The total for eight pork buns was $22.80, which I think is a reasonable price considering inflation. I remember when I was a kid and pork buns were only around 75 cents, so it's definitely more expensive now--but honestly, these were worth it. The woman working at the counter was very nice, which made the experience even better. The pork buns had the perfect ratio of meat to bread. At other bakeries, I sometimes feel like there isn't enough filling, but this place got it just right. read more

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This is one of my fav bakeries in San Francisco. Everything is delicious and love the variety of Chinese comfort baked good and French goodies. One of my fav items is the chicken katsu egg bun. It's such a unique combination of flavors that you don't see anywhere else. Love the traditional pork buns, hot dog buns, and egg tarts. I always grab a box for friends and family as well. The owner is super kind and friendly. read more

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What no one is talking about is the beef pastie here for $10.75 SERIOUS YUM! When you discover a rare Irish + Chinese bakery, you gotta go for the biggest item on display and that's definitely a hefty beef pastie -- it wasn't until I cut open this thing that I realize it's COMPLETELY STUFFED -- no wonder it felt like it weighed a pound. I'm amazed they didnt use any potato and vegetable filler! All that meaty juiciness was delicious with every bite perfectly seasoned. Although it's a cozy bakery, the service was excellent, friendly, and efficient. They now take credit card payments if you don't have cash handy. I was there at 3pm on Saturday and they were still graciously open and even gave me a FREE blueberry scone on the house! I also tried the beef sausage roll $6.50 and the chicken katsu bun. I'll definitely be back for that beef pastie!! read more

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I have lived across the street for 26 years now . Jenny took over 20 years ago. Truly by far this amazing Jenny put a face lift on Taraval. I admire all.dhe has done for our entire block. Jenny has a million dollar smile. Stop by enjoy coffee yummy fresh dessert! read more

This bakery has a vast amount of options. The katsu sandwich is a must try. Very friendly staff! read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

my favorite bakery on taraval, the pork buns are to die for and the staff is always super friendly. Moved here 8 months ago and it's one of my most frequented spots. great for an early morning grab and go when you're heading for work or on a walk. read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - pork bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My experience here was sooo great. From the moment I walked in I was treated so well. The customer service here is beyond amazing. I came in looking only for Irish bread but left with a bag full of other pastries. I tried their potato bread, beef rolls, and pork rolls. It allllll tasted so good. We ate up literally everything I bought within two days. This was the best Irish Bread I've ever had. It was full of yummy raisins and tasted soooo delightful when toasted a bit with butter. For anyone looking for Irish Bread please stop here. It will now be my go to for it! read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Irish Bread....already half gone lol - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've officially been banned from every dating app known to mankind -- Hinge, Tinder, Bumble, all of them. But honestly? You don't need dating platforms when you have Yelp. Because Yelp, not Cupid, helped me find love in a truly hopeless place: Sweet Passion Bakery. This Asian/Irish fusion bakery really does bring the best of both worlds straight to your taste buds. Small and humble inside they have a large variety of goods to choose from. Sadly, some of the pastries I wanted weren't available since their Irish baker was off that day (respectfully, please come back, sir). I ended up grabbing the Chicken Katsu Sandwich, two Spam & egg buns, and a Vietnamese iced coffee. The bread here is ridiculously fresh -- soft, slightly sweet, and perfect with anything savory. The Spam & egg bun was the ideal grab-and-go snack, and the furikake added the perfect extra hit of umami. The Vietnamese iced coffee? Cold, refreshing, and packed with a deep, bold flavor. But the star of the show... the Chicken Katsu Sandwich. Hands down the best I've ever had in my life. The bread was toasted to absolute perfection, and the chicken was so crispy outside yet so tender inside it practically melted in my mouth. Plus, the spicy mayo, tomatoes, and gooey over-easy egg took it completely over the top. It was so satisfying and surprisingly easy to eat -- kept me full all the way until a late dinner. Our experience was so good we're already planning to come back tomorrow. Until then, their baked goods will be living rent-free in our minds... passionately. read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Best chicken sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything here is good! Tried all their sandwiches and it's really good. Some faves: Bbq bun Cocktail bun Bolo bao Ciabatta ham and bacon Service is fast Ambiance is casual read more

My favorite one stop shop for delicious chicken katsu sandwiches and yummy egg tarts! Great service as always from the owner Jenni. Can't wait to come back again :) read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the chicken katsu and egg on a bun. Ready made. They were nice to heat up. Tiny bit of Sriracha. Some people came in and left. I think they have more selections of their baked goods in the morning. Also, they close on Monday , so why make more. Nice tables to sit and eat. read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Chicken katsu with egg - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really wanted to be a regular at this bakery. I was going weekly and enjoying the different things that I would buy. But a few weeks ago, I got a mini rhubarb pie and found a long hair in it! Luckily, I was eating it with a fork and it came up in the first bite, so I didn't eat any, but it completely turned me off from ever buying anything there, again. read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Long hair cooked in pie - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ambiance: It's bright and clean with a few tables and chairs to hang out with your friends, while you're having your snacks. Noise levels are also pretty low, but I'm sure it depends on how many patrons or who is in the shop. Service: The owner is very nice and will also ask if you want certain items heated up. Food: Everything is made fresh in house and the prices are so much better than some of the neighboring shops. Four dollars for a down spam and egg bun?! Under $3 for a hot dog bao? Sign me up! The buns are soft and fluffy and a little sweet on top, which is just perfect for the savory sweet palate that i prefer. I ended with the walnut cookie, which is a sizeable portion. I grabbed 3 items for under $10. I think that's super affordable, considering that there's meat and a fried egg in one of the sandwiches. I think this is one of the best places to go in the neighborhood if you're looking for sandwiches that aren't $10+ - they have other substantial looking meat items that i have yet to try. Woman minority owned business. Shop local and love this spot! read more

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I ordered the wrong thing; I got the name of the item wrong, my fault. The woman behind the counter swapped it out easily, no problem. Good food, better service read more

The lady owner is very nice! Croissants are super and the Irish products are excellent! The coffee is TOPS!! read more

Happened into Sweet Passion Bakery this morning (tucked quietly away on Taraval Street across from Walgreens and next door to Andy Town Coffee) and absolutely LOVED our new find! I especially appreciate the bit of "Yin Yang" food ... meaning, a bit of Eastern (Chinese) food and a bit of Western food and drinks. Two people were running the place: a woman and a young man. Both were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! I enjoyed a Barbequed Pork Bun and an [off the menu] "Yin Yang Milk Tea". (Yin Yang Milk Tea is a Hong Kong Milk Tea with a bit of Coffee.) Both were super yummy! The Pork Bun has a generous amount of meat that was seasoned wonderfully. The Pork was yummy and lean ... no chunks of fat, and the bread was soft and fresh. Perfect!!! The others in our party ordered Spam and Egg Bun, Coconut Bun, and a Plain Bun. We all loved what we ordered as we enjoyed all the locals and the regulars that popped in and out. Seating was limited and the atmosphere relaxed. We weren't rushed at all and enjoyed a lazy Sunday morning impromptu catch up over coffee and delicious snacks with good friends. I will definitely come back. I loved the food, drink, and prices. Everything seemed to be cooked fresh there; the people are nice and friendly; easy parking; and clean. If you go, ask about things that are not listed. For example, I didn't know about the Yin Yang Milk Tea until I heard a regular order it. In addition, they had Almond Croissants that they brought out fresh and hot after another regular ordered it. So they are full of delicious secrets yet to be discovered!!! For those who know me, I used to have a "go-to" coffee chain that I loved. But since the pandemic, their business model has changed and it's not as fun nor worthwhile for me to go there. I LOVE finding solid "Mom and Pop" small businesses like these where it seems like people are making an honest living ... working hard, helping the community, offering quality products at fair prices. One and only drawback for me: like with many small businesses, there's no public restroom ... so I couldn't stay THAT long!!! Thank you so much to the wonderful woman and the young man today for providing us such a GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! read more

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I've been treating myself to this bakery on Taraval for years now. I no longer live near by, however make sure to visit whenever I'm in the outer sunset! The pastry's and food here are always top knotch, I don't know what most of it's called, I usually just point to stuff know it's a safe bet! As for the service, the woman that owns this place is fantastic! Personable and has been pleasant every time ive gone in! She even gave my son a race car toy last time we visited! For sure my favorite bakery in the city! read more

Small, cozy spaces where the owner knows their customers and have a heavy flow of locals have a special place in my heart. While I don't get to the Outer Sunset so much these days, I was there recently for a very early Sunday morning soccer match. Craving something local, I popped in here after browsing some other spots... including some of the "well-known" spots around. This place reminded me of some other small spots in NYC and Miami with an eclectic mix of food items... sausage rolls, curry pasties, potato bread goodies, and a wide assortment of pastries. The owner clearly knew the folx who were coming in, calling most by name. While the rolls & pasties looked soooo good, I couldn't pull my eyes away from the egg + cheese + bacon + ham croissant, it looked insane, in the very best way. When I asked for it, the owner asked me if it was ok that it had Siracha... divine! This breakfast croissant was epic. She warmed it up for me and it was nice and crispy, the tanginess of the melted cheese + Siracha, paired with the flavor explosion of the egg + ham + bacon... Anthony B would have loved this spot. Sidenote... a regular came on to order a bunch of goodies and the owner explained that she had an assortment of moon cakes given the season. This is that local + ethnic + eclectic vibe that I love. I'll be back. read more

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All I can say is the Cream Scone is heavenly! My sister bought some of the dinner rolls and shared the delicious fluffy rolls with me. I bought two raisin scones for my Scottish friends and they loved them. I originally wanted a loaf of soda bread but it was sold out early in the morning. One of the customers in line with us raved about the sausage rolls especially the chicken one. The counter person was friendly and very patient with our indecisiveness...too many items that looked good! Even though it's a bit of a hike from the East Bay, we will be back early in the morning to have more choices! read more

It's been nearly a year since my last visit and it is still a fantastic little neighborhood bakery featuring Chinese bakery treats and Irish/British baked goods. I arrived around 8:30am and the freshly baked goods are steadily coming out from the back. Their sconewiches are always winners for my family. It's filling and satisfying--it is my personal favorite and reasonably priced at $7.50. I also ordered the Nutella bun & a red bean bun. Both weren't overly sweet, although I wished there was just a bit more Nutella in the bun. If you're in the neighborhood--support this local business--you can't order anything wrong. read more

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The Katsu sandwich was perfect, crispier than I was expecting after being chilled. The pineapple coconut bun had a perfect bun to filling ratio. The person at the counter was personable, delightful, and friendly. We hope to see her every time! The interior was quaint, yet perfectly suitable for the size of the venue. It had all the right vibes for a neighborhood bakery. We definitely plan on returning! read more

Came here to purchase some of John Campbells pasties. Unfortunately on holiday. But did order a combo banh mi from the owner. Super friendly and accommodating. My sandwich was packed with meat and pate. Look at my pic. Will definitely be back not only for a pastie but some of her goodies. Recommended!! read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Combo Banh Mi - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cozy Chinese/Irish neighborhood bakery on Taraval! I love this place, it's very affordable and they have tons of options. From a variety of Chinese buns to sausage rolls, pasties, sandwiches, cakes and more. If you enjoy baked goods, you will definitely find something here. I've tried a few of their Chinese buns, the hotdog buns and red bean buns are my favorite. Definitely will check out some of their other pastries next time. Perfect place to go for a quick breakfast, lunch or snack! read more

They are a Local bakery which has some fantastic bakery buns. It brings me back to my childhood in Chinatown, eating buns and egg tarts. They also have some beautiful drawings of Chinatown on the walls. The service was excellent, and you could tell they knew their customer by name. They have fantastic owners and great food. read more

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Inexpensive and good fresh Asian bread, it's a little out of my way but I stopped by for the first time to buy a variety of pastries. It's a very cute place run by a sweet lady, bring cash and support this small local business. What a treat to stumble upon this establishment, melon cake (wife cake) was my favorite. Wish I lived closer so I can stop by for a quick bite. read more

Not sure why this bakery is so popular. They have the traditional Chinese baked desserts which my friend bought and didn't like. Felt the bread was chewy and old tasting. The service was awful. She was chatting with her usual customers and it took us more than 15 minutes, since we had ro wait for them to finished their private conversation, before we were served. Can't see myself coming back here. read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best #mooncake I had in many years. I'm not making this up. Better than JJ Bakery, AA Bakery, Eastern Bakery and Domi. What makes this mooncakes perfect is the texture and flavor of the red bean and how moist and light and fresh the dough. You can buy these special mooncakes at Sweet Passion Bakery @sweet_passion_bakery in San Francisco. Jenny, the baker and owner makes a quad yolk mooncake. My wife had half of the quad. It was fabulous. Also, Jenny makes an out of this world chicken pot pie. Packed with lots of goodies inside, I have to come back to get a few more. My wife wants to try it. This is my new go to place for mooncakes. Plus, it's not in SF Chinatown where it's difficult to find parking. It was worth the 373 miles drive. Their mooncakes are Devine. DJ's rating: 4.95/5.00 Would I come back? Definitely yes. #mooncakes DJ' read more

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"...such a nice sounding word for what it means: a fortunate accident." - Serendipity I had no idea Andytown Coffee near the beach was closed on Monday, no worries as the Andytown the Lab is just up the road and open! And yes, here's more proof on my connection to serendipity... Serendipity may be silly to non-believers, but I'm living example how it's alive and well in our amazing universe, yet all that matters is I convinced someone close to my inner cosmos that it's the real deal! Okay enough of my spiritual journey in life, lol. So after picking up my Cappuccino I notice a small bakery next door called Sweet Passion Bakery. Serendipity? I stumble in to a cozy interior and open for sit down (four chairs). Warm with an easy vibe, but don't expect fancy. I am greeted and I order: Spam & Egg Bun 5/5 - hot off the grill & I loved it! Cocktail Bun 4/5 - on point, just chinch on filling! BBQ Pork Bun 4/5 - on point, see above! Apple Tart 1/5 - Hmm this one was horrible lol! I'm not gonna lie that Apple Tart was soggy and one nibble later I kicked it to the curb. The Cocktail Bun & BBQ Pork Bun were good, just chinch on the fill. The Spam & Egg Bun (seasoned ground pepper) hot off the grill and for $3?! This simple item is what took it to the next level! Mmm... Sipping Andytown Cappuccino and truly enjoying that simple bun! In the end, I recommend Sweet Passion Bakery if in the Outer Sunset. A great spot for picnic bites or hey grab a chair and dig in! I was also surprised they carried the iconic John Campbell Irish baked goods (small selection but cool). Get the Spam & Egg Bun! Avoid that ick Apple Tart! Serendipity how I love ya... 7/21/22 UPDATE: DEDUCTED A STAR BECAUSE ON MY LAST TWO VISITS THE SPAM EGG BUN WASN'T UP TO PAR LIKE MY FIRST VISIT (not warm/day old?)...4-STARS read more

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I missed John Campbell's when the other outposts closed. Delighted to find they now have a collab at this spot. Irish bread and brown bread are amazing and have been introduced to the Asian bakery delights too - Pineapple and coconut buns yum. Cash is welcome but they do take credit cards too. read more

This is a perfect example of why and how I give businesses more than one chance. Quality/Quantity - My daughter is a huge John Campbell Irish Bakery fan, so we still come here for his baked goods. Atmosphere - To-go only. Street parking. Open 7 days a week from 7:00am to 2:30pm. Service - 6 stars, not sure if the owner trained this great employee, but we can all learn so much from her who worked today (6/20/22). Nice, polite, patient, professional, accommodating, human, etc. Price - 75¢ a cookie. Owner Comment - Good luck. :) read more

The volcano coffee was good. It was thick and creamy. The apple tart was cold and kinda hard to eat. It had pears and applesauce in it. The service was just ok. The lady was rushing us to decide and buy something. She did not answer any of our questions. She did not give me a receipt when asked for one. There was no ambiance. It was just a small storefront. read more

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A friend recommended this place to me, and I really enjoyed their products. I picked up the Irish soda bread, and a chicken, curry chicken and vegetable pies. These pies are delicious warmed up in the microwave, and I was told they freeze very well. The dough is really tasty and delicious. The chicken in the pies was breast meat, but moist. I enjoyed taking to the woman who works there. Turns out she's a local, born and bread. Now that I had a full sampling of their Irish baked goods, I want to go back and sample their Chinese baked goods. read more

We bought a unheated but cooked shepherd's pie the other day for St Patty's day breakfast and it was delicious. In the past, i usually go to an Irish bakery in the Richmond district around 18/20th ave...same cook according to the owners and it was worth it. We heat up portions in a pyrex glass container $12 size of a small black takeout box read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Shepherd's Pie - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend brought over their pork sausage pastry puff, almond croissant, and garlic pecorino cheese rolls yesterday and we devoured everything! The garlic roll seriously was one of the most delicious things I've had in awhile and I can't wait to visit this place myself so I can grab more. The bread was soft and fluffy, oozing with oil and delectable bits of garlic cloves. Tastes good cold too but of course best when enjoyed warm and fresh! The pork sausage pastry was legit and very buttery and filling. I am intrigued by their pineapple buns and other Chinese bakery goodies, as well as their Irish breads. What a true East meets West type of establishment, the kind of thing you'd only expect to find in the Sunset! read more

This bakery is conveniently located next to my favorite coffee roaster. Street parking is readily available. This was my first visit to this bakery. They have a good selection of sweet and savory baked goods. I bought some chicken curry rolls for a potluck this afternoon. I also bought a slice of bread pudding (this is one of the house favorites) and a couple mocha/toffee rolls to share at home. Thier prices seem good too. The chicken curry rolls were a potluck hit. They were devoured quickly. Everyone said they tasted great. Though not the best I've ever had, I found the bread pudding to be tasty (even cold) but better after heating it in the microwave. My wife and I found the mocha/toffee rolls to be very tasty too. I think these are best eaten chilled. I will definitely return to sample their BBQ Pork Buns and other tasty treats. read more

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Lemme show you this chicken katsu sandwich!This yummy sandwich can be found in a little Chinese/Irish bakery where it is either displayed or made to order. I don't know how, but the cook legit had it ready in 3 minutes. It definitely was not microwaved either because the meat was not dry and you could hear the oil in the fryer popping from the kitchen. The katsu came out nice and crispy, perfect to go with their fluffy buns. This place also sells both Chinese and Irish pastries so there is a lot to choose from when you visit! read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Sausage roll - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Still love this neighborhood bakery. Had cousins visiting and picked up items for breakfast - sausage rolls and shepherds pie consistently tasty. Kiddo loves the pineapple buns filled with custard or red bean. Hubs ordered a katsu sandwich (an item we hadn't tried before) and said the katsu was flavorful and bread was soft. read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Katsu sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came by during St. Patrick's day around 11am. There was a short line. I got the soda bread. It was a big portion for $7.75. The bread was pretty hefty, but the inside of it was light. There was a sourness to the bread that balanced nicely with the sweetness. It was good. Staff were friendly, and the overall atmosphere of the place was nice. read more

Sweet Passion Bakery - Soda Bread - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I like to spend my money here on Saturday mornings. Things do tend to run out, so be prepared to try other options. Really can't go wrong with any offerings for the day. You can have your food warmed up there if you like. Seating is cozy. You can tell the owner loves what they do. read more

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Love their red bean pastry! I chose a long layover just to hop in a cab to go buy them when flying through San Fran. My family also loves their chicken sandwiches and their ham and cheese croissants. Soooo yummy if you are anywhere near this area. read more