The staff is down to earth, helpful, and speedy without rushing folks through the line. We went at…read more10am on a Saturday and waited for five minutes. The wait was worth it. Get a cinnamon roll! The cream cheese frosting is amazing. I got one to share and wish I got my own. I liked the spicy sausage croissant but not for the reason I thought I would. I though it would have more sausage and that the sausage would be more packed with flavor. It was flavorful but there were only a couple bits of sausage and it was mostly croissant. But the croissant WAS good: light, crispy and very flavorful. The chocolate chip toffee cookie would taste better slightly warmed up at home with a glass of milk. It's most chocolate with some gooey-ish toffee but not much. Wish they would add more toffee and maybe marshmallows. At the counter the staff gave away free cookies. Recommend for families (even with small kids) looking for a quick bite to walk across the street to the park with.

Food: umami at first bite. Service: amazing…read more Ambiance: great! Love to see how clean the kitchen is, their equipment, it's pure science and art and the in between

Delightful little place on the corner…read more Delicious pastries! The cinnamon roll was the most decadent one I've ever had. And really good espresso.

Stopped by this bakery on my way to work and the smell alone pulled me inside. If you have a sweet…read moretooth, this is definitely the spot. From cookies to cupcakes and cakes, I honestly didn't even know where to start because everything looked so good. The displays are packed with fresh desserts and classic Italian pastries and they also offer a variety of coffee and espresso drinks to pair with them. The atmosphere feels very cozy and welcoming, especially with the outdoor seating and little café vibe. Everything I tried was rich and well made. Definitely a dangerous place if you love desserts because you'll probably want to walk out with more than one thing. A nice little hidden gem to stop by for coffee, pastries or just to satisfy a craving before starting the day.

It's a great spot with a host of flavors. We had some time to spend before our event opened and…read morewanted to find a coffee and pastry. A wide selection of savory and sweet pastries offerings giving the choice of a meal or a snack. The banana cream pie was excellent, more than enough for one person. The almond raspberry twist croissant was delicious as well.

Was in town and I'm also looking for a great kouign amann. We arrived before lunch and some items…read morewere sold out. But the lady working the counter said if you don't see something you want,we have more in the back. She brought out some more kouign amann. We also got an apple pie and ham and cheese quiche. They warmed up the quiche for a couple of minutes. We started to eat it but it was still cold in the center. The kouign amann tasted good the first day. But sadly,it tasted stale and hard the next day. I've had others from different places that lasted more than 1day. Definitely good, I'd probably return it I'm near by. But I wouldn't make a special trip for this place

Delightful new bakery in NOPA! I got a medley of pastries to try out. It's probably been a month…read moresince they opened and was glad that the line wasn't insanely long at 11am on a Saturday. At 11 they bring out the focaccia! We got a cherry rosemary focaccia - creative and delicious! Also liked the unique croissant flavors, tho the classic chocolate croissant was also amazing. Really just can't go wrong!

tldr popular bakery serving up a variety of pastries with limited hours and grab and go set up…read more 3.75/5 got the gruyère + mustard croissant - it had a very strong mustard flavor and the cheese was pretty solid. the croissant itself was flaky and i did like the sesame seeds! if ur not a big fan of mustard i would skip 3/5 also got the pistachio pinwheel, which had a strong citrus note and barely any pistachio flavor so would opt to get something else next time overall it's worth it if the line is short and perhaps i'll try to focaccia next time. service was fine and quick. wishing they open up their hours for more days in the week.

Loquat is one of my favorite bakeries in the city. They have one of the best chocolate babkas I've…read moreever had. The chocolate is rich, the pastry is soft yet flakey, and there's a perfect little pinch of salt that really brings the flavor together. I'd also really recommend going to their monthly Loquat at night events with their incredible Sabich sandwiches. The one thing I'd warn is that the space is quite small and it's hard to find a seat, so I recommend taking the pastries out and enjoying them elsewhere.

Saying that the SF bakery landscape is competitive is an understatement, yet Loquat managed to…read morestand out in both the quality of its baked goods as well as its cafe ambiance. My first priority was to try Loquat's famous babka, but the petite pink mahlab cake was also calling my name. I selected the salted chocolate babka to enjoy at the cafe and took the mahlab cake home to enjoy later. My friend and I lucked out because a table for two opened up right as we ordered. My babka was plated on a dainty ceramic dish, which matched the old-school European cafe vibes. The babka was light and fluffy, yet the outside was crisp and buttery like a croissant. The salted chocolate layers folded into the pastry were the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the chocolate tasted high-quality. One babka could have probably been split into two servings, especially if you want to try multiple items, but I didn't leave behind a single crumb. All around us, the other diners seemed to be enjoying a full-scale brunch with savory pastries and what appeared to be a Turkish breakfast platter. It all smelled wonderful, so I'll have to explore more of the menu on my next visit. I enjoyed the mahlab cake a day later and was amazed that it retained its delicate and light texture. The icing was lightly flavored with orange, cherry, and floral notes, and the presentation was so elegant. The cake was the perfect accompaniment to my afternoon cup of tea. While I'm on a mission to try as many of SF's bakeries as I can, I am looking forward to returning to Loquat.

Bam! Cookie cup! Yes, yes and yes. I got funfetti cookie…read morecup with half lemon cake ice cream (has chunks of cake in it!) and honey lemon... I am still thinking about it. Top ten best desserts of all time. You have to go.

This ice cream shop in the Marina is pretty cute. They have these cookie cups so you can have ice…read morecream with a cookie at the same time! It's nice that they stay open after dinner. They close at 10 PM. It's a small shop, so it can be easy to miss. They have a very very small seating area in the back. The outdoor patio takes up the parking spot, and it is also dirty and unkept. Unfortunately the cookies weren't that great, but the ice cream flavors were good. One scoop can get you up to two flavors. A small scoop is $5.50. The butterfinger, Japanese cheesecake, and espresso oreo were good. They only had one flavor that was dairy-free, so it's a hit or miss if you go with dietary-restricted people. They should pick seasonal flavors, like fruits from local farms. I didn't see any signs posted about that, so I'm just throwing out an idea. Parking here is free on the street after 6 PM. Otherwise it is metered and you pay on the app. Credit card accepted.

Lovely pastries and just the nicest service. Highly recommend their chocolate croissant, fruit tart…read moreand brisket pastry that is reminiscent of a meat pie. All delicious! I often opt for this place opposed to the shop next door because the service is so friendly and you can tell its owner operated. Also want to emphasize the beautiful boxed presentation of the little cakes and tarts. Really makes it a special presentation if it's a hostess or birthday gift.

A little bake shop with some big taste! Everything looks so amazing, it's hard to choose what to…read moretry. Thankfully there are many great options, so you can't go wrong. Ham & Cheese Croissant: Perfect for when you want a savory breakfast treat. The first noticeable aspect is all the melted cheese crust on top, for a great umami and crispy layer. Inside, even more cheese, this is a gooier texture. Plus some thick rolled ham. Feels like a meal! Raspberry Roll: Such a fun spin on the cinnamon roll. The fruit cream on top is so eye catching! Much more indulgent than a typical cinnamon roll glaze. Inside, there's bits of raspberries baked along the rolled dough. Blueberry Roll: I think I actually prefer this one over the raspberry roll. Got a gooey flavor profile, like a blueberry muffin, without the tart tang of a raspberry. I could seriously see myself picking this over a cinnamon roll. Flan: Feels a bit bougier than regular flan, since it's encased in a flaky golden crust. Jiggly and eggy, with just the right sweetness. Though I did miss all the wet brown sauce that's found in regular flan. Coconut Mango Passion Fruit Entremet: Really enjoyed how there was so much going on with this! There was the gem-like super sweet fruit gel on top for a nice pop of flavor. Another layer of coconut cream, to really set the tropical vibe. Some fluffy cake and lots of oozing passionfruit. I'm a big fan of fruit desserts, so loved this. Quiche Lorraine: Loved how this was more creamy than eggy, meaning they got it right. Found it interesting that all the ham bits were towards the bottom, so the top was smooth. So rich, I had to eat this in different sessions. Baked Egg Croissant: Pretty much a complete breakfast with egg, cheese and croissant. Savory and filling. Though I think I preferred the Ham & Cheese Croissant, since ham makes everything better. Chocolate Éclair: Small, but mighty. A very rich and dense layer of chocolate ganache filling inside a light choux cylinder. Loved the creaminess. Brisket Chausson: Kinda like an empanada, but with a much flakier dough. The brisket was rich and meaty. Though had a bit of a pinkish color. Veggie Croissant: Looks like a savory danish. Loved the hefty amount of cheese and the partially cooked tomatoes. Royal: Really nice layered chocolate cake. There was some sort of ganache on the outside and nice crunchy praline like layer inside under the dense cake. Quite sophisticated combo of textures and flavors.

We did a five-course, intimate, dessert tasting at Bellaria. Every item was hand-crafted,…read morethoughtful, innovative, and delicious. It started off with savory bites before moving into the main attractions. Our party absolutely loved the Mandarin and White Tea dish with seabuckthorn and tonka. The Pear Tatin Roulade and Souffle Bread Pudding were expertly crafted and technically impressive. The Chocolate dish at the end was the perfect bite to end the meal. And everything (besides the caviar) was vegan! I can't wait to see what else comes out of this innovative dessert studio. The space is small so you'll have to sign up in advance for the tasting, but it makes it intimate and homey. The service was impeccable, and we even got to meet the chef and talk about his inspiration. It makes a great date night!

Smaller than a regular doughnut, but not too small. These are just the right size to put their…read moregenerous fillings on display. So hard to choose a flavor, sometimes I just get one of each. Tried some of the cookies too, but they're not as wow worthy as the bomboloni. Nutella Bomboloni: This is such a pleasant indulgence for me. A very generous amount of Nutella fillings, like more than you'd spread on toast. Tastes excellent against the yeasty and sweet filled doughnut. I could eat this every day for breakfast, but thankfully they're only at the Ferry Building once a week. Raspberry Bomboloni: Another favorite. High quality raspberry jam stuffed inside that fluffy doughnut. No weird jelly-like gelatinous filling, more like they scooped it right out of the jam jar. Tastes tart and sweet and delicious. Pistachio Bomboloni: Kinda like custard with a subtle pistachio taste. Wish it was a bit stronger on the pistachio flavor. Custard Bomboloni: If you like creamy, this is for you. But personally, having eaten so many Boston Cream doughnuts over my life, I was missing the chocolate ganache contrast. Potato Chip Cookie: Like a regular chocolate chip cookie, but with a few potato chip pieces baked it. The extra crunch and saltiness is a nice addition. Though it's not revolutionary. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie: Chocolate chip cookie with some peanut butter cup pieces and peanut butter baked into the cookie. A classic pairing.