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Starbread Bakery

4.5 (430 reviews)
InexpensiveBakeries, Filipino
Closed • 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Soaking wet and sour seńoritas
Nancy O.

I've had star bread before. It's amazing and addictive, you can't stop eating it. My experience of other star bread locations is a fluffy and slightly sweet bread that's piping hot and just amazing. This location got it completely wrong. Each piece was completely drenched underneath, soaking wet, not just moist. The worst part was the slightly sour smell and taste. Maybe the dough was from yesterday? No idea, but they did not taste right at all. I had one bite, then searched through the box to see if they were all the same and they were. I dumped the whole thing.

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Jennifer C.

Starbread is the perfect holiday dessert for a potluck or to bring to a party. The best gift to say thank you to a group of people! Inexpensive and fast to order! Came twice in one day to give to a classroom and housing community. Both times took only 5 minute wait or less to get starbread. You cannot order ahead of time but should be no problem. Do not accept bills $100 and over and have a service charge for credit cards. They have other baked goods but their show stopper is their warm seniorita bread which has a buttery sugary filling! I will say the best time to eat it is when it's fresh and warm. It's okay room temp but best warmed up. I don't prefer it day old + but i think it depends on your preference. I

Señorita Bread (25 Pieces)
Bernadette B.

Yes. Yes. Yes! As a Filipino-American from Metro-Detroit, Filipino bakeries are head to come by. So whenever we're in the bay area, you know I'm making the most of SF's Filipino Community. This place was everything I needed it to be. I'm fairly confident that 95% of their profit margins comes from selling exactly one item - señorita bread (aka Spanish bread). And they do it so incredibly well. Their bread is much smaller than I'm used to, but the size was an improvement to any other version I've had before. Two bites, and your señorita bread has disappeared. You stare at your hand, wondering there it's gone, but then, you remember the delightful taste in your mouth and its happy home in your stomach. Perfectly warm, fluffy, buttery, and the perfect touch of sugar. I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it. We ordered 25 pieces to bring back for a household of 5 adults, 2 teenagers, and 1 toddler. This was a mistake. We should have ordered more. The bread had completely disappeared in half a day. Otherwise, we also ordered the tiramisu which I wouldn't describe as accurately Italian but still tasty and light. We also ordered some of the Nutella stuffed señorita bread which was fine, but I could skip in favor of a couple more traditional pieces. I also wish they'd offer coffee. What a wonderful morning snack that would be. We can't wait to come back. We may go back twice in one week. I have no shame because it's delicious. I'll have to make sure I time another future visit for when they have other exciting offerings like ube pan de sal, but for now, just call me Kirby because I'll take it all.

Senorita bread
Jude D.

It's no secret that senorita bread- what star bread is famous for- is absolutely delicious. It's buttery, soft, sweet, and comes out hot and fresh. It's also fairly cheap, four pieces for five dollars. Definitely worth a visit!

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What you need to know is that there were 15 pieces in this box five minutes before I took this picture. I don't know why I'm writing this because I must be the last person on earth who didn't know about Starbread. To be fair I tried them like a decade ago and the señorita bread must have been cold so I never went back. I just moved nearby and decided I'd try again -- and the HOT rolls? They changed my life. My partner and I ascended. This box is empty now but my heart is full.

Senorita bread at 60 cents a piece!  A total steal!
Lionel C.

It's not the biggest bakery in the Bay, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in pastry might. My friend had brought his newlywed wife down from the Seattle area. She's from the Philippines, and was a little homesick after a few months in the States. So I brought my buddy and his bride on a Bay Area's best taste of the Philippines tour. Well best as far as yelp ratings go. Starbread was one of the stops, and it didn't disappoint. My fellow yelpers were spot on as this was definitely worth it's stars. My bud'z wife picked up a kind of nutcake. I don't know how it tasted, but it looked tasty. What I did order was a small bag of Senorita Bread to sample. I had been introduced to Senorita bread by a former co-worker who'd get our work module this occasional treat. They were absolutely delicious. I'm not sure if he got them at Starbread. It may have been but what I tried at Starbread was on another tier of amazing! It was definitely because the woman taking my order went to the back and got me some fresh baked ones still steaming with heat. Back in our office, the pastries had long cooled. I promptly gave one to my friend's wife. She took a quick bite before I could give one to my friend. He reached to take a bite of hers, but she actually pulled away because it was too delicious to share! it's still the honeymoon phase...except when it comes to fresh baked Starbread Senoritas. I gave my friend his own, which he fast devoured. With his wife's eyes pining for more, he then promptly ordered another bag. Domestic order restored! Clearly, he already embraces that well-aged adage for marital success: A happy wife is a happy life. His wife mentioned that in the Philippines, they actually call it Spanish bread. I'm wondering how the moniker changed after crossing the Pacific. Well, whatever you call it, I call it deliciosa. (Warning: In high school I took French...)

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Nadia I.

Easy parking right up front in the shopping center parking lot. No line, smells so good inside, quick service. Note that it is best to take cash, they charge 3% service fee for using credit card no matter how much your total is. The Señorita bread is AMAZING. It is made fresh daily. When we went yesterday, it was served warm and fresh and buttery. Their prices haven't changed in quite some time, there is no discount for bulk purchasing but it's fairly priced to begin with so not an issue. So so good.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, warm senorita bread, quick service, and good value for groups. Cakes and pastries are also well liked.

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I can eat 100! Don't eat them hot tho, unless you're wearing your adult bib!! Margarine makes em' so good I think!

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Senorita bread on deck......Got the 25 piece for $10 not bad at all. It was fresh and hot to the order.

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I would not be at all surprised if the secret ingredient in those Seniorita rolls is crack. OM NOM NOM NOM!

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My fingers are burnt from the molten butter and I don't care. I just want the rolls in my mouth. So good. Pure evil.

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Hot from the oven, buttery and not too sweet ... It's hard to only eat one. The only downside is that they aren't fast on customer service.

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The Senorita rolls are great. We get them for my office about once a month. But be careful, they are addictive...

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Baked fresh and packaged as you wait. Call ahead if you have a large order. Best eaten warm.

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Love the bread, love the service. Overall a fantastic and quick place to hit up to fulfill a sweet tooth.

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The best starbread in the bay! Ssf doesn't know how to bake it so come here instead all the way from Daly City!!!

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11 years ago

Word can't describe, so yummy and I bet not good for your calories..always a treat for me to eat these, I wish I can eat it everyday..

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Does the Senorita bread taste fine the next day?

In my opinion it's okay....not as good, but if you warm it a few seconds in the microwave and eat it quick, it's okay. I wouldn't go as fas as calling it "good" the next day

Is this place still operating during this shelter in place?

The open sign was lighted up.

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“To be fair I tried them like a decade ago and the señorita bread must have been cold so I never went back.”

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