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Was nearby Civic Center and wanted something sweet but required to be gluten free. Found this place on yelp. Ordered mahlab cake. Was nice to see a few other gluten free options as well (they also had gf cheesecake and gf cookies). A bit pricey, but honestly super delicious. Nicely spiced and moist cake with a lemony icing that paired perfectly. Friendly service.
One regret in moving back to the Bay Area was missing the legendary honey cake at 20th Century Bakery. Its former space now houses Loquat Bakery--a worthy successor. Inspired by Jewish baking with a distinct Middle Eastern/Israeli focus, last year (2024) a notable food magazine named it one of the most exciting US bakeries. It offers excellent sweet and savory pastries, including flaky bourekas with fillings like delicata squash and feta, and three distinctive babka options (cinnamon date, chocolate, and poppyseed walnut.) They also have beautiful cake and on the day we visited: olive oil and spelt, almond and pistachio, and chocolate buttercream with edible flowers. The cozy salmon-toned dining room is small and pretty, and the staff are friendly --I was offered a tiny piece of delicious homemade halvah with my pastry. Though the small team seemed stretched thin at times, i.e. they were behind in clearing off the tables of customers who failed to self buss, still the pastry quality is apparent. Their babka is layered with rich flavor and has a good texture: both crisp, buttery and moist.
I must admit I'm quite ignorant of the Jewish diaspora much less bakeries devoted to the ongoing dispersion of Jews around the world. This particular bakery shows how rich the Jewish baking traditions are but not necessarily from Israel but rather the entirety of the Middle East. It's been around for well over three years, but I only discovered it last week on a non-denominational whim. I guess it can be described as a Mediterranean-inspired Arab Jewish cafe. However, compartmentalized labels don't provide much insight into the deliciousness of their pastries. I came by out of curiosity after seeing a mid-afternoon movie at Opera Plaza, and the place was bustling mostly with twenty-somethings who took over all the tables. Not seeing a menu readily available, I stood in line staring at the luscious pastries in their display cases. The staff was infinitely patient, so it was hard to pick up one of everything. Somehow I managed to show some discretion and made a takeout order. The first thing that drew my eye was the chocolate-covered $8 Pistachio Cream Puff (Photo 9). It was quite tasty given the pistachio pastry cream was refreshingly light. That should've been enough of a sampler, but I also bought a couple of uniquely yummy $4 Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Tahini and Pistachio Butter (Photo 10). I definitely need to come back when the cafe is a bit emptier. FOOD - 4 stars...pastries and cookies that hit the spot AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...crowded when I got there SERVICE - 4 stars...very polite and cordial TOTAL - 4 stars...now I know what the Jewish diaspora is RELATED - Exploring Hayes Valley? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/cGg_wTLrBo
Simply the worst! The entire experience from ordering, to picking up, to eating the items. Their online presence needs some major work. If you don't want people calling the bakery and ordering over the phone, then make your website more palatable. I needed to make an adjustment to the online order order that we placed. It took forever to get through to someone on the phone, and when I did, the woman was extremely rude to say the least. She begrudgingly added onto my order, and literally told me three times that I would have to pay for it when I picked up the order. Really?! It's not free. Of course I know I have to pay for it. I don't need to be told multiple times. If you're unable to take a credit card over the phone, not a problem. But you don't need to repeat yourself We spent a bloody fortune, and really at the end of the day they need to refund the money. Yes, it was that bad. Three challahs- we figured this would be enough for everyone. The bread is supposed to be late, fluffy, sweet, and the added raisins are supposed to enhance that. The reasons were hard. Yes the raisins were hard. Not how this is supposed to be. The bread itself was definitely overdone by any standards, and frankly inedible. We picked up a variety of pastries as part of our order, and each was worse than the last. Bourekas- I don't know on what planet anyone thinks that they should spend $55 for a dozen of these. Apparently, I gave to local influence, and thought that this would be a nice treat. It was a dozen doorstops. I feel like they gave me all the worst items that they had for whatever reason.If this is representative of what anyone considers to be the best, you need to enjoy other places. We also picked up a couple of Babka knots - I was assured that they were filled with lots of fruit. As you can see from the picture, I don't know what to make of this. This turned out to be a piece of over baked bread with a little sugar sprinkled on top and no fruit on the inside. The honey apple cake. The initial reason for this entire visit. $45 of nothing but pure garbage. This is supposed to be a heavily sweet cake that's filled with apples. This was worse than anything that I ever possibly could have fathomed. The cake itself again was over baked, and I don't know if they've created their own hype, but be embarrassed for putting something out like this. This was such a total representation. This is not supposed to be a spice cake, this is supposed to be a cake filled with honey and apples and again sweet. This tasted like a horrible spice cake and had a couple of sliced apples on the top. There's only so many ways to say something is horrible. What I can say is, there are so many other bakeries in San Francisco, if you have this one on your list, seriously consider going somewhere else. Spending close to $200 on baked goods that literally got thrown away, my money should be refunded. This was a huge disappointment, and a huge embarrassment.
Loquat feels and takes like home my "mother-in-law" shared the 1st Night of Hanukkah today. She was born in Tripoli when it was part of Italy. The bake goods brought back memories of her childhood as well as specialty dishes she has prepared for 50 years as chef, caterers in Ohio and Los Angeles & an American/Israeli cookbook author. Today we arrived at noon and there was a line heading out the doorm. The Loquat team efficiently served each customer with personal service, friendly smiles and great hospitality. This "San Francisco bakery and wine bar in Hayes Valley known for its baked goods inspired by Jewish diaspora and Levantine flavors, like its famous salted chocolate babka, bourekas, and coffee tarts." We ordered it ALL! We loved it unique flavors and taste it all from sweet to savory. Masterpieces. Given it was Hanukkah there were many pre-order jelly donuts stacked up high! [[HIGHLIGHT]]After we ordered, we were able to secure seating which is at a premium on the weekend[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is elegant yet casual with cartiron marble tables (9 or 10) a water station and beautiful counter display of cakes, cookies and tarts![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You will be hard pressed not to select Everything on display! Plus do NOT forget to order delicious coffee. We had two cappuccinos. Perfect! Loquat is an incredible gem in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. Chag Samech.
I had been wanting to try Loquat forever, so I was so happy to strike it off the list! That said, I will be back again. Everything was delicious! Here's what we got: Seasonal Babka (~$7): this was yummy! Flaky, moist on the inside, sweet but not too sweet. I just wish there was a bit more jam inside! Strawberry Meringue Tart (~$9): while this was my least favorite item, it was still solid. It had a strong strawberry flavor, which was great, and the crust was nice and dense. Kubaneh Platter: I've been waiting to try this bad boy for what feels like forever. My friend and I really enjoyed it! The bread, as expected, was fantastic. Crispy but also moist. It came out nice and warm. And then we loved the spread of dips and pickles! The labneh was insanely thick. The hard-boiled eggs were fun with the spreads, and it was great to have some protein in the mix. Bourekas Sandwich ($11.50): this was also super fun! It was insanely flaky, so do have a plate underneath. There was a complex, tangy sauce in there that paired really well with the egg. Overall, I enjoyed Loquat! Everything is gorgeous and tasty, and there's so much more on the menu that looks great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating inside is a bit limited, but a lot of stuff can be eaten on the go or taken home![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would recommend!
[[HIGHLIGHT]]A lovely cafe with exquisite vintage-like decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is sweet and just keep in mind that there is limited seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Cortados came with a sugar cube which I thought was v charming. Loved their Lemon Rosemary Tart as well! Honestly, everything here is so well-curated. From the designs of the pastry to small details hidden around the interior. Overall, their coffee is great and worth visiting if you're in the area. Picked up a bag of Four Barrel Coffee beans and will definitely be back! :)
I came here some time ago to meet up with a friend, and we decided to check this cafe out since it was on our list for some time. Located around where Hayes Valley is, the area itself is pretty nice and the cafe itself is quite convenient to get to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is a bit small, but they do have some seating if you want to try and eat there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I decided to try the buttery roll in nigellas seeds, which came with some egg, hummus, and olives. I was a big fan of this dish, as it had a good crisp to it and a solid savory flavor to the bread. Pairing it with the egg and hummus is a nice combo, so I was pleasantly surprised by this meal. We also tried the coffee here, which was pretty solid too. If you want to try some interesting dishes, Loquat is worth checking out!
Summary: Disappointment all around Details: This is my second time visiting Loquat, after a somewhat forgettable experience, and missing out on a number of items the first time around. And while I have some friends who absolutely love the place, their food is just not up to snuff, though I do hear they have some issues with consistency from time to time. The main issue was that everything we tried was a little too much of something or other, in a negative way: the cakes were too sweet, the bourekas and babka were both too salty (which was completely unexpected for the babka), and let's not even begin to talk about how disappointingly acrid the coffee was. Even if their food might have some high notes from time to time, if their quality can swing this much between visits, it's not a place I'd want to chance again. Accessibility: Smaller shop with some narrow spaces, but with a few accessible options. Some of their offerings are a bit higher up or further back, which can make visibility a small issue, but not unmanageable.
We wanted to get a coffee and a pastry and this place seem promising . They have some unique flavors so we decided to get three : the olive oil cheese borekas was very good , not very big and a bit pricy . The sugar coated pastry with apples and cream was the best - very tasty and fresh . The cardimon ricotta babka was pretty bad - stay away of that . Can't feel neither cardamon nor cheese . Just a lot of dough . I also got an espresso which was excellent , but again , 5$ for a shirt espresso is just too expensive . Recommended if you're in the neighbourhood
TLDR: This is a quaint neighborhood bakery in Hayes Valley inspired by the Jewish diaspora. They're known for their babka braids, but they're also serving up beautiful cakes, savory bourekas, and other decadent treats. PRO TIP: You MUST ask for your babka to be toasted for you. This takes a few minutes (~5 minutes) but it makes the babka infinitely times better. I thought the babka was only ok pre-toasting, but I thought it was amazing after toasting. ------ FOOD: We tried all 3 babka flavors and my ranking would be Salted Chocolate (4.5/5), Cinnamon Date (4.5/5), Poppyseed Walnut (4/5). We also tried the Turkish coffee tart (4/5), which was excellent if you love Turkish coffee. BABKAS: The salted chocolate had a deep, rich chocolate flavor and the cinnamon date had a great amount of cinnamon flavor and had a pleasant level of mild sweetness. While the poppyseed walnut had everything you'd expect, neither the poppyseed nor the walnut added any real flavor to the babka. That being said, the babka was still excellent. All the babkas (after toasting), had a wonderfully crispy exterior with a soft, pillowy interior reminiscent of milk bread. It's so satisfying to eat because the braiding and the butter create great layers that are easy to peel. TURKISH COFFEE TART: It's very important you understand that this is a TURKISH coffee tart. It has a distinctive flavor that is very different from the more common "coffee" flavor you might expect from typical coffee desserts. The tart crust has an incredibly deep cocoa flavor and is extremely sturdy despite all the coffee cream on top. The coffee cream has a strong Turkish coffee flavor and also seems to have chunks of something that add a great texture. It's easy to eat with a fork and knife, and while the tart itself is not big, it's quite deep so it's great to share. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: 1. There are 6-7 small tables inside that can seat two people, one on the booth side and one at a chair opposite the booth. These tables fill up quickly but can also vacate quickly. 2. While the bakery itself is not the largest, there is still plenty of space inside for a handful of people to stand in line before the line has to move out the door. On a Saturday morning, the line fluctuated all the time between 2-3 people and 10 people. Similarly, either most of the tables were completely empty or all were filled at once. We only waited 5 minutes to get our pastries. 3. Lots of street parking in the surrounding area. ------ SERVICE: * They ask you to limit the time spent at your table but if it's not busy, feel free to sit as long as you'd like. If you see the cafe start to fill up and you've been there for some time, they may politely ask you if they can help clear your table * You can get pastries in to go boxes or dine-in on beautiful plates. Someone may be by to take your plates but if not, you can bus your own cups and plates as well.
Cute bakery with lovely interior but limited seating. They have cakes, tarts, babkas and cookies! - olive oil cake : very moist and not dense, really enjoyed this one! - babka : could be more moist and seasoned, i think it would benefit from being warmed up - chocolate tahini cookie : yummy - the tahini balances out the sweetness
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Small, cozy, and cute! Moderate indoor seating available on a Saturday around 1pm. I didn't see any outdoor seating, but we were able to take our small dog in. Service is fast, making this a cute pit stop if you're in the area! The pastries are so cute and delicious. Our favorite was a lemon cake with white frosting. It was so moist and had just the right amount of lemon flavor. I'd recommend sharing the pastries, since they're pretty big! read more
Such a cute spot! We came by for coffee and some pastry, they are beautifully curated and the cafe is clean and organized. The staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you for creating a cafe that the local wants to come back!! read more
I LOVED Loquat and will definitely plan to be back! This is such a cute bakery and cafe located in Hayes Valley with a fantastic selection of pastries. I literally wanted to try everything on their menu. I ordered slices of their Banana Date Cake and Chocolate Cake with Espresso Buttercream. Both were incredibly delicious. I personally enjoyed the chocolate cake more since I felt that the flavors of the cake and buttercream complemented each other so well. The banana date cake was also really good, but it was a bit drier and heavier. However, I would still recommend both of them! Each slice was about $6.50, which I felt was reasonable. The ambiance is very warm and inviting, and it's the kind of space that I would want to exist in for a while. The service was also fantastic--I loved chatting with both of the employees who took and handled and my order. I look forward to my next visit! read more
It's super cute inside and it smells incredible. It's quite noisy but for those who need it, it comes in handy. They were super friendly and quick to take my order. I didn't wait even a second. They were also very helpful with their recommendations since it is Mediterranean. The tea is made from fresh mint and smells as incredible as it tastes. Definitely popping in again! read more
11 months ago
I would like to preface this review by saying that I have worked at another bakery/cafe concept in San Francisco. I feel like the vibe of this place was just not it and felt very unwelcoming, as if they don't want you to be there, and as if asking for something is a huge inconvenience to them.Tipping starts at 15% on the square tablet (setting is PRE-set, likely by management. I know this because some places start at 5% or 10% if the purchase is over $10), yet there's no table service. Personally, if I'm being asked for at least a 15% tip, I expect more than the bare minimum of taking my order and handing it over. Seems like there is wifi and I know you have to have some sort of internet connection to operate the square tablet. When I went up to ask about the wifi, the girl looked genuinely baffled that I asked and said, "there is no wifi," and shook her head. Is this not it? I feel like it's fine if you don't want to share your wifi with us but it just felt unnecessarily dismissive. The tables are quite small, good if you just wanna eat. My $6.75 oat milk latte was also sour--don't know if it's because they use minor figures oat milk or if it was a skill issue. The pastry I got, the nectarine and cream babka (not sure--it was some laminated pastry) was alright. I also previously got their espresso chocolate cake slice and lemon tart which were also alright. read more
LOQUAT is located in the same spot where 20th Century Cafe (miss you, Russian Honey Cake with your 10 layers) used to be. Aside from new paint (warmer-looking now), they kept some of the original fixtures like the beautiful art-deco looking hanging lights. LOQUAT also opened two years already? Wow, time flies. This is a Jewish bakery and cafe serving bourekas, babka, cookies, etc. I enjoyed my flaky and poppyseed coated Chickpea Tarragon Bourekas, the decadent Chocolate Chunk Tahini Cookie with an even layer of chocolate in the middle, and yummy Pistachio Butter Cookie (I took this home for the hubby). Looking forward to coming back to try more items. Located on Gough and Oak. read more
My husband and I stopped by before work. He got a coffee while I got an oat milk iced latte. These did the job. The pastries were the stars of the show! I ordered the Salted Chocolate babka, Pistachio Butter cookie, and Mushroom and Goat Cheese boureka. The boureka was flakey and buttery. The pistachio cookie was chewy and crunchy. The salted chocolate babka was my favorite. They were all well- balanced; not too sweet or too savory. I've been meaning to come here for a long time and already can't wait to come back! The desserts look beautiful and have unique ingredients. The cafe was full and lots of people were coming and going. We even saw the SF mayor here. read more
2 years ago
Finally got to stop by and try their babka! Loquat offers a few flavors of the sweet braided bread. I got the salted chocolate and the poppyseed walnut. The bread was soft and pulled apart easily into bite sized chunks. I enjoyed the chocolate babka the most! It had a strong chocolate flavor without feeling overwhelming. I'd definitely get it again! There are a few tables to sit inside with self serve water and a place to bus your dishes afterwards. Parking in the area is metered and usually difficult to find, so take public transit here if you can! read more
Such a cute little bakery in Hayes valley! They have an assortment of cakes and pastries that all look so beautiful and I'll have to eventually make my way to trying a few! This time I got a latte and salted chocolate babka. I'm a sucker for cute plateware and this spot knows aesthetics! Both the latte and pastry were good. I would have liked more chocolately goodness from the babka and I think I'll ask for it warmed up a little the next time I'm here! Overall, great cozy spot to catch up with a friend or for a cute coffee date. read more
Delicious Levantine baked goods! We tried the boreka and my friend said they switched the fillings around frequently. I love the texture - flaky yet moist and soft on the inside. We also got the mahlab cake which was gluten free. There were a lot of items I wanted to try but I didn't want to fill myself up since we had a full day of eating ahead. Definitely need to come back again in the future to try more items. read more
My friend and I stopped by here to grab a sweet pastry so we didn't get time to sit down but the vibes were so cute! It's a small cafe but really nice interior and seating area! Service was super fast and we were in and out in a minute. We got the salted chocolate babka and it was delicious, perfect end to our meal. I hope to come back and dine in next time! read more
6 months ago
[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful cozy charming little cafe with yummy treats, cakes, tartlets and breads.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plus a huge menu of coffees and teas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though we had plans of sitting and getting pastries with coffee, the main drawback of this place is the lack of seating: it is super tiny teeny ... to the point we got our coffee to go and figure about the tart.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service friendly and prices fair, parking tough. read more
1 year ago
At the edge of Hayes, close to Van Ness, Loquat is a cute spot for coffee and baked goods. I really like how the space was decorated, the clay pot color wall drew me in and the tile work too. There's indoor seating, and it looks like it gets busy! I went in late Sunday afternoon and the line wasn't long at all. I got the salted chocolate babka to go. This sweet treat was salty, chocolatey, soft layers, and you get that sour note with babka. I am such a big fan! I'm not sure if it's the egg-inflation/inflation overall but the babka was kinda pricey. I do want to go back to try more of their savory options. I def recommend for a quick treat and coffee! read more
My wife and I were queuing up to dine at Dumpling House down the street and stopped by Loquat for a quick snack before lunch. She ordered a toma and tomato bourekas ($5.50) -- which was more or less a turnover pastry, while I got a cardamom ricotta babka ($6.00). I really enjoyed the cardamom flavor in the babka. The flavor was strong without being too over-powering. The bourekas was wonderfully flakey and has a good ratio of pastry to filling. I would not recommend eating either items in a car because you will make an absolute mess with crumbs. If you're in Hayes Valley and are craving some unique pastries, definitely stop by Loquat. In addition to pastries, there is also a full menu of coffees and espresso drinks. Lastly, there's not a ton of seating inside for large groups but if you're by yourself, this seems like a decent place to stop by to get some remote work done. read more
Brrr.. 1. If I had to sum up my visit with one word, it'd be cold. 2. We visited on a Saturday morning an hour after opening and my initial thought was "it's kinda cold in here" but I was happy to snag a table so I brushed it off. 3. The space is on the smaller side with a warm and cute interior. 4. We ordered a hot chocolate, cinnamon date sugar babka, jam and custard babka, pistachio and vanilla crumb tea cake, and rugelach. I was eyeing the chocolate cake but I wasn't feeling cake for breakfast. 5. The babkas were tasty but all pastries were semi cold like they had been chilled post baking and brought out not too long ago. This was disappointing. The hot chocolate had good flavor and I appreciated the piece of halva on the side, but it was lukewarm chocolate. For a drink that was made to order, you'd expect something hot but this was a sad attempt at a hot drink. 6. The cold food/drink paired with the cold temperature of the space made for a less than pleasant experience, but I do want to give Loquat another visit just to try cake. read more
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Loquat in SF is an absolute gem. I tried the olive oil cake, chocolate babka bread, and chocolate espresso cake--and every bite was incredible. The olive oil cake was light and fragrant, the babka perfectly rich and swirled, and the espresso cake deeply satisfying without being too sweet. I also got the black mint tea and just hung out there for an hour. The space itself is warm and inviting, with a stylish, Mediterranean-inspired vibe that makes you want to linger. It was nice to sit at a coffee shop that was filled with people having conversations rather than people being glued to their laptops. It's the kind of place that feels both special and casual at the same time. 5/5--can't wait to go back and try more. read more
Went to Loquat on a Sunday morning. The place was busy but we were able to find a table after waiting for 10 minutes. We tried a few items and the sandwich pictured on the right was the best item by far. We felt the other two items were average the bottom one being a chocolate item (stated to be one of their specialties). These items weren't amazing or wowed us but were nice and light. The coffees were also decent. I think I'd love to be back at least one more time to try different items! They have very interesting special items that seem to rotate that we hope to try next time we are back! read more
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We came over at around 2 pm and ordered at the front with the cashier. Debated on what to get from their diverse menu of items from babkas, bourekas to tea cakes and tarts. There were many seats available but we chose one near the back to take some pictures. Salted Chocolate Babka - I have gotten this a couple of times and it is a well balanced braided bread pastry. It is salty, savory, sweet and a little bitter from the dark chocolate. It can be easily pulled apart and would pair well with tea. Mahlab Cake - This cake was dense but very light and soft. It was my first time trying mahlab and it had a fruity, nutty flavor. I think it might have been mixed with some pistachios and cranberries as well based on the toppings. The pastry itself was savory while the glaze on top was sweet. One of my other favorites is the lemon and rosemary tart which has a light crust and sour flavoring. Unique pastries and such a cute pink aesthetic that is perfect for a cafe date. read more
4 months ago
9 months ago
This café was absolutely adorable! I had their tea and chocolate cake, which were both delicious. The inside is so cozy and charming -- I loved the atmosphere. The staff were so sweet too. read more
Wow, they blew me away! I love their desserts so much. All the options my sis got me were a 4/5 or 5/5. Just amazing ,high quality, not too sweet goods that have a special something. I love what they have on offer! I will be back soon ...Try them out, seriously you will not be disappointed! read more
Offering pastries inspired by the Jewish Diaspora, Loquat's not your standard bakery! I love experiencing new flavors, and Loquat introduced me to mahlab, a spice made from cherry seeds. Inside is super cute with velvet couches and gold tiles at the display case, and the pretty pink and blue ceramic dishware really adds to the vibe. Seating is relatively limited, so I'd have a takeout plan as a backup. Loquat incorporates many fragrant elements from florals and spices. I really enjoyed the mahlab cake and olive oil spelt cake with earl grey glaze, which wasn't too sweet. The Turkish coffee cream tart was salty, sweet, and deliciously rich, and splitting it with my boyfriend was just about right. All these sweet treats paired perfectly with a cappuccino or latte. Loquat's one of my favorite bakeries in the city, and I can't wait to keep trying more of their goods! read more
4 months ago
Finally made it to Loquat for their babka! We got the chocolate caramel and cinnamon date along with a long braided one in Cinnamon date, so glad O gotten that since it was my prefer flavor over the chocolate ! Pistachio cream puff was good but missing more pistachio flavor in the cream pastry while the chocolate cake with espresso buttercream combo was delicious !! Would definetly stop by next time to try other baked goods read more
Stopped in to grab some pastries to go while in the neighborhood. We were here late afternoon on a Sunday and they were running low on a couple things, but for the most part they still had a good selection. We got 4 things to - the chocolate tahini & pistachio butter cookies, and poppyseed walnut & salted chocolate babkas. The chocolate tahini cookie was a big miss for both my boyfriend and I, which I was super bummed about. It tasted like sesame paste and not much more than that. The pistachio butter cookie on the other hand was AMAZING! I would absolutely get this again and would get 5 next time. For the babkas there was no clear winner as both the poppyseed walnut & salted chocolate were good! They were a little stale when we first tasted, but after some time in the toaster oven they were brought back to life! Even good the next day once toasted! read more
Stopped by before lunch for a pastries. The bakery is small but luckily we found an open table and ordered a salted chocolate babka and potato baharat boureka to share. Starting with the boureka which is a flaky hand pie with spiced potato filling, it was super flavorful and a great savory pastry to split. We were excited to try the salted chocolate babka as it's one of the most well known items here but it ended up being pretty fry and I wish there were actual sea salt flakes in the chocolate layers. It was good but not great. I noticed they also have breakfast plates if you wanted to have a sit down meal. The atmosphere is super cute and it's a great spot to catch up with friends. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area again. read more
I tried the Mahleb cake and the olive oil cake. I loved these pastries!! The mahleb cake was flavored with the pits of a special cherry. It was a recommendation from the employee. Not too sweet, and had a hint of clove/cardamon! I have never had a pastry quite like this!! The olive oil cake was delicious! It was so moist. The inside of the store is painted a brighter mauve rose. It makes me feel like I am in a villa in Europe! The sunlight combined with the wall color gives a lovely warm ambiance, like a kiln. read more
2 years ago
My friend and I did a coffee and sweet outing this afternoon. We arrived around 2pm to a full house. As the footprint is on the snug and tight we were offered either 1) the two empty chairs by the door or 2) at the counter standing. We chose standing at the counter with our dessert & coffee. Soon a table became available. We sat down. Eventually the crowd emptied out. We indulged our afternoon sweets and left about an hour later. What we ordered: * friend got the chocolate espresso buttercream cake * I got the olive oil cake with earl grey glaze Our desserts looked more enticing than they tasted. My friend wasn't blown away by hers. Mine was somewhat tasteless and on the dry side. We found street parking a block away. . read more
WOW WOW! This might be my new favorite bakery in the Bay! The pastries here are just incredible, and so is the ambiance. I got coffee cream pie, brownie, and a latte, but picking that was extremely difficult since there were soo many yummy options. They have a couple savory pastries as well that I would love to try next. All the pastries look delectable on display and choosing is the most challenging part of eating here! The coffee cream pie is beautiful, both visually and flavor wise. I was absolutely blown away. The crust is crumbly and the filling is soft and not too sweet. The brownie has a hidden surprise in the form of a line of halwa embedded within. Wow. So so so good. The latte is pretty standard, but no complaints either. They give you a little piece of halwa on the side, which is a nice touch. The ambiance is great, equal parts lively and also accessible for working. The only downside is that the way to the bakery is slightly iffyy. Loved this place and have been recommending it to anyone who will listen :) read more
10 months ago
The Halva Brownie and the Pine Nut Tart are SO damn good, my highlights for sure The pistachio chocolate cream puff wasn't pistachio enough, but the pistachio butter cookie was. Their homemade nutella rugelach, hot chocolate, and poppyseed & chocolate babkas were good Got there right after they opened, and there was a line forming already. Got stopped on our way out from someone who said the lines are usually out the door and with their brownie and tart? makes sense tbh read more
1 year ago
solid but not mindblowing. i got the chocolate babka bread which i had heard a lot of praise about. however, it was a little dry and too flaky - i was expecting more moistness and flavor. service and ambiance were both great, seems like a nice place to grab coffee or work. read more
A little underwhelming for me because the pastries were a little dry. The cafe is really small but cute and has a cute ambiance to it. However because it is small it is hard to get a seat especially when there are people doing work there. I went on a Sunday at around 9:30 am btw. They had a special breakfast platter that day that is only available on the weekends -- it had a really good bread with 3 different dips and boiled eggs. I also ordered an oat milk latte which was also good. However the pastries were only okay to me. All of them were either a little too sweet or more on the drier side, and for the price of them all it was just a little disappointing! I will have to maybe try it again and give it another shot but those are just my 2 cents! read more
Got their latte with oat milk and the chocolate cake with espresso buttercream. Both were really delicious. The chocolate cake This chocolate cake is a decadent dessert combining the rich, moist chocolate cake layers with a smooth, flavorful espresso buttercream. There was not a lot of contrast when paired with the latte due to their similar flavor profile, but it did draw out the cocoa flavor of the chocolate very much. I would have probably go with just a black espresso or coffee next time if I were to order cake. Also I'm very eager to try their pastry next time. Service A+. Ambiance A+ (sitting can be a bit tight, so just need to be mindful of your neighbors). read more
5 months ago
Pastries looked so beautiful! Coffees were good and simple, and the pastries we got were great, but pretty expensive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not the place to go to for unique lattes and creative drinks, but good vibes to meet a friend and try a unique pastry.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
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I live outside of San Francisco and thinking about preordering a cake. I'm worried about parking. If I preorder a cake, can I have someone bring it out to my car?
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