The food was excellent also t he service was immaculate and the ambiance was appealing and nice I will go back again soon keep up the good work and good food read more

Finally made it to Butter & Crumble after my first failed attempt when I showed up around 11am and found 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. read more

Butter & Crumble - March menu: Beef birria pain suisse, baklava bun, pistachio cardamom sugar croissant, pork bun bearclaw, twice baked Biscoff croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Me and a friend went here on a Friday (in April - the menus change monthly). The owner requested that lineups start after 7:45 - we got there at about 7:50 AM and there was already about half a block's worth of line. Once the bakery opened at 9 AM the line moved fairly fast, but by opening time the line was down two blocks and wrapped around out of sight. We'd heard about B&C lines but even this on a weekday morning was surprising. Overall the pastries were very good, I will say that the savory pastries rank higher here than anywhere else I've been, but the sweet pastries don't. We got the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin, Lemon Bluberry Bun, Potato Artichoke Croquiche, Bacon Egg & Cheese, and Sam's Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake. The Croquiche was my favorite of all of them, and it was great warm, with a nice creamy filling. From the sweet pastries, my favorite was the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin - the rhubarb taste wasn't very strong but it was overall flaky, not too dry (even when eating it later in the day), and the cinnamon coating also didn't clash with the strawberry, vanilla, and orange. Least favorite was the olive oil cake; it was slightly bitter and the olive oil taste was dominating. These pastries are very large. Split between 2 people 3 of them were enough for us to be so full we saved the rest for later. I also got the Brown Butter Butterscotch Latte (iced), I'm not usually a fan of coffee but it was really good (it's very sweet so as a non-coffee drinker that worked out for me - the syrups overpower the coffee taste). The inside is cute with a pastel pink theme, we were able to snag the two seats by the window. I also liked the merch for sale and got a small print of the storefront. Definitely worth going too once, but due to the line I probably won't return until a monthly menu comes out that has a lot of things I desperately want to try. It's a top 3 bakery in SF for sure. read more

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I finally got to try B&C! Came on a Friday around 11am and only waited about 20 mins. A few of the pastries were out, but that's fine by me if I don't need to spend 2 hours waiting for them. The banana pecan cold brew was delish (I wish it was easier to just get their drinks) and the savory pastries were particularly good. Next time, I'd get more savory than sweet options. Love the rotating menu too! Beware the long line. Check the Instagram for updates and don't plan to eat there since there is standing-room-only that is taken up by waiting patrons. read more

Butter & Crumble - Menu May 2026 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Butter & Crumble has been on my list for so long because every time I walked by, the line was insane. First time I tried going around 1pm and they were already sold out even though Google said they close at 2pm. So next time, I prepared. I came back at 10am, with my kindle, waited in line around 40 minutes before finally got to the pastries. From their May menu, I ordered the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin and the Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant. And you know what, just wow... I was shocked. These pastries are seriously next level. The cruffin was my favorite, buttery, unbelievably flaky with layers that shattered perfectly when you bite into it. The strawberry rhubarb filling had the perfect balance of sweet and tart, while the orange blossom mascarpone cream outside had a very light floral flavor. These combination was just god made. The pistachio croissant was also another level . Super buttery, crisp outside, soft inside, with very (very very) heavy pistachio cream filling that tasted very nutty and rich but not too sweet. The cardamom sugar coating made it even better, and aromatic. Every bite tasted so heavenly. Definitely the best bakeries I've had in the Bay. read more

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In my (forever) quest for the best pastry in San Francisco, this is pretty high up on the charts. The hype is real, but the long queues ate not for the faint at heart. We arrived bright and early on Mother's Day before 9:30 am and we didn't get our order in till 11:15 am. That is close to a 2 hour wait. We treated it as an adventure and a price to pay for the best rated pastries in the city. Did it once but not sure if I have the heart to wait 2 hours in a queue. The pastries are top notch though. The pistachio cardamom croissant is the bomb, I would get multiples next time. Their savory pastries are amazing too- got the herby olive twist. The Orange rosemary was super good as well, such an amalgamation of flavors and texture. They were sold out of the Coffee Caramel Pain Au Chocolat and a couple other pastries, so missed those. The bakery doesn't have much space to eat inside, so take them to Washington Square or wherever you are headed and enjoy your hard earned pastries. read more

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My partner managed to get onto their weekly preorder drop. He had been trying for weeks. We got a box of 8 assorted - 3 savories and 5 sweets for about $64. It included, "Coffee Caramel Pain Au Chocolat, Orange Rosemary Pastry, Herby Olive Twist, Blackberry Ricotta Swirl, Morty P (pork!!), Lamb Pain Suisse, Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin, Brown Butter Pistachio Cookie" They also offer a box of 4 but I'd figured it's so sought after, we'd go for the 8 and damn, the hype is real. When we picked up our order at 9am on a Saturday, the line stretched 2 blocks! I can now see why. I hate that they change their menu monthly because it makes me want to try to preorder another box and it was so hard the first time. It's the best and our favorite bakery in SF for us right now. It's highly ranked up there. Hopefully when they open up their 2nd location, the wait will be much shorter. read more

Butter & Crumble - Herby olive twist - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I decided to see what all the fuss was about and went on a Sunday morning. While the food was undeniably good, I'm not sure any pastry is worth a two-hour wait. I'm always hunting for the city's best bakery whenever I'm traveling, so this was certainly and experience. I ordered the cold brew, the bacon, egg, & cheese, and the pistachio cardamom sugar croissant. The breakfast croissant was great, but the pistachio croissant was the winner. The cream filling was perfect--rich but not overly sweet. It's a fantastic bakery; just be prepared to spend your entire morning in line. No seating inside. You're picking up for to-go. They also have limits for how many pastries a group can order. Check out their signage for more information. read more

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IT IS WORTH THE HYPE. I waited 2 hours and I would do it again. The savory pastries are unreal. Flavors are amazing and well-balanced. The prime rib croissant and french onion soup croissant were absolutely perfect. Sweet pastries were also good but I prefer savory. Make sure you follow their instagram where you can find their menu for the month and also daily updates about how long the line is. Very hard to find parking so take the bus or have someone drop you off. Staff were nice and friendly. There are like 2 seats in the store so it's more of a grab and go place. read more

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The famed two-hour wait... Is it worth it? Unfortunately, yes. First of all, the menu is always phenomenal. They do the best job at innovating pastries in a way that is innovative and obvious at the same time. A French Onion Soup Croissant? Like obviously that sounds so good, and why have I never had one before? Secondly, Butter and Crumble sets a limit for how many of each item you can order, so that they can keep up with demand and ensure that people in line still have access to a wide variety of pastries by the time they get to the front. Beautiful model, and greatly appreciated from someone who waited the hour and a half. Thirdly? It's really freaking good. The pastries are flaky, buttery, flavorful, and everything you could want from hearing any of the descriptions. The lamination on the croissants is BEAUTIFUL, light and flaky, but still so decadent and moist. I highly recommend any of their croissants, rotating or permanent flavors, as I am sure they've dreamt up something beautiful. It's worth waking up early for a day and spending an hour or two waiting for breakfast. Enjoy! read more

Butter & Crumble - january 2026 selections - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ok the verdict is in - this line is not worth the wait for croissants unless you have the time and patience Don't get me wrong - bombbbbb pastry. Zatar lamb croissant. But any other bakery of similar quality delivers without the wait. The cookie on the other hand was so unique and not too sweet. Pistachio and chocolate delight but again I'm not waiting in this line ever again when I can go to spruce for a good cookie or Arsicault for croissants easily. Again top notch productsssssss but the wait is a turn off read more

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At 8:10am on a Sunday, there were probably approximately 100 people already waiting. (Butter & Crumble opens at 9am.) There are so many people waiting that they need to have a designated employee acting as the "line coordinator" going over the rules (stand close to the building, don't talk too loud since we're below housing, max of 10 per party, 3 of each item). I personally don't understand the per party rule, since some people could have a party of five and some could just be a party of one. Nevertheless, I waited a total of 2.5 hours (1 hour waiting before the business opened) and was able to get what I wanted. Since I was devoting so much time to this pasty-eating endeavor, I figured I may was well order a variety and got 8 of the 10 pastries available in March: Beef Birria Pain Suisse (x2), Guinness Cruffin (x2), Baklava Bun, Ruby Twist, Pork Bun Bearclaw, Lomo Saltado Croissant, Chopped Cheese Pain Suisse & Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant. While I appreciate the wide variety of flavors/options, the pastries fell flat for me. I was underwhelmed with most of the ones I tried. Some items lacked flavor (like the Beef Birria), one had really tough meat (the Lomo Saltado)...it just wasn't what I hoped it would be. For $98 (nearly $10 a pop), I want to love what I'm eating. That being said, my favorite sweet one was the Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant. My favorite savory was the Ruby Twist. There's two hour parking in the area (Mondays-Saturdays), but note you may need to move your car since the wait could be longer than this. Based off the selection I tried, I won't be tempted to join the 2+ hour wait ever again, but I enjoyed getting to check out the bakery for myself and form my own opinion! Side note: Even without the wait, I'd still be rating it a 3. My review is solely based on my feelings about the pastries. While not for me personally, I'm happy to say my review is in the minority and most people really love the items from this woman-owned business! read more

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The hype is real!! The pastries here are such unique flavor combinations and so artfully crafted. The layering work for the crunch is unlike anything I've ever tasted. Worth a wait in line for at least 30-45 minutes. My favorite thing was the savory pastry. It had lamb this past month. The strawberry rhubarb cruffin was also incredible. That one surprised me! read more

Butter & Crumble - Pastries: biscuit, cruffin, roll - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ambiance: A women owned and majority women ran establishment in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Very bright with the ability to see them laminating and baking while waiting for your baked goods and coffee. Wait time: An extremely long wait time to get into the bakery as it is extremely popular. Even getting there 2 hours before open people are waiting outside. Definitely bring yourself a chair and something to entertain yourself while waiting and get there early to make sure they do not run out of a pastry you want as there is a limited amount each day. They do a weekly drop on Tuesday between 9am and 12pm but it is EXTREMELY popular so it sells out fast. Service: Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff on the food and brinks that are being served. They do have a worker who goes outside to make sure people are fine and that the line stays moving without others cutting the line. Food: If you are looking for unique and different flavored laminated pastries or drinks, they have some of the more unique flavors in city. The pastries are generously filled and baked extremely well whether it is savory or sweet. Food rotates monthly with a new menu so it is not guaranteed anything shown in previous pictures will be made that month. Best to look on their social media (instagram) for updates on monthly menu and daily sell outs. Blueberry Pancake Matcha Latte was flavored well and not overly sweet with a good matcha flavor it. The milk options were between Whole and Oat when the server was asking. read more

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Parking: Free street parking but very limited in this residential area. Interior: 1 counter space with 2 seats and the rest is barely enough standing space for the line to order and picking up. Wait Time: 1.5hr wait at 8:30a. They open at 9 and I got to order by 10a. All items still available. Took about 10-15min to pack because they had to make more of a certain item. Left at about 11a and the wait/line was about 10min but most of the popular items were sold out by 10:30a so I recommend coming by 9am if you want something. Otherwise, just come around 11a and take chances with their regular items. Items Order: Croissants: 10/10 Prime Rib $12 - prime rib filling was a solid amount for the pastry ratio. well seasoned and cooked so that it was not dry. Croissant was a bit small compared to others. 10/10 French Onion Soup $8 - Very yummy filling with strong onion flavor. Yum 10/10 Pistachio Cardamom $8 - Regular monthly item but still very good. The cream had a medium pistachio flavor not much cardamom. Cream filling amount was good. 10/10 Coconut Passionfruit $8 - delicious passionfruit flavor. coconut addition also great complement and balance. 9/10 Tiramisu $8 - heavier on the cream side but still really good. Needs more coffee flavor all the croissant bases were amazing. very buttery, flaky, perfect crispy exterior to soft airy interior ratio. 10/10 Spinach Artichoke Croquiche $9 - insanely good! croissant base was extra buttery on this one but the layers and texture still held well. filling was generous and was so gooooood!! 7/10 Banana Praline Cruffin $8 - average cruffin and average banana flavor. 4/10 Dulce Pain Suisse $8 - disgusting, this was mad dry and just mostly pastry. the filling was very little in portion and also texture was close to clay. 7/10 Choco Cookie $5 - standard good cookie nothing special overall would come back for specialized items or at 11am for no wait on regular items read more

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Got the last chocolate croissant on Thursday at 12 (waited maybe 15 mins but there was nothing left), and my friend waited in line for 2 hours on Friday morning (lined up around 8) and got a few varieties, and I do understand the hype. Not much indoor seating, but most people get a box or two. It was the priciest croissant I've ever gotten, but the filling and flavors are worth it. Just know you will be waiting in line to get! read more

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Lined up on a Saturday around 7:20am, got in and ordered 2 hours later. It smelled soo good inside, ordered the Za'atar lamb pain suisse, bacon egg & cheese croissant, Lucy's earl grey blueberry muffin, and the toffee cornflake cookie. I think it's worth lining up at least once to see what the hype's about. -Za'atar lamb pain suisse: very flavorful, the lamb, green sauce, and pickled onion paired well together -Bacon egg & cheese croissant: I love savory pastries and this was my favorite! The croissant was so light and flaky, the runny yolk was chefs kiss -Lucy's earl grey blueberry muffin: I really enjoyed the earl grey blueberry flavor! the muffin was very moist and not overly sweet -Toffee cornflake cookie: I liked the crunch and texture of this cookie, there were a lot of chocolate chips but it is on the sweeter side read more

Butter & Crumble - March pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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OMG I've been waiting to come here for so long this particular Saturday morning my foodie friend and I decided we would get together and bear the freezing cold of San Francisco and go! We left our house at 7 AM from San Jose and got up to San Francisco at 8:10 AM! Low and behold, there was a line all the way across the street and halfway down the basketball court of the middle school! I drove to the end of the line and told my friend to get out of the car and go run in line as I look for parking!! OMG there's no parking to be found anywhere except at the top of this crazy hill which was a good quarter mile walk! Lol Around 11 AM we finally got to order and three customers before us they told the line they ran out of the lobster rolls!! I really just wanted a picture of one, since they mixed it with pork and I'm allergic to pork. Whatever! Lol. I also wish I could have ordered just a drink in line as I waited in the cold. I ordered a butterscotch latte with oat milk, and it was honestly delicious!! I also love how decadent the whipped cream and French vanilla bean. Taste it!! One of the fanciest cups of coffee I've ever had as takeout!! Nevertheless, the eight variety pastries I bought were simply superb!! The crunch, flavor, palettes, and intensity were insane!! I've never tasted such a crispy croissant on the outside that flaked off so perfectly and buttery in my mouth before!! OMG and she changes the flavors every month?! I'm screwed!! My boyfriend thinks my foodie friend and I are crazy for waiting three hours for some "croissants!? But I told him, "That's a foodie problem!!" I honestly can't wait to find out what the next theme is for March!! read more

Food: I came for the BIRRIA PAN SUISSE and I'm glad I did! The meat was juicy and flavorful and the pastry was sweet. I totally destroyed the RUBY TWIST, yummy vodka sauce, strong pesto and chili flake kick was delicious! The pistachio cream in Sophie's croissant was addicting. I didn't get to try the others since they were given to other people, but they say it was tasty! They KNOW how to make a sweet/savory pastry, will be back! Other Details: I got here around 7:30 AM on a Friday and the line was already super long. I didn't mind waiting though as I came prepared with some earbuds! I got my pastries at 9:39 AM (they open at 9). The staff is extremely friendly & welcoming. There's only two seats inside at a counter so I recommend taking it to-go and enjoying it at home or a nice park. read more

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There was a 2 hour long wait to order on a Sunday morning. The line stretched around the block with lots of people just waiting for the business to open. I ordered the Pork Bun Bearclaw and Beef Birria which were both good, but the Beef Birria could have used more flavor. The Pork Bun Bearclaw tasted similar to a Chinese BBQ Pork Bun but with flakey bearclaw/croissant like bread. This business is in a residential area so it seems intrusive for so many people to line up outside before/during business hours. Having a different type of ordering procedure such as someone taking orders of people already lined up would benefit customers and the residents in the area. Employees frequently managed the line to ensure waiting customers were not blocking the sidewalk. Service was good as the workers were friendly. read more

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Waited two hours in line on a Friday morning! Was it worth it? What can I say: I'm glad the pastries were worth the wait! Everything was delicious, unique flavors, had great texture (baked perfectly). I can see why they have two hour lines every day that they're open. They change their menu every month, but usually always keep their most popular item: pistachio croissant. They open at 9 am on Thursday - Sunday, and you definitely should try to arrive early before opening (people line up at 7am). They offer online pre-orders, so try to pre-order if you can and skip the line. March 2026 menu: - Pistachio croissant: SO good! I was impressed with the texture of the croissant and rich pistachio filling. - Pork bun bearclaw: I never thought hoisin sauce and char siu pork could be good as a pastry until now. So impressed with the savory flavors, definitely a favorite. - Biscoff croissant: Good biscoff flavor and love the cookie butter and cookie bits. On the sweet side (understandably). - Baklava bun: Wonderful transformation of a baklava into a more croissant form. - Bananas foster latte: Not my fave since the banana flavor wasn't as prominent (saying this as someone who doesn't like banana drinks; I don't think it was enough). read more

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Finally got to try this bakery and see what the hype was all about! We went on a Thursday morning and got in line at around 7:30am. By then, there was already a line half way down the block. People bring chairs and blankets to sit on because the bakery doesn't open till 9. Is it crazy to go this early? Maybe a little but I don't want to risk coming later then they sell out. Might as well go all out for my first time. My friend suggested parking on Bay Street and that was clutch. Lots of parking and no meters! Once the doors opened, it took us about 30 mins to get inside. You get 10 pastries PER PARTY. Just keep that in mind. They change the menu monthly so have a game plan of what you're getting before going inside. They have a few stools for sitting by the window but I think it's better to take it to go. I'm not kidding when I say everything was amazing. Can't wait to go back read more

Butter & Crumble - February 2026 menu - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been here 3 times and it has been 5 stars EVERY TIME! The food is just as good as it looks. I've tried so many different things here and can't believe how they stay consistent across the board. Aside from the long lines, there is nothing negative I can say. This is the one spot I always bring folks visiting the city. read more

Butter & Crumble - Sweet and Savory - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was my first time visiting Butter & Crumble, and I was told to arrive early and line up before the store opens. I came on a Thursday around 8:15am and the line was already pretty long. I ended up getting my order around 9:45am, so be prepared to wait if you plan to visit. That said, the experience was still pleasant. Everyone in line was friendly, and the staff were nice as well. The shop itself is super cute, and they even sell merch inside. Each pastry I tried was delicious. There's a 10-item limit per party, so beware if you're planning to buy more than that. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking out the pastries here if you're in the area, especially if you're a fan of pastries. read more

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Finally got to try Butter & Crumble!! We started lining up at 7:30 on a Friday and got our order at 9:15. Definitely the longest I've ever waited for pastries. I highly recommend bringing a foldable chair & a book to make the wait more comfortable. They limit orders to 10 items per party, with a maximum of 3 of the same item per order. The March menu was created by the women of B&C in celebration of International Women's Day Month. We got: - Nicki's beef birria suisse ($12) - Martha's Guinness cruffin ($7.50) - Salina's baklava bun ($7) - Sarah's ruby twist ($6.50) - Allyson's pork bun bearclaw ($11) - Hanna's twice baked biscoff croissant ($8) - Melissa's lomo saltado croissant ($11) - Lauren's chopped cheese pain suisse ($10.50) - Romey's Mexican hot chocolate pain au chocolat ($8) - Sophie S's pistachio cardamom sugar croissant ($8) Everything was delicious, beautifully made, and full of unique flavors. My favorites were the pistachio cardamom sugar croissant, the pork bun bearclaw, and the ruby twist. I can see why this place gets so much hype. It was worth visiting, and I'd come back again if I see something on the menu that I really want to try. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday morning heard this place was gas and let me just say it. The hype is real when I came Wednesday. The line wasn't very long. I believe I waited about 25 minutes. I got mostly one of everything from the top of the menu, but man was everything so good. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Came here around 12:30pm on a Saturday and the cashier said they ran out of the Pistachio Croissant at 11:15am today. Only 4 people in line at this time but the line moved slowly because I think each person rakes the menu to find something else they want to order and don't want to miss anything. There were only 4 items left at this time (see my photo) and I got a brown butter toffee corn flake cookie $5. It was a 3.5/5, I actually forgot it is supposed to have toffee midway through because all I tasted were what seemed to be chocolate in between bites. Adding cornflakes for me wasn't a plus because some pieces were hard or stale. I would still like to try the croissant if I'm in the area early enough but won't be waiting at 7am in line for it. read more

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I've come here two different times and I think I've finally nailed the sweet spot as an early arriver. The first time I got here at 7:05 and received my order at 9:55. The second time I arrived at 6:40 and received my order by 9:15. The place opens at 9 for reference and usually sell out around noon. I would recommend looking up this place on Instagram before coming so you know what to expect for the weekend. The instagram page has the pastries that they are serving for the month and there are new ones every month! There are pre orders that open on Tuesday but it sells out within seconds. Let's talk about the pastries now. There are some that are available each month like the Bacon egg and cheese and pistachio cardamom croissants, and some new ones like the Steak Frites(February), Lobster Croquiche(February) and the Dungeoness Crab Danish(December). Overall, they have been smash hits! Even to the point where they are limited to 2 instead of 3, like the other pastries. The croissants are flaky and you can tell that there is a lot of attention to detail put into it. They also have drinks and cookies as well that are pretty good. You can tell that the staff really care about their customers as it shows in the service and their attitude. There is a small counter in the front for 2-3 people to enjoy their haul but the store fills up so quick that you might just want to enjoy it elsewhere. Overall, this has to be the best place to have a Croissant in SF and the wait is well worth it! read more

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Finally made my way to butter and crumble! This Saturday at 11:30am, the line was about 30minutes, and it does move slow. Most of the pastries were sold out by then, but there were surprisingly a ton of unique savory ones I got to try. Sarah Ruby Twist - loved the combo of vodka sauce and pistachio pesto! So unique and a blast of flavor Lauren's Chopped Cheese Pain Suisse - the ground beef made this super filling, and I loved the cheese and sauce inside Melissa's Lomo Saltado Croissant - what a fun theme for a croissant. Probably my least favorite since the beef portion was a little light (at least in the one I got) but still pretty good and unique! I would love to try the sweet pastries next time, but it sounds like you have to get there early and wait longer! read more

Butter & Crumble - Lauren's Chopped Cheese Pain Suisse, Melissa's Lomo Saltado Croissant, Sarah's Ruby Twist - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a delectable time! I would recommend waking up before they open and queuing with some friends. You get to catch up and get rewarded with some pastries. We got there around 7am and were 2nd in line! The standouts of the January menu were the passion fruit and vanilla croissant, French onion soup pastry, tiramisu and banana cruffin. The Passionfruit delivered the tart punch while the vanilla cream balanced and provided that sweet pop. The French onion pastry was rich and luxury, the caramelized onions really added to that cozy bite. And the cruffin had great filling and you could taste the banana flavor! Definitely worth the wait if you see a manu item you want to try! read more

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Got here on a random Thursday morning right at open and there was already a massive line. I ended up waiting for 1.5 hours, but let me tell you, it was 100% worth it. My favorite was the tiramisu croissant, followed by the banana coffee cake, pistachio croissant, and cookie. The strawberry croissant was most underwhelming, but it was still fantastic compared to other croissants I've had. The tiramisu and pistachio croissant were the best croissants I've ever had anywhere, the bread was just perfect and the filling was flavorful but not overwhelming. The banana coffee cake was also the best coffee cake I've had, and the brown butter toffee cookie is up there among the top 5. The pastries stay fresh for a couple of days which I was quite pleasantly surprised. The pistachio matcha was also fantastic, one of the best drinks I've ever had for sure. It's definitely more pistachio flavored than matcha flavored though. The shop itself (once you get in) has a cute interior, but most people end up taking out the boxes because there's not much space inside to eat. 5/5 read more

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This cute bakery and its lines are all over social media and on a Thursday, I arrived at 9:00am and stood in line until 10:30 to get 6 pastries for $50 lol! I had to wait until 11:00 to get my steak croissant, which just came out of the oven, along with the pistachio cardamon croissants, lemon mascarpone cruffin, strawberry almond swirl and chocolate croissant. The pastries are beautifully crafted, not overly sweet, and baked to perfection! Was it worth the two hour wait? Absolutely! Would I get in line again? No, because I could preorder and skip the line. Gotta go on a diet though! read more

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I came with someone who really wanted to try these pastries. Normally I would never wait in a line like this but I didn't have anything to do so I happily waited.... but since then I have not been able to stop thinking about these pastries! I wish I paid attention to what my bf ordered!! I know I got the egg one BOMB. There was also a spinach bear claw and a potato quiche thing? Honestly I don't think it even matters anything from here is good! The staff were also patient, and friendly read more

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Worth the hype. Line was a whopping 5 minutes at noon on a Thursday, and I watched an employee cross out 4 items on the menu, suggesting they had only just run out. Savory options I got were uniquely good compared to other bakeries in the city: Feta & artichoke, Bacon Egg & Cheese. Everything was consistently good. Employees seemed really friendly too! read more

Butter & Crumble - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went on a Thursday morning, line was fairly long but not too bad. We started across the street. Everything here was yummy. The lemon cookie was delicious, the pistachio croissant . Can't go wrong with anything honestly. Pricey but good! The shop was cute with an upside down mirror so you can see the bakers do their magic. There's a shiny croissant in the middle of the ceiling. Everything was super cute! Would come again. read more

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Note to self, COME way earlier for a better selection and experience. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars. Quality/Quantity - Our first visit was in September last year. Sorry for the late review (because I forgot about this visit), but if you are following, I left the country without my laptop... My daughter's drink and chai croissant - The croissant was amazing! It was bits and pieces of croissant dough baked together. Very sweet and fluffy. I/daughter ordered a pineapple black tea but it was sold out... So they suggested a pomegranate green tea instead. It was okay. On our second visit, we came at noon and they only had cookies left... $5. It was okay, a good size for $5. My daughter got the cornflake chocolate chip cookie. Yes, cornflake like the cereal. Ambiance - Small local crazy busy business. Well if you come at noon or later, no lines; but then again, no/limited selections. Take out location. Open only 4 days a week from Thursday to Sunday. Opens from 9am until they sell out. The owner suggests to get in line by 8am... Limited parking, good luck. Service - Good. Due to continuously selling out, there is a max of 3 per item and a max of total of 10 items. Price - Expensive, but expect to pay for quality. Price reflects the level of quality. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2020 and since October of 2023 at this location. My daughter is a loyal customer, which by default makes me a loyal customer, lol. Yes, I will work harder to come earlier for a better experience. read more

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Finally secured Butter and Crumble!!! Got there around 7:15am on a Friday and we were 18th in line. Was able to find street parking a few blocks away. I think there usually isn't this long of a line so early on Fridays but we went the Friday before Christmas. Their instagram did post that there were very long lines that weekend and the one prior so just be aware of the wait if you are planning to go during the holidays! One of the staff members made an announcement that there is a maximum of 10 pastries per party rather than per person so also keep that in mind. The store opened up at 9am and we got in around 9:15. We got a wide variety of items and our order was ready for pick up after 10 minutes. Peppermint Bark Suisse (3.5/5): Liked how the pastry was a little crunchy on the outside and the filling had a nice chocolatey minty flavor, but there wasn't much filling unfortunately Linzer Cookie Cruffin (5/5): I've never had a cruffin before but I thoroughly enjoyed - the texture was great and I really liked the tartness of the fruit French Onion Soup Pastry (5/5): Delicious! I recommend warming this up and pairing it with hot sauce. I liked how the French onion soup flavor really came through Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant (5/5): Fluffy and light and there was a lot of filling inside! I'm not a huge pistachio fan so would not get this again but if you are, you would definitely enjoy as it is well made Twice Baked Gingerbread Croissant (4/5): Baked well but I found the gingerbread flavor to be a bit strong. If you like gingerbread you would probably like this Bourbon Brown Butterscotch Pain Au Chocolat (3/5): Wasn't much filling in this so didn't really get much of the bourbon chocolate flavor Sesame Brittle Brown Butter Cookie (5/5): Very unique - loved the contrast of the nuttiness from the sesame with the saltiness from the sea salt and sweetness from the chocolate Double Chocolate Espresso Cookie (5/5): I love chocolate so this rich cookie brownie hybrid made my heart happy Banana Coffee Cake (5/5): Hefty slice of cake! The cake itself was not too sweet which balanced nicely with the cream cheese frosting. Very soft and I liked the cinnamon swirl inside My friend said she found the Prime Rib Croissant a bit salty and wished there was more crab on the Dungeness Crab Roll Danish. I appreciate how they have options available for everyone - Butter & Crumble is one of the few bakeries in the city that offers a savory vegetarian pastry. Overall, everything tasted pretty good (favorites were the cakes & cookies) and I'm glad I finally got to try B&C. That said, the wait was super long and it is a big commitment to drive up from the South Bay and wait in line for 2+ hours so I would probably only come back if there are multiple items on the menu that appeal to me read more

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For context, both of my orders are in regards to the preorder large pastry boxes. When you go inside, there's a preorder window. The ambiance is packed and busy but the workers are relatively quick! I'd say if you get stuck behind an indecisive customer you'll be stuck for a while. There were these girls clogging up the preorder line and about 3 preorder people including myself ended up waiting behind them. The only time I really get this spot is if I can snag a preorder because the lines tend to be insanely long and no matter how good a pastry is I'm not waiting 2 hours in line for it lol. My first box was around Christmas time! I would say the standouts for me were the prime rib croissant, the French onion, and the pistachio cardamom croissant. The most recent one I got was pre-valentines day. My favorites were the tiramisu croissant, steak frites, the pistachio cardamom croissant (again), and the brown butter toffee cornflake cookie. I'd say overall this place is really good. Their pastry creams are delicious and their croissants are really beautifully laminated. I'd say some of their flavors are mid, anything with jam is way too sweet cause there's usually multiple sweet elements. I LOVE their savory ones. I wish they included more in the preorder boxes. Overall I'd say usually 4/8 of the pastries in the large boxes are amazing. The other 4 are ehhhh okay, I usually end up giving them away since I didn't like them. If you're willing to wait in line then you can choose what you want but beware it can get really long. The preorder boxes are a good random assortment of hits. Usually you'll love about half of them. read more

Butter & Crumble - Large pastry box preorder - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I am a religious follower of Butter and Crumble on Instagram and I am always so desperate to go every time they release a new menu. I'm also just super impressed of the team and how successful the owner Sophie has been at growing her business! In terms of unique pastries and croissants, this place definitely earns the top spot for the best I've had. Their savory croissants have also been pretty unbeatable for me. The last time that I came here, I arrived around 8:20 AM and left with a box in hand by 10:20 AM on a Saturday. I would definitely recommend coming early before they open and bringing a good book or a friend that you want to spend time catching up with :) This was my second time coming here and I enjoyed it a lot more this time. In general, these pastries are super rich and decadent in filling, so you definitely feel more weighed down after eating them (compared to arsicault for example). Whenever we get the sweet pastries, we also get overwhelmed by the filling, but the flavors are always spot on. In order of my favorites -- Prime Rib Dip Croissant ($12): The prime-ary (haha) reason why we came here. Meat was generous, flavor was epic, and the croissant was sooooo flaky. French Onion Pastry ($9): Perfect flavor, but I didn't like the pastry dough as much as the croissant dough. Tiramisu Croissant ($9): Literally the type of croissant that just oozes out cream. It wasn't too sweet, but the cream was very rich and the croissant could've had more of a coffee flavor. Twice Baked Coconut Passionfruit Croissant ($9): I honestly loved this one for its flavor, but it was so filling and on the oilier side. When I reminisce about this order, I keep thinking about this flavor though. Spinach Artichoke Croquiche ($9): I love the concept of a croissant quiche and the cute little chip in the pastry. I honestly loved the texture and flavor, but the filling was so deep that it was hard for us to finish even with 3 of us splitting it. Drinks: We tried the hazelnut praline cold brew and iced cinnamon roll latte with all of us liking the first one more. Every time I take a first sip of these, I think they are so perfect, but I don't think I've ever fully finished one because they're so rich that it's hard to drink the whole cup. read more

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Ordered: Classic Croissant (~$6) Salina's Baklava Bun (~$7): croissant scraps caramelized in cinnamon spiced sugar and pistachios & walnuts, baked with orange blossom honey syrup and finished with lemon zest Hanna's Twice Baked Biscoff Croissant (~$7): spiced brown butter almond frangipane, biscoff cookie butter topped with biscoff mascarpone cream Lauren's Chopped Cheese Pain Suisse (~$11): ground beef, adobo, onions, American cheese sauce, and special sauce topped with sesame seeds and dill pickles Sophie S's Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant (~$8): B&C's OG croissant, dusted in cardamom sugar and filled with pistachio cream Chocolate Almond Coconut Cookie (~$6) Sophie C's Banana's Foster Latte (~$8) Annika's Iced Blueberry Pancake Matcha (~$9) Aya's take: Oh my goodness! Butter & Crumble is the kind of place where calling it a "bakery" truly doesn't do it justice. They're taking classic baking techniques and making incredible and innovative pastries with them. The line? Insane. It was a Saturday at 8:30am and there was a good 100 people in front of us already. We finally got in & ordered at 10:45am and got our order 10 minutes later. It's a time commitment so definitely expect to spend 2-3 hours here. Nothing was sold out by the time we ordered which was great. Now onto the pastries! It's genuinely hard to choose favorites but Sophie S's Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant and Lauren's Chopped Cheese Pain Suisse were spectacular! Being from NYC, I had to try the Chopped Cheese Pain Suisse and it's essentially if an In-N-Out burger was found in a NYC bodega. The Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant was superb. Give me a tub of that cream and I'll be set. Other strong contenders were Hanna's Twice Baked Biscoff Croissant and Salina's Baklava Bun which were both executed perfectly. The Chocolate Almond Coconut Cookie was the only one not worth it, in my opinion, and I regret not getting Sam's Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake (no really I thought about it for 2 days after lol). Also, Sophie C did her big one with that Banana's Foster Latte. So soothing, warm, and not overly sweet. Their menu rotates monthly with some items always on the menu. If you're ever in the Bay, I highly recommend adding this to your food itinerary! read more

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