The Midwife and the Baker

846 Independence Ave, Mountain View
(650) 336-7697

Recent Reviews

Mike Z.

What a great place, parking can be a pain but it's worth it. My credit card had been canceled and I. Didn't have any cash but the girl at the register said Don't worry about it you can pay next time so the next day I paid the $10.00 and bought a loaf of bread and a strawberry croissant both delicious. Lots of casual out door eating very unstressed. It's pricey but sometimes you just gotta. Very friendly. Just around the corner from Costco. Open early 7:00am nice.

Gregg W.

I've always been a big fan of all the pastries and bread here. Unfortunately, I moved out of the area. I love the danish, cardamom croissant, sour rye bread. It's all good and the coffee too!!

Ann P.

The bread was fresh and delicious I could taste that they use quality ingredients I order the sour dough very good the crust was delicious

Wilhelm wang

The croissant was dry and over baked. Fruit Danish was very good and a must buy.It's only open in the morning and they sell fast. I'm not a morning person but I made an effort to get there.In my opinion it's a little overpriced for daily consumption but my stomach does not care and controls my habits.Parking: Almost non because the block is littered with motorhomes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries

Sarah Sotirin

Thank heavens for this place! The breads and pastries are so good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jose Leon

Best bakery around!!Don't come here for the ambiance or the atmosphere, come only if you enjoy the highest quality breads, and you missed them at your local farmers market.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wheat Levain Baguette, Levain Bread, Bakery, Sticky Bun, Whole Wheat, Chocolate Croissant, Pastries, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Rye Bread

Jasmine G.

Despite the high reviews, my experience at this place was just okay. Waiting in line for about 15 minutes on a Sunday morning, I had high hopes for their croissant, only to find it disappointing and cold. Honestly, the drive and wait weren't worth it. There are plenty of other bakeries with similar offerings, and I've found better quality elsewhere. While I wanted to love this spot, Arsicault Bakery wins hands down with warm, delicious bread available in under 5 minutes. They do have interesting flavors like the Cardamom Croissant (this one was the only good one) that is worth a try. However, I probably won't be back because it isn't worth the wait for a mediocre croissant.

Lin Zhu

The croissants were very tasty, I got an original, a chocolate, and an almond one, the first two were still warm, crispy outside and soft inside, really good; the almond one is also good, not too sweet, but because it’s filled with almond, the croissant itself is kind of ‘masked.’ The lady at the window was very caring, she reminded me to keep the bags open so the croissants can keep crispy. The neighborhood is very low key, but how the lady treats food and customers definitely brightens the place up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant

Fabien Sanglard

Amazing coffee. Amazing croissant. Most importantly amazing staff. Five stars is not enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Bill Hagenau

Not very fresh crossiant which they refused to warm up, 10oz of luke warm coffee in a paper cup dispensed from a bulk aluminum container, and a seat on a plastic chair in the driveway. How is that a $9 dining experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant

Shaan C.

Loved the mocha, hot chocolate, and chocolate ciabatta! Focaccia was great too with a lot of different options but a little on the oilier side for my taste.

Nina C.

Cardamom croissant was perfection. Tasty latte. Fairly long line when I went Friday mid-morning, but it moved fairly quickly. Outdoor patio seating. Would happily try more baked goods!

Subodh Kolwankar

Best local bakery in Bay Area. There is 15-20 min que on Saturday, but totally worth it. The Croissants are simply amazing specially the one with Cardamom. I would highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries

eric yeager

Great little joke in the wall bakery in Mountain ViewOff Independance and WyandotteGet here early.. worth the wait for this excellent pastries, coffee and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beste Demirag

Best croissants in the Bay Area! Chocolate Ciabatta is delicious. And mini fougasse, oh my … love love love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Olive, Pastries, Chocolate Ciabatta

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