Stopped by this bakery on my way to work and the smell alone pulled me inside. If you have a sweet tooth, this is definitely the spot. From cookies to cupcakes and cakes, I honestly didn't even know where to start because everything looked so good. The displays are packed with fresh desserts and classic Italian pastries and they also offer a variety of coffee and espresso drinks to pair with them. The atmosphere feels very cozy and welcoming, especially with the outdoor seating and little café vibe. Everything I tried was rich and well made. Definitely a dangerous place if you love desserts because you'll probably want to walk out with more than one thing. A nice little hidden gem to stop by for coffee, pastries or just to satisfy a craving before starting the day. read more

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We were at Golden Boy Pizza when a lady recommended that we get dessert after eating our pizza slices. So after eating our slice of pizza at the park, we walked to Victoria Pastry. It's literally across the street from the park. I ordered a princess cake. This is the first time I e ever had this cake and it was so good. I'll be ordering it from now on. read more

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TLDR: Ranks in top 3 cannolis I've ever had. Preface: I was on a mission to find the one of the best tiramisu cakes in the bay area for a good friend's birthday, and initially settled on Stella but found out they get their tiramisu from Victoria Pastry so off to the source I went. I preordered and paid for the cake online at 11pm and got an immediate confirmation that my cake would be ready by 8:30am the next day. I happened to submitting my passport to the China Consulate for the visa so this was only an 11 drive from there. Parking was awful due to ongoing construction, but I was able to quickly get my cake. My friend sent me a video of her eating the it later that night ands said it was delicious. I personally picked up a cannoli for me and my partner. It was not too sweet or heavy, but had a fantastic shell and texture. read more

My family and I usually LOVE this place! However, we did not have the best experience yesterday. The gentleman behind the counter who helped us was quite rude and told us, "you need to have more patience!" When we asked to pay. A little too aggressive for me, especially with a 4 year old present. Some of their cakes are good (strawberry) some are nothing to write home about (Princess). Authentic ambiance and typically the service is friendly. However, I don't think we will be back. Which sucks because my daughter plays at Washington Square Park often and enjoys visiting the place "with the hot chocolate and doggie painting on the wall." read more

I've been coming to Victoria Pastry for more than 30 years. I had wedding cupcakes designed and made here before cupcakes for weddings were even a popular thing. This is a beautiful old fashion bakery with the Italian flare that makes it even more special. It's hard to decide what to get so pick out something to enjoy on the sidewalk with coffee and take several things home. We are so lucky to have this special bakery part of San Francisco. read more

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Back again for more grab and go pastries this time. Tiamisu, and a cannoli. Beautifully wrapped to go in a twine box. We set out on our way to Bimbos 365 club down the street. read more

After dinner, we were in the mood for dessert and came across this bakery in North Beach. It was our first time visiting, and we were pleasantly surprised. The bakery is small, very clean, with a couple of tables inside and some seating outside. The customer service was great--staff were friendly and took the time to answer all of our questions. They offer a wide variety of baked goods, ranging from cakes to Italian pastries. I ordered a slice of carrot cake, an assortment of tea cookies, and an almond tart slice. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We were very pleased with our choices, and I'll definitely stop by again the next time I'm in North Beach. read more

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So good!! We tried the princess slice and the tres leches. Both were delicious. Princess cake was def a lil too sweet and I would never be able to finish a whole slice myself, but worth getting. Tres leches was perfect though. Not too sweet and melt in your mouth. Small shop, very limited seating, but great location for people watching. read more

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What's an Italian district without an authentic Italian Bakery? Established in 1914, just eight years after the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, Victoria Pastry has been around for 111 years in North Beach. We come here for the tasty selection of Italian cookies that they sell by the pound.. mix and match.. Our favorites include Allumette Raspberry, mini Palmiers, crunchy sprinkle cookies and especially the Amaretti (almond macaron) and Pignole (Amaretti's with whole Pine nut toppings). Get maybe 4-6 of each and you'll have a pounds worth to take home in a tidy bakery box in no time! They pack the cookies in groups carefully separated by bakery paper (caution - the raspberry cookies stick to this, so transfer to a cookie container as soon as you get home!). We've come here for years, even back when they were in their old location on Stockton St. The prices seem pretty reasonable for the cookies, at least compared to what we've seen elsewhere, yet the quality is easily comparable or better.. The service is friendly and cheerful, and the vibe is classic old school as if this was in NYC or somewhere! There's tables and chairs just outside to enjoy your treats, or head on over to Washington Park to the park benches if the weather allows! Needless to say, Victoria Pastry Company is our go-to Italian bakery here in North Beach. We love coming here. read more

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if you love cannoli this is your spot. one of the most delicious n good cannoli i had in SF. read more

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Beautiful local bakery in North Beach. Fast, friendly, and fresh. If you want a light breakfast or have a sweet tooth, this is the place for you. For the win: Try their conchas or blueberry scones read more

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Washington Square (not the one in NYC) is a gathering place for locals and tourist to go congregate in San Francisco in North Beach since 1847. The park is a destination for art work, events, festivals, picnics , or just enjoy a beverage and food or just waiting for a table at Tony's Pizzeria on a busy weekend. A stone throw away there is a place to get an eclair that's whipped and a place where outside coffee is sipped. Here you can enjoy breakfast bagels, cheesecakes, coffee and very delicious varieties of pastries. Victoria has been around in San Francisco and serving pastries at North Beach since 1914. I had their strawberry shortcake cake slice and it was so tasty and not too sweet. This is a good place to grab a pastry and enjoy it al fresco at Victoria or take it across the street at the park in Washington Square. Go on a Summer stroll and feel it in the air especially if you around in San Francisco's historic park Washington Square The summertime in San Francisco will get you whipped like an eclair so grab a sweet slice of San Francisco and enjoy it anywhere read more

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Mmm... authentic Italian cookies! I stopped in here when I was feeling peckish one afternoon and wanted a little nibble. I snagged a few of the sprinkle cookies and one with a raspberry filling. Ate them all whilst on my afternoon stroll! They also have a great selection of pastries and cakes. 2025: 65/100 read more

I have always loved this place since I switched from Mara's Italian Pastry. I entered there by myself and got the stink eye. Here I was welcomed, not to mention price is cheaper for the same quality of pastry. Quality of service- A+++ Quality of food: A + Price: $-$$ read more

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Nice to visit again ..business is here all the time ..cannolis Napoleon etc ..classic Italian bakery pastry north Beach ..Stella pastry ..fun happy sf read more

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All I have to say is: Best. Tiramisu. In. SF. This cute, small pastry shop is the perfect stop for dessert. By dessert I specifically mean the tiramisu. read more

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This says it all! My Napoleon was fresh and my cappuccino was well made. I think I have a new haunt when visiting this lovely city. read more

Victoria Pastry - Plate that contained a delicious napoleon and an empty cup that once had a wonderful cappuccino. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this Italian bakery! One of our must visits when in the area! Their treats are always soft, fresh, buttery and delicious! Their cakes are simply bomb! Our favorite is their Eclairs and Fedora. Everything here is a delight for the eyes and taste buds alike. My friend always gets their Sacrapantina. Service is quick. Will definitely be back for their Canoli & Nepolean!! read more

I don't even LIKE cheesecake but that discord cheesecake was insane. Truffle chocolate cake was a close second. read more

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Good coffee and vibes! Think the pastries are a bit of a mixed bag. Probably better for certain things here vs others. Cream puffs were just ok read more

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A year later and I came back twice on my most recent to SF. The almond bars are fantastic and prices are reasonable. 5 stars! read more

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Oh man. This place is no longer fitting its hype. Service is ok. One person who served the long line. Not worth to wait. Nothing is special about the ambiance here. There were a few seatings. Most people come to get take out like me! read more

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I came here Sunday evening, and luckily there was no line. I ordered a slice of the strawberry shortcake, and it was absolutely amazing! The cake was moist, flavorful, and just so good that I wish I had gotten more! It just may be the best strawberry shortcake I've had in the city. read more

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This review is specifically for their Princess Cake! This bakery is located near the north beach area/little Italy and my friends from SF rave about their Princess Cake. We got one for a birthday and it's the perfect sweetness. It's an almond fondant layer that's not too sweet with white cake and crème and I think strawberry jelly? The whole cakes are perfect for a small gathering and the slices are perfect if you want to try! I'm sure service there is great, they have so many options of cakes, pastries and coffee. It looks like you can also enjoy your desserts inside and outside! read more

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Historical Italian pastry shop in North Beach. They carry the best cannolis I have ever eaten. This place is a must every time I stop by San Francisco. I usually order traditional or ones with chocolate chips. The filling is made perfectly. The great quality shell is made so well that it does not just crumb when you bite into it. read more

I ordered a Princess Cake from Victoria Pastry for my birthday and it was delicious and so beautiful! Pickup was easy, my order was ready on time, and the staff were friendly and wished me a happy birthday. My guests and I enjoyed the cake very much, and it was affordable compared to other cake prices in the area. I'd order this cake again for future events and check out their other cakes as well! read more

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I really enjoyed the two slices I tried One was the princess cake. It was very good. Just that I'm not a fan of marzipan but I did try it out intentionally. Strawberry shortcake was I really appreciate the sweetness in these cakes. Sometimes it can get overwhelmingly sweet and ideally I would have loved these cakes to be less sweeter but no complaints. I understand that the standard sweetness levels in bakeries is pretty high. Friendly quick service. Old school vibe and ambiance. Will I go back for any of these cakes? Probably not but I would recommend anything from here. read more

I shouldn't have let my tiramisu soak in the fridge for too long but the flavor was pretty delicious, I'm sure it would've tasted even better fresh. I would say it's on the sweeter side for tiramisus read more

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Stopped by for a quick snack with my kid and enjoyed one of the best croissants I've ever had. Nice atmosphere and sidewalk seating!

Great spot My partner recommended this place The most popular thing here was: _the princess cake read more

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OMG!! The custard full puffs were ABSOLUTELY delicious. I steak them so fast I only left my husband 1 haha. You get 5 for 6 bucks. And the cannoli was amazing too. I love North Beach district. Its my favorite of all in SF. read more

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stepped in on a rainy san francisco night, and this place did not disappoint. they had plenty of seating outside, and they had all of their desserts right on display. we opted for the cannoli and the chocolate eclair with custard. the cannoli was perfect - not too sweet and the perfect ratio of pastry to filling. the eclair was a little sweeter but still delicious. the service was quick and friendly, and the vibe was very chill. read more

Victoria Pastry - left: Chocolate Éclair & right: Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I used to frequent Victoria Pastry a lot during my childhood as I was in North Beach area on weekends. So revisiting Victoria Pastry a few months ago was very nostalgic. Beautiful cakes, pastries, and cookies are on display, all looking very delicious. I ordered one cannoli and two each of their cookies (thumbprint, linzer, amaretti, etc). Cannoli was good, perfectly crispy shell with a generous amount of ricotta filling. The cookies were perfect bite-sized and great for snacking through the next few days. Victoria Pastry is such a local gem in the North Beach neighborhood. Prime location as well, across the street from Washington Square park. read more

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Sugary goodness! I came here a long time ago to try a cannoli but I wasn't the biggest fan. I came back a second time around to try the other desserts they have available. Lots of pastries, cakes and cookies. We went to try some of the pastries and cakes. Boy does this place not disappoint! We had their princess cake, biscoff cheesecake, custard pastry. All so delightful! For someone with a sweet tooth, the taste and texture of everything hits the spot. The items are also best when slightly cold. When it has been sitting out at room temp, the texture breaks down a bit and it becomes messy to eat. Parking is quite limited so I recommend exploring the area and making a pit stop here to fulfill your sweet tooth needs! read more

Great shop, perfect walking distance from the hotel. Would absolutely recommend! It smelled amazing the moment we walked in and the staff was very nice. They have a huge selection - we tried a cannoli, slice of carrot cake / slice of chocolate cake. So good! Perfect to share - pricing is standard. Thanks for fulfilling my dessert craving!! read more

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Yum and yum. Have been here a few times and this is a must stop in North Beach. I got a yummy slice of cheesecake and carrot cake. The selection is great. Outdoor seating and close to Washington square. read more

We LOVE Victoria Pastry and have been purchasing pastries and cakes from them for over 50 years!! You can't find a better bakery in San Francisco! Their eclairs, napoleons, cookies AND ESPECIALLY ST. HONORE CAKES are the bomb! I wanted to give a special shout out to Mery, a baker who always provides the best service AND creativity!! Her warm spirit, can-do attitude and beautiful artistry make her so special. We have recently celebrated a couple of milestone birthdays for our aunt and uncle, who are 90 and 93 respectively. One has a love of camels and the other a lifelong lover of gardening. So, Mery to the rescue!! I'm going to share her beautiful creations. Mery, thanks for always taking our celebrations to the next level!! read more

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Haven't been here to this location in forever. Passed by and had to get a slice of the St Honore. Also got a slice of the black and white cake. They were sadly all out of the custard Napoleon. Just as I remembered for the St Honore. The layers and the custard and the cream puff! Love this place!!! read more

Came here for the cannolis and I highly recommend them. We also tried the tiramisu and the tres leches. The tiramisu was frozen on the inside so it took a while to thaw. Tres leches was good but very sweet just keep that in mind. There was no seating inside, just outside, it was chilly in the evening so we took the pastries to go and ate them in our car. This place closes at 8 pm which is awesome for a bakery. read more

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Gotten a few cakes from here and they've all been good! The princess cake here is probably the best I've ever had!!!! read more