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 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

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

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

Stop here often on Friday mornings and staff is consistently rude and unfriendly. Such a shame for such a cute bakery.

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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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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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

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

Everything looks so good! The scone is great and just right texture and sweetness! This is one of my favorite!

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

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

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

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 got the milky way bombe and a brownie. Both were excellent. the sales girl described the milky way bombe incorrectly. I specifically told her I did not like soft textured, mousse like stuff and wanted something more dense. She assured me it had almond flour cake base and wasn't all cream. But when I bit into it, it was mostly cream with a wee lining of cake. However, really delicious. Not what I wanted but very good medley of flavors. I would say given the overpriced stuff u most bakeries, this was very good quality at prices that are not unreasonable for the bay area. read more

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

I ordered a chocolate and raspberry cake for a friend's birthday party. Noe Valley Bakery did not disappoint us! It was a beautiful cake. Even the guests who were not really cake eaters really enjoyed it .Fresh, not too sweet, light, and delicious: For cakes and pastries we will go back to Noe Valley Bakery. 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 desserts! I loved the place. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere was lovely. Everything smelled incredible as soon as we walked in. read more

Noe Valley Bakery - Raspberry Cheesecake with Fresh Berries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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Found this spot on Google Maps by mistake and well what a wonderful surprise we had the most cupcake awesome. We had the Milky Way Bombay called even more awesome and then we had this dip cupcake. It was like a chocolate eclair cupcake. My wife said everything was 10+. 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

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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The service here is always on it. Fast friendly and moving the line along very well. I think we've tried most of the breads and cupcakes that they make. You wouldn't really want to stay and eat in the store, as it's small and doesn't have a lot of places to accommodate it. But you'll be very happy when you get where you're going and dig in. One big con - they recently stopped making the BEST baguette I've ever had. It was encrusted with seeds and had little bits of cooked onion inside. It was mind-blowingly good. We'd always buy a few the freeze. They froze well and made delicious garlic bread! I hope they bring them back. Please. :) read more

Came here to pick up a lemon raspberry tart for Cindy's birthday! The pre-order process was easy. I wasn't able to do it on the website because I think I was too early (? or maybe it was too late?), so I placed a phone order instead and provided my credit card info over the phone. Everything in here looks SO good. I want it all. Next time I will have to try the other items here, but they have something for everyone! The least exciting part was waiting to get helped. We stood at the "pick up order" line for a while like 15 minutes, even though we were the only people in this "line". The employees just kept helping people who came into the store and never asked us if we needed anything. Maybe a bell or something placed here would be nice? After we picked up the tart, the employee was very kind and even helped us write some words on the tart. Overall, yummy pastries! Would definitely come here again. read more

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For the past four years, my parents have ordered cakes or cupcakes from here for my birthday. Every year the cake is most, and the flavors are wonderful. One time they tried to change the bakery to Nothing Bundt Cakes and I begged them not too because I love how beautiful, delicious and tasteful the cakes from here are. They are delivered in a timely manner as well. If you are looking to get a lovely cake for someone special, this is the place. read more

Just visited a couple of weeks ago for their killer scones. Just read the health department report that there are mouse droppings, rodent holes and other dirt and filth issues there. Maybe killer isn't the right word anymore. https://whatnow.com/san-francisco/local-news/san-francisco-bakery-suggested-to-close-after-multiple-health-violations/ read more

New year, new mannerism. I've stopped by a couple of times recently and left turned off. No greeting, cold interaction, and overall uncomfortable experience. I've always B-lined to Noe Valley Bakery for the best sweet treats but fair to say not the best service on the block. read more

I stopped in for a fruit tart and left disappointed. It was more expensive than the ones at Whole Foods and didn't taste as good. The tart looked pretty, but tasted pretty bland. For the price, I expected something memorable, but it was just... meh. Cute shop, but I won't be back. read more

Love this place because you can get individual items to go. I usually go to the West Portal location (parking is bad). The lemon tarts are great, but then again, you pretty much can't go wrong here anyway. read more

I cannot rave enough about the cake NVB crafted for my birthday. That was hands down the best cake I have had in probably 2+ decades. If you dont like overly sweet but still indulgent, the Confetti Cake is the way togo. It also has kept very well in the fridge. I picked up the cake a week ago and served it the same day; Left overs still have great texture and flavor after almost a week of being picked at. I will definitely be back for future events! Thank you so much for making such a wonderful highlight to my special day! read more

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Lovely neighborhood bakery. Came here after lunch for a sweet treat. There was a line outside but it moved fast. There was lots to choose from (cookies, cupcakes, tarts, croissants, etc). I got a chocolate eclair. It was light and filled with yummy cream and wasn't too sweet. The staff were friendly and efficient. Prices are on par with what I'd expect for SF. I would sum up Noe Valley Bakery as a beloved local spot. Nothing to fly across the country specifically for, but I would definitely stop by anytime I'm in Noe Valley. read more