Very aesthetically pleasing cafe and cute spot in FiDi. I got the hojicha latte and the pour was very pretty -- the latte itself was good and I enjoyed it unsweetened ~$7. The decor was fab and they have Ube Salt Bread on Wednesdays from Tano. Small menu, small space but every inch is well utilized. It does get crowded quick so come early at 8am or wait. read more

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5 stars for: - innovative coffee and tea drinks - innovative pastries - helpful staff I ordered the guava pillow that a staff member recommended and enjoyed EVERY SIP: coffee soda with a guava foam. It's bubbly, slightly tart and tropical (it's subtle). The drink looks like a cloud sitting on soda coffee. 5/5 read more

Paper Son Coffee - Guava pillow: coffee soda with a guava foam. It's bubbly, slightly tart and tropical (it's subtle). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Arrived on a Wednesday around 8:30am to a line out the door but don't let that scare you off. It moved quickly and I was in and out within 10-15 minutes. I came specifically for the pastries, and wow, was that the right call. I also grabbed the Pandan Aerocano to drink, and I'll be honest, I couldn't really taste the pandan at all. It got the job done caffeine-wise, but flavor-wise it was just okay. I'd probably try a different drink next time. The pastries, though? An entirely different story. I went a little overboard and ordered basically everything, and I have zero regrets: -Japanese Curry Potato Salt Bread -Black Sesame Salt Bread -Jasmine Lychee Cream Puff -Everything Cream Cheese Salt Bread -Mango Sticky Rice Butter Mochi -Ube Filled Salt Bread -Sticky Toffee Red Bean Banana Bread -Strawberry Shortcake Cookie -Sesame Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Every single one was delicious, but if I had to pick favorites: the Ube Filled Salt Bread, Strawberry Shortcake Cookie, and Mango Sticky Rice Butter Mochi were on another level. I'll 100% be back to work through more of the menu and find my go-to drink. This place is the real deal. read more

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Had some time in the morning before work - showed up at 8:19 and there was already a small line (for the Tano pop-up). Moved pretty quickly and they have a limited amount of seating inside and outside. Drinks were great - iced latte (simple or pandan syrup) and guava pillow (I love a sparkling moment with my coffee and this had a great guava flavor as well). They have my favorite SJ roaster Moonwake Coffee stocked at the counter! There is a constant flow of people in the shop so can feel crowded and noisy, but the staff are patient and kind! read more

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Always will support an Asian based cafe. In the menu, you can see the creativity in taking the familiar and adding a twist: a Thai tea cloud, coffee soda with guava foam, passion fruit and matcha. The inside is small but well designed. I want my living room wall to look just like Paper Son's. Thai tea cloud - 3/5 - the drink unfortunately did not have anything unique in its execution. The foam sat too firm on top of the drink and all I had was a Thai tea drink with some foam to sip on at the very end once the Thai tea was finished. With ice, the quantity probably came out closer to 6oz, so the drink didn't last very long. Tip - if you're a blackbird user, there are deals that might incentivize your visit (e.g. 20x blackbird points). read more

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Fun beverages! Got the guava pillow - yummy foam with guava sugar sprinkled and coffee soda was very bright and refreshing - service was great - cute merch! They accommodate cafe orders and purchases without having to line up for the bakery! My next visit, i will definitely want to try their pandan drink or hojicha latte! The nook in their cafe would be a great cozy sit and chat - the only drawback here is, parking is nonexistent... read more

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We were craving some coffee with asian-fusion inspired pastries and saw that Tano was recommended. It's a little confusing because we originally were looking for Tano and didn't realize it wasn't a standalone bakery and that it was a pop-up within Paper Son Coffee. The shop was small and though the furniture appeared sleek, they were far from ergonomic. The metal chairs were ridicuously uncomfortable and the table was too small. We were readjusting in our seats and ended up spilling one of our drinks. Thankfully, the staff was understanding and kind enough to remake it. We got the cortado and pandan latte. The cortado was a bit bitter for my taste and the pandan latte's flavor was a bit subtle but good. We would not likely stop by for just the coffee again. read more

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The drinks here are delicious and the pastries are to die for. They get their drinks out fairly quickly and boast a decent variety of classic coffees to more trendy matcha/hojicha offerings. I've had their Thai tea with a cloud foam top and morning bun, along with the salt bread from their Tano pop up! Paper Son has plenty of indoor seating, but the location makes it really easy for people to grab their orders and take them to the office. Excellent option for something swift and on the go near Fidi. read more

Paper Son Coffee - Morning bun and Thai Tea Cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally had a chance to try these amazing salt bread pastries. Last time we tried to line up but they were sold out. So we were very excited when a friend brought this collection of different saltbread and other pastry varieties. The salt bread here is the highlight. It reminds me of my recent trip cafe hopping in Seoul. Texture was perfect and the variety of flavors we tried were spot on including the ube filled and cream cheese savory option. The curry filled option was also surprisingly delicious. Eating these makes me itch for another trip to Seoul! Prices are a bit high though and can range ~$9 for single saltbread pastry. read more

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Disclaimer: Only a review for the coffee and not a pastries review The coffee at Paper Son is really good and honestly quite affordable for an iced latte compared to the majority of SF. Really enjoy coming here except when there are lines for the pastry pop ups! read more

I stumbled upon this spot because my office is nearby and there was a line out the door--always a good sign. Turns out it's a super cute, very vibey little café. I'm a total sucker for good branding, so yes... I ended up buying merch. Their logo is adorable (a bear with a pour-over/coffee cup on its head), and I couldn't resist. I also picked up a bag of their coffee beans, which were great quality. What really pulled me in was the Asian-inspired drinks--that always gets me. I tried the pandan latte, which was really nice. I personally would've loved a bit more coffee-forward flavor, but the pandan definitely came through and was well balanced overall. The space itself is on the smaller side, but there's still room to sit and enjoy your drink. Service was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I didn't get a chance to try the pastries this time, but they looked really tempting. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot. If you're into Asian-inspired coffee flavors, cute café vibes, or just need a nice place nearby to grab a drink, this is definitely worth checking out. Also feels like a great spot for a casual one-on-one walk-and-chat coffee. read more

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The place is clean. A little more description on the drinks and food would be great. I got a Guava Pillow which was good but I wasn't expecting the coffee to be carbonated. They were quick. However not very inviting to new people. The Pastries were delicious. Adding a vegetarian savory one would be great read more

Paper Son Coffee - Guava Pillow, Pandan Latte, a breakfast bun, and a blue corn cookie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really cute café with adorable branding and friendly service. It's super busy due to the popular bakery that shares a space in the line with this café. Americano skews acidic. Pandan latte was really smooth, but since pandan is such a subtle flavor, it was hard to detect after the first couple sips. read more

Stopped by in the morning and the place was packed. I normally take a 15 min walk during my lunch break to come here and it's less busy. Pandan latte - my go to order. The pandan always sits at the bottom so I have to swirl the drink every now and then so it mixes. Most times when I get to the end of my latte, I'm left with a strong pandan flavor. Pandan cappuccino - my favorite hot drink to get when it's cold in the mornings. The pandan isn't as strong when it's in hot drinks. read more

Paper Son Coffee - Pandan Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I like their crafty name. Went out of my way to get my cappuccino there. I enjoyed it.

San Francisco, FiDi. August 2025. I love this Asian inspired coffee shop with forward thinking flavors. Located in 303 Second, on 2nd St and Folsom, the simple interior is plastered with notices of all owner Alex Pong's previous pop ups and collaborations before opening Paper Son Coffee. The inspiration for the name comes from Pong's family history where his great-great grandfather circumvented the immigration restrictions aimed at keeping out Chinese. The 1906 earthquake in San Francisco destroyed many paper records creating a loophole where Chinese-Americans could claim to be American born and thus able to bring "family" into the country. Paper son. Paper daughter. You'll find the usual drinks well executed here. There are good pour overs of Gesha coffee varietals. But the inventive Asian inspired riffs are what you come for if it is your first time. There is the Thai Tea Cloud. Passionfruit Espresso Tonic. Guava Pillow. My first time drink was the Pandan Aerocano - an aeropress steamed americano full of effervescent microfoam and flavored with pandan syrup. Yes, there are lines out the door. Yes, it is worthwhile. read more

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I love this cafe/coffee shop!!! I used to go to the one in dog patch but when I heard about this new location and how they have pastries available on Wednesday- Friday, I had to go and try it out. I came here on Friday and the line was out the door and I was lucky there was some pastries left. I usually like their coffee pandan but I ordered their matcha cappuccino and it was so good. I love the quality of their matcha and their coffee art is so cute too. They are known for their salt bread too and I got their Halloween special - Thai tea filling and it was my favorite! But the ube filling was also amazing as well as their chocolate caramel cookie. Honestly, everything is so good, and the staff are so sweet and friendly which made my experience even better! read more

Paper Son Coffee - Matcha Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love going here! It's fast and convenient. It's busy inside but I ordered outside w the QR code. I got my drink in 6 mins. There's seating inside and outside. I ordered the Thai tea which comes with a foam super creamy and not too sweet :) I forgot to take a picture of my drink but would definitely come back at an earlier time to try out their pastries and coffee! read more

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I am always looking for the best croissants in San Francisco. The search has lead me trying traditional French bakeries and places of all types of different cultural backgrounds offering the croissant . I headed to 2nd and Folsom in the SOMA neighborhood in San Francisco to try Paper Son. This place has a diverse of good flavor pastries. Some are salty and purple like the Ube filled salt bread and there is the also the Earl Grey ( like the color grey) toasted banana bread. There is limited amount of pastries and it's first come and first serve and do run out (like Butter & Crumble). I decided to focus on their croissant. The croissant was a bit buttery and not too doughy. The first few bites were smooth but then it started to get very flakey. After all said and done my plate was almost not spot less and full of flakes. This croissant is one of the best croissants in San Francisco definitely top 10. I then had to grab some of their buns ( cinnamon) which were flavorful and so tasty. I wanted to grab something to wash it down so I wanted to relax and try their pillow like in the drink Guava Pillow. It was refreshing with a tropical tang to it but it was not too sweet. Paper Son also offer different types of drinks like Matcha Passionfruit Soda and the Passionfruit Espresso Tonic. First come first serve basis and there is a "line "for pastries where the flavors intersect and "combine" as people stand outside "align "to the Paper Son coffee "sign" waiting for minutes and staring at its logo "design" Paper Son offers flavors of drinks which "intertwine " with drink with different tasty flavors that are not too sweet and for me it's suits me just " fine" and the drink flavor will even "shine" in the cloud even if Karl the Fog shows up you could still be up with a Paper Son drink on the "Thai Tea Cloud Nine" read more

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Fun coffee break! I like how creative the drinks are with Asian flavors. There's a bit of inside seating. It's got a cute modern feel! Thai tea cloud: The sweetness of the Thai tea paired well with the spice from the cardamom cream. Pandan aerocano: The pandan was pretty subtle in mine, not sure I could really taste it. Still yummy though, tasted mostly like coffee. Service was nice and fast. read more

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Pandan aerocano was more subtle than I thought it would be but really airy as advertised! Very interested in trying the guava pillow and matcha passionfruit soda on a warmer day :) read more

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After four tries, I was finally able to purchase their pastries! I arrived around 9:30, and the line was already out the door. I thought, "Pastries sold out again..." But as I got closer and could see inside, I was thrilled to spot pastries still on the counter. The Ube-Filled Salt Bread and the Matcha Banana Dulce de Leche Cream Puff immediately caught my eye. I also ordered my usual--a hot Hojicha Latte. I'm a happy camper! If you want to buy their pastries, the key is to get there before 10. The past three times I showed up a little after 10, everything was sold out, so I could only grab my latte. If I didn't have to rush back to the office, I would've loved to sit outside and enjoy my latte and pastries. The staff was friendly as always, and the space is cute and welcoming. Parking is tough, so walking there is your best bet. read more

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Came here at around 10 on a Tuesday craving a hot matcha latte, and my boyfriend wanted to try the pandan latte. There were a lot of people going in and out, but the line went by pretty quick. If you want a hot drink, I recommend asking it to be extra hot, and even then I'm not sure it will be hot enough because my drink was barely warm. The matcha was fine, and I enjoyed the flavor, but the temperature completely ruined the whole drink for me. You could mistaken the pandan latte for a plain latte with the minimal pandan flavoring in it. Good for if you're looking for a subtle flavor, but we were looking for something more. It's a small place with a few tables inside and outside. Some of the tables are right by the door, and it gets super stuffy when there's a line of people waiting to order or pick up their drinks, so it's a good spot to do a quick coffee chat read more

Paper Son Coffee - Iced Pandan Latte and Hot Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely delightful coffee, matcha, and baked goodies! This adorable little coffee shop always has a giant line, but I can absolutely see why -- the coffee is rich and nutty, either on its own, in a classic espresso drink, or mixed with one of their delightful Asian-inspired syrups. They have some of the best matcha beverages in the city, and I am consistently impressed by their selection of classic and Asian-inspired pastries. Everything is available between opening and when they're sold out, and they definitely run out of the exciting, house-made pastries -- like their ube salt bread, kimchi furikake chorizo scones, or sesame toffee chocolate chip cookies -- quite quickly, so you have to get there early if you want to indulge. I usually try to arrive within an hour or two of them opening if I want one of their delicious Asian-inspired pastries, but it's absolutely worth the early morning trek. It's a bit of a plain Jane choice, but I especially love their salt bread, which is super buttery and pillowy, and it has a great balance of salty vs. sweet. I also love their more classic pastries that they got from another bakery for later arrivals. The millet muffin is my go-to -- it's not overly sweet, has a great grainy texture and crunch from the millet, and is a nice hearty breakfast. Even though the line looks long and intimidating, it moves quite quickly. The team is really efficient, so I've never waited more than 10 minutes to order or more than 5 minutes for my order to be made afterwards, even when the line is out the door. read more

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WOW! Came here and was blown away by how good these pastries were and how cute the coffee shop is. I tried a collection of pastries and their seasonal coffee: + Pandan Latte [3/5] + Original Salt Bread [5/5] + Ube Salt Bread [5/5] + Salted Egg Foccacia [6/5] (would highly recommend) I thought the Pandan Latte was good but not anything too special. Couldn't taste too much of the pandan. The Salt Breads both blew me out of this world... They were so beautifully glazed, crunchy on the outside, and surprisingly fluffy on the inside. The Salted Egg Foccacia was (believe it or not) EVEN BETTER. It's a savory, sweet, and salty flavor bomb all in your mouth at the same time. :) I personally came here for a work-from-home cafe day and thought it was nice but there are no outlets (at least that I could see), the cafe gets super loud on the inside, the tables are small, and the staff gave me the different wi-fi passwords that did not work. Despite that, I would probably still come back on a no-meeting day because the vibes and pastries are unmatched! read more

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Seven blocks in the rain from Montgomery to Paper Son, shoes wet, glasses fogged, and a dozen coffee shops I could've ducked into along the way. But no--this was supposed to be the place. "Transformative," the reviews said. "Worth the trek." Maybe they meant a different kind of transformation--dry to damp, hopeful to annoyed. The café itself is the kind of cramped, curated chaos that Instagram calls eclectic: a few stools, cardboard boxes strewn about, the low hum of espresso machinery fighting some Tin Pan Alley playlist. Their signature pandan latte--only served iced, because apparently seasons are a suggestion--arrived lukewarm and listless. Ice? Out. Maybe forgotten. Same story for the pastries, which were "sold out" three hours before closing. I wanted this to be a small miracle in a paper cup, something that justified the hype and the hike. Instead, it tasted like sweetened regret. Paper Son serves a certain idea of modern San Francisco: more story than substance, curated scarcity masquerading as cult status. You can't sip on vibes forever. read more

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Hmm salt bread sells out by 9am according to barista. The matcha latte and hojicha latte didn't really hit, it's more on the milky side Service: okay but there's a line Ambiance: small casual and hard to find parking unless garage read more

Finally found some time to make it to this part of town! It's in an area I don't find myself often, but I had some time early afternoon one day so decided to pop by. Super cute decor everywhere with nice touches of cute trinkets everywhere. I really enjoyed the pandan latte I ordered. I wish there were still pastries left to order! read more

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I came here for the ube salt bread, but the Hojica latte with almond milk stole the show. The ube salt bread looked great and is ready for Instagram, but the flavor wasn't there. The Hojica Latte, however left an impression on my brain and a good one at that. Give that one a shot and just take pics of the salt bread. read more

Paper Son Coffee - Ube salt bread and Hojicha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has a great set up. Not only was the food (was it pop up or semi-permanent, I wasn't sure) great, but the espresso shots were also well pulled using an extremely interesting bean. This place can have quite a line, so plan accordingly. I would return here. read more

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Finally found the time to stand in line and check Paper Son and Tano out! I'm not sure what the line situation is on days when Tano (the bakery) isn't open, but I came on a Thursday morning around 830AM and waited in line for about 20 minutes. I ordered a Matcha latte with the cloud on top and a friend ordered the Thai tea cloud. The matcha latte was incredibly caffeinated (I was wired) and the thai tea tasted legit! I can see why people love their matcha, it is not watered down nor is it too milky. It is lightly sweetened and doesn't have that much of an earthy flavor. There are a couple of seats inside and some outside. I would say if you are looking to do work in this coffee shop it can get really noisy, especially if there is a long line. Paper Son is located on Folsom St so if you are driving, it is street parking. If I am ever in the area and have time, I can def see myself coming back. read more

Paper Son Coffee - Matcha Latte w cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for pastries and was so happy I could grab some caffeine while I was here! I was worried about parking in this area but luckily there is a paid parking garage with a charging station just steps away. Despite the long line, we got our drinks very quickly! My favorite was the Thai Tea cloud, I loved the cream on top. The Pandan coffees interested me but I've never had a guava coffee so I just had to get it. The Guava Pillow has a delicious guava foam on top! It's topped with what I think is li hing mui so it does give that tart aftertaste. I'm not a huge fan of americanos or carbonated versions but this one was more bearable for me, because I enjoy guava! The space inside is small but there are tables and chairs inside & outside if you can snag one! read more

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I'm not a big coffee love but I come here for their pastries. So many options and everything is delicious. It's a small spot that is popular and gets long lines quickly. read more

Finally stop by to give them a try!! Their special chinese infused flavor sounded interesting so we decide to purchase both the guava cold foam and pandan aerocano! Interesting flavor but just wasn't my thing !! The pandan need a bit more flavor and coffee needed to be more concentrated !!The guava cold foam was good but again lacking coffee flavor !!You will have to give it a try yourself read more

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The drinks are great and the baked goods are so delicious! I went around 9AM and there were around 15 people in line. The line felt like it went by pretty fast though. You can order drinks online to avoid the wait for that but you can't order the baked goods. And trust me, you want the baked goods. They do sell out! Their specialty is the trendy Korean salt bread. They have multiple flavors like regular and ube salt bread. They are on the pricier side for one piece of bread, but they are perfectly rich and fluffy. It's so popular that you can only buy one type of each salt bread. A must try! The shop is clean, sleek, and modern. There are a few small tables for 2 and some bar seating along the window. It's not a huge storefront so the line and people waiting for their drinks did take much of the space. I also had the Hojicha Latte and the Earl Grey Banana Bread. The drink was perfect and the banana bread was also surprisingly so good! They have so many sweet and savory pastry options. I'll definitely be back for more of everything! read more

I got an espresso (hologram by Counter culture). Good crema, smooth texture, some depth in the flavors that changed as I sipped. I tasted mild acidity and milk chocolate sweetness. No bitterness or burnt notes. Not the boldest flavor but definitely high-quality beans and solid execution. 4.5/5. read more

Paper Son Coffee - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Before I begin my review, here is the pricing for everything!! HERE YOU GO FOR TRANSPARENCY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE!! PRICING: -HOJICHA DULCE DE LECHE CREAM PUFF: $6 EACH -UBE FILLED SALTED BREAD: $8 EACH -REGULAR SALTED BREAD: $6 EACH -EARL GRAY BANANA BREAD: $4.50 EACH -SESAME TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE: $5.50 EACH -COCONUT MAKRUT LIME SCONE: $4.50 EACH -EVERYTHING MISO SCONE: $4.50 EACH *THEY ALSO OFFER A SALTED EGG FOCACCIA, BUT IDK HOW MUCH IT IS!* To be quite honest, I REALLY wanted to try this place out and it didn't take until the 3rd time to even get pastries at all. I'm such a HUGEEE carb lover, specifically bread. I kept seeing Tano SF pop up often on Instagram, and the bread was just SOO beautiful - I knew I had to try! The first time I went, I went with my coworkers around lunch only to find out all their pastries sold out. We asked one of the workers what time they sell out of pastries and they mentioned 1-1.5 hours after opening... AND THEY OPEN AT 8AM. My coworkers and I were pretty sad, so we did end up getting a few drinks to take with us. I was SUPER determined to try again the following week! The second time I went, I was determined to get there early and try, but unfortunately I was unable to get any since Tano was closed for the day. I walked away in utter defeat that day since I was dealing with bad Hay Fever and I really wanted some bread :( A GOOD TIP IS TO CHECK THEIR INSTAGRAM TO SEE IF THEY HAVE PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR THE DAY! Otherwise, Paper Son Coffee is open for drinks ONLY. The third time I went, I booked it from Montgomery Bart station and you can walk up all the way up second street! It's not too bad of a walk either, just a gentle hill. By the time I got there, there was a line of 10+ people, and I thought I may have a fair chance to try items and thankfully I lucked out!! When I went, they had a limit of 2 of each pastries to make it fair for everyone. NOW - THERE IS A LIMIT OF 1 OF EACH PASTRY, UP TO 5 TOTAL. THIS IS TO MAKE IT FAIR FOR EVERYONE TO TRY. I ended up getting the following: -2 Hojicha Dulce De Leche Cream Puffs -2 Ube Filled Salted Bread -2 Regular Salted Bread -2 Earl Gray Banana Bread -1 Sesame Toffee Cookie -1 Everything Miso Scone My total came out to be $59+ before tip. REVIEW OF EACH ITEM: Hojicha Dulce De Leche Cream Puff: HOLY CRAPPP THIS WAS SO GOOD. You can really taste the Hojicha cream and the crispy dulce de leche topping was *chefs kiss*. This was an AMAZING cream puff and I love how light everything still was. -Ube Filled Salted Bread: SO HAPPY I GOT MY HANDS ON THESE, BUT DAMN I SEE WHY TANO SF HAS THE HYPE IT DOES. The bun itself was lightly crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside with a perfected ube cream that was PERFECTLY sweetened. This bun had some weight to this, which I appreciate so much!! Highly recommend trying this bread if you can!! I can't stop thinking about it. -Regular Salted Bread: You know me, I always have to try the original too and this did NOT disappoint. The bun itself was lightly crisp on the inside as well, SUPER light and fluffy on the inside with butter just running throughout. It was SOO delicious and I loved the flakey salt on top. It was just perfection throughout each bite. -Earl Gray Banana Bread: I really enjoyed this bite! The banana itself was chewy and moist, yet you can taste the subtle earl gray tea flavor. I know sometimes it's hard to bake goods with earl gray since it tends to dry things out, but this was good! -Sesame Toffee Cookie: I REALLLLY enjoyed this cookie. Not only was it made with brown butter, but I absolutely loved the sesame paste that's front and center on the cookie. The sesame seeds and sesame paste really added to the nuttiness to the cookie, while you still taste the rich brown butter running throughout the cookie. The toffee itself was such a great addition to this cookie and I loved how thin and crispy, yet chewy this cookie was. -Everything Miso scone: When I found out that the owner of Tano SF used to work at Jina Bakes, I knew for a fact this scone had to be a similar texture to their garlic scone. I WAS RIGHT BECAUSE THIS SCONE WAS SOOOO FLUFFY. You don't really taste much of the miso, but I do believe it contributed to how fluffy this was. I really enjoyed the everything bagel seasoning coating the scone because it made such a great savory pastry to balance things out. Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk: This one was good to say the least! I will say you don't really taste any bitterness of the matcha, but it did caffeinate you much later which I appreciated. Nothing too special about this drink, but it's nice if you need a matcha pick me up. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK AGAIN. Tano SF and Paper Son Coffee truly deserves the hype it has now. Hands down one of the best pastries I've had in a long time!! I appreciate the staff so much for being patient and for dealing with the war each day. Thank you for opening each day and for being here!! :) read more

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Came to Paper Son Coffee for Tano salt bread pop-up. The wait was about 30 minutes despite the long line upon arrival. They have many pastry options along with their popular salt bread. Note: they limit each person to one salt bread per flavor. They're also only open on certain days so I'd check their hours for the week before going. They run out of salt bread typically before noon so make sure to go early for the most variety. Small shop with cute decor inside with some two-seat tables and couch area. read more

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My office is right around the corner from here and I think I come in at least twice a week!! The service is always friendly and they've been so patient with Blackbird pay. My usual is an iced almond milk latte or iced matcha latte which are always great. They're also so fast to get drinks out. The Asian inspired pastries are all delicious as well! Love the Garlic cream salt bread and the mango sago cream puff. read more

I came here for a matcha popup but absolutely loved tano's pastries! I got the guava bread, black sesame toffee chocolate chip cookie, and the regular salted bread. They were all so delicious! The guava cream was so fresh and melts in your mouth. The cookie's black sesame nutty flavor was perfectly paired with the chocolate. The regular salt bread was incredible and fluffy and took me back to Seoul when I had it for the first time. read more

Paper Son Coffee - black sesame cookie, Guava Pillow, salt bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California