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    Open 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    My dog sat by the door
    Dee F.

    Second time I came to this place and originally I ordered Mango Mochi for 6 pcs, they made it fresh so I have to wait 10 minutes, after that I sat down mean while I saw on wall pictures they have durian mochi so i stand again and order for 6 Durian Mochi. After wait for another 10 minutes she call me, she kindly enough when I cancelled the already made Mango Mochi. After I arrived home I'm really enjoying the durian mochi but the tamales not too much.

    Mango mochi
    Stephanie L.

    So good! Ordered the mango mochi. Soft mochi exterior packed with fresh mango pieces and dusted with coconut. Mango was so juicy and sweet. Excellent service. Indoor seating. Got a pineapple custard bun to go so I will dig into that later. Will definitely be back!

    Mango Mochi!!!

    Where do I start?....Mooncakes!! Great lotus/ double yolk...they ran out of the black sesame/ yolk, but I will be back!.... The mango mochi is sooo good and fresh...Had a fantastic selection of JOONG " rice tamales"...dried scallops and purple rice among a bunch of other seasonings. Love the creativity! Clean and welcoming!!

    Steph C.

    Impressed by the variety of tamales here. My family makes really great ones for certain occasions only so it's nice to find a place that has an extensive menu year round with all the fixings. There are also baked goods and drinks too. Staff are nice, friendly and helpful.

    Egg custard pancake, pork bun, crispy walnut roll, egg and ham, plus husband cake.
    Glen N.

    Best buns on Waverly. I think I rented that once. Anyway, it's a clean, affordable, simple place to grab buns without getting slapped. Pork bun was fine. Husband cake (mushroom, peanut, garlic, sesame) was dense and good. Crispy walnut roll was fluffy but maybe a little bland past the "skin". Basic, cheap, donut-shoppy ham and egg. Gummy egg custard pancake was so bubbalicious it was inedible. Bottom line: I'd go back. And not just because I left my phone charger there.

    Amy F.

    Clean exterior and well labeled awning. Interior is well lit, clean, and welcoming. Staff is friendly, hardworking, and helpful. Their mango mochi is made with a generous portion of ripe mango chunks. All gone before I remembered to take a picture. Today, I attended Self Help for the Elderly 60th Anniversary Block Party and iCafe sponsored and made 2,000 lotus buns for this event and provided staff + exhibitors tasty lunches. We had the beef stew and BBQ pork. Everything was fresh, full of flavor, and comforting. The lotus bun was excellent in flavor, perfect ratio of filling to bun, and left me pining for more. Plus, I bought their bagged almond cookies (actual whole almond per cookie) and candied walnuts with white sesame; both were delicious. Next time, I want to try the various Chinese tamales...salivating just thinking about this.

    Jade L.

    I met my friend here for pastries over the weekend. She'd come here several times before and recommended this place. Walking in, I was so impressed. There are lots of classic options and also some items that are a bit rarer to find like zongzi. I got the taro bun, pineapple bun, and three types of zongzi (kurobuta pork, scallops & purple rice, and black sesame & purple rice). I tried the taro bun (with REAL taro ftw!) and half of the pineapple bun while sitting with my friend at one of the booths catching up. Both were so fresh and good. The taro bun was not too sweet, and the pineapple bun was firm on the outside but pillowy and soft on the inside. I look forward to enjoying the zongzi heated up at home throughout the week and coming back again soon for another haul.

    Dharma M.

    Nice bakery in Chinatown that's conveniently close to a parking garage and has been around for many years. It's one of my go-to spots whenever I'm craving classic Cantonese pastries. I usually stop by for their BBQ pork buns and lo bak go (turnip cake), which never disappoint. The shop itself is clean, bright, and well-organized, and the staff are friendly and efficient. They offer a great mix of traditional Cantonese favorites and some unique treats: Signature buns: Crispy-topped baked cha siu buns and classic pineapple buns Specialty mochi: Huge, soft, and filled with flavors like mango, durian, black sesame, and purple yam Traditional staples: Joong (Chinese tamales), buttery egg tarts, and steamed cakes like taro, radish, and chestnut Drinks: Hong Kong-style milk tea and Vietnamese coffee Seasonal items: Creative mooncakes and Lunar New Year treats Overall, a reliable neighborhood bakery for both everyday cravings and festive goodies.

    Reminds me of Mom's
    Melanie C.

    Chinatown's iCafe at 133 Waverly Place was a nice find for me! Recommended to me by seasoned diners who frequent Chinatown for all the good eats they offer. This review is for their JOONG (粽), Chinese tamales, lovingly steamed rice and savory fillings that brings you back to Mom's homemade joong's misen en place rice, mung or green beans, duck eggs, pork belly, etc., or free assembly line of Joong makers. Not unlike Christmas time Mexican tamale making! You enter the small, bright, bakery cafe in a throughway Waverly alley, clean with a few tables of two scattered around. And there's the baked goods and JOONG in glass cases on the left and seating to your right as you enter. Most will take their goodies to go but they have their regulars who buy fresh baked rolls, still warm from the oven and sit right there to enjoy! Service is quick and efficient. Especially if you know what you want and/ or are a regular. They also have freshly baked breads and rolls. I love it when i placed my order for which JOONGS I wanted, and the counter person was quick to add "...how about some bread today! It's fresh out of the oven!" LOVED and appreciated that!!! I'll be back for my beloved JOONG and freshly baked breads and rolls!

    kurobuta pork tamale (ABC tamale)
    Grace W.

    Quintessential San Francisco Chinatown cafe. Clean, friendly service, nice ambience. Great place to take a break from walking around Chinatown. First time trying a Chinese tamale!

    Denise C.

    Fun times in Chinatown happy ..old times with my family ..mom and fun snacks ..cute kids ..good life China nice

    Aylin T.

    While we were looking for some Asian sweets and tea, found this bakery offering delicious Cantonese pastries like pork buns, egg tarts, and mooncakes for reasonable prices for the quality. This clean, well-organized shop has efficient staff, along with the convenient table seating and spotless restrooms.

    Pineapple Bun and Egg Tart
    Generous Y.

    Cozy spot with seating which feels special for bakeries here. Good spot to sit down and take a break from walking around before tackling the inclines of SF. I found the baked goods to be fresh and tasty at an average price, but I only tried the pineapple bun (bo lo) and egg tart (dan tat) which I'd say are reasonably popular and more likely to be fresh instead of sitting around.

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

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

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

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    We come here every time we are in town. They really make their food with special care.

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