Suzanne's Cake & Pastry

It's the end of the day and the place was winding down. They ran out of Portuguese egg tarts which were our goals. It's ok dive other pastries were also great 🥰. Will post the egg tarts next time for sure 😎

Chestnut cake is OK in my opinion, but people around me like it. It is not too sweet. I wish they blended a chestnut puree into the cream instead of just having vanilla cream with chestnut chunks between the cake layers. On the other hand, the egg tarts are pricy but VERY good, worth it as a nice treat.

All you need to know about their exceptional Portuguese egg tarts and steam buns: 1. Egg tarts - generally available after 9am (baked fresh) 2. Steam buns - available on weekends. I stock up on this because they freeze and reheat well. The individually wrapped baked goods are tasty too. Even better when reheated/air fried at home. I still gotta try their cakes. You're welcome.

Super delicious Portuguese egg tart with crispy buttered skin. Also tried sesame bun and almond thin cookie.very tasty.

Chinese bakery in the Peninsula that offers Chinese sponge cakes as well as other baked goods and even made-to-order cakes. Even though we arrived late in the afternoon, there were still lots of options to choose from. Some items appear to be baked in-house and some items appear to be from Sogo Bakery. If you're nearby and looking for a Chinese bakery, this is a good choice. We would come again.

Best Portuguese egg tart. The filling is so silky smooth paired with a crispy light tart. Not overly sweet - super balanced and delicious

Great bakery with the best Portuguese tarts. I'm happy I don't live too close or else I'd be over there everyday eating way too much.

Came here for the Portuguese egg tarts. It was worth the drive. Get half a dozen & eat while they're still warm, you won't regret it.

THE place to go in the Peninsula should you ever have a craving for egg tarts. I love the Portuguese-style ones and will call ahead to order. Sometimes they sell out, so I recommend calling a day in advance so they can set some aside for you. I haven't had the breads or cakes in a while, but from what I remember, they were always satisfactory. I like how the cakes were never too sweet, and the sponges were soft and fluffy!

Popular Chinese bakery with a variety of Hong Kong pastries. The store itself is small and offers no seating so it's a grab and go store. They ask that for $15 or less that you pay in cash. Not sure if this is a hard requirement or just that they will charge you an additional fee. We tried their most popular product which is the Portuguese egg tart. The egg custard was sweeter than your typical egg tarts and the shell was a little thicker and less flaky than the typical. Give it a try if you're not an egg tart connoisseur.

Love the egg tarts here! They are served warm and stay flaky for hours; the custard is super creamy and vanilla-y rather than too eggy or gelatinous. I look forward to trying their other baked goods when I visit next time; their milk breads look soft and fluffy. Dream weekend morning: grab a coffee from milli cafe across the street, grab egg tarts from Suzanne's , gorge yourself. Yum!

Seriously one of the best Portuguese tarts in the entire Bay Area. There are so many places that make custard tarts, Portuguese tarts, and knock off tarts, UT these are seriously delicious. Their crust, which at many places are too hard or too flaky, strikes a nice balance here. I really love their custard too. Just the right amount of creaminess and vanilla to bring this great dessert together. This is a marriage made in dessert heaven. I usually buy half a dozen at a time so that I have some for the next day. They reheat well in the oven.

Despite the fact that I'm only writing this now, there was actually a time when I used to come to Suzanne's somewhat regularly (regularly irregular?). When I worked on the peninsula, I'd often get lunch in downtown Millbrae, so it was super convenient to stop in since I'd already be nearby. That being said, I have to admit the convenience was also the only reason why I came here. Surprisingly, even though there are tons of Asian eateries and restaurants around here, this has long been one of the only Asian bakeries in this part of the Bay Area! Every time I do happen to drop into Suzanne's, I'm always reminded of just how much this place has to offer. In a way, it feels like a cross between the sort of neighborhood bakery you'll find in SF and a chain, especially with how they individually package everything. Regardless, the range of goodies you'll find available is impressive. Along with their assortment of cakes in their display case (fruit, chocolate, sponge, tiramisu, etc.), their shelves are also stocked with different types of breads (whole loaves and sliced), buns, cookies, muffins, and several types of mooncakes, especially ahead of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival). Plus, on their counter, they also have a display of egg tarts, as well as some Chinese steamed buns. In short, lots to choose from! -- PINEAPPLE BUN Maybe it's just bad luck, but this always feels sold out. Either way, this is just okay. The crust on top is sweet, but I wish it was thicker and had more of that "cookie" texture to it. Still, the bigger issue I've had is that on several occasions, the bun has felt a bit dried out. -- COCKTAIL BUN While it's far better than the Pineapple Bun, this is kind of basic. I like that it's not very bready on the ends and there there's usually a good amount of filling in this. However, I wish the filling was actually a little less sweet and a bit more buttery. -- CUSTARD BUN I don't often get this one (my relatives like it), but the times I've had this, it's been pretty standard. As with the Cocktail Bun, the filling is sweeter than I prefer, but I like how the dough with this one is really soft. -- PORTUGESE EGG TART Not the best I've had, but far better than the ones my family used to occasionally get from Sheng Kee. The tops are lightly scorched to give the custard that slightly caramelized element to it and the crust is decently flakey, though I wish it was browned a bit more. -- ALMOND COOKIES I haven't seen these the last few times I've been here and that sucks because these are so much more unique than most out there. The cookies are almost like a brittle with a really nice crunch and a strong taste of almond to them. If it wasn't already apparent, I clearly haven't tried the vast majority of Suzanne's offerings. However, one thing I would still like to try are their cakes that seem to be so popular. Over the years, several friends have mentioned this is their respective family's go-to spot for special occasions and it's easy to see why. Between how good they look in the display case and in the photos on Yelp, I can't help but want to try one for myself! When the need should arise again for me to pick up a cake, I'll try to make a point of coming out here to get one instead of heading to my own go-to spot. However, until that time comes, based purely on the bakery goodies I've tried, Suzanne's will always stand out to me more for their convenience than for anything amazing.

The best Portuguese egg tarts in the Bay Area! Better than Mr Bread, Golden Gate Bakery, and all of the other notable spots! I bought some for my parents to try and they agree too. The filling tastes natural, no artificial flavor and it's the perfect consistency. It's slightly runny but holds its shape. The custard is also extremely smooth! The crust is our favorite part though. It's buttery and flakey and has a great crunch to it. I've purchased their breads here but what really makes them stand apart is their egg tarts. Highly recommend trying them!

Bakery was open on Christmas Day and not many shops were open. I dropped in to pick up a chocolate cake roll. For a $15 dollar cake roll from an Asian bakery, I expect it to be half decent. The counter person said it keeps a few days in the fridge but it was super dry and almost inedible. On a previous occasion, the same person said the cake was made fresh that day but the cake roll was frozen. She may be the owner. IMO she is unprofessional and will say anything to peddle the baked goods. I normally go to Sheng Kee bakery where pastries are always consistently fresh and prices are more reasonable.

I've had this place bookmarked for a while since I'm always on the hunt for good egg tarts. When it comes to Portuguese egg tarts, Lord Stow's Bakery in Macau still holds the crown for me. Sadly nothing has come close. So when I saw the giant banner (in Chinese) boldly claiming to be the "King of Egg Tarts," I had to give it a try. I picked up 4 Portuguese egg tarts and a few assorted pastries. Unfortunately, everything was pretty mediocre. The pastries were overly airy which reminded me of those mass-produced ones from Chinese bakery chains. The egg tart crust was too oily and lacked that crisp, flaky texture I was hoping for. The custard itself was okay. It's not overly sweet, which I appreciated but not enough to make up for the crust. Glad I gave it a shot, but I won't be returning. If you're looking for better pastries in the area, Simply Cake in San Mateo is miles ahead of this.

They don't want your filthy money! The banner outside shows the name of this place translates to "King of Portuguese Tarts". It means they specialize in these type of tarts I have been at thisplace twice already and every time, they say they are sold out of Portuguese Tarts, please buy something else. The 2nd time they even had a tray of Portuguese Tarts right in the selling area, with an ironic sign that says "sold out". They said those are reserved. Well then (1) you aren't sold out (2) don't put them out on display then. Why do you call yourself King of Portuguese Tarts if you never have any available? If you can't prepare for enough, then you are just a amateur hobbyist, not really a king. I don't see any lines waiting outside, so it's not that hard to estimate demand. If I go to McDonald's will they tell me they ran out of fries? If I go to the noodle shop next door will they take me every time I go that they are out of noodles? If I go to Chinese restaurant will they tell me they run out of rice, every time I go? This is ridiculous If you don't want sell Portuguese Tarts don't do call yourself King

Life is happiest with these almond cookies at Suzanne's bakery! I wish I could eat as many as I want but my doctor won't be happy with my high blood sugar! The service is awesome. This place is the best bakery in town. The vibe is cool and happy! Happy sweets!

Best mooncakes ever!! We stumbled upon here on the day of the street fair and got two boxes of mooncakes from the small ones in the boxes to the larger ones. Both the nut ones and the lotus were one of the best I've had!! The nut ones sort of have a base filling similar to Taiwanese pineapple cakes and had a surprisingly amount of variety of nuts. The flavor is not too sweet, nor greasy. My entire family absolutely loves it and we've gone back twice already to get more!

I ordered a cake here this week. Ordering the cake was so easy. I ordered the small chestnut cake. I like how they have small cakes here for small parties. They said the cake is good for 3 to 4 people but honestly it is actually good for six people. I came to pick it up that the time I requested and it was ready for me. The cake was perfect in size! They have me a really big box for the cake, which I wish was smaller. The cake itself was good and had pieces of chestnut in it. I wish it had more chestnuts but overall it was pleasant.

The best HK style pineapple buns in the whole Bay Area. They are my comfort food. Prices: average Cleanliness: great, very clean Customer service: hit or miss but now that the proprietor knows me by face, she's been friendlier.

I love their steam bbq pork and chicken buns. So delicious and fresh. I wish I can come here every week to get them but that would be out of my budget.

5 stars for the portguese egg tarts, i.e., the only item I've tried off the menu. The egg tarts here are so good - warm, flaky, buttery, sweet. They rival the ones I've had in Portugal, and they're maybe the best ones I've had in the Bay Area. Suzanne's also has a great selection of the usual Asian bakery heavy hitters like bread, buns, baos, cakes. But get the egg tarts.

We had brunch on a Friday at 11am across the street and wanted something sweet afterwards. We were hoping to get the Portuguese egg tarts but they weren't going to be ready until 1pm, so opted to have a taro bun and take a matcha red bean bun for later. The staff were friendly and there was a nice selection of both sweet and savory buns. The taro bun was fresh and flavorful. We ended up having huge family meals both Friday and Saturday, and didn't have the matcha red bean bun until Sunday and it was still moist and delicious! We will definitely return the next time we are in the area and hopefully try the egg tarts.

My favorite Asian bakery!! Great value and excellent breads and buns. The bread is so soft and fluffy and all the buns are huge. I love the sesame pearl bun - super unique mochi-like texture in what looks like a giant cream puff package. Portuguese egg tarts are some of the best. Crisp thin pastry with rich, creamy custard. The only bun I don't love is the "pineapple bun with custard" the "custard" is more like a custard powder - not what I was expecting.

We went to Suzanne's specifically to get the little Portuguese egg custard and they did not disappoint. I loved how they were served warm out of a special container that they had. We also ordered the vanilla jelly roll like a sponge cake with cream inside and it was very bland, but I mean that in a good way I really like when it's just delicately flavored and I thought it was perfect Not too sweet just perfect. They had many different things to order and we will definitely go back. We did this fun taste test where we got the Portuguese egg custard from there and one from Paris baguette, and then we each close her eyes and had a body of each one and everybody loved the one from Suzanne's best of all!

I don't even know where to start, but if you're in Millbrae, you have to check this place out! They offer a variety of baked goods, and the staff is both efficient and friendly. However, the real star is their Macau-style Portuguese tarts. They are to die for! While they don't have Hong Kong egg tarts, that's okay because their Portuguese tarts steal the show. They are not like your typical European Portuguese tarts and I'm not a fan of them. The individually wrapped baked goods are also delicious since you find some nice classics here. I'd love to try their cakes next time!

Heads up! They changed owners a few months back, and sadly, the food just isn't what it used to be. I used to love coming here, but now it's missing that special touch.

I came here last week and they were completely sold out of the Portuguese egg tarts everyone reviews about, but to my luck, a sweet colleague randomly brought them to work today! They were still warm and so, so, so delicious! The crust was flakey and buttery and the filling was sweet, but not overpoweringly so. It was perfect. Will definitely come back earlier in the day next time to try to score some of these Portuguese tarts!

Love their breads, especially the white bread (or milk toast that's sold as both thick or thin slices) and raisin toast. Good shelf life as they usually last for a week and their breads actually stay pillowy soft! Another favorite is the Portuguese egg tarts or pastel de nata. Crispy, flaky shell with creamy, egg custard - this is definitely a great and very popular so it tends to sell out early. I've recently seen lots of people buying their steamed buns and will need to try that out. The shop is tidy and clean. Minimum $15 purchase for credit card use.

They always serve up warm Portuguese egg tarts, and their pastries are not only delicious but generously sized - perfect for sharing. Everything I've had from Suzanne's is always fresh.

I come here for the Portuguese egg tarts. They are so flaky and just sweet enough without being cloying. They're constantly running out of them so be sure to get them earlier in the day. Pro tip: Call ahead to reserve some for pick up.

Walked around Broadway Ave to check out the car show and spotted this pastry shop. Was hoping to find a meat pie. Unfortunately they only have pastries with hotdogs. They did carry some boxed pork buns but I didn't want to purchase a whole box so I chose 2 green onion pastries with hotdogs. I asked the cashier if it was a good choice and of course she replied yes. It wasn't bad at all, very filling and nicely packaged. It certainly satisfied our crave for a small snack. I'd like to try the other items next time we're in the area.

We bought bread here after dropping off our dad at the SFO airport! It's a super close drive since it's in downtown Millbrae. The bread was good! You can't really go wrong with bread. Unfortunately, we came pretty late, and there weren't any more egg tart and Portuguese egg tart. So come early if you're around the area to secure the tarts! However we got, rolled pork floss, which is so good, different types of pineapple bun, and different types of Hot Dog buns. All were good. Personally, the pineapple bun was a bit pricey but all were very tasty and in a good price range. Service was fast, but we were the only customers at the time due to the rain.

We went lunch time on a Sunday Funday and not to many choices. Got egg tart, coconut bun, cream bun, taro root bun, blueberry bun, barbecue pork bun and cream cheese. Everything other than the egg tarts were bad. Almost all the buns barely had any filling. More than half of them were super salty. The warm egg tarts were good though, and I would only come back for those. Good crust and flavor! Had to throw the rest of the breads away Sigh Service was nice and inside was pretty clean. Parking is street but lots of it around

I called to place a pickup order for a birthday cake recently at Suzanne's. They were quick in responding and the transaction was seamless. I ordered a strawberry shortcake and it was a huge hit at the party! The cake was perfectly fluffy and not overpoweringly sweet. People kept on asking me where the cake was from and they were surprised to hear when it was just down the neighborhood. Chinese style cakes are harder to find in the area so I was glad Suzanne's ended up being the right choice.

It's great egg tarts! Amanda was great. She took care of us. We had them along with the pork buns!

The wheat bun with raisins is pretty good & soft. The 2nd time i tried it, it wasn't that great & had a lot less raisins & walnuts. So i decided to try their Bbq pork bun. It was all bun & hardy any bbq pork. So frugal, i'll never buy that again. This bakery has bigger buns than most other Chinese bakery but some of their buns are hit & miss. I would have to rate this bakery mediocre.

Best egg tart ever in my life. Solid 10/10 Portuguese egg tart. Scallion Onion bun was great too. I would recommend anyone living around the bay area to come try these extraordinary portuguese egg tarts!

It is very hard to find a bakery that makes a decent Chinese egg custard tart in the suburbs, in fact, it's the only place in the suburb that I found. They make a good egg custard tart but it's a little pricey. But if you're visiting a friend and need to buy them a gift to take for a visit then prices is no object. I guess the price is probably has something to do with the high cost of eggs. Very good tart just the size is a little small. Our family has a big mouth. Not a bad place for Chinese, traditional pastry.

Portuguese egg tarts are 20/10. When we got the tarts it was warm, perfectly sweet and the crust was perfect. Usually bakeries mess up either the filling or the crust or both, but this was really good. My sister tried Portuguese egg tarts in Portugal and sad that these taste pretty similar to what you get in Portuguese.

This place is so popular with locals that there are mons of people coming in before 8am on the weekends. It's for a good reason, the bread, bao, pastries and dun tat at Suzanne's are just killer. Pretty much everything you can get at Sheng Kee you can get at Suzanne's but the quality is like 5 times better. We especially love the variety of baked pork baos, the sweet bread loafs--the red bean is awesome--and the Portugese style dun tat. I haven't tried their cakes but the look beautiful. Also the family that runs the place is super nice. Millbrae is so lucky to have this business.

It's been a long while... today I needed something to bring to a breakfast meeting and with Paris Baguette prices reaching an all time high, I decided to come get some cheaper versions of Portuguese tarts at Suzanne's. The store is looking pretty sad and empty. Only half of the displays are stocked but at least they put out fresh items daily. It helps to speak Cantonese here but not totally necessary. I waited about 15 minutes for a fresh batch of tarts. Prices are now at $3 each!! Verdict: the egg custard part is perfectly smooth and rich, not too sweet at all. The crust is good but not completely buttery flakey the way it should be. Crust reminds me more of a pie or quiche crust -- dense, still good 4/5. So if you're in need of tarts and don't wanna pay $5 at Paris Baguette, you might wanna try Suzanne's. They're small but mighty flavor bombs.

Arrived around 8:30 AM on a Sunday morning and was kind of disappointed that the cake display was empty, so I only purchased a BBQ pork bun and an egg tart. The BBQ pork bun was a major bummer. There wasn't a lot pork filling and it was also very salty. I enjoyed the egg tart and ate it while it was still warm, with the filling still gooey, but I'm not sure it was worth the $3 price tag.

Delicious Asian pastries. They are known for their Portuguese tarts which are made with real butter.

I walked in to try their pastry today. I saw they had thr green onion buns which are a fave of mine. But after purchasing it to try, i would never come here again. It is the saltiest bread I've eaten. Businesses that charge for using card under $15 is also outrages when they write things off every year on taxes. Wont be back in my book. Ever.

The Portuguese custard are good a little pricey. Their barbecue pork buns, not much meat has more bread.

Like everyone else has mentioned, the Portuguese egg tarts are excellent, probably the best I've tried in the Bay. Also has a good selection of your usual Asian bakery goods like breads, pastries, toast, and cakes. I also loved the pork sung buns. Selection was a little sparse around opening time on a weekend, not sure when the fresh batches come out. That said, coming early ensures the egg tarts are in stock. Heads up, $15 minimum for credit card. You can still use it below $15, they just add a $0.50 fee.

Hole in the wall with flaky crisp egg tarts! When we got there on a weekend afternoon the line was to the door and we were served within 8 minutes. They have other desserts as well, but I bee-lined to the egg tarts. It's a quaint spot with an inviting exterior and cute inside.

Love this authentically divine, Asian inspired bakery, which consistently serves up an array of gorgeous delights. Service is fantastic and super helpful to navigate the generous selection of pastries, both sweet and savory buns. Thanks to Yelp for helping me discover this gem!

Surprised by the mixed reviews. Happen to stumble across this small bakery when I was walking around the area. We grabbed a few pineapple buns and a few of the fruity pastries - one with blueberry and the other with lemon. ALL WERE DELICIOUS - light and soft, and not too sweet. The red bean pastry unfortunately was a miss - it wasn't evenly distributed. It's a decent bakery in a nice neighborhood.

The cakes and breads here are really nice The staff is very helpful Conveniently located

This is a good Asian bakery. Pastries are executed the way you would imagine. Cakes are not overly sweet. I used to order kiddos' birthday cupcakes from here often. They open at a decent hours to make early pickups possible. But my biggest problem is that they are NOT open on Mondays.... My kids birthdays somehow fell on Mondays these years, so I haven't been back for some time. If you crave for some good Asian pastries that are reasonably priced, this is a good spot.

Exceptional baked goods!! The Portuguese tarts did not disappoint. The crust was phenomenal and the filling was generous. The shop looks plain, but even their bread was delicious!

We've tried many items from Suzanne's Cake & Pastry, but the Portuguese egg tart and cakes stand out as the best. Portuguese egg tart: The taste is excellent and authentic--probably the best in the area. Cake: Always fresh and delicious. They can even make your cake in 2-3 hours. Once, I called in the morning and had a fresh cake ready within 2 hours. We always choose Suzanne's for birthday celebrations because their cakes are tasty, fresh, and reasonably priced.

For the Portuguese egg tart the crust was nice and thin (not the flaky crust you're expecting but still good) the egg custard part wasn't too sweet and nice and fluffy. It's a 5 for me. I also got the BBQ pork bun and it was so salty that I couldn't eat it. So that's a 1. I'm netting it to 3 as I didn't go back and try anything else. I do have to say that I went at 9am and only half the displays were filled so it doesn't have a big variety or lots of options. The egg tart is 2.99 ea. The pork bun was $2.50/ea.

THEY'RE ON VACATION I wanted 18 egg custard tarts (for a gift) this week. Called multiple times, no answer. Their answering machine message didn't indicate they're closed, same for IG and Facebook. So I made the drive yesterday. They're closed 3/27-4/3/23 for the "holidays"(what holiday?) No egg custard tarts for me!