Grand Bakery

Just picked up a box of Hamantaschen and, my oh my, they were good! YUM! Great filling and a delectable soft cookie dough. They are ever so fresh and tasty, and good sized too. A couple had the dough overlapped so far you couldn't see the filling exposed, like typically done, yet the surprise was quite nice. I would definitely get more!

I love this place. It can be a little clunky to order but the baked goods are out of this world. Love the challah and macaroons.

Very nice I Ben there first time search by Yelp clean and staff so nice small place but a lot off items really good

So I've had the Challah bread a few times and it's very good I've made some savory bread pudding with it that my mom loves when I go make it for her The chocolate covered Macaroons were are a pleasant surprise (macaroons are okay to me) But these were DELICIOUS!! So I dropped in for the Bagel pop up on Sunday to grab some bagels which were good! So I had two! I also grabbed more of the macaroons since I was there and shared them with my neighbors who also liked them!

So disappointed with the products at this bakery. The rye bread is not rye by my standard. Should be bleached dough with lots of seeds and a crunchy crust. Black n' white cookies are disappointing and undersized for the price. Challah is bland. Unfortunately for Grand Bakery, I grew up in the Jewish neighborhood of LA and have come to know what great Jewish baking should be. Regrettably, Grand Bakery doesn't measure up, but, no other bakery in the Bay Area does either. Sad.

I was pretty much raised on Challah growing up and Bagels, and its rare to fine one that I don't like, but to LOVE, is another story as one can doctor up any Bagel with enough cream cheese, tomato and fresh red onion. It was Friday night, this past Friday in fact, where I saw a bags of Challah and Bagels for an event I was attending. (House was incredible as Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead would frequent in the good ol days with pictures of them throughout the house) Back to Grand Bakery's Challah and Bagels. I took One deep smell of three bagels in a bag which was in the kitchen of the home, and I knew they smelled familiar as they felt so soft and dense.....it brought back the best bagel I have ever had here in California from a bakery in Oakland, near my favorite BBQ spot. I later learned that the new owner took over this bakery and uses the same ingredients, methods, machinery, etc. IT made me think of this bagel I had years ago, and in a second I was back there. I was now caving them and wanted them.....of course it was the everything bagel. I got a Challah Loaf to go, and the next day I saved it for a long drive with a friend, and we both looked at each other and said at the same time, "Wow.....this is truly the best......right?......ever" I can't say enough good things, and probably why I am writing this small book. The Challah and Bagels are the best I have had, again in California. I can't remember much about the ones in NY, but do remember some I had in Montreal, Canada which were pretty, pretty, pretty.....good. Grand Bakery has my stomach and heart though Thank you, and so glad we met.

Grand Bakery is back and better than ever! Particularly their bagels are the real deal (maybe that's why Grand Lake Kitchen, with their very high bar, uses them). Move over Beauty's, these are real east coast bagels. Hand rolled, boiled and baked just like a classic bagel should be. And they're kosher. And for those who don't know, this isn't at the Grand Ave location anymore. They now sell out of The Food Mill in the Dimond, although you can also get their baked goods many other places too (Farmer Joe's, Berkeley Bowl, etc).

Ordered the JFI Chanukah Box. Came in the morning on the day promised, and the baked goods were all amazing! Especially impressed with the macaroons, almond logs, Russian tea cookies, and hamentashen. These types of cookies (imho) can be overly dense if you try to make at home and aren't the best home baker, or can just taste not-so-great/chemical-y if you buy from a supermarket. Me: "oh, these can actually be delicious." The sufganiyot were also really tasty (as expected) and my favorite of all the things in the box.

I got their LoxBox bagel delivered to my home this Sunday and it had everything I needed! 3 bagels, fresh ingredients to make a Lox bagel and it even came with a cookie. Would recommend for anyone looking for an easy way to make a tasty lox bagel.

I wish I could give this place no star. The staff there was rude to me. I saw them arguing with 2 different people who were trying to get paid for some kitchen repairs. The place is crawling with roaches.

I saw the great reviews and was super eager to try Grand Bagels, via The Food Mill. Honestly, I was disappointed. The flavor was stellar, but the texture was nothing to write home about. I am still looking for a bagel with great texture (not merely soft and chewy).

I love Grand Bakery at the food mill. The best in challah in the area, and I'm addicted to the macaroons, careful, habit forming, they deliver now and it's awesome. Always fresh and delivered on time, definitely recommend, and the left over challah makes great French toast. So happy Grand is still around after all these years, I met the owner the other day, Sam, he was so nice he gave me a discount card. Thanks Sam,

Next level quality baked kosher nosh. Bran muffins, black&white cookies, challah and bagels are not to be missed.

Had my first ever Grand Bakery Lox Box delivered during COVID and boy those carbs did not disappoint! Attentive delivery system with pic text message of the delivery at my door at 5:30am. Delicious bagels, one of the few best ones in the Bay.

I saw EatThisSF's feature/post on Grand Bakery and ordered a Lox Box last Sunday for delivery today 5/24. The order confirmation states that they would reach out no later than yesterday at 8:30pm and I have yet to hear from the bakery. I jumped on an opportunity to support a local Bay Area small business and unfortunately was disappointed in the customer service and communication.

Their bagels are the best bagels you can buy at a grocery store! The texture is perfect and I especially enjoy the everything bagel. I usually buy 6 at a time and freeze a couple to enjoy in the future. I 100% recommend this place

Ordered 4 dozen Sufiganot for our temple's Chanukah party. They were a hit! So fresh and wonderful. The owner was fabulous to work with. He made arrangements for me to pick them up Sat night after Shabbat ended so I could have them as fresh as possible for our Sunday morning party. I will be back to this place for all our holidays. Wish they had a store front still but the owner make it work by being very accommodating.

Like most bagels in CA, this is just round shaped bread and not bagel. The shape is actually pretty close without a large hole in the middle. The crust is too soft and the inside is not dense enough. At least they don't charge $4 for one.

I've been a big fan of their challahs for months now. Their desserts are awesome too - especially the almond logs. We recently ordered a couple dozen bagels for a party. Sam was quick to email and the bagels were hot out of the oven. They have a ton of seeds, the perfect soft interior and crisp exterior. I've waited long and hard for a good Bay Area bagel and these are the real deal!

Our weekly deliveries always arrive without a problem, and they're extremely nice and easy to work with. If only every vendor could be so reliable!

Worst cake ever! Super ugly and tasted like crap! I would not even give them a star! Looked like a two year old decorated it!

Love this spot! I was so sad to see it close and felt like I was dreaming when I heard it reopened! Still got the best bread in town...

Gosh, I can't say enough about this place. Grand Bakery is the best! Sam is AWSOME, super professional and an all around gifted baker. I called Sam needing brownies and chocolate chip cookies for 184 people for my daughters wedding. They wanted a dessert bar. I also needed them delivered. These goodies were so delicious. Everyone loved them, including me. I would definitely recommend Grand Bakery for any occasion. Definitely 5 stars.