Angela G
Google
Bernice is a really solid bakery with some standout items.
Their brioche is basically a cinnamon-roll cousin — super moist, fluffy, and indulgent. It does lean on the sweeter side, but if you like rich pastries, it hits the spot.
The blueberry coffee cake is an absolute 10/10 — soft, crumbly, perfectly balanced, and honestly one of the best things I’ve had there. My only complaint is that it’s not available nearly as often as I wish it were. The cinnamon coffee cake is also delicious, though it can be a bit dense at times compared to the blueberry.
The cookies are very much Levain-style: thick, crispy on the outside, super moist inside. I tried a variety — double chocolate, chocolate chip, cranberry white chocolate, funfetti — but most were very sweet, to the point where I couldn’t finish them. The standout for me was the chocolate chip with pecans; the nuts cut the sweetness perfectly and made it much more balanced.
My only real downside: the price. Around $40 for six cookies feels steep, even for high-quality baking.
That said, Bernice clearly knows what they’re doing. If you’re into rich, indulgent baked goods and don’t mind a sweeter profile, it’s worth a visit — especially if you can get your hands on that blueberry coffee cake.