Cheryl M.
Yelp
Mazzetti's Bakery is an Italian-American bakery located in Pacifica. It's been about 12 years (they've been around 50!) since I last visited and my palate has definitely changed from old-school baked goods. Just a preference as others enjoyed..
Unfortunately, based on items purchased, I would rate them 3 stars (adding that half star for family):
:: Lemon bar - their version has some cloyingly sweet, bright yellow, gel-like substance for the lemon (no natural lemon tang) with streusel on top. Not a fan.
:: Apple Coffee Cake - simple cake, with some odd yellow streusel (canned apple glaze) on top and very nutmeg, forward. Something my grandma/grandpa would've enjoyed with their morning coffee...okay sister liked it too! Sadly, wasn't for me. Great price at $10!
:: Raisin-cinnamon scone - buttery, melt-in-your-mouth after a 10 sec heat up in the microwave - would get this again
:: Maple-glazed old fashioned donut - I prefer the raised donuts (sister got the wrong one *shaking fist*) but it was good. The flavor was actually distinct with crisp edges and soft interior.
Their popular items:
Derby cake: white cake with strawberries and a chocolate bottom layer with bananas.
Unfortunately, they don't sell by the slice so will have to buy a whole cake and share for next time.
Focaccia and cannolis seem to be the draw as well. I saw many people grabbing focaccia from the 3 options: cheese, pizza and a pepperoni and buying cannolis by the box: 8 for $36.
Overall, great spot for REASONABLY priced cakes, pies, donuts, cupcakes, various cake slices (sans Derby cake), scones, cannolis, focaccia and old-school danishes. Coffee and indoor seating available to enjoy your sweets. Place gets busy in waves...went on a weekend around 215pm and wasn't busy...then a rush of people arrived after. Staff friendly and get the lines moving.
Would return to try the Derby Cake, grab some focaccia, and get a cinnamon-raisin scone or donut with some coffee.
Street parking only