Starter Bakery

I bought two croissants And really wanted to love it. It’s a walk away from my house in a cute modern space. And the staff very friendly and efficient. To me, the croissants were too sweet and too flaky, suggesting too much butter. The chocolate inside was too sweet and didn’t taste like the premium chocolate Used at the local Berkeley competitors. The layout is a bit difficult because the bakery case is L-shaped and the staff asked for your order before you can see the long side of the case. A menu board would help.

Really happy to have Starter on Solano. They are great, but wow is this one different than the one on College. The staff is downright surly. I’ve been there twice and it’s happened both times, and not just to me, but to the other people in line too. Today I was outside and my friends went in. They came out annoyed at how difficult the service was. I hope things smooth out soon as the baked goods and coffee are delicious.

The bakery itself is fine, but had very disappointing experience today with coffee maker guy 11:30am. While I observed another customer take a cup holder tray without issue, I was reprimanded for doing the same. The employee, who appeared with bleached hai wearing tight cropped like Tshirt, spoke to me very rudely and insisted I ask for permission, even though he was busy and I was simply helping myself. he addressed me in a disrespectful and condescending tone in front of other customers, making it seem as though I had stolen the cup holder tray. This inconsistent treatment felt discriminatory and unprofessional. I suggest the supervisor provide training to ensure all customers are treated fairly and respectfully, without bias.

So glad they opened here on Solano! Excellent matcha and cardamom buns

Hi there Welcome to the neighborhood Starter Bakery. I cannot wait to visit when it opens up. I saw the yummy muffin pastry from the window. They looked delicious. It looked authentic an appetizing. I cannot wait to visit on the 24th... Yay,Yay,Yay 😊

Delicious Pastries & Good Coffee! Perfect addition to the neighborhood!

Pastries are delicious and fresh, I got Carrot Cake, Lemon Pie and Cardamom & Pistachio pastry ,Sooo Good! Recommend it! Loved it!

You’re open! Hooray! I tried a passionfruit Madeleine today and it was so amazingly delicious! 🩷