I haven't been back to this spot since high school and everything is still the same! It's a cute neighborhood Russian bakery and cafe that has piroshkis, desserts, and classic Russian dishes like borscht, pelmeni, cabbage rolls and more. The inside is small but there's a good amount of outdoor seating. It can get busy so it's good to arrive early. You order inside and they will give you a number for your table. They bring and utensils and the hot dishes to the table. All the food was fantastic. The honey cake was delicious and perfectly layered! I also enjoyed the borscht and cabbage rolls and came with mashed potatoes. Very hearty and flavorful. The pelmeni (Russian dumplings) was good too. I got some piroshkis to go and I wish I had gotten more. read more

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I've been coming to this place for breakfast but I'm going to stop. 1) $30.00 for a French toast and a side of turkey sausage and a cup of coffee. 2) Sausage was terrible as it was hard and chewy and the texture is not even close to a turkey sausage but rather like a clay. Terrible! $30.00 is way too expensive for that breakfast combo. They need a new cook. That's what needed for improvement. read more

Cinderella - Look at the sausage. Frozen and was chewy. Terrible. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a wicked craving for Medovik, and Cinderella Bakery's slice looked so good that I instantly planned a trip out. The cafe is super cozy with outdoor seating. There are display cases filled with pirozhki, pastries, and of course, the honey cake that I came to get. I ordered a slice of the medovik as well as a slice of salmon pie. Service was quick and friendly. I tried a bite of the medovik and almost ascended. The honey, the spices, the texture, the thin slices of cake ensuring good distribution of the sour cream, I had to fight every demon in my body to prevent myself from devouring the whole slice in one go. It is one of the most addicting, cravable cake slices I've had in recent memory. I would go out of my way to come back to Cinderella for this cake alone. The salmon pie hit the spot but I found it rather dry. I love the concept of a salmon and vermicelli pie though, and the flavors were good and the crust was buttery. Overall, I loved the cake and I want to try their pirozhki next time! read more

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I've been a customer at Cinderella Bakery for seven years. This bakery brands itself as an authentic Russian bakery, and during all those years, the cashiers have always spoken Russian. This time, the cashier greeted me in English, so I responded in English as well. When I asked for pirozhki, she responded in Russian, with an accent, asking whether I wanted it fried or baked. Since she understood and spoke Russian, I switched to Russian for the rest of my order, which she handled professionally without any issue. Toward the end of my order, an older female employee came out from the kitchen, overheard me speaking Russian, and told me, rudely and in a rude tone, in Russian that I should speak English since I'm in the United States. The cashier actually spoke up and told her it was fine, that she understood everything and had no problem taking my order. That made the older woman's comment even more unnecessary. If the cashier herself hadn't understood Russian, she could have simply let me know and asked me to switch to English herself. Likewise, the older woman could have politely let me know that this employee doesn't speak Russian and asked me to switch to English for that reason. Either of these would have been completely reasonable. Instead, the older woman chose to be rude about it, stepping in as a completely different employee who wasn't even helping me, just to make a comment to my face. The irony is that a bakery that markets itself as authentically Russian, and that has an employee tell a customer in Russian to speak English, is a strange contradiction. Customer service should never involve telling a paying customer what language to speak. This interaction was unprofessional and left a bad impression after seven years of otherwise positive visits. To the employee who said this to me: that kind of attitude might fly back home, but it's not acceptable here in the United States. If you're going to live and work here, you don't get to be rude to customers and lecture them about what's "American" behavior. read more

I love stopping by Cinderella. The desserts are excellent. Really anything here is excellent. Great staff & service. Great value. My only issue is a lack of parking. Sometimes I can't find any & have to drive away. And that is some serious pain, as I must have my occasional Cinderella experience. We'll keep coming back to this gem. read more

Cinderella - Napoleon type crème cake & chocolate cake. Delicious! $11.35. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have came here several times and have tried many of their items on the menu. My favorites are (1) Beef stroganoff (2) Fried Beef and cheese piroshki and (3) honey cake. These items were delicious. Two pieces of sliced bread came with the beef stroganoff entree. I did not cared for it. Bread was too hard. In addition to the three items mentioned, I also liked their borscht soup. I have tried many menu items but did not cared too much for the rest. This place is very small. There is barely enough room to stand inside while waiting to place your order at the counter. I would recommend ordering ahead online; then pick it up to go. There is a small outdoor sidewalk seating area for dining in. Dogs are welcome. You place your order at the counter and someone will bring your food to your table. There is no parking lot for the restaurant. There is only street parking. The restaurant is fairly close to Golden Gate Park (walking distance). read more

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Had the peroshki and the caramelized onion dumplings. Service was pretty long even though we were first in line so expect some time to wait. The peroshki was okay. Seemed a little bit greasy. The dumplings were not good at all. You could tell the dumplings were made fresh but they were very dry and there weren't any carmelized onions, only dried onions on top. The place is really cute though. I imagine they have other good things on their menu to try. read more

Cinderella - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We all like a Cinderella story whether it's the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo this last weekend ( 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" read more

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The Apple Caramel tart was so good. My favorite so far, but I still have to try the honey cake & the different Pierogi's they have. Coffee was ok. I got a vanilla latte w/ Oatmilk, & a Chai latte the last time. Service is friendly, & more attentive this time which I appreciated. Ambiance is cute, w/ lots or seating outside. None inside. read more

This place doesn't try to impress you--and that's exactly why it does. Walk in, look up at the chalkboard menu, and you already know what you're getting into: Eastern European comfort food, no shortcuts, no unnecessary twists. It feels like a spot that's been doing the same thing for years because it works. I came in mostly curious, but the chicken noodle soup ended up being the centerpiece of the whole visit. This isn't your typical "quick lunch" soup. The broth is the first thing that stands out--clear, golden, and actually layered. You can taste that it's been simmered properly, not just boiled and served. There's depth without heaviness, no greasy film, no artificial salt bomb. Just clean, developed flavor. The noodles lean homemade--slightly irregular, softer than boxed pasta but not mushy. They absorb the broth instead of just sitting in it. The chicken is legit too, not dry, not bland, and not in tiny scraps like a lot of places do. It's cut in pieces that actually make sense, tender but still holding structure. Add in simple vegetables--carrot, maybe a bit of dill--and it all comes together like something you'd get at someone's house, not a commercial kitchen. What's interesting is how "functional" the soup feels. It's comforting, yeah, but also kind of restorative. The kind of thing you'd go for if you're tired, sick, hungover, whatever--it actually feels like it has a purpose beyond just tasting good. Beyond the soup, the rest of the menu follows the same philosophy. I tried a couple additional items and nothing felt like filler. The syrniki, for example--soft, lightly sweet, balanced with sour cream and jam--simple but dialed in. Even the sandwiches and breakfast items look like they're built around real ingredients instead of shortcuts. No overcomplication anywhere. The bakery side is a whole separate problem. You don't plan on getting anything, then suddenly you're holding a box of pastries. Everything looks homemade, slightly imperfect in a good way, and you can tell they're turning product regularly instead of letting it sit. Atmosphere-wise, it's casual, almost understated. Not trendy, not trying to be aesthetic. More like a neighborhood anchor where regulars know exactly what they're coming for. Service matches that--efficient, no nonsense, but not cold. Pricing is another thing worth mentioning. For the quality and portion sizes, it feels fair. You're not paying for branding or hype, just for the food itself--and that's getting rare, especially in San Francisco. Bottom line: this is the kind of place that doesn't rely on marketing because it doesn't need to. If you know, you know. And if you don't--start with the chicken noodle soup. That alone explains everything they're doing right. read more

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May the Borscht Be with You Small Russian café and bakery located in SF's Inner Richmond neighborhood, and has actually been in operation here for nearly 75 years (ca. 1953), as the current owner took it over from the previous OG owners back in 1988. The Good: * Only a short walk from Golden Gate Park, which is how we arrived here. * Friendly service as you order at the counter and they bring it out to your table (if you're dining in) *Outdoor dog-friendly seating *Beers in bottle and small selection available on-tap *Borscht was a satisfying and tasty vegetarian version of this famous Russian soup. It really hit the spot on a cold SF winter day, and their slice of homemade bread that comes with it was a winner. *Blinchikis were both pretty good, but I definitely preferred the mushroom one over the beef, as the flavor was really good. The Meh: * Street parking only (if you can find it) * We weren't impressed with their famous Honey Cake (aka Medovik), as we found the cream layer just a little too cloying with its richness which overpowered the taste of the honey cake. *Interior is very cramped and fills to fast. Make sure you've kinda studied up beforehand on the menu, as its fairly large. Otherwise, you'll definitely feel rushed once you're in there. The Ugly: *Chicken Pelmini were pretty flavorless, and I wouldn't recommend paying extra for the broth because it didn't help. Conclusion: Not sure if I'd come again for lunch, but I'd definitely would like to check out more of their baked goods one day. read more

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I was a bit disappointed. Ordered chicken Kyiv - I guess It was boiled? instead of fried, as by the recipe. Didn't taste as it supposed to be, like at all Cherry vareniki - they were alright. The dough was too thick, in my opinion. Sweets: honey cake - disappointed too. Many recipes are just off the track. Ordered fried beef pirozhok - Thats one was actually very good. Pork/beef Pelmeni - also good and salad Olivie. My 3 stars are for these items on the menu I might give it another try with different dishes. read more

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Cinderella bakery and cafe has a very charming and quaint vibe to the eatery. All food is ordered at the counter and then brought out to you. If you're going on a weekend, I'd suggest getting there early as there is not a lot of seating. I had the butcher's steak sandwich and my husband had a soup (cannot remember which one). We also split the pelmeni and a few pastries. All of the food was delicious and freshly made. Their bread really stood out to me, both the type my sandwich was on and the slices that were served as sides. We don't make it into San Francisco often, but if we are ever in the area I would definitely return. read more

The borsch reminded me of indian rasam - perfect for when you might have a sore throat and just need some home comforts. The dumplings were also great and we dipped them in our soup for extra flavor. The server and hosts are friendly and have good recommendations! read more

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This bakery is incredible and a must try in the city. Can't go wrong with any of their soups provided with delicious rye bread on the side. The service is friendly and welcoming. They have seating outside, which is great on a warm day. On a cold day also doable, bring a jacket or sweater. I love their coffee and the variety of pastries too. read more

Went here after the Hot Chocolate run. I had the granola on Greek yogurt, matcha and I grabbed a croissant with Brie and a meat (I can't remember what protein!) You stand in line, get inside to order, get your coffee/matcha and find a seat. Then staff brings your food out to you. Great place to stop & catch up. I know we're weren't the only runners there. I probably should have ordered some Russian food to try too! read more

Cinderella - Granola with fruit on yogurt - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered on door dash. I've had food from here years before. Total was 57$ But sadly found a hair in the Olivier salad:( read more

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Hands down one of my favorite bakeries in the city! The star of the show for me is their Napoleon cake. Lakers of flakey philodough with creamy custard. Their cookies are also amazing and I can't wait to try some of their savory food as well. Great service and quaint ambiance. Highly recommend! read more

The things that I love about this place. It always feels like 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... read more

Cinderella - A little extra sweet to eat - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Picked up my daughter from the SF Ferry. We had dinner next door at Sushi Bistro, but my daughter wanted dessert. And when we walked by here and it reminded her of her favorite Russian bakery/cookies. So we decided to get a few items for dessert and breakfast tomorrow. Quality/Quantity - Got a bunch of cookies. Napoleon Cake - My choice, this will go perfect with my Peet's coffee tomorrow morning. Note to self, LISTEN to your daughter when she tells you it will NOT be good the next day as it will be soggy... Decent selection overall, especially for so late in the evening. We got here right before they closed at 7pm. Atmosphere - Most customers are buying to to-go. They do have outside seating, and there were some people there also. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm. Is 7 your favorite or lucky #...? Plenty of free street parking. Delivery is also available. Service - Counter service today, for us. The lady was not friendly, but also not rude. She was just very direct. Tell her what you want and she will ring it up and get it for you. Price - $12; reasonable prices for high end bakery products. Owner Comment - Congrats on this bakery's success since 1953 and Mike Fishman, the new owner since 2008. read more

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Enjoyed the beef pie again and this time it was seasoned well. Also tried the marshmallow chocolate chip and it was good - crunchy and caramelized marshmallow which I didn't expect. My friend ordered the dumpling soup which I thought was a bit salty but they enjoyed it on a cold day. We enjoyed big warm cups of matcha and chai latte to complement our food. I saw a mushroom/beef with mash that looked good. Will try that and some other pastries next time I'm back. read more

My daughter returned home from college and was hungry, so I offered boiling some frozen dumplings, but she said,"no." Next day, she wanted to go to Cinderella for pelmeni - Russian dumplings w/ beef filling! I had Siberian mushroom pie with clear noodles. We enjoyed our meal while each had one of their fresh juices, super refreshing for recent heatwaves. We couldn't relax and finish while outside, as a wasp (again!) kept saying hello, so much so that we had to pack and go! read more

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Whether it's outdoor dining or takeout in such a small kiosk-like space, Cinderella Bakery & Café was the first Russian eatery since the 1950s. Borscht soup, beef stroganoff, and hand size piroshkis are what I'm most familiar with when it comes to Russian eats. Here in the heart of inner Richmond, a couple of ladies sure made my day in their women owned business. I might try out a nice bowl of borscht soup and any Siberian meat pies on a future visit. During my first visit, I bought two different kinds of piroshkis, one shredded cabbage (white sesame on top) and the ground beef cheddar cheese combo (cheese print on top). My brother hardly liked his piroshki since there's not enough ground beef mixed with the cheddar cheese. As for my shredded cabbage piroshki, hopefully the speck of white stuff was milky cheese, not egg. I couldn't have mine heated before I headed back home. Cinderella Bakery & Café was more than just a local small business; it's another good chance to broaden one's horizons since Russian food still need more attention. For anyone who haven't been to the Richmond district for so long, Cinderella Bakery looks family friendly to palate pleasers. read more

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Today, early Sunday morning, 7:44 am, I ordered FRIED beef piroshki! I received baked beef piroshki. They didn't even have the decency to call and let me know that fried piroshki was not available. There is a big difference in taste. read more

Cinderella - Baked beef piroshki - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Having lived in the Richmond for two years, I've been wanting to try Cinderella Bakery, but hadn't made it over yet (mostly because I usually eat dinner after 7pm, when the restaurant closes). So, when my parents wanted to try Cinderella for lunch, I was super excited. We walked over from Clement St, enjoying the heat wave that is making it feel like a prime October San Francisco day in March. As usual, there were lots of people outside eating lunch, although we managed to grab a table right after we ordered our food. I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich, while my mom ordered the tuna melt and my dad ordered the Siberian pie with salmon, kasha, and the mushroom baked piroshki. We all really enjoyed the food. My pulled chicken sandwich was served panini style, grilled with sauerkraut, white cheddar and roasted peppers. The sandwich tasted great and had a nice tang from the sauerkraut that cut through the cheese to balance out the flavors. My mom loved the tuna melt, which was also served grilled. My dad really enjoyed the Siberian pie, which was really interesting as well. It was served heated up and had glass noodles and salmon inside, kind of reminding me of a salmon casserole dish I had as a kid. The baked mushroom piroshki was also really tasty and surprisingly light. Finally, the kasha tasted very fresh and was a nice side to supplement the light dishes. Overall, we really enjoyed eating at Cinderella and would like to come back to try some of their baked goods. read more

Its not as good anymore and I first came here three years ago.. which was so much better and had way more cream and flakey pastry. Which is a bummer because I really enjoyed coming here. The lines are now really long and theres no anywhere to sit anymore. I think its because we went later in the day but its never been so crowded before. read more

Cinderella - Strawberry Custard (Available after 830am) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place for Russian food in the neighbourhood. Great selection of food and pastries, could definitely eat there or do the take away, great in any option. Very friendly stuff, food is delicious! I love to come and get "Borsh" there and pelmeni too. The soup comes with a few pieces of a bread and is very filling and delicious. One of the best Borshes I tried in Russian cafes. Veal pelmeni are great! Can't go wrong with those. A part from it pirozhok with mushrooms is top of the top. By than also, every item here is delicious and deeply loved I really enjoy them all! Thank you for delicious food! read more

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Wonderful stroganoff, though it really should be called mushroom stroganoff flavored with beef because there wasn't much meat. I got the salad as my side option which was a generous portion of not very fresh spring mix with some cucumber and tomato slices. I also got a side of mashed potatoes which were fantastic. Unfortunately noodles were not an option. Don't get a can of Pinot noir, it was thin and metallic. At least it was only $9. I d like to get the stroganoff again but I would order it in person and ask if I could pay more for a serving with more meat. Or I would pace myself with their standard portion by eating micro morsels with every forkful of mushrooms and creamy sauce. read more

I don't think I have a Russian Bakery near me, so I stopped by Cinderella Bakery after going to the De Young on a Wednesday afternoon at 3pm. It was my first time at a Russian Bakery. I ordered their: HONEY CAKE - This one is worth getting. The first bite wasn't for me, but it grew on me. Is addicting. PELMENI (with chicken, in soup) - Delicious! I devoured most of it. Great for a cold day. Love that it came with sour cream. STRAWBERRY CROISSANT WITH CREAM - This was good, but I think you can get this at another type of bakery. FRIED PIROSHKI WITH BEEF AND CHEDDAR - Very good! I would love it if there was a closer one by me. read more

So good! Never had Russian pastries and breakfast before but it's a must try at least once. I was so happy to come here and taste all that Russia has to offer. read more

I was in the mood for soup so this was the closest place minus the Asian choices . It is a nice place I used to go here for their almond croissants but I have to refrain but they were delicious . So this time I went for their herring plate with potatoes. The potatoes were nice and hot and roasted with a side of herring plus a few caper big ones . The potatoes were great the plate looked fabulous I wasn't too impressed with the herring my dad used to marinate his own it was definitely better not much flavor . I also had their babuskas chicken soup it was fine but I didn't feel any love just a plain soup it did have a lot of chicken pieces and pasta it . All their soups including soups here are with a chicken base including the borscht which I have tried in the past I prefer a vegetable base for borscht so that explains that. The service was quick they do have a long line to order . They are very efficient they have to be with so many people . It's kinda of a cute little place with a full bakery attached with many options. They offer sandwiches, soups salads pelemeni and many pastries and Russian fare . I hope they don't move I will definitely miss read more

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This bakery has lots of food options and drink options to choose from. I've only gone once and only ordered a savory item, but I'm looking forward to trying other items from this bakery. The staff was very friendly at the counter and in the bakery area, which you have to walk through to use the restroom. read more

Cinderella - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by to grab some pastries and coffee and to-go. Found ourselves back at the cafe not even 15mins after we had gotten our order. Cafe does get fairly busy and there's limited seating. More seating outside the cafe. Overall their ham & cheese croissants belong in my tummy and I'll be back for more. read more

Cinderella - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute bakery with outdoor seating, the weather was nice so it was good to sit outside and eat. Got the sour cream/honey cake and napoleon cake. The sour cream cake was unique but a little drier in the cake layers than I would have liked. It's got almost a cream cheese/mascarpone taste to it which makes sense because of the sour cream, and definitely has a nice honey flavor. The napoleon cake was also good - kind of like soaked puff pastry layers in between layers of a custardy pastry cream. I tried my friend's mashed potatoes as well, which were super buttery and rich and come with a crispy shallot or onion topping and a pickle. Lastly we had a cup of kompot which tasted kind of like a sweeter apple juice with honey. read more

Cinderella - Napoleon cake, sour cream cake (honey cake) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such little cute spot. Loved their food. We had borsch and kharcho soup and two piroshkis. Chef's kiss. Soo good. Outside seating was cute. Definitely recommend if you love Russian food. Also their coffees and pastries were amazing too! read more

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We visited Cinderella for dinner time as a family of six. It was a perfect way to be able to try many things off their menu all at once. The establishment is small, but clean and orderly. There are lots of items on display as well as a plethora of other options on the large hanging menu. We ordered golubtsi (meat stuffed cabbage rolls), which came with a side of mashed potatoes and a couple slices of complimentary bread and butter, lamb plov, olivye salad, Nutella filled crepes, chocolate croissant, and an eclair. We seated ourselves at one of the many tables outside after ordering, and the food started to come out pretty quickly after that. Most everything tasted just as authentic as I am used to having, being of Slavic descent. Our only regret is ordering the plov. The rice was too firm and the meat was cold. Still edible, but not at all like the plov we're used to eating on the regular at every occasion pretty much. I'm not sure how they could have gotten it wrong. Unfortunately, we're not from the area. If I lived in SF I would continue to return to Cinderella for all the Russian goodies that taste like home. There's so much more I would've loved to try, but I guess we've leave that for a future visit. read more

Cinderella - Starting at bottom left and going clockwise: Plov, Eclair, complimentary bread/butter, Golubtsy with mashed potatoes, Salad "Olivie" - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I really enjoy the ambiance of this restaurant! It has a very cute and quaint aesthetic. I've come a couple times. The kitchen is open so when going to use the restroom, you walk by the chefs cooking. If you are worried about germs, you might not like the accessibility to customers. The service is prompt considering how busy they are and I like their selection of pastries. The portion sizes and quality of the entrees is hit or miss. Got a really skimpy serving of their salmon and the meal was a bit cold when I went last. read more

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Cinderella Bakery & Cafe is a must-visit if you're craving hearty Russian comfort food with an authentic, homemade feel. We ordered a bit of everything and were blown away. The borscht was rich and soul-warming. perfectly seasoned with a dollop of sour cream. Their plov rice with lamb was flavorful and satisfying. But the showstopper for me? The beet salad with herring, creamy, vibrant, and perfect on their freshly baked rye bread. Seriously, don't miss it. The beef stroganoff was velvety and generous, the Almond Sponge Cake layered to perfection, and the fresh salad balanced out all the rich dishes beautifully. Everything tasted like it was made with love. Outdoor seating is casual and cozy, ideal for a relaxed meal with friends or family. Great service, generous portions, and very reasonable prices for San Francisco. Support this local treasure--your taste buds will thank you! read more

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This is a nice spot, walking distance from the gardens of Golden Gate Park. Lots of Russian piroshkies, a good number of vegetarian options which is appreciated. They also have pastries like croissants, cookies, and hamentashen. We tried a mushroom piroshki and a green onion and egg piroshki, both of which were savory and flavorful, but I feel like the pastry itself wasn't as good as other piroshkies I've had. Service was efficient, she warmed up the piroshkies as we ordered our other items. The almond croissant had a nice strong almond flavor, although the pastry wasn't as good as some other bakeries in the area. The hamentashen was my favorite thing (we got apricot). read more

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Our first time trying the borscht and the blinchiki, and the entire family absolutely loved them! Everything was so delicious! - Beef Stroganoff was a bit heavier than expected, had an almost chili-like consistency - Piroshki were warm, and the blinchiki had an airy creamy cottage cheese or sweet cream cheese filling, but not heavy at all. - Honey cake was crumbly. I liked the buttery cream that was in between the layers. Mother was a fan, who prefers less sweet desserts. What really stood out was how homey and welcoming the whole experience felt. It was like being treated to a neighborhood grandma's cooking. Really cute neighbor feel since it's situated onthe side of the street. Makes people watching very relaxing. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for delicious, authentic Russian comfort food in a cozy setting. What we ordered for 5 people: *3 borsche *2 beef stroganoff *2 beef piroshki *1 honey cake *1 napoleon cake *2 orders of blinchiki (comes with 2) read more

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