The very best place in Chinatown to get pork buns and egg tarts. Found this place when taking the Gray Line San Francisco tour and this was a stop on the list. You really can't go wrong with ordering anything! Everything was absolutely delicious and fresh. read more

This place must have some incredible Mochi!!! I came here based on the positive reviews and recommendations from several people. The staff were very friendly and felt bad when they had to break the bad news that they were all SOLD OUT of all Mochi. I order on a Sunday around 1130am. I asked if I should come back earlier in the morning and they told me that they are actually sold out of Mochi until 2/18/2021 (3 weeks wait) due to all the preorders for Chinese New Year and are ONLY TAKING PREORDERS FOR MOCHI. Therefore, my review is is for the sponge cake. They are super large, light, and fluffy!! I'll write an updated review when I try the Mochi (even more excited to try it now since I have to wait. I'll make sure to call and preorder when I can stop by again). In the meantime, enjoy photos of my dog Mochi and the delicious sponge cake! read more

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I came here recently with my friend, and we wanted their mochi. They were sold out but the owner was nice enough to make use a new batch! We got the mango mochi and they were sooo fresh!!! Real pieces of mango were inside. It wasn't too sweet which was good and it was super soft. I appreciate the workers being so nice and they even talked to us while we waited for them to make it. My chinese is a little bit broken,so i spoke some chinglish, but I still managed to order it!. Next time i'll try the Durian mochi! read more

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If you're here, make sure you get the mango mochi. I am not even a fan of mochi but I fell in love with it @first bite. It was chewy, soft and so tasty. The mangoes inside were soO fresh. If I drove to SF, I would have bought like a dozen a 2 to share with family and coworkers. There milk was pretty good as well. Not too milky, tea flavor was strong enough and wasn't too sweet. Definitely, a must go to if you're in Chinatown. read more

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Came here Monday morning to order the char siu bao and taro bao. I have been hyping it up and my partner wanted to taste it for himself. We ordered the char siu bao and an egg tart after seeing the layers of flakiness. The egg tart just came out of the oven and was piping hot. It was delicious and smelled amazing. The layers of the crust flaked off with every bite and was a nice contrast against the soft egg custard. We were disappointed with the char siu bao. They no longer serve it like a pineapple bao top since the topping was loose. They bake it longer now and didn't have the contrast we were looking for. The taro bao also no longer had the pineapple bao similar top. It tasted like a hot dog breading with taro filling. It was also a disappointment. read more

I eat a plant based diet and I'm mostly vegan. I tried #8 iCafe's nutritiously vegetarians "tamale" (Chinese call "zongzi" or sticky rice dumplings). I steamed them up for about 15 minutes on low heat and it came out delicious. I added a little bit of low sodium soy sauce. Great nutritious meal! I'll definitely be back for more! read more

This is a wonderful bakery with delicious food. We came for a visit and Hannah was such a great person. She spent time teaching us how she makes the Chinese tamales. It was so interesting. Then she gave us a free tamales because she wanted us to try her special one. It tasted amazing. She is a fabulous cook and a wonderful sweet person. read more

Tucked away on Waverly, this little bakery was a nice find! Clearly where the locals like to come spend their day drinking coffee and enjoying pastries while watching Chinese tv. The girl behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. We ordered a dozen of their mochi (that day it was mango and black sesame) and half dozen of their freshly baked BBQ pork buns. They added a bonus red bean paste bun that they made completely from scratch. The mochi was quite good. The mango one has chunks of sweet mango in it while the sesame one was filled with coconut, peanuts, and sugar. So good. The BBQ pork buns were fairly good. Prices are fair. Worth another trip to try some more of their offerings! read more

I went to try this cafe this afternoon, ordered paper cupcake, egg caster, chicken tail bun and green onion bun and a big cup of coffee, total only $6.50. The place is very clean and the service is fast , the bakery are delicious except the egg caster. The lady owner is very friendly, maybe the time we went are quiet, before we left she said please come again. I definitely will go back to try other items! read more

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So I finally was able to try their specialty mango Mochi which I admit was pretty good. Diff flavor fill Mochi definitely need to pre-orders in advance and this time the lady was very nice even though I can't speak Chinese. I also order their special sticky rice wrap in banana leaf called Jong. It was pretty good. Their filled( custard $ bbq pork) pineapple bun wasn't all that like people said it is on Yelp. I would give a better review if not for a few past bad experiences there plus I didn't get to try their other Mochi flavors. I will update on my next future encounter. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid to get their cocktail and pineapple buns. This place definitely has the best in SF and is a hidden gem. Service is always nice! read more

Delicious pastries and friendly owner. They have some fantastic old school Cantonese style cookies. We bought some "little chicken biscuits" and sesame cookies. Both were great! read more

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I love this bakery! Never tried before but now I'm hooked, the boss lady is super friendly n humble, Even during covid, she was trying extra hard coming up with new stuffs, I bake and cook too so I know she's put her heart n love into it. Can't wait to try all her creations n visit often! Too bad didn't take pics but the year cakes were divine! read more

My husband's side of the family are Chinese so we always visit Chinatown and compare buns at different places when we travel. Went here and got a bbq pork bun and one with the corn cause I saw it in a picture on here and had never seen that before. The pork bun didnt have the texture on the top youd expect for a bun. It was kinda dry? There wasnt much pork in it either. Kinda watery my husband said. We did finish the one between the two of us tho. The corn one... that was a hard no. We may be biased coming from the land of sweet corn but the corn in this tasted like the frozen stuff. Ate half or my half and couldnt do more. Hubs ate even less. ‍ fun to compare but it was a no for us. read more

Popped into iCafe bakery in Chinatown for a coffee and quick snack I could eat while walking around. I was tempted by the colorful Pork Sung Buns in the glass case. It had ham, cheese, green onions and mayonnaise--I was surprised by the mayo at first, but it added a nice sweet and tangy flavor. read more

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Staff was friendly and served us up quickly! Mochi is a MUST. Lemon bread was good, but the mocha boba can be passed as it just tasted like a Hershey's syrup drink with boba. read more

Good, fresh homemade bread. Their milk tea is decent and prices are fair. They have seating inside

You know it's a legit bakery when your cocktail bun is loaded with the good stuff inside. Loved everything we tried and will be back for more! read more

This place has the best buns in the world. But if you want something that will blow your socks off, definitely try out their fruit stuffed mochi. It is so good, I can keep coming back for more. However, just a quick note that the mochi's are usually made to order only. So don't go in expecting to buy them and walking out with them. Support your local business. read more

Delicious Chinese tamales. I live the original with peanuts and meat filling. Sooo good.

This place is amazing, their pastries are some of the best ones you can buy in Chinatown. They are also selling Chinese Rice Cake/Tamales for Dragon Boat Festival. The owners and staff are very friendly, I wish we live closer to Chinatown so we can get their pastries all the time. We will return soon for more! read more

Cash only. Local vibe. Love the bbq pork buns and egg tarts. Traditional Chinese sweets, moon cakes, and more.

Avoid this place, they have a rodent infestation. Walked in a couple of days ago to get some egg tarts and saw a rat raced across the room.

Change Ownership - New Owner?? I used to go to this iCafe on Walter U Lum Pl to get coffee and mango mochi for a couple of years now. I've met the owner who is a very nice and friendly guy. As time passed, the owner opened another store on Waverly Pl that is just a couple blocks up. Due to the SIP, the store has been closed since March. Since the businesses are reopening, I called the store multiple times to check if they are opened yet. I spoke to a lady who answered the phone and said she's the owner. I asked how long this business was under new management and she denied there was ever a previous owner, then hang up on me. That was totally unacceptable and rude as I wanted to see if I could place an order. I don't think I will be returning to the café as it seems the positive vibes left with the original owner. read more

MANGO MOCHI!!!! Soft, chewy with sweet pieces of mango inside. I am not a fan of durian but we also bought durian mochi for friends to try. I'm told they're really good also. Order ahead of time in the morning to ensure availability when you arrive. read more

I recently discovered that this iCafe on Waverly Place replaced what used to be the Blossom Bakery which used to be the Wonder Food company. What a downgrade. I have been coming here for so many years as the "go-to" place in Chinatown for cocktail buns and don tart (egg custard tarts). I'm not sure if iCafe just bought out the place or what. But it's obvious that they did not carry over the classic old recipes. What a shame. The new recipes are totally weak. Sad. Sad. Sad. read more

Was bringing my dad to an Acupunture appt. but was too early. So we decide to go for a quick breakfast across the street. ...... OMG!! Bbq pork buns with crispy toppings was to die for. Just like Michelin star tim Ho wan in Hong Kong but was much bigger and cheaper. Super hot and fresh with yummy gooey delicious bbq pork and onions. A little hole in the wall shop that I found. After the appointment I went back to buy 18 more buns to enjoy later!!!!! I can't wait to go back but unfortunately I don't Live in SF...... so see you again in a month. Thanks for being OPEN! read more

I heard of this place from the news and it's yummy! I got the taro buns which were stuffed and bbq pork buns which are very good. Definitely coming back! read more

Love this spot!! Super nice owner plus really good legit bake good that remind me of my childhood 90s kids!! The price is very cheap, good qaulity ingredients and huge portions. You can tell the owner/chef has a passion for her shop. Gave this place a try if your close by get 2 of what you evey your gonna order you will thank me later read more

We went in to try their egg tart but end up buying the durian mochi instead. The older lady was a bit rude, couple with her changing prices. She started telling us that the mochi was about a dollar something... then the price rises to 4 for $10 dollar. Well, we bought 2 mochi to try ... and ended up with a stomach ache plus a complimentary trip to the restroom that we didn't ask for. So I say give this place a shot if you must... but please understand that it comes with a price like the one we paid. read more

I bought their ABC and Braised pork with preserved vegetables chinese tamales and they were sooo good! I had to go back and order more. They were big and fairly priced! read more

Best BBQ pork bun we've ever had! Other buns are also great. The 粽子 reminds me of how my mom used to make it, similar taste. My mom's is still the best, but this comes close. Great friendly customer service. Very pleasant experience! Will definitely return for more. read more

The staff here is so rude, i got a pork bao, it was not fresh. Definitely had a bad experience.

This little hole-in-the-wall Chinese cafe has become a staple in my life. Their Hong Kong milk tea is freshly made and piping hot with just the right amount of sweetness. But, what everyone comes here for is their crispy char siu bao. This thing is big, savory, sweet, soft, and crunchy all at the same time. And, the kicker to boot is that it's only $1.25, as compared to most Chinatown bakeries, which just do the regular baked char siu bao without anything added, and it's still just as expensive. I also like how they have the most extensive drink cooler in the whole of Chinatown cafes. Sit, sip, eat. Enjoy some classic Chinese opera songs while you people watch with the arguing elderly Chinese gentlemen next to you. read more

This place used to be called Blossom, but now it's called iCafe and really, it's just a Chinese bakery serving boba now, if you don't really know what it is from a glance. I hopped in one morning during my daan tat quest and ordered a daan tat. The staff is really good at English for those who don't know Cantonese. The daan tat was fresh and when I took a bite, it just had the right amount of sweetness and flake for $1.25. I really enjoyed it! Plus, it's nice to know I can come here and grab other pastries or boba instead of waiting in line forever at Golden Gate for just the daan tat or some misc pastries, or have to go to two places for Chinese pastries and boba. Solid Chinese bakery and staff. I highly recommend! read more

Only came in for tauchi, but had I not been on a diet I would have ordered more things.

Cash only! No receipt! No English! The B.B.Q. Pork bun is hollow, egg tart's custard only half filled...

Went mid afternoon on a busy Chinatown street fair day to icafe. Was able to buy the last turnip cake (lo bok go) with lots of shrimp & bits of Chinese sausage and sweet new year rice cake (neen go). Both presented in a beautiful box. Both delicious and fresh! read more

The egg tarts are really worth it for the price ($1.25 each), but the highlight for me was definitely the BBQ Pork Bun! They're quite generous with the filling (just a note though, the filling has pieces of onions in it), and the bun itself is so crunchy! read more

Went to ICafe today to try out their mango mochi and durian mochi. The mango was $1.50 each and it was ok. The durian was $2.50 each. It was better than mango. However, I think I had a better fruit mochi in Japantown where they made fresh mochi and it is also $1.50 each. I don't think I would come back here again. read more