Arizmendi Lakeshore

Business Details

Artisan Bakery & Pizza in Oakland, CA

At Arizmendi Lakeshore, we are dedicated to crafting high-quality artisan breads, gourmet pizzas, and pastries using time-honored techniques and organic ingredients. Our bakery operates as a worker cooperative, inspired by the Mondragon Cooperatives' principles of democratic ownership and community empowerment. We prioritize transparency in our sourcing, offering daily-baked goods made from scratch, including seasonal vegetarian pizzas, sourdough specialties, and vegan options. Our commitment extends beyond food to fostering local partnerships through donation programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach. With decades of collective experience in artisan baking, we combine expertise in dough fermentation, flavor development, and sustainable practices to serve Oakland residents and visitors.

Our team maintains rigorous quality standards, ensuring every product reflects our dedication to craftsmanship and nutritional integrity. We operate with full transparency, providing detailed ingredient information and maintaining open communication with our customers. As a trusted local business, we uphold ethical practices in every aspect of our operations, from sourcing materials to supporting community development through educational scholarships and food donation programs.

Services

Artisan Breads Gourmet Pizza Pastries Coffee & Drinks Donation Programs

Highlights and features

We use organic ingredients in all our baked goods and pizzas
Our worker cooperative model ensures ethical business practices
Daily fresh-baked goods made from scratch with seasonal ingredients
Community-focused initiatives including food donations and scholarships
Specialized sourdough fermentation expertise with consistent quality

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Artisan Breads

Our artisan breads are crafted daily using organic sourdough starters and traditional fermentation methods. We offer a rotating selection of loaves including seeded sourdough, whole-wheat varieties, and specialty breads like Kalamata Olive and Rosemary Walnut. Each loaf is baked fresh mornings and afternoons, ensuring optimal texture and flavor development for customers seeking high-quality, naturally leavened breads.

Gourmet Pizza

Our vegetarian pizzas feature thin organic sourdough crusts topped with seasonal vegetables, infused oils, and fresh herbs. We offer daily rotating options with both conventional and vegan cheese alternatives. Pizzas are available by the slice, half, or whole, with special light bake options for those preferring less charred crusts. All pizzas are made to order and baked in our stone hearth ovens for perfect crispness.

Pastries

We produce a wide variety of morning pastries including muffins, scones, croissants, and danishes using organic ingredients. Our selection features both traditional and innovative flavors with daily specials like ginger stout loaf and brioche knots. Vegan and wheat-free options are available daily, with fresh batches coming out of the oven throughout service hours to ensure maximum freshness for our customers.

Coffee & Drinks

Our beverage program includes premium coffee drinks made with locally roasted beans, fresh-brewed teas, and specialty drinks like house-made ginger tonic. We offer a full espresso menu with customization options including alternative milks and flavor additions. Cold brew, kombucha, and artisan sodas are also available to complement our baked goods and pizza offerings.

Donation Programs

We maintain multiple community support initiatives including daily leftover food donations, a donation jar program, and educational scholarships. Our School Garden Pizza Program partners with local schools to use student-grown produce in custom pizzas. The Arizmendi Fund provides financial assistance for culinary education, while our community outreach committee supports local organizations through targeted donations and partnerships.

Questions

What makes Arizmendi Lakeshore a worker cooperative?

We operate as a democratically owned and managed business where all employees share equally in decision-making and profits, following the Mondragon Cooperative principles.

Do you offer vegan pizza options?

Yes, we provide vegan cheese alternatives on all our daily pizzas, available as whole or half orders with the same premium toppings as our traditional options.

Can I pre-order baked goods?

Yes, same-day online pre-orders are available through our website for daily menu items, ensuring availability before we sell out of popular offerings.

Are your ingredients organic?

We prioritize organic ingredients in all our products and can provide detailed sourcing information upon request for our breads, pizzas, and pastries.

How do you support the local community?

Through daily food donations, educational scholarships, the School Garden Pizza Program, and targeted community funding initiatives administered by our outreach committee.

What are your holiday hours?

Holiday hours vary annually, but we typically offer extended hours during major holidays with special pre-order options available for seasonal items like Rosh Hashanah honey cakes.

Reviews (6)

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Natalie P.

Feb 03, 2022 Report

Love the way this pizza and breads place give back to the community. The "one pizza recipe" for the day,.. is brilliant. It's always a line, but the staff is very efficient and my wait has never been more than 15-20 minutes.
It's an oakland staple and everyone must eat here if visiting or live near.

Rosemary H.

Feb 01, 2022 Report

Omg! Fresh baked goods, fresh bread and a pizza du jour. you can buy one slice or the whole pie. Get it prebaked and finish off at home. They have two locations. I go to the one on Lakeshore. Also, their home made soups are delicious. Sooo good. When you're too tired to cook, just hit Arizmendi. It's a cooperative. They all share the profits. Best thin crust pizza around.

Jun K.

Jan 31, 2022 Report

Is there any arizmendi that ISN'T 5 stars?

Corn-cherry scones = amaze.
Pizzas = amaze
Soups = amaze
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Ginger stout loaf = I've had better, but it's still good here, just not amaze.

all the other pastries are good toooo

No Name

Jan 29, 2022 Report

This place needs 100Stars!! . . Seriously, THIS place is a mainstay and powerhouse of QUALITY local baked goods. . .and the secret?. . The SECRET IS THE PIZZA!! !! you will never have pizza like the pizza at Ariz Mendi!! - . . . Climb a mountain, swim across a great lake, do ANYTHING you can to eat this divine food!!

Myra R.

Jan 27, 2022 Report

Our favorite place for vegetarian pizza. The crust is chewy, and we just get whatever delicious combo they have that day, always good. We like to get half-baked and heat it up in the oven at home (10 minutes or so), so it's nice and hot when we eat.
It's a bakery, mostly takeout, limited seating. Pick up some bread while you're there.

Anne Olivia Eldred

Jan 15, 2022 Report

This place is incredible. Best soup ever, consistently. They make 1 pizza and 1 soup daily and it is always so yummy, often a combination of ingredients I would never think to put on a pizza. Their baked goods are epic, and they are a worker cooperative. I love them.