Forma Bakery in Oakland, CA
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Forma Bakery

Your guide to this vegan bakery on 4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland — hours, map, menu and directions.

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Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

Checking hours…

Monday8 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday8 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday8 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday8 AM – 2:30 PM

46 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

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Address4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
StyleVegan bakery
CountyAlameda County
Time zonePacific Time
From city center2.1 mi north
Wheelchair accessYes

About Forma Bakery

You will find Forma Bakery at 4920 Telegraph Ave in Oakland, roughly 2.1 mi from downtown Oakland, heading north.

It is one of 126 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Oakland, roughly one for every 3,520 residents. If you want to compare, Doughnut Dolly sits less than 0.1 mi from here.

Forma Bakery opens as early as 8 AM and stays open until 2:30 PM on its longest day, for about 46 hours across 7 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

Listed services include outdoor seating and indoor seating. Wheelchair users should find step-free access. Vegan options are noted on the listing.

Services and amenities

Indoor seating Outdoor seating Vegan options Vegetarian options

What to order

Typical items at a vegan bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Breakfast Pastries

  • Banana BreadDense, moist loaf built on very ripe bananas and brown sugar, often with walnuts or chocolate chips folded through.
  • Vegan CroissantLaminated pastry made with cultured plant-based butter, shattering into crisp, golden flakes over a honeycombed, buttery-tasting interior.
  • Cinnamon RollSoft, pillowy yeasted swirl filled with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a thick cashew or coconut cream frosting.
  • Blueberry MuffinDomed muffin bursting with blueberries, made with oat milk and a crunchy sugar-crumb top over a moist, tender crumb.

Doughnuts

  • Old-Fashioned Cake DoughnutCraggy-edged cake doughnut with a crunchy, cracked surface and a tender, nutmeg-scented crumb that holds its glaze.
  • Raspberry Jelly DoughnutSugar-rolled round filled with tart raspberry jam, soft and squishy with a pleasantly chewy bite.
  • Apple FritterIrregular fried dough studded with cinnamon apple chunks, crisp in the crevices and chewy in the middle, under sweet glaze.
  • Classic Glazed DoughnutAiry yeast-raised ring fried until lightly golden and dipped in a thin vanilla glaze that sets into a crackly sheen.

Cookies & Bars

  • SnickerdoodleSoft cookie rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a pillowy center, crinkled top and gentle tang.
  • Raspberry Oat BarButtery-tasting oat crumble base and topping sandwiching a layer of tart raspberry jam, cut into squares.
  • Coconut MacaroonChewy mound of shredded coconut bound with aquafaba and sugar, toasted at the tips and dipped in chocolate.
  • Chocolate Chip CookieThick, chewy cookie with crisp golden edges, pockets of dairy-free dark chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Forma Bakery in Oakland, CA
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Questions about Forma Bakery

What are Forma Bakery's hours?
Forma Bakery's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 8 AM – 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Forma Bakery open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 2:30 PM.
What time does Forma Bakery open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8 AM on Monday.
Where is Forma Bakery located?
Forma Bakery is at 4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What should I order at Forma Bakery?
As a vegan bakery, typical picks include Banana Bread, Vegan Croissant, Old-Fashioned Cake Doughnut, and Raspberry Jelly Doughnut. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Forma Bakery?
Nearby options include Doughnut Dolly (less than 0.1 mi), Poppy Bagels (less than 0.1 mi), and Bakesale Betty (less than 0.1 mi).

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