It a local secret in the lake-shore area. Pastries, cakes and pies are amazing ! We stop there for a pastry and piping hot coffee on weekends. read more

We were in SF for a football match, and one of my favorite things to do is to visit local coffee shops during our away matches. Espresso: 4/5 Ham & Cheese Croissant: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 There was an early weekend crowd composed of lots of regulars and a few other first-timers. The space is small, but cozy. There's seating for about 15 people at small cafe style tables. While there's no seating outside, there are plenty of public places to enjoy your favorite beverage / baked good. There were several people working behind the counter, all were efficient and friendly, and they seemed to work really well together. My double espresso had the right temperature, good flavor, and a slight bitterness. The croissant would have been much better if it was fresh or at least warmed up. They didn't ask if I'd like it to be warmed, so I'm not sure if they provide that service. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Once again I popped in for a few breakfast pastries after lab work across the street. Items - * chocolate croissant * apricot danish * custard danish Took my pastries home and plated them. I had the apricot danish - it was apricot spread. Not an apricot fruit that I'm accustomed to. Went well with a cup of coffee. Total $13.25. Metered street parking or two hour residential street parking available. read more

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I always like to check out different bakeries and buy at least one thing. I bought their nutella banana croissant. Never had a croissant with banana before and surprisingly it actually tasted good. I will have to try their other menu items next time. They have sitting areas so you can stay and chill if you wanted to. Service was regular. read more

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I just happened upon this indie bakery when I was sauntering through West Portal and spontaneously found myself on Ocean Ave. This bakery was standing right in front of me just waiting for me to come in. Initially I thought it was a German-style bakery because I saw a dazzling array of cakes, in particular, the chartreuse princess cakes that looked like the ones at Schubert's on Clement (Photo 3). The vibe was not accidental as owner Keith Truong spent time training in European bakeries before opening his place in 1988. I could tell it was a neighborhood establishment because a constant stream of regulars kept rotating in here while I was hanging. I could've easily gone to town on any of the pastries and muffins on display, but I was able to show some restraint. Well, kinda sorta 'cause I got two items. One was the $3.75 Walnut & Cinnamon Rugelach. I must have a bit of Fran Fine in me because I couldn't help myself and slyly murmured "Mmm, good" when I bit into it. And since it was on the next tray, I got the $2.75 Raspberry & Chocolate Spiral (Photo 8). "Mmm, good". The small $3 cup of Coffee was the right warming lubrication for these dense goodies. This is definitely ambrosia I can return for. FOOD - 4 stars...rugelach like my mommala would buy AMBIANCE - 4 stars...good amount of seating in here SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the young server was particularly attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely worth another stop...is there a princess cake in the future of this princess? RELATED - Exploring Ingleside? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/0wA0tG1tsc read more

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I usually pop in for the individual pastries but came in recently in the late afternoon and bought a delicious mocha chocolate mousse (Tri color mousse) cake. It's been a long time since I tried this cake. It was delicious. Hubby liked it so much he ate 2 slices. I had to restrain myself but it had a nice coffee and chocolate flavor with cream top layer. It was pricey though at $65. I plan to return to try the Princess and Fantasia cakes again. So glad to hear the head baker will be taking over the business when the owner retires in late 2028. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Mocha chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My how the mighty have fallen. Sadly the Brazilia was nowhere to be found so we ordered a slice of Capuchino to share -- not what I remembered... falls flat. I think they might have a new baker and it's not hitting the mark read more

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Ambrosia has some of my favorite cakes here, the Fantasia and the Horchata. Both of them are my go to for any celebration or if I'm trying to sweeten up a deal, if you know what I mean. Lately I've been coming here for the cappuccino and a cheese danish to get my morning started. Why do I pick Ambrosia time and time again, well first it the customer service here and they make a great cappuccino, the traditional way, and just the way I like it! To me a cappuccino has to be 25% steamed milk, 25% espresso, and 50% frothy foam. Always hits every time I'm here taking the morning in and chilling at a table planning out my day in my semi-retirement. Come see for yourself why I enjoy Ambrosia so much and buy a cake! read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Double Cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small, quaint, and bursting with edible masterpieces--that's Ambrosia Bakery. The staff move through the cozy space like seasoned dance partners, gliding past one another with easy familiarity. The pastry case alone is a hypnotic experience; you could lose track of time just admiring each delicate creation. We picked out more than a few to share, and every bite made it clear: the ingredients are fresh, the craftsmanship intentional, and the flavors genuinely elevated. They serve hot coffee and a thoughtful selection of teas to pair perfectly with whatever you choose. And then there's the star of the show--the princess cake. Mascarpone, sweet cream, and raspberry tucked between soft layers of white cake. It's pure bliss. Ambrosia Bakery is an absolute must-visit when you're in San Francisco. read more

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I stopped by this small bakery on a weekend afternoon and it was such a pleasant experience from start to finish. The shop was semi-busy but everything ran smoothly the line moved quickly and the staff handled the rush with ease. The space itself was clean, bright, and welcoming which made waiting in line no problem at all. I ordered a few chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin cupcake, and a couple of slices of cake. Every single item was absolutely delicious the cookies were soft and buttery with just the right amount of chocolate, the pumpkin cupcake was moist and full of flavor and the cake slices were perfectly balanced and fresh. Overall, this bakery really impressed me. Great service, great treats and a comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the area! read more

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Cozy bakery near home. Glad to be able to support local business. My daughter was craving for a slice of princess cake. So after going to the local public library, we decided to take a trip here and treat ourselves. I must say the staff are all so friendly and professional. The place is kept clean. The cake was delicious. My daughter was satisfied and happy. I took home a slice of carrot cake and a slice of fantasia cake. Everything tasted delicious not too sweet and fresh too. Come give this place a try for yourself!! read more

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The fruit tart is to die for! It's filled with a delicious custard and fresh sweet fruits on the top. You can never go wrong with bringing it to a gathering! read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have not been to Ambrosia in years. Had an appointment near Ambrosia so decided to get a Raspberry Croissant that cost $5.25. I cut the croissant in half so I could see the raspberry filling. OMG look at the almost non filling! It was almost a plain croissant! No thanks; I expected a little more filling than what I got. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Raspberry Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good coffee (Peets); nice selection of sweet and savory pastries including their own unique creations and "standards". At 7am everything seemed fresh, including myself once I'd downed my coffee. Not strictly, classically "French" but no matter: quite good! read more

I have been coming here for about 15 years almost as old as one of the workers (young Asian female black hair in her late teens to early 20s whose name is I think Jordan), and of all my years I have never encountered a worker so rude. To add insult to injury it was my birthday the day I encountered this young disrespectful worker. For newly 15 years I have bought cakes from here at least 5-6x a year for every birthday and holiday. She will be the reason I will need to find a new bakery. read more

The cake was great! I ordered 4 twist pastries and they were bent to get into the bag. There was not a great description of each pastry. The service was good. The inside of the bakery is relatively simple. For 4 twist pastries and a pice of cake was $25 read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

So so so delicious! I've been to Ambrosia a few times and am never disappointed. Most recently, I ordered a slice of Princess Cake. There were layers of raspberry filling, custard and whipped cream. The outermost layer was made of Marzipan and it definitely tasted like sweet, fluffy almonds! I'm glad I only ordered a slice of cake because I could probably eat the whole cake haha. Service was fast and the establishment was clean! Would definitely stop by again and recommend you do too! :) read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Princess Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Look no further! Support your local bakery and visit Ambrosia. There is plenty of metered parking outside on Ocean Ave. Inside, there are tables and chairs for indoor dining and the ambiance is quite cozy. They have tea, coffee, cakes, baked goods like pastries, tarts, muffins, little cookies, etc. I called them to see if they do gender reveal cakes and they said yes. I requested a strawberry shortcake and that they change the inside filling to the color of the baby reveal. I went in person and showed them my blood test results and I paid for the cake then and there as well. On the day of pick up, the cake was ready on time as promised and I loved the added sprinkles! The cake tasted delicious and it was everything we wanted in a cake for our baby's gender reveal. The staff were kind and friendly. I'd order another cake from them for another occasion. Their holiday yule logs look yummy!! read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Gender reveal cake - Strawberry Shortcake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Needed to order a birthday fruit tart in under 24 hours and this worked out perfectly! I placed my order for takeout on Yelp and in less than 24 hours it was ready for pickup. I really appreciated the fact I didn't need to place the order 48 hours ahead like some other places. The price is a bit steep for a fruit tart that size but the convenience made it worth it. There weren't any customization options that I saw, but I called in and they were able to add a cute Happt Birthday on it. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Fruit Tart Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for their fruit tarts. The fruit was fresh, nicely balanced with the cream, and not overly sweet. A solid dessert choice if you're in the mood for something light and refreshing. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We stopped by for coffee and pastries and we did not regret it! The girls working were so friendly and welcoming. Our pastries and coffee were delicious! Such a lovely experience and will definitely come back. read more

I remember getting princess cakes here and it was always tasty and flavorful. The service was great. Staff is kind and friendly. Place is always smelling sweet and decadent. Display case has all the selections you can get. Appears clean. read more

They have good pastry and sandwiches. I have had many of their offerings and love them all especially the pastry twists! Both savory and sweet always hit the spot! It's an older establishment with friendly, patient staff and servers. I love how its has cute seating thats comfy and cafe like. The stuff is baked fresh and it's not for everyone but I have a soft spot for ambrosia. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Custard crumb and tea cookies - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We've bought so many cakes here for over 30 years! Wow can't believe it's been 3 decades, how that happen!?!?!? We've tried almost all their cakes and you will not be disappointed. I ate lunch here before and sandwiches are good too but I'm always here for the cakes! read more

Ambrosia Bakery - So yummy and fresh - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We dropped by Ambrosia after lunch. Picked up a slice of chocolate cake (very moist and yummy), chocolate croissant (good) and a bear claw. The bear claw isn't overly laced with glaze and they had filling inside. This is so difficult to find because a lot of bear claws are not made the old fashioned way. Everything we bought was delicious. Staff was attentive. read more

I don't really understand where Yelp.com San Francisco came from..it's not really fair or good...this was a nice promotion...nice bakery with cakes and cafe drinks...Ocean and 19th...promotion was positive for the holidays...old quaint block...near a busy intersection...so many homes from some time...I didn't live here at all...big is an understatement..buy that cake! read more

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Nice local spot for baked goods and coffee. The selection is good and the quality is consistent. It's a simple, reliable place if you're craving something sweet. read more

One of best local bakeries in San Francisco and it is not a chain bakery but an old fashion bakery. Fresh made cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Great stuff! read more

Decided to pick up carrot cake for a birthday from Ambrosia as driving through SF - primarily due to convenience and yelp ratings. Great choice. Very happy. Excellent taste, and not too sweet or loaded with raisins or nuts. Right blend of what I consider classic carrot cake ingredients and flavors. Well received by those at party. Picked up a few small savory pastry bakery items for drive north and they were very good. Parking was very easy. read more

Good place to have quick and light breakfast. Very nice workers inside. Came in for coffee and ended up ordering a croissanwich and fruit tart with coffee. read more

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Not to brag, but I can inhale their slice of cake and four giant bites its that good! Are you walking and you will find a mix of regulars having a pastry/coffee, and you may also see small groups enjoying some goodies. Not only do they have a pastry counter, but you can order full cakes, and custom cakes . My most favorite is the Princess cake. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Truly one of the best bakeries in San Francisco. With more and more bakeries turning up in S.F., that are barely more than stores disguised as bakeries which turn out hundreds of terrible Twinkie-tasting sponge cakes, it's no wonder that Ambrosia Bakery has stayed in business for as long as they have. I have been ordering from them for SO long that I used to pay $14.95 for a 9-inch chocolate cake. Now it's $50+.I'm not complaining, however the width of my hips may be. I love them! read more

Good cakes and pastries. Very consistent products. The staff are all very quick and attentive. Solid go to for the last second cake for small gatherings. Their drinks are serviceable but there's better options within 5 minutes. They also offer soups and sandwiches but I haven't tried them. (They look decent) read more

Their Cappuccino Cake tastes like Tiramisu, just a little drier but that is totally fine and it works. It is delicious and the favorite cake for my kid who normally doesn't like cakes because it's too sweet with too much frosting. Really friendly and professional service. Reasonable prices for the quality. Love that I can pull up to grab Dinosaur's to go and walk a few feet to grab a birthday cake. Two tasks off the never ending to do list done in 10 minutes. read more

Ooh, what a perfect afternoon treat - latte with an exquisite piece of cappuccino cake!! So buttery, dreamily creamy and soft yet not at all sweet. Every bite is perfect! read more

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Ordered another birthday cake for my daughter. I've been hankering a Princess cake & it's long overdue. Since it being a birthday / Halloween cake, I wanted it to be the color orange. It does cost extra for color change but lucky for me, it was pumpkin theme & it was no additional cost. Of course when picking up, it was a beautiful cake! My daughter loved it. My next Princess cake will might be my Bday. I can't get enough of this cake! The service here is always the best & friendly. read more

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Reliable cake bake shop in San Francisco. Great place to come to order or pick up a cake for any occasion. The cakes are tasty, made with quality ingredients, and pretty to look at. Service is fast and efficient. There are also a number of tables available for those looking to stop in for coffee and other pastries. Ambiance is warm and welcoming-would not hesitate to make this a place to meet up with a friend or colleague. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Small fruit tart cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here to pick up a birthday cake. It was pretty last minute but they assured me that they'd have whole cakes if I walked in. All the cake slices looked so delicious, and I chose the Strawberry Shortcake cake. The full sized cakes are big enough for 8-10 people (more if you don't cut huge slices) and we had plenty of leftovers. The cake was $50 and they also wrote a personalized message on it for me. I loved how light and fluffy the cream was, and there are plenty of strawberries sandwiches between layers. The woman who helped me was super nice. This seems like such a cute local spot, and I'll definitely come back for a cup of tea and a slice of cake! read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in here on a whim and was NOT impressed. The muffins were so dry. I even got a sour cream custard square and equally so dry it was unpalatable. Judging by the reviews I may have caught them on an off day, but I don't think I'll be trying them again. The items were not cheap either- rather on the more expensive side. I used to go to this restaurant and they serves almond muffins and I was hoping the almond poppy seed one would be similar. The guy at the counter wasn't keen on giving recommendations either. They do have an area you can purchase coffee or a pastry and enjoy it there, so that is a perk. Overall, I feel like there are a lot of other quality bakeries in the city I would rather frequent. Sorry ambrosia. read more

Ambrosia Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything we have purchased there has been the highest quality and exceptional tasting. Try them for your next pastry need!