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    Juniper

    4.5 (432 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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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!

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    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!

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    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.

    Mansi A.

    mulberry lemon custard danish was the highlight !!! custard was soooooo good. very beautiful too kimchi bacon danish was a nice surprise :)) very yummy. dont eat bacon often but would eat this again. just not toooo fond of the kimchi taste but overall tastes good. simple chocolate croissant was delish. very flaky and crispy. chocolate filling was nice :))

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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!

    Katherine S.

    Busy bakery on a Saturday morning but luckily the wait wasn't too long (~20 min). The bakery has a small crowded space for seating but typically turnover is pretty quick. We got the asparagus proscuitto danish, cubano, juniper lemon choux, and seasonal blackberry croissant. The croissants were all perfectly crisp and flaky - lived up to the hype! Wish the cubano filling was a little warmer inside when we ate it. Will come back next time to try more of the chouxs :)

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    Ashley L.

    No real complaints here. The space is a bit tight, but the line moved quickly when I visited on a Friday late morning. The coffee was fine, nothing particularly memorable, but the pastries were the highlight. The traditional croissant was buttery and well executed. I later got to try a few more items thanks to a friend, including the mushroom danish, which was a nicely balanced savory option, the banana chocolate almond pastry, which was pleasantly not too sweet, and a chocolate chip cookie with a great chewy texture. Everything felt thoughtfully made and well balanced. That said, my friend waited about 40 minutes in line for those pastries, which I personally would not do. While the quality is definitely there, I'd recommend coming during off-peak hours to really enjoy the experience without the wait.

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    Melody C.

    There will be a line after 9am on the weekend even on raining days! Parking is difficult on Polk unless you come very early in the morning. All the pastries are baked fresh and you can even see some being baked right in front of you. The indoor seating area is very crowded. My favorite is the Sesame Kouign-Amann which was unique and I haven't seen at any bakery elsewhere. You can taste thick sesame paste. I liked the Chocolate Crossiant more than regular crossiant. Ariscault's crossiants are still more superior, but they have a lot more variety here.

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    I've actually never been to Sweet Glory's storefront, but have enjoyed many of their crepe cakes…read morefrom amazing people bringing them over for family events. Sweet Glory's cakes are beautiful, not too sweet, super tasty, and tastes as what it says. They have the standard crepe cake flavors, and some others such as Durian. I didn't think I'd enjoy Durian based on my experience with the actual fruit, but the cake itself was pretty tasty after getting over the scent. I loved their earl gray crepe cake. Nicely textured cream and perfect consistent thin crepes. Their matcha one was really good as well. Whenever someone brings a cake from Sweet Glory, I just instantly light up as I know it'll be so so goood. Not cheap, but it's a well built and tasty crepe cake, so don't expect that to be cheap. :)

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    4.7
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    All I can saw is WOW. This truly is the best croissant I have ever had. After trying Arsicault, no…read moreother baked goods have compared and I can't wait to go back. I tried the regular croissant, the almond croissant, and the kouign-amann. My favorite was 100% the almond croissant. All were amazing but the flavors and textures were truly exceptional. The flakiness, the caramelization, the perfect balance of flavors. I wished I had ordered 10 more. Also, the staff were so kind, the line moved quickly, and bonus: all the items freeze exceptionally well!

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    We came to grab pastries during their lunar new year bake specials and got the black sesame kouign…read moreaman, chili crisp kouign aman (a collab with Yank Sing), baked nian gao, and mango coconut sago pudding. We ate the mango sago pudding right away and it was really nice with fresh mango, creamy sago and not too sweet! Out of the pastries, the stand out was definitely the chili crisp kouign aman which had a great sweet and spicy chili sauce coating which reminded me of hot honey, sriracha and sweet & sour sauce mixed together. The kouign aman of course is always delicious and the coating just made it even more decadent. Definitely will have to come back next year to try their other specials. The lunar new year specials were only around for 2 weeks so have to catch them when they come back!

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