We decided to stop here on the way up to Tahoe to grab breakfast and lunch to bring to the mountain. The gentleman, Ken, who runs the shop with his son, was super friendly and accommodating to my special requests. My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich...it was super tasty with onions caramelized to perfection. We both ordered a turkey sandwich to go...the bread was so fresh and delicious and made with quality ingredients and I might add that they were not stingy with the amount of avocado they loaded on the sandwich! We also bought a loaf of Meyer lemon Rosemary sourdough to go, which I highly recommended. You can tell by the great customer service and goods baked to perfection, that this bakery takes a lot of pride in the work they do! I will definitely be back to try more! read more

The Baker and The Cakemaker - Turkey sandwich (minus the bacon) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auburn, California

Had lunch with Bambie and the 3 Labrador retrievers. Sat at a sidewalk table. Weather was perfect. So was the food. We each had a sandwich and a pastry. Scrumptious. Fresh and alive flavors. My favorite brunch place in Auburn. read more

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Attention to detail, an extensive menu, and gluten free options all come together here at The Baker and The Cakemaker. They have a seasonal lunch-leaning menu with toasts, sandwiches, quiches, salads, and soups. Additionally, they serve scratch-made pastries and hand crafted beverages. When I arrived, all tables were taken and the line was to the door, so I ordered my items to go. I went with their soup of the day - a Thai coconut curry with butternut squash and optional salted peanuts. The soup was absolutely delicious, and the addition of the salted peanuts on top was perfection. The server offered me a gluten free focaccia on the side in place of the levain bread. The gluten free focaccia sealed the deal on the five star rating. It was hearty, buttery, and they gave me two big slices. For dessert, we ordered their brown butter latte with oat milk. The brown butter came through with each sip, and you could even see the brown bits at the bottom of the cup! read more

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. read more

The Baker and The Cakemaker - Thai Rice salad and gluten-free cornbread. Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auburn, California

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! read more

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We love love love this place. Glad it's far enough away to make it a treat when we do go. They have such a great selection of fresh breads & pastries to die for. The service is quick, with an army of employees to make it so. We have only purchased items to go, but they do have some inside seating and some tables outside to enjoy the yummies with your coffee. Love this place! read more

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. read more

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Super cute spot. Came in from a road trip and it was so cute inside. The food was delicious and they have kids meal options for our 3 year old. It can get busy on the weekend and has lots of locals so make sure you take enough time if you come during rush. We loved all the different breads they had to offer. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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The food here is incredible! Everything we have tried is amazing. The staff is helpful and informative. The place is quaint both inside and out. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

The Baker and The Cakemaker - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auburn, California

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!! read more

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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. read more

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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!' read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Thank you Lily for a great cup of perfectly made coffee. It paired well with the decadent honey rhubarb cake. Definitely shareable! The bread looks amazing and heard others raving about their lunch menu. We will be back. We loved sitting outside on the patio under the colorful umbrellas. read more

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I love the brioche and that I'm able to buy a slice of cake. I'm able to try different cakes . The service is amazing and love the ambiance of the bakery. read more

The Baker and The Cakemaker is a great stop if you're passing through Auburn (and if you live here you're lucky to have this!). We enjoyed well made espresso drinks, the lovely baked breads and a box full of yummy pastries to fuel our trip to the mountains. Service is friendly and the de or is cute and themed. We'll be back next time to try their sandwiches, salads and quiche! read more

The new outdoor metal tables are so hot and uncomfortable that I am no longer going here. I miss the comfy wooden tables and chairs, and sitting in the sun with a cappuccino and gluten-free muffin. Sigh. read more

Great pastry! Had a few things this week: ham/cheese croissant (excellent), savory asparagus croissant (very good), and some potato bun (meh), but overall this place is a great option for pastry and sourdough (do not miss the Lemon Rosemary!) Service was fine, a fairly small dining area but I took mine to go! Parking can be a lil tough on busy weekends, but I went mid-week and both times found accessible parking close by! read more

I made an unprecedented drive and visit to Auburn just to try breakfast and a cake slice at The Baker and the Cakemaker. The Breakfast Salad is beautifully plated. The SOFT EGG is perfection. I highly recommend ordering or adding the soft boiled egg to your meal. I cannot believe the restaurant manages to serve it warm without overcooking the yolk. The 3 pieces of bacon are tasty. The delicate slivers of shaved radish are lovely. You get chunks of fresh avocado. The salad greens are nothing special. I didn't like the vinaigrette or salt on the salad. Too vinegary, bitter, and too salty, but it's better if you mix up your salad. The Baker and the Cakemaker offers one Cake of the Week, where you are allowed to order one huge $6.99 cake slice. You must buy the other cakes whole with prices starting at $46. I went the week of Cinco de Mayo, so Strawberry Margarita was the Cake of the Week. The house made lime curd was too sour for me, but I am not a fan of lime in general. The white cake was fine, but I think I prefer softer cakes. I couldn't taste that it was tequila soaked. My favorite parts of the cake were surprisingly the Agave Golden Buttercream (smooth, not too sweet) and the strawberry. I also ordered a $9 loaf of Seeded Wheat Sourdough Bread. The bread is soft and delicious. The sourdough flavor is noticeable. The bread loaves looked so enticing. All breads are made with a sourdough yeast starter. Instructions on caring for your loaf: Spray with water and 5 minutes in a preheated 350-degree oven. Go early for the best selection. I didn't try the pastries, but if I remember correctly, the Cinnamon Rolls, Brioche, Muffins, and maybe Chocolate Croissants are popular. They looked appetizing. I would be interested in trying the quiche and a sandwich one day. Like the cake slice, there is a Quiche of the Week for $10.50. A whole quiche is $24. It seemed like most folks ordered a sandwich for lunch. You have your choice of bread: Campagne (French Sourdough), Levain, Seeded Wheat, Rye, or Roasted Pumpkin Seed. For $1, you can upgrade to a croissant or gluten-free bread. The Roasted Turkey, Spanish Ham & Manchego, Pastrami, Sunrise Sandi, and Breakfast Sandwiches sound yummy to me. Restaurant has about 6 tables for 4 inside and 5 tables for 2 outside. When you dine in, you receive a numbered wooden spoon to stick upright into a tall glass with pebbles. The restaurant will deliver your order to you, but you bus the table yourself. There are bins for your dirty plates and glasses where the napkins and utensils are. I had to take my time to drive around in a circle to find street parking. Local roads are narrower and a bit hilly here, so with cars parked, the bidirectional roads feel more like one way to me, so give yourself time to park. Restaurant isn't too far away from 80 and appears to be in a cute, convenient part of town near Auburn City Hall. read more

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Bread is good, pastries and salads are delicious. Their cake has been disappointing the 2 times I tried a slice so I avoid it. Their breakfast sandwiches are greasy and the egg is not good so I would avoid those. They should use no sauce or butter and cook with a whole egg and I think that would improve it. Always busy sometimes hard to find parking and a seat. read more

This place hires the best people, of all genders and disabilities. Proud to know the people the make my food! Thank you all for your hard work and team spirit. Come see us at Hard times for tattoos and piercings! We are all doing our best and my food was perfect today! read more

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The ownership changed in the last year but so far the quality has maintained. The breads are delicious and high quality. Pastries are amazing, especially the sweet croissants! The cafe can be hit or miss if you want to enjoy their delicious breakfast sandwiches since the dining room is so small. So go early! Service is usually friendly. Last time a snippy gal was taking pastry case orders. read more

The Baker and Cakemaker is a stinking cute name for a bakery. The bakery is aptly name, the owners are a husband and wife team that are culinary trained. They make artisan bread and pastries using organic flours. The cakes, pastries, cookies, and breads are all gorgeous looking. The bakery also serve fresh made sandwiches and salads, and coffee drinks. They have an indoor dining and outdoor sidewalk seating, cozy seating for smaller numbered groups. At the counter, I ordered an almond milk chocolate mocha but it tasted more like a latte. I also bought an almond croissant, frosted snowman sugar cookie, and chocolate chip cookie. Mmm... they were yummy. The folks sitting at the next table ordered sandwiches. Boy, those looked so beautifully delicious, fresh, and hearty. The sandwich menu is quite creative. read more

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I love this spot. Fresh bread, great sandwiches, great coffee. I always get the BLAT on GF bread. My only complaint is that their GF cakes need to be revisited. GF cakes have the ability to taste like the real thing and theirs are gritty and dense. I was hoping that with the change of ownership, this would shift, but those of us in the GF world are still dissatisfied. I just had one at a wedding and it was mediocre. I'm still giving them 5 stars because it's the best bakery in town for folks who eat wheat. The their GF bread is so tasty, although it does crumble when you eat it, but it's worth it! read more

I was excited to support this local spot after seeing the photos on Yelp, but I have never been treated so poorly by a business owner. My boyfriend and I arrived at 3:10 PM, well before their 4:00 PM closing time, only to be intercepted at the door. A woman, presumably the owner, flatly told us they were closing early and we couldn't come in. When we mentioned we just wanted a few pastries to go, she doubled down on the rudeness, sharply telling us they barely had anything left so it 'wasn't even worth it.' I was so shocked by her hostility that I couldn't hide it; it was only after she saw the look on my face that she tried to backtrack and said we could 'come in and look.' By that point, as a paying customer, I refuse to be treated like an inconvenience. The lack of basic professional courtesy was staggering. I'd rather go anywhere else than give my money to someone who treats people this way. Truly a disappointing and bizarre experience. read more

The Baker and The Cakemaker is a nice little cafe. They offer baked goods, cookies, cakes, sandwiches, coffee, tea, etc. We came late, so the selection wasn't as full as normal. We got a slice of carrot cake. It was so good, the frosting was so decadent and the cake was moist and full of goodies. So good! read more

This place is top notch for quality of food. I go there for breakfast sometimes. They have some weird combinations like salad with quiche for breakfast. I usually skip the salad at breakfast but that's just me. Also, not the least expensive place to go. By the way the cakes are awesome. read more

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

We just tried the wheat sourdough! Oh my gosh, I don't want any other sourdough from here on out! It's pricey, but 100% worth the cost! Also, the granola!!!! Nothing compares to it! I'm hooked! read more

Had lunch indoors on a cold Wednesday- Was a bit of a wait for food and sandwiches arrived barely warm (Ruebens). So hungry we ate them without mentioning it- When I saw another order come out later all melty, I felt I needed to call it out here. Bought wonderful rosemary meyer lemon sourdough loaf and piece of cake. Baked items are really stellar. Will be back for baked goods! read more

I stopped by the Baker and the Cakemaker to pick up a bunch of baked goods on my way to Reno. I found street parking easily and made my way into the cute restaurant. They have indoor and outdoor seating and you order and pay up front before sitting. I got into the line and picked up a loaf of bread and then a bunch of items from the display case including cookies, a pumpkin muffin, their lemon mixed berry brioche and a potato bomb. Everything was fresh and they boxed it up nicely for me. The staff was really nice and helped me make some decisions since it was my first visit in. They also helped some of their regulars while I was there and the interactions were so sweet, you can tell they love their customers. I loved the lavender doodle cookie and next time I'll order more of the Baker's Cookies, they were probably my favorite out of the four types I tried. I'll definitely be back to try more options from the menu and hopefully I can stay for a while next time, instead of taking everything to go. read more

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Before checking out some new hiking in the Auburn area, we decided to stop by this little cafe. Not super impressed by the sandwiches or the quiche. The bakery items were fresh and the bread variety was great. I would stop here for a couple of pastries or for their cakes, as we saw several people pick up cakes from here. Service was also good, the waiters were kind and courteous. We had a latte and it was basically all milk, so I would recommend this as an area for improvement. Overall we would give it another try, and definitely for morning pastries. read more

Amazing pastries, fast service, and such cute outdoor seating! It's a little pricey but worth it. read more

The Baker and The Cakemaker - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auburn, California

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!

Went on a little lunch with friends and randomly stumbled upon this gem. The food was incredible and the cafe was homey and tidy. We enjoyed the food and the seasonal spring hipster toast was DE-LISH. The employees were all friendly and helpful, serving smiles and pastries. May I add the pastries looked beautiful and the craftsmanship is evident! I will be back for sure to share this local treasure with the rest of my friends and family. read more

The Baker and The Cakemaker - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auburn, California