Patisserie/Cake Shops near El Cerrito, CA

“Gluten-free goodies, gluten-free goodies, gluten-free goodies! Call ahead if you want one or couple three GF cupcakes. They don't always have GF cupcakes available.
It was a hearty crumb kind of reminded me of a sweet cornbread. I don't know if there's any corn used in the making of the cake though. delicious! Raspberry buttercream on top or in the center as I like to eat my cupcakes. I wouldn't get the biscotti again but maybe if they dipped them in chocolate :-) I'm so pleased I live close to a gluten-free bakery! They had several GF offerings when I went there“

“the coffee and pastries here are always on point. this is definitely one of my favorite spots to take friends who are in town and to get myself a sweet treat in the morning <3 the Vietnamese iced coffee, cookies, pastrami sandwich, and kouign Amman are some favs“

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

“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.“

“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.?“

“From the moment we walked in, we were greeted so warmly—which instantly set a great tone for the meal! We decided to share the pastrami sandwich, and they definitely did not skimp. It was loaded with a generous amount of incredibly tender pastrami.
​What really stole the show for me, though, were the accoutrements. The pickled onions and celery were absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with the savory meat. I highly recommend checking this place out!“

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

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

“I was in the neighborhood and felt like treating myself, so when I came across Boho Petite, I decided to give it a try. Great decision! I am a huge fan of pistachio, and the pistachio entremet I had here is easily one of the best pistachio pastries I've ever eaten. The textures and flavors are perfectly balanced–a beautiful light mousse, a rich and gooey pistachio praline center, and a crunchy base layer. It is a stunning dessert that tastes just as incredible as it looks. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Marina and looking for something special! One thing to note is that the options are limited, so don’t expect a large display case to peruse.“

“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!!!“

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

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

“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!“

“Hidden Gem!
This place is peaceful, clean and family-friendly. I love the large wood slab tables for working on the computer and staying a while. My favorite thing about this coffee spot is that they use quality ingredients: ORGANIC coffee and homemade blends. Skip the overload of sugar at Dutch Brothers and try this place. You will find it addictive.

- Sierra & Thor

P.S. Try the Brown Butter Latte! ;)“

“I couldn’t decide which bakery made the best fruit tart until I had La Farine. In my book, La Farine takes the crown! The fruits are sweet, and the glaze is not overpowering. The crust has a layered texture and the cream is not too sweet.

I preordered the fruit tart over the phone and had family pick up the dessert for me. No complaints in the ordering/pickup process. I’ll be back!“

“I never write reviews unless the experience and food was 10/10…. Well this my friends was indeed a 10/10. Well worth the hype! Every pastry was so delicious and the customer service was great! I was met with a smile and great attitude from an employee after waiting In line since 7:56am. I would do it all over again!“

“Reviewing this only for the donuts and ham+cheese pretzel croissant - incredible bakery. The croissant is my favorite in the city (including Arsicault and Tartine - different style though to be fair) because it's rich and flakey yet on the lighter side. Donuts are freshly filled and delicious. I go for the ham+cheese croissant all the time“

“I called to order a birthday cake as a surprise for my friend. I didn't get her name, but the lady on the phone was so nice and helpful! They delivered it so quickly and my friend was thrilled, which made me very happy. Thank you so much for the great service!“