Extremely disappointed in the macaroons this trip. My family purchased these for decades! The recipe is NOT the same at all. All I brought home was a half pound of CRUMBs! I thought maybe I crushed them but no, the texture is all wrong and wouldn't even hold together to pick one up. Maybe this was a failed batch that was sold at full price $10 per half pound. Anyway, I also bought fortune cookies which were very good, otherwise the macaroon would get zero stars! read more

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Seriously the only place in the Bay Area that still sells cow ears!! Was so excited I bought 3 bags. Cow ears r a bit on the thicker side than I'm used to so it makes for a bit harder of a chew, but still has the same great taste. They apparently have plenty now, so there is no need to wait in line or limit yourself. Cost is $6 per bag. Our fav was the sesame cookies! So light, fresh and crunchy, just like I've always remembered them to be! Yum! We bought a pound for $7. They also have mini moon cakes for $3 so will need to try that next time! Owner was very friendly and accommodating and pleasant to deal with. Parking is really hard to find bc it's on a busy popular Main Street. read more

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I've been going to Mee Mee bakery for years and love their fortune cookie "flats," the ones about the size of a silver dollar. Also, their sesame cookies are tasty treats. The cookies are very consistent in taste and freshness, except one time (years ago) when the taste of a bag of "flats" were, well, a bit flat. I have read some comments regarding their service and have not had any problems with how I was treated. I don't expect 5-star hotel service from the workers who have generally been fine. No greetings when I enter or good-byes when I leave, although I generally get a thank you. To be honest, those things aren't important to me. I just want the cookies! read more

This is good place for dim sum to go. Always a line. Big pieces and great taste. Got the har gow, siu mai, baos.

My mom loves their Chinese Cow Ears. Whenever we go to the Bay Area, we always make a stop to purchase 10-15 bags to bring home to LA for her. She ran out and asked me when I'd be going to San Francisco. I had no plans to go in the immediate future so I reached out to Mee Mee via email and they responded quickly. They would send a box of Cow Ears with a small shipping fee. It arrived within a few days. My mom was over the moon happy. read more

Did you know Chinatown had two fortune cookie factories? I didn't either. For the longest time we went to Golden Gate Fortune Cookies for our fix. Well we dropped by here today and picked up 2 bags of oops cookies (the flats) and a bag of mini almond cookies. They carry fully formed fortune cookies and multi colored ones. There were also old school Chinese cakes made into a shape of fishes and other objects. The lady at the counter was nice. No samples but their cookies cost less than Golden Gate's and they didn't sucker me into paying for a reusable bag like GG did. The factory is at the back of the store and you can see the employees making the cookies. The flats were not as sweet as GG's which is good. The almond cookies remind me of the old school ones that tastes really good. Not the lard flavored ones that are sold in stores now. Drop by and buy cookies from Mee Mee. Lot less wait, not crawling with tourists and definitely easier on the wallet! read more

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Every time I'm in the area, I always pick up cow ear cookies here because they're pretty good. Their cow ear cookies are thicker than most, but I actually enjoy it because there's more flavor and there's more of a crunch. Each bag of cow ear cookies are $6. The service here is pretty bad. It's a small family run business that consists of the parents and their son. Each experience that I've had, both the dad and son have been rude to either myself or an elderly customer. They have no patience and instantly get annoyed of their customers especially towards the seniors. The last time I was here, I was waiting in line to pay for my cookies behind a nice grandpa who gave the dad who was at the register the wrong amount of money. I am bilingual, so I understood what he was saying to the grandpa. Visibly annoyed, he raised his voice at the grandpa in front of me THREE times, getting louder with each time he had to repeat himself. It was extremely brutal and uncalled for considering the fact that he's old & is a paying customer. I was even more shocked that he had the audacity to do that in front of other customers and act like nothing happened after. 1.5 stars just because the cookies are good. Would I recommend this place? Probably not, unless you don't mind the bad service. I always just try to get in and out of here fast, so I could avoid the hostile environment, lol. Parking is extremely hard because it's always packed. There's meter parking and paid parking lots right around the corner. read more

Took our order even though it was last minute for 300 cookies. Fresh tasty fortune cookies both original and strawberry. Good prices too!

Old school looking bakery with old school Chinese service. My mom likes cow ear 'cookies', so I make an effort to get her some each time I visit San Francisco. She says they're not comparable to the ones you just get at the supermarket. Many Chinese natives come here to buy these cookies in bulk. Lines may form but moves quickly when the new batch of cookies are done. I've tried their regular fortune cookie chips and the black sesame version as well. Walk over to the Fortune Cookie Factory for them instead. Just stick to their cow ear cookies from here. read more

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The cow ears quality is so bad, hard and thick. It hurts my teeth and mouth. It used to be thin & crispy. Do NOT buy, not worth it. read more

Mee Mee Bakery - Cow ears - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Forget the long lines and the super touristy spot at Ross Alley and come to Mee Mee Bakery on Stockton instead for the best sesame cookies and "flat fortune cookies". Their cookies are always made fresh, tastes super yummy, and comes in quite a few flavors. My favorite is the coffee flat fortune cookies and the sesame cookies. Call ahead if you are ordering large volumes; otherwise they always have quite a few stashes of a variety of cookies. I love coming here each and every time ... kind of like shopping in a candy store! read more

Food: The cow ear cookies are delicious , it's $6 a bag Service: The cashier is a lady without any greeting or smile, bad customer service Ambiance: It seems like she didn't want to do anything, look like I'm bothering her read more

This review is purely for the rude, attitude old man in the front. Walked in and was about to buy their "famous cow ear cookies". My friend wanted them so I had to buy at least 1 bag. I asked to see the cow ear cookies bc they put it behind the counter. And the guy rudely yelled at me and said no I can't look at it. So I said how am I going to buy it if you don't let me look at it? Then I went I'm going to buy it can you give me it. And he's like no. So I said what you mean no??? I'm buying it. Then he said I rather much u not. I'm like what ?!?! What are you saying? Why are you like that? Relax. Then he finally let go of the bag. I was going to buy at least 5 bags but I got so upset. Ended up just buying 1. Truly didn't even want to buy it anymore Sure - I want to try it but it ain't worth the nasty attitude. read more

Every time we come to Chinatown, we come on their off days. So, I was super excited to come today to buy their cow ears. The lady at the register was just not friendly at all. I walked in looking for the cow ears and she looked at me and asked how many. It was just short and not friendly exchange. Ended up purchasing 4 bags of the cow ears. They are now $6.00 a bag. Paid for them and left, she even left the 4 packages on the counter and didn't even bother to pass them over to me. Service is lacking unfortunately they do make the best cow ears cookies. They are slightly thicker from what I remembered but the taste is still there. Quick and easy transaction but if you are looking for a warm ambience and someone to talk to.. this is not the place for it. read more

My girlfriend and I took a stroll in here after dim sum nearby. I was immediately drawn to their colorful fortunate cookies and my girlfriend and her husband was also going to get a bag until they spotted a container next to the register labeled "Reject Fortune Cookies" Hahahaha! We were done!! It was very funny, because not only did the bag contain some broken cookies,imperfect cookies , some pieces were just flat (like they didn't even bother folding the cookies at all) haha hilarious). Naturally we had to get both. We all walked out happy. Service was what you would expect from the other reviewers. The man begins the register wasn't rude, didn't make small talk or asked us any questions. So I guess it really should be a 3.5 but given that we didn't have a bad experience I can't really ding them. Also, they make GIANT Custom fortunate cookies! I didn't ask how big they could make them but there's a sign that says they're the home of the Giant Fortune Cookies! Cheers! read more

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I walked in today for the first time for a Food assignment for my class. I didn't know what to get so I asked the young cashier what were the best Moon Cakes for beginners. I got two Red Bean Pies and One Pineapple pie but it was so good I had to come back for more Pineapple pies. The cashier was nice enough to get me a Lotus Pie on the house. . . As for the reviews, I didn't check the 1 or 2 star reviews before coming here but luckily I had a really good experience. I'm assuming the cashier lady doesn't work there anymore since there haven't been any bad reviews in over a year. .... will definitely come back again for more MoonCakes and maybe try some Cow Ears in the future as long as the "mean" lady isn't there . :) read more

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Walking around Chinatown, we came across Mee Mee Bakery. Family wanted to check it out, so here we are. They had a nice variety of baked goods at very reasonable prices. This place won't hurt your wallet. Employees are friendly enough and quick. Tried a few things from here and enjoyed the consistency of everything, flavor wise, it could have been better. No seating available here, just get your goodies and go. read more

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I am prejudiced towards old time family businesses, probably because of family history. Immigrants coming to a country not knowing anyone, the local language, nor having financial means to start a business, just satisfied with making ends meet. Underdogs indeed. In Chinatown, word travels fast these days especially food wise. There is an alley location fortune cookie factory that is more famous and definitely tourist friendly. This low key spot next to the Chinatown Walgreens beeped on my radar due to chatter about a place on Stockton Street that garnered lines, a rarity these days in these parts. When I walked in on a weekday morning, there was no one at the counter, just a gentleman inside the baking area pouring ingredients. After studying their counter offerings for a few minutes, he walked out and asked how can he help me. Besides grabbing a bag of flat fortune cookies and a bag of "defective" cookies, I asked him for a pineapple moon cake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=v7Q4km8lHwHiMr2DtWrztQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I also asked about the item that prompted this visit and he told me to come back at noon. After paying for my sweets, he gave me the inside tip on how to ensure that I get this item which I asked a coworker to help me with a few days later. Following his instructions, I soon had a bag of what everyone sought: cow ears (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=vKIzzTpyJf44rCbcqDqCWg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I actually scored two bags as I gave one to my parents. My lesson from this was that cow ears are okay in my palate but I wouldn't particularly crave them. Three stars on the food and one big star for the gentleman for the helpful advice. read more

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Used to be a huge fan of their cow ear cookies. I would make an effort to stop by here during every visit. However, the quality is not the same anymore. The cow ear cookies are much thicker than they used to be. It used to be super thin, crunchy and crispy. read more

Mee Mee Bakery - Cow ear cookies - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bought 5 pieces of the walnut cake 合桃酥,is all bad , the store should not sell it ,cause I am so sure the baker knows he should not use the stale oil to bake read more

Mee Mee Bakery was a great bakery to visit in Chinatown. I got a bag of colorful fortune cookies and a sesame cookie. All the baked goods were good. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here and get some cookies again. read more

I have been buying fortune cookie coins, almond and sesame cookies from them in the past. I am really thinking about taking my business elsewhere. The older woman the man the cash register have the worst customer service attitude for a shop owner. She also figure out it she can rip you off or not. For a simple plastic bag when I am buying several package she charges me fifty cents. It is not much for me but her attitude and the surrounding store are either giving it away to you for free when you spend over $30 or charge you a nominal ten to fifteen cents. I was waiting in line and the woman purchasing similar multiple items she told them in cantonese that here is a free bag to put your purchases into. When I was next she just stared and added fifty cents to the purchase. I maybe a fourth generation ABC but I do understand Cantonese and Mandarin. JMHO Additional comments. I just read other recent review, I see that the family that owns MeeMee Bakery is TOTALLY disfunctional being so rude and obnoxious to customer. I am planning to walk one block over to Ross Alley (on Jackson between Stockton and Grant) where Golden Gate Fortune Cookie is located. This store needs to learn about customer service. I thought the mother at the cash register was the mean one, reading the comments the whole family is just rude. If the owners are reading this, just remember your business depends on customers. Without customers, you have NO business to operate. With social media, the word will get out and customers will go elsewhere. If you don't like being a retailer of products then just sell the business to someone else or close it down. I am sorry to make this comment but you need to read what people are saying truthfully about you and your family. Time to think again how you treat your customers. read more

Wonderful service. I custom ordered shipped to Texas. All 80 of them arrived in impeccable shapes. They are wonderful party favorites for my private event. read more

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Just when you think the service here can't get any worse, they seem to always find the new low. Maybe they get enough customers from tourist that they don't need consistent repeat local customers like me. The service from the older gentleman is mildly passable. Pretty much pay and get out. Which you kinda get some of that in Chinatown. But the older woman is incredibly rude. To yell at paying customers at top of her lungs is unbelievable. If she can't handle it, hire help. I've finally had enough. I rather go elsewhere even if it's not as convenient. read more

Funny, but rude. Rude like a mad cow. Even though we were Chinese, she spoke with an aggression that I've never seen before, hahaha. It's funny because we read yelp and knew what was coming. Regardless, we bought cow ear cookies here as we've been told it's the best there is! We bought 8 bags even though there was only 3 of us and we were told each person can only buy 2. Guess she liked us? LOL, idk. We gave some to family friends once we came back to LA, and they said it was the best they've ever had! So much to the point that they were nearly finished 2 bags in a day... 3 stars for the combo of good cookies, yet unpredictable customer service? read more

I was just up in San Francisco again (10/03/22) this year and stopped at my favorite little cookie store to buy more of the round "coin" fortune cookies. This time I went to buy the "cow ears" that everyone raves about. I was there last Saturday afternoon around 2:30 pm and they still had some bags left! Score! Each bag is $6 and I bought two bags (one for me, one for one of my friends). My friends loved them! The lady a the register was nice to me but maybe because I knew what the heck I wanted already. LOL! Cash only! read more

The RUDEST man I have ever met works here. Went to San Francisco and the husband wants me to come pick up some cow ears crackers for his parents. I quickly googled it and it brought me to this place. The husband drops me off and tries to find parking in Chinatown (everyone knows how difficult it is). I walk into the store and I stand there for a while as I see an older man on the side packing some cow ears in bags. He doesn't greet me, just continues to pack them into the bags. After about 5 minutes, I walk over there and ask if I can buy some cow ears crackers. He says that its not for sale right now and to come back at 2pm. I'm a little annoyed as I can see him packing it right then and there. Its only 1:15pm. My husband couldn't find parking, so we decide to go to the Ferry Marketplace to check it out before coming back to Chinatown. I got back to the store at 2:30pm after I get dropped off. I nicely asked the same man if I can buy cows ears crackers. He then rudely snapped, "Come back at 3pm." Annoyed (because this is my 2nd trip back to Chinatown), I said, "You told me to come back at 2pm." He then yelled, "Don't be late next time! Its all sold out. Come back at 3pm." At this point, I'm shocked and left the shop. I eventually come back at 3pm (I already wasted so much time- I better get these damn cow ears). He's still sitting at the side packing the crackers in different bags and doesn't acknowledge me. At this time, other customers come in asking for cow ears crackers, and he abruptly tells them that they are sold out and to come back tomorrow. After standing there for 15-20 minutes, he finally acknowledges me, and sells the 4 bags that I ask for. I pay, get my crackers, and leave. No thank you or anything. I hear that sometimes they sell these same cow ear crackers at the Fortune Cookie Company. Next time, I will definitely check out that place instead of bringing these rude people any business. read more

I've been going here for over 25 years since I was a kid because it is the BEST place in chinatown to get fortune cookies. You can smell the cookies a block away. Its where you go after your fobby parents are done shopping at chinatown. You do not go here for service, so stop rating this place for the service. Nobody gives a rat's behind how rude an uncle and auntie treat you because locals go here, it's authentic and real. If you're looking for the brown nose experience go to a Michelin star place where they'll buy their cookies and serve it to you after you pay. Service ratings, cry yourself a river in a tenderloin alleyway with crackheads shooting up and taking turds at the same time. Who the hell goes to chinatown for customer service? read more

Walking along Stockton Street, we come across the sweet smell of freshly baked fortune cookies so we peek in and immediately the wifey FINALLY finds the place she has been telling me for years about her elemantary school field trip she had long ago to a fortune cookie factory. The machine was cranking away hundreds of fortune cookies and the smell was so addicting I had to get some. they have other sweets and treats as well, but I just wanted fortune cookies, so I grabbed a big bag of multi-colored ones which I thought were the same flavor, but came out to be assorted flavors as well which was cool!...ALOHA!!! read more

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Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory was recommended by my coworker, but I didn't get to go there. She said they have chocolate fortune cookies and I've never heard of such a thing. As I was walking through china town I saw COLORED FORTUNE COOKIES at a window display! I stopped and went in, grabbed a big bag for $5... opened it to try it, I was impressed. I like fortune cookies and this was different. I'm glad I stopped here! read more

Very bad service, i per order the biscuit， they sell all my order with on phone call not any notice!!! 服仗着多年老店，服务态度极差！怪不得朋友都说。越来越屌！

Cash only spot, the cow ear cookies are so delicious a must get!!! Their hours has changed so called ahead of time. I went today and they were opened from 12-4p and closed on Sunday's. read more

After reading all of the bad reviews about this place I was prepared for the worse before entering the bakery. However, the experience was nowhere near what the negative reviews on here depicted. My boyfriend and I walked in grabbed what we wanted and when we went to pay my boyfriend asked for a bag of cow ears that were behind the counter. The man handed us the bag of cow ears with no problem and no attitude. The fortune cookies, almond cookies, sesame cookies, and fortune reject cookies were tasty and just what I expected. We will definitely come back when we are in San Francisco. read more

I usually go here for the Chinese crackers, they're pretty decent, and I think one of the items this bakery is known for. The history shows as you step inside. They offer a variety of other baked goods and cookies. The owners don't seem to be too friendly, the times I've been there they seemed to be impatient. The crackers are now $6/bag as of this review. Lines here are not as long as Golden Gate fortune cookie company. read more

Mee Mee Bakery is hard to miss...just follow the scent of sweet cookies when you reach the Chinatown/North Beach border and you will find it. It's a small little shop with bags of fortune cookies in different shapes and flavors piled along the window (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zgBfOxGRJ4ICSUTrb_qUfg?select=q4q2p5lQT-TDRPdIjVvuKg). Their fortune cookies were perfectly crunchy and sweet which made them addicting to eat! My friends and I bought a mixed bag with flavors of regular, chocolate, strawberry, and a blue one that I couldn't figure out. They were fun to snack on and reading the lame, generic fortunes was entertaining. I think I still prefer the original flavor but the crunchiness was the best part! They also sold giant fortune cookies for $10.50 each which was pretty cool (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zgBfOxGRJ4ICSUTrb_qUfg?select=qfbpAXY5PVRF2u_K9T_Zww). Their bags of cookies ranged from $3-$7 depending on the flavor and amount but they can last you a while. Cash only. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I gave 2 stars because of the COW Ear cookies (rated 5 stars for the taste) really great. This shop kind of mix feeling for me. They sell fortunes cookies and prices is not cheap too. Some people do consider it as great price. Saw lot of people lining up on Sat and they told me the store will start selling COW Ear cookies at 2 pm. They have limit 2 packs only per person and price is $5 per pack. She is one of the rudest owner lady I have seen. Previously I went to this shop interested to buy cup cake but fold they have mold already. I would never go there to buy any cake since they are not famous for cake. I will definite back again for the COW Ear read more

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Mee Mee Bakery is a few doors away from stockton & broadway. It's a family runned bakery making fortune cookies, mooncakes, and chinese baked goods. the automated fortune cookie rolling machine can be seen in the back. highlights -"misfortunes":: bags of cookies sold at a discount that weren't made right. the taste is the same. -mooncakes when they are in season -baked item, (looks like a chocolate cookie). made with pork fat and flour, forgot the name. sinfully delicious. read more

Mee Mee. No No. If you have to venture onto the overly congested block of Stockton south of Broadway, you may be tempted like I was to duck into this little bakery. It's probably a bad sign when you see the entire staff on stools slurping their bowls of hot-and-sour soup. Gee, who's minding the counter? We got a little baggie of some quite unexceptional coconut macaroons. I don't think macaroons are supposed to be crunchy, but I ate them anyway. And couldn't they afford an entire maraschino cherry on each one rather than the unrecognizable sliver they provided? Ah well, I guess the next time I'll go to Golden Gate Bakery and wait in that endless line for my baked goodies. read more

Best place in Chinatown to buy fortune cookies according to my better half... I'll have to say that they are very crisp and light when they are fresh. By the time you have one in your favorite Chinese restaurant, they are probably stale... I was a busboy in Chinatown a long time ago and I remember fortune cookies by the box load... I'm not sure but I think you can also get the "racy" versions of fortune cookies here too (e.g. Foo Ling Yu says: blah blah blah), I just don't remember if it is this one... read more

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This place is known for their "Cow Ear Cookies" aka Smackers. While these cookies are tasty, they are not exactly award-winning but rather just another item in the snack world. Be forewarned, the service here is EXTREMELY poor. If you are there hoping to buy the Smackers, keep in mind you are limited to only two bags per person; and they won't sell them to you until it's 2 pm. The fat guy behind the counter is one rude massive person. He hardly acknowledged me when I politely (and I really mean politely. I am not making this up just to make my review believable) asked him a question. I, as one of the customers stood in line patiently until 2 pm came around, but by 2:05, fat guy still ignored us. Not sure why he was so strict with his rule with the customers, but sets double-standard for himself. Maybe he was trying to pretend he is with Golden Gate Bakery. Would I go again to Mee Mee Bakery? Maybe. That "maybe" is only if I had promised to bring some of these "Is it really worth the hassle" Smackers to a friend who has never tried them, otherwise, it's a big "HELL NO!" Take this, fat guy. Stop snacking on those Smackers. read more