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Flower Flour
896 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
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Ni
Review №1

The cakes and pastries are delicious! We got a few different ones to try and enjoyed them all. I liked the flour flour chocolate cake the most.It was not too busy on a Saturday afternoon and service was quick. There is parking behind the building.

M.
Review №2

An unexpected sweet spot in San Jose that seems like a mirage. Scroll through the photos to revel in the most incredible cake decorations EVER! Take your pastry outside to eat in their little jardin and admire the nice mural. Many little treats and quality ingredients will have you exclaiming, oh my! The best pumpkin pie can be found here. Call in a cake order or imbibe with a cake purchase and you will surely impress your friends in a rare moment by presenting them with a Flower Flour creation.

Ra
Review №3

Heard about this bakery from a friend, so I decided to give them a shot. I ordered about every individual cake flavor possible with various cookies and lemon bars for my nephews high school graduation. The cakes are delicious. Not overly sweet. The cakes are soft and spongy. The actual fruit flavors come through and not hidden in heaps of sugar. The Everyone was partial to a different flavor so they were enjoyed thoroughly and eaten. The cookies were also a hit. Ill be back to order celebration cakes since I now know this bakery knows how to make delicious cakes.

Na
Review №4

Came on a calm Sunday afternoon, 1pm. Minor crowd of neighborhood folk walking around. Staff was friendly. Great selection of pastries. Chocolate covered macaroon was very sweet as it should be and delicious. The flower flour chocolate slice is a smooth, soft, rich and creamy mousse-esque cake. Presentation of food was impeccable. Highly recommend taking a peek here as they have crepes and other types of snacks and food!

DJ
Review №5

Sent two cake requests online but didn’t hear back so I decided to call the store. Someone told me, oh Ani probably won’t get back to you? Then why have a custom cake request? So placing an order for custom cake is by luck? If you’re lucky, you get your name chosen and that’s how you get a custom cake from here? Well since this place was recommended, I decided to give it a try. Since it was too last minute to place a custom order, we went with a 10” Ravishing Raspberry for pick up on SATURDAY Amoy SUNDAY at 10 am. Came to the store and it is not there. WTH, I confirmed this order twice. They said it was for pick on Sunday. Told me to wait for 10 mins while they assemble the cake, which turn out longer. They presented me the cake and the name is spelled wrong! So they attempted to fix it but handwriting flow isn’t the same. So $135 wasted and truly unhappy and unsatisfied with the service. They need to get their act together. Maybe they have enough customers that don’t care.While waiting I was observing their cake showcase and was horrified to see the food sign and inserts has mold in it! Food inspectors will have a great field day with this place.And respond to ANI, I’m not smashing your reputation. I am stating the truth. Folks, beware, pictures don’t lie of the molds on the signs and it looks it hasn’t been change in a loooonnnggg time. They do look like flowerflower colorful signs BUT with dark, MOLD on them. Pictures don’t lie. Just stating the truth here.I called a couple times because I originally wanted a custom cake but you didn’t even respond to let me know whether this was possible or not! Then I called a second time and someone told me (with you in the background) that this is not possible so I decided to place an order for a 10” for $135 instead of going with two cakes for $45 each. And again, I told the lady who took the order to make sure it is for Saturday and have confirmed before hanging up. Own up to your mistake and stop trying to cover it and you have done with your other responses. This is how you loose customers. And by the way, your raspberry moose was so soft and cake too crumbly so when I cut into a few slices, the cake fell over and can’t hold the shape which is terrible.

El
Review №6

Amazing experience and the best cake we ever had!! It was my husbands birthday today so we went in yesterday and got him a Guava cake. Couldnt wait to cut it till today so we tried it last night!! 🤣🤣🥳🥳 so so so good! Light and delicious!! Will def go back to try more items on the menu!!

Te
Review №7

Omg love this place. Our favorite is the mango cake. Ive door dashed these cakes as birthday surprises and everyone loves them. Cant go wrong with any flavor.

De
Review №8

This is a bakery thats been around for awhile. Really good tarts, quiches and an assortment of pastries. They box each pastry or tart up in a little box. Warm and inviting. Seating is inside ans out.

Aa
Review №9

I purchased two caked from flower flour from India to San Jose. Both were meant to be gifts for my sister. Excellent pricing, taste and preparations. Flower flour team was very helpful. I had few questions, flower flour team helped me through all the queries and i had the very pleasant experience with them.

Br
Review №10

This place is the best! They have great treats, macarons, coffee and the best coconut macaroons! Seriously delicious and they are so friendly! Could not recommend enough. My boyfriend and I agree best scones we’ve ever had.

Ra
Review №11

I wish they had at least one vegan friendly option. Others said the pastries I got were good, but I didnt eat any myself

Ta
Review №12

What an incredible place is beautiful inside they’ve got one wall complete with a mural painting with the most incredible looking desserts and cute chairs and seating area.Apparently they also make cakes with sugar artwork

Je
Review №13

Been coming here many years. Love the relaxed European vibe. Baked goods great and lunch also. Soups in particular.

Ju
Review №14

Came on a quiet Sunday afternoon. I learned about this bakery from YouTube -Finding Aki’s bakery guava cake.I had a slice of the apple strudel and Guava mousse cake. Loved it! Not too sweet and good texture, very fresh tasting. Will definitely go back, staff was friendly.

Ta
Review №15

I had been eyeing this place for a while because it looked so quaint. Finally made a visit, got a raspberry crumble and a mocha. I sat outside in the little garden area with the cute birdies and savored my treats from this delightful place. I only had the presence of mind to take a picture of the empty container afterwards. Will definitely be back!

Sk
Review №16

OMG! I cant believe my eyes after opening the cake box. The cakes are look very different from the Flower Flour webpage. It seems that the cakes were made by outsourced bakery shop!!!!Further, I ordered 4 individual cakes, and the Flowers Flour didnt have the proper cake box to place the cakes firmly. So, the cream is every where.....I wont place an order again. It is disappointed and unpleasant experience!

Au
Review №17

Super fun little bakery and cafe, the atmosphere is really relaxed. It’s the kind of place you can go to sit and chat for a few hours or read a book.The service is excellent and so is the food! We wanted to try everything 😊

Da
Review №18

This is a repeat client! Im looking forward to going back to this cafeteria with my lovely mum.

Ri
Review №19

Desserts here are excellent. The guava chiffon cake was light and airy with a guava filling was just sweet enough.

Al
Review №20

So good. Im picky AF about cakes (I bake a lot and have worked in cake shops years ago). I dont expect perfection but was hoping for a good enough cake for my husbands birthday since I didnt have the time this year to make it myself. I picked up a few little cakes so he could have his choice and my daughter got to pick her own flavor too. Their cakes were absolutely delicious. And their chocolate cake especially was divine. I wish their tiramisu cake had more expresso but thats my only critique.Seriously seriously good. Ive told my husband hes should get my birthday cake from there too so he doesnt have to bake either this year.

Jo
Review №21

Small place, great food and good coffee. Fresh fruit and very tasty.

Mi
Review №22

Wonderful staff and a great store. We bought a couple small cakes in the display case and had them for dessert.

Ra
Review №23

This is probably the best cake and wedding bakery in San Jose. I love the small cakes and the pastries are also damn good. So is the coffee. They have folks from Europe working in the kitchen and you notice the difference in taste and quality. I go there almost every week and so should you!

Br
Review №24

Beautiful! 100% recommend

La
Review №25

Cute neighborhood bakery where the pastries and desserts are always fresh and delicious, and the staff are warm and inviting! Absolutely love this gem - the morning buns and scones are delicious.

Am
Review №26

Came here for breakfast and they have the most amazing crepe pancakes. All organic and homemade jam. Very friendly place that all the locals come to.

Ro
Review №27

Even during the pandemic this place rocks! Fresh baked and delicious. Friendly and inviting staff. Spend your stimulus check locally and treat yourself to a morning bun, a slice of tart, or even a cake. You wont be disappointed!

To
Review №28

Their brunch is alright, but this place is a bakery first and foremost. Their chocolate raspberry cake is absurdly good, and their guava cake is similarly amazing.

Ge
Review №29

Great Burnt almond cake and superb service.

Ro
Review №30

The cacke from Flour Flower was the highlight of my son’s COVID birthday! Both beautiful and really great tasting — it brightened everyone’s day! Thank you!

R
Review №31

I love this PLACE! The croissants and decor so remind me of Paris. Each freshly baked treat looks amazing. Great latte too. Cant wait to try the crepes.

Gl
Review №32

I love going to this adorable little French style cafe. The menu and food is great. Everything I have tried was excellent and the bakery items are beautiful and delicious. By the way, the owner is also a fantastic cake decorator specializing in unique and custom cakes. Check out the website to see cake designs. Parking lot is available for customers. 💖

va
Review №33

Never ever fails to please. Ive been a customer since the 90s

Jo
Review №34

Amazing cakes!

An
Review №35

Cool place to meet and catch up with coworkers. ill return friends next time. it has a good atmosphere. i see why this place has so many great reviews.

Ma
Review №36

The drinks here are nothing short of amazing. The mochas and hot chocolates are to die for. They top drinks with a generous scoop of hand whipped cream. Make sure to ask for it. The food and pastries are also delicious. They make crepes to order. They also serve sandwiches, quiche, salads, morning pastries, cakes and cookies. There daily soups are wonderful and taste home made. You will have to come back again and again to try everything.

Ch
Review №37

I went here before for some Savory Crepes, they were very good lunch. I tried to come again for lunch but I didnt see anything else that would be too appealing. Have a large breakfast selection, And in regards to lunch just the Savory Crepes and sandwiches. Very adorable little shop, its really cool to see some of the crazy cake decorations they have on display. All of the desserts look amazing, but I havent had a chance to try any.

Ru
Review №38

The cake design was tasteful and so yummy!

An
Review №39

Very cute establishment with a very caring, charming staff. Stopped by for a mid afternoon snack. Chocolate chip cookie and espresso. Cookie was very good, definitely worth it. The espresso was good, wont say that it rivals other local spots.Id come again for the atmosphere and to try the crepes.

Gr
Review №40

Love this place! The kind of place where I cant wait to have a daughter so I can bring her here and drink tea and eat pastries and little cakes together. In the meantime though, Ill be drinking tea and eating pastries here!

Sh
Review №41

They dont make much but what they do make, they make well. If you like crepes youll love flower flour. Their BLT and pastries also excellent. The cafe has a neat atmosphere with a slightly older crowd. The flowers seem ridiculously expensive and the menu is a little more static than Id like, but its good quality food in a neat setting.

Ki
Review №42

We ordered a croissant and it was completely flat, heavy, and soggy. I cant believe it is being called a croissant.

Sy
Review №43

One of my top locations for cafe food. I love eating here. There was quick, helpful, and friendly service. This place has a cool design.

Di
Review №44

Our family has loved the wonderful bakery/cafe since it opened. Many mom & daughter afternoons were spent here with my girl as she grew up sharing one of their scrumptious desserts and a pot of tea.While we will miss the beautiful floral items, the new owner is maintaining the bakery portion with its terrific staff. Brunch this morning was as delightful, as always. The breakfast crepe with a latte is my go-to meal. Best of luck to the retiring owners, Mimi and Ed, plus the new owner, Ani. We will be back very soon.

An
Review №45

A quaint restaurant with wonderful soups & sandwiches. Unique decor, good service & interesting menu. Deserts galore!

We
Review №46

Theres always something amazing and wonderful to eat at Flower Flour. Their morningbuns are the best Ive ever had. I love to pick up the quiche to eat at home sometimes.The pastries are gorgeous. They are extremely customer-oriented, and it is always atreat to go there for breakfast, lunch or coffee.

No
Review №47

Sweet ...sweets good vibes great pastries..plan on going back for lunch one day. Try the Cinnamon pastry its a great size for the price...

J.
Review №48

Great pastries and coffee!The interior is absolutely gorgeous, and the food is also very tasty! Do try the Cafe Mocha, and do try a crepe - theyre excellent, and the Mocha is delicious.

Ka
Review №49

Tasty food & Good service

An
Review №50

Edit: Good chocolate cakes .

Sh
Review №51

The Crepes were loved by a 93 yr old, and her teenage grand daughter. Excellent service!

Sa
Review №52

Love Flower Flour. Good place to sit, grab coffee, and chat (nice and quiet). Great take away pastries. Morning bun forever

Er
Review №53

Certainly worth going back to. the bill wont shock you. reminds me of a cafe in chicago i loved to visit.

El
Review №54

Closest I can get to traveling abroad and visiting amazing cafes.

Ap
Review №55

They are always friendly. This cafe is such a gem of a place! The crepes are awesome! I always get savory, my friend always gets Nutella. Usually, I end up buying pastries to take home.

Jo
Review №56

Nice site for quality Cafe food. Looking forward to coming back with my friends. Prices are reasonable.

Ph
Review №57

They have good chocolate croissants and lemon bars, as well as amazing shortbread cookies. My girlfriend and I, who live down the block from here, got there 5 minutes after closing, but they were kind enough to help us. Its nice to have a community oriented business, where they treat you like their neighbor.

ro
Review №58

Service is always prompt even when they have a full house. Reminds me of a cafe in Chicago I liked to visit.

Ni
Review №59

I went in order to sandwich they didnt have it so they forced me to take a pulled pork sandwich was I did not order didnt ask me for any other options didnt give me another choice and told me to leave.-update-the owner has now reached out to me and told me that Im being unfair for stating what happened in the restaurant so I guess that Im wrong. he asked for BLT we got pulled pork sandwiches we were told thats what were getting cuz theyre out of the bread and that was that. Im not sure what exactly is unfair about the truthIm not sure what exactly is unfair about the truth but there you go

Ic
Review №60

Fresh crossaints with egg and ham. Delicious ! Fruit teas are fantastic! I love that they use ceramic cups. And the service is great!

ja
Review №61

Best hidden secret in Willow Glen. The morning bun is to die for. Now I will tell everyone that I know about it.

We
Review №62

Flower Flour & GrubHub, this is how you do food delivery right!!! Ive ordered a handful of times from another delivery service at a variety of eateries, and it has always been a disappointment. This, however, has turned my frown upside down! Ive never eaten your food before and it is a scrumptious feast from the eyes to the belly. Thank you, you are the best thing that has happened to me in a minute!

Ch
Review №63

The food is so fresh and good. Great service, too. Their special occasion cakes and desserts are beautiful.

Am
Review №64

Artisan bakery. Super friendly staff. Feels like home atmosphere.

Du
Review №65

Bit too pricey

Ma
Review №66

Great selection of cakes, pastries, cookies, coffee and more!

No
Review №67

Variety of great s savory and sweet items. Quaint place and friendly people.

Ca
Review №68

This is my new go to spot in willow Glen. The pastries are amazing, and they make the best BLT Ive ever had in my life! Plus, they let you pay with your phone, which is totally rad when youre going for a jog and dont want to carry your whole life with you.

P
Review №69

Pretty good overall. Could use some TLC/minor upgrades to the place/product/process.

Ja
Review №70

Everything I have tried is good.

Ch
Review №71

Wonderful staff and the BEST morning buns around

Ma
Review №72

Ammendment to my last review:> Although I stand by my last review and the in house service and food being wonderful,I have a very different take on the pre-order, and pastry take out.> Short story: They gave me FROZEN pastry instead of fresh for something I ordered and paid for in advance. And no one in the shop told me while I was there waiting for almost an hour.I do NOT recommend this bakery if you care about your event.> Whole story: I ordered and paid, a week in advance, for an apple tart for a party. I requested it be ready a couple hours earlier than it was actually needed as I am occasionally running late an the traffic and the laws of CarlosMurphy (what can go wrong will go wrong) So pick up day was no exception.The day of pick up I was running late it was storming. I called the store to tell the I was running late. I get there and my order is not ready they tell ne just a few minutes. While Im waiting people come in they get cakes and what nots out of the case and I am still waiting. 20 minutes go by and still no tart. Finally they someone comes out says there was a mix up with my order it will be just a few more minutes. Another 20 minutes, I think they are baking me a new one it is taking so long. Finally I get a box togo. Many apologies from staff member, but nothing more. I get to my party almost 45 minutes later, the traffic you know abd then parking was non existent. And low and behold the tart is totally frozen.F R O Z E N !!!I cant serve this, I cant even cut this large brick, let alone think someone could eat it.I was livid! I called the store. The lady who answered said Oh I was just calling you to say that it needed to sit out for an hour before serving. No one at the store when I was picking it up said they were giving me a frozen tart, because they screwed up!The lady said I will bring you a replacement cake after store closes. After store close what good was that? And if I wanted a cake, I would have ordered one. Then she is like well I could bring it now. By the time she got to where I was the party would be over, the tart she gave me would be unfrozen. I was so mad. I couldnt return, by the time I got back there the store wiuld be closed and they werent open the next day which was a monday. So I said I would call the manager tuesday. Still so mad $#!%, (trying to be polite here, and keep this comment G rated)I do NOT recommend you get any special occasion cake or large pastry here.They were unreliable, irresponsible and flat out rude!!! They could have told me when I was in the store, but nooooo ... I digress, still incredibly angry and this happened over a week ago!Just Dont order out from this bakery.Previous reveiw: Lovely little savory desert bakery, perfect for that afternoon sweet. Which is why I went there today. Had a beautiful strawberry crepe. Fresh strawberries on top of a thick crepe with homemade creme and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Delish!I saw a pecan and an apple tarte that looked like they came out of a food magazine. Lotsa little one serving baked goods; the lemon bars looked especially appealing. Good thing there is always tomorrow to have more sweets!

Me
Review №73

Great French cafe. Almost feel like Im in Europe. Baked goods out of this world!

Ro
Review №74

Nice selection but pastries and cake were somewhat dry

Li
Review №75

Delightful spot for coffee and a pastry. Very few teas, though, only one herbal -- and that took some searching to find.

Vi
Review №76

Great food and great proportions! Couldnt be better. Very friendly staff!

Ma
Review №77

Love this place. its decorated in a cute, feminine way. The light meals are healthy and well prepared. The cakes are more reasonably priced than bakeries in Cupertino and Mountain View.

Ca
Review №78

Always kind staff, delicious desserts, fair priced coffee, and space to sit with friends or a book.

Au
Review №79

Food is delicious! Decor is adorable! Staff is so friendly! You must try!

Jo
Review №80

Wonderful bakery coffee and tea. Crepes are delicious and friendly staff. Cakes and cookies are their specialty. Bake for all occasions!

An
Review №81

Every dessert, every pastry they make is amazing. Their cinnamon rolls are the most amazing Ive ever had, and their chocolate chip cookies are incredible.

Cr
Review №82

Cozy place for a morning break tea

Je
Review №83

Great small spot for a nice causal lunch as well as great desserts. Limited parking. Note: I would avoid their coffee - for me it is too weak. They serve Boyds coffee.

di
Review №84

Beautiful, delicious and skillfully made sweets, impeccable service and friendly staff.

Le
Review №85

Ive been going to Flower Flour ever since it opened and Im having a hard time understanding the negative comments about the owner. I have never seen her be less than gracious to customers and staff. She does look exhausted most of the time but has always had a welcoming comment.

Ca
Review №86

Guava cake to die for! Delicious cookies, friendly people. I love this place!

By
Review №87

Delicious!

Ma
Review №88

Flower flour has THE best cheese cake in San Jose!!! #period

Ri
Review №89

Very good BLT! Cakes wonderful as well. Pastries! Coffee!

Fr
Review №90

Great pastries and, as a healthy option, a very nice fruit plate is also available.

Pe
Review №91

Nice homely environment. Great cakes.

An
Review №92

Nice place, but depending on time you may not find parking.

No
Review №93

Five stars for the quality of the pastry alone! What a wonderful gem to find hiding just off the main drag.

Ly
Review №94

Love this place. Pastries and homemade soup yum.

Ta
Review №95

Really good food for affordable prices. Parking is difficult though

Ma
Review №96

The star is for the decor. I ordered a strawberry crepe and it was 1. Cold 2. Meaning it wasnt fresh but microwaved 3.it was one large crepe folded into like a square. Over all an unpleasant experience.

Je
Review №97

Great atmosphere and tasty food!

Ra
Review №98

Patisserie, florist, cafe? This place has a serious split personality. Another off the beaten path place but i can vouch for the baked good side of things. Came in to get some sweets post meal. Raspberry macaroon was kept a bit on the cold side but the blueberry Danish was out of site. Worker was super friendly and went through the pastry case with us. Who knew a cool joint like this sits in a non descript part of town?

St
Review №99

A pleasant, friendly cozy artful place. Food is pretty good (perhaps a little spendy), with lots of healthful options.

Da
Review №100

If you are looking for a good crepe and beautiful boquet of flowers this is the spot.

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  • Address:896 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
  • Site:http://flower-flour.com/
  • Phone:+1 408-279-0843
Categories
  • Wedding bakery
  • Bakery
  • Coffee shop
  • Dessert shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–5PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Online appointments:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Onsite services:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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