I have been eyeing on their cakes everything i walk along Stockton for groceries. This neat and cute little bakery was so clean and their breads and cakes are next level. They have Japanese cheese cake (slices and whole) and matcha and vanilla crepe cakes and some other delicious goodies. Personally tried Vanilla crepe cake today and it was surprisingly tasty and "not too sweet" iykyk it's the highest compliment coming from an Asian.::))) Japanese cheese cake will be my next target! FYI Being a small business, they prefer cash and there is a minimum amount to use credit cards! read more

Little Swan - Vanilla crepe cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The bread is absolutely high quality and taste amazingly! Yes it is on the higher price, it's good to treat yourself once awhile! I absolutely loved the blueberry filling bread, its tastes like the 85 Degree Blueberry bread... Second flavor is pork sung sponge cake!! It's sweet and savory with a really nice dense bread. The service is quick, they accept cash and credit card over $10 charges. read more

Little Swan - Blueberry Cheese Bread Pineapple Bun Raisin bread Banana Bread (4pcs) Pork Sung Sponge Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've passed this spot so many times and been curious about the pastries. I finally stopped in and grabbed two mini croissants for $2. They were really nice, maybe not traditional French, but they reminded me of Costco croissants before Costco started overcooking them. They were crisp in all the right places and soft and buttery inside. If you like a croissant that doesn't fill your mouth with flakes these were perfect plus 2 for $2 is a steal! read more

Little Swan - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came was light and fluffy! Fast service and the lady packed the cake well for us. They also have individual crepes cake if you want but they didnt a whole one when we got there and only 3 whole cakes left. read more

Little Swan - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

spend a miminum of $6 if you want to pay by credit card. Sausage/hotdog scallions bun- a little soggy the next day but pretty good 3.5/5 stars Blueberry mousse cake- this was okay, subtle blueberry flavor, firm cake bottom. 3/5 stars read more

Little Swan - Sausage Scallions bun and Blueberry Mousse Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped by to take out a quick dessert. Carrot butter toast bread was delicious. I cannot believe that bread had carrot in it. I finished the whole package in a single sitting. Sesame crepe cake was also delicious. read more

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We came to here after grabbing lunch from rice roll express (same street only a few steps away) so we only got one thing. We got the mochi cheese balls and they were delicious! The texture was fun and they were very easy to eat. Not overly cheesy and had a hint of sweetness. Walked right in no long lines..very cute inside..reminded me of an 85 bakery read more

Little Swan - Cheese Mochi Bread - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's pretty authentic chinese o HK-style bakery. Use fine ingredients. I tried different types of bakery/bread, consistence tastes. If you're HK folks then you much try it. read more

A small bakery located in Chinatown that I haven't been to in years, but I decided to stop by since a lot of people raved about their crepe cakes. I arrived right before closing time and noticed that they still had a lot of pastries left. I did a quick browse and only ended up getting what I came in for, which was their Black Sesame Crepe Cake. I really like anything black sesame so of course went with that vs. their durian flavor. I was really impressed with the presentation of the cake since I'm sure takes a lot of time and effort to make. I unfortunately couldn't really taste the black sesame and didn't really like the aftertaste either. I realized that it tastes really similar to the Chinese cakes that I used to eat, which makes sense since it is made from a Chinese bakery. I'll probably skip their crepe cakes given the price ($8.50 per slice) and also the taste of it. But, I'll probably come back to pick up some of their pastries since you can't go wrong with those. read more

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Very lovely but smallish bakery in the middle of Chinatown. They have some very tasty gourmet (crepe) cakes and pastries. I also love their little swan logo and name. Cute! Located on Stockton St and Broadway. Very hard to find parking here. We mostly walk. read more

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Little Swan has a great selection of cakes and breads! We got the Japanese sweet potato bread which has purple sweet potato inside the light pull-apart bread. I wish the sweet potato flavor was stronger, but the bread itself was so nice! The savory roll stole the show! I had never had a roll with green onion and shallots-- the savory elements added with the light roll cake and cream. A definite must-get item that's great for people who don't want anything too sweet and prefer savory things! read more

Little Swan - Japanese sweet potato bread and the savory green onion shallot roll - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered a Black Sesame Mille Cake, Blueberry Mousse, and a green onion roll cake. Of the three, I think the Blueberry Mousse Cake was the best: the blueberries that they used were huge, and the sauce was sweet and delectable. I was not a big fan of the Black Sesame Mille Cake because the flavor was really light. The onion roll cake was slightly savory and tasted like other roll cake of this type that I have had before. The service was fast, and the ambiance nothing exciting. read more

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Located on busy Stockton St. clean and neat shop. Lots of Chinese baked goods to choose from. They have the best low-po buan (wife cakes)! Always come here to get a dozen to bring home to Sacramento. read more

Everything is still so delicious. Recently got the ham & cheese bun, sesame ham & cheese, taro bun, and chocolate cream puff. All the buns were pretty big and had the perfect amount of filling to bread. The cream puff was a decent size, a little pricey for the size, and it could use a little more filling, but it was still very good and I would buy it again. Store still looks clean. Lots of options on the shelves but I wish they would organize it in a way that was easier to find items. Maybe put all the savory items in one section and sweet items in another with large signs to point a people to the right sections. I usually like to look at all the rows/cabinets, but sometimes when you're in a rush you want to head straight to a section where you know you'll find what you need. read more

I picked up an assortment of breads while I was in Chinatown and I really appreciated that this store took credit card, which can be a rarity in this part of town. Overall, I wouldn't say anything blew me away (note: I didn't try any of the cakes, which most of the other reviews are for), but there were definitely some solid bites. Egg Tart (3.5/5): A standard egg tart, not my favorite I've ever had given all the fresh options in the area, but would hit the spot if you were craving it. Custard is very egg forward and the crust was flaky enough. Mini-Red Bean Loaf (4/5): Super generous with the red bean and the bread itself was buttery and soft. Pork Floss and Scallion Roll Cake (4.25/5): A surprising hit - great balance of being a sweet with savory notes from the pork floss and scallions. The cake itself was moist and definitely would be one of my regular pickups. read more

Little Swan - Mini-Red Bean Loaf - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Enjoyed their pork floss scallion roll! Nice and soft with a good ratio of toppings to bread, especially the mayo (some other bakeries I have found there is too little mayo for my taste since it ends up feeling dry). They have a good variety of baked goods, a lot of the kinds that are typically offered at Chinese bakeries. Their cakes looked yummy too! They have a $6 minimum for credit cards, so bring cash if you only want to buy one item read more

Walk-up bakery (no seating) with a variety of sweets and breads. We tried the matcha crepe cake and a sponge cake, both were delicious. Forks are provided and there are plenty of parks nearby to stop and eat if you are out and about and need a little break during your walk through Chinatown. read more

Little swan was super ...newer bakery ..my mother was here in Chinatown ...different fun bakery ..egg tart mousse ...variety of classics..I want to try some more ..with my mom read more

Gem. Unlocked a new favorite bakery in Chinatown. Here is what I tried: Vanilla Cream Puff: OMG 10/5 so good $1.30 I would love a whole box! Black Sesame Ham Bun: solid 4/5 sweet bun with savory ham is hard to go wrong and crispy little sesame seeds Croissant: nothing to write home about but my son loved them and you get two for $1.80 and it's hard to beat that price. BBQ Pork Bun (large): solid but maybe have been better heated for a few seconds 4/5 $2.50 Sausage Braided Bread: 3/5 would skip next time by my husband loved it. $2.80 read more

My parents cannot stop going to bakeries where you can pick out your own pre-packaged treats. I have glossed over this bakery many times while in Chinatown because it looks a little empty & sterile inside with no seating, just a white interior with rows of packaged breads. I definitely underestimated them. I have only gone when I was desperate in the early mornings and everywhere else was closed and their treats were surprisingly delicious everytime! I LOVED their crepe cakes, especially their DURIAN FLAVOR! It's so flavorful but lightweight and not too sweet (I really thought it would be nauseatingly sugary but I was WRONG). I really enjoyed their matcha red bean roll cake as well - great snack that held up during travel! I think the only thing I was iffy on was their coconut cream bread but I also just don't really enjoy that type of sweet treat in general. Has a card minimum of $7 so definitely recommend buying several treats or bringing a friend! read more

We loved this place! Always clean, great smell that makes you want to get something sweet! read more

I've had their durian crepe cake a couple times and been impressed - VERY DURIAN. Actual pieces of fruit. Not too sweet. Not cheap - definitely a treat. Comes in a self-contained box with little fork, though the staple closure it a little hard to open and kinda a hazard. Tried the cream puffs too and they were extremely sweet so would pass on those in the future. read more

Still one of my all time favorite bakeries around! I recommend going early so you'll get the best selection of breads. I went this time in the afternoon and most of the popular flavors were already gone. I needed a cake for a birthday and I live too far away to preorder so I grabbed one of the ones in the case. Not sure if it was because it was a Saturday but they only had two available. A large and a small. The larger one was chocolate and the smaller one was strawberry. I grabbed the smaller one and it ended up feeding 7 people with leftovers. The price was around $38. If you want to get a cake, I would recommend popping in early and placing a preorder. You'll get a lot more choices and flavors. Oh ya as a tip, this is your typical traditional Chinese bakery so expect mass chaos. Lots of yelling and line cutting. Just have to go for it and get right in there and get what you need and get out. The chaos is worth the goods! read more

Little Swan - Small strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow... I am so happy I was able to stop by because this pastry shop is BOMB. Went here with my boyfriend and his parents that were visiting. His dad used to be a pastry chef and he says this is one of the best bakeries. According to his dad, the cakes are soft, not dry, and too sweet, even overnight. We got a variety of baked goods such as red bean bun, blueberry sponge cake, toast, cream puffs, & crepe cakes. The price is totally worth it! I will definitely come back. read more

If you are ever craving durian, this durian crepe cake is exactly the dessert for you. The smell hits you just as you open the little box (stapled securely on both sides), and permeates through every bite. The flavor is not too sweet and distinctly durian. Creamy and somewhat pungent, layered between soft, thin crepes. read more

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Convenient bakery shop in Chinatown offering up Chinese pastry specialties! Squid ink with tuna was interesting, but left for umami and more noted taste. Soft baked breads, for the win. They have these flavored crepe layer cakes, it was ok. The sesame flavor was lacking. Subtle sweets. I got lucky on the ordering - she spoke English to help me ring it up in bulk and etc. read more

Little Swan - Squid ink tuna with craisins and corn - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The cream puffs always sell out if you come later in the day. Prices for cream puffs are updated below. $1.30 vanilla $1.50 matcha or chocolate read more

As mousse cakes go, Little Swan has delicious cakes. Super fresh, light and flavorful. I've enjoyed the mango sponge cake on several occasions. Moist sponge with layers of mango mousse. A leaf of dark chocolate and several berries decorating the top. I've seen people walking out of the bakery with big boxes of cake. Whether it be the Japanese style cheesecake, mousse cake or multi-layer crepe cake. Excellent cakes & cream puffs. Marie Antoinette would be happy with Little Swan's offering. "Let them eat cake!" So we should... read more

Little Swan - Matcha cream puffs! 2/6/21 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My favorite crepe cake in the city! I prefer Asian cakes because they are usually lighter and less sweet. You can taste how fresh the cream is, and the match flavor is not too overpowering / bitter. The cake also feeds at least 6-8 people and everyone can get a sizable slice! It was really easy to place the order over the phone, and pick up was very seamless as well. The bakery is so cute and had a lot of other sweet and savory pastries that were well organized to choose from. Highly recommend ordering their crepe cake or stopping by to grab baked goods :) read more

Little Swan - Matcha Crepe Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I happened to come across this bakery on my way to lunch and was drawn in by the delicious aroma of baked sweets. It's a small clean shop with no seating. Tongs and trays were near the entrance. All of the items were individually packed. Everything looked good, but I only got a pineapple bun. I ate it when I got home and wished I had bought more. The top was slightly crispy/sweet and the inside was soft and fluffy. So good! read more

3.5 stars.... Came here yesterday for the first time to buy cream puffs. My husband brought some home for me before and I remembered them tasting decent. The prices online said they cost $.90 for the chocolate and matcha and $.70 for the vanilla. When I asked the lady, she said it was $1.10 each. In reality, the prices were $1 for the vanilla cream puff and $1.20 for the matcha and chocolate, which were still cheap. I placed two separate orders, one half dozen with two of each flavor and another order for 10 cream puffs (four matcha, three vanilla, and three chocolate). Right away, the lady started bagging them in a clear, plastic pastry bag and started stuffing them roughly to make them fit. Umm... these were cream puffs so if she continued to handle them that rough, did she not think they would crack and make a mess? When I ordered with this lady, we spoke in Cantonese first. When I asked her could she placed them in a box since I was bringing them to a birthday party and it looked weird to be carrying them in multiple clear plastic bags, she started speaking mandarin that I needed to order another cream puff for a box. I said ok, add another cream puff. Then she roughly poured all the cream puff in the box and it looked like a mess. I did not understand why she had so much attitude since it was not even busy in there. I was one of two customers at the time and the other customer was talking to a worker at the bread station. When I paid, I realized she actually charged me for a dozen cream puffs to get a box. Two extra cream puffs for $2.20 was not the problem but she was just so rude and did not even ask me what flavors I wanted for the two extra she charged me. This lady just needed to work on customer services. I usually buy a lot of pasties in Chinatown and this was by far the rudest service I experienced in SF Chinatown. Hopefully the next time I come back, she learned some customer services and manners. Note: Their cream puffs were not too sweet but the vanilla one actually tasted the best, IMO. read more

Little Swan - If you want a box, you need to purchase a dozen cream puffs. Otherwise, they jam pack the cream puffs in a small clear, plastic bag. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious cream puffs hands down!! The cream a mix of whip & custard creme. The puff is absolutely delicious, crunchy on the outside. You can only taste the crunch the day of, before you put it in your fridge. Eat it right away. Japanese cheesecake quite good. It's thick and petite, perfectly sweetened. Matcha Crepe cake is my favorite cake, but here was just okay though. I thought it needed to be more sweet. Matcha flavor was pretty mild. read more

Little Swan - Matcha crepe & Japanese cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful little bakery. Definitely if you get anything here let it be the crepe cakes!! Black sesame and matcha were both amazing. Fluffy light layers and not too sweet but flavors were still strong! Breads were fresh too. Most memorable is the mango roll. Light mango cream flavor was yummy! read more

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This small Chinese fusion bakery is way better than 85C bakery. They offer some 85C dupes, Japanese-inspired buns, roll cakes, crepe cakes, and more. I usually get the strawberry and blueberry cake slices, both are fresh, fluffy, not too sweet, and airy. Plus none of the fruits got mold when I left it inside the fridge for over 3 days compared to corporate Chinese bakeries I had in the past. I also love their Japanese-inspired buns which have flavor and fluffy texture. I would love to purchase the whole store but I can't fit in my bag lol. Overall, the service is okay; it's a takeout service and the crew only handles the register fast while others maintain the neatness of their display. It's a cute little bakery shop with no seats at all and less street parking, so it's best to take public transportation and walk there. read more

Little Swan - Blueberry and strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Oh my god. Upon entering the small, but charming, bakery, you're embraced by a myriad of sweet, saccharine smells. It's absolutely heavenly. The shelves are stocked with the cutest and prettiest looking pastries, cakes, and desserts, and I couldn't help but linger by each case. I'm awfully indecisive, so the pastry selection process was such a difficult ordeal. Ultimately, we decided on a pineapple bun, red bean twist(?), and a fluffy cake whose name I'm totally blanking on. They were all so incredibly delicious. I wish I lived nearby so that I could eat my way through this entire bakery! read more

Little Swan - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place hit the spot. Get the durian crepe cake. Perfect balance of cream and durian. It's also very soft. I love durian desserts so I was glad this wasn't too sweet and I could still taste the durian. It gets busy and they have an array of other pastries. I got a cheese roll and another sweet bread. So so sooooo great. Go check out this cafe out! Fantastic little desserts which great flavor and sweetness. read more

Little Swan - Durian crepe - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The green tea cake was bitter and neither of us wanted more than 3 bites. The egg tarts were by far the worst of the 6 shops we sampled. read more

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Amazing little hidden gem. I am surprised it does not have more reviews but it is hidden away in a busy crowded street in SF Chinatown. Their cakes are soft, light and fluffy and so refined and pretty. Classic Asian bakery style with their chiffon style cakes which are very tasty and not too sweet. Would make a great gift since they are decorated so elegantly. Everything is reasonably priced and actually quite a steal especially compared to regular San Francisco bakery prices. read more

Little Swan - Chocolate and Coffee Cakes - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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**During Quarantine Review: April 2021** Came here on a recommendation to try the mille crepe cake. On my visit they did allow one party at a time enter the store and staff wore masks. Since their slices came highly recommended I decided on a matcha green tea for myself and a durian for my friend. Check out was easy and the dessert even came with it's own container and utensil - hooray! I love the intentional packaging. However, I wasn't all that impressed with the taste of the crepe cake. All I could recall was cream upon cream, and I prefer a little more bite with the crepe itself, and a lighter cream filling between slices, but if you like cream then you might like this! read more

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They have a lot of freshly made pastries that they make daily. This place is super crowded. I ordered a mocha moose cake ($28) and it was so good! When order the cake, ask for a new one and they'll go in the back and make you fresh on. Don't get the ones in the display area as I don't think they change those out until someone "buys" it. read more

Little Swan - Mocha moose cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California