50 Best Bakeries near Alamo

“Bought a variety of pastries for going away gathering in the morning. Mater (not sure of her spelling) was amazing help w deciding which would play best for my group. She was knowledgeable, cheerful, and a complete joy to work w today. Have no doubt they’ll get it right when I pick up in the morning“

“if you love great coffee, this is your place. cannot say enough good things about the quality of the food and coffee at lever. the staff is all great - mellow, friendly…just what you hope for in your neighborhood coffee shop. i am a regular here and will be forever!“

“I come from Saratoga for all the amazing bread here. It is that great!!! I also recently tried the banh mi vegetarian sandwich and it was huge and delicious! Anything you get here will blow your mind!!“

“Staff was very friendly and the pastries are always delicious (not too sweet, great texture, and tasty flavors)! The variety of flavors available makes it difficult to choose just 1.
They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is comfortable.“

“This is a wonderful place to get a good cup of coffee and a delicious savory or sweet pastry. Please spread the word this bakery is located in a strip mall that is going down hill. This Bakery brings class to the area.“

“Wonderful cookies, Excellent Consumer service“

“We are regulars but never got around to writing a review! Tonight we had the best experience with Nellie and appreciated her kindness and easy conversation. And to top it off, we got a fresh delicious cookie right out of the oven :) The biscoff one is our fav!“

“Stopped by here to check out Cheese Zombies!

Pretty good and good priced. I had the Pizza filled zombie. Can be very hot, so be careful.

When I am in this area in the late evening, I don't think this place is open, so check the hours.“

“deliciousness the cookie's cakes pastries and chocolate covered strawberries need I say more 😋🎯😉“

“Ever since my wife and I discovered this Persian market place we have stopped going anywhere else to get Sangak break, Kabob kobideh, Chickhen kabob (not salty nor greasy), Kaleh pache very clean and delicious. Thank you.“

“I just want to point out this place! The baked goods are just like those on the cozy streets of Europe, fresh and incredibly delicious! Now I often stop here, get a cup of espresso and always grab a couple of treats for my wife. They have a huge variety of breads! They said they bake everything in the morning, which makes the baked goods special!

If you never stopped here, hey, just try! Believe me, you’ll love it!“

“Maison Benoit US is worth the try. Authentic French pastry and food. Customer service A+“

“Located in a small strip mall with plenty of free parking, East Bay Bakery is a zero-friction stop.

Arrived in the early morning to find a pristine, complete selection arranged across two small display cases. The operational care here is obvious—warm items were securely packaged completely separate from the cold pastries per my request, preserving the structural integrity of the crusts.

The technical breakdown:

Traditional Croissant: Stunning work and an absolute lesson in volume. It features a striking, bi-texture design on the exterior rings where the ultra-glossy, deeply bronzed egg-wash finish splits open along the ridge lines during baking, creating a beautiful shattered-lace effect that highlights the perfect expansion of the lamination layers. The interior cuts open to reveal a perfectly uniform, highly aerated honeycomb crumb.

The Croffle: A flawless hybrid execution. It presses a highly laminated pastry dough into a crisp waffle matrix, catching a beautiful golden glaze across the ridge peaks while maintaining an incredibly flaky internal crumb crunch.
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Almond Croissant: Excellent geometry. It avoids the typical flat, greasy sink you see at other bakeries, balancing a shatter-crisp exterior shell with a thick, beautifully even layer of rich frangipane cream at the baseline.

Kouign-Amann: Phenomenal structure. It achieves a massive, vertical rise with a beautifully crisp, deeply caramelized outer sugar glaze, while the cross-section reveals an incredibly rich, stratified interior layer structure with a perfect chewiness.

Sausage Roll: A heavy-duty savory asset. The puff pastry crust is baked to a deep golden bronze, wrapping tightly around a dense, nicely seasoned, and robust meat core.

Turkey Cheese Croissant: Visually spectacular and aggressive. It commands attention with a massive, crispy baked cheddar cheese skirt bubbling out at the base and an expansive internal steam pocket packed with folded turkey.

Fruit Danish: The sweet pastry hits every mark. It sets a razor-sharp, yeast-leavened laminated viennoiserie frame around a velvety smooth yellow custard, topped with a glistening row of dark baked fruit and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

This is exceptional craftsmanship that actually delivers on its structural potential. Tasted phenomenal for breakfast and sets the definitive standard for the East Bay. Highly recommended.“

“I couldn’t believe it. I ordered a confetti cookie and when I got home they forgot to frost it! I got totally ripped off!“

“My first experience with the house of bagels, but in the late 60s, I attended high school with one of the sons and also had my first Onion flat. After moving back from New York and year 2000 I was glad to see that they were still in business, And that whenever I am in and around always without hesitation, stop by to pick up some bagels or two or three🥰“

“I look forward to every trip I make to the East Bay and especially the mornings, when I drive just down the road to this old school donut shop. They make donuts the way I use to like them as a child over 50 years ago. I especially love the apple fritters and the breakfast sandwiches, but all the donuts are great! If you remember the donuts of long ago, long before the Krispy Kreme and other modern gourmet donut nonsense, then give Alhambra Donuts a try!“

“Great cookies, love the snickerdoodles the best 😋“

“Fabulously, delicious cupcakes for our daughters 7 year birthday party. Catastic! Thanks smallcakes!“

“We wanted our cake to be based on our baby’s most favorite book - Chika Chika Boom Boom. Not only was the cake gorgeous looking, it tasted amazing. Loved the ease of conversing with Surbhi too.“

“Excelente lugar con los alfajores mas deliciosos !“

“I've been craving a man'ousheh for a while, and I made the perfect choice! Bad morning bakery made my good morning 😂 The zaatar and cheese man'ousheh was so perfectly made, the dough was very soft, the owners and staff are so clean and friendly ❤ We even tried the chicken shawerma wrap and I definitely suggest everyone tries it too. Now I'll be waiting for next Saturday to taste my childhood food again. 😋“

“Love their persion bread and their pastries fresh bake the ppl are very nice love the samples they put out every day“

“Fabulously, delicious cupcakes for our daughters 7 year birthday party. Catastic! Thanks smallcakes!“

“We ordered several flavors of cupcakes and one small cake to serve as the dessert at our daughter and son-in-law's wedding this past weekend, after having tasted multiple flavors a few weeks earlier. The cupcakes (including GF and vegan options) were all outstanding - so delicious, moist, and beautiful. The cake was equally fabulous and attractive. Many guests agreed that they'd never had better cupcakes, or a better dessert at a wedding. So good and so memorable - just what our daughter hoped for.“

“i absolutely love this place! amazing menu, gluten free baked goods. everything is delicious! Also there is dining available outside as well as inside, so if you have a furry Good boy or girl, they don't have to get left behind. I get their Spring Omelet with gluten free English muffin and fruit. oh so good!“

“I did a surprise blind door dash delivery from Texas to my grieving family across town where you are locally and they were appreciative, happy and said it was delicious “it made our morning” and “never thought i would be drinking a lavender tea”If we every make it that way I will come try for myself. 🤜🏼🤛🏼 thanks“

“Castagna is a lovely spot! My husband and I just stepped in there for a quiet coffee and a croissant. I felt like I was in Italy! The coffee was absolutely delicious and the hot almond croissant and toasted focaccia with jam and butter was delectable. Our Sweet server was kind, warm and inviting. I highly recommend Castagna!“

“Crack Bread is frigging Awesome Buy in Bulk“

“We absolutely loved the ham , spinach and cheese crepe and the awesome potatoes and cappuccino as well!!😋“

“Truly the best pastries in the East Bay.

We are so lucky to have a pastry program of this caliber in the suburbs. These pastries are absolutely destination-worthy—the guava danish is easily one of the top five pastries I’ve had anywhere in the world. You can taste the care, craftsmanship, and creativity in every item, and it’s clear how much love the husband-and-wife owners pour into their work.

The only thing missing, in my opinion, is espresso beverages. If they added a coffee program, I’d probably find myself here multiple times a week (or even daily). That said, the pastries alone make this place a must-visit.“

“10/10 pastries, perfectly made! I bought a Tarte au Citron, a honey lavender latte, and a seasonal kouign amann. The employees were very kind and gave great recommendations! I’m definitely coming back.“

“Omg! I love walking into your bakery! It makes me smile really big! Fudge brownies with cream cheese are the best in the world! My favorite is coconut cream pies! Reminds me of my beautiful grandmas pies when I was a child. Thank you for your service and your commitment to help serve our community. It’s a pleasure doing business with you.“

“Placed a large order, 60 boxes. Picked up 30 one one day and 30 the next. They were so amazing. Orders were packaged and ready to go each day. Helped me load into the car. Donuts were fresh each day and received lots of good feedback from those who received the donuts. Would highly recommend for single donuts or large orders!“

“Wow, just wow! We found this bakery a few months ago and I really need to spread the word. The cookies and pastries are so so good. The staff is delightful and our experiences have been very positive. Everyone should come pay them a visit!“

“I had ordered Tals Sufganiyot for Hannukuh today, but ended up having to call and cancel because I was in a car accident on the way so couldn’t make it in time for their closing. They were kind enough to come have one of their team members hand deliver it to our house. Such a kind act on an otherwise bad day that you just don’t see businesses do anymore. And, not to mention, it was delicious!! Thank you for your Hospitality and we’ll be back soon ❤️“

“Part of Mt. Diablo high school . The restaurant is teaching kids to work in food servicesThey work hard and serve great food. Please support them!

Parking: On East St. In front of the building.

Wheelchair accessibility: Several spots close to the front door“

“We’ve been eating these donuts for over 30 years. There the best around.“

“i'm just a girl but this cake is so pretty to not post!! i've been ordering birthday cakes from this place for a few years now for my family, and asked to place an order for a mixed fruit n cream cake! initially, i ordered writing on it as it was a thank you cake, but i ended up finding out last minute that i couldn't give the cake to the recipient. but, that was completely okay, because my bday was coming up so this ended up being my bday cake. i can't complain because it came out absolutely gorgeous :') i've never received macarons or sprinkles on my cakes from ladyfingers, but this nice touch was so lovely. i also love the peekaboo piping on the cake, its so cute. THANK YOU LADYFINGERS CAKES FOR MAKING NOT TOO SWEET CAKES FOR MY ASIAN TASTEBUDS!!

i really missed oakland chinatown's mixed fruit cream cakes after i had to move to san leandro. finding out that ladyfingers in san leandro also sold mixed fruit cream cakes (and dare i say prettier cakes) made me ecstatic. thank you for giving me a taste of my childhood, i can't thank you enough.“

“My husband used this bakery for my surprise Birthday party and it was a huge hit! The display was very classy but the vegan sweet potato cupcakes stole the show! Amazing flavor-Guests couldn’t get enough! Thank you Brittany for making my event super special and memorable- truly a labor of love and perfection!“

“Very good food nice place and relaxing atmosphere 👏❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Loved cinnamon rolls they always serve it warm and fresh. Fast and friendly staff.“

“Dennis, the owner, is awesome. Great selection of bakery pastries like scones, cinnamon rolls, etc. He also has freshly baked French bread and dinner rolls. I personally go there for some coffee and a breakfast croissant, along with some French bread for dinner. Prices are way more affordable than the lee’s next door. Glad to give small business owners like Dennis my business.“

“Marky and Aron are amazing sales associates. They always take my orders and prepare them perfectly. They’re always here and I feel bad because I feel like they never get a break from work, but they’re honestly the best customer service that red ribbon has to offer give these guys a raise!!!!“

“My Gosh, this this the BEST. I JUST PUCHASED A WEEK AGO AND ITS GONE. I NEED MORE RIGHT NOW. YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG WITH THESE BAGS.“

“Nothing Bundt Cakes is my GO TO for birthdays! Everyone is always excited to see a Nothing Bundt Cake being served. I'm a chocolate lover, but my favorite cake is the raspberry lemon! Pair that with a box of See's candy and strawberries, and you have dessert for a party!!“

“I love how much effort was put in the cake I ordered for my 21st birthday! It was beautifully designed and tasted really good! 😊“

“Excellent cookies and friendly customers service would recommend to everyone locally and visitors. A gem we have in Hayward!“

“This bakery is 100% the BEST bakery in Oakland. This small business sets the STANDARD for pan dulce. I’ve been going here since I was a kid & will forever support them. You gotta try it, buy some for your family, grandparents, coworkers. Everyone gotta try the pan dulce from here. It’s my biggest pregnancy craving right now & I drive 2 hrs for this since I moved because again, THEY’RE THE BEST!“

“Omg! I love walking into your bakery! It makes me smile really big! Fudge brownies with cream cheese are the best in the world! My favorite is coconut cream pies! Reminds me of my beautiful grandmas pies when I was a child. Thank you for your service and your commitment to help serve our community. It’s a pleasure doing business with you.“

“We love their Mint Latte ☕️ and many yummy pastries to choose from❤️😍 highly recommended !“