Bakery

Plant-based bakery with pastries and cakes. Open Wed-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 9:00am-4:00pm.


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44 Reviews

First Review by divyaj

Curtis&VictoriaSmi

Points +336

Vegan
05 Nov 2024

Love what they are doing

Was a bit disappointing for baked goods. 
I really love what they’re doing with community events, community potlucks, being inclusive and welcoming,
 love what they're about! But we drove quite a ways out of our way for the bakery and it was just okay. Ordered an almond croissant that was a little stale, and a mini sponge cake that was suppose to be "peach compote" but I didn't taste any peaches. The space is a bit dark. It was alright, next time I might try the sandwiches rather than the baked goods.

Pros: Friendly staff, lots of seating , all vegan! yay!

AnyaS

Points +42

Vegan
28 Oct 2024

Yummy baked goods, bad service

I've been a couple times. Some of the best vegan baked goods I've ever had, and yet I still likely wont go back again. The people who work there are grumpy and rude, and on top of the sparce sad-looking space this made the atmosphere feel even colder. On one of my visits, my chai latte barely had oat milk and was mainly cloyingly sweet chai concentrate... I went up and kindly asked for a milk top up; the woman rolled her eyes at me and begrudgingly added another small splash of milk, which still wasn't enough to balance the chai concentrate. It's really too bad that a place claiming to be welcoming, kind and inclusive actually isn't. I refuse to give them any more of my money.

Veganup

Points +1950

Vegan
07 Oct 2024

Yummy croissant

Stopped by for a coffee and pumpkin croissant. Yummy croissant. Disappointing that even though we ate in, my iced coffee was served in a disposable cup.

Pros: Great croissant

Cons: Disposable cup

Paigecs

Points +623

Vegan
31 Aug 2024

Perfect

Places like this are why 5 star ratings were invented. Best (apple crumb) cake I’ve ever had, and an outstanding pesto focaccia. Croissants are one of the few worthwhile vegan croissants I've ever had.

On a recent trip I traveled from another neighborhood here, planning to treat myself by working from morning into the afternoon but -all- lunch options were gone by early midday. Plan accordingly!


Ordered a masa cake with pear compote, and I think something went sideways with this dish? It was displayed on top of a separate bowl that made me think that the compote was in the bowl, but it wasn't. I asked if the compote was perhaps inside the cake, no one knew the answer, and they said probably yes. It wasn't, so I guess the compote was...a small kiss of syrup on top of it? Unclear.

Piano playing lovely.

No cash accepted. :/

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-31

TheDuckCow

Points +258

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

My fave bakery

Was so sad to hear it might be going out of business, but those plans have been cancelled! Though they run out quick, what they have is great - and the focaccia sandwich is GOAT

Pros: Focaccia sandwich is amazing, Chocolate croissant is a regular item I love

Cons: They typically run out of goods by end of day

wiseharts

Points +2183

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

Sweet and savory!

Focaccia pesto sandwich was overflowing and scrumptious. Almond croissant was good. Tiramisu was perfect. Decent although small selection of options.

GrayHorwitz

Points +1998

Vegan
20 Jun 2024

Nice pastries, cool vibe

Cute pastry shop: a small selection of items, with some savory options and drinks too. The space is welcoming and spacious. Nice community feel.

JordanSimons

Points +45

Vegan
07 Jun 2024

Amazing bakery!

Croissants here are the best! Always some sort of fun other types of pastries, as well as really delicious coffees.

vegainjo19

Points +18

Vegan
19 Mar 2024

delicious cakes

love being able to order a wide variety of tasty and indulgent vegan pastries, biggest bummer has to be because they sell out often…

pretty cool they have a food pantry too!

Pros: Yummy, Variety

Cons: Sell out of items

latte4laci

Points +16

Vegan
14 Jan 2024

Perfect lazy Sunday Morning breakfast

I had their almond croissant and their chickpea sandwich. Both were delicious and will definitely get again. 

Pros: Unique menu, Bright space

HaikuReview

Points +840

Vegan
18 Dec 2023

Haiku Review

Pre ordered fruit tarts
On arrival there were none
Owner didn’t care

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-18

Cons: Extremely poor service, rude, unapologetic , Staff all have different ideas of what’s possible , 1 star review

YogiColleen

Points +256

Vegan
25 Nov 2023

Very sweet

All vegan spot in funky Fremont!
I loved the vibe.
The strawberry shortcake was delicious but a little sweet. I also had the hot chocolate which was mostly foam but still good.
The person who took my order seemed very uninterested in being there or interacting with me, which was a bummer.

Pros: All vegan, Good vibes, Active in the community

Cons: Customer service

iwilldeny

Points +152

Vegan
11 Oct 2023

Loved it

Grabbed a few types of cookies and they were all amazing! Wish I was local so I could pop by again. Love what they’re doing here.

StevenWhite

Points +48

Vegan
25 Aug 2023

Chill vibe, good eats

Very relaxing, friendly environment and the breakfast sandwich was outstanding!

emsveg

Points +46

Vegan
11 Aug 2023

Churro croissant!

Cute bakery with nice coffee, loved the churro croissant

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-11

EmdotAlice

Points +4622

Vegan
07 Aug 2023

Good macaroons

I got one of every flavor of macaroon and my partner loved them. The blue one and the white one were his favorite. I also got a plain croissant thinking it wouldn’t be sweet, but it was. If you like sweets though you’ll probably like them.

Stephaneen

Points +1247

Vegan
19 Jun 2023

Delicious

Everything we’ve tried from here is great from the croissants to the macaroons. Tastes like straight out of France or Italy. Highly recommended. 😍

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-19

theNumberOfTheBeast

Points +4929

Vegan
09 Jun 2023

Beautofu Cafe! 😭💦💦💦💦

Crying. Full story follows. Crossed town (a two-hour trek) to come to Lazy Cow Bakery in Fremont. Arrived. Cafe is empty save the Barista and a man using a cafe table as an easel for his painting. Approached the cabinet. Must be late, lots of empty spaces. The counter attendant asks if I'm looking for anything in particular, I mention the meringue I saw on Happy Cow. Oh I love Happy Cow! She says. It's not in today but there's others.

Look at the menu, lot's of options, look at the drinks menu, lots of options. A couple enters behind me, I have a seat and let them go first while I decide. Six more couples enter and queue up. Oh no! I wait and wait. Take a look around. Such a beautofu space. A free food pantry, a free vegan community dinner on wednesday nights, this is divine! Thirty minutes later, I place my order, time for the tip, as per tradition, before tipping I ask hopefully, "Are you vegan?"

An Ex-Vegan. I start crying. I go into cardiac arrest, and die from my eternal sadness and pity for humankind and their innocent victims. I can't even listen over the sounds of hopes and dreams for humanity being stomped on by the heavy boot of animal exploitation workers in a death machine factory.

As she continues to say, "but I eat out vegan most of the time", all I can hear are the whirring blades of the macerator blending 30,000 male baby chicks alive to a disgusting death every hour in the United States alone. The words "I'm a vegetarian now," are completely muffled by the sound of bolt guns murdering three day old infant bovines and the harrowed tears and pleas of tortured mothers calling for their babies while machines suck the very life essence from their bloodied nipples.

Broken, I go back to my table and try to enjoy my food, but despite how delicious and beautofu the treats are, all I can taste is the utter sadness of the realization I am supporting ex-vegans, who have no excuse and should know better, roaming the Earth with their lives intact while their victims suffer. The tiramisu tastes like heartache and the breakfast sausage is flavored by shame.

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-09

Pros: amazing space, food justice, community focus, gorgeous drinks and delicious food, super coffee, outstanding pastries, best tiramisu anywhere

Cons: ex-vegans??? what kinda hell is this?? 😭💦🚽

oddeyed

Points +108

Vegan
10 May 2023

Nice lunch and good coffee

We didn't have sweet baked goods but enjoyed a lunch of a fantastic focaccia sandwich and a hearty burrito. I really liked the just egg filling.

Really good V60 pour over coffee too.

Nicely (if sparsely) decorated joint with good vibes all around.

Pros: Nice lunch options, Friendly service, Good coffee

IngridZ

Points +491

Vegetarian
01 May 2023

Birthday cake was great

Ordered my birthday cake from here and it’s great. A bit too sweet though.

Updated from previous review on 2022-11-28

TreeEater3000

Points +40

Vegan
08 Apr 2023

Amazing!

I special ordered my 25th birthday cake here - super delicious and everyone attending the event said it exceeded expectations (omnivores and vegans alike) Website was self explanatory and the staff were also helpful :)

TaylorGoVegan

Points +848

Vegan
04 Apr 2023

Amazing bakery with some savory items too

I loved Lazy Cow’s baked goods as well as their lunch/ dinner items.

lady3jane

Points +264

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

Definitely visit

This is a true vegan bakery, with croissants, breads, sweet treats, and a handful of sandwiches. It’s a dream!

Pros: Entirely vegan, Delicious , Kind

Emiliu

Points +222

Mostly Veg
21 Mar 2023

Croissants and pastries in eclectic Fremont

I have had plain vegan croissants before, but this was the first place where I found an almond croissant and it is my FAVORITE. Recently they have also been making pistachio croissants with a little cream filling, and the baker put out lamingtons before also.

I have tried several slices of cake, and like the textures, but I wish they had more varied flavors, and I feel they are gravitating away from cakes unless you want to order a whole one. I have also gotten the strawberry shortcake and the tiramisu, both good. It's a very casual, welcoming atmosphere and the owner does a lot to foster a community in the surrounding neighborhood. Prices are on the higher end, going toward fair wages and a good product, but just be aware. For example the almond croissant, plus tax & tip will run around ~$9.

Pros: Laminated pastries!, Relaxed space, Conscientious owner

Cons: Higher prices

Gabriellelui

Points +273

Vegan
14 Feb 2023

So many options

Staff is really nice, many options! Really tasty pastries. They make their “eggs” with JustEgg.
It’s pretty great! I would 100% go back

Pros: Everything is vegan!

villarreallevi

Points +952

Vegan
30 Jan 2023

Really good baked goods

The baked goods and matcha latte were amazing!! The almond croissant was the best pastry out of the 4 I tried. The breakfast burrito was just ok. The space was also very cute and great for working or meeting with friends

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-25

ms_snow

Points +139

Vegan
24 Dec 2022

Vegan Croissants!!

We love this bakery and especially the chocolate and almond croissants. Every time we’re there, there are new things to try like tiramisu and strawberry shortcake and tarts.




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