AA Bakery is another classic San Francisco Chinatown classic and this location is cash only, but actually has a small seating area for 20 ish folks. I rolled in on a weekday afternoon and they were pretty fully stocked and there were a couple of retirees / regulars hanging out and vibing with the staff. Egg Tart (4.25/5): Anywhere else, this would be an elite tier egg tart, but surrounded by a bunch of incredible options, this one holds its own but isn't my favorite. Egg custard is perfect, but the pastry is just ever so slightly too thick and eats a bit greasy. Trust me it's still really good, we're genuinely nitpicking here. White Egg Tart (3.75/5): I just far and away prefer the regular egg tart. The coconut flavor is pretty strong and this one is sweeter than the original. Unique, but wouldn't be get it over the classic. Pineapple Bun (4/5): Thick cookie crust over a soft fluffy bun. Bun was a just a little dry, but flavor is nostalgic and spot on. Not something I'd go out of my way to AA for, but if you're already there, it's solid! read more

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Advertised as best charsiu bun in SF and I will say it was indeed very tasty. Filling ratio could've been better but it was equal parts sweet and savory and the baked bun bread was excellent. Really loved their red bean pastry too - the red bean itself was the perfect sweetness and smoothness. Japanese cheesecake also super light and fluffy. Wife cake good but I ate it like two days later so it was probably drier than when fresh. Solid spot for baked goods in SF Chinatown!!! read more

I was craving an egg tart and pineapple bun after eating some rice rolls nearby. It was almost the end of the day and there was still a good amount of stock left. Pineapple custard bun and egg tarts were good and pastries were reasonably priced! read more

Nice little spot at the heart of Chinatown. They have a very wide selection of things to choose from, so don't be afraid to walk in a little bit and look. They also have a few tables at the back where you can eat. Came for the Double Yolk White Lotus Mooncake, which was good, and couldn't resist getting a few more sweets. Although the Japanese Cheesecake is not bad, it doesn't compare to the real thing (think Rikuro Ojisan). But if you never had a good one, this might give you a taste of it. The Tiramisu was okay, but with their prices, it becomes a much more affordable option compared to a lot of places that charge 2~3x for exactly the same thing. They do speak English and they do accept credit cards. read more

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I got an egg tart, pineapple custard bun, and chicken & mushroom bun at this bakery in Chinatown. The egg tart was rich and yummy. The pineapple custard bun was alright. I would say not as good as I was expecting, and the custard was a strange consistency. I still liked it though. The chicken & mushroom bun was not very good. It was bland and lacked flavour. I got three items for $5.75 in total, which was a reasonable price. They have a seating area, and they don't charge a fee for using a credit card. read more

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I stumbled upon AA Bakery while wandering around Chinatown and decided to pick up one of their classic egg tarts. I didn't end up eating it until a couple of hours later when I was back at my hotel, and it still hit the spot. The flaky crust and smooth egg custard held up well, and it was satisfying treat after a day of exploring. Another thing I noticed was the lack of a line, which was a nice change from another hyped-up spot nearby and open whenever they feel like it. AA was filled with local aunties and uncles picking up their fresh baked goods, which is a good sign. read more

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Stumbled upon this gem after finding out that the bakeries I wanted to go to originally were already closed. Despite coming around the end of the day, they still had a good amount of everything left! There were other Chinese locals ordering so that's a good sign. Service was pretty friendly. The egg tarts were delicious and huge! Perfectly crispy, flaky and thick and the custard filling was creamy, had good flavor and not too sweet. I didn't eat the pineapple bun until the next morning and it was still tasty, moist and slightly crispy. It was also huge and everything was reasonably priced! read more

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Stumbled upon this bakery after the other places I initially wanted to try were sold out or closed due to it being the end of the day. We got 4 egg tarts and 4 pineapple buns for $14 which was a great deal! There were locals ordering which is always a good sign. Service was fast and friendly too The egg tarts were ginormous, perfectly crispy and the filling wasn't overly eggy or milky. 10/10. The pineapple buns were super thick and filling as well, and still had a slight crisp even though we ate it the following morning. My Cantonese parents approved as well! read more

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This is a good place for egg tart. The milk tart was tasty and not overly sweet. The bbq pork bun was great and lots of meat! I would recommend when you're in Chinatown SF! read more

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If I am in SF Chinatown, I usually swing by AA bakery. Quick in and out service. My favorites are the egg tart, ham and egg bun, and hot dog bun. Prices are good and food is fresh! read more

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Stopped by for breakfast tacos and bakery items to go. The tacos were great and well priced while the donuts tasted great. They were quick and the tacos generously stuffed. Would love to come back and try some other things. They also have a seating and dine-in area. Very casual. Lots of parking available as it's in a strip mall. read more

Chinese New Year has arrived in San Francisco and it's time to get our good fortunes in order. After having long noodles or dumplings for good luck you can also enjoy some dessert. On the start of the Lunar New Year some places are closed in observation on Chinese New Year. There is a place on Stockton street which has all the essentials for a good dessert to start or end the Chinese New Year. You can get already prepared desserts or customized cakes for any event . This place is called AA Bakery & Cafe. On a Chinese New Year stroll on Stockton street in San Francisco Chinatown I landed at AA Bakery & Cafe. Inside there are lots of bake goods available. I wanted to try their egg tart. It was not too sweet and it was tasty but a bit flakey like some in SF. They also have inside some Japanese cheesecake along with sweet mango desserts and cakes with a cherry on top. They also have savory treats like corn buns and traditional Mexican buns. This a great place for all to enjoy some delicious treats for Chinese New Year's. They have sweet treats with "strawberry" and some topped with a "cherry "and others savory treats like ham and cheese they "carry"for Chinese New Year's which starts in the middle of "February" Enjoy your "8 meal course" which includes duck and noodles for good luck in the Lunar year because it's the main "source "for the year of the "Fire Horse" to ride it out and stay on "course" read more

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A tiny cake slice was $9!! Of course half the items don't have prices attached, and they do it deliberately. Also got a chocolate eclair and the bottom was burnt. Would not recommend, and definitely not coming back! Chinatown has plenty of tasty, affordable bakeries, and this isn't one of them. read more

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AA Bakery - my all time favorite egg tart spot growing up in Chinatown This place on Stockton has been my go to since I was a kid and I was hoping to gatekeep it, but was convinced by friends to share my love of this establishment as the rightful king for the best egg tarts in SF Chinatown. The custard has that strong sweet egg flavor I love, super rich and not watered down at all. It also has this beautiful glossy exterior that when surrounded by the crust gives it a jewel like appearance. The crust is super layered and flaky which makes it delicious but also messy so you definitely need a napkin or you'll end up with crumbs everywhere. I always skip the dim sum here and go straight for the classic Chinese bakery treats. They have a large variety and everything is exceptional but the egg tart is by far my favorite item hands down. I'm glad this spot hasn't gone viral yet so there's usually no crazy long lines. Most of the time I can just walk in and order without waiting forever. The vibe is pure old school Chinatown with Chinese uncles and aunties sipping coffee and gossiping in the corners. Late afternoons are even better if you're a bargain hunter because they discount the day's products. Nothing fancy just a true classic neighborhood bakery that's stayed consistent for years. The egg tarts alone make every visit worth it. 5 stars. Still my number one egg tart spot in the city. read more

Feels like a hole in the wall. I randomly dropped by here to pick up an egg tart and a wife cake. I didn't even eat them until the next morning and they still tasted like fresh. Wow I was impressed and regretted not getting more to go. It's nice not to have to wait in line or wonder whether a bakery will be open just because it's famous. This one is just low key and nearby the muni station. Convenient! read more

They charged my friend an additional $5 to her $7 order of tea and 2 tarts. What she thought would cost $7 was $12 and she didn't notice until after she had tapped her card and paid. When she questioned this $5 increase, she was YELLED at and told it was the "standard charge" for eating in + tip. There was no signage or verbal notification of this supposed "standard charge". She was not given the food on a plate or anything. Tarts were in a plastic bag. Tea was in paper cup. Will not be coming back here! read more

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Everything I got was super yummy. We tried the pineapple red bean bun was amazing. The mango cake could've been better but still really good. Another mango and coconut red bean jelly? It is like a spherical, but yeah, overly cool dessert that's small. That was really good. Prices for mid 2026 are still pretty darn good. I wish I lived here so I can come here all the time but also glad I don't so I don't over eat. Definitely would return. Definitely recommend. Just try all the things- that's what I did and I didn't regret buying any of them!! The service is decent too! They speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese and maybe more but that's what I heard in the shop. There was a steady stream of people coming in in the middle of the afternoon. You can sit there and eat, which is what we did. We ate all five things we got very quickly because it was so delicious. The ambience is nothing to write home about, but the food tasted great. read more

One of my very favourite shops in Chinatown. You can get a pineapple bun, a milk tart and Hong Kong Milk Tea for $10, and enjoy the open seating area. Service is prompt and to the penny, with an ambiance suggesting it's the heart of Chinatown. It is! read more

I grew up in Chinatown; some things change, and some things stay the same. Whenever I am in Chinatown, I always buy buns and egg tarts from AA Bakery. The buns have always been consistent, and the staff is always friendly. From time to time, I also find an open seat to sit and enjoy the Chinatown vibe, watching seniors talk about the old days while sipping coffee with their friends. Even regulars coming in to buy buns can be recognized by their interactions with the staff. read more

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Randomly came across AA Bakery during a Saturday morning Chinatown run. We were hitting a few of our usual spots when I noticed AA Bakery tucked along Stockton Street. Despite the weekend rush, there was barely a line -- a pleasant surprise given how packed Chinatown usually gets. Inside, trays of assorted Cantonese buns, cookies, pastries, and cakes were all neatly lined up and ready to go. - Dan Tat (Egg Tart) -- silky, custardy center with a light jiggle; crust was flaky though slightly thick, still comforting and classic. - Rousong Bao (Pork Floss Bun) -- the pork floss almost melts into the bun like a glaze, adding a subtle sweetness that balances perfectly with the salty, savory floss. In the back, a few Cantonese aunties and uncles were gathered around, playing mahjong and sipping Hong Kong milk tea -- almost straight out of a scene from Interior Chinatown. Overall, AA Bakery is a charming and underrated gem among the many bakeries and dim sum takeout spots in SF Chinatown. I'll be back to try more of their baos and HK-style milk tea. read more

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Great egg tarts with generous custard to flaky crust ratio. Line can get longer during the middle of the day but still better than golden gate bakery. read more

Excellent bakery! Service is quick and easy with multiple staff members able to serve different parties. Small seating area inside for you to enjoy your baked goods too. The sesame balls were hella fresh and chewy with a delicious, not too sweet red bean filling. The long onion bread was fresh and light and the egg tart had a super crispy pastry with a delicious fresh filling. Would recommend 100%!!! read more

There's a popular bakery in NYC (Mei Lah Wah) known for their roast pork pineapple buns. This spot for me just misses on beating them out. For some, it probably does. Definitely stop by here. There was barely a line. I also tried some mango pudding which was such a nice treat read more

AA has become my go-to spot for pineapple buns because of the convenient location in Chinatown, efficient service, and good quality. Every time I go, The line moves quickly, and I don't have to wait that long to get the goods. The buns are super cheap at just $1.50 each, and the credit card minimum spend is only $5, which is the lowest I've seen. The buns retain their freshness too even if left in the small plastic bags for a day or two at room temperature. I do wish the serving bags were a bit bigger or that they provided a takeout bag with handles, but it's better for the environment that they don't, and it's on me to be prepared and bring a tote next time. read more

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For the past year, I have visited 3 Chinatown bakeries to try different items. So far, AA Bakery wins in the Chinese egg custard tart selection. Perfectly crispy, layered crust with silky, just-right sweetness eggy (yet light) filling. Highly recommend this place for their Chinese egg tarts. Huge selection of cakes and pastries, too. We got 8 egg tarts, 2 Napoleons, one sachima, one sponge cake -- all for only $30.50. Fantastic value for great quality treats! (PS. We were there on Father's Day around 5:15 PM and everything was still well-stocked). read more

They have a line but it goes by very quickly. I got an egg tart and it was alright. The tart came out very hot like top was mega cooked but inside a bit unsettled like not fully cooked yet. The crust was very flakey and dense. read more

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Their Japanese cheesecake is the best I've eaten, better than Uncle Tetsu. Delicious egg tarts Green onion bun Milk tarts Great price read more

That egg tart was delicious. Soft, tasty. I'm probably going to go here from now on for my egg tart and it was HUGE!!! Can't be that. Lady in the back counter was so sweet how could I not go back! read more

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This is a tiny little Asian bakery. The street it's on is super busy and has absolutely no parking. Pretty common problem for sf, especially Chinatown. Insane quality baked pork buns. The bun is fluffy yet chewy. The pork filling is rich, salty and sweet. Their mango pudding is super creamy and custard like. There's always 2-3 women loading up goodies into their pink to go donut boxes. I try to stop every time I'm in sf. I love this place! read more

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I stopped by AA bakery because I wanted some fresh nian gao for Lunar New Year. Glad I stopped by here, it was so soft and fresh. Very delicious. They also have other pastries here and are very affordable. read more

The pineapple bun was the group favorite (we got plain). Egg custard tart and mango pudding good too. I wasn't a fan of the baked pork bun - the bun part was good from this bakery but I didn't like the pork filling. Not bad, but probably best to stick with the dim sum places for pork buns. read more

I went there on a Saturday after dim sum. It was probably around 12:30pm. I was surprised I didn't have to wait a long time. They have 2 display cases. The first had cakes and the second pastries, with a sales counter in between. The cakes were beautiful and the pastries looked delicious. I went there for the baked char siu bao. I ordered a half dozen for myself. For my companions I ordered pastries. They told me they were good. I didn't have a bao until the next day. The bread was light and fluffy. There was quite a bit of filling. The filling was good but I have had better. My only problem was they use cupcake paper and the paper stuck to the bao. But I wouldn't hesitate getting them again. When I lived in San Francisco, 30 yrs ago, I always had difficulty telling shopkeepers what I wanted. Yes, there was a language barrier. I didn't have that problem this time. The woman was nice and efficient. I would definitely go back. read more

The chicken pot pies are delicious I come and buy a bunch to bring home. Pop in air dryer do good

This is one the only bakery I would go to in Chinatown. Our go to was the pineapple bun with custard, regular pineapple bun, egg tart worth coming back to, the cocktail bun was great too. The service was interesting make sure you know what you want before ordering or else you'll get skipped. It's a bit confusing inside because usually there's a line outside or inside , so just pay attention on who they're serving. read more

Get the twin pack mango and red bean jello ..snack for July 4th Chinatown ...go to wharf fireworks ..Chinese July 4th ...if your friends hear u say danke in Chinese mandarin Cantonese ..if u can't hear ...Chinese July 4th ...yummy smiley $5.50 didn't meet u here today read more

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This is hands down one of the best bakeries I have been to within china town. I got the matcha cheese cake and the egg desert as well and it was so savory and tasty. The picture that I attached below is the matcha and it was so creamy. It has an authentic matcha taste. They have so many other pastries there that are delicious that I'd recommend everyone to try. If you are walking in Chinatown definitely stop by this place. The staff is super friendly. There's no seating inside it's more of a walk around which makes the experience better! read more

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Been coming here for years when in town. It is about a 20 min walk one way (40 min round trip) from the business district down town and probably about 30-40 from Fisherman's Warf. The walk is safe during the day, but would take an uber at night. The people who work here are generally friendly, but they are extremely prejudiced. Pretty sure they are Cantonese like many in this area. Not sure if they all speak Mandarin, but think at least some do. The bakery items are hit and miss. The more traditional Chinese items are usually pretty good. Some of the more Americanized items are sometimes dried out--maybe since their clientele is mostly traditional Chinese and maybe few tourists some of the Americanized stuff sits a long time and gets old???? The surrounding China town is typically dirty and sometimes homeless people drift over from the near by Tenderloin district that you want to avoid or only uber to and from. The shop itself is very small with limited seating and reasonably clean. It says a lot that many of the other bakeries on the area have either closed or changed ownership, but these guys are still here. For traditional items like Dan ta (egg tarts) etc. they are definitely worth a try. Some of the Americanized stuff if good too, but as said, the quality varies on that. Some other places nearby offer bigger dan ta or different styles, so check around and either try several or find the one you prefer. Sorry, no pics this visit. read more

My dad used to buy checkerboard cake rolls when I was younger, so I had really fond memories growing up of AA Bakery & Cafe. Unfortunately, from my most recent visit, I don't think their bakery items are quite as good as I remember. The buns here are still delicious, but they give off "par-baked" and "a few days old." Still not a bad bakery to visit while in Chinatown, but I do prefer others (e.g. Yummy Bakery & Cafe). read more

This place never disappoints!!! Had dim sum for breakfast and purposely didn't order egg tarts, that way I could get them from my favorite bakery. Came in at about noon, no one in line. quick and fast in and out!!! read more

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Great place to get Zongzi! I was looking for a spot to buy some Zongzi for Dragon Boat Festival and this place pop out in a reel. Their Zongzis are massive, packed with meat, Chinese sausage, peanuts, chestnuts and many other ingredients. The rice was well cooked and very flavorful. All this for only $5! read more