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    Golden Gate Bakery

    4.3 (3.7k reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Nhu P.

    Disappointed that I didn't get to try their infamous egg tarts but it was moon cake season! There were a variety of moon cakes to choose from. I got it black sesame with 1 egg. There were options with 0- to multiple eggs. But the black sesame delicious! Then I got the taro and a red bean one. All were flavorful and fresh too!! Keep in mind that there was a line too! And cash would be preferred!

    Bonnie C.

    Stood in line 20 minute for the famous moon cakes see the menu. Virginia still going at it!

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    Michele P.

    We just came for the egg tarts, which tasted like a slightly better and bigger version of 85 degree egg tarts. Definitely bring cash! I think it's like almost $4 for an egg tart. The line also moves quickly, though it can get pretty busy. You pretty much like up outside the door and they'll ask what you want and how many you want lol so it's kind of chill.

    Egg tart 2/27/26
    Sandy L.

    Stopped by after my mom's appointment around 5:15 p.m. and wasn't sure if they were still open. It looked like they might be closing since two people were waiting outside. Turns out they were still selling egg tarts, just in a very unique way! The owner slightly opened the door to take orders, then closed it and reopened it to collect payment and hand out the pastries. It honestly felt like a secret egg tart pickup. Lol!!! Egg tarts are $3.75 each and definitely high quality. They're thick (about 1 1/2 inches deep), heavy, and super fresh. Ours came straight out of the oven, hot, sweet, rich, and custardy with a crisp, airy crust. The filling is smooth like egg pudding. A bit sweet for me personally, but my mom absolutely loved them. :)

    Egg tarts
    Jen S.

    This place is a hidden gem. If you see a line you should just get in it. Staff are nice and friendly and provide updates so you know how long you have to wait. We waited longer than usual only because it was lunar new year and a customer ahead of us had ordered 8 dozen egg tarts. We waited for a new batch to come out of the oven and it was worth it. The crust was flaky and buttery and the egg custard was steaming, sweet, and melted in your mouth. This place has a one outside. You don't go in. They open and close the door and take orders and cash from the line. I've heard they may close early if they sell out. So get here early.

    Cantonese egg tart
    Evan Z.

    Excellent egg tarts that always have a pretty long line (~20-30m). The establishment is cash only, so make sure you bring some. This egg tart is one of my favorite traditional Cantonese egg tarts. I think what makes this egg tart special is the crust; normally, Cantonese egg tarts have a very thin crust that isn't flavorful and doesn't complement the rest of the tart well. But this egg tart has a thicker crust that has a nice flavor, texture, and crunch that really makes the rest of the egg tart explode with flavor. Keep in mind that it is NOT a Portuguese egg tart (which has a distinctive caramelized top). They also only sell one type of egg tart, so be prepared to buy multiple if you're waiting in line. 4.9/5

    Open 1/2/26!
    Vivian H.

    Happened to see it about to open surprisingly. It's been years! We got in line around 11:45 and were about the 5th party in line. They opened at noon, but must have been still baking because we waited until about 12:30. $3.75/ea initially seems high but very worthwhile once you feel the weight of it, the flaky crust, the luscious custard. Chinese parents approved! We got a dozen. They're VERY good but the logistics (completely unpredictable hours, even when they open they're not actually ready, with no updates) is still unnecessarily challenging.

    Dan tat
    Sharon W.

    TLDR: it's worth the wait! This Chinese bakery is famous for their dan tats, an egg custard tart. It has a generous custard in a flaky crust and made my car smell wonderful on the drive home. Since the pandemic, it's open only when the owners want to open so if you walk by a long line of people standing outside of closed door on Grant Ave, find all the cash in your pocket and get in line, which is a bit slow which is fine b/c everyone cheerfully anticipates their order.

    Egg tart
    Arthur E.

    Long wait, but next level egg tarts. Went for a snack after lunch - there was a bit of a line ... about a 30 minute worth of a line. You don't order in the store, once you get to the door, one of the ladies opens the door and asks what you want and they bring it to you - sneaking a peak inside, you can see why. It's super small and narrow of an area - impressive that all the magic happens there. Ordered two egg tarts - was pretty expensive, but saw they were pretty big when she handed us the bag. It was piping hot - a good sign! Handed over the cash and got back to the hotel to eat. Took a bite and woah it blew my mind - it's not like your normal Chinese egg tart ... was definitely more custard-y and moist. The pastry bit was also not too dense. Super good - would def recommend!

    Egg Tarts
    Jia M.

    Second time trying golden gate bakery and I still think it's the best egg tarts I've had in the Bay Area! Don't be fooled by the looks of the crust from the top. The bottom part is super flaky and thin! The egg tarts are definitely on the pricier side ($3.75 each), and they are not always open! I had to wait in line for around 30 minutes but I think it was worth!

    Elizabeth L.

    Always the best! My family would always stop by here to get boxes of egg tarts when I was a kid so I come nack whenever I'm in SF. It's a gamble of whether they'll be open but if they are it's the perfect snack eaten as soon as you get them, warm and fresh. Crispy, flaky crust and the perfect amount of sweetness. Try to get there right before 12PM when they open.

    Egg tart
    Allan L.

    On February 4th, 2026, around 4 p.m., I spotted a police officer standing in front of a sketchy storefront. The gates were mostly closed and the windows were boarded up, with only part of the door exposed. As I approached, the officer seemed confused and dumbfounded. A woman walked out and pointed to the menu, stating that the price of a mooncake was $14. ​"That's expensive; I only ordered three items," the officer said as he paid for the items already in the bag. He walked back to his squad and tells them how pricey it was, and they all seemed intrigued. One officer even walked up to me and asked what a mooncake was and if it was actually that good. I told him they are very dense, rich, and heavy--definitely not for everyone. I added that you don't come here for the mooncakes; you come for the egg tarts! ​Although the egg tarts are also pretty pricey at $3.75 a piece, I have to say they're the best in San Francisco. However, the shop is often closed. When they do decide to open, a ridiculously long line immediately forms out the door. I miss the days when they had regular business hours, which is why whenever I see a chance to grab some, I go for it.

    Egg tart
    Lisa C.

    If you are not into the egg tarts from Golden Gate Bakery, me too!! Had their egg tarts occasionally over the years and was never too impressed. Haven't had them for many years, but kept hearing people raving about them as THE BEST. Being an egg tarts fanatic, I have to try them again. Tasting notes: Custard: - sweeter than most - no egg flavor (judging by flavor and color, not much egg in there) - overcooked (as evident in the popped bubble holes) Crust: - delicate and crispy, not the fluffy flakiness that I crave - very low crust to custard ratio (maybe a plus for some) Do I like them? No. However, for those who prefer sweeter and high custard to crust ratio, this might be your only option.

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    Ask the Community - Golden Gate Bakery

    How to know when they are open? Driving an hour or so for this bakery and realizing they are closed is such a bummer.

    Actually we never know when they will open until we see the lines in front of the door! But hopefully they will open on weekends at 11am (I heard that from their neighbors)

    What else is good here besides the egg tarts? Thanks!

    No, they have only egg tarts and coconut tarts

    Are they closed for good?

    No, they still open sometimes mostly on weekends.

    Google says they're permanently closed - is that true?

    It is not true because they don't open the exact open hours. Meaning that it is based staff available and time frame. They would open during the moon festival and then they're closed for two or three months after that. Even when they open, there are… 

    When open during COVID era, do they sell anything other than mooncakes and egg tarts, e.g. steamed or baked BBQ pork buns?

    In SF for vacation. If anyone passes by, can you please let me know if it's open?

    Stopped by today 6/6/2022 and it's still boarded up

    Are they open today? December 27 2021?

    They reopen mid March 2022

    Are they open on weekdays?

    Are they open today?

    I walked by GGB yesterday afternoon 10/30/21 at about 230pm and the storefront was all boarded up. A peek inside showed no signs of any future openings?? Does anyone have any future insight?

    Is this place open at all? Will it open in the near future?

    They opened for three days per week prior to the Moon cake festival (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) but there is no set time when they will reopen for normal business. They only sold moon cakes during that time, none of the regular pastries.

    Does anyone know what moon cake flavors you can preorder? Trying to avoid making the staff angry by asking for the list when I call 😅

    White lotus, mixed nut, almond, coconut, black bean, pineapple

    Is this place open yet? I need some moon cake!?

    It's open just for moon cakes. And preorder only.

    Can they pre order egg tarts?

    June 21, 21 is bakery open?

    No, I drove by today (06/22) @ 10:25AM and it still have boarded windows.

    Do they still open? Do they have a phone number to call regarding their hours?

    They were still boarded up as of May 1, 2021.

    Does anyone know if they're still in business? Saw that Google says permanently closed.

    Anyone know if they are currently open? July 27 2020

    Walked by twice at different times on 8/6/2020 and it was boarded up. I did see their infamous "3 week vacation" sign on the door.

    Is still open now?

    Boy, this is the million dollar question for Golden Gate Bakery. I fly out 2x/year to SF and they're always on vacation. During this virus, I'd imagine they'd be closed.

    I'm flying into San Francisco tomorrow for a few hours. Are they open or on vacation? Every time I'm in San Francisco, they're closed!

    Don't check yelp. Go to http://www.is-the-golden-gate-bakery-open-today.com… 

    Is GG bakery opened yet? I need to place my order for the moon festival.

    They said 8/30

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    4.4(1.8k reviews)
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    A must stop if you're in SF! The two things you have to try are the pineapple buns and egg tarts…read more There's no actual pineapples in the pineapple bun. It's a bun with a crunchy topping on the top and so it looks like a pineapple. The top coating tastes very similar to butter shortbread cookies from the Hawaiian's Honolulu Cookie company. The bread is super soft inside and warm, and when they put a slice of butter inside, it melts into the bread. It's also kinda chewy inside like a mochi consistency. I recommend the original custard pineapple bun. The salted egg yolk pineapple bun was also good but I think it should have had a little more filling. If you're craving savory pastries, the bbq pork pineapple bun is also good. The croissant egg tarts are fantastic. The custard tastes like a Portuguese egg tart but the crust is super crunchy and flakey. There's a caramelized sugar coating around the crust which makes it extra crispy. Highly recommend! Next time I'd probably order online and come for pickup. There's two lines and they're both pretty long: ordering and pick up. Btw they take only cash if you order in person. They said the wait was 15 more min for egg tarts and we ended eating almost 40 min :/ so prepare for the lines and wait time.

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    Neighborhood Bakehouse is the kind of neighborhood bakery you'll find yourself coming back to again…read moreand again. I've been here a few times and this time I remembered to take photos of the pastries before digging in! We tried the ube twice-baked croissant, ham and cheese croissant, curry potato bourek, and the spicy chicken pepper sausage croissant. Every pastry was perfectly flaky on the outside while staying soft and buttery on the inside. My favorites were the spicy chicken pepper sausage croissant and the ube twice-baked croissant. The savory pastries were packed with flavor, and the ube croissant struck the perfect balance of sweetness without being overpowering. I also love that they offer unique pastries you don't find at most bakeries. The café itself is small and cozy, and the staff were warm and friendly. It's usually packed, but we arrived at the perfect time and were able to grab everything we wanted before they sold out. We'll definitely be back to try more of their delicious pastries!

    I returned on a Saturday around 9:15am. There was no line. The staff helping either looked tired or…read morejust didn't want to be there. No friendly smile and had RBF. Anyway, I ordered the following: Almond financier 2/5 curry potato bourek 0/5 pandan mochi cake 2/5 chocolate hazelnut twice baked croissant 3/5 savory pull apart bread 3/5 I was asked if I wanted a box and FYI, it's $0.50 additional. Sadly on this visit I didn't really like any of the baked goods. The curry potato was the worst. It didn't taste like any curry I've ever had. I prefer my mochi muffins from Third Culture, almond financier from Masion Nico and twice baked croissants from Arsicault.

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