I have been there three times and had hot chocolate and a egg Claire. I've never tasted such good…read morehot chocolate ever. Highly recommend!

This place is dangerous for anyone with a sweet tooth. Consider yourself warned…read more Stella is one of the best options in the city for a late night dessert craving, and the fact that they're open until 11pm over the weekend sets them apart. In a city full of ghost kitchens it's genuinely hard to find a reliable dessert spot that's open late and actually cares about quality. Stella is one of those places where you can tell the care goes into every order. I've only ordered through DoorDash so I haven't been inside yet, but based on what's been delivered to my door, I'm not sure I'd be able to leave if I ever walked in! Rich is an understatement for their cakes. I've worked my way through the strawberry shortcake, chocolate truffle cake, Fedora cake, black and white cake, and strawberry cheesecake. Each one brought a little bit of heaven. A guilty pleasure, not going to lie. But in a world full of mediocre options, this one is a treat for yourself. You're worth it! If you're in North Beach, go in person. If you're across the city, DoorDash it. Either way, just go.

Best cafe in the area if you love people watching. It sits right between FIDI and Chinatown and has…read morea ton of great seating outside. Unfortunately it does face the Scientology building towards the right, but I simply adjust my gaze to the left and all is well. As a new commuting ccsf student I was on a mission to try the cafes in the area from my BART stop at Montgomery to the Chinatown campus, though I feel my quest has come to an end because I can't get myself to go anywhere other than Nico! It's such a cute, warmly lit cafe and takes me back to Autumn in Le Marais. I find myself purposely leaving for school earlier so that I can spend more time at the cafe in the morning when all the pastries are still in stock. As for the speciality desserts I ordered the tart, pistachio Paris-Brest, and the coffee choux for my best friend's birthday and she loved them all!! It doesn't hurt that the bags they provide come in the cutest shade of pink. Maison Nico is def part of my weekly ritual:)

I've had this French bakery bookmarked for a while and finally got a chance to try their…read moreviennoiserie. The 1st time I came here, I left empty handed even though it was only 2:00pm on a Saturday. I decided to make a detour here before walking over to North Beach and was pleasantly surprised to find that there were still some items left even though it was later in the day than my 1st visit. I ended up buying the Croissant De Saison ($5.00) to share: Almond streusel, strawberry-lemon verbena jam, almond cream +Unlike the typical croissant, it was covered in a crispy almond streusel, which was different, but in a good way! The croissant inside still maintained its flakiness. +Not too sweet: Filled w/a lightly sweetened jam +Compared to other bakeries in the city, I thought this was a good value. -Where was the almond cream??? -We couldn't taste the lemon verbena and thought the jam tasted like raspberry. Side notes: 1.) Indoor and outdoor seating 2.) Limited parking: It's walking distance from multiple transit stations, so would recommend that. *Verdict: Atypical French bakery with savory & sweet options and friendly service. The employee who helped me was patient and she answered questions I had about the items in the display cases. I'd like to come back earlier to dine in and try more of their offerings, such as the Pâté en croûte.

Heard about this place and I'm so glad it was open today! Usually there's only one item for sale…read moreon any given day, and the menu item for today was Moon Cake. I hadn't had a traditional one yet this year, so that was a plus for me. Normally I'm not crazy about the nut moon cakes, but this one was terrific! It was the best moon cake I've had in a while - regular lotus seed with yolk and nuts. The lady at the bakery reminded me of an "auntie" and she was super friendly! Even though today was moon cake, I took a chance and asked if she had any wife cake (Low Po Behng). Unfortunately she didn't, but we had a nice little conversation in Cantonese and it brought me back to childhood and Chinatown in L.A. back in the day. Some people might not like that it's closed (I think that's when she runs out or isn't baking that day) but that's just how it goes. It's nothing personal if someone drives a long way and it's closed. It sounds like sometimes the lines can be long (There was no line for us today - score!) but it's everyone's choice if they're willing to wait or not. It's a little place and you order through the door. To me, that just adds to the quirky adventure of it all. Next time I hope she has Low Po Behng!

This is a hidden treasure - literally! Not always open and can be random, but that's part of the…read moreallure. You'll know if it's open if the security gates have a small opening to the door. Whatever the lady makes for the day, that's the item to get and it can run out soon - then they close shop. Be prepared to pay with cash. There is a Chase and Citibank across the street. If you have a chance to meet "auntie", consider yourself special. Enjoyed our time with a little chit chat - since we were fortunate that it wasn't busy yet. I know some may be upset that it wasn't opened when they showed up - but that's kind of what makes it special - when you do get there in the right day and time. So be warned about the randomness of it all and consider yourself lucky if get a treat.

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

MORE FRENCH LAMINATION!!! thank you napoleon, mbappe, and fries: the three best frenchies of all…read moretime. anyway b patisserie is hyped like crazy like any other SF bakery that went viral on instagram. however it seems like ol B is popular among professional dessert snobs too. well as an ordinary flour snorter (the most french thing i've baked was choux), i checked it out and...it was good! not sure about hype, but good nonetheless. the lines are not bad, they move fast. ample seating and okay service! over the course of 3 days i got the banana, apple, & plain croissants as well as pain-suisse AND pumpkin kouign amann AND plain kouign AND pumpkin bread AND the passionfruit bostock. yes i am a glutton. yes i wanted to try everything. they are all a bit too sweet for my taste but pretty buss. i love the crunchy flaky sugariness of the kouign amann - i can see why it's so popular. the cream cheese and pumpkin combo was super balanced. plain one is simple and simple is FIRE!! the apple and banana croissants have REAL fruit! wow! so great and not artificial! (i sound like an american health influencer...oh wait i am american). anyway they're a bit too sweet but the frangipane tastes good. the plain one is boring in a bad way. pain suisse is okay too. it's ironic that their best croissants are the day-old ones since they are twice baked with frangipane pumpkin bread was pretty good! again a bit too sweet but spice and pumpkin came in strong like pow pow. bostock was good too - my first time. again a twice baked pastry except it's brioche and the syrup is passionfruit. the fruit flavor was slight but i wish it was stronger. super interesting to eat though i also wish that the heat and freshness of the pastries didn't vary so wildly. some days they're cold as frozen peas and other days they're nice and crispy and warm and fluffy and fireplace-y and hot-mug-y. sorry i have a lot of wishes. unfortunately big B may not be able to satisfy them. i wish i can go back to try the black sesame one but i'm too broke and i have an astronomically low attention span so i can't wait in line

So good! Definitely one of the best croissant bakeries in SF. We went on a Sunday morning close to…read more11 and there was a long line. It took about 20 minutes to get to the front, which wasn't too bad. We had the potato mushroom, caramel apple, pistachio and plain croissants. The croissant had a nice flaky crust and had all the pockets you would expect from a good croissant. They were all delicious but our favorite was the apple and mushroom potato. The mushroom potato was one of the best savory croissants we have ever had. The Apple croissant tasted like apple pie. There is no seating in the bakery. They do sell cute merchandise worth checking out. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Would highly recommend a visit!

UPDATE: The bakery has asked customers to please not start…read morelining up before 7:45am now in order to help local residents who have had problems with people being too loud. The pastries are absolutely tasty and made with passion and creativity of an extremely talented team, but please be respectful of the locals too who live around in the area. Ambiance continues to be absolutely amazing but again only has 2 chairs so it's best to just get your pastries and coffee / matcha and find a nice place to eat them such as Pier 39, Francisco Park, or Aquatic Park Beach. Hoping their cake shop eventually finds the right location and wish them continued success in the future.

I have been eyeing on their cakes everything i walk along Stockton for groceries. This neat and…read morecute little bakery was so clean and their breads and cakes are next level. They have Japanese cheese cake (slices and whole) and matcha and vanilla crepe cakes and some other delicious goodies. Personally tried Vanilla crepe cake today and it was surprisingly tasty and "not too sweet" iykyk it's the highest compliment coming from an Asian.::))) Japanese cheese cake will be my next target! FYI Being a small business, they prefer cash and there is a minimum amount to use credit cards!

The bread is absolutely high quality and taste amazingly! Yes it is on the higher price, it's good…read moreto treat yourself once awhile! I absolutely loved the blueberry filling bread, its tastes like the 85 Degree Blueberry bread... Second flavor is pork sung sponge cake!! It's sweet and savory with a really nice dense bread. The service is quick, they accept cash and credit card over $10 charges.

Small but mighty grab-and-go location in Union Square! We got four pastries:…read more (1) regular Kouign Amann ($5.25) ~ always solid. I like the size of this Kouign Amann compared to some other places. The crispy crunchy sugar bits are my favorite parts. Pastry is relatively light and fluffy. (2) seasonal lemon curd Kouign Amann ($5.75) ~ lemon curd added brightness to the pastry. I personally love lemon curd so I would definitely get this again but I'm also excited to see what the future seasonal flavors are. (3) seasonal raspberry almond croissant ($5.25) ~ can't go wrong with these flavors. The raspberry jam was inside. I usually like more filling and the amount of filling in this one was just ok. (4) savory scone (cheddar) ($3.95) ~ a bit dry but that's the nature of scones. I took this home and added some butter. Not sure if I would get it again. Good size though (that's mainly why I would potentially get it again) We took public transit, so we didn't park. Service was quick. We didn't get any pastries warmed up.

My last morning in San Francisco :( and making my way for the last a bit of pastries before I head…read moreback home. Since I'm staying in the Financial District, bakeries have to be at least walking distance. On my search I saw that "banana bread chocolate croissant"...ON MY WAY! I made it over at 930am on a Sunday after I had my real breakfast LOL. There was no line so I know I've scored. As I was ordering, the infamous croissant, I was told there were NO BANANA BREAD CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS - none available until later that afternoon which I would be well into my way back home. What a bummer. Since I was there, I went ahead and ordered the giant chocolate chip cookie which was as round and large as my face! I love cookies and this had mounds of chocolate blocks not really chip size. Good crunch and soft center with melts chocolate. This was like home baked. I was happy with this. I was intrigued by the Kouign amann which is like an encrusted with a sugar crunch, appears like a round crunchy flaky croissant filled or not filled with custard or jam. I did opt for the raspberry filled. I actually liked this too, but did it make up for not have the banana bread chocolate croissant? I don't know, but I'm not disappointed with what I ordered. I'd definitely get these again and recommend to everyone. I did have a long delay at the airport so enjoyed and consumed as I waited for my flight. The shop is smack dab at Union Square which is the perfect spot for a pastry treat. Enjoy the weather on a nice day and people watch while you're there.

Cute little cafe in North Beach aka Sf's Little Italy. I like to come here for their cannolis,…read morewhich I find very pleasant. Infact I want a cannoli right now thinking about that crispy a$$ shell. I like everyone there is Mexican, so I can practice my Spanish. Friendly staff. Cash only!

This morning, my wife and I stopped at Caffe Greco in San Francisco's North Beach for coffee and a…read morescone, directly across the street from our hotel, Hotel Bohème. It was such a lovely way to start the day. For a little while, we felt as though we had been transported to a European city café. With its warm, old-world character, sidewalk seating, and lively Columbus Avenue setting, Caffe Greco invites you to slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and watch North Beach come to life. The coffee was comforting, the scone was the perfect companion, and sharing the moment with my wife made it even better. Caffe Greco is more than a convenient stop across from Hotel Bohème--it is a charming little taste of Europe in the heart of San Francisco.

Me: I'm not falling for the Dubai chocolate! I pride myself on never having Dubai chocolate!…read moreAlso me: this Dubai pistachio knafeh cookie is very good. I've walked by Cookie Chachi on the way to and from tennis a few times. It's located across the street from Portsmouth Square and though it offers no seating, looks very cute and there's plenty of outdoor seating options nearby. (Also it's so good to take to-go.) I picked up two cookies--1 Dubai pistachio knafeh and 1 toffee chocolate. Both were delicious--they were unique, with different spices and complex flavor. They were chewy and fresh, even though I didn't eat them/share them for a few hours. They didn't feel overpowering or overwhelming despite their large size. It's minority woman-owned and service was helpful and warm (just like the cookies!) It's a pricey cookie, but it's delicious and unique. It's not something I can make at home!

I'm a fiend for cookies, and when I saw this place I just had to give it a try. With such limited…read morehours it's so hard to, but glad I got a chance! It's a super small location, and they clearly make the cookies elsewhere and package it in super premium packaging to sell for a premium price too. 4.5/5 Dubai Pistachio Knafeh was really nice and you could really tell all the flavors: pistachio, spin pasty dough, and the chocolate chip cookie flavor. It was on the doughy side, but pop it into a toaster oven for 1-2 min and it was as if you got it fresh from the kitchen! I'm very intrigued to the try their other flavors now that I had the one that was their best selling currently. It was a whooping $7, so definitely a premium place for just being a storefront where they sell packaged cookies, but it's clear that it's high quality!

This place was on DoorDash so I tried it for breakfast. Ordered a few different things to try, and…read moreboy was I pleasantly surprised. The guava danish had a delightful flavor, pumpkin muffin was the most moist muffin I've ever had, and the croque monsieur took me back to my trip to France last year. All of the goods were PHENOMENAL!!! I will definitely be frequenting this place more!

Was in town and I'm also looking for a great kouign amann. We arrived before lunch and some items…read morewere sold out. But the lady working the counter said if you don't see something you want,we have more in the back. She brought out some more kouign amann. We also got an apple pie and ham and cheese quiche. They warmed up the quiche for a couple of minutes. We started to eat it but it was still cold in the center. The kouign amann tasted good the first day. But sadly,it tasted stale and hard the next day. I've had others from different places that lasted more than 1day. Definitely good, I'd probably return it I'm near by. But I wouldn't make a special trip for this place