I have to comment on the princess cake because I often see this place recommended for that. I've had Princes cake from several areas around the Bay Area and Sonoma and so far this is the worst. While the cake component itself was moist and enjoyable, I'm not sure what they did to the marzapan layer but it tastes like it was made with some kind of fat, it was creamy, too sweet and not at all what you would expect if you looking for high quality marzipan. The whipped cream layers were also too sweet and creamy. The bottom layer with the raspberry layer was also very dry. Not sure what this was but it was not the classic princess cake! We also tried other two partries that were also bad. This was all very disappointing as I was expecting a real gourmet experience given how much I've heard about the foodie (I consider myself one) scene in the Rockridge area and how quaint and cool the area is. I've concluded that areas like Rockridge are somewhat isolated from competition and that the people that live in these areas are not as picky given their limited choices.
Bob Roberts
The best whole wheat bread and vegan chocolate brownies.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
M T
The HOT CROSS BUNS are lit!!! Get the hot cross bun.
Food: 5
Ethan Solomita
Fraud is not what I was expecting today. My server did it twice.
First I asked for 3 different types of cookies, all had significantly different prices per pound. He put them all in a box and charged me at the highest per-pound rate for the 3 different cookies.
I pointed this out to him, and he didn't even say a word. He went using bags and grabbed new cookies and charged me separately for each bag. But surprisingly, the total cost had gone UP versus before when he first knowingly overcharged me.
I brought them home and weighed them, and not surprisingly he lied about the weights of all three bags. I drove straight back and spoke to a supervisor, who re-weighed the bags and gave me a refund of double the fraudulent overcharge.
This was appreciated. It doesn't change the fact that they have an employee who is knowingly committing fraud, twice to me, and it would be surprising to me if I were the only one he was doing it to.
Beware.
Service: 1
andrew hyde
If you don't get the trés leches, you lose.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul
My wife and I got take-out. She loves their pizza. I ordered a ham and cheese roll. Why!? There were literally a few pieces of chipped ham and what cheese there was, was only on the outside edges where it had melted out. There was almost nothing except bread, tasty as the bread itself was. My wife will keep buying their pizza, but I probably won't order from them again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Daisy Mae
Twice I did not get my senior discount & twice I was told “sorry.” Really? And this trip they forgot to give me my Chala Braided Bread & I was charged for it. Bad business & bad service. I want my senior discount from last trip, this trip & a refund of my Chala Braided Bread.
Minyoung Anna Lim
I went to this bakery as it got good reviews and it’s on my way to work. Every time I visit to pick up bakes for work, had to deal with unfriendly cashiers. Not worth a visit, never going back.
The best place to shop for high-end specialty good items.
Christopher Hicks
The best bakery in the Bay Area. The only place to find the prefect Princess Cake. Great cupcakes and croissants.
S H
The coconut cake tastes bad. Has a bad aftertaste like they used rancid coconuts and lard or vegetable shortening. Tastes like a cheap grocery store cake. Should be better for a $35 cake. Half was thrown out unedible. Maybe a different baker making some of the cakes now. Quality and taste of goods is uneven and not consistent.
Jessica Pauly
The best place to shop for the best food items. I could spend all day wandering and looking around the shop, it's so beautiful. Fair warning: it's a very popular place! It's often crowded and busy, but nevertheless a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
L S
Just had their Apple and Pear Galette and it was amazing. Perfect shell and delicious filling.
Solid slice of cheese pizza for $5.25.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5:
Magic chocolate cake.
Seed bread stick.
Skip:
Cheese pizza. Not what it looks.
Try seasonal pizza menu instead.
Seats should be short.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I have to comment on the princess cake because I often see this place recommended for that. I've had Princes cake from several areas around the Bay Area and Sonoma and so far this is the worst. While the cake component itself was moist and enjoyable, I'm not sure what they did to the marzapan layer but it tastes like it was made with some kind of fat, it was creamy, too sweet and not at all what you would expect if you looking for high quality marzipan. The whipped cream layers were also too sweet and creamy. The bottom layer with the raspberry layer was also very dry. Not sure what this was but it was not the classic princess cake! We also tried other two partries that were also bad. This was all very disappointing as I was expecting a real gourmet experience given how much I've heard about the foodie (I consider myself one) scene in the Rockridge area and how quaint and cool the area is. I've concluded that areas like Rockridge are somewhat isolated from competition and that the people that live in these areas are not as picky given their limited choices.
The best whole wheat bread and vegan chocolate brownies.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The HOT CROSS BUNS are lit!!! Get the hot cross bun.
Food: 5
Fraud is not what I was expecting today. My server did it twice.
First I asked for 3 different types of cookies, all had significantly different prices per pound. He put them all in a box and charged me at the highest per-pound rate for the 3 different cookies.
I pointed this out to him, and he didn't even say a word. He went using bags and grabbed new cookies and charged me separately for each bag. But surprisingly, the total cost had gone UP versus before when he first knowingly overcharged me.
I brought them home and weighed them, and not surprisingly he lied about the weights of all three bags. I drove straight back and spoke to a supervisor, who re-weighed the bags and gave me a refund of double the fraudulent overcharge.
This was appreciated. It doesn't change the fact that they have an employee who is knowingly committing fraud, twice to me, and it would be surprising to me if I were the only one he was doing it to.
Beware.
Service: 1
If you don't get the trés leches, you lose.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I got take-out. She loves their pizza. I ordered a ham and cheese roll. Why!? There were literally a few pieces of chipped ham and what cheese there was, was only on the outside edges where it had melted out. There was almost nothing except bread, tasty as the bread itself was. My wife will keep buying their pizza, but I probably won't order from them again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Twice I did not get my senior discount & twice I was told “sorry.” Really? And this trip they forgot to give me my Chala Braided Bread & I was charged for it. Bad business & bad service. I want my senior discount from last trip, this trip & a refund of my Chala Braided Bread.
I went to this bakery as it got good reviews and it’s on my way to work. Every time I visit to pick up bakes for work, had to deal with unfriendly cashiers. Not worth a visit, never going back.
Restaurantji Recommends
The best place to shop for high-end specialty good items.
The best bakery in the Bay Area. The only place to find the prefect Princess Cake. Great cupcakes and croissants.
The coconut cake tastes bad. Has a bad aftertaste like they used rancid coconuts and lard or vegetable shortening. Tastes like a cheap grocery store cake. Should be better for a $35 cake. Half was thrown out unedible. Maybe a different baker making some of the cakes now. Quality and taste of goods is uneven and not consistent.
The best place to shop for the best food items. I could spend all day wandering and looking around the shop, it's so beautiful. Fair warning: it's a very popular place! It's often crowded and busy, but nevertheless a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Just had their Apple and Pear Galette and it was amazing. Perfect shell and delicious filling.
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