Saw this new place on TikTok and had to try it! Korean bakery from the family behind the Kukje market, and it lives up to the hype. If you go early, there's no line! I came in at 8am and walked right up. Grabbed a few boxes, one of each, and brought them to the office. They were gone almost immediately. Each piece looks like art and actually tastes as good as it looks. Worth the early alarm. Will be back! read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

Pros: everything looks delicious. Cons: it's just looks delicious, it's far from it. Came here twice and never again. How can they make it look so good, and have no flavor at all. Thought maybe 1st time was a fluke and kids wanted to try it so we stopped by again. Hazelnut bread has hazelnut flavor, more like butter with a hint of mocha. even my teenage kids didn't like their pastry. Daughter had a strawberry croissant, and my son had a walnut pie. Both of them had couple of bites and didn't want it. way way overpriced too. Also flies flying all over their pastry. Not coming back read more

Kukje Bakery - Walnut pie that wasn't good. - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

Across the street from the kukje supermarket. This will help with parking since the supermarket lot is tough. The bakery was quite large and there's sitting to enjoy all your baked goods. The space is super clean. Weekly bread deals, I happen to stumble when it was B1G1 for salt bread ($3.50). All the bread is laid out nicely, some pastries were huge. The employees help take your bread order and pack order. The cake display was a spare, but it looked delicious, so maybe next time. Cake ranges from $35 - $55. Salt bread was alright, the bread was a bit tough. Cream cheese bun was good! Overall, a lot of variety of baked goods. read more

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Everything looks so pretty and some of their pastries are huge! I've been here 2 times and I try to get something that I've never tried before and so far they have all been good. It's dangerous coming here because you will want to buy a lot more than you planned. Service has been good the 2 times I've been here. I'll be coming back to try out their other pastries. read more

Kukje Bakery is finally open, right across from Kukje market. The salt bread isn't good. You have to heat it up to make it soft. The pastries with cream were aright like the strawberry cream and blueberry cream pastries. The chocolate melon pan was dry and stiff. Service was nice at least. I wouldn't come out of my way for the baked goods. BOGO starts at 7 pm to close. Good deal if you want to try a bit of everything. 8 pastries was $24. read more

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Food: 3.5 | Service: 5.0 | Ambiance: 4.0 The newly opened KUKJE BAKERY located in the neighboring mall from their market was a was an eagerly awaited event. Spacious, bright, clean interior, they offers a small seating area for those not on the run. The baked goods are plentiful and varied. The daily fresh bread is a welcome offering. Coffee was good. What did I try: PLAIN CROISSANTS - Surprisingly Decent and nice to have In the neighborhood. CHOCOLATE CROISSANT w/MANGO FILLING - This was good but seems a bit oily? CINNAMON TWIST - Usually like this but seems oily as well. TOMATO SAUSAGE PIZZA BUN - Loved biting into this and savoring the tomatoey tang but I was stopped short when I realized the sausage is a hot dog. Know Asian buns with hot dogs are popular in bakeries but definitely NOT a fav for me. Also should be labeled as hot dog, not sausage. Excellent choice for those who savor hot dogs. COUNTRY LOAF (Pain au levain) - Was like a regular loaf of bread. Nicely baked, maybe great for sandwiches but that's it. ROSEMARY FOCACCIA - Smelled great, texture was more pillowy but didn't hit it for me. QUICHE LORRAINE - This was a big surprise! This Kukje Bakery quiche is not like a traditional quiche Lorraine but was a Korean take, and more rustic. Whereas a traditional quiche incorporates all the ingredients to bake. Their quiche was layered with the bacon and creamy accompaniments on the bottom with a generous fluffy, eggy layer on top. Appreciated The crust was flaky and yet held together very well. Not quite quiche Lorraine but all together, totally wow! Rich, tasty and filling. Definitely would buy this again! Did not try the more photo-popular baked items. But I'd return to KUKJE BAKERY for their QUICHE LORRAINE, PLAIN CROISSANTS and to try some of those beautiful looking pastries. See you there! read more

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Pastries here are buy one get one after 7 PM! I love Kukje Bakery- their donuts are delicious and have a nice crisp texture and their croissants are nicely laminated and packed with cream and fruit. I was ambivalent about their melon pan bread- the shell was a bit hard, but that might come with the territory of pastries sitting out for a full day. Their chocolate salt bread was a let down as it lacked the crisp bottom and airy interior- I would recommend Tano, the Buoy, or 85 degrees for a more authentic salt bread! Their savory items are also delicious too- I liked their chicken apple sausage bun a lot. Very authentic Korean food. read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Kukje Bakery is located across the street from the main Kukje Supermarket and has a few parking spots available. Although I wouldn't say it's a contender for top bakery in the Bay, it is a good local option for baked goods. . Chocolate croissant was decent with lots of chocolate throughout. . Canele was burnt which took over most of the caramelized flavor I was expecting. . Their potato chive pastry was whack as it was dense and dry, just a mouthful of herbs. read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

A great addition to this plaza! With all the popular bakeries popping up lately, it only made sense for Kukje to open one too. And if you've been avoiding it because of the crowds, good news: they've most definitely finally mellowed down! Salt bread is all the craze right now, and that's mainly why I finally stopped by. My friend told me they had really good salt bread, and she was not wrong! The salt bread is delicious, and the bonus is the huge selection of baked goods. I had such a hard time not letting my eyes do the ordering for me. What I Ordered: 8 pieces of salt bread (purchased individually, not as a set) Crème Brûlée Donut FOOD: 8/10 The salt bread was perfectly salted and buttery. The inside was soft and moist, and I loved the nice toasted crunch on the bottom. The Crème Brûlée Donut was perfectly sweet, and I loved the custard filling inside. I'd definitely order it again! SERVICE: 8/10 Standard, straightforward service by a bunch of youngins. I was actually surprised by how many staff there were. I was expecting maybe 3-4 employees? AMBIANCE: 8/10 I actually found it to be pretty spacious. There's a seating area across from the ordering counter, plus a large island filled with additional baked goods, mostly different breads and cookies, beyond what's displayed at the counter. It's a nice setup if you want to browse before deciding what to get. read more

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OMG Carb Heaven! First time here and what a different but awesome type of bakery. Came early at 9:30 on a Sunday and breads lined up neatly in the middle and amazing savory and sweet pastries everywhere. Pleasantly surprised to find premade sandwiches like egg salad, tuna salad, ham and cheese to go. The savory pastries are usually my go to but the sweet ones looked impressive like the Mango croissant and strawberry one. Favs were the Chicken curry, Garlic cream cheese and the Beef Croquette, the egg salad was just ok. Not the same as what you get at 7-11 in Japan. You can ask them to heat up your pastries too. Clean and open space and tables and counter you can grub on your goodies. My new fav bakery in are! read more

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I will say the pastries are pretty expensive here so come at 7pm when they have their BOGO free! I bought so many pastries to try and I will say my favorites have been garlic bread cream cheese, matcha melon pan, and smoked salmon toast. The breads have all tasted pretty standard compared to 85. They have other things here too like cakes, sandwiches and loaves of bread. I haven't personally tried them as they're not part of the BOGO deal but I heard the red bean bun was pretty standard tasting. The staff were pretty nice and patient with customers. The place isn't very loud and has some seating by the door. read more

Kukje Bakery - Matcha scone, coffee bun, matcha toast, garlic cheese - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

I really haven't gone to kukje market for so long. I didnt even know a bakery was built where the Chinese restaurant used to be. Things just change. After 7 pm, buy one and get one free. It was 7:30 pm. This is such a cool place. Way better than 85 degree or Paris Baguette. This bakery must have at least 50 kinds of stuff to buy. I just was at the tail end. I got the coffee bun ($4.50), with real coffee cream inside. The matcha croissant (7.50) with matcha cream. These are gigantic pastries. The berry and cream (4.50) . I'm not a fan of snow white cream (so white). The walnut bun (7.50) that had a crust that is super crunchy. I got a steal for $12 for all four pastries. There's chairs. Rustic bread. Hugh cakes. read more

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Located across from Kukje Super Market, this is a stand alone bakery operated by the aforementioned market. Cozy vibes with wooden accents & furniture along with art featuring different cities. Unlike other Asian bakeries, you select what you want and an employee behind the display case places it on your tray. There was salt bread available, but I decided to pass since they looked like deflated dinner rolls. Our order: Sweet Potato Bow Tie ($6.50): +Adorable! +Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside +Not too sweet +Large: Good for sharing -Small amount of sweet potato filling Café Latte (16 oz - $5.00): Hot, Whole Milk +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Strong coffee balanced with creamy organic milk +Cute latte art -I noticed that it was similar in size to the 12 oz Café Mocha, so I decided to ask the barista. He insisted that it was 16 oz and that he's "measured the sizes with water before"... Café Mocha (12 oz - $5.00): Less Sweet, Hot, Whole Milk +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Cute latte art -Not sure if it's b/c I requested less sweetness, but there was a whisp of dark chocolate Side notes: 1.) Self-serve condiments, napkins, and utensils 2.) Indoor bar and table seating 3.) Restroom available for customers 4.) Free parking lot *Verdict: Loved the vibes, but the coffee & pastry were just okay for the price. read more

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Bright clean interior, tons of freshly baked Euro-style pastries (croissants, breads, etc) with a slight Asian twist to many of them plus donuts and cakes. There is a dining area where there are tables and counters with chairs to enjoy your treats. Service is low key and courteous. I searched high and low here for something not too sweet nor too fatty, so I settled for a red bean bun. The bread and crust were on point, and the red bean filling was generous, and a bit too sweet for me They have Japanese-style melon pans here too which actually looked great, but I wanted one without any filling.. As their mothership - Kukje Supermarket was across the street, I brought my lunch from there over here to consume. They didn't mind.. Same owners! All said, it was a tad disappointing, but I guess I just wanted something more plain that day. read more

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I've been here a few times now, I had to try a variety before leaving a review. The place itself is big on the inside and they keep it clean. The first time I went here it was later in the afternoon on a Saturday and there was a line. Upon entering there was hardly anything left. I decided to come back the next day and arrive a little earlier to see what they had. There was quite a few to choose from, pastries we tried were amazing. I went last week on a weekday and it wasn't too busy, there was a handful of people that came. This time around all the shelves were full. Here's a list of items that my family and I have tried: 1. Coffee cake: Nice thick and big size. It had perfect amount of crunch/crumble and cinnamony sweetness. The pastry was moist. For the price it was worth it. It's a lot bigger compared to other coffee shops. 2. Almond cookies: Thin, crunchy, and not too sweet. It reminded me of a cross between almons cookie and a peanut brittle. 3. Salt bread: Soft and fluffy 4. Strawberry croissant: Over rated, it had way too much going on. You have a strawberry croissant with whip cream on the inside and outer edges had fresh strawberries. It's a little difficult to eat. The strawberry croissant itself tasted good. I think you lose all that with all the extra stuff. The croissant isn't even the star anymore. 5. Chocolate croissant: I felt like this was just for the picture as well. It looks good on the outside. Instagram worthy but when you cut it in the middle, there is no chocolate except for one small section. 6. Matcha melon pan: I liked this but I feel you lose the matcha flavor with the red bean filling. 7. Crème brûlée donut: I was disappointed with this one. It lacked the crunchy burnt glaze coating outside. It honestly looked sad like it was half cooked/done. I only purchased it because I love crème brûlée. 8. Mango donut: Pretty on the outside but disappointing once you eat it. It had one little piece of mango and the filling inside fell short. It didn't taste like mango. I'll definitely skip this next time. 9. Matcha marble cupcake: 1st of all why call this a cupcake when it was more or a pudding cup. It was delicious but I didn't care for the red bean on top. 10. Chocolate cream cupcake: This had the same issue. No actual cupcake. It was good and chocolatey. 11. Coconut cake: Nice consistency, it reminded me of a bibinka. It just threw me off that it was lemony. I was looking for at least a hint of coconut. What I've noticed from trying these items, if it looks too good or picture ready. Don't set the bar too high on expectations for taste. Pastries were mediocre at best. I think the only thing I'd come back for is the coffee cake. I purchased other items for my family that I didn't try so I didn't leave feed back on those. They weren't too impressed that they wanted to come back for more. read more

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We stopped by here after our shopping trip at the Kukje Market. We were happy to see the Happy Hour Special, which it's Buy One Get One Free after 7PM. I asked the employee if I can mix and match. She just looked me and totally ignored my question. She was very unfriendly and rude. I bought eight baked goods for $24 with the discount. The Garlic Bread Cream Cheese wasn't garlicky and the cream cheese was kind of on the light side. The Chicken & Bacon Baguette was very dry. The outside of Sweet Potato Tapioca Bread was too chewy. The Sausage Vegetable Bread was on the heavy side and too greasy. The Creme Brulee Doughnut and the Chestnut Half Loaf were ok. read more

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Stopped by since we went to the Kukje supermarket right next door. We came around 2 and many prepackaged things were already sold out, but lots of pastries and donuts still available. The strawberry croissant and the sweet potato croissant looked beautiful! So colorful and huge -- I had to try. I was so impressed by the texture of the croissants. They were crisp and not soft/stale or soggy at all. The lamination was also excellent. The flavor of the sweet potato cream inside was also SO good -- very unique and not too sweet. I'd definitely come back for that. The strawberry one was pretty and still yummy, but not as unique (tasted similar to a strawberry cream sando). Overall very happy with these! At around $7 each, they are beautiful and definitely satisfy the pastry craving. Would love to come back to try more offerings (they have so many donuts, basque cheesecakes, cakes, salt bread, dubai chocolate cookie, etc.) read more

Kukje Bakery - sweet potato croissant, strawberry croissant - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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We visited for the first time and was impressed with the variety and selection on display. There's an area with take out ready made sandwiches too. It wasn't crowded nor busy when we went in early afternoon. We bought a mango and strawberry croissant which were actually pretty good when we got home to try them, $7.50 each. The whipped cream wasn't too sweet and the croissants had flaky crusts. Will have to make a return trip to try other items. read more

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Was so excited to hear about Kukje's new bakery because Kukje was my favorite Korean supermarket. Unfortunately, the bakery did not meet the same standards. Although the pastries and donuts looked good, they were not very tasty and quite expensive. I heard about the viral salt bread and thought I could finally try it to see what the hype was about. Nothing special... just plain salty outer layer bread with a slight butter taste on the inside. The bread was not crispy either. My toddlers wanted the mango croissant which was huge! Aside from the mangoes on the top, the middle was all cream. The croissant was not crunchy either. My husband thought the garlic cream cheese bread was decent. I did not feel it was worth the calories. Service was okay. Workers were not very attentive. There was a sign that said to line up here so someone could assist. Instead of checking to see who was first in line, they just helped the other customers who cut my family in line because they went up to look at the pastries. General courtesy would be to ask who was next in line. Due to that, we waited for a helper who saw us in line but just stood there for a bit. Almost like she was absented-minded, then realized the customers were waiting for her to assist. Glad she at least put on new gloves before picking up our pastries. The thing I did like was how they had a seating area for customers to enjoy their pastries and coffee. It was pretty quiet for the most part. So far, not the best first impression but they had only been open for one month. Would try again later on once they settle in and hopefully read their feedbacks from customers to improve. read more

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Nice fresh pastries. My wife likes their popular salt bread. They have many other pastries and baked goods ranging from savory croissants to cream filled delights and variety of breads. They don't have much coffee variety but most people seem to come for the baked items. Easy parking in a mini mall and several tables available for dining in. read more

Elegant local bakery. Love the variety of French and Asian baked items. They have so many different sweet and savory choices, it's really hard to decide. I got the potato croquette, it was the crispiest I've ever had. Next time I will try the beef one. The hot dog bun was very typical of what you'll find at Chinese bakeries, but had a sweet apple sausage. Overall, it's a great spot to have coffee, delicious baked items, and comfortable seating area. read more

Kukje Bakery - Sausage bun - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Came here around 2:45 PM and about 85% of the pastries were already sold out, which probably says a lot about how popular this bakery is. The sweet potato croissant immediately caught my eye, so I had to try it. The flavor combination was definitely interesting. The croissant itself was light, puffy, and crispy with a subtle salty balance instead of a heavy buttery flavor. The sweet potato whipped cream was light and mildly sweet, which I liked. The first couple bites were honestly the best, but after that it started to feel a little heavy for me because there was a bit too much cream inside. Otherwise, it would've been close to perfect. Customer service was great, and the bakery itself is spacious with a nice, comfortable setting. I'd definitely come back to try more items, just make sure to come early if you want the full selection. :) read more

Kukje Bakery - SWEET POTATO CROISSANT - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Hubby and I dropped in Thursday afternoon around 1:30pm. There were a few items sold out but still plenty to select from. I asked the person behind the counter what were some good selling items and bought some based on her input - * got the last bread cream bread - shaped like a hot dog bun and stuffed with white cream. Sweet and a little savory. Hubby & I thought somewhat weird. Maybe it grows on you. * twice baked almond croissant - lots of almond paste. * cinnamon apple scone - great with a cup of coffee. My first bite included apple piece. * red bean bun - plenty of red bean. The pastries were all good size. Plenty of inventory yesterday. Soft opening. Lot parking and street metered parking alongside. read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Excited when Kukje Bakery finally opened so we could give them a try. Might still be undergoing soft opening as there were not a lot of itmes on display or available during our visit. Decided to try the Strawberry tart. The strawberry and cream paired nicely. The cream was light and not too sweet. Under the cream, there was custard or a Bavarian cream. To me, the tart under the strawberries and cream was very reminiscent of a shortbread cookie. This was a good sweet treat. Will wait a while before my next visit, hopefully when they're at full service. read more

Kukje Bakery - Strawberry tart - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

**** Salt Bread Review ***** If Kukje's salt bread was the first one I've ever tried, I'll wonder WTF are people smokin' - Because how is this "viral"?! Sadly, Kukje's salt bread is the least fav one I've tried - it's just a dry, hollow crescent roll with sea salt sprinkled on top. Not rich and buttery....just dry. While golden, the bottom is not crispy as it should be and the interior is not fluffy. Air-frying it didn't improve it. Stick with microbakeries for salt bread. I know it's the soft opening but $4.50 is kinda ridic for the quality when 85 degrees' rendition is half the price (does the job for the price). Unfortunately around 1:30 pm, Kukje Bakery's shelves and items behind the glass were sparse/near empty. No other savory options left. There were some tarts, lots of cookies, bread loaves, and several whole cakes. Based on what was left and some labels, most items leaned more traditional like red bean buns, cream buns, and castella cakes. Most items had no labels or prices so the poor staff had to keep repeating themselves over and over again to inquiring customers. Ordered several sweet items which I gave away. I was told their strawberry jam donut ($4.50) had no jam filling...just a plain donut twist with strawberry glaze and crumbles. Not sure about the other buns because there was no feedback. Three stars for now - will give them several months to settle down and try again! P.S. - There's a handful of tables for seating. read more

Kukje Bakery - Korean Salt Bread ($4.50) - Dry, hollow with no crispy bottom. - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

The popular Beef Croquette's potato stood out (then onion, carrot, cabbage, egg) and the beef filling is not overwhelming, so worth a try. The Red Bean Bun is good with plenty of filling. The Cream Cheese Puff is also good. The Kouign-amann tastes like elsewhere but is bigger in size. The Anko Donut is like a sugar dusted beignet, better than the average sugar donut. The Strawberry Jam Donut is a crusty twist and surprisingly not very sweet. The Matcha Drink is unsweetened and they will ask if you want sugar. New and still in soft opening mode. Go around 10am for many available items; earlier is sparse or sold out from the opening rush. The prices are on the higher end for pastries but are on par with similar bakeries. Unsure if worth going out of the way for but definitely stop by if in the area. Plenty of parking in the plaza's private lot. Not immediately off 280 but it is on Junipero Serra Blvd (i.e., exit John Daly Blvd if southbound; exit Eastmoor Ave if northbound). read more

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Newish bakery that just opened up next to Kukje Supermarket. Things feel spacious and clean inside. One different for this bakery compared to others is that it's not self serve - all the items are behind a glass case and you tell the staff what you want, and they will grab it for you. There were so many items to choose from, I felt like a kid in a candy store and I probably overdid it a bit. Prices are pretty competitive though and each of the pastries are actually very generous in portion size. My favorites ended up being the coffee cake, the blueberry cream pan, and the cinnamon apple scone. One thing to note is that all things are sweet. Even what seems like a savory item, like the garlic cheese bread filled with cream cheese, was sweet. read more

I go here for their salt bread. Simple but excellent. I just wish the stocked more!! I bought them out! Hehe! Service is attentive as there are many servers per shift (3-4) which seems like a lot, but Kukje wants to make sure everyone is taken care of. You have order from the staff as it is not self serve. There is a self serve section before the line but all the good stuff is behind the window. They have a seating area as well. Most folks take things to go though as far as I can tell. read more

Shopping across the street, I remember when they had a small bakery area in the very front of the store near the cash registers. There was a small assortment of baked goods that my friend liked. Fast forward twenty years and this bakery and cafe recently opened. Unlike places in SF, parking is not a worry here with their share lot and plenty of street parking. Running an errand at the market on a Wednesday, I decided to stop here before shopping there, a little before 10 am. I must admit that it was larger than I expected and that there is no shortage of choices and variety here. The counter selection spans the length of the right wall and there is an island cabinet that has prepackaged buns and bread loaves (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=Mx1AQ_qwRRg1cT6AAPdfew). You could easily spend ten minutes here just studying the various items throughout the store. With errands to run before going to the office, I quickly chose a variety of things to bring home and try over the week. I started that evening after work with the choco cream donut (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=bbuzVB4iAP88HB1nHZyfyw); it is eye catching and I was hesitant as I'm a fan of chewier donuts rather that cakey ones. This was on the cakey side but not as noticeably so as it was filled with a creamy yet not overly sweet chocolate cream. If you're a chocolate fan, the chocolate on this one is on the lighter side. The next morning, I reheated the pizza bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=kJrQRvieoP4uaByjU_xbcA) in the toaster oven; I was impressed by the pizza topping (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=qTd_gXy0R72tb_HRrX6ZgQ), which included bell peppers, onions, and pepperoni underneath the cheese and tomato sauce top. I enjoyed this just for the surprise of the ingredients. From the island shelf, I bought the mango cream bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=jVrIbZ0O4dU3yQl2Zb6u6w); like the donut, there was no shortage of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=jgd81VFJS0miSFFvM_1stg). One note, in reheating this, the creme did melt into a more liquid filling so you may consider only lightly reheating it in the oven. I then tried the red bean bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=l7clAPVSXQ3YLsRgUosuqg); which I did not buy in the bakery. My stop after shopping here was their supermarket and I found this labeled as 50% off so I added it to my shopping basket. I was really impressed by the amount of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=M3SKey4IQTxG4edQtw1bSg) in this and it was delicious. I will get this again. The final thing that I tried was the blueberry tart slice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=enl9JqrHRAcp_S8_jfl7Yg). Looks are deceiving as this seemed like a blueberry cheesecake but it is indeed a tart comprised of four layers: crust, chiffon cake, whipped cream, and the blueberry topping. I'm normally not a cake guy unless it's a decadent chocolate cake but this one was pretty good. The whipped cream was just the right amount and there was enough blueberry topping to make that the star. I liked the crust too. There were three occupied tables in the dining area a little before 10 am. There were a couple customers who bought things as I walked and scouted the pastries and refrigerators. I will stop here again, likely especially when shopping at their supermarket. read more

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I finally had time to visit this place in the morning. When I entered, it wasn't crowded, and the line wasn't too long. The pastries looked fantastic, and they tasted great. They do offer seating inside, so you can eat there. While the staff is friendly, I noticed that when people are waiting in line and a product sells out, they replace it first. If you have enough items on display, your focus should be on managing the line. I understand presentation matters, but customers waiting should be attended to first rather than replacing a sold-out item like a mocha bun. Overall, I enjoy the bakery and recommend it for a coffee meeting or if you like a morning bun or coffee cake--they have those. read more

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I came during soft opening on a Saturday morning and the fresh bakery items were still available. The line wasn't too long probably a 5 minute wait. I ended up getting the sweet potato croissant, corn bread, salt bread, tapioca bread, and ham and cheese croissant. All items were delicious. I was impressed by the tapioca bread. It was my first time eating a mochi like bread. I enjoyed how nuts and seeds were incorporated into it to spruce up the flavor. The sweet potato croissant was good. The croissant was flakey and the sweet potato cream was naturally sweet and fragrant. Salt bread had a thin crisp on the interior and had good buttery flavor. At the time I went, they only had drip coffee despite having a whole coffee menu. The bathrooms were nice and clean! I will be back to try more items read more

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The cashier at the Kukje supermarket suggested I come by. Especially since it was the soft opening. I strolled on over and popped in. The outside is nice and upon walk in you can tell they were newly opened. It was a bit of unorganization but it is to be expected for a soft launch. They were stocking the tables and display cases with tasty treats. Plenty of customers inside. It was very clean. They are hiring from all the signage. I grabbed a couple of treats and got a latte. The treats were amazing but the latte not so much. I'll definitely comeback to see the progress and get more tasty treats. Oh and the pricing is a little up there. read more

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Four stars for the sourdough bread loaf! The sourdough loaf will be the one I keep on coming back for after trying it. The crust and the texture is just perfect! It reminds me of the sourdough bread that I love but can no longer find. I mean, seriously where they get their starter from? Actually, I dont care but please don't change anything because it's perfect. Will try the other pastries next time but I only have one stomach! :) read more

The wait is finally over ! Kukje bakery finally opened this spring. This is located at the old Jade Dragon restaurant. The bakery is actually smaller than what I've imagined but they made it work. When you first walk in the seating will be in your left hand side and the bakery on the right. You have the option of picking up what's already made and packaged or getting in line to have someone served the larger pastries for you. When I arrived most of their prepacked items were already sold out. So I decided to stand and line to get the larger and more expensive pastries. Nh neighbor actually got us tsoek pastries in their first opening weekend. They got us the Anko donut donut(red bean) and the almond pastry. I actually liked both of them. The Anko donut was jammed backed with red bean paste and surprisingly it wasn't too sweet. The almond croissant was also packed with almond paste, and it was very flaky. When I got there, I didn't feel like anything sweet so I ended up getting the cinnamon scone, which was more sweet then I wanted and the salt bread. The salt bread was my favorite as it reminded me of a bread I had as a child. It looks plain and simple but I couldn't stop eating it. There was something about this bread that was addicting. I hope that that will have ore savory options or maybe I went a time whee some items were sold out. I also hope the next time I'm here I can try their coffee. They had some cakes available for about $34.00. I would won't the try it first before buying a whole cake. In the future, I hope we can buy it by the slice. read more

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I have shopped at Kukje Supermarket for years, but did not know that it has a bakery down the street. I would equate the selection similar to Paris Baguette or other Asian bakeries. The problem with Asian bakeries trying to make European pastries is that they never get them exactly right. The taste may be similar, but the texture would be off. I got a couple items here that sounded interesting, like beef croquette, coffee bun, matcha-black bean bun, and sweet potato croissant. I liked the beef croquette the best, but would have welcomed the option of it being heated up. The buns tasted like sweet Asian rolls stuffed with random things as an afterthought (1 star off). The sweet potato croissant tasted like a normal croissant (1 star off), so I am not sure what the draw is. Overall, it is a decent place to pick up an Asian snack if you are into the Euro-Asian pastry, but I would not go out of my way to come here. read more

Excited to see the Kukje bakery finally opened up where Jade Dragon use to be. Located across from Kukje supermarket. Cakes and pastries looked delicious and nicely presented behind a partition on the right side. We ordered the following: Kouign Aman $6.50 (3/5) - Tasted like bread and lacked the buttery flaky caramelized crunchy exterior expected from this pastry. Mocha bun $3.50 (4/5) - This dome shaped bread had a slightly sweet mocha center. Ham & Cheese $7.50 (3/5) - Had 3 layers of ham but not cheesy enough. Beef croquet $6.50 (3/5) - Had a thick exterior and underwhelming beef center. Overall, I expected gourmet pastries for the price point but it was not the case. However, It's a nice coffee and pastry shop to meet up with friends. Friendly staff and with plenty of parking outside. read more

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I've been watching Kukje Bakery undergoing construction for months while doing my grocery runs next door, so I was so "bready" once those doors finally swung open. Here's the crumb-by-crumb breakdown of my first batch: * Salt Bread: Korean salt bread is definitely having a moment, and I'm glad Kukje tossed its hat in the ring. It's a solid croissant with a nice light salt finish. * Tapioca Bread: While it's arguably the least photogenic, it's what's on the inside that counts. The texture is delightfully chewy and packed with sesame flavor. Definitely my personal favorite. * Kouign-amann: Flaky and sweet as expected. A solid pastry, though it didn't quite reinvent the wheel for me. * Red Bean Bun: A classic staple. It's a reliable, safe pick, even if it doesn't necessarily stand out from the crowd. * Mocha Bun: I absolutely loved the crust, but the filling was a bit bold for those who prefer a subtler coffee flavor. Overall, I'm excited to see what Kukje cooks (bakes?) up next and I'll definitely be back to sample the rest of the menu. My only wish is for the pricing to be a bit more competitive with the 85Cs and ShengKees out there. read more

Kukje Bakery - Tapioca bun, red bean bun, mocha bun, Kouign-amann, salt bread - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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date & time: monday june 22, 2026 @ 2pm rating: 3.5 stars vibe: uncles & aunties & besties in alo sports bra w/ matching tennis skirts & hoodies music: hip hop decor: quaint, cozy bakery. we're redecorating our house and admired their floors with their take on spanish tiles which i want to go w/ my ginora 1735 collection & tekla collection as well service: nice devour: carrot cake, coffee cake & morning glory bun total: $18.38 read more

Kukje Bakery - carrot cake | morning bun | triple berry coffee cake - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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The bakery is big and has a nice seating area. There is a vast selection of pastries in the front. I got the salt bread and the coffee cake. The salt bread was pretty good but the coffee cake was on the dry side. We got helped really quickly as it was quiet in the morning. Looking forward to trying more pastries . read more

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Came here for the salt bread that my daughter is so obsessed with. It was late afternoon and surprisingly they still had a good number of pastries left. Ended up getting the salt bread, chocolate salt bread and the salt bread with milk cream. Also got the creme brulee donut, strawberry donut, the potato bread, tapioca donut, and beef croquette. Spent about $45.00 for 2 boxes of baked goods. Visually very appealing but the bread is not mind blowing. The potato bread was underwhelming, salt bread was ok. I'm not sure of the draw for it but my daughter is all about it. The beef croquettes super oily and had a lot of potato as a filler. Loved that there is a korean bakery closed by and the place was pretty clean. WIll come by for pastries if I'm in the area. read more

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