Mouthwatering Bakeries in San Francisco

Ada's Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (218) • $

"Personally I have not gone to this place, but my coworker brought me some pastries and they are to die for, I have been in a strict diet but pastries are my weakness so I will consider it as my cheat day well only to make space for the pastries, since she could not made any decision going to Ada's she brought 3 different ones and I am glad she did, she got blueberry scone, cinnamon roll and blueberry muffin.Blueberry Scone: The moment it hit my mouth I was speechless Oh!! My!!! The last time I had something so amazing don't quite remember, but this one hit the spot and I slow down to leave the last piece for last.Blueberry nut muffin: Not as quite as the Scone but I am a pecan kind of person and I love muffins so this pastry was great not as amazing as the first one but tbh the scone takes 1st place. Cinnamon Roll: I am not a cinnamon kind of gal but this sure surprised me, the first bite was out of this world specially with the cream on the side, I always imagined it super sweet but no on the contrary it was easy to eat and no remorse while eating it. Now this was an exceptional experience with these 3 pastries but I need to visit this place in person so I can try other ones that I bet are as good as these ones. If this pastries are amazing I can just imagine eating them at the spot right from the oven and in a homie feeling, I will definitely try to visit this place very soon. But for now I will enjoy them, thank you for the hands that prepare them you guys are amazing"

Chicken Dog Bagels

★★★★★ 4.5 (37)

"Cinnamon babka: so tasty, soft, delicious! I could eat it every day.Bagels: soft yet springy inside, toothsome outsideSalmon: pink perfection, flavorful but not fishyHorseradish shallot cream cheese: very yummy, but I personally would've liked more horseradish because I'm a freak like that and I like a kick in the pants when it comes to horseradishBaked goods still warm when I picked them up.I'll definitely be getting more soon!"

Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"I don't understand the purpose of having lines formed, especially forming a single file line if they are not honored. To let the white man, literally a white man jump the line so nonchalantly and him having the how dare you pompous attitude of how dare you question my ability to jump the line is what's wrong with the world. As a person of color, I'm highly disgusted this behavior and pattern of privilege is still tolerated and accepted, especially by the staff who are all persons of colors.As a decades long, faithful Customer to your establishment, you would think as to basic right and wrong and equality of rights when you're paying hundreds of dollars for desserts, you should feel secure in the fact that when you're standing at the front of the line, a white person should not have the right to just cut you off and order before you. Please do better."

Bake Love

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"La Coccina strikes again... sorry, meant they have another hit (baseball terminology) in their stable of businesses. This baker was at the first February 2021 Saturday Ferry Farmers market as announced in the weekly CUESA newsletter. Walking over halfway through my shopping mission, I waited as a customer finished his purchase in studying there menu and eventually buying a few items.With a friend being gluten sensitive, I noticed there were a few items that would fit her requirements and picked them up for her. As they put that together, I decided to try two menu items. I started with the With love from Berlin (almond bar) (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ytuJeNuqpY1aV-CsK1halA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) later that afternoon; it was delicious and, unlike many gluten free pastries, it was not dense nor dry. A few days later, I succumbed to temptation and tried the Almost famous (double chocolate cookie) (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Mb_Eo21HbnyuBvw2yr2_LA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); a chocolate cookie laden with white chocolate chips, this was on the cakey side but still delicious especially as I paired with with a cup of tea.A telling compliment was that my friend called me later that Saturday and asked me about the price before telling me to make sure to stop there again next Saturday. I need to study their menu a little closer before that to see if there's anything else that piques my interest.Another nice perk was the jar on the far left end of the table (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2wMfTp0zBOJ3CU7SvZI7vg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). They offered doggie treats for our fur baby which she bagged just like she did my purchases. When I got home, I studied their Instagram profile as well as the displayed flyers at their table which gave me great insight on her mission and vision in creating her baked goods. Needless to say, see you later today!"

Diamond Coffee N Pastry

★★★★★ 4.5 (234) • $$

"So cute! This coffee shop has such a nice vibe and adorable decor inside. They also have a good variety of drinks to choose from. I got the honeycomb latte, and it wasn't too sweet, which I liked. Didn't try the food items, but the drinks were solid! Seems like a great spot to get work done or just hang out with friends. Would definitely come back!"

Wing Lee Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (618) • $

"I grew up going to Wing Lee Bakery. As a child, my mom enrolled me into "Score" as an after school program a block away, and she would always take me to Wing Lee after it was done. It's been almost 30 years of coming here, and the food is still the same as I remember. The prices definitely is a bit higher, but paying about $4 for an order of 3 dim sum items is still more cost efficient than eating out.They recently reopened their indoor eating space, since it was closed due to COVID in the past few years. They have about 4 tables where you can sit to enjoy your food with soy sauce and hot sauce provided on the table. It's definitely nice as a grab and go.My favorites here are their steamed baos, pork siu mai, ha gow (shrimp dumpling), banana custard mochi (they don't always have this though), and their lotus wrapped sticky rice. They're cash only, and I recommend going early in the day because they get packed later in the mornings into the afternoon."

Dianda's Italian American Pastry

★★★★☆ 4.1 (805) • $$

"Amazing customer service, delicious cakes, and other irresistible treats (like the Napoleon pastry)!I've been here a few times and usually grab a few cookies along with the Napoleon pastry, which is criminally good. This was my first time ordering a cake, and it won't be the last. At 5pm, I called to see if they had any strawberry cakes left. They said they had a few and would hold one for me--a pro move, (thank you Gina!!), because by the time I arrived at 6pm, the cake counter was nearly empty.They even customized the cake with my friend's name and wrapped it up perfectly for me to take home. The cake was a huge hit, and I'll definitely be getting it again. Now I understand why almost everyone leaves with a cake box!You don't need a special occasion, this cake is what you want to just celebrate another day of living!!!"

Alexander's Patisserie

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$$

"High end bougie patisserie! The pastries all look like works of art in display.Black sesame croissant was slamming! It was filled up with sesame cream that oozed out when you bit into it. Service was good. Lots of people in line to eat pretty pretty pastries."

Whole Cakes

★★★★☆ 3.9 (243) • $$

"My boss's favorite cake spot! We get Whole Cakes for the office more often than we should but we love the black sesame too much. I hope their FiDi location stays open because it would be sorely missed by my firm if it ever went."

Stirred, Not Shaken

★★★★★ 4.6 (56) • $

"The BEST cookies in sf! Was craving sweets and just ordered them on DoorDash -- They came perfectly wrapped, warm, and had the right amount of crispy vs. chewy! My husband and I loved the snickerdoodle, dark chocolate chip and rainbow confetti sugar. My picture does not do these justice, highly recommend!"

Panaderia Guatemalteca Tikal

★★★★☆ 4.1 (21) • $

"This is a small Guatemalan Bakery just on the outskirts of downtown San Mateo. They have quite a large selection of baked goods from Bread to Cake and Pastries at very reasonable prices, most item's being under $1. They also serve Coffee and have a very small amount of seating (1 table inside and 1 or 2 outside in the nicer weather).I really have very little experience with Guatemalan baked goods but I would say the breads are better than the Cakes. I recently picked up a couple of huge cake slices with really very little idea what I was actually getting:Jam Filled Cake $1.25 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/h9nVPTfaXb2-vXeMIhhIGA?select=Kkbc1NCi9pl5nuBkYk_QPw#JZSSqV5wxe22UvRL48gIKg) Dense, light amount of Jam filling. Not too sweet.The other was some Banana / Coconut based item $1.50 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/h9nVPTfaXb2-vXeMIhhIGA?select=Kkbc1NCi9pl5nuBkYk_QPw#Kkbc1NCi9pl5nuBkYk_QPw) which was a cross between Banana Bread and Cake. The texture was a bit odd to me - Soft but also juicy (?) not sure what it was coated with but it was pretty good. It also weighed quite a bit, probably around 1lb! You really do get a lot for your money here!"

Cherry Blossom Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (227) • $

"I spend thousands of dollars at the bakery each year buying buns and cakes for my family and friends and as a reward for a high spender like me.. I recently received a free bday sponge cake. Love it how they rewards their loyal customers with a generous gift but it's not good as it looks.I ordered this bday cake for my family member and had the most pleasure of discovering the components of the cake. Fruit is fresh, cake tastes fresh however, why do I feel they are skimping out of the sponge cake? Every cake I order from them, I am instantly reminded of how skimpy there are but every time that perhaps... maybe they ran out of cake?? That it's okay to forgive them cuz they are busy? But after buying their cake year round for entire family about 8-9 people, but over time, I came to the conclusion that there is no hope that they will fix the way they make their cake. Unapologetically skimping.25% cake20% fruits55% cream I'm trying to be very fair and report the truth. Maybe the chef loves whip cream and just feel that the cake is better with whip cream? I'm thoroughly disappointed with their cake making practices. I just cannot find the sincerity that's supposed to make me feel appreciated as a customer. Very disappointing."

The Midwife and the Baker

★★★★★ 4.5 (359) • $$

"Usually the sign of a long line means for a bakery means great food and they did not disappoint. I think I've tried almost everything here at this point, the demi baguette, country loaves, focaccia, croissants, etc. You literally cannot go wrong with anything. Above all, the fresh focaccia is a must-try. Some might not call the focaccia as it is, and I would partially agree with that. It's more like a Detroit-style pizza with all the extra toppings they have.Don't be daunted by the lines!! Definitely worth a visit."

Easy Bakery SF

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9)

"Love this bakery.Order was delivered in time. Cakes are amazing. Definitely recommended!"

Simple Pleasures Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (538) • $

"I stopped in for the first time today with a friend and had a great experience. It's a charming cafe with lots of character with seating inside as well as a lot of spots to sit outside. I had a London Fog which was delicious and a sesame bagel with sun dried tomato cream cheese and veggies. It was toasted and very good! Veggies included olives, onions, lettuce, tomato. My friend enjoyed her coffee and bacon egg and cheese bagel. Staff was super friendly and they take credit card. Perfect way to start the morning and not far to walk to the ocean!"

Le Bonta Italiane

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16) • $

"I stopped by based on the long line for bombolonis. Most customers were ordering a six pack in a box, but I went with a single chocolate/almond bomboloni.Service was friendly by the employee. However, taste was somewhat disappointing, especially with all the other tasty bakeries nearby. The bomboloni tasted somewhat stale and dry, and too caky. On the other hand, the filing was tasty! I wish they had provided more filing."

Bri's Creations

★★★★★ 4.8 (25) • $$

"I contacted Bri's Creations last minute (don't recommend this, but I was in a pinch!) for a work party and threw them pretty random directive for a jewelry-related cake. They did such a good job and the cake was delicious. I didn't provide any cake photos to reference and I think they did a great job with my "jewelry and ring mandrel" request! I think they could easily nail a cake design if you set it to them, given what they pulled together off a few emails. :)"

Manresa Bread

★★★★☆ 3.8 (262) • $$

"This cute little bakery shop located on State Street in Downtown Las Altos makes the best monkey bread in the entire Bay Area! What is monkey bread you ask? Imagine a kouign amann on steroids! More buttery. More sugary. It's crispy and flaky on the outside and moist and soft on the inside. Each piece of the monkey bread breaks off into little small bite sized nuggets covered in the perfect mix of caramelized butter and sugar. Pop one in your mouth and be ready to be in pastry heaven. If you're coming on a weekend, be sure to show up early as they sell out quickly!"

Craftsman and Wolves

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"One of my absolute favorite finds when I was in SF. First of all, it was so hard to choose what to get because everything looked so good. They have a kitchen side to their menu as well as a patisserie and you know I had to get a little bit of everything. The scotch egg, however, was the recommendation my sister made to me, and as someone who doesn't really care much for scotch eggs I was skeptical, but I'm so glad I trusted her.It was delicious. The crumb on the breakfast muffin had such a nice texture to it with beautiful savory richness coming from the bits of bacon and scallion, and that perfectly cooked jammy egg in the middle giving you that creaminess, but not being overly heavy somehow (which was my main concern) - WOW. I could eat two of these at once. The croissant pudding was also excellent, and not something you find everywhere- kind of like a better french toast. and their coffee was solid as well. Would def come back and recommend."

City Baking Co

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"I just had a bran blueberry muffin that was so good that for the first time I asked a coffee shop where their baked goods came from. Now I'm in my car looking up City Baking so I can go visit them in person. The bran blueberry muffin was perfect - it was tender and moist as though it had just come out of the oven, it was slightly sweet but not too sweet, it looked and tasted like it was actually healthy and it had gobs of blueberries in it. Bravo City Baking!"

Mission Minis

★★★★☆ 3.6 (557) • $

"A quick drive-by pick-up for a co-worker's last minute birthday gift turned into a sweet deal with an extra pick-up to satisfy my own sweet tooth, thanks to my wife. Co-worker got a box of a dozen cupcakes, 4 were cute Halloween themed ones though I can't recall what flavors they were.Yours truly got 2 of each of the following flavors: horchata cinnamon topped with a sugar skull fondant for Día de los Muertos, pumpkin spice cream cheese and banana maple. The levels of oxytocin in my body as I was eating those thangs...man! Listen, I know "minis" is in the name, so that's the game but it's a shame that these aren't sold in a size humongo. Ever. Maybe if I wish hard enough, for Christmas...? Eh. We'll see if they read the review and consider. It would be pretty dope for the holidays. I'm jus sayin."

Las Hijas Del Gallo Bakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (232) • $

"I come here for their Epiphany Bread at the start of the year, but I also come here at times for their Pan Dulce.Parking is not horrible though I visit either in the morning or early evening.As for the space it's old school so grab a pan and select what you want. Regarding the staff they were pleasant, and as a non Spanish speaker there has never been a language barrier issue. Plus their baked goods are fresh, made with quality ingredients, and affordable though I wish prices were posted. In my opinion it's one of the best Mexican style Bakeries in the San Francisco / San Mateo counties. Yes it's a goto for me."

Neighbor Bakehouse

★★★★★ 4.7 • $$

"Extremely underrated bakery and I think they don't get as much hype because of their location but IYKYK. Love that their baked goods are asian inspired and there are savory options too! Came week after xmas when it wasn't too busy and tried their spicy chicken sausage & peppers ($6.25) and sweet guava one that reminded me of portos. The chicken sausage one was too good and I still think about it...Wish they had a more active IG or place to see what's on their menu currently since I think the chicken sausage one was a special for the day but it was perfection!!They also have coffee/matcha options with paper son attached and some seating outside but it does get chilly. Can't wait to come back here and try more things!! HUGE HUGE fan!"

Paris Baguette

★★★★☆ 3.8 (81)

"This is my favorite bakery for breakfast. The location is perfect for work. I always order the hash brown bread because its delicious! They prepare the bakery before customers arrive in the morning. The service is good and fast. I also like to order the matcha latte, which they make for me. I met one of the cashier who can sign language a little. I am deaf and I can sign language. He could understand what I sign. There's a mural of San Francisco on the wall inside. I wish I could smell the breads from Paris Baguette, that would be amazing!"

Victoria Pastry

★★★★☆ 4 (738) • $

"Love this Italian bakery! One of our must visits when in the area! Their treats are always soft, fresh, buttery and delicious! Their cakes are simply bomb! Our favorite is their Eclairs and Fedora. Everything here is a delight for the eyes and taste buds alike. My friend always gets their Sacrapantina. Service is quick. Will definitely be back for their Canoli & Nepolean!!"

Craftsman and Wolves - The Den

★★★★☆ 4.3 (129) • $$

"Claudia makes the best lattes, strong and tasty. Every pastry I've had here has been phenomenal. The unique experience here is you'll get to try things they're experimenting with before it goes to other stores!"

Loquat

★★★★☆ 4.4 (234) • $$

"Needed an afternoon pick-me-up, and decided to stop by here for some coffee and pastries. This place is located right at the junction of Gough and Oak Street in Hayes Valley. It's a small place, but that's what makes it so charming. Patrons were actually seated in close quarters and socializing with one another in the true cafe spirit.I originally came for the babka. Unfortunately, since it was the towards the end of the afternoon, they were sold out, so opted for the banana date cake with a cappuccino instad. The cappuccino comes with a little mini cube which was NOT a sugar cube, so don't plop it into the coffee like I did. Instead, it tasted like they had put peanut butter or something nutty in it to pair with the coffee. The banana date cake was nice and moist - like cake version of banana bread with bits of date!In the end, I decided to buy a loaf their cinnamon date babka bread. No regrets! Even though I didn't eat it right away, it still tasted amazing for the next few days. The inside was fluffy, airy with layers of cinnamon between buttery layers of goodness and the texture and slight caramelization of the crust just made it all the better!So glad I stopped by! I'm curious to try their savory stuff as well, but definitely picking up another loaf of bread next time I visit during the day time."

Le Dix-Sept Patisserie

★★★★☆ 4.2 (55)

"Service and ambiance are amazing - love the cute space and fun retail items for sale. The desserts are really healthy tasting. So if buckwheat chocolate with sesame seeds is your thing - they've got GF brownies for you. The little rum cake bite "cannele" was so yummy! I'd pass on the almond tart passion fruit - not worth the calories. And super pricey but they gotta pay for that expensive rent!"

Made Out of Dough

★★★★★ 4.8 (91) • $

"This place is SO fantastic. They made a custom smash cake for my daughter's first birthday and I'm using them again for her actual birthday cake because I loved the cake so much. Here's what makes Made Out of Dough great..1) the owners are so nice to work with 2) they really work with you to capture what you want for ca custom cake 3) the cakes are nice looking 4) fair prices 5) but none of the above matters if the cake taste bad & their cakes are absolutely delicious. Real ingredients! I can't tell you how many cakes I've ordered from other places that I can tell are not using quality ingredients. I would give them 10 stars of if I could. HIGHLY recommend."

La Reyna Bakery & Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (84) • $

"In a city and neighborhood decimated by gentrification, La Reyna is one of the last ones standing and consistently delicious. I've been coming here since I was a kid growing up in the Mission, and their bread (or pan. Do not pronounce it like a "frying pan") is delicious. Fluffy and sweet. Perfect paired with coffee or as a treat.The process:Grab a tray.Grab a pair of tongs.Select your pastries. If you're doing it right, your tray will be filled. They have deep purple concha, dedicated to Selena. I've never seen anywhere else that does that, and it makes it highly Instagram-able. It's a must-stop when in the Mission."

Gu-eum Cake & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (257) • $

"A cute little bakery serving up classic Korean flavors with a twist in their baked goods and delicious drinks! Stopped in for a little treat for the colder weather, a Goguma Latte and a Sweet Potato financier. Took home Injeolmi Crumble Cake, Sweet Corn Cheesecake as well as a Lemon Lime and Matcha Madeleines to share.The Goguma Latte is a good non-coffee choice, very thick and warming. I always associate sweet potato with cooler weather so this was very comforting. The financier was delicious as well with pieces of sweet potato on top, nice and moist, lightly sweet and a slightly crisp exterior. The best compliment I can give for everything I was able to try from here is that everything here is "not too sweet". You can really taste the flavors of what they are described as whether it is a sweet creamy corn in the cheesecake or the bright, citrus in the lemon lime madeleines. The shop itself is pretty small so not much seating, but does have a few tables for guests. Very minimal and aesthetic inside. Great place for more Korean flavors and not overly sweet desserts/treats."

Mr. Bread

★★★★☆ 4.4 (425) • $

"11/2/2024Dan Tat, egg tarts, or custard tarts as we call them; are nostalgia in a bite. These eggy sweet goodness are confections that can be found in many bakeries nowadays. These question is; how many are them that are actually good? Where: this hidden gem is located in the Sunset District on 19th Avenue and Taraval. This district is primarily an enclave for the Chinese. One would say that this is a classic mom and pop run establishment akin to a hole in the wall. This bakery is also not hyped, meaning it flys under the radar. What: this bakery produces most classic Chinese baked goods from cream cakes to baked baos, but I came here for one thing only, or two since their egg tarts come in two varieties. The tarts: the classic dan tart has a crisp shell that's lavished with lard (yes, lard as opposed to butter), and has a jiggly custard that's sweetened. The second type of egg tart, comes from Portugal, where the custard is browned, and the custard is more jiggly. The comparison: San Francisco has another bakery famed for their dan tats, but that they're not always in operation. How do the two compare? Golden Gate Bakery's dan tats, like the macaron, prices go up annually; rich buttery shell, and jiggly custard that tastes like condensed milk. Mr. Bread's dan tat is similar, though the shell isn't as buttery; but the size, flavor, and overall lower price point - makes their dan tat a worthy contender. Is the hype real? Those looking for a Golden Gate Bakery dan tat will certainly like those from Mr. Bread. As this bakery flys under the radar, there's not so much of a line here. Do bring cash as there is no credit or tap to pay options. Final Thoughts: I bought a box of 9 to fill, 4 classic and 5 Portuguese - to share and to devour myself. I left two to chill overnight and reheated it; I was impressed as the tart remained fresh tasting. Other bakery dan tats that I've had, the texture and flavor goes south overnight. Definitely worth visiting if ever in the area."

NUSA

★★★★★ 4.6 (11)

"a breath of fresh air and new cuisine of goodies to try :)imma give them a 4.5 if i could, but i finally had a chance to try nusa at the indonesian bazaar back in may for aapi heritage month and i love it !i've always wanted to try them but they're mainly based at the farmers market near the ferry plaza, which is quite far for me. but alas !! I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY and jUST TOOK IT. the owners are very humble and sweet. they are open to explaining everything and even took the time to get to know you as a customer ! so sweet :') prices are ok! it's on the slightly more pricer side with such few pieces but anything to support a local business. esp for a business and culture that is so underrepresented in sf. my favorite has to be the 1000 layer cake. it's sweet but not too sweet and you can taste the rich egg flavor and have a pillowy, fluffy texture. it would pair so perfectly with coffee or tea. i would say the mochi and custard are quite similar (obv cus they're both pandan) but the custard is slightly more superior with the sweet rice adding so much more to the flavor profile. the custard with the rice is eggy and rich. so together, it is a perfect dessert on its own. i say skip the mochi layer because the pandan flavor is very subtle and the only thing going for it is the pretty layering colors and texture. i cant wait to see them grow more because it would so lit if they had their own store or become even more accessible so i can support them some more !"

Dulzura Café

★★★★★ 4.6 (39)

"Hidden neighborhood gem in a small corner strip mall near Fiesta Garden neighborhood. Good selection of pastries, breakfast bites, Cuban sandwiches. Feels like walking in a friends kitchen . Owner ( very friendly man ) says " We make everything here. Except money". He's right. The prices are so reasonable for the quality you get. Happy to support this local business. I've passed by area hundred of times and didn't know this little place exists. Today was my 1st time and I'll be surely be back . 2 thumbs up"

Little Swan Bakery Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (282) • $

"Very lovely but smallish bakery in the middle of Chinatown. They have some very tasty gourmet (crepe) cakes and pastries. I also love their little swan logo and name. Cute! Located on Stockton St and Broadway. Very hard to find parking here. We mostly walk."