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    4.5 (409 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Thaybeth M.

    Came by a Thursday morning at around 8AM. There was a short line, but moved very fast. I was in and out in round 15min. I ordered a cubano croissant, almond croissant and a cappuccino. The cubano croissant sounded very unique and it seemed to be very popular, so I decided to give it a try. It was actually pretty good, although I expected it to have a bit more pork inside. The almond croissant was also very good, the dough was more flaky than buttery, but nonetheless flavorful. The cappuccino was good, the actual coffee taste wad more on the acidic side, but not super tart. Overall, would revisit and try more of their pastries!

    Katherine S.

    Busy bakery on a Saturday morning but luckily the wait wasn't too long (~20 min). The bakery has a small crowded space for seating but typically turnover is pretty quick. We got the asparagus proscuitto danish, cubano, juniper lemon choux, and seasonal blackberry croissant. The croissants were all perfectly crisp and flaky - lived up to the hype! Wish the cubano filling was a little warmer inside when we ate it. Will come back next time to try more of the chouxs :)

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    Ashley L.

    No real complaints here. The space is a bit tight, but the line moved quickly when I visited on a Friday late morning. The coffee was fine, nothing particularly memorable, but the pastries were the highlight. The traditional croissant was buttery and well executed. I later got to try a few more items thanks to a friend, including the mushroom danish, which was a nicely balanced savory option, the banana chocolate almond pastry, which was pleasantly not too sweet, and a chocolate chip cookie with a great chewy texture. Everything felt thoughtfully made and well balanced. That said, my friend waited about 40 minutes in line for those pastries, which I personally would not do. While the quality is definitely there, I'd recommend coming during off-peak hours to really enjoy the experience without the wait.

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    Melody C.

    There will be a line after 9am on the weekend even on raining days! Parking is difficult on Polk unless you come very early in the morning. All the pastries are baked fresh and you can even see some being baked right in front of you. The indoor seating area is very crowded. My favorite is the Sesame Kouign-Amann which was unique and I haven't seen at any bakery elsewhere. You can taste thick sesame paste. I liked the Chocolate Crossiant more than regular crossiant. Ariscault's crossiants are still more superior, but they have a lot more variety here.

    Simpreet K.

    Unassuming from the outside but decent once you walk in and see rows of pastries in cooling racks. We got here towards closing time so they were out of their hyper-popular Kouign Amann. Got the pain au chocolates, Raspbery almond and banana chocolate croissants. Didn't like the banana one too much but the other two croissants were very good. I get why this bakery is so busy.

    Katie L.

    This place has won a lot of different awards of best croissants of SF, so had to check them out. Better than most croissants, but prefer arsicault and b&c. Still very good though! Didn't have to wait in a line, so that was a pro. Decent amount of seating too!

    Ham and cheese croissant, mushroom danish
    Lilian C.

    We ordered four pastries-- pain au chocolate, which we both thought didn't have enough chocolate, the mushroom danish which tasted fine, ham and cheese croissant also fine, and the sticky bun which I thought was meh. We also ordered the Sister Moon coffee which was good and a chai latte which was meh. I'm always chasing a flavorful chai that I once had during college and this was fine, somewhat the same or worse than the store-bought teabags that I make at home. The customer service was very good. We ate in instead of walking back to our hotel. The cafe was very cramped and busy. You can easily eavesdrop on the person sitting two feet away from you.

    Cubano
    Veronica T.

    The title of "best croissant in SF" is a big one. But after multiple visits here, I just really can't say that I agree with that assessment. Sorry, but I cannot lie. I actually think the choux pastry are the stars here, & they certainly warrant a visit. These works of art are as delectable as they are pretty. I try every flavor available & the lemon has been the favorite every time. I just couldn't believe how good this was. One of the best sweet things I've eaten in a long time. I want a dozen for myself! The Cubano croissant was a must order due to sheer curiosity. The croissant itself was superior to the fillings, both in taste and in volume. Tried it, won't be a repeat order. I'd rather get an actual cubano sammy from the deli. Parking pretty nonexistent. Our system is pull up, I hop out & order, he circles & picks me up. These choux are so worth it. 4 stars

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    Ed U.

    This upmarket bakery cafe comes from the owners of Saint Frank Coffee, so I knew it was going to be a worthwhile stop even before I stopped by. I remember when this location used to be a middling roast chicken shop, and way before that was a rich LGBTQ history that included a major pre-Stonewall riot in the cafeteria that was here back in 1966. There's no evidence of that all these years later. Now the most arresting sight is the display of huge croissants. I wasn't hungry enough for the mammoth $9 Cubano filled with ham, mojo pork, pickle, French-style seeded mustard, and gruyere, but I indulged in the $5 Traditional Croissant, among the most buttery flakiest I've ever had (Photo 8). Along with my piping hot $4.75 Americano (Photo 10), it was enough for breakfast. FOOD - 4 stars...a satisfying combo of caffeine and croissant AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pleasant enough, crowds quickly SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...if size matters to you...and flakiness RELATED - Exploring Polk Gulch? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/DKXtdwq-8H

    You can't fake the flake in SF
    Juan V.

    In the quest for the best croissant in San Francisco I was referred by someone who said their favorite croissant was located on Polk street. I was intrigued by hearing that was awarded the best croissants in San Francisco in 2024. I was puzzled because I was not aware of the award. I started to wonder who their competitors were and if they as flakey as some in SF. The place I had to investigate their croissant is Juniper on Polk street in San Francisco . I am quite skeptical about awards and always find them subjective and if there are motives behind the decisions. I came in with an open mind . I first ordered their Raspberry Yuzu Iced Tea and it was not sweet but a bit tarty . I then ordered the traditional croissant. It looked good but wonder if they passed the flake test in SF. The croissant was delicious. It was buttery and flakey like some in SF. It was one of the best croissants I had in the city but not the best I had. It's definitely top 5 in San Francisco and a must try. This place is not the best croissant but its top "rank" that's "point-blank "provides coffee inside strong like a "tank"courtesy of coffee roaster "Saint Frank" It's a "must "this ranking I somewhat "trust"the croissant has a good "crust" it's flakey like in SF you can see the "flakey dust "

    Make sure to try the choux pastries.
    Marcus D.

    1. I tried Juniper three days in a row while on a business trip. The pasties here are beautiful but more importantly the quality is excellent, consistent and they taste great. 2. My goto to when I try a new coffee shop is either a macchiato or cortado. Their cortado was consistently great. 3. The line often goes out the door but it moves steadily. And you get a chance to watch them make the pastries while you wait.

    Lasya R.

    Came to see what all the internet hype was about, and right away there was a line stretching out the door. Luckily my friend arrived before me and snagged a table, but she did wait almost 10 minutes in line. Seating is very limited and people tend to camp out, so be prepared to wait for a table or possibly not get one at all. The tables they do have are pretty small too. Now for the food. The mushroom danish ($7.75) was super flavorful, savory, and delicious. The pastry was flaky, buttery, and really well executed. Definitely a solid item. Next, the avocado toast. At $14 for a single slice of milk bread topped with a few extremely thin slices of radish and cucumber, this felt kind of insane price-wise. I did appreciate the fresh lemon juice on top, but overall this is something you can get almost anywhere or easily make at home for a fraction of the cost and a much larger portion. Not worth it in my opinion. The yuzu white chocolate choux bun ($4.50) was sooo good. The choux pastry itself was baked perfectly, and I loved the craquelin top. The filling leaned a little heavy on the yuzu and was slightly overpowering, but if you're really into tart citrus flavors, you'll probably love this. The chocolate espresso cookie ($4.50) was basically a brownie in cookie form!! Super soft, fudgy, cakey, and incredibly rich with deep chocolate flavor. This was the standout and highlight of the meal for me!! As for the coffee, we ordered regular iced lattes ($7!!!!). They don't offer flavors, just a house-made simple syrup for sweetness. It was fine, but nothing mind-blowing, and once again felt like kind of an insane price. Overall, I'm glad I tried this place, but there are definitely better bakeries out there that just haven't been discovered by the internet yet.

    Banana Matcha Latte
    Karena S.

    Everything was delicious! We walked in and were greeted by the delicious smelling pastries! Finding parking here was difficult. It's all street parking and we had to circle around a couple times before finding a spot. We ordered an iced banana matcha latte and a few pastries. It was about 1:30pm on a Sunday afternoon and unfortunately most of their best sellers were sold out. There are a decent amount of tables available but they were occupied at the time. Iced Banana Matcha Latte (8/10): This was definitely on the sweeter side. There's a nice cold foam on top and it mixed well into the drink. You can taste the banana flavoring when you drink it. Croissant (7/10): It wasn't as buttery as I would like it. There's a nice crunch with every bite that was taken. It's also very flaky and fluffy at the same time. Chocolate Banana Almond Croissant (7.5/10): I preferred this one over the traditional croissant. It wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be and I liked that. There were separate layers of chocolate and banana with every bite taken. Black Sesame Kouign Amann (8/10): I got this one for my mom. She really liked it and said there was a good amount of black sesame in it.

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