The Baker Next Door

New spot! Cute. Read the story on their website. I like how they open early. Lots of parking on the street during the morning. Good coffees and pastries!Light and fluffy and was ordered the breakfast sandwich and that was very filling. Option of oat and almond milk for a bit extra. I appreciate how it doesn't cost an arm and leg for it. Prices are great!

Exciting that downtown Redwood City has a bakery!!!! I've only been here once so far, I need to go again in order to bump up my star rating. We picked up a loaf of bread it was good, yet pricy. I know that's the way of the world these days. It's a splurge going here. The decor is well done. Modern and simplistic. You'll have to hunt for street parking or find one of the garages. Next time I'll try to pick up one of their pasteries.

I was excited to try this new bakery, but unfortunately, my experience fell short of expectations.The pastries were okay...nothing special. Having worked in a bakery before, I might be a bit picky, but my $6 morning bun was uncurled and lacked the neat presentation I was expecting. I also didn't taste any orange zest in the bun. The biggest disappointment was our drinks. My matcha latte was the worst I've ever had. Rather than being properly whisked, it seemed like steamed milk was just poured over dry matcha powder, leaving clumps of powder in every sip. It seems this bakery has a strong focus on coffee but others in my group had complaints about their cappuccinos - specifically that the milk was not steamed properly, had large bubbles instead of latte art...more so just milk dumped on top of the espresso. Another issue was cleanliness. A friend ordered a pastry, and I watched the cashier wipe the serving plate with the same towel they had just used to clean the counter which is not a great look for food safety. Tongs to grab the pastries were put down in the register area where our cashier was taking payments, just directly on the counter rather than on a plate or board where the pastries were. We felt like we were being rushed when ordering and just didn't really feel like we were being welcomed, even when there was nobody behind us in line. On the positive side, the space itself is cute, and the bakery's story on their website is lovely. Their menu looked extensive but we didn't order any of their food. I hope they work out these service kinks, but based on my experience, I wouldn't return.

Pretty new coffee shop at Redwood City Downtown. It has various of pastries made at the shop fresh. It also has various of coffee menu and some breakfast item like avocado toast and also sandwich. The latte is good. I like the Kougin Amann. The worker is very nice. I like coffee house and bakery at same place.

Don't let the name fool you - this is not a spot for common, run of the mill pastries. All the baked goods here are strikingly top notch in terms of technique, on par or exceeding the quality other established expert bakeries in the Bay Area (Tartine, Manresa Bread, etc). What I ordered: Matcha latte - unsweetened pure matcha, quite good Pain Suisse (seasonal item) - shatteringly crisp puff pastry filled with specialty dark chocolate and baked pastry cream - not too sweet, flavorful and balanced, a delight to look at and taste Almond snail - delicious, not cloying like many similarly-styled almond croissants in the area Pain au chocolate - went to my kiddo who inhaled it before I could sample (a resource ding endorsement) Bright, airy, mix of tables and counter seating. Does not appear to have wifi, but I found it a pleasant place to work and watch people baking. Folks here are knowledgeable and creative with their craft. I look forward to trying more of what they have to offer!

The space is so light and inviting, I feel like I can't have a bad experience here. Have come a couple times for lunch now and a few more just to pick up pastries. Service for their food is pretty quick and there is ample seating. The grain salad was extremely filling and lasted me two meals. I appreciate the ability to add on items like avocado or an egg. Of their pastries, my favorite so far has been the morning bun. But I'm very excited to try their croissant pudding some time!

I tried Baker Next Door's pastries during their pre-opening Friday pop ups. I'm happy they are finally open! The restaurant is airy, bright, and beautiful. You order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready. Seating is first come first served.FOOD:-- Croque Monsieur: Tasty combination of crunchy bread, ham, melty cheese, and cornichons. The bread is a tad greasy. Comes with small side salad, which helps to cut through the richness of the sandwich.-- House Salad: Bright dressing. Love that it comes with bread. Can add meat (smoked salmon or bacon) if you want protein.-- Focaccia Slab Sandwich: It was filling and came with a small side salad. I added bacon.PASTRIES: I enjoyed their morning bun, Kouign Amann, and cookies.

Came by before noon and it wasn't too busy, they still had all of their pastries on their menu as well. Ordered a focaccia sandwich and a mocha, there isn't a whole lot of seating but you can find a seat if you wait for a bit. The focaccia sandwich was delicious, it was fresh and flavorful with a small salad on the side. The mocha I wasn't a huge fan of, it tasted a bit watered down. I also got a monkey bread to go, it was caramelized and so good! The prices are a bit on the higher side, but they are a no-tip establishment!

I love bakeries and wish we had more of them on the Peninsula! I was very happy when this placed open since it's in downtown Redwood City and pretty convenient to visit with all the parking nearby.I really liked the focaccia slab sandwich I got. The heirloom tomatoes they used were incredibly large, juicy, and sweet. They added a lot of flavor to the sandwich. I love cream cheese and arugula so the sandwich combined a lot of my favorite foods. I ask for cucumbers on the side.The bread pudding here is also pretty tasty. I like the caramel sauce on the side. This bread pudding is best when heated up so if you bring it home cold I recommend microwaving it first.The monkey bread here was also not bad (not my favorite pastry but would eat it again if someone wanted to share).I want to try all the pastries here at some point since they have a very large selection.The interior of the shop is also very sunny and bright so hopefully your mood is brightened up if you eat here!

We recently visited The Baker Next Door in Redwood City after a coworker recommended it, and I'm so glad we did! My wife and I stopped by on a Friday morning before work, and the experience was fantastic.The space is clean, open, and welcoming, with the wonderful aroma of freshly baked goods greeting you as you walk in. The open kitchen setup is a nice touch--you can see the team working hard to create delicious treats for the day.My wife ordered the waffle and a matcha latte, which she found flavorful and refreshing. I went for the chocolate croissant, the morning bun, and a vanilla oat latte. The latte was perfect, and the croissant was wonderfully flaky with rich, decadent chocolate inside. The morning bun, while great as is, would have been even better warmed up. Overall, we were very happy with everything we tried.That said, it did seem like two of the baristas making the coffee didn't want to be there, which could detract from the otherwise excellent experience. A little more enthusiasm would elevate what this place already has going for it.We'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu--especially the baguette, which I've heard is amazing. Great job to the team at The Baker Next Door!