With locations in Berkeley, Rockridge, Fruitvale Avenue and Piedmont, La Farine brings a little bit of Paris to the Bay Area with its sumptuous breads, pastries and cookies, served in an airy, slightly retro cafe. Located on the corner of Solano and Colusa, this La Farine has a smaller interior seating area than some of the others but does have a few sidewalk tables on Colusa to enjoy your cafe and pain au chocolat on a pleasant Berkeley morn. As with all the other La Farine locations, this one takes special orders for special-occasion cakes.
This family-owned Le Boulanger franchise serves up fresh breads, sandwiches, soups, salads and baked goods. The restaurant offers free Wi-Fi service and orders can be made in store, over the phone or online. Catering services are available as well.
Eat This Sandwiches starts serving coffee, tea, juice, fresh house made donuts and breakfast sandwiches at 5am. Traditional deli offerings mean you can build your own creation though there are three great vegetarian sandwiches on the specialty sandwich menu.
Donut King is located on Venice Boulevard, just east of Motor Avenue. This shop can be found in a small strip mall next to a Speedy Cash location. In addition to the expected donuts, the store also offers a variety of sandwiches, with an emphasis on bagel sandwiches. Donut King also carries smoothies, coffee, fruit cups and assorted pastries, as well as lottery tickets.
Humphrey Yogart is a charming little cafe located at the Gelson's shopping center in Sherman Oaks. In business since the 1980s, this shop has perfected the art of frozen yogurt. The extra creamy texture makes it hard to believe you aren't eating ice cream. In addition to frozen treats, the menu also features lunch and dinner options such as sandwiches, paninis or salads. Customers can enjoy meals in the cozy cafe or dine outside. Humphrey Yogart also carries an extensive selection of snacks including pita chips and protein bars. Personalized yogurt or ice cream cakes are also available for birthdays and special occasions.
Palisades Garden Cafe has been in Pacific Palisades for more than 20 years. Egg sandwiches, create-your-own omelets and fresh pastries are on the breakfast menu while sandwiches, paninis, wraps and more than a dozen burgers are available for lunch. And the fries come waffle style or made from sweet potatoes. Some seating is available at the counter inside, but most customers prefer to sit at the outdoor tables.
Esther's German Bakery offers a selection of cakes, rolls, pretzels, baked breads, pastries and more. It specializes in sonnenblume sunflower bread. The bakery sells bread at farmers markets through the Peninsula and South Bay area as well.
If you are feeling a bit like the Cookie Monster, this is the place to be. In this bright and sunny storefront candy house, select from an entire bakery case of more than 30 different cookies made from scratch. Consider snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, peanut butter and oatmeal.
Customers report that cookies are "thick, chewy and taste incredible." Toffee nuts is a classic seller, but ice cream sandwiches move in a hurry during Elk Grove's hot summer days and nights.
Sunflower Bakery is a unique bakery. It specializes in Filipino cakes and specialty pastries. At Sunflower, customers can choose from more than 40 different varieties of treats to excite their tastebuds. Whether looking for something specific or just being adventurous, Sunflower is a good place to explore.
Wildflour is a bakery and cafe. The location offers a wide range of options, including fresh baked goods and sandwiches. Some options include pizza, fresh baked bread, layer cakes, chocolate cakes as well as pretzels and more. It also offers holiday items and ice cream.
At Susie Cakes, you'll find yourself surrounded by many tantalizing confections. Desserts range from the shop's signature frosting-filled cupcakes to elaborate multilayer cakes. Try the delectably whimsical Whoopie Pie or Strawberry Confetti Cake. Treat yourself to an afternoon snack at one of Susie's outdoor tables or treat a loved one to a custom birthday cake. Susie Cakes is located across the street from the fashionable Brentwood Gardens Shopping Center.
Serving the coffee needs of the coast since 1992, Half Moon Bay Coffee Company is a popular meeting place for coastsiders. Besides being known for its pastries, loose teas and coffee drinks, this restaurant has many great tasting items on the menu, such as the grilled pesto chicken, breakfast rice, Southwestern omelets, bundt cakes and bagels. It has plenty of tables on its patio for outdoor eating, which offers an excellent view of the historic Pilarcitos Creek Bridge.