The Most Scrumptious Patisserie/Cake Shop in San Jose

BiBi Bakery & Cafe - San Jose

★★★★☆ 3.8 (913) • $$$

"My SO wanted to stop by this quaint bakery to get me a birthday cake. He got the mango mousse cake and it is so beautiful, I loved the way they decorated the cake and it was so soft, fluffy and not sweet--which is my ideal taste for desserts. I ate practically a 1/3rd of the cake haha.Some friends also got some cookies and those were tasty as well. They had nice textures and consistencies and were lightly flavored since I am someone that typically avoids cookies."

Mr Cake Plus

★★★★★ 4.7 (195)

"I have ordered cakes from here a couple of times! Recently ordered the mango cake and it was delicious. Absolutely soft and moist and not too sweet."

Jane Ellen Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (166) • $$

"This is such a cute little bakery with the nicest women running the shop! went gluten free a few months ago and I've been struggling to find gluten free dessert options that actually taste good. This bakery has some great gluten free options! I've tried their macarons on a previous visit, but that first time I came they were sold out of the other gluten free pastries because they were sold popular. This time I was able to snag one of the lemon merengue tarts and a red berry marscapone cake. I'm saving the red berry cake to eat for Valentine's Day tomorrow, but I couldn't wait to dig into the lemon meringue tart. It's sweet, tangy, and the fluffy meringue balances it all out very well. I will definitely be back"

whaT’s More cake studio

★★★★☆ 4.4 (189)

"Wow! Such a great spot.I brought my partner here for a treat on his 30th birthday and we were both blown away. For starters, It's beautiful inside. But most importantly the cakes were heavenly. The tea service was complimentary which was icing on the cake (pun very much intended). We will absolutely be back and telling our friends."

Alexander's Patisserie

★★★★☆ 3.6 (234) • $$

"3.5 STARSFriend: "What's that?"Me: "A 2D croissant."Friend: "Looks like someone sat on it. Hope they didn't fart on it."Me: *SNIFF TEST*Spending hours painstakingly creating beautifully laminated layers only to *SMASH* it seems sacrilegious to a French croissant.But, this became a viral trend in Korea last year which has now come to The Bay. Introducing the 2D Korean-inspired: Croissant Nurungi aka Flat Croissant....They're available at Alexander's Pâtisserie (Cupertino & Mountain View). 4 flavors: Plain, strawberry, mango, and chocolate ($6-$6.50 each). * Plain ($6) // 3 stars * Strawberry ($6.50) // 4 stars : http://tinyurl.com/mr28h3n3Gimmicky? Fo'Sho...imo. Low key reminds me of palmiers (cookies), the 2D croissants were crunchy and flaky with a buttery, slightly caramelized sweetness. Not as sugary as palmiers. After several bites, the plain one became monotonous. The strawberry chocolate + dehydrated strawberries was much better. The creamy pleasant tartness perfectly complemented the butteriness.Pairs well with tea + coffee. Overall, the 2D croissants were fine and I may get one again when I'm craving a bougie palmier but def seems like another social media novelty trend. Gotta try things for yourself tho. Rounding down because of my other experiences at this pâtisserie. I'm a fan of their steakhouse but I find their desserts look better than they taste (for my taste preferences). Also, on one visit, the macarons and truffles I purchased were stale.OTHER NOTES:* Hidden behind Pacific Catch's storefront.* Much smaller than their MV location with a limited selection. * Hot tea + coffee available. No matcha tho which is disappointing considering their brand has Japanese influences. * Tock: Cake Pre-Orders + Afternoon Tea Rezzies * Afternoon Tea ($65 pp) in partnership with Claude Le Tohic and SF's ONE65 is available on the patio. Includes fresh seasonal assortment of pastries, macarons, sandwiches, chocolates, tea, and coffee.* Outdoor patio seating only (dog-friendly)."

Paris Baguette

★★★★☆ 3.6 (154) • $$

"WOW I love you, Paris Baquette! Your cakes are the best! Light, creamy, fluffy, perfect for my taste bud! Your Green tea cake, strawberry and banana roll cakes, and blueberry cream cake are among some of my favorites!! I love the plenty of pastries options here as well!!!! The cream puffs, Croissants, Crème Brûlée Buns, Mochi Doughnuts are absolutely delightful! Your Macaroons are so Great! Love the blueberries Pistachios, Strawberries, and chocolate Flavors!I cannot wait to try other cakes and bake goods items here, Paris Baquette!!!"

Paris Baguette

★★★★☆ 3.8 (81)

"This is my favorite bakery for breakfast. The location is perfect for work. I always order the hash brown bread because its delicious! They prepare the bakery before customers arrive in the morning. The service is good and fast. I also like to order the matcha latte, which they make for me. I met one of the cashier who can sign language a little. I am deaf and I can sign language. He could understand what I sign. There's a mural of San Francisco on the wall inside. I wish I could smell the breads from Paris Baguette, that would be amazing!"

GK Pastry

★★★★★ 4.8 (50)

"What a cute and beautiful shop! I love the enticing food/dessert displays and the nature-inspired interior.The manager is friendly and professional, and helped me figure out which flavors of Jar Cake to get - we prefer less sweet, so I got the Tiramisu and Ruby Chocolate. Both were delicious! I'm looking forward to trying the Pistachio next time. I often look for good food/dessert to bring as gifts, and their cute cardboard box that fits 2 jars will be perfect for my future lucky recipient. (I opted for a bag for my own purchase today.)I came by on a weekday after lunch, so I didn't get to try the savory food but they all looked delectable! The variety rotates. The packaging is neat, and Best Buy dates are clearly marked. There's plenty of street parking near and around California Ave. I will definitely return when I need goodies to-go!"

Paris Baguette

★★★★☆ 3.5 (57)

"Stopped by Paris Baguette for a small dessert after having dinner at a nearby restaurant. Conveniently just a few feet away, this place came in clutch without having to do too much. The store was still pretty busy on New Years Eve. Students studying, catch up sessions, and families enjoying an evening dessert filled the establishment. Luckily for us, the selection of baked goods still had a few options. The pastry case didn't lack items and my daughter absolutely needed to get her tiny hands on a macaron. 5/5 stars for the patient staff who didn't huff and puff over my indecisive toddler. Purchases tasted good as well."

Delizias Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"Stumbled across this gem a few weeks ago. Amazing!!!! The concha's are immaculate!!!! Friendly staff!"

CA Bakehouse

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $

"I'm definitely the unpopular opinion when it comes to CA Bakehouse. Maybe Asian desserts aren't my fave but items ordered were decent. Sister loves her pandan desserts and asked me to pick up items with pandan ("Asian-vanilla") usually accompanied by coconut milk: :: Pandan Macadamia Cookie - these were okay and not much to rave about as far as flavor but it was a nice soft, chewy cookie with taste of macadamia :: Bánh Bò Nướng (honeycomb cake) - chewy, airy from the use of tapioca flour...if you like mochi you'll love this cake. Sadly, it wasn't for me...its a texture thing and to me, didn't have much flavor :: Kaya and Durian Egg Tart - family enjoyed these brightly-colored tarts. Crust nice and flaky. Wish I had purchased a simple Portuguese tart to try. Overall, i wasn't a fan but sister was happy with her #1 request of the honeycomb cake with the bouncy texture and pandan flavors. Other family members enjoyed but I felt like my 7- year old niece "I just taste GREEN"....EXACTLY! Also picked up orders for a friend and she thought items were 'ok'. The owner who handed me my order was very friendly and nice. After ordering about $150 worth of items, I forgot to add a pandan waffle to eat for the ride home... I asked if it was okay to order ONE item....the young worker said I would have to move over to the ORDERING line (10 people) and wait. SMH. It wasn't like I was ordering 10 more items.....almost had a New Jersey Housewife moment and flip the table....okay, only in my head! Place is set up for pickup/ordering at the door vs perusing in the bakery. Best to order online and pickup to minimize the wait. Saturday pickup was fine as i have good parking karma and scored a spot in front but it's a bit chaotic exiting (101, Story Road) the freeway (11:30 am) with parking being a challenge and a bit frenetic."