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.

In my (forever) quest for the best pastry in San Francisco, this is pretty high up on the charts…read more The hype is real, but the long queues ate not for the faint at heart. We arrived bright and early on Mother's Day before 9:30 am and we didn't get our order in till 11:15 am. That is close to a 2 hour wait. We treated it as an adventure and a price to pay for the best rated pastries in the city. Did it once but not sure if I have the heart to wait 2 hours in a queue. The pastries are top notch though. The pistachio cardamom croissant is the bomb, I would get multiples next time. Their savory pastries are amazing too- got the herby olive twist. The Orange rosemary was super good as well, such an amalgamation of flavors and texture. They were sold out of the Coffee Caramel Pain Au Chocolat and a couple other pastries, so missed those. The bakery doesn't have much space to eat inside, so take them to Washington Square or wherever you are headed and enjoy your hard earned pastries.

Charming little place full of foodstuff, e.g. wines and cheeses plus things we never knew we wanted…read moreor needed, knickknacks plus they have a deli style sandwich counter, where they'll make fresh for you. Refrigerated and canned higher end beverages and pickles plus condiments. Such a treasure trove though parking is a beast.

I want to be clear that a female Asian employee was kind, understanding, and professional during…read morethis situation. She acknowledged that my reaction was understandable and apologized to me, and when she saw how upset I was, she kindly processed a refund, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, a big, tanned male employee handled this situation extremely poorly. I had already purchased two coffees and bakery items before continuing to browse. While looking around, I picked up a bag of chips but had no free hands, so I placed it on top of my very full bag, clearly visible at all times -- not inside it. At checkout, this employee aggressively accused me of putting the item in my bag and repeatedly insisted that he "saw it," despite the fact that it was never hidden and I was fully willing to pay. I calmly explained the situation multiple times, but he refused to listen and continued to accuse me of stealing. He never apologized and continued to push the accusation. Ultimately, I was so upset by how I was being treated that I requested a refund, which was handled politely by the female employee, not by him. Being accused of theft without evidence, especially after already making purchases, was humiliating. The way I was treated felt racially biased, discriminatory, and deeply disrespectful. Loss prevention does not justify treating a paying customer this way. This experience left me extremely uncomfortable and disappointed.

Cute shop with artisanal and unique goods! This is the perfect shop to check out if you're looking…read morefor a food gift, if you're into food or looking for specialty ingredients. They have a ton of cool pantry items from olive oils, tinned fish, pastas, spices & condiments and more. They also have bakery items including bread from local bakeries like Tartine, and chocolates, candy and other sweet treats too.

No doubt it has interest products. I got some chocolates with nice presentation yesterday. I…read morerequested a receipt. When I looked at the receipt today, I was shocked to find that there was a 3% credit card subcharge! They did not tell me about this charge. No sign at the cashier warned me of this. This is not fair practice. If you want to shift this cost to your customers, you should let them know before payment. This secret charge is basically a theft and not in compliance with laws. So headsup to anyone who shops at this store.

5 star experience without any doubt…read more It started with Eros Ramazzotti music as I walked in. I thought - the music is definitely authentic Italian. I saw a "pasta lab" sign and thought - that may or may not be authentic, never heard of that before. When my fettuccini pasta arrived I thought - it definitely looks authentic - heathy yellow pasta color. The first bite was an official confirmation that their pasta is freshly made, the sauce was amazing and the Parmesan was top-notch. This restaurant does not try to cut corners on lower quality inexpensive ingredients. This was one of the best fettuccini plates I had in SF. The only regret? I ate too quickly because I was on a rush. I wish I had more time to savor the flavors. Highly recommended and I will be running (not walking) back.

$25 lasagna. Having never been there before, I went with the signature house dish. Thinking I was…read moregoing all-in is also part of why I'll probably shy away from returning. When the dish landed, I was initially impressed. But after the first bite, it felt a bit like the Wizard of Oz: impressive presentation hiding something less substantial underneath. Their lasagna is a sort of deconstructionist take on the classic dish. The noodles are cooked and layered almost naked between barely any pockets of filling. There were a few tidbits of meat, maybe sauce and no cheese within the layers themselves. The noodles are then baked, cut, plated, and topped with what I'd guess was about a 6 oz ladle of their bolognese, finished with finely pre-grated parmesan. The first bite was overwhelmingly pasta-forward. It took me a moment to understand how the dish had been assembled against my expectations. Once I cut into it and spread everything out, it became clear this wasn't the kind of lasagna I think of when ordering lasagna. It didn't check the familiar boxes - a rich ragù, maybe a creamy béchamel, or the sharp, salty depth of cheeses layered throughout. The dish lacked the complexity and savory comfort I was craving and expecting. Another miss was the homemade flatbread (which I went back and paid cash for, so it wasn't included in the total). Traditional Italian flatbread is a yeast-free bread made with flour, olive oil or lard, salt, and water or milk, then rolled thin and cooked until crisp yet chewy. This version tasted like flour, lard, and water. It wasn't crisp or chewy. As soon as I started chewing, it turned into an unappetizing doughy mass in my mouth. After the first quarter-piece, I didn't eat anymore. As for everything else, I arrived around 7:15 on a Saturday night, and the inside was packed with a small line to the door. The outdoor tables weren't full, but it was summer in San Francisco, more people were jockeying for seats inside than out. But I wasn't too concerned and I got there around 7, so all that is on me. There were a few specials written on a chalkboard, and the cashier was awesome while explaining those. They were incredibly patient. I apologized for holding up the line, and in a very Italian way, they assured me it was my right to make sure I ordered exactly what I wanted. That interaction honestly stood out as one of the better parts of the experience. I grabbed a table just as one opened up, helped myself to water a few times from the station, and my food arrived in about 20 minutes which wasn't bad considering how busy they were. There's been a bit of internal conflict with this review. I usually don't like judging a restaurant based on a single dish, especially a restaurant with so many positive reviews. But I also don't spend as much time in that part of the city anymore, and there are simply too many other places I still want to try. Unfortunately, while there was some good-looking food on other tables, if a restaurant's claim of lasagna as its signature dish doesn't hold up, the first visit just didn't do enough to pull me back for a second chance.

There are a lot of places to grab drink and ingredients to make food. There is a specialty store in…read moreSan Francisco which has ingredients which are Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, European, and Asian. You will find Turkish sour cherry jam. This place specializes in olives (like the one you put in your dirty martinis). They have thirty different types of olive oils and sell it by the bottles. They also bottles of European wine from Italy and Spain and Middle Eastern wines like Lebanese wine along with Japanese sake. This place is located on Clement street and it's called Olive. On a Friday stroll in San Francisco's Richmond District looking for something to drink, eat, and cook. I landed on Clement street again but this time at a specialty store. Inside you find aisles of ingredients to cook with and bottles of olive oil and specialty wines. They have the Don Juan's favorite Pinot Noir . You will also find wines like Syrah, Sherry and Rosé. They carry artisan pasta for Don Juan's tofu spaghetti ( made with Angel hair). This is the place to create the taste international flavors of different parts of the world. San Francisco Summer is approaching next month some days you have to wear a hat or a "beanie"and some days are so hot you will see some by the beach in a "bikini" you can also get a taste of the world and -Americana-not talking about the movie with "Sydney Sweeney" so grab something at Olives like the ones you pair in a Dirty "Martini" Come get some wine from Armenia , Italy and "Greece "then some that are "Lebanese" which is wine from the "Middle East "and then some Spanish Sherry wine and sake that's "Japanese"

A cute little specialty shop with Greek and Mediterranean foods available, as well as some other…read moreMiddle Eastern goodies! All good brands and quality and a few things that are harder to find in other stores, we picked up a few things as we were going by. Worth stopping in if you're looking for some a snack, ingredients, or just random stuff to taste.

Such a great place to pick up lunch or dinner on a whim. Sashimi is super affordable and high…read morequality. Hamachi Poke bowls (5/5) No rice! For those who wanna have a high protein lunch. Plenty of hamachi chunks with seaweed salad, avocado, and edamame beans. I think this is about $12 or $13 if I remember correctly. so good and wallet friendly Sashimi (5/5) I loveeee hamachi (yellow tail) and I always get their sashimi and nigiri here. They have both regular hamachi and also the hamachi toro! The toro is about $18 for 6 or 7 pieces. So much cheaper than what you can get at restaurants. I wanted to do a make your own hand roll night at home and got a variety of sashimi, a small container of ginger and wasabi for $1 each, and a small container of tobiko for $2! Everything came out to about $80 and enough to feed 3 people. They have plenty of rice bowls, sushi rolls, and you can even order catering from them. And since they are a mini market, you can get a variety of Japanese snacks, drinks and ramen! Service is fast and the lady at the cashier is very nice and efficient.

Plenty of sushi, snacks, and drinks option. In addition to sushi, there's also cooked food…read more(karrage, tonkatsu), onigiri too! A to go place, there's a park down the street. Gets busy, but quick line. The store is super clean. The toro sashimi was delicious. Good fatty pieces, but it was a bit pricey per pound, so you do not get a lot of pieces. The salmon tobiko don ($15) was a good meal, I love how it includes seaweed salad. The onigiri, about $4.50 each, has a balanced ratio of rice and filling.

Probably the best burgers we've had in SF (...yet!)…read more They have a set menu with 2 burger options and fries. The burgers are pricey but worth it. The smash burger was probably my favorite. I also lovvved the fries with the yummy seasoning. Would definitely come back with friends! Although there was a line, it moves quickly and the staff were great. You place your order inside, and then wait outside until your name is called. There are a couple of benches just outside if you fancy sitting out. Will be coming back!

Tried this place for the first time and I will say the meat it self was delish HOWEVER... my bun…read morewasn't toasted and I don't like mayo on my burger and when I asked to remove the mayo and add the secret sauce I was told very rudely no. He then said he would put it on the side. He didn't. After spending $140 on 3 burgers, a fries, 3 cookies and 3 waters... I expected better. I am very disappointed with the service we received and let's not forget the money that was spent. I would have to agree with some of the 1 star reviews. JUST DO BETTER

Musube off the shelf just like Hawaii! Loco moco is a go to…read more Love the frozen section too! Zippys and more! Feels like I was transported to Oahu and the music was nice Hawaiian . All food is served in take out boxes. The guy behind the counter even had a pigeon accent. Will be back to try more Ono Ono food!

Diamond Head General Store is a like a touch of Hawaii in the Bay Area with hawaiian based snacks,…read moredrinks, even frozen Zippy meals available for purchase! They also serve hot food if you're looking for a bite to eat. Interior has some seating inside with a grocery store kind of feeling. No outdoor seating available. Parking is limited to street parking. A few notes: * Not everything in the store is labelled with prices * Hot food was pretty average in my opinion * Price vs value wasn't great in terms of quality of food Onto the hot food: * butter mochi - definitely the best thing we ordered here! Chewy buttery and soft in texture. Don't skip this. * garlic shrimp- this was recommended by the cashier but it was quite lacking in depth of flavor with the primary taste just being garlic. No spice, nothing special to stand out. After a while the sauce gets tiring. Mac salad was prominently peppery but bland in both texture and flavor. * Mochiko chicken - Not bad, crunchy battered chicken. Interior of the chicken was juicy but lacking in that distinct strong sweet savory that mochiko chicken is known for. Again, the mac salad was a letdown. Overall, the food was quite average especially for the price point. I can think of two places in SJ with better Hawaiian food for half the price.

A cool shop in Chinatown, SF. They sell different lap cheung sausages and preserved meats. I got a…read morecouple of the rose wine pork sausages and it was very good. Sweet, and almost running close to becoming a taiwanese sausage. Strong on the wine. I also bought some preserved pork belly (lap yuk) and a duck leg (lap mei) but I haven't tried them yet. If you're flying back it would be a nice little souvenir to bring home.

My favorite go to place to get Chinese sausages and cured meats. I always pick up some duck liver…read moresausage and cured duck leg for some clay pot rice to make an easy dinner. I love the smell of the place when I first walk in. Reminds me of my childhood shopping in Chinatown with my parents every weekend. The lady there is always super nice and packages your purchases depending on if they are for personal use or gifts.

As someone who's picky about chocolate desserts, I really enjoyed this stop…read more The hot chocolate had a deeper cacao flavor than most places, and I liked that it wasn't overly sweet or heavy. It felt much more balanced and grown-up than the usual sugary version. The pastry I tried was also nicely done.. rich, layered, and satisfying without being too much. What stood out most to me, though, was the whole atmosphere. It feels part café, part chocolate boutique, part tasting experience. Even just browsing the bars and beautifully packaged products was fun. A really nice place if you enjoy thoughtful desserts and want something that feels a little more elevated than a typical coffee-and-pastry stop.

While I appreciate fine chocolate, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to top-tier craft chocolate. I…read morejust know Dandelion by their lofty reputation and that it rests on their approach, a pure mix of cocoa beans and sugar without the need of extra cocoa butter. Last year I saw how insanely popular their Tokyo store was, so I finally tried this cafe for the first time because it was unusually empty as I was passing by. I had no idea what to order because the menu wasn't conspicuous to virginal visitors. Only later did I notice the drink menu on the left wall. The openly exposed desserts are what really caught my eye first. I decided to order the $6.75 Frozen Hot Chocolate because it frankly reminded me of the decadent monstrosities at the legendary Serendipity 3 in Manhattan's Midtown East (Photo 8). It was similar but not nearly as huge of pricy. I liked it a lot though with a generous dollop of whipped cream, it was more a mid-afternoon dessert. That should've been enough, but the confections on display were too inviting. Filled with 70% Takyikrom and Ghana chocolate ganache, the $8 Apple Donut was freckled with candied apple bits and tossed in spiced sugar (Photo 9). Delightfully decadent. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...definitely in a class by itself AMBIANCE - 4 stars..,I sat at the solitary counter that provided a view of their prep area SERVICE - 4 stars...they appear to work efficiently together TOTAL - 5 stars...when you feel deserving of the decadence RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8atEsCvE8x