Garden Bakery

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I have been going to this place since my childhood years, and when I tell you that Chinatown has its historic roots, this place tells it all. The design of Garden Bakery has been the very same, and they sell the cheapest pastries that anybody could ever drink of. They're one of the "pink box bakeries" that are slowly dissipating or disappearing in the Bay Area -- and Garden Bakery is no surprise as a delight to the immediate Chinatown community, but in all of the Bay Area. Some of the pastries literally still go for $1.25 or at highest, $2. They have one of the best egg tarts and pineapple buns of region, and I'm so thankful that they are still around. The aunties that run the storefront are so nice and courteous -- and they've been the face of Garden Bakery for the longest time. Once you make a good connection. If you're in Chinatown, PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE go check out this place. You will definitely not regret it. read more

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Fair variety, open until 7 (a bit later than other bakeries), and pretty good! Average price, not too busy. Not my first choice relative to Chinatown, but solid. Bread dough itself was pretty bland, but it was still worth the price of $2-$3. read more

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Debbie G.

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My brother came to visit from the East Coast, so we had fun at the piers then stopped by Garden Bakery for goodies (he needs snacks for the long flight home tomorrow). We got more of Garden Bakery's big, fluffy baked char siu buns, egg custard tarts, coconut buns and tried a couple of their sponge cakes in paper liners at the urging of the sweet Auntie (I think she may have been the owner). Those sponge cakes were amazing -- very light with a fine crumb, lightly sweet and addicting. I think they must be made with cake flour. Next time, I am going to get a lot more of those cakes. As I mentioned before, the ladies working here are the sweetest, smiling Chinese bakery staff I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I added a picture of the top of one sponge cake and the interior of the second one. read more

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Grace J.

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Great egg tart! Popped inside to see a large case of all the classic bakery items I've had since I was a kid! We got two egg tarts which were creamy. Service was kind and quick! read more

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Jen-Jen B.

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Came here to try out their pastries. Got some baked pork buns and pineapple buns. They were alright. I was expecting my pineapple bun to be plain but there was some kind of custard filling which wasn't appealing to me. Maybe I'll try some of their other items next time. read more

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Nora C.

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Garden Bakery is more than just egg tarts and coffee--it's a place full of family tradition. I got an egg tart and coffee, just like my dad did, and couldn't resist picking up a few extra egg tarts to take home (because one is never enough). This bakery is incredibly sentimental for me. My dad was a regular here for over 20 years after retirement--seven days a week! He even visited his mom daily, and sometimes I would join him to visit her before or after the bakery. The owner--a wonderfully sweet lady--always remembers him. She once told me that she and the other ladies who worked there were amazed when he mentioned he still had a mom, especially in his 80s. Recently, she shared that she's never met anyone who lived to 109--my grandma did! Visiting Garden Bakery feels like a small way to honor both of them. RIP to Dad and Grandma. Dad's daily routine always included his egg tart and coffee--or a cocktail bun with coffee--and he regularly took home a large walnut pound cake or other delicious baked goodies for the family. He could sit at the bakery for hours, too, because it felt like home--a cozy, welcoming place full of familiar faces. There are also other longtime regulars, or "originals," each with their own stories, which adds a lived-in charm you won't find anywhere else. If you love Chinese baked goods, delicious pastries, and a good cup of coffee, Garden Bakery is the spot. Pro tip: everything is best enjoyed hot, right out of the oven! read more

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Felicia R.

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Get the coconut tart!!!! This place is OG, like you walk in and there are 10 Chinese grandpas drinking coffee, reading newspapers, judging you and your young person order. I loved it!! Paid in cash, gave her $1 tip and she gave me a big smile. Ancestors were happy. This location is off the beaten path so more locals than tourists. Always carry cash for Chinatown!! read more

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Garden Bakery - cute little dumpling shop specializing in all the delicious plates of dim sum we love. So many older men/grandpa's in here enjoying their morning coffee/tea and morning baked goods. We felt this was pretty authentic !!!! Tried a few items as I walked through Chinatown in downtown San Francisco. Easy to point at the food, order, pay, leave. read more

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Areeta W.

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My friend and I came in on Wednesday afternoon and there was no line. We ordered an egg tart. It was alright; I think could've been better if it was warm. The egg flavor was strong but the crust was too dense. I prefer a more flakey crust. read more

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Nancy H.

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This is the best pineapple bun I've EVER had! The topping was so crispy I could single handedly order a whole pink box for myself. This is a cash-only establishment with pineapple buns being $2 each and $1 per egg tart. With this shop being located in Chinatown, I would recommend parking in the parking garage and walking over! This is a small place, with Asian uncles usually already chilling at the tables by the time you get there, so be prepared to eat somewhere outside the store. Amazing desserts for a price you can't beat, can't wait to come again! read more

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Allison W.

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Had to come here and grab some of their pineapple buns, which were two for $3 and cash only. The inside of the bakery is limited in space with a couple of tables, and there was no line at 1:00 PM on a Sunday, though some people were sitting at the couple of tables inside. The person behind the counter is direct but friendly and convinced us to get two buns instead of just the one we were planning on sharing -- with a deal like that, how could we refuse? The "pineapple" top was so beautifully crispy and golden, and the actual bun was light and fluffy, just the perfect pineapple bun. It holds so much nostalgia to me as a kid growing up and going to Asian bakeries. They're large buns, so they could definitely be shared, and they tear with such ease and you can see how fluffy bread texture is even before you taste it. Would recommend to anyone looking for a classic bakery in Chinatown! read more

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Robert W.

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Walking around sf chinatown and stopped in for an egg tart. Solid egg tart for $2 each. We just had lunch so didn't get a chance to try anything else but seems like their pineapple buns are a good deal too. Service was friendly. Small place with a few tables which were all full on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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I went to Garden Bakery to try their pineapple bun and egg tarts. Their pineapple bun was the OG and it tasted good and the egg tarts were the same. I would consider going here as my 4th choice. First choice is Golden Gate bakery for the egg tarts. They don't sell pineapple buns. Downside is they aren't opened regularly so my go next is Hollywood bakery. Third choice is AA Bakery. read more

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Natania C.

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My favorite hole-in-the-wall bakery in Chinatown, SF. The lady is very enthusiastic about all her pastries and will give you extra at a discount. She recommened me the pineapple buns (I believe that is the English name?), and I purchased two. I sort of wish I had bought more. They were so good and easily my favorite item at this establishment. The wife pastries(?) and mooncakes were great as well. read more

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Rudy H.

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I recommend the pineapple bun when you're coming here. They're $1.50 each. The owner is nice and the shop is also full of variety of all kind of Chinese pastries and sweet buns. I've only had the pineapple bun from this bakery and will not hesitate to come back when I'm looking for simple Chinese buns. read more

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Eden C.

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Friendliest old lady (she speaks decent english!) and open fairly late at night. Delicious bo lo bao (pinapple bun) with red bean. Will be back to try other things. read more

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Renee L.

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My friend and I stopped by to try out some of their baked goods. We ordered a pineapple bun and an onion bun. The pineapple bun was definitely the star as the bread was not too sweet but also fluffy. The top was sweet but also not too salty. The lady who helped was friendly and patient as we asked about prices. There is some seating but not a lot. read more

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Rebecca N.

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Was hopeful to get my pineapple bun/egg tart fix here, but got let down. Both were lacking flavor, especially the egg tarts - unfortunately these were some of the most bland ones I've had. Pineapple buns go for $1 each, egg tarts $1.75. The ladies working here were super sweet and helpful, but I don't think I'll be back - there are some better options nearby. read more

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Lily D.

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This place has a place in my heart! They have a large selection of moon cakes in the display case. You can expect to see pineapple buns, cocktail buns, sponge cake, and egg tarts. Each is affordable and not too sweet which is great for someone like my family who isn't a big fan of American sweets. I always crave their pineapple buns. It has a nice top while bread is airy and chewy. Their egg tarts are a great alternative when Golden Gate Bakery is closed. I always come here for egg tarts because there is no wait in line. Quality is pretty identical to Golden Gate Bakery. Even my brother who used to go to GGB back in the day can agree! I'd come back here and would highly give this bakery a chance when you are in the area. read more

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Kelly S.

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Fresh pastries and bread!! This is definitely a bakery I love visiting. The ladies who run the shop are so sweet and the variety of items to choose from is unmatched. Prices are also so good! Esp in San Francisco! - Pineapple Bread $1 - Egg Tarts: love the consistency. Enough egg and flaky pastry. It's the fact that I got fresh, soft pineapple bread for $1! I was so excited xD! read more

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Natalie L.

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Stopped by here to snag a fresh and warm pineapple bun, and the owner couldn't have been friendlier. I did get convinced to buy 5 egg tarts instead of the 2 I originally planned, but considering how cheap they were, I didn't mind. The egg tart filling was perfectly smooth (though maybe lacked a little in flavor, at least it wasn't very sweet) and the pineapple buns had that beautifully crispy top. Once I got back, I immediately bit into a bun, and it was everything I'd hoped for. :) read more

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Christa M.

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This bakery is really cheap. We bought two packets of cookies, one pineapple bread, and two egg tarts for $10. Since we were paying with a card we had to meet the $10 minimum. All the pastries were delicious and the older lady working was very friendly. It was super busy when we stopped by and every table was taken. Definitely worth a stop! read more

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Samantha L.

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I'm searching for the best dan tat (egg custard) and this didn't quite hit the mark. Dish: -Dan tat (egg custard), 1 pc/$2: the crust is good but the filling isn't as good. It lacks a bit of flavor. Logistics: -cash only -limited seating -cashier does speak English -very limited, metered, street parking read more

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Stephanie L.

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Stopped by today and grabbed a few bao. The bbq pork bun was full of big chunks of meat and had a lightly sweet flavor. The red bean bun was soft and filled with a delicious and smooth red bean paste. Service was quick and friendly as usual. Today's visit was definitely 5 stars. read more

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Hannah C.

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Ended up at Garden Bakery while running around Chinatown to try to find mooncakes that would satisfy my mother. We were a little disappointed in the mooncake options & they were really expensive (this is long after the Mid-Autumn festival), but we did gain ELITE pineapple buns for $1 a piece. The bread was incredibly soft and not dry. Outside crust was the right amount of sweetness. We wanted to try their pork BBQ buns but was too full. Some of their other pastries besides their classic pineapple buns, egg tarts, and BBQ buns were REALLY expensive but I guess it all evens out in the end. They also refused to give us a take out box and shoved all our buns into a bag and they unfortunately did not travel well at all :( Definitely treats that needs to be eaten immediately. Garden Bakery will definitely always be on my radar for a quick classic snack in SF Chinatown though! read more

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Renee T.

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Amazing delicious wonderful--definitely don't overlook this little bakery for some egg tarts and pork buns! Service is typical and the place is very small and local. I wouldn't expect to sit here and eat, but taking it outside for some quick bites (as we did) was perfect! The pastries were really good, especially the pork buns! Perfectly sweet and savory! read more

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Jaky Y.

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Stopped by for some pastries. The ladies behind the counter were very friendly and helpful. We got their egg tart and some pineapple buns.

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Kamille M.

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I was looking for an open bakery while letting traffic pass and found this place thru yelp. It was just a small shop in an alley but a lot of elderly asian men were hanging out. The old man before me ordered what looked like pineapple buns too and they were taken from a rack that just came from the oven. I ordered 3pcs of pineapple buns and the auntie also offered me the coconut bread and said were good, I got 2pcs. I paid $9 for everything. Cash only at this place. Auntie was pleasant and friendly and was making small talk. Pineapple buns were great. Crunchy on top and the custard inside was not too sweet. Dough was soft. Coconut bread was just the same minus the crunch on top. read more

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David C.

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Feb2024 We've ended up here a few times over the years. Generally less packed, and can still end up with the egg custards that we were looking for. A few places to sit but generally occupied by locals sitting for tea and snacks. The ladies at the counter have always been friendly and helpful with any questions, especially when we were shopping for moon cakes to bring back for mothers day a few years ago. While not the flaky sort of crust, these have been warm each time we got them which was nice for the walk back to the hotel. Not too sweet and easy to bite through. They were also good to get into late night after as well. Considering it was around Lunar New year, this was a much easier stop than some of the other places. read more

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Anna C.

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I enjoyed the pineapple buns I got there! Hidden gem: the 'white' pineapple bun - salty and sweet read more

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Mei T.

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One of my dad's favorite treats is the Wife Cake. This bakery sold these so I grabbed a dozen for my dad. They have it available in sweet and savory. The owner of the shop is a sweet old Cantonese lady. With my broken Cantonese, I was able to place my order and ask her where I could find the fortune cookie company. She was kind enough to point me to the store down an alley and walk me there herself. It's not every day you get this excellent level of customer service! read more

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Lisa H.

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BEST pineapple bun hands down in the universe! And I'm Asian! Served warm and fresh from their oven, this bun is out of this world. Go pass the friendly old guys who are there all day, and a super nice lady behind the counter will give you the best .. did I mention BEST...pineapple bun!! Also tried the other hot buns which were REALLY good, but the Pineapple bun is king! read more

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Rachel N.

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Although not the best I've had, you can get some really solid traditional chinese pastries at an affordable price here. It's also located near a bunch of other famous SF Chinatown restaurants, so you can tackle multiple great food spots within a 5 minute radius from here. Tried the White Lotus Moon Cake ($8), which was good, as well as their famous pineapple buns ($2 for two) which came out warm and crispy on the top. Great prices and overall great food if you're craving some pastries on-the-go. PS, bring cash! read more

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Mike L.

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As much as I hate to admit it, my parents may have been right - maybe I do need to listen more. Knowing that I've been on a years-long hunt to find a Chinese bakery to replace one of my childhood favorites that shuttered, a couple of my relatives suggested I give Garden Bakery a try. Originally recommended to them by some of their own friends, it had quickly become one of their go-to spots anywhere in SF. So, with such heady praise and my penchant for listening so well, of course it would make perfect sense that it would take me a few years to finally check this place out for myself (cue my parents rolling their eyes). While I have no idea how long they've been around, it seems safe to say they've probably been here for quite some time. Like so many of the older bakeries and delis in Chinatown, nearly everything about this place is nondescript and unassuming. However, even though nothing about Garden Bakery seems all that impressive, a lot of what they have to offer is. Their range of offerings is pretty traditional/classic, but it's stocked with a wide variety of baked goods and desserts - pineapple buns, coconut/cocktail buns, mooncakes, sponge cakes, egg tarts, mixed fruit with white cream cakes, and so much more. In short, everything in their display case looks so good! Across my now-numerous visits here, just about all of the baked items are really good. In particular, their BOLO BAO (Pineapple Buns), GAI MEI BAO (Coconut/Cocktail Buns), and NAI WONG BALO BAO (Custard Filled Pineapple Buns) are some of the best I've had around. In fact, I'd even argue that they're better than the ones I grew up having, even though these don't come with that irreplaceable sense of nostalgia. The topping on both types of Bolo Bao is deliciously sweet, the texture of the dough is pillowy soft, and the custard filling is perfectly balanced between eggy and creamy. As for the cocktail bun, the filling is packed with buttery, coconutty goodness. Ironically enough, despite finding the vast majority of what I've had here to be awesome, the thing that I've been most underwhelmed by also happens to be the thing that most people seem to get here (with decidedly mixed results) - their DAN TAT (Egg Tart). It's certainly far from the worst I've had, but it's very mediocre. Although the custard portion is actually okay (it's not super flavorful, but the consistency is decent), I thought the crust was very "meh". Rather than a buttery, flaky crust, the texture was very soft and "mushy" (for the lack of a better descriptor), almost as if it wasn't baked long enough. Considering how Golden Gate Bakery is closed far more often than it's open (not even sure if it's shut down permanently or not), it makes sense that folks would coming into Garden Bakery looking for the same thing. However, it's unfortunate to see so many people try just that one thing when there are so many tastier items to be had instead. All in all, docking a half star for the egg tarts, but rounding back up from FOUR AND A HALF STARS considering how good their baos are and their budget friendly prices! read more

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David L.

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Was looking for an alternative for Chinese egg tarts besides waiting in the long line at Golden Gate Bakery and read about this place on Yelp. I like a very flakey crust and some folks mentioned Garden Bakery tarts had that so I decided to give them a try. I got 8 tarts along with a sponge cake and cocktail bun. The sponge cake and bun tasted fine but unfortunately the egg tarts did not come close to my expectations. The crust was more doughy than flakey and the egg custard itself lacked flavor. It didn't come close to how good the tarts are at Golden Gate Bakery or the now closed Red A Bakery on Clement. Sadly I won't be back to Garden Bakery. read more

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Time to take Garden Bakery off my bookmarks and you should too. Egg tarts are $1.70 -- They do take credit card but they prefer cash and will sell you at a higher price claiming it's because the cc company charges a fee. I try not to patron cash only places because I feel like they're shady. Garden Bakery is an OG in Chinatown and all the elderly love to sit in their favorite old spots inside. The lady here sold me hard on the egg tarts -- said they were fresh outta the oven and has a delicious crust. I originally wanted 3 but she said if I buy 6, she'll give me a box -- as if boxes are a prize? But okay... $10.82 was my total Egg tarts tasted basic and the crust was too thick, not buttery flaky like it should be. The tart was also firm, not jello-y wiggly. The only plus was that it was not overly sweet so I did appreciate that. We ended up giving most of these away. I would say not worth visiting when you have other places to try in Chinatown. I didn't see anything else exciting on display either. Garden Bakery is looking pretty run down over the years. Time for me to look elsewhere for tarts. read more

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My first time trying a Chinese Mooncake and Egg Tart!! The tart was so creamy, light and flaky. I wasn't expecting the moon cake to be so thick and heavy, but I loved the bean paste filling. Could do without the fermented tasting egg yolk tho Service was super quick and it felt like a local hangout spot with many older men listening to a sports game on the radio. There are a few small tables available inside. read more

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Kawai G.

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Aunty there was super nice, not pushy and very patient. We wish we would have gotten a photo with her but forgot. It's a great little hole in the wall spot thats a great vibe for Chinatown. Get the pineapple bun with egg custard, probably the best out of the 4 things we got but everything we had was honestly fire read more

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Emily W.

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This is the best egg tart I ever had, there's so much eggs in the middle that weight at least 10g and it balance out the buttery tart. It's only $1 for 1!! Many other bakeries has rise their prices on the egg tarts and the egg tarts is flat not as big as this bakery. Once you walked in, you see good old fashion chinese grandmas hangout, having their egg tarts and coffee talking among with other's grandmas ( just like the old good times) then we know this bakery is great! The pineapple bun, is so delicious it reminds me of Hong Kong classic style pineapple bun. So soft and buttery and delicious. Definitely a must try if you are in Chinatown. read more

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Scott H.

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I LOVE THIS PLACE. I only get one thing here and it is becoming addiction. I understand that the puff pastry things with barbecued pork them were created for white people. Lucky me! This is the most unhealthy thing I eat on a regular basis. I can't stop. Stick them in the hot oven for five minutes then let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes. They got crunchy and they're just yummy. read more

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765 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Chinatown
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(415) 397-5838
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http://www.gardenbakerysf.com

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Hours

What time does Garden Bakery open?

Garden Bakery opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Garden Bakery close?

Garden Bakery closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Garden Bakery take credit cards?

No, Garden Bakery does not take credit cards.

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Does Garden Bakery have catering options?

No, Garden Bakery does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Garden Bakery allow dogs?

No, Garden Bakery does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Garden Bakery have bike parking?

No, Garden Bakery does not have bike parking.

Does Garden Bakery have parking?

Yes, Garden Bakery has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Garden Bakery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Garden Bakery is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

Fresh pineapple buns and egg tarts everyday!

Meet the Manager: A A.

We are a small local mom and pop bakery. We have been in business for over 30 years: baking fresh traditional Chinese buns and pastries everyday. Drop by any day, and you will see many locals thriving here: sipping fresh coffee, nibbling on all kinds of fresh buns/pastries, and chatting away. See you soon!

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Are there insane lines on the weekends? Yes. Do they have the best croissants in SF? Also yes…read more I have been to all of their locations but this one is my favorite. Their ham and cheese croissant in particular is divine and so tasty. The croissants is so flaky and buttery and the cheese tastes amazing with the ham. Hands down the best I have tasted in SF and many other places.

Had a morning team event. Had to do a takeout and share…read more.. Arsicault Bakery Almond Croissant Chocolate Croissant Chocolate Chip Cookie All the associates proved amazing customer service. The place was clean and so inviting. It is a must visit.

0.7 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Almond Croissant

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Classic Croissant

Butter & Crumble

4.6(703 reviews)

I finally got to try B&C! Came on a Friday around 11am and only waited about 20 mins. A few of the…read morepastries 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.

Went there today for the first time. It was cute. It was decent. When we got there at around 11:30…read moreAM, however, half the good things were out, which was disappointing, but it's somehow acceptable. What was unacceptable was the fact that they, after waiting in the line, took our order and then we had to wait longer for them to make it. Minutes into that second wait, they called us up to inform us that the items they collected our money for ran out. What would we like instead? All that seems rather odd. Why take my money if you don't have it? Furthermore, is the best form of compensation just simply "what would you like instead?" Not exactly customer service oriented and lack of customer love.

Hanna's twice baked biscoff croissant

Lauren's chopped cheese pain suisse

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Cross-Section: Butter Croissant ($5)

Golden Gate Bakery

4.3(3.7k reviews)

0.1 mi•Chinatown

3.29.26 Piping hot! Got my egg tart dozen yesterday. Delicious. $45 a dozen…read more GGB Lady told me they'll be on vacation for 3 weeks starting Monday 3.30.26.

Parking: None, chinatown will be impossible street/meter parking…read more Interior: None, this is a order/pick up window. If the shop is open you will see a line. Wait Time: 10min on a weekend afternoon. I got lucky and saw it was open beginning of this year before crowds found out. Their hours are not accurate so just up to chance. Items Order: 9/10 Egg Tart $3.75 - larger than average egg tart. It comes piping hot and fresh. the shell is very buttery but holds well. custard is very hongkong style (eggy/milky vs the custardy Portuguese version). Sweetness level is about 50% so not that sweet. CASH ONLY

1.9 mi•Lower Pacific Heights

Egg tart!!

Almond Cookies and Coconut Tarts.

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Long lines are guaranteed.

B Patisserie

4.6(3.8k reviews)

This time we got the pan suise, seasonal kouign aman (strawberry guava), and a regular croissant…read more Pan suise is by far our favourite and we look forward to the different kouign aman flavours. Pretty good pain croissant not too oily and not dry. Amazing as usual! My favourite bakery

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

Black sesame kouign Amman ends

Black sesame Kouign Amann, reheated

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Chocolate Kouign Amann Seasonal ($5.75)

Pineapple King Bakery - San Francisco

4.4(1.7k reviews)

4.5 mi•Outer Sunset

•$

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

The first time I came here, I was underwhelmed. It seemed like another overrated joint (one of so…read moremany, am I right?). I could see the balloon that held all of the anticipated excitement my husband had of showing me a "new" spot (it was new to me) all but heartbreakingly deflate. Sigh. Not wanting that crestfallen look to prevail, I told him we'd try again. A hole in the wall that is takeout only, the customarily drab sunset weather doesn't do the vibe any favors out here. When it's overcast & cold outside, does anyone want cold pineapple buns to go with it? That was my first experience, so I was curious about how the do over was going to go. Night & day... Yelpess with the mostess Cherylynn was spot on when she said the buns need to be warm & eaten asap. This is key to experiencing a stellar treat over a humdrum one. On our 2nd visit they were hot. They were pillowy. They were divine. Gloomy sunset weather? It could be RAINING outside & I wouldn't care right now. It was a total 180. Butter. Do it! I suggest you go for the gold, kerrygold Irish butter. Matcha. I love matcha so it's an automatic order but it's a definite winner. Not too sweet, because matcha isn't naturally sweet. Custard. Hubby's favorite. He's a vanilla head, so... Salted egg yolk. Hubby's other favorite. I like, he loves. Ube. WOW. Better than the matcha which is weird coming from me. The Ube filling BAKES INTO the interior & it is amazing! I wished I'd gotten 6 of these. The puffs. How friggin adorable. Just throw in 6 puffs. Or 18. Then dip them in the side of custard that comes with. If you get extra to take home (& you should), all you have to do is be sure to reheat them as per the directions on the box. Just place them on a baking sheet lined with foil, or an oven rack (I've done both, both work), at 325 for around 10 minutes. I think 12-15 minutes is actually ideal. I couldn't believe how soft they were after this. Like new! The next day, after being refrigerated all night! I know weird, but fact! A couple of days later I requested that we go again next Saturday. Like when you were a kid & you couldn't wait for Friday because Friday's were pizza night. That crestfallen look my husband had was replaced with delighted satisfaction. Glee even. We went again the following Saturday. 5 stars

I wasn't expecting to be wowed but the pineapple buns were delightfully delicious. Tried a few…read morevarieties from the regular pineapple bun to the mini ones and the stuffed ones and all good! The only thing I didn't like were the drinks and the tiny complimentary bun that came with them hehe. You order outside at the "window." They warm up your bread for you but it doesn't take long at all!

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

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Tartine Bakery

4.2(9.2k reviews)

2.5 mi•Mission

We had a high profile customer meeting with 40 attendees down in South Bay, and we wanted to bring…read moresome nice morning croissants to the meeting as a nice gesture. We had very short notice (Less than 16 hours) to order 40+ croissants. Many bakeries declined our order due to short notice, but Yoel at Tartine came through and was able to get our order in. We placed the order around 5PM on a Tuesday for pick up at 8am on Wednesday - which is unheard of! I really appreciate the extra attention and hustle of Tartine to make the order happen, and the croissants were a huge hit (because they are so delicious). Big thanks to Tartine!

Before our leisurely drive to San Francisco, I had coordinated with my cousin that I wanted to see…read moreher, her brother my other cousin, their Mom my Auntie, and both of their families. Lovingly, they arranged for us to meet up for dinner Friday night. We had discussed with my cousins before visiting them that my wife wanted to check out two renowned bakeries in the Bay Area, Tartine and Arizmendi. My cousin and her husband graciously and kindly offered to drive us around downtown San Francisco Saturday morning to visit these bakeries and we had such a great time on our personalized Bay Area foodie tour narrated by my well-informed cousin-in-law (CIL). Our first stop on this belly stuffing foodie tour was Tartine, which served one of the yummiest almond croissants I've ever eaten. That pastry alone warrants a visit to this highly rated and highly reviewed bakery. Since our CIL was in the know about The City's downtown eateries and bakeries, he recommended that we start out early to visit Tartine because he said that lines to these places could get crazy long. Thankfully for us, we got to Tartine before it opened and were second in line to enter. Tartine is a well chronicled bakery with locations around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Seoul, Korea. The location we visited is on Guerrero and 18th streets in the Mission District and it's across from Pay And Save Grocery. Parking might be challenging with street and metered parking. As soon as you enter the bakery, there's a hipster and local mom and pop business vibe. You're greeted by glass cases displaying beautiful cakes, pastries, breads, loaves, scones, and cookies. There are stool seats and elevated chairs where you can eat on planks of wood either facing the steady flow of customers or looking outside. I liked how there were paintings hanging from what appeared to be from local artists. The staff were friendly and took care of us pretty quickly. Tartine was our first stop in what would be a fun foodie adventure. Since I always start my day with a cup of coffee, I ordered caramel cappuccino. The foam on top had a beautifully designed heart from the barista, but I like my coffee sweet and after my first sip, I knew I had to add some type of sweetener. I used a lot of their complimentary honey to make it sweeter. My wife, who works in the baking industry, had placed Tartine on her list of places she wanted to visit to experience their scones and pastries. If my wife knew about this bakery, then I knew that I'd be indulging in baked goods of the highest caliber. Of course I let my wife pick what she thought were the best items, but I asked the customer who was the first person in line what Tartine was known for and she said their almond croissants, so when it was our turn to make our selections, I asked for Tartine's Frangipane Croissant, which has almond-cream filling and brandy. Brandy?!!?? Honestly, I don't remember tasting any brandy, but what I do remember was flakiness of the croissant, the thick cut almonds on top, the heartiness of the croissant, and the generous amount of almond-cream filling. It was a beautiful looking pastry and the taste was even better. Seriously, one of the most memorable croissants I've ever eaten. My family and I are blessed to have family willing to take time out of their morning to take us on a guided foodie tour to some iconic bakeries and local eateries. Our first bakery stop was Tartine and after eating that delectable almond croissant, the other bakeries would be hard pressed to beat them.

Almond Croissant, Chocolate Souffl Cake Round

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Pastrami sandwich

Arizmendi Bakery

4.5(2.4k reviews)

3.9 mi•Inner Sunset

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

When my wife and I started planning our leisurely drive to San Francisco, we intended to visit two…read morebakeries, Tartine and Arizmendi, with the goal of purchasing scones and other pastries/desserts. Our cousins were familiar with both bakeries and graciously volunteered to be our foodie guides as we drove to these two bakeries Saturday morning. After visiting Tartine and B Patisserie, Arizmendi was our final bakery and our last stop on our Bay Area foodie tour. Just like the other two bakeries, Arizmendi was a popular destination, it was different than the other two in the selection of the pastries, and I highly recommend their corn cranberry scone and their cheese focaccia. Arizmendi is also located in the Mission District specifically on Valenica and 24th Street. The bakery is in between a Royal gas station and the KitTea Cat Lounge. Parking consists of street parking and just like the other bakeries, parking could be challenging, but Arizmendi is worth the trouble parking and walking to this confectionary paradise. This bakery is a business where their baked goods are enjoyed at home since there is minimal seating. What's unique about this bakery compared to the other two is how the baked goodies are selected. It is self serve where it's a little hectic trying to maneuver around other customers to pick the pastries and breads you desire. The young black lady behind the register who checked us out was courteous, friendly, and took care of us quickly. As you enter Arizmendi, there are four wooden display cases with plexiglass holding scones, cinnamon rolls, muffins, pies, croissants, focaccia, cookies, and shortbreads. As you peer through the plexiglass to decide what to select, make sure to grab the provided wax to pick up your baked goods and place them in the provided bags. One of our friends asked us to grab scones, so scones were one of the items we knew we were going to purchase. My wife selected other items, but I asked her for a focaccia because my cousin said that Arizmendi was know for their pizza breads. I highly recommend you purchase their corn cranberry scones. These scones are hearty, the cranberry is plentiful, and I really enjoyed these while I was drinking a coffee at home. The focaccia I picked was a cheese focaccia made with poblanos, kale, and queso fresco. That square pizza bread was a savory revelation where I devoured that as snack after heating it in our home toaster oven. It was cheesy, the poblanos and kale were tasty, and I completely agreed with my cousin's assessment about their pizza bread. We're so grateful to our cousins for taking valuable time to serve as our foodie tour guides during our trip to San Francisco. Bay Area denizens are blessed to have three bakeries where they can satisfy their pastry, dessert, and bread cravings. We're fans of Arizmendi's scones and pizza bread.

2.7 mi•Dogpatch, Potrero Hill

Focaccia display

Double chocolate cookie

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Almond Croissant

Neighbor Bakehouse

4.6(1.2k reviews)

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

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

1.5 mi•Lower Pacific Heights, Japantown

Char Siu Croissant

Roasted Mushroom Croissant Tart

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Pistachio Berry Twice-Baked Croissant

Jina Bakes

4.3(796 reviews)

I love bread and I love Jina Bakes…read more Everything is solid, no notes I need to try everything on their menu now Injeolmi croissant, Kalbijjim croissant, salt bread, garlic salt bread...oooof all so good

Gina Bakes is such a delicious bakery. I'm always impressed with their croissants with…read moreKorean-inspired flavors, and my favorite is the injeolmi croissant, which has a delicious mochi-like filling with soybean powder on top. It's a flavor experience! On this recent visit, I tried the salt bread, and I'm not sure if this is what it's supposed to taste like, but it had a dish soap flavor that really wasn't good. Overall, it's still one of my favorite bakeries in the city, but I'll be staying away from the salt bread.

The store front 2/18/24

Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Rib) Croissant | $8.50 - Tastes like cold pizza

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Match Cream Puff ( I have been craving this!)

Arizmendi Bakery

4.3(814 reviews)

3.1 mi•Mission

I love grabbing an assortment of baked goods (scones, X roll, focaccia, muffins, chocolate chip…read morecookies) whenever I'm going up to wine country and I need a snack for the road and in between tastings because I know Arizmendi is always a crowd pleaser. When I'm not buying enough pastries to feed a small army, I will stop in on a random afternoon to grab a slice of their pizza of the day (always vegetarian and always delicious). If you're in need of a quick bite or want to bring home a (sub-$10) loaf, stop by Arizmendi!

I've been to both the Sunset and Mission District locations of Arizmendi Bakery. One thing I always…read morepick up is their chocolate chip cookie--it's my favorite. The cookie costs $3.25, which is quite reasonable, especially since it's larger than most cookies at other bakeries. It's also not too sweet, which I like. A simple treat, but consistently good.