I was lucky to be gifted with four dozen treats from Brown Box Baking Company. The array included…read moreEnglish Scones, Scottish Shortbread, Earl Grey Shortbread, and Flourless Fudge Cookies. This is a home-based business. Homemade goodness that you don't find with commercially made bakery products. So glad my DS found this business on Yelp.

The desserts were so tasty and his service was second to none! The atmosphere was quaint but very…read morefriendly and unique.

I used to go 1-2X a week bc it was close to my nephew's school. But since his school location…read morechanged, I still go at least once every 2-3weeks. This is my go-to place for birthday cakes and, once, a wedding cake. I've tried most of the pastries/donuts. My most-fav is the tarot cream filled bun/donut; also offered in mango and chocolate filling.

While my mom was getting her pedicure I stopped by here to get some bread to go and coffee. Their…read morebread is delish. This time I did try their cloud mango cake. Loved it! The bread was moist, the homemade cream was creamy and delish with little mango chunks . I also decided to try their tiramisu latte. It was so good, creamy chocolateee smooth with a coffee kick, and the homemade whipped cream was so good. The tiramisu latte was so good I had to go back to get a second one as I gave my mom some to try and she loved it, lol. Service was great too, very friendly. The ambiance is fa French bakery with light earthy colors not too bright or dim. There's plenty of seating looking out the window. Parking is in front of the store too.

I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.

The appeal and niche of a Parisian bakery chain I found uber-appealing. It's been announced that…read morethey're going to be opening a store here in my home soil Vallejo, CA. But, not until 2027! I had signed up for the store app. and decided to hit up their store here in Pleasant Hill, CA for a preview. There were some mixed observations for my 1st visit, which explains my 3 star rating (think a grade of C, C+ or possibly eeking out a B-, idk?). Parking's a snap behind the store in a large lot and free for up to 3 hrs. Upon my arrival to the street facing storefront, I encountered 3 of the 4 entrance doors locked from the outside. Gadzooks! How the heck do you get inside this security zone of a store, lol? Finally entered through the 1 unlocked door after naturally trying all the others first . Once inside, it would've been nice to have been greeted/welcomed by a host or floorperson for those of us unfamiliar with the store concept or the procedure of how you serve yourself. As you walk in, there's cafeteria-like trays, tongs and tray liners to your left. You grab this setup to begin your pastry and goodies selection. Pretty much self-serve from there until you queue up to pay. There's also a self-service ordering kiosk inside and you can order ahead on the Paris Baguette app. Speaking of the app, it pays to install it on your device as doing so entitles you to a free pastry with purchase upon your 1st visit. Anywhere from a $3.99-$5.99 value this is, so nothing to sneeze at. And they send you other freebies & deals through this medium also. Pricing for your basic pastries: Think Starbuck's prices + 15-20% or thereabouts. Not sure how the rewards system works here yet or how it might stack up to the aforementioned Starbuck's program or others? The pastries: Oh so good! Definitely no complaints here. If not for them being a bit on the pricier side, as alluded to already. Warm, flaky & fresh out of the oven. Parisian style. Definite niche appeal outside of your random donut shop or Starbucks' offerings. I did not try any of their different beverage options like coffees, teas, lattes or frappes this visit. No doubt this chain will succeed, as is evidenced by their rapid store growth, "newness" of the brand/concept and customer popularity. My pastry choices were the Pain Au Chocolat and the Pain Aux Raisins. One being the free one with the promotion. 10 out of 10. They also do whole bread loaves, cakes and other confectionaries + special orders. Pretty much a full service bakery, Paris style. And if you're sugar and/or calorie cautious, this bakery will no doubt appear like a mine field, lol. Everything in moderation I guess as the saying goes? It's a winner overall. Subtractions for the Fort Knox-like entrance issues and a lack of customer intro-greeting. It looked very popular inside for an early Saturday morning.

Had Alpine's Tiramizu cake for the very first time…read more Easily the best cake I have ever had. I'm originally from Denmark which is known for bakery goods, but this Tiramizu was just out of this world. It is that good !!!

After friends and family recommended Alpine Pastry & Cakes, it was a must go when I was in the…read morearea. I bought a German apple coffee cake for a family party and bought delicious PB, chocolate walnut, and raisin and oatmeal cookies for my parents and brother. My parents and brother raved about their cookies! One of my biggest food weaknesses is meringue. I didn't think I was going to eat the entire meringue in one sitting back home, but because I haven't eaten a meringue treat in so long, I'm sure that's why I could not stop myself from finishing the meringue with rainbow sprinkles! Their customer service is excellent and their line moves quickly because of this. They have dining tables so you can enjoy your pastries, cakes, and/or hot beverage in their fun and comfortable dining areas. Their cakes are beautiful, so I hope to try their cakes in the future!

I bought a cake from Mayu's and it was so moist and delicious! Everybody loved it. They are all…read morefriendly and very helpful when selecting the perfect cake.

Mayu's is my new go to bakery for event cakes. After another bakery made my cake order for the…read morewrong date, I had ~48 hrs to get a cake for my son's first birthday and I. Was. Pressed. I called Mayu's to see if they could do it and they said yes! I placed my order on their website and when they had questions they called me to clarify. The marble cake was delicious and moist and it was decorated adorably. 10/10 I'll be back again. In fact, my birthday is this month so I should get to ordering

It was a small shop that had a ton of options for pastries and drinks…read more They even had a little reserved area. Delicious!

If you want to go to a place that gives you bang for your buck, come here! Their pastries are…read moreGINORMOUS and DELICIOUS! I had the magnífico (which is a pastry filled with cheese + guava) which I absolutely loved. I also had brioche with blueberries which was perfect. I highly recommend coming here if you are craving a pastry or want to get some for your office, you will not be dissatisfied! The only bummer I had was that I had leftover pastries the next day but they were much better the day of! Can't wait to try more pastries on the menu!

I finally got to try the famous vegan chocolate cupcake that I've heard so much about. It was…read morehonestly the best cupcake I've ever had. I don't normally like frosting but this one was so smooth, creamy and not too sweet (unlike the frosting on most other cupcakes). I am already craving another one!

I ordered German chocolate cupcakes for my bf's bday and they were both beautiful and delicious!…read moreThe owner is communicative and makes fantastic desserts! Will def order from her again.

This place is too crowded as is and the not so pleasant street parking situation ugh. Despite that,…read moreI love a good baguette and french butter so I still do it. Plus, if ur looking for a fun center piece when u have guests over, they have a cake sized croissant for 45$ lol Line moves pretty quickly and a good amount of seating but they move fast so have ur order ready. I usually only pick up stuff that's ready to go so still a decent in and out of someone drops u and takes a lap.

If you're looking for a charming French bakery in the East Bay, Maison Benoit is definitely worth…read morethe visit. Everything looked incredible in the pastry case and you can tell the pastries are made with care #1 in SF area for their croissants, which are buttery, flaky, and perfectly baked. You can watch the bakers through the window outside. What we tried: Honey Bear Latte ($6.25) - lightly sweet and comforting Almond Croissant ($7) - flaky with a generous almond filling Egg & Turkey Breakfast Bun ($6) - simple, savory, and satisfying Chouquette ($2) - light, airy, and the perfect little bite Kouign-Amann ($6.75) - crispy, caramelized, and buttery goodness Quiche Lorraine ($11.50) - rich and flavorful Chakchouka Croissant ($8) - a fun savory twist with bold flavors The space feels cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for brunch or a coffee break. Seating is first come, first serve, so it can fill up quickly on weekends. Staff members were so accommodating helping me with the adjustment of the sweetness of my latte. Tina's Tip: Ask for your pastries warmed up and order them "for here" - it makes a huge difference! Follow me @tinathaotravels for more Bay Area eats, lifestyle, travel, and adventures.

I drove one hour to this location today. My first time ever actually going inside a store and…read moremaking a purchase. After a long time of hearing positive feedback. Had to finally commit, since there isn't one close to where I live. All the locations are in the East Bay. Thankfully, I made it. I chose two selections. The banana pudding and the chocolate raspberry. I was surprised of the price points. Pretty affordable, more than other bakeries I can think of. The cookies are not little. They smelled wonderful. They taste even better. The customer service was terrific. Friendly and efficient staff members. I enjoyed both flavors and appreciated the high-quality ingredient list is clearly used in the production. I noticed that the cookies are not as sweet as they appear to be. I detected more salt, than sugar in the finish/aftertaste. I look forward to coming back again to sample more flavors. There was a flyer on the front door promoting the upcoming grand opening of the latest new location, in Hayward.

This is now my favorite cookie shop in the bay. I'm a true believer after seeing my brother post…read morethis place on his IG story. I came earlier today and bought 3 cookies: Classic brown butter pecan, banana pudding, and cookies and cream. All three were amazing! They each had a crunch, crispy outer layer with a moist inside. They're buttery and have this pan crust taste to them which stick out from the rest. There were so many other flavors I wanted to try but I didn't want to go overboard lol. Cookies were going for about $3.50-$3.75 each which is regular for a boutique cookie. My ultimate favorites so far is the brown butter pecan and banana pudding. These stick out from every cookie I've had over the years. They're so delicious and tasty that I want a whole box. I really wish they had a Butter Pecan cookie shop where I'm from in the South Bay. The East Bay is lucky to have these cookies! To the owners or whoever is going to franchise this place, please open up in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, or Mountain View! Trust me, people will go crazy for these. I'm definitely coming back!