Located in Oakland, CA, Starter Bakery is a standout Restaurants offering delicious halal meals made with care and quality ingredients. Guests rate us 4.60 out of 5 based on 177 reviews, and we’re pleased to provide accessible facilities alongside our popular great service and quality.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Bacon Frittata, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli, White Cheddar on a Jalapeno Cheddar Bun
Our house-made Horchata, infused with Cardamom seeds, and Pistachios. Contains milk, nuts.
Our house made Lemonade infused with Lavender and topped with Butterfly Pea flower Simple Syrup.
Bacon Frittata, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli, White Cheddar on a Jalapeno Cheddar Bun
Our house-made Horchata, infused with Cardamom seeds, and Pistachios. Contains milk, nuts.
Our house made Lemonade infused with Lavender and topped with Butterfly Pea flower Simple Syrup.
Our classic interpretation of the pastry from Brittany, France. Like a croissant, but layered with salted butter and sugar, baked in a butter and sugar-coated pan for a caramelized exterior and soft, buttery interior. Contains Wheat, Milk.
Our signature Kouign Amann, baked in a salted buttered and sugar-coated pan produces a caramel crust. Our Seasonal Kouign Amann changes weekly, depending on the best fruit or flavors of the season.
Our traditional Kouign Amann filled with bittersweet chocolate and topped with ganache. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Our traditional Kouign Amann filled with hazelnut cream and hazelnut praline. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
Like a croissant, but layered with salted butter and layered with sugar, baked in a butter and sugar-coated pan for a caramelized exterior and soft and buttery interior. Filled with a pistachio cream chock full of crunchy shards of kouign amann, topped with a chocolate ganache ribbon and a sprinkle of pistachios. (fka Dubai Chocolate)
Our butter croissant is toasted, brushed with vanilla syrup, filled with almond frangipane, topped with more frangipane and sliced almonds, then baked for a second time for a crispy, dense, and delicious almond croissant. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
Our all butter croissant baked to golden brown perfection, A crunchy bite leads way to a light, flakey texture. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Croissant dough twisted and folded with cardamom cream, pistachios and apricot glaze. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
A golden brown exterior, flakey and buttery interior with batons of single-origin Colombian dark chocolate inside. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Soy
AVAILABLE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Croissant dough rolled with cinnamon sugar and studded with raisins. Baked to golden brown perfection leaving the cinnamon roll light, buttery, and flaky. Topped with a vanilla cinnamon glaze. Contains Wheat, Egg, Milk.
We start with our delicious Butter Croissant and "pretzelize" it, then sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Our chocolate croissant is toasted, brushed with vanilla syrup, filled with coffee milk jam and chopped pecans, topped with more chocolate and pecans, then baked for a second time for a crispy, dense, and delicious treat Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
Our all butter croissant filled with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, mornay sauce and topped with caramelized onions and Parmesan. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Our Tartine is based on a butter croissant that has been cut in half, toasted and brushed with a light vanilla syrup, it is then filled with house-made pastry cream before it is baked again for the second time. It is then topped with a seasonal fruit. Ingredients: Poached Pear, Almond, Unbleached Flour, Water, Cultured Butter, Sugar, Milk, Dark Rum, Apricot Glaze, Nonfat Milk Powder, Sea Salt, Yeast, Eggs, Barley Malt."
Buttery brioche dough twisted and folded with bittersweet chocolate filling. The layers of dough and chocolate blend perfectly together for a perfect bite.
Light brioche dough swirled with cinnamon butter, then baked with a sticky pecan topping. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Tree Nuts.
A flaky, buttery pastry that is filled with spinach, tender potatoes, sour cream and mornay sauce. "Unbleached Flour, Cultured Butter, Water, Butter, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, Barley Malt, Cauliflower, Potato, Spinach, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Garlic, Mornay Sauce"
Puff pastry folded with Duroc Pit Ham, AOP Gruyere Cheese, and Whole Grain Mustard
Seasonal Vegetable filled Puff Pastry filled with Roasted Delicata Squash, Oyster Mushrooms, Brie, and Gruyere
Plant based zucchini bread with chocolate and a hazelnut cacao nib crunch topping. Contains Wheat, Tree Nuts.
Bananas, chocolate and cacao nibs combine in these Mini Banana Cocoa Loaves. A rich banana flavor is enhanced with two types of chocolate chunks in the dough, topped with a Banana Butterscotch Caramel Icing and sprinkled with crunchy roasted cacao nibs. Great any time of day! Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg.
A delicate light batter filled with wild blueberries, topped with a light vanilla streusel. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Candied ginger, fresh ginger, and powdered ginger combine for a perfect ginger bite. Topped with organic sugar and brushed with honey butter after baking. Golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Deep flavors of molasses and candied ginger provide a chewy consistency. Warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, clove, allspice, and nutmeg blend for a flavorful bite. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
The classic chocolate chip cookie you know and love but with a caramel-y flavor and sea-salted top gives it the right balance of salty and sweet. A complex blend of wheat and whole wheat flours, and a mix of dark chocolate, a soft, yet dense texture is what you’ll find in this cookie. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
A French cake, delicately made with hazelnut flour, folding in chocolate and orange - a bright and moist cake with a rich nutty flavor. Contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy.
A delicate, light, and buttery French tea cake, finished with a passionfruit glaze. Perfect for eating alone, or with your coffee or tea. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat.
Our classic interpretation of the pastry from Brittany, France. Like a croissant, but layered with salted butter and sugar, baked in a butter and sugar-coated pan for a caramelized exterior and soft, buttery interior. Contains Wheat, Milk.
Our signature Kouign Amann, baked in a salted buttered and sugar-coated pan produces a caramel crust. Our Seasonal Kouign Amann changes weekly, depending on the best fruit or flavors of the season.
Our traditional Kouign Amann filled with bittersweet chocolate and topped with ganache. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Our traditional Kouign Amann filled with hazelnut cream and hazelnut praline. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
Like a croissant, but layered with salted butter and layered with sugar, baked in a butter and sugar-coated pan for a caramelized exterior and soft and buttery interior. Filled with a pistachio cream chock full of crunchy shards of kouign amann, topped with a chocolate ganache ribbon and a sprinkle of pistachios. (fka Dubai Chocolate)
Our butter croissant is toasted, brushed with vanilla syrup, filled with almond frangipane, topped with more frangipane and sliced almonds, then baked for a second time for a crispy, dense, and delicious almond croissant. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
Our all butter croissant baked to golden brown perfection, A crunchy bite leads way to a light, flakey texture. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Croissant dough twisted and folded with cardamom cream, pistachios and apricot glaze. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
A golden brown exterior, flakey and buttery interior with batons of single-origin Colombian dark chocolate inside. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Soy
AVAILABLE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Croissant dough rolled with cinnamon sugar and studded with raisins. Baked to golden brown perfection leaving the cinnamon roll light, buttery, and flaky. Topped with a vanilla cinnamon glaze. Contains Wheat, Egg, Milk.
We start with our delicious Butter Croissant and "pretzelize" it, then sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Our chocolate croissant is toasted, brushed with vanilla syrup, filled with coffee milk jam and chopped pecans, topped with more chocolate and pecans, then baked for a second time for a crispy, dense, and delicious treat Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
Our all butter croissant filled with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, mornay sauce and topped with caramelized onions and Parmesan. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Our Tartine is based on a butter croissant that has been cut in half, toasted and brushed with a light vanilla syrup, it is then filled with house-made pastry cream before it is baked again for the second time. It is then topped with a seasonal fruit. Ingredients: Poached Pear, Almond, Unbleached Flour, Water, Cultured Butter, Sugar, Milk, Dark Rum, Apricot Glaze, Nonfat Milk Powder, Sea Salt, Yeast, Eggs, Barley Malt."
Buttery brioche dough twisted and folded with bittersweet chocolate filling. The layers of dough and chocolate blend perfectly together for a perfect bite.
Light brioche dough swirled with cinnamon butter, then baked with a sticky pecan topping. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Tree Nuts.
A flaky, buttery pastry that is filled with spinach, tender potatoes, sour cream and mornay sauce. "Unbleached Flour, Cultured Butter, Water, Butter, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, Barley Malt, Cauliflower, Potato, Spinach, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Garlic, Mornay Sauce"
Puff pastry folded with Duroc Pit Ham, AOP Gruyere Cheese, and Whole Grain Mustard
Seasonal Vegetable filled Puff Pastry filled with Roasted Delicata Squash, Oyster Mushrooms, Brie, and Gruyere
Plant based zucchini bread with chocolate and a hazelnut cacao nib crunch topping. Contains Wheat, Tree Nuts.
Bananas, chocolate and cacao nibs combine in these Mini Banana Cocoa Loaves. A rich banana flavor is enhanced with two types of chocolate chunks in the dough, topped with a Banana Butterscotch Caramel Icing and sprinkled with crunchy roasted cacao nibs. Great any time of day! Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg.
A delicate light batter filled with wild blueberries, topped with a light vanilla streusel. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Candied ginger, fresh ginger, and powdered ginger combine for a perfect ginger bite. Topped with organic sugar and brushed with honey butter after baking. Golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Deep flavors of molasses and candied ginger provide a chewy consistency. Warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, clove, allspice, and nutmeg blend for a flavorful bite. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
The classic chocolate chip cookie you know and love but with a caramel-y flavor and sea-salted top gives it the right balance of salty and sweet. A complex blend of wheat and whole wheat flours, and a mix of dark chocolate, a soft, yet dense texture is what you’ll find in this cookie. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
A French cake, delicately made with hazelnut flour, folding in chocolate and orange - a bright and moist cake with a rich nutty flavor. Contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy.
A delicate, light, and buttery French tea cake, finished with a passionfruit glaze. Perfect for eating alone, or with your coffee or tea. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat.
Semi sweet, semi sour traditional baguette. Crispy on the outside, soft and open crumb on the inside. Contains Wheat.
A rustic Italian white bread made with a high percentage of pre-fermented flour, olive oil gives it a very tender and soft texture. Contains Wheat.
Our pain au levain dough–unbleached white flour, whole wheat, and rye–with castelvetrano, kalamata olives, and herbs folded into the dough. Great for grilled cheese sandwiches or dipping into tomato soup. Contains Wheat.
Rustic sourdough batard - golden brown crusty exterior with a soft, chewy interior and pronounced sourdough flavor. Contains Wheat.
Our multigrain hearth bread, half whole wheat and half white flour combined with rye flour, seeded throughout with brown flax, poppy seeds, millet, rolled oats, and cracked wheat & rye. Contains Wheat and Sesame.
Earthy and nutty in taste. This sourdough bread contains three types of flour - California stoneground wheat flour, rye flour, and unbleached flour. Crusty outside with a softer chewier interior. Contains Wheat.
**AVAILABLE AFTER 10 AM** An individual Onion & Herb Focaccia 8" round. The dough made with plenty of olive oil producing a great eating experience, topped with thinly sliced onions and a special herb mixture. A lovely savory treat.
Our sliced multigrain hearth bread, half whole wheat and half white flour combined with rye flour, seeded throughout with brown flax, poppy seeds, millet, rolled oats, and cracked wheat & rye. Contains Wheat and Sesame.
Our sourdough with added olive oil and honey baked in a loaf pan. A soft, golden crust and a soft, tender crumb. Sliced for convenience, great sandwich bread.
The sprouted grain (hard red wheat) gives the bread a nice rustic, hearty flavor. Red wheat contains slightly more tannins than white flour, which balances nicely with the sweetness of the grain. This bread is 100% whole wheat bread.
An enriched dough with pronounced notes of butter and egg produces a very soft, tender, golden crumb and a soft crust. Perfect toast with jam or for french toast. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg.
An enriched dough with pronounced notes of butter and egg produces a very soft, tender, golden crumb and a soft crust. Perfect sandwich buns. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg.
This loaf is made with 50% wholegrain spelt, 50% wholegrain rye with toasted sunflower seeds on top. It’s a nutritious loaf with a soft texture perfect for serving on the table with creamy butter, as a base for an open face sandwich, or cut thickly and toasted for a breakfast treat.
**Only available Friday-Sunday** A traditionally made sweet bread braid with a soft texture and airy crumb. Contains wheat and egg.
Seasonal vegetables and custard baked in a flakey pie shell. Each bite is rich, but has a light and delicate mouthfeel - a great textural contrast with the custard, vegetables, and crust. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk. 1/01/2026 - 1/31/2026: Broccoli, Brown Mushrooms, Spinach, Leeks, and Parmesan
Bacon, swiss cheese, roasted onions, and egg baked in a flakey pie shell. Each bite is rich, but has a light and delicate mouthfeel - a great textural contrast with the custard, bacon, veggies, and crust. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Chef's special seasonal mixture of veggies, cheese and velvety custard. 1/28/26-3/4/26 Zucchini, Broccoli, Red Onion, and White Cheddar
Chef's special velvety custard with chopped bacon, roasted red onion, and AOP gruyere.
Chef's special velvety custard with chopped bacon, roasted red onion, and AOP gruyere.
Chef's special seasonal mixture of veggies, cheese and velvety custard. 1/28/26-3/4/26 Zucchini, Broccoli, Red Onion, and White Cheddar
A delicate small cake built in layers: a tender hazelnut cake base topped with an intense caramelia milk chocolate mousse, finished with a bright passionfruit gelée center. The cake is enrobed in a smooth, glossy dark chocolate glaze for a rich and elegant finish. Allergens: Milk, egg, wheat, tree nuts (hazelnut), soy.
"Our decadent chocolate flourless cake is covered in a shiny chocolate glaze and finished with a ribbon of chocolate ganache and garnished with cocoa nibs. Ingredients: Eggs, Chocolate, Sugar, Butter, Heavy Cream, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla, Glucose, Salt, Cocoa Nibs"
A traditional carrot cake with a modern twist. Our cake is loaded with shredded carrots, coconut, currants and walnuts. Then filled and covered with brown butter cream cheese icing and finished with pineapple curd and toasted walnuts. Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Unbleached Flour, Carrots, Cream Cheese, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Canola Oil, Pineapple, Eggs, Walnuts, Currants, Shredded Coconut, Lemon Juice, Rum, Baking Powder, Vanilla Bean Paste, Cornstarch, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger
"Three tiers of fluffy white cake scented with vanilla bean and filled with passion fruit curd and vanilla Swiss buttercream frosting. The cake is finished with a thick layer of passion fruit crowning the top and swoops of Swiss buttercream filled with pools of passion fruit, and topped with passion fruit curd." Ingredients: Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Canola Oil, Vanilla Extract, Buttermilk, Eggs, Passionfruit Curd, Shredded Coconut , Butter
Chocolate mousse between rich layers of chocolate cake covered in a dark mirror glaze and garnished with chocolate ganache ribbon and pearls.
Pistachio Breton Shell, Pistachio Pastry Cream, Whipped Raspberry Ganache , topped with Seasonal Mixed Berries
Pistachio Breton Shell, Pistachio Pastry Cream, Whipped Raspberry Ganache , topped with Seasonal Mixed Berries
"Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Sea Salt"
"Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Sea Salt, Raspberry Fruit Puree, Gelatin, Fresh Raspberries"
A combination of fresh lemon and fresh lime in a creamy base, baked in a graham cracker crust. Topped with Raspberry Gelee and fresh raspberries. Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Salt, Raspberry Fruit Puree, Gelatin, Fresh Raspberries.
A combination of fresh lemon and fresh lime in a creamy base, baked in a graham cracker crust. Topped with Meringue. Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Salt.
Hand-cut fresh apples in a butter crust, topped with house-made streusel. Ingredients: Fresh Apples, Sugar, Butter, Unbleached Flour, Streusel, Water, Powdered Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Eggs, Nutmeg.
Fresh, sweet, hand-cut strawberries combined with tart rhubarb in a butter crust with streusel topping. Ingredients: Fresh Strawberries, Rhubarb, Sugar, Butter, Unbleached Flour, Water, Powdered Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Eggs, Cinnamon. Contains wheat, milk, egg.
Blanched beets team up with arugula, shaved fennel, toasted hazelnuts, and shaved ricotta salata cheese ready to toss in our lemon vinaigrette dressing. Contains Milk, Tree Nuts.
Marinated mozzarella, olive tapenade, hazelnuts, and arugula on ciabatta roll. Contains Wheat, Milk, Tree nuts.
Sliced ham, dijonaise, plugra butter, AOP gruyere cheese, and cornichons on a baguette. Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg.
Smoked salmon, chive cream cheese spread, cucumbers, and capers on an everything spiced pan de mie braided roll. Contains what, milk, eggs, sesame.
Frittata style egg, American cheese, special herb sauce, and pickled onions on a brioche bun. Contains wheat, milk, egg.
** Available after 10 am *** Focaccia, Bresaola, Coppa Salami, fresh mozzarella, and fennel salad with olive tapenade and an herb sauce. Contains wheat, milk, eggs.
Sliced chicken breast, genovese basil pesto, romesco, fresh mozzarella, arugula. Contains pine nuts, milk and wheat.
Avocado, kalamansi vinaigrette, herb oil, and cotija cheese atop toasted multigrain sourdough. Contains wheat, milk.
Organic Straus Greek yogurt layered with passionfruit puree, fresh berries and topped with house made granola. Contains milk and tree nuts.
Ingredients: Rolled oats, golden raisins, honey, sunflower seeds, pecans, coconut, sliced almonds, non-gmo canola oil, vanilla extract, water, cinnamon, almond extract, sea salt Contains tree nuts.
Semi sweet, semi sour traditional baguette. Crispy on the outside, soft and open crumb on the inside. Contains Wheat.
A rustic Italian white bread made with a high percentage of pre-fermented flour, olive oil gives it a very tender and soft texture. Contains Wheat.
Our pain au levain dough–unbleached white flour, whole wheat, and rye–with castelvetrano, kalamata olives, and herbs folded into the dough. Great for grilled cheese sandwiches or dipping into tomato soup. Contains Wheat.
Rustic sourdough batard - golden brown crusty exterior with a soft, chewy interior and pronounced sourdough flavor. Contains Wheat.
Our multigrain hearth bread, half whole wheat and half white flour combined with rye flour, seeded throughout with brown flax, poppy seeds, millet, rolled oats, and cracked wheat & rye. Contains Wheat and Sesame.
Earthy and nutty in taste. This sourdough bread contains three types of flour - California stoneground wheat flour, rye flour, and unbleached flour. Crusty outside with a softer chewier interior. Contains Wheat.
**AVAILABLE AFTER 10 AM** An individual Onion & Herb Focaccia 8" round. The dough made with plenty of olive oil producing a great eating experience, topped with thinly sliced onions and a special herb mixture. A lovely savory treat.
Our sliced multigrain hearth bread, half whole wheat and half white flour combined with rye flour, seeded throughout with brown flax, poppy seeds, millet, rolled oats, and cracked wheat & rye. Contains Wheat and Sesame.
Our sourdough with added olive oil and honey baked in a loaf pan. A soft, golden crust and a soft, tender crumb. Sliced for convenience, great sandwich bread.
The sprouted grain (hard red wheat) gives the bread a nice rustic, hearty flavor. Red wheat contains slightly more tannins than white flour, which balances nicely with the sweetness of the grain. This bread is 100% whole wheat bread.
An enriched dough with pronounced notes of butter and egg produces a very soft, tender, golden crumb and a soft crust. Perfect toast with jam or for french toast. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg.
An enriched dough with pronounced notes of butter and egg produces a very soft, tender, golden crumb and a soft crust. Perfect sandwich buns. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg.
This loaf is made with 50% wholegrain spelt, 50% wholegrain rye with toasted sunflower seeds on top. It’s a nutritious loaf with a soft texture perfect for serving on the table with creamy butter, as a base for an open face sandwich, or cut thickly and toasted for a breakfast treat.
**Only available Friday-Sunday** A traditionally made sweet bread braid with a soft texture and airy crumb. Contains wheat and egg.
Seasonal vegetables and custard baked in a flakey pie shell. Each bite is rich, but has a light and delicate mouthfeel - a great textural contrast with the custard, vegetables, and crust. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk. 1/01/2026 - 1/31/2026: Broccoli, Brown Mushrooms, Spinach, Leeks, and Parmesan
Bacon, swiss cheese, roasted onions, and egg baked in a flakey pie shell. Each bite is rich, but has a light and delicate mouthfeel - a great textural contrast with the custard, bacon, veggies, and crust. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
Chef's special seasonal mixture of veggies, cheese and velvety custard. 1/28/26-3/4/26 Zucchini, Broccoli, Red Onion, and White Cheddar
Chef's special velvety custard with chopped bacon, roasted red onion, and AOP gruyere.
Chef's special velvety custard with chopped bacon, roasted red onion, and AOP gruyere.
Chef's special seasonal mixture of veggies, cheese and velvety custard. 1/28/26-3/4/26 Zucchini, Broccoli, Red Onion, and White Cheddar
A delicate small cake built in layers: a tender hazelnut cake base topped with an intense caramelia milk chocolate mousse, finished with a bright passionfruit gelée center. The cake is enrobed in a smooth, glossy dark chocolate glaze for a rich and elegant finish. Allergens: Milk, egg, wheat, tree nuts (hazelnut), soy.
"Our decadent chocolate flourless cake is covered in a shiny chocolate glaze and finished with a ribbon of chocolate ganache and garnished with cocoa nibs. Ingredients: Eggs, Chocolate, Sugar, Butter, Heavy Cream, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla, Glucose, Salt, Cocoa Nibs"
A traditional carrot cake with a modern twist. Our cake is loaded with shredded carrots, coconut, currants and walnuts. Then filled and covered with brown butter cream cheese icing and finished with pineapple curd and toasted walnuts. Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Unbleached Flour, Carrots, Cream Cheese, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Canola Oil, Pineapple, Eggs, Walnuts, Currants, Shredded Coconut, Lemon Juice, Rum, Baking Powder, Vanilla Bean Paste, Cornstarch, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger
"Three tiers of fluffy white cake scented with vanilla bean and filled with passion fruit curd and vanilla Swiss buttercream frosting. The cake is finished with a thick layer of passion fruit crowning the top and swoops of Swiss buttercream filled with pools of passion fruit, and topped with passion fruit curd." Ingredients: Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Canola Oil, Vanilla Extract, Buttermilk, Eggs, Passionfruit Curd, Shredded Coconut , Butter
Chocolate mousse between rich layers of chocolate cake covered in a dark mirror glaze and garnished with chocolate ganache ribbon and pearls.
Pistachio Breton Shell, Pistachio Pastry Cream, Whipped Raspberry Ganache , topped with Seasonal Mixed Berries
Pistachio Breton Shell, Pistachio Pastry Cream, Whipped Raspberry Ganache , topped with Seasonal Mixed Berries
"Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Sea Salt"
"Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Sea Salt, Raspberry Fruit Puree, Gelatin, Fresh Raspberries"
A combination of fresh lemon and fresh lime in a creamy base, baked in a graham cracker crust. Topped with Raspberry Gelee and fresh raspberries. Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Salt, Raspberry Fruit Puree, Gelatin, Fresh Raspberries.
A combination of fresh lemon and fresh lime in a creamy base, baked in a graham cracker crust. Topped with Meringue. Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Salt.
Hand-cut fresh apples in a butter crust, topped with house-made streusel. Ingredients: Fresh Apples, Sugar, Butter, Unbleached Flour, Streusel, Water, Powdered Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Eggs, Nutmeg.
Fresh, sweet, hand-cut strawberries combined with tart rhubarb in a butter crust with streusel topping. Ingredients: Fresh Strawberries, Rhubarb, Sugar, Butter, Unbleached Flour, Water, Powdered Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Eggs, Cinnamon. Contains wheat, milk, egg.
Blanched beets team up with arugula, shaved fennel, toasted hazelnuts, and shaved ricotta salata cheese ready to toss in our lemon vinaigrette dressing. Contains Milk, Tree Nuts.
Marinated mozzarella, olive tapenade, hazelnuts, and arugula on ciabatta roll. Contains Wheat, Milk, Tree nuts.
Sliced ham, dijonaise, plugra butter, AOP gruyere cheese, and cornichons on a baguette. Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg.
Smoked salmon, chive cream cheese spread, cucumbers, and capers on an everything spiced pan de mie braided roll. Contains what, milk, eggs, sesame.
Frittata style egg, American cheese, special herb sauce, and pickled onions on a brioche bun. Contains wheat, milk, egg.
** Available after 10 am *** Focaccia, Bresaola, Coppa Salami, fresh mozzarella, and fennel salad with olive tapenade and an herb sauce. Contains wheat, milk, eggs.
Sliced chicken breast, genovese basil pesto, romesco, fresh mozzarella, arugula. Contains pine nuts, milk and wheat.
Avocado, kalamansi vinaigrette, herb oil, and cotija cheese atop toasted multigrain sourdough. Contains wheat, milk.
Organic Straus Greek yogurt layered with passionfruit puree, fresh berries and topped with house made granola. Contains milk and tree nuts.
Ingredients: Rolled oats, golden raisins, honey, sunflower seeds, pecans, coconut, sliced almonds, non-gmo canola oil, vanilla extract, water, cinnamon, almond extract, sea salt Contains tree nuts.
Made in Mexico with real sugar.
Premium Soda made with the highest quality natural juices, extracts and botanicals.
Traditional batch brew from Oakland's Roast Co. Coffee.
Traditional batch brew from Oakland's Roast Co. Coffee. Medium roast with notes of berries, brown sugar, and dark chocolate.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with hot water.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with water over ice.
Roast Co. drip coffee, topped with steamed milk of choice.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with equal parts steamed milk / rich milk foam. 8 oz. Contains milk.
Roast Co. coffee slowly steeped for a strong but balanced cup of iced coffee.
Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso with equal parts milk and foam.
Single shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso.
Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso.
Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso with steamed milk.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with milk served over ice.
Steven Smith Teamaker Earl Grey Tea, Vanilla Simple Syrup, Steamed Milk
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso topped with microfoam.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended into a double ristretto shot with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. Contains milk.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended into a double ristretto shot with choice of milk over ice.
House made chai infused with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
House made chai infused with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended with steamed milk. Contains Milk.
House made lemonade
Made in Mexico with real sugar.
Premium Soda made with the highest quality natural juices, extracts and botanicals.
Traditional batch brew from Oakland's Roast Co. Coffee.
Traditional batch brew from Oakland's Roast Co. Coffee. Medium roast with notes of berries, brown sugar, and dark chocolate.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with hot water.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with water over ice.
Roast Co. drip coffee, topped with steamed milk of choice.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with equal parts steamed milk / rich milk foam. 8 oz. Contains milk.
Roast Co. coffee slowly steeped for a strong but balanced cup of iced coffee.
Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso with equal parts milk and foam.
Single shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso.
Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso.
Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso with steamed milk.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with milk served over ice.
Steven Smith Teamaker Earl Grey Tea, Vanilla Simple Syrup, Steamed Milk
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso topped with microfoam.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended into a double ristretto shot with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. Contains milk.
Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended into a double ristretto shot with choice of milk over ice.
House made chai infused with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
House made chai infused with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended with steamed milk. Contains Milk.
House made lemonade
Hear from our valued guests
Very friendly staff and incredible pastry selection. My favorite was the seasonal kouign amann with pumpkin cream and pumpkin seeds on top for a little crunch. I also picked up the focaccia which was perfectly soft with a little onions on top with amazing flavor. Overall 10/10!
Starter Bakery is such a gem! Their chocolate croissant is absolutely classic—flaky, buttery, and so addictive that you’ll be thinking about it long after you’ve finished. The latte is good too, though a tiny tweak could make it perfect. Overall, a really enjoyable spot—definitely worth a visit if you love pastries and coffee!
I followed these reviews and went to Starter Bakery for the first time and the reviews were spot on, so let me add to them. Super excellent baked goods, super excellent staff, pretty all-white high ceiling interior, kind of a plain exterior building, but in a great neighborhood. What a great place.
Update April 2024: Split a half-size quiche for lunch - so buttery with perfect pastry and veggies. Also split a mille feuille and hello, I can eat these forever. --- Finally got to try Starter Bakery at its new location in Rockridge, across the street from Zachary's Pizza. We're no longer local, and I miss being able to order from them like I did all the time during the pandemic! Our picks from this trip were delightful. The chocolate tarte was so chocolatey and citrusy good with lots of textural differences in a mousse-like base. More, please. Next was one of their new signature items: the cardamom pistachio twist with apricot. Flavors were restrained but not subtle, and the glaze involved was very light. A pleasant alternative to an overwhelming sticky bun. The savory puff pastry was mostly potatoes with bright and lively herbs and mornay sauce baked inside. Really satisfying. The twice-baked almond croissant—of these offerings, it's the least exciting, but compared to pretty much any almond croissant elsewhere, it's amazing. The crisp crunch of the croissant layers, overflowing almonds and powdered sugar, all make for a great breakfast treat.
Fantastic experience, we love starter bakery items! This is the first time we went to the actual store in Oakland to try their items and we were blown away. We tried their chocolate babka, double baked almond croissant, savory puff, hazelnut financier, pistachio twist and cappuccino, we will be coming back!
Amazing bakery. Had pear and blackberry meringue kouign amann and a chef’s special veggie quiche. Both were amazing and baked to perfection. The tart on the quiche was thin and perfectly crumbly. Would go out of my way to stop by at this place.
Excellent house roasted coffee, espresso and lattes. Baked goods arrive daily from Starter Bakery, a local artisan bakery. Love authentic SF vibe.
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 love to try a version with cream cheese in it). Both savory pastries I got were also good, and I almost audibled to a sandwich or quiche because they looked tasty too. My chain was good although I wish I could have reduced the sweetness just a bit All in all a great bakery with friendly people! I will definitely be back to try their bread.
Traditional kouign amann was yum! Dense, crispy sugary treat 🥰 Missed the seasonal berry offerings, hope to catch it the next time!
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.
Common questions about Starter Bakery
Starter Bakery is located at 5804 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States, Oakland, CA, United States.
You can reach Starter Bakery by calling +1 510-735-6910.
Starter Bakery has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 177 customer reviews.
Starter Bakery features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Starter Bakery features the following service options: Delivery, In-store pick-up, In-store shopping, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Starter Bakery features the following offerings: Coffee.
Starter Bakery features the following dining options: Breakfast.
Starter Bakery features the following amenities: Restroom.
Starter Bakery features the following planning: Quick visit.
Starter Bakery features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Starter Bakery features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking.
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