24 Best Bakeries in San Mateo

“I found this bakery when I was looking for a place to purchase alfajores and I was so happy to have found it! I was greeted as soon as I walked in and my first visit was nothing but a very nice experience. Two young men behind the counter seemed really friendly and helpful. The other customers in the store at the time seemed very happy. I came for alfajores today, but I will definitely go back for more alfajores and other goodies!“

“Was able to try the Mocha Crunch Cake which is hard to find in the Bay Area. I've only been able to find one other place in San Francisco. This cake was very tasty and moist. And of course there was a good crunch to it. I think the only thing about the crunch is that some of the pieces are HUGE but overall...can't complain!“

“We did a side by side taste test today vs the semi-famous Victoria cannoli from north beach in San Francisco. Both are good, but Romolo’s really is far better. All three people who tasted both agreed that it wasn’t super close. Romolo’s have a clear and delightful flavor, a better shell, and a hint of citrus in the filling that makes it even better. You can’t go wrong with either, but you can go right.“

“The best. The best coffee and Viennoiserie, and the nicest owners who work really hard to produce the best product on the Peninsula.“

“Your cookies are extraordinary delicious! excellent! Love all your cookies!!!!“

“Yesterday I tried Uncle Tetsu inside Hillsdale Shopping Center for the first time and I really enjoyed it. There were so many flavors to choose from but I only got the coconut pandan Japanese cotton cheesecake and the ube cheese tart. They're selling the mini cheesecake - cheesetart combo for only $10, a pretty good deal!
Cotton cheesecake was super soft and fluffy, and the flavor leans more towards the coconut. I think pandan was only there for the color. Like you can see it but the flavor was really light, not super strong like I expected.
Ube cheese tart was also good but definitely on the sweeter side. Me and my friend shared one because it gets kinda sugary after a few bites (but it's still delicious, I highly recommend). The texture is nice, very creamy and buttery inside with a slightly crunchy crust.
Place was not busy, and staff was nice. I’d probably come back again when I'm craving desserts.“

“Great place. Long lines and worth it“

“I am so happy I found Amusante while browsing bakeries in San Mateo. I got a chiffon cake, yuzu, churro, and sweet potato financiers as well as a chocolate chiffon slice with cream. The chiffon cake was light and spongy. The financiers were buttery and had a slight chewiness. All were not too sweet and very delicious. I had no problems with ordering and pickup. Thank you!“

“A most beautiful Black & White birthday cake, delicious and moist, gorgeously decorated with balloons and written script, and thoughtfully packaged on a sturdy gold foiled tray. Very friendly and patient on the phone with my questions and on time with the order. Can’t wait to come back and try the pastries. Thank you Dianda’s!“

“Cozy little hidden place in San Mateo. A bakery, coffee shop and specialized on cakes. They do offer some Filipino delicacies.“

“I belong to the cookie of the month club
I look forward to receiving the different taste full goodies that arrive.
Each batch is uniquely flavorful.
The card describing there makeup and the inspiration of how they came to be.
Love them
Les“

“This place is dangerous… in the best possible way. 😅

The baked goods are absolutely amazing. The challah is incredible fresh, soft, delicious, and seriously hard to stop eating.
They also offer a gluten free challah option, which is such a great bonus.

And then there’s the gluten free brownie… Phenomenal ! ! !
The tahini cookie is also dangerously good, and honestly, I haven’t met a dessert here that I didn’t like.

I’m literally writing this review right now and my mouth is watering, which probably means brownie time is approaching very soon. 😂

One important tip: make sure to order special items ahead by email or phone.
These things disappear FAST, apparently they have a mysterious habit of finding their way directly into people’s stomachs.

Everything tastes fresh, creative, and made with real care and love.
And most importantly it’s all KOSHER !

Highly recommend! just don’t blame me when you suddenly start thinking about challah, tahini cookies, and brownies at random times during the day.“

“was an amazing vibes lovely crew coffee was so good!“

“There was a cheesecake like pastry that was very nice that the lady behind the counter suggested. It made me think of Uncle Tetsu's but with a more flan like center. Five starts for thatThe vanilla roll was a bit dry and had gone hard on the bottom, but the lady did recommend going with the strawberry one (there were more of those and they looked fresher)There was a sugar covered croissant that was alright (and the lady in front of me got like six of them) but I'm used to the flakey buttery French kind and these are soft and more bread likeSo maybe ask and go with what they say is good ?“

“Friendly staff. Parking right in front. I usually get a parking spot each time I visit. I love their Atoles ( corn flavor). We usually buy a lot of Champuradas and the long one coated with sugar. Prices are reasonable for all sorts of varieties of sweet bread.“

“Reasonably priced baked goods, easy to find some goodies here and pick up quickly. The smallest cake is like $37, which is a bit expensive for what it's worth because it's pretty small, but it's clean, services are fast, and the background music is decent. In the heart of San Mateo“

“Delicious fresh sourdough bread in a plethora of shapes and sizes, without preservatives. Go in the morning and you’ll find breads still hot from the oven. Service is friendly and helpful. Prices are more reasonable than other boutique bakeries in the area.“

“This place has been around for a long time! It’s really cool :) it’s not the same as being in the original Chinatown, the San Francisco Chinatown? But wait! I think the Amtrak train system exists because of the chinese train workers and the laborers“

“Thank you, Mrs. Fields, for your after-sales customer service. Even when it was the delivery service's mess, Mrs. Fields stepped up and assisted. Keep up making the world a sweeter place.“

“Beard Papa's: A Must-Try!

Beard Papa's is an absolute gem! Their cream puffs are simply divine. The delicate, crispy shell is the perfect vessel for the luscious, creamy filling. Every bite is a moment of pure indulgence. To top it off, the service is exceptional. The staff is friendly, efficient, and makes you feel welcome. I can't recommend Beard Papa's enough - it's a truly unforgettable experience.“

“Bad customer service They ask you if you want napkins even when you buy a dessert and man was not polite new people can Be hired“

“was an amazing vibes lovely crew coffee was so good!“

“AMAZING CUPCAKES!!!! Very friendly staff. Definitely will return!!“

“Lovely bakery in downtown San Mateo. So many options. Coffee and tea as well. I think the chai was good, but not outstanding. I’m okay with that because I was there for a good pastry, and they overdelivered on that! I enjoyed the almond raspberry croissant, a mochi donut, and the pain aux raisin. Yum! My customer service experience was also good. The first person I interacted with was a normal customer-worker interaction, but the second person actually asked about my day and caught onto the fact that I am an out-of-towner via what I said and she asked about that. That’s good service! I want the owners/managers to know that the young gal with dark hair, a blue streak, and large squarish glasses is a valuable employee. I recommend this bakery and would return anytime I’m in the area. They also cater! I bet that’s awesome. They also have a cool community program called Love Baked In where they give back to the community is various ways.“