"A croissant/Spam musubi mash-up, a matcha tiramisu cake, and a gochujang pull apart - these are some of the inspired creations from Joyce Tang and her team that led Nosh readers to vote Bake Sum the best bakery in the East Bay for 2025. Tang, who founded La Chinoiserie, launched Bake Sum as a pastry box pop-up in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic."
"She quickly gained attention for the unique flavor combinations and expertly baked sweet and savory offerings. In September 2021, Bake Sum opened in its current location on Grand Avenue, a few blocks from Lake Merritt. "Sum" refers to both the Cantonese word for "heart" as well as the bakery's style of blending two or more flavor profiles together in a single item."
"Voter after voter mentioned the unique pastries, including new creations regularly added to the menu, and overall execution. The New York Times named the croissubi one of the 26 best dishes in the country in 2024, and one East Bay transplant to the Big Apple had similarly lofty praise. "Truly a grand variety of pastries that changes monthly. I moved to New York and they still can't keep me away, I get a box of everything every single time I am home," voter An Vo commented."
Bake Sum began as a pastry box pop-up in 2020 and opened a permanent Grand Avenue location in September 2021 near Lake Merritt. Joyce Tang blends Cantonese influences and diverse flavor profiles to create Asian-fusion pastries that pair sweet and savory elements. Menu items rotate regularly with seasonal offerings and visually striking presentation. Bake Sum earned wide praise from local voters for creative execution, friendly service, and a strong social media presence that highlights new flavors. The croissubi earned national recognition in 2024, and customer loyalty extends even to those living out of town.
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