Peters' Bakery

"Basic counter-serve bake shop known for its burnt almond cake, plus a variety of cookies & pastries."

Peters' Bakery is a San Jose counter-serve bakery founded in 1936, known for its Burnt Almond Cake and a broad daily menu of cakes, pastries, breads, and cookies. The bakery is best known for its Burnt Almond Cake (a single-layer white cake with custard filling and almond topping), alongside seasonal items like Strawberry Rings and Pumpkin Burnt Almond Cake, plus fruit pies, eclairs, danish, croissants, and a range of cookies and breads. Founded by Tony Peters on April 15, 1936, the bakery is now owned and operated by two of Tony's grandchildren and is described as the oldest family-owned bakery in Silicon Valley. Located at 3108 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, open Tuesday through Saturday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. Reviewers frequently single out the Burnt Almond Cake, cream puffs, eclairs, and orange sponge cake, and note reasonable prices and a line out the door at opening time.