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The service is amazing and great tasting pastries. Thank you for the wonderful cake for our…read moregraduates.

The cake was absolutely exquisite--truly a beautiful work of art! The decorations were stunning,…read moreand every layer was as delicious as it was beautiful. Thank you for helping make Nuna's 100th birthday celebration so special and memorable. It was truly one of the highlights of the celebration!

Drip Two Tier Wedding Cake with Macaroons

Cream puffs

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Thanksgiving day 2023

Hopkins Street Bakery

3.9(223 reviews)

1.5 km•Berkeley Hills

It was last minute and I needed a cake so I hadn't planned ahead. I called to ask what they had in…read moretheir case. Brrrring-brrrring! There was a live voice, not a recording asking me 1) which location I wanted, 2) would I hold because they were helping other customers, and 3), to please leave a voice mail and they could call back later. No! The guy on the other end said they had 6-inch round cakes in their case - perfect size for our celebration. It took about 30 minutes to get there and I managed to park in front of their door (a miracle in itself!). I chose a mango mousse cake - it was gorgeous, and perfect for an impromptu birthday celebration. Note: the finished cake is more like 8+ inches in diameter. I think it is the base of the cake they measure from. Once you add on the whipped cream and lady fingers, you have a gorgeous and substantial cake. Thank you so much, our friend was very happy!

After sushi, I hopped inside this bakery for dessert. The only person working wasn't the most…read morefriendliest. I was also the only one in the store looking and deciding what I wanted. He seemed a bit standoffish I didn't know what I wanted. They had so many desserts, pastries, and even savory pastries to choose from. It all looked delicious. I opted for the small tarts so I can make a little sampler of my own. Tarts were good, but the crust was just okay.

Bagatelle du Roi ($3.75) - it's super rich and dense, definitely fudgy. Too sweet for me. It's like a brownie cookie.

Bagatelle du Roi ($3.75) and ANZAC Biscuit (Australian New Zealand Army Corps) ($3.25?)

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Raspberry Jam Donut ($4.50) - not my favorite. Dough is a bit dense; filling and surface are too sweet.

Brezo Restaurant

4.4(129 reviews)

0.3 km

The brunch food here is excellent. Haven't tried dinner yet…read more The chicken pesto & tri tip sandwiches are our particular favorites. Their tomato basil soup is also delicious. Staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is very effective for dining in or takeout.

Horrible service. Walked in to try for the first time and they told us there is a 20 minute wait to…read morebe seated bc a reservation of 6 just arrived (the complete party didn't even arrive, only 2 ppl were there). We were a party of 5 (3 children) and they had a booth (which we always fit) but she refused to seat us there. There's also 2 four top tables open, they could've easily added a chair to one of them. She stated she has to stagger to seat people and said it would be a 20 mins wait. My cousin and I have both worked/raised in the restaurant business and would never give such horrible service. We left and will never return due to this poor experience. Ended up going to M cafe - we checked in and let them know we're good with a 4 top table bc we have 3 kids. They were PACKED, no empty table, with a 15 mins waitlist but we got seated within 5 mins - at a 4 top table with a chair added!! Quick and excellent service there!!

Looking toward the bar

Single Blueberry pancake

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Blackberry hazelnut dacquoise, paired with Graham's 10 year tawny porto.

Jennys Churros

4.7(68 reviews)

0.2 km

•$

We used Jenny's Churros for our son's birthday party, and the churros were a hit!…read more Jenny was easy to communicate with, and very accommodating as well. It was our first time venturing into the world of churro carts, and we really appreciated Jenny's Churros making everything easy for us!

We had a blast with Jenny's churro cart at our wedding. She made the whole process so easy, she was…read morevery professional and everyone loved the churros!

Happy Halloween 2015 with the Panda

Wedding

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Silent Disco Party with Jenny's Churros

Auntie's Bakery & Supply

5.0(6 reviews)

0.0 km

Seriously, what a gem of a business! The BEST SCONES I've ever had in my life. Everything is good,…read morebut dang, I dream of those blueberry scones. Auntie's is incredible. Such a talented baker and cook. And the brick sandwich was also incredibly flavorful. 10/10 I would give way more stars if I could! Have Auntie's cater your next party, you will be a happy camper just like my friends and I! We had the best time!

I called hoping they might have some valentine cookies available. They didn't but they said they…read morecould make some. Tanya, the owner made suggestions and she did a shortbread heart cookie that was about 3 inches and she dipped each one a half of the with some fabulous chocolate! Then she added Valentine sprinkles of all kinds on the chocolate half. They looked amazing - everyone that tasted the cookies rated them very high! I'll order again and I hope you contact them too. You will love the end result!

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Barr Necessities

4.9(14 reviews)

1.2 km

Soft, chewy and very delicious cookies with a good balance of protein, fiber and surprisingly low…read morecarbohydrates (sugar) because she use coconut nectar to sweeten these yummy cookies. They're worth every penny (about $40 a dozen).

I have been a fan favorite for almost 4 years now. I love the complexity and balance in the flavor…read moreoptions (lemon lavender and ginger molasses are my faves!) Shipping is always faster than expected. My favorite thing and why I will continue to be a supporter is that this is a woman owned company by a revolutionary that has a deep passion for food preservation and health. Love to be able to support brands and products that align with my values! Cheers to many more tasty boxes of goodness!

Main cake and groom's cake for a Victorian Goth wedding.

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Bench

4.8(60 reviews)

2.8 km•Downtown Berkeley

Don't understand the rave reviews. I was hoping such a little cafe, at least the food would be…read moregood. The cheddar chive scone I purchased tastes like flour- as in it wasn't mixed correctly. The coffee is fine. people friendly enough. But the cafe is tiny and not comfortable to sit in, so I opted for the one table outside- which was unbalanced, causing my coffee to spill as soon as I put it down. the seating inside is not comfortable at all- if you opt for the tiny bar, you end up sitting next to the speaker- which plays banal musak. No thank you.

I visited Bench on an early Saturday morning. There was a lone barista preparing orders. He greeted…read moreme as soon as I walked in letting me know he'd be available right away. Easy listening music hummed in the background as I waited making the wait pleasantly. It's a bright and airy space serving various tempting pastries and coffees. I couldn't resist and opted for a blueberry scone with my cappuccino. The scone had just right crisp and moist inside. I loved it. The cappuccino was decent. If I'm in the neighborhood I would definitely stop by for some treats.

Good environment to work

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My wedding cake by Sanaz, Bench's owner.

Mr Dewie's Cashew Creamery

4.6(598 reviews)

0.2 km

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Ohhh my happiness!! I believe they have more offerings at this location vs the one in Emeryville. I…read moream just having their dark chocolate brownie and roasted cashew affogato and I'm a fan! I love that the brownie is dark chocolate! Hopefully, I'll see this at the Emeryville location.

I ordered a 2-scoop ice cream on Sunday evening, May 31, 2026 and was disappointed by the portion…read moresize. I was clearly given about 1 scoop but was charged for the double. The employee may have been new or not uniformly trained, but the scoops were noticeably smaller than what is typically served. Unfortunately, this has happened before. Sometimes I receive full scoops, while other times the portions are much smaller depending on who is serving. Consistency is important, and customers should receive the same product regardless of which employee is working. Please provide better training to ensure portion sizes are consistent. Based on this experience, I won't be returning when this employee is working and will likely stay away for a while.

Single Split Scoop Ultra Matcha and Fresh Strawberry

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Lemon Crème

Squabisch

4.2(125 reviews)

0.9 km•Berkeley Hills

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I've had this place saved on my phone for so long and finally got to check it out! The space is…read moreabsolutely adorable, and the pretzels are top-tier. We got the jalapeño cheddar and the artichoke & garlic, they were yummy! Highly recommend grabbing a snack here!

This just became my new favorite place! I visited Germany earlier this year and have been dreaming…read moreof the pretzels I had while in Munich ever since. These pretzels tasted the legit like authentic German pretzels. I got the original and had it warmed up, it was super buttery and perfectly salty and this crunch on the outside while completely soft on the inside, it was EXQUISITE!!

2.9 km•Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

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Pretzel Art in the window front

U :Dessert Story

4.2(1.2k reviews)

Welp, it's been a long hot minute since I last came here (a little over four and a half years, to…read morebe exact), and U: Dessert Story still wows me. I've always been a fan of bingsu, and the fact that they offer Thai-fusion versions sealed my devotion. I'd always thought the mango sticky rice was their best bingsu, but boy, was I wrong. I'm so glad I tried the boba Thai tea version because, lawd, it was SO good I couldn't stop eating it. The flaky milk ice was rich with Thai tea flavor and paired perfectly with the whipped puff cream on top. The condensed milk added just the right sweetness, while the boba and grass jelly brought a fun, chewy contrast to all that soft creaminess. I simply couldn't get enough. The salted yolk bread dessert was also delicious; you can't go wrong with sweet and salty. The pandan fondue, on the other hand, didn't do it for me. Maybe I was expecting a different flavor profile, but I found it a bit bland, and the soft bread cubes would've been better lightly toasted. Service was great as usual, and the ambience was casual and relaxing.

Cute, spacious and aesthetic venue with the best shaved ice - our favorite is the Volcano Bingsu…read moreand Thai Tea Lava Toast! The service is friendly and depending on the time pretty quick too. Another plus is that they're open until 10pm Monday + Tuesday and 12am the rest of the week, perfect for late night munchies! Parking can be a bit tedious, I recommend trying to find a spot in the neighborhood to avoid the meters. It might be a small walk to and from, but gives you time to digest after indulging on dessert.

Salted Egg Yolk Toast

Ube Mochi Waffle

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