Third Culture Bakery

Third Culture Bakery Indonesian & Taiwanese Bakery + love story. Home of the Original Mochi Muffin! Home of Bay Area's Original Mochi Muffins!

Growing up in different cultures and both obsessed with food, Sam and Wenter are both constantly exposed to different ethnic foods and flavor profiles. We wanted the foods to reflect this upbringing and crossing of cultures. Third Culture Bakery creates beautiful pastries and foods that reflect our upbringing from different cultures; weaving together eastern flavor profiles paired with French-insp

ired training to disrupt the pastry world. Focusing on the integrity of our products and flavor profiles - staying true to flavors by using and always sourcing native ingredients and/or quality local ingredients wherever possible.

FRIDAY 6/5ALL LOCATIONSONE DAY ONLY 🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩
06/03/2026

FRIDAY 6/5
ALL LOCATIONS
ONE DAY ONLY
🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩

Its a way of life 😇
06/03/2026

Its a way of life 😇

RAINBOW SPRINKLES HERE TO BRING ALL THE HAPPY FEELS FOR PRIDE MONTH🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈10% of all sales this month will be donated tow...
06/01/2026

RAINBOW SPRINKLES HERE TO BRING ALL THE HAPPY FEELS FOR PRIDE MONTH🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

10% of all sales this month will be donated towards to support older LGBTQ+ residents of the East Bay achieve and maintain a high quality of life❤️

💛Introducing Fifi Quackers💛She's Grand Marshal of the Third Culture Pride Parade. She's quiet, but sassy.  She's always ...
05/30/2026

💛Introducing Fifi Quackers💛

She's Grand Marshal of the Third Culture Pride Parade.

She's quiet, but sassy.
She's always celebrating Pride.
She's classy and has great manners.
She's an ally, a confidant, a friend.
She's there to listen.
She'll never fall asleep on you..
She's always alert and waiting to listen.
She's pretty much perfect.
And we all want to grow up to be like Fifi.

From now until June 30th

(Or before supplies run out!)
You can take Fifi home and give her the loving life that she so lovingly deserves.

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✨MEET OUR QUEEN!✨✨ MEET PEI PEI MABILZ✨FREE DRAG SHOWFOR OUR ANNIVERSARY PARTY THIS SATURDAY 5/303PM - AT BERKELEYAND! F...
05/29/2026

✨MEET OUR QUEEN!✨

✨ MEET PEI PEI MABILZ✨

FREE DRAG SHOW
FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY PARTY
THIS SATURDAY 5/30
3PM - AT BERKELEY

AND!
FAMILY FRIENDLY POLE SHOW
BY THE AMAZING PERFORMERS FROM
VERTICAL FLUX THEATER

2PM, SATURDAY 5/30
OUTSIDE OUR BERKELEY SHOP

To mark this milestone, we’re creating a special one-day-only anniversary menu, available exclusively through VIP pre-orders. We wanted to make desserts that feel playful, nostalgic, a little luxurious, and deeply us.

This year’s VIP PACKAGE includes:

✨ Made-to-order Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée Mochi Waffles
Crispy caramelized tops, custardy centers, bright passion fruit, and Southeast Asian fruits all in one dreamy bite.

🍓 Handmade Strawberry Daifuku Mochis
Fresh strawberries wrapped lovingly in soft mochi and delicate sweet red bean filling, made fresh in limited quantities just for the celebration.

🍵 A Special Palm Tree Passion Fruit Soda! With or without Matcha!

We’ll also have:

🎁 Special giveaways throughout the day
🎂 FREE Birthday Cake Mochi Muffin Pops at all locations while supplies last!
🎁 A free Family Friendly Pole Show at 2pm in Berkeley!
🎁 A free Drag Show at 3pm at our Berkeley location!

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WHAT BAKERY HOSTS DRAG SHOWS????? 3PM.  Berkeley location.Free drag show featuring the incredible  Bring your dolla doll...
05/28/2026

WHAT BAKERY HOSTS DRAG SHOWS?????

3PM. Berkeley location.
Free drag show featuring the incredible

Bring your dolla dolla billz to Pei Pei Ma Billz!!!! Or your venmo works too.

See you this Saturday 5/30 💅🏼✨

CREME BRÛLÉE MOCHI WAFFLESSTRAWBERRY DAIFUKU MOCHISBIRTHDAY CAKE LATTES& MORESATURDAY 5/30 IN BERKELEYSEE YOU THERE❤️
05/23/2026

CREME BRÛLÉE MOCHI WAFFLES
STRAWBERRY DAIFUKU MOCHIS
BIRTHDAY CAKE LATTES
& MORE

SATURDAY 5/30 IN BERKELEY
SEE YOU THERE❤️

You can’t not smile when you see it 🌈✨At all locations NOW through the end of June❤️
05/22/2026

You can’t not smile when you see it 🌈✨

At all locations NOW through the end of June❤️

My matcha working OT to solve all my problems 👀
05/21/2026

My matcha working OT to solve all my problems 👀

Matcha makes everything better 🙂‍↕️
05/21/2026

Matcha makes everything better 🙂‍↕️

All of the above, next 😇
05/19/2026

All of the above, next 😇

It's a *mochi* party in the U.S.A.As a small token of our appreciation for you and all things mochi during this Memorial...
05/19/2026

It's a *mochi* party in the U.S.A.

As a small token of our appreciation for you and all things mochi during this Memorial Day Holiday, below is a reward that can be used during your next visit!

Hurry! Offer ends at the end of the day Monday 5/25!

Wishing you a very Mochi Long Weekend!

Coupon only good on new transaction and cannot be applied to previously made transactions. Must be redeemed in stores or online only. Expires end of day 11:59pm on Monday 5/25/2026.

Click here for a free 20% coupon at THIRD CULTURE BAKERY!

***SATURDAY 5/30******PRESALE LIVE NOW***
05/17/2026

***SATURDAY 5/30***
***PRESALE LIVE NOW***

Matcha 🤝 Your skin
05/15/2026

Matcha 🤝 Your skin


COME CELEBRATE ALMOST A DECADE OF MOCHI!Hi friends,This year, we’re celebrating 9 years of Third Culture Bakery, Can you...
05/15/2026

COME CELEBRATE ALMOST A DECADE OF MOCHI!

Hi friends,

This year, we’re celebrating 9 years of Third Culture Bakery, Can you believe it??

Nine years of early mornings, burnt fingertips, handwritten recipes, packed bakery cases, beautiful chaos, and thousands upon thousands of mochi pastries shared with all of you.

What started as a tiny dream somehow became this living, breathing community we get to wake up and serve every day. And truly, none of this exists without you.
So… we want to celebrate together 💛

To mark this milestone, we’re creating a special one-day-only anniversary menu, available exclusively through VIP pre-orders. We wanted to make desserts that feel playful, nostalgic, a little luxurious, and deeply us.

This year’s VIP PACKAGE includes:

✨ Made-to-order Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée Mochi Waffles
Crispy caramelized tops, custardy centers, bright passion fruit, and Southeast Asian fruits all in one dreamy bite.

🍓 Handmade Strawberry Daifuku Mochis
Fresh strawberries wrapped lovingly in soft mochi and delicate sweet red bean filling, made fresh in limited quantities just for the celebration.

🍵 Ceremonial Birthday Cake Latte
A Special Ceremonial Matcha latte topped with vanilla birthday cake cream and sprinkles.

We’ll also have:

🎁 Special giveaways throughout the day
🎂 FREE Birthday Cake Mochi Muffin Pops at all locations while supplies last!
🎁 And a free Drag Show at 3pm at our Berkeley location!

Honestly, making it to 9 years feels surreal. There have been seasons of growth, uncertainty, reinvention, exhaustion, joy, and so much learning along the way. Through all of it, you kept showing up for us. Every visit, every line out the door, every kind message, every shared box of mochi donuts with friends and family… it all mattered more than you know.

Thank you for letting us be part of your lives for nearly a decade. We cannot wait to celebrate with you.

With so much gratitude and excitement,
Sam & Wenter
& the Third Culture Bakery team 🎉

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***SATURDAY 5/30 ONLY******LINK IN BIO TO PREORDER***
05/14/2026

***SATURDAY 5/30 ONLY***
***LINK IN BIO TO PREORDER***

LINK IN BIO FOR PREORDERS***ONE DAY ONLY******DRAG SHOW******GIVEAWAYS***🎂SATURDAY 5/30🎂
05/14/2026

LINK IN BIO FOR PREORDERS
***ONE DAY ONLY***
***DRAG SHOW***
***GIVEAWAYS***

🎂SATURDAY 5/30🎂

We're turning 9 and You're Invited!We're celebrating at our Berkeley Shop (Our very first store and home!) with Sam's fa...
05/12/2026

We're turning 9 and You're Invited!

We're celebrating at our Berkeley Shop (Our very first store and home!) with Sam's famous passion fruit creme brûlée mochi waffles, strawberry wrapped daifuku mochis!

First 50 guests in Berkeley will receive special palm tree fruit soda on us!!

And birthday cake mochi muffin pops on us while supplies last.

Free Drag Show at 3pm in Berkeley!
FREE Birthday Cake Mochi Muffin Pops at all locations while supplies last!

Rare appearance of Sam's creme brûlée mochi waffles!
Filled with passion fruit curd and topped with berries and fruits. One of the best creations that's come out of our bakery, hands down.

✨ Made-to-order✨
Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée Mochi Waffles
Crispy caramelized tops, custardy centers, bright passion fruit, and chewy mochi goodness all in one dreamy bite.

And special Strawberry Daifuku Mochi Boxes available through in our VIP packages!
**Only available to order through our VIP Packages!**

Honestly, making it to 9 years feels surreal. There have been seasons of growth, uncertainty, reinvention, exhaustion, joy, and so much learning along the way. Through all of it, you kept showing up for us. Every visit, every line out the door, every kind message, every shared box of mochi donuts with friends and family… it all mattered more than you know.

Thank you for letting us be part of your lives for nearly a decade.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you.
With so much gratitude and excitement,
Sam & Wenter
& the Third Culture Bakery team 🎉

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Citrus and spices just hit different. Need us say more? Here for one month only.  10% of all sales of this muffin donate...
05/12/2026

Citrus and spices just hit different. Need us say more?

Here for one month only.
10% of all sales of this muffin donated to project in celebration of the incredible life of Alice Wong and her work. This flavor was originally created in collaboration with Alice Wong 🧡

Happy Mother’s Day from the Third Culture Bakery Mamas!!  These incredible women brings our kitchen to life everyday, an...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Third Culture Bakery Mamas!!

These incredible women brings our kitchen to life everyday, and feeds the world with thousands of mochi muffins and donuts every day! We are so grateful for you mamas❤️

¡Estas mujeres increíbles dan vida a nuestra cocina cada día y alimentan al mundo con miles de *mochi muffins* y donas a diario! Estamos inmensamente agradecidos con ustedes❤️

We’ll meet you there 😘
05/08/2026

We’ll meet you there 😘

*The booper never lies* 🍵🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️💨
05/06/2026

*The booper never lies* 🍵🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️💨

Who else? 🫠
05/06/2026

Who else? 🫠

Celebrating the Life of Alice WongOrange 5 Spice is BACKAt all shops now and for nationwide shippingCreated to celebrate...
05/05/2026

Celebrating the Life of Alice Wong

Orange 5 Spice is BACK
At all shops now and for nationwide shipping

Created to celebrate the life of Alice Wong; writer, activist, and powerhouse. Originally inspired by her unapologetic memoir "Year of The Tiger, An Activist's Life".

10% of all Orange 5 Spice Muffin sales will be donated to Alice Wong's Disability Visibility project; dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture.

We zest and juice fresh Valencia oranges and mix in traditional Chinese five-spice to make this zest, citrus-y slightly umami and savory blend of a delight to celebrate the Lucky Spicy Tiger in all of us.

Available at all shops
& Online for Nationwide Shipping now.

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In honor and celebration of the incredible life and work of Alice Wong (  ) 10% of sales of this muffin will be donated ...
05/04/2026

In honor and celebration of the incredible life and work of Alice Wong ( ) 10% of sales of this muffin will be donated to her organization

Come celebrate at all shops for the month of May, and learn more of Alice’s life and work. We miss you dearly 🧡

Address

2701 8th Street
Berkeley, CA
94710

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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