Columbia Kate's Bakery

The food is delightful and exquisite, and the service is welcoming. The atmosphere of the dining area gives a sense of peace especially in the morning and even in the afternoon. It makes for a good quick breakfast both sweet and savory. They heated the temperature of my hot chocolate to the perfect level so I didn’t have to wait for it to cool off and was able to replenish my thirst after I consumed my homemade cinnamon roll. 10/10

Pretty chill bakery. They’ll microwave items for you that are in their fridge. I think it’s great that they have runzas

Got apricot cookies and the man serving us was very sweet and cookies amazing!! 1/25/26

When I was a little kid, I went down a waterslide and got a nose full of chlorinated pool water, that burny, overwhelming taste? That’s exactly what every single tea here reminded me of, but with tea leaves added. I ordered several drinks, and all of them tasted like they were brewed with straight tap water. Tea 101: use filtered or distilled water, especially if you're charging premium prices. The environment didn’t help either, it was hot outside, and somehow just as stuffy and uncomfortable inside. As for the food… the chicken salad sandwich was honestly awful. The chicken was brown (??), and the bread was undercooked — like biting into raw dough. Really disappointed. The drinks to the food to the atmosphere missed the mark

The place is very cute and friendly. We waited for the fresh batch of cinnamon rolls to come out of the over. When we got the buns they needed a lot more cinnamon and sugar to make them gooey. The ones we had we just buns with icing on top. Others say they have really good pastries, but didn't try them. I would go back to try something else.

We visited Columbia Kate’s on a hot summer day in July. Sat outside in the shade in their lovely tea garden, and couldn’t have been happier. Candy, our server, was so friendly and helpful. She took great care of us, including the kids, and recommended THE BEST Arnold Palmer - lavender lemonade plus cherry, almond, pomegranate tea. 😍 YUM!

I really wanted to like this place. I tried a few times, but of the handful of times I went in as a Columbia resident, I was treated very poorly. Eye rolls, snide comments, etc. The menu says they carry almond milk and iced beverages, but if you order one, you're made to feel like it's a huge inconvenience. I paid extra for an almond milk drink a few times and still received whole milk. Couldn't drink it. Knew if I went back, I'd get the same attitude. If you can't or don't want to make something, simply erase it from the menu. Then it won't be ordered, and it would have personally spared me several unpleasant exchanges. In all, despite the charming vibe of the coffee shop/bakery, you'd be better served heading to Brown's where the people greet you with a friendly smile. When Brown's was closed, I'd personally drive to Sonora from Columbia instead of hitting up Kate's. Big bummer.

There is a mask mandate in the State of California and not one of the employees had on a mask, even though they were dealing with people's (uncovered) food. If they are willing to ignore such a simple health and safety law, it makes us wonder what other health & safety laws and guidelines they are willing to ignore. So we looked at the offerings, none of which had prices posted, and left. Sadly, this was the case for the other two places we went into to order lunch as well. So we did not eat in Columbia at all. Kudos to the shop keepers and museum volunteers who enforced the mandate or limited the number of people allowed in their stores! We had to leave packed stores because of a refusal of other customers to social distance also.

Yes indeed Columbia Kates Bakery has been around for a few years and whenever I would come out here my and my cousins make it a NECESSITY to get her amazing cinnamon rolls. They are by far not only the best in Columbia, but the whole area! They probably even beat Cinnabon they're so good! The workers here are absolute sweethearts!! And it's perfect timing that they open so early so I can get a nice sweet treat with my coffee in the morning!! These are fabulous!!! She also has a Columbia Cates Tea House which I actually have yet to eat there but it's also adorable and that one opens at 11 am I believe so I'll have to come a little later to try that one too and get the full experience!! The Ambiance is adorable!!! It's all white with cute lacey accents! The girly vibes get me EVERY TIME! It's like stepping into a Disney princess bakery, and the tea house is that way too! Love love love these places and so many delicious options here!!

I love this place but when I had the cinnamon roll it was disappointing. It was early afternoon and a lot of baked goods were sold out. You have to come super early if you want to get what you like. The roll was a bit dry and cakey.. The service was exceptional. Not only did the employee add extra frosting but he also heated it! Now that's service! It's a small bakery yet popular. I'll have to come back another time.

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Columbia Kate's Bakery, especially their amazing Runzas! As someone who grew up eating these hearty, savory pastries, I was thrilled to find a place that not only makes them from scratch but does so with such incredible flavor and quality. The dough was perfectly baked, the filling was rich and satisfying, and you could taste the care and craft in every bite. It's clear they use top-notch ingredients and know exactly what they're doing in the kitchen. What made the visit even more special was the warm, welcoming staff. From the moment I walked in, I felt like a valued guest. Everyone was so kind, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about what they do, it really added to the whole experience. It's not just a bakery; it's a place where you feel at home. Columbia Kate's has been one of my favorite spots for many years, and I'll absolutely be back for more (especially those Runzas!). We bought several dozen frozen for an upcoming party and i've noticed that the supply seems to be dwindling from my son eating them...a sign that they are too tempting to wait for.

We went to Kate's Tea House for afternoon tea at 3:00 pm. There were few customers in the tea house. The atmosphere was very nice and the food was excellent, however the service was extremely slow. The only staff were the two owners. No wait staff. Our wait was over half hour to get our food and then when we were served only one order of the scones arrived when we asked for one order each. When we left, I had to walk up to the desk to get our bill. The owner said sorry about that, I was washing dishes. I signed the bill NOT ADDING A TIP and we left. When we got home and went on line we noticed the owner had added $3.00 to our bill as a tip. This is unacceptable.

We live close to Columbia State Park and have always enjoyed the Bakery. Sorry to say , things have definitely changed.Interior has changed and more than likely the ownership. Limited baked goods that looked day old. We had two lattes , extra shots$15.00 Didn't even finish them.Now we know.

I really hope to give this place a better review in the future because the food is really good. When coming into the restaurant you notice that it is cute and decorated like a traditional tea house. Then you sit down and notice an awkwardness throughout the room because they have NO music playing. We sit, and wait, and wait for someone to attend us whether that be a greeting and a glass of water or somebody to just tell us that somebody will be with us in a minute. We got no treatment what so ever. Then the waitress came to the table next to us, who hadn't even been given menus if they like to order. It was confusing to us because we had sat down minutes before and felt ignored. It was raining and there was only seating inside. But two servers couldn't take care of the amount of people they had. Really wish the service matched the food. It's like Kate's tea House is not at its potential.

I have been coming to Kate's bakery for sometime. I bought scones yesterday and they were so dry not long ago I bought scones the next day the scones were still moist. The apricot scones are my favorite and the blueberry is also delicious. It's a hit and miss what you will get. The owner is not paying attention but the customers are. Columbia doesn't have a lot too offer in the morning as it is. It's disappointing that the quality isn't there either. And the charming out door seating area needs to be cleaned up. What happened I remember when the students from the college would be in the kitchen baking those were good days.

I'm sure the food is good, but I had a scone that was really really dry so I was not impressed with my choice

I love everything this bakery has! My favorites are the scones, pot pies, and pasties. They are the best I've ever had. I live 50 minutes away and try to get there once a month to replenish my supply. I keep them in my freezer till I use them. The owners are also very friendly. I love Colombia State Park!

Very polite and quaint place. Small selection but the cinnamon rolls and croissants were amazing.

Awesome fresh baked goods. Located steps from Kate's Tea and next door to the boutique store. Very quaint and charming. Picked up the beautiful Valentines cupcake which was delicious!

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE. The cinnamon roll and the sweet pecan we got were huge. Being from Texas I'm used to huge portions but this was another level. Also the people were really nice and patient with us as we debated over all the mouth watering pastries.

Had a great time at Columbia Kate's. This charming tea house is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea and sweets as you travel back in the time to the old west. Prices are reasonable and the scones are freshly baked!

The place is so cute it has tables to sit outside and my baby loved running around we got some hot chocolates which where delicious and we got a tamale which tasted amazing. We will definitely visit again when we go to Columbia.

The food here is nothing short of amazing. All of their baked goods, dessert, salads, lunch and dinner items have never disappointed. I'm a huge fan of the macaroons, runsas that they sell at the farmers market, and the quiche. Their scones are so delicious with the lemon curd and scone cream. Their scones are not super dry like most places - which I like. Although it's a bit pricey, every now and then it's a nice treat. Love the outdoor seating and vintage vibe.

Praline pecan pear pie is the best item they make. It's light and delicious, perfectly sweet and flavorful without being too sweet. It's a great balance, pears are cooked perfectly, pecan crumb topping is crunchy and the crust is amazing. Best pie of my life. Breakfast quiches are wonderful as well. Prices are a bit high but worth it for this semi-annual treat. Columbia is a cute little town and we enjoy visiting and seeing the history they setup in all the museums. Great for kids.

This place is amazing!! The americano was perfect, and words can not describe how delicious the meat filled pastries are. The berry turnover was light and fluffy, and the perfect amount of sweetness. Love, love, love

4 words: Freshly baked cinnamon rolls. No seriously. Get them. The best $3 bucks you would ever spend. Make a breakfast or lunch out of it with a nice cup of joe. Now they also make runzas. Look it up. They are not well known around here but they stet hear delicious Omahan pastries filled with meat, chicken, and other mixes of vegetable bacon and cheese. Yum! This place was a great find.

The people are always really nice when we come and when we manage to get pastries they're great. My low rating is that they never have anything when we come in, ever. I don't know what time people line up to get pastries but it must be early. We've gone several times on a Sunday around 8-9 to get breakfast and they are always out of everything. I don't know how this could be rectified but as a local it's a real drag and we just don't go there anymore.

The best destination lunch / brunch in town. The orange almond red roobios tea is the best tea on the menu. Try their delicious chicken pot pie or their sandwich sampler with scone of the day. Or try their delicious and HUGE French macaron. Their chicken salad sandwich is made on their in-house homemade bread available at their sister bakery across the street. I love having my birthday lunch here every year. Their food never disappoints and it is in a building that's been around since the gold rush! Make a day of it and walk around old town Columbia right across the street.

I don't know why but the last three times I've popped in there haven't been any cinnamon rolls, which are the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had. Tried again today at around 8:30 this morning and no cinnamon rolls, again. Take it off the chalkboard if you're never gonna actually serve them Used to love Columbia Kate's but I won't ever try to come back. I'll learn to make them at home instead.

I can't go near this place. I am getting fatter just thinking about all the delicious things inside. I will have to stick with the tea shop and a Turkey sandwich!

Kate's place was amazing!! We had runsas, which could possibly be the greatest breakfast sandwich ever invented. It was the perfect morning on a beautiful snowy day. Thank you to Claire and the rest of the staff at Kate's Bakery for making the end of our trip so memorable.

This places opens at 7 am I think. It didn't show up when we searched for breakfast on yelp but it is open. We were wandering around coffee deprived and hungry, just about to leave town to find food, when we found it at 9 am. It was a glorious find. Fueled our playtime in the labyrinth and gold panning (which we might have missed to search for food outside this tiny town). The orange marmalade cinnamon roll was absolutely phenomenal. Inventive and delicious. The child said his regular cinnamon roll was divine (and he likes to try them whenever he can - a bit of a snob about them). Huge, soft, and squishy loaded with buttery cinnamon filling. These are the doughy kind (our favorite), not the flaky kind. There might have been a fight over the middle... (if you like cinnamon rolls, you know what I'm talking about.) Also tried the dough wrapped egg thing that I can't remember the name of. Perfectly seasoned inside with a very nice dough on the outside. Wish more places had something like this. Be fairly warned though - I couldn't finish it. We took a bag of day old scones for our breakfast at the campground the next morning and they did not disappoint. Two days old and still really, really good. Perfect texture and flavor. ...wish we could have tried the apricot ones.

Super tasty cinnamon rolls! Other tasty stuff too like pot pies. Mochas (needed more choc syrup) I've had the sweet rolls a few times over the last few years. ALWAYS super yummy. They have gluten free choices too now I saw but did not try.

I love freshly made baked goods and I was looking to try something new in the area. We looked them up on Yelp and they seemed to have pretty good reviews. They were the only place open in Columbia when we got there and they were easy to find. They have a cute store but we wish they had more of a selection. The bear claw and cinnamon roll were yummy, but they did not have too many more things to chose from. It might have been because we got there at about 10am and maybe they had already been picked clean. I did notice that they had a tea house next door that offers afternoon tea, so I am definitely going to give that a try. Some review stated that they were very pricey but I did not find this to be the case. For home baked goods, they were right on the mark. I will try them again, for sure.

Always enjoy a scone and tea at Kates! Love the environment and beautiful food presentation. Always have a vegetarian option and usually a GF scone. Can't go wrong having lunch or tea at Kates!

This place is really cute. We sat in the backyard area and it has a nice seating area. The only downside is there are a lot of spider webs, kinda made the place seem a little unkempt. The food here is really good. The kids had pb&j which is the best pb&j I've ever tasted. It warrants the price tag. We had the veggie sandwiches which were bomb. The service however is SLOW. Not sure if it was the kitchen or our waitress, but we were there for almost an hour and there was only two other small parties in the same area as us. We waited 15 minutes for the check after finishing the food. Eventually we just got up and paid inside. If you're not in a rush you should try this place out.

The quality has been slowly declining. Dropped in yesterday and the selection was limited. The berry turnover was dry and the filling lacked flavor. No bear claws available and when I asked the response... we don't have any.....I used to look forward to their pastries but the freshness and quality has declined considerably.

Had a wonderful berry turnover, very light and not too sweet. Service was prompt and the selection was unique! Check out the teahouse too.

This review is for the cinnamon roll alone. I opted for one from the day-old section and that was $3. Not sure how one of the other reviewers got them for $1 but what a deal that would be! This cinnamon roll is AMAZING. I actually ate it the day after I bought it so technically it became a 2 day-old roll. I put it in the microwave when I got back home to the Bay Area, and it was so gooey and delicious. I'm always on the hunt for a good cinnamon roll and I like this one because of its yeasty goodness, and it wasn't super sweet like others I've had. My only regret was that I didn't get another one, since I ended up having to share with my husband and 5 year old. Next time I'm in the area, I'll be sure to stop by for a couple of rolls. I only wish they were open until 5 like the rest of the stores around the area. I tried going back close to 5 to snag a couple apricot cookies but found that they closed at 4.

Upon arriving in the morning, there is not much available except space. Perhaps offering a selection would help. Very disappointed.

Amazing food! Pretty high prices but that's to be expected for quality ingredients. The quiche is the best there... I always go over to the tea house too. The tea house is incredible, I think it's owned by the same people. Check out their boutique too, all three places are great!

This is a hidden gem worth finding. It's on the back side of the town and opens at 7am with espresso and hot cinnamon roles. They have savory breakfast and lunch items too and terrific iced tea to beat the heat. The courtyard is lovely and cool in the morning in summer!

The desserts here are wonderful! We ordered macarons, cupcakes, lemon bars, and apricot scones for our wedding, and they were demolished by our guests. We received so many complements about the desserts, and they were literally all gone by the end of the night (I thought I had ordered too much since we already had three cakes but clearly I was mistaken). The desserts are not overly sweet and they are baked to perfection! Make sure to stop by if you're in the area!

The owner or manager with the HAT was so nice and sweet and made sure we were promptly taken care of. My son left his backpack outside at the patio. The man with the hat was there waiting for him and my husband looking for us. Suoer awesome. The coffee, hot chocolate, and chai were awesome. Definitely worth the stop. We didn't try any of their baked goods but they looked and smelled divine.

I had the apple-raspberry pie yesterday and it was the best pie I have had in my life! The crust was light and flaky, the filling not too sweet, and the depth was deep - an excellent buy for the price! I strongly recomment the bakery.

Kates Bakery provided pastries for Brit and Galo's wedding. The pastries were so tasty and fresh. We especially enjoyed the pecan bars. Thank you for the wonderful tasting treats!

Had a wonderful lunch across the street at Columbia Kate's Tea House so naturally, we had to stop in at the bakery. It was marvelous. I bought some bread pudding (really good) and a wonderful, sticky pecan thingy which was in a cinnamon roll type shape. So sorry I don't have the proper name of the item or even a picture. I tried looking on their website and didn't see it. Regardless, it was delicious. I asked what was most popular there and the nice lady said they are known for their scones. So, got one of those too-Apricot. OMG! THE BEST SCONE I'VE EVER HAD!!!! THIS is what scones should taste like...I never knew. The scones at Columbia Kate's are firm and somehow soft at the same time. They're just wonderful. All the goodies I brought home I divided into three to share with my son and husband, The scone was by far the biggest hit. I wish I had bought a dozen. I will not make that mistake again :)

Try runsas can't go wrong with your choice. LOVE the kalamata olive loaf, see if you can make it home without eating it.

Yum...just had a great big cinnamon roll with my husband and it was delicious. not too sweet and gooey, not bitter like a Cinnabon, not dry, really good stuff. Bought a thick brownie to eat later. friendly service. but drive slow or you'll miss it

We traveled from the Bay Area with our children and stumbled upon this hidden gem. We had the pastis, quiche and cinnamon rolls and all were so divine!!! The place is so charming, you feel like you are in grandma's kitchen with all the delicious smells coming from the oven. Upon our return back home from staying in the area for a few days, we stopped by again to load up on pastis and cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon rolls weren't finished baking so we opted on day old cinnamon rolls for $1 each that were still very tasty, that we bought 5 more for the road. We will definitely come back. Friendly service too!!!

Amazing apple turnover right out of the oven! Very friendly staff who genuinely love baking and sharing their wonderful food. Get there early before things sell out... They even have some gluten free baked goods.