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Parachute Bakery

4.0 (410 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Bakeries
Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Yuzu, olive oil, black sugar $8
Vivian H.

Swung by Friday afternoon around 2:30pm months ago while in the area and was surprised to see a good variety of pastries still available, including their famous Entremet! That's probably too sweet for me, so opted for a few others that stood out: Yuzu, olive oil, black sugar - surprisingly complex with a little olive oil cake and yuzu cream I think inside, decadent but still bright Black sesame yuzu cookie - nutty with a touch of yuzu for the not-too-sweet crowd Clam chowder croissant bowl - They offered to heat up the croissant bowl which was a nice touch for dine in but I was taking it home anyway so opted out. Unfortunately when I got home saw there ended up being a mix up and I got a plain croissant instead in the box. I reached out and Parachute kindly refunded me. More recently also tried the plum cube which was pretty marvelous - slight challenge to eat but fun to get thru all those croissant layers to reveal the filling while doing your best not to destroy the beautiful piping on top! Line is always long but not the worst. I haven't eaten there but it's very cute.

Ethel R.

Down at the Ferry Building for a good walk. Had to stop in. Matcha & Vanilla Basque Cheesecake Pecan Finacier So yummy, baked so perfect. Had it with coffee. Hubby did even talk, just ate. The service was great and employees are so friendly too. Love the deco, great color theme and the display is so elegant. A must visit.

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Chris N.

I finally got a chance to check out Parachute. The presentation is amazing. The have an out of this world variety of pastries that not many can offer. I tried the banana and pecan croissant which was fantastic. That being said, the pastry items are pretty pricey, so it's definitely more of a premium treat. I haven't had a chance to get a drink here yet but they do have those offerings as well. You will definitely find high quality and beautifully designed treats if you don't mind paying a little extra. 4.5 stars

pain au chocolat, croissant, morning bun
Jessica H.

A busy bakery with a line, but the wait wasn't too bad imo. Of the pastries we tried, the morning bun was the best tasting. Strong taste of warm spices. Not too sweet. The topping was reminiscent of a monkey bread, which made it fun. I did not like their style of the pain au chocolat, it was skinny and way too crispy on top. Not much inside, and the chocolate was fine. I've had crispy pain au chocolat's before, but the texture on this one altogether was disappointing for me (I think the ratio of crispy top to soft interior to dark chocolate was not it on this one). The regular croissant was airy and gentle. I think it was good, not amazing although I understand they won an award for it lol. The coffee was smooth and came in a nice presentation. Good latte. The cacao latte came with a piece of chocolate. They have a menu that rotates seasonally which I think is neat. The prices are a little bit up there.

Piyathida R.

I first heard about Parachute when a friend brought me their cheesecake as a gift. It was so good that when I visited San Francisco, I had to stop by and get it again! The cheesecake is definitely on the pricey side for me, but honestly, it's so good that I can't complain lol. This time, I also tried their chocolate croissant, which I believe was around $7.25. It was super buttery, flaky, and delicious! My only complaint is that it was a little small for the price, and I wish there was more chocolate inside. A bit expensive, but the quality is definitely there!

Monkey bread
Alex M.

After much anticipation, I finally had the chance to try SF's beloved Parachute Bakery. Since opening, the bakery has had an intimidating line at all hours of the day, but I realized that the line moves quickly. All of the pastries on display look like a work of art, and I wanted to try one of everything. I chose two pastries to try during this visit - the monkey bread and the black sesame-yuzu-white chcolate cookie. There was limited seating in the cafe in the Ferry Building, so most customers took their pastries to-go. While I haven't found a monkey bread that I haven't liked, Parachute's version blew away the competition. The texture fell between a morning bun and kouign amann with lots of flaky layers and a crispy, buttery coating. Before even taking a bite, I could smell the aroma of ginger, and I was awakened by the warming sensation from the spices. This was definitely an unexpected standout! I also tried the black sesame-yuzy-white chocolate cookie because that flavor combination had my name all over it. The flavor combo was a hit, and the texture was perfectly chewy. While I didn't get to try any of the more specialized pastries (pastry cube, everything-seasoning kouign amann), I'm already planning a return trip with friends so we can get a box to try them all.

Butter Croissant
Brennan S.

Fantastic bakery located inside the Ferry Building. Super cute branding and definitely a trendy go-to spot if you're looking for a cute and delicious pastry. I got a simple butter croissant. The croissant was flakey, tender and buttery. Honestly so simple but so good! One of the best I've had in San Francisco. I really want to go back and try their Passionfruit Bowtie Croissant- it's so cute! The service was fast, friendly and made for an easy experience.

Anna S.

So I've heard: "San Francisco bakeries are top tier". Having moved here 2 month ago from New York City, I was convinced that New York has the best bakeries ... but it's places like here that proves me wrong. This place is located in the ferry building and if you go on the weekend you'll for sure be expecting a long line especially on Saturdays coinciding with the Farmers Market. Thankfully I was able to return on a weekend early in the morning and there were no lines. There were so many options I wanted to try but I was able to narrow down to these three pastries: 1. Croissant cube - plum & berries 7/10 2. Pimento cheese twist 9/10 3. Grilled figs and duck prosciutto 10/10 Everything was good! The croissants shell with grilled figs and duck prosciutto was my favorite. It had the perfect texture - crunchy yet buttery soft. I also tend to favor savory pastry over sweet. The Cube was okay. It was innovative but I don't think taste wise it was that special. If you like jam & croissants you might find it delicious. I already know I will be back soon.

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Annie W.

It's Sunday morning and I'm headed to Alameda on the ferry . Got to the Ferry Building early, so I decided to stop at Parachute Bakery to try some of their much touted pastries. Since I'll be a guest for brunch, I splurged on four items (way out of my budget comfort zone). I got the peach almond croissant, a morning bun, an everything kouign amann, and a toasted rice and plum cube. With the tax and tip, it came to over $10 per pastry!! Definitely a once in a lifetime expenditure unless they're so good that I absolutely *have* to get them again!! The only pastry I had reservations about getting was the everything kouign amann. I usually like my flaky pastries to be delicately sweet, not savory, but I love kouign amanns, so I thought I'd give this a try. Okay, now for my thoughts on how each one tasted! As I thought, the kouign amann was not to my particular taste; it was just strange having a savory filling. The plum and toasted rice cube was not nearly as flaky as I expected it to be and I wanted more of a plum taste. The morning bun was also not as flaky as I expected and didn't make me crave more of it. The best item was the peach and almond croissant. So, I guess I won't have to spend my hard earned money on more of these pastries. I'm sure my taste just isn't as sophisticated as others', but that's okay; I'm happy I like pastries that cost a bit less! One thing, though, the pastries are definitely beautiful!

Con C.

Pecan financier was delicious. Chocolate chip cookie a tad too sweet for me. Prices on the higher end. Long lines at time. Busy foot traffic as expected but nice addition to the ferry building

Trisha M.

I'm sold. I work near here and I tried their pastries for the first time the other day and actually one of the best pastries I've ever had. Plus every single item on the menu is like a piece of art. Sometimes there's a long line, sometimes there's not. But anytime, it's worth it. Very friendly people working there, great vibes, and worth-it food and drinks. My new treat myself spot!

Remaining pasties at 5 pm
Tiffany H.

I was walking through the area and saw that this place won some awards for their pastries. I was there initially around lunchtime, but the line was out the door. I came back around 5 PM and they only had a handful of pastries left. Line was much shorter and took about 10 min. No prices are listed on their pastry menu they have on their line. The only things they had left were in the picture. I was hoping to try some other the more interesting pastries such as Gochujang twist or wagyu crossaint but sadly they were sold out. The pastries were super expensive. I ended up getting the black sesame Yuzu cookie, chocolatechip toffee cookie, and the morning bun. $8 for each cookie and pastry was quite high but figured I would try it. The flavor of the both cookies were great! The black sesame yuzu cookie was very interesting. I had not had a cookie like that before. I wouldn't want to pay eight dollars for cookies again though. The morning bun had a lot of fall spices in it, especially cinnamon. It was good but I've had better pastries for less. Service was friendly though.

Amy W.

I am totally immune to the ridiculous bakery prices in San Francisco -- if the pastry is good, I'm usually happy to pay the price. But this one left me scratching my head. I waited in line for about 10 minutes and then paid $8 for a black sesame cookie. Sadly, it just wasn't very good. It wasn't particularly tasty, barely had any sesame flavor, and overall was just... meh. For $8, I expect a cookie that makes me say, "Okay, I get it. That's why it costs $8." I do wish them luck, though, because some of the other pastries were literally works of pastry art. Maybe I just chose poorly. Perhaps if I had gone for the really big-ticket items -- like the $14 croissant cube -- I would have been happier. But for now, I'll take B. Patisserie or Arsicault any day over this place.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many enjoy the creative pastry selection, flaky and fresh pastries, and friendly and efficient staff.

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