Patisserie/Cake Shops near El Cerrito, CA

“LOVE this bakery!!! Gayle and Pamela are so kind and accommodating. We asked them to make our wedding cake in their signature chocolate raspberry flavor (and to keep the natural pink frosting!). Everyone absolutely loved the cake, it couldn’t have been more perfect. They were very responsive and made sure everything was perfect for us. Their flavors are always so fresh and never fake-tasting. If I could afford it, I would go here everyday :)“

“Very nice place, amazing attention, I love it.“

“I come here regularly for the ube mochi croissant, but recently I ordered a custom cake for my friend's birthday. The owners were super accommodating and allowed me to customize to any flavor that I wanted.

We ended up going with a chocolate cake with earl grey cream cheese filling that was super moist and delicious, looked way better than the inspiration photo of what I wanted. Super happy with how it turned out.“

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

“A very cozy place in the financial district. Even though we went on a weekend, there were still a lot of people working there. Their pour over coffee is reasonably priced and they also provide coffee beans in the shop. I like the paintings they have inside. The coffee also comes with a postcard telling us where the coffee beans come from and the history, which I think is very nice. If you like coffee, I recommend giving this place a try.“

“Incredible food, well seasoned and juicy meats. The service is top notch, they're always looking for feedback and sometimes they seed samples to customers to try as their menu expands. A warm welcoming space for all. There is also a projector playing anime and apparel you can purchase as well. Help yourself to a sticker or two, free with your order.“

“One65 was an amazing discovery on our trip to San Francisco. Having spent the first half of our life in Montréal, Québec, Canada where it was hard to find a bad restaurant, we were absolutely amazed by this Bistro which looks more like a high end dining experience. The menu online & the photos attracted us to this location but we were amazed by the well timed service, the crisp white tablecloths, the table setting and the pleasant and calm atmosphere. My choices of charcuterie platter was perfectly sized; the chicken & the pork rillettes where a wonderful surprise. My husband had an onion tart with the crust as perfect as they get & which I envied. He loved his halibut, moist and tender and I raved over my grilled half lobster, so tender that I found myself munching on the shell parts as well. My bread pudding was not of overwhelming size & perfectly flavored. Don chose the Affogato (scoop of vanilla gelato « drowned » with a shot of hot espresso). We wanted to go back today but they are closed on Sundays.?“

“Best of the best. Tons of choices, exquisite French patisseries, true North African specialties… there is so much to choose from. High quality and scrumptious! We will be back!!!“

“Lovely team that I cannot thank enough for their kindness and professional service. I ordered a pistachio tart for a birthday and it was absolutely divine. The right amount of sweetness and richness while being light. Only the highest of quality ingredients used. I will only be ordering birthday cakes from them from now on. Special thanks to Estelle.“

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

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

“We did a five-course, intimate, dessert tasting at Bellaria. Every item was hand-crafted, thoughtful, innovative, and delicious. It started off with savory bites before moving into the main attractions. Our party absolutely loved the Mandarin and White Tea dish with seabuckthorn and tonka. The Pear Tatin Roulade and Souffle Bread Pudding were expertly crafted and technically impressive. The Chocolate dish at the end was the perfect bite to end the meal. And everything (besides the caviar) was vegan!I can't wait to see what else comes out of this innovative dessert studio. The space is small so you'll have to sign up in advance for the tasting, but it makes it intimate and homey. It makes a great date night!“

“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!“

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

“The Hidden Cafe is a true gem in Berkeley! The atmosphere is incredibly inviting, with a cozy library-like interior and a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the park. The pastries are delicious, especially the sweet potato brownie and the vegan options. The coffee is excellent, and the Kokuto Latte is a must-try. I especially appreciate the friendly staff and the welcoming ambiance. To elevate the experience even further, I recommend The Hidden Cafe consider using Tuneast to create a unique music space. With Tuneast, you can easily curate playlists and allow customers to vote for their favorite songs, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to this already wonderful cafe.“

“Kouign-amann is one of my favorite cakes.“

“I’ve never been a fan of pretzels but the moment I tried a pretzel croissant here, I was converted! Their croissants have just the right amount of butter and flakiness to them, the salt notes make them delicious. I also tried their cream and fresh strawberries Berliner, a very generous amount of cream, yet it’s light and airy, just the right amount of sugar powder on top.
There is no sitting as literally it’s a little window in storefront to run the order. But you can enjoy your pastries at Patricia greens 🤗“

“MY REVIEW IS IN REFERENCE TO AN ONLINE ORDER AND DELIVERY!

I decided to order from Paris Baguette for the first time for myself to get two birthday cakes for a coworker of mine and this was the nearest location to my workplace. My aunt has gotten a Paris Baguette cake for my grandma on her birthday before so I knew the quality of the cakes are fantastic for a treat for someone you want to surprise.

I ordered a Maple Pecan Layer Cake and Vanilla Scream Ghost cake for my coworker two days before surprising them. One cake to celebrate Autumn and the other is to celebrate Halloween (birthday coworker loves Halloween). The online ordering process was really simple. The cakes came out beautifully with the Happy Birthday message written in chocolate on the white stand they were on + they came with 8 birthday candles, the plastic cake knives Paris Baguette has, and matches stowed on the plastic knives. The delivery driver was affiliated with Door Dash and delivered the cakes to me at my workplace with care.

My coworkers really liked the flavors of the cake and the coworker whose birthday it was finally got to try out Paris Baguette for the first time. The vibes of our small, work birthday celebration was very homey and I’m glad Paris Baguette contributed to making it happen. Thank you so much!

I had a slice of the Vanilla Scream Ghost cake. It had a very soft, sponge cake texture and that pleasant vanilla cream texture and flavor that is characteristic of Paris Baguette. Delightful.

I wish I got photos of how well the cakes came out (I was too focused on getting things ready for the surprise), but I can assure you that it was a happy and tasty celebration for those that got a slice. By the end of the day, all the cake was gone!“