Jin's Bakery & Coffee

I tried their Chicken Sandwich which was very bland. They Ham, Egg & Cheese sandwich is average. The elderly couple run this place and are very friendly. I didn't try any of their breads or tea, but their inner decor is nice. I wouldn't order sandwiches here though.

From the moment I walked in, the smell of freshly baked bread and pastries was heavenly. Everything I tried was incredibly fresh and 😋 delicious

The coffee is too expensive. I got an iced mocha but it only had ice and no coffee. Plus they dont take money just for the coffee they ask you to buy something else to pay by card which was quite inconvenient. Plus i felt scammed as the coffee and extra cream rolled was not at all worth 11$.

Popped in for a cup of black coffee. Menu board displays $2.75. Owner hands me the coffee & charges $3.75 total. I politely asked if this is correct for an 8 oz. cup of regular coffee? Immediate scowl faced, rise in voice as she is clearly irritated. I decline, now, not only based on the over the top price increase but the funky (unnecessary) attitude. She aggressively scoops the cup away loudly mumbling something in her language as I politely turn to leave. I'll always remember as a consumer, it is MY right to purchase something OR NOT. Perhaps she was having a bad morning, wasn't feeling well or this is standard to overcharge patrons (other than what's displayed) but I have my own problems so I'm certainly not going to allow someone else to dump theirs on me. There's plenty of other places in this city to get not only coffee but to get it with a pleasant attitude.

Their sweet potato latte was bomb and I almost missed it. Don't look at the menu on the wall, look at the specials they have on the divider. Sweet potato latte and Korean ice coffee was so good! The pastries reminded me of Paris baguette or tour de jours, very similar, but support a local business!

Small spot with a cute little baked goods section. Grabbed a couple and they're not bad. Nice place to go to if you need a quick baked goods fix

Absolutely adore the delectable baked goods at this place! It's undoubtedly one of the finest bakeries I've ever visited. And let's not forget the ice coffee and red bean shaved ice—they truly hit the spot. Grandma Jin's delightful demeanor and warmth add an extra touch of charm while she takes care of all your cravings. I wholeheartedly recommend this place!

This was the only place near my bus stop that opened before 8 am and I really needed a coffee before heading to work. Google maps says they open at 7 am, but I got there at 7:15 and the door was locked. I waited around for a couple minutes and at 7:20 a woman finally came to unlock the door. I asked if they were open yet as I just needed a coffee, and she invited me in and quickly brewed one of the best iced coffees I've had in a while. Super nice and accommodating!!! A bit annoying that they didn't open at their listed time, but it's a Friday, so I get it. Need to come back when I have time to sit down and eat!

One of the worst cookies I've ever eaten. Super dry and no flavor. Almonds taste stale. Couple of elderly guys smoking on the patio right under a big no smoking sign.

I am (by no means) an expert in Korean pastries. But, I surely can discern a yummy treat and wonderful service and vibe! I stopped in and came home with a bag full of treats. I thought they were delicious. The woman who helped me was so friendly. Made my day.

Cute little bakery! The pastries were tasty, however I thought they were a little dry. I ordered an iced white mocha and it was perfect! Service here is super friendly and puts a smile on your face. I highly recommend stopping by for a small treat!

Came here on a Monday with a friend and managed to order very quickly! The location is nothing remarkable, just a shopping square near downtown Santa Clara. It's easy to skip past it, but I discovered it when looking through Yelp for a place to grab a coffee and chat. They only let you use card if you have a minimum $8 purchase, so keep that in mind (either take some more of their delicious pastries, or be prepared to fork over cash!) I picked a turnover that didn't have a label (turned out to be cherry) and a sort of matcha Swiss roll. They were out of the club sandwich since they didn't have any vegetables, which was a bummer! My friend picked what was labeled to be a red bean dorayaki, but actually had strawberries and cream inside? Mildly concerning for anyone who happens to have food allergies, the cashier speaks halted English so I'd recommend going with someone who understands/speaks Korean if you have any allergies to be safe. Unfortunately, that's not a luxury that can be afforded by some people. There was no one else inside, just another table with elderly Korean people. They have a rule where people are only allowed to sit inside for an hour, but we stayed a little longer (likely due to being enforced when foot traffic is high). The inside is nice and cozy, perfect for a chat and I don't have complaints about the food (besides the obvious labeling mishap). I don't think my friend was a big fan of the vanilla iced latte with soy milk that she ordered, unfortunately. Their hours are long and their prices are cheap (for Bay Area, at least) so this is a great place to go to for convenience sake.

I wasn't going to write a review, but then I saw Croissante across the street and got upset that I wasted my money. I'm sure this place is five stars if you're a middle-aged Korean man, as there were seven of them there deep in conversation, enjoying their beverages and pastries on a weekday afternoon. If you're not going there for a specific Korean pastry, drink, or sweet potato "latte" - RUN across the street to Croissante for some actually consistently delicious pastries. I was fooled by the old menu photos: "Oh wow, $4.25 for a breakfast sandwich!" I ordered the newly priced and overpriced The Wake Me Up, and it was a snooze. I'd bet and probably win that it was a stale Costco croissant, with Kraft cheese, basic deli ham, and a microwaved egg. What I couldn't understand is why they served the egg hot and everything else cold?! I also tried the misnamed sweet potato latte cold. Latte implies coffee, and it has zero, which is for the best as it would override the very subtle sweet potato flavor. It was fine, but I don't see myself ever craving to come back for it. I'm sure an oppa would rate this place higher, but for me personally, the food was three stars and the sweet cashier provided four-star service. P.S. If anyone visits, please take a photo of the new menu pricing!

Came here while walking around the area and tried some of their pastries. They have a nice and quiet space to sit down if you prefer to eat here. We tried their mocha roll:good, not too sweet, I like the creaminess and I can really taste the mocha; their hotdog sandwich and croquettes are also good. I'll probably come back here after work to try their coffee cause now I know they open early. They also have ready made coffee to bring for potluck.

3.5 STARS When I walked into Jin's Bakery, I saw a Korean auntie gently cradling two golden balls in her hands... I was like ( o _ O ). I'll have what she's having! Jin's is an old-skool Korean bakery and one of two locally-owned Korean bakeries (not just a rice cake shop) in the Bay Area. So...whatever auntie is getting, I must get too! Because AZN aunties know the good good. And, she was right because those golden balls were the best item of the bunch! By the way, hours on yelp are wrong. The handful of times I had dinner in the same plaza, Jin's Bakery was already closed by 5:30-6 pm (not 10 pm). M E N U Array of Korean baked goods, pastries, and cakes. Limited savory items. American salad, breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Tea, coffee, and smoothies. Major gripe: Not everything is labeled and priced. And, some baked goods were uncovered in the self-serve area. Couldn't help but think of some customers touching them with their dirty hands, trying to pick the "best" one. Takeout only. No indoor seating but there's an outdoor patio on the side with a handful of tables where you can enjoy your pastries and coffee/tea. Lone staff (owner) wore a mask properly. Cc's accepted with $7 minimum. I came here specifically for the sweet potato cake but it's only available whole (no slices). It's hard to commit to buying an entire cake without tasting it so I hope the owner considers offering the sweet potato cake by the slice. I couldn't leave without buying something so I choose several other items to try. M Y P I C K S * Chapssal: Korean Glutinous Rice Ball Doughnuts w/ red bean filling (2 pc - $4.50): https://bit.ly/3K4LCRm Crispy on the outside with a satisfying qq chew and a generous amount of sweet red bean filling. A bit oily but that's to be expected. Similar to Chinese jian dui but without the sesame seeds and a thinner glutinous rice exterior. Best item of the bunch - thank you, auntie! * Potato Croquette Bun w/ ham, onions ($2.75): https://bit.ly/3MdlwO6 I enjoyed the bun itself - golden brown, crispy panko crusted exterior and fully soft interior. Not a fan of the filling, semi-mashed potatoes with ham and onions. Like a mayo-less potato salad, it was dry and bland. * Hotteok: Korean sweet pancake w/ brown sugar filling ($2.50): https://bit.ly/3swwGWl ***Pan fry to warm up This was ok, didn't seem fresh as the glutinous rice lost its chew and elasticity. * Jjinppang-mandu: Steamed Pork Bun w/ glass noodles, green onions (4 pc-$7.50): https://bit.ly/3hyJLIA ***Sold cold so you have to warm it up at home Least fav item; tasted like the ones from the freezer section of a Korean Market. They were sold cold so possibly defrosted in the morning. The filling was ok - mainly green onions and glass noodles and the bun was wet/soggy on the bottom. S E R V I C E The owner is super sweet and gracious for the business. She speaks limited English so there may be a language barrier but she does her best to be helpful. A M B I A N C E Old-skool minimalist. P A R K I N G Easy parking in the plaza. Overall, I didn't find anything I loved at Jin's Bakery...YET but I rather support a small local Korean bakery over big chains like Paris Baguette and Tous Les Jours so I'll be back. Possibly for more golden balls...

Wow very disappointed!!! I can't believe they have so many positive reviews. My husband went in to buy some snacks while I waited in the car. He got a croissant which was ok then a palmier which was the worst offender, it tasted so stale the puff pastry was hard as a rock and I could barely chew the bite I got cause it was so hard and sticky. My husband took a bite and said it definitely seemed old and stale. Then he got some red bean mochi which also didn't seem fresh. Very disappointed because we thought this would be a convenient place to grab a snack since we are in the area a couple times a week. Will not be back.

Went in here because of an earlier review that called it a "high end bakery". But it's just a bunch of random cookies and bread rolls sold wrapped in plastic and a coffee selection you might see in a classroom building of a community college. Were they thinking of a different business?

This is a very high - end, high - quality traditional bakery with things you cannot find in other places. It might strike you as a little pricey the first time you are in the door, but worth it, and the personnel is very helpful in answering questions. A great place for meeting -- rendez - vous point and so on as welll, and do try the pastries. Great!

Cute little old school Korean bakery. Love the variety of pastries and cookies. Sweets both western and Korean/Japanese. I especially love that they have herbal tea, like real herbal tea with lots of stuff inside. It was so good I went home and added hot water to it because I didn't want it to end. The cookies are delicious and the pastries are perfect. No complaints here. The lady at the counter was so cute and so nice. Don't be intimidated that it's all older Korean ladies and men. They mind their own business and so will you. ;)

My favorite Korean bakery in this area! My go-to is their red bean filled bread (paht bbang). I like their version better than Paris Baguette or Tour Les Jours. The filling is creamier and sweeter while the bread-to-filling ratio is more balanced. TLJ is a lot of bread and the filling is chalkier, imo. On special occasions, I like getting their sweet potato cake, a white fruit cake, or a vanilla roll cake (my moms favorite). Perfect for Asian parents; not too sweet but still delicious. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you get. They are very good at what they do. If you plan on picking up a larger order, I recommend calling a day or two earlier to request. They appreciate that as well so they're better prepared for that day. The owners are awesome. Husband makes the Pattie's and wife works the front. She's like an aunt! It does help to speak Korean to them as their English is limited but they can make do. It's always a pleasant visit. Finally, parking is always a breeze!

Loved this bakery. My favorite Korean bakery in San Jose. Fresh baked and tasty with a great ambience. Options for dessert and other food items besides baked goods.

Dorayaki has strawberry + cream in it. I thought it was much better than the standard red bean filling. Higher quality than the jelly filling in the donut store jelly donut

Good selection of baked goodness, the husband is in the back baking, his pics on the walls, the wife is very nice. Support the local businesses!

we stopped by recently bc i really wanted to try their sweet potato latte. it was honestly so good! there's no coffee in it, but it was subtly sweet & creamy with blended bits of sweet potato. my fiancé ordered their korean style iced coffee. this one reminded me a lot of viet coffee, but less strong & not heart attack inducing (iykyk). there was a hint of condensed milk that made it sweet & creamy. we really enjoyed both our drinks! next time we'll come back to try some pastries.

They now have a sign and removed the item with nuts. While this is a good first step- the issue remains that the ingredients listed on the package was not correct

The cutest little Korean bakery! All of the baked goods were packaged nicely and neatly, very fresh. There's also a lot of great coffee offerings. I am often hesitant on ordering coffee at pastry/bakery stores And took a chance ordering a latte here and was very pleased! Will definitely come back again. The owner is a nice grandmother who is super sweet.

A small bakery with reasonable prices. I enjoy the tea and manju that are sold here. It is worth noting that the dumplings are sold frozen and are meant to be microwaved at home. Additionally, the bakery no longer sells ball-shaped chapssal donuts, opting to sell flat-shaped donuts instead.

A small bakery next to an Indian restaurant. Purchased bread with a mocha cream filling, some cookies, and a milk boba drink. Prices are reasonable and as mentioned by others, you can only use credit card if the purchase is over eight dollars. The milk boba drink was on the sweeter side (which I prefer) and if you order it, remember to give it a good swirl since they use a hot beverage and cool it down with ice and milk.

I love the sausage pizzas here, has been a favorite since they opened down by where Vesuvios used to be. Now that they are next to my eye doctor, on Kelly and El Camino, I have a special treat every-time. Not to mention how adorable it is that this is a family business with mother and son and the place is going strong. They have all sorts of pastries and even crochets as well as an indulgent sweet and savory selection. All the coffee drinks too... keep this place going next time you need a donut, come here instead!

Their sweet potato latte was bomb and I almost missed it. Don't look at the menu on the wall, look at the specials they have on the divider. Sweet potato latte and Korean ice coffee was so good! The pastries reminded me of Paris baguette or tour de jours, very similar, but support a local business!

Such good bread!! The cashier was so nice and service was amazing. :)) Super cozy and welcoming. ~

Service was unacceptable. She was totally rude & treated us like we didn't belong in the area all we wanted was some cake

Tried the coffee bun which was very delicately flavored and very tasty. We also tried the slice of Swiss roll and it was also super yummy. Neither was sugar sweet. The lady at the counter was very nice and friendly.

Jins bakery cafe pastry gave me a very bad stomach problem. Been in stomach pain for 2 days. No help from store owner. I believe it's from old pastry they serve the day later.

Re: Dhayagude F. I wasn't there during the incident you speak of so I can't "challenge" you "prove you wrong." I'm also speaking on behalf of myself, as a regular (Korean) customer of this place. I'm sorry you had a bad experience - but I'd urge that it should fall short of being a *racist* experience. So here's what I would like to say: 1. I'm a regular who comes to this place twice a week; I work out at the nearby EVO Sports Club, and I would HIGHLY recommend the cream and mocha breads you can find on the left side. Their roll cakes are also super fluffy and amazing, and on the whole I love, love the bread that they make here. If you are a fan of Asian-style, sweet fluffy breads, this is the place to go; 2. In my capacity as someone who drops in on this place twice a week, I have basically never seen people sitting indoors, save for one or two Korean gentlemen that you mention. Speculatively, here's my guess: I'm guessing the two people were either friends or acquaintances of the owners; in these COVID related circumstances, it wouldn't be unreasonable to maintain and insist that customers sit outside while allowing friends inside; 3. I went in today to pick up my regular dose of fluffy, delicious breads, and spoke briefly to the lady who runs the place; and as far as I can tell, she's upset because she believes your experience was a misunderstanding exacerbated by her limited English. Maybe she was trying to explain to you what I'm talking about in #2; so before you jump to "racism" as the problem, I'd just recommend a mild dose of reflection and introspection for alternative possibilities; 4. If you really do have "many, many friends from Asia, Korea, and other parts of the world," then I really do urge you to take a minute or two to think about that this person could be your friend's mom, aunt or someone else; and maybe just take a moment to have some grace and think about alternative, reasonable explanations. The internet is forever, and it's a shame that people reading through this website are going to see your accusations at the top. Racism is and continues to be a problem in America, for sure - but insofar as you seek to take a stand against it, I'm not sure if the Yelp review site for Jin's Bakery is the place to begin *that* fight. best, H. S. Kim

Delicious pastries and coffees. A great change from the day to day Starbucks, Peets or even Philz which is probably my favorite. Lots of buttery pound cake type pastries. I'm culturally ignorant to knowing the names of the products but what I tried was delicious and my Almond Toffee Latte was delicious as well. Very "sweet" visit I had that morning but that's not the only options available for her coffees. Would definitely recommend for a change one day try at least for everyone.

Very poor to the point I felt the lady running the place is racist. I am echoing on Mr. Rodriguez comment on Google reviews. Today, on Saturday Feb 12th, I went to place to grab something while my car was being fixed nearby. I saw two Asian gentlemen sitting inside for a while. When I was ordering my coffee, they were done and were leaving. I asked the lady if I could use the table, when she refused and said I can only sit outside. When I questioned her as to how the other gentlemen were sitting inside, she skirted my question and kept saying to only sit outside. When I started recording, she then said that the other 2 gentlemen were sitting only for some time. I am ashamed to say that I many many friends from Asia, Korea and other parts of the world, but this Korean lady was outright racist. While Asians have complained about racism in America, racism exists amongst every community. I believe it is more of an affinity for similar people that drives this racism and sincerely hope that we look at each and every person as our own - human and act accordingly. This is the first and only experience of racism (as mild and harmless as it can be) I have had in America after 30 years in this country and it has been in Santa Clara on El Camino Real which is a melting pot of tens or many hundreds of different cultures. I challenge anyone to prove me wrong through any video surveillance there might have been.

Excellent selection of pastries and croissant breakfast sandwiches, along with coffee. Friendly owner. Would definitely come again if back in the area!

This place's red bean buns are so good that I came here so friggin' often that the Korean owners love me and say hi to me whenever they see me!!!!!!!!!

I only use apple pay and always tried to stop by but forget about this. One day I had cash and I'm so glad I didn't pass. Love this Korean Bakery, central to Santa Clara. Will be back for sweet potato latte . Many thanks Jin!!!

I'm a huge fan of sweets. I come down to Santa Clara about three-four times a month and I always like trying new places to eat. I always see the pretty red "Jin's Bakery" sign every time I drive by it so I thought, why not try it. Right as I walked in, the warm sweet smell of the bakery filled my nose! There were amazing pastries everywhere ! I almost took one of each but I would have probably gone broke. I HIGHLY recommend coming here! The

This was an awesome find. The bakery is packed with really yummy bread that were soft and fresh. The place has a few chairs, and you can eat there or pick what you want and they bag it up for you. The prices were reasonable. Really enjoyed the selection.

Family owned korean bakery. My favorite is traditional red bean shaved ice. I always choose there sweet potato cake for my bday.

Went in late morning during SIP. The lady behind the counter was washing up and didn't see me. The bake goods selection was small but looked good. Like all Asian bakeries, everything was already in plastic bags. Most things were labeled, but not all. By then the lady saw me and was telling me what some of the items were. I picked up some milk bread, a donut filled with red bean paste, some almond crisps, a loaf of chestnut bread, and a small honey cake. Except for the milk bread, I tried them all. Everything was delicious and fresh. Lady was very friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back.

I guess Java Town is kaput? Jin's has the requisite baked goods and various caffeine drinks. Some really intricate pastries in some aspects. BUt i just needed cold, refreshing, caffeine. Green tea latte while sitting on the patio area was solid. It feels weirdly like youre on the porch in the south somewhere except for the fact that youre looking at a strip mall parking lot

This place is wonderful as I enjoyed the bean bun and I liked how they decorated the interior really nice with pom poms and the food looked wonderful. The service was great,the music was soothing,the cashier was very nice and there were a lot of food to choose. I would recommend this place to any of my friends or pokemon go buddies.

I ordered the sweet potato latte; it was worth 5 stars. It's very different and special. I don't see this drink everywhere and this places makes it very well. Jin's also sells a jujube latte, which I will try next time. I also had the mini mung bean croissants; 4 stars. Overall, I give this place 4 stars Small space. Has six 2-person tables. Relatively small selection of baked goods. Restrooms available. WiFi available.

New to this area and I found Jin's Bakery, this is my new place to go for my morning bakery. A new twist on a bagel and cream cheese. Come and try....

If you've not been to this little cafe, you should try it at once. Amazingly cute cafe and their custard donuts are to die for - with less sugar and lightest custard cream. This makes me incredibly happy. Giving 4 stars since they don't allow accept cards until $6, which is personally inconvenient.

Stopped by here for a quick coffee run and came out with a bag full of pastries too! It's a small coffee and pastry place but man they have quite a selection. The lady manning the cashier is soooo nice and sweet, I bet she gets a lot of return customers. :-) She also makes the drinks for you. I had her make me an iced vanilla latte with extra shot of expresso and boy did she make me a good one. Now, let's talk about the pastries... well, actually I can't because my coworkers and I actually ate them all without really looking at the labels coz who does that when they're starving? LOL kidding. But, I'm happy to say that we all enjoyed the pastries, and yes, they were fresh, and yes, we will be back next time we are in the area.

I wouldnt give this place any stars stop by this place to get coffee after my kids Dr. Appt. Been to this place a couple times never had good costumer service. When I went in today. I couldn't even pick up the tongs with out them letting me know I can't touch. Even if I was going to buy something. I picked up something that was in plastic and she told me not to squeeze it. I didn't even squeeze it I just picked it up. My son really wanted there cinnamon bun but felt bad cause they didn't want to take our business she told us to leave when we did nothing. Rude ass ppl. They must not need the business since everything around is closing.. DON'T COME TO JIN BAKERY. NO STARS.

I was their on Friday 4/12/2019 in the afternoon. This was my first time at this place and the pastries were stale , they look good . That was not the truth I won't be back I was not happy with my purchase , not friendly I think they where also training a new cashier

Huge selection of pastries and various breads! My favorite was the sesame tapioca rolls. The woman at the cash register was also extremely sweet!

This adorable bakery sells super delicious, old korean style baked goodies. In my opinion, it's better than your average Paris Baguettes/Tous Les Jours due to the high quality of their baked goods and affordable prices. To top it off, the atmosphere inside is very warm and welcoming and the staff was very friendly! Definitely recommend.

I like this bakery. Not too sweet and not too dry either. I love their strawberry cake and redbean bread. Good place to hang out.

A Korean style bakery, I think the owner is Korean. Their sweet potato cake is amazing! I didn't try their other bakery items, I always go back for the cake only :) I have to try something else next time.

I tried their rice Krispy treat (4/5) which was pretty good and marshmallowy but disappointed in their breads. The green bean bread (2/5) was dry and had a strong strange egg yolk taste and not in a good way. The red bean bread (3/5) was at least soft but had way too much red bean paste that was much too sweet. It took me a while to eat because I had to keep picking out chunks of the red bean paste because otherwise I felt like I was eating it out of the can.