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    Golden Gate Bakery

    4.3 (3.7k reviews)
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    Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Nhu P.

    Disappointed that I didn't get to try their infamous egg tarts but it was moon cake season! There were a variety of moon cakes to choose from. I got it black sesame with 1 egg. There were options with 0- to multiple eggs. But the black sesame delicious! Then I got the taro and a red bean one. All were flavorful and fresh too!! Keep in mind that there was a line too! And cash would be preferred!

    Bonnie C.

    Stood in line 20 minute for the famous moon cakes see the menu. Virginia still going at it!

    Five seeds and ham mooncake, no ham, very little seeds.  Would you spend  $12  for one bite?
    Alice G.

    This bakery is overrated. In fact it's not worth to buy anymore. First of all, the quality has dropped a lot compared several years ago. The only thing I like is the five seeds ham mooncake. The generous and savory fillings got my taste buds and keep me buying for several years. Then I stopped buying for couple years. This year I was in the area and decided to get couple boxes, despite the 3 hours in line and very expensive $47.50 a box of 4, when I cut it up, the filling are lots less, no ham, also a bit too sweet. So from now on, I will not going to buy anything there. Price went up, quality dropped down. Also, service is terrible. Not worth it.

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    Michele P.

    We just came for the egg tarts, which tasted like a slightly better and bigger version of 85 degree egg tarts. Definitely bring cash! I think it's like almost $4 for an egg tart. The line also moves quickly, though it can get pretty busy. You pretty much like up outside the door and they'll ask what you want and how many you want lol so it's kind of chill.

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    Sandy W.

    Since I moved to San Francisco. 26 years ago, I have never tried this place because the line is always long. It's Moon Festival today and I was in Chinatown. Well, why not. Waited for an hour. The owner is an old lady but very nice. The moon cakes are still warm when I got home! Can't wait to eat it.

    Egg tart 2/27/26
    Sandy L.

    Stopped by after my mom's appointment around 5:15 p.m. and wasn't sure if they were still open. It looked like they might be closing since two people were waiting outside. Turns out they were still selling egg tarts, just in a very unique way! The owner slightly opened the door to take orders, then closed it and reopened it to collect payment and hand out the pastries. It honestly felt like a secret egg tart pickup. Lol!!! Egg tarts are $3.75 each and definitely high quality. They're thick (about 1 1/2 inches deep), heavy, and super fresh. Ours came straight out of the oven, hot, sweet, rich, and custardy with a crisp, airy crust. The filling is smooth like egg pudding. A bit sweet for me personally, but my mom absolutely loved them. :)

    Quoc H.

    Parking: None, chinatown will be impossible street/meter parking. 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

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    Jen S.

    This place is a hidden gem. If you see a line you should just get in it. Staff are nice and friendly and provide updates so you know how long you have to wait. We waited longer than usual only because it was lunar new year and a customer ahead of us had ordered 8 dozen egg tarts. We waited for a new batch to come out of the oven and it was worth it. The crust was flaky and buttery and the egg custard was steaming, sweet, and melted in your mouth. This place has a one outside. You don't go in. They open and close the door and take orders and cash from the line. I've heard they may close early if they sell out. So get here early.

    Cantonese egg tart
    Evan Z.

    Excellent egg tarts that always have a pretty long line (~20-30m). The establishment is cash only, so make sure you bring some. This egg tart is one of my favorite traditional Cantonese egg tarts. I think what makes this egg tart special is the crust; normally, Cantonese egg tarts have a very thin crust that isn't flavorful and doesn't complement the rest of the tart well. But this egg tart has a thicker crust that has a nice flavor, texture, and crunch that really makes the rest of the egg tart explode with flavor. Keep in mind that it is NOT a Portuguese egg tart (which has a distinctive caramelized top). They also only sell one type of egg tart, so be prepared to buy multiple if you're waiting in line. 4.9/5

    Open 1/2/26!
    Vivian H.

    Happened to see it about to open surprisingly. It's been years! We got in line around 11:45 and were about the 5th party in line. They opened at noon, but must have been still baking because we waited until about 12:30. $3.75/ea initially seems high but very worthwhile once you feel the weight of it, the flaky crust, the luscious custard. Chinese parents approved! We got a dozen. They're VERY good but the logistics (completely unpredictable hours, even when they open they're not actually ready, with no updates) is still unnecessarily challenging.

    Dan tat
    Sharon W.

    TLDR: it's worth the wait! This Chinese bakery is famous for their dan tats, an egg custard tart. It has a generous custard in a flaky crust and made my car smell wonderful on the drive home. Since the pandemic, it's open only when the owners want to open so if you walk by a long line of people standing outside of closed door on Grant Ave, find all the cash in your pocket and get in line, which is a bit slow which is fine b/c everyone cheerfully anticipates their order.

    Egg tart
    Arthur E.

    Long wait, but next level egg tarts. Went for a snack after lunch - there was a bit of a line ... about a 30 minute worth of a line. You don't order in the store, once you get to the door, one of the ladies opens the door and asks what you want and they bring it to you - sneaking a peak inside, you can see why. It's super small and narrow of an area - impressive that all the magic happens there. Ordered two egg tarts - was pretty expensive, but saw they were pretty big when she handed us the bag. It was piping hot - a good sign! Handed over the cash and got back to the hotel to eat. Took a bite and woah it blew my mind - it's not like your normal Chinese egg tart ... was definitely more custard-y and moist. The pastry bit was also not too dense. Super good - would def recommend!

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    Jia M.

    Second time trying golden gate bakery and I still think it's the best egg tarts I've had in the Bay Area! Don't be fooled by the looks of the crust from the top. The bottom part is super flaky and thin! The egg tarts are definitely on the pricier side ($3.75 each), and they are not always open! I had to wait in line for around 30 minutes but I think it was worth!

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    Ask the Community - Golden Gate Bakery

    How to know when they are open? Driving an hour or so for this bakery and realizing they are closed is such a bummer.

    Actually we never know when they will open until we see the lines in front of the door! But hopefully they will open on weekends at 11am (I heard that from their neighbors)

    What else is good here besides the egg tarts? Thanks!

    No, they have only egg tarts and coconut tarts

    Are they closed for good?

    No, they still open sometimes mostly on weekends.

    Google says they're permanently closed - is that true?

    It is not true because they don't open the exact open hours. Meaning that it is based staff available and time frame. They would open during the moon festival and then they're closed for two or three months after that. Even when they open, there are… 

    When open during COVID era, do they sell anything other than mooncakes and egg tarts, e.g. steamed or baked BBQ pork buns?

    In SF for vacation. If anyone passes by, can you please let me know if it's open?

    Stopped by today 6/6/2022 and it's still boarded up

    Are they open today? December 27 2021?

    They reopen mid March 2022

    Are they open on weekdays?

    Are they open today?

    I walked by GGB yesterday afternoon 10/30/21 at about 230pm and the storefront was all boarded up. A peek inside showed no signs of any future openings?? Does anyone have any future insight?

    Is this place open at all? Will it open in the near future?

    They opened for three days per week prior to the Moon cake festival (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) but there is no set time when they will reopen for normal business. They only sold moon cakes during that time, none of the regular pastries.

    Does anyone know what moon cake flavors you can preorder? Trying to avoid making the staff angry by asking for the list when I call 😅

    White lotus, mixed nut, almond, coconut, black bean, pineapple

    Is this place open yet? I need some moon cake!?

    It's open just for moon cakes. And preorder only.

    Can they pre order egg tarts?

    June 21, 21 is bakery open?

    No, I drove by today (06/22) @ 10:25AM and it still have boarded windows.

    Do they still open? Do they have a phone number to call regarding their hours?

    They were still boarded up as of May 1, 2021.

    Does anyone know if they're still in business? Saw that Google says permanently closed.

    Anyone know if they are currently open? July 27 2020

    Walked by twice at different times on 8/6/2020 and it was boarded up. I did see their infamous "3 week vacation" sign on the door.

    Is still open now?

    Boy, this is the million dollar question for Golden Gate Bakery. I fly out 2x/year to SF and they're always on vacation. During this virus, I'd imagine they'd be closed.

    I'm flying into San Francisco tomorrow for a few hours. Are they open or on vacation? Every time I'm in San Francisco, they're closed!

    Don't check yelp. Go to http://www.is-the-golden-gate-bakery-open-today.com… 

    Is GG bakery opened yet? I need to place my order for the moon festival.

    They said 8/30

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    Wow...this place is just a happy beginning!…read more Yes parking may frustrate you at times, and maybe the line is a bit long...even though it moves fast, it looks intimmidating..But this place DELIVERS! They have a pink espresso machine, a pink dough mixer, and the cup lids are pink. The staff is super focused, and friendly....Greeted with smiles and great suggestions, I got to try a number of treats. (Not 10, their max limit per order-customer). The Pistachio croissant...Pretty special, I never had it with a cream filling. The little flat bread with eggplant and pomegranates and harissa drizzle...super!. Tahini chocolate.....the list goes on...The olive bread. So if you are going to make it to any part of the northern CA area, specially San Francisco (Yes, there are great bakeries around here), I would put this on the top of the list, as the preparation is all from scratch, and the unique flavors and approach to some well known treats is something one must enjoy. Oh, and on top of that, I ordered a plain espresso, and the barista managed to do it justice. So dont be on the fence on the coffee making and quality. The location is on the steeper roads that I have no idea how people deal with living here. Good job, as once you stop in the middle of the climb, you will likely spin some tire to get traction, and that is on a dry day! The bakery is among a residential area.

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