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Starbread is always a great go~to bakery when you have a craving for Señorita rolls! They are freshly baked, warm and just bundles of deliciousness! Location is easy to get to with ample parking. Standing room only in the facility, it's always quick and easy to order. They also offer a variety of fancy donuts and other yummy Filipino baked items, but I always go for the señorita rolls! My kids have thoroughly enjoyed their donuts as well! If you want a tasty and affordable treat to bring to a party - you can never go wrong with Starbread! Everyone will thank you! read more

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My partner was craving this spot so we came in and they have COVID restrictions of one customer at a time inside. I waited outside while my partner grabbed a box of 25 and ooooOoOOO the crispy sugar and soft bread is so delectable and cannot be missed. read more

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Neets W.

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I loved the señorita bread and the bitso with Nutella perfectly fresh with just the right touch of sweetness, absolutely heavenly. The service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better. I did notice that the señorita bread seems smaller than before would love to see it back in its original size! read more

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Winston C.

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My wife and I love Starbread Bakery, but my last visit they were a bit dry. It was not as moist as I liked. Service was decent. One person inside at a time and they have a wide selection of other pastries and dessert. read more

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Amanda D.

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My team lovesssss these!! Had to get them a box before work. Fresh and hot every time! read more

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Stefany V.

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Very disappointed with the señorita bread. It was overly dry and seemed overcooked, which made it hard to enjoy. The quality was not what I expected, and overall I was not satisfied with my purchase. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. read more

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Jarod N.

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A box of Señorita bread from Starbread is about as nostalgic as it gets! This location is very close to my office so someone always brings a box in whenever we have a big meeting or event. This time, I figured I would be the one to bring the goods, and stopped in at 8:30am on a Friday. Interaction and transaction at the small counter was simple enough, just stating the amount of bread I wanted and receiving the box a couple of seconds later. The bread is always soft and fresh, and best eaten warm! My coworkers and I like eating them with coffee and it brings back so many memories. It may seem simple, but sometimes nostalgia tastes the best. read more

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Steve T.

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3 months ago

For what they are known for it's good. Buttery with a crunch of sweetness from the sugars that melted and crystallized. Prices are fair but each bread is kinda small, 2-3 bites and it's gone. Other than that tiny spot not many selection of items. It's a hole in the wall type shop. read more

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First time at this location and the senorita breads are nice and warm, soft, buttery, sugary, and addicting. It's best to be eaten right away when they're fresh and even better with coffee. The size is decent along with pricing. Customer service here definitely can be worked on though--it didn't feel welcoming. They also have other items besides senorita bread. They only allow 1 person at a time inside. read more

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First time to this location and found it just fine as I was just passing through the area and wanted to grab a box of Senorita Bread. The shop itself is super run down looking, think flickering lights and tape being used to hold stuff up. Looks like it needs a little maintenance. Nonetheless, I was here for the bread. Ordered and waited about 5 minutes for my box of fresh Senorita Bread. Piping hot, melt in your mouth, sweet and delicious bread. Also such a great price as well! These are great with coffee in the morning too. read more

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Rayna T.

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Bread is always made fresh. There is a sign on the door that says 1 customer inside at a time. It's actually pretty small inside. They do offer other pastries which is nice. But they need to have better service or have someone else taking your order. I felt so uncomfortable when I entered. The young man was sitting on the counter on his phone and the other one was standing to the side. It took a minute for both of the guys to say something. I wanted to leave but I made the 30 minute drive, so I had to suck it up and order. read more

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Althea T.

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Very disappointed with our order today. The bottom half of our order was still raw......... read more

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Monica S.

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Starbread is a must whenever I'm in the Bay Area (the ones in SoCal just aren't as good). I've been going here for a few years now but I can't help but notice that their señorita bread keeps shrinking. They're still tasty but usually gone after 2-3 bites. As for the service, every time I go it's the same big, grumpy guy. Definitely not the Filipino hospitality and service that I'm accustomed to. The world would probably freeze over if he even cracked a smile. This place strictly follows their Covid 19 protocols that they still only allow one person/group at a time. I would have given them four stars but with the consistently grumpy guy and shrinking breads, I don't think they've earned it. read more

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Monica B.

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Ay, ay, ay. Ok, went in and was disappointed at the looks of the place. There's stuff dripping from the walls and some crusty chair where a guy sits until you walk in and a few pastries behind the glass case. The guy stood up (no welcoming), took my order, walked behind a curtain and reappeared with my warm Señorita Bread, charged me and that was it. Just a weird experience. Had it not been for the Yelp reviews of the bread, I would've turned around and left. It's not expensive to get a rag, dishsoap and water to wipe down walls. A gallon a paint also goes a long way. Just sayin'. Got to my car and took out a piece of bread. No lie, it is really good but ehhhh won't be coming back. read more

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Scarlett H.

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Bread quality is good, the service is bad as hell. The whole purchase process just a head nod, nothing else. I almost felt like the service is a disability ppl can't hear or talk. read more

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Kristine S.

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Someone brought seniorita bread to a gathering and it was so good especially after no having it for awhile. Having it warmed us was perfect. Can't wait to get some more. I can't even recall how many I ate during the night. read more

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Maria F.

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The gentleman working is quiet, but friendly if you ask him questions. The Star bread itself is very good. It's medium. It's not light and butter nor is it overly heavy and better. It was really good. I'm very glad I stopped. I will be back. Would recommend if you're looking for this type of sweet bread. read more

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Andrea P.

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Senioritas bread has me in a chokehold. I've had it a couple of times, and every warm, doughy piece gets devoured. Fair warning: it's addictive, and there's no such thing as just one! read more

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Gino C.

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Union city branch ! The bread is fantastic but the (male) cashier is not friendly and does not belong at the front of the house. Since day 1 this guy has been so snotty and has no customer appeal and should work in the back and not meeting customers. All of our family and friends say the same thing and I have to let the owner know so they can address this. We love Starbread and hate to give a bad review but just being truthful. The guy is probably a nice guy but the customers know what I am trying to relay here. We can revisit this review if it is addressed for sure. read more

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Hope L.

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Came here on a Tuesday morning to grab some seniorita bread to share with my coworkers. There were only 2 people in front of me and I waited about 10 minutes to be served. It was so quick and easy; I paid $28 for 35 pieces and received them in less than 5 minutes. Just a heads up they do charge a credit card fee unless your total is more than $10! My coworkers loved them! The seniorita bread was hot, fresh, and coated with butter and sugar. Didn't have any leftovers by the end of the day! read more

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Kevin M.

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The starbread had a good level of sweetness. It would be perfect with a cup of coffee read more

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Josh M.

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This senorita bread was not that great. Not as airy as I would have liked, a little hard, like it had been sitting somewhere for a bit. And a subtle but strange after taste. Worst part of this was the poor customer service by the rude guy running the shop. I can confirm a lot of these low reviews stating bad service. I won't go back. read more

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Alice B.

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Order, as usual, was perfect. Bread is always fresh! I would've given 5 stars but the person at the counter is and I guess never will be pleasant. The first time I thought he was having a bad day. So, I thought nothing of it. The second time his demeanor was the same. I greeted him with a "Hello how you doin'?" No response. I received my fresh order of bread and thanked him...no response no smile, no nothing. Another bad day? ‍ I'll still go there cuz bread is always fresh and this location is close to my home. read more

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Phil Y.

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My cheap coworker told me years ago that this was place to get snacks (senorita bread) for the office when in the Sacramento. I didn't know they expanded so much. I had planned on getting some cheap Chinese pastries. But, when I saw Starbread in Fremont, where another one of our offices is located, I knew I had to continue with the tradition of bringing cheap snacks. They still had COVID era signs up of having one customer inside at a time. I'd have to agree with some of the other reviewers. The guy working there didn't want to be there. He didn't seem to care that I snuck in. No free bread for me like at another location that I went to. I bought a bagful for the office. I hope they were good. I didn't get to try any. My cheapness might bring me back. read more

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Krystal G.

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Please see photo for their updated prices as of April 2025. Obviously prices went up, just like every thing else in the country. read more

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Queen S.

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I should have listened to the other reviews mentioning the rude man at the front. I had the same disappointing experience. I came here excited to let my husband try this bread, and I had even talked up Filipino hospitality beforehand, but instead we were met with attitude and some of the worst customer service I've experienced. Go somewhere else if you want better service. What made it especially disappointing for me is that this is a Filipino store, and I expected warmth and hospitality, not this kind of treatment. The bread was also underwhelming and drenched in butter, so it was not worth the trip. Overall, a very disappointing experience. read more

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Julie L.

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I ordered 20 pieces of the señorita bread and we ate it at my sister in law's house to celebrate my husband's birthday. The bread was still warm and delicious! There are other things to purchase at the store, such as mochi donuts, chocolate, as well as plain donuts, and specialty rolls. The store has a small store front but it does have all the pastries you need to have a great breakfast! Since it was my first visit I wanted to try the señorita bread first. In talking with the staff, it turns out the owner also owns the bakery in Union City, which is where my other sister in law purchases her señorita bread. I had such a great buying experience I will definitely be back! read more

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Sheila J.

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Starbread STILL AMAZING! my fav place to get dessert seniorita bread. It is so hot and fresh out of the oven! Cheap prices, bring cash! read more

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Service, the people there are quite rude and allow only one person at a time didn't upgrade their process after covid.

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Michelle M.

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I went there today, April 30, 2026 hi Mema said that you were Lucy come with me to treat myself to a 10 pack of Señorita bread! There was a big guy there didn't welcome me didn't smile didn't say hi did anything he's very rude. He didn't even hand me my change back.!! I could probably overlook the rudeness if the bread was good. I've been going to this place for years just right down the street from me, but the bread was warm, but I feel like he put it in the microwave because once the warmest went away and the bread got hard I really like this bread, but you need to improve some things or you're gonna lose your business!! BTW, I know I'll come to people that go and buy this bread you need to improve it. I'm gonna tell my friends about it. Get a new person maybe if a teenager to work the counter guy was so rude. read more

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Tiffany C.

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Came in for a quick stop to pick up some senorita bread. They are known for their fresh warm sweet bread. Not a fan of their other donuts and bread options. Anyways, purchased a box of 25 for $20 but missing 2 in the box when I got home. Sweet bread was small but it was very good. Place is small and only one person working. Don't expect this guy to greet you or smile when you ask him any questions. read more

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Liz L.

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I love the bread here, but sometime getting a hold of the store is almost impossible. They are a little old school so here is a photo of their holiday hours. read more

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First time here and zero complaints from me In found parking rt in front No other customers inside Customer service was friendly and efficient I placed my order no issues I was told that there was a $10 Min when using a debit card , no worries I ordered more lol Bread is soo effin good So soft and fresh and hot You can't just have one Next time I'll order more read more

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Jon J.

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The best senoritas ever! But the slowest service. Post-Covid and they still have the one customer limit in the store policy. Not getting what that's all about, making customers have to wait out in the cold in the early morning. read more

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I've had Starbread many times and for years before the Newark (closed a long time ago) or Union City locations. First introduced by our fam in Vallejo. But today was a disappointment. I had a few pieces from the top and they were made perfect hot and fresh but when I got home and my husband was grubbing on the rest of it he said it's hard like they are old. I don't know if they hid some old ones at the bottom and reheated them because they were hella hard and dry. I never had them like that even if they sat in my house for a couple days and we would heat up leftovers. The color was also significantly darker than the ones I had on the top. So sad it's not the same quality that I have gotten for years! read more

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john g.

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First time being here . Amazing Bread, But Service Needs Major Improvement I'm torn on this review, because the food here genuinely deserves 5 stars, but the service I received brings my overall rating down to a 3. Let's start with the good: The Señorita Bread is everything everyone says it is and more. Warm, buttery, slightly sweet perfection. We got a dozen and they were gone in minutes. It's absolutely delicious and worth the trip alone. The quality of the baked goods is top-notch. Now for the negative: The person working the front counter during my visit today had a terrible attitude and zero customer service skills. They were rude, explaining to me that there is only one customer allowed in the store and that there's signs all over. And when I asked for price just points the signs. It really put a damper on the experience. When you're excited to try a local favorite running into a person who clearly does not belong in a customer-facing role is disappointing. Management, please take note: While your product is fantastic, you need people at the counter who actually want to be there and can provide a welcoming experience. Bottom line: I'll be back for the bread because it's that good, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for a friendlier face next time read more

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Laverne B.

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Great !!! Fast service Fresh baked items Lots of choices Hours are great Close to where I work and live read more

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Jo C.

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Freshly baked senorita breads and other pastries can be found at this bakery. Only one customer allowed at a time. There are signs posted outside the restaurant and during my trip was followed by other customers. The inside of the bakery is small and tight. There are other pastries available like mochi donuts, variety of bitso bitso, brownies and more. Indulge in a box of 40 or just a dozen, plenty of selections to choose from. The senorita breads are the best I have ever had. Just the right amount of sweetness and butter. read more

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Hannah W.

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Starbread, seniorita rolls, whatever you call them-get a bajillion! Just get them! Buy as many as you can. Trust us! No other words needed!

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Yanli X.

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Came here on a Saturday morning and waited briefly outside (1 party inside at a time) We got a box of 25 and tried one immediately. Still hot and gooey! Can't wait to bring it home, kids will love these for sure. They definitely are not dry and have the sweet filling, although it's not really contained to the bread and oozes out. read more

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31859 Alvarado Blvd
Union City, CA 94587
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(510) 431-3114
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What time does Starbread Bakery open?

Starbread Bakery opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Starbread Bakery close?

Starbread Bakery closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Starbread Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Starbread Bakery takes credit cards.

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Does Starbread Bakery have catering options?

No, Starbread Bakery does not have catering options.

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Does Starbread Bakery allow dogs?

Yes, Starbread Bakery allows dogs.

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Does Starbread Bakery have bike parking?

Yes, Starbread Bakery has bike parking.

Does Starbread Bakery have parking?

Yes, Starbread Bakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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doughweime more like DOUGH FOR ME!!! i love this. i love this a lot. i would give up my favorite…read moresonic socks for more pastries. service is good, coffee decent, and no lines or wait at around 11am on a sunday! they still had some salt bread thank God durian donut - HELL YEAH i love this. stanky as hell, perfection. just right amount of durian taste, lush cream, fluffy donut. the donut is purple...idk why but it looks nice with the yellow cream. if you are like me and like the smell of sweet oniony garlicky fruit go get it! matcha donut mini - mmmm i love being performative and this upps my game by a LOT. cream is smooth and not too sweet, donut is nice and soft. i like eating this beautiful creation with a good feminist book and some clairo in my ears. salt bread - WOW! tastes like an elevated croissant. the lamination is so beautiful. super buttery and crispy, it is kind of a more western take on salt bread. the japanese kind is softer! overall would come back to try other flavors

Picked up some malasadas after a morning hike! Not my first time here but it's been a while since…read moremy last visit. This place is located near seafood city and there's plenty of parking. Service was friendly. There's barely any seating inside just a couple of chairs outside. I ordered the mini malasadas so I can try more flavors. I ordered the mango sago, guava cheesecake, vanilla bean, and matcha. Each donut is crafted to perfection. Not too sweet and the texture of the dough is light. This place is always a nice treat when near the area! I heard the lines can get long on weekends but I usually come on a non peak day like Thursday.

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Delicious we loved the cake Fresh taste was refreshing…read moreEasy to cut on the sheet cake, though I thought it was expensive $200 for a half a sheet Cake

I had trouble getting in contact with the bakery by phone when trying to make a cake purchase. I…read morewas able to get in contact eventually but by that time their cakes were sold out. The store size is as expected of a small bakery. I think due to its cake output and the demand i would recommend calling earlier than later to reserve a cake, but also hope that they pick up the phone. The guava cake did not have very much guava taste. I'm used to the Zippy kind of guava cake and was hoping to experience something similar. The guava cake at this bakery may be a Guam influenced type so keep your expectations in check.

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Bought the following & have tried a few in the past: Taho…read morewhich tasted good & warm. Great on a cold day. Pan de Coco - one of the best tasting in our area Chicken empanada - delicious, and lots of filling Espasol - tasty Biko- a twist on flavor, a bit too sweet for my taste but still good Ensaymada - good, big Service - staff were always kind & friendly whenever I go there in Union City Ambiance - simply decorated, a small bakery with a variety of items to choose from, some you may taste before purchasing. Samples to try near the cashier counter.

Great bakery located inside Island Pacific!…read more We're always excited to see new bakeries pop up (especially Filipino bakeries) since we've mainly grown up with Goldilocks and Red Ribbon. I saw someone talk about this bakery on social media and was already noticing how pretty it was due to the outside decorations. The first time I visited, I bought so many different things for myself and for my family so that we can all try it out. I bought a few snacks and a few different breads and split them up between each household because I definitely could not finish them all on my own. The pricing was reasonable, the only issue I really had was that some of the items we bought already started molding the next day. Not sure if they should have been in the fridge, but it was just a little unfortunate that I had to throw some away so soon. I do want to come back again to try some of the hot food that they have behind the counter.

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this place was the perfect stop in the middle of my long bike ride yesterday. i had it on my radar…read moreand was going to be near, so donuts for lunch it was! they were sold out of about half of their options around 2pm but had plenty left, and they were still deliciously fresh then by then. i grabbed their last blueberry cream donut (love a filled brioche) and a caprese bun for something salty. and despite being a total coffee snob (i make my own espresso at home and even roast my own coffee beans in my kitchen!) i tried a gibraltar aka a cortado. i'm surprised i got a pic of the the caprese before i inhaled it. they warmed it up for me, and there was a mouth-watering ripe tomato in every bite. little pesto/basil with the crispy cheese. wow. perfectly crunchy and also juicy. delicious the blueberry cream was awesome. the flavor isn't too sweet, nice light fry with a ring on the outside, good gluten development... all markers of a superbly made donut. and the coffee! wow! when a bakery is good at their food options, i don't necessarily expect great coffee, but they carry verve which is a winner, and a crowd pleaser. not too dark, but still solid enough to hold up to a baked good. milk texture was spot on. overall super impressed with this place. friendly service, and they mask (yay). half a star off for no bathroom. i really wanted some soap and water after all the portapotty use of my bike ride :(

The setting of the store reminds me of those cafes you see in Korean dramas. Its very clean, modern…read moreand in my opinion a timeless interior design. When you walk in, youre greeted with a huge display case of their beautiful donuts! I came in for the first time the other day and I was greeted with a warm welcome upon walking inside. (It wasn't busy at the time i went so i got to take my time choosing my donuts). Amber was so sweet, she helped me box up my order and went over the flavors of the donuts i chose before closing the box in front of me. I got the black sesame, churro, matcha hazelnut, chocolate hazelnut, melona and the blueberry cream filled. Let me tell you these donuts are perfect if you dont like anything too sweet. My mom who usually splits one donut over the span of 3-4 days to finish, ate her entire blueberry donut in one sitting without even sharing. They do recommend that you enjoy them asap or to place them in an airtight container so they don't dry out. I did not do so, so my donut dried out (eating a dry but delicious day old donut as i write this). All in all my experience was amazing and I will definitely be coming back to try that guava donut if its there!!! I also recommend checking out and exploring their website. They have a gallery of the donuts they've created and case studies of how they come up with their flavors!

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Mary's Bakery

Highly recommend the Whole Wheat Bread Loaf from Mary's. The slices toast up to a perfect crunchy…read moreconsistency and taste amazing when paired with butter or jam. It's my fav item that I always pick up. I also like the green onion ham bun. Throw it in an air fryer for a minute or two and it's a great snack even the next day. Service was attentive whenever I went during lunchtime and seemed tidy. Also heads up there's a $8 credit card minimum, but you might as well pick up a handful of things while you're here. Prices are fair.

I stopped by on a whim right after dinner and ended up being really glad I did. As soon as I walked…read morein, the place had that classic mom and pop bakery feel with warm, homey Asian vibes. Two very kind ladies noticed us looking at the ice cream cakes and took the time to offer a few recommendations. We decided on the Oreo vanilla ice cream cake, and it completely exceeded expectations. Super creamy, rich without being too sweet, and packed with Oreo flavor in every bite. I've had plenty of ice cream cakes before, and this one was easily better than anything I've had at Baskin-Robbins. The texture was smoother, the flavors tasted fresher, and there was none of that overly processed dry cake texture. Perfect for celebrations or just as a treat. I'll definitely be coming back for another one; probably gonna try the mango fresh cake next.

Beautiful mothers day cake.. but close look you will see tomatoes on top.... o_o

Mango Ice Cream Cake

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Pie Dreams

Delicious fresh pies! Great owner, being my first time here…read moreI had questions and he was super cool and patient, answering all my questions. Now for the options, they all sounded good and were hard to choose from! I like that they have specials of the month, seasonal, and mainstays. I choose one of monthly specials coconut pudding, and mainstay french silk. I also ordered the cheese burger hand pie for my husband, which he loved! The coconut pudding pie was sooo good, loved the texture and flavor, they had toasted coconut on the side to add on top. The fresh silk pie was my favorite! It was not overly chocolatey and had a nice mousse texture, there was an under layer of crisp ganache that made all the flavors and textures pop! The crust is nice and buttery and flakey. These were not heavy pies, just creamy light melt in your mouth. They also have frozen pies so you can take and bake yourself. This definitely satisfied my sweet tooth, and will be back this time to order a whole pie!

Love this place so much!! It's owned by a local family who are always there running the shop…read morewhenever I stop by, and that really comes through in both the service and overall feel of the place. Both the sweet and savory pies are delicious, and I like that they rotate their menu with a mix of classic and more unique flavors. It makes it fun to keep coming back and trying something new. Some of my favorites over time have been the chocolate chess, cheeseburger, and berry custard pies. All very different, but all really good in their own way. Would recommend this spot to anyone looking for pie!! There are honestly not a lot of places around that you can get crafted pies from, so I think they fill a niche market here - a market that I am certainly a part of.

I couldn't choose so got 3 LOL: peaches peaches, strawberry mango, and strawberry matcha boba! -- @foodiejocho

Orange Dream

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Pandan custard

Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop

Never been to the store since someone brought them to our house to try. These are sooo good…read more Thick, cakey, moist, tasty, and not over sweet! Perfect! Dangerous to have in the house because you will want to eat them all. We had the ube and the chocolate.

Very small Valerio's place here in Union City. Lucky that there weren't a lot of people here, but…read moreyou'd probably get some good Filipinos goodies here. They also display other foods from the display bar if you're up for a snack. I just wanted to get one thing there and that's all.

Chicken Empanada from Union City location. Hard and dry. Edges inedible.

Chicken empanadas

Pan de sal

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Always Yours Bakery Cafe

--- F O O D & D R I N K S --- Natalie, the owner, was…read moreoriginally my macaron and Japanese soufflé cheesecake go-to before she opened her shop! Was so glad that she was able to open up her own bakery/cafe to feature these and additional Asian-inspired desserts for the Bay Area to try! MACARONS. I've been a fan of these Macarons for years, and what first drew me in was their adorable themed designs for holidays and special occasions like Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. While their character macarons and classic rounds are super cute, what keeps me coming back is that they actually taste amazing. There's nothing worse than biting into a beautiful macaron only to find it's dry, but that's definitely not the case here. Their macarons are consistently moist, flavorful, and fresh, with the perfect texture every time. It's the best of both worlds--beautiful designs that are almost too cute to eat and quality that lives up to the hype! JAPANESE SOUFFLE CHEESECAKE. My first Japanese soufflé cheesecake experience was from a commercial chain, and while it was light and fluffy, it doesn't compare to Always Yours Bakery Cafe. Their cheesecakes are THIQ in the best way possible--rich, dense, creamy, and still have that perfect jiggle. My absolute favorite flavor is the Ube! Ever since discovering them, I'd much rather order a whole cheesecake from here than pick up a standard birthday cake from the grocery store. It's always a crowd-pleaser! DRINKS. I'm def a matcha gworrrrl so I had to try as many flavors as I could! They have pistachio, banana cream, strawberry, and creme brûlée. What really stole my heart was the Earl Grey Creme Brûlée Milk Tea! "Creamy earl grey tea with your choice of milk, topped with our housemade salted cheese cream, torched sugar, and creme brûlée pudding." It's def a unique combo I haven't came across any other milk tea shop yet til here, and given that it's a bakery, I figured their creme brûlée would be amazing--and it FASHO IS! I recommend it with oatmilk and less sweetness to help balance all the flavors. _______________________________________________________ --- S E R V I C E --- The staff is always so friendly and accommodating, and you can tell they truly care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. And the turnaround is pretty quick! _______________________________________________________ --- A M B I A N C E -- The ambiance is just as charming as the desserts. When you first walk in, you're greeted by a display case filled with beautiful desserts, and I definitely recommend taking a look at the other treats on the menu besides the cheesecakes. There's even a claw machine filled with adorable boba plushies that adds a fun touch to the space. The dining area is small but thoughtfully designed, with marble-inspired walls, pops of greenery from the plants, and a purple neon sign that ties everything together. It has cozy, trendy café vibes and is the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a sweet treat. _______________________________________________________ Be sure to check out their page for events! They have macaron decorating, tea parties, pop-ups and more!

If you enjoy cute character desserts, delicious drinks, and an overall cozy cafe experience, I…read morehighly recommend that you stop by Always Yours Bakery Cafe! Not only are you able to purchase from their bakery case, you can also request to have desserts made for special events! (In advance of course.) I very much enjoy their macarons and fresh fruit tarts. They also added Banana Matcha to their menu when it became a craze, and I 10/10 would recommend it. They use high quality matcha powder (Marukyu Koyamaen) for their drinks. This is one of the few things that drew me into their cafe. The baristas are extremely friendly and have a wonderful sense of humor, AND they support small businesses! While you wait for your order, you can browse their shelf full of crystal candies, matcha sets, candles, and they may also have Natsume matcha tins available! (This is not the matcha they use in their drinks, but it's nice to have other options available to buy.) ^^ So if you're in the East Bay and are looking for a business to support, go to Always Yours Bakery Cafe (they're also available on the Too Good To Go app)! They have beautiful outdoor seating available, as well as cutesy seating indoors. Not sponsored or anything, I just wanted to review one of my favourite cafes in Castro Valley. ^^

2 Tier cake Cookies & Cream and Vanilla w/ fresh strawberries

Ube cupcakes

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Macaron Flavor Menu as of June 2026 ~

Sheng Kee Bakery

This is solid Taiwanese bakery with a number of delicious baked goods from variety of specialty…read morebuns, like pineapple buns, cream filled one, custard buns and many more. They do make some savory delight as well. My favorites are green onions buns, ham & egg buns and hotdog buns. They also make simple Togo sandwich. This is full bakery so of course they have load of sliced fresh bread from plain sliced bread, thick cut often great for sandwiches and they make an awesome French toast. They also have a bunch of varieties of different items that they could put in these loaf of sliced bread, such as red bean, green tea, raisin, custard, coconuts just a name a few. And how can I forget? They also do delicious pastries as well as single serving and whole in cakes . I love their Asian style cake is because the cake is made with whip whipped cream instead of buttercream. The cake itself is light , fluffy and moist, . The cake has a simple sweetness where it's not overbearing sweet like American style cake. The cakes are decorated with fresh fruits and other delights to make them more appealing and delicious. This is over all one of my favorite bakery around East Bay because it's always solid and their number of different branches all throughout many of the different cities. The price itself is on the middle end, but the quality is there. It is still very affordable to everyone. If you're looking for a delicious bakery, look no further come gave Sheng Kee Bakery are try. PS some of the branches also have cafe within the store so you can also get your boba and coffee fixes at the same time!

I recently came across this bakery and it just impressed me with wide spread of desserts…read more This place is very clean, well-organized, and stock with an impressive variety of sweets and savory pastries that make it impossible to leave with just one item. I am big fan of their pineapple buns, which have that signature crunchy top and a soft, airy interior. Their cakes are very fresh, soft and delicious. The desserts at this place are less sweet. If you are interested Union City and need a dessert fix it an easy in and out stop. Tip- Morning visits offer the widest selection and the freshest buns.

Green Onion Bun & Curry Pork Sung Onion Twist

BBQ Pork Bun

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Went with the NEW Black Sesame Roll.

Cafe 86

I love ube and I cannot lie and Café 86 did not disappoint. I got their ube upside down halo halo,…read moreand it was perfect for a warm, sunny day. It comes with ice cream and is packed with halo halo toppings, making every bite fun and satisfying. The best part was the flan. It's smooth and delicious. They also have a great variety of desserts and drinks, from espresso to shakes and tea, so there's something for everyone. Definitely worth a visit if you love ube.

Came here on a weeknight and the place was empty. Not one customer. Didn't see any workers either…read morewhen I walked in. I walked to the kiosk and ordered the upside down halo halo. While I was at the kiosk, a group of three people came in and a worker greeted them with "Welcome In." I waited 12 minutes for my drink. When they called my name and I went to the counter to pick up my drink, three other halo halo drinks were at the counter for the group that came right after me. I understand that it might be more convenient to make four of the same drinks at once, but as one customer who came in first and ordered just one thing, I should not have to wait 12 minutes for my drink. Especially when there were no customers ahead of me. Plus, I saw 3 workers working there. I didn't understand why it would take so long to make. The upside down halo halo drink was refreshing. Loved the Frosted Flakes on top of the drink. The flan on top was good as well. I didn't care too much about the boba inside as it was super chewy and took awhile to chew. Overall, not a bad drink. While I was dining in, another customer came in and waited several minutes for someone to help them. No employee was at the counter. The customer literally had to try to get someone's attention in the kitchen. As an improvement, I think it would be helpful for one of the employees to be at the counter or at least keep checking now and then for customers. The place didn't close for another hour, so I can't see why they would need to start cleaning so early.

Left: Ube Milk Tea ($5.45) + egg pudding ($1) & Right: Coffee Milk Tea ($5.45)

Upside down halo halo

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Sweet Mex

Best Mangonada around in Union City and Hayward! There are a few that compares to this…read moreestablishment but not better! We've tried the Elote [ street corn] which also is pretty good! This place is always poppin and lively when we came in. Service is also pleasant and fast everytime. Will definitely have to try other items in the menu.

I have only ever left 5-star reviews because I love supporting small businesses, but after tonight,…read morewe will no longer be supporting this spot. We have been loyal regulars here for a long time, coming at least once a week. Honestly, the main reason I kept coming back and always tipped well, even when the staff was sometimes just whatever, is because the guy who owns it is always so nice, friendly, and works incredibly hard. Unfortunately, his wife handled things tonight, and the service was absolutely horrible. We ordered a steak burrito, and let me tell you, the meat was completely inedible. It was just pure gristle in every single bite, to the point where we couldn't even chew it and only ate about a fourth of it. They also forgot to give us salsa with our chips. When we called to let them know about the meat, his wife started chopping up meat on her end, arguing with me, and insisting the food was perfectly fine and fresh. My wife, who is visibly 8 months pregnant, actually walked the burrito back into the restaurant just to show her the gristle. Because the lady said to bring it back show her. Instead of making it right or offering a simple switch for a chicken burrito like my wife had asked, she completely lacked empathy and flat-out said, "I can't remake your burrito." I called back to ask what could be done to fix this, and she started telling me to stop yelling at her. I wasn't yelling at all, my other baby was screaming in the background because my wife left the house to try and get the food fixed. She then hung up the phone on me. Apparently, she told my wife she even consulted her husband before refusing to fix it. It is so unfortunate that a business we supported weekly would treat regulars this way, but they have officially lost customers for life. The owner also said she was going to reply to me on here. Waiting for an explanation of how you turned away an 8 month pregnant lady?

Tostilocos( japanese peanuts, cucumber, mango, tostitos, lime juice, hot sauce) without cueritos(pickled pork rinds)

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47) Mangonada

Suju's Coffee & Tea

Got a chance to check this place out a couple of times. Besides the coffee, I also enjoyed looking…read moreat their mugs. Some of them are really cute! In any case, I had really good decaf mocha. I dare say it's way better than Starbucks'. I believe they used a special brew those couple of times because it tasted smokey, not watered down or full of sugar. And it's not bitter! I've been thinking about it since then. If I get a chance to visit, I'll definitely order it again!

Just got back from it. Large location, just not a lot of useful outlets. All the good ones are up…read moreagainst the wall. Only problem is that is where the people. Not that I much of a big issue. Just the one customer looking up on his/her cell phone. Noticed very briefly look at then had back down. Clearly he didn't realized that someone might want to use their laptop to do work. Would hate that someone might ask if he/she is using it. Hope it will be better the next time I go there.

Amazing display as always great pastry choices hard to resist!

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Iced Matcha Tea Latte

Pacific PourHouse

Pacific PourHouse offers a wide variety of beers and other drinks in a self-serve setup where you…read morepay by the ounce. But the real secret of this nondescript restaurant and bar is its menu of authentic Indian food. We ordered a variety of items including Egg Bhurji, scrambled eggs cooked with onions, chilies, and spices; as well as a traffic light array of curries: the deep red Butter Chicken, made of boneless chicken in a creamy tomato sauce; the yellow Lamb Korma, made of boneless lamb chunks in a creamy yogurt curry made with ground nuts; and the green Palak Paneer, a pureed spinach curry with chunks of paneer. Finally, the Hyderabad Goat Curry was made of bone-in goat cubes in a dark brown curry made of onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic. All of the curries went nicely with the Tandoori Naan and Onion Kulcha, freshly-made flatbreads that were highlights in and of themselves! Overall, the flavors here were on point--my favorite items were the Palak Paneer, the Lamb Korma, and the Tandoori Naan, but everything was delicious and came at a good value.

Ambiance: the decor and overall vibe is kinda sad. The place does not look inviting at all. From…read morethe outside you would totally miss it, nothing grabbing the attention. And if you still manage to walk in, it's just meh. You are welcomed by this sad looking bar (if you can call it that, some people have home bars that look more enticing). There was only one table occupied and the layout, walls covered with TVs is all a sad scene. With buffalo wild wings right nearby, people interested in watching sports would probably just go there. The owners need to narrow down on what this place is trying to be. Food: we ordered chilli paneer and peanut masala- both were really good. We also got tangerine wheat beer which was good too. The pourhouse setup is easy to use- you get a bracelet and can get whichever beer you want using it. Decent selection.

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Polar Bear Rolled Ice Cream

4.6

(147 reviews)

2.9 mi

Super cute logo sticker with the winking polar bear. Reminds me of the stickers we'd have in school…read morein the early 2000's. On top of that, the decor and theming is cute in general with all of the polar bears around and the kawaii one printed on their recipes. You can order ahead and pick up or you can order on their kiosk. It's been forever since I've seen rolled ice cream and that trend has long past, so it's very nice and nostalgic that Polar Bear Rolled Ice Cream exists. I honestly think there's only 1 left in SoCal near me and unsure if they're still even open. You can watch them roll the ice cream as well, iconic for what these eateries are. There's some tables and seating inside and they have drinks here as well. I got their seasonal Pink Hawaii which was a passionfruit mixed with vanilla flavor, shaved coconut shavings and dragon fruit on top. The flavor is very light, definitely leaning more towards vanilla than the fruit, which is nice in its own way. Not tart whatsoever. Good combination of creamy rolled ice cream, slight tartness of the dragon fruit and the sweet coconut shavings. Definitely more than enough to share between 2 people, maybe even 3 if you're not super hungry. Definitely would like to stop by again to try more of their flavors!

TBT when rolled ice cream was all the rage!! I still love it lol. This place is pretty small and…read moreunassuming, but a welcome surprise. At the front, there are a ton of blind box collectibles that you could purchase, and ofc ice cream haha I ordered the fruity pebbles ice cream which was pretty good. The people working were really kind and patient while I pondered over what toppings to get too. Great vibes and plus for the cute polar bears!