this again! read more

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Nothing beats freshly handcrafted pizza and baked goods, and when they're made with the care and craftsmanship found at Seven Hills Baking Company, the competition should take notice. Located in the Castro Valley Marketplace, a vibrant local food hall and market that has been open since 2020, Seven Hills Baking Company is the creation of Parisian-born baker Julien Wagner. Wagner's vision is rooted in preserving and perfecting classic baking techniques while highlighting fresh, locally sourced ingredients, resulting in both sweet and savory offerings that feel both timeless and satisfying. Working in the finest kitchens stateside for the past 30 years, Wagner has turned his attention towards learning and sharing baked techniques with his fellow aspiring bakers and his loyal customers for the past 25 years, which is exemplified by their highly-praised kouign amann, of which they have only one version, but is meticulously made in-house with thoughtfulness and precision. What brought me here on a warm weekend afternoon, was walking around the downtown region of Castro Valley and being able take in the sites and sounds of this once sleepy town, which has been enlivened by the opening of the Castro Valley Marketplace five years ago which for decades was a former billards room. I have had my eye on Seven Hills Baking Company since their opening five plus years ago and was so glad that I could finally go. The line was long when we arrived, but thanks to their hard-working team, it wouldn't be too long before it was our turn to order. Although a number of the items along their counter behind the glass partition looked delicious, including their Sugar Brioche Bun and their wide variety of scones including Ginger, Chocolate, and Parmesan, there was something about their Chocolate Almond Croissant that was calling my name, so we ordered one of those in addition to one Ham & Cheese Croissant and two of their signature Kouign Amann pastries. And although they were not featured within their glass counter, we had to order their savory pizza slices and so we ordered three of their Pizza Romana Slices, with one going to a friend. Taking our sweet and savory baked goods home, we dove first into our savory pizza slices which were more focaccia bread-like in consistency, topped with a nice array of fresh ingredients, cheese and pesto sauce it was caramelized to perfection thanks to the overall bake on it. Our Chocolate-Almond Croissant was your standard croissant that had a lot of depth to it thanks to the amount of chocolate, dark rum, and natural extract ranging from vanilla, orange, and almond. I love the rich layer of sesame seeds coating their Ham & Cheese Croissant, but the true star at Seven Hills Baking Company is the kouign amann, baked to golden, crispy perfection. The intricately layered pastry is caramelized and crisp on the outside, glazed with a sweet, sticky syrup, while remaining soft and flaky within. It's easy to see why this has become one of their signature pastries. Our total bill came to $37.75, and the seven pastries we enjoyed were more than enough to keep us happily satisfied for days. Fittingly named after Rome, the Eternal City, Seven Hills Baking Company is anything but walled in, as they welcome everyone to enjoy its light yet sumptuous pizzas, pastries, and desserts. It's a place I fully intend to return to again and again. read more

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Service without a smile. Just want you dream of on a Sunday morning. Found the pastries to be just ok. Would have enjoyed the Kouign-Amaan a bit more had they been able to warm it up. Would t go back. Inside a super cute market though. read more

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Everything ..but parking, not their fault...have been going here once every too months since opening prior covid. They were 1st to open even prior to green market inside. Alot come and gone, they stand strong.3 original front counter workers a d a guy in baling Did you know owner trai Ed in France?!? Try the pudding it's beyond recognition read more

I've been here before and they always have such a great selection of pastries. I do wish they sold lattes, though I got a Parmesan artichoke pretzel and typically I don't like pretzels, but it looks so good and I'm glad I got it. It tasted so great a little heavy on the garlic but I really love garlic. I just think it was pretty strong. The service was really nice. I really like the young gal that was working there not too much ambience because it's a walk up counter, but the display was very nice. Highly recommend. read more

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The place is located in the Castro Valley Marketplace. There are a variety of pastries displayed for the customers to choose their favorites. My favorites are the muffins, epi, and kouign amann. The employees are friendly, patient, and often gave suggestions when I needed it. read more

Dangerous!!! The Kouign Ammans are SO delicious and will have you addicted, devouring them two at a time and getting fat lol. They are perfectly rolled in full buttery, flaky layers with a perfect crispy sugar crunch... This bakery is wonderful and this item is a must buy. Everything else looks absolutely amazing, but the Kouign Ammans are my kryptonite. Thank you, Seven Hills Bakery! read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

The pumpkin cinnamon rolls was delicious I think the only thing is the bread tasted a bit dry but the taste of the pumpkin is incredible and the cream is thick but delectable! The service is fast and easy! The bakery is cute and leaves you in awe with all the delicious baked goods laid out. I hope to try more later! read more

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I really don't know what the hype is. Have tried a couple of items, ham and cheese croissant and scones. There were both so underwhelming. Hardly any ham in the ham and cheese and scones were dry. There's no flavor to the pastries. With all the choices around Berkeley and Oakland, this place doesn't even compare. Maybe because there is no other bread bakeries near by. Honestly, this place sucks. read more

I'm kind of glad I don't live closer to this bakery or I'd have addiction issues. It's situated inside the Castro Valley Marketplace so you can pick up some other things while getting your baked goods fix. Panna cottas are always at the top of my list and this one outshines its $7 price. Clean, vanilla bean top notes balanced with just enough sweetness from the fruit. I could go on and on about it but I'll just say it's divine and move on. The espresso walnut cookie had that satisfying chewy bit like a good brownie. Both of those cookies disappeared too quickly; I should have stocked up. I had the Cheddar Scone the next day and it held up! Of course I took a bite while it was in its prime, to compare. The flavors aren't shy so if you have a meeting right after, might want to grab some gum to counteract any garlic breath. read more

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I have had my share of Kouign-Amann from top chef owned businesses, and even tried one from different bakeries outside of California. My vote validates that this is truly a renowned Kouign-Amann, as noted on Yelp, as it is the best I have had so far! It melts in your mouth and has this sweet, buttery flavor that I haven't tasted in any Kouign-Amann I've eaten from other bakeries. I have eaten this after re-heating it in the toaster oven and also eaten it without being heated, and IT IS MOUTH WATERING GOODNESS WITH EVERY BITE, EITHER WAY! Every time we go to Seven Hills Baking Co, we always buy multiple Kouign-Amanns for our family. Their pumpkin muffin and morning bun are rich and delicious. I went on a Friday once and was excited to see challah bread to take home for our family to enjoy! The staff members are all kind and take care of customers in a timely manner. When you're in Castro Valley, make sure to treat yourself to the freshly baked comfort foods of Seven Hills Baking Co.! read more

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Such a great marketplace it's beautiful with lots of options for food. I needed coffee and by the pictures I had seen on Yelp. I needed to try that chocolate croissant, let me tell you it was flaky, buttery, not too much chocolate and in a way light. It was delicious, they do not warm pastries up not sure why? That's ok didn't bother me at all. My daughters hot chocolate was amazing, tasted very similar to my moms not overly sweet. Knocked one star off due to the coffee didn't really like the taste of it. Friendly customer service with a beautiful assortment of pastries. read more

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They also have some of the best breads and pastries in the East Bay . I especially love their morning buns, and I'm excited to try even more of their pastries in the future. read more

A small and unassuming stand with plenty of bakery goods. My wife loves the almond chocolate croissants here. That's her favorite item here. Other than that, I've had their chocolate and regular butter croissants. They are indeed very good, but not cheap. However, nothing is really cheap these days. Quiche was not bad either, but their croissants still stand out. Even around 8pm on a week night, they still had chocolate and butter croissants. Upgraded their 4.5 stars to 5 stars. read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - 2 butter croissants and 2 chocolate croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I got the morning bun and chocolate expresso cookie. The cookie was warm and fudgey. It had a rich chocolate taste and made me contemplate getting 3 more and becoming pre-diabetic. The morning bun was surprisingly pretty light. Nice cinnamon flavor and not too buttery in my opinion. I could have also downed a couple of those. The bakery itself was nice and clean and service was fast. If I wasn't holding back my big back appetite, I would have tried the entire menu, but I'm leaving a good review based on those two items. read more

i love this place. everything is fresh made and delicious. i do their big orders for thanksgiving for bread and it is always a hit.

Came to this place on accident in the Castro Valley Market, and now I'm addicted to their ham and cheese quiches. HELP!!! Great service, great baked goods, reasonable prices, and now they have my taste buds in a choke hold. read more

Excellent breads. Can't wait to come back for some sweet treats. Nice, happy servers.

Stopped by the Castro valley market place and stumbled across this bakery inside. To my surprise the items we got were so yummy! I got a Swiss and ham croissant that was so good! The sesame bottom was definitely a game changer! Perfect ratio of cheese, and I appreciate the ham bits that weren't overly chunky! 5/5 I also got the kouign amann, I normally do not like sweets but this was perfect. It was just sweet enough with a crunchy exterior. The inside was soft and buttery, I had so much fun peeling the layers apart to eat. There was a short line upon arrival but it went super quick! They also offer coffee and tea! read more

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One of the great bakeries in the Bay Area! Amazing breads, pastries & croissants that can make a Francophile feel like home. Flaky, buttery & delicious! The staff is always friendly & the lines are non-existent. Bin Appetit! read more

Always amazed at the quality and variety of breads and pastries here. My New Year's resolution: eat more of their bread!!

The baked goods are so delicious. The fresh breads are amazing as well. The staff are helpful, mindful service. The ambiance is cute, tables to sit down at are close by. The serve coffee and tea. read more

I found the Customer Service by a team member named Audrey to be equal to the quality of their pastries five star excellent ... She had a great smile. She never made me feel rushed while she was helping me make decisions and she really made me feel like a VIP customer... read more

The food was good but the service in front with the girl was not good! She was mean then only time she was nice was when the tip option showed up. read more

This is our go to. Best bread around. And the sweet treats are a bonus! Cant beat the lemon tart

My go to for baked goods they remind me of the Paris pastries and every time I have a listing appointment I buy my clients some delicious baked goods! Also I love having my one on one meetings in the sitting area! read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - Chocolate croissant and cheddar scone - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

It's always such a treat to come here when I come to Castro valley! Parking is easy to find in the lot, and service has always been swift. Their pumpkin roll is basically a pumpkin flavored cinnamon roll, and it's delicious!! 5/5 Chocolate almond croissant: 5/5 flaky and good portion of both almond and chocolate! Also it's pretty large! If you're getting more than one pastry, definitely split this one. No name bun: everything bagel seasoning on a croissant shaped like a muffin? SURPRISINGLY DELICIOUS 5/5 I should have known!! Savory and buttery with fragrant herbs throughout the bun, even inside!! Would definitely get it again Espresso chocolate cookie: 4/5 I love coffee flavors sweets and the first time I had it, it had just the right mix of espresso and chocolate. The second time, it was just a rich double chocolate cookie, but I couldn't taste the espresso. Overall still an excellent cookie though! Currant scone and cheddar garlic scone: 4/5 These were solid scones but a little on the dry side, though I don't personally mind. I'm biased though since I just love scones. Seasonal apple almond croissant: 5/5 YUMMMM I had no expectations for this, but I was pleasantly surprised! I heated it up really quickly in the air fryer and omg it was so flaky and warm and the apple filling and almond went so well together. read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - Apple almond croissant, no name bun, espresso chocolate cookie, currant scone - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

MENU AND FOOD: This bakery offers a variety of breads, sweets, tarts along with other baked goods. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service was quick and efficient. They do not have any indoor seating, but there are general tables available outside of the market. Their indoor decor is appropriate and appealing. PARKING: Located in the Castro Valley Marketplace, they have a parking lot. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We had their epi bread, chocolate chip cookie, lemon tart and currant scones, all of which were tasty! I got their epi bread on an impulse, had no specific plans how I'd eat it, but ended up pairing it with some home made chicken noodle soup and garlic spread. Their scones and cookies had great flavor and texture. The lemon tart was actually more sour than sweet, which is the way I like it, but the filling was rather runny. read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - Epi bread - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I've been to this bakery twice before, but nothing wow-ed me. Then I had an appt at Sutter and searched for bakeries. Came across this bakery again and read the Yelp review about how amazing the chocolate chip cookie was, so I walked over during my 2 hour lab wait - hehe, I was retesting my blood glucose level for diabetes. I thought I'd sneak in another sweet treat before having to find out that I'm diabetic still. I even made the effort to walk over - it's totally walkable from Sutter except, you meet quite a bit of interesting people (pretty diverse area now). Anyway, about the cookie - don't skip on this chocolate chip cookie. I saw the cookie on display and it already looked delicious. It was exactly how I imagined it would taste like - decadent, chewy, slight crispy on the edge, perfectly sweeten, buttery-ness goodness. I gobbled it all in about 3 minutes. I can't even remember if I was chewing properly because it's been such a long time since I've eaten a good cookie. I'd love to try the other cookies too, but the chocolate chip cookie is already heaven. Just can't imagine how good the other cookies would be. Anyway, I got my blood results and I'm no longer diabetic! This means I can have two cookies next time :) read more

Seven Hills Baking Co - Croissant was alright, but chocolate chip cookie - yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Castro Valley, California

My sister introduced Seven Hills Baking Co to us. Thank you little sister!!! We live almost 4 hours away from this bakery so it is not convenient to come over here whenever we want. Therefore, when we visit my sister and her family, we always request for some goodies from Seven Hills Baking Co. Everything we've tried has been very good. My wife and I have one absolutely favorite item made by them. That would be their Kouign-Amann!!!! If you've never tried this pastry, then you are missing out! Most bakeries do not make this. The ones who do, do not make them nearly as well as Seven Hills. Seriously, I think that they make the best kouign-amann that I have ever eaten in the United States of America!! Do yourself a favor and head on over to Seven Hills Baking Co in Castro Valley. I doubt that you will regret it. read more

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Hidden gem in Castro Valley. We always come here to get our week's worth of bread. The quality of their baked goods are consistent and always fresh. Highly recommend the quiche and epi bread. read more

We really like this bread place. Tonight the individual sized rolls and goodies as pleasantly stocked. We like their Epi sourdough that you can tear apart into rolls. This is so convenient to get good portions without easily over doing it. We also got a currant scone for breakfast. We strongly recommend them especially if you are walking across the isle to pick up meats at Barons. The staff is helpful and friendly. This market has several vendors and a nice farmers market feel. read more

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