3.29.26 Piping hot! Got my egg tart dozen yesterday. Delicious. $45 a dozen. GGB Lady told me they'll be on vacation for 3 weeks starting Monday 3.30.26. read more

Parking: None, chinatown will be impossible street/meter parking. Interior: None, this is a order/pick up window. If the shop is open you will see a line. Wait Time: 10min on a weekend afternoon. I got lucky and saw it was open beginning of this year before crowds found out. Their hours are not accurate so just up to chance. Items Order: 9/10 Egg Tart $3.75 - larger than average egg tart. It comes piping hot and fresh. the shell is very buttery but holds well. custard is very hongkong style (eggy/milky vs the custardy Portuguese version). Sweetness level is about 50% so not that sweet. CASH ONLY read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I...I must have been the luckiest guy in the world in this moment. I had recently heard about Golden Gate Bakery and its odd hours and long lines. I had no idea I'd even be going on my recent trip to NorCal. My friend and I were walking around Chinatown and stumbled upon a line to this seemingly unnamed place. I briefly looked around, not knowing it was THIS Golden Gate Bakery, and so we quickly hopped in line and we were maybe 4th or 5th place! Line moved quick, and we got out little tarts. Dan taat, or egg tarts, are a Portuguese invention that was brought over to China via places like Macau. And it continued to evolve after that. Golden Gate Bakery's are incredible. They came out to us absolutely molten and jiggly, but just set, and the smell was divine. The filling was rich, eggy, and slightly sweet, and the crust was buttery and perfectly flaky. It was honestly an experience that you NEED to have. Don't believe my? Go see for yourself. read more

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. :) read more

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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 read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Cantonese egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Dan tat - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Egg Tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

THEY WERE OPEN! This bakery has been the go-to stop for egg tarts my whole life! Of course, the hours are always inconsistent, but it makes each bite of egg tart all the more worth it. This visit was around 4:30pm on a Saturday. They always come out warm, fresh, and creamy with a flaky crust. You'll wait in line and exchange cash for the bakery at the door. It's quick and casual! read more

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Egg tart: buttery, flaky crust with not too sweet egg custard filling. Prices have gone up throughout the years, but this place can't be beat. $3.75 for 1 tart now. Exterior brings the appearance it might be closed, but you'll see the line outside or light coming from inside when the door is open. Their business hours can be unpredictable and they can be open in the afternoon until sold out. Memories of childhood with the pink box of pastries. The store isn't open for browsing anymore which is disappointing. Egg tarts and moon cakes are the main items. Friendly lady opens the door and asks what you would like. read more

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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. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Open 1/2/26! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place always seems to be closed when were in chinatown, but not this time. Finally got a chance to try the famous egg tart. The door opens and you order from the lady, hand over cash and handed a white bag of pastries, very drug-deal-esque. Overall, egg tart was good. Nice and warm, decent amount of custard, light taste. Is it the best egg tart/ dan tat I've had? I'm not sure, but it was pretty good. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - egg tart / dan tat - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally was around while they were open. We waited maybe 10 ish minutes to order. Very much an iykyk type place as it isn't well marked and there's no store front. There is just a door that someone takes orders from and closes to get your order and then opens again to give the order. They were sold out of everything except the egg custard tarts, which was fine because that's the main item we wanted. They came out warm. Very fresh. Light eggy custard with a butter flaky pastry shell. A nice little snacky if in Chinatown. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Egg custard tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

PSA: Bakery is open! Golden Gate Bakery is notorious for taking long breaks and unpredictable business hours/days. And, there is no way to know when and if it is gonna open unless you physically go and check the store. So, if you happen to pass by and see a line in front, you gotta go! I was so glad to get a box of the best egg tarts in town before the year ended. It was probably the only time I was able to get some this past year. I am happy to report that they are still the best! We got them piping hot straight from the oven, they had to make a huge hole on the box to let the steam out. The pastry still crispy and flaky, the custard smooth with the right amount of sweetness. Also, patience is key. There were only 2 ladies working when we went and they were multitasking taking/processing the orders, packing, and baking. We were in line for 30mins total which was not so bad. Totally worth it! read more

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Taste wise the Dan tat here is great! However it is $3.75 for one, I've had better in nyc. Additionally the hours for this place is very random and not set so if you see it open and want to try it, get it while you have the chance! The day I went surprisingly didn't have a long line, everyone on line was saying this as well. It's cash only and you place your order at the door and they bring it out to you. read more

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My two biggest tips are: bring cash and be prepared to stand in line. If you're not there at least 10-15 minutes early you might have to wait for a while. But honestly the wait can definitely be worth it. The custard tarts are huge and when you eat them fresh they're so delicious. It can make you wonder how something so good can be made in a small shop run by a couple of grandmas. If you happen to pass by while they're open and see a long line just know it's worth it read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Custard Tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cash only! Delicious warm and fresh egg tarts. You have to line up outside the joint to get your goods. Their egg tarts are about 50-75% more expensive than their competitors. But these tarts are much larger and deeper. Definitely worth it! read more

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. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Although the Egg Tarts were amazing again it's twice the weight of any regular tarts at $3.75 each. It's definitely not something to look forward to. I remember Golden Gate Bakery as the heart of Chinatown many years ago.. people including myself would flock to SF just to have these custard and other baked items. Now they only sells custard and almond cookies . There only two people working inside so the door is closed. Again it's all cash only and limited items. If it isn't my curiosity of people actually in line under the old Golden Gate Bakery signage, I would easily walk past it. Would i come back again? Yes, but not intentionally because it's no longer giving me the same feel. read more

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a true san francisco classic tucked away in chinatown. you have to come at just the right time--before opening or purely by chance. but if you're lucky enough to catch the open sign, you're rewarded with a fresh rack of classic chinese pastries through the door. you're greeted by a very sweet chinese lady who takes your order with a smile, making the experience feel even more special. fyi. it's cash only. i ordered an egg custard tart ($3.75) absolutely delicious. flaky, buttery, and piping hot. if you're patient enough, walk over to washington square and enjoy it there while watching dogs play around (it was still warm by the time i got there) read more

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Stopped by Golden Gate Bakery while in Chinatown and lucked out, they were open with a short line (cash only). The egg tarts were crispy, warm, and silky inside; honestly everything you could ask for. Totally worth the hype! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Bakery is truly a legendary spot. If you've lived in the Bay Area long enough, you've probably heard people say it has the best egg tarts around--and you've also heard the other famous line: it's almost always closed. Many times I've gone out of my way to stop by, only to find the gate down or a sign saying "sold out." It really feels like a place that appears and disappears at random. This time, I finally got lucky. I walked by and saw that it was actually open--and they still had egg tarts. Instant excitement. The tarts were fresh and fragrant, clearly just baked. The crust is classic Hong Kong-style puff pastry: flaky, layered, and not greasy at all. You can tell it's crisp just by holding it. The custard filling is rich with egg flavor, smooth, and not overly sweet. One bite and you immediately understand why people keep coming back for this. There's nothing fancy or trendy about these egg tarts--just solid, traditional baking done extremely well. You can really taste the experience and care behind them. It's the kind of treat that makes you regret not buying more. One important thing to note: they only accept cash, and their hours are completely unpredictable. There's no guarantee they'll be open when you come. Getting to eat one feels more like luck than planning. But if you happen to catch them open and you have cash on hand, don't hesitate--absolutely get it. Overall, Golden Gate Bakery is the kind of place you might miss several times, but once you finally get to try it, it stays in your memory. For a single egg tart this good, a few failed visits are totally worth it. read more

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Egg tart is famous here! Cash only and it is $3.75/ each! It tastes good and warm. We went there on the Boxing Day and glad they are opened. Shop is running by an old Chinese couple. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for the famous egg tart on a Saturday morning around 11am. The storefront looked closed but the line outside indicated that they were open. There wasn't much of a wait and we quickly secured our baked goods! We ended up getting one egg tart and one custard tart to share. The egg tart comes piping hot and was so so good with more egg custard than the average egg tart Not too sweet and I love how the filling is almost like a sweet steamed egg. The pastry shell is buttery and flakey. Such a great treat! They are cash only so be sure to bring cash! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

hands down, this will ALWAYS be my favorite place to go to for daan tat (egg tarts). i've been coming here since I was a kid as I grew up in chinatown. i'd definitely recommend calling before showing up as you might get disappointed with them being on "vacation" haha. their egg tarts have a slightly crispy crust and their egg custard is so velvety smooth. literally THE BEST. i'm glad I got lucky and called before I went since I was in the area and they were open! I've heard their mooncakes are also very good as well! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - secured the goods. 1.5 dozen of egg tarts! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Bakery is an San Francisco institution because of its dan tat or custard egg tart. Located in the bustling Chinatown area, Golden Gate Bakery is a bit of a hole in the wall place with notoriously random business hours. For my six years living in the Bay area, I have not successfully walked by and found it open. Apparently, there is Facebook group "Is the Golden Gate Bakery Open Today?" that may help or you can also try calling their business to save you some time. However, I do enjoy the idea of destiny. On one fateful day, I finally had my chance to try these egg tarts when I walked by recently! The line was a bit long but moved fairly quickly. They were only selling the egg tarts, but it does appear they do sell other items at times. Orders were taken at the door and then after a few minutes hot pastry pockets come out! Did they live up to the hype? I would say overall yes. The crusts were flaky and buttery with just enough bite. They were filled with custardy egg goodness with just enough sweetness that was velvety smooth. These were super good. Chinatown is difficult to drive in so best to park on the outskirts or get Uber/Lyft/Waymo over. Service was friendly! But remember to bring cash since they do not accept credit card. Golden Gate Bakery serves great egg tarts that are hard to get, but worth the wait! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Dan Tat (egg tart) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

One thing this bakery is known best for: egg tarts. $3.75 each, cash only. I think people may wait 20 minutes on average to get to the front. Egg tart is deliciously flakey and there's soooo much egg custard it's insane. It doesn't taste slightly more savory than how I'd prefer but overall still a great bite and fun stop in Chinatown. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This bakery is notorious for having inconsistent hours and opening during random times. We stopped by in the morning and it was closed but I was persistent and came back in the afternoon and it was open! Operations looked shady though. The gate was half open and the lady took orders by peaking her head out the door. No one allowed inside and cash only hmm...Regardless, this was one of the best (and priciest) egg tarts I've ever had. The crust was absolute perfection. So flaky and crispy! Custard was eggy and jiggly. YUM! Definitely the model egg tart IMO. If you're ever in Chinatown and they happen to be open, definitely stop by for their egg tarts! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

best egg tarts in the city; possibly even the country. rivals egg tarts in hong kong. only con of this place is that you never really know when they're gonna be open and if they are there is likely a line (but these are definitely worth it) read more

Golden Gate Bakery - egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's Chinese New Year weekend and I just happened to walk by and saw a somewhat of a short line for a gated shop. I was wondering what people were lining up for and realized it was Golden Gate Bakery so I just got in line. Although the line didn't seem that long, I still waited for at least 45 mins. The line was even longer after I stood in line for 30 mins. It's $3.75 per egg tart and $45 for a dozen. You can randomly call them to see if they're open since they don't have regular days or hours. You can only preorder ahead of time if you're ordering 4+ dozens and they need at least an hr heads up. This is what the lady told me at when I ordered. People on line told me they have a dedicated FB group letting each other know if they're open or not that day. The egg tart comes out burning hot, super fresh. The difference between this egg tart and others is that their custard is much thicker and so it also tastes eggier, but that's about it. I'm not sure if it's really worth $3.75 per egg tart and I'm not sure I would stand in line for them again. If u happen to pass by and they're open without a long line, then sure. Otherwise, this might have been my first and last time. read more

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Golden Gate Bakery is no joke and not for the faint of heart! Rain or shine, expect long lines that may wrap around the building. Known primarily for its egg tarts & moon cakes, this bakery specializes in Asian baked goods with just the right amount of sweetness. IYKYK- most old school Asians are not fond of treats that are sickenly sweet and are quite selective with what they consider as "good". I was in the mood for a few baked buns & pastry leading me to a brisk walk to GG Bakery. The line itself was terribly long and only continued to grow as the sun disappeared & the frigid cold increased. Toting a toddler, I stood around with her in my arms for about 20 minutes before calling it a bust. I may attempt to give them another go during a future visit to SF but in no way am I in rush. 3 stars rating for now because the lines speak for itself- this place must be amazing. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Long lines are guaranteed. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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OH MY GOODNESS WAS IT HARD TO GET THESE EGG TARTS. We tried to come here on three separate occasions but the owner was either not in or the line was too long for us to wait in. Each egg tart was $3.75 and I ordered 8 to share with friends and family (when they're so rare to get, you need to stock up!) They came out fresh and piping hot and the owner was extremely kind (she's so cute!). The egg tart itself was tasty with a thicker crust. Compared to other egg tarts I've hard, it wasn't as flaky and the custard was more watery. I prefer flakier egg tarts but I can see why people love this one so much! read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just went yesterday and definitely not closed! They have random hours so come at your own risk. Best eggtarts ever!! Moon cakes are just okay but best egg tarts ever!!! read more

The egg tarts are excellent--flaky, crispy, and not too sweet. The cookies are delicious too! read more

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Overall Experience 9.4/10. The bakery has been a childhood staple for me and my family for many years when we visit San Francisco. Before covid there was a period where you were only able to get one egg tart per person, and people were still waiting hours in line just for one. The business is a hole in the wall in Chinatown, and the person who takes your order speaks many different languages such as English, Canto, Mandarin and Spanish. We waited 45 minutes the first time around and 30 minutes the second time and I would consider that a short wait for these egg tarts. The Food: As of going there, they only served Egg tarts. Back in October I walked by and they only sold mooncakes during Mid Autumn Festival, but I passed on those. The Egg Tarts are crispy, flakey and hot when you get them. When you take a bit you get a steamy bite of the sweet, and lush egg filling. The tart has a perfect balance of sweet, flakey and salty, and the filling up to the brim of the tart. Overall: I would highly recommend if the line is not too long (Past 20 people) and you have the time to spare to wait. The wait is worth it in my opinion as these are my favorite egg tarts. read more

Golden Gate Bakery - Box of Egg Tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Golden Gate Bakery remains one of the most classic SF staples, even without a full store. It's unassuming with its plywood-covered storefront, graffitied walls nearby, and lack of seating anywhere. Hours are irregular, it's cash only, and you can't go into the store so you have to wait outside in a long line, and that's a testament to how good they are. They've survived so much hardship and persist, and they are so well-loved they will be around for many more years to come. My friend and I were passing by on a Sunday around 12:30 PM and saw there was a line forming. I HAD to get in line to get one of their famous egg tarts, especially since I wasn't sure the next time I was gonna catch them open. We waited about 20 minutes in line, and the employee who came out was super warm and friendly. You tell them what you want quickly (they have menus taped to their front door), pay, and they disappear inside then come out with your order. When I say this is the best egg tart I've had in my life, know I mean it wholeheartedly. I've had countless growing up yet none were as warm and perfect as this one. The custard was the silkiest texture with the perfect amount of sweetness and richness, and the softness of the tart was just magical (not overbaked like some other places). The pastry was buttery and flakey and complemented it perfectly. If I had a special occasion, I would definitely line up to buy several dozen of these egg tarts. You HAVE to try these if you're in the area and see that they're open! read more

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Probably the best egg tart in Chinatown SF. Why. Here's why. So I lined up for 45 minutes for these egg tarts. I've been here before, but never waited this much time. But anyways their egg tarts is creamier and the crust is flakier and just different. Compared to the ones around the Chinatown area. Trust me!!! The bad (but not really!): YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN ARE THEY GONNA OPEN or IF THEY DO, WHAT TIME. This cultural food institution is ran by older Chinese ladies. They're almost 80(!) so give them a break. So it's really when they wanted to open the shop, that's when they open. For instance, when I came it says they'll open at 11:00am, but they didn't actually open around 11:25am. The old Asian ladies also do the serving into that tiny door, which might take some time, but theyre the sweetest old Asian ladies you'll ever meet. Again, if you do not have the patience to wait... skip. But if you do, try and see the difference of their egg tarts. It's really delicious. read more

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