Columbia Kate's Bakery - Columbia, California

Claire Mizutani

Pretty chill bakery. They’ll microwave items for you that are in their fridge. I think it’s great that they have runzas

Amy Greene

The place is very cute and friendly. We waited for the fresh batch of cinnamon rolls to come out of the over. When we got the buns they needed a lot more cinnamon and sugar to make them gooey. The ones we had we just buns with icing on top. Others say they have really good pastries, but didn't try them. I would go back to try something else.

Allison Jaquier

We visited Columbia Kate’s on a hot summer day in July. Sat outside in the shade in their lovely tea garden, and couldn’t have been happier. Candy, our server, was so friendly and helpful. She took great care of us, including the kids, and recommended THE BEST Arnold Palmer - lavender lemonade plus cherry, almond, pomegranate tea. ? YUM!

Madison Heller

I really wanted to like this place. I tried a few times, but of the handful of times I went in as a Columbia resident, I was treated very poorly. Eye rolls, snide comments, etc.

The menu says they carry almond milk and iced beverages, but if you order one, you're made to feel like it's a huge inconvenience. I paid extra for an almond milk drink a few times and still received whole milk. Couldn't drink it. Knew if I went back, I'd get the same attitude. If you can't or don't want to make something, simply erase it from the menu. Then it won't be ordered, and it would have personally spared me several unpleasant exchanges.

In all, despite the charming vibe of the coffee shop/bakery, you'd be better served heading to Brown's where the people greet you with a friendly smile. When Brown's was closed, I'd personally drive to Sonora from Columbia instead of hitting up Kate's. Big bummer.

Frances Krohn

Absolutely delicious chicken pot pie. Served at the Angels Camp Farmer's Market.

Michelle McCarty

There is a mask mandate in the State of California and not one of the employees had on a mask, even though they were dealing with people's (uncovered) food. If they are willing to ignore such a simple health and safety law, it makes us wonder what other health & safety laws and guidelines they are willing to ignore. So we looked at the offerings, none of which had prices posted, and left.

Sadly, this was the case for the other two places we went into to order lunch as well. So we did not eat in Columbia at all. Kudos to the shop keepers and museum volunteers who enforced the mandate or limited the number of people allowed in their stores! We had to leave packed stores because of a refusal of other customers to social distance also.

Shelly

OMG awesome bakery!! Came from Bend Oregon...nothing there like this. Ate the warm out of the oven sticky honey caramel pecan buns, the best I have ever tasted. And for the complainers about masks, get vaccinated get the booster if you are old or just stay home!! Stay positive and test negative...it is so simple!! God bless

Lisa Siebert

Candy is awesome! Made great suggestions, very friendly and efficient! Food was so great—4 of us split four menu items…pretty sure every menu item is 5 star!