Stopped by California Bakery today for lunch and loved it. It's a small, family-owned bakery with a cozy, no-frills vibe. We ordered a Vietnamese coffee, two banh mi sandwiches (one combo and one grilled pork), and two donuts (one glazed and one chocolate custard). The banh mi were SOOOO good - flavorful, perfectly balanced, and especially impressive & affordable. The pate on the sandwiches is delicious. The Vietnamese coffee was strong and delicious, and both donuts were tasty. The sandwiches were made fresh upon order, they were able to make it without the jalapeño per our request. Service was quick and friendly. Overall, amazing food, great value, and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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I saw this bakery hyped up on IG and I wondered: THAT hole in the wall has good meat pies?? Okay, let me give it a try. Thankful they take Apple Pay so I racked up a bill of $52.70 with an order of: Combination banh mi $11.50 Meatball banh mi $11.50 3x meat pie $4.95 3x beef curry pocket $4.95 They heated up the meat pie so that I could eat it while waiting for my banh mi. Sadly, I wasn't impressed -- the shell tasted like store bought frozen phyllo dough and the filling was lacking. The sandwiches were also disappointing -- especially the meatball, which was mostly carrot filled and only contained 3 sad meatballs. The combo is how I measure every Vietnamese sandwich shop and this one lacked pate and flavor profile just failed for me. Service was kind though. Seems to be a family run business and surprising number of neighbors come by to pick up an item or two. Unfortunately, this isn't the hidden gem I expected read more

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Solid banh mi place with donuts, pastry puffs. Combination banh mi: lots of pate included with the meats, wish they gave more vegetables. Curry beef chaud: needed more beef, flaky and hot, lots of vegetables of carrots and peas. Friendly couple who runs the no frills establishment. The pastries come out fresh throughout the day. Interior includes some stool seating by the window. read more

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On my morning walk today I thought I'll cross 19th Av and steer myself to get some donuts. Typically I'll get the chocolate twist and an old fashioned. However if the owner happens to come out of the kitchen, he'll ask you if you want to buy some of his hot pork buns. He's a great sales person. Sure. They're called chaud which has Vietnamese origins. I bought the pork ones and the curry beef one. It's layered puff pastries. Flakier than an empanada or a pastie. The pork one contains a nice savory minced pork. The curry beef bun reminded me of à la king mixture. Carrots, peas, onions with bits of beef. I went home with a bag full of donuts and chaud buns. I looked up at the menu board. I noticed their bahn mi sandwiches are now $11.50. #9 on my eat in the 'hood 2026 list. read more

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I love coming here for their meat pies, they have pork & onion, beef curry, and chicken. My favorite is definitely the pork and onion because that's a classic for me. I don't need to go all the way to Oakland Cam Huong since I found out about this place having Vietnamese meat pies! The meat pies are about $4 each. They also sell banh mi and deli sandwiches here. Definitely come check out this mom and pop store for their meat pies! read more

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I always have a great time here. I have tried their fresh empanadas. I got recommended when they just finished making their fresh empanadas. I enjoyed the egg, red bell peppers, and loved that one. I also enjoyed the tuna sandwich but what I come here for is their bahn mi. I enjoyed the chocolate milk to go with it or like today I'm feeling the coconut water. I usually get the pulp. The owners that work here are so kind! They serve up so well! And I love the neighborhood vibe as it's near the L train and across the Safeways It's a great time! For my day read more

California Bakery - Coconut water with pulp - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We stopped by to get my favs: beef curry chaud, BBQ pork buns. The owner asked if I wanted to try the cinnamon twist and I'm glad I did. It was buttery, wasn't too sweet and had the right amount of cinnamon. The BBQ buns had just arrived out of the oven and they were hot, fluffy and delish with ample pork filling. The only thing I didn't buy was the combo pork bahn mi. The price has gone up to $11.50. I'll have to go back another day for the sandwiches. read more

California Bakery - Beef curry puff chaud. My fav item there - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

California Bakery is a small little shop that has a lot to offer. I have been here multiple times now and I have tried their doughnuts, the banh mi sandwiches, and their curry meat pie. All of which were delicious and a must try. I tried the grilled pork and the combo banh mi, both of which were very good; my personal favorite being the combo banh mi. The cashiers each time were nice and the service was quick. If you have the chance to stop by, I would highly recommend. read more

California Bakery - Combo Banh Mi - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Banh mi is legit! Hefty, combination sandwich hit the spot! Fresh bread. Crusty. Veggie on point. Pate nice. Friendly people. Grat service and clean ambience!! JYW highly recommended read more

California Bakery - Combination bahn mi. Only $11 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming to this neighbourhood favourite for 1.5 years now, and it always hits the spot. I always get a banh mi, which is stacked high with a choice of protein and veggies encased in a fresh, warm, thick baguette. One thing that stood out to me on my last visit and prompted me to update my review is the volume of veggies. Trust me when I say I've tried a LOT of banh mi, but no other place has given as generous a portion of veggies, especially the daikon, as California Bakery, yet doesn't skimp on the protein. The banh mi is the best item here and excellent value. read more

California Bakery - tofu banh mi - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came on a Sunday around 11 and ordered a banh mi to try. It took about 20 minutes but they were pretty busy. Super filled and really delicious. They even gave us a few doughnut holes on the house for my daughter. Would definitely return! read more

California Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered online recently and was very disappointed. The "club" sandwich was disgraceful. Void of mayo and mustard. The bread seemed old. Instead of bacon as advertised, the sandwich had what I can only describe as cheap, tasteless, prepackaged, reformed ham. The turkey was not much better. The beef curry puffs were very uneavenly cooked (several burnt sections) with the filling having leaked out and been dried out and charred to a crisp. Again, the pastry itself seemed old. The reviews here are very good (which is why I was excited to try the place). Maybe it was just an off day, or maybe they were passing old/stale products to delivery orders. I'm not sure. I won't be back though. read more

Tired their crumb donut and their combo bahn mi, and they're very good. Came during off peak hours, service was good Ambiance, casual. Parking: street read more

Great bakery loved the empanadas beef curry, The service is good n friendly specially old lady took care of me Nice seating area in side the bakery can't wait to get more bread read more

Got the empanada and was not impressed. Hate to say that but just need to put it out. One bite and that was enough. Lucky I got some donuts hole and they were ok. But the taste still remains. read more

The tofu bahn mi was sooo good and I am not a vegetarian! Also had the beef curry pastry and a bunch of their donuts which were also delicious. Everything is always fresh. They are super friendly too. My go to spot in the area. read more

California Bakery - Tofu bahn mi - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The combo banh mi-- SO good! Fav in the neighborhood thus far. The bread has always been fresh and the meats plentiful. It's hard to find combo banh mi nowadays done the old school ways like Little Paris (IYKYK!) back in the day with the head cheese with peppercorns (I've learned it's called). Love pate and love that they don't skimp on either. (At some places this would be considered "extra" pate.) $10.95, cash is best. Cute husband and wifey team-- very friendly, they don't laugh at my weird "less Mayo" request. I had some change and wanted to try donut holes. They generously threw in a few extra and wow! Very fluffy and good quality! (Note: a friend mentioned the carrots/add ons weren't pickled enough, I see what they're saying but a good banh mi is hard to come by and I'd rather have lots of meat/pate as a happy trade off in this neighborhood. read more

California Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hubs has been craving banh mi and is trying to hit up as many different spots as he can. This time, we tried California Bakery. Although I want to try their other bakery items, we just ordered the banh mi during our visit. We went with the combination, which was filled with veggies, meat and pate. The bread was also light and crispy. Must say, it was a good sandwich and quite filling. The owner was friendly. Can't wait to return to try their other items. read more

California Bakery - Combo banh mi - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming here for over half a decade, originally when I lived a block away and lived off their tofu banh mi. I was a vegetarian then, eat meat presently, but still consider it the best item. The tofu is marinated, the veggies are crunchy and fresh, and the bread is delicious. They were recently added to Uber Eats so I was able to order delivery. I added their beef curry puff pastry as well to try. There's a ton of filling with a flaky texture that doesn't completely get everywhere. Even when my order arrived delayed, the bread remained crunchy and still fresh. Love this place, consistency and home cooking has made it a nostalgic spot for me. The family that runs the spot are warm and accommodating, but it's definitely more of a pick up spot due to limited seating. read more

Bright, clean, and organized storefront. Delicious , generous amount of food. My teens used the Too Good To Go app (reduces food waste-mutually beneficial for merchants and customers) since they were treating the family to deserts; plus, they're always on the hunt to stretch their $. The experience was great . Quick service, knowledgeable staff, and pleasant interaction. There were generous amount of donuts from donut holes, cake and yeast donuts to twists. One can even host a small social gathering (10 people) with the amount of food that was given. I'm always disappointed when the food disappears before I get to lay it out and take a picture for this post. I would definitely be back during this holiday season to pick up various types of goodies. read more

My goodness. This place was absolutely amazing and I will come back. I dont typically write a long review but this one deserves it. Trust me come here and try what they have, you won't regret it. This is a bakery situated along Taraval street, conveniently located near 19th avenue with lots of parking nearby, and this serves an amazing addition to the sunset's bakery offerings. This is without a doubt a hole in the wall sort of place. I was inspired to come here after watch Adonis' instagram video highlighting their meat packed Vietnamese pies. I could see prior to that video, this is the type of place you'd like to gatekeep after tasting what they have to offer. The storefront is maned by a cute elderly Vietnamese pair. The inside is nothing to write home about, but you don't care about that; what you care about is their food. Upon entering the bakery, you see what you come to expect from an asian donut style store - you see a line up full of delicious donuts, and pastries. Don't order just donuts, that's a trap. You must try their pate and meat stuffed pies. Absolutely some of the best I tried. They also offer a selection of vietnamese drinks such as vietnamese coffee though I haven't tried it. Now why did i write this review. I am writing it because after eating their banh mi, I can without say it was one of the best I ever tried. I ordered the combination meat banh mi - the original and OG - and unlike other banh mi's stores, this was packed to the brim and the flavor was amazing. It was PACKED full of pate, my favorite. I can't believe I haven't heard of this spot and Im so glad I tried it and you should too. I love eating banh mi and often there are ones that are mid or needing to drive all the way to the tenderloin and I am not down to navigate parking or venturing the tenderloin itself. This connects the sunset to absolutely some of the best authentic experience you can encounter. Come by, you won't regret this and support small businesses like this one. I was not sponsored but after eating that Banh Mi I had to leave this review. Although I'd love to gatekeep this spot, they deserve the patronage and business and it is highly convenient if you are around the area. Thank you so much and much love! read more

I come here to buy birthday cakes for our birthdays and it's very good.. I also love the customer service here too..

1 donut and 1 bacon egg and cheese bagel totaled $18. Items in the display cases are obviously days old and not fresh. I used to like this place but lately going in feels like a huge scam. Not only is it overpriced, but it's also not fresh at all. At this point it's a health concern walking in there. read more

I always come here at lunchtime and order their combo banh mi. It's my go to. I always ask for extra pate, and it's sooo delicious! The flavors are spot on, and the sandwich is always satisfying. One time I went right before closing and was helped by a younger guy, the banh mi was a bit skimpy that time. Since then, I make sure to come during lunchtime when the older couple is working, and the sandwiches are always perfect. I also really enjoy their meat pies. flaky, savory, and a great little treat on the side. This place is definitely worth stopping by if you're craving a good banh mi! read more

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Dang. We were so hungry, I forgot photos. Doing some morning errands and nothing usually open yet to grab to eat but stumbled upon this place! I remembered seeing some friends post about their banh mi being pretty good and nicely stuffed. So we placed an order for the sandwiches over the phone and ordered on the spot for the rest of the things they had. Combo banh mi - solid. Indeed nicely filled and satisfying. Who needs to go all the way to the ghetto or San Jose. Lol Pork banh mi - not bad. A little salty but also filling and satisfying. Meat pie - we warmed it up at home and mmmm flaky, buttery and the meat was hefty and juicy. Dozen donut holes and a custard maple donut for the kids and hubs. Definitely a local spot, glad to see they're doing alright. Cute that they get the kids who just finish karate or bjj ordering. Service was friendly and quick. Your no-frills Asian bakery. But mostly meat pies, empanadas, and breakfast sandwiches. Don't expect the Asian baos, dim sum stuff. read more

Stopped by right before they closed to pick up banh mi and some meat pies. Parking was not bad off to the side streets from taravel. Ambiance is same as old donut shop that was located there previously. When i arrived, the staff was welcoming and told me not to worry and can always call ahead to let them know and they will wait and make order while i drive. There were special meat pies today (beef curry in addition to the regular pork). I got both to indulge in. The banh mi combo has lots of meat, pickled veggies and thick pate. $9.50 each and with meat pies at $3.95 each, total came to $17-ish. Everything was tasty. Will definitely return. read more

California Bakery - Counter and donut / meat pie shelves - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I tried their meat based pies and I would easily say its nothing really special. The pork one is basically half a xiu mai and the beef is just some curry beef but mainly veggies not any beef. I feel like these two items are really overhyped for what it is. Maybe I'll go back and try the vietnamese sandwiches and give them a second chance read more

I love their combo bahn mi and also their Vietnamese ice coffee bomb .This place is so good , they also have super bomb pastry's. read more

California Bakery - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I bought $18 value of donuts via too good to waste app and had only 5 regular (one day old) donuts. This is totally Rip off, don't buy from this store read more

California Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their Vietnamese sandwich is the best I've had in Bay Area. Highly recommended! Their curry beef pie is also very good.

Fantastic Banh Mi at a decent price!! Loved the Chicken, Combo Pork and Grilled Pork. (Great Pate). read more

HIDDEN GEM FOR BANHMIS. Walking in you'll see a whole bunch of donuts. I decided to opt for their other items like combo banh mi, curry beef puff, fruit tart, and all were good! The banh mi is on par with Banh Mi Love so this is now one of my go tos for banh mi in the sunset. Also the owners/ workers were very kind! read more

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I found this place randomly on my Google Maps and decided to try them out. I have to rave about this little mom and pop shop because it was the best banhmi and Vietnamese coffee I have had in a long time! And the owners are the cutest! I had fun chatting a bit with them and they are both super sweet. I'll definitely be back whenever I am in the city again to try more items! read more

I really rate this myself as a 3.5. Nothing wrong with it. Fresh, friendly. What nudged it to a 4 was all the police fitting into their stereotype, eating doughnuts. I found it on the Toogoodtogo app. It located about a block of the 28 bus stop and boy, Taravel is alot further south than I thought it was. It is across from the Safeway, and when I was there, there was major street construction going on. The L line now stops at West Portal and you have to take the L bus. That is a hassle. If I was in the area and wanted traditional doughnuts, I'd come here. I guess I was hoping, since someone said it was a Vietnamese bakery, they might have something a little different. Very good traditional doughnuts but nothing that I can't get in my neighborhood. If you live in the area, support local businesses. That area is TORN UP! read more

I don't leave a lot of reviews, but I really love this place. They have great donuts, lots of variety and the folks that work there are super nice. The donuts are always tasty and fresh. and they will make your coffee anyway you like. read more

Best bahn mi! Toasted bread, filled with meat and veg with lots of mayo and pate! Only down is that is you don't eat it right away, the bread gets a little chewy but that is with all bahn mi. Lovely owners too. Noted for their beef curry out and other mini pie- will try next time. Hot chicken empanadas came out while I was there sun at 11- resisted but thinking about them now. Donuts and smoothies available. Parking- not on taravel but on ave streets easy. read more

California Bakery - Yummy pate! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We finally had the chance to come here the other day & I'm so happy we did! We ordered the combination banh mi & the iced Vietnamese coffee. I've been looking for a new spot for some bomb Vietnamese sandwiches because my go-to just hasn't been the same. This spot is a bit pricier but I feel that's expected with the recent inflation of everything. The sandwich was still pretty hefty for the price that you pay. I love the amount of pâté they put in the sandwich, the other meats were thinner cuts but still a decent portion. The Viet coffee was strong and definitely gets you going. I didn't get to try any of their donuts or pastries since the sandwiches were my main goal. I'm happy to have found a new Viet sandwich go to spot in the city. And also happy to see people supporting this little family run shop! Absolutely will be back for more! read more

California Bakery - Iced Vietnamese coffee - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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An authentic slice of San Francisco Sunset! This place has been blowing up since the SF Chronicle wrote an article about them. Glad to see that they're getting the recognition they deserve, but sad that there's now a line :-) Banh Mi is excellent, and Pate Chaud is one of the best in the area as well! Owner is super nice as well, we chatted a bit as the Banh Mi bread was toasting. She'll give you the inside scoop on local cuisine, so be sure to spend some time to ask her for her advice! Highly recommended. Only street parking is available, but if you are also doing some grocery shopping at the same time, you can park at the Safeway across the street and take care of two birds with one stone. Hours are 8 am to 5:30 pm daily, with closures only for major holidays (e.g. closed for Thanksgiving Day itself, but open the day before and after Thanksgiving). read more

California Bakery - Menu and prices, as of 11/23/2022. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overdue review as my first time at California Bakery was during the beginning of pandemic. We use to stop and get pastries when it was Victors Bakery. Due to the muni street construction and now no parking in front, it's not the most convenient bakery to stop and buy stuff! Our first time at California we walked by so we stopped and purchased an Apple Fritter. After we got it home it didn't taste like a fresh Apple Fritter; more like a day old one (maybe they weren't selling well during pandemic)? So after 2 years, we decided to stop at California Bakery and give it another chance. Very nice couple and we like to support local businesses. We purchased well-seasoned variety of puff pastries filled with meat filling in a buttery flakey pastry. Purchased 7 different items (sorry didn't take picture of everything). Shared with friends and they all said their favorite was the Curry Pastry but the others were also delicious. Will have to make another trip to try the Vietnamese Sandwiches. read more

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Tried the banh mi recently. The carrots and daikon could use a stronger pickled flavor. The grilled pork was a little too salty but was very flavorful. The roasted chicken didn't have as strong a flavor as the grilled pork but still tasted good. I would recommend both of them. Tried the meat pies years ago and don't remember them well enough to give a proper review, but we did enjoy them. Also tried the donuts before, but I wouldn't recommend them. They were too greasy and dense. read more