A neighborhood gem that never misses and I mean never. I've been coming to Sunset Bakery on Judah for a while now and it has yet to let me down. This time I stopped by to grab some BBQ pork buns and pineapple buns to send a friend off on a plane ride right -- because honestly, what's a better travel snack than fresh bakery buns? Both were as good as always, soft, fresh, and exactly what you'd expect from a spot that consistently delivers. But the real highlight of this visit was my first time trying the sponge cupcake and oh my gosh. I was not prepared. It sounds simple on paper, and it is, but that's exactly what makes it so special. Lightly flavored, lightly sweet, and just perfectly executed. Sometimes the most understated desserts are the ones that stick with you, and this little cupcake has officially earned a permanent spot in my regular order. If you're in the Sunset and haven't been here yet, you're missing out. And if you have been -- you already know. read more

Sunset Bakery - Current prices as of 3/2026 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything about this bakery is perfect! Their birthday cakes are always so delicious and beautifully decorated without doing too much. Their birthday cakes have the right amount of sweetness and fruits. Come here early because they sell out quick too! I also tried their pineapple bun and it was so crispy and warm. Their cake is gonna be my go to spot next time! My mom usually doesn't like very sweet cakes and she enjoyed it. Definitely would recommend their cakes to everyone that don't like too much sugar. read more

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Hold up, are people gatekeeping the egg tarts here?? The pastry-flakiness and custard-silkiness remind me a lot of the egg tarts at Golden Gate Bakery lol. Main differences are that the egg tarts here are smaller and *I think* there's a tad amount of cinnamon/warm spice added to the crust (I like it). Come here if you don't want to deal with long lines and/or unannounced day-of closures at GGB. :p BBQ pork bun filling here is a little too soy sauce heavy for me, but the BBQ pork bun is still good in a pinch. Pillow-soft steamed sponge cake (the one wrapped in parchment paper)! Red bean paste in the red bean bun is on the cusp on being overly sweet, but I love the crispy bun topping. Decent winter melon cake; the lard taste in the pastry shell is pretty apparent lol. Friendly and humble lady at the counter. :) read more

Delicious asian cake. Not overly sweet like American cakes. Ordered the mixed fruit 24 hours before and pick up was super easy. Would buy from here again! read more

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This little bakery has been a staple institution in Sunset and also my life. As a raggedy teen with purse strings budget, this place has kept me fed and has seen all my growths. This little bakery stuck through all the times while other mom and pop shops collapse and fell. It's cash only so come prepared and dig out the forgotten money. Their assortment of baked goods are well balanced with old Hong Kong style flavors. If you want a fluffy and lightly sweet cake they got that! Plus, they have $12 mini cake that you can TikTok or instagram about! Hope they continue growing as I wish to return to them repeatedly read more

I ordered a strawberry cake at Sunset Bakery over the phone for pick up a couple days later. The process was smooth for ordering as I already saw the menu online and the worker wrote down and repeated the message on the cake. The day I came to pick up, the bakery was fairly empty so I didn't have any wait. The worker or owner was so nice and showed me the cake, let me take a pic, boxed it up, and took payment. The process was quick and simple. The cake itself was light, fluffy, and delicious. The only thing negative was that the strawberries were not sweet, but then again, I ordered in late January, early February. Maybe the strawberries might be better during peak strawberry season? The cream was light and tasted well with the cake. Sunset Bakery also sells Chinese pastries and coffee. Nice hole-in-the-wall Chinese bakery that has been around for decades. read more

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I am one of many dedicated local customers who have been visiting Sunset Bakery for decades! The best baked char siu baos and traditional chinese fruit cake with light sponge cake and whipped cream. The best is when the baos are still slightly warm! read more

I purchased a slice from Sunset bakery yesterday, there's strawberry cake and put it in the fridge for next morning. When I took it out the next morning, I thought I smelled something weird and I tasted it a little bit of the cream, the cream had went bad! I don't know what's happened to Sunset bakery I used to love this place as a kid. I've been here at least over 20 times. This is the first time I've ever had anything from their store that was bad. That's why I gave it two stars because of the past experiences I had with them otherwise I would've given it one star read more

Stopped by for my morning breakfast. Ate halfway through and noticed a cockroach in my bun . Other half tasted good though. read more

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I usually go in for slices of their strawberry birthday cake and traditional Chinese pork buns to take home. And on occasions when they're out of one or the other I'll try something else and have never been disappointed. read more

This is one of go to places when I'm craving bbq pork buns. Today I dropped in around 9:15am to buy 1/2 dozen. The buns were still warm when I got home. Later I had one for lunch. I bit into the bun. Where's the meat? I had to take several bites to get to the pork. Somewhat on the less generous side. It's not going to prevent me from patronizing the bakery as I'm hoping this was a fluke today. I found metered parking around the corner. read more

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Got a strawberry cake for the Chinese Lunar New Year...year of the Fire Horse. They offered to write Gong Hei Fat Choi in Chinese characters on the cake and it came out perfect! Very friendly and great service like always! Their pastry and cakes are always fresh and delicious! My go to place for cakes for special occasions! read more

$31 dollars for an 8in Asian fruit cake. Cash only. Classic pink box tied with plastic red string. No frills. The egg sponge is SO soft. The airy cream isn't very sweet! Worker tossed in a free pineapple bread so my kid can eat it on the way home. What a great neighborhood business. Would definitely be back! Plus they are open till 630pm! Walking in this place looks nostalgia of the Asian bakeries in the 80s. Love it. read more

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A long-time establishment in the Sunset that deserves continued support. Love this place for their egg custard pie and pineapple buns. Flavorful and not too sweet. Just tried their sesame balls and they are also solid. Cash only, friendly service and affordable pastries for the win. read more

This place has the best cakes- not too sweet! I always get the strawberry cake for family birthday parties and everyone loves it. It is very light and fluffy with fresh fruit. You can call ahead to reserve a cake. Service is always very friendly and reliable. It is my go-to spot for cakes in the city. They also sell other pastries and baked goods. I have tried a few buns (can't remember the exact ones) which are also not too sweet and very light. Will need to snag a picture next time of the cake! I always eat it too fast and forget :) read more

I've had the strawberry cake from Sunset Bakery in SF several times now, usually for special occasions, and it never disappoints. The sponge is always light and airy, the cream has just the right balance of sweetness, and the fresh strawberries give it that perfect refreshing touch. It's one of those cakes that feels celebratory without being too rich. Whether it's a birthday, a family gathering, or just a little treat, this cake is a nice treat. read more

I think I got the wrong thing... bbq pork bun had a nice filling but the bread was kinda bland and not as soft as I would have liked. they only take cash read more

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Green onion bun, $1.80. It's on the softer side and has good flavor. Cashier was friendly read more

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Solid Chinese bakery featuring cakes (light whipping cream), baos , tarts, coffee, cookies, bengs, quoks, pies, etc.... Quick, polite service. Their Baked Pork Buns are adequate however I loved their past version which had less sauce, more meat, diced onions, and puffier bread. read more

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just walked in randomly - mid chinese bakery, nothing particularly good and nothing bad either. solid but mediocre tastes.

My family has always gotten our birthday cakes from the Sunset Bakery. Their cake with the chestnut filling was our favorite. This specialty cake brings back wonderful memories of joyous days celebrating birthdays. I sincerely appreciate Sunset Bakery being part of my family tradition. read more

I'm a big fan of Sunset Bakery! I've stopped by here too many times to count (thanks to Yelp check-ins for counting for me) and tried a variety of their bakery items. My **favorite** three items from Sunset Bakery are: 1) Egg tarts (TWO THUMBS-UP!): these have a delightfully flaky crust (I highly recommend lightly toasting them before consuming) and a egg custard filling that has a just-right sweetness. No need to trek all the way over to Chinatown; Sunset Bakery can satisfy all my egg tart cravings in Inner Sunset. 2) Strawberry cream cake (ALSO TWO THUMBS-UP!): this is my new favorite choice for family birthday cakes. The cake is airy and soft, with a lightly-sweet cream filling with strawberries (the sweetness has been approved by the parents AND grandma, so you know it's just right!) They sometimes sell these by the slice so you can try it before committing to a full one. For full cakes, I recommend pre-ordering at least 2 days in advance. You can pay up-front or pay at pick-up if you call in to order. 3) Pineapple bun: the classic pineapple bun, with a crumbly Hong Kong-style topping. As with most of the pastries here, I recommend toasting before consuming, but it's also good as is if you can't wait to scarf it down. More THUMBS-UPS: + Green onion ham bread + Corn mayo bread + Baked BBQ pork bun + Walnut cookie + Sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf (these are filling!) + Curry beef pastry roll + Cream bun with coconut + Chestnut cream cake (these have chestnut cream and real chestnut pieces in the inside layer, with regular cream and fruit on the outside) I'd PASS on: - Baked chicken bun (I didn't like the filling) - Red bean bun (I liked the pineapple crust, but the red bean inside was too much for me. If you're a fan of super sweet red bean paste, you may enjoy this) - Custard tart (it was okay) TIPS: + Bring cash! + No seating inside. Grab and go + They don't have as wide a variety of buns as, say, Sheng Kee Bakery, but they do have a bunch of cookies and cupcakes and other stuff too that I haven't tried yet. When I see all the neighborhood grandmas and grandpas coming by in the daytime to get their drinks and buns and chatting it up with the older lady who's usually behind the counter, I know it's a legit neighborhood mom & pop bakery that I want to keep supporting for as long as possible. read more

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I've gotten several birthday cakes here! Always delicious but the parking is always hard so I recommend having someone with you to just drive. read more

You don't quite expect an old-school Chinese bakery in the Inner Sunset, but son of a gun, here it is unapologetically and hell, why not? There's room for everybody on 9th Avenue, not just the trendier eateries. They offer a flaky and not overly sweet Pineapple Cheese Strip (photo: https://yelp.to/lNbVYWARF9). I didn't know I wanted one until I pointed at it in the display case. It wasn't the height of culinary art, but it satisfied a need for a baked good with no nutritional value whatsoever. They had other worthwhile treats in their display case...muffins, cookies, custard slices, chicken pies. But that stick was the one for me. BAKED GOOD - 3 stars...a high carb stick that did the trick AMBIANCE - 3 stars...pretty standard space for a bakery SERVICE - 3 stars...just a transaction, that's it TOTAL - 3 stars...like what Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick!" RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ read more

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Really recommend the cakes. The strawberry cake is so delicious with real whipped cream. Also tried the orange pie which was very good, but would liked it to have more mandarin oranges (and maybe some extra whipped cream). Got some dim sum which was so-so. Will definitely be on our rotation for cakes. read more

I order my husband's favorite cake here at least twice a year. The tangerine cake is a soft sponge cake with yummy white whipped cream. Their pineapple buns get sold out quickly. The bakery is clean and the service is quick and friendly. read more

A simple Chinese bakery that has affordable pricing and the taste is great. Their buns tends to sold out early, if you want to try more variety, better go before 4pm. Their interior is typical bake shop, nothing fancy but the quality of buns are good. They don't t usually have the buns in the display case. They are usually keep in the warmer behind the counter. Make sure you ask about their pineapple bun, bbq bun, and cocktail buns! One of my favorite is their chicken pie! It's one of the best I had and it's like the traditional Hong Kong style chicken pies. read more

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Yum come here for their dan tats, when they are fresh out of the oven they are so flakey so custardy. This has to be one of my favorite egg tart places as you can actually see all the layers of pastry. We also love ordering their fruit cakes, they are typical Asian sponge cake with whipped cream and fruit toppings. The base cake is airy and not too dense and the whipped cream isn't too overly sweet. Would recommend the strawberry or chestnut cake. They even have smaller 4-5 inch cakes if you feel like getting something larger than a slice to-go! Their baos are also great grab and go breakfast or snack items. I love to get the pineapple filled with red bean. The cocktail bao is also pretty solid. read more

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Long overdue review but Sunset Bakery makes the best strawberry cream cakes. This is my go to place for birthday cakes for my family. The cake is light and fluffy. The cream is so soft without being too sweet. The strawberries add the perfect tartness to the cake. The cakes are also affordable but they are cash only! Parking may also be hard to find since it is located on a busier street. read more

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I preordered the strawberry cake for my son's birthday and it was definitely a hit! Everyone commented on how fresh and light the cake was and almost everyone had a second serving!! This cake reminded me of growing up in SF and the cakes we would get in Chinatown for special occasions. These are cakes that have the yummy whipped cream frosting and extremely light and airy sponge cake and seasonal fruit. Just delicious and price point was reasonable. The lady who works here was very sweet and helpful!! I had a great experience and will be returning. Thank you!! read more

I ordered 30 cupcakes today for my kids school, when I got home there was no frosting or sprinkles, just the bun. I called the store and they said you can bring them back and we will frost them for an additional 90 cents per cupcake. I already spent $50 . I ended up frosting them myself. The kids and adults said the cupcakes tasted terrible and only the frosting was good.They were stale and definitely not made fresh like they told me. Never again will I buy from there. read more

This review is for their 4 inch chestnut cake. The cream was not fresh the first time. We thought it was a one time issue. We bought another one a few weeks later and the cake tasted sour and it was stale and crumbly. We ended up tossing it away. Disappointed as their cake used to be consistently good. read more

best egg tart! everything they sell here is so good, strawberry shortcake airy and fluffy, stuffed sticky rice so flavorful and packed with goodies. baked bbq pork bun, elephant ears, angel cake are my go-to as well. if you want to try one item from here, get the egg tart! read more

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Really good pork buns. Went here for their strawberry cakes and it did not disappoint. Affordable too, just wish this was closer to my house

Right next to the N Judah line, Sunset Bakery offers a selection of cakes, pastries, and more. Here, you can find a variety of traditional Chinese buns with fillings from sweet (such as pineapple) to savory (such as pork). This bakery also has more familiar items like sugar cookies and apple turnovers. After looking around at the different buns, I got a red bean bun to take with me. The red bean bun was sweet (a little too sweet) and the dough was soft. The red bean paste filling was rich and smooth like cream. The bun was a wonderful snack for the early afternoon, and it was a good size to eat on the go. If I pass through the neighborhood again, I'll be sure to drop by Sunset Bakery to try another delicious bun. read more

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We've been coming to this bakery for a long time now and they have been pretty consistent! Fruit is fresh and cake is always soft. Never any issues when I order and people working there are nice. Our cake turned out just as we requested! read more

Sunset Bakery - Custom mixed fruit cake! Our go to bakery for family events and never disappoints - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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CASH Only Business New Year's Eve and I was in a hunt for a bakery that was still open late in San Francisco. FOUND Sunset Bakery that was still open for another 30 mins (closes at 6:30p every day except Sundays)... oh, but, wait! It was a cash only basis. I started to walk away, who carries cash anymore... oh, but wait! I had a few bills in my purse! Hmm, with the rise of mobile payments and the popularity of credit cards, cash-only businesses risk losing customers (like me) if they don't start adapting to electronic payments. BUT I understand why they wouldn't accept CC's for some of these mom & pop shops. My main desire were the pineapple buns and she still had some in the glass case. I got half a dozen of those. I also requested pork buns but she only had 2 left so I purchased what she had remaining. I pointed to the custard pie and said I wanted a slice of it. New to me were the onion bun and cocktail bun. I got some of those too. I'm usually a creature of habit but I was willing to try them. She boxed everything neatly in the pink box and proceeded to tie the box with a ribbon. I left the bakery with my box of goodies and a smile on my face. Happy ending. Review #2835 read more

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Neighborhood gem! The strawberry cream cake is delicious. I've gotten it on several birthday occasions and it's always a hit. The price is great and they've always had it in stock when I've ordered. Note, you have to pay in cash so it may require an ATM withdrawal. read more

Sunset Bakery - Strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The strawberry cake here is one of my fave cakes ever. Their lemon Swiss roll is also really good! Owners are super nice. Definitely one of my go-to places for Chinese-style cakes! (Requested the strawberry cake for my birthday this year!) read more

I had their strawberry cake a few months ago and really like it. It was fluffy, moist, and not very sweet...which is why I picked up a full 9 inch cake today to celebrate a belated Thanksgiving with family. I also tried the mocha roll previously but was not really impressed with it. Definitely recommend the strawberry cake though. The strawberries were fresh. In the bakery, you can see boxes of strawberries on the fridge. They are CASH ONLY. Their most popular baked good is the BBQ pork buns. I will try that next time. read more

Sunset Bakery - Current prices as of 11.27.2022 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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