Immerse yourself in Mexican culture in this bakery serving beautifully colored sweet breads…read more(conchas/pan dulce) and other desserts and pastries. La Victoria holds a corner shop (decorated with cultural symbols and colors) featuring shelves and display cases of cakes, breads and other snacks ready to be consumed or taken home for a supplement to a meal as well as served for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee. Like many Mexican bakeries, you'll find the signature concha, a yeast raised bun encased with a buttery crust often colored to give them a bit of flare. At La Victoria, you'll find a variety of these buns alongside other goodies certainly to have you salivating! Reasonably priced, it's no surprise that you'll end up filling a bag or two with a little bit of everything to give them all a taste. You won't really go wrong with any of them unless you're not a fan of sweets. Although not overly stuffed with sugar, you will find that almost everything has a bit of sugar in it which will activate your tastebuds but possibly impact your waistline and blood sugar. Eat responsibly or be sure to have a party to share with! Situated in the bustling neighborhood, you'll find some street parking here and there but you may need to walk a block or two. Pick up with their friendly staff is fortunately very easy and quick so hopefully it can be a stop that can be included in your errand schedule. For those coming out of town, consider getting dropped off while your driver makes a round. When we arrived, there were a few families making selections of bread from the display cases but aside from them, there weren't too many patrons inside. They don't have much seating and most customers seem to come and go, bag of goodies in hand as they left. We ended up getting an assortment and before pictures were taken, some were consumed in the car ride home. One distinct one we got was in the shape and color of a pumpkin. Cute and creative! The crunchy crust had a good texture upon biting in and the bread was pretty good. It was a bit dryer than I'd liked but paired well with coffee or milk. Overall, La Victoria seems like a great place to stock up on breakfast buns or desserts for the week as busy professionals may not have the time or energy to prepare a more elaborate meal in the mornings. It's great for bulk purchases for office meetings, potlucks and parties. The prices are reasonable and its mom and pop feel makes it a great representation of the working families and community members living in this area - definitely a place to continue supporting!

Great, moist pan dulce, although I heard they bake everything offsite. I've tried a bunch of their…read morebaked goods and the custard empanada and macaron were my favorites. It's clearly an institution in the Mission and for good reason!

We stopped by the Bernal Bakery at the Saturday Hayes Valley farmer's market and picked up a…read morehazelnut croissant. It was hard to choose among the various pastries (the tomato tart also looked so good!). I enjoyed the pieces of roasted hazelnuts on top and the almond chocolate filling was nice but I wish the croissant itself was more flakery. I couldn't really make out the layers and overall while it was yummy, I do think the croissant felt a bit too heavy.

If you have to buy one thing from Bernal I suggest the chocolate hazelnut croissant. Not the…read moretypical hazelnut spread, this one comes with whole hazelnuts. Such a delight to eat. The cream scallion roll was dry. Didn't care for that one but definitely buy the Chocolate hazelnut!

I think this place is known for their quesadilla but I was passing by and saw they were open (they…read moredon't have hours posted anywhere) so I got an aimohadas and it was delicious--the shape makes it so that the edges are crisp while the center is cakey and the caramelized apricot jam on top was delicious. For $1.50, an awesome afternoon pick-me-up!

I had high hopes for Pan Lido after my first visit. I was with my brother and nephew, and we…read morestopped in for some cookies and pan dulce before a fun excursion nearby. It was late afternoon, so they didn't have much in terms of variety, but what we ate was good. I had no idea at that point, years before the pandemic, that a fire would destroy my flat in early 2023, and by May of that year, I was living a short distance from Pan Lido. I didn't realize this at first, but I was walking on 22nd Street from South Van Ness Avenue when I did a double-take, because while I generally knew this place was somewhere in the Mission, I didn't know it was here. I was excited finally to try its full complement of sweets and treats. I was a Missionite for almost two years, but did I ever step foot in Pan Lido again? Yes, I did. But one of the times I came, I was just about to order when I got a work phone call that required me to hustle back to my apartment in order to take care of something time sensitive. I returned a few times after that, but always late in the day, and they didn't really have what I wanted. On the rare occasions I did walk by at or just after eleven a.m., it was never open. So I've only got that single year 201_ experience to go by. The people are friendly. The hours are atrocious and not adhered to, whatever they are.

Saw a friend post about this place saying it was the best jambon beurre she has had in the states…read moreso I had to try it. I agree it's definitely a top jambon beurre and I also tried the chicken caesar baguette sandwich was also great. The cinnamon bun here was also one of the better ones I have had in a very long time so that was a nice treat. Lots of other great looking pastries, sandwiches, cookies, etc, so will have to come back try some other things. It's a small unassuming place from the outside but easy enough to find. Parking on Cortland I find can be a little difficult at times but usually I can find a spot on one of the side roads fairly easily during the day. WIll definitely be back. Staff were quite friendly as well.

Bernal Basket is a neighborhood bakery, that is more than just a bakery…read more If you haven't been here, you definitely need to put this on your list of must try when you're in Bernal Heights/ SF. They offer a wonderful variety of both sweet and savory pastries, and they also have lunch items such as made in house pizza ( I definitely will be back to try the pizza!) which looks absolutely delicious! We grabbed a couple different pastries to try, and the pastries were good, but the savory selection was delicious! Banana loaf slice: this was a generous slice that was moist and tasty, but it really missed with the overall flavor profile of banana. Almond croissant: a properly made croissant should be late and buttery and the almond croissant just wasn't. It tasted more like a dinner roll than it did a croissant. There was barely any almond flavor in it, and I would take a pass on this next time. The seasonal Cherry tomato pastry: go now! You want to try this while they are making it. This savory pastry is such a perfect breakfast/brunch pastry. The flavor profile is absolutely phenomenal, and it is mouth watering and delicious. It's filled with different cheeses, and topped with tomatoes. We heated up, and that was the game changer. The cheese was gooey and melty. Mmmm, mmmm, good! The staff is nice and helpful, and they were very welcoming. The case is filled with so many options, there's something for everyone!

OH MAN! Where do I even start?! My husband and I stumbled upon this place while craving some…read morecannoli, and I'm SO glad we found it! Honestly, one of the best cannoli I've had in a while. The shell was perfectly crisp, the filling was creamy and delicious, and my husband was a huge fan too. We were both impressed! We can't wait to be back in town so we can try more of the flavors they offer. Molto buono! We'll definitely be back!

I can't find the actual hours/descriptions online, but the actual store closes at a certain time of…read morethe day, but you can still do a mobile order from the storefront. A staff would then come from the other side of the block to hand-deliver your order to you. This was around 5 PM on a weekday. I ordered the pistachio and classic. I thought the fillings were decent. Creamy, thick, and not overly sweet. However, I did not like the shell. It was a bit stale, which made the pairing of the shell and filling a bit awkward while eating it. You get this thick, cold filling and then a very dry and stale shell. The other reviews here though say otherwise. Most the experiences seemed positive with a praise on the crispy shell. Hopefully this was just a one-off, and unfortunately, it was my order.

Fantastic breaded chicken sandwich, with minestrone soup and a peach-blueberry galette, shared by…read moretwo. A really great lunch in this unusually quiet spot that employs the formerly unhoused. Just under $40 with a generous tip. I wish they were open later for the theater crowd!

Just one block from my workplace, Hayes Valley Bakeworks is one of my favorite lunch spots,…read moreespecially when I'm in a hurry. They have a straightforward lunch menu, and after several visits, I can confidently say I've enjoyed everything I've tried so far. I usually opt for one of their six sandwiches, paired with either soup or salad. My favorites are the Turkey, Brie & Apple and the Breaded Chicken Breast sandwiches. I've also tried and liked the Chicken Curry Salad and the Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil sandwiches. I'm a fan of split pea soup, and their Split Pea with Applewood Toasted Almonds complements most of their sandwiches. I haven't tried any of their other soups yet, but I plan to. Recently, when we ran out of milk at the office, I didn't want to use powdered milk, so I stopped by Hayes Valley Bakeworks for a cup of drip coffee. I was pleased with my choice; the coffee was fresh and aromatic without being too strong for my taste. One of these days, I also plan to try one of their pizzas. The Zucchini, Feta, Roasted Red Pepper & Red Onion pizza has caught my eye.

We are a Cuban family from Miami Florida, We loved everything including the croquets done with love…read more& perfection. Recommended 100%.

I was craving Porto's from back home and Yelp brought me here…read more The girl at the counter was super sweet and helpful so good vibes before I even got my treats! I ordered the Cuban sandwich which was a perfect sandwich. The warm pressed bread with the beautiful cheese pull - the ham was the right thickness, the roasted pork had a deep flavor and was so moist and flavorful. For pastries, I got the croquettes, beef pica, chicken pica and guava + cheese. The pastry is tender, balanced and golden brown. The fillings for both the beef and chicken were so flavorful with just a bit of heat. The guava and cheese is not too sweet and probably my favorite. What I loved too was that there was a perfect amount of filling in each one! Honestly... my new favorite place in the city.

I've bought at this bakery before and it was always good except for this time. They are lacking…read moreflavor, soggy bread and barely any filling in the peperechas. I thought I was eating shortbread. I must say extremely disappointed and will definitely not go back again. Make sure to check your bread before you leave the store.

Lately I have been craving sweetness. I've visited a few bakeries, and coffee shops. This time, I…read morehad to go back to my Salvadoran roots, Pacitas Salvadoran bakery. My mom's nickname is "pacita" but Nooo no.. she does not own the this place and she does not work there either. I will say this, it's delicious. One of the best spots for true Salvadoran sweet bread and pastry. The line can be long at times but well worth it. They have faithful customers, my family and myself included, It's our go to. The best part is that a lot of what they have is affordable, not too expensive. They also have other cooked goods such as tamales, chorizo and sour cream from El Salvador. The ambiance is ok, but this is not a bakery where you sit down and sip on a cup of coffee, this is more of a bakery where you go in and walk out with a box full of sweet yummy pastries, a bit noisy maybe, a 5-10 min waiting line maybe at times, but trust me if you have a Sweet tooth like I do.. it's all worth it ;)