This location does not know how to handle customer issues appropriatly. It is very unfortunate. Be on the look out for the type of cake you are buying and ask for the written menu to make sure you are getting what you are buying. We went to the bakery to purchase a birthday cake. We chose the scilian chocolate cake based on the descirption provided by a nice bakery team member. The young lady was nice and cordial. We did not see any description on the cake name card in the display and the bakery team member helping us did not direct us to one either. She went on to describe the cake as a pistachio, chocolate ganashe cake with hazelnut. We said that the hazelnut, chocolate and pistachio is a great combo and we decided to get it. However when we tasted the cake there was not any hazelnut flavoring or any hazelnut in it. I called the store and was transferred to the cake baker who became very defensive, pretty much suggested that my understanding of what the cake is made of is not correct and there is no way that their team member would incorrctly describe the cake. She then went on to say that the only way to resolve this is to watch the store video and call me back the following day. I did not mind. She called me back saying the same thing she said before that the vidoe shows the bakery assistant telling us that this is a pistachio chocolate genache cake. I responded by saying that the young lady repeated the statment several times and confirmed that cake included hazelnut. This was a very unfortunate exchange with the La Farine baker who did not suggest anything to address the probem appropriately. They are not customer friendly and are unwilling to remedy mishaps like this one. This is very different experience from Fournée Bakery where I have always recieved great service, accurate description and fantastic cakes.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Simone Sims
Yummy lemon bars and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Shortbread, Bakery, Fruit Tart, Carrot Cake
Alexandra Bishop
It was very disappointing given the great reviews. I got frangipane but there was no almond paste anywhere, and it was a bit chewy. Cost: $3.75I also got a morningbun which was crumbly and dry and which left a slight hydrogenated fat feel in my mouth.It kind of felt like these were day old desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Leslie Burton
Wonderful pastries and cakes. The staff is very nice and if you call ahead they will put something aside for you until you can get there. I love their Irish soda bread!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant, Irish Soda Bread, Bakery, Fresh Fruit Tarte, Fruit Tart
A.K. Young
An adorable French-inspired bakery that adds immeasurable charm to the neighborhood. I've never had a better sugar cookie (probably because they are shortbread cookies), and I love that their dinner buns are .75, rye raison rolls $1.95Two notes:1. Their croissants don't seem to be that fresh, and have a texture more like puff-pastry than croissant dough. Their bread/ cookie products are superior.2. If you are also a vegetarian or otherwise want to keep meat and savory pastries quite separate from other goods, you'll have to ask to have that done. I was surprised when they didn't do that automatically, and while only a tiny inconvenience to me, it may be a much larger issue for another patron.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nicolas A de Porcel
I can demolish some carbohydrates. Everything in this place was amazing. Love the artisanal, rustic vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Ii
Almond/Frangipane croissant success!It was a different style than I’m used to. The almond filling was rolled in to the lamination, the edges were slightly caramelized, and the dough moist.What I tried and would buy again:Frangipane croissantRaspberry croissantOrange current sconeAlmond caramel tartLemon shortbreadService was excellent and friendly.Free 60 min parking in the Safeway parking lot across the street, or paid street parking.
Great bakery, with quality bread and sweets. One of the best places in the East Bay!
Samuel
The bread is good. However, it's two and a half dollars for a small cookie.
Kathy C
Oakland. Morning bun does deserve the hype! The savory equivalent though was just ok. We also tried their sour round & rye batard which were both good.
Scott Hays
I have very high standards for French pastry. My assessment is they are solid which is a very high compliment!!! The chocolate/espresso cookies, brownies, croissant, pain au chocolat (chocolatine), tarte des fruits, baguette and breads are all of very high quality. I try to get to the bakery at least a couple times a month. It's worth the trip!
V B
Fantastic little bakery in Berkeley / Oakland serving up French delicacies. It does get crowded but the lines move quick. I recommend indulging in the madelaines, they are heavenly.
This location does not know how to handle customer issues appropriatly. It is very unfortunate. Be on the look out for the type of cake you are buying and ask for the written menu to make sure you are getting what you are buying. We went to the bakery to purchase a birthday cake. We chose the scilian chocolate cake based on the descirption provided by a nice bakery team member. The young lady was nice and cordial. We did not see any description on the cake name card in the display and the bakery team member helping us did not direct us to one either. She went on to describe the cake as a pistachio, chocolate ganashe cake with hazelnut. We said that the hazelnut, chocolate and pistachio is a great combo and we decided to get it. However when we tasted the cake there was not any hazelnut flavoring or any hazelnut in it. I called the store and was transferred to the cake baker who became very defensive, pretty much suggested that my understanding of what the cake is made of is not correct and there is no way that their team member would incorrctly describe the cake. She then went on to say that the only way to resolve this is to watch the store video and call me back the following day. I did not mind. She called me back saying the same thing she said before that the vidoe shows the bakery assistant telling us that this is a pistachio chocolate genache cake. I responded by saying that the young lady repeated the statment several times and confirmed that cake included hazelnut. This was a very unfortunate exchange with the La Farine baker who did not suggest anything to address the probem appropriately. They are not customer friendly and are unwilling to remedy mishaps like this one. This is very different experience from Fournée Bakery where I have always recieved great service, accurate description and fantastic cakes.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Yummy lemon bars and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Shortbread, Bakery, Fruit Tart, Carrot Cake
It was very disappointing given the great reviews. I got frangipane but there was no almond paste anywhere, and it was a bit chewy. Cost: $3.75I also got a morningbun which was crumbly and dry and which left a slight hydrogenated fat feel in my mouth.It kind of felt like these were day old desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Wonderful pastries and cakes. The staff is very nice and if you call ahead they will put something aside for you until you can get there. I love their Irish soda bread!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant, Irish Soda Bread, Bakery, Fresh Fruit Tarte, Fruit Tart
An adorable French-inspired bakery that adds immeasurable charm to the neighborhood. I've never had a better sugar cookie (probably because they are shortbread cookies), and I love that their dinner buns are .75, rye raison rolls $1.95Two notes:1. Their croissants don't seem to be that fresh, and have a texture more like puff-pastry than croissant dough. Their bread/ cookie products are superior.2. If you are also a vegetarian or otherwise want to keep meat and savory pastries quite separate from other goods, you'll have to ask to have that done. I was surprised when they didn't do that automatically, and while only a tiny inconvenience to me, it may be a much larger issue for another patron.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I can demolish some carbohydrates. Everything in this place was amazing. Love the artisanal, rustic vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Almond/Frangipane croissant success!It was a different style than I’m used to. The almond filling was rolled in to the lamination, the edges were slightly caramelized, and the dough moist.What I tried and would buy again:Frangipane croissantRaspberry croissantOrange current sconeAlmond caramel tartLemon shortbreadService was excellent and friendly.Free 60 min parking in the Safeway parking lot across the street, or paid street parking.
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant, Raspberry Croissant, Orange Currant Scone, Lemon Shortbread, Bakery, Pastries
Excellent scones - divine
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Display, Orange Currant Scone, Raspberry Walnut, Fruit Tart
Excellent. Order the Gallette, baguettes, fruit tarts and batards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best pastry stores I've ever been to in my life. My experience may be limited though. Creamy, rich, and plenty to try.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great bakery, with quality bread and sweets. One of the best places in the East Bay!
The bread is good. However, it's two and a half dollars for a small cookie.
Oakland. Morning bun does deserve the hype! The savory equivalent though was just ok. We also tried their sour round & rye batard which were both good.
I have very high standards for French pastry. My assessment is they are solid which is a very high compliment!!! The chocolate/espresso cookies, brownies, croissant, pain au chocolat (chocolatine), tarte des fruits, baguette and breads are all of very high quality. I try to get to the bakery at least a couple times a month. It's worth the trip!
Fantastic little bakery in Berkeley / Oakland serving up French delicacies. It does get crowded but the lines move quick. I recommend indulging in the madelaines, they are heavenly.