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La Farine Bakery

6323 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618-1331
510-654-0338
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Ranked #68 of 455 restaurants in Oakland
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Price range: INR281 - INR563
Cuisines: Bakery
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Oakland, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011

We discovered this bakery years ago and it has been our true favorite ever since. Everything they offer is a delight. From their breakfast rolls and croissants, to their delicious cakes and tarts, wonderful breads and inspired cookies, this place is a challenge to anyone's self control! The cakes are not overly sweet, each one like a slice of heaven.... More

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117 reviews 117 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2010

La Farine, estabished 1974 is a classic French bakery producing wedding cakes, cakes, tarts, breads, and cookies. Most of its customers purchase for take away, though there are a couple of tables to eat there. I came here for their sweet French bread loaf, $1.75, and it is very good. They will make sandwiches for you if your wish. If... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2010

nasty place to eat baked goods, i saw some rats running around the inside of this place!!!!!!!! nasty More

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San Simeon, California
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2010

Their mini kalamata olive loaves are so soft and delicious! The Irish Soda bread is a little different, but addicting...especially toasted in the morning. YUM! Great sourdough too- I thought it was better than Tartine's. More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2009

Good goodies! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2009

Best breads, french bakery. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2009

Love the almond cakes and madelines. Wish they sold loafs of brioche instead of little cakes. Always busy! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2009

Best morning buns in the entire East Bay. No Lie. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2008

...although I think the quality was a bit higher before they began expanding their empire. The all rye baguette is now mixed grain. Their baguettes are the best though... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2008

Enough can't be said about their morning buns. But their cakes are fantastic as well. They also make a good turkey/almond/chutney sannie at lunchtime. More

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