Tu-Anh N.
Yelp
WHEN: DURING COVID-19
I'm so happy to see them set up during the Pandemic. You don't go inside because they open up 2 of their windows for you to walk up and order. There's usually a line but not long. For as long as I've lived in Alameda, Crispian is still my favorite bakery.
Here's what I usually get:
HAM AND SWISS CROISSANT - $4.75
This is always my first choice but it seems I need to come at opening time for them cuz they seem to always sell out. But its okay, lucky for me Crispian has a lot of yummy pastries to choose from! But the flavors of this is so good---its like they sprinkle it with the everything but the bagel seasoning, and you have the layers of cheese, ham and buttery pastry! It's a hefty size too!
CHEDDAR SCALLION SCONE - $3.50
I never order scones but these taste like amazing biscuits to me--which I love! It's fluffy and buttery with all the cheddar and and scallions! Yum!
ALMOND CROISSANT - $4.50
I've mentioned in a previous review that this is the best almond croissant I've ever had. I was lucky to have had it fresh and warm too. It;s huge and jam packed with the frangipane (almond cream filling) both inside and on top! So you get this lovely crunch from the that being baked, and the almond slivers and of course the croissant itself! So GOOD!
OATMEAL RAISIN - $1.25
You can buy any of the cookies by the pack too, which comes out to be cheaper (4 for $4), but those sell out fast. The Oatmeal Raisin is my favorite cookie here. They use GOLDEN raisins and you just taste all the butter and sweet raisins--it's SO good!
BOSTOCK - $3.00
This was a new one. I arrived near closing time and this is one of the non-pumpkin pastries left. I'm glad I gave it shot cuz its quite tasty! It looks simple but its so good, its hard to explain. You taste all the layers: Slice of brioche bread, frangipane almond, jam (lemon?), powdered sugar and slivered almonds. I really enjoyed this!
STICKY BUN - $5.50
I've this a few times now usually when there was nothing else left. This bad boy is huge jam packed with LOTS of chopped pecans! I recommend heating it up.
Since the pandemic they no longer do the 50% pastries/bread one hour before closing. Which is great, cuz its hard times right now. It just sucks that I can't really see what is left to buy. They have a board they leave out with photos, and they will flip over what is out. But not everything is posted, so I feel a bit bad asking what is left--but only if there is no one next after me hehe. The gentleman there was super sweet and nice telling me what the pastries are. Thank you!!!
I'll do my best to come back early next time!