We always get our birthday cake here. We always order the fruit cake. Super moist. Delicious.

Best place to get custards in the sunset area. The other buns sold are good too. Staff are friendly. Lines can get long certain times of day. Not uncommon to see people get multiple dozen of custards and buns while waiting in line. So...selection may be low or unavailable until they are restocked. Either case, the staff will give an estimate when they will be restocked. read more

Ever since my first trip to Macau, I was obsessed with finding Portuguese tarts in the Bay Area that rivaled those I sampled. I went everywhere and there was always something off. The texture wasn't quite right, too sweet, not sweet enough or the most common was the crust wasn't right. These are very different than standard egg tarts aka dan-tat. The crust should be layered and flaky similar to a croissant. Whereas the standard egg tarts are basically mini egg pies. When I found Mr Bread, it was like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Everything about these are reminiscent of the ones I found in Macau of not equal to. I've been going for years now and rave about them to everyone. There other baked goods are really good too but the po-tats are my thing here. Can't leave without any. read more

Mr. Bread - Po-tat aka Portuguese tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My mom would ALWAYS get egg tarts from Chinatown whenever we make the trip up to SF. But because Golden Gate Bakery is SOOO fickle about their business hours (and omg have you seen THEIR PRICE INCREASES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS?!), she usually just grabs egg tarts from Napoleon Bakery. Like yeahhhhh, I like HK-style egg tarts, but nothing really beats a good Portuguese/Macau egg tart. I'm in love with that roasted sugary sweetness and buttery, flaky crust! For the past couple of years, I haven't been able to find a place that could even compare to that of Lord Stow's Bakery in Macau... that is, until now. Mr Bread's recipe is prettyyyyy close to my ideal Portuguese egg tart. It has a soft and gooey center, with a nice flaky, crispy outer tart shell. But yes, its a bit more fragile than Lord Stow's, so don't hurt it's feelings! Side note, I was a bit skeptical cus when I arrived, it was super empty & dead, with only one other customer inside the bakery, but when I left, there was a line that had formed outside of the bakery! I guess I came at a good time!! $1.50 for HK egg tarts $1.80 for Portuguese egg tarts (WORTH THE EXTRA 30 CENTS, TRUST ME) read more

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I have never been that into the egg tarts but I was going to be the outer Sunset area and saw the reviews for Mr. Bread. Oh wow! Bought 6, they were still warm from the oven, and they were so very good. Fresh, creamy, rich. They were still good the next day, and the next. read more

This is a must stop when you are in the city. Everything is simply heavenly and delicious. Don't let the hole in the wall vibe scare you, this place is hides one of the best egg tarts!! I ordered egg tarts and sausage bread; I am happy to proclaim that everything was just perfect. Bring cash since this place does not accept credit cards. read more

4.5 STARS COVID-19 TAKEOUT When a Tiger Mom goes silent, it can mean two things: (1) The feather duster is going to make an appearance so YOU better get your ass up and start running for dear life. (2) They approve...BUT they don't want you to know that they approve. When my Tiger Mom ate Mr. Bread's HK Egg Tart and Portuguese Egg tarts, she went silent. No death stare. No usual "commentary" aka complaints. Just silence. Considering she's from Macau (former Portuguese colony), that's a good thing! She approved...silently. With 700+ bookmarks, it took COVID for me to finally visit Mr. Bread which is a shame. This is a mom and pop, hole-in-the-wall bakery serving some of THE best egg tarts in SF Bay Area. After being closed for 2 months during COVID, they just reopened two weeks ago. Do note, this is a tiny shop so there's not much room for social distancing and it's CASH ONLY. I visited mid-morning on a weekday and luckily, there was no line. I ordered two boxes of Egg Tarts, a mix of HK Egg Tarts ($1.50 each) and Portuguese Egg Tarts ($1.80): https://bit.ly/3hHIJIU. They churn these out regularly and they were still warm. * Portuguese Egg Tart: As many have mentioned, these are the best Portuguese Egg Tarts that you can find in SF Bay Area. The crust is golden and deliciously flaky with a sweet custardy filling. Mines didn't have as much scorching but you still taste the caramel flavor. It's a touch too sweet for me, though this is usually the case for me with Portuguese egg tarts. I wanted to enjoy it warm so I devoured it in the car. Otherwise, a cup of hot tea at home would have helped to balance the sweetness. Regardless, it was great and you can't beat the price when some Portuguese shops sell their pastel de nata for $4. * HK Egg Tart: Loved this!!!! Same golden and deliciously flaky, buttery crust but the custard is not as sweet. It has the perfect balance of eggy creamy milkyness. It's also very silky smooth, not firm...with the shatteringly crispy crust, the egg tart just melts in your mouth. Is it better than Golden Gate Bakery's? GGB's crust can be too oily so yes, I prefer Mr. Bread's. PLUS, at nearly half the cost (GGB is now charging $2.75/tart) and not having to go alllll the way to CT, Mr. Bread for the win! P.S. - Mr. Bread would have received a full 5 stars if one of the bakers wasn't wearing his mask as a chin guard. =/ read more

Mr. Bread - COVID-19 Takeout: HK Egg Tarts ($1.50 each) + Portuguese Egg Tarts ($1.80). Cash only! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been looking for a place with close to aunthentic pastel de nata and I finally found it. Considering they are not a portugeese bakery, they make AMAZING pastel de natas!!!! These are so hard to come by. These will help me get by until I go back to Portugal again. The natas are hot, crispy, and soft and so tasteful. Everything you'd want in one, it's just missing the cinnamon on top. If you love pastel de natas please give them a try! You will not regret it, mark my words. read more

Mr. Bread - Pastel de nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

You can go anywhere, including China, baked Chashu Bao doesn't get any better than Mt. Bread.

Food was just ok with average service. However, there were lots of flies inside the shop and some inside the food cases. Portions were also small, and it was a bit overpriced. Hard to say I would return. read more

Mr bread's bread is always good and my favorite is corn bread. The bread is so fluffy and the mayo on top with the ham is in perfect flavor. I highly recommend it!! read more

A friend recommended this place and it did not disappoint! We got here around 10:30 am this Saturday and was pleasantly surprised there were plenty of parking right in front and no only a few people in line. They were pretty quick with each customer so I didn't have to wait long. I was able to wait and get my large order in less than 30 mins. We ordered 3 boxes of pastries. - 6 Portuguese tarts: so good. The crust is amazing here. Flaky and buttery. - 6 egg tarts: - pineapple custard buns: so big and tons of creamy custard in size. Unlike some places give you custard buns, but the custard is a bit over cooked. - bbq pork buns: large buns with a ton of bbq pork. Every bite had porky goodness. - Ham and egg bun: my husband really liked this one. It was ok to me. - Green onion bun: tastes good. My favorite is still from Good Mong Kok. - Curry bun: a little spicy, but so full of curry meat. So good! - Curry flaky pastry: it wasn't great. Maybe cuz it was cold, but I still prefer the AA Bakery's version. - Taro bun: pretty good: We got a few other random buns, I forgot which ones since my day ate them. All the items we got came out to $40. We will definitely be back! read more

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Wow!! So much to try here, loved the cookies and pastries. Will return to try other pastries for sure.

This place is cash only. They're known for Portuguese egg tarts, and they are delicious. I also tried their egg tarts, but their Portuguese egg tarts are far superior. The crust was buttery and flakey. The egg custard was creamy with a hint of burnt sugar. The BBQ pork bun was also delicious. The meat was flavorful and juicy, the bun itself was soft. Highly recommend this place. read more

Mr. Bread - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Looking for an egg tart (dan tat) that rivals Golden Gate bakery without the line, easier parking, AND cheaper? Come check out Mr Bread. Located on Taraval street in the Sunset, this mom and pop shop is very small and can be missed if you're not looking carefully or are driving too fast! Yesterday was their first day open after being shut down for COVID-19. My friend that lives across the street texted me saying that they were open. I got off of work and drove straight there! Parking was easy to find on the side streets, none on Taraval available at the time. If you do manage to find parking on Taraval, parking is metered. So make sure to bring coins because you might be in for a little bit of a wait (but nowhere near as long as Golden Gate Bakery)! Some spots on the side streets are also metered, but if you drive further away into residential, you should be able to avoid the meters. I arrived a few minutes after 4PM, and there were only two people in front of me. Signs say that only two people should be in the bakery at a time, however their tape on the floor allows about 5 people in line in the store before the line goes out the door. I thought that it would be a quick in and out kind of thing. Nope! (Hence why you should bring coins for parking) There is only one person working. If a person in front of you orders a lot, you are stuck waiting for the server to grab buns one at a time like I was. After 15 minutes of waiting, it was my turn to order! I wanted to order Portuguese egg tarts (po tat), regular egg darts (dan tat), and a few buns to take home to my family. The lady asked me if I had ordered ahead, and I said no. She said that the Portuguese egg tarts were available for pickup only as the ones they have out for sale were sold out. I then asked for regular egg tarts to find out they were out also! I ordered a few pork buns (cha siu bao) and a pineapple bun because those were the only things left. Then someone from the kitchen comes out and says that there are some Portuguese egg tarts that were available for sale, but still baking. Total wait time was only 12 more minutes. Lady asked if i wanted to wait. Hell to the yes! After all, these are the best in town. 12 minutes later on the dot, the Portuguese egg tarts came out of the oven and straight into a brown paper bag for me to take home. I ordered three. One rack out of the oven comes with 12. The lady behind me ordered 6, and the man behind her ordered the remaining 3. Just like that, not even out of the oven yet, and the Portuguese egg tarts were sold out. I had a quick 5 minute drive home and was excited to eat these with my family. I took one out of the bag and it was SO hot (duh, because it just came out of the oven.. idk why I thought that the 5 minutes it took me to get home was enough for them to cool). I waited another 10 minutes to finally eat them. Sooo good! Flaky, buttery, creamy deliciousness! Definitely worth the wait for $1.80 each. A lot cheaper than Golden Gate, and definitely more fresh for sure. The other pastries are also very reasonably priced. Nothing over 2 dollars. If you are coming here for the Portuguese egg tarts, best to call ahead to place them on hold so that when you come here, you won't be hit with slight disappointment when they tell you that they're out. If you happen to get lucky, they might be coming out of the oven in a short while when you get there like me, but don't count on it! Also CASH ONLY (even in light of the COVID-19). read more

Mr. Bread - Portuguese egg tart $1.80 each - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best (if not the best) egg tart I have had! I got here right when they opened so they were super fresh. Grab a few but I definitely recommend eating one right away - super crust and the filling was perfect. No seating inside so a spot to grab and go. read more

3.5 stars COVID review Finally ate the red bean pineapple bun a day later and was very pleased that the filling is not overly sweet! The coconut tart was still moist in the center 2 days later and also not overly sweet. Portuguese tarts on the other hand cannot withstand any time lag, they don't taste the same the next day. read more

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Portuguese egg tarts!! The egg custard is just the perfect amount of silkiness which makes it so good. I still can't get over how smooth and wonderfully sweet the egg is. The crust is flakey, but not as flakey as before. Still I think for San Francisco, this place is great for a Portuguese egg tart craving. If you're planning to eat it immediately, ask them if they have any that are fresh in the back. Otherwise, bringing them back home and baking it for a couple of minutes work too! read more

Mr. Bread - Portuguese egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A hole in the wall bakery for cheap, yummy Asian pastries! They had fantastic Portuguese egg tarts, a bit too sweet for our tastes so we likely would have preferred the Hong Kong egg tarts but they were sold out by the time we arrived. The other buns were fluffy, fresh, and a great later-day snack. We especially liked the savory ones - the meat floss bun, the BBQ pork and beef curry bun. The pineapple red bean bun was more red bean than pineapple. Egg tarts definitely 5 stars, maybe 4 stars on average for the rest so rounding up from 4.5, $14 for 7 pastries is a steal. read more

Love the egg tartts and fresh chinese buns here! Closed for April due to cv19 Cannot wait until they are back. But we totally understand. Be safe and stay at home read more

Mr. Bread - Portuguese dan tats - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mr. Bread has the best Portuguese egg tarts in the city! They are a must try. I got some for my relatives from LA and they absolutely loved them! read more

Mr. Bread - Portuguese egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very nice workers and the egg tarts are delicious. Really like the Portuguese tarts. Went early in the morning to avoid the rush and long line. read more

Before COVID-19, Mr Bread was a pretty unassuming bakery tucked away amidst other Chinese eateries on Taraval. Now, they're still a small shop, but due to word of mouth and foodie communities coming out to help support their business, they got pretty popular for their delicious and consistent Cantonese baked goods! As other bakeries have their own specialties (Golden Gate's egg tarts, Pineapple King's pineapple buns), Mr Bread's specialty is the Portuguese custard tart. Now, I'm not actually a fan of these, only due to the nature of them. They are a denser and sweeter egg custard tart. They make them very good, though - the crust is so flaky, delicate, and crusty. It holds the creamy custard well, and although they can stand to be more caramelized, I would recommend grabbing these if you want to try them out. While they bake this Macau specialty with pride, their other baked goods are very tasty as well. Their egg custard tarts are one of the best in the bay. They don't quite match the absolute best, but they are a close contender. The crust is very light and flaky while providing a subtle buttery crunch. The egg custard part is a little jello-like, but subtly creamy and eggy. Their pineapple buns are yummy, too! I like the ones that are filled with custard. The custard itself is almost gooey and a bit translucent and thicker than usual, but still smooth and hard to resist. Don't get fooled by the coconut custard tarts. There's no actual custard in them - my boyfriend learned the hard way! They're basically part tart, and part sweet coconut and bread mixture filling. Like the Hong Kong version of coconut macaroons - only good if you like sweet and coconut flavors in your pastry. If you want a staple Chinese bakery to go to, Mr Bread is a great choice outside of Chinatown. Their pastries are well made and pricing is very fair. Be sure to come early, because they sometimes run out of stuff later in the day. Cash only! read more

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They have the best Portuguese egg tarts here and it's super convenient because it's located in the sunset! Warning you'll probably end up eating more than just one since they're so delicious. read more

Mr. Bread - Portugese egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

5 stars for best portugese egg tarts in the bay area no where else really comes close read more

3.5 stars Everyone raves how delish Mr. Bread's Egg tarts are so good, it's OK only, not worth $2.60 each. I was too full from lunch, but had to try an egg tart since I was in the area.I think Ruby King in Oakland taste way better for $1.50. read more

Wow, I'm absolutely in love! The egg tarts are incredible. I adore the Golden Gate egg tarts, though getting them can feel like winning the lottery since they're often unavailable. That said, the pineapple bread and egg tarts are hands down my favorites! read more

By far the best Portuguese egg tarts in the city! The combination of the crust not being too flaky and the creaminess of the egg makes a Monday or any other day feel like a Friday. Quality customer service is low on the tier for some people as price and taste can both be superseding factors, but I suspect that Mr. Bread and their mom know that they can hike up the price of their pastries, provide bad customer service, and still have an influx of customers arriving through their door, but we're in a panorama, you're a small mom and pop business, and there are also other bakeries like Sheng Kee, 85°C, Pineapple King, and Fancy Wheat Field to choose from. read more

Love the egg tarts! The crust was perfect! The filling was rich, satisfying but not too much. Highly recommend it! Definitely will unlock more bread and deserts in the future!! read more

Mr. Bread - Egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a beloved local establishment. Their Portuguese Egg Tarts are the best. The crust is buttery and the filling is creamy but not too sweet. Their pineapple buns are much better than some other well known bakeries. The ones with red bean and taro fillings are my favorites. Their fillings are home made, not some artificial stuff. read more

Mr. Bread - Portuguese Egg Tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quick take: Flaky yummy goodness We arrived around 3pm. Waited in a short line to buy egg tarts (Dan tat). We ordered 6 regular egg tarts and waited outside. Fresh out of the oven! I can smell the yummy goodness venting from the vent holes on the top of the box. Masked abd I can still smell the fresh Dan tats. Mr. Bread custard isn't as rich as the GGB. It's a more subtle flavor. The crust was very light and flaky. Cash only. read more

I love this spot. It's my go to for egg tarts (dan tat) and their pineapple custard buns are my favorite!!!! I like that there is a good balance between bread, custard, and of course the crust on top that is just so flakey and delicious when you eat it fresh. A lot of buns I've had from other bakeries have too much dough and not enough filling. They never really run out of things because they're constantly cooking more. Love it! They are a cash only spot and it's a very small shop. read more

Cash only Tried the Portuguese egg tart and the regular egg tart. Both delicious Also tried the red bean cake and I'll have dreams about it. So delicious read more

Got a bunch of the egg tarts. Was so fresh and crispy! We got it right out of the oven. Crust was nice and flakey! read more

Mr. Bread - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love me a Portuguese egg tart. The husband always has to get a cocktail bun, and the kids can tear up a pineapple bun and hotdog bun like there's no tomorrow. So clearly, Mr Bread is a hit with our family. If you're going to read anything at all, read...CASH ONLY & PORTUGUESE CUSTARD TART. Parking is a combo of street and meters, but if you go early then you'll have no problem! We were so happy when we saw a little line on Taraval. The inside is super small. Just enough space to check out the menu in the beginning and then again at the cashier because you decided cocktail buns for everyone! Mmm the Portuguese egg tart was hot and crispy and creamy and and flaky; perfection! If we weren't headed to dim sum, I would have ordered 10! (But don't because they're quite filling and about the size of your palm) read more

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CASH ONLY If you're looking for a mini custard pie with a flaky croissant like crust, this is the place (think creme brûlée in puff pastry crust). They call them Portuguese egg tarts and are the true shining star at this place. They are creamier, sweeter, and better than the plain egg tarts. Forget about Golden Gate bakery (although....I've never been to Golden Gate bakery because their crazy (stupid) hours of operation never seen to work when I'm in the city.), this place has egg tarts too...but they are quite boring and just egg tart in a mini pie crust, nothing wrong with that, but the Portuguese egg tarts are way more exciting. I picked up a dozen of these tarts (6 of each) to go, and they disappeared quickly. I also bought some char siu bau and a hot dog roll...which got demolished by my 2 year old niece. Highly recommend those too. read more

Mr. Bread - Portuguese egg tart (left), regular egg tart (right). The Portuguese egg tart has a flakier crust and more custard pie flavor. (Get it!) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here for the Portuguese egg tarts on a Sunday around noon. There was a short line. This might be a biased review as I've tried the Portuguese egg tarts from Portugal and the ones at Mr.Bread don't taste nor look like the ones from there. When I arrived the person in front of me bought the last one but fear not, they had more baking. It had a crispy shell which I liked but it wasn't the best. The custard filling was eggy and sweet. Wish I had some cinnamon to sprinkle on top. Overall I think they are just ok. I wouldn't go out of my way for them. They also sell fruit cakes and other asian bakery items which none appealed to me. Their display cases look pretty gloomy. Maybe some bright lights will help. read more

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Me: Do you have anymore Portuguese tarts? (only 3 left in case) Her: No Me: *suspiciously asks again* Nothing? Her: No Me: okay, I will take a dozen Dan Tat Her: Tells me how much & I pay her. She yells out order to the back Me: I watch a worker bring out a tray of warm, straight out of the oven Portuguese tarts. WTF? Annoyed & puzzled at the same time, I ask her "Aren't those the Portuguese tarts??? Her: She confirms with a yes as if her neurons had stopped firing, causing a loss in brain synapse. After all this, my friends and I concur. They are too sweet. NYC has the best, creamy rich texture without being too sweet. As Goldilocks would say, they are @just right"! read more

Mr. Bread - Egg Tarts - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Oh, dear readers, you must head immediately to Mr. Bread. It's even better than I thought it could be, like a dreamy egg tart fantasy. Got both egg tarts, HK and Portuguese, Pineapple and pork bun (also order these!) Portuguese, loved the caramelized top sweet and jiggly, I couldn't stop. HK, less sweet, delicate and flakey jiggly filling when you give it a shakey. Pineapple bun GOD what a treat crispy crunchy top just can't be beat. The pork bun too, love the spice everything filled my belly up nice. Worth every penny, a new favorite spot. I love you, Mr. Bread, like.. a lot. read more

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They have fresh good quality buns and desserts. The buns that I've tied are the curry beef, baked pork, cocktail, pineapple and Mexican bun. They are all so fluffy and delicious tasty. The other tasty treats include the Portuguese egg tart and banana rolls (mochi like). Would highly recommend for those who love the HK style baked goods and treats. read more