No trip to the ferry building is complete without a stop at Acme Bread. I've said this for years, if a sandwich spot has acme bread, the sandwich no matter what will be good because their bread is some of the best that I have found. My go-to here is definitely the Acme Pain d'Épi, or simply, epi bread. It's a great bread to make smaller sandwiches with or just eat with some French butter. What makes it good to me is that it's crunchy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. Whatever they are doing to make this bread, they are doing it right and I can't get enough. What I love is about getting the bread here is that it's always warm and fresh. Nothing hits like fresh baked bread. I always end up getting a couple of epi breads and freeze what I don't use for later. If you are visiting the ferry building and love bread, definitely give the epi bread a try! read more

I am updating my review. I had jumped the gun and gave ACME a one star review. We absolutely love ACME (with cheese and prosciutto or au natural). We purchased sourdough baguettes on Monday and when we got home to have it with dinner, we were very disappointed in how hard it was. It tasted like it was a day old. It did not have a freshness to it. I contacted ACME and Monica immediately refunded us and said she would do some investigating. That's what I call FIRST CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you're at the Embarcadero, enjoy what the Ferry Building and what it has to offer. Buy some Acme bread, Cowgirl Creamery cheese and some prosciutto and hangout on the deck to indulge in a yummy snack and beautiful view of the bay. It makes you feel so good to be in San Francisco. Cheers! read more

Acme bread is my favorite bread in the Bay Area. Go-to is the sour batard or sour baguette, but their sandwiches are also amazing. Beware, their bread turns very hard after a day or two, but you can warm it back up in the microwave with a bit of water. read more

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With so many places to get baked goods in the Ferry Building nowadays, I find it hard to recommend The Acme Bread Company, which has been at this location since 2004. They are an old-fashioned bakery, and I am sure the bread is as good as ever. However, anything outside of that--sandwiches, croissants, and the like--leaves much to be desired. For a bakery with such a rich history, you would expect the staff to be passionate about their craft, but even they did not seem to want to be there. read more

ACME bread is definitely top for me. Love their baguettes and batards. Got a fresh loaf and service is quick and easy. read more

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This bakery has some of the best sourdough bread in the world. The baguettes are thin and basically perfect. If you want to find an example of sourdough perfection, this is it. My wife has been a sourdough baker for years and she makes great batards like many other bakeries in San Francisco, however, if you want the ideal baguette, this is the spot. The sandwiches are to die for and they even have pizza. read more

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Another really amazing spot I tried the herb slab which is really good customer service here is friendly and nice Service is quick and the food was delicious I kept tearing off a piece of bread to eat some during lunch Ambiance is whatever's it's really nice layout they have all the bread infront of you so you know what ingredients it has in it in case you're allergic to any of the ingredients inside of it and it's super delicious and tasty goes well with butter or even sandwiches read more

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Acme Bread earned their stars, this place lives up to all the hype. On a normal weekday Acme is one of the only few shops in the Ferry Building that opens before 8 AM. Which makes it a perfect destination for early risers. As their name states, they're obviously known for their bread. The cheddar chive biscuit was flavorful but a bit dry. Their olive roll on the other hand was to die for. I highly recommend you grabbing one while walking around the Embarcadero. What was a surprise however was their assortment of pastries. A bread shop that doubles as a bakery? That's a deadly combination. I also grabbed an almond croissant just to try and went into it with no expectations. Surprisingly it rivals and sits at number two on my list for Almond croissants. It was not overly sweet and the marzipan was just the right amount. It was one of the best surprises for my early day. Last but not least the gentleman at the counter was a true gentleman. Addressed us by sir and miss along with delivering top notch service. It made me excited to know that if I was ever early for work, Acme would be a nice treat before heading into the office. I look forward to my next visit here through the Ferry Building. read more

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One of few businesses opened in the Ferry Building on Christmas Eve. Got the jalapeño cheese turnover - which was decent, but would not be getting again due to price (not unexpected due to SF). The pastry was decently flakey, the jalapeños were very mild and soft (in texture as well), cheese was a little goopy due to being room temp. Maybe I'll try something else next time. read more

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Acme bread is a favorite! Everything they make is good! The ferry building location may have line but it moves quickly. I especially love the display of all the different kinds of bread! read more

Growing up, Acme bread was a treat. My mom sometimes got it at Costco if we were hosting people--otherwise, generic bread tended to be more common in our household. It's fresh and yummy. Service is good. Now that I live in SF, I come to Acme more and still think it's a treat. I love their olive bread. Other items are good plain, with butter, or with cheese. Can't go wrong! read more

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The pastries here are disappointing, but the baguettes and sweet batard are quite good. I got the seasonal fruit cardamom cake, which was not good at all. The cardamom didn't go well at all with the seasonal fruit at that time, and it was overall not a good combination of flavors. I do like acme's sweet baguettes, which my mom also buys at Safeway. They have a good airy interior and crunchy exterior and a nice flavor. read more

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I love acme bread especially their sourdough. It's the perfect amount of sourness. It always has a flavorful and crispy crust with a soft and fluffy inside. Their sandwich rolls are soft and fluffy with a layer of sesame seeds on top. read more

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Great sourdough bread options. Fair prices and fast service Loved the cheese roll and go sit outside read more

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Breads and pastries are my weakness. We were going through a stroll of the Ferry Building and Acme Bread was too irresistible to pass up. My husband got an herb slab which we'll turn into stuffing for Thanksgiving (yummy, yummy), and we also got a retail package of their cheddar/chive biscuits and ordered the sourdough wheel and apple turnover a la carte. They ended up giving me a sourdough roll instead of the wheel but I have no complaints. The bread was super, super fresh, soft, moist, with the crust giving the perfect crunch. It was an equal blend of cheese and sourdough flavors, I practically inhaled it. The cheddar and chive biscuits were equally as moist and soft and made for a great dinner roll to pair with the rest of a balanced meal. The turnover was also a great flaky outer pastry layer filled with sweet, gooey, dense apple interior. A great pastry to have as a dessert or with a morning coffee. read more

I was waiting for the ferry and looking for a quick bite to eat. Acme, yes! I had the veggie special focaccia, and it did not disappoint. So savory toppings on the buttery focaccia. My little eye did spy premade cheese and vegetables sandwiches, so that will be my next choice soon! read more

Acme Bread is the absolute BEST! I'm not able to make it to the Ferry Building location as often as I'd like to, but when i do, tearing off a fresh piece from a pan epi or a sourdough baguette is the perfect way to enjoy the backdrop of the Bay! read more

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We visited in the late afternoon. There is still a good collection available! Snatched up two Epi baguettes, one for a friend one for ourselves. It is perfect, restaurant quality, perfect moisture and softness. You can see all the rolls, slabs and baguettes available. It is always a must visit in the ferry building. Line moves quickly, staff is helpful. The display is nice, love how they lay the bread out. Highly recommend. Reminds me of nice bakeries in Europe. It is a long term local company. A treasure of the Bay Area. read more

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Fairly delicious bread and pastries in the SF ferry building. I went here right before boarding the ferry to Angel Island and fortunately at 9am Wednesday there was no line. I got the ham and cheese turnover which was a bit over $7 so it's a bit pricy but does the job in adequately filling me up before the hikes. It took maybe 5 minutes for the pastry to be reheated upon request, so it helped while I was on a time crunch. The pastry was very flaky and buttery and I love the cheese in it. Every bite was delicious and I wish I got a bit more on the go. read more

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An oasis of incredible baked croissants, baguettes and pastries that you can't miss. While you plan what you are going to order from blue bottle a few stalls down, stop by Acme Bread for the best Ham and Cheese turnover. Matt says no Frerry Building visits can be complete without stopping by Acme. read more

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I've been to this bakery 4 or 5 times w/ the last time being today. I will say I am often very pleased but today was a little eh: The bread itself is always consistent and delicious. I order the round sourdough for my mom as well as croissants and the cranberry walnut bread. I love their little pastries like I had a peach turnover today and it was delicious. I will say, the bread could use some oven time at home and they could put some lattes and other coffee. Bread so far is 5/5. Ambiance is good. It's located in a tourist-y area and the concept is open and it's crowded and it's small but it's fine. Service: ok so, other times it is amazing. It's what you expect from a bakery. Now this time, mmmm no. We went to the cashier and I KNOW he spoke Spanish and I started speaking Spanish to him and he stared at me kinda annoyed for a second and answered in English. I ordered my round sourdough and he confused it for the loaf and I said oh no the round one and he looked at me and said "when I repeated it you said yes then" and I was like uhmmm not the attitude I said ROUND. He was so rushed like "that's it? That's it?" He gave such a bad grumpy vibe, rushed, annoyed that I spoke Spanish (context was with mom on face time and she was telling me what she wanted). Me and my sister just looked at each other and I looked at the back of the line just turned really quick and the other customers were listening and made a little face too. So I'll return but when I spend $45 on expensive bread, I expect a different quality of service. I will just wait for a different cashier next time. read more

The bakes are always fresh. I like getting the sandwiches on the weekends. It's a must have you definitely need to check them out in the morning because during the afternoon they have a tendency to sell out. Especially if there is huge events in San Francisco like a Giants game parade or just an event the service is always great. The lines are always quick. You have a different pastries for a different needs. read more

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May be the best jalapeño cheese turnover that I've had in quite some time. Even though the place is super busy, service was kind. The environment was filled with so many breads to choose from, I could barely decide. read more

I loved the mini loaf of bread I bought. It wasn't any kind of pumpernickel I've ever had before, but it sure was delicious with the cheese I bought next door, and for a breakfast sandwich that lasted me for lunch as well. The bread was like a meal in itself. I also tried their mushroom, spinach and gruyere, I think it was like a turnover, but it was very greasy. Maybe it was on an already buttery croissant, but smashed into a handheld that fit nicely in the paper holder. It was perfect to take on the ferry and the holder caught all the flakes off the pastry really well. Everything was clean and well presented, even with hundreds or even thousands of people moving through the ferry building. It was a crazy busy Tuesday for sure. The cashier was nice and service was quick and easy. read more

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Absolutely my favorite baguette in the Bay Area! Their sweet baguette is consistently the perfect level of crunchy outside to fluffy interior with that je ne sais quoi taste you can only achieve when you've mastered the oven. Their sourdough baguette is great as well and not too sour compared to boudin. There can be a line especially on Saturdays with the farmers market so come early, but always worth it! read more

I lived in the area for 20 years and it hard to believe that I never reviewed this bakery which is wonderful, I really started to purchase bread from them on regular basis during covid where this was one of very few establishments that was open and I never stopped. They are large array of products from sweet, savory to of course all kinds of breads. They walnut is delicious but the classic baggette is just perfect and focaccia is of so yummy. There is no seats but plenty around Ferry Building. CC accepted Vegan bread available. Ingredients clearly marked on most of their breads. read more

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Solid place to stop in for some bread or light breakfast- came here twice on our short trip to SF. They were out of the jalapeno cheese pastry the one morning (by like 9AM) but we got a Madeline and a croissant instead. The almond croissant was ok- great pastry but could use more filling. The second trip, we got the mushroom pastry and the jalapeno one- both were great but they didnt offer to heat up the jalapeno one (wasnt aware that was available til my mom got her mushroom one warmed on a separate transaction). Overall service was friendly and pastries, especially the savory ones, were tasty. read more

Almost croissant tasted decent but not crazy good. Service was fast and quick. Small line but goes quickly. No seating and inside ferry building. Building can be crowded with people overall. Grab and go. Lots of bread options. read more

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Best fresh bread and croissants! My favorite is the sour batard, it is the best bread ive had with simple clean ingredients, so it never hurts my stomach unlike other breads can. read more

Acme Bread Company (ABC) in the Ferry Building marketplace is a beautiful showcase of Acme Bread's best bakery products. ABC started baking in 1983, headquartered in Berkeley, and is generally a wholesaler selling to restaurants like Chez Panisse. Service at the Ferry Building is kind, patient, yet yields a gentle touch in moving a sometimes long line of customers. Good bread is my Kryptonite! Lol. ABC offers four different breads made with organic flours: Pain au Levain, Sweet Baguettes, Upstairs Bread, and Challah. Sprinkle in some other goodies like croissants, tarts, turnovers, puff pastries, ganache cookies among others. I'm there! I've been enjoying their PAIN AU LEVAIN for years and will pick it up any time I see it offered in markets like Whole Foods or Mollie Stones. Freshly sliced alone or slathered with fruity jam or creamy butter! And if you give it a toast - oh la la! Thinly sliced will make for a clean tasting, filling, and healthy sandwich. So it's a given when I'm at the Ferry Building I'll always go by Acme Bread to pick up a loaf of Pain au LevIn at a minimum. My other fav which I cannot find except at the Ferry Building location is their PAIN EPI. A beautifully sculpted stalk of pain leaves that you break off to eat alone or buttered generously. Their crusty exterior breaks into a lovely aroma of sweet fragrant, freshly baked goodness! Sometimes I'll break it open and stuff it with Brie, ham for a tiny sandwich bite! Bring this to gatherings, they will love you for it. Acme Bread Company (Ferry Building Marketplace) is excellent staple for freshly baked organic breads, other delicious offerings for home, picnic and/or group lunches. See you there! read more

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Good bread, fast service. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and the line was a medium length but was going fast. The workers are friendly and efficient The bread and pastries are so tasty! I got a variety of loaves and muffins and have enjoyed them all read more

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Acme Bread Company is by far one of the best bread makers in the bay area. They have an herb bread that we get whenever possible that is super fragrant and delicious. On our last visit they had a green onion loaf we tried as well and it has to be one of my favorite breads of all time. Great texture and flavor. I could eat the whole thing by myself with just a little butter. I always look forward to our visits here. read more

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My first one star review! I've had better here, but today ACME sold me stale madeleines. Incredibly disappointing. I've got to find something to wash the taste out of my mouth. read more

Delicious freshly baked bread! Definitely pick some up if you're passing through Embarcadero or are by the ferry building. Their loaves make for a phenomenal avocado toast. There are lots of options to choose from: rolls, loaves, baguettes, pastries and more. Everything tastes great, but my current favorites are the walnut cranberry loaf and the jalapeño cheddar loaf. I've found that their breads last up to a week without getting stale (unrefrigerated) read more

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Yummy! Great place to stop any time you are nearby the Ferry Building. Acme bread is an SF treat, many restaurants tout that they serve their burgers, sandwiches, etc on Acme bread and while it is delicious in those settings, nothing beats getting it fresh from the stand at the Ferry Building. They have dozens on breads on display. It is so much to take in. And while the staff is lovely and friendly, they do rush you a bit to decide. It is a bit stressful to decide very quickly without being able to see until you get to the register, limiting your ability to take in all the options. I often find something else delectable that I wish I had added afterward once I've had a chance to look around. So to Acme Bread Company, give us a chance to look, we will spend more, we promise! read more

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After holiday lunch at The Waterfront Restaurant, my friends and I walked to the Ferry Marketplace Building. I love the various vendors - restaurants, bakeries, ice cream, coffee shops and other retail businesses. We decided to stop at Acme Bread Company. Somebody in the group wanted sourdough bread. With me, I have a weakness for bread. Wow! Carbs overload! Excellent selection of assortment of breads. So many choices and so little time to decide if one is a first time customer, and such is my case of what I want to purchase. It's retail therapy and impulsive shopping on my part. Quick in a flash, I grabbed a bag of vanilla madeleines, and asked for one butter croissant. I don't like to keep other customers in line waiting to purchase baked goods. I did not want to look like some kind of indecisive woman or fickle in the mind. I guess another visit in the near future would be helpful. LOL. Finally, I left with two of my friends and managed to catch the ferry back to Alameda. We made it just in time to board. read more

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Every time I go to the Ferry Building I drop by here. I love their bread. This time I got the olive loaf, the olive slab and the pumpkin bread. I almost never have something here I do not like- although I did not like the pannettone here. It was pretty dry. It's the only thing I have not liked here. The croissants are fabulous. Every single bread has been wonderful (my kids love the epi bread). There is usually a line but it moves super fast- the folks who work here have skills! read more

I guess this is a very popular bakery, They have so much choices of bread-- you really have to study/ familiarize with all their breads to make an educated choice. we wanted to get a sourdough., so we got whole wheat sourdough , french baguette and almond croissant. well, both breads were just ok, actually i dislike because sourdough was not that flavorful sourdough I like. and almond croissant had that artificial almond flavor, it's just not good-- once you tasted a good one-- you know and have some expectations... we are not buying bread at Acme anymore.. read more

I love getting the seeded loaf every week from the CSM farmers market or pleasanton farmers market! I slice and freeze the loaf in the brown bag and it last me quite a while. If you frequent the Pleasanton farmers market, I would either get there early or pre-order your loaf because they sell out every time. CSM is less competitive. I was even lucky enough to receive a free goodie when they were closing down shop. Love the friendly service! read more

Great prices for great food. Easy to see all the pastries and choose what looks good if you're not sure what to get.