There's definitely a real reason why this bakery quickly pops out in your google search. and believe me, its popularity is legitimate. Early this week I was looking for a good bakery to buy a birthday cake so I followed my instinct and call them to make my order. The person who took the phone call was super friendly; she provided me with different bits of advice (it was clear that they were very busy, but she was very patient) and to avoid a long waiting time the day of the pick up I decide to go yesterday to pay my order in advance. They really take all the COVID19 precautions, only two people at a time inside the store and if you already paid your order, you don't have to wait in line, just scan the QR code that is outside of the store and someone is going to come out to deliver your order. It was almost impossible not to buy something being inside the store so I bought 4 tarts: Chocolate, lemon, strawberry & blackberry, one word: Divine! The waiting time is worth it. They have a wide variety of bread, cookies, cupcakes, pastries, coffee cakes, pies, danish, and donuts. The place is super clean (inside and outside) everyone is very friendly and they try to assist you as quickly as possible.

Quite impressed with bakery. Shocked by the huge number of cakes baked and ready to be sold. Also amazed by the selection of pastries available behind the shelf for ordering. Had pre-ordered a cake online for morning pick up. Got there at designated pick up time and some how they couldn't find the order. They were super professional and quickly checked if the baker was still available to quickly get me one. (Mine was a burnt almond cake with a carrot cake filling, so it wasn't just the regular burnt almond cake that they could give me on the shelf.). After the employee told me that and apologized for the inconvenience, they were able to give me a cake within 5 min. Kinda shocked how professional and fast they were about a slightly messed up order. Super impressed. Of course, the cake was delicious. Pricing was very good, considering most other cake places charge like $45+ for a similar size cake. Would definitely come again for their cakes!

Delicious, and so soft. This cake is HUGE. Should've just ordered the single layer cake, but I didn't have an idea on how big it would've been. The cake itself has a great flavor and it invites you to eat more. I am interested in tasting the other cakes they have on their menu. There is a warning on the website of the lines being long. It is a small shop and only 3 groups allowed in at one time. I ensured my order would be scheduled for the earliest possible time on Saturday morning. By the time I got there, maybe 720 am, there were three people there already. Service was quick and friendly.

Pros: I'm surprised I didn't find this gem of a bakery sooner. Their signature dish (burnt almond cake) is popular for a reason - it's just the perfect amount of custard filling and sweetness. And the cost is way lower than that of chains like Paris Baguette and 85 degrees cafe. Would highly recommend this place to everybody I know. Cons: The cake base looks like styrofoam and is not very stable. Moving the cake out of the box and onto a cake stand is a tad bit tricky because of that. Side note: You'd think otherwise but the burnt almond cake is much tastier than the burnt almond cupcake.

If you don’t know the fame of this bakery by now, that means you haven’t tried their burnt almond or almond burnt cake yet. I don’t remember the exact name but we all know what it is and so do they!! All their pastries are fluffy and flavorful. Exquisite sweets that you will crave always. The parking lot is hard to get a spot at, but you can always park further or in the residential area, its worth the walk! And if there is a long line, lemme tell you, it’s worth the wait!! Try any of their goodies and I’m positive you will be back for more!

I love this bakery but the old lady was super unprofessional. Yelling at customers is a no go. She needs a reality check but other than her everyone else is super awesome and the cakes are good. Due to the bad customer service I didn’t purchase a cake for Christmas this year for our family it’s tradition for us every holiday. But I’d rather not spend money where people think they can talk to people however they please. But I’ll try to go there again next holiday hopefully the old lady will be in better spirits.
Service: 1

This is a staple in San Jose. A true monument to living craftsmanship. The desserts here are exquisitely created. They are true pastry professionals. I have never had better eclairs, cream puffs, lemon cake, the Burnt Almond Cake is the piece de resistance. Absolutely bar none the greatest bakery I have ever had! Go here! If you are on a diet, skip it. If you are diabetic, risk it. If you are not a sweet person, you will be! Amazing, stupendous, magnificent, a culinary experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️

There’s Burnt Almond and during Thanksgiving there’s Pumpkin Burnt Almond. Period. There are shelves of really nice pastries but I wouldn’t know what they taste like because the Burnt Almond is the only thing I ever get and it’s the reason this place has been here for over 85 years. I’ve been coming here for over 40 years. The city should make this place a city landmark. Peter, the cake you made for my sons birthday which landed on Thanksgiving was a masterpiece. Almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.

So my husband and I decided to try Peter's bakery for ourselves to see what the hype was all about when it came to their burnt cakes. We ordered bothe the chocolate and marble burnt cake, each an individual slice (2 marble and 1 chocolate).We actually enjoyed both flavors. The cake was not overly sweet. Parking was not bad, the bakery has a limit of how many ppl are allowed inside at once, but this line goes pretty quickly.

I used Peter's Bakery for our wedding and it was absolutely amazing. We went with three different flavors of burnt almond (pumpkin, vanilla, and swirl). We purchased column stands and created a "deconstructed 3 tier cake" ourselves. Peter's staff customized the cakes to capture our wedding requests perfectly. The cake was amazing in taste, appearance, and price. Can't recommend them enough.

Busy, long line! But fast service when you get in. Not to many verity of pastry, maybe 10 or less than 15 kind of pastry and cookies. But very delicious . We tried Eclairs, whipped cream apple turnover, choc choc and lemon crunch, which was one from each kind of available pastry. My favorite was Lemon Crunch. I think it is the only bakery in this neighborhood, and it is good.

This is a San Jose tradition! Especially the Burnt Almond Cake. The last two times I have been there I picked up 3-burnt almond cake, Sesame Dinner Rolls, a Pineapple Danish Ring, an Apricot Danish Ring, and a variety of pastries. And they are all been a hit not a miss in all of them. I will continue to get things from them.
Food: 5
Service: 5

Loved everything i got. Carrot cake is my favorite so I am very picky and this is delicious, the Apple pie is not my favorite but I loved it and the chocolate cake one of the best I have ever had. Highly recommend them all. Absolutamente deliciosos.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Carrot, Apple

The best Burnt Almond Cake. Very fluffy and moist. I wish I bought two of their larger cakes . Parking is plenty after 10:30 am and the line isn't quite as long.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

I love the burnt almond cakes and cupcakes here! I've only personally visited here twice--once before Shelter-in-Place and once during--but each time the staff is super nice and friendly, and the treats delicious. I request the cake for my birthday every year ever since trying their cupcakes.

Great pastries & cakes. Light airy cream is nice. Service is top notch, friendly attentive staff.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cream Puffs

Loved Thier pastry. I had almond one. Wow just wow best bakery in bay area so fast I have tried. There was line to enter the place no wonder why people come here. Most of the people try almond cake looks like that's Thier famous one.

Unbelievably Awesome !!! Not just the preparation, but the prices as well. This was our first time at the bakery, and we are going back very soon. Whats left on the plate is the last of 5 items we got 10 minutes ago

The custard is delicious! I only experienced the custard in the Burnt Almond Cake. Need to go back to try some of the many other items they make.

Ordered the almond cake and chocolate almond cake, both were fluffy and delicious!