I finally made it to 85°C Bakery Cafe, and I can definitely see why it's so popular! There are so…read moremany pastries, breads, and desserts to choose from that you'll want to take one of everything. My favorite was the Sea Salt Matcha. The matcha had a rich, earthy flavor, and the light sea salt cream on top added the perfect touch without making it overly sweet. It was smooth, refreshing, and one of the better matcha drinks I've had. I also picked up a few pastries, and everything tasted fresh and flaky. The café was clean, the staff was friendly, and despite being busy, the service was quick. If you're a matcha lover, I'd definitely recommend trying the Sea Salt Matcha along with one (or a few!) of their pastries. I'll definitely be back to try more from their bakery.

We've been regulars at this 85°C location since it opened, and we've always loved the pastries and…read morethe customer service--especially when the Filipina manager was still here. She really kept the place clean, organized, and running smoothly, even when it was busy. Since she left, though, the cleanliness and orderliness have been pretty inconsistent. The staff still tries their best, but during busy times, the cafe and even the restrooms can definitely use more attention. On our recent visit, we redeemed a free 8-inch chocolate mouse cake with our points. I pre-ordered it Friday for Saturday morning and noted that it was for a birthday. I arrived 10 minutes early, but still had to wait another 15 minutes just for the oval "Happy Birthday" sign. I figured ordering ahead meant everything would be ready. The cake was still good, and we continue to enjoy their pastries and baked goods. Just taking off one star because we really miss how clean, organized, and well-managed this place used to be. We definitely miss that Filipina manager!

I absolutely love coming here to chef's table! It has such a beautiful decor, truly makes you feel…read morelike you are traveling abroad. We always get really great service and love exploring new things on the menu. This is a great place to come on a date or with your family. It is always great with lots of flavor and fresh off the fire. I am addicted to their hummus, on this trip. I had a few different ones. The only thing I wish they would do differently is serve the bread hot, not room temperature, I think it would really elevate the experience.

First time here and I fell in-love with this place…read more Service: amazing! Our waiter was attentive and even had great suggestions such as the mixed grill for one so my husband could try a variety of the meats. Very welcoming staff. Ambiance: it felt like I was on a vacation. You step into a cozy atmosphere with pretty lighting and art. Beautiful place for a date night or group of friends. Food: tasty and refreshing. You get a-lot of food so worth the price. The complimentary bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, loved the spicy sauce. Appetizer the Shrimp Garlic was fantastic. You enjoy a yummy meal and move on next door for the tasty desserts at the Turkish delights next door.

Excellent desserts, friendly customer service, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend people visit…read moreand experience for themselves.

Turkish Delight is so cute! I love the assortment of desserts but I'm NOT a fan that barely…read moreanything has a price or description! We had to ask what a lot of things were and how much because they didn't have a sign. The prices are reasonable and the treats are delicious regardless. I also ordered Turkish tea and was some expecting something a bit more lavish, it was just a tea bag in hot water. It fell a bit flat for my liking. I'll definitely go back for the pastries though!

Excellent selection of sweet goodies! Greated with kindness and a smile. Highly recommend!read more

Always great service and fresh delicious pan dulce! Always highly recommend this bakery to family…read moreand friends!

i've lived by this place my whole life. authentic and delicious! we tried the barbacoa this…read moremorning. the tortillas came cold but that's fine for us, we warmed them up on our comal. i love that they have different types of empanadas. the price was very affordable.

Honestly one of the best Mexican sweet breads I've had…read more It's self serve. I got a really good amount of bread and cookies (2 bags) for less than 20$. Other places you pay at least 3$ for 1 bread(concha). This place is really great , now I'm curious if they do the Rosca . Ambiance is quiet. Service is good.

Thank you Jando CM for the incredible Yelp recommendation …read more My fave place this year! It was also rated top 10 bakery Cafe according to USA today . Came on a Saturday at 2pm for some tortas . I can see why it has such good reviews.Service was so friendly and helpful. No lie .That was the best lentil soup I have ever had and I don't even like lentils.It was served perfectly hot with small bits of onion and carrots with a delicious not overly salted broth. I would drive another 3 hours just for that soup! The grilled chicken torta was sooo good . It had smashed avocado lime mash with greens and Swiss cheese. Minus the mayo for me and I could not stop eating it. The Mexican sourdough was so good that we went back and ordered 4 rolls to take home to Htown with us. Lightly toasted on outside with a soft center. Perfection! Cappuccino came out steaming hot with cute decorated heart motif. Good balance of milk and expresso. Easy to get to location with plenty of parking.Line moved fast and food came out quickly. Will absolutely return when back in town.

I discovered this place by accident at their downtown location and immediately fell in love with…read moreit. Everything looked amazing, and so much of it is made in-house. Since this location was closer, a friend and I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Mexican Cubana with lentil soup and a Banana Nut Matcha Latte. The Cubana was absolutely out of this world. Everything about it was perfect. The lentil soup was also very good, although my friend ordered the black bean soup, and I think I might have been missing out. LOL. The sandwich and soup are definitely on the higher end price-wise, but I wouldn't let that stop you. There is plenty of value in the meal, and the sandwich is incredibly hearty. Both my friend and I had to take half of ours to go, which is something I seldom do. The Banana Nut Matcha Latte, however, was not for me. At $7.50, I expected more and would probably skip it next time. The atmosphere was very nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating; the restaurant was very clean, and even though it was extremely busy, there was still enough room to move around comfortably. They also have a coffee bar that doubles as a regular bar. Unfortunately, the customer service experience is what brought my rating down to 3 stars--and I honestly considered giving it 2.5. I understand this was a busy Saturday morning, especially with the restaurant being near a major entertainment and shopping area. We waited in a line outside, which did not bother me. The bigger issue was what happened once we got inside. Everyone enters the same line, moving first through the pastry counter--AND THE PASTRIES ARE HEAVEN!--before eventually reaching the register to order and pay. You are then given a table number and your food is delivered to you. I've been to plenty of restaurants that operate this way, but the flow here felt unnecessarily chaotic. Everyone was placed into the same line regardless of whether they were dining in, ordering food to go, or simply stopping in for pastries. I think having separate service areas or lines could help tremendously. It was also obvious that some of the staff were overwhelmed by how busy things had become. Unfortunately, that frustration seemed to spill over into some customer interactions, and a few employees came across as less than warm or welcoming. It may simply have been a difficult morning, but it definitely affected our experience. The bright spot was having the opportunity to speak with the manager on shift, Ms. Charisma. She was professional, empathetic, and genuinely listened to my concerns. She did not make excuses or try to justify what happened. She offered to compensate us for our meal, which we declined, but I truly appreciated the gesture. I wasn't looking for a free meal. I wanted another great experience that would make me excited to come back. Before this visit, I had been to the downtown location twice, and both experiences were fantastic. I had actually considered it one of the best cafes I'd found in San Antonio so far. That's why this visit was especially disappointing. I was excited to introduce a friend to a place I enjoyed so much, only to have a very different experience. Maybe it is location-dependent. Maybe it was simply the time of day or an especially difficult Saturday morning. What makes it frustrating is that the food itself was outstanding--a perfect 10/10. I was completely satisfied with my meal, but the service experience made it difficult to fully enjoy it. The location is also great, in a newer shopping center near La Cantera Resort and Six Flags. Parking wasn't terrible, although weekends can be challenging. I imagine it would be much easier during the week. Overall: Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: Needs improvement Overall: 3/5 Thank you, Ms. Charisma, for taking the time to listen and for handling the situation with professionalism and empathy. Because of that interaction, I am willing to give this location another chance.

FIRST TIME VISIT!…read more Walked in on a whim after a bday dinner for the hubby at the Texas Roadhouse. I was in search of a sweet treat to celebrate at home and boy, was I ever in for a treat! THE LOCATION: in a bustling and popular shopping center with tons of parking, and other fun businesses, right off the 1604 in the Alamo Ranch area. I have no idea what to expect so I just burst thru the doors like I owned the joint ready to embrace something new. THE MENU: aside from some lovely beverages, the dessert offerings are pretty straightforward. CHEESECAKE!!! And in the best possible, gourmet, decadent way. My eyes were popping out of my head! THE SERVICE: Lucky for me, a very patient gentleman behind the counter was available to assist me during a lull. I'm very grateful for the time he took to answer all my questions. THE GOODS: I knew I wanted cheesecake tonight, but after watching those sweet treats watching me right back through a shield of glass, I understood that I NEEDED cheesecake, and stat! While there were sooo many flavors available in the jars, I wanted to eat cheesecake the traditional way; with a fork to slowly dissect and discover the flavors and texture of each layer. By all appearances, these treats are not your average cheesecake and I'm so intrigued. I choose one slice of each flavor available. At $9 per slice, I'm lucky there were only 3 flavors at this hour. Lol! The jars, btw, are $7 each. Now, I had to ask what ingredients were in each flavor becs there is no written description anywhere in the store. The names do no justice in identifying what you're getting either. Names like "Summer Daze" and "Midnight Berry" leave much to the imagination. Sure, you can see chocolate and/or raspberries, but believe me... you don't really know what treasure you've got until it's melting on your tongue. I can't get home quick enough to meet up with the hubby again. Yayyyyyy! Dessert!!! THE TASTES: Heaven. Nirvana. Jack standing at the bow, arms stretched wide shouting, "I'm the king of the world!" That. That's what it's like. And I literally dissected and analyzed each lovely layer, mostly fluffy, decadent mousse, creamy, cheesy and rich. The crust bottoms. Holy smokes! I actually avoid graham cracker crusts but not this one. A-MAZING. Another slice had a crisp shortbread-like crust. Like, WHO DOES THAT?! Omg. I gorged until I regretted rushing in. Total amateur move. I also secretly selected 2 of the 3 slices that I knew my hubby would turn his nose up to. HAHAHAHAHA! Joke's on him. Trust me. Seriously, trust me. If you love cheesecake, mousse, fresh and tart fruit flavors (like fresh fruits and lemon curd!), give a slice or jar a try. And try a lovely match drink, too. Maybe I'll see you there!

4.75 stars Okkkk so…read moreLaika always shows up in my Yelp feed but it always seemed so far away. I just so happened to be in culebra commons to grab a bubble tea & to what do my eyes see? Laika! We waltzed right in and were immediately greeted warmly. The staff were so patient, didn't hover/make you feel pressured, and answered all of our questions. While it may seem a bit pricey, it's actually not bad cuz you get to keep the glass jar ($7/ jar). my youngest loved her cheesecake & she doesn't even like cheesecake. My eldest loved her matcha.

I ordered two orders through the Too Good To Go app & was quite happy with both of my orders. It…read morewas my first time going to the shop, so I wanted to check in with Yelp as well & let everyone know about the place & show them what they have to offer. I oddly didn't take photos when I went in. I was distracted by how good it smells inside. Yes, bakeries smell good, this was next level. I wanted to stay in there & try everything. The lady was so helpful & sweet. The other app was glitchy so she & I chatted a bit. I ordered two of their special orders. Now get this when you do that app, which is awesome - go look into it! It helps save waste, while helping the company still make a bit of a profit. I posted the pictures of the cupcakes & the cake bits with icing. Their icing is so good. The Kaluha cupcake was my favorite. Even had a little shot! It was the perfect cupcake for my 60th birthday!Yup, this was my celebration. Each of the cakes have a bit of icing inside the cupcake as well. They are rich & delicious. They also have other treats in the shop, but I'll be back to try their other cupcakes.

My family has been using this bakery for many years and for different events, the owner Adriana…read morealways come through clutch! I recently decided to make a special order and she was so accommodating and kind. I highly recommended this business because they provide excellent service, create beautiful and delicious cakes, and the prices are very reasonable! Also, I'd like to add there's flexibility with pickup and the shop is chill.

Found a little bakery as I was driving around the neighborhood only to find out that it's PR…read morebakeries! Omg yes! I lobe quesitos...so simple yet so delicious. Not too sweet. Asians love desserts that are not too sweet. I ordered both kinds, cream cheese and guava cream cheese. Omg, both are so delicious. They are the perfect two-three bite size dessert. They have a sticky, sweet glaze. I don't know if it's honey or sugar syrup, but that did not make it super sweet. It was still perfect. Service was friendly and quick. There's little tables to dine in and some outside. You can order coffee and sandwiches too. I saw that they had a Cuban sandwich. I was mainly there for the sweets and it was satisfying. Often times, I would have to go to an Asian bakery for sweets but this place did the trick. They ha e other pastries that I will have to try next time. Definitely going back and highly recommend people to try it out.

Bright, friendly, and welcoming. The people who own this bakery are eager to serve others a good…read moreand delicious part of Puerto Rican and Cuban culture, and easily connect with their customers (within my experience) using humor and patience. Cozy ambiance, the type of bakery that you can easily work at and try new things - I ended up trying a Malta for the first time... as much as it wasn't for me, I loved their Quesito with the cream cheese filling. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to try the sandwiches they made. In San Antonio, they are more affordable than most, and according to the ones that have tried them - they are fantastic. I went with a group of 4. One of us got coffee and a carbonated coconut juice drink, and something else. If I can, I'd go again just to try something new, and quite possibly, something delicious. A small business that lays its intentions on its sleeve, and located on a nice little spot on the side of Bandera. The inside looks clean and nice, and as for its food, I do always suggest with anything new, to try it, and see for yourself. Great place.

The prices were ridiculous! I ordered 4 pastry items and my bill was $28 I was so shocked, I…read moreshould've just said, never mind put it all back but it was already bagged and ready to go. There were no prices listed and I never imagined paying that much. Mind you once we got home and the items were pour of this world, I may have had a change of heart. But I bought my son a square of pistachio baklava, not 24k enrobed anything and it was nothing special. Actually, he's had better at other places in town. Definitely not a place we will return to EVER again! Back to our the tried and true place Baklavah bakery with reasonable prices and delicious and stunning food!

This Iraqi bakery is a definitely a hidden treasure. My friend had bought some spinach cheese pies…read morefrom there for one of our get togethers and she didn't know the name of the place. So, I went on a quest to find it just with the knowledge of the cross streets. I found it! The bakery sells hot and packaged items. They have a freezer with goodies too. I had the zaatar bread and cheese bread. It was heated up in a brick oven. There's a lot of savory items, but they also have some sweet. He gave me a sample of a dessert made with dates. Of course, I had to order some baklava. There were so many things I wanted to taste, but I had already had lunch. The guy working that day tried his best to help us make a good choice. The place is small. They do have one table, but I suspect the food is mostly taken to go. Parking is on site and shared, but plentiful.