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We stopped by here after our shopping trip at the Kukje Market. We were happy to see the Happy Hour Special, which it's Buy One Get One Free after 7PM. I asked the employee if I can mix and match. She just looked me and totally ignored my question. She was very unfriendly and rude. I bought eight baked goods for $24 with the discount. The Garlic Bread Cream Cheese wasn't garlicky and the cream cheese was kind of on the light side. The Chicken & Bacon Baguette was very dry. The outside of Sweet Potato Tapioca Bread was too chewy. The Sausage Vegetable Bread was on the heavy side and too greasy. The Creme Brulee Doughnut and the Chestnut Half Loaf were ok.
Bright clean interior, tons of freshly baked Euro-style pastries (croissants, breads, etc) with a slight Asian twist to many of them plus donuts and cakes. There is a dining area where there are tables and counters with chairs to enjoy your treats. Service is low key and courteous. I searched high and low here for something not too sweet nor too fatty, so I settled for a red bean bun. The bread and crust were on point, and the red bean filling was generous, and a bit too sweet for me They have Japanese-style melon pans here too which actually looked great, but I wanted one without any filling.. As their mothership - Kukje Supermarket was across the street, I brought my lunch from there over here to consume. They didn't mind.. Same owners! All said, it was a tad disappointing, but I guess I just wanted something more plain that day.
I've been here a few times now, I had to try a variety before leaving a review. The place itself is big on the inside and they keep it clean. The first time I went here it was later in the afternoon on a Saturday and there was a line. Upon entering there was hardly anything left. I decided to come back the next day and arrive a little earlier to see what they had. There was quite a few to choose from, pastries we tried were amazing. I went last week on a weekday and it wasn't too busy, there was a handful of people that came. This time around all the shelves were full. Here's a list of items that my family and I have tried: 1. Coffee cake: Nice thick and big size. It had perfect amount of crunch/crumble and cinnamony sweetness. The pastry was moist. For the price it was worth it. It's a lot bigger compared to other coffee shops. 2. Almond cookies: Thin, crunchy, and not too sweet. It reminded me of a cross between almons cookie and a peanut brittle. 3. Salt bread: Soft and fluffy 4. Strawberry croissant: Over rated, it had way too much going on. You have a strawberry croissant with whip cream on the inside and outer edges had fresh strawberries. It's a little difficult to eat. The strawberry croissant itself tasted good. I think you lose all that with all the extra stuff. The croissant isn't even the star anymore. 5. Chocolate croissant: I felt like this was just for the picture as well. It looks good on the outside. Instagram worthy but when you cut it in the middle, there is no chocolate except for one small section. 6. Matcha melon pan: I liked this but I feel you lose the matcha flavor with the red bean filling. 7. Crème brûlée donut: I was disappointed with this one. It lacked the crunchy burnt glaze coating outside. It honestly looked sad like it was half cooked/done. I only purchased it because I love crème brûlée. 8. Mango donut: Pretty on the outside but disappointing once you eat it. It had one little piece of mango and the filling inside fell short. It didn't taste like mango. I'll definitely skip this next time. 9. Matcha marble cupcake: 1st of all why call this a cupcake when it was more or a pudding cup. It was delicious but I didn't care for the red bean on top. 10. Chocolate cream cupcake: This had the same issue. No actual cupcake. It was good and chocolatey. 11. Coconut cake: Nice consistency, it reminded me of a bibinka. It just threw me off that it was lemony. I was looking for at least a hint of coconut. What I've noticed from trying these items, if it looks too good or picture ready. Don't set the bar too high on expectations for taste. Pastries were mediocre at best. I think the only thing I'd come back for is the coffee cake. I purchased other items for my family that I didn't try so I didn't leave feed back on those. They weren't too impressed that they wanted to come back for more.
Shopping across the street, I remember when they had a small bakery area in the very front of the store near the cash registers. There was a small assortment of baked goods that my friend liked. Fast forward twenty years and this bakery and cafe recently opened. Unlike places in SF, parking is not a worry here with their share lot and plenty of street parking. Running an errand at the market on a Wednesday, I decided to stop here before shopping there, a little before 10 am. I must admit that it was larger than I expected and that there is no shortage of choices and variety here. The counter selection spans the length of the right wall and there is an island cabinet that has prepackaged buns and bread loaves (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=Mx1AQ_qwRRg1cT6AAPdfew). You could easily spend ten minutes here just studying the various items throughout the store. With errands to run before going to the office, I quickly chose a variety of things to bring home and try over the week. I started that evening after work with the choco cream donut (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=bbuzVB4iAP88HB1nHZyfyw); it is eye catching and I was hesitant as I'm a fan of chewier donuts rather that cakey ones. This was on the cakey side but not as noticeably so as it was filled with a creamy yet not overly sweet chocolate cream. If you're a chocolate fan, the chocolate on this one is on the lighter side. The next morning, I reheated the pizza bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=kJrQRvieoP4uaByjU_xbcA) in the toaster oven; I was impressed by the pizza topping (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=qTd_gXy0R72tb_HRrX6ZgQ), which included bell peppers, onions, and pepperoni underneath the cheese and tomato sauce top. I enjoyed this just for the surprise of the ingredients. From the island shelf, I bought the mango cream bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=jVrIbZ0O4dU3yQl2Zb6u6w); like the donut, there was no shortage of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=jgd81VFJS0miSFFvM_1stg). One note, in reheating this, the creme did melt into a more liquid filling so you may consider only lightly reheating it in the oven. I then tried the red bean bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=l7clAPVSXQ3YLsRgUosuqg); which I did not buy in the bakery. My stop after shopping here was their supermarket and I found this labeled as 50% off so I added it to my shopping basket. I was really impressed by the amount of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=M3SKey4IQTxG4edQtw1bSg) in this and it was delicious. I will get this again. The final thing that I tried was the blueberry tart slice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=enl9JqrHRAcp_S8_jfl7Yg). Looks are deceiving as this seemed like a blueberry cheesecake but it is indeed a tart comprised of four layers: crust, chiffon cake, whipped cream, and the blueberry topping. I'm normally not a cake guy unless it's a decadent chocolate cake but this one was pretty good. The whipped cream was just the right amount and there was enough blueberry topping to make that the star. I liked the crust too. There were three occupied tables in the dining area a little before 10 am. There were a couple customers who bought things as I walked and scouted the pastries and refrigerators. I will stop here again, likely especially when shopping at their supermarket.
Stopped by since we went to the Kukje supermarket right next door. We came around 2 and many prepackaged things were already sold out, but lots of pastries and donuts still available. The strawberry croissant and the sweet potato croissant looked beautiful! So colorful and huge -- I had to try. I was so impressed by the texture of the croissants. They were crisp and not soft/stale or soggy at all. The lamination was also excellent. The flavor of the sweet potato cream inside was also SO good -- very unique and not too sweet. I'd definitely come back for that. The strawberry one was pretty and still yummy, but not as unique (tasted similar to a strawberry cream sando). Overall very happy with these! At around $7 each, they are beautiful and definitely satisfy the pastry craving. Would love to come back to try more offerings (they have so many donuts, basque cheesecakes, cakes, salt bread, dubai chocolate cookie, etc.)
Came here for the salt bread that my daughter is so obsessed with. It was late afternoon and surprisingly they still had a good number of pastries left. Ended up getting the salt bread, chocolate salt bread and the salt bread with milk cream. Also got the creme brulee donut, strawberry donut, the potato bread, tapioca donut, and beef croquette. Spent about $45.00 for 2 boxes of baked goods. Visually very appealing but the bread is not mind blowing. The potato bread was underwhelming, salt bread was ok. I'm not sure of the draw for it but my daughter is all about it. The beef croquettes super oily and had a lot of potato as a filler. Loved that there is a korean bakery closed by and the place was pretty clean. WIll come by for pastries if I'm in the area.
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.
Elegant local bakery. Love the variety of French and Asian baked items. They have so many different sweet and savory choices, it's really hard to decide. I got the potato croquette, it was the crispiest I've ever had. Next time I will try the beef one. The hot dog bun was very typical of what you'll find at Chinese bakeries, but had a sweet apple sausage. Overall, it's a great spot to have coffee, delicious baked items, and comfortable seating area.
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.
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. :)
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.
date & time: monday june 22, 2026 @ 2pm rating: 3.5 stars vibe: uncles & aunties & besties in alo sports bra w/ matching tennis skirts & hoodies music: hip hop decor: quaint, cozy bakery. we're redecorating our house and admired their floors with their take on spanish tiles which i want to go w/ my ginora 1735 collection & tekla collection as well service: nice devour: carrot cake, coffee cake & morning glory bun total: $18.38
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).
1 month ago
Located across from Kukje Super Market, this is a stand alone bakery operated by the aforementioned market. Cozy vibes with wooden accents & furniture along with art featuring different cities. Unlike other Asian bakeries, you select what you want and an employee behind the display case places it on your tray. There was salt bread available, but I decided to pass since they looked like deflated dinner rolls. Our order: Sweet Potato Bow Tie ($6.50): +Adorable! +Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside +Not too sweet +Large: Good for sharing -Small amount of sweet potato filling Café Latte (16 oz - $5.00): Hot, Whole Milk +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Strong coffee balanced with creamy organic milk +Cute latte art -I noticed that it was similar in size to the 12 oz Café Mocha, so I decided to ask the barista. He insisted that it was 16 oz and that he's "measured the sizes with water before"... Café Mocha (12 oz - $5.00): Less Sweet, Hot, Whole Milk +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Cute latte art -Not sure if it's b/c I requested less sweetness, but there was a whisp of dark chocolate Side notes: 1.) Self-serve condiments, napkins, and utensils 2.) Indoor bar and table seating 3.) Restroom available for customers 4.) Free parking lot *Verdict: Loved the vibes, but the coffee & pastry were just okay for the price. read more
We stopped by here after our shopping trip at the Kukje Market. We were happy to see the Happy Hour Special, which it's Buy One Get One Free after 7PM. I asked the employee if I can mix and match. She just looked me and totally ignored my question. She was very unfriendly and rude. I bought eight baked goods for $24 with the discount. The Garlic Bread Cream Cheese wasn't garlicky and the cream cheese was kind of on the light side. The Chicken & Bacon Baguette was very dry. The outside of Sweet Potato Tapioca Bread was too chewy. The Sausage Vegetable Bread was on the heavy side and too greasy. The Creme Brulee Doughnut and the Chestnut Half Loaf were ok. read more
Bright clean interior, tons of freshly baked Euro-style pastries (croissants, breads, etc) with a slight Asian twist to many of them plus donuts and cakes. There is a dining area where there are tables and counters with chairs to enjoy your treats. Service is low key and courteous. I searched high and low here for something not too sweet nor too fatty, so I settled for a red bean bun. The bread and crust were on point, and the red bean filling was generous, and a bit too sweet for me They have Japanese-style melon pans here too which actually looked great, but I wanted one without any filling.. As their mothership - Kukje Supermarket was across the street, I brought my lunch from there over here to consume. They didn't mind.. Same owners! All said, it was a tad disappointing, but I guess I just wanted something more plain that day. read more
28 days ago
I've been here a few times now, I had to try a variety before leaving a review. The place itself is big on the inside and they keep it clean. The first time I went here it was later in the afternoon on a Saturday and there was a line. Upon entering there was hardly anything left. I decided to come back the next day and arrive a little earlier to see what they had. There was quite a few to choose from, pastries we tried were amazing. I went last week on a weekday and it wasn't too busy, there was a handful of people that came. This time around all the shelves were full. Here's a list of items that my family and I have tried: 1. Coffee cake: Nice thick and big size. It had perfect amount of crunch/crumble and cinnamony sweetness. The pastry was moist. For the price it was worth it. It's a lot bigger compared to other coffee shops. 2. Almond cookies: Thin, crunchy, and not too sweet. It reminded me of a cross between almons cookie and a peanut brittle. 3. Salt bread: Soft and fluffy 4. Strawberry croissant: Over rated, it had way too much going on. You have a strawberry croissant with whip cream on the inside and outer edges had fresh strawberries. It's a little difficult to eat. The strawberry croissant itself tasted good. I think you lose all that with all the extra stuff. The croissant isn't even the star anymore. 5. Chocolate croissant: I felt like this was just for the picture as well. It looks good on the outside. Instagram worthy but when you cut it in the middle, there is no chocolate except for one small section. 6. Matcha melon pan: I liked this but I feel you lose the matcha flavor with the red bean filling. 7. Crème brûlée donut: I was disappointed with this one. It lacked the crunchy burnt glaze coating outside. It honestly looked sad like it was half cooked/done. I only purchased it because I love crème brûlée. 8. Mango donut: Pretty on the outside but disappointing once you eat it. It had one little piece of mango and the filling inside fell short. It didn't taste like mango. I'll definitely skip this next time. 9. Matcha marble cupcake: 1st of all why call this a cupcake when it was more or a pudding cup. It was delicious but I didn't care for the red bean on top. 10. Chocolate cream cupcake: This had the same issue. No actual cupcake. It was good and chocolatey. 11. Coconut cake: Nice consistency, it reminded me of a bibinka. It just threw me off that it was lemony. I was looking for at least a hint of coconut. What I've noticed from trying these items, if it looks too good or picture ready. Don't set the bar too high on expectations for taste. Pastries were mediocre at best. I think the only thing I'd come back for is the coffee cake. I purchased other items for my family that I didn't try so I didn't leave feed back on those. They weren't too impressed that they wanted to come back for more. read more
Shopping across the street, I remember when they had a small bakery area in the very front of the store near the cash registers. There was a small assortment of baked goods that my friend liked. Fast forward twenty years and this bakery and cafe recently opened. Unlike places in SF, parking is not a worry here with their share lot and plenty of street parking. Running an errand at the market on a Wednesday, I decided to stop here before shopping there, a little before 10 am. I must admit that it was larger than I expected and that there is no shortage of choices and variety here. The counter selection spans the length of the right wall and there is an island cabinet that has prepackaged buns and bread loaves (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=Mx1AQ_qwRRg1cT6AAPdfew). You could easily spend ten minutes here just studying the various items throughout the store. With errands to run before going to the office, I quickly chose a variety of things to bring home and try over the week. I started that evening after work with the choco cream donut (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=bbuzVB4iAP88HB1nHZyfyw); it is eye catching and I was hesitant as I'm a fan of chewier donuts rather that cakey ones. This was on the cakey side but not as noticeably so as it was filled with a creamy yet not overly sweet chocolate cream. If you're a chocolate fan, the chocolate on this one is on the lighter side. The next morning, I reheated the pizza bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=kJrQRvieoP4uaByjU_xbcA) in the toaster oven; I was impressed by the pizza topping (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=qTd_gXy0R72tb_HRrX6ZgQ), which included bell peppers, onions, and pepperoni underneath the cheese and tomato sauce top. I enjoyed this just for the surprise of the ingredients. From the island shelf, I bought the mango cream bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=jVrIbZ0O4dU3yQl2Zb6u6w); like the donut, there was no shortage of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=jgd81VFJS0miSFFvM_1stg). One note, in reheating this, the creme did melt into a more liquid filling so you may consider only lightly reheating it in the oven. I then tried the red bean bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=l7clAPVSXQ3YLsRgUosuqg); which I did not buy in the bakery. My stop after shopping here was their supermarket and I found this labeled as 50% off so I added it to my shopping basket. I was really impressed by the amount of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=M3SKey4IQTxG4edQtw1bSg) in this and it was delicious. I will get this again. The final thing that I tried was the blueberry tart slice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=enl9JqrHRAcp_S8_jfl7Yg). Looks are deceiving as this seemed like a blueberry cheesecake but it is indeed a tart comprised of four layers: crust, chiffon cake, whipped cream, and the blueberry topping. I'm normally not a cake guy unless it's a decadent chocolate cake but this one was pretty good. The whipped cream was just the right amount and there was enough blueberry topping to make that the star. I liked the crust too. There were three occupied tables in the dining area a little before 10 am. There were a couple customers who bought things as I walked and scouted the pastries and refrigerators. I will stop here again, likely especially when shopping at their supermarket. read more
1 month ago
Stopped by since we went to the Kukje supermarket right next door. We came around 2 and many prepackaged things were already sold out, but lots of pastries and donuts still available. The strawberry croissant and the sweet potato croissant looked beautiful! So colorful and huge -- I had to try. I was so impressed by the texture of the croissants. They were crisp and not soft/stale or soggy at all. The lamination was also excellent. The flavor of the sweet potato cream inside was also SO good -- very unique and not too sweet. I'd definitely come back for that. The strawberry one was pretty and still yummy, but not as unique (tasted similar to a strawberry cream sando). Overall very happy with these! At around $7 each, they are beautiful and definitely satisfy the pastry craving. Would love to come back to try more offerings (they have so many donuts, basque cheesecakes, cakes, salt bread, dubai chocolate cookie, etc.) read more
Came here for the salt bread that my daughter is so obsessed with. It was late afternoon and surprisingly they still had a good number of pastries left. Ended up getting the salt bread, chocolate salt bread and the salt bread with milk cream. Also got the creme brulee donut, strawberry donut, the potato bread, tapioca donut, and beef croquette. Spent about $45.00 for 2 boxes of baked goods. Visually very appealing but the bread is not mind blowing. The potato bread was underwhelming, salt bread was ok. I'm not sure of the draw for it but my daughter is all about it. The beef croquettes super oily and had a lot of potato as a filler. Loved that there is a korean bakery closed by and the place was pretty clean. WIll come by for pastries if I'm in the area. 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
Elegant local bakery. Love the variety of French and Asian baked items. They have so many different sweet and savory choices, it's really hard to decide. I got the potato croquette, it was the crispiest I've ever had. Next time I will try the beef one. The hot dog bun was very typical of what you'll find at Chinese bakeries, but had a sweet apple sausage. Overall, it's a great spot to have coffee, delicious baked items, and comfortable seating area. read more
2 months ago
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
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
2 months ago
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
28 days ago
date & time: monday june 22, 2026 @ 2pm rating: 3.5 stars vibe: uncles & aunties & besties in alo sports bra w/ matching tennis skirts & hoodies music: hip hop decor: quaint, cozy bakery. we're redecorating our house and admired their floors with their take on spanish tiles which i want to go w/ my ginora 1735 collection & tekla collection as well service: nice devour: carrot cake, coffee cake & morning glory bun total: $18.38 read more
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
3 months ago
**** 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
18 days ago
Gatekeep central. I don't want anyone to find out about this gem of a bakery; I selfishly want to keep it all to myself. My friend took us here twice now - twice bc I keep raving about the garlic bread cream cheese pastry. Oh my god!!! I want some now!! Sooooo good super yummy I want ten of them rn read more
2 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
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
At around 7:30pm, most of the pastries were gone from self-serve area. There's a buy one get one after 7pm promotion. My picks were mango croissant $7.50 and kouign aman $6.50. These tasted OK. A bit too sweet for me as I'm not into sweet stuff. Service was friendly and quick as there weren't any other customers. read more
1 month ago
It's all about the quiche! First of all Kukje Bakery has a lovely ambiance despite being located in a run down plaza. I was warmly greeted upon entry. They only had about half of their shelves stocked on a Wednesday around 10am but there are plenty of items to choose from. It all seemed very fresh too. Price point seemed a little high. Although there were lots of selection, I didn't see anything that tempted me except for the quiche. $8.50 seems expensive but it's a hefty slice. I was so impressed once I took a bite: creamy, rich, packed with bacon and cheese, absolutely decadent. The crust was a little hard, thick and dry but not bad. I was in heaven and possibly the best quiche I've ever had. Check out my videos! read more
1 month ago
Clean environment, helpful staff and to die for pastries! I didn't "think" I could finish my strawberry croissant....big I did! It was crunchy, light and filled with fresh whipped cream and strawberries. I had tried their almond one previously...but this one is the bomb! They have so many savory ones to choose from as well. I will return again...soon. Now if they could only remove all the caloriesTheir pre-bagged cookies and old case sweets look fantastic. All prices relative to what other bakeries are charging. If you have not tried this place, please do. Thankfully they have a parking lot too! Go early so they don't run out! read more
1 month ago
Was excited to try out the pastries here. Came on a Monday before 12pm and they were stocked with everything but not many people inside. Pretty spacious with tables and seating. I tried the slice of coffee cake and the morning bun. Both were nicely sized but I was disappointed when I tasted them. Coffee cake was really dry and the morning bun lacked a lot of flavor. I would give this place another try with something else next time read more
Wowww!! So basically my i ate this un-fresh after it being on my uncles kitchen counter all morning. I wasn't expecting anything at all but this was magnificent!! It was so buttery despite it not being warm anymore and the crispy back-side was perfect. I NEED to go back & try it for myself fresh next time. read more
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
Love their wide selection of items and everything looks delicious! Tried their different salt breads: regular, chocolate, cream. The chocolate salt bread actually has a crispy crunch but not the other flavors and they all taste kind of mid. I always get their tapioca ball which is super chewy and has a nice crunch on the outside. Would like to try their croissants the next time I visit ! read more
2 months ago
Came during soft opening around 1pm and there was no wait, but not too much remaining. We were able to try the salt bread, which my husband and I both thought was the best thing of the pastries we tried (although to be fair, we haven't tried other salt breads), garlic bread, and a green bean bread. Docking one star because prices felt high, but we are excited to come back and try their croissants and savory pastry items next time! read more
1 month ago
My daughter took me here this morning for our first time. It's a cute, tiny quick snack place to go. We picked the wrong pastry that ended up not liking it but fortunately we swapped, and we both liked the result. Only complaint: I ordered a hot coffee and it was scalding hot, filled right to the brim. No room for cream at all. I had to carefully pour some out into the trash just to add a splash. If you like cream, maybe ask for "room" first. Overall a nice place, would come back to try other pastries. Just watch out for that coffee! read more
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
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
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
9 days ago
The bakery is big and has a nice seating area. There is a vast selection of pastries in the front. I got the salt bread and the coffee cake. The salt bread was pretty good but the coffee cake was on the dry side. We got helped really quickly as it was quiet in the morning. Looking forward to trying more pastries . read more
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
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