Wow…just wow. Several of my friends recommended that I try out Loquat when I moved to San Francisco, and I can absolutely see why — it fully lives up to the hype with its outstanding pastries, great coffee, and amazing vibes. The pastries, to quote a French friend, “rival the ones available in Paris,” although I’m not sure what she’s comparing them to given everything is Mediterranean inspired.
For a savory treat, I adore their feta and eggplant boureka, which has a remarkably rich and flavorful filling encased in a buttery, flakey shell. It’s topped with a very generous helping of poppy seeds, so be prepared to have seeds in your teeth for the rest of the day, but it’s 100% worth it.
They have tons of amazing sweet treats, ranging from croissants to cakes, but their classic is the salted chocolate babka muffin. It is literally to die for — the bread is perfectly flaky, with just the right amount of butter to make it rich but not overwhelming. The dark chocolate is wonderful and not overly sweet, but any sugar is balanced out by the salt. Genuinely the only thing wrong with this is that I can’t have it every single day.
Beyond the classics, they also have a rotating set of seasonal items that are all wonderful. I overheard a server chatting with the table next to mine and describing a seasonal dish featuring a summer Italian hot pepper. She got the brunch version of the dish with full peppers, eggs, and bread, but they also have a pastry-fied version in the form of a boureka. Literally everything is outstanding, and I cannot wait to make my way back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt
Mocha with caramel panache tasted neither of chocolate/caramel. Pastries are great tho!
Rajni L
Their chocolate cake is to die for!! It was soooo good 🤤 I also loved their dishes, the aesthetic is so cute. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vlada Arizonova
One star for dessert, the second for service, very nice girls work. But the coffee is disgusting, if the level of education in coffee making were raised or at least the grind was adjusted correctly, it would be drinkable.
Nataliia “NSH” Chernysh
Unfortunately, it is not very cozy, the lemon cake has a harsh spicy taste. The cake is a 4. The cappuccino is ordinary. It is noisy. I do not understand why the cafe did not impress me... It is a pity
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jae Tee
Wonderful! Our favorite baked goods in SF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathon Green
Wonderful little place with excellent baked goods. Small but cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ilya Zilber
Bought poppy seed babka and chocolate one. Both taste average minus. Were served cold. Seems like from the day before. Did not like that.
A charming bakery with a stunning selection of cakes, sweets, and savory items. The interior is uniquely designed and incredibly cute, with beautiful ceramics used for serving—every plate and cup feels thoughtfully chosen and adds to the experience.
We opted for the mushroom boureka as a savory treat. The pastry was perfectly flaky and light, and the filling was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. That said, I couldn’t take my eyes off the rest of the baked goods and cakes—they all looked irresistible.
We also had an espresso and a mint tea, which was served with fresh mint leaves—both refreshing and comforting. A lovely touch: drinks come with a piece of halva, offering the perfect bite of sweetness to enjoy alongside your beverage.
If you're visiting San Francisco, this bakery is definitely worth a stop. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger, and everything from the food to the ambiance is crafted with care. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arteaga Arteaga
Best lemon cake on the world my son says ❤️🍀
Amy Tam
Great selection of wonderful desserts. I recommend the sage lemon tart $8.75 and strawberry jam poppy seed cake $6.75 (cake slices are a bit small).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lais VOLP
Went this morning for a pick-up and got two savory pastries that absolutely blew my mind…best I’ve ever had, no joke! The coffee was amazing too, 10/10. This is actually the first review I’ve ever written for anyone, but these folks deserve it. They’re really rocking it!
Incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow…just wow. Several of my friends recommended that I try out Loquat when I moved to San Francisco, and I can absolutely see why — it fully lives up to the hype with its outstanding pastries, great coffee, and amazing vibes. The pastries, to quote a French friend, “rival the ones available in Paris,” although I’m not sure what she’s comparing them to given everything is Mediterranean inspired.
For a savory treat, I adore their feta and eggplant boureka, which has a remarkably rich and flavorful filling encased in a buttery, flakey shell. It’s topped with a very generous helping of poppy seeds, so be prepared to have seeds in your teeth for the rest of the day, but it’s 100% worth it.
They have tons of amazing sweet treats, ranging from croissants to cakes, but their classic is the salted chocolate babka muffin. It is literally to die for — the bread is perfectly flaky, with just the right amount of butter to make it rich but not overwhelming. The dark chocolate is wonderful and not overly sweet, but any sugar is balanced out by the salt. Genuinely the only thing wrong with this is that I can’t have it every single day.
Beyond the classics, they also have a rotating set of seasonal items that are all wonderful. I overheard a server chatting with the table next to mine and describing a seasonal dish featuring a summer Italian hot pepper. She got the brunch version of the dish with full peppers, eggs, and bread, but they also have a pastry-fied version in the form of a boureka. Literally everything is outstanding, and I cannot wait to make my way back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mocha with caramel panache tasted neither of chocolate/caramel.
Pastries are great tho!
Their chocolate cake is to die for!! It was soooo good 🤤 I also loved their dishes, the aesthetic is so cute. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One star for dessert, the second for service, very nice girls work.
But the coffee is disgusting, if the level of education in coffee making were raised or at least the grind was adjusted correctly, it would be drinkable.
Unfortunately, it is not very cozy, the lemon cake has a harsh spicy taste. The cake is a 4. The cappuccino is ordinary. It is noisy. I do not understand why the cafe did not impress me... It is a pity
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Wonderful! Our favorite baked goods in SF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful little place with excellent baked goods. Small but cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bought poppy seed babka and chocolate one. Both taste average minus. Were served cold. Seems like from the day before. Did not like that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Poppyseed Walnut Babka, Salted Chocolate Babka
Oh man, so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Simply wow. Highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A charming bakery with a stunning selection of cakes, sweets, and savory items. The interior is uniquely designed and incredibly cute, with beautiful ceramics used for serving—every plate and cup feels thoughtfully chosen and adds to the experience.
We opted for the mushroom boureka as a savory treat. The pastry was perfectly flaky and light, and the filling was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. That said, I couldn’t take my eyes off the rest of the baked goods and cakes—they all looked irresistible.
We also had an espresso and a mint tea, which was served with fresh mint leaves—both refreshing and comforting. A lovely touch: drinks come with a piece of halva, offering the perfect bite of sweetness to enjoy alongside your beverage.
If you're visiting San Francisco, this bakery is definitely worth a stop. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger, and everything from the food to the ambiance is crafted with care. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best lemon cake on the world my son says ❤️🍀
Great selection of wonderful desserts.
I recommend the sage lemon tart $8.75 and strawberry jam poppy seed cake $6.75 (cake slices are a bit small).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went this morning for a pick-up and got two savory pastries that absolutely blew my mind…best I’ve ever had, no joke! The coffee was amazing too, 10/10. This is actually the first review I’ve ever written for anyone, but these folks deserve it. They’re really rocking it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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