Clover Bakery & Cafe

4342 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, United States
$$$ Bakery
(519 Reviews)
Price Range $1–10

Welcome to Clover Bakery & Cafe, a charming gem nestled in the bustling Mitsuwa Marketplace in San Jose, California. This bakery is a delightful fusion of Japanese flavors and cozy café vibes, providing you with an authentic culinary journey right in the heart of the Bay Area.

The moment you step through the door, you’ll be greeted by the inviting aroma of freshly baked goods that serves as a prelude to the delicious offerings within. Clover Bakery specializes in a variety of mouthwatering pastries and savory treats that evoke the essence of Japan’s best bakeries. With a menu boasting items like the Mini Chocolate Chip Melon Bread, a unique twist on a classic favorite, and the Spicy Tuna Sandwich, which is perfect for those who enjoy a hint of heat, your palate is in for a real treat.

Each item is crafted with care. One standout is the Croquette Burger, a perfectly fried delight filled with creamy potato goodness that will leave you craving for more. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in their Mini Strawberry Pastry, which offers a sweet, fruity burst of flavor, ideal for a light dessert or a delightful snack.

Clover Bakery's aesthetic is cozy, making it the perfect spot for a quick breakfast or a leisurely afternoon treat. As you enjoy your snacks, the atmosphere hums with the chatter of fellow patrons and the authenticity of Japanese décor sets the scene for a delightful culinary escape. It's a gathering place where families and friends come together, with many reviews highlighting the bakery’s welcoming charm and community spirit.

However, be prepared for a bit of a wait during peak hours. The bakery is popular among locals, thanks to the fantastic quality and fair pricing – a major plus in the upscale Bay Area. Customers like Khang Kayla Vuong have shared their experiences about the bakery’s “cute and neat” environment, and how it can get busy over the weekend, affirming the popularity of its offerings.

Don’t just take our word for it; Maverick Sy raves about the assortment of Japanese snack foods, calling it a culinary treasure trove, while Seikoh Kobayashi declares Clover Bakery the best in the San Francisco Bay Area, a bold statement echoed across many other glowing reviews.

Whether you're a fan of soft fluffy breads, delightful pastries, or savory snacks, Clover Bakery & Cafe promises every visit is a rewarding experience. Next time you're in the area, stop by for a bite that will not only satisfy your hunger but also warm your heart.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
No delivery
No same-day delivery
Offerings
Serves coffee
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Planning
Good for quick visit
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

519 Reviews
aq xin

21 Aug 2025

Cozy and welcoming neighborhood JP bakery/cafe with tons of selection (pastries, fresh onigiri/other food and drinks). During peak hours it's common to have a line/some challenge parking in the plaza lot. I love their melonpan, spicy tuna sandwich (very spicy for me) and unagi musubi/onigiris. Takeout only.

Nicholas Pun

16 Aug 2025

Awesome bakery with lots of familiar buns, sandwiches and pastries you might see in Japan. Prices are really good for the bay area. Definitely order some onigiri to bring home as well! Got the curry and ginger beef onigiri and both were pretty tasty. The melon bread was decent and the sandwich I got was excellent! Gets a bit busy though, so expect a bit of a wait (the onigiri is freshly made, so they might need some time to make them for you as well)

Khang Kayla Vuong

02 Aug 2025

Clover Bakery & Cafe is cute and neat! It has a variety of pastries and drinks with good portion and reasonable price. It's located in the super popular Mitsuwa Marketplace along with Teaspoon, Tomi Sushi and others. If you come here in the weekend, prepare to spend at least 15 minutes or more to look for parking. May the odds forever in your favor That being said, you'll be rewarded when you step inside Clover Bakery! The store looks inviting with an aisle against the wall with all the pastries you can imagine in your life. There's a table in the middle too with extra goodies and delicious stuff. Grab a tray and a tongue and the bakery is now your oyster! Go roaming and come back and share what you got There is very limited seating inside. Only a tiny table and two chairs so it's mostly grab and go at this bakery. I came on a Saturday at noon and the store was not crowded at all. I got a peach danish, a spam musubi, a chocolate chip green tea round puff and a strawberry milk. There was a bench just right outside of the store so my friend and I sat there and enjoyed our finds. I liked their spam musubi. The rice was moist and fragrant! The spam had the nice flavors and kicks. Everything worked well together and was comforting to eat. The strawberry milk was refreshing and not too sweet (which is the best compliment an Asian can give ) Perhaps because I didn't have chance to try the peach danish and the chocolate green tea puff till a day later, they didn't taste that spectacular to me. Overall, it was a nice experience visiting Clover Bakery, minus the parking headache.

Maverick Sy

11 Jul 2025

Came in on at 8:30am on a Wednesday, no problems parking in the free parking lot area. Food was great, there's an assortment of Japanese snack foods from rice based onigiri, even musubis, to typical bread combinations found in many Japanese stores. Drinks like coffee, tea and others were also available. I ordered a croquette burger (usually potatoes and other veg, fried), a shrimp cutlet burger, beef curry bun, and a couple of slamon & ikura (salmon roe) onigiri. Everything was lovely. Service was great, note that there are no dine-in options. But the cashier was patient as we were asking clarifications on our orders for the onigiri and other bread that was avaialble and about to be ready. Atmosphere is a bit more frantic because the place had just opened and all the customers wanted to get fresh bread and onigiri. But overall solid an pleasant.

Emily Chu

27 Jun 2025

Our go-to spot for my daughter’s birthday cake! perfectly balanced, not too sweet and absolutely delicious. Thank you, Clover Bakery!

Jess Liu

22 Jun 2025

Very cute Japanese bakery The pasty and bread are delicious!

Hadleigh Painter

20 Jun 2025

great cafe! it’s kind of a if you know, you know spot. the unagi onigiri is amazing! all of the little labels are super adorable too

Seikoh Kobayashi

18 Jun 2025

I believe Clover Bakery is the best bakery store in San Francisco Bay Area. The store sells all fresh baked breads which taste are really delicious. Especially, my favorite breads are Fried Curry Pan, Shrimp Burger, Yakisoba Pan, and Croquette Burger. I have not ordered Roll Balls, Musubi yet but I can be sure they are also so delicious. It is a far from my home but I am happy to drive to buy these delicious Japanese style breads which are really worth. Also, I noticed the store makes a Japanese style birthday cake. I will order it for the next my son's birthday.

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