Peters' Bakery

I had visited this bakery for a burnt almond cake many years ago. Today I came to get a piece. I was shocked to see a line of about 2O people and it took about 20 mins to get in. They invite people in order. The service was great. The person serving me answered all the questions and gave me recommendations. They were out of bear claws and lemon meringues. I got my favorite. Almond burnt cake. It was about 2.30pm on Saturday when I visited. Keep in mind that when you pay you are asked to pay tips 15%. 20%, 25%. Of course I paid the tips. It is the norm nowadays. The only thing I did not like I was said thanks for giving a tip.

What they say about their burnt almond baked goods is so true. Amazing pastries. Their custard éclairs, lemon sqaures, and bear claws are also great. There is usually a line about 2 groups deep in the mornings but the staff are so efficient. I love their system of allowing only three groups in the store at once and one employee assigned to one group to keep track of the order right up till billing. They're also very reasonably priced.

I couldn't believe I fell in love with Peter's Bakery in San Jose. I came here in May to get my niece's wedding cakes and cookies. I ordered a couple of cupcakes on the side. The pastries were absolutely amazing. I would come back to get some more next time I am in the Bay Area.

I am glad I found this place, and happy to recommend. I walked in to buy a cake for my friend’s birthday, ended up picking the Lemon Crumble cake. The cake was really delicious, and we were all happy to eat a cake that is tasty and wasn’t covered with cream all over. It looked exquisite too. It only costed us ~30$. Will definitely order from here again to try out other flavors, I have my eyes on the burnt almond cake.

My family have been going to this bakery for over 40+ years, 4 generations. After today we will take our business elsewhere. Mariah is extremely unprofessional and rude. We had to give her our order 4 times and then she walks 2 feet away from us and starts making fun of us with her co-worker about our order. They both laugh assuming we weren’t paying attention what they were saying and doing. It is extremely rude and as an adults we don’t have time to be treated in this manner by the youth. Austin who says he was the manager was another employee who had no smile or no customer service. We know who the managers, owners and long time employees are and they NEVER are rude ever. But this group of youth can be rude, entitled to treat you badly. This isn’t worth our money and time. We live in another city we have a bakery within our community that is walking distance but instead we take the trip to Peter’s bakery to get what love. After today we will not go here again. And we will let our family and friends who go there about Our experience. It is weird how people behave and think everyone has to tolerate this immature and unprofessional behavior from employees. They are donuts you aren’t solving the world’s problem. Lastly we get home to our simple order with incorrect donuts and we are pretty sure we were charged correctly. Be kind it is free and it costs you nothing.

They have a perfect Burnt Almond cake 5/5, but passed that I have not been happy with their cakes. I recently had their Strawberry cake and it was 1/5-almost not edible- sparsely strawberries in the cake. The ratio is not as good as their iconic burnt almond cake. After having a slice I had the throw away the cake, too much cake not enough strawberries . 😭

My daughter bought bear claws here for us. They were the best I ever tasted. Full of fresh nuts, a delicious, pastry. I asked m daughter: Is Peter's a German bakery? I think Austrian, she said. We read your history; Peter is Portuguese and his bakery is loved by the nations. Great philosophy too. Best wishes and thank you Peter's.

This is a staple in San Jose. A true monument to living craftsmanship. The desserts here are exquisitely created. They are true pastry professionals. I have never had better eclairs, cream puffs, lemon cake, the Burnt Almond Cake is the piece de resistance. Absolutely bar none the greatest bakery I have ever had! Go here! If you are on a diet, skip it. If you are diabetic, risk it. If you are not a sweet person, you will be! Amazing, stupendous, magnificent, a culinary experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥂💯💪🚀❤️🙏