Welcome to Galaxy Desserts
**Our Story: Galaxy Desserts**
At Galaxy Desserts, we are driven by a passion for crafting exquisite French-inspired desserts, founded by Master Pastry Chef Jean-Yves Charon and Paul Levitan. Located in Richmond, CA, our bakery is renowned for its delightful range of treats, from luscious mousse cakes and airy croissants to rich tarts and creamy cheesecakes. We pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients, ensuring every bite delivers the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Our culinary creations have garnered rave reviews, and soon, we’ll be making our desserts more accessible through online ordering, ready to elevate your celebrations with our heavenly delights.
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1100 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804 Hotline: (510) 439-3160
Welcome to Galaxy Desserts, a hidden gem located at 1100 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804. This exquisite dessert haven is the brainchild of renowned Pastry Chef Jean-Yves Charon and co-founder Paul Levitan, who have crafted a diverse menu inspired by the rich tradition of French patisserie. With a phone number for inquiries at (510) 439-3160, Galaxy Desserts is a beacon for dessert lovers seeking quality and creativity.
The brand has earned a stellar reputation among its patrons, with glowing testimonials highlighting the skillful execution and fresh ingredients used in their baked goods. Customer Jacqueline A M. proclaims, "Best baked goods I’ve ever eaten!" There’s a palpable enthusiasm surrounding their use of high-quality butter, which elevates each pastry to a level of indulgence that can only be described as heavenly.
Among the crowd favorites are the pecan sticky buns and the delightful mini butter croissants, both of which unveil Chef Charon's expertise in creating pastries that are light, flaky, and rich in flavor. Enthusiast Umesh T. shares his experience of baking the croissants at home, and his description of their airy, fluffy texture is enough to send any pastry lover into a swoon.
- Menu Highlights:
- Triple Mousse Cake: A delicate balance of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse, topped with white chocolate shavings.
- Cappuccino Mousse Cake: Perfect for coffee lovers, this dessert marries the rich flavors of cappuccino with a creamy mousse texture.
- Macarons: These colorful treats offer a chewy, sweet bite that is both satisfying and luxurious.
- Brioche: Available as loaves and rolls, this staple is a buttery delight that pairs beautifully with breakfast or afternoon tea.
Galaxy Desserts is carving out its niche as a must-try destination for those with a sweet tooth. As Hannah H. notes, “A great way to end a nice little meal!” With online ordering soon available for shipping around the country, it's clear that the allure of Galaxy Desserts is about to reach even broader horizons. Whether you’re indulging in a celebratory cake or simply treating yourself to a delicious treat, the experience at Galaxy Desserts is déjà vu of French elegance right in your own backyard.
So, if you find yourself in Richmond, CA, or simply want to experience pastry perfection, Galaxy Desserts awaits with open arms and an array of delectable offerings that will ignite your palate and tantalize your taste buds.
Best baked goods I've ever eaten! They're baked with a French excellence! No skimping on the fresh and quality butter in their pastries etc. Never dissatisfied.
Master Pastry Chef Jean Yves Charon is the Most Talented Pastry Chefs without a doubt!! I LOVE his pecan rolls (which I order from Williams Sonoma), & I've been ordering for easily 15 years, plus! Had the pleasure of waiting on Chef & his beautiful wife at Cavallo Point many, many times... lovely couple & very down to earth. Chef, if you see this, I hope this finds you & your wife well!!! xx
I live in what is called the high desert of Oregon. So called due to elevation, nearly 3000 ft., and desert type climate. Moved here from the Portland area for retirement. To the point. I order pecan sticky buns from Galaxy through Williams Sonoma. In all of Oregon East of the Cascade Mountain range there are almost no bakeries, certainly none offering Galaxy authenticity. One bakery offering Euro style goods exists in the Portland area a 3 hour drive from here. It is very good. My first order arrived on time via 2 day air, thank you WS, in a styra foam cooler box. The buns were frozen solid as they should be. I thawed and let rise one tray overnight per instruction. Baked the next morning. Then........the result: magnificent! Light, flaky, rich dough with some sweetness and plenty of chopped pecans on top. I paid $5 each including delivery via 2 day air! A great deal for high quality product! This is the first of repeat orders. I intend to remain stocked up. Kept frozen the buns will last 5 months. Another bonus. If I lived near them I would be a frequent customer.
I finally decided to buy a box of their frozen mini butter croissants (exclusively sold by Williams-Sonoma) for the Christmas brunch. Upon opening the box, to let the dough thaw out and rise overnight (suggested is 6-8 hours), I couldn't help but notice how teeny each one was. I threw out my initial plan of two per person and decided to play it safe by upping the ante to three each. Big mistake! Look at the pictures. Those rolled up goodies rose like giants and looked as large as any of the regular croissants at the coffee shops and bakeries. A brush of egg-wash, fifteen minutes, and 375°F later, those beautiful brown, leavened, and buttery flakes of goodness were ready to go. The house was redolent with the buttery aroma in the morning, and those croissants did not disappoint one bit. It was airy, soft, and fluffy, for the most part, with little layers of flakiness in between. I expected great croissants, and they fully delivered.
Galaxy Desserts was founded by Pastry Chef Jean-Yves Charon and Paul Levitan - they offer French-inspired desserts such as mousse cakes, tarts, cheesecakes, cremes, macarons, pastries (croissants), and brioche (brioche loaves, rolls, and croissants). I really enjoy their Triple Mousse, which comes in 3 layers: dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse, topped with white chocolate shavings. It is not-too-sweet, fluffy, airy, and slightly creamy - yum! A great way to end a nice little meal! If you're lucky, you are able to taste some of these by ordering them specially from Neiman Marcus or W-S; some restaurants also offer these. Soon, the company will make online ordering available, so keep that in mind for upcoming holidays and special occasions! +French-inspired desserts! +Triple Mousse :D +online ordering soon available
If you love coffee you should definitely try they're cappuccino moose cake very delicious .
A few months ago, I encountered Galaxy Deserts for the first time at a Yelp event. Being too lazy back then, I bumbled on through my life without taking a moment to write about the interaction. UNTIL NOW. December 19th, the memory hit me. Call it the ghost of cakes unloved, unpraised, yet so very worth knowing about. There where a few characters in this story. The first was a woman with a French accent. Then there was me, with my American accented French, and my hunger for cake. The main characters, however, were a tri-colade chocolate mousse cake and a mango mousse cake. Sorry to be a spoiler but the plot basically goes like this: the two cakes wage an epic battle and the chocolate one wins, but the mango is still hailed as a hero. The end. Wanna bite?