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    Parachute Bakery

    4.0 (344 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Bakeries
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ed U.

    Even though it opened to much fanfare almost a year ago, it's taken me this long to try it. Maybe that's a good sign since I didn't automatically make a beeline to the latest Instagram sensation in croissants. It's either forbearance or just an aversion to crowds. If it was the latter, I sure blew that because at around 10AM on a weekday, I was looking at about a ten-minute wait to order. Not too bad really as they manage the line pretty efficiently. They have their uniquely created croissants on display (Photo 4), though I suggest you do some homework to avoid holding the line up, in particular, me. I knew I wanted to try one of their cubes, and they had the $10 Santa Rosa Plum & Toasted Rice Cube (Photo 8). What a fascinating confection this was as they dexterously shaped a croissant into a cubic model filled with plum jam and Carmelia chocolate cream blended with toasted rice. There were even slivers of fresh plum nestled in the cream piped on top. It was tasty without being contrived and surprisingly flaky. I also ordered the $7.25 Pain au Chocolat which I expected to be a chocolate croissant like the one at Ariscault. Instead, it was a chocolate-filled baton almost like a churro in shape and density (Photo 9). I liked it though it was a bit too easy to devour. The handmade $6.50 Latte complemented the textures quite well (Photo 10). FOOD - 4 stars...if I looked just at creative execution, it was definitely 5 stars, but if I factor in taste and especially their premium pricing (compared to Ariscault), it brings the rating down a level COFFEE - 4 stars...good blend, definitely part of the elite experience they strive to achieve AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice set-up though it would've been nice to see how the croissants were created...plus seating is at a premium (I sat outside on the ferry pier) SERVICE - 4.5 stars...efficient, polite crew TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely worthwhile to benefit from the artistry of pastry chef Nasir Armar's culinary creations RELATED - Exploring the Ferry Building? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Ga0IY0uHvO

    Crystal K.

    The viral, recently opened bakery in San Francisco. Located inside a food hall with many great options, mainly for tourists, with farmers market and other restaurants and shops outside. We ordered a couple of different pastries, which were alright - I felt it would've been better if they were warmed up. I didn't try the coffees but it all looked delicious. Some unique flavors - I greatly enjoyed the gochujang twist and pastrami croissant and a little sweet pickle on top.

    Pastries Assortment
    Alisa P.

    I've been occasionally trying their "pastry of the month" options and it seems to be hit or miss. Even though cube croissants look seductive I was not a fan of them (tried passion fruit crème several months ago, caramel hazelnut and plum just yesterday) they all are on a thick bready side, need more cream to make them balanced. My favorite pastries there so far are everything kouing amann and yuzu olive oil croissant. Coffee drinks are not bad but nothing to rave about. Just a couple of tables inside in a pretty noisy open space makes it better to enjoy pastries elsewhere. The staff is nice and efficient.

    Gochujang Cheese Twist
    Namratha P.

    Was super excited to try the coffee and pastries at Parachute after their win for best croissant!! I got the banana einspanner and the gochujang swirl. Loved the gochujang swirl and would definitely get it again, the banana einspanner on the other hand was not my drink at all. There were chunks of banana and the overall taste was an acidic coffee which just wasn't for me. I would come back to try their other pastries, especially eyeing the entremet but will be going for a safer coffee option!

    Oreo latte
    Daisy G.

    Came on a Saturday morning and the lines were so long. We waited about 45 minutes before ordering. My favorite was the Wagyu croissant and the everything Kouign Amann. Everything else was alright. Would not come back if the lines are more than 10 people. It was not worth the wait. However I would come back if there was barely a line.

    Timothy L.

    The pastries here are incredible. The everything kouign amann is a standout, perfectly flaky and buttery with that savory/sweet everything-bagel seasoning up top, plus a rich cream cheese filling in the middle that ties it all together. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for something a little different!

    Caitlyn L.

    Parachute Bakery had been on my "must visit" list for probably a year, and I finally got the chance to stop by last week. The line was long, but I honestly did not mind because the baristas take their time in a way that feels intentional--like they're creating art through coffee. I ordered the strawberry and cream cube, which was a perfectly flaky croissant filled with strawberry jam and fresh cream. It was incredibly messy to eat, but absolutely worth it. I paired it with a plain cappuccino, and the bitterness of the coffee balanced the sweetness of the pastry perfectly. The flavors worked so well together that I ended up coming back a few days later to try the cookies and cream latte. The flavor of the latte was absolutely divine, but I wish they had found a way to make it less clumpy at the bottom. It seemed like the espresso may not have been hot enough to fully melt the chocolate, which made the last few sips a bit of a texture nightmare. Even with that small complaint, I would be genuinely excited to go back and work my way through more of their pastries.

    Zarifa A.

    My sister wanted to try parachute bakery because they won an award for best croissant. Unfortunately, by the time we got there, they were already ran out of croissants but we still ordered the chocolate entremet and the strawberry cream cube (I think??). Our order was over $30 for the two desserts, which is PRICEY. Overall, I'd say I was underwhelmed and it wasn't worth the price. I should've asked the cashier what the chocolate entremet was before ordering it, because I assumed that it was a mini chocolate cake from looking at it. I was wrong because it actually was a hard chocolate exterior with caramel filling inside. While it looked pretty and tasted decent, the exterior was extremely tough to break (we broke one of our plastic spoons trying to do so). I'd skip on this because of the price and how difficult it was to eat--we only finished it because we paid so much for it. The strawberry cream cube was also different. It sort of reminded me of a croissant but had a different texture alongside a peppery aftertaste while being sweet pastry. While I liked the texture of it, I personally wasn't a fan of the sweet peppery flavor, but the others in my group liked it. We came on a Saturday afternoon and had to wait in a decent sized line to order our food. Even though the line looked long, it does move pretty quickly. Service was average. The store itself was very aesthetic and had some limited indoor seating. Overall, I'd say I left feeling a bit underwhelmed and I don't think I'd personally come back.

    Pistachio & Cherries $9
    Yiven C.

    Gorgeous but pricey Always a line. Even at Sunday 8 am Limit one of each per person

    Shoba shakerato
    Steph C.

    Enjoyed their shoba shakerato. It had what tasted like a hojicha cream and strong coffee. You must mix to drink with a straw. As for the pastries I must have ordered the wrong thing because it wasn't that good tbh. It was called a rice jam cube ($10) of some sort but I didn't taste any rice and it was basically just bread with some sort of cream pudding and jam on the bottom. Wouldn't order again. Staff friendly but didn't know about the flavor profile of the pastries that were left when I asked. It would have been helpful to have descriptions by the pastries themselves - would have sped up the ordering process for customers who were also asking. There was a line but it felt relatively fast. The holdup was from customer questions. Three small tables inside that seat two. No trash cans you have to find your own outside. Will update when I try other things.

    Daman T.

    These are not pastries. They are a work of art. I was simply amazed by the artistry and thought into each item. Ordered chocolate croissant and savory kouign amaan-- both were really good. Also got a cappuccino and liked it. Their decor and theme is very modern and inviting. There is a long line-- expect that-- but it also moves fairly quickly. IMO, worth it!

    Banana and salted cream einspanner - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    Located in the Ferry Building in Embarcadero, this is one of several good bakeries, which is evident by the long queues. It was about 15 minutes around 1pm, and we luckily were able to get the last Everything Kouign Amann and gochujang pimento cheese twist. We also tried the banana and salted cream einspanner which was fairly filling and quite interesting as there are chunks of banana at the bottom that may be hard to get out with a straw. The everything Kouign Amann was delicious - definitely a must get here. Very creamy, flavorful, and has a light hint of sweetness. The cheese twist was also good but not as outstanding. There's extremely limited seating so assume you take it to-go and enjoy it outside or wait for a table to open up

    menu (june 2026)
    Erica C.

    Yummy baked goodies but not necessarily a place I would go out of my way for. Their pastries have good flavor and the lamination is great. Make sure to get it heated for optimal flavor and texture. I wanted to try their regular plain croissant but they apparently sell out around 12pm. Of the 3 pastries I got, everything bagel kouign amann was my favorite followed by the pain au chocolat. I would skip the gochujang cheese twist since I don't think it really showcases their pastry dough and technique enough although it is still good. Their soba olive oil latte was very interesting in a good way although it got heavy for me pretty quickly. Chai latte was on the not-so-sweet side with strong spice flavors but nothing standout. Line can look long but it moves pretty quickly. It's at the north end of the Ferry Building. Essentially no parking in the area, as expected. Overall, this place is not in my top 3-5 San Francisco bakeries, but I might come back to try their plain croissant one day.

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