Wow, this was such an amazing spot. Stopped by for a day in San Francisco before going to Europe. 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. read more

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After hearing all the hype and braving a near 2 HOUR wait in line....sorry, it wasn't quite up to par 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. read more

$32. Box of 4 pre-order. The pastries didn't deliver. The Strawberry Vanilla Danish had fresh strawberries that were more raw instead of cooked down, and the bottom of the pastry itself was underbaked (see photos). The Peach Corn Cruffin was even more disappointing, it was more like apple than peach, the fruit was still crisp and undercooked. Crisp peach? And the cream had a sour note that threw the whole pastry off. The Bruschetta Danish was the standout of the box. The Plum Vanilla Almond Twice-Baked Croissant oddly reminded me more of a PB&J than an almond-plum pastry. The pastries definitely photograph better than they eat. I really wanted to love this place, but I don't think the hype matches the experience. Are there good pastries here? Probably... um, sure. (?) But are those worth the wait and the reputation? Not in my opinion. Sometimes the emperor really has no clothes. read more

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Omg!!!! I swear I had Butter & Crumble on my want to try list for YEARS!! And I finally got to try their AMAZING beautiful gorgeous pastries yesterday!! I went around 12:15pm on a Saturday, and the line was short (comparatively) and moved quickly! Pro tip: keep up with their instagram stories because they occasionally post live updates about the line/supply! It only took around 15 minutes to reach the front. Another tip: decide what you're going to get & some back up options (in case they sell out of your first choice options) so you don't hold up the line deciding at the cashier! I think that is the main reason the line sometimes moves slow. Because tbh once you put in your order, it takes like 3 minutes for them to pack it up. I tried 3 pastries from the July menu: Skirt Steak Croissant, Madame Lorraine, and Peach & Sweet Corn Cruffin. I also wanted to try the Bruschetta Danish, but they were sold out of that one. I was definitely most excited about the Skirt Steak from the beginning, and it was indeed my favorite! The croissant was so flakey buttery crispy, it was actually perfection. I love the chipotle aioli and arugula pesto sauces. Wow one of the best pastries I've ever eaten. The madame lorraine was my second favorite. I'm biased though because I love salty a lot more than sweet. The pork was so tasty in this one, and I really liked the parmesan toppings. I don't even like runny egg yolks, but it worked so well with this pastry. The peach & sweet corn cruffin was a little too sweet for me but the peach and corn flavors worked sooo surprisingly well. I NEED to come back to try their other pastries wow. It is 100% worth the hype. read more

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Line was extremely long. 2.5 hour wait on a Friday morning. It was painful. Staff was courteous and came out around 11AM to update the people in line about what's left, what still has plenty, and how ordering should go. Inside is a narrow walkway up to the cashier where I ordered. And then I moved off to the side of a smaller space to wait for my box of pastries and drinks. It is pricy but it was an experience I guess. I would come back for the cruffin but maybe when it's not a holiday weekend. read more

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Omg are you kidding!!!! The best bakery I have EVER been to! Anybody that complains about the wait is simply not meant for a place like this because you do need patience. But you also don't need that much patience when the line moves fast and you are just having a jolly old time in line with your friends. We got almost every single pastry as a group of 8 and my most favorite ones were the brisket (more like chunky steak), strawberries and cream, and passion fruit. Each pastry was filled to the brim and so fresh. They even threw in a free cookie for me for my birthday and even that rocky road cookie was spectacular. Everyone here loves what they do and it really shows in the way they interact with you and in the taste of the pastries. I will most def be coming back!!!! read more

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This place has a rotating menu that changes every month so the pastries and flavors never get old!! The pistachio cardamom croissant is typically a regular on every menu and the inside filling is sooo nice and light! You can try pre-ordering a box a couple days in advance but it's typically hard to secure. If you want to go in person, be prepared to either get in the line by 8:30am or wait three hours. No in between!! update: obviously didn't listen to my previous advice. got there at 9 and got in at 10:30. well worth the wait though. but def get there between 8/8:15am. for minimal wait. passion fruit pastry was sooooo good. filling was incredible. strawberry vanilla bun was sooo good as well. like a strawberry shortcake flavor. rest were also really good. read more

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Finally got to try the specialty menu items!! I committed and went around 8:30 on a Thursday and did not have to wait long - probably an hour or so. I absolutely loved the key lime and elote pastries sooooooo much. When I first came here I just got the regular croissant because I was way too late. But after trying the unique flavored items here I can confirm it's worth the hype. I highly recommend coming here and waiting at least 1 time! The staff are also extremely nice. This is a must try if you visit or live here. read more

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I'm really glad I finally got to try this bakery. My sister and I strategically planned to get in line by 8 AM even though they open at 9 AM. There are maybe 15 people in line already. Once they opened, we only waited maybe 15 minutes before getting inside and ordering. They said we could only order 10 items per group not per person. The service was very kind and I think as quick as they could allow possible. I spent about $55 including tip for four pastries and one iced coffee. They don't put prices on their menu, but I think it's about $10 an item. I think some of the pastries are worth $10 but an iced coffee for $8.50 is an overcharge, I think. My favorite thing that we ordered was the Chorizo & Tot Croquiche, it was very filling and good to share. I also loved their gluten-free Cinnamon Swirl Banana Cake, it's a good slice with some frosting on top. Another great pastry was their Passionfruit Raspberry Pan Suisse. We also really liked the Cheesy Ratatouille Bearclaw. It had a pizza flavor to it. I would order all of those three again and be fine which is those items. I did not love their barbecue brisket sandwich. it was a smaller sized pastry, but they put a couple of good thick slices of brisket. I think it would've been better if it was just the brisket and some creamy coleslaw and no barbecue sauce. read more

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Arrived at 8:05 on a Sunday and waited 90 minutes for pastries. After waiting so long with my sister, we decided to get as many pastries to try to share with the whole family. We liked the lamb croissant which had a surprising amount of lamb and the twice baked strawberry croissant. However both are not "wait in line" good. All the other pastries were underwhelming for us (either they weren't very buttery or the creams had an artificial flavor). We also got the matcha latte (very grassy and grainy), rhubarb matcha (very light rhubarb flavor, matcha was more astringent here), tiramisu latte (nothing special, just coffee with cocoa powder), and the sesame latte (too sweet, light sesame flavor). Would not come for drinks. Place is tiny but once it's open, line moves at a reasonable pace. Would come back to try other pastries but probably not anytime soon as there are so many other bakeries that are better. read more

Butter & Crumble - May 2025 pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We managed to snag a preorder box from Butter and Crumble after hearing much of its hype we wanted to see if it's worth the wait. The preorder box came with randomized drops of what's in season that week, our small box came with Herby Olive Twist, Coffee Caramel Pain Au Chocolat, Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin, Lamb Pain Suisse. The pastries: they really got their lamination down. The pastry shell is amazingly crispy and really good layers regardless of the type of toppings or fillings it has. The flavor combinations were fun and familiar. It's like getting some of your favorite foods being converted into a croissant. Of the ones we tried I really enjoyed the salty ones like the olive twist and lamb, I was impressed how well the pastry kept crispy even with the sauces. The sweet ones like the caramel were too sweet for me to even finish, but that can be personal preference. After trying all these fun flavors I still think the highlight is def the pastry, will need to try the original croissant next time! Ambiance: the vibe of the bakery was great, lots of hard working ladies and feels like they are passionate about what they do. Bright and airy with lots of pink accents. Would definitely come back again, but probably would not wait over a hour for it because we do have a lot of great bakeries in SF. read more

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My friend was visiting and top of her list was to visit Butter & Crumble. I must admit I was wondering what could I say to avoid the mega line. After her reinforcing how much she wanted to go, we did it. We showed up a Saturday at 8am. Surprisingly the line move within one hour. Inside you are welcome by the kindest, staff ever! They are sweet as their pastries. We even got some free cookies. Honestly, I was scared that we were going to be there for hours but it moved really fast. Inside there are only two seats, expect to buy and go. Go with patience, and a big sweet tooth. My favorite was the double baked peached one and the strawberry one. read more

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My partner managed to get onto their weekly preorder drop. He had been trying for weeks. We got a box of 8 assorted - 3 savories and 5 sweets for about $64. It included, "Coffee Caramel Pain Au Chocolat, Orange Rosemary Pastry, Herby Olive Twist, Blackberry Ricotta Swirl, Morty P (pork!!), Lamb Pain Suisse, Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin, Brown Butter Pistachio Cookie" They also offer a box of 4 but I'd figured it's so sought after, we'd go for the 8 and damn, the hype is real. When we picked up our order at 9am on a Saturday, the line stretched 2 blocks! I can now see why. I hate that they change their menu monthly because it makes me want to try to preorder another box and it was so hard the first time. It's the best and our favorite bakery in SF for us right now. It's highly ranked up there. Hopefully when they open up their 2nd location, the wait will be much shorter. read more

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I finally got to try B&C! Came on a Friday around 11am and only waited about 20 mins. A few of the pastries were out, but that's fine by me if I don't need to spend 2 hours waiting for them. The banana pecan cold brew was delish (I wish it was easier to just get their drinks) and the savory pastries were particularly good. Next time, I'd get more savory than sweet options. Love the rotating menu too! Beware the long line. Check the Instagram for updates and don't plan to eat there since there is standing-room-only that is taken up by waiting patrons. read more

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Butter & Crumble has been on my list for so long because every time I walked by, the line was insane. First time I tried going around 1pm and they were already sold out even though Google said they close at 2pm. So next time, I prepared. I came back at 10am, with my kindle, waited in line around 40 minutes before finally got to the pastries. From their May menu, I ordered the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin and the Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant. And you know what, just wow... I was shocked. These pastries are seriously next level. The cruffin was my favorite, buttery, unbelievably flaky with layers that shattered perfectly when you bite into it. The strawberry rhubarb filling had the perfect balance of sweet and tart, while the orange blossom mascarpone cream outside had a very light floral flavor. These combination was just god made. The pistachio croissant was also another level . Super buttery, crisp outside, soft inside, with very (very very) heavy pistachio cream filling that tasted very nutty and rich but not too sweet. The cardamom sugar coating made it even better, and aromatic. Every bite tasted so heavenly. Definitely the best bakeries I've had in the Bay. read more

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I decided to see what all the fuss was about and went on a Sunday morning. While the food was undeniably good, I'm not sure any pastry is worth a two-hour wait. I'm always hunting for the city's best bakery whenever I'm traveling, so this was certainly and experience. I ordered the cold brew, the bacon, egg, & cheese, and the pistachio cardamom sugar croissant. The breakfast croissant was great, but the pistachio croissant was the winner. The cream filling was perfect--rich but not overly sweet. It's a fantastic bakery; just be prepared to spend your entire morning in line. No seating inside. You're picking up for to-go. They also have limits for how many pastries a group can order. Check out their signage for more information. read more

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In my (forever) quest for the best pastry in San Francisco, this is pretty high up on the charts. The hype is real, but the long queues ate not for the faint at heart. We arrived bright and early on Mother's Day before 9:30 am and we didn't get our order in till 11:15 am. That is close to a 2 hour wait. We treated it as an adventure and a price to pay for the best rated pastries in the city. Did it once but not sure if I have the heart to wait 2 hours in a queue. The pastries are top notch though. The pistachio cardamom croissant is the bomb, I would get multiples next time. Their savory pastries are amazing too- got the herby olive twist. The Orange rosemary was super good as well, such an amalgamation of flavors and texture. They were sold out of the Coffee Caramel Pain Au Chocolat and a couple other pastries, so missed those. The bakery doesn't have much space to eat inside, so take them to Washington Square or wherever you are headed and enjoy your hard earned pastries. read more

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IT IS WORTH THE HYPE. I waited 2 hours and I would do it again. The savory pastries are unreal. Flavors are amazing and well-balanced. The prime rib croissant and french onion soup croissant were absolutely perfect. Sweet pastries were also good but I prefer savory. Make sure you follow their instagram where you can find their menu for the month and also daily updates about how long the line is. Very hard to find parking so take the bus or have someone drop you off. Staff were nice and friendly. There are like 2 seats in the store so it's more of a grab and go place. read more

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Ok the verdict is in - this line is not worth the wait for croissants unless you have the time and patience Don't get me wrong - bombbbbb pastry. Zatar lamb croissant. But any other bakery of similar quality delivers without the wait. The cookie on the other hand was so unique and not too sweet. Pistachio and chocolate delight but again I'm not waiting in this line ever again when I can go to spruce for a good cookie or Arsicault for croissants easily. Again top notch productsssssss but the wait is a turn off read more

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At 8:10am on a Sunday, there were probably approximately 100 people already waiting. (Butter & Crumble opens at 9am.) There are so many people waiting that they need to have a designated employee acting as the "line coordinator" going over the rules (stand close to the building, don't talk too loud since we're below housing, max of 10 per party, 3 of each item). I personally don't understand the per party rule, since some people could have a party of five and some could just be a party of one. Nevertheless, I waited a total of 2.5 hours (1 hour waiting before the business opened) and was able to get what I wanted. Since I was devoting so much time to this pasty-eating endeavor, I figured I may was well order a variety and got 8 of the 10 pastries available in March: Beef Birria Pain Suisse (x2), Guinness Cruffin (x2), Baklava Bun, Ruby Twist, Pork Bun Bearclaw, Lomo Saltado Croissant, Chopped Cheese Pain Suisse & Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant. While I appreciate the wide variety of flavors/options, the pastries fell flat for me. I was underwhelmed with most of the ones I tried. Some items lacked flavor (like the Beef Birria), one had really tough meat (the Lomo Saltado)...it just wasn't what I hoped it would be. For $98 (nearly $10 a pop), I want to love what I'm eating. That being said, my favorite sweet one was the Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant. My favorite savory was the Ruby Twist. There's two hour parking in the area (Mondays-Saturdays), but note you may need to move your car since the wait could be longer than this. Based off the selection I tried, I won't be tempted to join the 2+ hour wait ever again, but I enjoyed getting to check out the bakery for myself and form my own opinion! Side note: Even without the wait, I'd still be rating it a 3. My review is solely based on my feelings about the pastries. While not for me personally, I'm happy to say my review is in the minority and most people really love the items from this woman-owned business! read more

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The pastries are true to their name - very buttery and flaky. Texture wise, probably the best croissants I've had. Unique flavor combinations. My only critique is that they are leaning towards too sweet and too salty. If the line dies down, I'd consider coming back. read more

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i went to butter & crumble on a friday at 10:00 am and i only waited maybe 20-30 min!! i was so pleasantly surprised as i expected to be there for 1.5-2 hours in line the savory pastries are absolutely worth getting!!! definitely do not skip the savory ones. they have the most unique and fun flavor profiles. i tried all the vegetarian savory pastries they had and loved them all. i also had a butterscotch latte and it was DELICIOUS!! one of the best lattes i've ever had. the sweet pastries were a little less impressive because they all tasted like something i've had before. the banana pastry was my favorite of the sweet ones. and its soo pretty!! the striping is sooo pretty and satisfying to eat (bottom right pastry in my picture) i love seeing butter & crumble's instagram and learning about the owner / behind the scenes work. definitely follow their instagram and check their stories when you plan to go so you can get live updates on which pastries they have and how the line is looking. it's so nice and thoughtful that they do that! it's fun to watch the bakers at work with the mirrors on the ceiling, the giant stand mixer, and pink disco ball croissant hanging from the ceiling. it helps the wait time go by faster! read more

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The famed two-hour wait... Is it worth it? Unfortunately, yes. First of all, the menu is always phenomenal. They do the best job at innovating pastries in a way that is innovative and obvious at the same time. A French Onion Soup Croissant? Like obviously that sounds so good, and why have I never had one before? Secondly, Butter and Crumble sets a limit for how many of each item you can order, so that they can keep up with demand and ensure that people in line still have access to a wide variety of pastries by the time they get to the front. Beautiful model, and greatly appreciated from someone who waited the hour and a half. Thirdly? It's really freaking good. The pastries are flaky, buttery, flavorful, and everything you could want from hearing any of the descriptions. The lamination on the croissants is BEAUTIFUL, light and flaky, but still so decadent and moist. I highly recommend any of their croissants, rotating or permanent flavors, as I am sure they've dreamt up something beautiful. It's worth waking up early for a day and spending an hour or two waiting for breakfast. Enjoy! read more

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I finally was able to snag their Hotplate Wednesday box, and it made me so happy to try out their goodies! I have been to Butter & Crumble two times now: once while waiting in line for an hour and a half, and the second time with one of their limited pre-ordered boxes that I got lucky enough to claim. First off, I want to say that I love how Butter & Crumble is not only a woman-owned business, but I also appreciate how you can definitely tell through its whimsical decor in their small storefront. While there is not any seating inside, there is still a lot of personality packed into the space with their pink disco croissant, pretty Instagram-worthy tiles, and the aesthetically pleasing transparent divider between customers and their working team (for patrons to watch the art of making a flaky pastry!). I truly appreciate how their menu changes every month and that all of the bakers who work there are able to showcase a specialty item. I was very bummed that I missed the prime rib and Dungeness crab pastries, so I'm hoping they bring them back again soon! Since I got a pre-order box during my last visit, the pastries were already pre-selected, so I was not able to choose what I wanted. Regardless, I was happy with the selection. I got some of their signature pastries, including: *Morty P Croissant: Salty pistachio pesto with mortadella meat, giving an Italian sandwich type of vibe. *Pistachio Cardamom Croissant: Generously filled with pistachio cream with a slight hint of cardamom. It was sweet and tasted like a cannoli, but with flaky butter pastry. *Mocha Cruffin: An excellent blend of both chocolate and espresso. It was really balanced and worked well with the cruffin shape. Mine leaked out a bit (it was stuffed more on top) and got everywhere, but I enjoyed the flavors. *Herby Olive Twist: Savory and cheesy from the Parmesan, and I enjoyed both the olive and olive oil flavors paired with flaky sea salt. Overall, do I recommend Butter & Crumble? Yes. However, I do want to call out that I wouldn't recommend waiting an hour and a half in line on a regular basis to get it, even though this spot is delicious. read more

The hype is real!! The pastries here are such unique flavor combinations and so artfully crafted. The layering work for the crunch is unlike anything I've ever tasted. Worth a wait in line for at least 30-45 minutes. My favorite thing was the savory pastry. It had lamb this past month. The strawberry rhubarb cruffin was also incredible. That one surprised me! read more

Butter & Crumble - Pastries: biscuit, cruffin, roll - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was our second visit to Butter & Crumble. The first time, we arrived about 30 minutes before opening, and the line was already halfway down the next block. It ended up taking us over two hours to get our pastries, and by the time we reached the front, some items had already sold out. This time, we decided to arrive right when the line opened at 7:45am on a Friday. Personally, I'd rather get there early, wait a little over an hour, and have the first pick of pastries than arrive later, wait even longer, and risk missing out on items. We were the third party in line and placed our order around 9:05am. By 9:15am, we had our pastries and drinks. After our first visit, I wasn't completely convinced the wait was worth it. The pastries were good, but the long line and wait time didn't feel justified. This visit, however, may have changed my mind. We ordered: * Madame Lorraine * Chorizo & Tot Croquiche * Morty P * Strawberry Vanilla Bean Bun * Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant * Rocky Road Double Chocolate Cookie * Classic Croissant We also got two drinks: the S'mores Mocha and the Cherry Vanilla Almond Cappuccino. Don't skip their drinks, their specialty coffees are just as creative as their pastries. I really appreciate their rotating menu. Their pastries are always so creative, and I love that they experiment with unique flavor combinations that you don't typically see at a bakery. Some items are definitely more memorable than others, but I enjoy that there's always something new to try. Their pastries are well executed. The croissants are flaky and buttery. This visit, my personal favorite was the Chorizo & Tot Croquiche. Overall, this visit was a much better experience than my first. If you're willing to wait in line, I think it's worth checking out. Otherwise, you can always try your luck with their Hotplate presale. read more

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Ambiance: A women owned and majority women ran establishment in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Very bright with the ability to see them laminating and baking while waiting for your baked goods and coffee. Wait time: An extremely long wait time to get into the bakery as it is extremely popular. Even getting there 2 hours before open people are waiting outside. Definitely bring yourself a chair and something to entertain yourself while waiting and get there early to make sure they do not run out of a pastry you want as there is a limited amount each day. They do a weekly drop on Tuesday between 9am and 12pm but it is EXTREMELY popular so it sells out fast. Service: Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff on the food and brinks that are being served. They do have a worker who goes outside to make sure people are fine and that the line stays moving without others cutting the line. Food: If you are looking for unique and different flavored laminated pastries or drinks, they have some of the more unique flavors in city. The pastries are generously filled and baked extremely well whether it is savory or sweet. Food rotates monthly with a new menu so it is not guaranteed anything shown in previous pictures will be made that month. Best to look on their social media (instagram) for updates on monthly menu and daily sell outs. Blueberry Pancake Matcha Latte was flavored well and not overly sweet with a good matcha flavor it. The milk options were between Whole and Oat when the server was asking. read more

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Parking: Free street parking but very limited in this residential area. Interior: 1 counter space with 2 seats and the rest is barely enough standing space for the line to order and picking up. Wait Time: 1.5hr wait at 8:30a. They open at 9 and I got to order by 10a. All items still available. Took about 10-15min to pack because they had to make more of a certain item. Left at about 11a and the wait/line was about 10min but most of the popular items were sold out by 10:30a so I recommend coming by 9am if you want something. Otherwise, just come around 11a and take chances with their regular items. Items Order: Croissants: 10/10 Prime Rib $12 - prime rib filling was a solid amount for the pastry ratio. well seasoned and cooked so that it was not dry. Croissant was a bit small compared to others. 10/10 French Onion Soup $8 - Very yummy filling with strong onion flavor. Yum 10/10 Pistachio Cardamom $8 - Regular monthly item but still very good. The cream had a medium pistachio flavor not much cardamom. Cream filling amount was good. 10/10 Coconut Passionfruit $8 - delicious passionfruit flavor. coconut addition also great complement and balance. 9/10 Tiramisu $8 - heavier on the cream side but still really good. Needs more coffee flavor all the croissant bases were amazing. very buttery, flaky, perfect crispy exterior to soft airy interior ratio. 10/10 Spinach Artichoke Croquiche $9 - insanely good! croissant base was extra buttery on this one but the layers and texture still held well. filling was generous and was so gooooood!! 7/10 Banana Praline Cruffin $8 - average cruffin and average banana flavor. 4/10 Dulce Pain Suisse $8 - disgusting, this was mad dry and just mostly pastry. the filling was very little in portion and also texture was close to clay. 7/10 Choco Cookie $5 - standard good cookie nothing special overall would come back for specialized items or at 11am for no wait on regular items read more

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OMG I've been waiting to come here for so long this particular Saturday morning my foodie friend and I decided we would get together and bear the freezing cold of San Francisco and go! We left our house at 7 AM from San Jose and got up to San Francisco at 8:10 AM! Low and behold, there was a line all the way across the street and halfway down the basketball court of the middle school! I drove to the end of the line and told my friend to get out of the car and go run in line as I look for parking!! OMG there's no parking to be found anywhere except at the top of this crazy hill which was a good quarter mile walk! Lol Around 11 AM we finally got to order and three customers before us they told the line they ran out of the lobster rolls!! I really just wanted a picture of one, since they mixed it with pork and I'm allergic to pork. Whatever! Lol. I also wish I could have ordered just a drink in line as I waited in the cold. I ordered a butterscotch latte with oat milk, and it was honestly delicious!! I also love how decadent the whipped cream and French vanilla bean. Taste it!! One of the fanciest cups of coffee I've ever had as takeout!! Nevertheless, the eight variety pastries I bought were simply superb!! The crunch, flavor, palettes, and intensity were insane!! I've never tasted such a crispy croissant on the outside that flaked off so perfectly and buttery in my mouth before!! OMG and she changes the flavors every month?! I'm screwed!! My boyfriend thinks my foodie friend and I are crazy for waiting three hours for some "croissants!? But I told him, "That's a foodie problem!!" I honestly can't wait to find out what the next theme is for March!! read more

Arrived at 8:15 am on Thursday morning and got my pastries at 9:15. Line moved quickly once they opened. Favorite was the pistachio cardamom croissant. The pistachio cream is so delicious and the croissant is yummy. I also liked their smoked bbq brisket croissant but you need to eat it right away since it can get soggy from the pickles and coleslaw on top. I still think Arsicault has the best croissants I've had... but I like how creative Butter & Crumble is and the rotating flavors/inventions. I think the line was worth waiting an hour. I would come back again :) read more

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Got the last chocolate croissant on Thursday at 12 (waited maybe 15 mins but there was nothing left), and my friend waited in line for 2 hours on Friday morning (lined up around 8) and got a few varieties, and I do understand the hype. Not much indoor seating, but most people get a box or two. It was the priciest croissant I've ever gotten, but the filling and flavors are worth it. Just know you will be waiting in line to get! read more

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Lined up on a Saturday around 7:20am, got in and ordered 2 hours later. It smelled soo good inside, ordered the Za'atar lamb pain suisse, bacon egg & cheese croissant, Lucy's earl grey blueberry muffin, and the toffee cornflake cookie. I think it's worth lining up at least once to see what the hype's about. -Za'atar lamb pain suisse: very flavorful, the lamb, green sauce, and pickled onion paired well together -Bacon egg & cheese croissant: I love savory pastries and this was my favorite! The croissant was so light and flaky, the runny yolk was chefs kiss -Lucy's earl grey blueberry muffin: I really enjoyed the earl grey blueberry flavor! the muffin was very moist and not overly sweet -Toffee cornflake cookie: I liked the crunch and texture of this cookie, there were a lot of chocolate chips but it is on the sweeter side read more

Butter & Crumble - March pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food: I came for the BIRRIA PAN SUISSE and I'm glad I did! The meat was juicy and flavorful and the pastry was sweet. I totally destroyed the RUBY TWIST, yummy vodka sauce, strong pesto and chili flake kick was delicious! The pistachio cream in Sophie's croissant was addicting. I didn't get to try the others since they were given to other people, but they say it was tasty! They KNOW how to make a sweet/savory pastry, will be back! Other Details: I got here around 7:30 AM on a Friday and the line was already super long. I didn't mind waiting though as I came prepared with some earbuds! I got my pastries at 9:39 AM (they open at 9). The staff is extremely friendly & welcoming. There's only two seats inside at a counter so I recommend taking it to-go and enjoying it at home or a nice park. read more

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Waited two hours in line on a Friday morning! Was it worth it? What can I say: I'm glad the pastries were worth the wait! Everything was delicious, unique flavors, had great texture (baked perfectly). I can see why they have two hour lines every day that they're open. They change their menu every month, but usually always keep their most popular item: pistachio croissant. They open at 9 am on Thursday - Sunday, and you definitely should try to arrive early before opening (people line up at 7am). They offer online pre-orders, so try to pre-order if you can and skip the line. March 2026 menu: - Pistachio croissant: SO good! I was impressed with the texture of the croissant and rich pistachio filling. - Pork bun bearclaw: I never thought hoisin sauce and char siu pork could be good as a pastry until now. So impressed with the savory flavors, definitely a favorite. - Biscoff croissant: Good biscoff flavor and love the cookie butter and cookie bits. On the sweet side (understandably). - Baklava bun: Wonderful transformation of a baklava into a more croissant form. - Bananas foster latte: Not my fave since the banana flavor wasn't as prominent (saying this as someone who doesn't like banana drinks; I don't think it was enough). read more

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This was my first time visiting Butter & Crumble, and I was told to arrive early and line up before the store opens. I came on a Thursday around 8:15am and the line was already pretty long. I ended up getting my order around 9:45am, so be prepared to wait if you plan to visit. That said, the experience was still pleasant. Everyone in line was friendly, and the staff were nice as well. The shop itself is super cute, and they even sell merch inside. Each pastry I tried was delicious. There's a 10-item limit per party, so beware if you're planning to buy more than that. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking out the pastries here if you're in the area, especially if you're a fan of pastries. read more

Butter & Crumble - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally got to try this bakery and see what the hype was all about! We went on a Thursday morning and got in line at around 7:30am. By then, there was already a line half way down the block. People bring chairs and blankets to sit on because the bakery doesn't open till 9. Is it crazy to go this early? Maybe a little but I don't want to risk coming later then they sell out. Might as well go all out for my first time. My friend suggested parking on Bay Street and that was clutch. Lots of parking and no meters! Once the doors opened, it took us about 30 mins to get inside. You get 10 pastries PER PARTY. Just keep that in mind. They change the menu monthly so have a game plan of what you're getting before going inside. They have a few stools for sitting by the window but I think it's better to take it to go. I'm not kidding when I say everything was amazing. Can't wait to go back read more

Butter & Crumble - February 2026 menu - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here around 12:30pm on a Saturday and the cashier said they ran out of the Pistachio Croissant at 11:15am today. Only 4 people in line at this time but the line moved slowly because I think each person rakes the menu to find something else they want to order and don't want to miss anything. There were only 4 items left at this time (see my photo) and I got a brown butter toffee corn flake cookie $5. It was a 3.5/5, I actually forgot it is supposed to have toffee midway through because all I tasted were what seemed to be chocolate in between bites. Adding cornflakes for me wasn't a plus because some pieces were hard or stale. I would still like to try the croissant if I'm in the area early enough but won't be waiting at 7am in line for it. read more

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I've been here 3 times and it has been 5 stars EVERY TIME! The food is just as good as it looks. I've tried so many different things here and can't believe how they stay consistent across the board. Aside from the long lines, there is nothing negative I can say. This is the one spot I always bring folks visiting the city. read more

Butter & Crumble - Sweet and Savory - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally got to try Butter & Crumble!! We started lining up at 7:30 on a Friday and got our order at 9:15. Definitely the longest I've ever waited for pastries. I highly recommend bringing a foldable chair & a book to make the wait more comfortable. They limit orders to 10 items per party, with a maximum of 3 of the same item per order. The March menu was created by the women of B&C in celebration of International Women's Day Month. We got: - Nicki's beef birria suisse ($12) - Martha's Guinness cruffin ($7.50) - Salina's baklava bun ($7) - Sarah's ruby twist ($6.50) - Allyson's pork bun bearclaw ($11) - Hanna's twice baked biscoff croissant ($8) - Melissa's lomo saltado croissant ($11) - Lauren's chopped cheese pain suisse ($10.50) - Romey's Mexican hot chocolate pain au chocolat ($8) - Sophie S's pistachio cardamom sugar croissant ($8) Everything was delicious, beautifully made, and full of unique flavors. My favorites were the pistachio cardamom sugar croissant, the pork bun bearclaw, and the ruby twist. I can see why this place gets so much hype. It was worth visiting, and I'd come back again if I see something on the menu that I really want to try. read more

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Wow! Butter & Crumble is a hidden gem! I was told to expect a long line, but there was almost no wait. They make their pastries fresh and the quality is outstanding! They put so much love into their food and you can definitely tell. The strawberry butterscotch is to die for! It's a small shop and waiting area can get cramped, but it's so worth it. Staff is super friendly & they're woman owned! I can't wait to go back! read more

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