Loquat is one of my favorite bakeries in the city. They have one of the best chocolate babkas I've ever had. The chocolate is rich, the pastry is soft yet flakey, and there's a perfect little pinch of salt that really brings the flavor together. I'd also really recommend going to their monthly Loquat at night events with their incredible Sabich sandwiches. The one thing I'd warn is that the space is quite small and it's hard to find a seat, so I recommend taking the pastries out and enjoying them elsewhere. read more

Saying that the SF bakery landscape is competitive is an understatement, yet Loquat managed to stand out in both the quality of its baked goods as well as its cafe ambiance. My first priority was to try Loquat's famous babka, but the petite pink mahlab cake was also calling my name. I selected the salted chocolate babka to enjoy at the cafe and took the mahlab cake home to enjoy later. My friend and I lucked out because a table for two opened up right as we ordered. My babka was plated on a dainty ceramic dish, which matched the old-school European cafe vibes. The babka was light and fluffy, yet the outside was crisp and buttery like a croissant. The salted chocolate layers folded into the pastry were the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the chocolate tasted high-quality. One babka could have probably been split into two servings, especially if you want to try multiple items, but I didn't leave behind a single crumb. All around us, the other diners seemed to be enjoying a full-scale brunch with savory pastries and what appeared to be a Turkish breakfast platter. It all smelled wonderful, so I'll have to explore more of the menu on my next visit. I enjoyed the mahlab cake a day later and was amazed that it retained its delicate and light texture. The icing was lightly flavored with orange, cherry, and floral notes, and the presentation was so elegant. The cake was the perfect accompaniment to my afternoon cup of tea. While I'm on a mission to try as many of SF's bakeries as I can, I am looking forward to returning to Loquat. read more

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Everything looks so good here. It wasn't too crowded so didn't have to wait. Cinnamon date sugar babka: B Bourekas with eggplant: B+ I heard the babkas are one of the best things here, and yes it's very high quality and sweet. It's shaped more like a muffin. I liked the bourekas more since I prefer savory pastries and the eggplant filling was delicious, almost like a baba ganoush. read more

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Specialty pastries/ desserts with Turkish theme (pistachios, Turkish coffee) which I wanted for my best friend's birthday. Prompt and friendly service, modern, tidy place. read more

Loquat - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

A cute space that feels straight out of a rom-com. Dessert & drink menu. Comparable Prices and Taste to Others in San Francisco. Indoor seating. Quick, professional service. Popular, Especially weekends. See below for more details: A cute space that feels straight out of a rom-com: Loquat has an ambiance that feels like a meet-cute for a rom com, a wonderful space to do some people watching, chatting, or self-reflection. Loquat has been on my list for a long time, and I am joyous to finally have had the chance to visit. Dessert and Drink Menu: Loquat has an expansive dessert and drink menu from milk alternatives to gluten free items. Comparable Prices and Taste to Others in San Francisco: Loquat has comparable prices and taste of items to others in San Francisco. A regular milk latte and slice of cake came out to $14.08 before tip. As for the taste of my beverage and dessert, both were decent but not too memorable. Indoor Seating: Loquat has indoor seating, tables of two consisting on one chair and one booth and one window table with two chairs. The tables are cozy with each other in that it was a tight space for me, a petite girl to get into to take a seat. Quick, Professional Service: Loquat has quick and professional service. The line went to the door during my visit. Yet, the team was fast in taking orders and getting to customers, which I appreciate. Thank you, Loquat team. Popular, Especially Weekends: Loquat is popular, especially on weekends. Overall, a cute and charming spot in San Francisco that I love as a girly. read more

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We ordered the Kubaneh Platter, and it did not disappoint! If you are someone who is a fan of savory brunches, you would love going to Loquat. Too often, brunch spots are full of pancakes, waffles, and just very sweet things. I personally am a savory eater, and this breakfast was that in spades! Nothing was too sweet and there were interesting flavors, going from the salt/spice on the eggs, to the sourness/acidity of the pink things (looks like pickled radish or onion?) The only reason why I took off one star is that the babkas can be inconsistent. The first time I got the chocolate babka, it was delicious and the salt and sugar seemed evenly distributed. The second time I purchased a chocolate babka, it was so salty it was nearly inedible in many places, but there were other parts of the bread pastry that were tasty and more similar to the first time. read more

Loquat - Kubaneh platter - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've had Loquat on my radar for a long time and think I've even passed by it before, but the signage is so lowkey, I had no idea I was nearby. My friend and I stopped by over the weekend and tried their popular babkas. I got the poppyseed walnut, and my friend got the salted chocolate. We snagged the last available table and ate the pastries on the spot. We both liked what we got, and I especially liked the nutty flavor profile of mine. I'd like to come back and try more in the future now that I know the exact location. read more

Loquat - poppyseed walnut babka - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We loved it. I already left a review, but I just wanted to update some more photos. I highly recommend you go. The food is great. The service is awesome and the ambience is really hip. read more

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Amazing gem of a cafe! So glad I finally tried this place. Kubaneh Platter (9.5/10) - they ran out of their Bourekas so this was recommended to us instead and wow it was so good! The sauce dips in this were incredibly rich and delicious - I wish I knew what was in it to make it myself! The buttery dough and pickled beets were also amazing. Chocolate tahini cookie (8/10) - loved that the sweetness was balanced with some salt Salted chocolate babka (7.5/10) - pretty good but not as good as other ones I've had in the city or in nyc. Wished it was more chocolately. The bread/chocolate in this one was a bit dry and not as moist as I would have liked. Might try it in a different flavor next time Definitely need to come back to try their Bourekas and other tea cakes! read more

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Amazing selection of flavorful and unique pastries. Once a month or so, they serve dinner (coined 'Loquat at Night') and you MUST make time to go, so so good! read more

One regret in moving back to the Bay Area was missing the legendary honey cake at 20th Century Bakery. Its former space now houses Loquat Bakery--a worthy successor. Inspired by Jewish baking with a distinct Middle Eastern/Israeli focus, last year (2024) a notable food magazine named it one of the most exciting US bakeries. It offers excellent sweet and savory pastries, including flaky bourekas with fillings like delicata squash and feta, and three distinctive babka options (cinnamon date, chocolate, and poppyseed walnut.) They also have beautiful cake and on the day we visited: olive oil and spelt, almond and pistachio, and chocolate buttercream with edible flowers. The cozy salmon-toned dining room is small and pretty, and the staff are friendly --I was offered a tiny piece of delicious homemade halvah with my pastry. Though the small team seemed stretched thin at times, i.e. they were behind in clearing off the tables of customers who failed to self buss, still the pastry quality is apparent. Their babka is layered with rich flavor and has a good texture: both crisp, buttery and moist. read more

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I must admit I'm quite ignorant of the Jewish diaspora much less bakeries devoted to the ongoing dispersion of Jews around the world. This particular bakery shows how rich the Jewish baking traditions are but not necessarily from Israel but rather the entirety of the Middle East. It's been around for well over three years, but I only discovered it last week on a non-denominational whim. I guess it can be described as a Mediterranean-inspired Arab Jewish cafe. However, compartmentalized labels don't provide much insight into the deliciousness of their pastries. I came by out of curiosity after seeing a mid-afternoon movie at Opera Plaza, and the place was bustling mostly with twenty-somethings who took over all the tables. Not seeing a menu readily available, I stood in line staring at the luscious pastries in their display cases. The staff was infinitely patient, so it was hard to pick up one of everything. Somehow I managed to show some discretion and made a takeout order. The first thing that drew my eye was the chocolate-covered $8 Pistachio Cream Puff (Photo 9). It was quite tasty given the pistachio pastry cream was refreshingly light. That should've been enough of a sampler, but I also bought a couple of uniquely yummy $4 Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Tahini and Pistachio Butter (Photo 10). I definitely need to come back when the cafe is a bit emptier. FOOD - 4 stars...pastries and cookies that hit the spot AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...crowded when I got there SERVICE - 4 stars...very polite and cordial TOTAL - 4 stars...now I know what the Jewish diaspora is RELATED - Exploring Hayes Valley? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/cGg_wTLrBo read more

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I am mostly just surprised that it took us this long to visit this place. We brought home a loaf of their chocolate babka and have been enjoying it every morning with a cup of coffee. It's buttery, soft, has rich layers of chocolate and has just the right amount of sweetness. The hint of salt really sets it apart from other chocolate babkas I have had, balancing the sweetness beautifully. Can't wait to go back and try their bourekas. read more

Was nearby Civic Center and wanted something sweet but required to be gluten free. Found this place on yelp. Ordered mahlab cake. Was nice to see a few other gluten free options as well (they also had gf cheesecake and gf cookies). A bit pricey, but honestly super delicious. Nicely spiced and moist cake with a lemony icing that paired perfectly. Friendly service. read more

Loquat - Mahlab cake (gluten free) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Omg so good! Babka and bourekas are moist and flakey. You can't get this stuff at this quality elsewhere in the bay Friendly service The only thing I dislike is how far away they are from me! And though they are opening a new location it will be even farther. ( please send your baked goods to the East Bay?!) read more

We popped in around 2:30pm on a Sunday after attending a matinee at SF Jazz nearby - this place was packed! The pastries were excellent and the coffee was great. The service was fast and friendly, but the line was long! We loved the pistachio crumb cake, sesame ginger cookie, and pistachio butter cookie; my daughter loved the strawberry jam filled doughnut and halva candy. We took home a loaf of the salted chocolate babka they are known for (we'll see if it lives up to the hype)! The seating is pleasant but limited. The decor is old school / traditional. Overall, this place was the perfect afternoon stop! Truly remarkable pastries - can't wait to return! read more

Simply the worst! The entire experience from ordering, to picking up, to eating the items. Their online presence needs some major work. If you don't want people calling the bakery and ordering over the phone, then make your website more palatable. I needed to make an adjustment to the online order order that we placed. It took forever to get through to someone on the phone, and when I did, the woman was extremely rude to say the least. She begrudgingly added onto my order, and literally told me three times that I would have to pay for it when I picked up the order. Really?! It's not free. Of course I know I have to pay for it. I don't need to be told multiple times. If you're unable to take a credit card over the phone, not a problem. But you don't need to repeat yourself We spent a bloody fortune, and really at the end of the day they need to refund the money. Yes, it was that bad. Three challahs- we figured this would be enough for everyone. The bread is supposed to be late, fluffy, sweet, and the added raisins are supposed to enhance that. The reasons were hard. Yes the raisins were hard. Not how this is supposed to be. The bread itself was definitely overdone by any standards, and frankly inedible. We picked up a variety of pastries as part of our order, and each was worse than the last. Bourekas- I don't know on what planet anyone thinks that they should spend $55 for a dozen of these. Apparently, I gave to local influence, and thought that this would be a nice treat. It was a dozen doorstops. I feel like they gave me all the worst items that they had for whatever reason.If this is representative of what anyone considers to be the best, you need to enjoy other places. We also picked up a couple of Babka knots - I was assured that they were filled with lots of fruit. As you can see from the picture, I don't know what to make of this. This turned out to be a piece of over baked bread with a little sugar sprinkled on top and no fruit on the inside. The honey apple cake. The initial reason for this entire visit. $45 of nothing but pure garbage. This is supposed to be a heavily sweet cake that's filled with apples. This was worse than anything that I ever possibly could have fathomed. The cake itself again was over baked, and I don't know if they've created their own hype, but be embarrassed for putting something out like this. This was such a total representation. This is not supposed to be a spice cake, this is supposed to be a cake filled with honey and apples and again sweet. This tasted like a horrible spice cake and had a couple of sliced apples on the top. There's only so many ways to say something is horrible. What I can say is, there are so many other bakeries in San Francisco, if you have this one on your list, seriously consider going somewhere else. Spending close to $200 on baked goods that literally got thrown away, my money should be refunded. This was a huge disappointment, and a huge embarrassment. read more

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Loquat feels and takes like home my "mother-in-law" shared the 1st Night of Hanukkah today. She was born in Tripoli when it was part of Italy. The bake goods brought back memories of her childhood as well as specialty dishes she has prepared for 50 years as chef, caterers in Ohio and Los Angeles & an American/Israeli cookbook author. Today we arrived at noon and there was a line heading out the doorm. The Loquat team efficiently served each customer with personal service, friendly smiles and great hospitality. This "San Francisco bakery and wine bar in Hayes Valley known for its baked goods inspired by Jewish diaspora and Levantine flavors, like its famous salted chocolate babka, bourekas, and coffee tarts." We ordered it ALL! We loved it unique flavors and taste it all from sweet to savory. Masterpieces. Given it was Hanukkah there were many pre-order jelly donuts stacked up high! After we ordered, we were able to secure seating which is at a premium on the weekend. The atmosphere is elegant yet casual with cartiron marble tables (9 or 10) a water station and beautiful counter display of cakes, cookies and tarts! You will be hard pressed not to select Everything on display! Plus do NOT forget to order delicious coffee. We had two cappuccinos. Perfect! Loquat is an incredible gem in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. Chag Samech. read more

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I had been wanting to try Loquat forever, so I was so happy to strike it off the list! That said, I will be back again. Everything was delicious! Here's what we got: Seasonal Babka (~$7): this was yummy! Flaky, moist on the inside, sweet but not too sweet. I just wish there was a bit more jam inside! Strawberry Meringue Tart (~$9): while this was my least favorite item, it was still solid. It had a strong strawberry flavor, which was great, and the crust was nice and dense. Kubaneh Platter: I've been waiting to try this bad boy for what feels like forever. My friend and I really enjoyed it! The bread, as expected, was fantastic. Crispy but also moist. It came out nice and warm. And then we loved the spread of dips and pickles! The labneh was insanely thick. The hard-boiled eggs were fun with the spreads, and it was great to have some protein in the mix. Bourekas Sandwich ($11.50): this was also super fun! It was insanely flaky, so do have a plate underneath. There was a complex, tangy sauce in there that paired really well with the egg. Overall, I enjoyed Loquat! Everything is gorgeous and tasty, and there's so much more on the menu that looks great. Seating inside is a bit limited, but a lot of stuff can be eaten on the go or taken home! Would recommend! read more

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A lovely cafe with exquisite vintage-like decor. Service is sweet and just keep in mind that there is limited seating. The Cortados came with a sugar cube which I thought was v charming. Loved their Lemon Rosemary Tart as well! Honestly, everything here is so well-curated. From the designs of the pastry to small details hidden around the interior. Overall, their coffee is great and worth visiting if you're in the area. Picked up a bag of Four Barrel Coffee beans and will definitely be back! :) read more

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I came here some time ago to meet up with a friend, and we decided to check this cafe out since it was on our list for some time. Located around where Hayes Valley is, the area itself is pretty nice and the cafe itself is quite convenient to get to. The interior is a bit small, but they do have some seating if you want to try and eat there. I decided to try the buttery roll in nigellas seeds, which came with some egg, hummus, and olives. I was a big fan of this dish, as it had a good crisp to it and a solid savory flavor to the bread. Pairing it with the egg and hummus is a nice combo, so I was pleasantly surprised by this meal. We also tried the coffee here, which was pretty solid too. If you want to try some interesting dishes, Loquat is worth checking out! read more

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Summary: Disappointment all around Details: This is my second time visiting Loquat, after a somewhat forgettable experience, and missing out on a number of items the first time around. And while I have some friends who absolutely love the place, their food is just not up to snuff, though I do hear they have some issues with consistency from time to time. The main issue was that everything we tried was a little too much of something or other, in a negative way: the cakes were too sweet, the bourekas and babka were both too salty (which was completely unexpected for the babka), and let's not even begin to talk about how disappointingly acrid the coffee was. Even if their food might have some high notes from time to time, if their quality can swing this much between visits, it's not a place I'd want to chance again. Accessibility: Smaller shop with some narrow spaces, but with a few accessible options. Some of their offerings are a bit higher up or further back, which can make visibility a small issue, but not unmanageable. read more

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TLDR: This is a quaint neighborhood bakery in Hayes Valley inspired by the Jewish diaspora. They're known for their babka braids, but they're also serving up beautiful cakes, savory bourekas, and other decadent treats. PRO TIP: You MUST ask for your babka to be toasted for you. This takes a few minutes (~5 minutes) but it makes the babka infinitely times better. I thought the babka was only ok pre-toasting, but I thought it was amazing after toasting. ------ FOOD: We tried all 3 babka flavors and my ranking would be Salted Chocolate (4.5/5), Cinnamon Date (4.5/5), Poppyseed Walnut (4/5). We also tried the Turkish coffee tart (4/5), which was excellent if you love Turkish coffee. BABKAS: The salted chocolate had a deep, rich chocolate flavor and the cinnamon date had a great amount of cinnamon flavor and had a pleasant level of mild sweetness. While the poppyseed walnut had everything you'd expect, neither the poppyseed nor the walnut added any real flavor to the babka. That being said, the babka was still excellent. All the babkas (after toasting), had a wonderfully crispy exterior with a soft, pillowy interior reminiscent of milk bread. It's so satisfying to eat because the braiding and the butter create great layers that are easy to peel. TURKISH COFFEE TART: It's very important you understand that this is a TURKISH coffee tart. It has a distinctive flavor that is very different from the more common "coffee" flavor you might expect from typical coffee desserts. The tart crust has an incredibly deep cocoa flavor and is extremely sturdy despite all the coffee cream on top. The coffee cream has a strong Turkish coffee flavor and also seems to have chunks of something that add a great texture. It's easy to eat with a fork and knife, and while the tart itself is not big, it's quite deep so it's great to share. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: 1. There are 6-7 small tables inside that can seat two people, one on the booth side and one at a chair opposite the booth. These tables fill up quickly but can also vacate quickly. 2. While the bakery itself is not the largest, there is still plenty of space inside for a handful of people to stand in line before the line has to move out the door. On a Saturday morning, the line fluctuated all the time between 2-3 people and 10 people. Similarly, either most of the tables were completely empty or all were filled at once. We only waited 5 minutes to get our pastries. 3. Lots of street parking in the surrounding area. ------ SERVICE: * They ask you to limit the time spent at your table but if it's not busy, feel free to sit as long as you'd like. If you see the cafe start to fill up and you've been there for some time, they may politely ask you if they can help clear your table * You can get pastries in to go boxes or dine-in on beautiful plates. Someone may be by to take your plates but if not, you can bus your own cups and plates as well. read more

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Cute bakery with lovely interior but limited seating. They have cakes, tarts, babkas and cookies! - olive oil cake : very moist and not dense, really enjoyed this one! - babka : could be more moist and seasoned, i think it would benefit from being warmed up - chocolate tahini cookie : yummy - the tahini balances out the sweetness read more

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We wanted to get a coffee and a pastry and this place seem promising . They have some unique flavors so we decided to get three : the olive oil cheese borekas was very good , not very big and a bit pricy . The sugar coated pastry with apples and cream was the best - very tasty and fresh . The cardimon ricotta babka was pretty bad - stay away of that . Can't feel neither cardamon nor cheese . Just a lot of dough . I also got an espresso which was excellent , but again , 5$ for a shirt espresso is just too expensive . Recommended if you're in the neighbourhood read more

Loquat - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

So many pretty bakery items at this little shop. There's a limited amount of seating, but you should be able to find a spot for 2 people. Love the eclectic plates and cups, making a fun experience to eat there. Chocolate Babka: Clearly the thing to order here since almost every table had some babka. Pull apart flaky buttery pastry with nice strands of chocolate smeared in between. I can totally understand why this was so popular in that old Seinfeld episode. Goes perfectly with some morning coffee! Espresso Butter Cream Slice: While they don't serve honey cake like the old bakery that used to reside here, this is equally rich with lots of creamy layers between cake. Except no honey, but chocolate and espresso and butter flavors. Very dense, so best in small bites with coffee to cleanse the palate. Eggplant Pinenut Feta Boureka Sandwich: I've never had a Boureka turned into a sandwich before and I'm kinda loving it. The flaky filled pastry is familiar, with a nice veggie and cheese filling. It's sliced in half and stuffed with a nicely marinated hard boiled egg. Like I didn't realize hard boiled eggs could taste this good. And some yummy spread too. Lemon Poppyseed Seasonal Jam Cake: I'm a sucker for fruit infused came. Nice layers of jam (raspberry?) and some sort of cream. Gave a lot of personality to the mild cake bits. Enjoyed the slightly grainy texture of the poppy seeds. read more

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Came here on a Thursday around 8:15am and it was not busy. I'm only here for dessert and since it is too early to eat it, I had it to-go. The slices of cake are deceptively larger from a distance than in reality, I was shocked by the skinny sliver that I received. Strawberry Jam Poppyseed Cake ($6.75/slice)- this was tasty and not too sweet. I actually enjoyed the taste a lot. It was just odd that the strawberry cream is more firm like a meringue and I would've preferred a butter cream instead. Sage Lemon Tart ($8.75) for the smaller size- this was absolutely delicious. I love lemon tarts and this was just the right amount of tartness/sour and not too sweet. The sage was also a great touch. read more

Loquat - Strawberry Jam Poppyseed Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was really excited to try this bakery, but I'm still a little undecided. The bread was genuinely good, but the prices feel way too high for what you get. I'm pretty sure I bought the most expensive challah in California. It was fine, just not special enough to justify the price. Nobody was raving about it the way people sometimes do when I bring challah from other bakeries to Shabbat dinner. The rugelach were also underwhelming for the cost. Service-wise, the staff felt a bit cold. I usually enjoy chatting with bakery staff, but the vibe here didn't really invite that. I really wanted to love this place, but I don't see myself coming back often. There are so many great bakeries in Hayes Valley, Lower Pacific Heights, and Noe Valley that offer better value. In a city with such amazing food, the premium pricing here just doesn't feel worth it to me. Maybe it would have been worth it if I had met a friend and hung out there for coffee, but for takeaway it didn't make sense. read more

Hmmm mint leaves in hot water for $5.25. I can't really get with that - especially when you see the barista pour hot water into a cup, grab some mint twigs, put it into the water and hand it to me. Just doesn't feel right to charge that much. read more

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Loquat been a place wanting to try for a while! Finally got to try it. They had so many different bobka flavors but went with the salted chocolate which was very much like a bready crossiant wrapped around itself with chocolate woven throughout. Also tried the tea cake and the apple galette. The tea cake was moist and very delicious. The galette wasn't overly sweet like an apple pie can typically be. The crust was more bread like when pie crust which I'm into! Overall loved it, def come back to check out the other items if I'm in the area. The place is small but super cute. read more

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I stopped by to pick up a Turkish Coffee Cream Pie ($8.75 + 6% employee benefits mandate) to-go: +Crust was crunchy +Coffee and cardamom cream filling was packed with flavor! -The salted chocolate crust was very salty, especially when eaten by itself. In addition, it was uneven and chipped in some parts. -There were spices on top of the mascarpone topping but it tasted bland. It reminded me of unsweetened whipped cream. Side notes: 1.) Walking distance from Van Ness station *Verdict: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 d/t service. The cashier who helped me was super friendly! She answered my questions about the menu and provided recommendations. I was debating between the seasonal Strawberry Elderflower Pie and the Turkish Coffee Cream Pie and she suggested the latter. read more

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My birthday week celebrating began today at Loquat with fresh mint tea and a plate of the eggplant feta boureka, nectarine galette, and the mahlab cake with lavender and pistachio. All delicious delights. I am eager to return to taste everything offered! read more

Loquat - Eggplant feta boureka, Nectarine galette, and Mahlab cake with lavender and pistachio. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tried and loved the fresh Kabocha squash and toma cheese , olive and labneh savory bakery .it was served warm, quick, and nice cafe for a chat with friends. Great location in hayes near dumpling time. read more

Loquat - Kabocha squash and toma cheese , olive and labneh savory bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

i had an eggplant feta boureka here ~a year ago that was so delicious i'm still dreaming about it. flavor profile shot me straight back into the motherland (greece) à la anton ego in ratatouille, 10/10 read more

My friend and I decided to stop by to try their pastries since it popped up on her IG feed. I arrived before her right when they opened at 8am and was surprised that it wasn't busy. It is a cute little cafe with a feminine touch to it. Great place to hang out or to get some work done. I ordered their mahlab cake, which is the seed inside the pit of a cherry. It was a very interesting cake and if I knew it had almond and pistachio, I probably wouldn't have gotten it since I don't really like those specific flavors. I was a little disappointed and wished I gotten something else instead. The cake was also crumbly, which I don't normally prefer. I would like to come back and try other items on their menu. My friend did enjoy their lemon cream tart and their strawberry jam cake but portions are small and on the pricier side. Apparently their pastries are inspired by Jewish and Middle Eastern origin. read more

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This will quickly become one of my go-to spots for pastries! From savory to sweet, and breads to cakes, their selection was unique and diverse. To top it off, the staff were polite and helpful, the place is quaint, and the prices were spot on as the quality was there! read more

The chocolate babka was transcendent! I wasn't quite as enthusiastic about the chickpea tarragon bourek. It didn't have much flavor. Parking is a nightmare, as you probably already expect in San Francisco. But the shop is worth it - so cute and welcoming. The staff behind the counter were lovely. read more

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Post-a long night out, all you really need is a late morning visit to a cozy cafe. The minute we walked into Loquat, scents of intense coffee and subtle spices engulfed me. The mocha was rich and chocolatey, and I loved the unique cup and saucer it was served in. Every pastry I tried was a hit, especially the olive oil spelt cake with earl grey frosting. I've personally never had that flavor combo before, and I don't think I'll forget it soon. It was pretty busy on a weekend morning, so snagging a seat inside might be tough -- it's worth it though! read more

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San Diego cafe hopper here! Loved this place! The pastries/desserts are great. I think those wanting to try this place need an open taste bud pallet. It was both sweet and salty in a way. As for the coffee, girl it was strong. Definitely kept me awake all day for my tourist activities! The baristas were very nice and well spoken. Made me feel comfy to be there. The cafe itself is gorgeous, warm colors throughout, small seating so be warned if you aren't into sharing your personal bubble. Since there is limited seating it does get crowded but luckily my bf and I got a seat. Overall lovely coffee and cafe! read more

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Delicious rugelach and lemon tart. We liked how the rugilah wasn't hard. More like a tiny tender croissant laced with hazelnut paste. Great stuff. Will plan to go back for more of the same. read more