Craftsman and Wolves

Been to this place where you have ample of parking space and comfortable to walk around and pick up stuff. So, we picked up some cakes, pastries and breads n croissants. Amazing place and delicious desserts. Would love to go back.

Great new coffee and bakery spot. They have savoury and sweet options. As they just opened you can expect a bit longer wait but we have it will get normal soon.

Creative and beautiful pastries and amazing service! Great location! I’ve been wanting to visit this cafe in SF so glad they just opened one in my neighborhood in Mountain View! I ordered my favorite Iced Honey Lavender Latte and got the delicious almond brittle and oatmeal raisin cookies! Will be back again for sure! ❤️

Just opened today in MTV. All the baked stuff were gone by 12. You must come before 11 am. The cappuccino was perfect, very hot. The cakes looked lovely. The 4 star is because I couldn't try the baked stuff. The atmosphere was great. Lots of seats outside. The staff were cheerful.

I really wanted to like this place — the cakes look beautiful and the store has a high-end feel. Unfortunately, my experience was deeply disappointing! I purchased a cake and found a piece of rubber band inside while eating it at home. This was extremely unexpected and concerning, especially from a premium bakery. I went to the store in person to report the issue and was told they would follow up. A few days later, I received a phone call asking for details and was asked to provide my email so they could contact me. It’s now been over a week, and I’ve heard nothing back. No formal resolution, and no offer of any additional compensation. This kind of handling is deeply disappointing and reflects poorly on their customer service and accountability. I plan to report the incident to the local health department, as I believe customers deserve better standards when it comes to food safety.

A pricier place. The latte was good but the pastry was very simple and uninteresting. They have other desserts too, but they are too expensive in my opinion. The indoor seating is quite limited. The outdoor seating is almost entirely in the shade, but because of the nearby street it is quite noisy.

At long last, Craftsman & Wolves has finally opened their storefront in the South Bay in Mountain View off of San Antonio a block east from El Camino. I had a chance to stop by the weekend after their opening and caught the tail end of their pastry selection a little after noon. It's a compact space that considerably smaller than their Valencia flagship store with dark grey wooden shelves and light grey counter top with a polished concrete floor. The furniture inside is pretty neat with the angular copper chairs. They have a lot of goodies such as their own confectioned salted caramels, vials of Tabasco salt and bags of roasted coffee for sale. I found the line to be a bit awkward. As you enter the door, it wraps toward the left against the wall, past two tables where people are seated. I was trying to keep some distance between me and a seated couple, but I was only about 3 feet away from them. They had only three of their signature Rebel Withins, two regular and one elote. I opted for the elote. Later at home when I actually ate it, the dough around the egg was actually fairly undercooked. I had to open it up and bake it for about five minutes to harden it sufficiently. I've had Rebel Withins from their Valencia location and don't recall it ever being that doughy. I also ordered the Coconut Banana Bread and Lime Wire, which is essentially an espresso tonic with a heavy infusion of lime elements with a double shot of espresso. It was rich in flavor, but may be an acquired taste for less-seasoned coffee drinkers. While I was seated, I watched several customers walk up and ask for savory items. The staff informed them that savory items were not yet available because the appliance they ordered to make them arrived broken. Rebel Withins were all gone around 12:30pm on Saturday. I went for a second round to try the Dulce de Leche Latte, which has a heavy caramel flavor. It tasted good, a bit sweeter than I usually prepare my lattes. I also got a pastry which had Calamansi cream inside of a crackled red shell. It had a pleasant citrus flavor and would go well with a pour over or Americano. I look forward to returning when I'm in the area and trying more of the pastries and savory items once they are available.

I accidentally ordered a savory croissant that contained ham, not realizing it included meat, as I don’t eat ham. I was disappointed at first, but when I brought it to the attention of the staff, one of the team members kindly offered to replace it without hesitation. I truly appreciated her thoughtful gesture, even though I hadn’t asked what mortadella was, she handled the situation with kindness and grace.

I came here for a morning cappuccino and I was so excited to see they had a couple gluten free pastry options. I tried the gluten-free biscone (cross between a biscuit and scone) and the gluten-free chocolate financier. I loved both! The financier is probably the best gf pastry I've ever tasted, so amazing I'll definitely come back to get it again. Coffee is great as well, and service is quick. Great place for a cup of coffee and pastry.

First time I came on a Sunday noon and they were sold out of most pastries. Came by again on a Wednesday around 11am to see if they'd have the rebel within muffin and lion's head stack in stock this time, and they did! Employees were super friendly. They asked if I wanted the pastries warmed up and I'm glad they did and would highly recommend doing so. The rebel within muffin was just alright. A bit overhyped and overpriced in my opinion. Flavor and texture wise it was a bit heavy, dense, and mushy. Came with a tiny tube of the sea salt flakes. The lion's head stack was amazing though! Would get this again and I personally think it's worth giving this bakery a shot just to try this pastry. It was super flaky, flavorful, and had so many layers with the flakiness of the pastry, meatball in the center, and all the flavors coming from the shaoxing wine, ginger, etc.

Really good ambiance for sitting down w drinks (a little too dark, loud, vibes for studying). Got sipping chocolate for ~$8? Came with little cookie and house made marshmallow that cut the creamy richness. Had free chocolate samples and just enough seating. Would come back, cute and cool shop.

Did I miss the parking garage? Either way this coffee shop is right off the San Antonio Rd right next to Bank of America. Walked in and immediately saw the simple coffee menu and the copious amounts of pastries including the ones they are popular for. The cashier shared what was popular in both savory and sweet pastries. They all looked beautiful but I ultimately opted out of any pastries this visit. I knew I wanted to try the 24 hr strong af cold brew and asked how sweet the dulce de leche latte was and she was open to adding milk instead of the condensed milk. I opted to have it how it comes and was not disappointed. It was a yummy drink. It was sweet but not hurt your teeth sweet. The cold brew lived up to its name because it was strong af. Added a splash of oat milk and it was a go! I enjoyed both my coffee drinks. The cashier that helped me was very sweet and answered all my questions. She made the space welcoming. Didn't catch her name but she had colored hair. The space is aesthetically pleasing. Plenty of outdoor seating so a cool place to hang outside. Tables were small and had these cool metal chairs. How comfy? Idk. Another cool addition to the ever growing Mountain View.

Stumbled across this place as I was running errands. I had no idea what to expect. The decorations are super minimalistic. There's some seating inside and outside. There is parking under ground but there aren't too many spots. I was drawn into the pastries due to the pretty display. They also sell coffee but I didn't get any -kouign amann: 2.5/5, I like kouign amann when it's formed in a circle because there's more layers of sugar and butter. This one had a square shape on top. It was flaky but I wish it was more caramelized. Compared to other ones I've had, it needed more of the crispy exterior. -triple chocolate croissant: 2.5/5, the croissant itself was good but the chocolate flavor didn't really stand out. Maybe it was more dark chocolate because it wasn't that sweet. I would come back but I would try other pastries or coffee.

Stopped by Caftsman and Wolves for a Sunday morning coffee, I got a latte and a mocha. Both were standard, the coffee beans are on the dark side. I also got their famous lion head and rebel within which were disappointed since they don't warm up your pastries. Imagine eating cold savory pastries lol weirdo! The lion head was flaky but will be better if it was warm. Rebel within is more like a cake texture. Definitely good for togo and enjoy it at home but I don't feel it's a good place to relax and enjoy your coffee and pastries. Also the pastries are on the pricey side. Service was okay and fast!

Spartan decor and furnishing. Modern, and minimalist vibes. However, just 10 seats , makes it a challenge to find a seat and get a bite in. They do make good coffee. My regular drip coffee was fresh, balanced, kinda citrusy, and not burnt. Their desserts are beautiful.

At long last, Craftsman & Wolves has finally opened their storefront in the South Bay in Mountain View off of San Antonio a block east from El Camino. I had a chance to stop by the weekend after their opening and caught the tail end of their pastry selection a little after noon. It's a compact space that considerably smaller than their Valencia flagship store with dark grey wooden shelves and light grey counter top with a polished concrete floor. The furniture inside is pretty neat with the angular copper chairs. They have a lot of goodies such as their own confectioned salted caramels, vials of Tabasco salt and bags of roasted coffee for sale. I found the line to be a bit awkward. As you enter the door, it wraps toward the left against the wall, past two tables where people are seated. I was trying to keep some distance between me and a seated couple, but I was only about 3 feet away from them. They had only three of their signature Rebel Withins, two regular and one elote. I opted for the elote. Later at home when I actually ate it, the dough around the egg was actually fairly undercooked. I had to open it up and bake it for about five minutes to harden it sufficiently. I've had Rebel Withins from their Valencia location and don't recall it ever being that doughy. I also ordered the Coconut Banana Bread and Lime Wire, which is essentially an espresso tonic with a heavy infusion of lime elements with a double shot of espresso. It was rich in flavor, but may be an acquired taste for less-seasoned coffee drinkers. While I was seated, I watched several customers walk up and ask for savory items. The staff informed them that savory items were not yet available because the appliance they ordered to make them arrived broken. Rebel Withins were all gone around 12:30pm on Saturday. I went for a second round to try the Dulce de Leche Latte, which has a heavy caramel flavor. It tasted good, a bit sweeter than I usually prepare my lattes. I also got a pastry called Summer Choux that had Guava Calamansi cream inside of a crackled red shell. It had a pleasant citrus flavor and would go well with a pour over or Americano. I look forward to returning when I'm in the area and trying more of the pastries and savory items once they are available.

So glad I no longer have to wait until the weekend to pick up C&W's offerings! The new B&M location in Mountain View is upscale looking, in line with the poshness of The Dean. True to form, the pastries there are creative, varied, and delicious. Not overly sweet, but just "right". The team here is friendly and well versed with each item they sell. I look forward to trying out new items/releases and the matcha tonic. My only issue has to do with The Dean itself. I could not return to the underground parking lot because the door to it required a code. Well, who would have the code? I ended up walking down the car ramp to get to my vehicle.

So excited they're finally open! Better late than never. I arrived opening day around noon and they only had entremets which I can't be too upset about but I'll be back for the viennoiserie. I grabbed one of their strawberry, cucumber, elderflower "pills" and ordered a half-caf macchiato off menu. Their coffee (for other coffee nerds) is definitely on the darker/classic Italian side but it holds up well to the richness and sugar of their desserts, so I'll allow it :) the pill was good and definitely lived up to the hype in terms of flavor and texture fun. It was a little sweeter than I'd like but I think it was true to form. Had their been other options, I would go for things a little less fruity sweet (pistachio, chocolate, cherry, etc) so I think that's just a matter of my own tastes. Very well made. The store is small but so light filled and airy and so clean, wow. Kind and quick service, and I'll be back for the baked treats. Welcome to the neighborhood, y'all

Pros: 1) Traditional Croissant was 9.7/10, amazing! Buttery, flaky, the right amount of crisp exterior paired with a fluffy interior. If you've ever been to Backhaus, I'd say it's comparable!! 2) Levain Batard (Sourdough Loaf) was 9.5/10 delicious. I had to grab a bite of it right away because I am obsessed with sourdough! It's such a classic loaf with multiple purposes. The crust was a perfect brown and you can see the crumb texture nice and bubbly. 3) Lion Head Stack was 9.7/10, so fun! Think -- gyoza filling meatball on a crispy flaky buttery croissant!! Freakin' delightful! If you want something flavorful and different, you gotta get this one! 4) Honey Lavender Latte was 9.7/10, balanced. This is one of those drinks where it can go from floral to potpourri real quick, but shout out to the barista for making it taste so well balanced!! Cons: 1) Waiting in line was a bit awkward. I hope they set up some sort of rope divider system so that it's easier to line up. The configuration doesn't flow very well because you're sort of waiting diagonally between some seats and the front counter. Minor con, but I find worth mentioning because I wish them a lot of success. Overall: 9.7/10, fantastic and will be back!

(Tom Cruise voiceover) The vibe is hip cafe right on San Antonio! Ally warmly greeted us! Lion's Head! Meatball w/ sesame seeds and green onion! Wow! Rebel Within! Perfect egg inside a pastry! Wowza! Dulce de Leche Latté! Great! Mexican Latté! Refreshing! Cortado! Goooood! Would order everything again! Thanks, Ally! Woohoo!

Great addition to the neighborhood! Don't have much to say except there are a lot of unique pastries and nice touches to the menu that make it worth going on a regular basis like the lemon rind on the black tonic drink.

We ordered the choux the presentation was amazing and the food itself was just indescribable definitely worth going back! -AS

vibe was nice inside and service was fine. however we got the elote rebel muffin and it was cold when they packed and served it to us. we brought it home, cut it open and it were confused to find that the inside was uncooked. i'm not just talking about the egg yolk--the muffin was doughy and wet and even after putting in the air fryer for 10 more minutes it did not fix the issue. it was unpleasant to eat and and even if i put aside the doughy texture the flavor was bland and uninteresting and i wouldn't be so upset if i didn't spend nearly $10 on a MUFFIN. i don't usually leave bad reviews as i understand the difficulties of running a business. however i understand this is their FOURTH location which indicates some level of success and i expect better quality control for a supposedly reputable business selling artisan goods at inane prices. your patrons deserve better. $10 for a cold, uncooked, bland muffin is unbelievable. the croissant was fine, nothing to write home about. tldr had high expectations due to the great reviews but was not impressed at all

I first fell in love with the Rebel Within around 10 years ago, and though they've been at various farmer's markets, scheduling has made it hard for me to get their pastries regularly, so I was really excited when they opened in Mountain View recently! They're on the ground floor of the Dean building along with some other new food vendors. On a weekday morning, there was no line, and they had plenty of stuff in stock. I got my usuals: - Rebel within: I like to reheat this at home - Banana travel cake: not too sweet but great with coffee or tea Some new interesting items for me: - Savory croissant: with mortadella, havarti, cornichon, mustard - Lion's head stack: a take on the traditional Shanghainese meatball, complete with shaoxing wine flavor and Napa cabbage It's so great to have a brick and mortar location close by. Staff are very friendly and seem genuinely happy to be working there. I'm so glad it's now easier to get some great pastries and desserts!

Jalapeño honey croissant-- who would have thought these flavors worked together? Will be back for another soon!

There is a new(ish) bakery in town and their soft opening was this Monday (June 2)! They are joining Amici and (soon-to-open) Junbi, so The Dean and its guest parking will undoubtedly experience some traffic from visitors craving for pizza from Amici, a sweet drink from Junbi, or pastries and coffee from Craftsman and Wolves. You know you are in good hands when you park in the underground parking lot and can smell the sweet and savory scent of the pastries all the way from down there. That smell only intensifies as you walk up the stairs and make your way into Craftsman and Wolves! I'm so glad that C&W finally opened a location in the South Bay! Walking into C&W brought me back to my time in the city when I would often visit their bakery in the Mission! It's been years since I've been back (mainly because I don't want to make the long trek all the way to SF and I often sleep in on the weekends, so I end up missing them at the farmer's market on Cal Ave). Now, they're conveniently located in one of the busiest places in Mountain View (maybe second to DTMTV, but with Movement and other new businesses coming in, it might rival that of DTMTV). So, I really have no excuse to not visit them, which can be very dangerous for my fitness goals and waistline. Anything sweet or buttery is my Achilles heal and I find it next to impossible to pass up an opportunity to indulge in them, especially when you can smell all that goodness as you pass by. How can you say no to that?! I certainly can't. As I walked into the bakery during their soft opening, I wanted to eat everything in their display case! The croissants, muffins, and even cakes! Alas, my eyes are much hungrier than my stomach, so I narrowed it down to three. 1. Rebel Within--This is C&W's signature piece! It's what they are known for! If you can only order one thing from this place, this is it! Order this! It's a muffin-looking pastry that has more of a cake texture than a muffin one. On the inside, you'll be pleasantly surprised with an egg with its yolk oozing out as you bite into! The egg is complemented with sausage and onions on the inside. If you heat it for 45 seconds in the microwave, it tastes even better. And if you have more time, I highly recommend air frying it at 375°F for 5 minutes (microwave for 30 seconds before if you want it to be warmer)! You won't be disappointed by the crunchiness of the outside followed by the warm, soft, pillowy texture of the inside. It's perfection! 2. Blueberry Delight--If you love blueberries and lemons, this muffin is the perfect treat for you! This immediately caught my eyes because the outside top part has an interesting cloud-like texture and the bottom part looked like they were quite generous with the blueberries. I don't usually have high hopes for blueberry muffins (despite loving them so much) because they're drier than they look at bakeries. Needless to say, I am so happy that I took the leap of faith because one bite into it made me feel like I was in blueberry muffin heaven! I air fried it at 375°F for 4.5 minutes, and I'm elated that I took the time to do that. Once you bite into it, the crumbly top melts into your mouth, as notes of blueberries and lemon zests burst into your taste buds. As if that wasn't enough, both flavors are enhanced with salted butter. I know, I know...salted butter?! Sounds strange, right? Trust me, the sweet and savory makes it even more addicting and you'll be coming back for more. 3. Matcha Snickerdoodle Cookie--After the first two, we thought that this would be the perfect way to end our adventure at C&W. Unfortunately, we were left pretty disappointed. Again, we air fried the cookie, but once you bite into it, both the matcha and cinnamon flavors are so light that you're left feeling confused. What did I just bite into? What flavor is this cookie again? I was going to forego this, but the associate at the front "highly recommended" this, and since I often fomo over food, I didn't want to regret my decision later. Now, I regret ordering it because it wasn't worth the calories, much less the price tag. Overall, this cute little bakery is worth a visit! Whether you're catching up with an old friend or meeting up with some colleagues, it's a nice reprieve from the mundane work day and wonderful way to treat yourself whenever you need a pick-me-up! It's also a bonus that they have underground parking down below, but with all the businesses coming into this building, finding parking might prove to be a challenge.

Variety of pasty choices, some sweet some savory good selection. The triple chocolate croissant and matcha snickerdoodle cookie are a first I've ever seen at any cafe. So delicious and not too sweet at all! The staff are all very friendly and give real genuine recommendations. The matcha latte is delicious and not sweet either but they can definitely sweeten it and they make sure to ask the way you want it. Definitely worth coming and checking out!!

This location is disappointing. I was excited for Mountain View to get a CaW location as I've driven to the city and gone to the PA farmers market just for their products in addition to being an ig follower for years. The oven has been down for a month so your $10 rebel muffins are served cold and they are difficult to get right at home. The oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip cookies and the biscone are good. I spend $40-60 each visit and the items incl banana cake, matcha cookie, croissant loaf, croissant pudding, morning bun, and kouign manny were quite mediocre both times I've ordered here. A contrast from the SF store and farmers market where I'd remember them being good. These issues are potentially why there hasn't been a line anytime I've gone.

I loved the almond milk honey lavender latte, creamy and smooth. And the chocolate croissant! Service was great, the server made good recommendations on their pastries. Parking lot underground made it very convenient!

I have been getting their pastries at the farmers market. Nice to have a physical store nearby where I can sit down and have a cup of coffee with their pastries.

So happy to see an artisanal coffee and baked goods cafe in South Bay. I always love going to C&W when I'm in SF. Stopped by opening day and day after for treats and coffee and this did not disappoint. They brought the same level of quality from there to here. I got hooked on this place after trying the Rebel Within and damn was it good here too. Highly recommend this but honestly, everything is legit. Finally, quality and not mass chain in MV!

(Tom Cruise voiceover) The vibe is hip cafe right on San Antonio! Ally warmly greeted us! Lion's Head! Meatball w/ sesame seeds and green onion! Wow! Rebel Within! Perfect egg inside a pastry! Wowza! Dulce de Leche Latté! Great! Mexican Latté! Refreshing! Cortado! Goooood! Would order everything again! Thanks, Ally! Woohoo!

I love the French onion biscone, the gruyere makes it incredibly flavorful. The inside did seem a little mushy and undercooked, but it tasted fine. The matcha cookie was good, but the flavor was too mild for my liking. I prefer the matcha cookie at Manresa. The drinks are good as well, the mocha was chocolatey and indulgent. Unfortunately, the ovens are still broken so I wasn't able to order a sandwich. It's the reason why they are not able to warm the pastries.