14 Best Bakeries in San Jose and the South Bay Area | Eater SF

"Clover Bakery brings the essence of Japan to a San Jose strip mall. Though the bakery opened 23 years ago with a focus on tiny Japanese cakes and four types of bread, Clover’s offerings have since expanded into milk bread sandwiches, rice balls, strawberry shortcakes, and a variety of sweet and savory Japanese pastries. The yakisoba bread and spaghetti bread might sound peculiar to some, but both are popular delicacies in Japan, which Clover Bakery has recreated. The most-loved items include onigiri rice balls and cakes with fresh whipped cream. The masago pan, a savory pastry infused with crab roe, and the croquette burger, are also hits." - Cathy Park