The best bakeries for your morning fix

The best bakeries for your morning fix

Some mornings call for a quick coffee and pastry. Others demand a still-warm cinnamon roll, a hand-rolled bagel, or a savory pie substantial enough to count as breakfast. Fortunately, the Peninsula has all of the above.

From Belmont to Mountain View—and west to the Coastside—these bakeries are worth adding to your morning routine.

Made Out Of Dough, Belmont

For a cozy, small-batch start, visit Made Out Of Dough. This female-owned Belmont bakery makes its scones, cinnamon rolls, pastries, cakes, and coffee cake from scratch daily. It is the kind of neighborhood spot that makes an ordinary weekday feel like a treat.

Go for: A handcrafted scone or cinnamon roll with coffee.

Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe, Burlingame

A Burlingame Avenue staple, Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe specializes in authentic Danish pastries and homemade European favorites. With breakfast, brunch, coffee, and outdoor seating, it works equally well for a quick pastry run or a slower morning with friends.

Go for: A fresh Danish pastry and coffee.

Backhaus, San Mateo

German-rooted Backhaus is serious about bread. Its naturally leavened loaves, buttery croissants, and handcrafted pastries are baked fresh daily, with espresso and oat-milk lattes available alongside them. The bakery was also named the Best of San Mateo 2026 Best Bakeries winner by Outside Eats.

Go for: A croissant and espresso—plus a loaf of sourdough for later.

Bonjour Bakehouse, San Mateo

Bonjour Bakehouse brings a French touch to the morning, specializing in croissants, scones, cookies, and seasonal treats made with ingredients from local farmers markets. Stop in for breakfast or turn the visit into a leisurely brunch.

Go for: A seasonal pastry or classic croissant with coffee.

Dulzura Cafe, San Mateo

When you want something brighter than the usual pastry case, head to Dulzura Cafe. This Miami-inspired café makes guava pastelitos, empanadas, quiche, breakfast sandwiches, and Latin pastries on site daily. Pair your choice with a café con leche, Cuban coffee, or cortado.

Go for: A guava pastelito and café con leche.

Little Sky Bakery, Menlo Park

Little Sky Bakery is a neighborhood artisan bakery centered on house-baked sourdough, croissants, and seasonal pastries. Locally sourced ingredients and specialty coffee make it an easy choice when you want a thoughtful but unfussy breakfast.

Go for: A seasonal pastry, followed by a naturally leavened loaf to take home.

Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels, Palo Alto

For a savory morning fix, Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels delivers colorful, hand-rolled bagels, deli sandwiches, and coffee from 6 a.m. The early opening and straightforward menu have helped make it a beloved Palo Alto institution.

Go for: A hand-rolled bagel with your preferred spread—or make it a full breakfast sandwich.

Roger’s Deli & Donuts, Mountain View

Open since 1967, Roger’s Deli & Donuts is built for early risers. The Mountain View institution begins serving at 5 a.m., offering fresh donuts, breakfast plates, deli sandwiches, and coffee.

Go for: A freshly made donut and hot coffee before the rest of the neighborhood wakes up.

Sage Bakehouse, Montara

Not every breakfast pastry has to be sweet. Sage Bakehouse is an Australian-style bakery serving handmade savory pies, sausage rolls, lamb red curry rolls, and slow coffee along Cabrillo Highway.

Go for: A savory pie or sausage roll with slow coffee.

Rosalind Bakery, Pacifica

Rosalind Bakery combines organic ingredients with naturally leavened baking. Its Manor Plaza bakery turns out sourdough, croissants, kouign-amann, and even pizza by the slice.

Go for: A crisp, caramelized kouign-amann—or a croissant if you prefer a classic.

Moonside Bakery & Cafe, Half Moon Bay

Tucked into the La Piazza courtyard on Main Street, Moonside Bakery & Cafe offers a European-style assortment of danishes, pastries, and cakes. Its wood-fired pizza gives you a good reason to linger beyond breakfast.

Go for: A Danish in the morning; stay for a slice if breakfast turns into lunch.

Whether your ideal morning begins with sourdough, a buttery croissant, a glazed donut, or a savory pastry, the Peninsula has a bakery ready to make the day better. Check current hours before heading out, arrive early for the widest selection, and do not be surprised if you leave carrying an extra box.