50 Best Bakeries near El Cerrito

“PennDel's is my neighborhood bakery, and it is so familiar that I almost forgot to write about their top notch delicious baked goods. Real French croissants (I lived in Paris, so I know what I am talking about), a Tiramisu to die for, and the best carrot cake that I have ever eaten in my life. Every single crumb is delicious. Apricot and pecan bars are a must-have for first-time visitors. Or just pick up a cake for a loved one, you can't go wrong.PennDel's was born from a love of baking and community. Thank you PD, for setting up shop in El Cerrito and help make it the inspired spot that we dream of.“

“This place is a gem. One of the few I trust to use the best, wholesome ingredients. You do gotta love pastry. Not exactly health food, but it sure feeds the soul!

The staff there are very nice and most are long termers, which tells you a lot about how worker friendly Fat Apples is.

My only criticism is they don't offer what could be their own wholesome equivalent of a sausage egg McMuffin. They could have them heated and ready to go for folks in a hurry, and I'd wager big money they would sell like crazy. I hate having to go to McDonald's to get one of those...

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.“

“Went here on a Wednesday morning 20 minutes after opening. Wasn't busy and no lines. Parking wasn't too difficult to find.

Loved the old school, no-frill vibes of the shop. They sold merchandise, olive oil, cans of tomato sauce, their own dough on the counter. I ordered a pizza focaccia and for the size you get it's absolutely worth it. The dough itself is very soft, fluffy and bready while the ingredients didn't exactly have a pizza flavor, but it was still delicious. I lightly toasted it a few days afterwards and I loved how it came out.

Overall, a staple in the neighborhood for a reason. Homemade goodness. Good customer service. Highly recommend going.“

“Absolutely charming spot! With amazing mid day light and refined antique aesthetic, they serve top notch coffee and baked goods. The environment is comfortable and unrushed. Babka, chocolate labneh cake, cream puffs and floral cakes, it's really hard to go wrong with the selection and quality.“

“I travel to France often so when I was in San Francisco and heard about this cafe from Red Blossom Tea Company because they sell some of their teas. It was like walking into a French cafe. I loved their baked goods options. I had a beurre cookie. Délicieux.“

“Absolutely the best French pasteries I’ve had on this continent!“

“This place has amazing and authentic Cuban style food and drinks. the pastries are made in house and are world class. the customer service is stellar. the amazing flavors of the food will bring you back, over and over. #cuba“

“Went on a sunday morning and the line was 20 minutes long. The croissant was excellent. Everything else I ordered (scone, grougere, and shortbread) were fine but nothing to write home about. I would only trek up here again for a serious croissant craving.“

“Felt the need to immediately write this review after trying their mango milk bun and almond cake. Where do I even start? The textures! The mango milk bun is basically a filled concha. When you bite in, the first thing that hits is the crispy cookie exterior followed by the chewy soft bun and then the start of the show.- the mango cream! Such a delicious and heavenly experience. I just took one bite of their almond cake, and the balance between the cripsiness of the edges and the softness of the middle of the cake make this a luxurious tasting experience. I haven't even finished this cake but I will be back tomorrow for more :)“

“5 Star review for the
Egg tarts at

Ruby King Bakery Café
Oakland, California

Must do:
⭐️ Go early

⭐️ Buy Egg tarts

⭐️ make sure you buy Extra

⭐️ Eat one in the car while still hot

⭐️ Be happy to start the day

Note: Eat one more ?

好吃 • Hào chī

See pictures“

“The best coffee in San Francisco.“

“Super yummy warm treats and coffee“

“delicious german bakery!
ordered the beesting cake and poppy seed roll
beesting cake: one of the best cakes I’ve ever had! the cream is so light and it pairs really well with the almond layer on top
good mix of textures and flavours + not too sweet!
poppy seed roll: expected poppy seed lemon flavour, but what made it really good was the crumble on top! it added a nice change in texture
the roll was very large for the price so it was a good snack for our picnic :-)“

“The olive bread was amazing, as well as the croissants and other pastries. The service was off the charts, truly exceptional! Highly recommended.“

“CASH ONLY!!!

It was really good. I WOULD not wait over 30minutes for it. I was waiting for my family while they were shopping at an herbal store ???

Egg custard ??? they don’t let you go inside. Nice sweet Chinese lady came out of the doorway to take my order. CASH ONLY. Handed my order over after I ordered.“

“Great little gem! We really enjoyed their veggie croissants. And concha is not to be missed as well. Looking forward to coming back!

Plenty of street parking available, there’s outdoor seats available as well. And they serve coffee.

And best thing is..no long line !“

“These cookies are delicious!! I’ve had the butter pecan, oatmeal raisin, and the walnut brownie. They’re very moist and a great treat.“

“Beautiful and delicious gluten-free fruit tarts. Americano was very good! Lovely plates make a wonderful display.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.“

“Jane is my favorite bakery in San Francisco!! Wide variety of delicious pastries and amazing selection of bread - try the cardamom bun, pistachio strawberry Nutella tart and purple corn bread - also fresh salads and sandwiches.“

“I live nearby and have visited Café Belmo several times. The coffee, tea, pastries (French and Algerian) are always top-notch. The best!!! Service and atmosphere is friendly and kind. I like to stop by for a coffee -- there's always a table available -- and pick up some extraordinary dessert to bring home for guests.“

“Holy Nata - 8 Trinity Place, San Francisco, CA

Let me be clear. These pastries? They're amazing. The taste? All I can say is this: walk over, order one, walk out, take a bite, and tell me if you didn't immediately turn around and go back for six more. It's that good. Holy Nata is not just a bakery, it's a walk-back-in kind of place. Don't say I didn't warn you!“

“Easy and convenient with great options!!“

“Crumble & Whisk was amazing to work with and has DELICIOUS and AMAZING cheesecakes!!! ORDER FROM THEM NOW! I live in Florida and my best friend lives in Oakland, California. Every year I buy him a cheesecake for his birthday since we've known each other. The owner/chef Charles Farrier was amazing to work with and super accomodating! I was able to order and get the Cheesecake delivered to my friend as a surprise for his Birthday. I called several places in Oakland, California and the surrounding area trying to get him a cheesecake for his birthday and Charles was the only one willing to make it happen. My best friend was so surprised by it. My friend was so surprised by how big thick and heavy the cheesecake was. He said it was one of the most creamiest, thick, and mouth watering cheesecake he has ever tasted before. And I have bought him a cheesecake for years from many different places. I can't wait to go visit him in California to try one of Charles cheesecakes. I will be ordering him cheesecake from Charles and Crumble & Whisk exclusively moving forward! I also saw that they are a black owned business which is amazing. #SupportBlackBusiness“

“Love it doesn’t mind waiting for goodness pastry’s!“

“This sweet shop is inside a Japanese market. The owners and staff are friendly. Their signature coffee crunch cake hits the spot! The cake is soft, and the sweetness is just right — it is the kind of cake you can indulge in without feeling sick due to the sugar content.“

“Fun little shop! In and out, pick your diabetes poison, pay cash or card, enjoy outside. I had my mind on ANY of the buns. Just waited in line for a sign. Something fresh was brought out, the guy ahead of us ordered 6, I asked what's that, they said "the real pineapple bun", of course we got it, and 2 mini mooncakes (pineapple and winter melon)!

Bun was warm, suger crust, and ooey gooey middle with Pina chunks! HEAVENLY

Not vegan, probably vegetarian. I took one full lactaid.“

“In fond of the lava lemonade. And the bagels are delish.“

“Great spot. I'm a big fan of the Cheeseboard Collective, and this location of Arizmendi (basically a spinoff) does not disappoint. Also, this place is far more accessible than the original, including better parking and more convenient hours.

(The atmosphere is fine for what it is/I don't go here for the atmosphere.)

Parking: The lot across the street usually has something available and it's free for 2 hours.“

“Amazing food and vibes. The plumb crumb cookie is my new favorite cookie in the bay! It’s like a tiny fruit tart—I think the base is a short bread cookie, and it has a chewy crumble + fresh fruit on top. The other shortbready cookie with jam was also very good.

The two other things I tried were the nectarine chiffon cake and the plum tart. The cake was light and not too sweet, and had just the right amount of cream. The plum tart was also very tasty.

Besides the food, the aesthetics of the place are beautiful and unique. Just look at the picture of the menu!

Overall one of my favorite bakeries in the bay, highly recommend!“

“HERCULES is a great place to live crime rate is low compared to other cities . But it would help a lot to encourage neighborhood watch “ MODESTY ASIDE I DO . I have knocked to several houses esp when I was still working swing shift I kept my eyes open n still doing it if garages are open when I go hone from work n 1 time called the police station when 1 of the neighbor’s garage was opened n no one answered when I knocked her door . Let’s have a neighborhood watch all over “ HERCULES THIS IS OUR HOME AND WE HAVE PROTECT IT AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE WHO LIVES HERE . OUR CITY OFFICIALS SHOULD BE TOUGH LIKE ( MANILA PHILIPPINES ) MAYOR FRANCISCO DOMOGOSO HE MADE N MAKING MANILA A NICE PLACE TO LIVE IN . MANILA IS HOW MANY TIMES BIGGER THAN HERCULES !! HE WAS JUST A MAYOR FOR 7 MOS BUT MADE A LOT OF CHANGES NO WONDER PEOPLE LOVE HIM SO MUCH NOT ONLY IN MANILA BUT ALL OVER THE WORLD .“

“Injeolmi (home made Korean rice sweet rice cake)croissant: The best thing about these injeolmi croissants, is that the rice cakes are wonderfully stretchy when they're warm, so you get that gooey "cheese pull" effect. (It's part of the kalbijjim croissant's appeal as well--and one of the reasons the bakery has a dedicated oven for reheating pastries.)

Croffle: a delightful light snack with a sweet glazed waffle crust hiding buttery soft & chewy croissant layers within.

The honeycomb latte will melt the honeycomb crumble and make it sweeter over time. Just eat the crumble to stop sweetening the drink.“

“We had a grilled chicken sandwich that was excellent, and a chorizo omelette that was tasty but quite heavy. The service was friendly and welcoming, but it was slow—from taking our order to serving the food and refilling coffee or water, everything took a bit longer than expected.“

“I love this place. It's a great integration of classic cantonese baked goods with modern baking sophistication. Her sponge cakes are consistently delicious; the flavour combinations work so well, my favorite is the black sesame jasmine. Today I got a mango passion fruit cheese tart that I inhaled; so creamy and yet light. A must visit on the weekends.“

“The birth place of fortune cookies. This place is small and a perfect place to see how fortune cookies are made. They make fresh cookies and serve you. You can buy several varieties of fortune cookies from this place. Also the highlight is that u can customize fortune cookies for your friends and family. This place is pretty famous and is always crowded.“

“So nice to see a gluten free bakery making items like croissants! I had an olive, ham and cheese roll, and the pain au chocolat. Other than the fact that they weren't warm (it was late afternoon and they'd likely sat in the case since the morning), they tasted very good. I really appreciated the pain au chocolat -- the dough had that golden, buttery baked color to it that gluten free flours have a hard time achieving. Is it as good as the gluten/wheat flour croissant? No, but when your allergies can't allow you to have that, this is a happy discovery in its place. Do they ship to Canada, by chance???“

“Delicious baked goods. Awesome staff!“

“A truly delicious coffee and donut spot. I've driven by for years and was walking home after dropping my car off for repairs. The assortment of donuts caught my senses. Some looking artistic and delicious. Others came in for menu items off the grill. Watching the diverse group of customers was fun. Older, younger, and so on. The folks behind the counter are friendly and welcoming. Highest recommendation.“

“Honest, down-to-earth coffee with normal prices and if you're lucky like we were, a few neighbors sit together at the next table and talk about their everyday lives, which makes everything real and endearing. The coffee and cake were very good and the whole thing without shouting names, some of you will probably know what I mean.
Opposite is a park where you can watch Thai Chi groups and a few steps away is a great church, Peter and Paul, worth a visit if you like it.“

“Lors de notre séjour à San Francisco nous avons découvert Le Marais Bakery. Nous avons ADORÉ, la nourriture est délicieuse et le service vraiment très chaleureux et très professionnel. L’équipe est souriante et au petit soin. N’hésitez pas à vous arrêter pour déguster les délicieuses viennoiseries et/ou les autres plats proposés, vous ne serez pas déçu(e)s!!“

“Everything I’ve gotten has been delectable. Shared a few of the sesame caramel (?) chocolate chip cookies and everyone agreed top cookies of their lives. Love the creativity and care put into of all the items! A wonderful Sunday stop and such friendly and sweet staff!“

“delicious pastries wonderful lunch great coffee and the people are sweet“

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

“Great gluten free products! Everything tastes great and gets delivered quickly!“

“Love this bagel. New York style with lots of delicious cream cheese.“

“OMG! This cookie shop recently opened in Fairfield! These are the most disrespectful, amazing, and addictive cookies I have ever eaten! The Butter Pecan Cookie will make you hurt someone. Run and get some cookies! These cookies make no sense!“

“I love a good bakery and thought I’d scoped most of them out near me. Then on happenstance, we dropped into Sweet Adeline this am. I happily ordered practically one of everything and carefully portioned them with the fam at home. Honestly loved everything I tried. Apple Harvest Cake May have edged out the rest by a slim margin. Coffee cake Donut muffin Cinnamon pecan roll Cheddar and Chive scone Gougeres Ham and cheese turnover Savory galette No losers - only winners!! I’ll be back....“

“SO GOOD!!! That apple pound cake, and banana pudding! You want it.“

“Yummy coconut custard bun! Can’t wait to go back and try more of the beautiful treats“

“When I was a school kid. I would always trade my lunch with the kid who had a sandwich made from acme bread. Serving
award winning bread since 1983; I recommend the sourdough, Challah, cheddar biscuits, cross buns, and did I mention the day old bread is half off! There's typically a line out the door but once you get inside the door area the staff are so friendly it's hard to stay annoyed by that.“

“Very tasty bread no matter what location you pic it up plus the pastry are awesome too.
This location seems to make hot sandwiches too seems very popular.small shop with with not a whole Lotta selection. I’ll have to try a hot sandwiches next time. I’m in the neighborhood.“