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Cherry Blossom Bakery

3.9 (314 reviews)
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Open • 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Christine C.

Favorite place for egg tarts after trying many others, flaky crust and super soft filling that's just the right amount of 'not too sweet'. Price is more reasonable than many other places. Lady behind the counter tries to upsell but in a friendly way so I didn't mind. At least not rude or impatient or just neutral and all business like at some other places. Not much ambience to speak of, it's your typical small bakery counter.

Although there is another location on Ocean  seen that mouthy salty character talking with their claws out on my social media feed
Juan V.

Last weekend was the end of one of my favorite and biggest annual festivals in San Francisco in Japantown which is the Cherry Blossom Festival. What if I told you can go to the Cherry Blossom everyday of the week and you don't need a Time Machine to be transported in the past or in the future. You don't have to travel to the biggest Cherry Blossom festival which happens every year in April at Americas capital Washington D.C and San Francisco's Japantown . This particular Cherry Blossom is known to have lots of buns and I get Déjà vu thinking about it. Located in San Francisco on Clement street it's called the Cherry Blossom Bakery. On a Spring stroll on Clement street I landed at the Cherry Blossom Bakery. Inside Cherry Blossom you won't find any anime , Pokémon ,Hello Kitty , origami or soba noodles but you will see lots of bunnies ( Not the Easter Bunny). There are all kinds of buns to choose from including a raisin bun. I decided to try their pineapple bun. It was a bit flakey like some in SF but it was so soft you can squeeze it. The buns were so tasty. I also tried the onion bun which was savory and soft and my new favorite . It was so good. I also tried their egg custard tarts and they were creamy and soft in the middle but got a flakey crust like some in SF. They were delicious and not too sweet. Enjoy the Cherry Blossom everyday of the week in the city of San Francisco with a bun or a mooncake . Come to the Cherry Blossom but it's not the annual festival weekend "celebration" in Japantown at the San Francisco" location"but it's a bakery in the Richmond District on Clement street with flavors that are "Asian" but the bake goods are to be enjoyed for any "occasion" This place is called Cherry Blossom but they do not sell any "flower"they sell buns which are not too sweet but not very "sour " like some in SF which means they make their own bake goods themselves with "flour"and they are open in the morning and closes around the "dinner hour "

Janet T.

Back at our favorite bakery. We got our usual goodies. Red bean bun, onion pastry, pork sung bun, custard pineapple cake, and etc. Service is fine. Cash only.

Look at all these cakes
Lily D.

This is your typical old school Chinese bakery. The prices are affordable compared to some of the bakeries in Chinatown. Walking in felt nostalgic while having fond memories grabbing pastries on the go with family since we love HK pastries. The lady running the shop was friendly and welcoming. You can't go wrong with their classic offerings like egg tarts, cocktail buns, and pineapple buns. The pastries may not be aesthetically pleasing since they are simple looking, but the taste makes up it all up. Don't let that fool you! I tried the flower sponge cake and sadly it was bit dry where it was a bit hard to swallow despite how soft and spongy it is. I visited an hour before closing, so perhaps this was not their fresh batch. Their cakes look good, so I'd come back for their birthday cakes next time. It's also one of the few places that sell durian cake! Keep in mind they are cash only!

Kim l.

Auntie always brings these when she comes to visit. Yummy custard buns and coconut buns!

So so egg tart with soggy greasy shell
Lorissa W.

I knew before coming back to Cherry blossom that the egg tarts were not the way they used to be. We got here this morning and my husband ordered four eight tarts and I immediately ate my warm egg tart. It was not as good as it used to be. The crust was soggy and tasted only of grease. The egg custard itself was not custardy but had just a sweet plain egg flavor. A good egg custard tart should have a flakey non-greasy crust and a rich custardy flavor. Their egg custard tarts had no soul. We will not be getting our egg tarts from here anymore.

Pineapple bun: top is hollow. We ate this one inside the store.
Lorraine G.

Came here to get some buns after Thanksgiving lunch with the family. Egg tart: excellent! Flaky crust and a warm, creamy, thick custard. Pineapple bun: extremely disappointing. The "pineapple crust" was lackluster and the top was hollow, causing it to collapse/cave in with very little bun underneath. One of the worst I've had. Cash only

pinneaple bun
Julia H.

Solid chinese bakery in Richmond, I believe its cash only. Super affordable. My routine is strawberry matcha down the street and then pick up bread here. I've tried a number of items here- raisin, pinneaple, hot dog, custard, red bean black sesame, etc. Everything here has been very good and its fresh. My personal favorites have been pinneaple bun (they have minis as well) and the red bean black sesame.

Egg tart
Allena C.

Stumbled into Cherry Blossom Bakery while walking around Richmond after lunch. The lady behind the counter was quick, and efficient. And the bakery was bright with natural sunshine from their large windows. They have a bunch of baked goodies on display. Seeing they had egg tarts, I bought a few. Also bought banana rolls, because it's a childhood nostalgic sweet treat. I brought them home and their tarts were still warm! The custard was soft and creamy and the crust was flakey! Like most egg tarts, they weren't too sweet. Though reading other reviews, the tarts are inconsistent. I thought the crust was flakey, while others have said it wasn't flakey. Maybe I got a new batch that just came out of the oven. If it was in the fridge, I would heat it up in the toaster oven for it to taste better. And the banana rolls were also good and chewy and not as sweet as the ones I used to get in Chinatown. I'd rather have it less sweet than too sweet. You get 3 for $4.25. Glad I stopped by and grabbed my favorites! If I'm in the neighborhood again, I'll be sure to get more of these yummy egg tarts and possibly try other pastries. 4/5

Christina T.

I was so sad I only discovered this bakery on my last day here. Came in the AM and everything was freshly baked and you can definitely tell since everything feels light and fluffy and some buns were still warm. My favorites were the pineapple custard bun and BBQ pork bun. I will definitely be back to try more next chance I get! They have a few tables/spots to sit at, but I imagine it'd be hard to get a spot at prime breakfast times. FYI cash only

Anh T.

I've been eating a lot of these pastries recently, but Cherry Blossom Bakery does stand out in service and taste! On a weekday afternoon, my friends and I were welcomed into the bakery and had a wide selection of pasties to choose from. We grabbed almost a dozen pineapple buns with some other miscellaneous pastries, including their BBQ Pork Puff Pastry and Sponge Cake. The BBQ Pork Puff Pastry was flaky and crispy, and the pork filling inside was quite delicious! The Sponge Cake also had a good texture, being light and not too dense. I'd love to try one of their other pastries in the future!

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Kevin C.

Tucked away in the city, this bakery is a reliable and comforting spot for fresh, traditional Chinese pastries. It's the kind of place that doesn't rely on flash or trendiness. Just solid, consistent quality and a warm, familiar atmosphere. The aunty who runs it is incredibly kind, often chatting with regulars while handling the counter with care. There's a real sense of pride in how the pastries are made and displayed, with everything neatly arranged and looking like it came straight out of a home kitchen that's been doing this for generations. Their strength is in the classics. The soft buns filled with BBQ pork, coconut, custard, and hot dog are done just right. Pillowy, balanced in flavor, and never overly sweet or oily. These are the kinds of baked goods that transport you back to childhood bakery runs. One item that stands out every time is the banana mochi. It has the perfect chewy texture, with a gentle banana flavor that lingers just enough without being overpowering. It's something both me and my brother always look forward to, and it holds up well even after a day if you want to save it for later. Prices here are inexpensive and feel right for what you're getting with their generous portions, well-made pastries, and a bit of nostalgia all rolled into one. Compared to other Chinese bakeries in the city, it's competitive without cutting corners. Street parking is your only option, and while it can take a few minutes, it's rarely a dealbreaker. If you're looking for a spot that does the basics really well and makes you feel at home, this place is worth the stop. Plus there are a bunch of other restaurants and cafes nearby so you can hit a few and do some errands as well.

Alayna K.

This bakery has such an assortment of goods. We walked in on a Friday afternoon. The pineapple custard buns were great -- the right amount of filling and crust was tasty. The pork buns tasted a bit old / stale and the inside had too much fat in the interior.

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I love all their baked goods here. They are affordable and tasty so I would def recommend!

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