The Baker's Son By Valerio's

Have you wanted to try the viral tik tok Dubai chocolate? Nervous about where the product comes from.... SAME, lol!!!However... this place has mixed the viral chocolate bar with a fresh and flaky croissant.... That you literally will be talking to everyone about!!!Such a wonderful place for FRESH BAKERY items.The store was small, yet clean and organized.The service was friendly and so was the patrons. This store just makes your soul happy when walking in.... Imagine what happens when you taste their products!

The Baker's Son is a cozy little Filipino bakery that always delivers. The moment you step in, you're greeted by the smell of freshly baked goods--it's impossible not to love it here.Their empanadas are my personal favorite. The crust is flaky and golden, with a perfectly seasoned filling that's just the right balance of savory and satisfying. Definitely a must-try. Their sweets are always on point too, with lots of variety to satisfy any craving. Ube lovers will be in heaven since it's their specialty, and they really lean into it with breads, desserts, and more.They also offer boba and halo-halo, though I haven't tried them yet. A friend mentioned the halo-halo is on the sweeter side, so if you've got a sweet tooth, it might be worth checking out. For convenience, they sell some frozen items you can reheat at home, which is great for stocking up on your favorites.The bakery itself is small and cozy, with limited space, so don't expect to hang out for long. It does get busy, and they seem a little understaffed at times, so patience is key. The staff is super friendly, though, and they work hard to keep up with the crowds.Prices are a bit on the premium side, but for the quality and the chance to support a mom-and-pop shop, it's absolutely worth it. I always make a point to stop by before heading to LA Fitness if I'm early enough--they're popular for a reason, so things sell out fast.If you're looking for authentic Filipino baked goods with a warm, local vibe, The Baker's Son is a gem worth visiting.

This place is like heaven on earth for filipino pastries! If you're looking for fresh filipino pastries, this is the only place to go to in jax. Everything is made fresh and in-house and you will not be disappointed in anything you get here. They do have a few warm options, such as siopao(steamed bun with protein inside) so forget to get 1 or 5!My go-to option here is the fresh pandesal, which brings me back to my childhood!

I spent so much here because my family and I love ube! They had so many different ube selections. Yummy stuff here and I would come back to try the drinks next time too.

The best Filipino bakery in Jacksonville. The only downside is that it's small but I don't want to knock it down a star just for being small. It's a take out bakery so I guess it's expected that it's small. All the deserts are delicious!!! They also have coffee and ube shakes too! Expect some bakery items to be fresh, some maybe made before hand. Try to come early though to beat a line! The store is small

Mind you, I live in Atlanta, but after seeing a post of this bakery on IG, my daughter and I decided to do a foodie trip to J'ville for a last minute weekend getaway. I like where this location is located because it was easy to get to via GPS and plenty of parking spaces. Parking lot is lit and good foot traffic. We got there middle of the day and it was crowded. I was surprised at how small this bakery was and was kind of confused as to how the line started and ended or if we order the drink first or what not. A customer there told us that we order when we're in line. It was kind of hard to look at all the bakeries with the line all up on near the shelves, but we did it. We love how there were so many varieties of bakeries and treats. I spent over $100 just on bakeries and drinks, brought it back to Atlanta and to this day, it's still good. Everything is good, but now, I regret that I didn't get more of their ube croissants and ube crinkle cookies. Can't wait to go back one day. One star off due to the space and how unorganized the line was for us new customers.

As we go into 5 years living here after moving from living in the Philippines for nearly 15 years. You are still the best find we could have ever found when it came to the flavors of the Philippines. Salamat!

Amazing flavors... yummy baked goods! Friendly and great customer service. Very clean and tidy.

**INITIAL REVIEW**The first time I heard about The Baker's Son by Valerio's was through my stepmom. She's been wanting to go here and buy some trad Filipino baked goods for household and friends. Fortunately, we had the chance to stop by because we had a tour to attend down in St. Augustine. We were finally close enough to justify a visit as we live on the Space Coast.Where The Baker's Son by Valerio's (which I will shorthand to TBS for the remainder of the review) is located is kind of annoying to get. Seriously, who designed the roadways in this part of Jacksonville?Eventually, my family and I made it to the "back parking lot" of TBS, and upon entering, I knew this place would be amazing with the sweet fragrance of ube wafting through the air. And I don't care what anyone says, ube is far more superior to taro.My stepmom was definitely the definition of "kid in the candy store" as she bought bags and bags of baked goods. I will say that after tasting them later on, they were excellent. I definitely would recommend the baked goods case where all the classic baked goods are on display. There were so many versions of pandesal that I had trouble picking one for my initial visit. Ergo, I got all of them.For me, the winner were the mixed dessert drinks. I think most people who "indulge into Filipino food" will know about Halo-Halo (Mix-Mix) as a dessert, but there were other dessert drinks including one made with cheese flan (I definitely got that one!).Price is on the high end of fair, but given that Filipino baked goods are a rarity compared to the rest of Florida, I understand. Ultimately, TBS is an excellent addition to the Filipino cuisine scene here in Florida. Will definitely stop by here again whenever I decide to drive up to Jacksonville or pass by the area again.For my initial review, giving TBS four out of five stars. Everything is excellent, but I must save the fifth star for consistency. If I return (more than once) and TBS is just as amazing as my initial visit, will definitely give TBS their fifth star.

Oh my goodness! I was very excited to try this bakery out. The workers were busy working behind the counter to restock items, not anyone available to ask questions too. Seemed disturbed when wanting to check out. BUT I'll let that go for these pan de ube as they were FANTASTIC!! Their pandesal DELICIOUS!! I also got the Dubai croissant and it was so great. I'll make the trip for those three items OFTEN. I think I went at the wrong time for service but we all have off days, I'll go back for sure!Also to note, this is a grab and go bakery. No seats at the bakery.