Cynthia L. Herzog 
The Bay Area is home to many quality dishes, from Michelin-starred restaurants in San Francisco to world-renowned fine-dining restaurants in Napa Valley.
The latest places to add to your Bay Area food bucket list – Sugar Dot Bake Shop in Walnut Creek and Hey, Cookie! in San Francisco, named two of the best bakeries in the United States by Yelp this month.
Sugar Dot ranks second among the best bakeries in the United States, while Hey, Cookie! took sixth place.
Sugar Dot Bake Shop specializes in bespoke desserts for events and unfortunately does not have a physical store.
Of Meyer Lemon Tarts with Chocolate Coconut Cakesthere’s a decadent option for just about every dessert lover.
Orders are taken in advance — learn more here.
Hey, Cookie! specializes in custom-made, hand-delivered cookies in San Francisco.
The bakery started in 2011, according to the owner on Yelp, and serves a variety of cookies, including mint and chocolate, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and Mexican wedding cookies.
For a complete list of baked goods, Click here.
Yelp’s 2022 ranking lists the best bakeries in the United States and Canada, based on total review volume and ratings.
Walnut Creek and San Francisco bakeries weren’t the only small California businesses on the list.
Yelp also recognized Izola Bakery in San Diego (taking the #1 spot) and Baking Fool in Garden Grove.
To see the complete list, click on here.
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