One of the best bakeries in the bay area. We driven up from San Jose just to go to this spot. I thought that going early on a Sunday there would be a smaller line. I was wrong. Basically everything is great. I even took home a loaf of sourdough.

I love starter bakery, have tried the croissant, twice baked almond croissant, and the seasonal tartine pastry. All very good, pastries are on the pricier end but they are definitely good quality and very tasty! Can't wait to continue going back to try more things.

This place is a must-visit! The service was friendly. The interior is clean, bright, and perfect for enjoying a sweet treat after an early morning workout. I ordered a cappuccino, and the foam was perfectly crafted. I also tried their almond twice-baked croissant, chocolate croissant, cardamom bun, with pistachio--everything was absolutely delicious! I will be back for sure to indulge again.

Previously, I had only had Starter Bakery goods at other cafes or Too Good To Go, never fresh from the source. My sister got the cardamom pistachio twist and the hazelnut kouign amann. The kouign amann was delicious with a nice hazelnut crunch. Sometimes other places have too much sugar in the middle and you get an oozy mess, but this one was just right. I don't even care for hazelnut that much, but this was really gentle, well balanced, with a hint of something citrusy. The real star here was the cardamom pistachio twist. I'm also very neutral about pistachio, but I like cardamom. This was a delightful pastry. The flavors worked well together, and had the same kind of density as a good croissant. I like when things have light layers and compress down to be really rich and dense. We were so excited about it that we demolished it. Doesn't matter what you eat, but you should end with the twist as your last bite for a lingering flavor.

Delicious. I was impressed. I also Like that they seem to use a bit Less sugar than most bakery dessert places and that I appreciate.

My husband brought home some almond croissants from this bakery yesterday and I had it for breakfast today. The croissant, although, left in the paper bag overnight still tasted amazing this morning. There was a lot of almond paste inside and it was still flakey overnight. I can't imagine how delicious it would taste if I had it fresh yesterday. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu items and this time, I'll make sure to go myself so I can taste the freshly baked pastries.

Checked out starter bakery today after it being recommended to me as a friend. Upon walking in I was immediately *pleasantly* overwhelmed by the selection of pastries and sandwiches. I opted for the ham and cheese croissant which was simply divine. It was perfectly crispy and flavorful. The caramelized onions inside were so tasty, and is something I have never before had in a ham and cheese croissant. The line was pretty long, but went by really fast. The interior is spacious and had a clean light and bright feel. I will definitely be returning to starter bakery in the near future!

Starter bakery is a spacious, modern bakery located a block away from the Rockridge BART station. There is a lot of indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. Starter Bakery's pastries can be found in many coffee shops around Berkeley and Oakland but I was super excited to discover that they have a couple of their own locations. The service is quick and friendly. The staff go above and beyond to make your experience enjoyable. One day I went at 7:30AM and the scones were not glazed yet but the staff glazed one fresh for me. I go to Starter frequently and it is my mid-week sweet treat. Everyone deserves a little treat to get them through the week! Anyways, these are some of the pastries I've gotten so far: -Twice baked ham and cheese croissant: I was so blown away by this croissant. The croissant itself was flaky and served warm. On top of the croissant there is this delicious combination of ham, caramelized onions, a hint of Dijon mustard -Dried orange and cranberry scone (seasonal) This scone flavor is one of my favorites! There is a perfect balance of sweet, citrus, and freshness. The scone is moist and the glaze on top compliments each bite. -Raspberry Kouign Amann (seasonal) -Dried ginger and pear Kouign Amann (seasonal) Every Kouign Amann that I've had from Starter was delicious. The fillings have strong flavors and the pastry itself is crisp with a taste of caramelized sugar at the bottom. It is not overwhelmingly sweet and there is a pleasant balance of sweet/savory. I will continue to come back to Starter Bakery and next time I want to try their breads and sandwiches! I've been to a couple of bakeries in the Bay Area and Starter is a stand out.