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Berkeley's top 4 bakeries, ranked

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Published on April 02, 2020
Berkeley's top 4 bakeries, rankedMasse's Pastries | Photo: Ari N./Yelp

Looking to try the top bakeries around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bakeries in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

Berkeley-area buyers historically spend more in April at food and beverage shops than any other month of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small business owners build an email marketing strategy. Daily spending at Berkeley-area food and beverage shops rose to $367,386 for the metro area in April of last year, 9% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Cinnaholic

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Topping the list is an outpost of the Cinnaholic chain. 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 bakery in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,621 reviews on Yelp.

2. Masse's Pastries

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Next up is Masse's Pastries, situated at 1469 Shattuck Ave. (between Rose and Vine streets). With 4.5 stars out of 888 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers desserts and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. The Cheese Board

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The Cheese Board, located at 1504 Shattuck Ave. (between Cedar and Vine streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery and cheese shop 4.5 stars out of 807 reviews.

4. A Dora Pie

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A Dora Pie, a bakery and traditional American spot that offers desserts and more in Downtown Berkeley, is another go-to, with four stars out of 136 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1964 University Ave. (between Milvia Street and Bonita Avenue) to see for yourself.


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