Fournée Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

1. Fournée Bakery

8.8
2912 Domingo Ave (Tunnel Rd), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · 22 tips and reviews

Christoph B.Christoph Burschka: Awesome almond croissant, greatly recommended!

YamengYameng: Come early to get the croissants fresh! The closest to European style in the Bay Area

David M.David Marks: Fantastic croissants and pastries. On par with the best you would find in France.

Firebrand Artisan Breads is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

2. Firebrand Artisan Breads

8.8
2343 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Bakery · Central Oakland · 33 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Love coming here for breakfast and getting the crushed avocado, with goat cheese and poached egg on a croissant shaped like a piece of toast. Bacon is also an option.

Andrew C.Andrew Cassin: The croissant cinnamon roll and pretzel sticky bun are both insanely good.

Larry A.Larry Algood Jr: The turkey croissant was really good and the jammy and pork was good too

Powderface Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

3. Powderface Cafe

7.2
3411 E 12th St Ste 134 (34th Ave), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Fruitvale · 47 tips and reviews

Darling B.Darling Bonnie: Best Beignets EVER !

Ivan S.Ivan Silva: Best beignet in Bay Area!

Frank K.Frank Kim: Try the cinnamon sugar beignets too, amazing.

La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

4. La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie

9.0
3411 Fruitvale Ave (at MacArthur), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lower Dimond · 36 tips and reviews

Angela S.Angela Swinderman: It's hard not to make the chocolate croissants and morning buns a part of my morning ritual. They're dangerously good!

DMSR 3.DMSR 3121: Just passing by with a hungry growl....I stepped into this place and was delighted by the scrumptious apple stuffed croissant! Yum! Enough to satisfy my hunger!!

Yavonna G.Yavonna Glenn: Morning buns. So good. Get these first, then start exploring. Other faves: plain croissants, blueberry coffee cake, Le Sicilien & Geneve cake slices.

Brenda's Oakland is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

5. Brenda's Oakland

7.9
4045 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Restaurant · Temescal · 7 tips and reviews

Tiffany E.Tiffany Edwards: Oh my Goodness the Shrimp n Grits is Everything #beignets #watermelontea 🍤🍉🍵

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Delicious grits, eggs, and coffee. New Orleans-esque menu. Can’t wait to try the beignets.

KikiKiki: Best beignets ever! Po kids is yummy too!

Nabolom Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

6. Nabolom Bakery

8.5
2708 Russell St (College Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

Salvina B.Salvina B: buttery croissants, slight crispy outside, amazing.

AliceAlice: Chocolate almond croissant is so, so good here

Josh L.Josh Levine: holy cherry cheese danish!

Arizmendi Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

7. Arizmendi Bakery

9.3
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews

Perri K.Perri Kramer: The baguette pieces are the best rolls in the world. I also love the coconut macarons! Heaven.

Dani M.Dani Moseley: The daily pizza is always surprisingly delicious. Have a brioche knot!

cami j.cami j.: everything’s good! pizza, croissants, cinnamon rolls; it’s all excellent!

Haddon Hill Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

8. Haddon Hill Cafe

9.0
504 Wesley Ave (at Brooklyn Ave), Oakland, CA
Café · Cleveland Heights · 21 tips and reviews

Queenie D.Queenie D: I heard about the empanadas, so I asked the baristas for a rec: they said ham & cheese, for breakfast! It was a surprisingly perfect choice-- like a savory croissant only more hearty.

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Iced mochas are bomb, croissants are amazing, the view can’t be beat.

cami j.cami j.: super cute neighborhood coffee shop with great espresso and friendly baristas.

Sweet Bar Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

9. Sweet Bar Bakery

8.5
2355 Broadway (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Café · Central Oakland · 31 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Bellino: Best croissant I've ever had!

Kate M.Kate Menkhaus: Their sandwiches are awesome, even with gluten free bread

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Picked up a flourless chocolate cake for a party that was rich, dense and incredibly tasty. It had caramel topping which made it even more brilliant. Only $20, great spot to pick up some desserts.

Donut Savant is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

10. Donut Savant

8.3
3000 38th Ave, Oakland, CA
Donut Shop · Allendale · 2 tips and reviews

zippyzippy: Cinnamon sugar cronut and a coffee is my favorite pairing.

Claire L.Claire Lee: Awesome spot, get a dozen donuts and wow your friends! Nice to see this new location that opened Nov 2020

La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

11. La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie

8.3
6323 College Ave (btwn Alcatraz & 63rd), Oakland, CA
Bakery · North Oakland · 35 tips and reviews

Czarina B.Czarina Behrends: Morning bun, apple croissant, breads, and desserts are great. Can't really go wrong here!

Roberto G.Roberto Garces: Excellent morning buns - sweet and savory.

Ben S.Ben Smith: get the chocolatine

Grand Lake Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

12. Grand Lake Farmers Market

9.3
Splash Pad Park (at Grand Ave & Lake Park), Oakland, CA
Farmers Market · Lakeshore · 47 tips and reviews

Mortiche W.Mortiche Wong: Organic dim sum, tamales, brioche pies, fresh juice bar, Liba falafel, Roli Roti chicken and sweet waffle truck; An international brunch stop

Ashley M.Ashley Mowrey: Food trucks, produce, cheese, samples, and products. This farmers market has everything, it's the perfect Saturday morning.

Dave S.Dave Schutte: Best Farmers Market in the East Bay!

Rooz Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

13. Rooz Cafe

8.3
1918 Park Blvd (E. 19th St.), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · San Antonio · 20 tips and reviews

Liesel P.Liesel Pabian: The Almond croissants are fantastic

Zia S.Zia Schwartz: Muffins are amazing! Staff is awesome. Love this place!!!

RemielRemiel: They're friendly if you smile first. NOTE: this is also good life advice.

Commis is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

14. Commis

8.9
3859 Piedmont Ave (btw Rio Vista & Montell), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 28 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Pistachio and Chocolate Brioche Dessert

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: The tasting menu was divine - especially with the wine pairing. Favorites included the amouse Bouche, beluga caviar and champagne pairing, cured egg yolk and bread dish, and the pb souffle

Hana N.Hana Na: Tried Commis with the wine pairings. Disappointed :( I really wanted to love the place!

Railroad Stop Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for French Pastries in Oakland.

15. Railroad Stop Deli

7.8
1210 26th St (Magnolia), Oakland, CA
Deli · McClymonds · 3 tips and reviews

Joe C.Joe Cake: The breakfast croissants are amazeballs. Everything else I have had has been awesome as well.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Kagan: Delicious soups! Lots of surprisingly good staples.

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Really great turkey avocado sandwich! I look forward to returning to this little bodega for snacks and breakfast!