Wow...this place is just a happy beginning!…read more Yes parking may frustrate you at times, and maybe the line is a bit long...even though it moves fast, it looks intimmidating..But this place DELIVERS! They have a pink espresso machine, a pink dough mixer, and the cup lids are pink. The staff is super focused, and friendly....Greeted with smiles and great suggestions, I got to try a number of treats. (Not 10, their max limit per order-customer). The Pistachio croissant...Pretty special, I never had it with a cream filling. The little flat bread with eggplant and pomegranates and harissa drizzle...super!. Tahini chocolate.....the list goes on...The olive bread. So if you are going to make it to any part of the northern CA area, specially San Francisco (Yes, there are great bakeries around here), I would put this on the top of the list, as the preparation is all from scratch, and the unique flavors and approach to some well known treats is something one must enjoy. Oh, and on top of that, I ordered a plain espresso, and the barista managed to do it justice. So dont be on the fence on the coffee making and quality. The location is on the steeper roads that I have no idea how people deal with living here. Good job, as once you stop in the middle of the climb, you will likely spin some tire to get traction, and that is on a dry day! The bakery is among a residential area.

TLDR: To no one's surprise at all, Butter & Crumble is still…read moremy favorite bakery in the world. They still have the crispiest, most innovative pastries every month, and September 2026's menu blew me away. I know the line can be long, but they are working as fast as they possibly can and there's so much love in the pastries that the wait is worth it. ------ FOOD (SEPT 2026): 1. EGGPLANT DANISH (5/5) One of the must unique pastries I've ever had. I would say this is a must try for this month, especially if you like Middle Eastern flavors. The eggplant was super tender and very easy to bite through. But what I appreciated the most was the layers of complexity with this danish -- zhug below the marinated eggplant, and not only whipped goat cheese and harissa on top, but also sprinkled pomegranate seeds on top for added acidity and brightness. 2. APPLE VANILLA BEAN CRUFFIN (5/5) Apple pie in a crispy croissant muffin! Fresh apple pie filling is extremely generous, and most importantly, the vanilla bean diplomat cream on top was actually a nice balance to the sweetness of the apple compote. A great fall pastry for this month. 3. CORN PROSCIUTTO CROISSANT (5/5) A super familiar and comforting flavor. The corn and basil bechamel sauce was addictive and abundant. It will never cease to amaze me how their pastries can be full of fillings like this and not get soggy. The "prosciutto" in this had the thickness and texture of deli ham vs. prosciutto (I actually prefer ham to prosciutto), so it was extremely tender and easy to take bites. 4. BROWN BUTTER CORNMEAL TWICE BAKED (4.5/5) I love their twice baked croissants so much because they have the perfect flakey texture. The chocolate filling brought this entire croissant together. I thought the cornmeal frangipane was super creative and interesting, but at the end of the day this wasn't a 5/5 for me simply because I ultimately decided that I would have preferred a smoother texture to a grittier cornmeal texture. But that is simply personal preference, and the flavor was still phenomenal. 5. TAHINI COFFEE PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (4.5/5) Great pain au chocolat. Full of both tahini and chocolate filling, though didn't get as much of the coffee flavor. Extremely flakey pastry. I've had other tahini chocolate croissants so this isn't the most unique flavor combination, but this was one of my favorite renditions of this combo. 6. RICE ROLL SPECIAL BUN (4.5/5) A divisive one! Butter & Crumble is exception for the quality of its crispy, flakey pastry, and this item has very little of that. It's extremely soft and possibly soggy, but not in an unpleasant way at all. In fact, I actually loved how soft this item was because the pastry didn't outshine the quality and flavors of all the other ingredients in this. The spicy chili oil on top was chef's kiss on top of everything. I've never had a pastry like this before, and I don't think I ever will again. Bravo. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Same space as always, and the line was only 1 hour last week, which was totally doable * They're really emphasizing staying quiet to respect the people in the neighborhood, so don't bring any loud friends here! ------ SERVICE: * The ladies here were lovely as always! One of them was the outdoor coordinator who visited everyone in line with the latest menu and information on ordering so you could plan ahead * Was very fast getting a box full of pastries, but if you order a drink, expect to wait a little longer inside since those are made to order

Specialty gourmet store with so many hard to find foods, coffees and amazing wines. Neatly shelved,…read morebut really fun to look at each item so you don't miss anything. Breakfast menu and premade food from a case as well as pastries and a fabulous selection of cheeses. Tables to eat at and a very friendly staff that is so helpful. Great place to put together a basket for hostess gifts, etc.

Charming little place full of foodstuff, e.g. wines and cheeses plus things we never knew we wanted…read moreor needed, knickknacks plus they have a deli style sandwich counter, where they'll make fresh for you. Refrigerated and canned higher end beverages and pickles plus condiments. Such a treasure trove though parking is a beast.

Great shop and the selections were great! But the guy who works at the store today was oddly rude…read more Ruined my whole experience. Didn't say a single word to me and was just shaking his head as he rung up the few items I had. Didn't say thanks or bye like he absolutely hated his job. Late Afternoon shift on 7/15, yall should check in on that guy.

Excellent spirit selection and thoughtfully curated chocolate. Great place if you need a quick and…read morespecial gift or just to treat yourself! One of their delicious cheeses and fresh local ACME baked goods. Love having ET in the neighborhood.

Food, Service, and ambiance - simply awesomeness…read more Exactly the experience and quality i was looking for: simply kind staff. I can't believe I got three hours of work done. Must be my go to now. And yes I ordered 2 pastas and slammed them DOWN.

first time here, i like both of their white and red sauce meatballs!…read more there was one green noodle dish, i forgot the name of it, but it was great, very earthy taste. service was great at the counter!

There are a lot of places to grab drink and ingredients to make food. There is a specialty store in…read moreSan Francisco which has ingredients which are Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, European, and Asian. You will find Turkish sour cherry jam. This place specializes in olives (like the one you put in your dirty martinis). They have thirty different types of olive oils and sell it by the bottles. They also bottles of European wine from Italy and Spain and Middle Eastern wines like Lebanese wine along with Japanese sake. This place is located on Clement street and it's called Olive. On a Friday stroll in San Francisco's Richmond District looking for something to drink, eat, and cook. I landed on Clement street again but this time at a specialty store. Inside you find aisles of ingredients to cook with and bottles of olive oil and specialty wines. They have the Don Juan's favorite Pinot Noir . You will also find wines like Syrah, Sherry and Rosé. They carry artisan pasta for Don Juan's tofu spaghetti ( made with Angel hair). This is the place to create the taste international flavors of different parts of the world. San Francisco Summer is approaching next month some days you have to wear a hat or a "beanie"and some days are so hot you will see some by the beach in a "bikini" you can also get a taste of the world and -Americana-not talking about the movie with "Sydney Sweeney" so grab something at Olives like the ones you pair in a Dirty "Martini" Come get some wine from Armenia , Italy and "Greece "then some that are "Lebanese" which is wine from the "Middle East "and then some Spanish Sherry wine and sake that's "Japanese"

A cute little specialty shop with Greek and Mediterranean foods available, as well as some other…read moreMiddle Eastern goodies! All good brands and quality and a few things that are harder to find in other stores, we picked up a few things as we were going by. Worth stopping in if you're looking for some a snack, ingredients, or just random stuff to taste.

It's seems there is lots of places to grab sushi in SF. It has become common to see a California…read moreroll being sold at local store or being offered in lots of restaurants. Sushi has become available and there is some places also sell sashimi. There is one market which has offer fresh sashimi and fresh sushi. They also offer fresh cut of salmon for the Salmon Tobiko Don along with a variety of Japanese goods such as sake and mochi. It is located on Geary Boulevard in SF and it's called Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace. On a Summer stroll on Geary Boulevard in SF I landed at Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace. Inside there is a bunch chips and Hello Kitty candy from the land of the rising sun. You will also find bottles of sake for the party people and teas along with instant ramen noodles ( not Angel hair) .There are also rolls of sushi and sashimi which are made in house to take out. I got the salmon and avocado roll and it was fresh and delicious. I also got the sashimi and the fish was fresh and melted like butter. A good marketplace for sushi and sashimi. Summer is about to be over in a few days and a month so there is no time to "waste"and go to a "space"with lots sushi and sashimi with good flavor and "taste"and it's available at "Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace" Come to Hokkaido for the $10 sushi "deal"or get a sushi box "meal" with Ebi which is cooked shrimp you don't have to "peel"along with rice and with Unagi also known as "eel"

It was a hot day, so my mom was craving something cold for lunch. She picked the salmon sashimi,…read moreand I picked the salmon salad bowl. I was surprised by how much their selection has expanded since my last visit. They now offer a great variety of sushi, sashimi, and other fresh options, and everything looked delicious. My mom said her salmon sashimi was incredibly fresh and sweet. I really enjoyed my salmon salad bowl, it came with avocado, cucumber, edamame, and seaweed. It was light, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. My only complaint is that the portion was a little small. I honestly could've eaten two bowls! Lol! This place is small but clean and well organized, and the customer service was friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely come back for another fresh and satisfying meal.

I do love me their burgers. They're huge and delicious and super sauced up. The fries are bangin…read moretoo and I would definitely order the beef tallow chocolate chip cookie if they're available. It's expensive but life is short treat yo self

I'd rather spend $25 on these burgers than at Deli Board. You can definitely skip the fries, but…read morefor $10, they do give you a HUGE box. The smash burger was pretty basic, but their regular burger was so juicy and delicious. We also tried the cheesesteak, and honestly, it was really good. I don't think it's worth $60, but I would definitely pay around $30 for it. I've even bought a tomahawk steak from here before, and that was good too. Service was fast and friendly, and I really love how clean this place is. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

I just love this place. It's like a little piece of aloha in the middle of the bay area. I love…read morethe feel of the general store along with the shave ice section and the fusion hawaiian food. It's almost like a Matsumoto's meets upscale Zippy's feel. My favorite is the luau curry katsu...huge portion with all the yummy memories of being back home. My daughter loves the spam musubi and she always loves to pick out a small snack from the general store isles. Everyone goes home happy and we always look forward to our next visit to this little "diamond" in the rough.

cute spot with good energy, but the musubi didn't quite live up to the hype…read more i got the tempura musubi and the bacon, egg & avocado musubi. first impression of the store was really good though. the space was super cute, there were people sitting down and eating, and the musubi were all lined up so it was easy to see what they had. the menu was clear, and the staff was around and happy to answer questions about pricing, which i appreciated. overall, it had a really welcoming and lively energy. the musubi themselves were a little disappointing for me. the rice was really mushy and didn't have much of an individual grain texture. it basically all stuck together, and the rice itself was pretty flavorless. i was expecting something more like sushi rice, although i know that's not necessarily how all musubi are made. the sauce was also kind of unevenly distributed. it was mostly on one end rather than throughout the musubi, so some bites had a lot of flavor while others were pretty plain. that said, i think some of this could just come down to personal preference. someone who likes softer rice or less seasoning might actually enjoy it. it just wasn't quite up to my standards based on what i was expecting. overall, really cute store and good atmosphere, but the musubi themselves were just okay for me.

A cool shop in Chinatown, SF. They sell different lap cheung sausages and preserved meats. I got a…read morecouple of the rose wine pork sausages and it was very good. Sweet, and almost running close to becoming a taiwanese sausage. Strong on the wine. I also bought some preserved pork belly (lap yuk) and a duck leg (lap mei) but I haven't tried them yet. If you're flying back it would be a nice little souvenir to bring home.

This is a local neighborhood institution, starting with a small store where the new MUNI Central…read moreStation sits on the corner of Washington and Stockton. They were the only business in that building on Washington Street before moving to their longtime store on Stockton between Clay and Sacramento, across the street from the Chinatown post office. About seven years ago, likely due to a rent hike, they moved to this location on Clay Street, one building below Stockton Street. They are known for their preserved meats, such as sausages, pork belly, duck, and a variety of legs, wings, and even a pressed duck. In traditional Cantonese cuisine, these are often used in steaming over pork or rice to pass those flavors into those foods. My dad used to stop here after his weekday Chinatown lunches and bring an assortment of meats home and ask the caregiver to steam them as mentioned as a dinner dish. Recent years, my friends from Hawaii stop here when visiting to bring items they can't find on the islands home, freezing some as emergency food. ** Side note, the family is continuing their legacy in other ways with the daughter being a James Beard touted baker who has a store and restaurant in the City.

Got a smore while walking by and it was freshly toasted. It was a decent price too. With plenty of…read moresamples of chocolate around the store. They had a lot of delicious looking drinks I wish I got a drinking chocolate but I will have to next time. So good!

Dandelion has been around since '10, and they offer various bars, toffee, baked goods, and even…read moregift boxes of various collections! I ordered several Bars, Bonbons, & Butter Toffee Collection from a recently work trip while out in SF, and they were such a hit! Each box is beautifully packaged and wrapped, and you just need to pop it in to a nice gift bag with some tissue paper, and you're all set! Each gift box contains sing-original chocolate bars, NeoCocoa, sea salt caramels, and Christopher Elbow chocolates (which are macadeamia and hazelnut praline bonbons). Definitely worth checking them out if you're looking for a gift for one that has a sweet tooth! +gift boxes +beautifully packaged