Bakesale Betty
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 985-1213
- Cross Street:
- 51st Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 7am-3pm
Editorial Review for Bakesale Betty – by Kirstin Jackson Ellis
In Short
On nearly any weekday around noon, moms with strollers, hipsters, construction workers and tourists line up at from this vintage-inspired bakeshop. After picking up one of Betty's famed, fresh and spicy fried chicken sandwiches, customers lounge outside at ironing-board tables. After fingers are licked, it's on to the always delicious to-go stock of Australian sticky-date pudding, intense chocolate brownies and fresh fruit scones
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIf you want a chicken sandwich, come early and prepared to wait. Everyone else wants one too.
On the MenuKeep an eye out for Betty's shortbread on Temescal restaurant menus in strawberry season.
Save TimeBakesale Betty's goods can also be found at the Temescal and Walnut Creek's Sunday markets.
Where to SitThis is not a sit-down bakery, but there are a few "tables" to be found outside on clear days.
User Reviews for Bakesale Betty
05/10/2008 Posted by ava713
The strawberry shortcake was definitely good and so was the sticky bun. Unfortunately have to say that I really didn't find the fried chicken sandwich to live up to the hype. It was crunchy which I like but both the chicken and cole slaw that was served with it were bland; no flavor at all. Maybe mine was a bad batch. I'll give them another shot and hopefully won't be disappointed. We got there at 11:45 and there was already a line. The nice thing is they pass out free goodies while you're waiting.Though they skipped over our group near the front of the line for some reason - that's not cool!
Pros: Inexpensive, baked goods delish
Cons: Fried chicken sandwich was tasteless
02/29/2008 Posted by shaolinlfe
their buttermilk fried chick sandwich is insanely awesome. they make fresh pot-pies everyday and i'm in love with their ironing board tables on the sidewalk. Besides all of their food and bakery items that makes them awesome, their friendly staff takes the cake (pun unfortunately intended)
Pros: friendly staff, fried chicken sandwich, food, sidewalk "tables"
Cons: parking, small eating area
