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    Sweet Bites Bakery & Brunch

    4.9 (118 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Grilled chicken on Sourdough bread sandwich
    Carolyn F.

    What a find on San Pablo Ave, Berkeley! An all women owned eatery that sells the most delicious whipped cream strawberry dream cakes in vanilla or chocolate (whole or one serving size available). It brings me back to the memory of my childhood eating the whipped cream cakes from the Oakland Merritt Bakery. Serendipity sweetness -- Sweet Bites owner's mother was the Merritt cake baker! Sweetness all around from friendly, attentive service. The interior is modern and pretty providing a casual, comfortable setting to enjoy an Americano coffee or tea with the variety of pastries. The fried chicken order was delicious--crispy, moist white meat. Compliments to the baker and cook!

    Red velvet cake and macha and ube drink. This was so yummy

    Sweet Bites Bakery is truly heaven on earth! We have ordered cakes from here several times already, and every single experience has been amazing. Their cakes are absolutely heavenly, but their tres leches cake deserves a special mention, hands down, one of the most delicious tres leches cakes I have ever had. It is perfectly moist, rich, creamy, and literally melts in your mouth. Honestly, every flavor of cake we have tried has been incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. We have also had the chance to sit down and enjoy our treats inside the bakery, and the experience was just as wonderful. The place is very clean, the atmosphere is peaceful, refreshing, and welcoming, and it is the kind of place where you can actually relax and enjoy your dessert. The staff are extremely cordial, friendly, and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. And it is definitely not just about the cakes! From their pastries and desserts to smoothies, milkshakes, and everything in between, everything we have tried has been absolutely delicious. You can genuinely taste the quality and care that goes into what they make. Sweet Bites Bakery has become one of those places we keep coming back to because they consistently deliver amazing food and wonderful service. If you have a sweet tooth, this place is a little slice of paradise. Highly, highly recommended!

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    Victor G.

    Sweet Bites Bakery & Brunch opened a year ago @San Pablo & Addison St. corner at the bottom of an high rise housing building. Was seated promptly upon entering. Some seating outside. Roomful of seating inside. Didn't see any menu. Didn't ask. Saw baked items. Ordered some cake slices. Offerings: Fried Chicken. Small bites, bit bites, salads, Sandwiches, coffee, cake slices, cookies... Bites: German Chocolate Cake (6.75) -not European type. Has brown dollop chocolate cream on top. Layer of chocolate flavored glaze with coconut shredds within. -alternating layers of moist brown cake & cream. Strawberry Heaven (7.25) -light airy layers of white cake resembling chiffon cake with some kind of flavoring . Layer of cream with fresh strawberry slices. -lite sugar content. Layer of cream on top with slice of strawberry. Tiramisu (7.25) -light brownish layers with a cream layer. Not too sweet. Had light brown cream layer on top with a sprinkling of chocolate shavings. Not Euro style. 4.5 stars worthy:YMMV Qualtity: good Quantity: reasonable. Fried Chicken is an option next time.

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    Gina G.

    Wow, what a hidden gem! I had no idea this amazing spot existed. While in the area I wanted to grab a quick espresso and came upon Sweet Bites Bakery & Brunch. Such a sweet family (three generations!) who work here :) I ordered a few treats, all homemade, for the family. Mini cupcakes and small square slices of cake including Raspberry Cream, Coconut Custard, and 3 Leches Cookies n Cream. They do custom cakes and omg the cutest mini cakes (see picture for size). They also execute everything fresh and baked with love. Such an adorable spot ~ besides yummy sweets, they also offer savory items. Upon asking a few questions, I heard they're known for their fried chicken! From fried chicken and waffles, a 2pc/3pc/4pc with sides, and the fried chicken sandwich, this is such a fun menu item you don't casually walk into often. They offer small bites, salads, other sandos including a burger, other brunch items including skillets and pull-apart french toast, and last but certainly not least..boozy items like michelada flights and bubbly! I honestly can't wait already to return for the fried chicken, to try more desserts, and of course, partake in their fun boozy menu on the weekend! Appreciate the amazing service, and can't wait to hear more about your lovely family biz!

    Sweet Bites Bakery never disappoints me! Their fresh cream strawberry cake is absolutely perfect--light, fresh, and not overly sweet. Every visit is a wonderful experience because the owner is so kind and welcoming, and her staff are equally friendly and amazing. All of the pastries are delicious and definitely worth trying. Wishing Sweet Bites Bakery continued success and many more years of thriving. Thank you for always creating such wonderful cakes &treats! :D

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    Visions V.

    Love this shop!!! Family owned and operated with sweet people and good food and drinks! perfect for a regular visit! I ordered my first cake from here for my partners birthday and it was sooooo pretty! It tasted perfect and looked amazing too! The owner walked me through how to get the flavor profile my partner wanted and when I tried it, it was exactly what we wanted and all my friends and most importantly my partner loved and enjoyed it!!! So visually appealing and also tasted great. Truly, will always order my cakes from here for every occasion!

    Three layer, 12" inch round, red velvet with cream cheese frosting.

    Ordered a 12" round red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting with minimal instructions. They asked about birthday girl age and favorite colors and it came out beautifully decorated. My daughter LOVED it. They added glitter and sparkle without me even asking. Note the 12" they said serves 16-20, and we had about 20 people and we only ate half. Next time I will definitely size down! Cake had 3 layers and was $95. Most importantly, it was so moist and delicious!! The online ordering was easy - they followed up the next morning to confirm details (opportunity to ask questions and adjust as needed) and we didn't pay until we picked up.

    The cake was moist , the strawberry Filling is so delicious eveyone is asking who made it . It's our 3rd time to order here . Highly recommended!

    Jude D.

    Excellent bakery with unique pastry! I ate a chocolate tres leches cake, cause I'd never seen that before and it was so good. Light, fluffy, sweet but not too sweet, moist but not soggy. Absolutely loved it.

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    E D.

    Absolutely loved this place! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with such warmth, and friendly vibes. This place is very clean, inviting, and just the kind of spot you think about when wanting to grab some coffee and a treat. Whether you're pulling out your laptop to get some work done, catching up with a friend over coffee, grabbing a bite to eat, or even treating yourself to a mimosa (yes, please ), this café has it all. The customer service was top tier...the staff was super attentive and kind without being overbearing. I can't forget to note the atmosphere!! Cozy yet modern, with thoughtful touches that make it feel both productive and relaxing. Total hidden gem. I'll definitely be coming back again the next time I'm in Berkeley

    Floral cake design

    Purchased my 60th Birthday cake from them. Told them my color scheme and they were able to add design to my cake I absolutely loved! Delivery was on time and cake arrived in perfect condition. Would refer to family and friends.

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    Sanilie F.

    I stopped by Sweet Bites on a Sunday because I wanted to pick up some baked goods as a "Thank you" for someone. My initial pick of bakery was closed that day but I'm so glad Yelp suggested this one nearby. I ordered 4 slices of cake. The recipient was very happy with it. I received many happy comments the next day about how much the family enjoyed it. To add: the lady taking the order had amazing customer service.

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    This bakery is owned by a lovely mother daughter team (with the granddaughter helping out when not in school). Their desserts are amazing! I love getting cakes from them for our staff parties and birthday celebrations. They even take the time to make the look beautiful!

    Small Pecan pie customized!

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    Nice selection of sweets. The cookies are a favorite. I look forward to trying additional items. Friendly service.

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    First time here. Coffee was good, service was kind and fast, and a great space to work or meet up!

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    I ordered a strawberry Shortcake Square and a key lime cheesecake they both were very delicious and the customer service was excellent

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    Love Artis Coffee!…read more My wife and I haven't been on Fourth Street Berkeley in a long long time! Thankfully while doing some shopping and after a great meal at Divan Restaurant a few block away we popped into Artis Coffee. Wow! It was after 4 pm but what the hell, I ordered a cappuccino and my wife order a defca cappuccino, several pastries and took in the HUGE space! Our cashier was very friendly and appreciated our humor and debate on whether to have a "decaffeinated" cappuccino or not. I convince my wife to order one and she loved loved loved it! My "hi test" cappuccino was spectacular, smooth and perfect! Honestly, It took me back to Roma where we had aour honeymoon 22 years ago! Bella! If you find yourself on Berkeley's Fourth Street and looking for a perfect roasted coffee make sure to hop into Artis Coffee and I know you will love it too!

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    Masterpiece Coffee - Lattes

    Masterpiece Coffee

    4.5(75 reviews)
    0.4 miWest Berkeley
    $$

    This place is fairly nondescript in the side alley or accessible from the front through a…read moreclothing/gift store? That, however, shouldn't detract from the personalized experience you'd likely receive with how small the coffee bar is. If you're expecting something more permanent this coffee shop is more like a temporary coffee cart that has roots in the back corner of this gift shop On the whole this place despite the hidden location has folks very much eager to bring specialty coffee to anybody interested. They have a large selection of relatively high end coffee in the likes of Geisha from Panama and Ethiopian coffees. Additionally, they're the only place I've ever seen across the US that is showcasing any coffee grown in China which is nice to see as that allows more exploration into how the terroir affects the taste of coffee For my first time here I came with a small group of coffee enthusiasts so we tried a selection of their Alo Main Station (notes of Sweet Orange, Bergamont, and Peach Oolong Tea), Finca Santa Maria (notes of Cherry, Mango, and Berry Jam), and Lerida Loma Washed (notes of White Floral, Mandarin Orange, and Longan) Each cup was uniquely different from each other but arguably the most enjoyed was their cheapest option in the Alo Main Station at $9. Each cup seemed completely different and may seem pretentious to say but they did have sweeter notes that you'd be very unlikely to taste from your well known coffee chains. This place definitely caters to the coffee enthusiasts in a way where even my group wasn't quite near the level of but it had a great atmosphere, nice outdoor seating, and staff who were very passionate about their craft If anything, I would probably come back as they do elevate coffee for those who are unaware of coffee coming from China but that coffee doesn't need to taste bitter, burnt, or chocolatey. The cups here were more like tasting a mellowed fruit juice but it just happens to be coffee. That said, unless you are eager to try specialty coffee this place may seem overpriced as their pour overs are between $9 - $25 which heavily differs from most other coffee shops. Having Masterpiece provide a glimpse of the specialty coffee scene within the Bay Area is still a welcome blessing as it has a similar vibe to specialty coffee shops you'd experience in Asia

    I'm old fashion and typically love a classic latte or black coffee but decided to be adventurous…read moreand try the Kuro. Since my husband was doing an iced Shiro, I went with a hot version of the Kuro. We both got whole milk rather than oat milk. While I loved both options the Kuro was definitely my favorite and did not disappoint. There's some seating options outside to enjoy your coffee and tons of vintage items to browse through inside while you wait for your coffee.

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    Masterpiece Coffee - Slow bar counter seating

    Slow bar counter seating

    Masterpiece Coffee - Kuro (barista recommends getting the Kuro iced & Shiro hot!)

    Kuro (barista recommends getting the Kuro iced & Shiro hot!)

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