50 Best Bakeries near Castro Valley

“I love this bakery! The food is always delicious, and they go above and beyond with the portion sizes. The Arabic tres-leches style cake and the jalapeño & cheddar bread are my favs. The only frustrating thing is that they only have 1 item available for GF eaters and that's sold out every time I go. Fortunately I don't have celiac disease, so even though it does affect me negatively, at least I'm still able to enjoy a small treat every once in awhile and pay the price later. Hoping they'll expand their GF menu soon, and that they'll be nice enough to include a variety of baked goods, (preferably some items that don't contain chocolate, unlike their GF choc chip cookie). I don't know what it is about people who offer GF baked goods that they seem to think we all enjoy eating stuff with chocolate in it. Some of us are very sensitive to chocolate. Regardless, their food is delicious and definitely worth giving a try. And for me, knowing that it's also halal is the icing on the cake.“

“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 had the pleasure of working with Natalie & Always Yours Bakery for our last wedding of the event season! Always Yours Bakery has the best tiny desserts, boba, and service! I was initially afraid that we had too many desserts for the guests; but everything was gone within minutes of Natalie setting up the dessert & boba bar!

From the beginning of the planning process, Natalie was responsive, kind, and flexible. As a wedding planner, it is so imperative that I work with vendors who are experts in their craft & get the job done, all with a smile and Natalie did just that. She kept me in the loop prior to the event, arrived on time, set everything up so beautifully, and provided delicious desserts! I especially loved her milk tea + boba; I had about 3+ cups by the end of the night. 10/10 would recommend Always Yours Bakery for a cute, unique, and delicious touch to anyones event!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Came here today with my boyfriend. John gave us great costumer service and an amazing sandwich!!!! I finished mine before my boyfriend and we got the same exact thing. Great cream cheese as well. Serious sandwiches are made here! They're worth EVERY PENNY!!!! THANK YOU!!!

Our order :
On a jalapeño cheddar bagel
Eggs, bacon, turkey, lettuce, mustard and pepper jack cheese. Extra salt and pepper on the eggs and extra butter on the bread. Chef's kiss!!“

“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!“

“Recommending Concha Dreams…I received them still warm in the bag, fluffy soft bread with the delicious concha topping ( I got strawberry and 2nd flavor was Abuelita chocolate). HIGHLY RECOMMEND…you’ve just gotta try them.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!!“

“These churros were literally the best I’ve ever had in my life. I don’t know how he does it but the churros maintain the heat inside but are still very crispy and buttery and sweet! We stopped by today and luckily got the last batch! A huge bag for $10!“

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

“Crumbl had a collaboration with Martha Stewart this week, they also gave out a free chocolate chip cookie. Obviously lines were long and no one paid attention to the signs the staff had out. They only staffed TWO employees during this entire situation and one was almost finished with his shift. Major shout out to Lara and Jacob who were working on 11/6, they held it down and weren't rude or impatient or anything! Thank you so much.“

“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!“

“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😋😘🙏🏿❤️“

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

“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.“

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

“It has been awhile since I last visited, but today I was instantly reminded of just how amazing this bakery is!

The staff are so so helpful and friendly. I took home two of their savory focaccia breads. Goat cheese, pine nuts, and green onion and kalamata olives and red onion. Warmed up in the toaster oven, they were perfection.

If you have never been here or haven't been lately, you should rectify that immediately!“

“The food is literally sickeningly sweet: we shared half a specialty donut apiece, and we've both been sick for hours, groaning with stomach aches. HOW can they shove that much sugar in one donut? WHY?

The trick of this place is you gotta treat each specialty donut like a WHOLE CAKE. Then you'll be fine. WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED ONE SPECIALTY DONUT PER DAY. 🤮👈

The worst culprit was this brie cheese and wine. It was a cake filled with cream. We actually used it as a birthday cake (it cost as much as one, too, but that's another story🤫).

The only specialty donut that wasn't too much (still don't exceed recommended limits) was the cranberry. This was a masterpiece. It was a perfect mix of sweet and bright flavors for the sauce, though once again stuffed with cream.

Otherwise DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and skip on the tempting specialty donuts, and get something less saccharine.

The Dubai chocolate has a great pistachio filling, but the rest was overall far too rich.

The green tree Christmas tree green tea topping was ... green tea. As a frosting. Covering frosting. Maybe go for that other green tea non specialty donut.

It took us days to eat these all, and it will be a a few years (and having a child who can eat the food) before we can manage to drag ourselves back.

Next tine I have a serious donut craving and want some overly sweet American sweet, I'll just hike over to the regular donut shop: makes this sugar bomb look mild in comparison. Don't let the Asian flavors fool you: they could tone down the sugar 1000% (or use mochi dough, but that's also another story... when will Fremont finally get a mochi donut shop...).“

“Line was a little long, but definitely worth the wait. Fish sandwiches were great. Stopped by for hotdogs buns, but found out they went viral on the tik of toks. Stopped by around 1pm, they had a few pastries, but they make the fish and chicken sandwiches fresh.“

“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“

“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.“

“The cheese and za’atar manoushe from Bad Morning Bakery tastes like it was made by someone who really cares. You can feel it in every bite. The flavor is comforting, familiar, and just right. San Ramon is lucky to have them at the farmers market. If you can, eat it warm while sitting in the shade at City Center. Trust me, it’s worth slowing down for.“

“Las tortas y el pan con espinacas“

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

“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!“

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

“It's a place of it all, sweet breads and mexican food too. Sometimes you can buy bread from them at a low price. There's a lot of options for the sweet bread though, sometimes with jelly, some with a whole lot of sugar, which are my favorites. The staff don't walk around, you just order, they give you your bread and you're out. Easy, but if you order genuine food, it'll take around 7 minutes for them to serve a basic meal. They have a lot of options for a bakery. And their cakes look nice, I've never eaten one but they have some for display and they look pleasing. Overall, 4 for me, I love going there for either bread, food or ordering some bread to eat at home with things like beans.“

“Garlic Cheese Bread is so delicious!“

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

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

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

“I really like this Filipino bakery shop because it has a bunch of goodies especially the empanadas. My parents always order them whenever they pass by here. It's also a good location since this area has a lot of Filipino places here like the restaurants and bakeries. It's really a good place to stop by if you're hungry or something.“

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

“Hawaiian Cream Bread is the shiiiiiiiiiit!“

“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.“

“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!“

“A good place for shopping with friends“

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

“My favorite bakery for mooncakes. I’m so glad they ship all over. I’ve ordered from them several times this past year and every order was delivered perfectly.“

“Order was delivered this morning and I must say the only regret I have is not ordering sooner it was so Delicious and so Fresh and Cream was sweetened just right! I would definitely Recommend them! I can’t wait to Reorder ♥️“