Ruby's Bakery and Cafe — Restaurant in Lodi

Introduction: Ruby's Bakery in Lodi, California, offers a modern bakery atmosphere with a focus on quality baked goods and excellent customer service. Here’s my detailed review based on my frequent visits.

Atmosphere: When you first walk into Ruby's Bakery, you're greeted by a contemporary bakery aesthetic. The front area features tables and chairs for customers to sit and enjoy their treats. The servicing area, where all the baked goods are displayed, is partially enclosed in glass, showcasing the array of delicious offerings.

Food Quality: Ruby's Bakery excels in a variety of baked goods. Here are some highlights:

Chocolate Chip Cookies: Warmed up, these cookies are gooey and delightful. Macaroons and Jam Bars: The jam bars are particularly noteworthy, with Ruby’s making their own jam from locally sourced ingredients. Lunch Options: I usually opt for the avocado toast, ricotta toast, or the egg platter, all of which are excellent. However, I find the deli sandwiches a bit dry. Sourdough: The sourdough bread can occasionally be hard, but the staff is quick to replace it if needed. Cakes and Seasonal Items: Ruby’s Bakery also offers a range of cakes made in-house, including a delicious seasonal chocolate mousse cake. While it’s disappointing that this cake isn’t always available, the other cakes are consistently fresh and flavorful.

Coffee: The coffee at Ruby’s Bakery has mixed reviews from me. I typically order the vanilla latte with oat milk. While the coffee is good both hot and iced, there’s an underlying taste I’m not fond of, which I believe is due to the type of coffee beans they use.

Value for Money: Considering the quality and taste of the baked goods, Ruby’s Bakery offers great value for the price. The prices are typical for a bakery, but the exceptional quality makes it worth every penny.

Customer Service: Customer service at Ruby's Bakery is top-notch. The staff is incredibly friendly, greeting customers warmly and getting to know regulars by name. They are also very accommodating, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone, including those with service animals and disabilities.

Recommendation: Ruby's Bakery is a must-visit for anyone in Lodi looking for high-quality baked goods and a welcoming atmosphere. Despite a few minor preferences, the overall experience is consistently excellent.

Conclusion: Overall, Ruby's Bakery provides a delightful bakery experience with its modern ambiance, exceptional baked goods, and outstanding customer service. It's definitely worth a visit for anyone...

Went to Ruby's earlier today and felt like I wanted the world to stop and appreciate the moment with me and pay homage to the baker(s) who prepared all that deliciousness! As a group, we ordered a piece of crumb cake, a lemon custard pastry, a hazelnut pastry, a chocolate filled croissant, a sweet bun, a macaroon cookie, one chocolate chip and one peanut butter, along with rosemary ham and cheese on sourdough and a mushroom/spinach and cheese on sourdough, avocado toast, a turkey sandwich, mochas, and a cup of coffee! You don't need to drive all the way to SF for the best sourdough bread anymore, just downtown Lodi. The first bite of that spinach/mushroom and cheese bread made me close my eyes and chew slowly, as to savor the experience. I should have inquired about the spread because it was a creamy blend of mild but highly complimentary flavors, similar to that of a perfect pizza sauce, only better! With each item I tasted, the reaction was the same. The dark chocolate mocha looked and tasted divine. The turkey sandwich could have easily fed two people and those who ordered avocado toast devoured it. I highly recommend everything I mentioned above with my personal favorites being the sourdough cheese breads, sweet bun, lemon custard and hazelnut pastries. Friendly, cheerful owner and staff, great service, clean facility, and...

Many months ago, I gave this bakery a 1 or 2-star rating because of the awful customer service (The then-cashier wouldn't sell me more than 1-1/2 dozen chocolate cookies and when I inquired about the few remaining ones, she told me it was reserved for other customers. What? They couldn't make more?). I am revising that review because I can't seem to stay away from their delicious dark chocolate chip made with rye flour and sprinkled with sea salt cookie. I've since bought dozens and passed them to the Fire Department in Stockton, friends, business associates and of course, myself. Then I discovered their dark chocolate with condensed milk coconut cookies! OMG! Chewy and delicious - not too sweet. I've also bought dozens and passed them along to many people. I am definitely your marketing person. A bonus? The cashiers seem to be much more friendlier now. They greet and they say "thank you". ...