Food is good, though not spectacular. People are usually pretty friendly. Service is exceptionally fast, and not just by Bay Area standards. I was told this was a Japanese chain - in which case I'd be inclined to chalk up the fast service to that. They don't charge sales tax on to-go orders, as well they shouldn't. Not everyone seems to know to-go food in California isn't taxed, because most restaurants charge it anyway. I often wonder what these restaurants do with the tax they shouldn't be collecting in the first place... The cynic in me says they just pocket it themselves as extra profit margin, but I guess that's harder to do on card transactions. I digress. I wish they had wifi. read more

please do not sell pastries that are few days old, even if you are giving 50% off, this is illegal. I bought few pastries , croissant and walnut bread last night and they tasted like ,not a day old but few days old. this is very shameful read more

This place has a good cream cheese danish! However, their ham and cheese croissant was lacking in cheese.

Their bread is really good. No Seriously. Try it. They have the pesto and cheese bread here but not at their FIDI location. What is up with that? Eclairs were stellar too. I am addicted. read more

Best bread around JapanTown area. Coffee is not really great, but this place is just worth by its bread.

This review applies only to their creamy French - a small baguette with a cream filling - because that's the only thing I ever bought from there. It's delicious. I can eat those things all day. They also have a wide selection of other pastries as well that looks very tempting. I hope this review does not encourage more people to get the creamy French, because they always run out of those things on me. read more

Friendly service. Small chocolate chip cookies are good. I recommended the cheesecake. Its my favourite cheesecake in SF so far... very light and smooth. read more

the best is the dream cake, strawberry shortcake, creme brulee, and the creamy french bread. The dream cake is like a dream!!!!! I come to Andersen's Bakery whenever I can and always buy the cake on a famiy member's birthday. It doesn't get 5 stars because I think it's a little expensive, but once you taste it, the flavor is so worth every penny! read more

the service was friendly, the customers were too ^_^ I like that, but the food is... ok. its not horrible, just decent. I must be picky but I wouldn't mind eatin here again if I was in the mood for some coffee or something. I didn't try the "ultra" sweet cakes or pies but it does seem a little pricey for it. the morning bun is alright. but I suppose the highlight of the place is that it accepts ATM and has nice customer service. read more

The fig and walnut bread was amazing. The mango cream cheese muffin, delicious, and the almond saffron twist might be the best thing I've ever eaten. The customer service was fantastic just as everything else. Been here twice, and will be going back soon. read more

Please can someone tell me who supplies these dough to Anderson Bakery, I just love this place, I have taken my many friends and families to this cafe for lunch and till now no one has anything negative to say. Keep this good bakery going. read more

one of my favorite bakery shop in city. love their creamy french and almond croissant. also cappuccino b-day cake.. love to stop by when I am in japan town. read more

The jalapeno/cheese bread is good and so is the cream filled bread. Sadly, that's the only thing that I like here. The creme brulee I had before was really gross. And I didn't care for the pesto bread either. If I was just judging the jalapeno and cream bread, the re would be more stars for sure. read more

Jonesing for a little dessert after an evening in J-town led us to this chain bakery in the mall. Truth be told, we went to Sophie's Crepes first, but it was a chaotic zoo, so we wandered across the foot bridge to see if Andersen's was even open (which they were). The prices are really reasonable, but I was a little put off when the counter guy came around to ask us to hurry up and finish because they were closing in ten minutes (we were practically done, anyway), but did not ask the same of any of the other dining room patrons. Also, neither of us was very impressed with our selections -- the Bread Pudding was soggy and had a dollop of some unidentifiable fruit compote in its center, whereas the Dream Cake should be renamed Dry Cake. Maybe their many other offerings are better, but I can't see myself rushing back here for second chances after this lackluster demonstration of quality and service. read more

Perfect for a quick stop of snaking! the bf ordered a cheese and garlic blossom thing and a cheese danish for me! :D OMG so freaking good!! The danish was flaky and the cheese was perfect, man i want another one now. The service was friendly and fast! read more

I had a matcha cruffin and a strawberry tart. My only critique on the tart would be MORE STRAWBERRIES. The cream was very nice, not too sweet and the sprig of lavender added a little hint of flavor. The matcha cruffin... it took me longer than I'm proud to admit to realize that a cruffin is a croissant/muffin. Once I got past my blonde moment and dove in for a taste, I was greatly satisfied with my order!! Flaky and delicious. The young lady behind the counter was friendly and courteous! The next time I'm in the city, I will be back. read more

I bought a chocolate cookie and an eclair for my husband and I, as well as a loaf of bread. The snacks were rather bland, my cookie having no hint of chocolatey flavor. I was hoping to get my garage ticket validated here, but I'd have to spend $30, so that was a no. Still the little shop is cute and the person helping us was nice. read more

The loafs and all kinds of pastries are tasty. What I really like is the service. The staffs are very nice and friendly! I always have great experience here. read more

mmm... Fresh cream puffs and strong coffee.

Came here and tried their creme brulee. It was alright but I think wholefoods creme brulee tastes a lot better!

Awesome bakery and good prices. I had the walnut cream cheese bread and my son had a peanut butter cookie. Highly recommend both!

The best blueberry and strawberry tart! Cake here is really good too. I like the strawberry cake. Good place to get a birthday cake. They have many good pastries too. One of the best bakeries in town. read more

loved their creamy french bread! the cashiers were very patient in answering the questions i had about the food there. i enjoyed my experience at andersen! read more

you're good i like you, you have good bread. you're awesome. i like the ones with clam chowder though and also some chesse thing i dont recall from memory only recall from taste. i'll check. but you have coffee everything i need to survive this world of monster eatery and shopaholics. read more

This is a place to get fresh baked breads that aren't overly sweet. French breads are decent. I like the creme brulee, by far the best creme brulee I've had that wasn't in a fancy sit down restaurant. You can taste a hint of rum and its rich velvety custard melts in your mouth. While I like the breads, I'm a fan of the creme brulee. read more

Glad to find a bakery. Pastries were light, yummy, and reasonably priced. Located on a busy corner, the small tables afforded a great place to people watch. read more

i came here once altho i'd pass by here many times. my girl and i had a little dessert in the noon time, we met up around here and we had some cheesecake, cakes, and breads. i really don't like their cheesecake for some reason, it tasted really weird. the cakes and bread was a bit better. i really like their designs and service was decent. the smell of this place, you can smell it from far away! i like the smell of bakery, because it's so bakery. lol! read more

The pesto bread, pizza bread, and jalapeno cheese bread are delicious. I think the pesto one is my favorite, just by a little bit. They've very nice and slice and warm the bread for me. The sourdough loaf is pretty good too! read more

Japanese delicately sweet pastries with good organic coffee. Also bought some anpan to go for the kids ;)

Awesome Japanese pastry with great price.. new product puff pastry is very good... had cappuccino cake ... and coffee... all great to my surprise read more

We just got walnut chease bread and its awesome and my son told me that is the best bakery in the world

Very nice pastries! I love their breads! Cakes are good, but I think their breads are superb. Their pastries are not overloaded with sugar like other bakeries do, but just about right! I love this place for fresh rolls and loaf of bread! read more

this place is alright. i had the cupcake with chocolate frosting. but the location is nice and it is the only american place in japan center. read more

I tried their Kouign-Amann, and it was SOOOO good! I want to try their everything! Great job!

If all you want is your standard bakery, no better than Safeway or any other supermarket bakery, then go here especially if you like paying 1 1/2 times as much as you would there, because that is what you are going to walk out with. Bread that is stale by lunch time. Pastries aren't flaky at all - instead they have some type of sour cream cheese with jam on them and are dense. If you are a Dane like me, you will be extra disappointed as I was. Seems the Japanese founder went to Denmark, remembered what he liked and started baking them at Andersen in Japan. That has now expanded here. As a Dane who grew up loving the real flaky pastries with custard on them, the fresh soft french breads and rolls, the poppy seed rolls with a little bit of marcipan inside, on and on, you will leave without buying anything. I felt generous and did. I think the Japanese founder forgot a lot of details on that long trip back to Japan from Denmark. Namely how to really make good danish bakery items. If you have time and really want the authentic stuff, go to the burbs... to Burlingame and Copenhagen Bakery. If you don't care and/or are not from Denmark, then feast yourself on the average gore at this place. read more

The workers here are nice and helpful. They have a variety of pastries and desserts that taste great. They have drinks and great snacks as well. They have some tables to sit and eat at, or you can eat at benches that are in the hall of the mall that are right by the bakery. Some of the pastries have cheese or meat in them. read more

but what i want to know is do they have the yummy green or red bean buns like they have in japan?