Fat Apple's Restaurant & Bakery

Spot been a classic for my family and friends for over 30 years . there are two locations and when I was growing up, we always went to the one in El Cerrito., sometimes I would even cut school with my friends to come here. Eight times out of 10 we would get caught by the school security lol but it was worth it.... They shouldn't be so close to El Cerrito high school!!!The one in Berkeley is also very good a much smaller location but when you're craving those cheese puffs, this is probably the fastest way to get them . And again those cheese puffs, and a few of their other bakery items are unmatched.

Still closed after 4 years of Covid? They don't say that anywhere in their contact info and then you drive there find parking--near impossible--and the only thing there is an over-rated bakery that only sells to-go.

We walked into this Fat Apple's Bakery because we were in a bit of a rush. We all ordered the chicken pocket pies which were delicious and well balanced between savory butteriness and saltiness. My mom ordered the cheese puff and said it was "REEEALLY GOOOOD!"We sat for a while and Carlos and Fatima offered us some samples or the strawberry pocket pies--absolutely delicious!Overall great experience! Will definitely come again next time we're in Berkeley! :)

Food great, old school and prepared perfectly. Service was excellent and delivered with a smile.Ambiance is a diner. Waffles!!

From where I was visiting in San Francisco, it was a good size drive to Berkeley. We came here to have brunch at Fat Apple's restaurant and bakery. Though the selection of bakery items were limited, there was plenty of mouth watering choices. We ordered separate pocket pies of chicken, spinach and blueberry. Each one was flaky on the outside, flavorful on the inside and bursting with taste. Then a slice of apple pie. It was another hit. This was followed by a slice of bacon and Swiss quiche. Lovely crust, nice body, soft filling of eggs, cheese and bacon that hit the spot with each bite. Staff was super friendly. Was it worth the drive there? You bet.

Absolutely perfect apple pie couldn't have baked a better one myself and I've done my fare share of baking including many years working at a culinary school for fun. Thank you Fat Apple Restaurant & Bakery for a delicious alternative to birthday cake for my husband's birthday. We we're on a quest for the perfect apple pie and well, happily and luckily we found it:)

Ordered both a pumpkin and harvest pie for Thanksgiving from fat apples and picked it up this morning at 9 AM. There were two lines, one for online orders, and the other for walkins and phone orders. The line moved quickly, and the staff was sweet enough to provide complementary coffee for the patrons. I ordered a pumpkin pie and a harvest pie. The harvest pie is a combination of apple and cranberry. Can't wait to try them out tonight.

I have been coming to fat apples since 1997.I picked up an Olallieberry Pie for thanksgivingThis has been my go to pie and a constant hit at family gatherings.I was disappointed to find it had changed, it seemed like a store bought pie with a filling that represented berries.It had no magical taste upon eating both cold and heated up it didn't provide the flavors as it once had.For $36.00 there were no fresh berries present only pie filling.Wanted to add that the cheese puff still is the most delicious since first eating many years ago ...nothing has changed still a savory treat!So please note my 1 star is for the whole pie not the cheese puffs.

Best ollaliberry (sp?) pie ever! I take it to potlucks and it is always a huge success.

Best pie crust in the Bay Area! Always flakey, light, and buttery. Love the savory had pies as well as the double crusted fruit pies. You can count on their pie crust quality every time you go!