A Taste of Denmark

My mother ordered a cake for my sister’s baby shower, and hearing good things about this place, we were super excited to pick up our cake. The theme of the shower was «Where the wild things are» so we wanted a cake that looked like water because we were going to put a boat on top of the cake, like in the story. My father and drove all the way from Rocklin to pick up this cake on time and upon the great reveal, I was confused. It was a blue cake but ocean themed? It had kelp and starfish and bubbles on it, which would be cute if that’s what we asked for. I sent my mom a picture and she said how that’s not what she asked for, not even the baby’s name was spelled correctly. She called the bakery asking if there was anything they could do or get a partial refund (not even a full refund). The answer: No. I could see how maybe they wouldn’t be able to fix the cake, but not even a partial refund for an incorrect and misspelled cake? It was a giant disappointment. This is my sister’s first baby and all we wanted was for a smooth sailing party. I really hope the manager considers having a better policy for when cake decorators mess up.

Thank you Taste of Denmark for such a great experience! Easiest cake ordering I’ve ever done, and I did it from 3,000 miles away! We were celebrating my boyfriend’s 40^th birthday in SF being that we were going to be in Oakland that day with family– I decided to go with this place because of the great reviews. I called and was pleasantly greeted on the phone, after inquiring about different types of filling/​cake options, I told them about my idea and picture which they asked me to email to them. I got a call a few minutes later with a VERY reasonable quote and they made sure they had every single detail correct before getting off the phone with me. My boyfriend is a Cessna enthusiast check out the pictures I sent them vs what they created… and the cake itself was very moist and flavorful (I got simple white cake with buttercream frosting).

This bakery was okay to me it wasn’t amazing or anything. I stopped by to order a cake but the selection they had was not a lot to choose from for a baby shower and if you wanted a specialized cake you would have to call the baker directly and preorder it. so not a place to buy a cake if you wanted it in a rush… I ordered some Pastries but it was kind of bland to me the pecan Danish and mini cake desserts which had no price labels so when I paid it was like $ 8. Maybe I just chose the wrong ones to try… I’m sure this is a great bakery just not for me… Over all it is a spacious place to eat and relax .the service was good they are attentive to their customers. but inside located in the kitchen where baked goods are being made it are the restrooms it was just weird to me because anyone can walk in and out. other restaurants usually don’t allow customers passed the kitchen… Restrooms are usually away from the kitchen but it is a small business can’t blame them for that. I was just rating the pastries … It’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea…

Great old fashion bakery. I ordered a 7in round chocolate fudge cake for my husband’s birthday. The cake was moist and not overly sweet and reasonably priced. And it was decorated exactly as I had asked. I will definitely be back to try their cookies and danish pastries.

Lots of delicious and fresh treats. I like to buy vouchers off restaurant
to get a deal. Everything I’ve tried has been good, my favorites are the key lime personal cheesecakes, red velvet whoopie pies & bacon quiche, which is great to take home and warm up for breakfast.

Always get birthday cakes from here! My coworkers love them, very delicious! So fresh and tasty. Whenever I come in I get a warm welcoming from your clerks, all the time with their bright smiles! I love their strawberry shortcake, their push ups, chantilly slices and their new pastry called Puff Pocket! The cream cheese is so good, it’s a must! Must leave tip! The amazing clerks deserve them!

Once a week my mother and I would walk into a tiny family-​owned bakery in a strip plaza in Sacramento, Ca. I would stare at the rows of brightly colored cookies, old-​fashioned American doughnuts, French pastries and beehive cakes behind the glass display case. Once a week, every week, for years and years. And then, Cramer’s closed.
While it was sad, it wasn’t entirely surprising that one of the few remaining family owned old school bakeries of many of our childhoods met its demise in the face of conglomerate tasteless brought in frozen supermarket baked goods. By the time people realize the need for these last remaining bakeries… they’ll be filed as hipster relics. Creator, spare me from a world of Tartine.
This was my first time at Denmark. No one was inside on a Saturday afternoon. It has lots of those tried and true old school classics; cannoli, croissants, cakes, breads, eclairs (!). Prices are reasonable.
Loaf of cinnamon raisin bread $ 5.70 | The awesome thing about their bread loaves, they’re not precut! That means you can slice your bread as thick or thin as you like. And I love thick slices of toasted bread. I’m gonna use this for french toast tomorrow. The bread definitely needed more cinnamon though.
Cannoli $ 2.55 | Shell was crispy. Delicious chocolate drizzle and sprinkles on top. Hint of cinnamon. Wish it had chocolate chips and citrus flavor on the inside. Could stand to be a weeeeeee bit sweeter. But, the ricotta/​mascarpone filling wasn’t gritty like I’ve had in some cannolis in the past.
Éclair with whipped cream $ 2.55 | Tender pâté a choux, just sweet enough whipped cream with a thin layer of chocolate. The chocolate shell could be thicker. But, no complaints about this delicious pastry.
Plenty of parking.

I’m a CEO church goer, that is Christmas, Easter, Only, I like to get my son an Easter Basket. For $ 9 each, the bucket is full with yummy cookies and chocolates. It’s a great deal!

Omg the Lemon chiffon cake was so delicious and do very most. Everyone was asking where we got it. My sister in law thought it was the best thing ever, we got it for get birthday. The tiny cookies were also very good i didn’t share them.

The baked goods are tasty but the phone order service is terrible. How can you expect to do business on phone orders when you keep people on hold for 7 or 8 minutes? I’ve never been at the bakery when it’s that busy to justify that kind of wait.

I’m reviewing for their king cake — it is DELICIOUS! Incredibly reasonable pricing for a croissant-​style king cake that felt like the real deal straight out of NOLA.

So many delicious options!
The morning buns, bear claws, and German chocolate brownies were heavenly. First time I have been here since it was Neldams and everything was just as delicious.

I called in ahead of time to find out when they closed and ordered something for pick up. As I approached at 6pm, 30 minutes before they actually closed I was told they were already closed! Who does that?! I drove out of my way to get something there for nothing. I wonder if the manager/​owner knows these kids are closing the business early and losing potential money and clients. They actually deserve no stars and the little boy with the messed up Afro inside the hairnet needs to go back to scrubbing toilets at McDonald’s with that attitude. Thanks… for nothing. I absolutely will never return and tell fellow Unilocalers and friends BEWARE of the unprofessionalism at this place.

«This place is huge and extremely spacious!» That is probably the first thing you are gonna say to yourself when you enter. I recently discovered this bakery. For the price you pay, the quality is pretty good.
They have varieties of pastry and baked goods, and the staff are super helpful and friendly. I tried their chocolate roulette and cannoli, and they were both tasty and creamy. I liked the roulette better since it was puffy and not too sweet.
This place is perfect for ordering a cup of coffee and tea with some delicious pastry and enjoy the view of outside. I will definitely come back again.
Tip: They only accept cash for orders under $ 5.

The bakery was okay. I was hoping to get a coconut cream pie, but alas it needs to be special ordered. I learned this when I got there. Plot twist… Their phone line does not work. I got this strange automated response where you cannot reach anyone. I settled for lemon meringue pie ($ 11) and a cannoli ($ 2.95). The cannoli was a soggy mess. Sigh. It’s so hard to find a good one. The pie was nice and citrus-​y. Not much crust.
There’s a decent-​sized parking lot across the street. How convenient. There wasn’t much of a line at the counter. The service was not streamlined. There’s a ticketing system that’s not being used. They ask who’s next, and the customers checked their numbers against each other. That’s not exactly how it should work efficiently.

*****I Love Marzipan!!*****
Yes! This is the spot! This is an old school bakery that shines with customer service and does justice with Marzipan.
What is Marzipan? Google it! Almond, Sugar, and honey are the basics but recipes vary. Baking with it? Well, that is an art most understood by Pipi Longstocking and her Scandanavian counterparts.
~Marzipan-​5 Stars!
So many products with varying ingredients ranging from a danish to cookies! The two items I had worked brilliantly with the marzipan. Very rich flavor but not overwhelming. I would come here time and time again!
~Customer Service was great!
~Parking? Street parking is available but they also jave their own lot across the side street.
This is an old school bakery that has a wide range of products, including cakes… not juat just marzipan.

When I was growing up in Oakland, this was Neldam’s Bakery. Now Taste of Denmark has taken over the torch. This is still an American style bakery with Scandinavian touches. There are still some traditional European items, but the majority of the offerings as demanded by the demographics is normal mainstream. It’s nice to have a traditional bakery, without all the fuss of these «New American» style hip and chic bakeries offering what some consider cutting edge this and that. It’s truly old school traditional as even opposed to the flood of Asian bakeries with their own touch on normal American cakes and pastries with Mandarin oranges and Kiwi fruit decorating the tops of everything. This kind of place is the reason pastries are called «Danishes». This neighborhood has changed over the years, but never was one of the best, this is no gourmet ghetto like 4^th Street in Berkeley.
The staff is usually always helpful and patient. Patience is big in Mom’s book of attributes! Especially dealing with her! We did get a traditional Scandinavian cake here once that was quite the cake, lots of oohhs and ahhhs from our guests at the house. It was a Kransekake, tall and beautiful, resembling sort of a French traditional wedding cake … there was no wedding at my house. It’s one of the specialty items they’ll do here at Taste of Denmark.
Regular items cover the whole list of baked goods from breads, pastries, pies and cakes. You can just come in, have some coffee and munch on some tasty treats, all before you eyes! This place is a good replacement for an Oakland tradition. Now, why do you guys call Danishs «Snails» …is that a California thing?

I just went here today and was very impressed by the pastries they offer here! It’s a pretty spacious store with a wide variety of pastries and plenty of seating inside as well, although most people take their food to go. They have everything from packaged shortbread cookies they baked to danishes, cake slices, cupcakes, and eclairs. Most items were less expensive than I expected. I got a red velvet cupcake and a sweet cheese danish. Surprisingly, I liked the danish more. It had great flaky, chewy texture and the cheese was a good balance of sweet and savory. The red velvet cupcake had pretty good flavor, although it could’ve had more chocolately flavor to it and needed more moisture.
The service was great. They waited patiently while I was deciding what to get, and that was a hard decision. They were also friendly and cheerful. Next time I would also like to try the strawberry square cake slices, those looked yummy and fresh.

Service has improved incredibly. Today, I went in with my pops to buy a large order of their freshly made goodies, and everyone was so helpful, and made us feel welcomed.
Today, a young lady with short hair, was super cool, and answered all of my many questions with sincere, friendly replies.
Always, ALL of their products are super fresh, so everything, from their smells, textures, and of course tastes, will make your taste buds salivate, to prepare for music to your tongues!

Taste of Denmark carries on the worthy legacy of Neldam’s and is a real treasure for the City of Oakland. This is a real American-​style bakery serving up amazing cakes, pies, cookies, and Danish-​style pastries. Growing up with Scandinavian relatives in the East Bay, treats from here were always part of our family tradition — especially the still produced Kransekake — and I am very happy to see that the workers came together to save the bakery and keep it running.
The place is rather old, but not dirty by any means. It is gently reminiscent of a See’s Candies, and you can easily picture well dressed ladies picking up tonight’s special treat here in the 1950’s. Times, and the neighborhood, have changed, but the recipe for success still hold true. Their baked goods are among the best I’ve ever had, especially the petit fours and Danishes. The staff seem to especially enjoy pineapple — probably a carryover from the post war Bay Area Tiki culture.
They have many cakes and treats available for purchase, and they will custom order anything they can bake! I especially love the watermelon cookies, pineapple Danishes, and raspberry almond petit fours. The use of marzipan is an homage to the Scandinavian roots with delicious almond horns and the impressive Kransekake. Do not be scared away by the location; the staff is very friendly and show that they truly love their work. Highly recommended.