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Pasta · Elmwood · $$$
Bakery · West Berkeley · $
The house obsession — sesame seeds, black sesame paste, or tahini show up across multiple baked goods with a depth of flavor that feels intentional rather than trendy
Bakery · Northbrae · $
Floral and lightly herbal, the house lavender preparations thread through multiple menu items and are a natural draw given the bakery's namesake ingredient
Bakery · Poets Corner · $
The house lavender flavor runs through rotating pastry-case items — a delicate, not-overpowering floral note that's the clearest expression of the bakery's identity
Bakery · Elmwood · $
Rotating selection of scones, muffins, and hand-shaped pastries that move fast on weekends — arrive early for best selection
Bakery · South Berkeley · $
Daily-baked case items using seasonal ingredients; scones in particular are buttery and well-structured without being heavy
Coffee & Tea · West Berkeley · $$
Rotating selection of croissants and morning pastries sourced from quality bakers — arrive early before they sell out
American · Downtown Berkeley · $$
Rotating selection of vegan croissants, scones, and seasonal baked goods that punch well above typical vegan bakery standards
Rotating case of fruit-filled and cream-based pastries that reflect what's fresh — worth asking what just came out of the oven
French-style laminated dough with defined layers and a proper honeyed crunch — a credible benchmark for the Bay Area's better patisseries
Rotating baked goods with Middle Eastern flavor profiles — rosewater, cardamom, and nut-forward preparations that pair well with tea
Coffee & Tea · North Shattuck · $
Rotating baked goods that pair with the coffee program — best early in the day before selections thin out
Bakery · North Shattuck · $
Seasonal fruit or cream cheese filled danish with a tender, buttery base — quality varies by filling
