After I dropped off my car at AJ's Auto repair shop on San Pablo Avenue, my husband and I headed to Sweet Adeline Bakeshop to get something sweet. We both chose the cinnamon-pecan sticky bun, which were still warm. They were fantastic. I usually don't order these because they seem like they could be overly sweet, but couldn't resist because they looked so great. The only thing I would suggest is to bring a wet towelette if you're planning on eating it right away, because as their name says, they're sticky! :) Service was lovely, as always. read more

I am about as anti-vegan as they come, but the vegan chocolate chip cookies here are fantastic. I was attending a get together where are the host was vegan. She had picked up half a dozen of the vegan chocolate chip cookies from this place. I tried one very skeptically. And was completely blown away as to how good the cookie was. By virtual of being vegan, there is no butter, so I'm completely perplexed as to how they are able to get the cookie to come out. But it taste fantastic. Not too overly sweet. And pretty much taste like a normal cookie. After that experience, I went down a month later and got a couple of my own from the bake shop itself. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is well decorated and homie.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back! read more

When in town this is my go to spot to grab decadent pastries to share with friends and family. Their quiche never disappoints. The lemon bars a must try, usually sold out. Honestly everything I've tried here has been delish. Service is good, please specify if you want certain items in different boxes especially if they don't ask. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is a walk in walk out bakery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They use to have seating inside but they clanged their baking operations instead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Got a few chocolate chip cookies and one oatmeal raisin. Was told these were nut-free, though it was not a nut free facility, and the worker didn't seem confident that this was safe for someone with a nut allergy (we actually ended up going somewhere else afterward who assured us that they carefully clean everything out before making their nut-free products). The cookies were pretty standard, and the pastries we got were good. The ham and gruyere turnover was super flaky, probably would have been better heated. The mozzarella focaccia was my favorite item, soft and airy, and flavorful, though the sea salt on top was unnecessary. Service was sufficient with minimal wait time, and parking was plentiful out front on a Sunday morning. read more

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Simply perfect. Sweet Adeline has become my go-to spot for pies and cakes whenever I need to bring something to a gathering to impress. Their pies are simple, not overly extravagant, yet manages to nail what makes each dessert great. From their chocolate cream pies to pumpkin pies, each tastes like what you would imagine a classic, homemade dessert to be - rich, decadent, smooth, and filling. If you're in the Bay Area, this is an absolute must if you're looking for the perfect highlight for your next gathering with friends and family. read more

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Reserved a whole pecan carrot cake for a birthday for the first time. It was delicious. My whole family loved it because it wasn't too sweet! The price was $50 plus $3 for inscription. Usually , when I order a cake any where else, they usually include a free inscription. I do wonder why they charge for inscription. The girl that helped me was very nice when I picked up my cake. I will be back to try their other cakes and pastries! read more

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When I lived in Cali, I was a frequent customer almost every Sunday. So of course, they were on my list when I visited this week. Welp, something has changed in the last 5 years!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside has changed from a spacious place to eat inside and now it's blocked off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, the most important thing!! The sprinkles cake and cheesecake is not the same:( The cheesecake lacked flavor and tasted like butter. The infamous sprinkles cake no longer has a jelly thin layer as did 5 years ago. Both cakes were not tasteful and lacked flavor. We ended up throwing away the cheesecake, and sprinkles cake. Very disappointed, and unsure if there was a change in ownership and recipes. The service was good by the young lady who helped us. I just have no other words than just simply disappointed. read more

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My friends ordered the Rose Pistachio Torte for my birthday! All my guests raved about it. I know my desserts and I've eaten more than my share of birthday sweets over several years. This is a big compliment from me to the bakers - this was my favorite cake ever! Full of flavor and definitely not a cloying sweetness. The Goldilocks in me said, "It's just right." Thank you! read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - The rose pistachio torte is top shelf. - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

I got 1/2 a carrot cake and was disappointed. The cake was super dry and not flavorful. The frosting was also a bit bland. I probably won't even eat the rest of the cake. read more

Pastries are to die for!! This little hidden bakery is everything you could ask for when it comes to baked goods. The few pastries I tried were delicious, and I need to come again and give the rest of their stuff a try! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute bakery! Everything is presented attractively and neatly decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bakery is very clean and colorful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is very friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love that they have coloring pages for little ones and crayons and chalk as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried the carrot cake, peach pie, chocolate mousse pie & lemon cake. Everything was delicious but the peach pie was my favorite! read more

Love this little place. I am so glad they seem to be thriving in a place that can see so desolate on the edge of where Berkeley and Oakland intersect. I had always heard about this place but it was not until recently I was able to try them. I had there ham and cheese turnover and a pecan sticky bun one time I stopped by and then I had the ham and cheese turnover again with a slice of there apple harvest cake. One that ham and cheese turnover is the star of the show. Crust is so buttery and me being the savory queen that I am it is just so good. Go and get one and you will understand what I am trying to say. The stick bun was ok but that apple harvest cake! So moist and the apples are baked in so perfect. The team that serves you is always so kind and upbeat. Super intuitive. I have not had the opportunity to sit down as I am always on the way to work when I stop by here. Whether you are dining in or you are grabbing something to go. Stop in and you will not be disappointed. read more

After just one visit, I'm sold! Sweet Adeline Bakeshop was the sweetest find when I was in the Berkeley area. I was searching for a good classic vanilla cheesecake by the slice and Yelp pointed me to Sweet Adeline. Even though it's sort of off the main street in Berkeley, they luckily have a small parking lot in front so it was pretty easy to find parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop itself is pretty small - takeout only except for a couple of tables outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a Thursday mid-morning, it wasn't too busy either.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once I entered the shop, I was already wow'd by all the beautiful, delicious pastries and bakery items on display.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I could get one of everything, I definitely would've and I'm sure everything would've been so good! Instead of getting everything this time, I ordered a slice of their classic vanilla cheesecake ($5) and a slice of their Louise cake ($7.50) which is a classic chocolate cake. They packed it up nicely in a box and I brought it home for dessert after dinner that evening. I made sure to keep it in the fridge until then and when I unpacked it later that evening, it still looked so fresh and ready to go. We shared the slices with our dinner guests who had birthdays this month and they both LOVED IT. I sneaked a bite of each and they were delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Recently came here for Easter weekend and got the $55 Strawberry Cream cake. The cake was delicious but they charge $3 to write on the cake. This was shocking to find out. We've gotten plenty of cakes from them before so this must be new. Kind of a turn off that a bakery would charge to write "happy birthday", "happy anniversary", etc on a cake that already costs $55. I also get cakes from other bakeries (Masses, etc) and they don't charge and their birthday writing actually come on actual entire strip of chocolate which uses way more chocolate and still no charge because the cake is already pricey to begin with. Disappointing cause I really like their cakes but the extra charge for writing makes me want to go to other bakeries instead. 5/5 for their cakes 0/5 for charging to write on cake read more

We got the chocolate torte cake for a birthday and it was absolutely delicious. No kidding and I consider myself fussy. Lots of chocolate, just the right amount of sweetness, a perfect cake. It was also reasonably priced and very nicely decorated. read more

A solid local bakery that you can pre-order for birthdays and holidays. I really like their pear galette. The chocolate cream pie is decadent and the confetti cake is a fun birthday treat. I recently picked up the very rich buche du Noel for Christmas. It was an intense chocolate angel style cake with a cream frosting. Sadly, it was a bit dry and it ended up not being my favorite. While went with a few monster slices at $6ish/slices, I would have been disappointed at the $80 price tag for a full one. No croissants here, but more muffins, pecan buns, scones and the likes. Definitely check their menu to see if anything strikes your fancy. Coffee is solid, but no nonfat milk - only whole, almond or oat. Plenty of parking. Overall, a solid locals spot. read more

Ordered a carrot cake for my fathers birthday and it was. The. Best. Carrot Cake. I. Have. Ever. Had. It looks so lovely, with that spiral swirl in the frosting on top, but it tastes even better than it looks! My mother, who usually doesn't even like cake, ate a slice and said she'd like a second slice. Looking forward to finding any excuse to try more of their cakes. Yum. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, sliced. - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The pastries are made in house and have more variety of flavors than other coffee shops. I loved the cake and other pastries. Unfortunately can't say the same for the drinks. I had one of the worst chai and coffee here.. and my friend also had the same experience on a separate visit. read more

Lucky neighborhood that has this bakery nearby. I drive across town for luscious cookies (chocolate walnut whoppers for starters, but also a terrific assortment of others), wonderful variety of pies/cakes(slices or whole). Family owned, sweet people and products (also delicious savory stuff for the not always sweet tooth folks). read more

Neighborhood bakery with large array of delicious cookies, pies, cakes.I get slices of different ones, or whole for parties. Also great rotating sandwiches, quiches, et al. Lovely owner and staff. read more

Wonderful neighborhood bakery! Could not recommend enough for some pastries, sweet treats, lattes and more.

A real gem! Their cardamom muffin is something worth traveling for across the Bay Area. Also, the lady working at the cash register at 1:30pm on 9/13 was super awesomely nice. Thank you! read more

This is a review of the Carrot Cake and nothing else. We purchased a carrot cake for a birthday because we had heard such rave reviews about it. When we picked it up, it looked beautiful. Sadly, not a single person who had it thought it was anything but dry, tasteless and had a frosting Betty Crocker wouldn't put in a can. Seriously, it was possibly the single worst carrot cake many of us have ever had. It is possible it was a fluke but at a cost of nearly $60 (total) for an 8" cake, we aren't going to try again. There are other bakeries. read more

Delish! And easy to order. They had the niche dessert item I was looking for! Highly recommend

I want to let everyone know that Amanda and her whole Team at Sweet Adeline are top level professionals in their field. Everyone at the counter is always very helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We recently ordered a Bûche de Noël, Christmas Log Cake for our family Christmas Dinner. This was truly a masterpiece and a big hit with the whole family! I come from a European family and have lived in Paris, and I will tell you that I have not had this good of a Bûche de Noël since my days in France. The chocolate was dark, heavenly and delicious, and the rest of the cake had a complexity of flavors that rival the best I have ever had! Even my Hungarian Mother would have been proud! We cannot wait for the next one! read more

If you're a person of color this is not the place for you. Very discriminatory, we planned to get a whole cheesecake and decided not to because of how rude the owner was. Will not be returning. read more

I placed an order for Mom's Pumpkin Pie and several of the savory puff pastries for a large family event and we were all impressed with how delicious everything was--the pumpkin pie was perfectly spiced and the texture was exactly as it should be for a thick custard pie and the savories added texture and tasty depth to our Family Brunch spread. Everything was perfect and I'm very grateful to have found this bake shop. With the delicious pie and savories, the exceptional customer service, and friendly staff, my family and I will return to Adeline's again and again. read more

They are great! My favorite from them has been the lemon meringue pie that I got for my partner on her birthday! Service is always sweet

Pastries are over priced, they taste dry. Don't waste your $$ here. The girl kept asking g what I wanted. I had to repeat my order a couple of times. She was actually rushing me. read more

Beware... they will take your order online, then cancel and will not refund your money to your card. Instead they send an ecard for their bakery... keeping your money and hoping you never use it. Owner is really rude. read more

Wow. Sweet Adeline's carrot cake is a must for all you carrot cake lovers! I was in search for a stellar cake for my brother's 40th birthday and after much investigation, Sweet Adeline won me over. I hadn't tried it before but the reviews and pics from my beloved Yelpers really helped me - kudos to you all! Ordering was easy online and I wanted to add all the things- writing, flower decor, and candles. Communication is solely online - there is no phone number listed but Amanda was very quick to reply online. I picked up the cake before they closed at 3pm and it was beautiful. The cake itself was absolutely scrumptious and made well with all the layers of moist carrot cake and addicting and not too sweet cream cheese frosting. My brother said it may be the best he's had and he's a die hard carrot cake fan. Thank you Sweet Adeline for making my brother's birthday cake so memorable. I can't wait to try your other desserts! read more

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I swung by for the GF items (as a gift to someone with celiac's) and chose a slice of the Rose Pistachio torte. The ladies behind the counter are so helpful and friendly and informed me that they don't advise anyone with Celiac's to consume their labeled GF items since all items are made in house in shared counters with all other baked goods - BUT I got the slice anyway for me because it looked too good to pass up!! Also pictured is a beautiful cardamom vanilla donut muffin. read more

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Their apple frangipane turnover, rose pistachio torte, and pavé torte are exquisite. The staff is super friendly. If I didn't have all the food allergies that I have, I would be having breakfast here every day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can get busy, esp during the weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is a nice local bakery that makes everything from scratch on their premises. I have been the recipient of some of their treats when someone used to bring them into the office. They were always decorated beautifully and you can tell that it was from a local bakery rather than Safeway or Costco. I went there recently and got a ham and cheese turnover. Was a little disappointing as it seemed day-old rather than fresh. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Ham and cheese turnover. It seemed day-old and I don't know why the filling is so dark. - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had some of the fresh (not canned) peach pie! So good. Kids also had cookies which they loved

Was in the Berkeley area and I was looking for something sweet. I also had a friend who wanted me to pick something for a Holiday party either Pie or Cake. I had seen this place and was curious about the their selection of Baked goods. I had taken my "sweet" time perusing their cake selection until I noticed a line forming behind me. I had bought a dozen cupcakes which were Pecan Carrot cake and ginger bread cupcakes . I also added a Bourbon Pecan slice, as well. People were Super friendly and very helpful. Parking was easy and I was able to be in and out quickly and definitely will be back for more of their Baked goodies. read more

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I have heard positive things about this bakery and have always wanted to visit. I ordered the baby Bûche de Nöel. I defaulted to 8 am Christmas Eve pick up time slot and was warned that regardless of a pick up time I would have to join the queue. My email confirmation noted the time was an estimate. I was up to the 48 mile drive and planned to arrive about 8:30. I was pleasantly surprised, no line. The bake shop was conducting bustling sales and a prominent sign directed those picking up orders to walk down the street to the rear of the shop. Two pleasant employees were available to retrieve orders. No waiting. Smooth process and I was on my way in less than five minutes. Fast forward to Christmas dessert. The Bǔche de Nöel was beautifully and whimsically decorated. Very appealing. First taste was so disappointing to what had been a seamless experience. The cake tasted like a box cake! After my initial bite I asked my son to try it. He exclaimed "Duncan Hines". Total disappointment. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Bûche de Nöel - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sweet Adeline is the most underrated bakery in the Bay Area. Their cakes and pastries are always made fresh and delicious. If you are in the area, I highly recommend a visit. The wifey and I always come back for the Confetti Cake which is our go-to birthday cake. We have tried other bakeries and even the Milk Bar, but Sweet Adeline is wayyyyy better. Even better than Caroline I would bet. Too bad you can't hear the song on Spotify anymore. One touching one. Reaching out, touching me, touching you... good times never seemed so good. So yes, if you like tasty desserts like brownies, cookies, scones, etc., I highly recommend Sweet Adeline. I do wish they had a separate pick up window for online orders. After all, Sweet Adeline is not in the nicest of neighborhoods. Every time I visit, there are at least one or two mentally ill or drugged out people in front and the tents across the street seem to have become permanent. I guess the good times really never seemed so good. read more

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Love this bakeshop, especially their cakes, cheesecake (right now, pumpkin cheesecake) and their assortment of pastries - especially savory ones. read more

A couple of things come to mind when reviewing Sweet Adeline Bakeshop. There are a few items available periodically that are wonderful. I adore their Coconut Macaroon and the Apple Walnut Cake. When they are available I buy them at least once a week. Other items are good to very good, but those two are stellar. The owner once took pity on three Chinese students who had just arrived in this country after a day-long flight. They were very hungry, but it was too early for most stores or restaurants to open. I appealed on their behalf, to allow them to buy coffee, tea and pastries ahead of the opening hour. The understanding owner permitted them to get food, and they enjoyed their first meal in this country. The students and I were grateful that she opened the door to them, and gave a good first impression of America. My only (quasi-) complaint is that Sweet Adelines often sells out of favored items. It is prudent to get there early, in order to avoid disappointment. Given how good they are, selling out of craved treats is no surprise! read more