50 Best Bakeries near Stanford

“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!“

“Best place for pastries and bread in town. Nothing fancy, just great pastries.“

“Crumbl cookies are famously large and incredibly sweet. While many of their flavors are enticing, I'd love to see some less sweet options introduced to balance the richness.

Peanut Butter Crisp featuring Butterfinger (4.5/5): This cookie delivered on its promise with a great peanut butter flavor and a satisfying crunch from the Butterfinger pieces. A truly enjoyable fusion.

Cake Batter (4/5): This was less a cookie and more a mini cake! The confetti cookie base was delightful, and the cream cheese-like frosting added a nice touch, but it was exceptionally sweet.“

“Every time I visit GK Pastry in Mountain View, I usually get the jalapeño cheddar bread (so satisfyingly good, toasted or not), but this time I tried the tomato cheddar bread—crunchy exterior, soft and chewy interior. Awesome toasted. My other go-to is the chocolate jar cake. The chocolate they use is delicious, not too sweet. This time I had the mixberry jar cake. A nice, change-up. Never disappointed. Definitely try and support this local bakery! They opened a new location in Los Altos, too.“

“We had Chocolate & Blueberry focaccia, which was truly excellent. Also two jar cakes: Pistachio and Tiramisu. The jar cakes, like the focaccia, were very nicely made from quality ingredients. But their flavors were quite subtle, and afterward we both thought that the eating pleasure we got from them wasn't worth the calories.“

“I visited Hong Kong Bakery for the first time with a friend who is a big fan and I became a big fan too. The owner was so friendly and even gave us a sample after our order which we really appreciated.

I ordered:
4 Mango Mochi
4 Banana Mochi
4 Red Bean Mochi
2 Sesame Balls
2 Egg Tarts

I liked everything but I especially liked the Mango and Red Bean.“

“She is wonderful to work with. I have used her twice now. Once for a Mickey Mouse Twoodles cake and just recently for a baby shower. We got lemon for the cake and snickerdoodle for the cupcakes and when I tell you everyone loved them both. Her cakes are delicious and she does and amazing job with decorating them you send her a picture of what you want and she will not disappoint.“

“This place doesn’t look like a place trying to impress anyone. It looks like a shop that has been doing one thing long enough to know what shortcuts ruin. The counter is small, the room unadorned, the kind of space where quality hides in plain sight because the people making it assume you’ll figure it out on your own.

Cannoli demand precision. If the shell softens, you failed. If the filling weeps, you rushed. If the ricotta is grainy or heavy or over-sugared, you didn’t understand its behavior under temperature and time. Romolo’s gets all of this right.

The shells are made the way people make things they intend to stand behind. Not brittle, not oily, not collapsing under pressure. They have that snap you only get when dough has been rolled to the correct thickness and fried at the right temperature, long enough to blister but not blister apart. You can tell someone here still listens to the sound of the shell when it cools.

The filling is clean, balanced, and confident. No perfumed overcompensation. No reckless sweetness meant to distract from inferior ricotta. This is filling made by people who understand ratio and restraint. The texture stays smooth because the ricotta was drained properly, not hurried. There’s discipline in that step alone. Most places skip it. Romolo’s doesn’t.

What impressed me most is how the cannoli hold structure on the way home. Ricotta interacts with pastry the way moisture interacts with almost anything that should remain crisp: it wants to weaken it. But Romolo’s fills to order, and they fill with judgment. Enough to satisfy, not enough to compromise the shell before you get to experience the contrast that makes cannoli worth eating in the first place.

The people behind the counter treat you the way good shops do. Direct, warm in a grounded way, the kind of friendliness that seems rooted in pride more than choreography. They hand over the box carefully, as if they know what they made can survive the trip but also know that respect is part of the craft.

This place doesn’t rely on nostalgia or theatrics. It relies on technique. On the quiet confidence of a place that has figured out what works and kept doing it. You taste repetition, patience, and the refusal to let a simple dessert become sloppy.

If you want a cannoli that proves why the thing exists at all, this is the place“

“Found a gem! They have freshly made Sfogliatella that was awesome with all its crisp flaky layers and lemony filling (ate it so fast that I forgot to take a pic). Finally found a place that makes them perfectly in the US!

Their anise biscotti were really good too. The right level of crunchiness, unlike the hard rock that are often sold elsewhere.

The panettone was moist and fluffy—the way I love!! The price was quite decent for the quality. Hope they’d make some with almonds and almond crust~

They also had veal stuffed ravioli (only sold during thanksgiving and Christmas months) that we haven’t tried yet.

Looking forward to get their ricotta pie/cake during Easter!“

“Breakfast bar, Dark chocolate cherry cookies and the breads. We’ve tried a few things and loved them all!“

“Bday party,ordered chicken 65,Gobi Manchurian,chicken Biryani,noodles,masala chicken sandwich.Kids Best part of cakes,Matcha,lychee,Oreo boba drinks and coffee.must try f.fries!Food n Service 5/5“

“Breakfast bar, Dark chocolate cherry cookies and the breads. We’ve tried a few things and loved them all!“

“Best pié ever especially the caramel apple and the key lime also the chocolate and the pocket pies ( my personal favorite is the chicken pot pie ((not the one with bacon)) I give this pie place 5 stars!! Go early or you will find them sold out for the day!!“

“My son like the almond croissant. tried the plain donut..it's really delicious. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Absolutely loved the cake! The design was elegant, clean, and exactly what we wanted — even better than expected. The attention to detail, the smooth finish, and the overall presentation were perfect for a special celebration.

Taste was just as good as the look — fresh, balanced, and not overly sweet. You can truly see the care and craftsmanship that went into it.

Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a beautiful, premium cake that makes your occasion feel special. Will definitely come back again!“

“Love these cookies
They are delicious and the owner takes special care to R&D all the flavors. Cookies taste amazing and freeze well. So when I make special trip down I get a bunch cut them in half and freeze them for when I want a sweet treat. They are big so it's perfect for sharing! Good for parties too“

“I am visiting from out of town and stumbled upon this bakery. I purchased the fresh strawberry tres leches. Oh my goodness. It was one of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time! So so delicious. Highly recommend!“

“Excelente Panaderia, invitados“

“My goto French cafe with delicious French bakery, Freshly pressed OJ’s, and excellent coffees.“

“Close to my hotel so I decided to try it out. Got 2 bagels to try: a salt with plain cream cheese and a poppy seed with strawberry, both were excellent. Wasn’t that hungry but ended up downing them both.

Perfect amount of chew and toasted exactly right, perfect spread to bagel ratio; some places overload it and it gets everywhere when you bite in.

Black Iced coffee tasted great and went perfectly. Overall my morning got off to a terrible start, but these bagels turned it around. I never leave reviews, but I was impressed. I’ll be stopping by again on my next work trip!“

“todo esta delicioso, le recomiendo los tamales y las tortas y el pan fresco y echo todos los dias😁“

“I've never actually been to the physical store but I've had their cake a few times from friends or relatives for special occasions. Classic asian style cream cakes that are moist and not too sweet which I love. Their cheesecake(?) was really rich and tasty and I also loved their Christmas chocolate matcha strawberry cream cake!“

“Stopped here halfway through a planned 10k run for no more than a short coffee break. Ended up buying 4 delicious pastries to take back for my aunt and cousin who I was visiting, run abandoned and uber back! This place was very much on par with those pricey boutique bakeries back in London.“

“Woodside Bakery prepared the most beautiful and delicious fruit pies for our August wedding. We are from out of town, and Jan and her team did a fantastic job organizing with us from afar. We are so grateful for their contribution to our special day! Highly recommend.“

“I went there on Saturday September 5th, this time ordered the Taro Leaves, Turkey Tail, Pork Sausages and Chop Suey; all of the above was Super Excellent and Delicious, reminded me of the two years that I lived in Hawaii. I Love Juanita's Polynesian Delights!“

“We did our custom cake from Mr Cake plus .. rasmalai for 40 ppl . This was so yummiest cake i e er had in bay area ।. . and our customers were asking where did we get this cake from!! It was the best one …
Later following week we did another cake butterscotch .. it tasted like indian cake .. it was the best butterscotch cake i had ever.. definitely recommend this place for events and birthday cakes ..“

“THE BEST cheesecake you will ever have! 5 stars“

“My first time in Helpful and professional“

“Japanese style cheese cake and tart. Compared to western style, this is more like a sponge cake. Flavors of the pandan and cookies n cream were not too strong. Cheese tart is ok too.

Service at this location was fast and friendly. Long line sometimes. There were good deals to try new and different flavors.“

“I've bought all of my family birthday cakes from this location for the last several years. I love this location. They always get my order right, fresh every time, very clean environment. I've never had a bad experience and I've been here dozens of times.“

“Hands down the best bakery in Mountain View area“

“Einfach top. Immer wieder ein Besuch wert.👍“

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

“I LOVE THESE LADIES! The best cinnamon rolls, fantastic scones, the peanut butter bars are incredible, and their pies?! Outstanding. But above all else, they are good people. They work hard and they care about their community. What they are doing with The Local Spot is really something special. Building a home to share other small local businesses is such a beautiful and powerful thing. I am proud to support them!!

…but really. Those cinnamon rolls. My god. Go. Tomorrow. Trust me.“

“first review of 2026!
stopped by to get some breakfast and their menu had a wide array of selections, prices are very reasonable, and the workers are super nice (including the owner I chatted with). the donuts and hotdog breakfast I got was delicious and was super fresh! Definitely will be back and reccomend.“

“Sara’s cookies are amazing!!! Yum Yum Yum“

“Yesterday I purchased the guava coffee cake and tiramisu from The Kibler Elf at the Italian Festival in San Jose. Delicious!!! I can't wait to have more of their products. Yum yum yum yum yum!“

“A good place to have some Guatemalan food, ,,,fast service and clean“

“Delicious authentic Turkish food. Am just very happy to finally I can go to a restaurant and a bakery where the food is so fresh and clean. The ingredients are high quality too as you can taste all the flavors. The food is rich yet you don’t feel you over ate. Love this place.“

“Panaderia Michoacan 2 is more than just a bakery. In addition to their fresh and delicious Mexican bread and pastries, it also works as a well-stocked Mexican grocery store. You can find snacks, soft drinks, sauces, dried chiles, spices, candies, and many traditional ingredients all in one place.
The store is clean, organized, and spacious, the staff is friendly, and the prices are affordable.
A great place to buy fresh bread and do your Mexican grocery shopping at the same time. Highly recommended.“

“Overall, I liked the “macarons“ at this cute little take away counter. I use the quotes because these are not your classic macarons. They’re like macarons on steroids – bigger creamier, and semi-open-faced. These confections are good in their own, right - rich, creamy, and not too sweet. I tried the tiramisu flavor. But don’t come here looking for a classic macaron, which has a crisper cookie base and a chewier, more flavorful filling.“

“We eat a lot of empanadas (my family lived in Buenos Aires for several years), these are our FAV to purchase when not making at home. So happy to have stumbled on this gem at a farmers market recently, had no idea they had a brick and mortar until we walked by and immediately changed our lunch plans!“

“I was here yesterday for the umpteenth time over a span of a couple years at this point.

The donuts, croissants, and other sweets are great, and I enjoy their breakfast food as well. They do a solid breakfast wrap, breakfast bagels, and they have iced & hot coffee as well as bananas and other drinks.

I love this place! Hope they stay in business here in RWC for a long time.“

“If it weren’t a bit of a drive, I’d probably be here waaay too often. � The staff at SusieCakes was so friendly and welcoming — like, as soon as I walked in the door, they were all smiles.“

“Robin came through for my 70th birthday! Delicious Macarons made just for me! Highly recommend her!!“

“Friendly staff good coffee and pastries 🥮“

“We bought our simply bread oven in September of 2024, and what a purchase it has been. Every aspect of dealing with simply bread has been incredible. When you order, they provide weekly updates on the status of your oven. As the shipping date approaches they send materials and info to ensure you are ready to receive it. It is packed extremely well, and this thing is built to last. We own several other ovens (2 Unox and 1 blodgett) and this oven is in a whole different class compared to those. It has worked seamlessly for us. Our true test came when I needed to replace a door seal last week. I wasn’t sure where to reach out so I sent a message to their contact us page on their website. Within a few hours someone had sent me a text “just to confirm my address” and they shipped us a new door seal immediately, no charge and express shipping. It arrived at my door in Canada 2 days later. They sent me a video detailing how to do the replacement, AND a real person followed up to see if it went ok. This company is absolutely going above and beyond in every way. Do not hesitate to buy an oven here!!“