I got an iced latte this afternoon here and the ice cubes were FROZEN COFFEE! Wow, that's above and beyond. read more

Jolt 'n Bolt - Ice cubes made of frozen coffee! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

It can be a bit tricky to find this place because it's a unit inside of a building but it's definitely worth checking out! We came after noon so the options were a bit sparse. There was only one employee behind the counter, and they were very patient while we asked what all the pastries were (though I wish they had labels on them). We ended up getting a slice of Opera Cake to split, and it was rich and delightful! The layers were so clean and sharp, and the flavors were elegant and balanced. Definitely check them out for a quick lunch or snack on the go! read more

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One of the best sandwiches I've ever had, just a special of the day. This place is great!

Not much when you walk in but a good spot to try if you're in the area! It's in a building so kind of a hard to find location and there's actually no sign that leads you inside the building, which definitely makes it hard to find if you're not looking for it. Standard cafe items with standard pastries. Nothing too special but would definitely come back to support a small business. They might not always have everything listed on the menu. Pro tip: eat in the outdoor area with umbrellas, better ambience than the inside! read more

Jolt 'n Bolt - Inside the little cafe - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

You know those sterile office buildings with a sad commissary where building occupants begrudgingly pay a few bucks for vending machine-quality sandwiches? Jolt n Bolt should be what these spaces aspire to! I've always walked by, but never made it in. This place doesn't have any curb appeal, so you have to enter next to the loading dock either off Illinois or through a conspicuous door off 3rd. The actual seating area is very sparse, but I like that this place creates daily menus. They serve the simple cafe staples, but with quality: salads, sandwiches, quiche, soup, and pastries. I got a quiche combo for lunch. The salad portion was decent, and the quiche hit the spot. I also grab macaroons every time I'm here. Their pastries are by Gerhard Michler, and they are all excellent, including their chocolate chip cookies. I love seeing their big, open kitchen. The place is clean, the food is not fussy, and they offer a different entree every day (pizza, burger, etc). If you need a consistent, reliable cafe for a quick lunch grab, this is the place! read more

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I really wish I liked this place more... the aroma wafting out of the building always smells so delightful. This review is for their individual cakes/tarts. Why I was here // Went to buy a few nice desserts to surprise my bf with in addition to the homemade steak and some wine I was planning for a night in. Service // service was meh. The front lady wasn't too helpful when I asked questions about the desserts. Desserts // -fruit tart // this one was decent. Really enjoyed the crust and the cream was sweet but not overly sweet. Fruits were fresh. -toffee cake // beautiful presentation but horribly hard and dry in texture and bland. That one unfortunately ruined our dinner. We took a few bites and threw it away. For the price which ranges from 3-4 dollars per dessert, I feel like I was expecting more. I'll probably give this place another shot for their food/drinks but for their desserts, I was sadly disappointed. read more

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That fried chicken sandwich from yesterday's menu was insane. Best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. And I consider myself a fried chicken sandwich connoisseur. I'd be willing to sell my first born for that to become a regular item. Do the right thing, Jolt n Bolt... give the people the fried chicken sandwich that America deserves. read more

Amazing amazing.....Fridays at 1600 the entire case and what remains of it goes HALF OFF!!!! Look for the macro wheatgrass looking landscaping on the east side of street, and enter the American Industrial Center Building. Turn right away from the elevators, pass cutesy courtyard and descend stairs. Welcome to total temptation. Fresh everything. Tried half sandwich and a few sweets. Such skill, refinement, and adroit prowess baking up ridiculous wonders!!!!!! Must come again, and soon. read more

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The drinks are pretty good, but the service is abysmal. Don't know if I'd be willing to go again

This place has a little bit of an identity issue. It's got all these fancy desserts which look like a nice patisserie, but it's this little tiny place with just a few seats. It's barely a cafe - hidden down some stairs, almost in a basement. So, take someone here on a first date, the ambience and decor will probably not going to get a second one. But, the chefs do a great job. The food is quite good, and the prices are quite reasonable. The time from order to getting your order is cafeteria fast, but the quality nothing of the sort. Plus, the staff is courteous and always has a smile. read more

What a great hidden gem! Ordered and ice latte; not only was it delicious but they used coffee ice cubes so the latte wouldn't get watered down as they melted. It's not every day you come across this level of thoughtfulness *chef's kiss* (Sorry that I didn't take a pic, drank it very quickly lol) read more

Wow, wow, WOW! This review is LONG Over due to the fact that I used to come here for lunch and breakfast when I interned at a company down the street from here back in 2012! I would come every morning to grab a coffee and a pastry (back when I could) and it always kicked started my day in the best way. Additionally the menu changes daily, the food is fresh, hot and flavorful but most importantly (especially in SF) it's affordable! What wouldn't you like? read more

Jolt n Bolt is a true hidden gem. It's really hidden - located inside a building, corner 3rd & 20th st. I only found this place, because our photography class instructor's studio is in the same building. Follow the directions on this photo guide... Once you enter the lobby of 2325 Third street, follow the sign http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/sB32-pD4pyisGOZ5qXTFYg/l, you'll walk pass a beautiful patio on your right (nice place to eat) http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/w61MbPWFJvUtKgsNhiGR4Q/l. The place is located downstairs http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/1p3Zm4EUDOf_RP15pOmW2Q/l. That's it! The regular menu features sandos (plus bagels, croissants), soup & salads, and coffee http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/TcLztGRQ4YWRsH5Vt6eJMQ/l, and a board of specials that don't seem to ever change http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/JcFwG8-Jw5U4UK1JqOhfEw/l. Really good deal on the half sandwich (~$2 alone) and soup combo ($4.50), or the quiche with salad ($4.75). Yummy and cheap!! Their cold display case has many nice looking pastries http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/Iiwi2PePDXkPw97MlxVuag/l, and the prices are reasonable http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/af49riMrnxupCmQaOY-LFQ/l. These are some of the awesome pastries I took home: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WZED7bVvzaJ7BmcPAb_gWw?select=H-JRUNTW5vvxh8132biOtw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WZED7bVvzaJ7BmcPAb_gWw?select=KEuDrX2u1A4o4ONLk0IW4g http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WZED7bVvzaJ7BmcPAb_gWw?select=-FusLTpF_YkylmuSxZSn2Q http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WZED7bVvzaJ7BmcPAb_gWw?select=iRAsyvnzZbsTN4JOaPYUTA It's a small space, so please be considerate IF others are waiting in line, by making quicker decisions when ordering. Thanks! Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm read more

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As someone who works in this building....it's danger zone for me since their coffee and pastry's are always so consistent and delicious. Their lattes are consistent and very good! The patio area is super cool as you can watch the bakers do their magic in the kitchen. Cool environment! Staff is extremely nice too! read more

Updated March 28, 2020: We spoke and they listened! The breakfast burritos were at the top of their game before this shelter in place policy. Hoping for nothing but the best for the whole crew at JB With Love, Yelp Star Shahbaz "Jolt 'n Bolt is great. Always good for a quick bite to eat or some solid coffee. I've been going to Jolt 'n Bolt for about two years and i have great things to say about the spicy chicken sandwiches, iced mochas, soups and pastries. I've always enjoyed their breakfast burritos but recently they've been putting meat sauce in their burritos. I can't even put in words how upset this made me... Not only did they ruin my day but they made me question the very future of Jolt 'N Bolt. Please please reconsider this decision to repurpose "meat sauce" in your breakfast burrito. Yours truly, Hamid "Yelp Star" S" read more

The best bakery in San Francisco... Thanks for all the delicious.... See you soon.... read more

I would stick to sandwich/soup here. Tried the beef bowl with rice and the beef was suuuuper dry. It was expensive too :/

I ordered the petit fours for my Paris Café themed bridal shower and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and they looked great on my mini pastry dessert bar! I can't thank Mary enough for these, they made the shower! Prices were the cheapest I found, perfect bite size, and easy ordering. Pick up was the day before since my shower was on a Sunday and they were still fresh... Not to mention delicious!! Will be re-ordering again! read more

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The menu change everyday so it's cool. About $10-12 per day. read more

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First of all this place is nearly impossible to find. You go to the address and find the obvious door, go to what looks like what should be the door to the building next to it and let yourself in even though the keypad implies you need a code. After you finally find the building entrance you have to make a couple of turns and then go down a flight of stairs. Once I finally found it and waited in line it was my turn so I ordered a sandwich off of the menu to a blank stare. The person that took my order acted so weird that the woman at the cash register noticed and looked at me, I repeated my order. The woman says "we stopped making sandwiches today". Twenty minutes finding the place, ten minutes in line and they refused to serve me. You are a cafe, you are open, you have sandwiches on the menu; just make me one! read more

I only ordered the tiramisu crime brûlée; nothing to write home about, but I think it was pretty decent. Even though the front door has an intercom, the door is unlocked during business hours. You should be able to walk in. You should see the entrance to Jolt n Bolt to the right. read more

Best french dip I have ever had. They have a new menu everyday. The bread was DELISH and toasted to perfection. Loved the patio seating and the treats are life changing as well. Wish I could come here everyday. YUM. Don't leave without dessert. Your co-workers will thank you. read more

Jolt 'n Bolt - I ordered 1 of everything. I suggest you do the same. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I apologize for not reviewing soon enough, but this little jewel in the Dogpatch neighborhood is a must-visit. Thursdays are my favorite days, because that means Chicken Tortilla Soup. Their Chicken Tortilla soup is so delicious that I would order it without fail nearly every Thursday. My next favorite is their Chocolate Chip cookies followed by their wonderful cranberry scones and their yogurt and granola parfait. One thing to note - their granola parfait is not always available since they're almost-always sold out in the mornings. read more

INSIDE an office building. Only pre made salads and sandwiches. Incredible chai latte and the woman at the register is super nice. Very good tomatoes soup. NO public restrums. Outside seating/patio is in the middle of the building which you will be sharing with people working there. read more

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Excellent bakery and lunch joint: Oddly squeezed into an old Dogpatch district industrial building. Bakery items are top drawer. Daily lunch items always tasty, interesting and fun. read more

Great food and great staffs. My office is located about a block down the street, so they become my cafeteria slowly. If I am not go there everyday, it will be every other day. I am addicted to them now. They rotate their menu regularly, while maintain some grill sandwiches everyday. Always a long line during lunch hour. Grill sandwiches, salads, pastry, everything is delicious and the price is just right. Love them so much. read more

Jolt 'n Bolt - Yummy grill tuna sandwich with salad. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came across this place by seeing the sign on the side walk. I peeked in for a bit and went back to look at the review on yelp. It was kind of a hole in the wall, a real hole in the wall, that if they don't put the sign on the side walk, you will never know they exist. I went back the other day to try their food. They had spaghetti meatball with angel hair on that day, so I got that thing. The bakery display was AMAZING!!!! I'm a giant fan of cookies, and they have these giant cookies. I ordered the normal size cookies, one of each which I think they were double chocolate, oatmeal cranberry, peanut butter, and another one I don't remember. They were all good. My favorite was double chocolate and oatmeal. They weren't too sweet and very nice chewy texture. Oh! The pasta came out hot, but the taste was ok to me. I think it's how most italian pasta should taste like. I just love when my pasta has extra sweet and sour of ketchup taste in it, but no big deal, I just added ketchup and it was the best. read more

Jolt 'n Bolt - Spaghetti meatball with angel hair. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a review for the Cake service. I placed an order for the Chocolate Mousse Cake for my husbands birthday. Cake was delicious. Ordering on the phone was easy and no deposit required. I had their cupcakes at a wedding and that's how I stumbled across the baker. The cupcakes were so good and moist and not sweet. I will definitely come back to try their other cakes! read more

I have know these people for years and have never been disappointed with anything they produce. Both Gerhard Michler and Jolt and Bolt have been terrific sources. When our company had larger parties we'd bring in their trays of petite-fours. I had to learn not to order every flavor since i couldn't get people to stop trying every one of them and recognizing there might be someone else who might to join them! Great fun, very, very talented people. You'd be hard pressed to find better bakers than Gerhard and Mary. Highest possible recommendation. read more

From the bread they use to the butter they slather on their sandwiches before grilling - ALL SORTS OF WIN. I really love their sandwiches because they're grilled to perfection and oh so flavorful. Each bite of gooey hot mess makes my heart flutter. Loving their ham and cheese sandwich at the moment. Sounds so simple right? Sometimes simple food is all you need. I also totally dig the bald Asian guy who looks like he was a sailor in his past life. Miss this place but then again, I don't miss working around this area. It is Le Crap. But amongst the old, disgusting buildings and matching homeless, shady bums, you can enjoy a delicious, warm sandwich from Jolt N Bolt. So take the name literally: grab a nice sandwich and jolt and bolt the hell out of there. read more

I can't help but let my finger click 3 stars. I desperately want to check 2 but no... they are kind and usually offer what you need to get the job done. A cup of coffee in one hand and a mismatched edible food item in the other. I feel as if this place hasn't gotten it right yet. Maybe it's the "warm" bagel that's desperately needing some heat. or the space itself that seems a little empty and I don't know if it's the patronage or the furniture. With this area being as spaced out as it is I will probably be back again... and again.... and again but I wish we had more options, don't you? read more

The air smells like butter. I always inhale extra deeply when I go here. I can't believe it's breathable butter, but it is. Vegans stay away! If you get iced coffee, they give you a cup with ice cubes made of coffee, and you get to pump which ever coffee you want from their hot carafes over your brown sugar/half-and-half/honey drizzle dressed cubes...that's how I roll. Half-priced baked goods and tarts from their glass-case counter after 4-pm on Fridays is when I stock-up for the weekend. read more

Strange place for a business but awesome food. Not only is this business in the urban rejuvenation project that is the Dogpatch (once the hospital is up I bet this area gets a quick makeover), it lacks any signage outside the building. You have to just walk into this business building and follow your nose and one small folding sign to the food. It seems like Jolt N Bolt is a small storefront attached to a large commercial kitchen. Once there you are greeted by a small counter with pretty pastries and a large menu. My impression is that lunch items on this large menu (especially sandwiches) aren't really options but are more theoretical so I stick to the specials menu which is the smaller messier one to the right. Pick out what you want and with as few words as possible relay your selection to the hair-netted cash register lady. She has kinda a stony demeanor but maybe I've just hit her on a couple of bad days, though other reviews suggest this too. In return for this interaction and $5-6 you get an awesome meal. I've been super impressed with all the food I've had from here. Today I ate the tilapia special; a plate of 3 pieces of fish, seasoned mexican rice, and steamed zucchini with an outstanding sauce for $5.25. It was well cooked and all the components were seasoned. I still don't believe that I payed so little for a filling meal that was this good. Pressed sandwiches are super buttery and therefore delicious. The house-made soup is carefully crafted as well. Pastries and croissants from this place also pass both look and taste test. They aren't quite Tartine quality but they are pretty damn good. There isn't a lot of space to eat in the restaurant but there is a nice outside courtyard nearby. This is a good place to go if you want good food but aren't too picky about what you want that day. If you can get over the laconic (your vocab for the day) service up front, lack of eating space on nasty days, and the lack of options this place is a huge winner. read more

The almond croissant I had was just okay. Bc it's in the soft side, I can't tell if it's fresh. I prefer mine crusty. The croissants sell out by mid morning. It's hidden in inconspicuous building. Use the every way to the left of The Plant (?). There will be signs to point you downstairs, where the cafe us read more

It's close to work! They do a very good job with seafood dishes. They know how to cook a salmon fillet very well. There is a seared ahi tuna noodle salad that is my favorite dish there. I wished they served it at least once a week rather than one every two months. Last week I had their grilled shrimp pomodoro pasta that was really tasty. Their pastries haven't helped my waistline. Buttery and flavorful. Their scones are very delicious and not dry and crumbly like I normally associate scones to be. The service is great and the prices are very fair. My only con is that their coffee is lackluster. Drip coffees are weak and not as flavorful as some competitors close by. read more

I only visit JnB once a week or less (cause I'm not in this neighborhood very often) but I always stop by to grab a late lunch on busy days. I like walking in the back way through the kitchen. This Christmas season I saw the bakers making dozens and dozens of gingerbread houses all lined up on racks. I bought myself a gingerbread house kit (about $10.00) but we ate the entire house without putting it together. The gingerbread is really good! read more

Jolt 'n Bolt - seasonal gingerbread house - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

So, I tried the iced coffee and it was awesome! What a great idea, freezing the coffee as ice cubes, then you get to add whatever hot coffee you want. The German chocolate cookie is to die for, so soft and chewy with perfect amounts of coconut and walnuts. Still maintaining a 4-star average, as the only reason I was able to find parking here was because my tires were getting fixed across the street. read more

First of all, damn the rest of you Potrero-ites finding these places before me! Now, I felt cool because I'm like one out of 20 people that frequent the Dogpatch (note: it's NOT Potrero Hill). In my frenzied quest to find places that no yelper has gone before I'm constantly thwarted by the other 19, not to mention the many that seem to be coming over from Potrero Hill. That's it. I'm moving to Angola, I bet I'll get hundreds of firsts they, I'll single handedly build the Yelp community in Angola and I shall be there yelp king. They'll worship me dammit! Until I make the move, I'll be frequenting this joint. I am frequently in the Dogpatch late at night (which is so cooler than working there in the day). So I normally miss out on a lot of the neighborhood happenings because they hightail it when the sun goes down. But I do have to go to school on occasion during the day and hence I discovered this place. It's literally nestled behind our administration building, we share the outdoor patio with them. I highly recommend the $4.00 half sandwich and soup, but get a salad if they have the minestrone soup, it's sup par. Loses .5 star for the minestrone (only .5 because of the crazy selection) and .5 star for the hectic ordeal of ordering, again only .5 because the outside eating area upstairs is so great. Go! Now! read more

This place is ranges from good to excellent in terms of food quality. Their baked goods are fantastic, and though I eat here 4-5 times a week they have enough variety to keep things interesting. I'm a particular fan of the grilled ham and cheese (with sopa!) when they have turkey mulligatawny soup. The soup makes a delicious dip. Actually I enjoy all of their soups, which is saying something since I'm not a big soup fan. The food is inexpensive, also. My biggest complaint is that they close at 4:30, as I work until 7ish and often have a hankering for a giant chocolate chip cookie around 5:00. read more

Note: I've only had their bakery items so this is based all on that. YUM. where else can i get an iced coffee and cookie for 2.55? HUH? yummy freshly baked chocolate cookie is quite good. iced coffee rocks. why such a big deal on the iced coffee? its because the ice cubes are made of frozen coffee. so that way as it melts there's no nasty watered down coffee left at the end of my drink. pecan pie minis are good, as are the fresh fruit tarts and mini mini fruit tarts. yay! read more