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    La Mejor Bakery

    4.1 (112 reviews)
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    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Tasty treats. Cheesecake in the back, special pineapple cake in front. With coffee, $10.50 all-in.
    John N.

    A reliable staple in the Mission with reasonably priced tasty treats and a vibe that feels like the past 30 years have passed them by (in the most charming way!). I usually come for the "sweet bread" or the cheesecake, and a cup of joe. The pastries range from $2-$5, and they're always rotating (recently tried a peanut butter cookie with a pineapple custard, and that was delicious!) It's a good place to come if you are looking for something sweet, the staff are friendly, and you're sure to meet neighborhood locals if you decide to eat in or take it to go.

    Tiffany T.

    My friend was hyping this spot up so we decided to swing by around 10:00am on a Sunday. Originally came in for some conchas but they were out (definitely shows how popular they are!) so we asked for some recommendations on what else was good. The cute lady working suggested a pastry that used similar ingredients as conchas so we tried that. Unfortunately we didn't really enjoy the pastry we got, it was hard, dry and overall lacked flavor. I'll still give them the benefit of doubt though since it was lying there for a while, so it probably would be better if I came earlier. For now giving this panadería a 3/5, but would be willing to come back to try their conchas.

    They did a cool Halloween drawing on the window. They usually have more pastries on display but I came late in the day.
    Majid S.

    Whenever I'm in the area and taking Bart I stop here on my way out. The Mexican pastries are pretty good yesterday's pineapple pastry was really good! And I bought a couple tamales this time. I've only had one tamale so far and I really enjoyed it for lunch today. This place if I'm quoting you right has legacy status with San Francisco. They've been in business for 30 years and they showed me the certificate on the wall, how awesome is that! Coming here you'll always see it a lot of local patrons getting their coffee and pastries and possibly tamales. It has an old school San Francisco local vibe but they're happy to welcome everybody! So next time you're by this location check them out!

    erika e.

    Came by early to pick up sweet bread to take to work. It was about 6:30am and their display stands were packed with fresh bread and cookies. They were busy so early in the morning with people coming in before work. The couple working the counter were so sweet. They gave me a few extra cookies too.

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    Shirley W.

    This is such a fantastic little bakery. No frills and small hole-in-the-wall with the friendliest staff. They were super helpful in explaining some of the breads to me. I got a Pan Rico de Muerto which is a sweet bread baked for El Dia de los Muertos. It was soft and crumbly and not too sweet despite being coated in sugar. It would have probably paired really well with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.

    Daniela T.

    Just moved to SF from socal and have been craving a good conchita/pan dulce--not easy to find in my neighborhood. Decided to drive the 15 min to check this panaderia out. I'm glad I did! Got a couple of conchas, a cuernito and oreja to share with my roomates and the sweet lady threw in a couple of cookies :') I also ordered a cheese and jalapeño tamal (Im vegetarian, but dont mind the usual lard in the masa). When I forked into it, i realized it was a chicken mole one instead.. I decided to just take a bite and WOW. I ended up eating the whole thing! So much for the vegetarianism; but it was just so delicious. Most importantly, the masa was not dry at all. So moist and yummy... I'll def come back for more.. maybe cheese, maybe chicken.. Gracias, muy rico pan y tamal!

    Crema empanada
    Nathaniel R.

    The shorter lady with blonde curls was really nice to us! She answered our questions, and gave us extra cookies just because she was nice The empanadas were delicious! The place was clean and calm.

    Extra sprinkle cookie
    Rachel A.

    Adorable panaderia! The pan dulce is always very fresh no matter the time of day I visit. A concha is only $1, plus they threw in a free cookie! I always pick some up to-go on my way home from the BART if I happen to have a little cash on me (they are cash only!!)

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    El único lugar donde conseguí pan de muerto rico, y al final la seño me regaló 2 galletas :)

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    i tries the bread there at least three different times and different Mexican bread and its very blah & whatever.

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    4.7
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    3.1 mi
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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!

    My OG review still stands, and this review is for this location only. I originally went to the…read moretenderloin location, which is much nicer and has a nice display of pastries. I'd recommend going to that one vs this teeny tiny location. It's not a great representation of the Ariscault as a whole. I think we came here around 2 pm, so almost close to closing, but 90% of items were sold out. Yet there was still a huge queue. Why close so early and be out of stock so fast if ppl clearly still want croissants at 2 pm on a Saturday? Also, they forgot two croissants in our bag, and we turned around 30 seconds later and told them they're missing. They needed to "verify" our order, which made me feel like I'm a thief. I promise I'm not stealing when I already spent $37 there. I just want what I paid for!! Anyways, check out the other 2 locations if you're not a local who lives nearby, as they're much nicer.

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    4.6
    (726 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Great pastries and drinks, but they do run out of popular pastries and the line is egregiously long.read more

    i went to butter & crumble on a friday at 10:00 am and i only waited maybe 20-30 min!! i was so…read morepleasantly surprised as i expected to be there for 1.5-2 hours in line the savory pastries are absolutely worth getting!!! definitely do not skip the savory ones. they have the most unique and fun flavor profiles. i tried all the vegetarian savory pastries they had and loved them all. i also had a butterscotch latte and it was DELICIOUS!! one of the best lattes i've ever had. the sweet pastries were a little less impressive because they all tasted like something i've had before. the banana pastry was my favorite of the sweet ones. and its soo pretty!! the striping is sooo pretty and satisfying to eat (bottom right pastry in my picture) i love seeing butter & crumble's instagram and learning about the owner / behind the scenes work. definitely follow their instagram and check their stories when you plan to go so you can get live updates on which pastries they have and how the line is looking. it's so nice and thoughtful that they do that! it's fun to watch the bakers at work with the mirrors on the ceiling, the giant stand mixer, and pink disco ball croissant hanging from the ceiling. it helps the wait time go by faster!

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    4.4
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Service: The line was long for 5pm on a Saturday, but the…read moreservice was impressively fast and efficient, so the wait went by quickly. You can also order ahead online if you want to minimize wait time. Just make sure to bring cash since they're cash-only. Food: The flaky crust instantly brought back childhood memories. We tried the red bean and black sesame flavors, and both were excellent. The seaweed paired beautifully with the red bean, adding a subtle umami depth that balanced the sweetness perfectly. The black sesame flavor tasted rich, nutty, and authentic; true to its name without tasting overly processed or filled with unnecessary additives.

    Pineapple King is one of my top eats during our San Francisco trip. I've had bolo pineapple buns…read morecountless times in LA and even in Hong Kong, but never quite like this. It was absolutely heavenly. The standout was the bolo bun with guava butter. Imagine guava jam and butter had a delicious baby and being tucked inside a warm, soft pineapple bun and that's exactly what it tasted like. We also tried the classic butter bun, which was excellent, but the guava version was the winner for us. For something savory, we ordered the salted egg yolk and BBQ pork bun, and it was delicious. The combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors worked really well together. We also tried the pandan bun, which was fine, but it didn't quite stand out compared to the other flavors. I wish we had time to come back and sample more of the menu. I had my eye on the matcha and red bean varieties and would have loved to try them. I also ordered a Hong Kong milk tea and it was rich and strong. They even serve it with a mini warm bolo bun on top of the cup, which is both adorable and delicious. Pineapple King is the kind of place I would happily travel back to San Francisco for. Now if they could just open a location in LA my life would be complete!

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    Tartine Bakery

    4.2
    (9.2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Well-known for a reason. The fig ricotta pastry is insanely good - buttery flaky crust, delicious…read moredollops of jam and cream. this is a neighborhood staple that always has a line making around the corner but for a good reason. Tartine pastries are overall very delicious and fresh. I actually love the oat porridge loaf the most, and try to get it every time I'm in the neighborhood.... so moist and chewy yum. On this particular morning, I picked up the fig ricotta pastry, which was very very good. we also got a little gems salad which was pretty flavorful with a lot of crispy crunchies in it. We also really like the Tartine Manufactory that's on the other side of the neighborhood that has more sit down seating.

    The first time I came here, I didn't love the breakfast sandwich on a potato bun. I came back…read morerecently and ordered a tartine, and it was great! Of course, the toasted bread is delicious. They were generous on the avocado and I liked the seasoned nuts for a little extra texture and salty flavor. I added bacon, which was nice and thick, and a fried egg that was cooked perfectly. Despite coming on a mid-Sunday morning with a line out the door, were seated and had food in front of us probably within 30 minutes. They've definitely got their process down! I wasn't sold the first time, but this last visit changed my mind!

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    Almond Croissant, Chocolate Souffl Cake Round
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    4.5
    (2.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    The pizza today was superb! I got the daily special slice which changes. Today's was tomato basil,…read moreand it was very basil forward and over flowing with heirloom tomatoes which made it almost refreshing which sounds strange for pizza but it was so satisfying. With a crispy undercarriage and still somehow perfectly chewy melty, it had a great balance . I also got a chocolate chip cookie which was massive for the price, chewy and not too sweet. The service was quick but the out door seating was full today, which reflects the popularity of this quaint and highly popular location. Luckily it's a quick walk to the park and even through the extra distance, the pizza was still crispy and delicious.

    06/20/26 Saturday…read more PSA: They will be closed from June 29 to July 6th! Review: Stopped by around 1:30 PM and found myself in a short line that went by quick. I've always wanted to try this place since I see a line every time I walked by. There's a lot of foot and car traffic. It's definitely a busy area so expect to park in one of the nearby residential areas or be extremely and walk/bike/bus here! Upon stepping into the tiny shop, I was enveloped in the sweet smell of chocolate chip cookies. It was tempting to put that in my bag, but I stuck with my game plan. They do self serve for all the baked goods and drinks except the pizza and focaccia. You tell the cashier what you grabbed. There's self serve complimentary water on the side too. Got a pecan swirl, one of each square focaccia flavors, and a half pizza (hot). The pizza flavor of the day was triple mushroom with sesame ginger garlic vinaigrette and mozzarella. It was 10/10 delicious!! Do note that they don't heat up the focaccia. Personally, after tasting everything, I'd say the pizza is more worth it than the focaccia "pizzas". The pecan roll was quite addicting too. You can also skip the line if you want to order online on their website and schedule a pick up time, but my gift card didn't work so I just waited in line.

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    Focaccia display
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