Jiro Cafe & Bakery

So cute, and such a lovely atmosphere. The food is delicious and has cute plating, too. Nice employees. I love it here! The prices are a little on the high end but thats to be expected for the area, and very worth it
Mar 21st, 2024

Great little bakery in the area! All the bread is delicious. I wish they opened either earlier or later so I could get bread before/after work :(
Feb 17th, 2024

Jan 22nd, 2024

Tonkatsu quesadilla, pan, and cat shaped bread are so good. Great hot drinks. Amazing little corner Japanese bakery, in Belmont!
Jan 15th, 2024

It is remarkable that an authentic Japanese bakery exists in the Peninsula, let alone a quaint neighborhood between San Carlos and Belmont. Don't get me wrong - nothing wrong with this. Just that you might wonder whether the demand is there. Now imagine if your favorite friendly Japanese aunt had a hobby in baking. She's quite good. And she puts a smile on everyone's face whenever she serves bread. And one day, she decides she wants to try opening a bakery. Start small, sell it to those that's around her. I'm not sure what the backstory of Jiro's is but it absolutely feels this way. The breads here are nothing but love. You can "feel" the love and care they've put into it. Yes, they taste quite good. Not your top notch Michelin grade but also not a factory-style super sweet sales-optimized production. They are hearty. To judge any Japanese bakery, you must try its Melon-pan. It's the primary staple of any Japense establishment. The crust must be crisp yet gentle. The insides airy. The melon scent is the key. Jiro's does not nail this. I wished the bread was a bit more briochy and the crust didn't carry the melon scent well. Also, a hint of chocolate filling surprised me. It is definitely not your commerical "classical" recipe. But it worked. I enjoyed it. And now... the price. $4.50 for a Melon-pan is nearing the border of blasphemy. It is like charging $20 for a burger. However, this is what you should be wililng to pay to taste bread made with love. I'm so happy that Jiro's opened in San Carlos. Will absolutely return to try all of their menus. Parking: There's no official parking other than the 2~3 spots in front which are never open. You might want to consider parking across the street in front of Lunardi's and cross over.
Dec 18th, 2023