First things first the bread here is AMAZING, buttery rich soft chewy carby goodness from the heavens. The toppings however, are a different story, Kaya toast was cloyingly sweet with a weird eggy texture and odd aftertaste. Curry toast topping also was curry powder spiced veggies, on top of egg. None of the toppings tasted good without the toast, and I ended up scraping most of it off, to enjoy the bread by itself. Breadbelly needs to rethink the toppings, or guests are really better off getting the milk bread loaf and toasting it at home. As mentioned by many prior reviews, stick to the basics for the toppings. Some very simple ingredients (such as soy sauce, soft boiled eggs) can really elevate the taste of the beautiful bread. Also got the shrimp wich, that was great as well. Succulent shrimp patty surrounded by a fluffy crispy bread and spiced very well. read more

I love this place. It's very neighborhood-y, it's ingredient-forward, and the menu is so creative. We moved to SF from NY, and I love the whole Cali-Asian vibe most menus here have. I also love the nabe, so close to GG park, so great place to pick up for a picnic or grab a bite after a stroll. I love everything on the menu but the karaage is bomb. Might be the second-best I've had in SF. Oh AND they are super-responsive and nice and helpful on email. Ping them if any questions! read more

Breadbelly is kind of pricey but it's also one of my favourite ways to spend too much money. For a while I only got the Kaya toast, then I branched out into the corn bread with an egg in it when I was feeling like something savoury. I should try other things but I love them too much to bring myself to order anything else when I go. Seating can be a bit tricky sometimes - it gets busy. No laptops on weekends from what I remember. read more

Breadbelly - One day I will come here and get something other than Kaya Toast but not today - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

A little overpriced for what they sell. The coffee is not good - it is full of milk instead of coffee. The person ar the counter was super nice and helpful but one of the workers was really rude as I was walking to the bathroom and asked me "are you going to the bathroom" and gave me a glare as I left the bathroom. I don't understand the hostility as the bathroom sign was clearly posted for customers of the store... The worst part is that they dare ask me for tip after adding a mandatory service charge to the bill already... read more

I'm serious when it comes to a croissant. Nice quality butter taste, crunch outside and chewy inside. Having breadbelly's pastries is always my little Sunday pleasure. read more

This place is the epitome of a neighborhood cafe that you want to come back to again and again and again for the good vibes, delicious food and friendly service. I've visited Breadbelly three times now at varying hours -- it's a delight to have the option of getting a breakfast sandwich as early as 7:00am or as late as 3:00pm -- and it has been bustling with activity each time. I've had nearly everything on their menu including their breakfast sandwich, Kaya toast, the Not Ube Tart, brown butter mochi, ham and cheese roll with ensaymada butter and their persimmon satsuma cookies. Everything, and I mean EVERY-thing, was delicious. To me, the standouts are the Not Ube Tart and the ham and cheese roll with ensaymada butter. Both epitomize what I love about Filipino-inspired desserts which is the perfect balance of savory and sweet. I also tried their sesame horchata which was a bit on the thick side but did the trick of jam-packing lots of flavor in it. I would highly recommend Breadbelly to anyone looking to spend an hour or two enjoying an amazing breakfast or brunch in a cozy spot in the avenues. I am so pleased they're in the neighborhood and am definitely putting them in my regular rotation. read more

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Dropped in to check out this place after I bookmarked it. For some reason I expected their selection to be more than it was...but I am not too upset. I ordered a tart, cream bun, and a loaf of bread to go. They made it back to my house safely, and my husband and I gobbled up the tart and the cream bun as soon as it left the bag. The kaya bun was super tasty and the bread was very soft. The not ube tart was very sweet. It goes perfectly with a coffee and definitely a wonderful treat. I will be using the bread for breakfast tomorrow. Cannot wait! I am interested in coming here again to try other baked goods. read more

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Perhaps living in Hawai'i has me jaded in "Asian Fusion" pastries, but I was disappointed in the selection we purchased with most of it going to the garbage/can. For the prices I was expecting a little wow factor. Maybe we should have tried the green toast...... Pastries that had meat, or egg did not pair well with the other ingredients. They also were underspiced like they are catering to people with some sort of dietary restriction. Butter mochi was gross. Again, no flavor. Sesame cookie was dry and had only a hint of sesame flavor. Choco Soba Cookie was decent, but have your dental floss ready. Chocolate croissant and good morning bun were average. Save your money and pass on the cheesecake. I make heavy cheese cakes at home and this was just ok. read more

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Update: I've been back a couple of times and have been generally satisfied with the pastries. The flavors and combinations are unique enough to justify the high prices. I would say it is worth stopping by every now and then to see what new things are available. *********** I finally had some time to stop by after reading about the opening on eatersf a few months ago, but I didn't order the kaya toast because I wasn't sure if it would be too sweet for one person. The not ube tart was flaky and had a nice balance of sweet and savory. I liked it, but it is a bit pricey at $7. Sesame horchata was ehh ok. I could taste a hint of both flavors, but it was watery and more ice than drink. I finished it in a few min because there wasn't much. Definitely not worth $5 aould not order again. It seems they forgot about my drink because I was standing there waiting awhile. I saw the cashier eventually talk to someone and then he made it in less than a minute. read more

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I loved everything I got here. Would 100% come back for more scrumptious Kaya toast. We really enjoyed the Mt Tam cheesecake. They have some uncovered, outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and happy to help you navigate the menu. There are definitely some gluten free options here :-) read more

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Breadbelly is an excellent cafe in the SF area! Wow I was blown away by their kaya toast, kaya bun, and black sesame horchata. Let's start with my favorite item, the kaya toast. This toast was made of a soft buttery brioche and topped with swirls of kaya jam and a sprinkle of sea salt. My taste buds were singing with happiness! The kaya bun was equally delicious, but perhaps had less kaya flavor. To be honest, it tasted more like matcha to me. The bun itself had a very delicate crust and was packed with cream in the middle. Yum yum! Lastly, I washed down these pastries with the black sesame horchata which was thicker than I expected, but nonetheless very delicious. Come here and you won't regret it! read more

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Delicious! I can see why the line was long on Saturday. They have chairs and tables outside that are spaced out well for distancing but it seemed like a lot of people were grab and go. If you are ordering for pickup just be aware that you can't put in your order till the store actually opens for business. Loved the shrimp which and karage chicken. The kaya bun was also good. read more

My boyfriend loves this place. We spend hella money here. My favorite drink is the Matcha. The breakfast sandwich is my go to. There's this Kyia bun it's bomb AF Can y'all hook the locals up on Sundays or something? .We struggling. Thanks love y'all Best, Joe and Sasha read more

Great new asian inspired bakery in the Richmond district. Everything I had was bomb! Their breakfast sandwich - ham and cheese ensaymada with fried egg, scallion jam, and pecorino bechemel (white sauce, is made from a white roux and milk) was amazing. The scallion jam really worked with this sammich. Their Kaya Toast - with coconut pandan jam - was also super tasty. Their milk bread is sweet and soft. It's actually more IGable if you order this in the store ~ The Jam melted in the container on the way home, so that's why it looks so sad in my picture. The not ube tart, cookie was the Anko (Red bean) sticky bun were also good choices. I have a strong sweet/sugar threshold, but some things were on the really sweet side. I can't wait to go back to try their other items! read more

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Only tried the kaya toast and banana bread. Skip the banana bread, get the kaya toast. So soft, and so good. Next time I drop by here, I'm probably gonna get a loaf of their milk bread. Only wish they had more seatings inside. read more

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Really love the Southeast Asian + East Asian + American fusion flavors at this bakery!! The sesame dulce de leche sandwich cookie and grilled cheese sandwich are my favorites so far here. Excited to try out other baked goods here :) read more

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Staff was wearing masks and were hospitable. Ordered a Kaya Toast, which was warm and fresh but the green kaya jam on top was off in taste. I shared the toast & everyone who ate it felt uneasy and unsettling feeling in our stomach afterwards. It was the only thing we had eaten so it couldn't be anything else. The toast left us feeling queasy for the entire day. The toast looks amazing but the repercussions that we faced after eating it were not OK. read more

Everything is amazing here. Favorites: Kaya toast Sausage croissant (PLS BRING THE SAUSAGE CROISSANT BACK ) Black sesame cappuccino read more

Pastries were incredible! If you like pandan you have to get their custard bun and the kaya milk toast. Will definitely be returning but maybe earlier because they were sold out of some pastries in the afternoon. read more

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Everything about Breadbelly is delightful! The cafe's food is yummy and their ceramic cups/plates are beautiful. We came on a Saturday morning and fortunately there was parking and plenty of tables inside. We ordered their kaya toast, their roasted garlic toast, ube tart, and the black sesame horchata drink. Both of the toasts were delicious. The pandan flavor on the kaya jam was flavorful but in my opinion, there was a bit too much. Ube tart was very sweet. The tart part reminded me of the classic Chinese egg tart pastry- thought it was an interesting twist. Tasted like what you'd expect (wish marshmallow wasn't that sweet). The only downside is that it's kinda pricy. They also forgot one of our orders but they were very nice about it and refunded me. read more

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Sunday around 12, the place is completely full. The only available seats were outside. I just ordered the Kaya toast [$7] to go and ate it at the Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library bc they have bit of grass with benches and it was a pretty short walk away. I would get the Kaya toast again because the bread was soft and warm and the cream wasn't too sweet. read more

Creative offerings from Breadbelly! Enjoyed some of their pastries and cake. We got the chocolate miso cake, the kaya bun, and the choco-soba-ko cookie. The flavors are umami and some of them more savory than sweet. Out of the three we enjoyed the kaya bun the best. Since I prefer my desserts more sweet, I didn't love it but I can see the appeal. read more

Time to support local coffee shops that puts neighborhoods on the radar/map. Love what they did with this place, the coffee is aight and lots of creative spins to their food. The curry pan was nice and hot. I hope it stays that way each and every single time unlike other Japanese restaurants that get lazy and start making them too early so they get all stale dry and nasty. The horchata milk was good but could use more flavor. Pandan toast is mixed with the right amount of condensed milk to make it oooegy gooey good. read more

3.75 stars I used to live around the corner from Breadbelly, and though it's been awhile since I've gone, I still have yet to reconcile my conflicting feelings about the shop. The pros- I absolutely love that they feature Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters, and frequently grab an iced coffee for a quick pick me up (and it's reasonably priced too) I devoured the pastries I've gotten as well. The plum tart is a standout, and in my opinion, one of the best pastries I've ever had- the crust is flaky and falls apart as you bite into it, buttery but not too buttery, and the plum is fresh. I've never been the biggest fan of pastries, but if this is what they're meant to be, I'll gladly devour more. A bit expensive at 6.50, but a perfect summer seasonal treat. The everything bun doesn't live up to the tart, but the carmelized onion is an innovative twist to the classic everything bagel and cream cheese, though I wish the ratio of onion jam to cream cheese was higher but that's just because I'm a sucker for carmelized onions. The cons- Breadbelly takes a lot of swings, and I admire their bravery, but sometimes they overcharge items I find to be underwhelming. For example, I expected the Mt Tam Cheesecake to be the best I've ever had (maybe I was hoping that because it was a 12 dollar cheesecake) but it missed the mark. I honestly prefer the dense whole cheesecake they sell at trader joe's, especially because at 12 dollars, the texture of the cheesecake should be perfect- silky smooth, whether it was dense or fluffy. The cream cheese was not smooth and it didn't melt in my mouth like I wanted it too. The coffee crisps just tasted like burned chips- maybe I didn't understand the concept behind the dish but I ate three and threw the rest out. Not pictured but I also tried the kaya toast which was overpriced and overhyped in the yelp reviews. I personally needed more salt for the balance of sweet and salty, and the milk bread was extremely dry- the brioche bread at Trader Joe's is honestly much better. Overall, I still recommend Breadbelly to those visiting the Inner Richmond and would still go back. Though some of the items are heftly priced, I applaud Breadbelly's imagination and when the desserts are executed well, it makes eating their food an enjoyable experience. I personally recommend their pastries. read more

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I love the food here. I have never had a bad experience and the food comes out relatively quick.

Everything was amazing. Kaya toast was insanely good. I recommend probably one thing at a time. The black sesame latte is an acquired taste to beware. Great place outside to sit and finish your treats. The bread is just so good. read more

The Kaya toast is my favorite! The milk bread and topping is perfection. Every time we stop in, there's always something unique and fun to try. You can really taste the quality with each treat! read more

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That cheesecake is the best I've had anywhere, and it's gluten-free! Reason to come back again

I when on november 17 2022. I order kaya bun. Very disappointed. I already ate kaya everywhere from Singapore, Malaysia n Indonesia. None of the kaya taste like this. This is not a real kaya. read more

I started to follow this place when they had a pop-up, and I am so happy that they are open. Having the option to have an Asian fusion/influenced pastry reminds me of why moving back to the bay was a good decision on my part everything is soo good. Since they are now open I must pace myself My recommendations to try first is * Gyerang Bbang * Ham and Cheese Ensaada * Kaya Toast * Not Ube Tart * all this is made fresh daily in-house which make this place unique read more

Breadbelly - Latte, gyerang bbang, black pepper and cheese ensaada, not ube tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend told me the hype around Kaya Toast, and I made it a bucket list item to visit this place. The first thing that shook me was how HEAVY the freaking toast was when I picked up my order. The next thing that blew my mind was the taste. Contrary to my typical breakfast, it was buttery, sweet, moist... but perfect. And it was ALL MINE (none to share)!!!! :D read more

Bread - amazing Kaya (coconut pandan jelly) on toast - much try! Buckwheat chocolate cookie and chau siu sandwich soooooo good read more

Breadbelly - Kaya toast, chau siu sandwich, buckwheat cookie and hot cocoa - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love love love Breadbelly. Great food-- I can't not order their breakfast sandwich and their kaya bun every time I go. Drinks are pretty good too. I love that their menu changes every once in a while so it gives me even more reason to come back. Staff is always so nice there and I love that they're dog friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Wow! Those don't come easy....but wow. I am always hunting for unique flavor combinations, and a great bakery. Found it! It's here you guys, It's Breadbelly. Don't get me wrong, I'm in love with a perfect plain croissant, but I more so love finding exciting and new flavor profiles. They have it. Take a look at the menu, and if you're unsure if you'll like it, go ahead and try it. Have I had a mushroom hazelnut combination ever? No. Was it insanely good? Yes!! Do I like a sweet breakfast anything? No. Was the milk bread toast with coconut pandan everything?? Yes!!!!! A real heartfelt chefs kiss! read more

The Pandan bun is TO DIE FOR. I always order online and do a pick up to skip the line!

I stopped by when I was in the area, since I don't make it out there often. You could order ahead online or walk up to the counter. They also have a few tables outside for seating. I ordered the Kaya Toast, Not-Ube Tart, and Summer Danish. The tart and danish are only available on weekends, and the toast takes a while since they make it fresh. I enjoyed the toast and danish and would get them again. However, I was severely disappointed with the tart. For a hefty price tag of $10, it was bland and had a mushy texture. In fact, all of their items are overpriced, but service was great. read more

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More like 3.5 stars. The food is good/decent but expect to pay hefty prices. I ordered a black sesame horchata ($5), regular latte ($5), char siu sandwich ($16), kaya toast ($7), not ube tart ($7) and it came out to $42. The most remarkable item was the black sesame horchata. The kaya toast was unique and they definitely make very tasty bread. Everything was aesthetically pleasing. read more

I have driven by many times, key term driven/parking/none....well I was again running low on the caffeine so I finally decided to try Breadbelly. I found a suitable (illegal) parking place, walked over and ordered my four dollar cup of drip coffee. That was all I had time for. I enjoyed it. Four dollars is a lot for a cup of drip but I am glad I stopped in. read more

Least hospitable cafe I've been to in SF. As in, there are some cafés that you want to be regulars at; this is not one of them.

I wasn't expecting the kaya toast to be anything special, but it was amazingly. I don't usually like kaya Toast because it's so sweet, but breadbelly's kaya Toast paired with unsweetened coffee is perfect. The bread was so fluffy and buttery. The coffee was strong and had a nice dark roast. The place is a little small with limited seating but if you go on a weekday you should be fine. read more

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