All I can saw is WOW. This truly is the best croissant I have ever had. After trying Arsicault, no…read moreother baked goods have compared and I can't wait to go back. I tried the regular croissant, the almond croissant, and the kouign-amann. My favorite was 100% the almond croissant. All were amazing but the flavors and textures were truly exceptional. The flakiness, the caramelization, the perfect balance of flavors. I wished I had ordered 10 more. Also, the staff were so kind, the line moved quickly, and bonus: all the items freeze exceptionally well!

Arsicault is by far the most common answer I get when I ask people living in SF about where to find…read morethe best croissants. While I was visiting friends in the Inner Richmond, we were tempted by the aroma of butter and decided to brave the line to try one of these legendary pastries. While the line stretched halfway down the block, it moved quickly, and we only waited in line for about 15 minutes. The ordering process was efficient, and we were able to pick up our pastries in a couple of minutes once we were at the front of the line. The menu is short and simple, and I decided to try the almond croissant, one of the classics. I enjoyed my croissant when I got home, and immediately noticed how decadent and heavy the pastry was (I recommend splitting it). The outside was very toasted - almost bitter - and the inside of the pastry tasted slightly underbaked. On a more positive note, I appreciated how the almond filling tasted purely of freshly-ground almonds; simple and naturally sweet without the overpowering almond-extract flavor. While this first experience did not quite live up to my expectations, I would still come back to try the other pastries.

Great pastries and drinks, but they do run out of popular pastries and the line is egregiously long.read more

This was our second visit to Butter & Crumble. The first time, we arrived about 30 minutes before…read moreopening, and the line was already halfway down the next block. It ended up taking us over two hours to get our pastries, and by the time we reached the front, some items had already sold out. This time, we decided to arrive right when the line opened at 7:45am on a Friday. Personally, I'd rather get there early, wait a little over an hour, and have the first pick of pastries than arrive later, wait even longer, and risk missing out on items. We were the third party in line and placed our order around 9:05am. By 9:15am, we had our pastries and drinks. After our first visit, I wasn't completely convinced the wait was worth it. The pastries were good, but the long line and wait time didn't feel justified. This visit, however, may have changed my mind. We ordered: * Madame Lorraine * Chorizo & Tot Croquiche * Morty P * Strawberry Vanilla Bean Bun * Pistachio Cardamom Sugar Croissant * Rocky Road Double Chocolate Cookie * Classic Croissant We also got two drinks: the S'mores Mocha and the Cherry Vanilla Almond Cappuccino. Don't skip their drinks, their specialty coffees are just as creative as their pastries. I really appreciate their rotating menu. Their pastries are always so creative, and I love that they experiment with unique flavor combinations that you don't typically see at a bakery. Some items are definitely more memorable than others, but I enjoy that there's always something new to try. Their pastries are well executed. The croissants are flaky and buttery. This visit, my personal favorite was the Chorizo & Tot Croquiche. Overall, this visit was a much better experience than my first. If you're willing to wait in line, I think it's worth checking out. Otherwise, you can always try your luck with their Hotplate presale.

3.29.26 Piping hot! Got my egg tart dozen yesterday. Delicious. $45 a dozen…read more GGB Lady told me they'll be on vacation for 3 weeks starting Monday 3.30.26.

Parking: None, chinatown will be impossible street/meter parking…read more Interior: None, this is a order/pick up window. If the shop is open you will see a line. Wait Time: 10min on a weekend afternoon. I got lucky and saw it was open beginning of this year before crowds found out. Their hours are not accurate so just up to chance. Items Order: 9/10 Egg Tart $3.75 - larger than average egg tart. It comes piping hot and fresh. the shell is very buttery but holds well. custard is very hongkong style (eggy/milky vs the custardy Portuguese version). Sweetness level is about 50% so not that sweet. CASH ONLY

Still perfect. Prices are slightly below average for comparable products in the city and well below…read moreprices on the peninsula. I feel like there's been a bit of shrinkflation but don't mind it because some things might've been too big to begin with hehe My favorites are still the kouign amann and chocolate banana almond croissant. My husband introduced me to the pain suisse and passionfruit bostock which are his go-tos every visit.

Was thinking about the pain suisse all week - they were sold out on Wednseday after lunch so get in…read morequick!! We went on thursday morning and they were freshyly there. I crave the pain suisse regularly this is a MUST TRY!!

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

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

A local we met on the ferry to Alcatraz told us about Tartine, so after lunch we headed this way…read more It was late afternoon so they were sold out of some things, namely the almond croissant, but we made due. The lemon tart was amazing. If their other pies are half as good as this tart...holy cow. We wished we had come in the morning, but it was still worth the Uber trip to the area to try this place out.

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

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

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

Neighbor Bakehouse has become a staple in my weekend routine. I love that they offer a great mix of…read moreboth savory and sweet baked goods. I've tried a variety of items, including the butter mochi muffin and their flavored twice baked croissants, but my favorites are the banana bostock and the mushroom tart. I also appreciate that they serve drinks from Paper Son. I've been getting the Guava Pillow, which is a tonic espresso topped with guava foam, it's such a great caffeine option if you're not in the mood for something milky. The staff are all very friendly, which makes the experience even better. The location itself is a bit awkward in my opinion, as it's on a busy street, but they do offer a few parking spots right in front as well as some outdoor seating. Overall, I highly recommend this bakery over others in the neighborhood!

First time here. Is the ginger pull apart supposed to be Hella hard??? Chocolate croissant was…read moregood. The service was fast. So they could help everyone in line but no time to be friendly or answer questions. The ambiance is a cute storefront.

The honeycomb toffee latte is something my wife and I drool over when we think of this place. It…read moreis so refreshing, satisfyingly sweet, and delicious. She also enjoys the injeolmi croissant, which I find good but not a fan of the mochi inside. The line grows quickly but moves as such. Definitely one of our recommended spots. What a gem.

If you want to lick a Squid Game cookie, they sell them here! This Korean grab-and-go bakery also…read morehas great yummy pastries including their star: salt bread! This is a very popular bakery situated inside the Japan Center. Friendly service.

For such a good pastry place, they have terrible coffee. WHY??? Coffee lovers don't waste money on…read morecoffee. Everything else is good 5 Stars Pastries and Pizzas

Still my go-to bakery. The cherry corn scones, foccaica bread, and pizza here are my go-to's…read more Every morning, they sell yesterday's pizza for $17 in the fridge. They sell out early morning, so get here first thing.