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 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 Glenn: Morning buns. So good. Get these first, then start exploring. Other faves: plain croissants, blueberry coffee cake, Le Sicilien & Geneve cake slices.
8. Haddon Hill Cafe
9.0
504 Wesley Ave (at Brooklyn Ave), Oakland, CA
Café · Cleveland Heights · 21 tips and reviews
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 McGrody: Iced mochas are bomb, croissants are amazing, the view can’t be beat.
cami j.: super cute neighborhood coffee shop with great espresso and friendly baristas.
9. Sweet Bar Bakery
8.5
2355 Broadway (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Café · Central Oakland · 31 tips and reviews
Tom Bellino: Best croissant I've ever had!
Kate Menkhaus: Their sandwiches are awesome, even with gluten free bread
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.
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 Mowrey: Food trucks, produce, cheese, samples, and products. This farmers market has everything, it's the perfect Saturday morning.
Dave Schutte: Best Farmers Market in the East Bay!
14. Commis
8.9
3859 Piedmont Ave (btw Rio Vista & Montell), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 28 tips and reviews
Foodspotting: Try the Pistachio and Chocolate Brioche Dessert
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 Na: Tried Commis with the wine pairings. Disappointed :( I really wanted to love the place!