"While some bakeries strive for global stardom, fame, and fortune, Arizmendi has always fought the good fight back home — and it’s paid off. This is the grassroots, no-frills, not-for-profit, co-op bakery that the (East) Bay is known for. Since opening their first location in Oakland in 1997, the city has relied on Arizmendi for tasty muffins, veggie pizza, and community-driven ideals." - Matt Tillquist