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    Sweet Bar Bakery

    4.0 (607 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chai Latte (Oat Milk) (16 oz)
    Sara Y.

    Epic, wonderful, amazing service. Lovely baked goods. SUBLIME CHAI. The ambience is perfection- relaxed with plenty of workspace. Love this place.

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    Diana H.

    Love stopping here when I stay at the Kissel Downtown. Even though my corporate pays for my meals, this place is local and shines! So friendly, fast and great coffee! Lots of regulars and a very friendly atmosphere.

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    Timothy N.

    Been coming here for a couple years now so now I can confidently say Sweet Bar Bakery is consistently good. The staff are also super friendly and welcoming. No matter what you order, their fresh bagels hit the spot. Personally, their nova lox bagel is the best I've had out of any store. They give you a generous portion of salmon, cream cheese, and capers.

    Kathleen W.

    We discovered this bakery on a whim walking by and decided to get some work done here. There's plenty of room here and has great wifi. The area is spacious and does not feel stuffed whatsoever. We got a snickerdoodle and lemon bar and the snickerdoodle was so fall apart and soft. The crumbles were delicious and we needed to eat every bit of it. The lemon bar was quite tart and the shortbread was a nice balance for the taste. The baked goods are made with the utmost quality here so highly recommend~

    Amanda M.

    Get there early! The best darn snickerdoodle I've ever experienced. Flavorful and oh so soft. Also had the regular choc chip cookie- so yummy. The ham and cheese croissant was warm and gooey. I wish I was closer to frequent more often. The owners are on site and the staff is beyond friendly and personable.

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    Donyae L.

    Ive been here twice I enjoy the coffee every time but I feel the sandwiches are a bit overpriced for the quality. The restaurant is on the corner and I always walk (downtown parking is sketchy) but they do always have a line which moves quickly and food comes out as a timely manner.

    Chai Latte
    Tara M.

    I used to come here regularly prior to the pandemic but haven't been in the neighborhood much since then. I enjoyed it then and I'm enjoying my experience today. I ordered a Chai Latte and was happy that they made it with Oatmilk so I didn't have to ask. The barista provided excellent service and actually asked if I wanted cinnamon prior to giving me the latte. I did and it was a nice addition. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, shhh I didn't really need it, lol. The cookie was good but would've been better heated. I didn't ask so there's that. Just a nice vibe, good music, great location, and very spacious. I'd come here again.

    Zesty
    Kevin H.

    My gut says this is at least a 4 star local spot but I had a 3 star experience so that's the review I'm giving them. Interior was far too cold, I would have needed a jacket or hoodie (that I didn't need outside" to feel comfortable eating there. The food and coffee was okay but I payed as much as I do at Starbucks for less filling portions and latte that tastes a bit too flat for a morning coffee. They also gave me the wrong order. I ordered a turkey lunch bagel and I was handed a turkey breakfast bagel. It was in a brown bag and I left before fully realizing what had happened. The guy said "turkey" and "bagel" which is quite similar. I have a feeling that with this being fairly close to me I'll try it another day. Maybe. Not a great way to start my morning.

    Mia S.

    i am a big bagel lover, came in because i was intrigued with the pizza bagel, but its limited edition :( other bagels are good too, i just want them to bring the pizza bagel back.

    Spicy chicken chipotle sandwich
    Ziggy I.

    I used to love this place but quite disappointed in the sandwich. I ordered the spicy chipotle chicken sandwich. It is actually quite spicy (for poc standards) but I was let down by the portion size of the chicken. My sandwich had two slices of chicken. Brother's deli offers a better chicken chipotle sandwich with large portions for a similar price point. My latte was satisfactory. The customer service was great. And the space is perfect for work study. However, it's freezing here so be weary of that during winter.

    Joe K.

    Nice bakery. Conveniently located near the auto mechanic I was trying for the first time. I got a breakfast bagel ( The California ) and did some work on my laptop while waiting for the mechanic to finish my car. Unfortunately their WiFi didn't have internet connection that day. The bagel was tasty. Bacon combines well with warm egg. I'm told it's one of their most popular items. Makes sense. I'd order it again. The place is dog friendly. They give doggie treats to their 4-legged guests.

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    Sarah C.

    nice spacious little cafe in downtown oakland, and there was always a short line. they offer loads of food and drink options, and get pretty creative with them! the seasonal banana milk latte did taste of banana but it was kind of artificial. the maple cardamom latte was better but I felt it could be stronger. I liked that both were not that sweet! we tried the egg/cheddar cheese/meat bagel and the california bagels, and they were nice and filling. the bagels weren't too dense and were soft. overall, a satiating quick meal with affordable prices!

    wheat bagel, iced latte, piece of chocolate chip cookie
    Christie B.

    I love this place!! Sweet bar is one of my favorite cafes in oakland - it's unassuming on the outside but their bagels, coffee, and sweets are all so yummy and reasonably priced. I love how the bagels are crunchy on the outside and fluffy yet chewy on the inside. The owners and employees are all so nice and I always feel so welcome here. I love how spacious it is with large windows and plenty of tables.

    Giant non toasted bagel with 1 piece of bacon. Absolute theft.

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    9 months ago

    Hidden gem, bagels are amazing , try it ASAP!!! Not sure where they opened but they are friendly and have everything homemade!

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    Their coffee is great and their food offerings are tasty. And the staff is always wonderful!

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    Great breakfast bites! Love their fresh bagels, fritattas, and blueberry coffee cake. Super friendly staff who go above and beyond.

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    La Farine Bakery - Lemon shortbread (similar to the yummy edges of a lemon bar)

    La Farine Bakery

    3.9(401 reviews)
    1.2 miPiedmont Ave, North Oakland
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    Frangipane was alright. A little dry and light on the almond, but still decent…read more Love their cakes. Need to try more of their pastries

    I'm really loving this bakery. The staff here is always friendly and knowledgeable, and it has a…read moregreat local artisan French bakery vibe. There are glass cases full of breads, cakes, eclairs, tarts and other delicious looking baked goods. On the top of the cases are jars with a variety of cookies to choose from, as well as, one of my favorites, their lemon shortbread bar. The lemon shortbread bar is amazing. They stack the wedges in a large lidded glass jar, each wedge separated with a sheet of white parchment paper. I believe this is one of the hidden gems at La Farine. The shortbread crust Is tender and buttery and hold holds it shape well when you bite into it. The lemon curd is creamy with the right amount of tang, and there is a thin sweet layer of crunch on top of curd that puts this bar over the top. The balance of textures and flavors is perfect. I also highly recommend the chocolate eclairs. Each one is filled with a generous amount of piped whipped cream, a pate choux with good flavor and texture, and topped with a rich, silky layer of chocolate ganache. Overall their prices are reasonable -lemon shortbread bar $3, and chocolate eclair 3.50. I decided to give La Farine four stars because on a previous visit I had a slice of the Moka cake, and was not impressed. It is an attractive and delicious looking cake with lovely pale moka colored frosting surrounding layers of dark chocolate cake, however, the frosting lacked the coffee and chocolate flavor combo that I was looking forward to, and sadly the frosting was more waxy than creamy. That being said, I will definitely be back to search for the next delicious gems at this very lovely bakery on Piedmont Ave.

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    4.6(1.8k reviews)
    1.2 miLakeshore, Lower Hills
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    Arizmendi is my absolute FAVORITE. I've been coming here for about 20 years and will continue to…read morefor as long as I am capable. Sometimes, the pizzas are a little overcooked which causes the crust to be extra crispy and a little burnt. But it doesn't change the deliciousness of it. It doesn't matter what they put on the pizza of the day, I know it's going to be tasty. Arizmendi's pizza 100% makes me forget about meat on pizza. I have tried a couple of their baked goods, which have always been good as well. They also have soups of the day, which I surprisingly haven't tried. If you're ordering more than 1 pizza, I'd recommend calling ahead of time so that you don't have to wait a while. There's typically 2 cashiers, always a small line, but you'd be in and out under 30 minutes max. No music, just the sounds of pure hustle trying to get everyone served. There is limited indoor and outdoor seating so keep that in mind. Parking may be tricky as well as there are a lot of surrounding businesses.

    One challenge of coming here that came up today is that people are often stationed near the…read morecrosswalk or in front of the restaurant asking for signatures for various causes. Everyone has causes they care about, and many of us do our own advocacy in different ways, but not everyone wants to sign petitions while trying to cross the street or grab lunch. Today, one person became very insistent when I politely declined. He then accused me (and apparently others) of not wanting to engage because of his skin color, which was completely inappropriate and inaccurate. My decision had nothing to do with our skin .. I simply was not interested in signing anything or stopping to discuss a petition at that moment. It escalated to the point where two other women nearby also felt uncomfortable enough to respond. One said, "This is not the way to do it," and another said, "I don't even have money." It was unfortunate that his approach put people in that position. Just a heads up for anyone visiting: be prepared to be approached at the crosswalk, especially since the light can be long. On a positive note: the pizzeria itself was busy, but everyone inside was pleasant, I found a quiet corner to sit, the coffee was warm, and my $3 slice and $1.25 coffee hit the spot.

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