85°C Bakery Cafe - Waterford

Delicious pastries and sweets!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clean store delicious pastries will definitely get again in the future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a great bakery. And very cost effective as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's a good place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I come here every day.Everybody is nice all the time The Blessed me all the time that is the best place to come everyday I buy my coffee here and I get a water.I come like two times a day it's the best place to come and the people there is so nice everybody.Have a good heart

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A must try!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered sea salt jasmine tea. Like how it tastes. Right sweetness. Better than the one in Cupertino Main Street store

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The 85°C Bakery Cafe on Capitol Expressway in San Jose stays true to the brand’s reputation for fresh pastries, efficient service, and a wide drink selection. From the moment you walk in, the space feels clean and inviting, with the aroma of freshly baked bread greeting you at the door. The sea salt jasmine green tea is consistently excellent—balanced, refreshing, and not overly sweet. Their cheesy garlic bread also deserves its popularity; it’s warm, flavorful, and satisfying without being too heavy. While the pastry case leans toward sweet options, there are enough savory choices to keep things interesting, especially for those who prefer a lighter snack.

Ordering ahead is a smart move, especially during peak hours when the line can stretch and certain items sell out quickly. Staff are generally responsive and courteous, though occasional delays or missed items have been noted in reviews. Seating is minimal, so this location functions best as a grab-and-go spot rather than a sit-down café. That said, the layout is efficient, and the flow of foot traffic is managed well even during busy times. The drink menu is extensive, with seasonal specials and customizable options that cater to a range of preferences.

Matcha lovers will find plenty to enjoy here, from buns to beverages, and the portion sizes make it easy to try multiple items without overcommitting. The bakery’s consistency and accessibility make it a reliable stop for students, commuters, and anyone looking for a quick treat. Parking is straightforward thanks to the shared plaza lot, and the storefront is easy to spot from the main road. Whether you’re picking up a birthday cake or just grabbing a drink between errands, this location delivers on convenience and quality. Overall, it’s a solid neighborhood option that balances speed, flavor, and variety.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

I stopped by 85°C Bakery and picked up a Sea Salt Caramel Coffee, Milk Bread, and Lemon Muffins. The coffee was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and a nice touch of saltiness. The Milk Bread was super soft and fresh, and the Lemon Muffins had a light, zesty flavor that wasn’t overly sweet. It was definitely crowded when I visited, but honestly, that just showed how popular the place is—and the service still moved quickly. Overall, a great experience, and I’ll definitely be back to try more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Food wasn't good.

Food: 1

Very decent mango cake, not too sweet as other places 👍

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Strawberry Tiramisu 2 just strawberry cake
White Chocolate Strawberry Bun
White Chocolate Strawberry Cup 3 custard, not too sweet, can't taste white choco, layer of jam on top, not flavorful
Sugared Cream Cheese Brioche
Red Bean Bread 3 small, paste, not too sweet
Jumbo Guava Cheese Strudel 3 small size, jam guava flavor, not too sweet, can't taste cheese, super crunchy
Rose Cheese Bun 4 large, pink outside, pink creamy filling, not too sweet, raisins
Cranberry Cream Cheese
Blueberry Cheesecake 5 soft, smooth texture, not too sweet
Macchiato Cheesecake 2 coffee flavor, light, less dense than blueberry cheesecake
Aussie Meat Pie Bread 3 vegan meat, bell pepper, spicy, flavorful
Bacon & Cheese 3 not enough bacon or cheese, medium flavorful
Egg tart 5 normal
Caramel pudding 5 creamy vanilla bean pudding, caramel syrup, not too sweet when mixed
Mango custard bun 5 much more filing than mangotale
Mangotale 5 sweet mango filling
Berrytale 4 berry filling, like mangotale better
Strawberry Panna Cotta 4 normal, less milky than original, slightly citric
Curry bun 4 savory, too little curry filling, corn, not super flavorful
Garlic cheese bread 2 not much flavor
Cheese bread 3 mostly hollow, thin layer of sweet creamy cheesy filling inside
Mixed berry tart 2 not custard filling, not fresh berries
Brioche? Egg & butter bread
Coconut custard roll 2 can't taste any coconut
Matcha Coco Bun
Matcha red bean roll 2 can't taste any matcha
Marble Taro 2 bread too dry & stuffy
Taro swirl 3 cruchy outside, taro filling
Taro puff pastry 2 raw taro
Taro bun 2 too little taro
Taro Latte 2 not as good as Santana Row one
Milk Tea bun 3 sweet boba filing
Premium milk bread 5
Milk pudding bun?
Raisin milk butter bun 4 sweet creamy filling
Mango coconut drink 3 not as good as mango lassi
Boroh Cream Danish 4 crispy outter, sweet creamy filling
Potato croquette 3 crispy outter, like somosa
Hokkaido Cheese Tart 4
Hawaiian Chicken 5 pineapple, like pizza, savory, flavorful
Bacon & Cheese 3 not cheesy, medium flavorful
Ham & Cheese 2 not cheesy, not flavorful
Cheese Dog Bread 3 min cheesy, salt flavor sausage
Spicy Sausage 3 flavorful, salty sausage
Pork Sung Bun 3 肉松, fluffy bread, light, savory
Spinach Danish 4 crispy, flavorful
Garlic Cheese Bread 2 no filling, min cheesy

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Great food, good prices too. The staff is super friendly but sometimes they seem a little short staffed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got this coffee cream cake. The cream is very creamy and mild coffee flavor. Both are perfect match to the strawberry which is juicy and a bit sour. Unfortunately, the cake is a little dry. Overall, as a very affordable cake, the taste is decant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good stuff, but they don't have many options. Paris baguette is better

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3