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    Tai Zhan

    4.5 (53 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM

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    Chocolate croissant
    Rachaelle S.

    This is a long time coming - Tai Zhan is a god send. Being dairy free is tough out here for pastry lovers - My only option was the Whole Foods bakery and then one day my boyfriends dad mentions he walked by a bakery in Saratoga that's vegan - I'm in shock. I go down a Google rabbit hole searching for it to find Tai Zhan - Open on Saturdays. You bet your bottom dollar I'm there on the next Saturday. Two pastry boxes later I'm sitting at a coffee shop down the street with so much pastry I don't know what to do with myself other than weep chocolate tears and wipe crumbs off the table. Everything was good, the chocolate croissant being my favorite. That's my origin story, as sweet as the bakery. Now I head to Tai Zhan anytime I have a sweet tooth, have an event I'm bringing a dish to, as a treat during holidays (they make mini desserts that are a total hit at potlucks), or when I have a friend with a food allergy. I'll find excuses to go to Tai Zhan just because I need a pastry in my life and a friendly staff member to tell me what's new. Yes the line is long, yes it's a smaller interior but that's part of the charm!! Good things come to those who wait, so catch me waiting in line for these pastries because they are worth it!!! Highly recommend!!

    Pastries
    Liz Y.

    I visited Tai Zhan on a Saturday afternoon after brunch, and by the time we arrived around noon, the line was already quite long. We ended up waiting for about an hour and a half--but it was worth it! Thankfully, there was still a good selection of breads and pastries available when we got to the front. We picked up the pineapple bun, eggless tart, green onion bun, and black sesame bun. Tai Zhan is a fully plant-based bakery, so the flavors and textures lean a little lighter--less buttery, less sweet--which is to be expected. That said, I really admire how they've recreated nostalgic Asian bakery flavors I grew up with in Taiwan, all in a plant-based way. Our favorite was hands down the green onion bun! We're definitely planning to come back to try more items. Currently, they're only open two days a week at the moment, so make sure to check their website or social media for the most up-to-date hours.

    Michael L.

    Amazing little bakery in the heart of downtown Saratoga! Honestly, you would not believe that it is completely plant-based and vegan. The stuff they make is creamier and smoother than most regular patisseries out there, and tastes very light and clean due to the plant-based origins as well! The hours are a little tricky to line up, although they did start providing some availability on Fridays as well. I will be back for sure whenever I am in the area on Fridays/Saturdays, and do hope that they continue to expand staffing and availability in the future! That coconut cream bun was such a throwback to my childhood days at 99 Ranch. Perfectly executed, and I could seriously not believe it was completely vegan. I am beginning to change my mind on vegan desserts after visiting this place...

    Esther C.

    Been wanting to grab some pastries from here for a while now. Visited on a Saturday and there was a line at the front. A good spot for vegans, not sure if it's worth paying so much for these pastries tho. Flavors were not bad, but need some getting used to.

    Hot dog and green onion bun
    Eric L.

    I was torn between two and three stars - and opted for three (it's a small business that's serving a need for vegan options, and it really isn't fair to compare a bakery using only plant-based ingredients with ones that can use animal products). But it definitely hit a few sour notes for me, and this isn't my standard flavor palate. Open only a few hours each week - and without online orders - but surprisingly busy on a Saturday afternoon. By 2 PM, there's fewer selections, and much of it is room temperature. As other reviewers noted, it's great if you're missing Chinese bakeries and are vegan. But for a curious passerby, it might be a skip.

    Display case was nice and full and even the empty ones were being filled during our wait time
    AiFen S.

    First heard of them when I saw them as a vendor for the San Jose Japantown Farmer's Market. By the time I got there that summer Sunday morning, they only had their pesto cheese croissant left. We bought 2 and enjoyed them. Fast forward to the Saturday after Halloween when I found myself in the area again. I arrived shortly after opening and there were only 2 other parties in front of me. Everything was beautifully arranged in their display case, and they were very patient with each customer as they had questions about the specials. I made myself only pick 5 as I knew that I would want everything. Our favorites were the green onion bun and the pumpkin almond croissant followed by the egg tart. The chocolate things were good but not as big of a wow effect. Since they are only open Saturdays it might be a while before I can make it back, but they are a delicious vegan baked good option!

    Shreya M.

    My friend and I stopped by recently on a Sunday they were specially open. There was a medium sized line out the door that was moving relevatively efficiently. When we got the front we were able to see all the beautiful pastries still available and their names with labels for allergens. My friend has a cashew nut allergy and the server was incredibly helpful and diligent to doublecheck on all the pastries. I really appreciated her doing that even with the line behind us. I ended up getting the mushroom and spinach croissant and my friend got the black sesame pastry and the coconut creme stuffed pastry. We waited out front until our name was called about 5 min later and picked up our box at the counter. My favorite was probably the mushroom and spinach croissant. All of them unfortunately were not necessarily dry but tasted on the dry side compared to pastries I'm accustomed to, perhaps its because they are vegan. Overall, I think these are great vegan options and love that this place is serving that community but as someone that's not vegan, not sure I feel like I'd need to return.

    Pastries left around 3pm.
    Jennifer H.

    Yumm. I heard about Tai Zhan from a coworker who mentioned she'd come here especially for the vegan Hong Kong style breads and pastries. I've never had vegan Asian bakery goodies before so I was intrigued. We ended up visiting mid-afternoon on a Saturday when they were open. There were just 3 types of pastries left when we entered, but the lady in front of us grabbed most of them. We were lucky to snag one of the last remaining pineapple buns though. At $6 a pastry, these buns cost a pretty penny and definitely would qualify as a once in a while treat splurge for me. I was hoping to try some other flavors too and the "egg" tart, but guess that'll be further down the line :) The pineapple buns itself was MARVELOUS. I could not believe that it was completely vegan! It had the delicious buttery soft flavor and texture of Asian bakery buns. The pineapple topping was sweet and perfectly crumbly. It could totally pass as a normal non-vegan bakery buns! Super impressed with the texture and flavor. I hope to one day also try the egg tarts, green onion bread, and other buns. Great job Tai Zhan!

    Garlic
    El Y.

    Swung by for the cause and the photos -- would likely suggest the spot to a practicing vegan. Very pretty bread selection. I'll hold back from commenting on the food because it isn't fair to compare against our expectations for bakery with animal products-based ingredients. 30 minutes minimum wait since they are open 4 hours every week.

    Vicky T.

    I have been following and eating my way through Tai Zhan since I picked up my order in some random facial place parking lot. I strongly suggest following them on IG or signing up for their mail so you know when they are closed, have a pre-order box only or they are open with their full case of goodies. After a long hiatus (it's me and my horrible weekend timing) finally was able to pick up a preorder box. DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The sample chestnut cuppie was delightful. Their gingerbread loaf was just the right amount of spice, I hate using the terms springy and moist but this mini loaf was both. If you happen to have Van Leeuwen Vegan Cinnamon Roll Ice cream and you eat it along the gingerbread it will change your life. Tai Zhan focaccia is one of my favorites- I could eat a whole tray if one was left unattended. I am trying to space out all of the goodies but who am I kidding... they will be gone before Monday. May the parking gods be in your favor!

    Eggless tart (coconut tart)
    Shannon S.

    Good quality Asian style bakery! I saw this place online and was super excited to try it. We were in town for three days and went on both Friday and Saturday. Saturday is super busy so make sure to come early! I mostly came for the egg tart since I loved egg tarts before I become vegan. It's is not an egg tart but a coconut tart. It tastes good but nothing like an egg tart. The crust is very delicious. The pastries were all pretty good. The green onion bun was a bit disappointing and needs a lot more green onion flavour. Everything is pretty delicious and I'd go back for sure. I saw a lot of reviews saying it's not fair to compare this bakery to a bakery that uses animal products and I think that's ridiculous. You can 100% compare Tai Zhan to any other bakery. This is an Asian style bakery not a French or American style bakery. I used to eat a lot of Asian bread from various bakeries and this place is legit!

    Garlic butter bun, green onion bun, rhubarb
    Nat P.

    What a great find! Stumbled upon here to see the delicious pastries which reminds me of the Chinese bakeries but with a twist, plant based! First off, great little place with cute decor! Very simple and modern. Service was great! The person working was very nice and friendly. Ordered the green onion bun, garlic butter bun, and the rhubarb. It was delicious! Obviously it doesn't taste the same like your usual Chinese bakery but it was very tasty! The garlic butter truly melts in your mouth and it was warm as well. The green onion wasn't overpowering at all and the mayo or whatever it was complement the bun well! And to top it off was that rhubarb which I totally recommend. Great place!

    Apoorva R.

    Delicious vegan pastries and baked goods! We look forward to every Saturday afternoon to go her

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