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Welcome to Oakland Fortune Factory

Oakland Fortune Factory is a cherished family-run establishment in Oakland, CA, celebrating over 50 years of crafting delightful fortune cookies. Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, this specialty dessert shop is known for its whimsical and uniquely flavored cookies, elegantly wrapped and embellished. Each cookie bursts with flavor and is finished with adorable designs, making them a perfect addition to celebrations. Customers rave about their fresh, flavorful treats and customizable orders, which create memorable experiences at parties, weddings, and holidays. With a passion for community, Oakland Fortune Factory not only delivers sweetness but also embodies cultural heritage and local charm.

LOCATIONS

Welcome to the world of delightful desserts at Oakland Fortune Factory, where tradition meets innovation in the art of crafting exquisite fortune cookies. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Oakland, California, this family-owned gem has been enchanting locals and visitors alike for over 50 years. Located at 261 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607, the factory is a treasure trove of crispy delights that promise to elevate any occasion.

From birthday celebrations to weddings, Oakland Fortune Factory offers customized fortune cookies that are not only flavorful but also visually stunning. Many customers have praised how these cookies serve as unique party favors, creating memorable interactions among guests. As Mariesa R. remarked, the personalized order for her grandmother's 90th birthday was not just well-executed; it received numerous compliments for its cuteness and flavor. Each cookie comes individually wrapped, making them perfect for sharing—and they have that delightful crisp that only fresh cookies can offer!

One of the standout features of this establishment is its commitment to quality and creativity. The cookies are not overly sweet and possess a wonderful burst of flavor that keeps you reaching for more. As Ash R. points out, the cookies maintain a perfect balance, complementing any meal beautifully. The whimsical sprinkles and colorful designs add a playful touch, turning each cookie into a delightful surprise.

  • Sustainability: Supporting a small, local business resonates deeply with patrons, and Oakland Fortune Factory's dedication to the community is palpable. They even contribute a portion of their sales to the AAPI community, making each delectable moment both a treat and a meaningful choice.
  • Custom Orders: Whether it's for a holiday box or a wedding escort card, their custom orders are tailored to fit any need, ensuring that each cookie tells its own story. T. W. mentioned the impressive customization of cookies for the Lunar New Year, delighting recipients far and wide.
  • Unique Experience: Many visitors have enjoyed the thrill of stepping into the factory environment, where you can see where the magic happens. Though its small storefront might seem unassuming from the outside, the vibrant flavors and creative offerings that await inside are anything but ordinary.

While some may notice the red dye leaving a bit of color on their fingers, it adds to the playful nature of the cookies and invites you to embrace the fun. Just take a seat, enjoy a cookie, and let the charming fortunes reveal delightful surprises.

As you explore the menu, you’ll also find intriguing options like “misfortunes”—slightly imperfect cookies sold at a discount, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. The excitement of unboxing their neatly packaged treats can be compared to a treasure hunt, making the experience just as delightful as the cookies themselves.

In conclusion, Oakland Fortune Factory stands out not just for its delightful creations but also for the spirit of community it embodies. Whether you're ordering for a joyous occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, each cookie is a reminder of the joy and unity that good food brings. Make your way to Oakland Fortune Factory and experience the magic for yourself—your taste buds will thank you!

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Mariesa R.
Mariesa R.

Love supporting a small local family-owned Bay Area business. I ordered 100 fortune cookies with a few different custom fortunes for my grandmother's 90th birthday party. The cookies came individually wrapped and were so cute! They were also flavorful with a perfect crisp. Ordering was easy and they delivered our order to our front door for a fee. The fee was worth it though as it was one less errand I had to run before the party. We received so many compliments from our party guests. They thought the cookies were adorable. Working with the staff at the Oakland Fortune Cookie Factory was a great experience. They have been around for 50+ years!

Ash R.
Ash R.

If you're looking for a fun and flavorful twist on a classic, Fortune Cookie Factory has you covered. Their cookies are delightfully crisp with a burst of flavor that's not too sweet, making them the perfect treat to enjoy after a meal. The best part? The fortunes inside are just as flavorful as the cookies themselves--cute, quirky, and always fun to read! One thing to note, though, is that the red dye they use can be a bit overpowering. If you're not careful, it can easily stain your fingers, so be sure to enjoy them with a napkin handy. That being said, the colorful sprinkles they add to some of the cookies are a sweet and whimsical touch that makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. It's definitely a cute little detail that adds to the charm of the place! Overall, Fortune Cookie Factory offers a playful and tasty experience, though a little caution with the red dye will ensure your fingers don't steal the spotlight from the cookies themselves!

T. W.
T. W.

Love supporting a small family business and Asians in the arts! I haven't had a chance to swing by in person so sight and taste unseen, I ordered a few Lunar New Year boxes to be shipped to family in So Cal and Colorado. They were shipped on time for New Year's and I'm told they are the FANCIEST fortune cookies EVER! The packaging was great - everything arrived whole and my family raved about how beautiful they are. Definitely a special and unique treat to share! Can't wait to try them myself!

Kris M.
Kris M.

Fresh fortune cookies. It matters that they make it fresh. So much better than those yellows packaged ones that you get at Panda Express. Please continue to support this lovely business. When I drove by they looked closed but a quick call and they let me in to choose my treasures.

Cheryl C.
Cheryl C.

At our wedding, we took a lot of time to make the dining aspects different and fun. We decided that instead of traditional escort cards, we wanted our guests to open a fortune cookie with their table assignments. The fortune cookies from Oakland Fortune Factory were perfect! They have so many colors and designs you can choose, and they made our complex order easy. So all the cookies fit our wedding's color palette. This was such a beautiful and different aspect of our wedding.

Jessica S.
Jessica S.

Walked in to see what is available at the store (kids like browsing rather than ordering online). It's more of a factory with a very, very small area reserved for a storefront. It's not noticeable from the outside and no one is available to open the door (be prepared to call). We got lucky and someone just happen to go in and we followed them in. They have cute sprinkle fortune cookies at $2 each, rainbow (fruit flavored) fortune cookie bags, and then they apparently also sell broken cookies the way bakeries sell cake edges (cheaper). We got lucky and they had extra Mother's Day box available, which I bought on the spot. Score! Would recommend the glitter fortune cookies (edible glitter is big now), but I personally thought the sprinkle ones were sweeter. The packaging was intense. I'm understanding it's because the cookies are fragile and they deliver them too (order online!) but I wish it had come with a description or list of what's in the box. Unboxing this was a literal treasure hunt where I wasn't sure what else I missed lol I'm kinda excited they have tours too. It seems like it'd be a fun birthday spot where you could start with a tour and finish at the park one block away.

Peggy W.
Peggy W.

I placed two custom orders with them this year. The first was for my husband's 70th birthday/Chinese New Years. We gave them out as a party favor to our guests. They were all impressed with them. Almost too cute to open and eat! The second custom order was for our church's Pentecost celebration. We had a verse printed as the fortune and the back-side had the occasion. Fortune Cookie Factory was so kind to offer to have our church logo included on the fortune! It made the cookies extra special! Fortune Cookie Factory offers very fancy dipped cookies with sprinkles in a rainbow of colors and flavors. They've changed with the times and I hope they'll continue to succeed! Thanks Fortune Cookie Factory!

Rebecca L.
Rebecca L.

First time coming here, but a family friend would come here all the time. Tours aren't happening due to Covid, but you can order online. The lady working was super gracious with us. She still let us pick up some cookies even though we didn't order online and even brought it out for us to look at it. The bigger boxes of the year fortune cookies are dipped in chocolate and inscribed with the year with extra decoration. 5% of the proceeds goes to the AAPI community. The mini box of three cookies (no donation) was $8. The one with six cookies was $24. They also have a bag for "misfortunes" which are just the cookies that didn't make it to perfection for a discounted rate. They say you eat with your eyes first and let me just say I wasn't starving after picking these adorable cookies up. Hope they open back up for tours cause I would love to watch them make it.

Margaret H.
Margaret H.

I ordered several of the Chinese New Year fortune cookies for gifts this year to my extended family. (Of course, I ordered two packages for myself that I picked up curbside since I live in Oakland.) They were so pretty, so festive, and delicious. Each of my family members were excited to get the cookies. My mother, who is very tough to impress with gifts, loved them so much that she wouldn't eat them for a week! This is a mother daughter run operation out of Oakland Chinatown. I love the fact that I am able to give a food gift that reflects my American born Chinese roots so uniquely.

Tatyana C.
Tatyana C.

Definitely a sweet touch to any event you will host, from the ordering process down too actually receiving the package was easy , I needed the cookies for my familys birthday party so naturally I was extremely stressed out on if it would be shipped on time so I constantly sent emails, phone calls And each time I was assured that the order will arrive on time and it did!!!! They were beautiful and sooo delicious literally melted in in your mouth and fresh.