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    The Baker and The Cakemaker

    4.6 (332 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Thai Rice salad and gluten-free cornbread. Yum
    Gin K.

    First visit, quite liked it. Quite bust midweek late lunch but impressed with service, quality and the food itself. I got the Thai Rice salad with gf cornbread (salty and yummy) -- generous portions. Salad was delicious but I wished it had more lettuce and less rice. My friend had avocado toast with egg and she was happy with it. Hopping busy but we could hear ourselves talk at indoor table so it was fine. Love how big their loaf slices are! I watched worker cut pieces and was amazed how she made sure every cut was the same size (knife width). Great place.

    Regina L.

    I learned about this bakery gem at the 2025 Terra Madre Americas event, where I got to sample various breads from their vendor booth. It was no wonder why their meyer lemon rosemary sourdough loaf was flying and selling like crazy! I'm so glad I got a loaf to enjoy at home. It is delicious all on its own or dipped in olive oil! The staff is friendly and high energy, and they answered all of my questions, which is important for me since I have stomach sensitivities to many bread ingredients out there. They use simple, healthy ingredients for the win! The only down side is they are a bit far away from where I live, so next time I make a trip to Auburn, I must stop by to buy another loaf and try their other products!

    Eggnog cake
    Yuliya Y.

    Amazing place to eat, always packed. I get the avocado toast each time and it's delicious. A little smaller than the usual bread they use but still good. The latte was decent and well brewed. The egg nog cake isn't something I usually try but it was DELICIOUS. Cinnamon and cake made a baby with egg nog. Definitely coming back here again a thousand times over. I believe this right here is my 5-6th visit. I recommend very strongly, never a miss, only a hit.

    toast with bacon, potatoes, pickled red onion and greens
    Karen S.

    The staff is so nice! My lavender latte was tasty. I am just so confused by the food. Brown butter pumpkin muffin had a very nice texture but it was so bland. Almond croissant was doughy/dry and not pastry flaky. The filling was~ watery and thin. I also tried the toast with avocado, bacon, potatoes cheese, pickled red onion and greens.. the potatoes were still crunchy and undercooked. I understand items with cooking times can be difficult during the rush, might want to skip that part. I ordered everything to go as it was busy, and on the way out I noticed an empty table being "saved" by some Stanley cups and a pair of sunglasses. Do better patrons, a small business shouldn't have to tell you "please order before selecting a table". I could have sat down, finished my snack and left before you had even made it to the counter to order as the line was to the door. Such a bummer, this was a planned special visit for me and I ended up sitting on my truck tailgate with my snacks.

    Bianca V.

    I was introduced to this place at the Terre Madre Festival and since I went up to Auburn for the day I decided to stop by and so glad I did. The meyer lemon rosemary sourdough is PHENOMENAL! And I also got a cinnamon roll which was delicious. There was a long line, but they worked pretty quickly. It's cozy and cute inside as well. Will definitely be back to try more things and get more bread! Thank you!

    Jess C.

    Popular local spot but just ok baked goods with limited breakfast and lunch menu. Croissants are very bready (vs flaky crusty), and bread doesn't have the chewy light crumb I like. - Cinnamon Roll: probably the best item. But very sweet. - chocolate croissant: I liked how chocolatey and gooey this was but did not like the croissant which was like bread in the shape of a croissant - avocado toast: Very aesthetic. too many seeds and wasn't a fan of the pickled vegetables on top. Ordered with soft boiled egg which was done well but expensive (~$3) - breakfast sandwich: Was ok. The eggs were baked with cheese and very unusual. - sourdough Pullman: too sour, and bread was too brioche/bready as you can see. - mocha: too sweet. - coffee: average. Maybe good for cakes, but would not return.

    Sandy T.

    Ordered a birthday cake with strawberries and it was SO GOOD! It was beautiful too. Had coffee, scones and a cinnamon roll while we ordered the cake and all were delicious. Highly recommend!

    Dana N.

    RUN, DON'T WALK to the Baker and the Cakemaker. Organic scratch made breads, pastries, sandwiches and salads. Their custom daily made cakes are a thing of perfection!!! We went and got my sister and brother n laws 25th wedding anniversary cake here and they ALL loved it!! They have weekly specials here too. An amazing staff that you can watch bake and cook ALL of their food. We will be back here again and again. It's Always packed! And for good reason!! A complete 10!!

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    Donovan H.

    After making a random and unexpected drive to Auburn (which is the county seat of Placer County), I decided to check out one of their most well-known bakeries/coffeeshops, "The Baker and the Cakemaker". Located directly on Lincoln Way and tucked in between of High St. and State Highway 49 in the heart of downtown Auburn, this place has been serving up delicious baked goods and coffee beverages dating back to 2019. Hours of operation are Tue-Fri from 6am-4pm, Sat from 7am-4pm, and closed Sun/Mon. I came here during the afternoon of Saturday 9/21/2024 at around 2:30pm as I was on the hunt for an iced coffee drink with a muffin. Since this was well after the morning rush, it wasn't that busy at all. As far as the interior layout/setup, everything is laid out very well complete with ample seating and a cozy atmosphere. They offer several fresh loaves of bread as well as many of the popular fresh baked goods; muffins, croissants, cakes, and cookies. They even offer popular breakfast/lunch options including toasts, sandwiches, and salads. I ended up ordering one of their gluten-free blueberry muffins complete with an iced vanilla latte. Total price for everything was around $8 + tax. I then proceeded to their outdoor patio area and all I have to say is that this is one of the more peaceful/tranquil places to relax and chill no matter what time of day it is. The muffin was absolutely delicious as you wouldn't have the slightest hint that it was gluten-free. The latte was also above average but just a little too watered-down as I wasn't able to taste a lot of the espresso. No big deal as it was still served in a large glass cup. All in all, "The Baker and the Cakemaker" is one of the better family owned-and-operated businesses in Auburn as it offers more of that relaxed vibe that you don't find in nearby Roseville or Rocklin. With competitive prices, respectable hours, above average customer service, and delicious fresh food, I am giving them four stars.

    Sourdough cinnamon roll was sooo good!!! Not overly sweet, just right!!!
    Dana N.

    Scratch made ORGANIC flour used and locally sourced produce bakery and sandwich shop. Loved this place and their coffee's are amazing too!! Their brown sugar butter latte was delicious!! Coffee syrups are house made too!! Coming back to pick up one of their delicious cakes for my sister and brother n laws 35th Wedding Anniversary We can't wait to go back!'

    The Lavenderdoodle cookie is so good!
    Annie Y.

    A friend of my son recommended to come here for brunch/lunch after our hike at Clementine Trail. It's a bouquet mom and pop bakery with sandwiches, cakes and pastries. We got here at around noon time on Saturday and the place was almost full. There are 6-7 small tables inside and 3-4 tables outside. The hard working staff clear the tables quickly so we were able to get a table pretty quickly. It's order at the counter, pay and find your table type of service. I was salivating while waiting on line admiring the pastries and cookies. We had to pick-up one of each cookies to try. I mean they all look so good and reasonably priced ($2 each). My favorite is the Bakers Cookies which had caramel and nuts? I like the chewy texture. I also really like the Lavenderdoodle - it's like a snickerdoodle cookie but with lavender. It was different (in a good way) and fragrantly delicious. We also got a slice of the cake of the week - White chocolate match cherry. It was a bit too sweet for me but it was moist and creamy. We also got breakfast sandwiches. The Sunrise Sandi with baked egg, bacon, caramelized onion, avocado, cheddar cheese and greens on sourdough bread definitely hit the spot after a 5 mile hike. It was one of the BEST breakfast sandwich that I can remember. It had everything that I love. The Pastrami Sandwich was great too. I have a feeling that all the sandwiches are great here. And I love the pickles that came with the sandwiches. Awesome place! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Auburn area.

    Lemon poppy seed cake
    Angelica R.

    Would definitely return. We stumbled upon this place on our way to Tahoe and we are definitely glad we did! Tried the potato ball- wish this would've been warmed up but it was pretty hefty and solid. I got the turkey pesto sandwich- loved the sunflower seeds in the pesto since it gave the sandwich crunch. The sourdough bread was also very fresh and not too sour like some sourdough tends to be. My bf had the turkey bacon sandwich- also really enjoyed. Now the star of the show- the lemon poppy seed cake so good. Not too sweet, thick slice, moist. It was bf enough to share and it stayed fresh until the next day too! Wish they would've had a cake that didn't include peanut butter- def wanted to try more of their pastries! Very friendly staff too and nice outdoor seating area.

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    Baked goods and entrees are really good. However the service is incredibly slow so plan accordingly.

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    Hands down the best bread I've ever had! This place is a hidden gem in Auburn, and I always plan a visit whenever I'm nearby. Quick service!

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    Ask the Community - The Baker and The Cakemaker

    Anything Vegan friendly?

    They have a delicious vegan carrot raisin muffin.

    Do they have any gluten free items?

    The brownie we had was gluten free.

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