50 Best Bakeries near Lafayette

“God-tier french butter croissants, quiches, and canneles de Bordeaux
Helpful staff that keep the line moving
Hard to believe the Bay Area's best croissants are not in Berkeley, Albany or San Francisco but are in fact behind the counter of a tiny bakery in Lafayette.
Go figure!“

“What a cute little spot right next to the Lafayette post office! The lady who owns and runs the place with her husband is so sweet. She cares deeply about her customers and the community. Also, the menu emphasizes clean organic food. If you're looking for a nice simple spot for breakfast or lunch, this is a lovely little place. Plus, you're supporting a local business that has been in Lafayette for many years!“

“Best banana pudding! Great location and service is always fast and friendly.“

“We were gifted our first ever Bake Sum box. After trying just one bite of a Yuzu meringue bun I knew I needed more. Ordered our second BSB last week and shared amongst the roomies, huge hit. Well baked, not too sweet, great flavor combinations. 10/10 would recommend the Bake Sum box. If you can’t grab a box, you can grab al a cart day of pick ups just to tide you over until you can get a box 😋“

“This place makes the absolute BEST Fougasse! It is olive-y the duck fat it’s made with makes it, crisp, light, and perfectly moist. The crusty outside is lightly salted to perfection. Their pastries are also exquisite, I haven’t had anything I didn’t like, but I ALWAYS come for the Fougasse! Best to get there early when they are nice and fresh and warm and before they sell out!“

“This is a wonderful place to get a good cup of coffee and a delicious savory or sweet pastry. Please spread the word this bakery is located in a strip mall that is going down hill. This Bakery brings class to the area.“

“Wonderful cookies, Excellent Consumer service“

“I ordered nearly 300 mochi donuts from Third Culture for an event I was having, and they were FANTASTIC! We got a bunch of almost every flavor they offer, and they were all so good - our guests were raving about them and kept asking where we got them from. Their service was also wonderful, they were super responsive and fast, even with such a large order. Definitely would recommend!“

“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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

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

“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.“

“sourdough croissants, the corn cherry and oat scones, sundry shortbread flavours that are always exquisite...and today, a new treat, a lil pizza" bakers special" with kale and mojo and crust texture inexplicable, beyond magic. ✨👍🏽✨“

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

“😍Once I week I allow my self the indulgence of one of their amazing cookies. It's my cookie Friday treat. Soooooo good. Ya gotta try it!“

“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.“

“The food and service were great. Fast, kind, and delicious. The interior space is definitely not a 5 atar dining experience. But for a place to sit and eat breakfast, it was fine. The selection was good, and the pastries were clearly made fresh. They did a great job making the food and drinks we ordered. Would definitely go back again.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly breakfast options. Donuts, bagels, cinnamon rolls, etc.“

“The kouign-Aman and croissants were the very best pastry I have ever had from Starter Bakery. I am from Eugene Oregon and would drive back down to Berkley/Oakland area for this pastry any day! The bread is amazing as well... Well done Starter Bakery! B"“

“Great cupcake spot that features alot of different and yummy flavors. They also sell older cupcakes for a discount and mini cupcakes, which is nice to sample.
The double chocolate was very good as was the key lime.
Service was fast and friendly. Place is small so can get crowded.“

“Unique Special Order Cakes. Made my granddaughter's 16th heart shaped Birthday cake and she was totally pleased with the results. It matched her wishes exactly. Cupcakes were super delish! Thank you Rosanna for all your help!“

“French bakery with good variety of fresh pastries and cakes. This location has decent amount of indoor seating. Good variety of freshly brewed coffee to enjoy with your pastry. Veggie options available. Flat entry with wide navigation makes it accessible.
Good for kids, groups, couples and meetup.“

“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😋😘🙏🏿❤️“

“A new contender for the best kalamata olive bread (4/5 Green Stars). It’s Day 3 of Shelterfest, sponsored by Coronavirus, and I was feeling kinda satisfied (i.e., less guilty than yesterday) after making an earnest attempt to work remotely. So I took myself off for an afternoon stroll and, landing in the vicinity of College and Alcatraz Ave, decided to pick up some bread if there was any to be had. La Farine was quiet and there was plenty of bread left, even at 4 pm. (So pop in to support them if you’re in the area!) I usually get their rustic baguette but this time bought a loaf of olive bread. The servers were super friendly and one asked me if I wanted some free pastries. Ya-ha I did! I scuttled home with my bag of goodies and heated up one of the freebies – a chocolate croissant (toaster oven, bake for 3-5 min). The croissant doesn’t look that amazing, I have to admit, but it tasted wonderful. Buttery, flakey pastry and just the right amount of good quality chocolate. Later I had the bread – I’m a big fan of Semifreddi’s Kalamata olive bread so the bar was pretty high. I have to say that it was up there with my favorite bread – it was a little fuller than the Semifreddi’s loaf, but that wasn’t a bad thing as I sometimes feel that I’m eating a lot of air with the latter. In summary, I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed La Farine before because I’ve gone there many a time. I recommend the three things mentioned above and also their Irish soda bread is really good and pretty authentic. I just found out that La Farine started out in this location in 1977 – almost as old as I am, said Bilbo. I'm also giving La Farine 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact, based on these reasons: • It seems that they use conventional white flour and organic whole wheat flour. • Their website is lacking on information on ingredient sourcing (compared to, say Acme). I’d like to know more about their flour, eggs, butter, chocolate, etc. • La Farine donates leftover products to area food banks and senior centers • They also support Bay Area schools and other local causes • Their bags are made from post-consumer recycled paper and printed with water-based inks. • Most of the menu is vegetarian and some of the breads are vegan. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me!“

“Excelente lugar con los alfajores mas deliciosos !“

“Delicious Gluten Free mini cupcakes! The custom edible 80s toppers were perfect for our 80s themed birthday party!“

“I love how much effort was put in the cake I ordered for my 21st birthday! It was beautifully designed and tasted really good! 😊“

“I cannot recommend this place enough - we came in super last minute to request a custom cake for my father’s birthday and they whipped up the most amazing Black Forest Cherry cake the same day. Super nice staff, very understanding and accommodating. My dad was so touched, and shared it was one of the best Black Forest cakes he’d ever had. Thank you Ladyfingers!“

“Crack Bread is frigging Awesome Buy in Bulk“

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

“I grew up a block from here. This brings back happy childhood memories, plus they are incredibly good. Ive moved away and you cant get a zombie anywhere else

Parking: open shopping center...

Kid-friendliness: kids love zombies

Wheelchair accessibility: yes“

“I highly recommend their creme brulee coffee and orange cranberry scone. Another must have is there La Madeline waffle! OMG was it delicious!!!“

“Are you kidding me??? These are the BEST cupcakes I've ever had!!! The key lime pie.... heaven!!!! And the Smore's, oh my goodness, amazing!!!! 5 🌟 for sure!“

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

“Def worth the 2 yr wait ... awesome spot to chill and eat. Now if the city would fix upper telegraph ave ... Lexxx KALX-FM“

“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“

“Part of Mt. Diablo high school . The restaurant is teaching kids to work in food servicesThey work hard and serve great food. Please support them!

Parking: On East St. In front of the building.

Wheelchair accessibility: Several spots close to the front door“

“A fantastic place- and it was open on 4th of July! They have simple bagels with cream cheese and such but they also have bagel sándwiches. I had CHICKEN SALAD on plain bagel and the taste was out of this world. I highly recommend it. Oh, and they sell PIEROZHKI!!!“

“My wife & I stopped by for the first time to pick up some fresh hot persian bread(Sangak). Once we saw the bread could not resist ordering Kabob too. It was great and brought lots of good memories back from Iran. Very good customer service and food. Should give it shot....“

“This was my last stop in California before i hit the airport. I would highly recommend them just like our local friend did. Lovely baked goods on display. Grabbed a few for my plane ride snack. They also do coffee, tea and boba but my hands were too full to try those.“

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

“Las tortas y el pan con espinacas“

“Omg! I love walking into your bakery! It makes me smile really big! Fudge brownies with cream cheese are the best in the world! My favorite is coconut cream pies! Reminds me of my beautiful grandmas pies when I was a child. Thank you for your service and your commitment to help serve our community. It’s a pleasure doing business with you.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Very sad they stopped the farmers market. Lines in Pleasanton more than often had 50+ people waiting, so there was plenty of revenue to be made there.“

“Loved cinnamon rolls they always serve it warm and fresh. Fast and friendly staff.“

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

“Spiral chocolate croissant 🥐 is a must!!!“