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The Secret Bakery in West Oakland | Oakland News

Hidden in West Oakland’s industrial heart, Studio Estepan is a rare, scent-guided bakery that opens just a few Saturdays a month—find it by following the aroma and chalk lines. Run by former Michelin-starred baker Estevan Silva, who pivoted from high-end kitchens to this intimate, handmade haven after a personal loss, it’s where heritage wheat, local ingredients, and pure joy meet. His partner Yoojin Chung keeps the gears turning behind the scenes, while Silva bakes each loaf with soul, crafting unique flavors like yuzu kosho olive sticks and buttery salt bread. Though he dreams of expanding…

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