- Top Rated Bakery in Oakland
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Timeless Coffee Roasters and Bakery
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Vegan
Vegan
American
Pizza
Take-out
Bakery
Coffee shop, bakery, and roastery. Offers Sunday brunch. Note that croissants are reported to sell out very quickly. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm.
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4252 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, California, USA, 94611
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Last update on 21 Sep 2023 by villain
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121 Reviews
First Review by Mimi710
LemonSniper13
Points +81
Nice local coffee grab-n-go - Edit
Great bagel sandwich selections for breakfast and lunch. Just Egg, Violife, Impossible all options. Alternative milks are also readily available.
Read morePros: Great coffee, Many vegan options , Fast service
Cons: Wish there were more pastry options.
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TaylorGoVegan
Points +848
Awesome food - Edit
Every bakery or lunch item I’ve eaten from Timeless has been great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-04
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vegSpot
Points +140
Nice place - Edit
We had visited the place, as they were nearing the closing time. But they were kind enough to let me place an order for togo. Will definitely visit again.
Read moreOrdered Tiramisu cake slice & some truffles (Raspberry & peanut one )
Mocha - was good enough.
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +5741
Good but could have been better… - Edit
Arrived around 9:30 on a week day and while the line was long, it moved very quickly. We got an iced soy matcha latte, a vanilla soy latte, a breakfast burrito, a breakfast sandwich, and a sausage potato empanada. Everything was good, but a couple of improvements would have made everything great! My boyfriend said the soy vanilla latte might be the best he’s ever had! My soy matcha latte was good but not sweetened, once I added the sweetener it was better. Also, the breakfast burrito was good but overly salty…could have been great if not for that…hopefully that was just a fluke and it’s not usually that salty. The breakfast sandwich was also good but could have been great had they melted the cheese at least a little. The empanada was great just as it was…it came warmed up and it was delicious! Would have loved to try some of the sweet pastries, maybe next time!
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AshleyLorden
Points +1278
Sets the standard for vegan coffee shops - Edit
The croissants, scones, tea cakes, cakes, pizza rolls, and similar pastries are amazing along with coffee drinks and beans and the classic breakfast sandwich. We go over and over for those items and it’s hard to match their quality anywhere in the world. Take all my money.
Read moreThey do have some lackluster dishes though which are just okay, including doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, hot brunch items. I support them experimenting with different things but always recommend sticking to flaky pastries and coffee to ensure you enjoy an awesome treat.
Note: menu is almost exactly the same but can vary slightly across the 4 east bay locations.
You can also order cakes ahead which has made many a birthday successful for us!!
Pros: Croissants croissants croissants , Cakes , Coffee
Cons: Brunch items
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socallmeshirley
Points +194
Amazing pastries, lackluster hot food - Edit
I go here all the time. The pastries are world class. Incredible flaky croissants, donuts, scones, all amazing. Their hot brunch options though…man, they need to step these up. I just had a truly disgusting bagel sandwich for $10 with no seasoning or sauce, on what appeared to be a lukewarm plain safeway bagel, unmelted cheese…flavorless and seemed to have no thought behind it. Like something from the Fyre festival. Their egg muffin sandwich isn’t much better. My kingdom for a spicy aioli or some lettuce or anything!
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MFDOOM
Points +37
They’re playing DOOM in here - Edit
They’re playing DOOM in here
Read morePros: DOOM, VEGAN DOOM
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villain
Points +9370
Pumpkin spice season 🎃 - Edit
Come in to Timeless for pumpkin spice season!! Their pumpkin cheesecake is absolutely incredible and creamy and the pumpkin pie is very well made. Usually pumpkin spice lattes are much too sweet and taste artificial, but the one here is SO good. A thousand times better than Starbucks, one of the best pumpkin lattes I've had in my life. Right now for the season they're also selling a "spooky assortment" chocolate box, and the cafe is full of cute decorations.
Read moreAlso tried the double "twinkie". It was very sweet and dense, but it doesn't give that awful sugar rush typical of processed twinkies. The chocolates are pretty good too.
I enjoyed that they sell electric kettles, brew grinders, filters, coffee press, glass dripper, mugs, tumblers, and chemex coffee makers.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-28
theNumberOfTheBeast
So thrilling to read that Timeless is still around! Timeless forever!!
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ajaff
Points +216
Amazing vegan cafe - Edit
This is the best vegan cafe in Oakland! The pastries are stellar - my favorites are the everything cream cheese roll, the pesto roll and the funfetti cake. The coffee is also good too!
Read morePros: Funfetti cake, Pretty affordable, Savory options
Cons: No wifi
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irplonk96
Points +3737
Overhyped but still good - Edit
I went to this location and the uptown one. The first time I got the breakfast sandwich, a cherry danish, and a golden milk latte, and the second time I got a slice of banana cream pie. The cherry danish was amazing, but everything else was just okay. I still think it's worth going, but maybe stick with the pastries.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good seating, Lots of locations
Cons: Pricy
Lupin_3rd510
Agreed , overrated
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SarahS88
Points +2854
Original and Best - Edit
If I could give 6 stars I would! We come here whenever in the area. Delicious coffee and baked goods! Favorites include: pizza rolls, raised donuts, cheesecake, etc. They also do pies for the holidays you can order and the birthday cakes are well-loved by both vegans and non-vegans!
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ricobabyface
Points +390
🌱 good vibes - Edit
outstanding plant based pastries! makes me happy every time ☯️
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Zombiecynthia
Points +6884
🎶Don’t Forget the Crumble, Don’t Forget the Treats 🎶 - Edit
Highly recommend, this place is a VIBE! I had my order to go, they use sustainable/eco-friendly products and have a huge selection of ALL VEGAN pastries and truffles?! For us non-coffee folks, there is hot tea to complement the donuts and scones! 🤤 Super service and will totally return!
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN , Friendly staff/personnel, Cleanliness and Overall Rad Establishment
Cons: $3.50/Donut; but worth it IMO
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mbordewieck
Points +244
Worth the hype - Edit
Everyone said this was the place to go when we were visiting friends in Oakland, and they were right. We got coffees, a pizza roll and a Twinkie (impulse purchase, but definitely worth it) the first day, and breakfast sandwiches the next day. I’m super impressed and would come back any time im in the area.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan baked goods, Great coffee, Cool atmosphere
Cons: Longer wait time on weekend
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Samantha94611
Points +36
The best! - Edit
I love this place, great coffee, breakfast sandwiches, amazing pastries and cakes. I buy a lot of birthday cakes here for non-vegan friends and always a big hit. Also a nice location.
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VeganChatLady
Points +210
The Best Plant-based desserts not from my own kitchen! - Edit
The place to take non-vegans to convince them that vegan desserts do not lack anything! Timeless offers a mouth-watering selection of pastries, including: cookies, Danish, cakes, pie, donuts, scones, cinnamon rolls and croissants (now available every day; in butter or chocolate or almond or savory); usually a few gluten-free sweets as well. They also roast their own coffee and have a selection of house made chocolates/truffles. And, number of tasty savory treats, like "sausage" empanada and pesto-cheese roll, my person fav. ( think pizza dough surrounding pesto and melted cheese). There are also daily breakfast specials and brunch offerings on the weekend. For optimal selection, you may pre-order online the night before and pick up the next day ( and pile the croissants in your freezer). Seriously, I really do love this place; they did not pay me to write this!! Also, there are now 3 locations: Piedmont Avenue, Ashby and Webster; all in Oakland.
Read morePros: WONDERFUL desserts!, friendly service, creative seasonal treats(buche noel, pumpkin roll.
Cons: limited seating
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2105
Strong coffee and flaky pastries - Edit
Well priced baked goods! Nice ambiance.
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jasmineimana
Points +14
Delicious omg - Edit
Incredible cinnamon rolls, cake breads, cookies, pastries!
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SusanW
Points +33
Fabulous cakes and pies - Edit
I always special order cakes and pies from them for special events and they’re always excellent. Non-vegan friends rave about them too. My family always loves their “cheesecake“ I highly recommend
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GoodCook
Points +211
Almond milk mocha - Edit
The almond milk mocha is blissful! And the croissants! All vegan. Thinking about their food makes me drool. That good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-12
Pros: All vegan, The drinks, The food
Cons: It is a 30 minute drive from my place, Some of the baked goods were just okay to my taste, They sell out of some items early
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DamienLuviano
Points +331
Awesome and delicious - Edit
It is rare to find a bakery that specializes in inky vegan options. Like a breath of fresh air, this place is refreshing.
Read morePros: Lots of pastries , Lots of meat options
Cons: Street parking
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Djo
Points +206
I love to come here! - Edit
The treats are so tasty and guilt free bc it’s vegan! I love the Birthday cake especially. I’ve have made Timeless my go-to birthday treat cafe for the past couple of years.
Read morePros: Delicious food , All vegan, A special experience
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SoyCoffeeFTW
Points +744
My fave coffeeshop in Oakland - Edit
I love how everything is vegan, and I don’t have to worry about what to order from the menu. They have a decent and impressive range of vegan pastries like croissants, quiches, savory rolls, empanadas, turnovers, cake and pie slices.
Read moreThe coffee is also excellent. I love how the mochas taste like real chocolate!
Minus 1 star only because they run out of everything fast. I typically order online, so it’s really annoying when I order something they don’t actually have. Make sure you stop by in the morning.
Pros: All-vegan, Affordable, Dog-friendly
Cons: Runs out of pastries quickly
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Adisher
Points +15
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Read morePros: 4נ , 5צ44מגא8ל57 חלל
Cons: צךלמ97 , פל9ם6ם ת9ל לפטצ ו, מ
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Points +25948
Timeless Coffee Roasters and Bakery - Edit
When I lived in SF I had to venture all the way to Piedmont for a client meeting and stopped by Timeless on the way to pick up an oat milk matcha latte. It was really good. They also offer loads of vegan baked items from sweet to savory. Hipster vibe and super welcoming.
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nikisvegan
Points +536
my favorite - Edit
Timeless is probably my favorite vegan place near where I live. I’ve tried almost everything they sell and everything is amazing! The only thing I’ve had there and didn’t really like is the peanut butter cups (they were just chocolates with peanuts instead of peanut butter filling). All of their pastries, cakes, pizzas, and their breakfast burritos are great! Make sure to get there earlier in the day for the biggest selection.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-16
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-16
Pros: all vegan, you can order through their app, rotating daily flavors
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RaymondH.
Points +26
Good and Inexpensive - Edit
Breakfast burrito and a breakfast Sandwich good combo so far The Apple walnut cake was awesome too. Hopefully the add more the the breakfast options in the future.
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