There is a distinct difference between occupying a neighborhood and living there. This applies to businesses as well as people. To wit: At this establishment, one can, as I did today, saunter in around 4:20 and, upon examining the nearly empty case, say out loud to all present: "Well, this reminds me of that oooold song" and then breaking into actual singing for the two staff (both young ladies) and one other (matronly) patron present " I gueeeeess if you show up at 4 pm at the baaaaakery, there will liiiiikely be no more savory scoooones..." Instead of eyerolls or like "huh"? I get huge smiles from all three humans present. Then, in a bonafide miracle, one worker behind the counter says: "OMG there actually IS one final cheddar scone! It's just at the back of the tray so you can't see it...here...it's yours" (and of course I paid,)... but we all had a laugh and it reminded me how nice it was to live a block away from this amazing bakery that lives in my hood. Good Show NVB! read more

Came by recently after our visit to the vet nearby. Tempted by all the great reviews, I decided to try their savory cheddar and chives scone and wow, it was buttery and delicious. I also tried their red velvet mini cupcake and it was so cute and yummy. Side note: They don't allow dogs inside, so just beware when you are with your fur child. Luckily for me, a lovely human happened by and offered to watch my fur child outside so I can go in to buy the two items as I don't trust leaving my baby alone outside. I offered to buy her something from the bakery, but she politely declined. So thankful for this kindness and I would totally do this for others next time. Located on 24th St. and Castro. read more

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FOOD The chocolate cherry bread is my favorite. I've bought it several times for myself and for friends and it's always a hit. It's wonderful they can slice the bread for you. I'd like to try the mission fig bread next. I thought their sourdough batard book was average but good. PARKING Parking can be challenging in the area. The muni line running by it means that it's hard to make u turns and there can be quite a bit of traffic. DISCOUNTS They have a "happy hour" from 3-6pm every day where their drinks are $3. They also have a senior discount Tuesdays and Thursdays. AMBIANCE Ambiance is casual. read more

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Amazing! I'm currently obsessed with their Milky Way Bombe! Explosion of flavor. Fruit tarts are good, and I can also recommend the raspberry cheesecake. They do NOT have eating spaces, so this is a strictly to-go store. They also have a much bigger selection of cakes through the website that you can order for pickup. I haven't given any of those a try, but they definitely look good. Service is always polite and helpful. Since the place is small, If there's a line, there's a little sign at the sidewalk indicating it. read more

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We love NOE VALLEY BAKERY on 24th Street in San Francisco. We have been a customer since they open when my wife moved to San Francisco in 1988 and lived about Martha & Brothers Coffee a few blocks away on 24th Street. We know that whatever is going to be baked at NVB is beautiful, delicious and creative! From their seasonal tarts, festive cakes for Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Mardi Gras King Cake, Easter, Memorial, Pride or Fourth of July it THE place to pick up your favorites. I always get an oatmeal raisins cookies which is huge, fresh, yummy and chewy! We great an assortment of challah (plain, Poppyseed ot sesame) and scones! Some of the most beautiful and tasty confectionery creations on the planet! Ok at least San Francisco! Make sure to make the journey, you will happy you did! read more

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The double baked almond croissant was excellent, tart was good and cherry rugulach was to die for! read more

Noe Valley Bakery - Fruit tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pleasant surprise. My experiences with bakeries named after a place they don't actually reside in have usually been pretty lackluster, so I came in with modest expectations. I'm happy to say this one completely exceeded them. BB read more

I'm obsessed! The Noe Valley Bakery has some pretty tasty pastries. We met up with friends for coffee and a pastry, and we were definitely in for a huge treat! They have a great variety of items to choose from, and they are all really delicious! If you're not looking for anything too sweet, they also offer some delicious looking savory pastries I love the what they bake and make is seasonal. So you can expect to always find something new and different when you visit. I will say that everyone raves about the cupcakes, and we purchased one that is reminiscent of a hostess cupcake. It was tasty, but definitely not my favorite. It was missing something. Maybe the cream filling needed to be something more than what it was. Tasty pastries and it's definitely worthwhile to stop by and grab a few for home or even if you're feeling generous to take someone into the office! read more

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A friend of my wife's generously gave her a birthday cake and got me off the hook for finding one (it's actually on Valentine's Day). The cake we had was a strawberry cake with white cake and subtle strawberry frosting. For one the cake is beautiful to look at. Next the flavor was perfect. Good cakes aren't too sweet and this was done just right. Light and not too sugary. I'd definitely try other items from this place. read more

Noe Valley Bakery - Strawberry cake. Absolutely delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this bakery and am so happy it's just down the street from my house! You can never go wrong with their cheesecake topped with fresh berries. I'm not usually a big sweets person but this always hits the spot. It's so good that it's hard for me to share with my husband, so we usually end up getting our own. I also love their scones, especially the Cranberry Meyer Lemon one! I've also had their cupcakes, which are delicious. The red velvet is my favorite! read more

We were in the area and decided to pop in to get sandwiches because it has been while we've been in here. We bought a chicken avocado sandwich - Hubby noted it was sliced chicken not processed meat. I bought a tuna and cheese in a bun and I thought it was very good. Will try the quiche next time. read more

Sososo good! Everything here is delicious! We got three scones and the lemon drop cupcake and everything was delightful, the scones were not dry, perfect texture, the flavor really coming in, the cupcake was moist perfectly tangy with the lemon! We also got olive sourdough which had the perfect texture and saltiness from the olive. Went towards the end of the day so no line and it went pretty quickly. This location has no seating inside so just a counter to pick up sweets. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Noe Valley Bakery - Lemon drop cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute neighborhood bakery with variety of baked goods. I like going for their rugelach at the cookie section, both the cherry chocolate and raisin peacan are delicious! The cherry financier tartlet is moist and flavorful read more

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saw a line outside, so i figured it was a place worth going. the wait in line was not bad and we got inside pretty quickly. inside, the bakery was very cute. it definitely had a bakery charm to it. the customer service was also very good. all the employees were very helpful. when they thought that no one was helping us, they would check on us to make sure we were being helped. as for the food, i think the prices were pretty reasonable for a bakery. both my friend and i got a pastry and a pink lemonade (because it looked really good on the poster). the pastry tasted good, however the pink lemonade was questionable. my friend and i did not like the drink. it tasted nauseously sweet and had some other taste to it that didn't feel right in a pink lemonade. overall, i liked the bakery and would come again. read more

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incredible bakery in Noe Valley! I got the currant and orange scone and the M&M cookie. both items are so tasty. the scone is crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. just what I'm looking for in a scone. the currant and orange add a nice light and tart element to the scone. makes it not too heavy to eat. M&M cookie was too good. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Not too many M&Ms which I appreciate. Staff is super nice and helpful. They greet you and are happy to answer any questions and provide suggestions. It's a small inside to the bakery, there's more often than not a line outside the door! packed with families, young adults, etc. Prices are pretty reasonable overall for pastries. Will definitely be back. read more

Noe Valley Bakery - orange and currant scone and M&M cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love it here. I especially enjoy their cupcakes and cakes filled with yummy buttercream. I have yet to taste the other pastries, as this place also gets busy. It's a very small bakery, and has that cute little charm. I am looking forward for another sugar rush this week. read more

What can this 5 star review add on top of all the deserved hype? Probably nothing so I will just concur that 1) staff is always super friendly. 2) fruit tarts and majority of the cakes are amazing (you pay for what you get) Obviously in this area, parking is a problem and this location is small so sometimes there's a decent line, but it's worth it. read more

Ordered the strawberry cake for a special occasion. It was very delicious with the right amount of sugar. Every one liked it. read more

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Definitely a well-known bakery in SF for a reason. My favorite pastry here is the cheddar chive scone - a perfect balance of doughy, cheesy, buttery, and savory. I also love some of the other scones and have had their chocolate cake before which is very decadent and rich. There's often a line on the weekend but it's usually fast-moving and pretty efficient. No place to eat inside but plenty of outdoor areas nearby to hang out read more

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I love this bakery but I wish they'd use tongs instead of their hands to grab the baked goods. I saw the woman who helped me touch every single thing around her. They make the best King's cake and I've had one from New Orleans that was dry and not that great. read more

Bought a strawberry cake from them for my wife's birthday and the order and pick up process was super smooth online. I love how they have a good and navigable website for all ages. You can also easily customize a cake online, which was a cherry on top. I had my wife pick up the cake and they even gave her a small free cupcake since it was the day of her birthday. The cake itself was presented very nicely, but my we were a little disappointed on how hard the frosting it. We were expecting a soft frosting like on most cakes, but this one was a little harder to a point where you can stab the fork in the frosting and pick up the cake. It was not very sweet (best compliment) and we did not get sick of the easily since it was so light. I just wished the frosting was a little softer and not as tough and chewy. If anything, I'd suggest defrosting the cake for a little bit before eating to soften it up. read more

Cute little bakery with good bakery goods Friendly service Very tight and narrow A little pricey but the cake was moist and delicious. Thanks! read more

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First time visiting and I was specifically looking for red velvet. Wasn't sure ahead of time what they would have so I called. They only had full cakes but they did have cupcakes too which were perfect. Picked up four red velvet cupcakes. Needed candles and they also had these in stock for purchase, which was convenient too. Cupcakes themselves were moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting was well balanced and not overly sweet, which everyone who was eating the cupcakes preferred. Enjoyed and would efineitly try another cake or cupcakes in the future. read more

Desserts: 5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: I have to say that there are some definite hits from this place. The extended review... Desserts: Milky Way Bombe - 5/5 - This is a nice combination of textures and flavors. For the most part it's all chocolate but again a nice assortment of textures. You get a crispy shell, creamy mousse, and fluffy cake on the inside. Red Velvet Cake - 5/5 - A very moist cake base and fluffy and tasty cream cheese frosting. I have to say this is one the best ones I've had. Oreo Cake - 5/5 - Just like the Red Velvet Cake, the cake is very moist and tasty. It also has a similar cream cheese frosting with some oreos in it. SO YUM!!!! Raspberry St German Eclair - 3.5/5 - the texture was consistent with standard eclairs and the filling was quite nice. What I loved was the different flavor of the traditional eclair. Service: 3.5/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 4/5 - It has a good space for taking a seat to enjoy yourself once this pandemic is over. read more

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They made ordering and pick up incredibly simple! Wide assortment of cakes and other bakery desserts to choose from. I came in to pick up a birthday cake (customized with text) and was entranced by their bakery case display so I had to grab a mini lemon tart + mini fruit tart + lemon drop cupcake for the birthday boy. The cake itself was a 6" carrot cake -- very moist w/ perfectly creamy cream cheese frosting that wasn't too sweet. Lots of raisins and nuts throughout! Delicious. I was specifically looking for a carrot cake and many people said theirs is one of the best. I agree! The other desserts were demolished and I got nothing but positive feedback on them. read more

Noe Valley Bakery - Lemon Drop cupcake + carrot cake + lemon tart + fruit tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wanted to try this location after having had a delicious chocolate cake from their West Portal location. Tried their red velvet cupcake and a couple of scones which are some of their popular items. I was disappointed with the red velvet cupcake. It was very small and the frosting had almost no flavor. The cake was moist but very standard. I've had much better red velvet cupcakes. Their scones, on the other hand, were surprisingly tasty! I haven't found too many good scones so I was impressed that these scones weren't dry at all and flavorful. read more

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I ordered a 1/4" sheet cake, because the website said it would feed 20-25 people so we thought that would totally be enough for our children's birthday party with 18 kids attending. The cake was delivered and I was shocked by how small it is, and had to call them because I thought we were given the wrong size. The cake measures less than 12" long x 7" wide, and based on my experience it would feed 12 people with regular-size (not generous) slices measuring ~3" x 2". To feed 24 people as it claimed, you would have to cut 1" x 1.5" slices and I cannot imagine a scenario where that is remotely acceptable as a serving size. It was beautifully decorated and looks delicious, but for over $100 I would hope that I would be able to feed 18 children. read more

Really enjoyed the Milky Way Bombe. But I am glad I asked what is inside of it (Flourless chocolate cake, malted chocolate mousse, caramel mousse, Valhrona Croquants, chocolate ganache). While heavy on the outside it was pretty light on the inside. I really liked the contrasting consistencies and the complementary flavors. Seems pretty original. read more

Sunday walks always lead me back here, my all time favorite cupcake spot in SF! So many years have passed and somehow they're still just as perfect as I remember. Some things never change ;) read more

I enjoy going to Noe Valley Bakery in the Autumn . It is especially a good place to celebrate Rosh Hashana the Jewish New Year and grabbing some Challah Bread. Noe Valley Bakery Challah Bread was soft and smooth with a good taste. There is also my favorite dessert of all four seasons when available which is pumpkin pie cheese cake. I have been waiting for it to be available and it finally dropped this week in October at the Noe Valley Bakery. I enjoy a good pumpkin pie and Noe Valley Bakery has the right amount of savory and sweetness ( not too sweet) but it is pretty rich. The flavor of the pumpkin pie was tasty. During the heatwave the a chilled pumpkin pie hits the spot. Noe Valley Bakery always delivers some great desserts to enjoy at anytime of the year. They also have Honey Cake available along with their cupcakes and celebratory cakes. Noe Valley Bakery is the place that makes and bakes One of the best personal pumpkin pie cheese cakes read more

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Delicious chocolate bombe pastry and mini fruit tart! Wonderful waitstaff and beautiful decor/chill vibe - definitely will return to try their other pastries (sweet and savory)! read more

Friendly and helpful employees. Picked up a delicious red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Yummy! read more

Noe Valley Bakery - Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Obviously you can't expect a legitimate French pastry in the city, but for $5.20 I was hopeful the pain au chocolat would at least have proper lamination. It's just bread So overpriced and disappointing. I don't think they even use an egg wash, just a butter brushing after it's baked? The baguette was $3.75 before tax and didn't look great either. I'm sure their other things, maybe their cakes and sourdough are good, but do *not* buy the croissants here. read more

Noe Valley Bakery - pain au chocolate Croissants - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Three words: Lemon drop, cupcakes. Delicious and perfect, not too tart. I bought two. The associate were friendly with great customer service skills. The customer area was small but was used to full advantage in the presentation of their products. Based on what products I saw and the pricing, I think it's well worth the trip to Noe Valley for visit. read more

My visit was short and sweet. I had placed a cake order a few weeks before for my brother-in-law's birthday. I ordered a 6" confetti cake with red writing. Picking it up on the day of was easy peasy. They have a separate pick up line and I got there before the rush. The bakery smelled amazing! The cake is light, sweet, and fluffy. I like that it's frosted only on the top and between cake layers. I will be back to try other desserts from here! read more

Noe Valley Bakery - 6" Confett Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing gluten free cookies! Great place. Super cute and great staff. Highly recommend

First of all amazing service from the guy helping us out in this photo! Gave us excellent recommendations. The place has an array of choices and is organized really well. Different tarts, cookies, cupcakes and more. Also the prices weren't too bad and were comparable to Whole Foods. We had the lemon tart and the lemon cupcake. Both were excellent and were recommended to us. The custard was very creamy and it wasn't too sweet. The cupcake was so good and had very tasty frosting. Will be coming back again to try the different desserts. read more

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I've been to Noe Valley Bakery a few times now, and it's one of those places where the experience really depends on what you order. The croissants, unfortunately, fall a bit flat for me I'd give them about a 2/5. They're not bad, just missing that signature crispy, flaky top layer you expect when you bite in. Instead of that light crunch and airy texture, they lean a little softer and denser than I'd hope for, which takes away from the overall experience. That said, the cakes are a completely different story easily 5/5. They absolutely shine here. Every cake I've tried has been incredibly moist, rich without being too heavy, and clearly made with a lot of care. The flavors feel balanced and intentional, and they're just as beautiful as they are delicious. The shop itself has a warm, neighborhood feel, and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. It's a great spot to pop into when you're in the area, especially if you're in the mood for something sweet and celebratory. Overall: skip the croissants, go all in on the cake that's where Noe Valley Bakery really stands out. read more

I received one of their chocolate cakes for my birthday. It was beautifully decorated and very decadent. If you like dark chocolate, you'll love this cake. My only complaint was it was a little dry, other than that it was delicious! read more

Noe Valley Bakery - Chocolate Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered a personalized red velvet cake for my husband's 30th birthday and it was delicious! Super delicate, moist, and a perfect cream cheese frosting (not too rich or tangy, just right!) Would highly recommend NVB for your special occasion cakes! read more

Noe Valley Bakery - 6" red velvet birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California