50 Best Bakeries near Castro Valley

“This is our secret weapon to getting our daughter out of bed on a school day. Their morning buns, baguettes, quiche, and chocolate croissants are a favorite. Fresh bakery and awesome team working there 👍“

“I signed up for my daughter and her dad to attend Macaroon class. Both came back with delicious macaroon and shared their enjoyment experience during the class. Next day, they tried baking Macaroon on their own. Even without having all the proper equipment, they were able to make the Macaroon very soft and delicious. Thank you, Natalie, for having my daughter and her dad in class. The cost for the class is fair ($85/person). I know a lot of people are interested in joining your class. The only issue is the distance is too far from their homes. I wish you will offer more variety of classes throughout the year.“

“Amanda did a great job on our wedding desserts! Everything turned out exactly as we asked. We got to do a tasting of the flavors beforehand to make our choice for the cake, which was really helpful. Pick-up for the tasting cupcakes and communication was always easy. She delivered the desserts to our venue and helped set up the cake decor, which turned out beautiful.“

“General poor service. Milk purchased here often goes bad within three days and long before the expiration date. Manager wasn't interested in why. All kinds of water on the floors from refrigerator and freezer leaks. I tried complaining to corporate but no interest. Out of stock on about 15% of the items I needed but that may be common now days.

I wanted to update my review. I'm happy to say that things have improved at this store. The staff seems more helpful and even a bit happier. They seem to have things in stock now and all the refrigerator and freezer leaks seem to be repaired. I think they put some investment back into the store. Changing my rating from 2 to 4.“

“Yummy food! Big portions!“

“Sapna makes cakes that not only look stunning but taste out of this world! We ordered cakes twice from her with few requirements and she transformed our thoughts into reality with her wand! Definitely recommend her!“

“Elegant, delicious, truly artisan donuts. The unique flavors and beautiful products show off a love for the craft of baking that goes far beyond mere donuts. I highly recommend Doughweime for any time that your sweet tooth is active, but especially for special occasions when you want your desserts to stand out. Awesome!“

“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!!“

“So happy to finally have an authentic French bakery cafe in our town. Their coffees, breads, pastries and quiches are superb and I love it when they add new flavors and items on the menu. Also I think most of their pricing is reasonable given the quality of their ingredients. So they are doing fabulous but here are some additional suggestions from me - -I wish they would do a weekly soup and quiche flavor according to the seasons as they do with desserts. -I would love to see a comprehensible cake list with sizes and prices to be able to order cakes for birthdays and such. -I would love to see opera cake slices as it’s one of my favorites. -Since most items are on the $$ side, it would be great if they let people sample a few of the newer things because people are hesitant to spend money on something they are not sure they would like. I give Benoit ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Max made my daughters quince cake last fall and it came out absolutely amazing and delicious! It was exactly what my daughter wanted. Beautiful and tasty!“

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

“This little spot is efficient, delicious, quaint, and has great service. Great spot for a quick bite. The parking can be tight. Their bagels are FANTASTIC! The bagels stay soft for more than one day, unlike their competitors whose bagels become bricks overnight. I go out of my way to buy from here. Oh, and they have a great selection of bagels, cream cheeses, and breakfast sandwiches.“

“We hired Oscar one week before our event on 7/13/24 and he did not disappoint. His churros were delicious, flaky on the outside and nice and doughy on the inside. Even 4 hours later, the churros were still fresh and delicious. All of our party guests took goodie bags home from him. I will definitely look to hire him again for our next event. Thank you, Oscar!!!“

“I had an amazing experience with Crumble & Whisk! They catered a community event for me during the holiday season, and I can't wait to use them again! This Black-owned bakery offers the most delicious, fresh-baked treats with a perfect balance of flavor and texture. From the buttery, flaky pastries to the rich, moist cakes, every bite is a delight. The staff is warm and welcoming, making you feel like family from the moment you walk in. Their commitment to quality and community is truly inspiring. Charles is a master at his craft, and both his catering and baking will elevate anyone's event to the highest standard.“

“Best pié ever especially the caramel apple and the key lime also the chocolate and the pocket pies ( my personal favorite is the chicken pot pie ((not the one with bacon)) I give this pie place 5 stars!! Go early or you will find them sold out for the day!!“

“OMG!!! Time stopped as I bit into a donut savant cronut for the very first time. I live in N. Sacramento but I am fantasizing about the next trip to #oakland. You people are truly doing god’s work here. Carry on😋😘🙏🏿❤️“

“Super easy to work with getting my design exactly how I wanted. Not sweet or greasy~ so cute!“

“driving down Main Street yesterday looking for a Dunkin' Donuts and see this cute little shop very well lit inviting. the Portuguese sweet breads are out of this world the custard tarts are to die for this place is a gem.“

“Look no further for the best conchas in the San Francisco Bay Area, probably Northern California! Concha Dreams are lusciously soft. The flavors are light and delicious. I discovered Concha Dreams through a work connection, the husband of the baker. I’ve been a huge fan since my first concha from Concha Dreams! They create specialty conchas for most holidays and graduations. Find them on instagram to DM your orders. You will quickly get a response. You will be so happy you did!“

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

“What a nice little shop, glad I live so close by. It wasn't until I dropped in to shop some options that I found that La Faine offers such a spread of delicious goods to buy that I couldn't help myself but nearly get one of every! The service was really friendly and helpful if I had questions. Also, I loved the walk-in atmosphere of the shop.“

“Yesenia is a recipe genius! Every dish I've tried from her blog has been a hit. Her recipes are easy to follow and always turn out delicious. If you're looking for foolproof recipes that will impress your taste buds, she's your go-to. Maltese local dishes .. elevated, sophisticated, just perfect!“

“OMG!!! ❤️❤️❤️ A little piece and a little slice of Hawai'i right in our backyard! Tina is such an amazing baker. So blessed that she could share her passion with our little ohana. We special ordered the Hawaiian Chantilly Cake and Toffee Lemon Crunch cupcakes. Everything was perfect not to sweet, light, and pillowy - it was biting into a piece of heaven. It was a huge hit with all our guests! Mahalo, Auntie! ❤️“

“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“

“Overall taste has been amazing, some not so good, but we're on week 4 of trying the cookies and so far tres leches and chocolate cookie and cream and the skillet cookie have been delish, as for customer service not so great, the girl was very rude when asked if they had spoons for the tres leches cake, other locations do have them but this location just seems they hate their jobs🤦‍♀️“

“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!“

“I can't say enough good things about Don Polvoron Bakery. Their cakes are absolutely delicious and always beautifully decorated. While I've only ordered a few times, every experience has exceeded my expectations. The freshness and exquisite taste of their cakes truly stands out.

At every party, my guests rave about how amazing the cakes taste and often come back for seconds. Over the past few months I've ordered tres leches cake for my daughter's 21st birthday, a marble cake for my granddaughter's birthday and a strawberry cake for my daughter's 17th birthday. I'm not a big fan of strawberry cake, but I was blown away by how delicious theirs was.

I'm already planning to order another cake for my grandson's birthday. I highly recommend Don Polvoron Bakery to anyone looking for outstanding cakes.“

“Hawaiian Cream Bread is the shiiiiiiiiiit!“

“My Mini pie was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Can I have these shipped? if so, please have someone reach out to me via messenger!“

“This is by far our FAVORITE GLUTEN FREE PLACE! So Delicious and safe for everyone to eat in my home!“

“Called and told them I wanted a pizza. I was skeptical at first, but man the pizza was delicious! Every slice was so cheesy and mouthwatering. Eating the pizza fresh is a must as the bread can get hard. If need to reheat, do not reheat inmicrowave, reheat in oven or in a pan over the stovetop.“

“I have lived into this neighborhood for almost 8 years. Today I was craving one of those hot dog buns and happen to find this place thru google. Gave it a try. Absolutely no regrets. Chinese donut sticks so fresh and crispy and still with the right fluff in the middle. Good sesame balls. Good egg and ham sandwich. I got 2 sesame balls. 2 pork buns. 1 egg and ham bun. 1 Chinese donut. 4 hot dog buns. And it was only $17.50! What a deal. I will definitely be back again.“

“I am lucky enough to work with Victor’s mom and once in a while she brings Victor’s cheesecake to work and then I lose my mind! I don’t know if I can find the right words in the English language to do them justice but here it goes! Victor’s cheesecakes are like a cheesecake became the queen of England but it never lost its cool and warmth of a regular person! You still have the cheesecake, the smooth cheese taste and texture we all love but then the cheesecake gets so refined by the flavors that it comes in that you just have to stop after every bite and really taste the bouquet of flavor and sweetness that just makes you sit down and really enjoy it! If Victor lived next to me, I would be 500 lbs! I have loved every flavor I tried but my favorite is definitely hands down ube, and apple, and peach, and pineapple! Never mind, I can’t choose one! They are all to die for! Amen!“

“If you know you know best French bread(bolillos) in the bay area. Always fresh, crunchy outside and soft inside. They supply all the asian stores in oaklamd and around. The hotlink croissant and turkey jalapeño cheese croissant are huge and the best in town. If you want the best and most fresh baked good this is the spot“

“So so delicious! I save my carbs throughout the week for this weekend treat. The taste of these mana’eesh is unforgettable…oh and the baklawa is a definite WIN! You gotta try this place!

Dietary restrictions: My son has food allergies but still asks for these crafty mana’eesh. There is an option for all.

Kid-friendliness: My children call these khalto’s pizza! ?“

“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.“

“Too delicious... my cami loves them !!“

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

“We bought frozen biscuits … omg, light as a feather. They were perfect! Hubby also loved chicken pot pie I had purchased when I knew I was going to be out of town. Soups… delish!“

“Wow, all their Keto Bites at Fantastic. The newest Brownie Keto Bites are Waaay Delicious!👍🏼“

“Las tortas y el pan con espinacas“

“This place is the best! The atmosphere is adorable and There’s awesome daily specials for drinks/coffee and a wide selection of pastries to choose from. You can taste the quality here, it’s obvious that the bakers make everything fresh. Tons of savory options as well, so Tal’s is a good lunch option too. Would recommend!“

“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!“

“Garlic Cheese Bread is so delicious!“

“Fantastic! We ordered based on a recommendation and are now forever customers.“

“Best pan dulce in Oakland. Freshly made, daily!“

“April 2025
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Nice stop for a quick coffee and donut on a sat afternoon after the kids activities !
The donuts are soft, fresh tasty and a wide variety
We will be back to try the other flavors !
Kids got the glazed and chocolate, adults got the custard ( yum) - like Dunkin’s Boston crème
Service was friendly and answered all our questions“

“Sheng Kee Bakery is a wonderful spot for delicious Asian pastries and baked goods. Their bread is always soft and fresh, and their sweet and savory buns are incredibly tempting. I love picking up their pineapple buns and egg tarts. Even when it's 'as busy as it gets,' the service is efficient, and the quality is consistently excellent. A perfect place for a treat!“

“Outstanding Professional Distributor- I have been working with Bayco for well over the last year and they hands down have earned a lot of our companies business. They are constantly bringing on better ingredients that we need and have all the proper documentation required federally to back it up. My sales rep is hands down the hardest worker for me and gets us what we need & when we need it, even through production emergencies. I look forward to bringing more business to Bayco and many many more years working with them to better our own business.“