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The Inspired Cookie

5.0 (10 reviews)
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Like serenity from eating a brownie and not feeling a little gross afterward, because it was neither too sweet nor too sticky, but it was soooo chocolatey and moist.

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Backhaus - Beautiful morning at this cute yard. My favorite "little dudes"

Backhaus

4.4(904 reviews)
0.1 km
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The bakes here was some of the top ones I have had. I tried a couple of bakeries on my road trip up…read morethe Pacific Northwest and this was one of my favorites! I tried the cheesy twist, morning bun, and the ham and cheese croissant. I am pretty sure I tried other things but I can't remember exactly what but these were the stars. The cheesy twist kind of tasted like there was an Alfredo type sauce along with the cheese. It was delicious. One thing I wish I would have done is ask for it heated because I saw some other people doing that and it looked delicious. The morning bun was so good. It had a beautiful medley of spices that truly brightened your morning. The flavors were so balanced. As for the ham and cheese croissant, the star was the ham. The flavor of the ham reminded me of a thanksgiving ham. It was amazing! Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. I regret not getting a full loaf of bread to take home with me.

Update 4/1/26 - came in yesterday and tried a new item. The passion fruit danish, and omg... I'm…read moreobsessed!!!! It was so dang delicious, I went back today in the hopes it might be there again. Needless to say, I figured the chances were pretty slim!!! No way it would be there. however to my overwhelming happiness it was Don't judge me. had to get a couple!! I even told the kind staff members helping me... PLEASE..... tell the Chef.. to make these a regular. & That all the baked goods are great, but this danish is amazing!!! It's just that good, to me!! The dough is a perfect soft chew, layered almost with just enough butter and sweetness. The passion fruit shines with the perfect tart and zip.... And that marshmallowy meringue on it, is delightful. " You did your thing with this danish Chef" This danish now trumps my go to kouign Amann. By the way. I'm from Hawaii, so it might be one reason this flavor speaks to me, but I'm pretty sure anyone who likes a little tart, bright, perfect sweet will also enjoy it. If not more for me I did get an epi for my friend and a couple other goodies as well. I dropped off two items to a friend who works near and she could not thank me enough and tell me how much she enjoyed her goodies too.

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Backhaus - Indoor order line

Indoor order line

Backhaus - Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

Backhaus - Everything croissant w/ cream cheese

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Antoine's Cookie Shop - 9/1/25

Antoine's Cookie Shop

4.7(1.2k reviews)
0.4 km
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First time trying this out, my friends told me these cookies are delicious... well they were right,…read morethe cookies were so good! This shop is small, the service was great and I liked how they also write down on their menu if they are low on cookies and how many are left. They also have a small oven where you can WARM UP YOUR COOKIE(S)! Such a great idea, highly recommend checking this place out for their cookies.

Ambiance: A small cookie shop located on one of the side…read morestreets in Downtown San Mateo. The shop has a small seating area upon walking in with mainly a counter and the cookies on display for you to pick what you would like to refer. Wait time: Practically no wait time waiting in line or for cookies after placing your order. Service: The workers were nice and greeted upon entry and were quick to put the order together. Order via worker standing behind the counter. Cookies: The 66% chocolate chip had big chunks of chocolate which the bitterness helped balance the cookie. The cookies n cream was a little sweet for me but had again pieces of Oreos inside with a nice texture. The chocolate peanut butter again had both chocolate and creamy peanut butter which didn't leave the mouth dry. The honey comb was a unique and different taste with the honeycomb providing a less common sweetness but can be overpowering. The toffee cookie had bits of toffee which again provided texture without being overly sweet. The oatmeal chocolate walnut cookie was my second favorite after the 66% dark cocoa due to the oatmeal again balancing the sweetness of the chocolate with the saltiness of the walnuts. Overall would recommend for a solid cookie with a fair price and the day olds were also extremely cheap for a better quality than you could get at other places.

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Antoine's Cookie Shop - Cookies n cream and Honeycomb

Cookies n cream and Honeycomb

Antoine's Cookie Shop - Toffee + honeycomb

Toffee + honeycomb

Antoine's Cookie Shop - 66% Dark Chocolate Chip

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Simple Delights - Assortment of cupcakes - ube with coconut cream, red velvet with cream cheese, chocolate with chocolate ganache

Simple Delights

4.8(179 reviews)
3.2 km
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I was looking for the best carrot cake in the area for someone who loves carrot cake for their…read morebirthday and my search led me here! I also wanted something the kids/guests enjoyed and something different so I decided to see if I could add vanilla ice cream to the cake, and they said, "Of course! We haven't done this before but I think that would taste good." And lo and behold, it was amazing- it was a hit with the birthday boy and the guests as well. Their carrot cake is amazing (moist and not too sweet) and they helped with my crazy questions and ideas along the way. I will def go back to have them create my cakes for other occasions! I've previously come here for their ice cream and smaller desserts, which were all great. The service is friendly and quick. Very clean and some seating inside, tho we always just pick up and take items to go.

Simple Delights has become a go-to sweets bakery for one of my clients, and they have absolutely…read moredelivered every single time. We've ordered several custom birthday cakes through them, and each one has turned out beautifully--both in design and in flavor. I only have a photo of one of the cakes, but the consistency and quality across all of them has been phenomenal. The team here is incredibly friendly, patient, and easy to work with. They really listen to what you're envisioning and know exactly how to execute a client's request with precision and creativity. Every cake they've made has brought so much joy to the celebrations, and it's clear how much care they put into their work. I can't recommend Simple Delights enough. They've made the families I work with extremely happy and have genuinely contributed to some very special moments. If you need a custom cake that's both stunning and delicious, this is the place.

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Simple Delights - Jessica exceeded my expectation with this delicious peach filled ombre cake.

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Jessica exceeded my expectation with this delicious peach filled ombre cake.

Maison Alyzée - Délice: Whipped dark chocolate Manjari 64% ganache, Confit blackberry raspberry, Crémeux raspberry& Milk Chocolate  , Soft Cacao Biscuit

Maison Alyzée

4.0(351 reviews)
2.6 km
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I love desserts and I love pistacchio flavors - this 100% pistacchio cake is just magnificent!…read morePerfect, I would say, crunchy on the outside, creamy icing on top, and not too sweet. Their flan is unique, but also superb as well as the chocolate cake. Staff were helpful and pleasant, spacious area.

We went to Maison Alyzée today and it's become one of our go-to spots. We've been a few times for…read morepastries, and when the weather's nice, sitting outside at their little tables really gives that French bistro, European vibe. We came on a Saturday around 7pm and there was no line but the place was lively, we got lucky and didn't have to wait, probably because most people were still at dinner. Fork ordered: Tiramisu and a latte The latte was good. Nothing to get excited over, but well made. The tiramisu is a standout. It has this nice crunchy chocolate shell on the outside with a smooth, creamy center and just the right hint of coffee. As a tiramisu fiend, this is one I'd absolutely come back for. Spoon ordered: French flan I don't usually go for flan, but this one is different!!! I do absolutely love the custard layer in a fruit tart, so imagine that with a firmer texture and a richer vanilla flavor. It sits in this perfectly thin, almost hidden pie-like crust. It's honestly divine and highly recommended. Before we leave, we typically get a treat for the next morning to have with our chai. I love the banana bread and Fork goes for the croissant. Overall, such a charming spot for dessert and coffee, especially if you can grab a table outside.

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Maison Alyzée - Indoor seating

Indoor seating

Maison Alyzée - The Easter Cake (single)

The Easter Cake (single)

Maison Alyzée - Discover the newest jewel in our collection--Strawberry Bliss (Zemlyanika Glava). A poetic balance of textures and bright, seasonal flavors,

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