If you were wondering whats the long line coming out of "the marketplace" behind Gott's at the ferry building then you are witnessing the popularity of the famous "parachute" bakery. While the staff does a good job on making this a "grab-n-go" experience, the line just doesn't stop!! They do make yummy fresh coffees and chai but if u are in a hurry, their to-go coffee and cream looked interesting as well. In $51, we got: - everything sesame with cream - 5/5 - the texture and taste was so different. Airy, light and delectable. Definitely the star of the show!! I wish they didn't topple it upside down for me :( - clam chowder bowl - 3.5/5 - they warmed it up for us and that helped. - chocolate croissant - 5/5 - too good and the innovative shape helped even out the chocolate filling in each bite - vanilla passionfruit cube - 5/5 - i am so glad our friends recommended this and it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. The flavors of the cream were unique and paired well with the flaky crust - banana salted cream coffee - 4/5 - too heavy but good to share. The place is expensive and casual. I wish someone cleaned the tables :( the seating area is limited and dirty tables are not welcoming. read more

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Travelled by bus for over an hour on SF Marathon Sunday to experience an award winning croissant as feathered in Chronicle. Was told they were sold out after waiting in line for 30 minutes. There was no sign to inform customers of sold out croissaints. I learned at register after great anticipation of scoring a croissant. I told cashier and MOD that a simple sign posted near the line would be the logical solution. read more

It pains me to not leave a better review, as we had been looking forward to trying Parachute for at least a few weeks now. Unfortunately, it wasn't the long line that let us down -- about a 15-min wait on a busy Saturday -- but the goods! The pain au chocolate is tasty and flaky, but nothing too special, and the chocolate chip cookie was overly sweet, like a candy bar. We couldn't finish it. There are so many excellent bakeries in the area that our standards have become very high and Parachute didn't quite meet the mark. read more

I got into line on a whim and unexpectedly walked out with almost $50 worth of pastries and a coffee. I had to stop myself from getting more! Safe to say, it was worth it. I ordered the parachute entremet, almond croissant, and a banana coffee drink. The coffee drink was ok. The pastries though - amazing! This is probably my favorite almond croissant that I've had. It had flaky, crunchy layers with a bit of cream filling. So yummy! We ordered the parachute entremet because we've never had something like it. It was very rich and decadent - would be paired well with an espresso. The hype here is well worth it. The packaging and branding all around is so cute. Try going after lunch time - the line seems to be much shorter. I got into line around 2pm on a Saturday and there were 10 people ahead of me. read more

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I finally got the chance to try Parachute! The last time I went, when they had just opened, everything was sold out pretty early. The line looked pretty long, but it moved surprisingly fast. I ended up getting a pain au chocolat and a canele which were both absolutely delicious. The pain au chocolat was one of the flakiest pastries I've ever had, and the canele had the perfect chewy exterior with a soft and custardy inside. They're located in the Ferry Building and it's the perfect cafe to relax at or grab something from before heading to the ferry. The pastries are not only delicious but also beautifully made, and the staff were very friendly too. Highly recommend! read more

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I stopped by here right before they closed and was super impressed by how patient the service was when they were about to close in a few minutes. The person at the counter let me try some of the soba cha foam before ordering the soba cha shakerato ($8) because it was so unique sounding. It had a barley, nutty, and tea flavor that I've never had before and it was delicious. Definitely recommend trying this! They were sold out of a lot of the pastries, but my friend had been recommending the black sesame yuzu cookie ($8) and I was able to pick one up! These are the perfect sweetness with the nuttiness of black sesame and some citrus from the yuzu. I can't wait to come back earlier next time and try more pastries! read more

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I was a little sad when I got to the register, I was excited to try their cookies and cream latte but they told me they couldn't make it iced so I had to order a vanilla iced latte since I waited 15 minutes in a long line. Their pastries were way too overpriced. But pretty good to try it for the first time. Would not return to buy again I feel like I could find something more local with just as good a quality. The ambiance was nice their branding is really well put together and have a very specific market. Place was clean and very aesthetic read more

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Wow!! This bakery is absolutely fantastic!! A very deserving new addition to the Ferry building, which is tough real estate. The line is out the door and took us 15 mins, but well worth the wait. The inside is so big, open, and airy. There's actually not too much seating but the big windows really open up the space. We tried the coffee cardamom bun and yuzu croissant. Fantastic. The Yuzu was so bright and airy and the croissant is perfectly airy. The cream inside was so citrusy and tart. The cardamom bun is more like a doughnut. The inside is also orangey and citrusy and offsets the sweetness. Overall these pastries are so well executed and are the perfect sweetness level. Will definitely be back! read more

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Been seeing so much hype for this bakery! The first time I tried to go, the line was insane. I finally stopped by Monday morning before work and there was no line! Everything looked so beautiful and delicious, and I ended up getting the strawberry croissant cube. It looked beautiful and tasty, and unique! It absolutely was, there was cream and strawberries inside and the outside was perfectly crisp. The jam inside was perfectly balanced with the cream. I also got an iced latte, which was also very tasty. Everything came out quickly which was perfect since I was in a bit of a rush. Can't wait to come back and try the everything kouign amann! read more

Parachute Bakery - Strawberry croissant cube and iced latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited on a Thursday and I'm so glad it's not super busy! Pastries are so good I can't wait to come back! For sips I got a flat white. Their coffee rivals coffee shops. I got beautiful coffee art and the coffee taste strong and very good. For pastries I wanted to try so many of them! We have plans later so I only got butter croissant and pain au chocolat. Their pastries are buttery but not oily. The laminate is just chefs kiss. So good. The shop is located inside of ferry building. There are a few limited seatings in the store. The store is not huge but it doesn't feel crowded. I definitely want to come back to try more pastries! read more

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Pretty good pastries, wouldn't say it's anything mind blowing. Croissants are light, crispy, and flaky. Lots of unique flavors that change across seasons. Banana salted cream einspanner was okay, on the bitter side. read more

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There wasn't much of a line, so we popped in for a few fresh baked goods and a chai. Ambiance: Bright location adjacent to Arquet in the Ferry Building. There's a few two tops and one four top inside for seating. Service: There's no garbage cans inside, so you have to throw your trash in the hallway. Considering they give you everything in boxes and bags , it's a lot of trash for every pastry and quite wasteful. It would be nice if they had small plates if you planned on eating inside. This aside, you have to pick up your pastries and drinks at the counter. Coffee cardamom bun - the fruity, creamy jam filled center was a delightful surprise. The pastry was airy and light. The chocolate coffee frosting was reminiscent of a fancy donut with bits of coffee crumbles on top. Vanilla passionfruit cube - like a square croissant, very flaky and crispy on the outside, paired with the tart passionfruit on the inside. The chai wasn't a type I would personally purchase again - it was masala, but the spices in this particular mix wasn't my favorite. Cheesecake - we were too full to try this and my friend took it home but she has purchased this a few times in the past, so I'm guessing it's quite delicious. The pastries we tried were delightful, but I'm not sure I would wait more than fifteen minutes in line, personally. (I also happen to love food but dislike waiting a long time.) Definitely worth trying their unique pastries if you get the chance. read more

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Good enough for an expensive bakery. Sold out of almond croissants at noon on a weekday. Maybe that's the only thing that is excellent? Got a morning bun which is a marvel of construction. A muffin shaped collection of cubes. While the outer cubes are tasty, they are surprisingly too tough and chewy. The inner cubes are nice and soft but less flavorful. The cubes on the bottom were HEAVILY cinnamon. read more

I really enjoyed the coffee cardamom bun I got from here. It is filled with a vanilla bean cream and some kind of citrus marmalade. Not too sweet! The servers are so friendly and the location is amazing. I'll be back to try other pastries! read more

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SF Best Croissant Competition Winner FIRST PLACE is well deserved! I think I've made it a life goal to find a worlds best croissant place--eating my way through every croissant place I run into. Recently had a last minute trip to San Francisco for a day, and knew I had to stop by Parachute Bakery which I saw on social media. And oh my lord, upon arrival I was already impressed with the cute branding and shop decor. This was a solo trip, but I bought almost one of everything! From savory to sweet, this place hits the mark on everything. So freaking delicious, flakey, buttery, crispy, everything you want in a laminated pastry. I'm so in love with this shop and wish it was mine. read more

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This shop should be best crossiant in the city . for me just ok I had better , black sesame Cookies was good , plum cube was okay, overall is good, but the staff was nice . read more

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Much shorter line now that the hype is over! Went on a weekend afternoon and there was just about 6 people in line. read more

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I can see why this place became popular from the get-go. The pastries are delicious as they are beautifully. I got my pastries through Too Good to Go, and it was an awesome deal. I got 4 pastries for around $7. They were the turkey cranberry pan suisse, canelé, pumpkin cake, and an everything seasoning kouign amann. Turkey cranberry sandwiches are one of my favorites and having it in a form of a pan suisse did not disappoint. It was sweet and savory, and I loved the acidity from the mustard. The savory kouign amann was a nice change from the usual, and it had a delicious scallion cream cheese in the middle. As for the sweet pastries, the canelé had a subtle caramel flavor with a custardy interior. The pumpkin cake was encased in a beautifully laminated pastry along with a pumpkin/caramel cream cheese inside. Sadly, that one is not in season anymore. Service was great! I was greeted with a smile and got my bag quickly. But he warned: the lines get very long on the weekends so have a little patience as they try to help everyone as efficiently as possible. I definitely have to go back to try more! read more

Parachute Bakery - Turkey and cranberry pan suisse, canelé, pumpkin cake, everything seasoning kouign aman - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

We've tried a few things from this popular new bakery in the ferry building. Everything was OK... maybe looked a little better than it tasted... but we absolutely loved their shashuka pastry (pls pls pls put it back on the menu!!!) read more

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Came here for the hype. Really wanted to try the croissants. So....here's what I think. Crunchy layer. Good air pockets. No bitter taste to it so no burnt butter. Overall very good croissants. Lots of care go into it. Is it my favorite? It's up there but not a clear winner. At the end of the day I was satisfied with it. Sf has many great places so try them all. I like the pastry here but what a trek to get to. The parking around ferry building is atrocious. Wood be back for a treat or if I'm nearby. Thumbs up. Good stuff. Keep it up. read more

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I was walking through the Ferry Building on a Sunday morning and had to grab a pastry when I sat that there was no line. I had heard mixed reviews so hadn't gone out of my way to try it, especially after I heard about the long lines but ended up grabbing a vanilla passionfruit cube. The cube is gorgeous to look at and filled with plenty of passionfruit jam and vanilla cream. I thought the croissant cube itself was well made and retained nice layers even with the amount of filling but the passionfruit kind of overwhelmed everything else with how tart it was. I enjoyed the vanilla cream but paired with the passionfruit, it was a bit lost. I'll definitely try other pastries from Parachute when I get the chance but with all the great bakeries in city, I wouldn't say this spot lived up to the hype. read more

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The line was humongous on a Sunday morning. Took 20 minutes to get to the front of the line. Another 10-12 minutes for my order to be ready. Service was efficient when making my purchase. I got the clam chowder croissant bowl, warmed up. The croissant was flaky on the outside and light & buttery on the inside, and the clam chowder had great flavor and consistency. Altogether it made for an excellent meal, which I enjoyed while picnicking at the park, though they offer a bit of indoor seating on site too. read more

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I've been so excited to try this spot & it did not disappoint. The strawberry & cream cube was maybe the best pastry I've ever eaten. The pastry itself is perfectly crumbly and light, the cream is delicious and not too sweet, the fresh strawberry filling is the perfect finishing touch. Service was super fast and friendly. The ferry building has great views of the water, plenty of spots to sit, and is such a vibe to walk around and explore all the cool vendors! Will definitely be back to try the chocolate chip & toffee cookie! read more

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Their savory pastries are excellent. Got the Shakshuka and Everything Kouign Amann. The flavors packed into these pastries are so good. The Shakshuka flavor truly is reminicent of eating a shakshuka and the sweet/salty flavor with the scallion cream cheese of the kouign amann is so good. I see why the lines are still long for this bakery. I also got their cold masala chai in a glass bottle. That I just thought it was okay. I do love a spiced masala chai but I think there is just a tad too much cardamom in their blend. I love cardamom but i think its overpowering the other spices - its almost "plastic-y" in taste? Not sure if thats the right description but its almost like i was drinking a drink that was in a plastic bottle for too long, and this drink is in a glass bottle. I'll need to go back and try their fresh-made drinks. Those looked better read more

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This was not my favorite bakery compared to what is out there but I think they are still getting their footing. The line has died down since opening and the staff is super nice read more

Swung by after lunch and they were all out of all the croissant options so I opted for the sesame yuzu cookie. For me it's now become my favorite cookie -- chewy soft in the center with dollops of yuzu cream which provides the perfect tanginess to cut through the density of the sesame flavor. And it's not too sweet. read more

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We visited this bakery weeks ago. When my fur baby and I came by late in the day, they were already out of everything except for the basque cheesecake, so I got that to try. The basque cheesecake is so delicious--smooth & creamy. Service was so friendly. Appreciate that. Can't wait to come back and try different things. Located inside the Ferry Building. read more

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Got here at the right time since it was only a 5 minute wait in line. This bakery is located inside of the Ferry Building Shakshuka pastry: A- One of the most creative and unique pastry concepts. It's basically an open dome shaped croissant with a shakshuka contained within it (poached egg, tomato stew and feta cheese). Pretty tasty but a mess to eat. Eggnog shakerato: B Seasonal drink that tastes pretty decent if you like eggnog. Coffee felt strong to me. read more

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Okay so updating my review since I went back for their Valentines bow croissant and tried a couple other savory ones - the shakshuka and wagyu pastrami one and wow, everything was so good and unique but the bow one really stole the show. It was just for Valentines weekend, which is sad because it's so pretty and the flavors were amazing. The filling was raspberry, rose lychee and it was incredible, really fresh lychee taste, great sweetness and perfect lamination and flakiness. Completely changed my view of the entire bakery! Hope they bring back the bow croissant but either way looking forward to seeing what other new things they come up with for the menu. Don't sleep on their savory ones. Shakshuka was great too, rly nice tomato flavor and egg was soft but not too runny aka not messy which I appreciated. read more

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Came on the Saturday morning after Christmas and surprisingly the line wasn't bad at all! It was probably a 7 minute wait and the person at the counter was nice & friendly. I got the Passion Fruit Square, an almond croissant, a butter croissant, an everything kouign Amann and a canelé. The prices are definitely high but honestly not surprised, since it's the time we're living in and it's the Bay Area lol. The Passion Fruit Square - jam was tart but the vanilla bean pastry cream balanced out the tartness very well. The Everything Kouign Amann was a bit sweeter than imagined, since it's more of a savory item, but still delicious. All the laminated pastries were excellent and the layers are superb. However, the canelé - whilst it's baked to perfection (crispy yet not hard exterior and custardy yet not wet interior), it was kind of salty. Flavor wise, not my favorite canelé, especially for $6. To be completely honest, there are so many amazing bakeries in the Bay Area, I probably won't make a special trip out to the Ferry Building just for these pastries. read more

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Today was my second visit to Parachute Bakery. The first time I visited was back on September 6 (around 12:40 p.m.), when the hype for the new bakery was in full force, and everything was sold out by the time I had gotten to the front of the line. On today's visit (at 1:30 p.m.), during a busy Farmers Market Saturday, there were still plenty of pastries available when I got to the register. Although the queue was quite long, I actually only ended up waiting 20 minutes before I was able to place my order. Between my wife and I, we shared four items: an eggnog shakerato ($8.00), a canelé ($6.00), pain au chocolat ($7.25), and their signature pastry, the chocolate Parachute Entremet. Of the items we got, the Parachute Entremet is a must try. It's expensive -- at $18.00, but I can understand the pricing: the complex dessert contains five delicate layers, and is honestly something only a creative, master pastry chef with years upon years of experience can conceptualize and carefully execute. It's easily one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. The salted crumbly base layer I simply could not get enough of. The other item that deserves a call-out is the canelé. Despite eating the canelé an hour after we had ordered it, the outer shell of the canele had a satisfying crunch all around and the inside was airy and had a nice bouncy texture to it. Every bite had just the right amount of sweetness and caramelization. If you find yourself around the Ferry Building, I cannot recommend Parachute Bakery enough. The Entremet alone is worth a journey into San Francisco. read more

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We visited Parachute Bakery on a Saturday afternoon. The line was long, but it moved fairly quickly, which we appreciated. We originally ordered the croissant and the wagyu pastry, but they had sold out of the wagyu, so we substituted it with the shakshuka instead. Everything tasted good and was clearly well made, but unfortunately none of the items were warm. It felt like they had been sitting out for a while -- not stale, just not as fresh as we were expecting. The flavors were there, but the lack of warmth and freshness took away from the experience a bit. Overall, solid pastries and food, but I'd love to come back when items are fresher or served warm to really enjoy them at their best. read more

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Had some time to kill in the ferry building so I got in line to wait for some new pastries. Got to the end of the line that was touching the exit doors and it took approximately 35 minutes to order. The first time that I came the person at the register seemed unbothered and slightly annoyed so I wasn't surprised when I got the same blank stare. Only opted for 1 pastry, the Wagyu pastrami. Waited until I was home later to heat and try it. So guuddd. Reminds me of deliboard a sandwiches. It was crowded as usual and seating is limited. So I kept it moving. Really great pastries. Really mid staff. read more

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Love the Vanilla Passionfruit Cube!! Super unique pastry, not too sweet, perfect if you like tart Passionfruit flavors. The Kouign Amann is also very unique. Sweet caramelized outer layer with a savory scallion cream cheese in the middle. Really enjoyed the pastries. Line was not long on an early Sunday morning. Located in the Ferry Building. Not much seating in the shop itself but managed to find a spot nearby. Everything on the menu is a bit on the pricier side. Each pastry is around $9-10. A good place to try if you get the chance! read more

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Wow so so good I can see why there is a line for this bakery all the time because their baked goods are really just that good. If you're looking to get a croissant though definitely try and stop by earlier cause they will sell out. I got a morning bun and sesame yuzu cookie here both done so well, can't wait to come by in the morning for their croissants. read more

Parachute Bakery - Morning bun Sesame yuzu cookie - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

I arrived around 10:30AM to a relatively short line ~6 minute wait. I ordered the everything koign amann, the chocolate chip and toffee cookie, the wagyu pan suis, the vanilla and passionfruit cube, and the shakshuka. Some of the standouts ended up being the Koign Amann and the chocolate chip cookie. Normally I'm not a big fan of CCC but it was so moist and chewy, definitely something I would get again. The vanilla and passionfruit cube I have mixed feelings about. Although the flavor was good and the passionfruit flavor was strong I felt as thought it was a little too sour, each bite had me puckering from how sour it was. I might make a visit again, but I wouldn't go out of my way to make a plan just to visit. read more

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A heavily-hyped but underwhelming addition to San Francisco's pastry renaissance that is hindered by its connection to Michelin-starred kitchens. There are better pastries in the city (possibly even in the Ferry Building), and a lot of the early hype focused on pastries that now are mass produced and lack the beauty and warmth of the first few days of service. It's counter service with a few scattered tables, but the spot is pretty. But the croissant was fine and by no means that impressive. Had hoped for more. read more

Parachute Bakery - Chocolate croissant - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Im most likely not the target audience of this bakery but i found the pastries so average. Whats really disappointing is how expensive each pastry item is. I was so excited to try becuase there was so much hype around this place. The service was fantastic and the whole bakery was very beautiful. Ultimately the 3 items i git were all just okay. Not worth the price for me. So i will not be going back and especially wont be waiting in line for this. If someone buys a pastry item for me, i definitely accept it with a smile but i will not be spending my own money for it. Ill jidt stick to my usual go to bakeries. read more

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A nice flaky, yummy choice for croissants in the Ferry Building! I heard a lot of mixed reviews for Parachute, but I was glad I was able to try it. This place is across from Gott's roadside and not hard to miss. Even though this is considered a grab-and-go place, there are a few seating areas inside the reserved space. I will also mention that it is very aesthetically pleasing and has great lighting! What I appreciate about Parachute, too, is how they display and present their pastries near the counter for you to see. I eat with my eyes, so this was extremely convenient. :) The last time I came here, I shared the: * Gochujang pastry: my favorite thing here, and I will come back for this for sure. * Reuben croissant: delicious, I love the pickle paired in and this was a nice savory breakfast bite. * Clam chowder bowl: conceptually interesting, but the center was a bit liquidy, making it hard to eat. still had great flavor though. * Black sesame cookie: the most tasty, flavor-packed black sesame cookie I've ever had! The white chocolate chips complemented the earthiness of the cookie very well. Overall, if you see a short line, you might as well stop by for a delicious baked good! read more

Cool that they have this in the Ferry Terminal. Maybe not worth a super long line, but the pastry items are unique and worth trying. We enjoyed one of the unique squarish pastry items and it was super good. They place the items in a fancy to go box, but if you are going to eat it there, you can ask them to place on a napkin or plate so you don't waste the box. read more

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