50 Best Bakeries in San Francisco

“Breakfast is definitely the best thing here.“

“great food and cocktails, bread to die for“

“So a quaint and beautiful bakery. Had the chocolate almond croissant on sourdough bread. It was such a beautiful combination of sweet and sour flavors. The pastry was buttery and the chocolate filling was sweet, maybe little too sweet. The proprietor of the business is such a sweet man. He helped me picked out a good pastry and billed me up right away so that I don’t miss my train. Overall, loved the pastry and business.“

“Perfect for breakfast and lunch. Love these pastries 😊“

“A very cozy place in the financial district. Even though we went on a weekend, there were still a lot of people working there. Their pour over coffee is reasonably priced and they also provide coffee beans in the shop. I like the paintings they have inside. The coffee also comes with a postcard telling us where the coffee beans come from and the history, which I think is very nice. If you like coffee, I recommend giving this place a try.“

“This is the classic hole in the wall Chinese bakery. I grew up with Chinese bakeries like this in Chinatown of my youth. There's always a line out the door on the weekends. But then I was just so pleasantly surprised at how delicious the pork buns are. I literally grew up on pork buns growing up in Chinatown in New York City. These pork buns, From lung Fung bakery, give those pork buns to run for their money. It came back After devouring the pork buns, to try out the curry buns, which were even more delicious. Five stars all the way.“

“A delightful classic Chinatown bakery that looks like it hasn't changed in decades. They carry all the classics, though I'd recommend getting a cocktail bun (if you're lucky they'll still be warm from the oven). A few small stools and chairs inside, often with a bunch of old fellows sitting around talking. This place is great, don't change a thing ❤️“

“I am Italian. We passed by here by chance in 2017 and apparently 8 years later we are still talking about it. A dive into the past and a focaccia to remember; a bit on the soft side compared to the way we have them where I am from. Packed with care.“

“Jane is my favorite bakery in San Francisco!! Wide variety of delicious pastries and amazing selection of bread - try the cardamom bun, pistachio strawberry Nutella tart and purple corn bread - also fresh salads and sandwiches.“

“Absolutely loved the egg tarts. The crust was perfectly flaky and the custard was smooth, rich, and not overly sweet. The surprise add-on of cinnamon on top made it even better, it added such a cozy, unique flavor that really stood out. Fresh, delicious, and definitely worth coming back for. Highly recommend.“

“Very good and authentic, just has long lines so be prepared.“

“I dream of coming back to have a garlic cheesey breakfast biscuit. Seriously. Best decision to support these very kind people!“

“The pastry from this place is out of this world!! If you are passing by and this store is open, just go in and invite yourself to the best Berliner ever!!! I can’t believe what I am eating right now that I am writing this review :))) the best part? The lady who works there is super kind!“

“Truely amazing Baklava.. Cant beat fresh all day. Flavors are all on point“

“Cute parklet shielded from ocean breeze on lower bench. Higher bench allows ocean view. Also tables and chairs outside. Excellent apple/ginger scone, everything squash scone. Sesame bun needs something on it which is an option. Bathroom very clean and easy to access.“

“If you can get a table in this place, you are a very lucky person because all the dishes are fantastic.
You can still hope for a table on the sidewalk if the weather is clement.
All pastries and savory dishes are of the highest quality and the highest level. You cannot go wrong here!!!
Of course, the price is correlated to the quality but it is all worth it!“

“The best almond croissant everrrr! I love their modern store and it looks beautiful, the only reason for the 4 star is that there was no indoor seating. Its like they dont want folks to sit inside. They are made for “fast paced” ordering but they are not wanting people to pause here and sit - thats why there is no seating along their bar area at the interior circumference to the store. Its like they removed 15+ chairs? Why?“

“The chocolate babka was transcendent! I wasn't quite as enthusiastic about the chickpea tarragon bourekas.
Parking is a nightmare, as you probably already expect in San Francisco. But the shop is worth it - so cute and welcoming. The staff behind the counter were lovely.“

“The bakery here is at the elevated level of beauty, aroma, and taste. People said that good bakery can look like jewelry boxes. I am not fond of jewelry, but I of course love bakery! The marcipan, almond paste, and meringe in each piece of the pastry is rich and aromatic. The price point is reasonable compared with the quality. I now would love to try all other items as well. Worth stopping by to make your weekend more special.“

“Finally decided to stop in to pick up lunch today and was very happy I did. We got the breakfast sandwich with sausage and the mushroom melt. Both sandwich on tasty aromatic English muffins (Rosemary for the mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes for the sausage.)

My first bite into the mushroom melt was a nice surprise as either the mushroom or the muffin spread had a sweet tangly flavor. The sausage breakfast sandwich was generously stacked with sausage and egg. Well worth an already reasonable price.

Excited to try the apple brioche we picked up for after dinner—the bakery’s owner, Jamieson Leadbetter, warmly instructed me on the best way to enjoy the pastry at home.“

“Breakfast is definitely the best thing here.“

“Cannoli was pretty good. Definitely not bad but not the best either but well priced for $6. Cavelli's has a better tasting filling for my taste and all around better at $9-$10 and is a bigger shell. But definitely a decent cannoli here at Victoria.“

“this place is amazing!!! will not disappoint!!“

“Tried all the vegan sweets on offer: a couple of muffins, a scone, and a cookie. Solid all around! This location is more spacious than the one on 9th, so it's easier to see and make selections from the self-serve cases. Updated from previous review on 2026-04-21“

“I’ve eaten here maybe 10 times. I love everything they’re doing. The food, the vibes, the little touches on the table that brings nostalgic street vibe. food is always great and consistent. Thank you for this space where I always feel safe and welcome and reminded how cool the culture is .“

“𝕻𝖚𝖒𝖕𝖐𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 ~ '𝖙𝖎𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖔𝖓 (Sunday edition/addition) Okay, this one is completely not my fault. Whenever I do my laundry (Hey! I only have enough clean underwear to last me a month or so.) on Balboa Street in my neighborhood early on a Sunday morning (gotta make sure I am done by 10:00am for any NFL games that might be watchable... "Go, Bills!" today), I will normally head on over to Butter Love Bakeshop, which is just four to five blocks away along Balboa from the two laundromats closest to me, to get one or two of their awe-some fresh-baked items (and sometimes a cuppa Coffee[1] if I had not already made some earlier at home in the morning). Anyway, back to the 𝕻𝖚𝖒𝖕𝖐𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊, this is a post about 𝕻𝖚𝖒𝖕𝖐𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 (it sez so right in the d*rn title, after all). They always have some great baked goods from which to choose, and usually make them with whatever is seasonal, etc. If I do not see anything that completely catches my eye, I always get one of their Monkeybreads as a fall-back, which are very tasty all on their ownsome, anyway. However, this morning there were several good items that I had to make a decision which to get. I ended up going with a Pear Cuppie (they call 'em "Cuppies", but they are basically muffins) and an Apple-Cherry Scone. They also had an Ube Scone this morning, which I have had before, and knew to be very good, but Apple-Cherry always trumps Ube, Donald. When I ordered my Coffee, the lady at the front counter asked me if I wanted any cream or sugar with it. I gave her my normal rant, "Never ruin a good cuppa with cream and/or sugar!" to which I added jokingly, "... unless you happen to have any 𝕻𝖚𝖒𝖕𝖐𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 cream to go with it." Well... the main baker-lady in the back overheard me and came out with a pastry cream bag-thingy and asked me if I would like some of the 𝕻𝖚𝖒𝖕𝖐𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 cream filling that she was just getting around to filling the weekend doughnut special with... (No she didn'!!!) Apparently, I had arrived too early that they did not have the 𝕻𝖚𝖒𝖕𝖐𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 doughnuts even prepared yet and in the front counter display case. So, of course, I not only took some of the offered 𝕻𝖚𝖒𝖕𝖐𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 cream on top of my Coffee, but I also bought one of those doughnuts to enjoy later in the day. She even had to make it fresh-stuffed for me while I waited. Let's see Dunkin' Donuts do that kinda customer satisfaction! _____________________________ 1. They only have Mr. Espresso, which is a decent enough local Coffee. And they only offer it as regular Coffee only ~ black or with cream or sugar. No Lattes or Half-caff-caps here; it is a bakery, not some d*mn St*rbuckery joint. I forgot to ask what roast/blend they were pouring this morning, though. Mr. Espresso has their roastery over near Jack London Square. One of these days I really need to check out a mini-tour of their operations.“

“Great coffee and pastries.“

“Popular place for dimsum, we ordered sesame balls, har gow, siu mai, baked pork bun, taro cake. A table cleared and we were able to taste a few of the items before taking the rest home for parents to try. Freshly made sesame seed balls with red bean inside is a favorite. The others had good consistency and flavor. Service is nice and efficient. Cash only.“

“I’m not sure I need to review this place. The number of 5-stars speaks for itself. I just want to give a shoutout to the consistency of the hundreds of Strawberry Shortcake, Princess, and Neapolitan slices I’ve gotten in the 10 years I’ve been coming here. Decently affordable for the quality you are getting. And Thanks for the numerous holidays saves; I can’t count how many times the pumpkin pie was cleaned up at holiday potlucks. Worth every penny.“

“I was walking around the neighborhood looking for a light breakfast; so grateful I came upon this cafe. The outdoor only seating was perfect for this beautiful sunny day. They had many pastries that I was not familiar with and host was so kind to talk me through them. So I got enjoy the sunshine, great customer service, new treats to enjoy!“

“Fantastic bakery on Cortland. I randomly stopped by one time at the end of my urban walk (it’s how I justify the calories!). I ordered one of their apricot Jam croissants and it was so good! I went back a couple of weeks later and got a slice of their maple pie (like pecan pie without the pecan). And that was as good as the croissant. Definitely worth a visit!“

“Best Sourdough Bread!!!! Freshly baked bread“

“The lovely couple who run this place are so sweet, enjoyed talking to them! The Banh-mi in the other reviews made me curious and it did not disappoint. I also got their pork bun, which was so fresh and delicious! Would definitely recommend this place for anyone in the area wanting a quick bite, just the warmth of the folks will make your day.“

“Excellent ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥵🥵“

“A true gem for dessert lovers! The cupcakes feature unique, delicious flavors, and everything else—from fresh croissants and buttery pastries to quiche and artisan bread—is just as impressive. Great quality, creativity, and very affordable prices make it easy to try a bit of everything. do an ngon. phuc vu nhiet tinh xinh gai“

“this place is amazing!!! will not disappoint!!“

“The bakery is located in a quieter part of Clement Street, and offers a really nice outside patio to try their goods. I had their famous koya toast, and it was good — especially their bread (made in house) that was perfectly toasted. It had a small line that ran pretty fast, and their store and staff are very welcoming.“

“Outstanding menu with creative designs/flavours“

“Mariposa Bakery is excellent place to have breakfast or a sweet snack while at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Tables and benches along the pier by the water is perfect for enjoying the sights including passenger ferries and the Bay Bridge.

Line can be long so recommend you go at an off time between breakfast and lunch or later in the day.

Great to also bring back home or your hotel if visiting“

“I think the fresh milk egg white tarts here are much better than those from another pastry shop also in Chinatown even though the latter one is more famous. At 2-3 dollars each (can't exactly recall the price), they’re not exactly cheap, but I think they’re worth it. The crust is flaky, the filling is rich, and every time I’ve come, they’ve been fresh out of the oven. The hygiene could be better though, and there’s sometimes a line.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Además de el café y la exquisita variedad de pan que tienen el trato al cliente es cálido y respetuoso siempre te reciben con una sonrisa.“

“Lors de notre séjour à San Francisco nous avons découvert Le Marais Bakery. Nous avons ADORÉ, la nourriture est délicieuse et le service vraiment très chaleureux et très professionnel. L’équipe est souriante et au petit soin. N’hésitez pas à vous arrêter pour déguster les délicieuses viennoiseries et/ou les autres plats proposés, vous ne serez pas déçu(e)s!!“

“This place is a little shop that sells excellent croissants and other pastries. They also have sandwiches. All of their food is fairly priced. The service was okay. They have limited indoor and outdoo seating. Over all the food is good. We will definitely be back to try new pastries and sandwiches.“

“Yummy coconut custard bun! Can’t wait to go back and try more of the beautiful treats“

“I was following Google map and got lost right in front of the factory, as I didn't expect such a small humble entrance. 😅😅
Inside of the factory was even more humble than I expected, but it was interesting to see how to make fortune cookies right in front of my eyes. You will be standing close enough to feel the heat from the machine 🤣
When you pay $3.50, you can write a personal message on a paper and the staff there will put that paper in a fortune cookie, which is so cute!
If you go to Chinatown in San Francisco, which is the world biggest Chinatown in the world, it is worth to stop by this factory to bring a little fun to your friends and family.
My usual experience of fortune cookie was dry and tasteless, but their fortune cookies were like Japaness soft senbei. YUM!“

“Cash only, absolutely amazing cake. Taste like nothing you had before. Perfect balance between the fresh cake and cream and coffee cream and toffee candies.

Sold out quickly, you have to come before noon to get to try this legendary cake.“

“Kouign-amann is one of my favorite cakes.“

“A piece of old San Francisco on one of the busiest blocks in North Beach. Charming decor right out of the 50’s. Excellent bread with the perfect crunch and the mortadellla sandwich is huge and delicious, as well as their homemade biscotti - great with a single espresso! Of course I had to try the bagels (says the NJ in me). OMG good and perfectly priced. Enjoying a little picnic of everything I bought - so good!“

“El pan buenísimo, el lugar fuera de serie!!“