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    4.9 (33 reviews)

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    Balakava assortment!
    Chocnutking ..

    The pastries were delicious. Every. single. One. My favorite was either the Nutella or Pb&J. Brought them home for my girlfriend and she loved them. The workers were very nice and attentive as well. I liked how bright it was inside. Definitely letting my friends and family know about this place.

    Iced cherry late - amazing  Pistachio, citrus, lemon, cherry baklava
    Richard T.

    Super excited that this cafe opened in our area. Lovely small business owned by a mom and son duo who are incredibly friendly and passionate about their shop. We tried a couple of lattes. If you like fruit lattes, the cherry iced is a MUST TRY. All of their baklavas were amazing. Highly recommend trying this spot.

    Mixed nuts baklava
    Yarn Y.

    I am very much in favor of giving small businesses a try so when my wife had a craving for something sweet velora looked like a great option . The service is very friendly and she got a mixed nuts baklava which unfortunately was not great - not enough filling , not enough honey , and a little too expensive (4$ for quite a small square ). We might try it again in the future but right now they still need to improve

    Pastries, cakes, sandwiches
    Cheri L.

    This is a mom and son owned spot specializing in homemade baklavas. They have classics like pistachio, but also feature seasonal specials like chocolate cherry almond and their newest- pumpkin spice. If you love cherries like I do, you'll want to add their special cherry latte too. I loved how light and crispy each baklava layer was, and they try to make everything "not too sweet". Not a baklava fan? They also have cakes, pastries, and fresh sandwiches to go too. Service is super friendly. They have a little bench inside and two small tables outside for a quick stop. Be sure to check them out if you're along Haight Street!

    Walnut honey baklava
    Chris S.

    A lovely new addition to the neighborhood. Great bite sized baklava, delicious but not overly sweet.

    Beautiful baklava and very friendly service! Get the orange zest ! Cherry latte also yum

    Pistachio baklava

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    Cute shop! All the baclava is delicious but I really enjoy their coffee too. Latte + little sweet treat is definitely a great morning treat.

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    Delicious patties and drinks and little boxes wrapped ready as gifts. The best part is the service and kindness we received!!

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    Great coffee great pastry! The gentleman is very kind to explain their pastry origin too.

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    Best in the city and sooooo friendly. So yummy! I'm addicted to their baklava and their kind service!!!!

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    Best baklava you will have, homemade and beautiful and very kind people and well made and strong coffee

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    Earth Tone Cafe - Chai Tea Latte

    Earth Tone Cafe

    4.4(108 reviews)
    1.5 miInner Sunset

    This is a very nice coffee shop with a very good assortment of hot and cold drinks. Some delicious…read moreThai coffees and teas as well. The sweets you can get as awesome as well! The place is calm and quiet. Very clean as well. I highly recommend Earth Tone Cafe if you are looking for an excellent place to enjoy a coffee or tea and support a local merchant as well.

    A cafe with a very cute interior and Thai-style coffees next to GGP!…read more This location is two stores down from San Tung and about a 10-15 minute walk from Golden Gate Park. It is tucked away and a bit inconspicuous, so be sure to keep an eye out if you decide to come over here. Since it is near the park, parking is difficult, and taking Muni would be best. The store itself is small, with two tightly packed tables for seating, and the order counter is surrounded by delicious-looking pastries, giving it a homey vibe. I went in the afternoon on a weekend, and there was no line at the time. I really needed a caffeine boost, saw this place on Yelp, and decided to try it out. I try my best to order coffees/drinks that are unique to the place so I can try their signatures and form my best judgment. I decided to order the Thai Caffe Banana Latte and saw that it was labeled as blended with bananas. When I went up to the counter, I asked about the consistency of the latte to ensure it was not a creamy blended drink (like a smoothie) but still liquid, like a typical latte. I am unsure if my question was confusing, but it seemed to bother the person serving me that I was asking questions, and they seemed to be getting impatient with me. When they rang me up, I paid, but I forgot to ask for almond milk since I felt rushed while ordering (even though no one else was in the store at the time). I asked if I could still add it in and pay the upcharge or separate fee. They ended up telling me to just tip them the extra $1 in cash or add it to the Square payment as a tip (I gave $2 in cash because I felt bad for inconveniencing them). When I got the drink, the coffee was strong, bold, and not as sweet as I thought it was going to be (which was fine!). Since the original coffee without banana says it has condensed milk, I thought it was going to have more of that sweet note with the banana, but I could be incorrect in assuming it would be sweeter. That said, the banana itself was mashed into the drink, and unfortunately, I did not taste it very much, though I did sip up some banana pieces. Based on the drinks and the service, perhaps this place just is not for me, but I would not tell you to avoid it either. I would recommend trying it yourself to formulate your own thoughts, since maybe my experience was a one-off and the drink I got was not the one that best represents this cafe!

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    The Social Study

    The Social Study

    4.2(576 reviews)
    1.1 miWestern Addition, Fillmore
    $$

    The Social Study is such a cute, underrated bar in the city! I love their selection of drinks and…read morethe aesthetic retro decor. Amazing date night spot and open surprisingly late. :) They have a wide array of wines, beers, and signature cocktails. I got their hot apple cider and it was good! It wasn't strong [:(] but it was definitely delicious [:3]. The chairs built into the wall were a little uncomfy but they looked so chic. The bar projected an anime on the wall on the night that we went and it made for a great vibe. Service was a little slow (it seemed like it was only one person servicing the whole place) but they were friendly and attentive! Would 100% recommend checking the Social Study out if you're in the area!

    I first heard if this spot from a co-worker that insisted we try this place out. I purposely…read moreavoided looking up reviews on the place because I wanted to form an honest and unbiased opinion. I really can't put into words what a vibe this place is. From the exposed brick walls to the reclaimed wood tables, floors etc. the whole place felt "lived in" and upbeat. The drinks and service were top tier, and the curated small bites menu of snacks were a perfect accompaniment to the evening. If you are in the area, or want to pregame before a night out in the Fillmore or Japantown, this is a good place to kick the night into gear.

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    The Social Study - Chocolate Mousse $6.50.

    Chocolate Mousse $6.50.

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    Breadbelly - Sesame Cookie

    Breadbelly

    4.4(780 reviews)
    1.9 miInner Richmond
    $$

    Had a little extra time today. So. Hubby and I went to get breakfast…read more Breadbelly Biscuit Smash - buttermilk biscuit, black pepper sausage patty, scallion omelette, peanut romesco sauce, new school American cheese The biscuit was so crunchy, the egg cooked just right and the sausage was cooked perfect. So tender. Classic Croissant - croissant made with Beurre d'Isigny, French Normandy butter All the associate's there provided great service. The deco was very simple and nice. They had a great outdoor seating area. It is a must visit.

    Daughter and I have wanted to takeout from Breadbelly on our many previous visits to San Francisco,…read morebut it was always closed by the time we went out for our walks. After 2 appointments this morning, I made good on my intention to walk out earlier and get lunch for my father and myself. As I approached, I noticed a group of young men having a friendly gathering after placing their orders. I noticed later that they shared the famous Kaya toast among other things. Poll workers were also enjoying their lunches. Upon entering, I was directed to the menu to the right of the register which had explanations of the bunwiches. Because of a coconut allergy, I asked if the pandesal bun had any coconut. My server asked a coworker, but to be sure he could ask the chef. I decided to order the featured Asparagus Egg Salad Bunwich and the Shrimpwich that a few of the Yelp reviewers said was a must. I found my server to be friendly and respectful which I appreciated. It made me glad that I had paid a visit. While waiting on my bunwiches, I placed an online order through Toast local for the Food for the Gods and Almond Jam Cookies. It said that it would be 15-19 minutes about the time my bunwiches would be ready. My server brought my order in a paper bag with a handle out to me as I was waiting on the bench and even checked a second time that the desserts were packed in the bag. He wished me a good day. I would have to say that I enjoyed the featured Asparagus Egg Salad Bunwich more than the Shrimpwich. The Shrimpwich had a little spice to it that I could not appreciate which my father did. The Shrimpwich has a panko fried shrimp patty, coleslaw with shredded carrots, takuan remoulade, and avocado sauce. I found out that takuan is a Japanese pickle made from Sun-dried and fermented daikon radish and is used as a palate cleanser. The Asparagus Egg Salad Bunwich had asparagus and mushroom kakiage which is a crispy Japanese fritter made by tossing the asparagus, thinly sliced mushrooms, and shredded onions in light tempura batter and deep-frying them together to give an airy fritter with lots of flavor. The Bunwich also has miso mustard sauce, sliced cucumber, and mizuna. I had to look up what mizuna was, too. Mizuna is Japanese mustard greens full of vitamins A, C, and K and the antioxidant lutein (an antioxidant taken in a supplement for age-related macular degeneration). The mizuna was very fresh and green used as baby greens for the Bunwich. The Food for the Gods was food for Dad. It was moist with the ingredients of Medjool dates found in Mediterranean cuisines, toasted walnuts with omega-3 fats, and molasses. I had never had cookies containing umeboshi which I discovered to be a salt-pickled fruit related to the apricot. Umeboshi is salted, often dyed with red perilla leaves, and dried yielding a wrinkled texture. Umeboshi is a superfood in Japanese culture that is used to help digestion and bloating. It contains vitamins A and C and iron. My father loves strawberries and the cookies have a strawberry plum jam. We thoroughly enjoyed having these cookies with our green tea. I would buy these almond jam cookies to share with a friend. I was introduced to a lot of foods that have health benefits. I would be happy to come again.

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    Stonemill Matcha - 2024 Christmas Strawberry Matcha Cream Pie (sliced) (12/2024)

    Stonemill Matcha

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    1.3 miMission
    $$

    Came here to try the Japanese breakfast! They only offer it on weekdays for dine in only and they…read morehave a limited quantity, so be sure to come early. Our group came around 1pm and was able to grab the last 3 sets. Our party of 6 was able to share the 3 sets and feel relatively full. There was a range of dishes, of the selection the tempura and the silky eat was quite delicious. We found the Napa to be a bit floral for our taste but a perfect palette cleanser. The staff were the sweetest and combined tables together to let our party sit together. They even put a candle in the matcha tart for my birthday!

    Went to Stonemill for the first time and it was definitely a cute vibe! Open kitchen so you can…read morelook around and cute cafe vibes but it is a bit small! You order before you get seated when you first walk in. Def gets busy after 12! We got the hojicha latte and strawberry latte. The hojicha was very nice and nutty. It came a little too unsweetened for my liking but they have sweetened out to adjust for your liking! I would def come back to get this! 8/10! The strawberry latte on the other hand was very overpoweringly flavored of the strawberry jam :(. I felt it tasted a bit artificial and didn't really let the matcha taste come through, I would stick to-the hojicha. 4.5/10 For food we got the fish sandwich and the pork katsu sandwich. The fish sandwich was decent, the cheese was cold but the fish was nice and flaky. I wish the fish skin was a bit more crunchy but I did like the slaw and sauce on it. 6.5/10 The pork one was soooo good and juicy. The crust was super crunchy and surrounded by the soft bread was such a nice texture. There was a sweet sauce which balanced the sandwhich nicely. Would get again! 8/10 We also saw the Japanese breakfast bento which looked realllly good and the salmon with matcha broth that others ordered and would def come back to try those! TLDR; would get the pork katsu sandwhich and hojicha. Would come back to try the bento and the salmon in matcha broth!!

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    Stonemill Matcha - TO Hojicha Pumpkin Pie

    TO Hojicha Pumpkin Pie

    Stonemill Matcha - Strawberry Yuzu-ade, tamago sando (w/ pork katsu on the side (that i sliced and put in myself)) (02/2026)

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    Strawberry Yuzu-ade, tamago sando (w/ pork katsu on the side (that i sliced and put in myself)) (02/2026)

    Cinderella Bakery & Cafe - Ground Beef Blinchiki ($14)

    Cinderella Bakery & Cafe

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    1.2 miInner Richmond
    $$

    The things that I love about this place. It always feels…read morelike home. My grandmother's place, always smelled delicious. I slways purchase lots of their fried beef & cheese... so yummy! Today, I visited, and I told them that I had a great birthday! They surprised me with a couple of extras. It's like home...

    We all like a Cinderella story whether it's the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo this last…read moreweekend ( hats off) and watching Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy drafted last and help the 49ers win the NFC Championship. On the May Fourth be with you today Star Wars movie has Cinderella undertones. Growing up the Piroshki was all around the corner liquor stores in San Francisco especially in the Mission District ( a whole different Cinderella story). The piroshki would be a fast microwaved treat to have during lunch and after school. Over the years I have been very selective when picking up a piroshki from a corner store because they can be very doughy. There is one bakery in San Francisco which has been making a variety of piroshkis for over 70 years. This Russian bakery has both the savory and the sweet . It's located on Balboa street and it's called Cinderella. On a Spring stroll I landed at Cinderella. Inside you can see and smell the delicious bake goods which can be sweet and some salty like some in SF. On the sweet side I enjoy their honey cake but no donuts . On the savory side it's the piroshkis. My favorite is the beef and cheddar piroshki. It wasn't too cheesy like some in SF but the beef was tender and it almost tastes like a smashed burger ( not to be confused with smash burger) all in a soft bun. The are other interesting items on the menu like Pelmeni which are Russian dumplings and Siberian Pie. You can wash it all down with a Matcha Latte ( for Don Juan de la Matcha) or the Kompot drink. There is a planned expansion to the Mission District in with a location at 2937 24th street. This will be a good Cinderella story for all of San Francisco. Go to a place which has a good piroshki "supply" these piroshki buns get baked and some they do "fry" they have other baked goods and food you can "try" like their Grilled Salmon salad and the Cherry Vareniki the Russian Dumpling which has sour cream & sour cherries or the "Siberian Pie" So go on a stroll to "Cinderella" which is the place when it comes to piroshki and baked goods because they got "hella" tasty variations like the Blinchiki with Caviar with more than a bump and you also have one made with it "Nutella" and this bakery sings to me like a Broadway " A capella"

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    Cinderella Bakery & Cafe - I thought those were yellow sour lemons by the bunny on my social media feed in SF but there are eggs. The purple eggs look interesting

    I thought those were yellow sour lemons by the bunny on my social media feed in SF but there are eggs. The purple eggs look interesting

    Cinderella Bakery & Cafe - Borsch Soup w/ bread ($10)

    Borsch Soup w/ bread ($10)

    Cinderella Bakery & Cafe - Mushroom Blinchiki ($12)

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    Mushroom Blinchiki ($12)

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