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    Golden Gate Bakery

    4.3 (3.7k reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    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. :)

    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

    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!

    Egg Tarts
    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!

    Elizabeth L.

    Always the best! My family would always stop by here to get boxes of egg tarts when I was a kid so I come nack whenever I'm in SF. It's a gamble of whether they'll be open but if they are it's the perfect snack eaten as soon as you get them, warm and fresh. Crispy, flaky crust and the perfect amount of sweetness. Try to get there right before 12PM when they open.

    Egg tart
    Allan L.

    On February 4th, 2026, around 4 p.m., I spotted a police officer standing in front of a sketchy storefront. The gates were mostly closed and the windows were boarded up, with only part of the door exposed. As I approached, the officer seemed confused and dumbfounded. A woman walked out and pointed to the menu, stating that the price of a mooncake was $14. ​"That's expensive; I only ordered three items," the officer said as he paid for the items already in the bag. He walked back to his squad and tells them how pricey it was, and they all seemed intrigued. One officer even walked up to me and asked what a mooncake was and if it was actually that good. I told him they are very dense, rich, and heavy--definitely not for everyone. I added that you don't come here for the mooncakes; you come for the egg tarts! ​Although the egg tarts are also pretty pricey at $3.75 a piece, I have to say they're the best in San Francisco. However, the shop is often closed. When they do decide to open, a ridiculously long line immediately forms out the door. I miss the days when they had regular business hours, which is why whenever I see a chance to grab some, I go for it.

    Egg tart
    Lisa C.

    If you are not into the egg tarts from Golden Gate Bakery, me too!! Had their egg tarts occasionally over the years and was never too impressed. Haven't had them for many years, but kept hearing people raving about them as THE BEST. Being an egg tarts fanatic, I have to try them again. Tasting notes: Custard: - sweeter than most - no egg flavor (judging by flavor and color, not much egg in there) - overcooked (as evident in the popped bubble holes) Crust: - delicate and crispy, not the fluffy flakiness that I crave - very low crust to custard ratio (maybe a plus for some) Do I like them? No. However, for those who prefer sweeter and high custard to crust ratio, this might be your only option.

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    Grace J.

    THEY WERE OPEN! This bakery has been the go-to stop for egg tarts my whole life! Of course, the hours are always inconsistent, but it makes each bite of egg tart all the more worth it. This visit was around 4:30pm on a Saturday. They always come out warm, fresh, and creamy with a flaky crust. You'll wait in line and exchange cash for the bakery at the door. It's quick and casual!

    Price
    Bill P.

    Egg tart: buttery, flaky crust with not too sweet egg custard filling. Prices have gone up throughout the years, but this place can't be beat. $3.75 for 1 tart now. Exterior brings the appearance it might be closed, but you'll see the line outside or light coming from inside when the door is open. Their business hours can be unpredictable and they can be open in the afternoon until sold out. Memories of childhood with the pink box of pastries. The store isn't open for browsing anymore which is disappointing. Egg tarts and moon cakes are the main items. Friendly lady opens the door and asks what you would like.

    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.

    egg tart / dan tat
    Dennis T.

    This place always seems to be closed when were in chinatown, but not this time. Finally got a chance to try the famous egg tart. The door opens and you order from the lady, hand over cash and handed a white bag of pastries, very drug-deal-esque. Overall, egg tart was good. Nice and warm, decent amount of custard, light taste. Is it the best egg tart/ dan tat I've had? I'm not sure, but it was pretty good.

    Egg custard tart
    Megan A.

    Finally was around while they were open. We waited maybe 10 ish minutes to order. Very much an iykyk type place as it isn't well marked and there's no store front. There is just a door that someone takes orders from and closes to get your order and then opens again to give the order. They were sold out of everything except the egg custard tarts, which was fine because that's the main item we wanted. They came out warm. Very fresh. Light eggy custard with a butter flaky pastry shell. A nice little snacky if in Chinatown.

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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… Read more

    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… Read more

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

    They said 8/30

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    Pineapple King Bakery - San Francisco

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
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    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    4.0 miInner 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.

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    Neighbor Bakehouse

    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    2.7 miDogpatch, Potrero Hill
    $$

    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.

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