Forma Bakery

Fine Dining Auditor 3 months ago

Heading over to Forma Bakery on a weekday morning is a breeze. Arriving right at the 8:00 AM opening window means you can walk straight to the counter with no wait at all. For parking, there is a generous patch of free street parking available just around the corner about a block away, though the immediate storefront strip also offers standard metered street parking options if you want to pull up closer. The setup inside is wonderful. They feature a great selection of morning goods, all displayed beautifully, which makes scanning the options and making your precise selections incredibly easy. The staff is exceptionally friendly and the service is quick. Plus, they package everything perfectly with zero damage: the heavy Blue Corn Sourdough loaf was placed flat on the bottom of a large paper bag, while the fragile, individually bagged pastries were gently layered on top to keep them from getting crushed. If you want to eat right there, they have some nice outdoor sidewalk seating, which gives the place a great, community-forward neighborhood atmosphere along Telegraph Avenue. Traditional Butter Croissant: Where so many other bakeries have failed, Forma has it down. I could smell

Gabrielle Pearce 3 months ago

I’m ruined. This place is incredible. I sometimes run here on the weekend and it’s my fasted mile lol. This place haunts my dreams! The concha is my favorite—the most interesting and moist/fluffy concha I’ve had. I also love a plain croissant and espresso—amazing coffee here in addition to the world-class baked goods. Don’t miss this place! 💙 They also have a generous selection of vegan options, and a list of what’s in the case before you have to order, which is super helpful.

MB 8 months ago

Forma Bakery is one of those rare spots that instantly earns a permanent place in your rotation. This place is great. From the moment you walk in, it feels thoughtful, intentional, and genuinely special, without trying too hard. What really sets Forma apart, though, is how confidently they do vegan baking. Tons of vegan options, and not the sad, “this is fine, I guess” kind. These are pastries you’d proudly serve to anyone, vegan or not. The textures are spot-on, the flavors are layered and balanced, and nothing feels like a compromise. No one else does it this well. Period. The breads and pastries feel both comforting and elevated—classic ideas executed with serious skill. You can tell everything is made with care, from ingredient choices to presentation. It’s the kind of bakery where you try one thing, then immediately want to come back and work your way through the entire menu. Oakland has no shortage of good bakeries, but Forma stands out in a crowded field. If you care about great baking, creative vegan options, or just really good food, this is a must-visit.

Austin Zhuang 8 months ago

I could easily say that this bakery really took me by surprise when someone told me that this was “Temescal’s favorite pastry spot” — because indeed, they were right. The long lines, the whiff of aroma of French and Mexican tastes, were all coming together. They are a local business in Oakland, and I’m way more than impressed as to how they were able to bake such delicacies for the Temescal community and beyond — and be open for the most important occasions, when they least expect it. Upon ordering, I was very intrigued at the pastries they had made — tres leches crossaints, horchata danish, the name can go on and on without any hesitation. There was much more — pastries like flan-filled croissants, jam-bright rosquillas, and seasonal savory fruit or veggie versions that feel both familiar and exciting. Honestly, in my opinion, walking into Forma feels like walking into paradise. it feels like Telegraph is like finding a sweet little crossroads where French bakery technique meets vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors. Their coffee selections pair beautifully with the pastry lineup, as the baristas put thoughtful twists (like a café de olla latte or Mexican-style mocha). All in all, it

Kristina Femal 10 months ago

So many delicious vegan options, no wonder this place is popular! The line was long on a Sunday morning but it moved fast and everyone (staff and fellow customer) were friendly. Bought a box of 6 and paid $30, which seemed reasonable for the quality. Great to share with friends!