Gran Milan

This is the spot. Also pro-tip, fuel up here before Costco in Richmond or post Point Isabel dog park. Honestly though, Gran Milan has my heart. Pre, during, and post pandemic. The most amazing Italian bakery for those in the know, or those that need to know!The owner and staff are fantastic ~ the first time I took my Sicilian father, he was so impressed, it's his favorite spot and he travels to Italy a few times a year. We used to come here only for the fresh-out-the-oven focaccia, and then we moved onto their amazing pizzas, and now we're all the above plus coffees and sweet and savory (and authentic) treats. I haven't seen a spot with these type of offerings outside of North Beach and especially on this side of the East Bay!Such a cute bakery, and located on a side street off the freeway (just in case you ask yourself if you're going the right way)..it's tucked next to I think a CrossFit and auto spot, but plenty of parking. We've even recently used the cannoli for a baby photo shoot (which we devoured shortly after). If we could go here everyday we would, but we try to space out our visits so they're equally as special. Bellissima!

Small bakery with dining both inside & out. I've come here numerous times and always for the bread sticks! I mean green olive sticks of loveliness. . I also grabbed a mushroom & sausage pizza for dinner. It was also delicious. Oh, and bruschetta...meh. It was okay. Service was okay. A bit rude but nothing major. But nothing memorable either.

Weird location, but great pastries!Highly recommend the raisin roll... So good. And literally any breakfast sandwich. They're so friendly there & very patient! And their little outdoor area is super cute :) can't wait to try more pastries as they do have a limit on how many you can purchase.

I saw an article about this place being opened by an Italian retired soccer player. I stopped by for an early brunch and they definitely have the best baked goods. I tried a salad and sandwich. The sandwich was good but a bit dry with the thick focaccia. The salad was pretty basic nothing different in my opinion. The baked goods though, are so popular and next level! There were so many people there just getting pastries. Highly recommend checking that out!

What we ordered:Bruschetta specialBlueberry piePistachio croissantPistachio cakeRum soaked babaCappuccinoWe took most of it as to-go snacks for our day in the city but we had the bruschetta and rum soaked baba at the bakery. Both of those were amazing! The tomatoes in the bruschetta were perfectly seasoned and fresh, the burrata and proscuitto were fantastic. We ate the blueberry pie and pistacchio croissant on the ferry ride to the city. Made for the perfect snacks. We haven't eaten the pistacchio cake yet but we aren't expecting anything short of amazing.The owner (?) and lady behind the counter were super friendly. Definitely a must try, hidden gem!

I've visited this cafe 3 times now and I enjoyed each experience. Their baked goods are super fresh. My favorite is the sfogliatella, the texture is so crunchy and interesting I don't even know how to describe it, and the inside filling is a tasty cream and not too sweet. I've never had this before coming to this bakery, but it's supposed to be a well known Italian thing. Service is good. The lady working in the front is very friendly, she was always patient when I ask her questions about what's inside the items. Quality of the baked goods here is definitely . The cute little cafe makes me feel like I'm in Italy. My husband and I came here on a date once and it's quiet here so you can chat and enjoy your food slowly. If you're on a date here, I recommend driving to the Albany Bulb afterwards for a nice romantic stroll, which is only a five minute drive away. Parking is easy. But this cafe doesn't seem to fit in with the little mall area... there's warehouses and stores.

My new hidden gem. I woke up this Saturday morning craving something delicious. My mom told me about this focaccia bread She tried at a coworkers party. She raved about how delicious it was and how we should go. In that moment, I grabbed my keys and mom and we headed out. When you arrive, it feels like a hole in the wall (my favorite) it's a very small and cozy café style bakery. To surprise, my mom's coworker Marco Flamini, who told my mom about the amazing place was there with the owner having a visit! The owner and lady working the front both were extremely welcoming. Unfortunately, the amazing focaccia bread was not ready till 10:30 am and we arrived around 9 AM. However, all the pastries that were ready to go looked mouthwatering. Traditionally I would take pictures of everything to show, but I was so impressed that I started creating a box to take home. I attached a picture of the receipt so you guys know all the things I got. When I tell you everything was equally amazing... I can't imagine how good the focaccia bread is going to taste when we come back. Definitely take the time to stop by and say hello and grab some pastries pizza and focaccia bread . I now have a new spot I can grab good pastries for Christmas and Thanksgiving! I will provide an update when I return . Note: you can also call ahead and have them reserve items for you! However, they do close at 2 pm! Shoutout and Thank you Marco for introducing this amazing new spot to my family & now Yelp family

I'm so happy I finally got the opportunity to try their food. I've been eye-ing them for years, but due to their location that's not on my usual route, I had not gone there. Finally, I was In The area and the timing was great to snag a quick lunch. I have to say that their prices are not cheap! I basically spent over $60 (before tips) for 2 panini, a fruit tart, a napoleon, 1 foccacia ,and 1 Cafe latte. However, the paninis were so so good! The bread was crispy but not dry! It was filled with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, not overly stuffed but fresh a d delicious. Certainly felt like eating gourmet panini sandwiches. The fruit tart was really good though I wish the tart was thinner. The napoleon was passable though, not my favorite. They were busy! But the line moved quickly. The dining areas (a small outdoor patio with about 4 tables and a other 4+ indoor tables were cozy. The bathroom was old but clean and spacious. Would certainly be back to try more of their pastries and bread! They all looked scrumptious! What a local gem!

I have been here twice... the last time was more than 6 months ago. The lady at the front is always so amazing. I have ordered pastries from here, like their tiramisu and cannolis. Parking can be a headache as this shopping center has other businesses around but it's worth the visit.

Went to their website, which has a panini menu with prices and lists a phone number for to go orders. Called and ordered a panino. When I arrived to pick it up, they tried to charge me $3.55 more (before tax) than the price listed on their website's menu. When I questioned it, they stated their website's menu pricing was wrong and they refused to honor it. So I left, disappointed and still hungry.