Tao Yuen Pastry

Tao Yuen Pastry serves a wide variety of Chinese pastries, warm dumplings, and fast food favorites. Locals often refer to it as the best place to get dim sum in Oakland.

All you must do is walk into this cozy take-out only Chinatown eatery and you will instantly be overcome by the huge selection of dim sum options in their food case and steam trays. But don’t fret! Every item they make is delicious and super affordable, so don’t be afraid to try a little bit of everything! This place is incredibly popular and usually has a line out the door, but don’t be deterred. The servers are extremely efficient, and the line moves fast. An upside to the bakery’s popularity is that huge lines mean that items are constantly being made fresh!

Pop in for a sweet breakfast treat on your way to work. Or, be the office hero and surprise your co-workers with a delicious assortment of pastries and dumplings. Need a quick, filling, and inexpensive lunch that is close to your Downtown office? Go to Tao Yuen! It is only four blocks away from the Civic Center. Food is served fast, and it is an amazing bang for your buck. Keep your money in the community rather than settling for a fast food chain.

To get to Tao Yuen Pastry, it is best to walk or ride your bike. 12th Street BART is a short walk away, and several AC Transit bus lines stop nearby. If driving is your only option, there is metered street parking, but it fills up early. Several paid parking garages are in the neighborhood. The closest garage to Tao Yuen Pastry is Aki Parking at 420 8th St.