Mahoroba Japanese Bakery
Welcome to Mahoroba Japanese Bakery, a hidden gem located in Sacramento, CA, offering a delightful selection of Japanese pastries and bread. Nestled at 4900 Freeport Blvd, this cozy standalone bakery provides a tranquil atmosphere perfect for enjoying a quick bite or grabbing some treats to go.
Customers rave about the variety of pastries available, from the popular Kobe Cream bun to the unique anpan options like chocolate cream-filled anpanman. The bakery also offers savory options like curry meatball and teriyaki meatball, satisfying every craving.
What sets Mahoroba Japanese Bakery apart is its commitment to quality and consistency, with customers praising the light and sweet creams, soft bread, and delicious flavors. Whether you're a long-time patron or a first-time visitor, the friendly staff and welcoming vibe make every trip a memorable experience.
Don't miss the chance to explore the flavors of Japan right in the heart of Sacramento at Mahoroba Japanese Bakery. With convenient amenities like private lot parking and compostable containers, you can indulge in your favorite treats guilt-free. Come discover the taste of Japan at Mahoroba Japanese Bakery today!
Mahoroba Japanese Bakery Menu
Location
Address: 4900 Freeport Blvd Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone: (916) 454-1879
Business info
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayNo
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- QuietYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Private Lot ParkingYes
- Offers CateringNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- Bike ParkingYes
- Compostable containers availableYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Michelle L.
This is a cute little standalone bakery on Freeport, at the one end of the parking lot shared with Akebono. They do have an online shop if you want to see everything they offer: https://mahoroba-japanese-bakery.myshopify.com/collections/all I've never tried ordering in advance, usually trying my luck walking in the late morning/early afternoon. My favorites remain the Kobe Cream Delight, Strawberry Anko Cream, Chocolate Anpanman, and Maritozzo (give me any and all the filling flavors!). Each item is no more than $4 each and the bread quality remains good as I remember.
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Author: Jantel C.
My husband and I went around 11. There was a line but it was pretty quick. We grabbed a couple Kobe, sweet cream, anko strawberry, chocolate anpanman, curry meatball, and teriyaki meatball. They were all delicious. Bread was soft and the creams were light and sweet. Our favorite is the Kobe! It's their number 1 seller for a reason. Definitely will come back again!! There's no seating inside. Just an FYI- They charge for a box.
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Author: Melinda C.
Service was barely existent and the vibe from the workers was quite cold/unwelcoming. Stopped by around 10:30am on a Saturday and there was a short line that moved quickly. Plenty of parking as the bakery is located in a complex with several other restaurants/stores. The pastries we picked out were the smooth red bean an pan, raspberry cream cheese, clam chowder, almond twist(?), curry meatball, and sweet cream cheese. The raspberry cream cheese was my favorite! I'm a huge fan of pastries with fruit, and this was a flaky puff pastry surrounding sweet raspberry whipping cream and cream cheese. If I came back I would reorder this and maybe try the berry version.
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Author: Don U.
Mahoroba/まほろば Japanese Bakery (The Splendid Land of Yamato/Japan) is Sacramento's Japanese bakery, located on Freeport and Potrero. I actually have been here twice. The first time was right before closing, which meant little stuff, as I returned home from Lake Tahoe. The other was an early visit, as I was visiting relatives nearby. The parts Mahoroba did right? The bakery is definitely niece approved! The (cute and terrific) staff members were cheery and helpful. I felt bad that I took a good number of their well-known Kobe cream pastry (6 if I recall). If you ever had Beard Papa's puffs before, that's what they're like, though this one is more spiffy, as it has a je ne sais quoi. Somehow, I forgot that there are Anpan Man pastries, but I suppose it's good that I forgot, as that meant more for others. There are melon pan, though you'll see the name "Sunrise" instead, as its color or feel rather does mimic a sunrise. I probably think this is its "Gochiusa" name quirk. The parts Mahoroba got wrong? The place may be lively, but it doesn't carry the bells and whistles I would've expected. Now, Mahoroba is better than many, if not, most Asian bakeries I've been to. I don't remember seeing kana or kanji anywhere, which makes the place lose points. (Not having the kana or kanji doesn't make you stand out from rival bakeries if you forgot.) Not only that, the place makes me think that I am at a Nation's spot for both the right (good quality) and wrong reasons (too cool and not cute inside). Oh, of course I'm going to type that Clover has a better batch of consumables as a Bay Area cat, but had I been born in a city like Compton, I'll probably pick Clover's still because though Mahoroba has the better original cream pastry and the trait of having its local coffee, Clover has not only more yummy consumables. It also has more consumables with vegetables. Why would this be important? If you don't know, Japan has an unusual relationship with sugar, meaning that there can't be a whole lot of sugar overall as sweet as it is, and having vegetables help. There is one more flaw, but it's more of a "That's life" flaw. The part I wish Mahoroba does is taking advantage of Sac's fruit blessings. The reason why it's not a bothersome flaw is because getting the proper pastry down with these fruits isn't easy. Mahoroba is one of the best bakeries I've been to. It's lively, and it has a noted cream puff and other goods. The place needs standard elements on a scenario to get perfection, but it's in good shape never the less. If you haven't been here yet, get going, especially if you're a resident. +: Mahoroba is marvelous for being niece approved regarding the taste of the food and for being jiving with its terrific service. -: It lacks elements like kana or kanji and the game center type of fun as you enter.