Kandoo Patisserie & Cafe

Had a chance to try Kandoo as the hubby surprised me with some delicious treats and brought in an assortment of goodies.I got to try the flower jam cookie which was okay. A little dry but nice flavor. I also tried 2 types of baklavas but my favorite was the normal pistachio one. So flakey and delicious. Overall this is a cute place for some yummy desserts - Turkish wise. Give it a try!

I was walking along the big basin hwy and noticed this cafe. Ambiance looked inviting so I walked in and decided to try some of their offerings. They charge $28 per pound for the Persian cookies and you can mix and match. I asked for a couple of each variety and bought about ~0.5lb. I asked the guy helping me to suggest the most popular items. I couldn't stop myself from trying them as soon as I got the box. I tried the donut kind of sweet that he told just came out fresh. One bite and it was overwhelmingly sweet. I left that and went on to the next variety which was made with puff pastry. It was not fresh and lacked that oomph factor. The rest of the jam filled cookies were lackluster as well, the jam felt stiff and chewy. Ambiance is definitely very fancy and all but the food fell short.

This Persian bakery incorporates Western and European influences, but unfortunately, most of the pastries seem to rely heavily on cornstarch and sugar. Prices and names of the pastries are not displayed, which means you'll need to repeatedly ask about each item while pointing at them. All items are charged by weight at $28 per pound, regardless of the type of pastry--a price that feels quite steep.The so-called macaroon was overly sweet, while the butter cookies lacked a buttery flavor, tasting primarily of sugar. The vermicelli baklava was the only item that stood out as decent, but even that was too sweet for my liking.The café itself is visually appealing, with a cozy and inviting interior, but beyond the ambiance, there isn't much to recommend. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.

Big fan of the pastries, but ambiance / service is just okay. I ordered a Napoleon pastry and also a pistachio cream roll. Both were so light and fresh, not as sweet as I had feared! Service was okay -- not the friendliest, but not necessarily off-putting. Seating & ambience was also just okay. Not quite the cozy cafe setting I typically look forward to. Would come back for pastries next time I'm in the area!

Kandoo Attitude Persian and French inspired bakery located in Downtown Saratoga that's been in operation since 2017. They used to have a 2nd location** in Cambrian Park, but that's been closed (bought out?) since 2021.We were dining at a different restaurant close-by when our sweet tooths got activated, and a cursory search of the Yelps led us here. The Good:*Great branding and logos*Indoor and outdoor seating*Great location in DT Saratoga *Free street and lot parking*Friendly service*Display case was filled with beautiful looking pastries and cakes, so their presentation is definitely on-point.The Meh:*Finally got to try a Zoolbia (fried honey dessert thing), and it was quite greasy, and the flavor of old oil overshadowed any sweetness. *None of the cakes/desserts we sampled blew us away with flavor, if I'm being honest. The Napoleon Roulette might've been the best thing we had, but it had a little too much cream for our liking. The Ugly:*Nothing in their display case was clearly marked, and we kept having to ask the (friendly) lady behind the counter: What's this? What's that? What're those? She didn't seem annoyed, but I really hate to be that much of a bother. I wish they'd just mark their stuff with either signs or write on the display case itself. It would definitely save them a lot of effort.Conclusion: Nice bakery with friendly service in a great location, but don't expect to be too blown away by the flavors.**Now open as Jane Ellen Bakery, which is excellent fwiw.

Kandoo is our favorite little pastry shop in Saratoga. We especially love pistachio hazelnut tarts which are filled with chocolate. It also has ample seating and modern design inside the shop.

Baklava stick puff 3 crispy, not sweet, no cream, subtle flavorBaklava w/ walnuts 3 sweet, crunchy, don't like the baklava tastePistachio stick w/ milk 2 too hard, chewy, stickyPistachio cream roll 3 cream w/ subtle flavorGinger cookie cream sandwich w/ chocolate topping 3Flaky layered cream puff 4 light, creamy, crispy, not too sweetHazelnut tart 3 chocolate filling

We stayed overnight in Saratoga on our way down the coast and we were pleasantly surprised to find this gem!The pasties were so beautiful and delicious that we had to return here for breakfast the next day as well as take some to go.

Their pastries are THE BEST in the Bay Area! They taste amazing, especially their cream filled ones! My husband ordered my birthday cake from them and they did an amazing job, not only with the flavor and quality but also with the presentation and looks! Our theme was the roaring 20's which we had told them and they made these gorgeous feather decorations on the cake!Their service has also always been top notch! Nowadays we drive 1.5h to go this bakery it's so good!!!

This place a great respect to Persian tradition as I understand and feel it. Go for authentic saffron ice cream, expand your horizons! I also got a coffee ice cream and would absolutely recommend it. In the contract with saffron, coffee unleashes its hidden potential!