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4.5 (438 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Black sesame
Austin N.

Juniper is a cozy little cafe on the corner of a busy street. They serve unique pastries and have a nice drink menu. Lots of variety here. Service was a 5/5. I was instantly greeted and personally recommended a pastry. Shout out Chris and Jess for their outstanding service! All the staff at Juniper are so friendly, you can really tell they enjoy working here. The Chai Latte was nice and creamy. I do prefer it a little stronger and less sweet, but there were no sugar adjustments. Still recommend chai lovers to try this drink. I'm not the hugest pastry fan, and with a quick glance around the room, it seems like most people just came here for the coffee and ambiance. Overall, a sweet spot to chill and do work. Next time I'll try some of their food options.

Raspberry Almond Croissant, Ham & Cheese Croissant, Cold Brew
Mariel M.

I've seen Juniper on social media and saw I was in the area and decided to give them a try. I got the raspberry almond croissant and my boyfriend got the ham & cheese croissant with a cold brew. I was a bit hesitant because I'm not the biggest raspberry fan, but I really enjoyed it! The almond and raspberry paired really greatly together, and I could only imagine how much better it would be if it were fresh. We came at around 12:30 on a Monday and the pastry selection seemed a bit slim, but I do believe they are constantly baking items throughout the day. There's a good handful of seating indoors, and I did enjoy that they allowed you to enjoy the pastries there. Would love to try other items from Juniper in the future!

Pinky A.

I found this lovely place by accident after walking around Polk street looking for donuts. lol I saw a line of people waiting to order and got curious. Checked out the menu and it piqued my interest after I saw words like yuzu, cubano croissant and mojo pork! Service was fast and friendly! They accommodated my request for a box (an option) but they didn't have a bag, I had to carry this beautiful box with my hand which was inconvenient but fine by me. They were definitely kind enough to help me check for available pastries in the back even tho the chances of them being gone (since it was afternoon) were high. I appreciated the effort and their willingness to do this. Overall I would recommend it! I love their croissants! Plain croissants and special ones- you can't go wrong! Ambiance is wonderful, quaint hallway with seats for you to relax. It seems it was packed when I came in so I couldn't sit and chill. Perhaps another time when I am in the neighborhood I can just relax and enjoy a book with great pastries.

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David H.

First time! An extension of Saint Frank coffee and what a hit. Long lines but it moves at a decent pace so don't let it scare you from waiting. Great menu options of pastries and drinks. Wonderful service. Casual ambiance with limited seating. Drinks were on point and the pastries were beautiful, sweet and an overall delight. Check them out.

Mulberry lemon, kimchi bacon Danish, Cubano
Victoria Z.

Mulberry lemon cream (10/10): Wow so glad I snagged their seasonal mulberry pastry in time! So delicious and fresh. Loved that the cream was not too sweet or overpowering either. Cubano (7.5/10): not bad but seemed to be lacking a bit of punch. I think it could have used more accidity honestly as it was most cheese, meat, and bread. I personally would get the kimchi bacon instead Kimchi bacon Danish (9/10): loved this pairing! Pastry was flaky and crunchy and the kimchi brightened the pastry very well Definitely coming back in the future!

prebaked Croissants
Norris T.

First visit here based on a friend's recommendation, and this place has quickly become one of my favorite bakeries in all of San Francisco. Their croissants are straight fire, super flaky, buttery, with that perfect crisp exterior and airy layers inside. My personal favorite is Black Sesame Kouign-Amann is next level with its addictively crispy caramelized edges and that deep sweet earthy black sesame flavor running through the center of it. The seasonal choux are always creative and delicious, and the Mulberry Lemon Cream Danishes are bright, tangy, and also addictive, with that fresh mulberry flavor cutting through the rich cream. Everything tastes fresh and is made with care. The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better. The only downside is that it can get crowded fast with lines out the door early, especially on weekends and holidays. Go early if you want the best selection. Nothing pretentious, just excellent quality pastries done right. The croissants and Black Sesame Kouign-Amann alone are worth the trip. 5 stars. Juniper Bakery is a must-hit spot and deserves its spot on my Top 5 SF bakery must-haves.

Claudia T.

This is a review of a total of at least 10 visits to the cafe. I unfortunately do not have pics of my pastries or my drinks since I usually get the pastries for someone else and for my drinks I always take my reusable cup. Croissant: I had the plain and chocolate croissant and they are my second favorite croissants in the city. I enjoy them. They are buttery and crispy on the outside and nice and layered and doughy on the inside. I wish it was more flaky. But it is very delicious still. Drink: The drinks are pretty great and this gives it an incredible edge over arisicault where the drinks are bitter and awful. The oat milk latte, the mocha latte, and their strawberry matchas are incredible. I love them and the alt milks they use are pretty delicious. HOWEVER, I THINK IT IS SILLY FOR COFFEE SHOPS TO CONTINUE UP CHARGING FOR ALTERNATIVE MILKS. Service: The workers are nice exactly what you would expect. They explain things and they give suggestions. HOWEVER, I USUALLY ONLY GO FOR DRINKS SO IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A DRINKS ONLY LINE THAT IS EXPRESS. Ambiance: plenty of seating and it is loud but that is ok. I dont see a lot of people working here so I do not think this is that sort of coffee shop. However, you can.

Jessica F.

This review considers that I arrived close to closing time and missed out on other pastries. When I came here I ordered a croissant and hot mocha with oatmilk. My thoughts on the croissant and coffee: -Croissant:it was soft on the inside and it was flaky but not excessively and it didn't taste store bought like the kind you buy in bulk. Of course this is just a croissant so only so much can be said but the texture was nice and enjoyable. -Coffee: the drink was not memorable for me but that's fine since I wasn't really coming here for a drink but rather a pastry. I intend to come back and make it on time for their other pastries.

raspberry almond croissant, kimchi bacon danish, mulberry lemon curd danish
Cady D.

I decided to come in here after walking past it because I caught a glimpse of the inside and I'm so happy I did!! It was one of the best places I went to while in SF. The pastries were amazing and fresh. They were baking them constantly, and they'd make sure to give you a fresh one when you ordered. I chose the mulberry lemon curd danish (I think it was a weekend specialty item) and it was my favorite. It was filled with lemon curd and mulberry jam. I also got the raspberry almond croissant and the bacon kimchi danish. The bacon kimchi danish was the perfect savory pastry. The rose pistachio latte was also sooo good. I thought the box design was cute too.

Diana T.

Yum! Their croissants and coffees are a hit. There was a line out the door at around 2pm on a weekend but it moved really fast. The barista was non-stop making drinks. The shop is decent sized, with about 10 tables in the back. It's amazing to see full trays of croissants getting rolled out - truly a work of art! I asked if they ever participate in Too Good to Go, and they said occasionally, depending on what exactly is leftover. I'd come back! But I'd keep my valuables with me, and not in the car!

Pain Au Chocolat
Stephen P.

I almost don't want to write this review because Juniper is already busy and I don't want it to be even harder to get great pastries, but here we go. Juniper should definitely be in your top picks for San Francisco bakeries. There's so much hype these days on social media about pastries in general, but Juniper delivers. I always go with a Pain Au Chocolat on my first visit as my litmus test and boy did Juniper pass. I also enjoyed the Kouign Amann that my partner got. I NEED to go back to try more, and can't wait. I have a feelin' I'll over-order next time and take some to go. My only regret was not ordering more, but we were walking around and didn't wanna lug a box of pastries :) Would absolutely recommend - the line moves fast and the service is friendly. Not a TON of seating, but people tend to eat and move on, so you should be able to find a table for two fairly easily. Bigger parties might want to grab and go.

Fadia W.

This place was lovely!! visiting from out of state and we stopped by, there was a bit of a wait but it goes by fast. Come earlier in the day as they tend to sell out towards the end of the day. The cappuccino was smooth, dark and really good. We also tried the raspberry almond croissant which was to die for, as well as a pain au chocolate and a regular croissant which were all great.

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Thaybeth M.

Came by a Thursday morning at around 8AM. There was a short line, but moved very fast. I was in and out in round 15min. I ordered a cubano croissant, almond croissant and a cappuccino. The cubano croissant sounded very unique and it seemed to be very popular, so I decided to give it a try. It was actually pretty good, although I expected it to have a bit more pork inside. The almond croissant was also very good, the dough was more flaky than buttery, but nonetheless flavorful. The cappuccino was good, the actual coffee taste wad more on the acidic side, but not super tart. Overall, would revisit and try more of their pastries!

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Love love love the coffee and small bites. Try their Cortado and Iced Latte. Usually find some spot to sit down as well.

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Good items but nothing I would go out of my way for. The croissant was alright and their choux tasted too eggy to me.

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Best croissants I've ever had. Quaint restaurant and has some seats. People behind the counter are always very nice and helpful.

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