Starter Bakery

Starter Bakery in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood offers freshly baked pastries, artisan breads, desserts, salads, sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Founded in 2010 by pastry chef Brian Wood, they bake from scratch daily using high-quality, often local ingredients. They started as a wholesale bakery supplying coffee shops and restaurants across the Bay Area and now also serve customers at their retail cafe and farmers' markets. Their menu includes favorites like Kouign Amann, croissants, and unique items like the Mocha Pecan Twice Baked Croissant. They provide takeout and have indoor and limited outdoor seating.