This location was way more crowded than I remember compared to civic center location. No seating,…read moretakeout only Sold out of regular croissants by ~2pm on a Sunday so you know they're poppin!! Kouign-amann had a lovely texture, nice glaze on the outside and crisp and very buttery all throughout Savory scone was nice too, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. I wish there was a little more mushroom / cheese flavor but I ate it so fast I could barely tell

It surely could have been better…read more... The location by the port or Giants stadium has ZERO parking. So then you try the other location 1.4 miles away, and you also go in circles with ZERO parking. Honestly, it is so bad that they really need to tell people that it is best to visit without driving. I spent 1 hour, with all loading only, one way streets, Bus and bike only streets....Not even paid parking. ZERO street. Why is loading uploading of passengers 100% of what looks like used to be parking spaces? 2 times I tried to visit both locations.....I could not park...That is my experience, and I say that should be MUCH more clear for people visisting.

Butter and crumble has me coming back almost every month for their monthly menus with seasonal…read moreitems and unique takes on food items, including the rice roll and patatas bravas. Never could score a preorder box, and instead, line up at 7:45 (earliest you can line up) and wait until opening at 9. Usually spend total 1.5 hours here after receiving the pastries. No matter what flavor the croissant is, it is consistently flaky and buttery. The classic pistachio cardamom sugar croissant is one of my favorite sweet items. Its not too sweet and the flavors are prominent. The rice roll was my favorite monthly flavor for september. The bun was pillowy and soft with meat, scallions and cilantro scattered throughout. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. There is a max 10 pastries, 3 of each pastries limit for each party. They're also able to separate pastries into different boxes if requested when ordering.

Wow...this place is just a happy beginning!…read more Yes parking may frustrate you at times, and maybe the line is a bit long...even though it moves fast, it looks intimmidating..But this place DELIVERS! They have a pink espresso machine, a pink dough mixer, and the cup lids are pink. The staff is super focused, and friendly....Greeted with smiles and great suggestions, I got to try a number of treats. (Not 10, their max limit per order-customer). The Pistachio croissant...Pretty special, I never had it with a cream filling. The little flat bread with eggplant and pomegranates and harissa drizzle...super!. Tahini chocolate.....the list goes on...The olive bread. So if you are going to make it to any part of the northern CA area, specially San Francisco (Yes, there are great bakeries around here), I would put this on the top of the list, as the preparation is all from scratch, and the unique flavors and approach to some well known treats is something one must enjoy. Oh, and on top of that, I ordered a plain espresso, and the barista managed to do it justice. So dont be on the fence on the coffee making and quality. The location is on the steeper roads that I have no idea how people deal with living here. Good job, as once you stop in the middle of the climb, you will likely spin some tire to get traction, and that is on a dry day! The bakery is among a residential area.

Stood in line 20 minute for the famous moon cakes see the menu. Virginia still going at it!read more

Golden Gate Bakery - 1029 Grant Ave, SF…read more This small, charming Chinese bakery is absolutely worth a visit--if you're willing to be bullied by the staff and experience some seriously nasty customer service! It's mooncake season, and the big day is 9/25/26! Yes, there's almost always a line, but don't let that discourage you--the staff definitely knows how to keep things interesting. You may get yelled at, screamed at, or told to "F off" if you decide not to buy. Somehow, it makes the wait even more intense and memorable! Tip for mooncake lovers: CALL and order a day or two in advance. But be prepared--you may still receive the same warm welcome: nasty customer service! Thankfully, the mooncakes make up for it! Their freshly made bánh trung thu are incredibly delicious! The mooncakes are soft, smooth, delicate, and packed with flavorful mixed nuts, salty egg yolk, and winter melon, all wrapped in a soft, golden-brown crust. Every bite is heavenly! My personal favorite is #3 Ham Mixed Nuts. It's tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. For the best experience, enjoy them while they're still warm--fresh out of the oven, they're even better! Cash only No seating inside No regular entrance--orders and pickups are done through the outside metal sliding gate. And be careful not to stick your face too close...you never know when that gate might come sliding toward you! If you're a mooncake lover, Golden Gate Bakery is definitely a must-visit in SF Chinatown. We highly recommend the mooncakes, but unfortunately, we can't give 5 stars because of the hostile customer-service environment. Delicious mooncakes Customer service Overall Worth the attitude for the mooncakes! Go NYU! Go Violets!

One of the best bakeries in the city!! Im sure many people would agree…read more Fresh pastries and excellent customer service. The Kouign Amann is my absolute favorite, Im always craving it and can never resist! :D

I stopped by after an appointment nearby. There was a line, but it moved by relatively quickly…read more This time, I decided to take my order to go. My order: Passion Orange Guava Cake ($8.25): +The cake version of the popular Hawaiian drink, the layers of cake, cookie, and pudding were light & refreshing. +Not too sweet +Aesthetically pleasing -When eaten together, the passion fruit took over so it was hard to detect the guava and orange. Raspberry Almond Croissant ($5.50): +Unlike the typical croissant, it was covered in a crispy cookie blanket, which was different, but in a good way! The croissant inside still maintained its flakiness. +Not too sweet: Filled w/a tart raspberry jam +Huge, which made it perfect for sharing. -Where was the almond??? Side notes: 1.) Paper bags are $0.25 2.) Walking distance from several MUNI lines (1, 38, 38R) *Verdict: 4.5 stars rounded up due to the service. From the moment I walked in, everyone was so friendly! They greeted me with a smile, took the time to answer my questions, and didn't rush me at all.

Oh no, they are using ugly ai type ads :(…read more The original pineapple puffs filled with cream are still good and best if you're lucky to get them freshly made.

A must stop if you're in SF! The two things you have to try are the pineapple buns and egg tarts…read more There's no actual pineapples in the pineapple bun. It's a bun with a crunchy topping on the top and so it looks like a pineapple. The top coating tastes very similar to butter shortbread cookies from the Hawaiian's Honolulu Cookie company. The bread is super soft inside and warm, and when they put a slice of butter inside, it melts into the bread. It's also kinda chewy inside like a mochi consistency. I recommend the original custard pineapple bun. The salted egg yolk pineapple bun was also good but I think it should have had a little more filling. If you're craving savory pastries, the bbq pork pineapple bun is also good. The croissant egg tarts are fantastic. The custard tastes like a Portuguese egg tart but the crust is super crunchy and flakey. There's a caramelized sugar coating around the crust which makes it extra crispy. Highly recommend! Next time I'd probably order online and come for pickup. There's two lines and they're both pretty long: ordering and pick up. Btw they take only cash if you order in person. They said the wait was 15 more min for egg tarts and we ended eating almost 40 min :/ so prepare for the lines and wait time.

The best. Fresh…read moreFruit Bavarian was so creamy light and refreshing. 11/10 Ham and Gruyère was absolutely delicious love the mustard. 9/10 The Croquet Monsieur is good but very rich! 8/10 Morning bun 10/10 You can't go wrong

Hanging out in Dolores Park and getting a contact high? Looking for that sweet $$$ treat? Well,…read moresearch no further, my friend. Welcome to Tartine. The baked goods are definitely tasty, but be prepared to pay for them. Quality comes at a price, and Tartine certainly isn't the cheap-and-cheerful option. Still, if you're already in the neighborhood and want to treat yourself, it's hard to go wrong. BB

I don't even know why I'm writing a review. Their pizzas are delicious. Flavor changes daily. I'm…read morepartial to the chocolate thing pastries as well. I am not a fan of their sourdough or shortbread - there are much better places for that in the city. Their half baked pizzas are to finish at home. Credit card OK if above $10 otherwise bring cash. Service - always with a smile Ambiance - crowded and cramped inside. There will be a line on weekends. It moves fast.

I usually love this bakery but yesterday i bought a chocolate chip cookie that was stale, hard to…read morebight and taste was awful. I ended up throwing the chocolate chip away. I was surprised because my friends and i usually walk in happy as their cookies are amazing but yesterday's experience was awful. Management should always check everything is warm and delicious to eat.

UBE CROISSANTS!!!…read more Honestly, that's all I have to say but, the service & ambiance are also a vibe in the Dog Patch neighborhood. Be prepared to wait but, for absolute good reason. I'm excited to explore more of their menu.

SF Pastry tour: Stop 1 of 4 (before our stomachs gave out)…read more Hitting Neighbor Bakehouse just before noon on a Sunday seems to be the way to go. After picking up a friend from the airport, going to Neighbor Bakehouse was a clear choice. The 101 was undergoing construction, and this was off the 280/Third street, so a very easy ride from SFO. Parking gods were smiling at us, as we were able to park on Third, just half a block away. Line gods also smiled upon us, as there were only 2 people in front of us and, by the time we ordered, 5 people behind us. Coffee god hated me and decided no coffee. Can't win them all. We ordered an assortment of pastries, all of which were good. I usually go for the ginger pull-apart and was intrigued at their savory pull apart. To be honest, it wasn't as good. It was still delicious, but it was less pull-apart and more fall-apart. That being said, tacos fall apart and they're still delicious. My friends over-ordered, but both really liked the pastries they got.

I always come to Japantown just for their Injeolmi croissants! Truly is one of my must visits…read morewhenever I'm in SF. It has the perfect combination of texture with the mochi and flaky croissant exterior. Absolutely love love love! I wish I could just buy a months supply of them.., but they're best eaten same day and fresh. Otherwise the mochi starts to harden and lose its bounciness. The store itself is located at the bottom floor of Japan Town's West mall right across Maido and Matcha Cafe Maiko! Service depends on whoever is the cashier but today we had a nice girl! :)

The salt bread was soo crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside. The did sell out but we…read moremanaged to score one on the next batch (straight out of the oven). The injeolmi croissant was such a good pastry too. The perfect amount of chewiness to crispyness. My mouth is watering while I'm writing this review. The black sesame puff pastry was okay, definitely outshined by the other options. Definitely worth the hype! Can't wait to come back and try more options!

Truly one of the best local bakeries in the Bay Area with variety and quality. I love coming to…read morearizmendi to see the pizza of the day and bring friends/family here when they visit. They even do fun seasonal menu items like king cake for Mardi Gras and pies.

I've heard wondrous things about Arizmendi Bakery, and I am a big fan of bakeries that also serve a…read morepizza slice-of-the-day. The line around noon wasn't too bad, and it moved quickly since most people in line knew the drill and had their items ready to go. I ordered the slice-of-the-day, which turned out to be a mushroom + spinach + mozzarella combo. I placed my order at the counter and was handed a hot slice of pizza about five minutes later. I was fortunate to land one of the limited seats inside the bakery, although, there was also plenty of bench space in the parklet outside. The pizza crust was thin and crispy - with just the right amount of chew - and tasted slightly of sourdough. Topping-wise, the mushrooms were abundant but not overpowering; however, I wish there had been other vegetables to balance out the flavor. Paying less than $5 for a generously-sized slice (adorned with a mini slice on top) felt like a bargain, especially in SF. I would definitely make the trip back out here to give the pizza another try and to pick up some of the other baked goods.