Baker & Commons, Berkeley CA

Great food like old fashioned buttermilk biscuits that are too trad to find anywhere else in the area, but every single time there is a problem with my order. Either it takes an hour, or they forgot that they don’t have an ingredient, or they tell you they’ll bring it but you actually have to pick it up for yourself.

It’s my second time in and was rather disappointed. The fried egg sandwich is good but today it took an hour and was
squished, making a sticky yolky mess out of the bread. I’m not sure what happened today but I hope it’s not always like this.

Update: how many servers does it take to bring you a cookie? 3.
I had to ask 3 different people behind the counter and on the floor for help and that alone took 30 minutes.

THIRD time in and my fried egg sandwich had half the toppings off the side of the sandwich so I had to put it all together myself after waiting 30 minutes. Also all of their water glasses are tiny. If you want a tall glass you have to ask for it at the register.

The service is terrible. The folks behind the counter are clueless. I was given a place marker with my name on it and then my food sat on the pickup counter. Huh? The woman at the register said my food would be delivered, but instead it sat getting cold. I’ve been here several times and there is always an issue. The food is delicious, but now I just get it to go. But even that is an issue. Either it’s put out as eat in, or not heated when asked, as examples. I hope they get it under control soon or another bakery is going to swoop in. I love the food! The owner works there a lot and when she is there things seem to operate much smoother.

See the avacado toast, mine looked exactly like that, but I ate and enjoyed it so much I forgot to take a picture. I got the latte in a saucer and it was decorated on Monday pk foam. Delish Delicious. One more place to come again and again.

Recommended by our nurse - who overheard our conversation post checkup and chipped in gasping with full blown passion “you guys looking for a bakery nearby? Baker & Commons! ”

So 5 minutes later we met this neighborhood gem - a vivid yellow little beautiful bakery at the corner of Russell & College.

It’s not the everything-perfect type of bakery that wows you with flawlessness, but it’s charming nonetheless exactly because of its laidback attitude and the tolerance of imperfection - just like HOME. You care less, because you can be real.

It features home baking goods, in pan, in tray, in down-to-earth paper cups and containers; its latte is in a bowl (kinda cute) ; it picks seasonal fruits and turns them into golden shiny turnover; it slices tiramisu upon order.

Dog friendly. Kid friendly. Book nerd friendly. Life long relationship friendly.

If you didn’t fall in love at first glance here, that’s fine, you will gradually sink in, gently.

Fine for the moment but the prices are preposterous for the regular food and service you get

A friend and I go at least once a month, we both love it! We are both entrepreneurs and we have dubbed Baker & Commons our Biscuit Board Meeting spot. B & C has a real Creative vibe that lends itself to our creativity.

Food seemed a bit overpriced. The biscuit is delicious, but the sandwiches are small and the soup was okay. Scones were decent. I didn't order any drinks.

Update from August 2023: they don't have WiFi!

I think this is the best (all around) cafe I've ever been to. The food and coffee are amazing and the environment is great.

Great spot for breakfast! Service was excellent and staff was friendly. The meal was delicious!

I'm a foodie and Baker & Commons is my favorite American bakery in the East Bay (yes, I have tried them all). They have a killer cheesecake, the tiramisu is amazing and the lemon/olive oil Bundt cake is perfect! My wife also loves their cookies.
The quality is consistent. There is plenty of sitting (indoors & outdoors) and the long line goes fast. I highly recommend it if you want to treat yourself and your friends!
Definitely queer friendly and accessible to wheelchairs

They served my for-here Americano in a soup bowl and looked at me like I was high maintenance for asking if it could be instead in a cup. Hilariously absurd, but cute spot. No vegan pastries.

I love this place so much, the service is great and they even have a bathroom for customers.