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ARIZMENDI BAKERY

(5.0 Score)
3265 Lakeshore Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94612 Directions

Since 1997

Specialities:

✓Banana Bread ✓Brownies ✓Famous Scones ✓Ginger Cookies ✓Lamingtons ✓Bun ✓Donuts ✓Muffins ✓Pastries ✓Cookie Cakes ✓Lemon Bars ✓Baguette Pieces ✓Sourdough Baguette ✓Wolverine Loaf ✓Sesame Sunflower ✓Kalamata Olive Loaf ✓Challa Loaf/twist ✓Asiago Round ✓Rosemary Walnut Loaf ✓Sourdough Rye Loaf ✓Sweet Baguette/batard ✓Oatmeal Raisin-cookies ✓Sticky Date Pudding ✓Vanilla Shortcakes

" Arizmendi Bakery is a worker-owned bakery outpost preparing thin-crust pizza, including cookies, scones, breads, and more. Jose Maria Arizmendiarrieta is the founder of the bakery. Arizmendi Bakery started with approximately 25 people and is now a large international bakery with over 100,000 employees, working in approximately 250 worker-owned companies and associated businesses. The bakery specializes in scratch-made pastries, bread, and sourdough pizza. Arizmendi Bakery offers their community artisan bread, breakfast pastries, and gourmet pizza, made in front of you and fresh from their ovens daily. Their focus is on providing healthy food using straightforward recipes and quality ingredients. Gift cards are also available at Arizmendi Bakery.

2026 Highlights: Arizmendi Bakery has been providing bakery services for 29 years."

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Menu:

Focaccia Squares $3.75
Baguette Pieces $1.50
Sourdough Baguette $4.25
Wolverine Loaf $6.50
Kalamata Olive Loaf $6.00
Challa Loaf $7.50
Challa Twist $2.00
Rosemary Walnut Loaf $7.00
Sourdough Rye $6.00
Sweet Baguette $4.25
Petit Pan $2.00
Sweet Batard $5.00
Grackle Loaf $7.50
Brioche Loaf $7.50
Muffins
Blueberry Muffin $2.75
Wheat-Free Pumpkin $2.75
Vegan Banana Walnut $2.75
Wheat-Free Blueberry $2.75
Bran Muffin $2.75
Cranberry-Apple Muffin $2.75
Double Corn Muffin $2.75
Vegan Zucchini Carrot Ginger Muffin $2.75

Contact:

(510) 268-8849

Tue-Fri: 7am - 8pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 8pm Mon: Closed

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10+ YEARS ON TBR
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MARIPOSA BAKING COMPANY

(4.9 Score)
5427 Telegraph Avenue, Unit D3,
Oakland, CA 94609 Directions

Since 2004

Specialities:

✓Focaccia ✓'rye' Round ✓Rustic Croutons ✓Croissant ✓Pastries ✓Brownies ✓Squares Donuts ✓Muffins ✓Cakes ✓Cupcakes ✓Pies ✓Cookies ✓Biscotti ✓Hot Cross Buns ✓Dinner Rolls ✓Sandwich Batard ✓Challah ✓Baguettes

" Mariposa Baking Company is a gluten-free bakeshop for sweet and savory goods, from pastries to croutons. Patti Furey Crane is the founder of the bakery. The bakery's mission is to make wholesome, handmade food using the finest artisan ingredients. They prepare 100% gluten-free baked goods made with local, organic, and natural ingredients. Mariposa Baking Company is a dedicated gluten-free kitchen in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, California. The bakery strives daily to provide their customers with the highest quality gluten-free products. Whether you're nut-free, sugar-free, or vegan, they can help you find something delicious that fits your dietary needs. Mariposa Baking Company is located on the right side of the building. The bakery also has another branch in San Francisco.

2026 Highlights: Mariposa Baking Company uses locally sourced, organic, and sustainable ingredients and focuses on providing inclusive food choices while supporting customers and the local community."

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Menu:

Breads
Country Batard $12.95
Cinnamon Raisin Bread $14.00
Savory Bacon Loaf $16.50
Baguettes - 2pk $13.75
'Rye' Round $12.95
Sandwich Bread $12.50
Buttermilk Biscuits - 4pk $20.50
Challah From $12.50
Sandwich Batard $12.50
Sandwich Rolls - 5pk $14.00
Focaccia $10.00
Bagels
Chocolate Chip Bagels $18.75
Every Seed Bagels $18.75
Plain Bagels $18.75
Sesame Bagels $18.75

Contact:

(510) 595-0955

Mon-Thu: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 10am - 4pm

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LA FARINE BOULANGERIE PATISSERIE

(4.8 Score)
6323 College Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94618 Directions

Since 1977

Specialities:

✓Chocolatine ✓Pastries ✓Wheat-walnut Levain ✓Rustic Rye Batard and Rye Raisin Rolls ✓Orange Currant Scone ✓Wheat Walnut-demi Pain ✓Brioche ✓Swiss Twinkie ✓Tarts ✓Morning Bun ✓Breads ✓Chocolate Pecan Cookie ✓Croissants ✓Cookies ✓Apple Croissant ✓Raspberry-walnut Scone

“ La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is a delightful bakery that offers croissants, bread, scones, cookies, tarts, coffee, and custom cakes. Jeff Dodge is the owner of the bakery. All of their bakery products are made with high-quality ingredients without chemicals, preservatives, or artificial colors. The bakery also offers a limited selection of coffee and tea, creating a truly cozy and welcoming atmosphere for pastry lovers. La Farine provides delicious seasonal bread available during special holidays. Gluten-free and vegan options are available at La Farine. If you are looking for a great relaxing place, La Farine is the perfect destination. You must try their Frangipane Almond, Irish Soda Bread, Fresh Fruit Tart, and other pastries.”

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Contact:

(510) 654-0338

Mon-Sun: 7am - 6pm

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ARIZMENDI BAKERY REVIEWS

When I tell you this place is so good I love everything about here the food the people and the atmosphere I always meet a new friend and get a lot more history in Oakland and how much of a staple in the community this bakery truly is I love the cookies , pizza of the day, soup of the day , fresh sauces ,fresh dough , fresh salad . Just endless possibilities.

Went in with a friend, place was busy but the line was kept moving at an efficient pace. Absolutely delicious food- I had a breakfast roll, this delicious cinnamon-sugar coated bread that was both delicious and extremely texturally satisfying. Also had a slice of their pizza of the day. Thin, crisp crust. Managed to feel healthy without tasting healthy.

Incredible pastries and crazy delicious thin crust sourdough crust pizza. Long lines but they move fast. They do have cheese pizza for the kiddos. The light bake option for the pizzas is brilliant if you're not eating it right away.

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MARIPOSA BAKING COMPANY REVIEWS

Very good Bakery with a fantastic choice gluten-free cookies, cakes, bread, buns, bagels, croissants, pain au chocolate, crackers, donuts, cinnamon roles,… Nice modern and trendy atmosphere and great bakery staff. We recommend as a must go in case you need to rely on gluten-free, celiac safe fresh made products. Prices are high but the value of the products are also high. The pain au chocolate and the croissants have been our favorites. Sehr zu empfehlen für glutenfreie frisch hergestellte Backwaren für Menschen, die auf Zöliakie sichere Produkte angewiesen sind.

Wow! Top quality gluten free baked goods with great mouth feel/texture, flavor, and variety. Everything from dainty cookies to custom cakes, hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches. There are tables inside and benches outside to enjoy the food along with a range of hot & cold beverages. If you’ve been to their San Francisco Ferry Terminal shop, you’ve only experienced a tiny part of what Mariposa offers. Hopefully they will figure out how to provide delivery service soon.

When you have a gluten-free person in your life, this is a MUST! So many breads and pastries. I had the Mediterranean pizza, and it was the best and most unique pizza I've had! My daughter had the chicken empanada and agreed the best she's had! On the pricey end of some things but reasonable for most.

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The best bakery / patisserie in Berkeley. I love their croissant, morning bun, brioche, baguette and sourdough a lot. Falling love with them 36 years ago when I first move to this area. Went back to them for a good croissant has become a regular routine in the last 10 years since I’ve moved to other cities. Surprisingly, their flavors and service are all the same as always. Worth to go extra miles and pay the expensive toll fee to cross the Bay Bridge for the quality. BTW, they make great pies with fresh seasonal fruits from the area, like persimmon, figs, kiwi etc.. And, it’s all good.

It is a 7 min walk from the comic book store to this sweet store. I ate a mini red velvet cupcake and a seasonal pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Both were not overly sweet or moist. Staff was friendly and patient while I took my time deciding what I wanted. Nice clean store too. Parking in downtown Oakland, ha ha, if you are lucky.

Some of the best seeded sourdough baguettes in the Bay Area. Fresh buttery croissants, decadent cookies and rugula. Thei almond & fruit tarts are a must try. Excellent service.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ARIZMENDI BAKERY Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MARIPOSA BAKING COMPANY Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LA FARINE BOULANGERIE PATISSERIE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10