Excited when Kukje Bakery finally opened so we could give them a try. Might still be undergoing soft opening as there were not a lot of itmes on display or available during our visit. Decided to try the Strawberry tart. The strawberry and cream paired nicely. The cream was light and not too sweet. Under the cream, there was custard or a Bavarian cream. To me, the tart under the strawberries and cream was very reminiscent of a shortbread cookie. This was a good sweet treat. Will wait a while before my next visit, hopefully when they're at full service. read more

Kukje Bakery - Strawberry tart - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

I've been going to Kukje since I was a kid and to my surprise, they opened a bakery next door (sort of, it's located in the next plaza over - still walkable). The bakery sells an assortment of crafted Korean pastries and drinks. There is a dining area that looked to sit around 10-12 people. I ordered an assortment of pastries but the ones that stood out to me were the salt breads and mango croissants. The croissants were HUGE and it was super flaky and yummy; the mango was delicious. The salt breads were great; buttery and salty. I know salt bread is the craze right now but to my surprise, they had plenty available for people to order! This is a great bakery for those looking to get a pick me up after their grocery shopping or are in the area. read more

Came in today just to get a decaf drip coffee which they didn't have and completely wasted my time waiting (no signage no decaf available!). I was in line for few minutes but the guy at the cashier completely ignored me and assisted the other person behind me. Also pointed me that where the line is and I mentioned that I am only getting a drink and not getting pastries but still didn't assist me. I have been giving this place a try but today I don't know if I will be coming back with that customer service is a NO for me. read more

Was so excited to hear about Kukje's new bakery because Kukje was my favorite Korean supermarket. Unfortunately, the bakery did not meet the same standards. Although the pastries and donuts looked good, they were not very tasty and quite expensive. I heard about the viral salt bread and thought I could finally try it to see what the hype was about. Nothing special... just plain salty outer layer bread with a slight butter taste on the inside. The bread was not crispy either. My toddlers wanted the mango croissant which was huge! Aside from the mangoes on the top, the middle was all cream. The croissant was not crunchy either. My husband thought the garlic cream cheese bread was decent. I did not feel it was worth the calories. Service was okay. Workers were not very attentive. There was a sign that said to line up here so someone could assist. Instead of checking to see who was first in line, they just helped the other customers who cut my family in line because they went up to look at the pastries. General courtesy would be to ask who was next in line. Due to that, we waited for a helper who saw us in line but just stood there for a bit. Almost like she was absented-minded, then realized the customers were waiting for her to assist. Glad she at least put on new gloves before picking up our pastries. The thing I did like was how they had a seating area for customers to enjoy their pastries and coffee. It was pretty quiet for the most part. So far, not the best first impression but they had only been open for one month. Would try again later on once they settle in and hopefully read their feedbacks from customers to improve. read more

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Good selection of pastries and cakes. I love the ham and cheese croissants. The cashiers are really friendly and they are super accommodating. The place is clean and big. Their display is very inviting and creative. They also have a place to sit down and read more

Kukje Bakery - Ham and cheese croissant - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

Came here around 2:45 PM and about 85% of the pastries were already sold out, which probably says a lot about how popular this bakery is. The sweet potato croissant immediately caught my eye, so I had to try it. The flavor combination was definitely interesting. The croissant itself was light, puffy, and crispy with a subtle salty balance instead of a heavy buttery flavor. The sweet potato whipped cream was light and mildly sweet, which I liked. The first couple bites were honestly the best, but after that it started to feel a little heavy for me because there was a bit too much cream inside. Otherwise, it would've been close to perfect. Customer service was great, and the bakery itself is spacious with a nice, comfortable setting. I'd definitely come back to try more items, just make sure to come early if you want the full selection. :) read more

Kukje Bakery - SWEET POTATO CROISSANT - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Hubby and I dropped in Thursday afternoon around 1:30pm. There were a few items sold out but still plenty to select from. I asked the person behind the counter what were some good selling items and bought some based on her input - * got the last bread cream bread - shaped like a hot dog bun and stuffed with white cream. Sweet and a little savory. Hubby & I thought somewhat weird. Maybe it grows on you. * twice baked almond croissant - lots of almond paste. * cinnamon apple scone - great with a cup of coffee. My first bite included apple piece. * red bean bun - plenty of red bean. The pastries were all good size. Plenty of inventory yesterday. Soft opening. Lot parking and street metered parking alongside. read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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The staff did not have a care in the world about their customers or their job. Upon entry, the setup was similar to a Paris Baguette except the specialty items were behind a display where assistance was required. Except they were lacking in assistance, there was no greeting, recommendations or promotion...not a good start. When I was in line, I waited for a good 2-3 minutes before getting help from a girl that stood the furthest from all the other employees. There was an older man across from me fixing the pastries on display and a younger man, which was also in front of me, just observing and trying to help him. If they were attentive or cared enough, they could have flagged someone down to help me. From entering the bakery to waiting in line, there was an emotionless girl transferring one item at a time from the bake rack to the display case with her hands. She was literally bringing it one by one, not sure if she was trying to kill time but it was only 10am on a Thursday. Girl..... you got a long way to go. There was also a tray of half eaten pastries and an unfinished coffee just sitting on the platform with other baked goods that no one thought to clean up. The pastries behind the display all looked pretty pretty, the cakes not so much. Looked great in photos, tasted average. The strawberry croissants was soft and was just filled with lightly sweetened whip cream, nothing special. The honey cream cheese was a boule with honey and a block of cream cheese. Would have been better if the cream cheese was spread along inside with the honey instead of just a block in the center. For what it is, each item was pretty pricey. $7.50 for a strawberry croissants filled with whip cream? After the girl boxed up my items, she offered a bag, which did not fit the box. So after everything was bagged up, the boxes were tilted and everything toppled to one side, including all the items with a cream filling. I quickly grabbed it sideways so the cream wouldn't spread to all the other pastries. In terms of service, price and quality, I have had better. Reading some reviews, it seems like they have different items churning out from time to time so if I'm ever at kukje, I would check it out again. read more

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I came during soft opening on a Saturday morning and the fresh bakery items were still available. The line wasn't too long probably a 5 minute wait. I ended up getting the sweet potato croissant, corn bread, salt bread, tapioca bread, and ham and cheese croissant. All items were delicious. I was impressed by the tapioca bread. It was my first time eating a mochi like bread. I enjoyed how nuts and seeds were incorporated into it to spruce up the flavor. The sweet potato croissant was good. The croissant was flakey and the sweet potato cream was naturally sweet and fragrant. Salt bread had a thin crisp on the interior and had good buttery flavor. At the time I went, they only had drip coffee despite having a whole coffee menu. The bathrooms were nice and clean! I will be back to try more items read more

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The popular Beef Croquette's potato stood out (then onion, carrot, cabbage, egg) and the beef filling is not overwhelming, so worth a try. The Red Bean Bun is good with plenty of filling. The Cream Cheese Puff is also good. The Kouign-amann tastes like elsewhere but is bigger in size. The Anko Donut is like a sugar dusted beignet, better than the average sugar donut. The Strawberry Jam Donut is a crusty twist and surprisingly not very sweet. The Matcha Drink is unsweetened and they will ask if you want sugar. New and still in soft opening mode. Go around 10am for many available items; earlier is sparse or sold out from the opening rush. The prices are on the higher end for pastries but are on par with similar bakeries. Unsure if worth going out of the way for but definitely stop by if in the area. Plenty of parking in the plaza's private lot. Not immediately off 280 but it is on Junipero Serra Blvd (i.e., exit John Daly Blvd if southbound; exit Eastmoor Ave if northbound). read more

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The cashier at the Kukje supermarket suggested I come by. Especially since it was the soft opening. I strolled on over and popped in. The outside is nice and upon walk in you can tell they were newly opened. It was a bit of unorganization but it is to be expected for a soft launch. They were stocking the tables and display cases with tasty treats. Plenty of customers inside. It was very clean. They are hiring from all the signage. I grabbed a couple of treats and got a latte. The treats were amazing but the latte not so much. I'll definitely comeback to see the progress and get more tasty treats. Oh and the pricing is a little up there. read more

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**** Salt Bread Review ***** If Kukje's salt bread was the first one I've ever tried, I'll wonder WTF are people smokin' - Because how is this "viral"?! Sadly, Kukje's salt bread is the least fav one I've tried - it's just a dry, hollow crescent roll with sea salt sprinkled on top. Not rich and buttery....just dry. While golden, the bottom is not crispy as it should be and the interior is not fluffy. Air-frying it didn't improve it. Stick with microbakeries for salt bread. I know it's the soft opening but $4.50 is kinda ridic for the quality when 85 degrees' rendition is half the price (does the job for the price). Unfortunately around 1:30 pm, Kukje Bakery's shelves and items behind the glass were sparse/near empty. No other savory options left. There were some tarts, lots of cookies, bread loaves, and several whole cakes. Based on what was left and some labels, most items leaned more traditional like red bean buns, cream buns, and castella cakes. Most items had no labels or prices so the poor staff had to keep repeating themselves over and over again to inquiring customers. Ordered several sweet items which I gave away. I was told their strawberry jam donut ($4.50) had no jam filling...just a plain donut twist with strawberry glaze and crumbles. Not sure about the other buns because there was no feedback. Three stars for now - will give them several months to settle down and try again! P.S. - There's a handful of tables for seating. read more

Kukje Bakery - Korean Salt Bread ($4.50) - Dry, hollow with no crispy bottom. - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

The wait is finally over ! Kukje bakery finally opened this spring. This is located at the old Jade Dragon restaurant. The bakery is actually smaller than what I've imagined but they made it work. When you first walk in the seating will be in your left hand side and the bakery on the right. You have the option of picking up what's already made and packaged or getting in line to have someone served the larger pastries for you. When I arrived most of their prepacked items were already sold out. So I decided to stand and line to get the larger and more expensive pastries. Nh neighbor actually got us tsoek pastries in their first opening weekend. They got us the Anko donut donut(red bean) and the almond pastry. I actually liked both of them. The Anko donut was jammed backed with red bean paste and surprisingly it wasn't too sweet. The almond croissant was also packed with almond paste, and it was very flaky. When I got there, I didn't feel like anything sweet so I ended up getting the cinnamon scone, which was more sweet then I wanted and the salt bread. The salt bread was my favorite as it reminded me of a bread I had as a child. It looks plain and simple but I couldn't stop eating it. There was something about this bread that was addicting. I hope that that will have ore savory options or maybe I went a time whee some items were sold out. I also hope the next time I'm here I can try their coffee. They had some cakes available for about $34.00. I would won't the try it first before buying a whole cake. In the future, I hope we can buy it by the slice. read more

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Excited to see the Kukje bakery finally opened up where Jade Dragon use to be. Located across from Kukje supermarket. Cakes and pastries looked delicious and nicely presented behind a partition on the right side. We ordered the following: Kouign Aman $6.50 (3/5) - Tasted like bread and lacked the buttery flaky caramelized crunchy exterior expected from this pastry. Mocha bun $3.50 (4/5) - This dome shaped bread had a slightly sweet mocha center. Ham & Cheese $7.50 (3/5) - Had 3 layers of ham but not cheesy enough. Beef croquet $6.50 (3/5) - Had a thick exterior and underwhelming beef center. Overall, I expected gourmet pastries for the price point but it was not the case. However, It's a nice coffee and pastry shop to meet up with friends. Friendly staff and with plenty of parking outside. read more

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We were rally impressed by the soft opening of Kukje Bakery. The cases were stocked and the staff was kind. They didn't have coffee working yet but they sold delicious Korean coffees in the refrigerator. We got a huge but dry kouign amman. Not great. We got a crème brûlée cream bun that was good. We got a delicious garlic cream cheese bun. We loved it. The texture of the bread was amazing but the garlic cream cheese was sweet and we wished it wasn't. We loved the sausage bread. However so good! We would definitely go again. read more

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I've been watching Kukje Bakery undergoing construction for months while doing my grocery runs next door, so I was so "bready" once those doors finally swung open. Here's the crumb-by-crumb breakdown of my first batch: * Salt Bread: Korean salt bread is definitely having a moment, and I'm glad Kukje tossed its hat in the ring. It's a solid croissant with a nice light salt finish. * Tapioca Bread: While it's arguably the least photogenic, it's what's on the inside that counts. The texture is delightfully chewy and packed with sesame flavor. Definitely my personal favorite. * Kouign-amann: Flaky and sweet as expected. A solid pastry, though it didn't quite reinvent the wheel for me. * Red Bean Bun: A classic staple. It's a reliable, safe pick, even if it doesn't necessarily stand out from the crowd. * Mocha Bun: I absolutely loved the crust, but the filling was a bit bold for those who prefer a subtler coffee flavor. Overall, I'm excited to see what Kukje cooks (bakes?) up next and I'll definitely be back to sample the rest of the menu. My only wish is for the pricing to be a bit more competitive with the 85Cs and ShengKees out there. read more

Kukje Bakery - Tapioca bun, red bean bun, mocha bun, Kouign-amann, salt bread - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Newest bakery in the area but really an extension of Kukje supermarket. The sign outside indicates it's soft opening but I've been here a few times already. Items normally sold out by 1-2pm so come earlier for the best selection. Most pastries range from $4.50-6.50, a little pricey but worth the size and creative flavors. Some items are super greasy and the staff is still learning the process. I'm used to new bakeries being really stylish, having modern decor or a Parisian theme. This bakery feels very old school log cabin like. Definitely good for older adults to hang out for coffee. read more

Kukje Bakery - Pastry case - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Went to try out Kukje bakery for their soft opening, and it was a bit disappointing. Everything nearly sold out by 1pm except salt bread and whole cakes. Understandable because it was soft opening. However the salt bread was definitely a miss. It reminded me of a very chewy croissant, no crunch whatsoever which is what makes salt bread so good imo. It also lacked butter aroma unlike the salt bread I tried at Milldang. I hope they make a better version of salt bread in the future. Good amount of seating inside. I still hope to return to try other baked goods. read more

The parking lot is small and busy, but I'm so glad I stopped by this bakery after dropping off clothes at the dry cleaners! They have a fantastic selection of baked goods--the crème brûlée donut, strawberry cream croissant, and matcha scones were all absolutely delicious. They also have coffee, cakes, and plenty of other options. Even though it was a preview, the staff was incredibly fast and efficient. The noise level inside was moderate and it felt very homey. I can't wait for their official grand opening! read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Was super excited to check out Kukje Bakery, only to find that there was barely anything left by the time I arrived around 10:30 in the morning. There were only a few options remaining, so I ended up trying the cream custard bun, which was pretty mediocre honestly. The ambience was cute though, and the location is pretty convenient. read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Went here during their soft opening and honestly, I thought it was kind of mid. I tried a few pastries, including the cream-filled one and the red bean pastry. They were good, but nothing really stood out to me. Same with the latte -- it was fine, just nothing memorable. I was actually pretty excited to try this place, so maybe my expectations were a little high. That said, I'd still come back to try more pastries and especially their cakes since those looked really good. Hate to give a solid 3 stars, but that's honestly how I felt about my experience during the soft opening. read more

I'll grade easier since they're still in their soft opening phase. Their bread lineup needs to be packed by their employees so there'll be a wait for that. The bread tastes a bit sweeter than my liking and the line moved a bit slower than expected. Employees weren't particularly friendly and didn't recommend anything considering this is a new bakery. I'd return if in the area. read more

Kukje Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

Given the bakery's close proximity to my home, I have been back multiple times. I usually try one or two products at a time. I like that there is always something new to try whenever I visit; however, if I'm being honest, I have yet to find a product I would call a favorite. The products are not bad--they are average in terms of flavor, but above average when it comes to aesthetics. read more

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The baked goods and pastries I tried (salt bread, strawberry croissant, creme brûlée donut, and ham and cheese croissant were alllll so yummy. Those were definitely worth the trip. I also ordered an iced latte from them and it took awhile to come out. I think they are still working on a few customer service details but overall was a good experience. read more

Came around 10am during their soft opening and was surprised at the amount of variety! We got two donuts (mocha and creme brûlée), an almond croissant, sweet potato croissant, matcha scone, custard bun, and a salt bread. The salt bread was good but the outside could've been crunchier. The matcha scone has pretty good matcha flavor i was surprised and the donuts were pretty good as well just a bit oily. My favorite tho was the sweet potato croissant, lots of filling and so unique. Will have to come back for the beef croquette that i forgot to order! read more

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I went with my family after work to check it out around 5pm. It's inside a plaza with parking, but the spots can get pretty tight. The exterior is very cute and the inside is clean and pristine. Definitely shiny and new. The bakery was close to empty. Which makes sense since it's still soft opening. There was hardly any inventory and plenty of customers came in with the same excitement as us and left disappointed without getting anything. The people behind the counter are nice and get bonus points for their customer service. Sad to say, we were really disappointed with the quality of the items we got. We got a custard cake, another pastry with peanut butter inside, some nutty cookies and a fruit tart. Each thing was dry. The fruit tart at least had yummy tasting fruit. The custard in it was only ok, not too sweet at least. But the crust was pretty thick and dry. In addition to the mid pastries. The price was also expensive. Those few items alone came out to $22.50. At least we know and hope that it improves once they have their grand opening. read more

Drove here right after dropping my hot and sexy GF at work, and I was kinda surprised by how many people were walking out with food in their hands as I was pulling up. I took a quick glance at the pastries they had on display, and one of the workers was putting out some goods out on the wooden display. I didn't want that. I wanted the stuff behind the glass. I ordered a strawberry croissant, a crème brûlée donut, a beef croquette, and a cream cheese bun. Service was fast and friendly, and it was nice seeing a fully staffed kitchen. Anyway, I ordered another beef croquette because I forgot to get a pastry for myself. Got home, tossed the thing in the microwave for a few seconds, and it was absolutely delicious. Nice and crunchy, yet doughy and the filling is just right. I enjoyed the shit out of it. I'll be back. read more

Kukje Bakery - Strawberry croissant, cream cheese bun, crème brûlée donut, and beef croquette. - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

i think this bakery shop is quite new. they have many variants of pastries, breads, cookies, and cake / tart. there is also some drinks and you can enjoy them there with your friends aka they provide tables and chairs. order some pastries and breads and i will say they are just mediocre. if you are a cream lover, then this bakery shop is for you... read more

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Yay Kukje Bakery finally opened today! It's a soft open but they still had plenty of pastry left at 5 in the afternoon. I bought a berry coffee cake, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, coffee bun and peanut crusted bun. Prices are on par with 85 degree. Everything is new and clean. Service is friendly. Drop by and try it read more

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Just checked out the new bakery across the street from the store and it's so cute inside. It gives a cozy neighborhood vibe, almost reminds me of an Asian-style 85 degree bakery with its variety of pastries, cakes, and dessert. The seating area was nice, everything looked fresh, and the staff were all welcoming. I loved seeing some unique pastries and flavors you don't always find elsewhere. A few items did feel a little on the pricier side. Some pastries were around $7.50 for a croissant but the presentation and specialty feel definitely stood out. Excited to see what else they add as they continue opening and expanding their menu. read more

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I wanted to like Kukje Bakery, but overall it was just an average experience, especially for the price. The biggest issue for me was hygiene. The cashier handled money with the same gloves and then immediately used those gloves to place bread into a bag. I had to politely ask him to change his gloves because that's simply unsanitary. We spent around $60 trying different pastries and honestly, most of them were just okay. The only item we truly enjoyed was the sugar donut with red bean filling that one was actually really good. The pastries were also expensive, around $5 each, which felt overpriced for the quality. In my opinion, you're better off going to Mazzetti's Bakery where the pastries and donuts are much more affordable and still taste great for under $2. This isn't really a gourmet bakery experience. It was decent, but nothing special enough to justify the prices. read more

This was a great find, a real cafe with seating and quiet to be able to sit and enjoy your baked goods. It felt more relaxed than Paris bagguette, and with Kukje nearby. There weren't any labels on the baked goods so the servers had to continue repeating what was being offered, but I think they'll get it worked out soon. read more

There bread is so soft and fluffy! My favorite so far is their custard bun and butter cream. The staff is very friendly and the place is very spacious and doesn't feel as cramped as some other bakeries. There can occasionally be long lines but worth it. read more

The popular Korean supermarket now has their own bakery! Just across from their store in the same plaza, you can smell the fresh pastries right as you walk up. For it being only their soft opening, they actually have a lot of options so far (note I did go early around 9am), with space for even more in the future. The pastries seem pretty good so far although I think it will depend on what you order; fresh ones were being brought out frequently while waiting to order which was good to see. I liked the twice baked croissant and sweet potato croissant the most. The salt bread was decent and a good size but more on the softer side on top. Cream cheese bun was just ok - it was more bready with a slight mocha flavor. They have a cute little seating area with quite a few seats. Service was nice but I can see how it might be hard to handle when it gets busy, especially since you have to line up along the long pastry case. Overall I'm curious to see what else they'll have in the future when they're more officially open! read more

Kukje Bakery - Twice baked croissant, cream cheese bun, salt bread, sweet potato croissant - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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This was my third visit during their soft opening. The first time I went, they had a very limited selection during weekday lunch hours, so I decided to try their iced latte. It was actually pretty good -- I finished it quickly! The customer service was decent, although it took quite a while for my drink to be made even though there wasn't much of a line. The second time I visited, they had a larger bakery display, though the selection was still somewhat limited. I stopped by before work hoping to grab a cup of coffee, but they only had drip coffee available. I was pretty disappointed since I had been looking forward to a latte before starting my day. They did seem to have more pastries available this time around, though, and I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt since they're still in their soft opening phase. read more

When I went in, it was apparent the management was crazy. Hygiene was a completely foreign idea to them. The girls bathroom looked like someone had died in there, and there was a rat behind the counter. They would touch things without gloves and cross contaminated everything. The gloves that they DID use came from contaminated boxes. A dirty box all thrown together. Literally do NOT eat here. read more

Loved the bakery and the eating area. Amazing selection of delicious bake goods. We bought a good variety and enjoyed them all. We couldn't wait to get home to try one so we sat in the cafe area to enjoy tasting a couple with a cup of their coffee. I loved the ham and cheese pastry for breakfast. The bakery and eating area are uncluttered and warm, with a lot of wood used in the design. A very inviting place to enjoy a bite and coffee. Fantastic! read more

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Creme brulee donut was ok, white bean bun was dry but the biggest offender was the Swiss roll (vanilla), it was dry as heck and my mouth feels like it's being exfoliated from the inside. Maybe they'll figure it out. ShengKi still has the softest, spongiest, moist-est swiss rolls. read more

Stopped by kukje bakery yo check out the soft opening. Bakery is clean and there's a small sitting area. Not many options available at this time. The cashier is still learning about the options and struggling to answer questions from customers; However it should improve over time. read more

Kukje Bakery - Macademia cookie - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

1.) We went on the third day of soft opening at 8:30AM. Understandably, staff still needs to iron out the work flow, and other processes to run the business. Needs more staff, needs more front of the house training. 2.) Per staff: a) no set date for formal opening yet; b) opens at 7AM, but recommends coming in at 8AM so more options would be available. 3.) Our food selection consists of: ham and cheese pastry, cream cheese puffs, cinnamon scone, beef croquette, and strawberry twist doughnut. 3.a.) Beef croquette was the unanimous group favorite. Very good flavor, although chunkier pieces of beef would not be opposed. 3.b.) Ham and cheese pastry had a good amount of smokey ham. 3.c.) A warmer in the coner suggests there will be a hot food selection available in the future. 3.d.) Also available are assortment of cakes, cookies, and loaf breads. 3.e.) More savory options would be nice. 4.) Very classic selection of café drinks available. Ordered a matcha which appealed to group's varied sweet tolerance. Chilled drinks available on their grab-and-go refrigerator. 5.) Prices are comparable to competitors. 6.) Seating area available. 7.) Parking is available. 8.) It's combo boulangerie, viennoiserrie, patisserie and café. It's a welcome addition to compliment the neighborhood area. A lot of potential to be great. read more

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