Bernal Basket is a neighborhood bakery, that is more than just a bakery. If you haven't been here, you definitely need to put this on your list of must try when you're in Bernal Heights/ SF. They offer a wonderful variety of both sweet and savory pastries, and they also have lunch items such as made in house pizza ( I definitely will be back to try the pizza!) which looks absolutely delicious! We grabbed a couple different pastries to try, and the pastries were good, but the savory selection was delicious! Banana loaf slice: this was a generous slice that was moist and tasty, but it really missed with the overall flavor profile of banana. Almond croissant: a properly made croissant should be late and buttery and the almond croissant just wasn't. It tasted more like a dinner roll than it did a croissant. There was barely any almond flavor in it, and I would take a pass on this next time. The seasonal Cherry tomato pastry: go now! You want to try this while they are making it. This savory pastry is such a perfect breakfast/brunch pastry. The flavor profile is absolutely phenomenal, and it is mouth watering and delicious. It's filled with different cheeses, and topped with tomatoes. We heated up, and that was the game changer. The cheese was gooey and melty. Mmmm, mmmm, good! The staff is nice and helpful, and they were very welcoming. The case is filled with so many options, there's something for everyone! read more

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Saw a friend post about this place saying it was the best jambon beurre she has had in the states so I had to try it. I agree it's definitely a top jambon beurre and I also tried the chicken caesar baguette sandwich was also great. The cinnamon bun here was also one of the better ones I have had in a very long time so that was a nice treat. Lots of other great looking pastries, sandwiches, cookies, etc, so will have to come back try some other things. It's a small unassuming place from the outside but easy enough to find. Parking on Cortland I find can be a little difficult at times but usually I can find a spot on one of the side roads fairly easily during the day. WIll definitely be back. Staff were quite friendly as well. read more

Finally got to stop by this cute neighborhood coffee shop! What I ordered: Iced Vanilla Latte with Oatmilk Banana Pecan Loaf FOOD/DRINKS: 7/10 I thought their iced latte was okay. I feel like their espresso shot tasted burnt, that's the closest thing I can think of to describe it. I do appreciate that they had a good ratio of espresso shot, syrup, and oat-milk. Their banana pecan loaf was pretty good. It was dense and the edges were a bit dry. I wish I asked them to warm up the loaf. They did have a wide variety of sweet and savory pastries/bites to choose from. SERVICE: 7/10 Service was quick. Staff were chill and friendly! AMBIANCE: 8/10 Ambiance is very cute. It's small inside with only 2 seats and a couch, but there is a decent amount of outdoor seating. I loved the vintage pieces of decor around the cafe. Although I only rate Bernal Basket 3 stars, I would still stop by again and try something different next time. read more

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Delicious ooey gooey cinnamon roll! It's made fresh every morning. The friendly lady at the register heated it up for me and even added extra frosting. It was perfect. Thank you for making my morning a little brighter! read more

Bernal Basket - I was hungry hahaha , here's a small piece of cinnamon roll heaven - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small bakery located directly across from the Bernal library. Offers a variety of baked goods and drinks. There's pizza Thursday through Sunday. This is a great place to swing by if you're at the library or playground. The iced latte was quite good on a warmer day and their pizzas (can be baked in the shop or take home) had a good mix of options to choose from. I tried their delicious tiramisu also, which was a huge box for $15! Will definitely be back to support. read more

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seasonal crostock - sliced seasonal fruit (peaches?) on top of croissant bread, topped with a crumble and powdered sugar. The fruit was fresh and the bread was solid though nothing out of the ordinary. A fresh and sweet treat. read more

Bernal Basket - 11.09.2025 - seasonal (peach) crostock - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I don't come to Bernal Heights often, so I made an effort to explore the area and came here for the cold brew. I picked up a savory beef Wellington and a sweet pain suisse pastry, which I really enjoyed together. Not a long wait during a weekday morning, and there are seats indoors and outdoors for you to relax and enjoy the start to your day. I wish this was closer to me since I would come more often, and definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

Bernal Basket - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a cute bakery in our neighborhood that came to existence through the COVID era. Our kids love this place because of the little library nook. read more

Bernal Basket - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited a Saturday afternoon, there were a few folks around, but not busy at all. I was in and out in around 10-15minute. I ordered a butter croissant and a cappuccino. Overall, I would say both were ok. The croissant was fresh, but less buttery and flaky than what I expect from a croissant. The coffee was a bit acidic, but still good. Overall, I would revisit to try the breakfast menu and their pizzas, which looked very delicious. read more

If you're like me, when you look into a bakery case full of fine pastries, you can't really control yourself. So take my advice: Walk to Bernal Basket. The walk up that hill will burn so many calories you'll be able to convince yourself it's ok. This place is legit. The hype is real. And it's as charming as the rest of the neighborhood. The star is the brioche-y cinnamon roll. Intense cinnamon flavor and plenty of fluffy cream cheese frosting. Definitely a lighter dough than most cinnamon rolls but such a strong flavor profile = excellent pastry experience! Also had an apple cider donut. Very good. Not quite the crunchy version directly from a traditional orchard but best in SF, it's a safe bet. Then the third thing I ordered was a Pain Suisse. It was ok. Really wish it had more filling. It tasted more like a croissant with a hint of chocolate and custard. Would have preferred a smaller pastry to make the proportions work better. It was pretty busy but I found space in the parklet and hung out for a while. They actually have heaters if it's cold. Nice touch. Definitely one of my favorite bakeries in the city already. read more

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Fresh baked goods, coffee perfection and great staff/service. Not only can you grab a pastry or two but you can also purchase loaves of goodness. Don't sleep on this location when you are in Bernal Heights read more

Bernal Basket - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I come here on average 3-4x per month Why I return +'s: + Quality calories. That means pastries, breads, and sandwiches all are solid menu items for me down + Friendly staff. I am always greeted with a smile which makes the place even more welcoming + Consistent quality. When I buy the tiramisu or the salted chocolate chip cookie, I will get the same taste and no less + Pizza night. Love the options and apparently such a hit that a nearby bakery is starting to do the same thing. + Seasonal yummies always in play so that I can try something new Why I avoid -'s: - Hard to visit and park my dogs outside the bakery. Wish they had some latch by the building so I can leash them Love how this team started and love supporting them as they bake away to feed the neighborhood and those who visit. read more

I was in Cortland yesterday (on NYE) and saw Bernal Basket was open. I popped in to try a blueberry scone and also ordered a cappuccino - both were delicious!! The scone always moist and warm, and I was so pleased the cappuccino was a double! The staff were friendly and I will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

So glad to have another cute local bakery on Cortland! They sell sandwiches, breads, and of course various savory and sweet baked goods. My favorites are the ham & cheese croissant (pro tip: reheat in your air fryer!) and the seasonal crostock, which is a croissant dough based pastry with jam or other toppings. When I visited most recently, the crostock had fuyu persimmon and pomegranate seeds, but it's always changing. Make sure to stop by if you're looking for a quick treat! read more

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Their tiramisu is delicious!! How does Bernal Basket not come up when I search posts where people ask for the best tiramisu in SF? Granted, it is a small cake (they say for 2, I think 4 medium-hungry people could have this), but I really just needed cake for two. $15 for the cake, and $6 each for a bunch of other delicious looking pastries (which I gave as a gift so I didn't get to try). Great deal. Very nice folks in the store. read more

After 3 PM Thursday - Sunday, Pizzas are delicious. Thick bready crust (NOT OILY as some pizza chains), generous topings, and warmed up on site. read more

This place is amazing love all their pastry fresh sourdough all their sandwiches and breakfast sandwich and the people are wonderful super sweet and so nice and very friendly. read more

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Been following this place on social media for a few months now ever since they opened in Bernal Heights - their sandwiches look so picturesque. We decided on the following: - PROSCIUTTO STRACCIATELLA: 3/5 - bread was tough and tasted a bit stale, prosciutto and cheese and stone fruit filling was tasty but overall was a bit disappointed. Looked better than it tasted - Tiramisu: 2/5 - soggy mess, good strong flavors though - Whole wheat bread: 3/5 - dense, was just ok - pain suisse au chocolat: 4/5 - our favorite of everything we ordered, tasty chocolate pieces, dessert itself was not as flaky but still very good Wouldn't go out of our way for this place again but if we're around next time might try their hot sandwiches. read more

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Cute little spot next to United Dumplings. Came in to try the cinnamon roll but they were out so settled for a peanut butter cookie which was perfectly moist and flavorful without being too sweet. The staff were helpful in finding an alternative and threw in an extra cookie since it was nearing closing time. Will be back to try more soon! read more

Bernal Basket - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bernal Baset is the best bakery in the area. They have a lot of good fresh variety. The staff is amazing. And there's no reason to wait in line at other larger, more famous bakeries with this gem around. read more

This is my favorite loaf of whole wheat bread in SF. The coffee beans are from Portland and a little too third wave for me (a classic European bean would suit the offerings here better, IMO), but the drinks are made well. read more

I've only tried one of their pastries, but ever since then I can't stop thinking about going back! I got the hazelnut croissant. Delicious. I can't wait to go back and try a bunch more of their pastries. I have a feeling It's going to be like a shopping spree . read more

Remember when the pandemic first started and people got hella creative with PPE? Hello, maxi pad as a mask and tampons in each nostril! Home-based Bernal Bakery was born during the start of the pandemic in March 2020 where the owners would lower a wicket basket on a pulley to deliver bread to customers on the street. Genius contactless delivery! Several years later after pop-ups in various farmers markets, they've opened their first brick & mortar at the former Little Bee Bakery space. As an ode to how they started, they've named their new bakery: Bernal Basket. M E N U Array of bread, focaccia, muffins, savory + sweet croissants, roman-style pizza, sandwiches, cookies, etc. Hot coffee available. F O O D * Plain Croissant ($4): https://tinyurl.com/mpnnjeuz * Scallion Scroll ($5.50): https://tinyurl.com/msywy2u5 * Ham & Cheese Croissant ($5.50): https://tinyurl.com/5hx5mjf6 * Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant ($5.50): https://tinyurl.com/ye24p63n * Cinnamon Roll ($5): https://tinyurl.com/pe495k5t * Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3): https://tinyurl.com/3n8h9muf Fav items: The shatteringly crispy scallion scroll with scallion tahini cream cheese, dipped in fragrant onion everything mix AND the cinnamon roll with soft brioche base crowned with deliciously salty sweet cream cheese frosting. Overall, happy to see Bernal Basket open up in the hood. Will need to return for their delicious looking pizza by the slice! ;) read more

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The bacon eggs cheese croissant brought me back to life. Woke me up inside, bid my blood to run and saved me from the dark The croissant wasn't crisped too much but still had that crunchy flaky feel, egg was nicely squared up, bacon wasn't overwhelming and the hot sauce inside all combined had this evanescent because I was gobblin this beauty Good service read more

Bernal Basket - BEC (bacon egg cheese) croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

i was looking for pastries and found this place on yelp. at 10am sunday, the store was small and crowded with a huge glass case of pastries and bread lining the shelves behind the counter. the line moved quickly and i got an apple cider donut and a pain suisse. the donut was DELICIOUS! i was expecting it to be somewhat dry and dense from past experience but it was nicely moist, spongy, and the sugar on the outside gave a subtle crunch. the spices weren't overwhelming either. i tried the pain suisse much later and it was underwhelming and a little dry, probably from sitting too long. i'll come back for more donuts for shore!! read more

The bread smells so good in here! The sandwich we got was substantial and delicious. The bread looked like it would be hard, but it is nice and toasty. A small hiccup when receiving the sandwich as the workers forgot about wrapping the sandwich and completing the order. It did not occur to us until a bunch of customers that came after started to get their orders. read more

A great new entrant to SF's sandwich scene and the Cortland corridor. The porchetta sandwich is one of the better ones I've ever had and I've had a lot of porchetta sandwiches. They had this anchovies aioli that was funky and piquant to help offset the richness of the pork. I think it was a weekly special so I'll have to try something else next time but I'd for sure get that one again and again and again. read more

This place is so good, the breakfast Sandy's are amazing and the staff is nice! Best coffee on Cortland!

Cool new bakery in Bernal with friendly staff. We got the BEC croissant and the scallion scroll. The BEC isn't quite what one would expect. It has a premade egg square and it's topped with arugula. There's also salsa that tastes like a lemon vinaigrette. It's an interesting take, but I'd still prefer a regular breakfast sandwich that has a fried egg or omelette on it. The scallion scroll though is a definite winner. Very savory and flaky. Will definitely be back to try their other items. read more

Bernal Basket - Scallion scroll and BEC Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really cute new bakery in Bernal Heights with plenty of baked goods, hot sandwiches and caffeinated drinks. They have sour dough loaves for $9 (perfect for homemade sandwiches), yummy chocolate chip cookies ($3 each), and a hot and gooey Croque Monsieur ($12). They are still working out their logistical kinks -- I had to repeat my order three times which they eventually still got wrong but gave me a free cookie out of it -- but I respect the quality of their baked goods and the grind it takes to open up a passion project. There's some seats indoors and outdoor parklet seats, so this is the perfect place to come for a weekend coffee and a quick bite. read more

Bernal Basket - Croque Monsieur - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

10/10 recommend! Such a tasty, FRESH, & delicious bakery! Camille the sweet sweet lady, gave us the backstory of Bernal Basket which was so interesting. She chatted with us made and us feel so welcomed. EVERYTHING she recommended was DELICIOUS. So glad we found this place highly recommend to come for any & all of your bakery needs. read more

Five stars for pastries and also for absolutely lovely service. And 5 stars for a red window seat to enjoy something sweet on a rainy day read more

Bernal Basket - Almond croissant, blueberry muffin, red window seat - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You can close your eyes and point to anything and you will be delighted with your choice. Ingredients are high quality and fresh. I've tried and loved the apple cider donuts, almond croissants, hazelnut croissants, focaccia, baguettes and loaves, chocolate chip cookies and pizza. Lots of regulars here for good reason! Friendly staff, as well. Bernal Bakery is a treasure in the neighborhood! read more

Can't believe we didn't come here sooner! The hazelnut chocolate croissant was soo good! And so was the seasonal crostock bread. The pepperoni pizza came with baking instructions to have it nice and warm and it came out of the oven so delicious and crispy. Looking forward to trying more of their baked goods read more

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We love Bernal Basket. It's become a special weekend ritual for us, and everything we've tried has always been delicious. It's clear a lot of care goes into the food, and it's something we genuinely look forward to. Unfortunately, our most recent visit left us disappointed. We asked a simple question at the counter--just wondering whether a certain pastry was better served cold or warm, and if it could be heated up. The staff member responded with attitude, didn't seem interested in helping, and just stared at us, making the interaction feel a bit awkward and uncomfortable. We decided to have our pastry warm, but while waiting, we overheard that same staff member--along with a couple others--mocking our question and laughing about it right in front of us. It felt really unprofessional and honestly, kind of mean-spirited. The energy from the staff this time around was disappointing and left a sour note on what's usually a lovely experience. read more

A flying stop to snag a couple of snacks! I love Bernal bakery from the Covid days of the actual basket on the pulley rope to the outside Charlie's and now the brick & mortar on cortland, such a bunch of great people love to see their successes! The pumpkin bread is so good, soft and chewy in the best way with just the right amount of pumpkin spice - their seasonal crostock is always Divine - the Sandos delish and of course the bread itself - rustic country style loaf / boule or baguette always soooo good I could eat and entire stick with butter entirely if unsupervised! read more

Bernal Basket - Pumpkin loaf - nice thick slice also! They don't skimp - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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INCREDIBLY good! Wow. We were blown away by their croissants and bread, closest I've felt to eating high quality baked goods in Europe. Service is great and the owners are the sweetest. What a hidden gem, must try! read more

the take home pizzas are our favorite!!! Honorable mention for the BE&C sandwich and that ham and butter sandwich... heaven on earth. Pastries are on point - overall 10/10 read more

Wonderful variety of bread however it didn't last as long as other freshly baked bread from other bakeries - - it spoiled very quickly. The pastry (sweet and savory) I purchased were just okay. The salads were very yummy. Most of the staff super friendly. It was very packed with customers so either I ordered the wrong things OR there is no competition in the area. read more

Amazing fresh sourdough bread with kalamata olives. Our all time fave. Good coffee too.