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    Beacon Coffee & Pantry

    3.9 (383 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Mochi cake
    Elma C.

    The Beacon aspect of this coffee shop and why I am giving it 5-stars: *The lavender oat milk latte was the best I've ever had--creamy, with a distinct lavender flavor, no sweetness, and no dark roast espresso beans. *I tried both the cinnamon braid pastry and the mochi chocolate cake; the chewy, gooey texture was amazing. The staff member asked me about any allergies while I was picking up my pastries. I appreciated their concern, as it showed they prioritize customer health and safety.

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    Magda G.

    Super cute coffee shop in Noth Beach w beyond sweet staff, chill tunes in the background. Delicious americano made with local coffee. Free oat milk ! Pastries are delicious - banana bread w walnuts is super moist. CC accepted Free wifi

    Latte & Matcha Latte
    Troy B.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by in here for a coffee during a walk, and I did not expect the Matcha Latte to be so good! It didn't have the strongest matcha flavor, as I asked for a lighter dose of matcha, but it was a very decent latte. This is such a cute cafe with little trinkets, books, and merch for sale. We only stopped by inside for a bit, but I wish I could stayed for a bit longer. The drinks There's a few tables to sit at but I get the sense this is more of a 'stop by and get your fix' kinda cafe.

    Missing a quarter of my drink...
    Mary Grace L.

    I've been before and the service has been fine. Today the woman taking my order couldn't be bothered to look up, then I receive my coffee that's hardly 3/4 full. Do better

    Turkey Sandwich  and Coffee Smoothie
    Scott H.

    I came here to grab a quick lunch near my office and wanted to try a new place. I've seen this place numerous times and thought I'd give it a try. I ordered the smoothie with the coffee shot in it and the Turkey Sandwich. The sandwich was really good. The pesto dressing was delicious and a great sauce to add to the sando. The bread looked thick, but it was a great choice given how "saucy" the sandwich was. As for the smoothie, it was disappointing. It was very watery and had a consistency of juice. Perhaps too much ice was used in making it, but it wasn't good and I'd avoid it. The space in itself was nice and the service was friendly! I'll have to try a cappuccino here one of these days to see how their coffee is, but for now I can highly recommend the Turkey Sandwich!

    Raya K.

    What a lovely neighborhood cafe! I'd wanted to get the avocado today but unfortunately their avocado delivery hadn't arrived yet, so I got the ricotta toast instead with a flat white. My friend had a breakfast burrito and an iced latte.

    Matcha
    Meghan S.

    Leaving this review so Beacon sees it and fixes their matcha! It was essentially a cup of milk, with very little matcha. It didn't taste of much besides water. Service was quick and the place was clean; but obviously sad about my drink as it felt like a waste of money.

    Caramel latte with oat milk
    Katarina W.

    Super cute spot! Lovely gift section that you can browse while waiting for your drink. Try the caramel in your latte -- it's decadent! Good seating and WiFi if you need to stay and work.

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    Carly S.

    What a cute spot! We found this while out on a walk through SF and it was a great find. My girlfriend and friend got coffees and sandwiches which they all loved. I ended up getting a smoothie and it was delicious! Plus the decor is so adorable and they have cute lil things for sale too. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

    Lavender latte
    Sam D.

    Although it looks unassuming on the outside it's not a coffee shop you should just walk by. The lavender latte was fantastic and the ricotta toast hit all the marks. Seating is a little limited but it's 100% a place you should check out.

    Elisa S.

    Great coffee shop with plenty of seating! Service was prompt as well. Tried their breakfast burrito and it was so filling. I also tried their lattes and it was delish. Would definitely come back if you need a space to get some work done.

    Avocado toast $9
    Regan T.

    A nice, standard cafe offering tea and espresso drinks as well as some breakfast bites--not full-on meal or brunch level, but still a decent selection from a compact menu. My favorite part of the store was the little array of gifts & goods. Your standard fare of PF Candle Co, tumblers, bath teas, zines, and cute letterpress greeting cards. It was really fun to browse while waiting for our order! They have housemade lavender and vanilla syrups ($0.50 extra) which I love. I tried an oat milk latte with lavender and the flavor was definitely great. At the risk of sounding extremely snobbish, the way the espresso was crafted was almost elementary... not up to my expectations of a $5.50 latte. There was no crema, just a lot of foam with big bubbles. It wasn't bad, but just the kind of drink I'd expect from my Nespresso machine, not from a professional coffeeshop. We tried some of the food offerings as well. My avocado toast was pretty tasty but a little small in portion for the $9 price tag. I did quite like the seeded bread they use. My bf got the breakfast burrito which was downright disappointing. It was chock full of unseasoned, boiled potatoes (not even fried) and contained 1 (one!) black bean lol. It was super lacking in flavor although they did include ketchup and tabasco packets which were a thoughtful touch and very necessary. I would skip the burrito. Of note, the indoor seating area is currently under construction. They have a pretty large, open space but only around 7-8 seats total, all bar-style (window or wall-facing, rather than individual tables per party). So while the space felt welcoming there just wasn't a lot of room to sit and enjoy ourselves. They do not offer outdoor seats. All in all this is a cute place to grab a bite if you're in the area, but neither with enough seating to hang out nor meritorious enough to bring me back.

    Breakfast burrito
    Shanelle S.

    Laidback coffee shop that's good for studying. Came here for a quick breakfast while waiting for laundry to finish and it was a chill vibe. You order at the counter and pay, and then they'll call out each order. I got the matcha latte (oat milk is available for an extra charge) along with the breakfast burrito (they're pre-made so they'll hand it right to you). The burrito is vegetarian. There is Tapatio by the trash/recyclable station. The avocado toast comes with a lot of avocado and is also vegetarian. Credit cards accepted.

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    Both the food and the service were great. We would recommend this place if you are in the area.

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    Butter & Crumble - Romey's Mexican hot chocolate pain au chocolat

    Butter & Crumble

    4.6(707 reviews)
    0.3 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill
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    The food was excellent also t he service was immaculate and the ambiance was appealing and nice…read more I will go back again soon keep up the good work and good food

    Finally made it to Butter & Crumble after my first failed attempt when I showed up around 11am and…read morefound almost everything sold out. This time, I came prepared and arrived at 10am and mission accomplished! Beef Birria Pain Suisse -- 9/10 This tasted exactly like a birria taco wrapped in buttery puff pastry form. Super flavorful, rich, and flaky. My only minor complaint was that the consommé soaked through the bottom a bit, so it lost some crunch, but the flavor more than made up for it. Baklava Bun -- 8/10 Such an innovative pastry. It had all the warm, nutty, spiced flavors you'd expect from baklava while still feeling like a proper laminated pastry. Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant -- 9/10 Best sweet option of the bunch. The exterior was perfectly flaky and crunchy, while the pistachio cream filling was rich without being overwhelmingly sweet. The cardamom added a really nice aromatic touch. Pork Bun Bearclaw -- 10/10 My favorite item by far. It tasted like a baked char siu bun crossed with a buttery puff pastry. Savory, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying. Twice Baked Biscoff Croissant -- 4/10 Unfortunately way too sweet for my liking. If you're a huge Biscoff fan you might enjoy it more, but it was overpowering compared to the balance of the other pastries. Overall, definitely worth the hype. Just make sure to go early unless you want to risk staring at empty pastry trays. The rotating menu keeps you on your toes and already has me wanting to come back to see what they will come up with next.

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    B Patisserie - Bostock ($4.25)

    B Patisserie

    4.6(3.8k reviews)
    1.8 miLower Pacific Heights
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    FINALLY tried B Patisserie and it did not disappoint! Came on Sunday after Mass at around 1 pm to…read morefind it still popping with a line out the door. Even so, they were refreshing that pastry case so that I was not without options. So many amazing-looking things, so I got 3 things just for myself: Chocolate Banana Almond Croissant $5.25: The classic, I had to try. And it was so good!! I thought it might be too rich, but I actually found it to be quite balanced. I loved the fresh mashed banana/banana purée inside, and it went really well with the chocolate. I didn't get a ton of almond flavor comparatively, but I appreciated the coating on the top for a heartier crunch in addition to the croissant flakiness. Like everyone else, I would definitely recommend this one! Passionfruit Bostock $4.25: The staff person helping me told me this was a good option, so I was happy about that. I would agree! It has a beautiful crisp on the outside and a moist crumb inside. The passionfruit flavor was really nice and not too strong. I believe they rotate different flavors of this one, so I'd definitely want to try more. Bostocks on the whole are underrated, and I think they have just the loveliest texture. All-in-One Cake: This is so creative. I was going to stop at the above two pastries, but when the staff person said that this cake was quite literally made up of all the other cakes seen in the case, I was already sold. How cool and creative and reduce-reuse-recycle is that!!!?? I love! And it was such a fun eat! I love how they added crust at the bottom and a gorgeous chocolate layer on top to tie everything together. And every bite was a little different: some fruity, some nutty, some crunchier. Super cool. I was able to nab a table and work a little bit, which was nice. It's a good vibe inside with a little hustle and bustle, but still cozy overall. I'll be back!

    This is a popular neighborhood bakery that is also famous in the entire city. They're famous for…read moretheir Kouign Amann, French pastries with an Asian flavored twist. When the full size Kouign Amann runs out these breadsticks, see my photos, are excellent substitutes: caramelized, sweet, crunch, and flaky. Sort of like bite size Kouign Amann. The layered coffee / espresso cake is excellent, just the right amount of coffee, sweetness and cream. It's subtly sweet and just the right harmony of bite through the layers. It's a little small portioned but love the sleek rectangular slice. They often have seasonal, Asian inspired flavors such as sesame Kouign Amann. For holidays, order ahead, and arrive early. For fresh Kouign Amann's, get them early in the morning. They sell out. Location: near UCSF Mount Zion medical center.

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    Pineapple King Bakery - San Francisco - Ten Blessings Gift Box 十幅禮盒

    Pineapple King Bakery - San Francisco

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    4.5 miOuter Sunset
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    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    I preordered a Ten Blessings New Year Gift Box (Limited Edition), and picked it up on a Sunday…read moreevening. The place was busy. There was no space to sit and eat. But some folks were standing and eating outside. Most of the folks were taking out. My gift box contained all their favorites (mentioned below). Pineapple buns were my favorite. It had kind of a crumbly texture and great flavor. May be guava one was my favorite. Tarts were good too. * Croissant Egg Tart * Meringue Taro Egg Tart * Pandan Croissant Ega Tart * Salted Egg Pork Floss Egq Tart * Pineapple Crust BBQ Pork Tart * Guava Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Pandan Coconut Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Salted Egg Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Mini Pineapple Butter Gold * Mini Chocolate Marshmallow Pineapple Butter

    I am writing to comment about the online ordering process…read more As a resident of the Sunset for over 20 years, I like visiting local bakeries. Pineapple King is a place I absolutely have a love-hate relationship about. I like how innovation the buns are, but the ordering process - regardless of whether I waited in line or I ordered in advance - has been very disappointing. I placed online orders in May 2021, April 2022, October 2022, June 2023, January 2025, and then today. (Thanks to my email which reminded me of the dates) Every single time I had to wait extra time for my previously placed online order to be ready. After several times of waiting for an extra 10 minutes, I decided to give them extra time to prepare the buns. It simply did NOT work. They always, and I mean always, asked me to wait for 5 more minutes. 5 minutes passed, and the order was still not ready. The average wait time has been 10 minutes in addition to the announced pick-up time. You might want to say, oh, I would like you to receive your buns warm and fresh. Thanks. But if a customer is late, they don't deserve warm and fresh buns. On the contrary, for us who are on time, why do we have to wait for extra time? Please consider adjusting the estimated pick-up time if you are super busy. I understand your store gets busy, and congratulations about that. Please ask your staff to give us a more accurate "extra wait time" because we customers are busy too. Our time is no less valuable than yours. Besides, I understand that you need to check our photo ID during pick-up. Please be consistent with your policy. While I was waiting by the pick-up window, I noticed there were customers who were not asked for their IDs, and they actually picked up their order after a 2-minute wait. Questions can be raised if you only enforce your policy either randomly or only towards several customers. After a few disappointing visits, our family are sad to say that this will be the very last time being your customers. How you run your business just don't align with our values. I do wish you all the best in your business. Thank you for reading my comment.

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    My Sweetheart Pastry 心愛老婆餅 reimagines the classic Lo Po Bang (Wife Cake)

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    Arizmendi Bakery - Blueberry Muffin

    Arizmendi Bakery

    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    4.0 miInner Sunset
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    I go to Arizmendi almost every week with my friends. They have cheap prices, and as a kid who…read moredoesn't earn much money, this is great for me. The baked goods there are amazing. My favorites are the cheese roll, the chocolate thing and the almond cookie. All of the treats have the perfect balance of sweet and savory. And, they have stuff for breakfast, lunch and maybe even dinner. The customer service is great too. All of the cashers at the front are patient and kind to me when I give bills. They all ask how the day is going, and one gave me $2 off! The bakery is well decorated from the inside and out. They're tiny details like the cute, hand drawn 'Dog Parking' sign, the banners and drawings from other kids, and all of the carefully arranged baked goods. I think that Arizmendi is a part of my life that I will miss as an adult. I hope you enjoy their service as much as I do.

    Zendaya called this place the best pizza she's had according to my friend, which is how we ended up…read morehere. My friend has gone to the other location a few times and said the other one was better, but this is my one off experience with Arizmendi. Ranked from best to worst, we got the: - almond croissant: kinda dense for a croissant but simple, lots of filling - daily pizza which was triple mushroom with a sesame ginger vinaigrette: a little gimmicky, smelled stronger than it tasted, not bad but wouldn't reorder, kind of dry but love the crust - cheese roll: dry as is but probably better warmed up, tasted like the pizza crust - chocolate mint cookie: very crispy edge with a softer middle, personally was too crunchy for me bc I like a softer cookie, definitely needed more mint - cowgirl cookie: letdown, had high expectations but this was super dry and needed more mixins Open to trying more pastries here because there is a large variety and wish the daily pizza flavor on our visit was better. Prices are fair and there was a line that didn't take too long.

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    Neighbor Bakehouse

    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    3.3 miDogpatch, Potrero Hill
    $$

    Delicious baked goods. Highly recommend. The flavors of each pastry stands out on its own. Service…read moreis fantastic. Ambiance is fast and efficient. The only thing is parking is not easy to find around the area. Best way to get there is via public transportation.

    Neighbor bakehouse has a friendly vibe, and it's a small bakeshop…read more Located in dog patch, parking is a tad easier. They offer a variety of baked in house items that range from the savory ( mushroom and cheese "tart") to the sweet of banana croissant invention. EVERYTHING is tasty. Items are limited in quantity, so go early. The mushroom green onion tart is delish! It has a generous amount of mushrooms, manchego cheese, and light green onions. It's a lovely flavor profile. The only downside is that it's not given to you heated. Eating it cold was not optimal. The banana "tart" because I don't recall the exact name, is to die for! It's sweet, it's sooo good! It's like banana crack. It has caramelized parts to it, and you won't want to share it!! The double backed pistachio/blackberry croissant is a food group all its own. It's everything you want in a pastry! The Thai tea was just OK. Super pricey for the amount. It's not that traditional taste profile. The people that work at Neighbor big house are friendly, expedient with service, and this definitely needs to be on your secret places to try when you're visiting SF. It's not that we want to gatekeep, but you are gonna want all these pastries to yourself!

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    Char Siu Croissant

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