Welcome to Third Culture Bakery Berkeley, a top-rated Bakery and Cake Shop in Berkeley, CA, where great food and warm service come together. With a 4.60 rating from 752 reviews, we’re proud to serve flavorful dishes and a memorable dining experience.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Our 24-hour steep cold brew coffee with a drizzle of our handmade burnt caramel - 16 oz iced and your choice of whole milk or organic unsweetened soy milk.
Made with beans from local roasters - we steep our cold brew for a full 24 hours. Notes of fruitiness and super smooth. 16 oz iced.
This is a Chef’s choice of our signature Mochi Muffins! Daily rotation of available flavors of other Mochi Muffins in flavors like Black Sesame, Uji Matcha, Churro, Ube, and Chocolate Mochi Brownie. Our Mochi Muffins exclusively uses California-grown mochiko rice flour from the prestigious Koda Farms, organic French-style butter, and carefully sourced ingredients like black sesame seeds from an 11th generation farm in Japan, Matcha straight from Uji Kyoto, Traditional Mexican Canela Cinnamon, and more. Pro-Tip: They’re even better warmed up! ***Contains butter, eggs, dairy milk, and coconut.
Inspired by an Indonesian dessert his mom used to make, Chef Sam Butarbutar created the Mochi Muffin in 2014 and it’s slightly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and it has deep flavors of caramel, brown butter, coconut, vanilla, all together. The Original Mochi Muffin exclusively uses California-grown mochiko rice flour from the prestigious Koda Farms, organic French-style butter, our own house-made blend of pandan and coconut milk. It’s finished off with a topping of black and white Japanese sesame seeds–a signature look of the Third Culture Original Mochi Muffin®. Pro-Tip: They’re even better warmed up! ***Contains butter, eggs, dairy milk, and coconut.
Our own handmade strawberry Lychee puree with milk of choice and our hand-whisked matcha on top!
Our most beautiful Okumidori Ceremonial varietal matcha with creamy milk, a splash of honey - offering a subtly sweet bite and a rich, earthy undertone. Our Jouraku Matcha translates to "Rise and Be Joyous"
Our most fun drink! 16 oz iced with our handmade lychee fruit puree, sparkling bubbly water, and a shot of our Uji matcha green tea on top! Stir it all in for a fruity green tea experience.
Made with our finest Uji matcha and packed full of antioxidants! 16 oz iced with your choice of whole milk or organic unsweetened soy milk and a little touch of honey.
Made with our finest Uji matcha and a drizzle of our handmade burnt caramel. 16 oz iced with your choice of whole milk or organic unsweetened soy milk.
Oven-roasted matcha green tea straight from the farm in Uji Kyoto - creamy, chocolatey, malty flavor with all the benefits, and antioxidants of matcha. 16 oz iced with your choice of whole milk or organic unsweetened soy milk and a little touch of honey.
Chef’s choice of donuts from a daily availability of seasonal flavors. Flavors range from Dark Chocolate, Matcha, Mango Passion Fruit, Strawberries n’ Cream, Ube Coconut, Guava Cheesecake, Roasted matcha, & More. Our Butter Mochi Donuts are chewy and smooth, baked and never fried, and only glazed with the best of the best like fresh fruit and carefully sourced ingredients! They’re made with 100% rice flour from the prestigious Koda Farms, organic French-style butter, and are amazing with coffee or some matcha green tea. ***Contains butter, eggs, dairy milk, and coconut.
Hear from our valued guests
I LOVE THIRD CULTURE. I’ve been going ever since they opened, and I’ve never been disappointed. Everyone is always kind and helpful, and their drinks and baked goods are both amazing. I come almost weekly, and I love all of the seasonal specials.
The gf mochi muffins and donuts are sooooo delicious. I LOVE all the special waffles they have with special toppings (I don’t share it at all because it has such AMAZING flavor. You can see a picture of one of the special waffles. Soooooo YUMMY!!! My FAVORITE muffin is the churro muffin such DELICIOUS cinnamon flavor. Absolutely the best AND they’re gluten free which is AMAZING. I also want to mention how incredible the entire staff is and how wonderfully you are treated when you are in the store. The owners are also very kind and friendly and so welcoming and it’s a special treat when they are there to welcome you.
On my top 3 matcha list of the Bay Area! I have been going here for years and purchase my matcha powder from here only. Service is always great, but make sure the employee helping you out charges you for the right drink. One of the employees on my last visit made me the wrong drink ( which I didn’t even know existed), but it was fine since they remade it for me. I was charged for a more expensive drink, but no problem. The owners truly care about their business and it shows! Will always support this place.
The best mochi donut I have ever tried!!!! Very fresh, variety is great, and gluten free options. Their Macha drinks are delicious 😋
A friend recommended this place, mentioning how popular their mochi donuts and muffins are. As soon as coming up, I noticed quite the line coming from here. Since I was in the area, I committed to the line. It didn't take too long, it's just they allow one or two parties in the store at a time. Since my first visit, I've come once or twice again when I'm in east bay. I personally prefer the donuts more than the muffins. I try to order almost one of each of the flavors. They're always fun and unique and I love how strong the flavors are in the donuts. The texture is also great. Their matcha drinks are also really good. You can definitely taste the high quality ingredients they use. Absolutely love this place and can't wait to try their new SF locations.
Absolutely love Third Culture Bakery in Berkeley! I’ve been multiple times, and each visit just gets better. During their Lunar New Year celebration, I had the chance to try their Black Sesame Latte and Black Sesame Mochi Waffle, and both were incredible. The latte had the perfect balance of rich, nutty flavors, while the mochi waffle was a perfect combination of chewy and crispy with a delicious black sesame twist. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area! Highly recommend! 5 stars!
Small simple cake store and best matcha drink in Berkeley city. This will be new matcha fav spot added!!!! The fresh matcha drink will be hand crafted right on counter so you can watch them directly. Very first time try the golden matcha is made with green matcha, light of honey, and turmeric which made this drink so interesting to try. The very first few sips is little bit shocking and really strong of turmeric. I was not so sure if i like the drink. However when the drink’s almost done more than half way, i feel so addictive to the taste of turmeric and matcha. We also know those things are really good for your gut health. I just wish they can let us choose the sweetness level. The drink’s is made from honey and almond milk but it’s still too much sweet for me. 4/5 Aside from best quality drinks. They have variety of mochi donut. I just picked randomly the chocolate muffin and mochi banana bread pudding. The muffin has good sweetness. The bread pudding with chewy mochi texture is much different than the original pudding. You should try it! 5/5 The shop is located on busy street with side street parking. It may hard to find the parking in rush hour. But if you can get the spot right in front of store so you can sit right out side enjoy your drink and keep eyes on the car. As it’s the small store with no dine in table or chairs. You may find it easy to get packed but service is fast. I was on the waiting line for 4 mins. Friendly fast welcoming staff. Tip: in case you need to use the restroom. Please ask staff. They will open the door for you from inside . Restroom is for customers only. I think it’s a good idea for the safety and cleanliness! “ restroom is very clean”
Original mochi muffin can’t be beat but their variety of uniquely flavored mochi donuts are everything. Personal favorites are Mango Passionfruit, Buko Pandan and Ube Coconut. Drink menu is also excellent and the staff is incredibly warm, welcoming and helpful. All that with a fun atmosphere and bopping playlist whenever I visit. Couldn’t recommend more! I’ve come here many times to dine in and also catered from them for my wedding and several other special events - the treats are always a hit.
Yummy yummy mochi donuts and muffins! If you’re craving them, then check Third Culture out! So may to choose from. They were all sooooo. Soooo goood! We got the sesame coffee latte to match! I definitely highly recommend them when you’re in the area!!
Amazing drinks and great baked goods! I love to come here for a Matcha Latte and a Mochi Donut or brownie. Even though there is no place to sit inside, there are little tables on the sidewalk in front of the bakery where you can enjoy the sun and the calm neighborhood.
Common questions about Third Culture Bakery Berkeley
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley is located at 2701 Eighth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, United States, Berkeley, CA, United States.
You can reach Third Culture Bakery Berkeley by calling +1 341-333-2640.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 752 customer reviews.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following service options: Delivery, In-store pick-up, In-store shopping, On-site services, Takeaway.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following offerings: Coffee.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following dining options: Breakfast.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following amenities: Restroom.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following crowd: LGBTQ+ friendly.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following planning: Quick visit.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Third Culture Bakery Berkeley features the following parking: Free street parking.
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