First off, probably the best bread I've ever had in my life! My friends and I took an after hours sourdough bread-making class at The Mill led by a Josey Baker Bread staff member. The class was $150 per person and advertised as including a loaf of bread plus making a loaf to take home. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable, well-spoken, and clearly passionate about bread so that part was wonderful. However, the overall experience wasn't quite what I expected. About 90% of the class was spent sitting in a small, crowded space for 2 hours listening to instruction, and only about 10% was hands-on in the final 15 minutes. We did get to fold dough that we took home to bake ourselves, but nothing was ready to eat, and it wasn't very interactive. We left with a bag of flour, a razor, and dough to finish at home. There wasn't it won't any disclosure beforehand that you would need your own Dutch oven or bread pan to bake the loaf, which I don't have and will now need to purchase. Had I known that in advance, I probably would have reconsidered buying a ticket. Overall, there was some cut up pre-made bread that we got to nibble on while we listened and had a very knowledgeable instructor but for $150, I was hoping for a more interactive experience and clearer expectations about what was included. It also would've been nice to have water be offered to the class. read more

Amazing sourdough bread! Got to try a fresh loaf and it was amazing. Such a nice crust and the inside is moist. The flavor of this one was rosemary and it was light and delicious. Some of the best I've had! read more

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Can't believe I haven't already 5-star reviewed Josey Baker Bread. I was out on the SF Double-Cross walk and although this spot is a bit off of the trail, I was willing to add an extra mile to stop by and get a great piece of Josey Baker Bread toast and a Four Barrel Coffee. As always, there was a long line, but I didn't mind because there's obviously a reason for the line. Delicious toast, treats, and coffee. Today I ordered the VII - Hummus with sliced tomatoes, Moroccan seasoning, evoo, and salt on Whole Grain Wonder. YUM! I also picked up the last loaf of Country. I didn't arrive until after 2PM so I was lucky to get a loaf. Staff is always friendly, and they are always busy, but never frazzled. Bathroom is clean. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. New artwork is showcased inside of the walls when you walk in and in the area where you wait for your order. I'm not sure how often the artwork/artists are switched out, but it's always great to see whatever is showcased. read more

Josey Baker Bread - Hummus w/ sliced tomatoes, Moroccan seasoning, evoo, & salt on Whole Grain Wonder - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My husband and I decided to get coffee and a quick breakfast before heading to Alamo Park to walk around and take a picture of the Painted Ladies houses. We stumbled across this bakery and were extremely pleased with the outcome. I ordered coffee and a ham and cheese croissant, delicious. My husband ordered hot tea and the number 7 which was toast with hummus, cauliflower and something else (he forgot). He said all ingredients were fresh and it really delicious. If you're coming to Alamo park or to see the Painted Ladies houses, i definitely recommend coming here to pick up a quick bite and bringing it to Alamo park for a quick picnic. You will not be disappointed. read more

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This place is amazing, had a very tasty and satisfying Latte and trout open toast. Highly recommended for those who like to eat real, healthy food. read more

We took the bread baking class as a family experience. One of the most boring cooking baking classes that I have ever done- Six of the class members listened to the instructor for 90 min crunched up around a coffee table. Instructor was quite knowledgeable but this is a let down for a hands on class costing 125 dollars per person. Final few minutes of the class we actually got to shape a loaf and take it home to bake. I could have watched this on the internet! Hope the bakery changes the class format. read more

Josey is my favorite bakery for bread of all time. The sourdough is flavorful. The outside is crunchy while the inside was soft and moist. I've never had bread this moist before and the best part is that it keeps moist for a few days. Will definitely be back for more. read more

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The bread. WOW. Seriously, in a city that says it's famous for sour dough, the bread here is a standout. They grind all their own flour in house... blah blah blah. Just go and eat the bread. The loafs are warm and fresh and the croissants would sit right next to a Parisian cousin and you couldn't tell the difference. On top of that, they are a serious coffee house and they make breakfast. This is "my" local place when I come back to SF. read more

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Story Story: A cute bakery and coffee place! Long Story: I came here during the day before Thanksgiving and picked up some coffee and bread. Josey bakery has lots of breads to choose from and you don't be disappointed. I got their mountain rye and country loaf. Both are awesome and hearty. Verdict: I'll come back! read more

Their fresh bread is really hearty and flavorful! We first bought an oatmeal loaf, not realizing that the texture inside is very wet and moist. We sent it back thinking it was undercooked/raw, but they reassured us it is supposed to be that way due to the oats. I wish we were notified somehow (maybe describe texture/appearance on the label) because a perfectly good loaf was wasted :( read more

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The bread and pastries are phenomenal. I picked up the full assortment including the large country and pepper parmesan. The texture amd flavor were the best I have had. The cinnamon date pastries were delightful. I will be back! read more

If you're looking for the epicenter of the hipster culture it would be here at Josey Baker. This is the cafe made famous for the expensive avocado toast. This place makes bread 12 varieties today. Just go to the shelves and help yourself to a loaf and pay the cashier Beverages can be had here as well. Sit inside the cafe to observe the "scene" or sit outside at the parklet just in front of the entrance. The long table allows more people to sit and sets a community feel to the place. I wish I could have a couple of their chairs for home. Super cute! The front windows look out onto Divisadero Street, that hopping thoroughfare that's blowing up in terms of popularity. If you were here sitting with me, you'd feel the pulse of music down to your soles. Or ignore the scene and concentrate on a book or your mobile phone and tune out. In this neighborhood not dropping into Josey Baker for a look is an opportunity wasted so I say do it if you're nearby. Because when all is said and done the bread here is delicious! read more

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I heard about this place and wanted to give it a try. I arrived at around 5:30 pm only to find a sign saying that pizza is only served from 6-9pm. Bummer! But the garlic knots are served all day so I ordered one of those. The $3 covers only 1 garlic knot with sauce. I also purchased the cranberry and Walnut sourdough bread. The bread loaf tasted ok. There was a good amount of ingredients but it wasn't that sour even though it had a sourdough culture. The garlic knots are pre-made and just toasted when ordered. The marinara sauce was delicious, it wasn't bitter or bland. The garlic knot was just ok. It didn't have much garlic flavor. And they put cold parmesan cheese after they take the garlic knot out of the oven.... So the cheese didn't melt, it just fell off the garlic knot as I was eating. I was feeling thirsty so I walked down the street and grabbed a boba. As I walked past the bakery again, I noticed it was 5:59pm, so I decided to stop in for a side of pizza. There are 2 flavors to choose from, and I decided to get the cheese to really judge the pizza on the simplicity. The pizza was warm and hot out of the oven. It was a bit greasy for my liking. The marinara sauce was again good, and I wish the pizza had more on it. They put salt on the crust to give it more flavor. Honestly I think if there garlic knot had similar flavor to the crust, I would've enjoyed it more. Overall food was ok. Service was a bit slow I would come back to work or read a book as they have plenty of seating. Didn't try any drinks so I can't connect on that. read more

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I love artisan breads and my friend wanted me to try a loaf of country bread from Josey the Baker. Having never heard of this bakery, I determined that it is a small team of bread bakers who specialize in freshly milled whole grain sourdough. The loaf of country bread had some heft to it, weighing 24 ounces. The wheat bread had a crusty and nutty tasting outside and the inside was chewy, yet soft and fluffy. It is perfect warmed up with some butter on it. So delicious and the love the heartiness of it. With how tasty the country bread was, I will need to drop by the shop and try their other breads. This is high quality artisan bread. read more

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I don't like the vibe of The Mill, but I really like Josey Baker (his real name!) Bread. I happened upon Josey's cookbook at the SF Public Library and was really intrigued. His recipes use bread starter, and I am too lazy for that so I stopped by The Mill to check out the bread loaves for sale on the large rack. His breads are hefty and delicious. If you have your heart set on a particular loaf, you might want to check with the staff because they can sell out. The Mill does a great job highlighting the bread that the talented team works hard to produce. The toast is nicely toasted for the avocado toast. The egg and toast was my favorite. On another note, I noticed that Josey Baker Bread has donated loaves of bread to seniors who receive meals on wheels food and I think that's lovely. read more

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While exploring this neighborhood seeking my yelper reviews..I checked this place out. Nice coffee place with some hearty wholesome grain breads. Especially after a good workout In the nearby Alamo park and after checking out "the Painted ladies". Tried their yummy #4 toast (whole grain) with peanut butter and coffee. Thank you yelpers- nice suggestions - check out this nice cool place Please note - the name of the place it appears is now called "The Mill"...they have small outdoors seating as well. read more

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I will go out of my way for a hearty gluten-free bread (stone age bread). Only down side here is the limited parking but Alamo square park is worth walking from to get here. read more

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The adventure bread here - makes me so happy. I love the heartiness of it. The abundance of nuts and seeds. And when it's made fresh - how crunchy and yet moist it is. Topped with avocado - and some sea salt - it is healthy bliss. Josey Baker puts so much care and love into his products and you can taste it. I don't eat a ton of bread (not because I don't love it) - but when I do - Josey Baker is who I turn to. Trust. read more

Took a bread baking class with Francis as a team event and she was so knowledgeable. Her passion for bread is infectious. Even if we couldn't take the dough home to bake off (we were traveling from LA) we were sent home with everything we needed to start out bread baking journey... read more

I cannot get enough of Josey Baker and his bread!!! His book is fantastic too. I had to buy 2 copies so I could get it signed!!!! I left my first one at home. Comparing his bread to Tartine, Jane the Bakery, Acme and Boudin, Josey's wins out every time!! Love the pepper/parm bread!! read more

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This bread is heavy duty... as in the weight of it. No doubt, I wouldn't want to pay international shipping on one of these bad boys. Its also delicious and unique. If this bread were a car it wouldn't be a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord rather it would be a Scion or Camaro or even a Lamborghini. So many bakeries aim to appeal to the masses. That is what Accord and Camry are good for. You know they will always start up in the morning and if you want a new model 5 years later for sure they will be offered for purchase. The problem with these cars is everybody has them and so they become common and boring. This bread isn't boring. Scions - they are unique and quirky as this bread is. They are head turners - especially when they first came out. Unlike this bread though these cars are light weight. They are built on Corolla platforms and are small. Camaros are great cars. They offer the most horsepower for the least amount of money. They are heavy though with a lot of metal around. I like that - its helpful in a car crash - but its not so good for acceleration or handling. I can see this loaf of bread on a racetrack. Its all over the lanes and needs extra distance to stop. Yes, this bread is a bit like a Lamborghini too. Exotic, European and really expensive - but in return you get unparalleled moistness inside and a dark, crusty flavorful on top. Mild sourdough flavor and the feeling that you have something almost nobody else does. Now that Donald Trump has been announced as the next President of the USA all of San Francisco flocks to bakeries for comfort. As a result all the skinny hipsters gained 10 pounds and the lines at Tartine and Ariscault are impossible. Join everybody in line at these fine bakeries that are popping up. Share this bread with family at your holiday feast - but before you do have all your family sit around the table, join hands and pray this gem of a bakery doesn't go out of business like Scion. read more

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I got the dark mountain rye bread, it was pretty tasty. It was heavy, hearty, and yummy with some butter. Cafe looked pretty interesting, I didn't try anything else though read more

Great sourdough - super moist and rich. Toast was small, but bomb taste made up for that

Cool cafe and nice spot to meet with friends or have a late snack with a friend. I came by to get some bread and try some dessert snack. That called for sweet cinnamon sticks with their delicious cream cheese dip. This was SO yummy. I had eaten so I didn't want to try their pizza but I definitely will next time. The bread options are very unique. I got a whole wheat bread with raisins, sourdough starter, and marjoram. It was very unique and this thing weighed a lot haha. It was a unique bread but I'm not quite sure if the raisins paired well with the sourdough. I would definitely want to try their more savory bread options. read more

Stopping by San Francisco to visit family. We heard about the bread at Josey Baker Bread. We purchased 2 loaves to bring home and enjoy later (I recommend double bagging the bread and storing the bread in the freezer - the bread is usually stays good for 6 months, double bagging minimizes freezer burn). Updating review once I have the chance to partake the bread. I also had the Cortado - excellent, well made. read more

Love the rye bread . The crust is divine in the bread delicious. Got it at Mollie Stone,

Wanted to try their bread for a while, ehh, i've tried much better tasting breads. It was 2.5/5 and not worth the $9 price tag. Service however is a strong ZERO!!! Someone behind the register had such an attitude, wow! I asked a question about a bread and she walked away before I got a full answer, she also turned her back while I was paying. Very disrespectful. read more

I hate going there to discover they've run out of Gluten Free Bread.. You can call The Mill's phone number to check if an item is in stock: (415) 345-1953 read more

I'm not sure what to say except...... please start an online store... because I'm obsessed? I'm in love with the seed feast bread, which I had at Nourish Cafe. I live on the opposite coast and have had no luck finding bread like this anywhere near me. It's... magical. Thinking about packing a couple of loaves next time I'm in SF, it's that good. read more

We normally go to B Patisserie or Acme for bread, or I make my own. Loaves here are smaller and pricier, $7 and up up up. My selection has a good crunch and multilayered flavors. I won't judge an establishment based on the cashier but our cashier was condescending. Hey, I just paid $6.99 + .35=7.34 for a SMALL loaf of bread. I know it was at a lower price point but how do I know if I would like the other choices that are really pricey. I do wish small samples had been available to help me decide. And maybe act like you are glad I came in. The edge for me still goes to B Patisserie and Acme. Their bread is also good and they are more welcoming. read more

Wanted to give this bakery a try, it's inside a coffee shop called the Mills, a place where it exudes weho snob influencer socialite vibes. But go for it if that's your thing. It's alright I was just going to get a loaf of sourdough and get out, maybe a coffee to see if it's worth the hype. My desire to "give it a try" plummeted after she told me they don't have a bread slicer or a knife for cut them off. If you are a business owner of the place, listen, no one has time to get a bread slicer and learn how to use it on their own or chop it off with knives as amateur, invest in that 50$ bread slicer and hire someone to do it , I'd happily give it a try again and tip accordingly or pay for whatever convenience fees you decide. But then, maybe not likely after the coffee place staff gave me an epic condescending smirk at my request to slice it off. read more

If this bakery was in my neighborhood it could be dangerous ! The egg in the hole breakfast sandwich was divine. The perfect butter, egg, and bread combo on earth. If I died after my breakfast there - I would have died happy and fulfilled! read more

I discovered Josey Baker Bread/The Mill over three years ago. If, you lived outside of the US and tried real, honest bread than you know Josey's bread is the real deal. I fly from OC every few months just to get my bread fix. I buy Wonder, Adventure and their seasonal bread, it is incredible in taste and it brings wonderful memories of my travels and places where I lived. I have been on a quest for a great bread here in OC and LA, but no luck so far. I send an email to Josey before, I come to SFO in order not to go empty handed, the regulars know his bread sells out quickly. Not only Josey bakes the very best breads but he also replies to emails/inquiries promptly, communicates with his customers, and places requested items on hold for his clients. Josey, you are outstanding person who delivers an excellent product and you hear, listen and understand your clientele. Now, if you could only open another location closer to LA, this would be an ideal world. read more

Josey! Quality control please! So many big holes! Love, love, love your whole grain bread. I like to use it to make sandwiches, but i need the fixings to stay inside the bread. Over this past year I've noticed more loaves with problems like this. What would Dave Miller do? read more

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I had heard about this place online from people who had battered for sourdough starter here. I'm not very creative, so I bartered purchasing a pound of their rye flour for some starter. It is very active and makes the best bread I've ever had. Highly recommend this place! read more

We've all heard about the $4 slice of toast. I was sure that I would walk out of Josey Baker Bread/The Mill with my suspicions that it's overrated confirmed. Way overrated at that. I was wrong. The man in my life wasn't exactly excited about starting our day w toast. So I did what any savvy female foodie would do. I brought out the big guns, & had him watch the video Josey Baker made about his story. Hee-hee. It totally worked. Little effort, giant payoff. Now the man is both intrigued & genuinely interested in trying "the toast." Have you seen the JB video btw? It's really hard not to fall in love w him & his story. Even someone that has sworn off carbs or wheat can't help but succumb, hightail it over there, & order a loaf, or at least a slice of toast, eventually. True & trust. We arrive. The space is fantastic, w great light. Really great light. I ordered the maple apricot wheat. He ordered the cream cheese rye. Skeptical as all get out, we were both totally blown away. Josey Baker Bread is straight up just FRIGGIN AMAZING bread. This is a different level. Healthy & delicious. It tastes clean...unembellished & pure, even with the toppings. The maple was not over powering or too sweet like I was afraid it might be. I drooled over other orders I saw w the strawberry jam. I'm getting that next time. Love. Josey Baker was just born to do this. A true craftsman. Don't miss out. The new gold standard. read more

No wonder this place got 5 stars across almost 30 reviews. I frankly didn't really know what to expect since I thought this was just a place that sold bread. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is a cafe, sells coffee and toast. And a very large cafe at that! I enjoy the atmosphere in here since it's very quaint, and sell nice accessories which are related to coffee, tea and baking. They also have their own flour that you can buy, and granola and a few other goodies (cake mixes I think?) The thing to come here for is the homemade nutella toast with seasalt sprinkled on top. They really like to butter up the toasts FYI but it makes for such an incredible experience! I really enjoyed watching the staff knead the doughs & bake the breads, as well as the whole open, airy kitchen sort of feel. Totally worth a visit. read more

Those who criticize Josey Baker for the $4 toast should pony up another $2 and get a loaf of the country French. It is everything bread should be, with flavor and complex texture in every bite that makes you amazed that you are tasting nothing but water, flour and salt. I was lucky enough to have a conversation with the baker and learn something of his technique. Everything in the shop is based on a whole wheat starter though the country bread is built on preferment from the previous day's batch. The country loaf is 50/50 whole wheat and white flour which is pretty dark and aggressive. The white flour is from a reliable source I know well; the whole wheat is ground in house. There are bits of wheat berry left in the dough, I'm sure intentionally. [Update: in the light of day, it looks more likes flax seed.] The stuff is a symphony of flavor and one of the best breads I've had. I see that most of the reviews are based on the cafe experience. Fine if you want to use the wireless, have a beverage and a slice of the $4 toast. But also pick up a loaf of the country French and a chunk of cultured butter from Bi-Rite down the street. When you get home, or maybe for dinner or the next morning, slice the bread and spread some of that butter on it. Voila: your Josey Baker experience has just morphed from too-expensive to priceless. read more

Always interested in a good baker. Having seen a lot of the profession and it's awesomeness throughout Europe, it seems like the art is a bit lost in the bay area. Tartine and a few handful of places are taking it to the next level and it's good to see JBB added to that group. The seed feast and country breads are both fantastic. The former also comes in a gluten free from that is just as good as many I've had in Europe. Certainly quality product! read more

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I feel pretty cheated that I'm a San Franciscan and have only just discovered this jem of a coffee shop/bakery. I love good bread and this place doesn't disappoint. I'm still not sure how the set-up works but you can get Four Barrel Coffee, bread from Josey Baker Bread and fancy toast here. Now, I will say I was one of the $4 toast naysayers BUT it really is good (similar to Trouble Coffee's toast). Calling it "toast" is somewhat of a misnomer since the bread is very thick and the topping is slathered on generously. When you think of it like a pastry, it's easier to swallow (pun intended) the cost. I think people spend that much for pastries all the time so for the size, this "toast" is no different. Coffee was typical four barrel (a little bitter for my liking but the iced coffee hit the spot on a sunny day). Service was kind and the line wasn't very long. I bought a loaf to take home and it probably won't last more than a day--really delicious bread. Very much like Tartine except without the ridiculous reservation system. Space is airy and light. Great for a catch up with a friend. Though, it's so close to Alamo Square Park that we got our coffee/toast to-go and sat outside in the park instead. Definitely a must-try if a bread fan and in the area! read more

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