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    Batter Bakery

    4.1 (223 reviews)
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    Open 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Ginger and carrot quick bread. Delicious! Moist with a hint of spicy.
    Kristen S.

    They're at the ferry building farmers market every week. I usually get the cookies (good but not exceptional), but decided to venture out and try other things today. Ginger and carrot quick bread: Excellent. Moist, flavorful, with a kick from the ginger. German chocolate cake: Delicious. I'm a German chocolate cake fanatic. IMO this one is well above average. The cake is moist, and the frosting well balanced. Apple cake: Looks better than it tastes. Perhaps because it's overly sweet... and the cake is a little dry.

    The little shop on the corner of California & Kearny
    Uli B.

    I love this little outlet of Batter Bakery - it's conveniently located on my way to work and I oftentimes stop by to buy a little something for a co-workers who helped me on a project: you can't imagine what a peanutbutter-cup cookie will do for your relationship with your office mates! Their brownies are excellent and so are the cupcakes; especially the carrot cake cupcakes.

    CeCe C.

    Sand Angel Cookie ($2.50) Did the prices go up recently or something? o.O My sand angel cookie tasted quite different (not as great) than when I had it last time. I was a bit disappointed. hmm... I came on Friday at 7:30am. They opened at 7:30am and they were just setting up. Nothing was quite ready and the lady working at the kiosk looked a bit frazzled. She still had a lot of baked goods to unload and organize. I felt a bit bad for her cause there was already a line forming! O_O All these crazy women wanting their sweets at 7:30 in the morning! My golly! The worst possible question you could ask a frazzled lady in a kiosk is, "What do you recommend?" And that's what I'd asked. hahaha I wanted to see more of what they had and wanted to try something new, but of course not all the items were put out yet. =\ If it's your first visit, I'd recommend NOT coming right when they open. Give them time to set up and help the people who know what they want first. I'd maybe recommend sometime after 9am/10am?

    Cute kiosk
    Lori C.

    I really try to limit my sugar intake on a regular basis...but I couldn't help myself and had to try Batter Bakery. The kiosk on California St. really only allows one customer to browse and buy at a time, but there wasn't a line when I went (before the lunch rush), so all was fine. The staff member was really nice, friendly, and helpful. I mentioned that it was my first time there and she recommended the scones and the sand angel cookies, so I got one of each, along with a piece of banana bread. I got back to the office and taste tested each of them. They were SO good. I'm used to eating cookies that are overloaded with sugar to the point that I'll put them down and never pick them up again, but that wasn't the case here. The sand angel was sweet but had a depth of flavor--a combination of gingerbread and snickerdoodle and jus some yummy goodness. It was packed with flavor, so I didn't eat it in one sitting, but I went back to it throughout the afternoon. The brown butter banana bread was the same way. It was perfectly sweet, moist, and flavorful. I could taste actual fresh ingredients, which made all the difference. The pear scone was tasty, moist, and fluffier than store-bought ones, which I appreciated. I can't wait to try more. Also, don't forget to ask for a punch card. Once you purchase 12 items, you get one free!

    Lemon
    Kat C.

    Recommended by my name twin, this sweet little kiosk is strangely located on the corner of Kearny (correction!) and Montgomery and hard to miss. They have the cutest and scrumptious looking desserts!! I got a lemon cupcake, which was kinda small for $3 but sooo satisfying. The cake was moist and light and the cream cheese lemon frosting tasted alot lighter than Sprinkles but still packed on big flavors. My cousin got a sour something lemon something muffin. It was good :P Chocolate chip cookie samples! Melty chocolate and semi-crunchy cookie... mmmMmmMMMmm It's a delicacy so kind of pricey. What a treat.

    valentine's day cookies in boxes
    Sonam B.

    Great cookies (especially when heated up!) but stinky attitude of one of the servers.

    Outside
    Kam H.

    This beautiful kiosk catches my eye every time I walk by, today I decided to give it a try. Walking in, the selection was great, catering to every type of craving. However, I was not greeted and the worker looked like he was in a bad mood. Before I walked in, he was picking his nose, maybe that was my sign not to go in. But considering it was their happy hour I wanted a bargain. This location is great because it has lots of foot traffic. This is borderline Chinatown and attracts lots of tourists! The Cookies were delicious and made big enough to share.

    Lolia S.

    I'm definitely in love with this adorable kiosk. It looks like it should be a flower shop or newspaper stand, but instead it's filled with fresh baked goods attractively displayed in glass jars and paper bags stamped with Batter Bakery's logo. The big thick cookies, brownies, and bars all look tempting. They were out of cupcakes that afternoon. I saw that they sell Siggi's yogurt - my favorite yogurt - and homemade granola. You can tell by looking at everything that they bake with love (the baking occurs in SF). The shortbreads come in interesting flavors like sesame ginger, honey vanilla, lavender sea salt, orange pistachio, etc. I bought a pack of 10 all honey vanilla shortbread cookies ($5.50) and they came tied with a brown satin ribbon. Oh, the flower shapes were adorable. The cookies were thick and soft. Most shortbread that I've had tends to be dry but theirs wasn't. It was amazingly good. They smelled faintly of honey and were sprinkled with crunchy raw sugar. It's a shame they don't have room to sell drinks. I would love some hot tea to go with my shortbread cookies. Apparently if you arrive early, you'll see scones, muffins, granola, coffeecake and quick breads (breakfast items).

    chocolate hazelnut shortbread
    Vicky L.

    I consider myself lucky. I work near Chinatown (translation: cheap food), and I get to walk through the Financial District every day (translation: hot guys in suits). Another thing that makes my day is the fact that there's a bakery right on the corner of California and Kearny. I finally took a few minutes out of my day to stop by Batter after passing by for the past few months. There were people in line, and they all seemed to know what they wanted, so it went quickly. I asked the girl what was good, and she pretty much gave a brief description of each thing (brownies, scones, shortbreads, cookies). Information overload plus a guy waiting behind me led me to make the quick decision to get a Pluot Pecan Scone and a Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread. The total was $4.75. 5 stars for the scone; it was moist and fluffy, and the pluots gave it a nice tang. It's a very large scone, so sharing is ideal unless you're a greedy hungry girl like myself. 3 stars for the shortbread, although my coworker really liked it. It wasn't light and buttery enough for me, and it almost tasted like it had too much brown sugar or something. I really wish I had more time to browse and look at the other items (didn't see cupcakes), but I didn't want to hold up the line since it's such a tiny kiosk, and everyone already seemed to know what they wanted (brownies). But I will definitely stop by whenever there's no line, so I can more carefully peruse the cute little baked goods.

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    Quick, convenient, & delicious. I LOVE their cupcakes! I just wish they were open later.

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    I love the lavender shortbread - they are amazing. This is not going to be good for the waistline but so amazing for the tastebuds.

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    Perfect place to walk to for a mid-afternoon treat.

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    16 years ago

    Expensive for what you get. Some times things are dry. I wasnt that impressed, I would rather have something from Specialties.

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    best lavender shortbread I have ever had - wish they had more flavors - I had some lovely rose ones in France... do it!!!

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    Cookies were thick, soft and chewy and full of delicious flavor!! Will definitely use them again!

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    Next door to my job, I'm addicted :) AMAZING Cupcakes!!! Sweet-creamy frosting, yummy:):)

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    Arsicault Bakery - Richmond District, San Francisco (94118)…read more This small, charming bakery is absolutely worth the visit! Yes, there's almost always a line, but don't let that discourage you--the staff keeps it moving quickly, making the wait fast and efficient. The pastries are incredibly delicious. Their giant croissants are buttery, with soft, airy layers on the inside and a perfectly crispy, flaky exterior. Every bite is heavenly! My personal favorite is the cranberry scone. It's tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. For the best experience, enjoy your pastries while they're still warm--they taste even better fresh out of the oven. Payment is easy since they accept both credit cards and cash. If you're a pastry lover, Arsicault Bakery is definitely a must-visit in San Francisco. We highly recommend it!

    Finally got to try the famous croissants! I've been seeing so many TikToks raving about the…read morecroissants from Arsicault and I finally found the right time to come by and grab some. I came by on a Friday around 11 am and it was so hard to find parking. There's street parking available but it was all filled up and I ended up getting dropped off since I saw the line forming outside the bakery. The line was only formed because the bakery is relatively small and doesn't have a lot of wiggle room so they only let in one party at a time. There aren't any sit-down tables or chairs so this is a grab and enjoy somewhere else. Pastry: Kouign-amann (8.4/10): Oh this was yummy. I love a good kouign amann and Arsicault satisfied my sweet tooth. It was a little too sweet but had a good outer layer crunch and fluffy interior. Chocolate Almond Croissant (7.8/10): This one was amazing! I will say that this one is definitely on the sweeter side but it was still delicious. It's a pretty big croissant with a good crunch but not a lot of flaking :( I did really enjoy the almond paste that was smothered on the inside. My boyfriend really enjoyed this croissant and wouldn't stop talking about it for a few hours.

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    4.6
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    0.9 mi
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    Wow, this was such an amazing spot. Stopped by for a day in San Francisco before going to Europe…read more Heard all the hype about this spot so I had to drop by. We waited about an hour on a Friday morning. On to the baked goods, it was some of the best bakery goods I've tried ever. Everything was delicious in every way. My favorite had to be the coffee cake, the elote corn, and the Lorraine. Wow, so damn good. I know their menu changes, but it's a must try as their base dough for all their items are PERFECT. Each bite is amazing with such a crunch. Their corn latte was also super delicious.

    After hearing all the hype and braving a near 2 HOUR wait in line....sorry, it wasn't quite up to…read morepar for me. There are better bakeries for lower effort. Let's start with the good. The namesake Pistachio Cardamom croissant was excellent for a filled croissant. It had excellent layers and the cream was just enough to add a lusciousness to each bite that wasn't too heavy. The madame lorraine was my other favorite. It was meaty and rich with the soft baked runny yolk and the light touch of rosemary was just enough to accentuate the bite. The not as good...a standard butter croissant. Maybe we got a dud but there was a serious lack of layers in ours and it wasn't as crisp or as buttery as I like. The elote corn croquiche filling was also quite salty which was a shame because the pastry layer was pretty good. I still have two more pastries to try but given the weight and the mixed bag, I definitely expected a lot more from Butter & Crumble. Pro tip: get a butter croissant at Arsicault, walk to B Patisserie and get a kouign amann. You'll have both before the line moves here.

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    4.2
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    Tartine absolutely lives up to its reputation. We tried the chocolate chip cookie, turkey sandwich,…read morefruit tart, and corn salad, and everything felt thoughtfully made with high-quality ingredients! The chocolate chip cookie had crisp edges, a soft center, and plenty of rich chocolate without being overly sweet with the salt touch. The turkey sandwich had soft bread, quality turkey, and the chicken skin is unique and provided a balance would love to try a panini next. The fruit tart was beautiful and incredibly fresh, with perfectly ripe fruit and a light, creamy filling that wasn't too sweet. The corn salad was a pleasant surprise too and maybe a favorite with bright herby bites that complemented the richer bakery items. Everything tasted fresh, and you can tell Tartine focuses on quality rather than overcomplicating dishes. Expect a line, especially during peak hours, but it's worth the wait. Whether you're stopping in for pastries or lunch, it's an iconic San Francisco bakery that's easy to recommend.

    - no line on Sun afternoon - no indoor seating, few outdoor…read moreseating all taken (best to eat at nearby park) - no line on Sun afternoon - Morning bun is very nice: flaky croissant + soft/gooey cinnamon bun hybrid, perfect amt of sweetness, lovely notes of orange zest & cinnamon deepen the brown sugar/pastry flavor - Banana cream tart is okay: fresh banana cream w/ slices throughout, flaky & sturdy pie crust; again perfect amt of sweetness & the banana flavor tastes very natural. imo, needs more depth of chocolate/vanilla or cinnamon or something, to balance the banana. Otherwise, it's just banana on a pie crust w/ thin chocolate shell, topped by whipped cream.

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    1.6 mi

    WHEN: Wed @12:30pm…read more First thing we see walking into the mall is Judy Bakes, and we knew we had to check it out. While it's not my first time here, it's been a long time and we tried something new and unique: CHEWIE COOKIE - $9 each They had 2 flavors and since we couldn't decide on which, we got both! And man I really get the hype of adding Katalfi into the mix. It's like today's rice crisps in a chocolate bar. Only, you add pistachio cream into the mix! These "cookies" are wrapped in a layer of soft chewy mochi, and when you bit into it, there's an amazing sweet crunch from the Katalfi. They advise to wait 15 minutes before eating since it's kept fridge rated. Worth giving a try! MATCHA CHEWIE COOKIE - Matcha Marshmallow with matcha Katalfi filling. DUBAI CHEWIE COOKIE - Cocoa marshmallow with Pistachio, Katalfi, and Milk Chocolate. It seems a lot of items were sold out by the time we got there, but not these "CHEWIE COOKIES!"

    I heard so much about this place and I was sooooo excited to give it a try when we just happened to…read morebe in Japantown early right when they opened and there was no line! We ordered: 1. Kalbijjim Croissant - A surprisingly delicious combination with savory shredded kalbi that worked much better than expected. 2. Injeolmi (Mochi) Croissant - Wonderfully chewy with a balanced sweetness that lets the injeolmi flavor shine. 3. Hojicha Cream Puff - Rich hojicha flavor, a crisp pastry shell, and a generous amount of creamy filling. 4. Banoffee Croissant - My favorite pastry; rich, indulgent, and reminiscent of crème brûlée with banana, though definitely the sweetest and very filling. 5. Hotteok Pastry - Sweet, nostalgic, and a creative take that captures the flavors of traditional Korean hotteok beautifully. Overall, service was excellent and they're very nice to spend time explaining each pastry. Freshly baked. I love the korean twist and there's no other bakery like this that I've had. Definitely worth a try.

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    The store front 2/18/24
    Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Rib) Croissant | $8.50 - Tastes like cold pizza
    Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Rib) Croissant | $8.50 - Tastes like cold pizza
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    4.3
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    Still my go-to bakery. The cherry corn scones, foccaica bread, and pizza here are my go-to's…read more Every morning, they sell yesterday's pizza for $17 in the fridge. They sell out early morning, so get here first thing.

    Ambiance: A wide variety of options bakery located in the…read moreMission District with a whole list of options of baked pastries and bread with bags and self serve stations before checking out. There is both indoors and outdoors seating with plenty of lighting and space to for customers staying around to enjoy the scenery. Wait time: There was a little line but it moved quickly and service was quick while standing in line. Two registers and lines to check out from as well. Service: Quick and friendly staff when going through check out queue. Food: The spinach and feta croissant was extremely well made with a slight hint of lemon to boost the flavor of the feta inside the croissant. I personally would have preferred a little more color on the croissant and crispier exterior but overall very tasty. Mexican Chocolate muffin was a nice size for the price of the muffin. However, I felt that the level of spice from the cayenne was a little overpowering and drowned out some of the chocolate notes. Overall, A very delicious bakery with good pastries and a lot of options to choose from. Staff extremely friendly and service quick. An easy to get to and plentiful option bakery for everyone.

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