As Kneaded Bakery

The best bread in the East Bay. I always go there and buy more than one. And more sweets on the top. Cookies and the blueberry crisp. Omg. So good!

Thanks to As Kneaded Bakery San Leandro has one of the best bakeries in the world. The Pain D’Epi is amazing as is their sandwiches especially the curried cauliflower sandwich. Just perfection. They are now selling their own delicious croissants.

I discovered this bakery today, thank you to the other online reviews. I wanted to get a loaf of baguette, but didn’t feel like driving to Acme bakery in Berkeley….typed in bakery in Google and this place popped up. I decided to stop in and try one of their French baguettes. I am so glad I did. It is delicious. The crust was cripy but not overly hard & the bread was soft & moist. I’m very delighted that they use organic wheat flour. The price was also very reasonable. Definitely will be coming back to try the other baked items. Great little gourmet bakery in San Leandro.

Wonderful local bakery. Friendly customer service. The baguettes & breads are some of the best we have eaten. Recently had the "Riveriera" sandwich. Delicious! During Thanksgiving I bought the most 😋 pie crust. Please support this local business.

One of our favorite places to buy bread from! We’ve tried almost all & our favorite is the honey rye porridge bread. Recently tried the mandelhornchen which is an almond pastry & it’s definitely a repeat buy!

I finally found some time to visit As kneaded bakery in San Leandro. This is not a cafe, just a bakery and the caged up liquor store next store makes the area look grittier than it is. There's a lot to like about this bakery. I arrived near closing and was greetly by a friendly person at the door. I got the honey sage foccaccia and flax and sun flower loaf. The foccacia is probably different from what you get from other bakeries. Less bready, perhaps more oily,and the honey glaze definitely makes their version sweeter. Nonetheless, I think tastes great. The sage is not overpowering and strikes the right balance between sweet and savory. The flax sunflower loaf is heavy and hearty, but as advertised on the bag, it retains a light and open (somewhat spongy) texture. Its hardly sour and the seeds provide a nice aftertaste Their breads and pastries are not cheap but this is a locally owned business that genuinely wants to offer quality products. As the numerous awards attest to, that's worthy of support. I'll go back and buy more.

It's a good small bakery store to just select and pick-up the available bread of choice and go but you can also call them up to reserve your bread. Selection might be sparse at times but good quality thus far. The store does not offer much in terms of esthetics nor it offers any other options such as drinks, just bread at this time.

Best bakery in town and a source of San Leandro pride. Great bread. Great pastries. Great sandwiches. And getting better all the time.

Seriously this place is legit! My sister told me about it, so during one of my mental wellness days of shopping, I made sure to buy some of their items. Nothing went to waste. I wish that there were located on the other side of the bay, but perhaps that is for the best or my waist line will grow. Hands down, this will be added to my must stop to shop when going to San Leandro. I'm not going to list what I purchased, because I don't know if they rotate their items? Okay...I purchased a loaf of bread, cookie, and jam

Everything I received in my Too Good to Go bag was delicious, from the breads to the pastries! In a very cute neighborhood that had me browsing the real estate once I got home, and I will be back for more deliciousness.

Respectfully: I had a sour interaction with the woman at the front. She lacked warmth when talking to her the first time. So I went again the following Saturday morning assuming maybe because I came closer to closing time and she was stressed but it was the same thing. The bun was delicious and I've passed by it wanting to grab one but the poor CS makes me not want to go back. However, there's always a line there so maybe her and I don't vibe right so give it a shot and let me know what you think

This place has been on my radar for years, but I just today decided to check it out. I arrived there close to 2:30 (they close at 3:00), so I wasn't hopeful that they had a lot of items left. The small storefront is take out only, but the woman there, who I believe is the owner, was friendly and helpful. I was looking for something savory, but their savory items were all sold out for the most part. However, they had a Turkish Delight vegetarian sandwich, which was roasted eggplant and zucchini and assorted garnishes, and I decided to give it a try. It was delicious! I must go back earlier in the day so I can try some of their other treats!

So many breads and pastries and treats to choose from - both sweet and savory - and they are all incredible. What a neighborhood gem! Super-friendly service as we all queue up and make casual conversation while awaiting our turn. I love that local honey and other local treats are available here too.

Brought: chocolate chip brioche, raspberry scone, and everything knot. Chocolate chip brioche is amazing as it was the forest time I had it a couple years ago. Raspberry scone is tasty but more like a biscuit texture. There's no crunch at all. I personally prefer when scones are crunchy. I've noticed bakeries have different versions of scones. Some more crunchy som breaded Everything knot is EVERYTHING!! Perfect with a little room temperature butter on every bite.

Found this place thru the TooGoodToGo app, where you get smoking deals if you're able to reserve for pick up at the end of the day. While I was there picking up my good deal, I saw a few thing that looks good. I got the Blueberry Walnut Maple Bostock and 2 oatmeal raisin cookies. Both of the cookies was bake perfectly, and still nice and soft. The bostock was perfect as well with the outer edges a little crunchy with a perfect amount of walnuts, blueberry and maple. If you like bake goods you have to try this place!! I will be going back!!!

Small hidden gem tucked in a little roundabout serving some fresh artisan bread and pastries. Park right outside the shop within the roundabout (free parking). Menu is listed on the stand outside and it's quite extensive so take your time (take a pic so you can browse and have it handy when placing your order). They take your order at the door where you will also pay. Their collection of loaves are exquisite - they have beautiful crumb and are well hydrated. They don't have a slicer so be prepared to eat it straight from the loaf or take it home and slice it to your desired thickness. If you're a bread lover, you may get overwhelmed with the racks of bread and pastry inside and the many choices you'll have. It was difficult but we ended up narrowing down our choices for the first visit. Honey porridge rye - this is one of their signatures. Get this! It is good; tastes a bit tangy like a traditional sourdough. Zucchini focaccia - refreshing taste of summer. It's a bit on the oily side but it holds up well and is loaded with zucchini, cheese and pine nuts. Ham and cheese danish - delicious and seems like a nice snack, perhaps a popular one among the patrons. Triple chocolate cookie - has a nice crisp on the edge but moist center like a brownie. Get chocolate wasted with this! Pastrami Sandwich - is so small! 12 bucks is steep for a little bun and a few slices of pastrami and a small smear of coleslaw. I'd skip this to avoid being disappointed. Will need to try the miche next time. Seems like another one of their signature loaves. Given that it's relatively close to the Oakland Zoo, will be sure to swing by on our next morning visit (the bakery closes early, at 3 so plan ahead). Overall, great loaves and pastries out of this neighborhood bakery. If you have the pleasure to being in the area, definitely swing by and bring a loaf home. If you're on the other side of the bay, check out their partners and grab some of their goodies there. But nothing beats being at the shop, surrounded by all the fresh baked good, just waiting for your salivating tastebuds to experience the dough. If I were closer, this may be a weekly spot to get my bread for the week. Eat As Kneaded, as desired.

My favorite bakery has to be As Kneaded. My first time trying their pastries and bread was at the San Mateo farmers market and they quickly because one of my favourite places to visit every Saturday morning. I love their bread options especially the epi and baguettes. Also their selection of pastries is really unique and has a little bit of something from sweet to savoury options. They do have monthly specials of their focaccia bread that is not to be missed. They also have a beautiful storefront in San Leandro, in your in the area stop by.

Tried a pastry item from their booth at the cherry festival this past weekend. It was soooo good. For the size, quality and pricing- i think this bakery is solid. I'll have to visit the store to try more items.

Although I've lived in San Leandro for about six years, today was my first time visit to this lovely little bakery. I got Challah and honey rye loaf. Both loaves were fresh. Challah had sourdough taste to it sprinkled with sesame and less sweet than typical store bought challahs. We had that with butter and honey and enjoy every bite of it. The honey rye loaf was pretty good I wish the loaf was more crusty but the loaf still taste great and turned to be great addition to our charcuterie board. Customers are lining outside, orders are taken at the door, your order will be filled and handed to you to you, you pay and you are done. Whole process is very easy and straightforward. Prices are little higher than usual but you are paying for excellent made loaf of bread.

Omg this place is amazing!! Vegan tahini muffin is A++++! I've always seen it recommended by people on nextdoor but never got the chance to stop in until recently and hate myself for it. Very friendly service and so many options, they even sell hot dog bunsssss. What a gem, def will be back....OFTEN!!!

Almost forgot to take these pictures as we were too eager to dig in right after we got our bag of goodies and got back to the car. The bread and pastries were amazing. Favorite is the toast with caramelized pecans and blueberries. Heaven We also tried the chocolate croissant, blueberry muffin, banana bread muffin, and baguette in a flower shape. Can't wait to be back!!!

I came here for the very first time today, FINALLY. I'm so glad that I did! It was the perfect sunny day to go and grab some delicious pastries. My son wanted a croissant for breakfast. Note that As Kneaded sells their croissants AFTER 10 am. We ended up arriving at the bakery before 10 am. Even though croissants weren't available at the time, the staff recommended a chocolate chip brioche; my son DEVOURED it on the way home from the bakery. And I...INDULGED in their triple chocolate chip cookie. It was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and SO delicious while satisfying my craving for chocolate. I will be back for more!! 5-stars all around!

What an absolute luxury to have a bakery like this close to my friend's place. We went for the first time and we're greeted by the owner who was super friendly and inviting. We got the ham and cheese, focaccia, blueberry, and chocolate cookie. All were exquisite. She really knows what she's doing. It's obviously possible to get good bread from a bigger store but there's something very special about being able to purchase items directly from the person who makes them. You feel like you're really participating in a community merchant who's extremely passionate about her craft. I wish her much success but hopefully she doesn't move away! Everything is quite affordable, fresh, and so tasty. There's still so much I want to try in the future. I highly recommend toasting some of the items for a bit. You can even eat at the park if this place is just a stop and not so convenient. I can't wait to stop by again next time I'm in town.

Kinda mixed for me. The sticky bun was delicious. I didn't really care for the muffin. The sunflower bread was hearty. They seem to be loved by others. I like seeing small businesses doing well. Go check them out and judge for yourself. It was a quaint bakery. A nice addition to the local area.

Delicious and fresh, I wish there was an actual Cafe to sit and enjoy the goods at! You really just pick up and dash, which was so convenient with our kids and line was fast (3 people ahead) we got a DELICIOUS baguette with cheese, tomato and pesto!! Pretzel and muffin!

As Kneaded Bakery is my favorite local bakery shop and I was so excited for them to finally open a storefront a few years back! It's located on a roundabout in-between San Leandro and Oakland. Although I've moved to San Francisco, I still make a stop by the bakery if I'm even anywhere remotely close to the East Bay. I'm sad that they no longer deliver loaves to San Francisco, but completely understand that it may not have made sense from a business standpoint. This is a no-frills place where you purchase you bread at a counter. No sitting down here. Their menu has grown extensively the past year or two and everything tastes amazing. My personal favorite loaf is their Sesa Miche, a whole wheat sourdough with sesame seeds. As an avocado toast aficionado, I truly think this is the best bread for it. If you find the loaves too big, you can actually ask to purchase a half loaf instead! I tend to purchase a half loaf since I find that their bread molds a bit faster than other bakeries I've tried.

Luck to have this excellent bakery in our town. Prime bakery , quality & selection . Selection and staff earn 5 stars

Honestly this place is a solid 3.5!! I wish Yelp would start letting you leave half star ratings!! Cute little bakery in a non-commercial area. My husbands a baker and noticed they use quality flour milled out in Petaluma #win We tried an array of pastries, cookies and breads. All were great. The baguette was our favorite! We didn't order drinks but it didn't look like they had any either. The two people that were working that day were patient with us as this was our first time and we didn't quite understand their model for ordering. It looks like you used to be able to come inside and see all the breads/pastries. However now it's more of a window model, Togo only. Hopefully they'll return to letting patrons inside. All in all a great place if you're in San Leandro and looking for some yummy pastries and breads.

Great local bakery in the Bay Area. They provide the bread for a nearby restaurant. Ordered the challah bread and a sesame topped sourdough like bread. Delicious. Highly recommended.

Master baker! The bread is the best in the Bay Area, definitely better than any of the Bay Area gourmet bakeries, i.e. Acme, Metropolis, Semifreddie. As Kneaded breads have the perfect crust, crunchy, thin/not too thick. The crumb is always perfect.

Still love the name! Quality/Quantity - We got the following, sadly everything seemed overbaked... Everything was drier than expected. See picture: 2 Big Ginger Molasses Cookies, $3 each - Yes, this time I got more than one and shared. Compost Cookie, $3 - Wow, better than I expected. Yelp # 1 item was the Sticky Bun, $5 - It was not sticky enough for me, I expected more. Blueberry Maple Walnut Bostock, $5.50 - In our opinion, it is better than the raspberry, but the team member says they sell both approximately 50/50. I would have enjoyed this more if it was not overbaked. Yes I know it is supposed to be/can be from leftover bread, but... Bostock is a crunchy, old-fashioned breakfast pastry, the happy offspring of French toast, and an almond croissant. It's rumored to have its roots in Normandy. Stopped the wife from getting a loaf of Spelt Walnut Bread, as we have too much bread at the house already. Atmosphere - Small local bakery. Very limited hours - Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open from 10-3pm all other days. But get here early because they also run out quickly. Very limited street parking, which limited my time to take pictures. I rushed from the car and back. Today we got here before they opened and plenty of street parking, they also opened early. Service - Good. Price - $20, usually happy to pay extra for quality, but today it did not hit the spot 100%. Hopefully it will next time. Owner Comment - Congrats to Iliana and her team since 2016. We will keep coming back as there are SO many products we want to try, see you soon.

great neighborhood shop, friendly service. all of their sandwiches are so tasty, especially the ones on their focaccia bread. i regularly get any of their focaccia, sandwiches and honey porridge rye. their cookies and seasonal sweet cakes are good too.

After a hike around Lake Chabot, we would treat ourselves with some baked goodies. They also have seasonal desserts. Although they'll give you paper towels upon request, it's a good idea to bring your own. SDG

We've gotten their bread from Estudillo Produce for a while now and love it. The honey pudding bread is our favorite fresh baked bread in the Bay Area! This is the first time I went to the bakery and it was fun trying a few more of their items. In addition to the pudding loaf, we got a corn muffin, the fresh fruit crumble, a pretzel and the everything challah knot. Everything was very good. The fruit crumble was incredible and definitely the star of the purchases we made. Really enjoyed the everything challah knot as well. The pretzel and corn muffin were both good but not on the same level as everything else in our opinion.

I've been getting treats from As Kneaded via Too Good To Go recently (highly recommend!), and now I also stop by when I'm in the area for their other treats. Their baked goods are fantastic. I especially love their focaccia, pretzels, and banana muffins, and creative breakfast pastries. Easy street parking. Get on their mailing list, they do not spam.

I've been there a couple of times and every time I was very, very pleased with the pastries and the bread I give it five stars

Diane, who lives near San Leandro, stopped by the bakery to bring me some of their bread today. She had told me about it the last time we met but I had forgotten. I'm not sure when she picked it up, but when I squeezed it I could feel how fresh it was. It was half a loaf of their Honey Rye Porridge bread, which she described as their most distinctive. I could smell the sourdough through the paper bag. I have cut it up and put it in the freezer so it will last. I could see it going well w/ the mushroom/walnut paté from Three Stone Hearth, which I have on hand. I added it to my dinner tonight, spread w/ the paté and it was spectacular. If you're interested, here's the story of the bread: https://askneadedbakery.square.site/product/honey-rye-porridge/2?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

I have zero pictures because we've ate it all. We got the garlic confit foccasia, the breakfast burrito danish, the ham & cheese danish, the cream scone, the blueberry maple bostock, the raspberry bostock and the triple chocolate cookie. The person helping us was super friendly and the bakery looked organized & clean. Everything was pretty good but the ham & cheese danish was surprisingly delicious! Soft and savory with plenty of ham. The scone- I usually am not a fan of raisins/currant in my pastries but the cream scone stared at me as I was paying so I ended up adding it to my order lol. It was buttery, sweet and just . The garlic confit foccasia is DELICIOUS, just a tad greasy. The triple chocolate cookie is like a brownie- soft, chewy, chocolatey- what's not to love? Highly recommend!

Hands down one of the best breads around. Love the savory and sweet pastries. The sandwiches are great too! It feels like a small European bakery. Get there early and always order ahead online for major holidays. This is my go to place when going to bring something for a party or dinner. People are always impressed!

Love to support women founded businesses! This is a great spot to get your bake good needs while supporting a local business. I got a sticky bun, chocolate croissant, and the chocolate chip brioche. I was too excited that I did not wait to take picture of the brioche. It was so soft and not overly sweet! Perfect addition to your morning coffee. If you order any of these to eat for the next day I like I do, just make sure to cover them up nicely so they can still taste fresh the next day. Before eating heat them up for 15 seconds and your set!

*Too good to go review* I used to come to as kneaded when I felt like treating myself (shoutout to their bostock), but my finances made it difficult to come as often. Was surprised, but delighted to find them on the too good to go app. The as kneaded employee (or owner?) was very nice and she picked out some good pieces. Not too crazy about pretzels (I honestly don't know how to appreciate them), but their Focaccia was amazing. Hats off to as kneaded for their bread and participating in the too good to go app. They're a true gem of San Leandro.

Amazing baked goods. My family loves their freshly baked sourdough bread and challah and go their frequently for fresh bread. They also have a variety of delicious cookies, cakes, and more. I highly recommend them!

Picked up a baguette and a cardamom twist at their booth at the San Mateo Farmers Market. I love everything cardamom so the twist was a big hit for me. Lovely with a cup of tea or coffee. We used the baguette to make sandwiches and it too was very good. Crusty/chewy outside but soft inside with great flavor. Two thumbs up. I'd really like to try their other savory pastry offerings especially. The ham and cheese danish and the olive pizzetta look great.

I would give As Kneaded Bakery ten stars if I could. I've loved their product since I tried them many years ago. In the past year, I found them through Too Good To Go. I was excited to try all of their products depending on availability at the end of the day. There was a slight mishap where I was not able to pick up my order. I was able to talk with Ileana (the owner) who was courteous and guaranteed she would help me troubleshoot the issues I encountered. Ileana followed up multiple times via phone. We resolved our issue and I feel like I'm walking on a cloud. Not only do they provide amazing baked goods, but they also have customer service that is above and beyond. This level of customer care brings reassurance in humanity and small businesses. Please do everything you can to visit this bakery. Ileana and her staff are the best and their baked goods are heavenly!!!

Delicious bread and variety! The loaves have a great texture. Their vegan muffin is so delicious but not always in stock. Hope they let making awesome vegan options! Can't wait to go back.

I'm so lucky to have this wonderful bakery in the neighborhood! They offer such a great variety of baked goods and everything that I've tried has been delicious!

I like this bakery and the employees running it. Very nice sandwiches and bakery items The breads are excellent. My only problem with round loaf is that I have to slice it.

Baker makes great breads. The niche and honey porridge breads top my list. Hearty crust and yet soft and moist in the center. Tastes even better after toasting and some butter. Although, the batka was a disappointment. I bought both chocolate and almond versions for a Christmas party. They were dry and hard. Not fresh, tasted like they were made days ago. An unsatisfying experience. The staff were friendly and no lines if you get there early. Overall, a good local bakery. I would return for their breads and skip the other stuff. JP

As my husband shoveled - à la Cookie Monster - the remains of an As Kneaded Bakery compost cookie into his mouth he asked what it was he was noshing on. "Compost cookie," came my reply. "What?" he asked wide-eyed and slightly worried, between bites. "Yeah, compost, as in they put everything in it: chocolate chips, oats, blueberries, dried cranberries, coconut, marshmallows, cornflakes, Heath Bar pieces." I explained. Relieved, he continued to chew. As Kneaded Bakery is a terrific find, and well worth the trip to San Leandro. But don't take my word for it, let the beautiful baked goods be your guide! Do not miss the following (all descriptions cribbed from the bakery's menu): RASPBERRY BOSTOCK A thick cut piece of challah dipped in simple syrup, with a layer of raspberry jam, topped with almond cream, and baked with sliced almonds. PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL COOKIE Savory-Salty-Sweet Winning Combination. TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE Like a gooey brownie in cookie form. PIZZETTA Snack-sized personal pizzas! Pick your favorite variation: classic with tomato sauce and mozzarella, or vegan with tomato sauce and olives. PRETZEL A chewy classic with Maldon sea salt. CORN MUFFIN Perfect for a BBQ meal or a fried egg. COMPOST COOKIE Inspired by the concept of "everything except the kitchen sink", we put all our favorite ingredients in this cookie so it is chock-full of mix-ins! On my next visit, I'm looking forward to trying their ham and cheese danish, Chez Aline sandwich, and flax sunflower bread.

I almost didn't write the review because I want to keep these tasty morsels to myself, but I have to share. The pretzels are absolutely delicious. They're big and have just the right density; made to perfection. The scone, so good reminds me of the Peets coffee scones but way better it had just the right amount of sweet and wasn't too flaky and perfectly dense. That scone would pair so good with a cup of coffee, but I had to eat it on the ride home. It looks too good. The cookies are equally as delicious my son got that double chocolate chip cookie or double chocolate cookie either way it was a completely chocolate cookie that he was just talking about the whole car ride home. The service is also quick. They have everything on display in the shop windows and the associate is stands at the door. It takes your order. The weight isn't very long either.

Solid community bakery - great baguette- wonderful morning roll and chocolate croissant... only miss walls the bostock - bread too thick and frangipane lackluster

Stopped by to try this bakery after several coworker recommendations, and boy did it deliver. Their rye was the moistest, chewiest bread I've ever tasted, and their raspberry bostoc was heaven in a bite: a crispy, sweet, decadent shell with a delicious crumble on top. Note to self: get there earlier in the day to try a wider selection of goodies next time!

It's easier to go on a weekday compared to the weekend. On my visit, everything was there and it could be overwhelming. Fortunately, I went with their recommendations as well as some other goodies I read about. It's so nice to have a local bakery in San Leandro! I'm always happy to support small businesses like this!

Oh my my so good! I got ham and cheese and a pizza croissant. Let me tell you i have thought about them every day since.

My friend knew that the Pan d'Epi was my favorite bread. She got me a loaf of the Pain d'Epi from her favorite bakery, As Kneaded. It's a woman-founder bakery that sells it bread at farmers, grocers and at their store in San Leandro. The Epi is a baguette that is shaped like a wheat stalk. So you break off a roll from the stalk for your bread. I like that you get some crust with each bite of the bread. The Epi was very good, though the rolls were a little smaller than that of the "A" bakery. Nice to have a friend to get my favorite Epi from her favorite bakery. Looking forward to trying other offerings from this woman owned small business.

Great selection and no line at noon on a Sunday. This was our first visit but we've driven by before and seen a line. We were also worried they might be sold out of all the good stuff by now, but they had plenty. Lots of specialty breads, but also a great place for pastries and danishes. Delicious, high quality and about $4-$5 per pastry. There's no seating, this is just an order at the window type of place.

Excellent bread and baked goods! Prepare yourself for long lines but it moves fast! Great bakery offerings!! No problems returning for more tasty goods