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Starter Bakery 1183 Solano Ave

1183 Solano Ave, Albany, CA
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Featured Items

  • Espresso - Latte

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam.
    $5.75
  • Croissant - Ham and Cheese Twice Baked

    Our all butter croissant filled with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, mornay sauce and topped with caramelized onions and Parmesean. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $6.00
  • KA - Traditional

    Our classic interpretation of the pastry from Brittany, France. Like a croissant, but layered with salted butter and sugar, baked in a butter and sugar-coated pan for a caramelized exterior and soft, buttery interior. Contains Wheat, Milk.
    $5.00

Specials

SPRING SPECIALS

  • Espresso Bar - Arnold Palmer

    House Made Lemonade with fresh brewed Steven Smith Black Tea over ice.
    $5.50
  • Espresso Bar - Pineapple Mint Lemonade

    Housemade lemonade with pineapple reduction and muddled mint
    $5.50
  • Iced Strawberry Horchata

    House made Iced Horchata, Strawberry Compote
    $5.50
  • Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte

    Iced Matcha Latte, Vanilla Syrup, Strawberry Compote
    $7.00
  • Strawberry Lemonade

    House made Lemonade, Strawberry Compote
    $5.50

KA DAY PRE-ORDERS

Perfect for sharing, six kouign amann come nestled inside our baker's box, including classic Traditional, Chocolate, and Hazelnut Praline, accompanied by new favorites, Strawberry Pistachio, Lemon Blueberry, and a Mango Yogurt Squiggle. PRE ORDER DATES 06/03/26 - 06/13/26. PICKUP 06/20/26.
  • Kouign Amann Baker's Box

    Perfect for sharing, six kouign amann come nestled inside our baker's box, including classic Traditional, Chocolate, and Hazelnut Praline, accompanied by new favorites, Strawberry Pistachio, Lemon Blueberry, and a Mango Yogurt Squiggle.
    $38.00

Viennoiserie and Quickbreads

Brioche

  • Babka - Chocolate

    Buttery brioche dough twisted and folded with bittersweet chocolate filling. The layers of dough and chocolate blend perfectly together for a perfect bite.
    $6.00
  • Beignet - Traditional

    $4.25
  • Beignet - Chocolate Cremeux Filling

    $5.00
  • Beignet - Passionfruit Cremeux Filling

    $5.00

Cookies

  • Cookies - Molasses Ginger

    Deep flavors of molasses and candied ginger provide a chewy consistency. Warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, clove, allspice, and nutmeg blend for a flavorful bite. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $3.50
  • Cookies - Salted Chocolate Chip

    The classic chocolate chip cookie you know and love but with a caramel-y flavor and sea-salted top gives it the right balance of salty and sweet. A complex blend of wheat and whole wheat flours, and a mix of dark chocolate, a soft, yet dense texture is what you’ll find in this cookie. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $3.50

Croissant

  • Croissant - Almond Twice Baked

    Our butter croissant is toasted, brushed with vanilla syrup, filled with almond frangipane, topped with more frangipane and sliced almonds, then baked for a second time for a crispy, dense, and delicious almond croissant. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
    $6.00
  • Croissant - Butter

    Our all butter croissant baked to golden brown perfection, A crunchy bite leads way to a light, flakey texture. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $4.50
  • Croissant - Cardamom Bun with Pistachio and Apricots

    Croissant dough twisted and folded with cardamom cream, pistachios and apricot glaze. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
    $6.00
  • Croissant - Chocolate

    A golden brown exterior, flakey and buttery interior with batons of single-origin Colombian dark chocolate inside. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Soy
    $5.50
  • Croissant - Pretzel

    We start with our delicious Butter Croissant and "pretzelize" it, then sprinkled with sesame seeds.
    $5.50
  • Croissant - Ham and Cheese Twice Baked

    Our all butter croissant filled with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, mornay sauce and topped with caramelized onions and Parmesean. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $6.00
  • Croissant - Seasonal Fruit Tartine

    Our Tartine is based on a butter croissant that has been cut in half, toasted and brushed with a light vanilla syrup, it is then filled with house-made pastry cream before it is baked again for the second time. It is then topped with a seasonal fruit. may contain nuts
    $7.00

Financiers

  • Financiers - Hazelnut Chocolate Orange

    A French cake, delicately made with hazelnut flour, folding in chocolate and orange - a bright and moist cake with a rich nutty flavor. Contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy.
    $3.00

Kouign Amann

Our traditional Kouign Amann filled with hazelnut praline. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
  • KA - Traditional

    Our classic interpretation of the pastry from Brittany, France. Like a croissant, but layered with salted butter and sugar, baked in a butter and sugar-coated pan for a caramelized exterior and soft, buttery interior. Contains Wheat, Milk.
    $5.00
  • KA - Seasonal

    Our signature Kouign Amann, baked in a salted buttered and sugar-coated pan produces a caramel crust. Our Seasonal Kouign Amann changes weekly, depending on the best fruit or flavors of the season.
    $6.50
  • KA - Chocolate Filled & topped with Ganache

    Our traditional Kouign Amann filled with bittersweet chocolate and topped with ganache. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $6.00
  • KA - Hazelnut

    Our traditional Kouign Amann filled with hazelnut cream and hazelnut praline. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts.
    $6.00

Madeleines

  • Madeleines - Passionfruit

    A delicate, light, and buttery French tea cake, finished with a passionfruit glaze. Perfect for eating alone, or with your coffee or tea. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat.
    $3.00

Muffins & Mini Loafs

  • Muffins - Blueberry

    A delicate light batter filled with wild blueberries, topped with a light vanilla streusel. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $4.50
  • Mini Loaf - Cocoa Banana

    Bananas, chocolate and cacao nibs combine in these Mini Banana Cocoa Loaves. A rich banana flavor is enhanced with two types of chocolate chunks in the dough, topped with a Banana Butterscotch Caramel Icing and sprinkled with crunchy roasted cacao nibs. Great any time of day! Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg.
    $5.75

Scones

  • Scones - Triple Ginger Scone

    Candied ginger, fresh ginger, and powdered ginger combine for a perfect ginger bite. Topped with organic sugar and brushed with honey butter after baking. Golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $4.50

Food

Quiche

  • Quiche, Vegetable - Individual

    Seasonal vegetables and custard baked in a flakey pie shell. Each bite is rich, but has a light and delicate mouthfeel - a great textural contrast with the custard, vegetables, and crust. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $6.50
  • Quiche Lorraine - Individual

    Bacon, swiss cheese, roasted onions, and egg baked in a flakey pie shell. Each bite is rich, but has a light and delicate mouthfeel - a great textural contrast with the custard, bacon, veggies, and crust. Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk.
    $6.50
  • Quiche, Chef's Special - Meat 9"

    Chef's special velvety custard with chopped bacon, roasted red onion, and AOP gruyere.
    $32.00
  • Quiche, Chef's Special - Veggie, 9"

    Chef's special seasonal mixture of veggies, cheese and velvety custard.
    $32.00

Salads

  • Seasonal Radicchio Salad

    Tender red beets team up with arugula, shaved fennel, toasted hazelnuts, and shaved ricotta salata cheese ready to toss in our lemon vinaigrette dressing. Contains Milk, Tree Nuts.
    $12.00

Sandwiches

  • Sandwiches - Mozzarella and Olive

    Marinated mozzarella, olive tapenade, hazelnuts, and arugula on ciabatta roll. Contains Wheat, Milk, Tree nuts.
    $10.00
  • Sandwiches - Ham & Gruyere

    Sliced ham, dijonaise, plugra butter, AOP gruyere cheese, and cornichons on a baguette. Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg.
    $12.00
  • Sandwiches - Smoked Salmon

    Smoked salmon, chive cream cheese spread, cucumbers, and capers on an everything spiced pan de mie braided roll. Contains what, milk, eggs, sesame.
    $14.00
  • Sandwiches - Breakfast Sandwich

    Frittata style egg, American cheese, special herb sauce, and pickled onions on a brioche bun. Contains wheat, milk, egg.
    $10.50
  • Sandwiches - Chicken Pesto

    Sliced chicken breast, genovese basil pesto, romesco, fresh mozzarella, arugula on a Ciabatta Roll. Contains pine nuts, almonds, milk and wheat.
    $12.00
  • Sandwiches - Grilled Cheese

    Point Reyes Toma and Vermont White Cheddar with spinach and green onions griddled on sourdough bread.
    $12.00

Toast

  • Avocado Toast

    Avocado, kalamansi vinaigrette, herb oil, and cotija cheese atop toasted multigrain sourdough. Contains wheat, milk.
    $10.00

Parfaits & Granola

  • Yogurt Parfait

    Organic Straus Greek yogurt layered with passionfruit puree, fresh berries and topped with house made granola. Contains milk and tree nuts.
    $8.00
  • Honey Nut Granola

    Ingredients: Rolled oats, golden raisins, honey, sunflower seeds, pecans, coconut, sliced almonds, non-gmo canola oil, vanilla extract, water, cinnamon, almond extract, sea salt Contains tree nuts.
    $10.00

Pies

  • Pie - Citrus Meringue Slice

    "Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Sea Salt"
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Pie - Raspberry Gelee Slice

    "Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Sea Salt, Raspberry Fruit Puree, Gelatin, Fresh Raspberries"
    $6.00
  • Pie - Citrus Meringue, 9"

    A combination of fresh lemon and fresh lime in a creamy base, baked in a graham cracker crust. Topped with Meringue. Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Salt.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $40.00
  • Pie - Raspberry Gelee, 9"

    A combination of fresh lemon and fresh lime in a creamy base, baked in a graham cracker crust. Topped with Raspberry Gelee and fresh raspberries. Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk, Graham Cracker Crumb, Egg Yolks, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Butter, Sugar, Salt, Raspberry Fruit Puree, Gelatin, Fresh Raspberries.
    $35.00
  • Pie - Apple with Struesel, 9"

    Hand-cut fresh apples in a butter crust, topped with house-made streusel. Ingredients: Fresh Apples, Sugar, Butter, Unbleached Flour, Streusel, Water, Powdered Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Eggs, Nutmeg.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $35.00
  • Pie - Pecan 9"

    A not-too-sweet classic pie filled with pecans spiked with Bourbon. Ingredients: Pecans, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Butter, Glucose, Unbleached Flour, Water, Bourbon Whiskey, Vanilla Extract, Sugar, Sea Salt
    $35.00

Cakes & Desserts

  • Carrot Cake - 6"

    A traditional carrot cake with a modern twist. Our cake is loaded with shredded carrots, coconut, currants and walnuts. Then filled and covered with brown butter cream cheese icing and finished with pineapple curd and toasted walnuts. Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Unbleached Flour, Carrots, Cream Cheese, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Canola Oil, Pineapple, Eggs, Walnuts, Currants, Shredded Coconut, Lemon Juice, Rum, Baking Powder, Vanilla Bean Paste, Cornstarch, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger
    $35.00
  • Chocolate Layer Cake - 6"

    Water, Espresso Powder, Egg (Allergen: EGG), Canola Oil, Buttermilk (Allergen: MILK), Vanilla Extract, Granulated Sugar, RRArtisan Bread Flour (Allergen: WHEAT), Cocoa Powder (Rouge),Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt
    OUT OF STOCK
    $42.00
  • Passion Fruit Vanilla Cake - 6"

    "Three tiers of fluffy white cake scented with vanilla bean and filled with passion fruit curd and vanilla Swiss buttercream frosting. The cake is finished with a thick layer of passion fruit crowning the top and swoops of Swiss buttercream filled with pools of passion fruit, and topped with passion fruit curd." Ingredients: Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Canola Oil, Vanilla Extract, Buttermilk, Eggs, Passionfruit Curd, Shredded Coconut , Butter
    OUT OF STOCK
    $42.00
  • Chocolate Decadence - 6"

    "Our decadent chocolate flourless cake is covered in a shiny chocolate glaze and finished with a ribbon of chocolate ganache and garnished with cocoa nibs. Ingredients: Eggs, Chocolate, Sugar, Butter, Heavy Cream, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla, Glucose, Salt, Cocoa Nibs"
    OUT OF STOCK
    $42.00

Breads

  • Breads - Baguette (Sweet)

    Semi sweet, semi sour traditional baguette. Crispy on the outside, soft and open crumb on the inside. Contains Wheat.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Breads - Ciabatta

    A rustic Italian white bread made with a high percentage of pre-fermented flour, olive oil gives it a very tender and soft texture. Contains Wheat.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.25
  • Breads - Olive Levain

    Our pain au levain dough–unbleached white flour, whole wheat, and rye–with castelvetrano, kalamata olives, and herbs folded into the dough. Great for grilled cheese sandwiches or dipping into tomato soup. Contains Wheat.
    $9.00
  • Breads - Sourdough Batard

    Rustic sourdough batard - golden brown crusty exterior with a soft, chewy interior and pronounced sourdough flavor. Contains Wheat.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.75
  • Breads - Multigrain Batard

    Our multigrain hearth bread, half whole wheat and half white flour combined with rye flour, seeded throughout with brown flax, poppy seeds, millet, rolled oats, and cracked wheat & rye. Contains Wheat
    $7.00
  • Breads - Rustic Sourdough Miche

    Earthy and nutty in taste. This sourdough bread contains three types of flour - California stoneground wheat flour, rye flour, and unbleached flour. Crusty outside with a softer chewier interior. Contains Wheat.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $9.25
  • Breads - Focaccia

    **AVAILABLE AFTER 10 AM** An individual Onion & Herb Focaccia 8" round. The dough made with plenty of olive oil producing a great eating experience, topped with thinly sliced onions and a special herb mixture. A lovely savory treat.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00
  • Breads - Multigrain Sourdough

    Our sliced multigrain hearth bread, half whole wheat and half white flour combined with rye flour, seeded throughout with brown flax, poppy seeds, millet, rolled oats, and cracked wheat & rye. Contains Wheat and Sesame.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • Breads - Olive Oil Sourdough

    Our sourdough with added olive oil and honey baked in a loaf pan. A soft, golden crust and a soft, tender crumb. Sliced for convenience, great sandwich bread.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • Breads - Sprouted Grain Loaf

    The sprouted grain (hard red wheat) gives the bread a nice rustic, hearty flavor. Red wheat contains slightly more tannins than white flour, which balances nicely with the sweetness of the grain. This bread is 100% whole wheat bread.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • Breads - Brioche Loaf

    An enriched dough with pronounced notes of butter and egg produces a very soft, tender, golden crumb and a soft crust. Perfect toast with jam or for french toast. Contains Wheat, Dairy, Egg.
    $8.80
  • Breads - Pretzel Torpedo Rolls (4 pack)

    Wheat rolls which have been "pretzelized" for a unique taste. Formed into an elongated shape, perfect for sausages and hot dogs. Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Eggs, Butter, Sugar, Not Fat Milk Powder, Salt, Yeast.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Breads - Challah

    **AVAILABLE FRIDAY - SUNDAY ONLY ** An enriched dough with eggs, honey, and olive oil, that is braided and baked to a deep golden brown. A very soft, tender interior crumb with a soft but distinct crust. Perfect for French toast. Our version is not kosher.
    $7.00

Beverages

Beverages

  • Coke - Mexican

    Made in Mexico with real sugar.
    $3.50
  • Something & Nothing

    Premium Soda made with the highest quality natural juices, extracts and botanicals.
    $3.50+
  • Voila Juice

    $5.75+
  • Lev's Kombucha

    $4.50+
  • Vellamo Water - Sparkling

    $3.50
  • Vellamo Water - Still

    $3.50

Espresso

  • Espresso - Dark Roast Drip Coffee

    Traditional batch brew from Oakland's Roast Co. Coffee.
    $3.25+
  • Espresso - West Oakland Drip Coffee

    Traditional batch brew from Oakland's Roast Co. Coffee. Medium roast with notes of berries, brown sugar, and dark chocolate.
    $3.25+
  • Espresso - Americano

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with hot water.
    $4.00
  • Espresso - Iced Americano

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with water over ice.
    $4.00
  • Espresso - Cafe au Lait

    Roast Co. drip coffee, topped with steamed milk of choice.
    $3.25
  • Espresso - Cappuccino

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with equal parts steamed milk / rich milk foam. 8 oz. Contains milk.
    $5.25
  • Espresso - Cold Brew

    Roast Co. coffee slowly steeped for a strong but balanced cup of iced coffee.
    $5.50
  • Espresso - Cortado

    Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso with equal parts milk and foam.
    $4.50
  • Espresso - Single

    Single shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso.
    $3.25
  • Espresso - Double

    Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso.
    $4.00
  • Espresso - Flat White

    Double shot of Roast Co. Clutch espresso with steamed milk.
    $5.25
  • Espresso - Latte

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam.
    $5.75
  • Espresso - Iced Latte

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with milk served over ice.
    $5.25
  • Espresso Bar - London Fog

    Steven Smith Teamaker Earl Grey Tea, Vanilla Simple Syrup, Steamed Milk
    $5.25
  • Espresso - Macchiato

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso topped with microfoam.
    $4.25
  • Espresso Bar - Matcha Latte

    $7.25
  • Espresso Bar - Iced Matcha Latte

    $7.25
  • Espresso - Mocha

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended into a double ristretto shot with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. Contains milk.
    $6.25
  • Espresso - Iced Mocha

    Roast Co. Clutch double espresso with Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended into a double ristretto shot with choice of milk over ice.
    $6.50
  • Espresso Bar - Arnold Palmer

    House Made Lemonade with fresh brewed Steven Smith Black Tea over ice.
    $5.50
  • Espresso Bar - Chai

    House made chai infused with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
    $6.00
  • Espresso Bar - Iced Chai

    House made chai infused with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
    $6.25
  • Espresso Bar - Hot Chocolate

    Guittard dark chocolate ganache blended with steamed milk. Contains Milk.
    $6.00
  • Espresso Bar - Hot Tea

    $4.00
  • Espresso Bar - Iced Tea

    $5.00
  • Espresso Bar - Lemonade

    House made lemonade
    $5.00
  • Espresso Bar - Iced Horchata

    $5.00
  • Espresso Bar - Kids Chocolate Milk

    $4.00
  • Espresso Bar - Kids Cold Milk

    $4.00
  • Espresso Bar - Steamed Milk

    $4.00

Retail

Apparel

  • Starter Bakery Hat

    $28.00
  • Starter Bakery Hoodie

    $40.00
  • Starter Bakery T-shirt

    $25.00
  • Starter Bakery Tote Bag

    $18.00

Coffee Beans

  • West Oakland

    $16.00
  • Oscuro Nuevo

    $16.00
  • Clutch

    $16.00

Sandwiches - Ham & Gruyere

$12.00

Sliced ham, dijonaise, plugra butter, AOP gruyere cheese, and cornichons on a baguette. Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg.

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Starter Bakery Locations and Hours

1183 Solano Ave

(510) 679-4878
1183 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Closed • Opens Friday at 7AM
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5804 College Ave

(510) 735-6910
5804 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Closed • Opens Friday at 7AM
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