Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Bakery in Pinole, CA
Established in 1912, BearClaw Bakery has been a cornerstone of the East Bay community for over a century. Our legacy began with Albert Hoeffer's European baking techniques and has been preserved through three generations of family stewardship. We combine time-honored recipes with contemporary innovations to meet evolving customer preferences while maintaining our commitment to quality ingredients and personalized service. Our team of experienced bakers, including multiple generations of the Stott family, crafts fresh baked goods daily using traditional methods passed down through decades. We offer a comprehensive selection of products ranging from morning pastries to custom cakes, complemented by catering services and evening pizza offerings.Our dedication to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted local business where customers receive both exceptional products and genuine hospitality. We actively engage with our community, adapting our menu to reflect current tastes while preserving our heritage. With over 60 years of continuous operation in the same family, we maintain rigorous quality control standards across all our offerings. Our facility in Pinole serves as both a production kitchen and customer gathering space, embodying our philosophy of combining tradition with modern convenience. We train new generations in baking arts to ensure our legacy continues while embracing sustainable practices and ingredient sourcing.
Services
Coffee
Lunch
Breakfast
Baked Goods
Catering
Evening Menu
Seasonal Cakes
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- We maintain family baking traditions established in 1912 with three generations of expertise
- Our daily baked goods use fresh, high-quality ingredients in traditional recipes
- We offer comprehensive catering services for special events and occasions
- Our evening pizza service provides unique dining options Wednesday-Friday
- We provide personalized service with rare small business hospitality
Services
Catering Services
Our catering services provide fresh baked goods and custom menus for events of all sizes. We specialize in wedding cakes, corporate events, and special occasion desserts. Our experienced team works directly with clients to create tailored solutions using our traditional recipes and quality ingredients.
Seasonal Cakes
We create custom-designed seasonal cakes for birthdays, weddings, and special celebrations. Our cake decorators combine traditional techniques with modern designs to produce edible works of art. Each cake is made to order using fresh ingredients and decorated with intricate detailing.
Daily Baked Goods
Our daily baked goods include breads, pastries, and desserts made using time-honored European recipes. We use quality ingredients to produce consistent, flavorful products daily. The baking process follows traditional methods while incorporating modern food safety standards and practices.
Evening Pizza
Our evening pizza service offers wood-fired pizzas and beer Wednesday through Friday. We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create unique pizza combinations. The casual dining experience includes both indoor and outdoor seating options in our historic bakery location.
Coffee Service
We provide premium coffee and beverage service featuring locally roasted beans and specialty drinks. Our coffee program complements our baked goods with carefully selected flavor pairings. The service includes both take-out and dine-in options at our bakery location.
People
Mike Hoeffer-Stott
Co-Owner
Mike Hoeffer-Stott oversees daily operations at BearClaw Bakery, continuing the family tradition started in 1912. With decades of baking experience, he maintains quality control standards while training the next generation in traditional techniques.
Terri Hoeffer-Stott
Co-Owner
Terri Hoeffer-Stott manages customer relations and service standards at BearClaw Bakery. She ensures the business maintains its heritage while adapting to modern customer needs, working alongside family members to preserve baking traditions.
Questions
What are your current operating hours?
We're open Monday 7:00a-2:00p, Tuesday-Friday 6:00a-6:00p, Saturday 7:00a-2:00p, and Sunday 8:00a-1:00p.
Do you offer custom cake orders?
Yes, we create custom cakes for all occasions. Please call us at 510-724-3105 to discuss your specific requirements and place an order.
Are catering services available for events?
We provide catering services for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions with customized menus featuring our baked goods and specialty items.
What evening services do you offer?
We serve wood-fired pizza and beer Wednesday through Friday evenings in our dining area located at the bakery premises.
How long has BearClaw Bakery been in business?
Our bakery has operated continuously since 1912, maintaining family baking traditions across three generations of ownership.
Reviews (6)
Tarzan B.
Jan 29, 2022
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Usually order sandwich but for some reason it always takes forever and I do mean always take forever to get my sandwich. For example, there was only one other person who ordered a sandwich and again it took forever for a simple grilled sandwich. The sandwich taste great by the way. You just have to have plenty of time to wait for your order. I frequent this place in support of our local family run eateries. So make sure you've got time. Also they have tater tots on their menu which is hard to find.
Mark Khmelnitskiy
Jan 18, 2022
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Delicious pastries and coffee, large menu selection, delightful staff. One of my favorite stops before dog park.
Taylor Moore
Jan 04, 2022
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Favorite bakery in the area! My family has been coming here for decades the pastries are always delicious. Pictured here are some cherry squares, apple turnovers, butter horns, and the classic bear claw.
Bobby Holsinger
Dec 31, 2021
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I stop in here periodically on my way to work and I'm always impressed by the attitude of the staff early in the morning, as well as the fantastic quality of everything I've had. Today I had an awesome breakfast sandwich and a cinnamon roll. 10/10.
Chris B.
Dec 21, 2021
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My parents used to come here 30 years ago and raved about the mochas then. 30 years later, thank goodness somethings never change. The mocha was incredible, and was made with fresh melting chocolate and homemade whipped cream. The pastries were incredible too! The bear claws were hot and fresh out of the oven...WOW! The blueberry donut was also incredible and had some sort of pecan and cream filling. Everything was a 5 star and I definitely will be back the next time I am in town visiting family!
Jessica O.
Dec 20, 2021
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The cronuts are DELICIOUS. So much so that I bought some on Friday and came back on Sunday for more.
And...the service was excellent! Everyone is welcoming and, they even took my preorder by phone. I called in at 6am one day and 8am on another day to reserve some of their donuts for later pickup. I was also touched by their generosity. I ordered a Reubenini and was super excited to try it out but they sadly ran out of sauerkraut. They asked if I wanted to change my order, get a refund, or if I wanted to add something else at a discounted price. I was eyeing their garlic Parmesan aioli tater
And...the service was excellent! Everyone is welcoming and, they even took my preorder by phone. I called in at 6am one day and 8am on another day to reserve some of their donuts for later pickup. I was also touched by their generosity. I ordered a Reubenini and was super excited to try it out but they sadly ran out of sauerkraut. They asked if I wanted to change my order, get a refund, or if I wanted to add something else at a discounted price. I was eyeing their garlic Parmesan aioli tater
