Craftsman and Wolves - The Den

Had a somewhat disappointing experience at C&W this morning, we had been wanting to come here for a long time (came on a day they were supposed to be open previously but found them to be inexplicably closed). We finally made it here, only to be let down by the fact that the rebel within muffin with egg baked in had raw dough all around the egg. It was gross and we had to throw the (fairly expensive) pastry out once we got home. Our second pastry a morning bun was more straightforward and better, and the coffee was reasonable. I don't think we would come back, but I wouldn't recommend against going either, just don't get any of the soft baked egg items.

I guess I've been slacking. I'm here quite a bit when I'm in the area. The Den is just as great as the original C&W. Can never go wrong with the rebel and their coffee is great. There's a few tables outside for some nice outdoor seating. Lawrence and staff are always very nice and eager to help you out.

If you love prosciutto you you're gonna love this Of all the years I've lived in the bay I can embarrassingly say I've never been to a craftsman and wolves until today. I ordered the uppercrust sandwich and I can safely say IM OBSESSED!! So filling, so flavorful, and enough to last me until dinner. The bread is a bit tough to eat through if you have sensitive teeth but delicious nonetheless.

It's been awhile since i visited this cafe and all my excitement and appetite was lost after seeing a hair on a side veggie served with my $9 muffin I would say their pastries are great but now i think it's overrated and overpriced. with that price i hope atleast they prepare their food with quality control. I also ordered Dulce de leche latte - that one is pretty good, i recommend trying it! my friend ordered matcha latte strawberry and we both try and say ehhh... Will i go back again? MAYBE just for lattes but not for the pastries!

1 block from main 3rd street. Located by warehouses. Parking is scarce but you can double park or block a driveway. Or park a block or two away to sit in. Out door seatings for sunny days Indoor seatings for rainy days. It's a quiet area. Store is very clean and organized. I walk in and there was no one to help me. A very nice women came out of office , jump right in and help me. The counter staff return and made my yummy mocha. Very helpful and friendly staffs. I came in for the rebel and it did not disappoint me. I love the chai muffin and kouign amann. Morning bun was still good the next day.

The best little spot in the neighborhood! Claudia is always on the register and is the best. Please expand your hours I'm begging you.

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!

The mochinele, a vegan/gluten-free ube-flavored creation, is divine. The croissant was dull. The shop itself is tiny, and the food is pricy (particularly given the working-class neighborhood it's in), but I'll go back (repeatedly) for the surprisingly-decadent small bite.

Friendly staff, cute space, great coffee! Also while I didn't get a pastry they looked awesome!

Gee, I had no idea Craftsman and Wolves had a bakery cafe in Bayview. "BAYVIEW? Ooooh, I'm dyin'!" That was my Bugs Bunny impersonation. I can do Daffy Duck upon request, but I digress. I discovered this off-the-beaten-path spot on a random search in Google Maps. I just expanded the view with my index finger and thumb pinched in a sweeping outward motion, and there it was. My curiosity led me to take the T line further south than I normally would and got off at the Williams Avenue stop. Never heard of it.I had to walk past a McDonald's with especially aggressive drivers who sped out of the drive-thru once they got their McNuggets in hand. I turned a corner onto Yosemite and was deep in the residential, working class neighborhood when I came upon the corner cafe at the Yosemite Plaza building (photo: https://bit.ly/3MHeql0). It turned out that CAW (as they refer to themselves) have their production facility kitchen here, so they decided to open this compact shop with a streamlined menu. They had some tempting croissants and other goodies at the counter.But I tried to be good (whatever that means). I went with two items. The first was their $11 Salad with Fancy Ranch, a smallish but tasty creation, a very casual assembly of little gem lettuce, kale, pickled red onions, cucumber, pecorino romano, and toasted croutons tossed liberally with their "fancy ranch" dressing (photo: https://bit.ly/369NBoP). In other words, it was like a high-end Caesar. The second was the $10 Egg Salad Sandwich where they mixed the egg salad with celery, yuzu, little gems, and chili flakes.They placed the mixture between two slices of toasted milk bread (photo: https://bit.ly/3HYyThN). Love egg salad no matter who makes it, but the fresh bread really made it taste fresher. I also had the smooth $3.75 House Drip Coffee to wash it down on a wet chilly morning (photo: https://bit.ly/364KFKf).. The outdoor bench was occupied, so I ate my meal at the standup counter next to the window. Meanwhile, several regulars came in for their takeout orders. The food and overall experience definitely made the long T ride worthwhile. FOOD - 4 stars...simple foods well turned with the housemade croutons and milk bread elevating the quality considerably AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a small space but quite a gentrified touch for BayviewSERVICE - 4 stars...didn't take much time at allTOTAL - 4 stars...CAW goodies worth the T line trekRELATED - Exploring Bayview/Hunters Point? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AOvRKv