15 Best Bakeries in Petaluma

“Crumbl Cookies Petaluma has quickly become our family’s go-to spot for those special moments that deserve something extra sweet. What sets this place apart isn’t just the incredible rotating menu of gourmet cookies it’s the genuine warmth you feel the moment you walk in. The staff here treats every customer like they’re picking out cookies for their own family. They’re patient with indecisive kids, generous with samples, and always happy to explain what makes each week’s flavors special. Last visit, they even helped my daughter choose the perfect birthday surprise cookies for her teacher. The cookies themselves are works of art thick, soft, and loaded with quality ingredients you can actually taste. Whether it’s their classic chocolate chip (which somehow tastes like childhood perfected) or one of their creative weekly specials, each bite feels like a small celebration. The pink boxes have become a symbol of good news in our house!“

“Easily the closest example of a french bakery/Patisserie since I moved to the US from Burgundy in 2015. I had the pleasure of France’s best baker/pastry chef being my local, in Dijon. These pastries at Sarmentine are very close. The almond-pear tartelette is my current go-to, and the macarons are sublime!“

“I had the most wonderful time at Mad Batter! I came in for a last minute large order of desserts for a potluck I was going to and they helped me out so fast!! They recommended things to me based on like budget, taste, what would be most shareable, all the things!! Everyone there was soooo sweet AND they even walked me out to my car with an umbrella because it was pouring rain 😭🩷 Love this place you need to check them out! I wish I had photos, the desserts got DEVOURED because of how good they were. But I got the brownies, ms. Dollies, keylime and lemon squares!!! And then they gave me a peppermint cookie on the house which was just the icing on the cake🥲🥲🥲 They’re seriously awesome people!“

“Meat pie was really good, crust was awesome, packed with pulled pork and sauteed onions, had a great flavor.“

“Reasonable prices, lovely interior!! It's a really really nicely laid out store. One of my favorite places in Sonoma county. The lady there was really nice and super helpful. They had pumpernickel which I've had a hard time finding and I really appreciated that!!“

“This is the most delicious, intentionally crafted, fascist-free bread. For some reason a lot of right wingers have a hard time digesting it, but it goes down real smooth if you have more than 3 brain cells! Kids love it!“

“Their bread is amazing. It's just excellent sourdough bread that happens to be gluten-free. I just used a loaf to make vegan stuffing for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish on the table. Here's my vegan TG plate. With a side of cranberry walnut sourdough. The stuffing (bottom right) was made with walnut sourdough.“

“Can I give more than 5 stars? Can I give 10?! The cheese danish was heaven! The breakfast croissant was fantastic. The latte was delicious. The staff was so friendly. We ate here three mornings in a row and I feel like we tried everything but the cakes. I'll be dreaming of that cheese danish for a while. :)“

“Best cheesecake in the country and it’s not even close. Have been coming here for over 30+ years and have tried cheesecake across the country - there are levels to this - and JM Rosens is at the top of the game. The crust, the filling and the love that goes into the cheesecakes is truly special!!“

“I have been buying your bagels for years because you use sprouted, organic wheat & have a great quality product. I was pleased to learn that this is an employee-owned business on top of it from the clip on Capitalism a love story. Such a great model that would love to see in more businesses. 🤍“

“Las mejores tlayudas en todo el área de la bahía😋. It is definitely worth the drive from San Francisco up to Petaluma just for the amazing Oaxacan prepared food and products. The tlayudas taste homemade and absolutely perfect. I love the tasajo and cecina options. The service is always friendly and feels like at home. There is comfortable seating inside and on the weekends often outdoor seating. I love the variety of Oaxacan pan dulce including churros 😋 I would dine here every day if I could ❤️“

“Great customer service! Food is good and plentiful! Nice atmosphere!“

“Stellina is probably the only place in Petaluma with international quality standards. The price is moderate but the products that are received for it justify it. I've been going to this place for a couple of weeks and it really doesn't disappoint at all .5 Stars.“

“Love the Blistered Shishito pepper cream cheese when it makes an appearance!!“

“Every morsel is a treat every time for years! Yes, this is true! It is always crowded, I wish it wasn't but I understand that it must because too many people want to eat here...and so it is! And the staff are engaging, patient, efficient, and they appear to be content where they Are!, This community gem is a treat...drop in!! TY all of you who make it so! 🤗🎈😋🍐🍉🍓🥑🥒🥕🥓🥞🧀🥐☕️“