Starter Bakery
5804 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“Starter Bakery is an Oakland gem where French pastry expertise shines through in every bite, from buttery croissants that rival those in Paris to perfectly balanced kouign amann and almond-forward pastries that keep people coming back. The small, welcoming space pairs an impressive rotating menu of seasonal offerings with consistently excellent execution—whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and croissant or settling in to explore their extensive baked goods selection. With friendly staff and a focus on quality ingredients and technique, it's the kind of neighborhood bakery that makes you actually excited to see what they're making next.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
As a French person, I can tell you that their pastries are very good and the croissant & chocolate croissant are better than in some bakeries in France. The bread and baguette are also very good and it's average price compared to what we see in the Bay Area. I'm not giving 5…
My friend got it for me and I was honestly impressed, the texture is sooo good! And it’s not too sweet at all for me. I’m definitely gonna stop by in person next time.
Traditional kouign amann was yum! Dense, crispy sugary treat 🥰 Missed the seasonal berry offerings, hope to catch it the next time!
Too many delicious looking pastries to choose from! The almond croissant has a good amount of paste in it and is very almond-foreward. The babka was chocolatey and soft even on the second day. The pecan brioche was nice and not too sweet and almost like a cinnamon roll (would…
It is a small, pleasant, and clean bakery with friendly staff and a fairly extensive menu. To give a more accurate review, I would need to try more of their products, but from the ones I tried this time, I was slightly disappointed with their Brioche - Pecan Sticky Bun. They…
Crema Reviews
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