Exceptional food, service and atmosphere. Outstanding pastries and breads, a very welcoming staff, and a delightful place to sit with a cup of tea or coffee. read more

The Almond Croissant: BUTTERY, FLAKY, CRISPY DELICIOUSNESS Maybe order a drink with it and grab a table to enjoy. Lots of people bring their laptops to work from here. read more

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This place smells so wonderfully buttery when we walked in! Therefore we were a little disappointed when we bit into the croissants as they didn't taste very butter or flaky. The raspberry almond croissant did not have enough (there was hardly any) almond paste in the filling nor on top of the croissant. Not sure if it was a bad one that I got or they're all like this. The baguette is not as "sweet" as acme read more

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The best baguettes and pastries in San Francisco, so much better than other "supposed to be good" French bakeries in the city. The bread they make here truly tastes like the ones that we can get in France. If you are looking for an authentic bakery, look no further! People who work here are quite nice as well!!! read more

This review is just for the SIP operations and my resulting sourdough bread. I ordered bread flour and sourdough starter online and selected a pickup day (Fri,Sat, or Sun). The whole process was easy and low contact. This was my first time baking bread, but everything worked really well. I will attribute that to the good starter and and bread flour. I got a sturdy crust and chewy, open crumb. Thanks for the Mellow Judith and my starter, "Thor". read more

Thorough Bread & Pastry - Homemade sourdough from Thorough's starter and flour. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is great when it comes to finding an outdoor place to study. I think their coffee is slightly better than average. I don't really get food here though because I'm not all that into sandwiches and salads. But from the one sandwich and salad that I did get, I would say that it was good. The bread was yummy. Service is good. Coffee is good. Food is average. I think this place overall is good. I only give it three stars (really, 3.49) because nothing about it makes it stand out really from other bakery-cafes. read more

Pros: fast and friendly service Varieties of pastries Good original croissant Cons: street parking Ok pastries read more

Would recommend snatching on the pastries (that aren't sold out by the time you get there!) and sitting in the cute garden in the back. The sandwiches are hit or miss (Ive had the veggie sandwich on sourdough which was a bit bland and would've been elevated if only the bread were toasted). read more

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Some of the most delicious pastries I've eaten. I also love the pulled pork sandwich. Fantastic place to sit (in non pandemic conditions) or to carry out. read more

I was looking for a place to get bread flour (since San Francisco has suddenly turned gluten-tolerant) and heard that Thorough Bread was selling via online orders. I arrived, was ushered to the online order counter (there was a line maybe 5 deep for people turning up), gave my order number, and 10 seconds later walked off with my flour (plus some tasty treats). Friendly staff, professional experience - thank you. read more

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Food:. *** Ambiance: *** Service: **** I had high expectations based on the reviews but... Croissant was good but nothing special. I was expecting crunch outside and flaky inside. Inside was good but tasted like the ones you can get from Costco croissant ($5.99 a dozen). Tomato, basil, mozzarella in baguette had fresh ingredients with strong basil scent. It was good but problem is that you can only bite into half of buns. You can drop cheese and tomatoes if you take a burger style bite. Baguette is good (just like the ones you get from Trader Joe's) but I was glad that I have strong teeth. I still want to like the place and so I will try other breads as well next time I am in the area. read more

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The have more of their usual pastries back! Quality still on point! Love their cookie doughs! Makes my apartment smells like a bakery . read more

Thorough Bread & Pastry - On serving tall chocolate cake. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Having coffee and a croissant here was an entire delight and if you haven't already been in, it's time for you to stop denying yourself this joy, y'all. Came in with a friend and we got matching oat milk vanilla lattes and ham and Swiss croissants and sat outside on their dreamy back patio. There aren't a ton of tables back there so it's possible you could get iced out of a table, but we got lucky! I was afraid this might be like some other coffee shops that serve pastries and coming in at noon they'd have sold out of all the good stuff already and thank GOODNESS I was wrong. The croissant was so pretty and to die for. The coffee was just right, and SF showed up with perfect weather. It's shaded back there and quiet and feels fresh. They also have a sweet parklet in front if you prefer the sun! read more

My roommate had been raving about this being her favorite cafe for a while now. So we finally got around to visiting together before work the other day. My reason for giving this place 4 stars is solely on the cafe itself. I would definitely come back here to enjoy a cup of coffee (while I didn't have any this visit, it is Sightglass coffee, so I know it will be decent). I believe this place could become my new "work" cafe, especially on a nice day. There is ample seating inside or on the front "patio" and the cutest courtyard in back. I imagine this place could get busy but unlike other coffee shops in the area, I wouldn't need to be on my computer with my elbows tucked in or with it on my lap. This was a quick visit. So I got a brussel sprout/poblano quiche to go. While it was very very good, the crust was perfectly buttery and flakey, it was a bit rich for my liking. It was so rich I couldn't even finish it. I really appreciated the unique vegetarian options and look forward to coming back to try more of the offerings on the menu. read more

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The almond croissant was SO GOOD. Will come back for this if I am close by!! Cafe au lait was standard. Space is small and not very clean. There's also no wifi or outlet. read more

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I find so embarrassing when I come and buy my tree quantity of breads and I have to pay with the system that I voluntarily have to leave 15 or 20 or ....tips. The system of payment for to go is wrong because you put the customer in a very awkward situation. If the i have to leave 15 or 20 % of tips for bread to go my bread will cost more, did you have notice how expensive now is to buy good of first necessities? Antonio read more

if your in town, be sure to try the almond croissants... they are delicious! One of my faves! read more

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What a lovely experience. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The latte was exceptional and the carrot cake that we ordered and that they were able to personalize on the spot was the best I've ever eaten! read more

Literally the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had in my LIFE. It was amazing. Get it warmed up. Almond croissant was also superb. Flaky and crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside. Perfect amount of sweetness. They have a good selection of pastries, but a rather minimal drinks menu, which is fine. This place rivals B-Patisserie in terms of taste and quality, but is not nearly as crowded. Would choose this over B any day. read more

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Picked up two cookies. The chocolate chip was baked how I like it, crispy on the outside, softer on the inside. I wish it was less dark chocolate chips. The double chocolate cookie had an amazing light and crispy yet soft texture. Nice chocolate flavor, enjoyed the salt on top. Would love if it had a white chocolate chip in it. read more

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I love this bakery ! Their pastries remind me of pastries I've had in France. Their croissants and pain au chocolat are perfect. Their other items all look yummy and I am sure I will be back to sample them. The wait staff are all very friendly and helpful. They also have a lovely patio area where you can leisurely enjoy your pastries. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Came here an hour before they were closing. They hardly had anything left. Maybe I didn't get what they are known for. The chocolate cake I had was hard and dry. It costs $6 and looks very pretty but just didn't taste too good. There was a lavender cheesy fruity pastry that we liked. Sweet and savory but nothing out of this world. Unique but it felt sort of thrown together. The patio in the back is super cute. If I get a chance and it's carb cheat day, I'll check it out again to see what else they have...hopefully it isn't towards the end of the day. read more

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Made a valid service complaint and manager on duty was very rude. Rude enough I walked back to return my food and get a refund. He wouldn't step away to have a private conversation so I had to call it out in view of the full staff. I sent a follow up email complaint and now I'm receiving homophobic email spam. Keep it classy! PS - I'll miss the awesome chocolate cake but homophobes ain't getting my money. You just inspired me to wait in line at Tartine from now on. read more

So many pastry options. A lot of seating both indoors and outdoors! The patio is very cute and quaint. Would recommend! The drinks were just okay. read more

Thorough Bread & Pastry - Almond Croissant (bottom) and Bam Ham and Ham & Cheese Croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I haven't lived in San Francisco for about six years but I still think about Thorough Bread and Pastry. The absolute best almond croissant I've had in the US. Huge selection of cakes, pastries, etc. The people that worked there were absurdly nice, remembered my order, asked me about my day, and would say hi to me if they saw me on the street. Some of my favorite memories of San Francisco are sitting on the back patio with a croissant and a coffee, reading a book and listening to the birds on an early sunday morning. I'll miss it forever. read more

This is a cool place that has yummy food and coffee! It's a pretty cozy place with a rustic interior. They have a bunch of seating and wifi so there's plenty of room to come and be productive while sipping on that delish capp. read more

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Love their almond croissant. Flaky, not too sweet. Doesn't taste like almond essence but actual almonds.

All of the pastries are delicious, but I came here to rant about the salted chocolate cookies! They are so full of intense chocolate flavor and the hint of sea salt on top kicks the flavor up even more! The texture is a sandy shortbread that is so tender it almost melts when you eat them. I really can't say enough good things about this cookie, and I just found out they sell the raw dough in logs, so you can take it home and eat 12 at a time! If you see these cookies available when you walk in there, buy one because you won't be disappointed and they are often sold out. Thank me later... read more

I live in the neighborhood and visit here pretty often. I've really enjoyed most of the baked goods I've tried! It's definitely best to visit toward the beginning of the day when items are fresh and still stocked -- if you go in the afternoon, there is considerably less available. As far as standout items, the bread pudding is phenomenal -- it's a HUGE portion and it is moist and delicious. I also absolutely love the chocolate bread as well; the presence of the chocolate is not overpowering in the bread, but rather adds a nice, subtle chocolate flavor. The savory breakfast turnover is also flaky and delicious, without being overstuffed with toppings. They will warm up the pastries for you too, which is nice. They do have coffee available, but compared to the other excellent coffee options available in this part of the neighborhood, it is just okay. They also have a lot of space with a good amount of seating available inside, as well as a patio (although it's not necessarily easy to get a seat if you want one). I'm a fan! read more

My croissant was so stale it could be a fossil record from back when people actually ate carbs

The only thing to hate about Thorough Bread is how ridiculously close it is to my house. Because it's dangerous. Thank god it's not on my way to work, otherwise, I would be developing a 2 croissant a day habit. Rarely any lines (unlike Tartine), and amazing pastries of all kinds. Their croissants are like crack. Too often have I found myself walking by here and feeling compelled to buy an almond or ham and cheese croissant -- just depends if I'm in a sweet or savory mood. I'm also not above buying multiple pastries just because it's too tough to choose. Don't forget to get some gougeres to go because those little savory bread bites are ridiculously addictive. Don't kid yourself that you'll only eat one. Coffee here is legit (although don't even bother asking for iced coffee as they don't sell that here). Their cookies, scones, and muffins are also all solid options. Same with their fancy chilled desserts. But really, I'm in love with Thorough Bread's croissants and gougeres. I'm almost tempted to tell you to stay in the Tartine lines so you won't make this place too crowded, but I'll share my Thorough Bread. You'll thank me. read more

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Solid bakery worth the hype. I prefer their pastries over Tartine. Price is more reasonable too. You HAVE to get their almond croissant. I'm a huge almond croissant girl and they have the best in the city. We also ordered: * Pulled Pork Sandwich: good but not out-of-this-world kind of pulled pork (you know what I'm talking about if you're a pulled pork lover) * Sweet bread pudding: make sure you ask to warm it up. It was just the right amount of sweetness and sogginess * ham and cheese croissant: too much cheese inside the croissant and outside as well. You may like it if you like the more salty/savory pastries. Bread itself was fluffy and so good. Came here on a rainy day with my friends after church. Can get crowded on the weekends (not really a place you can camp out with your laptop for a long time). read more

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Pulled Pork Sandwich Wow!! First of all the sandwich is huge. I came on a recommendation from a friend for lunch and I was blown away. This isn't a sandwich that comes on a small bun that's all bread and no meat. It's served on what tastes like a homemade roll with a HUGE portion of pulled pork. It's actually hard to keep the meat from falling out with every bite. Extremely flavorful packed with sauce as well. The side salad that comes with it was crisp fresh and had a great balsamic on top. If the weather is nice I would say sit outside. Grab a carafe of water and sit in the back patio on an eclectic mix of tables and chairs. Very well outdoorsy woodland vibe that makes you forget your in the heart of the city. read more

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Another reason for Thorough Bread to earn a happy 5 Stars.....their *Chocolate Bread* After being "good" since the New Year, what better time to splurge than Valentine's Day! Knew I wanted to get a Church Street Cafe Mocha & what better pairing than Thorough Bread's pinnacle of yumminess - their Sticky Bun In a word - it ROCKED but I won't bore you with another long, adoring description.....just read my previous review After scoping out the opening hours here on Yelp - as I'm an early bird - I happened to read people's raves about the Chocolate Bread & I immediately think.....wow, they've just combined my TWO FAVORITE WORDS..... this has gotta be good. And boy was it! Slightly sweet bread that's chewy on the outside & soft & buttery on the inside w/ chocolate pieces that just melt in your mouth - no hard chips found here. This isn't a muffin or a cake - but an honest-to-goodness bread & it's absolutely incredible!! I had asked what people usually pair this bread with & from way behind the counter, this really nice guy tells me some place cherry jam on it & he's heard others talk about Goat's Cheese Fantastic recommendations & I tried them both.... by itself (aka plain), w/ jam or goat's cheese, this bread is DELISH Get. It. Sticky Bun, Chocolate Bread & a Mocha - talk about a yummy splurge day!! Thanks for making my Valentine's Day such a chocolaty delight! I heart you!! read more

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This bakery used to be a "Just Desserts" bakery location many years ago. With the huge area, I don't think they couldn't put a better bakery but Thorough Bread. While still being one of jurors, wife and I came here for dessert/snack for her lunch intermission. I was also on my way to work, which is also in the same building. I'm sure some of you know what type of dangerous work I do. Every single pastries and bread are made in the actual bakery.The bakery is also a deli making Panini sandwiches made with freshest ingredients with the bakery's bread. With the elegant and nice presentations on the counter and depending on your desires, there are so many great options to choose. Also, wife was panting and salivating like a hungry-dog. Let's see...okay, I'll start. I had one of the bakery's Almond Croissant and a medium Latte, both for $2.50 each. I've always enjoyed Tartine's Almond Croissant Pastry. But in comparison, Thorough-Bread's version is right up there with the tasty filling and exploding crunch. Almond Croissant:http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/MTIqLOBdISaon4G22qb5Lg?select=xdJzN45Z3zuTl51llb_J9Q Latte:http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/MTIqLOBdISaon4G22qb5Lg?select=3IxsICNmE_rvkJUwQmYaKA Wife had the Baba Au Rhum. The $5.50 treat is a slice of Gallete soaked in a "STRONG" Rum. After one bite of the alcoholic treat, she felt inebriated, but happy. According to her, the bakery must've put Bacardi 151(proof) in the strong treat. Not a bad way to go back to court feeling buzzed. She also add a Peppermint Tea to complete the treat. The tea is from Harney and Son's Fine Tea. Baba Au Rhum: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/MTIqLOBdISaon4G22qb5Lg?select=Xq_DgcRNxBSIx0K7AHxVPQ Peppermint Tea: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/MTIqLOBdISaon4G22qb5Lg?select=GzlPSXyglbE1ef2_F_SLtw I'll defintely be back and check out more of the fresh pastries and check out the Panini Sandwiches. read more

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3 days until the Nike Women's Half Marathon and I'm at Thorough Bread & Pastry. I don't think this place will help me w/the hills. But I was invited to a small dinner party and thought that bringing desserts would earn me cool points. I'm currently at 475 points and if I get 25 more I could get a Chinese finger trap! Easy point accumulators were: White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse 5.95 White cake layered w/white chocolate Mousse, a huge slab of raspberry jelly, then more mousse, then a thin raspberry coating on top. Not recommended if ur training for a marathon. Or if u want to save ur teeth. Caramel Chocolate Tart 5.50 Fancy tart w/a lil gold flake in the middle. Extremely sweet, only for the pros. Chocolate crust w/gooey caramel and thick chocolate filling. I scored the gold flake for my front tooth. Instant rapper points. Carrot cake 5.50 2 layers of carrot cake divided by a layer of cream cheese. Gigantor walnuts. Very fine coconut shavings were added on to the sides of the cake, atop the cream cheese. No CA raisins in this cake. They were probably dancing round the corner down Castro. French Macaroons 3 for 3.50 2 pistachio and 1 chocolate. Typical macs, I've had better but I've also had worse. First time I had a chocolate where the filling was overpowering. What I didn't bring to the party but had on my way to it: Good hand sized Snickerdoodle cookie .75 75 cents?? Mrs. Fields. You just got served. Vol au vent 2.50 Hollow buttery pastry shell filled w/mushrooms, onions and cheese. Super mushroomy. Super good. This place is the bees knees cuz it employs the interns and grads from it's school- The San Francisco Baking Institute. They learn how to make it, bake it, and we buy and eat it. Their products are excellent. Good job, students! read more

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The pastries are executed well in the classic style and reasonably priced. They do lack a bit of flair in my opinion. For example, the ham and cheese croissant ($2.75) was light and tender, but without many layers. I also like my croissants flakier. The chocolate biscotti ($0.75) had great texture and taste: tiny chips, extra crunchy, dense - but it would be even better with some nuts or something extra. The flavors are standard - almond or chocolate. I'd love to see something more unique like Meyer lemon. The snickerdoodle ($0.75) was tender and buttery but barely had any cinnamon on top. What a great space with the outdoor patio seating in the back, a bit of seating out front, brick walls and more indoor seating. The colors are warm and rustic; the worn floor has charming hand-painted quotes. They have an open kitchen though the bread is baked at their school (San Francisco Baking Institute) because they don't have the proper ovens there. The bread is delivered around 9 AM and they offer discounted day-old bread. Morning pastries include scones, sticky buns, muffins, croissants, and Danish. I didn't see any brioche? I wonder what types of sandwiches and soups they have - guess I have to come back in the afternoon to see. The case had eclairs along with full sized and individual sized cakes. I didn't see any cupcakes. The coffee is supplied by SF's own House of Coffee and espresso drinks are available. read more

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Nestled on a busy block in the Castro/Mission Dolores border, one could easily walk right by this spot without batting an eye. On the recommendation of Paul K., this bakery was an automatic bookmarked destination. When you arrive, don't just jump into the line as you'll find yourself stuttering, frazzled, or speechless when they ask for your order. First, you start at the refrigerated case and select your sweets by process of elimination... do I need these calories?! Then, you proceed to the small baked goods section which includes cookies, brownies, and coffee cakes. Finally, before you reach the cash register, you'll see my favorite, the croissants. On my most recent stop, my selections were: a) Snickerdoodle - My favorite non-chocolate cookie. Flavor was good and, as most cookies, great with that cold glass of milk. b) Chocolate Chip Cookie - Pretty good, though I'm used to more of a thick doughy texture for cookies (ala Specialty's). Their cookies are thin and chewy good. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/MTIqLOBdISaon4G22qb5Lg?select=8BhxmA88sJuj694dmY3jug) c) Almond Croissant - Heated one up for breakfast and, yes, it did not disappoint. Buttery good on the outside with consistent almond paste flavor inside. d) Chocolate Croissant - Light and flaky with just enough chocolate inside. Another MUST HEAT before eating pastry. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/MTIqLOBdISaon4G22qb5Lg?select=tMtiJTIslVSVeu4jhAwL3A) e) Chocolate Caramel Tart - Think of a gooey, delicious pie on a chocolate cookie crust. I imagine this would be a great dessert with a cup of hot tea or coffee. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/MTIqLOBdISaon4G22qb5Lg?select=67P3EE1ihetkYDoW3-sCwA) Thanks again to Paul K (http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=OhFEevRThMfm1MHzi7TfFg) for his review. Otherwise, I would have never known about this gem of a bakery. read more

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5 Stars for their authentic French pastry. The almond croissant is amazing here... possibly the most "French" in the Bay Area. At 2.50 it's quite reasonable as well. Other oustanding items: - Roast chicken sandwich - One of my favorite sandwiches in the city. Rich but not over powering. French style, so not over filled with meat and great bread texture. It's a slice of Paris. - Cranberry walnut & multi-grain bread - excellent texture, similar to breads found in higher-end restaurants. I get a loaf occasionally for breakfast. -Chouquettes - Like cream puffs, but with no cream inside. coated with a sprinkle of coarse sugar. Again, texture is nice and just the right amount of sweetness. Very authentically French. -Almond pastry (forgot the exact name here) but it's excellent. IMO, this is one of the best pastry shops and possibly the most "French" in the Bay Area! read more

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"Professional bakery from afar, student-run quality when up close" This is another highly rated yelp eatery that i am not so in love with...i came here twice...both times trying a few pastries and a loaf of bread...neither times made me crave coming back but i did enjoy the atmosphere a lot. Almond Croissant = B- - slightly dry - way too much topping (like a melted mess...refer to photo) - tasted okay, nothing wow about it Coffee Eclair = C - like any pate choux pastry, it needed to be eaten fresh - as i ate it at 4pm, it was not fresh at all...soggy on the inside - coffee filling had weak coffee flavor, but good consistency Chouquettes (4 for $1.50) = D- - Savory chouquettes = pate choux with a lil chive and cheese - Sweet chouquettes = pate choux with a sprinkling of sweet - because not fresh out of the oven, very difficult to eat + swallow...avoid! - cold, uncrisp, soggy, and dry...not a treat to eat at all Lemon Blackberry Moussecake = B - good mix of sweet and sour - outside cake layer looked very nice but not hard and stiff - beautiful design Baguette (sweet) = D - too airy, nearly like safeway or lucky's - flavorless (nothing like the bread i make at home or acme's) - no idea why its a bestseller (sold out first time i went) Teff Miche ($5) = B+ - best thing i had here - was told by cashier that its a part sourdough bread and african in origin...she had a stuckup attitude but convinced me to buy this overpriced loaf - has a strong sour taste that is similar but slightly different from sourdough - nice and moist...great tasting crust + color Bottom Line - quite pricey for the quality - great atmosphere as u won't get bothered and it is a wide space...too bad the seats are not spaced out enough - bread is mediocre but Teff Miche is good - sweet pastries fall very short of the top bakeries in sf - looking at the pastry window, you can see that many were created in the hands of students...not as consistent as if made by pros read more

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