50 Best Bakeries in San Jose

“Yummy cookies. Thank you!“

“The best cookies I’ve had in a while. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but these are so so good! I love the new variety of flavors every week and how they’re so unique and different than the generic cookies you buy in the grocery store. The price isn’t too bad either! For a box of 6 cookies it’s $22 but the cookies are HUGE. I can never finish one by myself so I leave them to the rest of my family. Also pro tip download the crumble app so you can earn free rewards. 100 points equals to $10 you can use towards the cookies.“

“The strawberry cake was delicious!“

“Thanks Charlie for donating your yummy cheesecake bites for St Catherine’s 7th grade class fundraiser towards their Washington DC trip.“

“Cute little modern French bakery with pastries, coffee and desserts. I have been wanting to stop by for ages, and I stopped in this afternoon after dropping off my kid for music classes across the street. Sadly just ate lunch so no need for pastries but I can always do an iced latte! They serve Chromatic brand coffee and you can get it with a variety of syrup flavors: caramel, hazelnut, raspberry, etc. $6 including tip. Honestly, it is a STEAL for handcrafted coffee compared to Starbucks - and it supports the neighborhood! We’ll be back for pastries, Preligen!“

“We chose Natasha’s treats for our wedding cake on December 2025 and we couldn’t be happier. Her customer service was top notch, she answered all our questions, and brought our dream cake to life. But besides her wonderful work her cake was delicious, we chose the tropical treat and it was delicious, it was the best part of our day.“

“I was very charmed by this local donut spot. It is an older establishment (so a little run down which honestly just added to the whole experience for me) but very affordable and clean. Good donuts (very generous raspberry filling), tasty breakfast sandwich, hot diner coffee, the sweetest lady behind the counter, and regulars who were happy to see each other.“

“After a long wait for this place, I finally decided to try it out. Parking was a bit of a challenge since it’s right in the heart of downtown San Jose.

The cozy atmosphere and quick, friendly service made up for the parking hassle. I couldn’t resist trying their best sellers, so I ordered the fruit sandos and the chicken sandos.

The fruit sandos were a delightful surprise. The roasted almond shokupan bread was soft and fluffy, and the filling was a perfect combination of fresh strawberries, lightly sweetened cream, and a hint of tartness. The cream was not too overpowering, allowing the berries to shine.

The chicken sandos were equally impressive. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the salad was crisp and refreshing. The bread was light and fluffy, adding to the overall deliciousness of the sandwich.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying sandwich. It was worth the time and money spent.“

“Great taste and lots of wonderful pan dulce options! Pavo Torta! delish!“

“I realized that I haven't written a Google review for The Celtic Tea Shoppe yet. I went to there today and I was glad that they're open. The day before, they were closed due to a family emergency. The owners are wonderful people. I got a Scotch Whisky Fudge for my sister. I also got Salted Caramel Corn, Ginger Newts, pumpkin pasty, and two apple pasties. All of which that I love to get. I have never tried soda bread before so I'll get that next time. I'll be going there again soon.“

“Omg! The Yummiest Empanadas I’ve tasted. It’s a perfectly baked flakey perfect every bite. I can’t wait to go back for more!“

“The Greatest Bakery in the Entire BAY AREA

Los Tres Hermanos bakery is a family-owned bakery that makes one of the most authentic, freshly made bread that tastes so delicious. When I am nearby Los Tres Hermanos Bakery, I always go there to get one of their most delicious bread. Not only that they sell bread but they sell drinks, snacks, and etc. When I enter, it feels like a welcoming atmosphere, ready to serve you. The things you must try are the Donuts, frosted sprinkled cookies, mexican bread roll and the pan dulce.
They also make custom cakes based on the themes you want to get.

Recommend for people who want to try and taste authentic bread, traditionalists, and families.

The price is just right for each bread and every bite makes the price worth it“

“Avni from Butter Cheeni is very good with communicating about the cake, giving me samples to taste and also she is an excellent baker. I ordered a full sheet rasmalai and mango eggless cake for a 60th birthday and she did a super job. Thank you Butter Cheeni and I would recommend them any day! - sushmita (San Jose).“

“bought a cinnamon roll at Nordstrom, Doughy and tasted like chemicals. the worst I've ever had and it cost 8 dollars!“

“i was craving a torta and decided to give this local eat a chance. i got 4 pan dulces, 2 drinks and 2 tortas all for 38$. the service was very fast and the tortas were very delicious. they truly don't skimp out on anything. def worth trying“

“Friendly staff and great breakfast burritos“

“10/10 across the board
Shoutout to Lee who helped me put together a box of macarons for a wedding! While he was working we chatted about weddings and it was a nice! Amazing service! And the ube au lait drink is so yummy!

I’ve been coming here since they opened and their macarons (and other desserts) are great and their flavors are super creative. Their drinks are great, too! Highly recommend“

“I ordered a 4 tier cake for my wedding. I asked if they would be able to do the old vintage cake designs. I was told yes. I sent several detailed emails and pictures of what I wanted. The cake was NOTHING close in design, outside of 4 levels, nothing else looked like the pictures. Only one of the colors, only a couple flowers. Then, 1 hour into the reception the cake fell over. I never even got to cut my 4 tiered cake! When I brought it up after, she blamed the heat. There was air conditioning in the venue! She offered to redo it for pictures. I agreed then never heard from her. I contacted her multiple times and I just today get an email from her saying she can't do that after all. I lost money, had a mediocre cake that looked nothing like the inspo picture I sent, and had my cake fall over and barely salvaged enough for the guests. This is a horrible business who doesn't care about making a cake for something as important as a wedding. My dream cake was ruined. I should've gone with someone else. What a horrible bakery. Liars and unprofessional. If you don't know how to do vintage designs don't sat you do! And do not offer a remake if you don't mean it! If you're looking for a multi tiered wedding cake, do not use them!“

“Loving all the food and clean place“

“Love everything about this place“

“Great pastry, customer service is also great.“

“The staff at this location are sweet and friendly. Thank goodness they have one gluten free option and it is delicious. Thank you for helping me get my cake fix 💖💖💖💖“

“Loved their professionally made coffee from beans from Portland and Seattle roasters. (Heart and Olympia)

The shop design is clean and minimalist, but they actually have a wide selection of pastries and snacks. Very chill and friendly staff! It’s a hidden gem besides the railway.“

“I had a wonderful experience at Cocola Bakery! Their cakes are absolutely delicious — fresh, beautifully made, and not overly sweet. The coffee was also excellent and paired perfectly with the desserts. The atmosphere feels cozy and relaxing, making it a great place to catch up with friends or enjoy a quiet afternoon. Definitely one of my favorite bakery spots, and I’ll be coming back again!“

“I had to wait in line but anyway, the people who serve you are very friendly and the bread is freshly made...I love the bolillos 🙂

Parking: It is difficult to find parking since the businesses are next door and it is always full there.“

“Thank you so much, Anh Thu for the incredible food and service …Everything was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and our guests are still raving about it. Your team went above and beyond to make the day seamless. We truly appreciate your hard work!“

“The Pate Chaud here is very good! The meat is juicy and the bun not so oily. I highly recommend 😋!“

“My favorite banh mi in the south bay! Dac Biet always has the perfect ratio of meat, pate and bo. It’s a real homey vibe to it, and the owners always are always so nice! Not to mention it’s under $8 for a sandwich which is a steal in this economy!! Also can’t beat a nuoc mia slushy in this weather. 👀“

“Buena atención al cliente excelente servicio“

“Buena atención al cliente excelente servicio“

“Biscuits and gravy is awesome a must order chicken fried steak tender and velvety gravy delicious food breakfast or lunch this is a good restaurant food tastes like it's homemade staff friendly and outdoor seating for dogs beautiful outdoor area“

“Bakery known for high quality pastries and cakes with unique flavors. I ordered an earl gray cloud cake over the phone the previous day and picked it up as soon as the store opened. Upon arrival, I was enticed by the fresh smell of bread and saw they were packaging freshly made bread so I bought their milk cream bread and coffee bun to try. Definitely glad I did because the fresh pastries tasted amazing! Pastries are average priced compared to competitors but their quality and flavors give them the edge. Staff were also patient and kind, helping recommend to me their most popular pastries while ringing up my order. I would definitely come back to try their different pasties and other cake flavors.

Their coffee buns ($4) and milk cream bread ($3.50) were perfect. The coffee buns had a subtle scent of coffee that filled the air upon unwrapping it, and the bun itself had a mildly sweet flavor with a fluffy, hollow and chewy interior. There milk cream bread had a perfectly sweet cream filling that paired well with the butter and fluffy dough surrounding it.

In all honesty the earl gray cloud foam cake was missing the earl gray flavor I was looking for. However the cake overall was enjoyable – the chocolate cake layers were smooth and buttery while the cream around the cake was the perfect sweetness. I just wished the cream had more earl gray essence.“

“I recommend everything about this Portuguese treasure.“

“Their Mango Mousse cake is absolutely delicious. I have tried many things at this bakery. All are excellent. Try them out folks. You will enjoy every bite.“

“amazing!!! my family also loves them❤️“

“PQ provided the cakes for our wedding, and they were hands down the best we’ve ever had at a wedding. We ordered a 6-inch single-tier cake for our cutting/photos and two sheet cakes for the guests. The flavors—Berry Chantilly and 'It’s Bananas'—were both incredibly delicious and sophisticated. For the display cake, we went with a simple white textured design that our florist added fresh flowers to, and it looked like a work of art. Beyond the quality, PQ was super communicative, straightforward, and easy to work with. Our guests complimented the cakes all night. We would order from them again in a heartbeat. Honestly fighting the urge to order a custom cake for any random week because they are just so delicious.“

“The Holy Grail of egg custard tarts. 🙏“

“I love love love it!!!
This cake was so perfect it taste so good i am so happy to find this bakery its a new owner and there hours are way better than prevous owner there open mon-Sunday 4am-9pm there customer service was Great and i am very excited to order my next cake its the best cake i had ever tried“

“A wonderful REAL bakery, making bread on a rotating stone in front of you. We bought a Persian bread: somewhere between a naan and a focaccia covered in white and black sesame seeds. It was still warm and we devoured it between the two of us in the car over the next 20 minutes. Heavenly taste and consistency with nothing added. We also bought a bag of taftoon: naan-like large round flatbreads which we ate over the next two days for picnic meals. They were also delicious with a great texture and they kept well. This is a real artisan baker. There is no fancy store front. There is only the oven, a counter and the bread. Wishing them continued success!“

“My favorite local donut shop. They tend to be busy but they get people in and out very quickly. They have a variety of fresh yummy donuts and usually thrown in an extra when you purchase a dozen. My favs are the glaze, chocolate and cinnamon twists - love the classics. Their breakfast croissant sandwiches are really good too. I like the #1 with jalapenos. Can't go wrong here!“

“Came in at 6am for breakfast and I wasn’t disappointed. This has been right in front of my house all these years and I finally walked in for some bakery goods.

I have no idea what I ordered, but pictures will tell. The piece with raspberry filling was nice and hot. Very good. Friendly service and I was even greeted with a Bueno Dias! Would come back.“

“What a GREAT find! There are many Panderias by my house and since the one I originally stopped at had a line, I came here because I noticed it kinda tucked away where no one can notice. I was getting pan for my co workers and everyone was very pleased with the quality (not dry) I would definitely come back :)“

“It clean!!!
I do not know why buts in SJ hard to fine a place that is clean even Michelin restaurants are very untidy.

But I am happy to find a place where its pleasant to be.
The environment- nice,beautiful,clean its fill a touch of woman hands.
People are coming to eat, study, play board games, or for coffee in a good company.
The staff- smiling, pleasantly speaking, attentive.“

“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“

“Fantastic Bakery I have been coming here for years to many to list but their carrot cake rules“

“Good place for tortas.
They are made on the spot with many choices.
Staff is very friendly.

Ive had a few instances were my chosen food/meat was not right on the torta so just a tip to reconfirm order before and also after.“

“I got my wedding cake from them and people would tell us how good it was. So we also got my husband his graduation cake, which was a custom warrior theme cake. It was tasty and looked so nice!“

“2 out of 3 times my bagel was toasted just right (one time was burned). Those are pretty good odds. If you get there early, the bagels are still warm from being freshly made and are even more delicious. They are generous with the schmear, which is nice compared to other places that are stingy with it. There is a cozy dining area, which is just right for eating my bagel while still waking up.“

“Total 5-star hidden gem! It was my first time checking out Ortiz Panaderia, so I stopped by in the morning to grab some breakfast. I picked up five breads (two of them were conchas; one vanilla & one pink) plus three of their Pan Dulce. Everything was so fresh, soft, and super affordable! The shop is incredibly clean, and the staff is really warm and friendly. If you are looking for amazing pastries and authentic pan dulce in San Jose, you have to try this spot. Definitely coming back for more! Also, they do accept cash if you're going to pay in cash.“