Choux is a hidden gem in the Height neighborhood in SF. It is a tiny shop with and even tinier…read morestore front, but they sell the most amazing French desserts and treats. They specialize of course in choux pastries, but they also make meringues and canelés which happen to be my favorite. This time I got two matcha canelés, two original and 4 choux: mango ginger (oh my god, what a wonderful pairing this is), pistachio, raspberry and lemon meringue. The choux is light and fluffy. Topped with crackling and beautifully decorated, these choux are filed to the top on the inside with delicious mouse/cream making the perfect bite. The canelés were also delicious. Caramelized (yet not burned) on the outside and fluffy and custardy in the inside. Highly recommend to anyone fan of good pastries. You can place your order online or pick up at their store front. Do not miss it if you are in the area! You will not regret it.

Stopped by this place for a little snack to bring to Alamo Square park. I got the hazelnut choux…read moreand really liked it - it did kinda explode when I bit into it, so be prepared for a messy snack. My mom got the lemon one, and a meringue and was raving about both. Overall cute little shop for a fun little sweet treat!

I haven't been to the Fillmore Bakeshop since my son graduated from nearby JCHS nearly 4 years ago!…read moreShame on me since it was an almost daily ritual to pick up cappuccinos, fresh pantries, cookies and special treats for morning breakfasts or afternoon snacks. Well, today I dropped my wife off at a medical office on Van Ness and directly headed to the Fillmore Bakeshop for its legendary fare which you can watched being prepared including today! Wow! What a culinary gem in Pacific Heights neighborhood. If I lived here I would definitely be 20 pounds heavier. There a short line but the server was extremely friendly and helpful! The shop is located on Fillmore Street and it is a cozy working bakery with a kaleidoscope of confectionery offerings for whatever your taste from savory to sweet and everything on the spectrum. Make it a point to get there early before it flies out the door!

My first time visiting Fillmore Bakeshop. I like cookies, and they have a good variety to choose…read morefrom. I bought two Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies ($3.75 each) because I had never tried a chocolate chip cookie with pistachios before. I ate the cookie a few days later, and it was still good and not hard as a rock. However, the sweetness was too overwhelming. I'm not sure if the pistachios made the cookie sweeter, but both my friend and I thought it was overly sweet. At $3.75 each, the cookies also felt a little expensive. Next time I visit, I probably won't get the Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie, but maybe I'll try something else instead.

Place still holds its quality since last review…read more Still coming here since opening day because the pastries always stay consistently amazing.

Classic bakery serving unique cakes and pastries…read more Not the first visit here and definitely not the last. Both cakes and pastries are solid here. The limited time items like the succulent cake and elderflower cake are a great motivation to visit ever so often. Their den location is also great, especially for a quick visits with less parking challenges.

Was craving key lime pie and the slice from Three Babes really hit the spot! The key lime filling…read morewas just the right amount of sweetness, tang, and silkiness. I wish the quality of the crust were more consistent. We got two slices about a week apart; there was barely any crust on the bottom of the first slice (and it was soggy), and the second slice had a thicker layer of crust that was baked better. I think the ratio of crust to filling is a bit off, i.e. I'd prefer slightly thicker crust to balance out the custard-y filling. We also had a butter pecan slice and neither of us really enjoyed that one. Similar issue with crust to filling ratio: crust was paper thin on the bottom, so it just felt like you were straight up eating sticky goo. Filling was way too sweet for our preference also. The slices are pretty pricey at $8/slice and aren't particularly large; a whole pie is an eye-watering $50, which is expensive even for the Bay. All that said, there aren't many good pie places in SF so Three Babes stands out in that sense and is a nice way to treat yourself after a hard week.

I stopped by while in the Mission to try the pie here. I've been meaning to come to the kitchen…read morelocation after seeing Three Babes at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! I ended up grabbing a few slices of pie, including the classic apple, peach blueberry rhubarb crumble and peach raspberry crumble pies as well as a chocolate chip cookie (couldn't resist!). My favorite was the classic apple pie with the delicious flaky lattice top and the sugar crystals sprinkled all around. Love that the filling wasn't too sweet, it felt like such a great comfort dessert. I liked the crumble pies as well with tart + not too sweet berry, peach and rhubarb filling. I do think the berry fillings are a bit gummy. I prefer the apple pie filling with larger fruit chunks but overall all the pies are good and I could see myself coming back to make a whole pie for a holiday celebration! The chocolate chip cookies are nicely chewy and dense with sea salt on top. There's a generous amount of chocolate throughout and it definitely satisfied my chocolate cravings.

Called same day for a last minute order for my office and was lucky to score a half tray of…read morecinnamon crumb cake and chocolate dipped coconut macaroon. These. Were. Incredible. The crumb cake is massive so would probably try something else next time that is easier to eat without a plate. The macaroons were the first to go. They kindly requested me to call at least a day in advance next time since they are primarily wholesale.

I was worried I needed a secret password to get in here like at Bourbon & Branch. It kinda felt…read morelike Groucho trying to get past Chico at the door of the speakeasy in "Horsefeathers". The password was 'swordfish'. After all, it's a nondescript building on a haggard stretch of Folsom Street with no windows and an iron gate over the front door. There's a faded mural of cookie bakers at work to give you some indication that there may be a bakery somewhere in there (photo: http://bit.ly/2M6aOJG). Without any guidance, I pressed the doorbell wondering if I was at the right place. One of the workers answered the door after a couple of minutes, and feeling like I was doing something illegal, I diffidently asked him if he sold cookies. He nodded his head and let me know he had some in the back. Going in blind and not knowing the Oat Cakes were the popular item to get, I asked him if I could get a couple of their Snickerdoodles since I happen to catch them taking a tray of them out of the oven. He said the minimum order was six, so I ended up buying a half-dozen Snickerdoodles for $12 (photo: http://bit.ly/2NZAW9P). Whoa...Danger, Will Robinson! But then he gave me the humongous cookies already packaged in plastic and presumably refrigerated since they were cold. I walked over to Sextant Roasters and broke open the package to try one. Definitely needed to be warmed up or left alone to get to room temperature. You'll be happy to know the other five cookies went into other people's deserving stomachs. An eyebrow-raising experience overall. COOKIES - 3 stars...well made but not fresh out of the oven, needed to be warmed up AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...it's s bakery alright SERVICE - 3 stars...nice enough but I was unclear in the choices snd you get what they have on hand TOTAL - 3 stars...lets just say it was an interesting experience for a first-timer, probably too fattening to consider making repeated visits RELATED - Collection of bakeries and sweets shops I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2KaTJwA

Omg so good! Babka and bourekas are moist and flakey. You…read morecan't get this stuff at this quality elsewhere in the bay Friendly service The only thing I dislike is how far away they are from me! And though they are opening a new location it will be even farther. ( please send your baked goods to the East Bay?!)

A cute space that feels straight out of a rom-com. Dessert & drink menu. Comparable Prices and…read moreTaste to Others in San Francisco. Indoor seating. Quick, professional service. Popular, Especially weekends. See below for more details: A cute space that feels straight out of a rom-com: Loquat has an ambiance that feels like a meet-cute for a rom com, a wonderful space to do some people watching, chatting, or self-reflection. Loquat has been on my list for a long time, and I am joyous to finally have had the chance to visit. Dessert and Drink Menu: Loquat has an expansive dessert and drink menu from milk alternatives to gluten free items. Comparable Prices and Taste to Others in San Francisco: Loquat has comparable prices and taste of items to others in San Francisco. A regular milk latte and slice of cake came out to $14.08 before tip. As for the taste of my beverage and dessert, both were decent but not too memorable. Indoor Seating: Loquat has indoor seating, tables of two consisting on one chair and one booth and one window table with two chairs. The tables are cozy with each other in that it was a tight space for me, a petite girl to get into to take a seat. Quick, Professional Service: Loquat has quick and professional service. The line went to the door during my visit. Yet, the team was fast in taking orders and getting to customers, which I appreciate. Thank you, Loquat team. Popular, Especially Weekends: Loquat is popular, especially on weekends. Overall, a cute and charming spot in San Francisco that I love as a girly.

vanilla mille crepe cake was so light and creamy. layers were perfect. grabbed a latte and sat by…read morethe window.

Support local…read more These words ring loud under the current business environment for companies struggling through these trying times. A La Cocina partner, this South Bay based bakery makes a variety of Indonesian sweets. As I walked up on a Saturday Ferry Farmers Market, the couple introduced themselves and shared their company's background. They mentioned their signature dish which is their 1000 layer cake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5FqlOJ386AQsyabaWMmlKw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the texture is hard to describe as it was quite melt-in-mouth soft nor chewy; the flavors were okay but didn't really wow me. The nice part was that it wasn't overly sweet. I also tried their mochi brownie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=HenjuIgYnaLbB-58DaT0qQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); I enjoyed this a little more as it was marshmallow soft and chewy, and again not overly sweet. I stopped by again last Saturday to take a look at their other offerings but found another vendor at this market location. There was a separate La Cocina beside them in case you have questions for them. Applauding the effort in trying to expand their business under these conditions.

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.