As Kneaded Bakery

This place is a gem. It’s a takeout local bakery with plenty of delicious options. Some of my favorites are the focaccia (best one I’ve ever had), triple chocolate cookie, and the garlic twist. It’s a bit expensive but the bread & pastries are very fresh and you can tell they use high quality ingredients. Every time I bring some of their stuff home, my (very health conscious) partner and kids devour everything within a day 🤭🤭

My favorite bakery in San Leandro! Everything is delicious - be sure to pop by regularly to try their seasonal noshes, especially their hand pies! My favorites: cardamom roll, everything knot, and their pretzel.

As kneeded is one of the best bakeries in the east bay. Their beard is consistently good and priced fairly. They sell central milling flour by the pound five lb bag. Their pretzels are the closest thing to a German pretzel I’ve found in the Bay Area. Chewy with a bit a bite from the lye bath, brown on the outside with a white slightly sweet interior. Though their arms could be a hair thinner and crispier. Breads are excellent with their porridge loaf being outstanding. Only reason I give four stars for atmosphere is that they don’t feel cozy but more working bakery with the front counter blending right into the bakery in the back.

Always excellent bread and pastries. Today was my first time to try a sandwich - the best tuna salad I've ever had, on a terrific baguette. This week, Feb 2026, they open a shop in the San Leandro Library main branch!

Best bread in the East Bay. The sesame miche is full of flavor and perfectly baked. Moist and chewy. The focaccia is wonderfully buttery and fluffy. It’s in a modest storefront with plenty of street parking right outside.