19 Best Bakeries in San Mateo

“Yummy empanadas and desserts.“

“First time ordering a crunch cake! We got the 6” inch strawberry crunch cake and called in the order a day before to pick up. Parking is limited since it’s a residential street. When I arrived for pick up, they were just putting the brittle on. The cake is very unique, the strawberry crunch had brittle crumble all over the outside and in the inside are two moist cake and a thick layer of cream and fresh strawberries.The cake is not that sweet and taste amazing with the brittle crunch. Cutting it wasn’t that difficult, I wiped the knife each slice as instructed. I would order the mocha cake next time! This cake is $35, cash only.“

“The bacon scallion scones are delicious!“

“10/10 REAL CANNOLIS THAT SATISFIED MY CRAVINGS!
I’ve been craving for real cannolis for some time but there aren’t any available in my area. I drove an hour just to get these and they were so worth it! I got a dozen cannolis, half filled with original and half with tiramisu.“

“I was not planning on getting a cookie today, but it was hard to not go into Antoine's Cookie Shop because it smelled so great. I got a Honeycomb cookie, which was fantastic and have never had anything like it before. I liked that the cookie had a crunch to it. Plus, also got the dark chocolate chip cookie, which was perfect. I will definitely be going back.“

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

“This is located in the food court area of hillsdale mall. The basque cheesecake is easily one of the best I have had. Even the Japanese cheesecake is super light fluffy and delicious. The tarts are great as well. I have tried almost every single flavor they sell. They also sell tea and some other beverages but I have not had the chance to try any of these. Their cakes and tarts are top notch though“

“We ordered the custom chocolate cake for friend’s birthday and it was amazing! ?
Order via email and got very quick response to confirm. We paid when we received it at the store.
The taste and decoration, all perfect!
We put friend’s name on the cake but removed for public picture only. Highly recommended and I’m sure I’ll order it again! ??“

“The amaretti were absolutely delicious! The staff were super friendly and explained everything clearly, and at least in my opinion the pricing is very reasonable. I drove out here because I was craving some almond desserts, and this really hit the spot.“

“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 ?“

“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.“

“needed a cake at the last minute for a travel related birthday at work and as usual Kathy came thru! It was the beautiful suitcase shaped cake posted here on here page on May 9th. it got a TON of compliments and everyone loved the funfetti cake inside and the amazing flavor of the fondant! Another great cake! thx Kathy!!“

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

“This is a review for Sheng Kee's wedding cake service.

I grew up eating Chinese sponge strawberry shortcake (it is a CORE MEMORY ok), so when it came to our wedding cake I wanted this type of cake specifically.

First we contacted Kee Wah, who claimed their delivery radius was 30 miles. No problem, our venue was 29 miles from their location. Kee Wah REFUSED to deliver for us, claiming that 29 miles is greater than 30 miles -surprised Pikachu face-. Okay you can't reason with the unreasonable, so we reached out to Sheng Kee over their website.

They sent us a catalog of designs and prices. We chose the biggest, a four-tier cake that can serve 250 guests. We paid extra for fresh strawberries, which was fine and I expected it. I've been to other Asian weddings where the couple cheaped out and used red icing in between each layer to "mimic" berries. Wouldn't be me.

Sheng Kee sent us the phone number of the baker, who was also the delivery courier. We called him several days in advance to confirm our order.

The baker arrived with an assistant to the venue on time and assembled each layer on site. He also piped the decorative flowers on site, which honestly was pretty cool to watch. He also helped us put our cake topper. Our guests loved the cake, taking photos of it and eating it!

Price for the cake was a great value. I would recommend to all ABC couples getting married in the Bay Area.“

“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.“

“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“

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