Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 12, 2019
Berkeley's 5 best bakeries (that won't break the bank)Sweet Adeline Bakeshop | Photo: Sweet A./Yelp

Looking to try the top bakeries around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Cinnaholic

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Topping the list is Cinnaholic. Located at 2132 Oxford St. (between Allston Way and West Entrance.) in Downtown Berkeley, the bakery and vegan spot, which offers desserts and more, is the most popular budget-friendly bakery in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,582 reviews on Yelp.

At Cinnaholic, cinnamon rolls are available in more than 20 frosting flavors and come with fruit and sweet toppings. Flavors include everything from cake batter to banana cream, peanut butter and strawberry, while topping options include chocolate chips, blueberries and walnuts. In addition to cinnamon rolls, you'll also find brownies, cookies, "cinnacakes" and a variety of beverages.

2. Sweet Adeline Bakeshop

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Next up is Sweet Adeline Bakeshop, situated at 3350 Adeline St. (between 62nd and 63rd streets). With 4.5 stars out of 653 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers coffee and tea, desserts and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

The business offers elegant wedding cakes, as well as doughnut muffins, breads and an assortment of homemade sandwiches, which include salami goat cheese and pesto on focaccia. 

View the full menu here.

3. Acme Bread Company

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Acme Bread Company, located at 1601 San Pablo Ave. (between Cedar and Virginia streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bakery 4.5 stars out of 545 reviews.

Stop in to pick up sweet dough rolls, olive bread, Italian bread, sourdough, challah and more fresh-baked goods at the bakery. 

4. Rainbow Donuts

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Rainbow Donuts, a bakery that offers doughnuts and more, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 175 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2025 San Pablo Ave. (between University Avenue and Addison Street.) to see for yourself.

Treat yourself to a breakfast bagel, a croissant, a breakfast doughnut slider or an old fashioned, bacon or buttermilk doughnut off the menu; wash it down with a frappaccino or an iced latte. 

5. A Dora Pie

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Over in Downtown Berkeley, check out A Dora Pie, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery and traditional American spot, which offers desserts and more, by heading over to 1966 University Ave. (between Milvia Street and Bonita Avenue).

A Dora Pie offers homemade pies, cookies, meringues and more; customers can also order coffee, soda or craft beer. 


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