For years, one of the owners of Spun Sugar was teased by friends that she had so many cooking supplies and cake decorations in her house she could start her own business. In the mid-nineties, she decided to listen to those friends, and co-founded Spun Sugar. Walking the aisles of this store is like taking a stroll through Martha Stewart's wildest fantasies come to life. It offers a wide variety of cake decorations, cooking classes, supplies, mixes and bulk chocolate for all the aspring pastry chefs out there, as well as fresh truffles, cupcakes, and cookies for those who appreciate their work.
Calistoga Roastery is the city's premier coffee shop. It was founded over a decade ago by Clive Richardson and Jack Martin; currently it is managed by Richardson and Eva King. The cafe features premium roasts and teas, scones, muffins, croissants, danishes and other pastries, homemade granola, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, a full espresso bar, salads and sandwiches. It also retails its independently-made blends online.
This local Corner Bakery franchise offers cookies, baby bundt cakes, whoopee pies, brownies and other treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can enjoy paninis, soups, salads, pasta and creative signature sandwiches such as tomato and mozzarella or chicken pesto served on fresh ciabatta bread.
Muffin Mania has been a Gerstle Park institution since 1983. The cafe serves muffins, scones, croissants and morning buns along with sandwiches and salads at lunch. The company has a constantly changing menu balanced with old favorite selections. Muffin Mania also brews fresh coffee, espressos and juices.
The shop offers complementary wi-fi internet as well as an inviting outdoor patio area. You'll find Muffin Mania tucked away in Gerstle Park on a corner where Taylor meets Woodland and Bayview. It is down the block from Safeway.
Corner Bakery Café is located on Gladstone Street in the Best Buy shopping center. It serves bakery items, coffee, salads and more. It has excellent service and is committed to making each customer's visit an enjoyable one. Menu items include grilled panini sandwiches, soups, pastas and breakfast items such as scrambled eggs and fruit. Corner Bakery Café has a bakery-like atmosphere that feels comfortable and unrushed, making it a popular spot for lunch and breakfast.
Some Crust Bakery is a downtown Claremont spot popular among the local college crowd. Considering the classic eatery has been open since 1916, its popularity is not so surprising. The shop serves up delicious breads, desserts, coffees and pastries. Patrons also can choose to have breakfast or lunch in the shop or outside overlooking Yale Street. The store also sells baked goods and gift baskets stuffed with its well-known cookies. Cookies and baskets can be ordered online. Wedding cakes are available as well.
Divine Delights is a producer of petits fours and gourmet baked goods, such as cookies, tarts and cakes. The bakery has been operating since 1987, supplying caterers and leading retailers nationwide with baked goods. At this retail outlet in Petaluma on Holm Rd., it sells directly to consumers.