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    Creighton's Bakery & Cafe

    3.6 (109 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    BBQ pork bahn mi
    Rachelle T.

    I just found my new fave bahn mi spot! I did a short hike in the area and came across this spot since it was near by. Located in a plaza (with parking since it's next to Safeway) it's easy to simply walk past this place. The spot is pretty small, more like a quick pick me up for coffee and pastries, and there's a couple of seating inside. My bahn mi took a while to made, and it was absolutely WORTH IT. The difference is the bread. It was fresh, crispy, and made the pork extra delicious. The sauce made every bite sooo good and I honestly didn't want this sandwich to end! Definitely a hole in the wall, and truly made my day to find this place!

    Sugar donuts
    Chloe S.

    Pretty solid spot for pastries. Walked in as I was shopping at the nearby Safeway and wanted a sweet snack. Grabbed two donuts a sugar and glazed and of the two I would say the sugar had more flavor and crunch. These donuts are seriously fluffy and have height! The airy dough makes for a light yet filling dessert. We enjoyed our sweets at the nearby park, soaking in the sun and fresh air!

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    Ed U.

    Did you know Creighton is Carol Burnett's middle name? Anyway, this is quite a little unassuming bakery cafe. It's not the type of place I would search high and low for, but to say it's anything less than serviceable would be just plain mean. I have a feeling most of their customers live within walking distance because they have that lived-in tone to their transactions with the seasoned woman behind the register. I come here not because I shop at this particular Safeway but because I usually need a bit of caffeine after scaling the depths of Glen Canyon. I usually end up at the backside of the strip mall and come in here to order the $4 Cafe au Lait (photo: https://bit.ly/3hKNUNn). This is the type of spot where the woman fills a medium cup a third full with a hot frothy milk and hands me the cup to fill the rest with whatever coffee they have on tap. Yep. COFFEE - 3 stars...strip mall coffee and pastries AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a hangout for the locals SERVICE - 3 stars...minimal interaction TOTAL - 3 stars...coffee break in Diamond Heights RELATED - Exploring Noe Valley nearby? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2IuhRft

    Combo Vietnamese sandwich $10.50
    Cathrin P C.

    I would almost give Creighton one star for selling really old cheesecake. We saw some individual red velvet cheesecake and since this is a rare flavor to find in cheesecake form, we were excited to try it. Once we opened up the container and took a closer look, something seemed off... and the taste proved it -- old, REALLY OLD, cheesecake. So old there was a strange taste and we couldn't eat more than a few bites. Also decided to try their banh mi Vietnamese sandwich -- combo cost $10.50 and is a seriously sad looking shortcut imitation... I can make a better version at home. There was hardly any pate and Vietnamese mayonnaise, so it tasted really dry and bland. There was way too much carrots and hardly any meat slices. Definitely not worth $10.50 Creighton is lucky there isn't much competition in the plaza. From the exterior, it looks promising but once you step inside, there are small details that should've clued me in to save my money. I also felt the boss lady could use some customer service skills. This store would be better off transitioning to a different restaurant. Unless you're desperate because the park is nearby, I would highly advise you go elsewhere

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    Lizzie G.

    Walked by so many times and never been here until today was thinking clean and they have sweet Pastries but little too Expensive for me but i came get a sandwich was going to but the older Asian lady was very RUDE in rushing me and a person came and i told him go ahead not sure exactly what i would like. So when she was done i was asking about the sandwiches and i guess was too many because she got impatient with was just being rude and i wanted a sour dough they were out so i said nah just go Safeway guess she didn't like that cause she was saying RUDE stuff to me. Byeeeeeee! Next time someone comes in be a little nicer and especially now on what is going on in the world you want customers NOW! Thanks for reading my Review ~Lizzie~

    Creighton's Deluxe
    Nicole W.

    After a late night, I needed something good to revive me the next morning. I got the Creighton's Deluxe sandwich (bacon, sausage, egg, and cheese) on an everything bagel. It was so tasty and did everything it needed it to do. This place is great because there's a whole parking lot so easy to run in and out and the service was friendly. Will definitely be back!

    Combo Banh Mi
    Cecilia R.

    Great coffee shop in Diamond Heights / Twin Peaks neighborhood! I always get a vanilla latte with a Banh Mi sandwich. If I'm not super hungry, their milk steamer with almond syrup is my go-to (I'm sure the other flavors are pretty good too). It's a nice clean family-friendly shop to make a pit-stop when your in the area.

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    The markup on the CostCo Pastries, Crescents she sells is crazy. Its better to walk a few yards and go to Safeway.

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    8 months ago

    I really love a lox and bagel from here. It beats many of the trendy bagel places. Other sandwiches are good and the pastries are fresh.

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    1 year ago

    This is very nice little place. Customer service is amazing and sandwiches are delicious. Definitely will visit again.

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    2 years ago

    I got breakfast here recently, it was just fine. The woman working the register was nice.

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    2 years ago

    Literally the cutest little hidden gym. Everything is fresh and made super quickly. I wasn't waiting more than ten minutes. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    very good bacon egg and cheese and bahn mi. enjoyed in the park next to business was a very good experience!

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    3 years ago

    They make their croissants on site - they are beautiful and delicious! Great for crab and tuna salad sandwiches

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    3 years ago

    The Bahn Mi sandwich here is AMAZING. Stopped by here before a hike at Land's End. Was really nice :-)

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    Ballast Coffee

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    I was craving a matcha on my walk and finally stopped by. Pathetic place seemed to have lots of…read morespace to sit and maybe even rent out. I got an ice matcha latte with Ube! I wasn't sure what to expect but it was refreshing! Not very sweet and had a strong Ube flavor. There wasn't much of a line on a Sunday morning and the staff were quick and efficient.

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    I've been coming to Diamond Coffee N' Pastry on Ocean Ave regularly since January, and it's become…read moreone of my favorite places to get a hojicha! I've introduced so many friends to the hojicha einspanner and everyone loves it too! Even though Diamond has multiple locations, this is the only one that serves hojicha. I hope the other locations will add hojicha to their menus too. But what stands out the most to me is the einspanner. It's unbelievably yummy; it's thick, fluffy, and tastes like marshmallows! I could honestly eat a whole bucket of it! The hojicha itself is a little on the lighter side, but it still has a delicious nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the einspanner. Once it's all mixed together, the balance of nuttiness and sweetness is perfect. The space is super cute and has a cozy camping theme. Most of the seating consists of camping chairs and tables that really tie into the aesthetic, so there are only a few tables that are ideal for studying or getting work done. It's definitely a fun spot to hang out and catch up with friends. I also love all the little tributes to the owners' dog, Diamond. You'll find little touches of Diamond everywhere--from the napkins and cup holders to the free stickers. I highly recommend stopping by and trying the hojicha eispanner. It's the reason I keep coming back! (My brother got the matcha einspanner but idk what he thought of it)

    Such a cute cafe with the nicest workers! The strawberry matcha latte was a great pick me up -- the…read morecafe was also a life saver with using the bathroom! Lots of pastries, so much aesthetics related to camping for trendy pictures, and everyone working inside is a dog lover! It's so nice how your dog can study next to you while you do your human thing. Water was also refreshing as well. 10/10 coming back! Love how the cafe is a love story to the founders dog Diamond as well!

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    I haven't been on Ocean Avenue since our son was in middle school nearly 8 years ago. Always found…read moreinteresting local coffee shops, poke, sushi and burgers places near by. Today I dropped our recently senior rescued dog for his first grooming for us. I came upon an "Old Friend" Java on Ocean Coffee. The café is at the corner or Ocean Avenue and Faxon across the street from the former Walgreens which means amble parking! Java On Ocean Coffee is a classic San Francisco coffee place which has much more than coffee to order. There is a selection of savory breakfast items, sandwiches and smoothie! Given it was after 3 pm I ordered a Mexican Mocha and an oatmeal cookie. The café was fairly packed with nearby Riodan High School students studying about American history "New Deal" with great enthusiasm and laughter! There are 15 tables and plenty of seating including several outside but given the May gray day I cozyed under a poster of famous Mexican artist Frieda to drink my Mexican Mocha today. I look forward to future exploring Ocean Avenue including getting a smoothie or sandwich at the café!

    I was in need of a study space and came across this place -…read moremany of the smaller ones wobble a lot but its only a minor inconvenience - outlets: plenty of outlets along the walls - WIFI works - food: Way to pricey. You cant go wrong with their house special chicken sandwich and sweet mexican mocha. Save your money and dont get the Chicken quesadilla (expensive and just plain). -hours: usually close 30 mins before time stated they close. Still too early to actually study

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