Firehouse Bakery & Deli / Hayward Bakery & Cheese Shop

Great pastries and great prices. Be prepared to have a long line, if it is a busy weekend in Hayward. There is no inside seating that is why atmosphere only has a 2.

Nice bakery, good selection. Everything looked really good, but the scones did not have much flavor and the almond pastry were to rich. We did not get our receipt when we walked out and noticed we were about $6.00 overcharged. We went back in right after we noticed. They did do right by us and corrected their mistake. Everyone was very friendly.

This place truly deserves five stars. The staff was incredible, with great conversation. The pastries all looked amazing and I had a hard time choosing. I settled for a raspberry croissant and caramel pecan croissant, both were incredible! I will be going back tomorrow for multiple fresh bread loaves and pastries before heading home. Apparently, the loaves freeze well and I will be taking that recommendation. (Update: I went again the day after, and the pastries are amazing! I absolutely love the chocolate hazelnut croissant and blackberry fans!)

Wonderful variety of bakery items. The almonds claws are incredible! We happened to get them as they were coming out of the oven, which made them even better! The chocolate hazelnut filled croissant was good as well. I ordered a cinnamon croissant, which looks like a cinnamon roll, and was told it is one of the best things they have, but I have not tried it yet. This is a place that people go on a regular basis because they know the quality they are getting. I saw people coming out with multiple loaves of bread. The service was wonderful and the line moves fast.

Bagels are amazing. When are you going to make them again???