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    Yvonne's Southern Sweets

    4.6 (97 reviews)
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    German chocolate cake
    Megha M.

    I wanted to post an update and let you know that absolutely everything I've ever had from this bakery has been amazing. Obviously the pecan pie is my favorite but the sweet potato pie is so so good. The butter cookies hit the spot and I recently had German chocolate cake for the first time and yes...it was amazing. I'm eating a slice right now. I love the service here and it feels great to support a local business. This is my go to bakery in SF and I hope you love it as much as I do!

    a pie and a cupcake

    I bought a the german chocolate cupcakes and the pecan pie this morning --- it was heavenly and divine!!! The texture of the cupcake was superb and the topping was amazing. Pecan pie was above par!!! I am not surprised now that the owner wouldn't accept anymore orders -- too bad as I wanted to order for my station's amazon drivers in celebration of Black History Month and promoting African American businesses... I hope next time, I will be given a chance. Thank you Yvonne for giving me a "taste of heaven."

    Mini pecan pie and butter cookie next to the shop
    Katy H.

    All around amazing! I stopped in for some treats and the smell alone is fantastic. I was warmly greeted upon arriving and picked up a butter cookie and a mini pecan pie. Both were DELICIOUS! I can not rave enough about how tasty both desserts were. Very affordable pricing and just lovely people. Do yourself a favor and go get some tasty treats at Yvonne's!

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    Leslie V.

    I can undeniably say that this bakery is my #1 in San Francisco. Her menu is versatile from her popular butter cookies all the way to her crab and sausage consisted gumbo soup. Once you try her food once, I can promise you will want to come back for more. My personal favorites from Yvonne's menu include her gumbo, butter cookies, beignets and pies. During holidays you can place your own order, but I attend her pop-up events where she features her gumbo and beignets since at the moment they're only made during her pop-up events. I stay updated about these events through her Instagram @yvonnessouthernsweets. Yvonne herself is very friendly and approachable with her smile as she greets all her diverse customers. Yvonne's Southern Sweets is an inclusive space for all which is why I 100% recommend this establishment!!

    a variety of baked goods
    Lily L.

    Amazing sweet potato pie!! I picked up some individual portioned pies and cobbler for some birthday gifts, and got myself a little sweet potato pie. I plan on getting a full size pie next and trying more sweets!

    Sweet potato pie
    Megan H.

    I love sweet potatoes so I had to try Yvonne's sweet potato pie! It was too cute not to buy! (hey, that rhymed!) I took it back to my dorm and warmed it up in the microwave before eating it. The consistency reminds me of pumpkin pie, but the flavor is a little less sweet which I liked. The crust was buttery and flaky! This pie was delicious and is the perfect serving size for one person! Next time I want to try her famous pecan praline and butter cookie!

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    Magda G.

    Oh my goodness those butter cookies are incredible ! I mean you will turn around to go back to the store get more before you even half way done with the first one, they are that good ....not too sweet, flakey and so buttery. I got then at the 3rd on the 3rd event so they wee $1 but I am not sure if that is the regula price, brownies were $2.

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    Delicious amazing treats as well as wonderful customer service and ambiance. Love this place

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    Thank you for your continued support of my small business.

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    1 year ago

    Great cookies my favorite is the butter pecan and I will travel to get them all the time

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    Yvonnes's has the best shortbread/butter cookies. Definitely our go to place for desserts of all kinds.

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    The BEST tasting cookies and treats you will ever taste!! SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS!! They're hard to stop eating,.

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    Purchased butter cookies and sweet potato pie are very good. Will be returning for more delicious desserts.

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    Butter & Crumble - Romey's Mexican hot chocolate pain au chocolat

    Butter & Crumble

    4.6(707 reviews)
    5.1 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill
    $$

    The food was excellent also t he service was immaculate and the ambiance was appealing and nice…read more I will go back again soon keep up the good work and good food

    Finally made it to Butter & Crumble after my first failed attempt when I showed up around 11am and…read morefound almost everything sold out. This time, I came prepared and arrived at 10am and mission accomplished! Beef Birria Pain Suisse -- 9/10 This tasted exactly like a birria taco wrapped in buttery puff pastry form. Super flavorful, rich, and flaky. My only minor complaint was that the consommé soaked through the bottom a bit, so it lost some crunch, but the flavor more than made up for it. Baklava Bun -- 8/10 Such an innovative pastry. It had all the warm, nutty, spiced flavors you'd expect from baklava while still feeling like a proper laminated pastry. Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant -- 9/10 Best sweet option of the bunch. The exterior was perfectly flaky and crunchy, while the pistachio cream filling was rich without being overwhelmingly sweet. The cardamom added a really nice aromatic touch. Pork Bun Bearclaw -- 10/10 My favorite item by far. It tasted like a baked char siu bun crossed with a buttery puff pastry. Savory, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying. Twice Baked Biscoff Croissant -- 4/10 Unfortunately way too sweet for my liking. If you're a huge Biscoff fan you might enjoy it more, but it was overpowering compared to the balance of the other pastries. Overall, definitely worth the hype. Just make sure to go early unless you want to risk staring at empty pastry trays. The rotating menu keeps you on your toes and already has me wanting to come back to see what they will come up with next.

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    Hanna's twice baked biscoff croissant

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    Lauren's chopped cheese pain suisse

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    B Patisserie - Bostock ($4.25)

    B Patisserie

    4.6(3.8k reviews)
    4.7 miLower Pacific Heights
    $$

    FINALLY tried B Patisserie and it did not disappoint! Came on Sunday after Mass at around 1 pm to…read morefind it still popping with a line out the door. Even so, they were refreshing that pastry case so that I was not without options. So many amazing-looking things, so I got 3 things just for myself: Chocolate Banana Almond Croissant $5.25: The classic, I had to try. And it was so good!! I thought it might be too rich, but I actually found it to be quite balanced. I loved the fresh mashed banana/banana purée inside, and it went really well with the chocolate. I didn't get a ton of almond flavor comparatively, but I appreciated the coating on the top for a heartier crunch in addition to the croissant flakiness. Like everyone else, I would definitely recommend this one! Passionfruit Bostock $4.25: The staff person helping me told me this was a good option, so I was happy about that. I would agree! It has a beautiful crisp on the outside and a moist crumb inside. The passionfruit flavor was really nice and not too strong. I believe they rotate different flavors of this one, so I'd definitely want to try more. Bostocks on the whole are underrated, and I think they have just the loveliest texture. All-in-One Cake: This is so creative. I was going to stop at the above two pastries, but when the staff person said that this cake was quite literally made up of all the other cakes seen in the case, I was already sold. How cool and creative and reduce-reuse-recycle is that!!!?? I love! And it was such a fun eat! I love how they added crust at the bottom and a gorgeous chocolate layer on top to tie everything together. And every bite was a little different: some fruity, some nutty, some crunchier. Super cool. I was able to nab a table and work a little bit, which was nice. It's a good vibe inside with a little hustle and bustle, but still cozy overall. I'll be back!

    This is a popular neighborhood bakery that is also famous in the entire city. They're famous for…read moretheir Kouign Amann, French pastries with an Asian flavored twist. When the full size Kouign Amann runs out these breadsticks, see my photos, are excellent substitutes: caramelized, sweet, crunch, and flaky. Sort of like bite size Kouign Amann. The layered coffee / espresso cake is excellent, just the right amount of coffee, sweetness and cream. It's subtly sweet and just the right harmony of bite through the layers. It's a little small portioned but love the sleek rectangular slice. They often have seasonal, Asian inspired flavors such as sesame Kouign Amann. For holidays, order ahead, and arrive early. For fresh Kouign Amann's, get them early in the morning. They sell out. Location: near UCSF Mount Zion medical center.

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    Black sesame kouign Amman ends

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    Black sesame Kouign Amann, reheated

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    Pineapple King Bakery - San Francisco - Ten Blessings Gift Box 十幅禮盒

    Pineapple King Bakery - San Francisco

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    5.2 miOuter Sunset
    $
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    I preordered a Ten Blessings New Year Gift Box (Limited Edition), and picked it up on a Sunday…read moreevening. The place was busy. There was no space to sit and eat. But some folks were standing and eating outside. Most of the folks were taking out. My gift box contained all their favorites (mentioned below). Pineapple buns were my favorite. It had kind of a crumbly texture and great flavor. May be guava one was my favorite. Tarts were good too. * Croissant Egg Tart * Meringue Taro Egg Tart * Pandan Croissant Ega Tart * Salted Egg Pork Floss Egq Tart * Pineapple Crust BBQ Pork Tart * Guava Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Pandan Coconut Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Salted Egg Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Mini Pineapple Butter Gold * Mini Chocolate Marshmallow Pineapple Butter

    I am writing to comment about the online ordering process…read more As a resident of the Sunset for over 20 years, I like visiting local bakeries. Pineapple King is a place I absolutely have a love-hate relationship about. I like how innovation the buns are, but the ordering process - regardless of whether I waited in line or I ordered in advance - has been very disappointing. I placed online orders in May 2021, April 2022, October 2022, June 2023, January 2025, and then today. (Thanks to my email which reminded me of the dates) Every single time I had to wait extra time for my previously placed online order to be ready. After several times of waiting for an extra 10 minutes, I decided to give them extra time to prepare the buns. It simply did NOT work. They always, and I mean always, asked me to wait for 5 more minutes. 5 minutes passed, and the order was still not ready. The average wait time has been 10 minutes in addition to the announced pick-up time. You might want to say, oh, I would like you to receive your buns warm and fresh. Thanks. But if a customer is late, they don't deserve warm and fresh buns. On the contrary, for us who are on time, why do we have to wait for extra time? Please consider adjusting the estimated pick-up time if you are super busy. I understand your store gets busy, and congratulations about that. Please ask your staff to give us a more accurate "extra wait time" because we customers are busy too. Our time is no less valuable than yours. Besides, I understand that you need to check our photo ID during pick-up. Please be consistent with your policy. While I was waiting by the pick-up window, I noticed there were customers who were not asked for their IDs, and they actually picked up their order after a 2-minute wait. Questions can be raised if you only enforce your policy either randomly or only towards several customers. After a few disappointing visits, our family are sad to say that this will be the very last time being your customers. How you run your business just don't align with our values. I do wish you all the best in your business. Thank you for reading my comment.

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    My Sweetheart Pastry 心愛老婆餅 reimagines the classic Lo Po Bang (Wife Cake)

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    Arizmendi Bakery - Blueberry Muffin

    Arizmendi Bakery

    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    4.6 miInner Sunset
    $

    I go to Arizmendi almost every week with my friends. They have cheap prices, and as a kid who…read moredoesn't earn much money, this is great for me. The baked goods there are amazing. My favorites are the cheese roll, the chocolate thing and the almond cookie. All of the treats have the perfect balance of sweet and savory. And, they have stuff for breakfast, lunch and maybe even dinner. The customer service is great too. All of the cashers at the front are patient and kind to me when I give bills. They all ask how the day is going, and one gave me $2 off! The bakery is well decorated from the inside and out. They're tiny details like the cute, hand drawn 'Dog Parking' sign, the banners and drawings from other kids, and all of the carefully arranged baked goods. I think that Arizmendi is a part of my life that I will miss as an adult. I hope you enjoy their service as much as I do.

    Zendaya called this place the best pizza she's had according to my friend, which is how we ended up…read morehere. My friend has gone to the other location a few times and said the other one was better, but this is my one off experience with Arizmendi. Ranked from best to worst, we got the: - almond croissant: kinda dense for a croissant but simple, lots of filling - daily pizza which was triple mushroom with a sesame ginger vinaigrette: a little gimmicky, smelled stronger than it tasted, not bad but wouldn't reorder, kind of dry but love the crust - cheese roll: dry as is but probably better warmed up, tasted like the pizza crust - chocolate mint cookie: very crispy edge with a softer middle, personally was too crunchy for me bc I like a softer cookie, definitely needed more mint - cowgirl cookie: letdown, had high expectations but this was super dry and needed more mixins Open to trying more pastries here because there is a large variety and wish the daily pizza flavor on our visit was better. Prices are fair and there was a line that didn't take too long.

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    Double chocolate cookie

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    Neighbor Bakehouse - Pistachio Blackberry Twice-Baked Croissant and Ube Twice-Baked Croissant

    Neighbor Bakehouse

    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 miDogpatch, Potrero Hill
    $$

    Delicious baked goods. Highly recommend. The flavors of each pastry stands out on its own. Service…read moreis fantastic. Ambiance is fast and efficient. The only thing is parking is not easy to find around the area. Best way to get there is via public transportation.

    Neighbor bakehouse has a friendly vibe, and it's a small bakeshop…read more Located in dog patch, parking is a tad easier. They offer a variety of baked in house items that range from the savory ( mushroom and cheese "tart") to the sweet of banana croissant invention. EVERYTHING is tasty. Items are limited in quantity, so go early. The mushroom green onion tart is delish! It has a generous amount of mushrooms, manchego cheese, and light green onions. It's a lovely flavor profile. The only downside is that it's not given to you heated. Eating it cold was not optimal. The banana "tart" because I don't recall the exact name, is to die for! It's sweet, it's sooo good! It's like banana crack. It has caramelized parts to it, and you won't want to share it!! The double backed pistachio/blackberry croissant is a food group all its own. It's everything you want in a pastry! The Thai tea was just OK. Super pricey for the amount. It's not that traditional taste profile. The people that work at Neighbor big house are friendly, expedient with service, and this definitely needs to be on your secret places to try when you're visiting SF. It's not that we want to gatekeep, but you are gonna want all these pastries to yourself!

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    Char Siu Croissant

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    Roasted Mushroom Croissant Tart

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