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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.
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!
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.
My first time at this bakery! It was well worth, the croissant was delicious. The service was great. The line wasn't too bad. The shop was very well organized. If you are in the ferry building you must try out this place.
Must get: - Kouign-amann - croissant - cookie yuzu. the yuzu flavor was strong Some of their items are seasonal. I've tried many of their seasonal items and have not been too impressed by them. I only get the Kouign-amann now. I have been here every weekend every 2 weeks for the past 6-8 weeks. I have tried everything on their menu except the mango (seasonal, it's no longer being offered). I always get here around 10am and wait an hour to get treats. This last Sunday I got there at 8:40am and it was fantastic! I waited less than 10 minutes. I'll be arriving early from now on (maybe, we'll see how long that lasts ). You can preorder on weekdays but not on weekends. The staff are friendly and the kouign-amann is lovely. It is not a traditional French one (to my knowledge) as it's savory. It has a cream cheese and chive filling that is a delight. It's not very flaky but is instead buttery and sweet on the outside. This contrasts so well with the filling. It's a delight and I grab a few to last us the entire week. To be honest, it keeps very well. Ambiance - casual. If you can grab one of the two tables to eat at it's very lovely. If not then you can eat on the street while walking around or find a bench outside.
I arrived 15 minutes before closing on a Sunday and was excited that there were some pastries left. I got the black sesame yuzu cookie to surprise a friend. The black sesame yuzu cookie was delicious- the flavors came together surprisingly well. The white chocolate dots on top went well and the cookie was delightful and unexpected.
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.
I'm one to always try a plain croissant, and then maybe their variations. I thought Parachute's wagyu pastrami Reuben croissant was amazing. The peach almond and pain au chocolat was also done well. Apparently they had won awards for best "original creation" for croissants in 2026. I'd agree, but personally still enjoy a more buttery plain croissant. Come early on the weekends, line is shorter.
Wow I did not expect to like Parachute as well as I did! I stopped by here a couple of times before but ended up leaving and not getting anything because I wasn't feeling it. I guess third time's a charm because I finally got around to trying this place, and the pastries here are actually really good. Altogether, we got a plain croissant (to serve as a baseline), a plum & toasted rice cube, and a peach melba. The croissant was fluffy but not really a fan favorite among us. The peach melba was quite fruity in a good way. None of the fruit was over-baked or cooked, which are reasons I tend to shy away from fruit pastries, so it was quite tasty. My favorite, though, was the plum and toasted rice cube. It was so delightful to slice off layers of this pastry, and the filling was creamy and not too sweet. Parachute nailed it on the decor and delivery. Totally reminds me of cafés in Asia, and I'm glad I finally gave it a go.
The pastries here are delicious and definitely a little different from your typical bakery. There were so many unique options that it was hard to decide what to get. There was a pretty long line when I arrived around 9am on Sat, but it moved along fast and honestly, the pastries were worth the wait. Everything I tried was fresh and had really interesting flavors and combinations. I love finding bakeries that do something a little different, and this one definitely fits that category.
I was really looking forward to trying Parachute Bakery inside Pier 39 Food Hall, especially after seeing the constant flow of traffic and all the hype around it. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit disappointing. Service was okay, although the barista seemed pretty busy and came across as less than friendly when I asked where the straws were. It's across the counter. :)) More surprisingly, they had already run out of pastries before noon on a Sunday, which was disappointing given how early it was. I did manage to get two sesame cookies - overpriced and not good ! The drinks were also less than stellar--the latte was pretty weak and lacking the flavor I was expecting. My banana salted cream latte just didn't hit the spot. The matcha was good! Overall, I'm not sure if I caught them on an off day, but based on the hype and what I was expecting, it just didn't quite live up to it that I wished I had purchased my coffee elsewhere.
We weren't sure about this place because of the line, but we were so glad we waited! It was delicious! The line wasn't that bad either, I think we waited maybe 20 minutes and the line started outside! We got there around 11 am and some things were sold out, but everything we got was so tasty!! The juices are delicious too. The chocolate mousse cake was the perfect birthday cake! Look at that inside with all those delicious layers
The verdict on Parachute bakery: Pain au chocolate is incredible (Tcho), very firm and crisp crunchy layers. But the plain croissant is disappointing. It's made with cultured butter so I expected some tanginess. Staff was very friendly and skilled! I waited in a 20-minute line but it wasn't bad. The caffe latte was incredible.
1 day ago
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. read more
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. read more
5 days ago
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. read more
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! read more
12 days ago
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. read more
Must get: - Kouign-amann - croissant - cookie yuzu. the yuzu flavor was strong Some of their items are seasonal. I've tried many of their seasonal items and have not been too impressed by them. I only get the Kouign-amann now. I have been here every weekend every 2 weeks for the past 6-8 weeks. I have tried everything on their menu except the mango (seasonal, it's no longer being offered). I always get here around 10am and wait an hour to get treats. This last Sunday I got there at 8:40am and it was fantastic! I waited less than 10 minutes. I'll be arriving early from now on (maybe, we'll see how long that lasts ). You can preorder on weekdays but not on weekends. The staff are friendly and the kouign-amann is lovely. It is not a traditional French one (to my knowledge) as it's savory. It has a cream cheese and chive filling that is a delight. It's not very flaky but is instead buttery and sweet on the outside. This contrasts so well with the filling. It's a delight and I grab a few to last us the entire week. To be honest, it keeps very well. Ambiance - casual. If you can grab one of the two tables to eat at it's very lovely. If not then you can eat on the street while walking around or find a bench outside. read more
5 days ago
I arrived 15 minutes before closing on a Sunday and was excited that there were some pastries left. I got the black sesame yuzu cookie to surprise a friend. The black sesame yuzu cookie was delicious- the flavors came together surprisingly well. The white chocolate dots on top went well and the cookie was delightful and unexpected. read more
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. read more
I'm one to always try a plain croissant, and then maybe their variations. I thought Parachute's wagyu pastrami Reuben croissant was amazing. The peach almond and pain au chocolat was also done well. Apparently they had won awards for best "original creation" for croissants in 2026. I'd agree, but personally still enjoy a more buttery plain croissant. Come early on the weekends, line is shorter. read more
Wow I did not expect to like Parachute as well as I did! I stopped by here a couple of times before but ended up leaving and not getting anything because I wasn't feeling it. I guess third time's a charm because I finally got around to trying this place, and the pastries here are actually really good. Altogether, we got a plain croissant (to serve as a baseline), a plum & toasted rice cube, and a peach melba. The croissant was fluffy but not really a fan favorite among us. The peach melba was quite fruity in a good way. None of the fruit was over-baked or cooked, which are reasons I tend to shy away from fruit pastries, so it was quite tasty. My favorite, though, was the plum and toasted rice cube. It was so delightful to slice off layers of this pastry, and the filling was creamy and not too sweet. Parachute nailed it on the decor and delivery. Totally reminds me of cafés in Asia, and I'm glad I finally gave it a go. read more
27 days ago
The pastries here are delicious and definitely a little different from your typical bakery. There were so many unique options that it was hard to decide what to get. There was a pretty long line when I arrived around 9am on Sat, but it moved along fast and honestly, the pastries were worth the wait. Everything I tried was fresh and had really interesting flavors and combinations. I love finding bakeries that do something a little different, and this one definitely fits that category. read more
I was really looking forward to trying Parachute Bakery inside Pier 39 Food Hall, especially after seeing the constant flow of traffic and all the hype around it. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit disappointing. Service was okay, although the barista seemed pretty busy and came across as less than friendly when I asked where the straws were. It's across the counter. :)) More surprisingly, they had already run out of pastries before noon on a Sunday, which was disappointing given how early it was. I did manage to get two sesame cookies - overpriced and not good ! The drinks were also less than stellar--the latte was pretty weak and lacking the flavor I was expecting. My banana salted cream latte just didn't hit the spot. The matcha was good! Overall, I'm not sure if I caught them on an off day, but based on the hype and what I was expecting, it just didn't quite live up to it that I wished I had purchased my coffee elsewhere. read more
We weren't sure about this place because of the line, but we were so glad we waited! It was delicious! The line wasn't that bad either, I think we waited maybe 20 minutes and the line started outside! We got there around 11 am and some things were sold out, but everything we got was so tasty!! The juices are delicious too. The chocolate mousse cake was the perfect birthday cake! Look at that inside with all those delicious layers read more
The verdict on Parachute bakery: Pain au chocolate is incredible (Tcho), very firm and crisp crunchy layers. But the plain croissant is disappointing. It's made with cultured butter so I expected some tanginess. Staff was very friendly and skilled! I waited in a 20-minute line but it wasn't bad. The caffe latte was incredible. read more
Parachute at the Ferry Building is getting buzz for creating some of SF's better pastry and croissants. We avoided lines by coming in off hours, on a weekday. Everything is takeaway here, and the modern orange packaging is as well designed as the beautiful pastries. Laminated pastry and croissants here are sculptural and tall. My duck prosciutto, turkey fig and brie pastry was firmer (and harder and flakier) than expected, likely because the pastry is compressed tightly to hold its shape. The filling was a delicious combo of flavors.They also make croissant cubes, and other marvels. There are four small tables in the cafe. They serve coffee drinks, including a viral cold brew Banana Caramel Explainner, which I skipped because the pastry was already so rich. The kitchen is helmed by chef Nasir Armar, formerly pastry chef at a couple Michelin starred spots: at Sorrel & at Saison. The team here is friendly and polished. Definitely premium pricing on retail items: think $30 cookie creams and $40 jars of jam. Impressive craftsmanship on the pastry. read more
13 days ago
It was my first time going to Parachute Bakery. There was a line to order. The wait in line was under 10 minutes. I ordered the vanilla and matcha basque cheesecake. It cost $12. I gave it an 8/10 because the cheesecake wasn't cold when the employee gave it to me. The bakery was celebrating their one year anniversary. I would love to try a different baked item when I come here again. It was loud in the ferry building. read more
Even though it opened to much fanfare almost a year ago, it's taken me this long to try it. Maybe that's a good sign since I didn't automatically make a beeline to the latest Instagram sensation in croissants. It's either forbearance or just an aversion to crowds. If it was the latter, I sure blew that because at around 10AM on a weekday, I was looking at about a ten-minute wait to order. Not too bad really as they manage the line pretty efficiently. They have their uniquely created croissants on display (Photo 4), though I suggest you do some homework to avoid holding the line up, in particular, me. I knew I wanted to try one of their cubes, and they had the $10 Santa Rosa Plum & Toasted Rice Cube (Photo 8). What a fascinating confection this was as they dexterously shaped a croissant into a cubic model filled with plum jam and Carmelia chocolate cream blended with toasted rice. There were even slivers of fresh plum nestled in the cream piped on top. It was tasty without being contrived and surprisingly flaky. I also ordered the $7.25 Pain au Chocolat which I expected to be a chocolate croissant like the one at Ariscault. Instead, it was a chocolate-filled baton almost like a churro in shape and density (Photo 9). I liked it though it was a bit too easy to devour. The handmade $6.50 Latte complemented the textures quite well (Photo 10). FOOD - 4 stars...if I looked just at creative execution, it was definitely 5 stars, but if I factor in taste and especially their premium pricing (compared to Ariscault), it brings the rating down a level COFFEE - 4 stars...good blend, definitely part of the elite experience they strive to achieve AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice set-up though it would've been nice to see how the croissants were created...plus seating is at a premium (I sat outside on the ferry pier) SERVICE - 4.5 stars...efficient, polite crew TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely worthwhile to benefit from the artistry of pastry chef Nasir Armar's culinary creations RELATED - Exploring the Ferry Building? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Ga0IY0uHvO read more
15 days ago
15 days ago
Ive been seeing this spot all over social media so wanted to give it a try. There was a long line to wait. I just tried the plain croissant, which I think is a good judge of a bakery's quality. They claim to be the "best croissant in SF" which is far from true. They look pretty but it was so dense it was like eating a piece of bread instead. read more
3 months ago
The viral, recently opened bakery in San Francisco. Located inside a food hall with many great options, mainly for tourists, with farmers market and other restaurants and shops outside. We ordered a couple of different pastries, which were alright - I felt it would've been better if they were warmed up. I didn't try the coffees but it all looked delicious. Some unique flavors - I greatly enjoyed the gochujang twist and pastrami croissant and a little sweet pickle on top. read more
3 months ago
Was super excited to try the coffee and pastries at Parachute after their win for best croissant!! I got the banana einspanner and the gochujang swirl. Loved the gochujang swirl and would definitely get it again, the banana einspanner on the other hand was not my drink at all. There were chunks of banana and the overall taste was an acidic coffee which just wasn't for me. I would come back to try their other pastries, especially eyeing the entremet but will be going for a safer coffee option! read more
20 days ago
There was a long queue in the ferry building on a Saturday afternoon and we were looking at the menu and planning to try few items. However, by the time our turn came, the items available seemed limited. They tend to run out of many things by afternoon. So if you have heart set on a particular item, come early. Ambience was modern. The guy at counter was a bit annoying because he kept pointing to items in front as being the only ones available which is fair but I needed time to rethink as the ones I had planned and asked for were not available. Some bakeries do tend to have more batches going and may refresh stock. Anyway, the gochujang pimento swirl was exactly what I wanted as a savory baked item. The cube croissant was different from traditional croissant in texture but it was good. It had a nice filling. Packaging of the box was quite good. They give their branded paper bag, nice way to promote the brand. read more
1 month ago
Came on a Saturday morning and the lines were so long. We waited about 45 minutes before ordering. My favorite was the Wagyu croissant and the everything Kouign Amann. Everything else was alright. Would not come back if the lines are more than 10 people. It was not worth the wait. However I would come back if there was barely a line. read more
Welcome Pokémon World Championships to San Francisco. Pokémon fans will witness the best of the best at Moscone Center starting tomorrow and into the weekend playing for the award with an objective effort. When it comes to food awards it can be subjective. It is not clear cut like a competitive sport like football. The Michelin Guide covers less than twenty states which does not include Michigan , Washington State and Ohio. There is a place which recently won the San Francisco's Best Croissant Competition and it's located in the Ferry Building. On Summer stroll on a sunny day I went inside the Ferry Building and I landed at Parachute. The Ferry Building is known to have lots of characters roaming around and it also a place where people congregate. I was curious on what could be better than Arsicault Bakery flakey croissants in SF. So I had to trust the most important judge which is myself. I had to give it the flakey test like some in SF. So I first tried their mango & tapioca Danish and it was not too sweet. It was a bit flakey but the bake good for the size had a strong mango fruit flavor. I then tried the matcha& vanilla cheesecake basque. It wasn't too cheesy like some in SF and it was delicious and creamy. Lastly I tried the croissant and I can say it is not the better than Ariscault and even Juniper. Although it won the award in 2026 there has been four different winners in the last four years. I would say it's the best in the district with many different bake goods . I wouldn't say the best croissant but it's a worthy opponent. Overall Parachute is a safe place to land . San Francisco has many great places for a croissant regardless of the "award" it is a good tasty treat and "reward "we can easily "afford"but it can flakey on a plate or on a "table board" Some are fans of competitive sports and San Francisco teams fans are all faithful and we all together "root" and it gets somewhat ruined by an incident involving Ohio involving a "prostitute "instead go enjoy a golden treat of a different "fruit "and it's located in the Ferry Building in SF called "Parachute" read more
These are not pastries. They are a work of art. I was simply amazed by the artistry and thought into each item. Ordered chocolate croissant and savory kouign amaan-- both were really good. Also got a cappuccino and liked it. Their decor and theme is very modern and inviting. There is a long line-- expect that-- but it also moves fairly quickly. IMO, worth it! read more
27 days ago
Every thing was so good. Even the drinks. I had the wagyu croissant, pain au chocolat, normal croissant, and the kouign amann. It was good but don't know if their regular croissant was necessarily better than Arsicault. Ambiance interior was nice and a good place to grab a pastry and a drink and sit outside. Service is faster than you'd think and line goes quick. Favorite was wagyu croissant. read more
Yummy baked goodies but not necessarily a place I would go out of my way for. Their pastries have good flavor and the lamination is great. Make sure to get it heated for optimal flavor and texture. I wanted to try their regular plain croissant but they apparently sell out around 12pm. Of the 3 pastries I got, everything bagel kouign amann was my favorite followed by the pain au chocolat. I would skip the gochujang cheese twist since I don't think it really showcases their pastry dough and technique enough although it is still good. Their soba olive oil latte was very interesting in a good way although it got heavy for me pretty quickly. Chai latte was on the not-so-sweet side with strong spice flavors but nothing standout. Line can look long but it moves pretty quickly. It's at the north end of the Ferry Building. Essentially no parking in the area, as expected. Overall, this place is not in my top 3-5 San Francisco bakeries, but I might come back to try their plain croissant one day. read more
Located in the Ferry Building in Embarcadero, this is one of several good bakeries, which is evident by the long queues. It was about 15 minutes around 1pm, and we luckily were able to get the last Everything Kouign Amann and gochujang pimento cheese twist. We also tried the banana and salted cream einspanner which was fairly filling and quite interesting as there are chunks of banana at the bottom that may be hard to get out with a straw. The everything Kouign Amann was delicious - definitely a must get here. Very creamy, flavorful, and has a light hint of sweetness. The cheese twist was also good but not as outstanding. There's extremely limited seating so assume you take it to-go and enjoy it outside or wait for a table to open up read more
Was in the area and heard Parachute won the best croissant award. But at 11:00 am, all plain croissants were sold out! What??? Then I just have to try something else. I was picking up something for my lunch and snack, some dessert for a relative. Holy moly! Everything I ordered was delicious. Wagyu Reuben -- wow a Reuben in a croissant. Genius. Delicious!!! My fav is the everything kouign aman. Think an everything bagel and sweet cream cheese as a perfect kouign aman. I could eat this every day!!! The pan au chocolate was a fun shape. And made it so easy to eat. Loved it. Morning bun --- wow! Soft pieces to pull apart and such a comforting bun. The cookies were good but the pastries I felt outshined the cookies. I need to go back. To try a plain croissant and to get more of my favs. It's prob a good thing I live across the bay-- too delicious! read more
Parachute Bakery won the 2026 Best Croissant in San Francisco title and the Best Original Creation for their S'more Croissant filled with chocolate and pine needle infused marshmallow, topped with graham crackers. This cafe in the Ferry Building offers a rotating assortment of unique viennoiserie plus a handful of specialty drinks. You want a croissant and maybe another one of their flaky treats if you are eating there. The Yuzu, Olive Oil, Black Sugar or the Everything Kouign Amann are safe bets. You also want the Soba Cha Shakerado, a shaken iced coffee drink with a buckwheat-tea cream top, olive oil richness, and a salted finish. Toasty, nutty, roasted grain perfection. Sitting by the water with a perfect drink and perfectly flaky, buttery pastry is the perfect treat. read more
3 months ago
Parachute Bakery had been on my "must visit" list for probably a year, and I finally got the chance to stop by last week. The line was long, but I honestly did not mind because the baristas take their time in a way that feels intentional--like they're creating art through coffee. I ordered the strawberry and cream cube, which was a perfectly flaky croissant filled with strawberry jam and fresh cream. It was incredibly messy to eat, but absolutely worth it. I paired it with a plain cappuccino, and the bitterness of the coffee balanced the sweetness of the pastry perfectly. The flavors worked so well together that I ended up coming back a few days later to try the cookies and cream latte. The flavor of the latte was absolutely divine, but I wish they had found a way to make it less clumpy at the bottom. It seemed like the espresso may not have been hot enough to fully melt the chocolate, which made the last few sips a bit of a texture nightmare. Even with that small complaint, I would be genuinely excited to go back and work my way through more of their pastries. read more
Uniqueness: High end bakery goods with excellent cafe! Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][x] Food Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Drink Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? If you're willing to spend EIGHTEEN dollars on a dessert... the parachute chocolate entremet was spectacular! The Ferry Building hosts plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries here and when I was visiting here, I noticed this bakery called Parachute at the left end of the building with an unusually long line and had to give this place a try. Due to the fact that I was visiting on a Saturday during the Saturday Farmer's Market, most of their baked goods were gone and the wait time in line went by pretty quick at around 10 min (it seemed way longer than that). Decided that since I'm probably not going to be back any time soon, the chocolate entremet was still available unsurprisingly at $18 dollars so might as well go all in and decided to get that along with the Santa Rosa plums, Toasted rice & Caramelia Cube, and a Creme Brûlée Shakerato. I know for sure I won't get the Entremet again next time or often but wow was that pastry REALLY good, like an amazing crisp Ferrero Rocher that has been upped the ante for premium quality taste in a beautiful croissant shape. The Caramel cube was also spectacular and sweet and the creme brûlée shakerato was perfectly made (although the wait time for drink was a bit long due to it being Saturday). Glad to have been able to try this fancy bakery and would definitely be back for more. Well worth the wait for those who are willing to try. read more
Enjoyed their shoba shakerato. It had what tasted like a hojicha cream and strong coffee. You must mix to drink with a straw. As for the pastries I must have ordered the wrong thing because it wasn't that good tbh. It was called a rice jam cube ($10) of some sort but I didn't taste any rice and it was basically just bread with some sort of cream pudding and jam on the bottom. Wouldn't order again. Staff friendly but didn't know about the flavor profile of the pastries that were left when I asked. It would have been helpful to have descriptions by the pastries themselves - would have sped up the ordering process for customers who were also asking. There was a line but it felt relatively fast. The holdup was from customer questions. Three small tables inside that seat two. No trash cans you have to find your own outside. Will update when I try other things. read more
Great addition to the ferry building. Is it SF's best bakery as some people claim? I'd reserve that superlative for Sol Bakery in Nopa or Tano in Fidi. Parachute is still generally worth the wait though: the pain au chocolate was flawless, the pimento swirl was really interesting as a savory snack as was the asparagus with fennel jam (wouldn't necessarily order this again but interesting to try once). Was happy to see masala chai on the menu and was glad that it was spice forward - could have used a little more cardamom imo. The cookies were a major let down though and were way too thick: the yuzu did not go well with the black sesame in this particular case and even the regular choc chip was off! read more
I was working from our San Francisco office which is 10 min. walk from the Ferry Building. I had bookmarked Parachute Bakery for so long! I'm so excited that I can finally try them. I arrived at around 1:00 pm ish on a Wednesday and there were 3 people in front of me. It's my lucky day! Before I dive in to the pastries, the shop is modern, super cute, and kind of fancy with their orange parachute logos on the napkin. Too bad I couldn't dine in but there are ample amount of tables and chairs. Pecan Financier - 10 out of 5! It looks like a bread stick shape with candied pecans on top. It taste like a moist cookie/cake. One bite of this, my mouth immediately wants to devour it. I wish I had bought more than one. This was incredible. I would drive 2 hours from Sacramento just to to buy this again! Gochjang Pimento Cheese Twist I probably wouldn't get this again but it was so interesting that I couldn't resist. It's a flat, flaky pasty with a kick. If you like spicy food, you will enjoy this. Matcha & Vanilla Basque Cheesecake - 9 out of 5! It's sold in this bamboo case with a lid. So adorable and chic! It's such a great idea because I couldn't finish it in one sitting. I put the lid back on and put it in the fridge for the next day. Guess what, it was still delicious the next day! I can't even begin to describe the taste. The matcha is noticeable but not bitter. Perfect cheesecake texture. This was phenomenal and probably the best cheesecake I have ever had. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in San Francisco and totally live up to the hype! read more
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