TLDR: A new favorite spot in Noe for me! Has the rare combination of 1) good food, 2) good drinks (according to others), and 3) quite a bit of seating both indoors and outdoors. The sourdough bread here really is as good as people say it is. Will definitely be back to try more things. ------ FOOD 1. [MUST TRY] CHICKEN CRUNCH SALAD (5/5) First of all, this salad is surprisingly visually aesthetic. It comes with a mountain of tender, well-seasoned chicken over fresh, crunchy greens. The whole thing is well-dressed in this slightly sweet sesame vinaigrette. When I asked the front what their most popular items were, he included this in that list and I can totally see why. 2. [MUST TRY] SOURDOUGH BREAD It's not on the menu, but you can also buy a side of sourdough if you ask. It comes with two large slices of toasted sourdough, plus a HUNK of soft butter. Each slice is cut in half, making this great to share. The butter is delicious, and the bread is as good as everyone says. It's fresh, crispy, and has great flavor. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE * There's a parklet in front of the shop with a few small tables, and then a surprising amount of seating inside. I loved that there's actually a skylight near the back so that you get some nice natural light too * This cafe inherits the calm, neighborhood-y feel of Noe very well ------ SERVICE * Pay upfront and food gets brought to your table. Self-serve utensils, water, etc, and they're happy to provide boxes if you have any leftovers * Everyone I met was super friendly and didn't make us feel rushed at all despite finishing our meal close to closing time read more

Vive La Tarte - Side of sourdough, and Chicken Salad - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: I love their falafel salad and their avocado toast is good. Service: it's good Ambiance: cute, clean little cafe. We will be back. It's a solid breakfast choice. read more

All of my bacon was burnt! The potatoes were not fully cooked! This is the first bad breakfast that I have had from there. Highly disappointed. I don't know how the cook felt it was okay to serve and sell the food that they gave me. what a waste of my money! read more

Vive La Tarte - Burnt crispy crumbly bacon. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Vive La Tarte is a cute little bakery in Noe Valley. I stopped by for a loaf of sourdough but the turmeric monkey bread was calling my name and I answered. The sourdough was incredibly light and airy with a solid crust, but the flavor was a bit too mild for my tastes. The monkey bread was really good, and each nugget of dough was coated with that turmeric-spiced blend. It added a subtle earthiness and kick to each bite. I would have loved a bit more caramelization on the outside, as the crunchy, sugary bits on the bottom were the highlights for me. I might pass on the loaf next time, especially at that price point, but would love to come back to try some of their creative croissants! read more

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**Review is based on to-go order/service Vive La Tarte is open on Thanksgiving Day until 2 pm. Upon arrival, my eyes automatically caught a glimpse of their warm, cozy cafe ambiance, their glass box filled with fluffy pastries, and the open cafe bar concept. It was nice. FOOD: 8/10 COFFEE: 9/10 SERVICE: 7/10 What I ordered: Smashed Avocado Toast with a Poached Egg Iced Vanilla Latte with Oatmilk FOOD: 8/10 I ordered the Smashed Avocado Toast with a Poached Egg, and it was a decent choice. The toast itself was thick, well-toasted, and had that perfect balance of crunchy edges with a softer center that held up well under the toppings. The avocado was fresh, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. The poached egg did not give the runny yolk effect that I was looking for and was more like a mildly soft-boiled egg. COFFEE: 9/10 I ordered the Iced Vanilla Latte with oatmilk, and it was honestly really good. The oatmilk tasted smooth and creamy, and they did a great job keeping the vanilla syrup light, the way I like it. The vanilla syrup was enough to add flavor without turning the drink overly sweet. The balance between the espresso, oatmilk, and vanilla was spot on, and everything blended nicely. The only small thing keeping it from being a perfect 10/10 is that it leaned just slightly on the lighter side, but flavor-wise and texture-wise, it was a delicious, solid iced latte. SERVICE: 7/10 To be fair, I ordered my food to go, so there wasn't much service or interaction to experience. What caught me off guard, though, was that there wasn't a greeting or anyone checking in to see what I needed. A few customers passed in front of me before anyone noticed I was waiting to ask about my order. Eventually, I learned that I just needed to wait off to the side and pick it up from the pickup table, which might've been obvious to regulars, but wasn't clear to me at first. Overall, stopping by on a holiday was a great choice. The place was calm, the wait time was smooth, and Vive La Tarte totally satisfied my craving for a decent and filling avocado toast and a simple yet delicious iced latte. read more

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We started off with the chocolate coconut croissant and OMG... it was so good!! The cashier said it was their favorite pastry, and now I totally get why. The croissant was perfectly flaky, had just the right hint of coconut, and was topped with a perfect amount of powdered sugar. It was between that or the almond croissant... so I guess I have my excuse to come back ;) My husband got the fried egg sandwhich and it was so good. We love an egg in our sandwich but sometimes it gets messy and ends up all over us but not this time! The egg was cooked just right and no mess.. Yay! I got the BLT and added avocado and wow...they did not skimp on the bacon. Every single bite had a strip of bacon!! Both sandwiches came on sourdough that was toasted to perfection. Service was super smooth - you order up front, grab a number, and they bring everything right to you. There's even a spot to drop off your dishes when you're done (love that). All in all, such a cute and tasty spot! Can't wait to come back and try that almond croissant next time! read more

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Got to try the SF cheesecake from here! It's a basque-like cheesecake with a Speculoos cracker crust. Definitely one of the best cheesecakes I've had. It wasn't overly sweet, had a nice buttery crust, and was smooth and velvety! read more

Vive La Tarte - SF S.F. Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I pick up an order there.The crew said my order was not ready.After waiting for 15 mins, I got reply that they didn't have cheese cake. A very bad experience. read more

I love this cafe! The people here are always friendly and I enjoy their coffee & pastries/sandwiches. They have a lot of seating indoors as well as seating outside. I usually get the hot latte and yesterday I tried their almond croissant. It had almond fillings and toasted almonds sprinkled on top. Tasty! read more

Vive La Tarte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Prices are inflated, service is a bust. Hard miss. My friend paid about $30 for a piece of avocado toast . They brought it out but told him he had to go back inside to get cutlery. They didn't bring my nearly $8 latte at all and when I finally went looking for it, it had been sitting on the counter for who knows how long. No one bothered to tell me. I'll stick with Boulangerie where the counter staff are genuinely warm, they care about service and the prices are reasonable. read more

Great turmeric latte - perfection. Used to go to their place in SOMA years ago and always loved it - ambiance, coffee, falafel salad, croissants, flourless chocolate cake, cheesecake, croissants, .... Always top quality. Only had the turmeric latte this time but (which met the high standards I remember) but will certainly come back when I'm not full from lunch. The guy at the register who made it was lovely. Came in the afternoon around 1:20 and wasn't too busy. Lovely space inside to sit. read more

Vive La Tarte - Turmeric Latte SO GOOD. Perfection - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: Great Service: Horrible I waited 30 for a piece of cheese cake. I can't believe it! Ambiance: very modern, nice and clean. read more

Vive La Tarte - Waited 30 mins for this. Unbelievable so disappointed. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered their cheesecake before and some family members loved it which is why I bought another one recently. Unfortunately, the second time was beyond disappointing. The cake wasn't as flavorful and the texture was completely off. It didn't look, taste or feel like it was properly set. The cake practically collapsed when I first cut into it. The first time I bought it, the cake's integrity remained even after a couple days. But this time, it became so sloppy after one day. TLDR the cheesecake this time was very goopy and liquidy, two words that should never describe a cheesecake. And for $62, I am quite disappointed. I don't think I will be coming back now nor continuing to recommend it to friends and family. read more

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I don't know if my experience was just on an off day for them or what... I didn't see their note taped to the counter that their expressing machine was broken, and they probably should've put a sign on the door or outside. I had the worst bitter $4 drip coffee ever. What's worse, is that the cup was of a poor quality such that the coffee was coming out out of the seams. I didn't realize this until it had leaked all in my car cupholder. Pastries were very good, still crisp. I recommend the almond croissant, but the turmeric monkey bread was a little too spicy. read more

Vive La Tarte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Vive La Tarte is a quaint cafe/bakery located in Noe Valley. In a smaller city, I could see this being a premier bakery. Unfortunately, in SF the competition is fierce, and unless you're close by, I think you'd be better served at another establishment. That isn't to say that the pastries were bad, they just fall short to the city's exceptional standards. Breakfast Tacro: While the execution left much to be desired, the foundational premise of this meal is solid. A breakfast taco, but with a croissant as a bae holds much promise. Unfortunately, the filling of the taco was poorly chosen. There was far too much pickled cabbage, the bacon was overdone, and there was but a suggestion of egg. The croissant itself was satisfactory. Orange Blossom & Zaatar Croissant: This pastry has a lot of potential, and I could see it perhaps just not being consistent this morning. The orange blossom cream had wondeful floral notes. Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough to make the flavor distinct. Additionally, the croissant had too much chew for my liking. read more

Vive La Tarte - Breakfast Tacro - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My table ordered a Cold Brew, a Matcha Latte, a Pain au Chocolat, and the Key Lime Croissant, which came out to about $25 total. I honestly never thought I was a key lime dessert person until I tried their croissant--it completely won me over. The drinks gave us the perfect pick-me-up, and both pastries were wonderfully flaky with just the right amount of sweetness. The fillings were flavorful without being overwhelming, and everything felt really fresh. Overall, it was a simple but really satisfying stop. read more

Vive La Tarte - Cold Brew, a Matcha Latte, a Pain au Chocolat, and the Key Lime Croissant (instagram: wooneats) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had the fried egg sandwich on sourdough and an iced americano. They offer oat, soy, and whole milk only. Attentive service and staff, very polite. Wonderful casual ambiance easy for groups and kids. read more

Matcha latte left much to be desired. Egg sandwich was bigger than expected but still not worth the $17 price imo. The sourdough was fresh and flavorful but not anything spectacular happening besides that. The vibes inside the place is cool. I'd even come back just for the atmosphere - bright, clean, inviting read more

Vive La Tarte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

9:30 am, Saturday: As they say on Instagram, I was today years old when I discovered cast iron sourdough made fresh daily at Vive La Tarte. Anything on top of that bread is going to shine, so no surprise I'm in love with their avocado toast. Avo mash, farmer's cheese, topped with pickled tomatillos, cherry tomatoes. I customized a bit substituting fried egg & nixed the basil aioli. Perfection. There's a parklet & cafe tables outside. Lovely interior, plenty of seating. First thing In the door you are met with a case of pastries that make you want to believe carbs aren't real. At the back is a full on bakery. It was all I could do not to buy a giant bag full of every pastry they had left. And now I'm regretting it. Next time. read more

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Lil Baby once sang "I gave 'em the drip, they sucked it up" and I agree, Vive La Tarte indeed gave me the drip (coffee) and I did drank it all. As a coffee snob, it was a pretty good caffeine experience, topped with a chill vibe and great service. Now for the food. We got the BLT and it might as well be an abbreviation for Beautifully Layered Treat because, although a simple concept, the taste was complex in a yummy way. (Surprised I used a Lil Baby song and not a Ricky Martin reference? Me too ) read more

I was passing by Noe Valley on a late morning and thought to pick up some pastries for dessert. There are a few other bakeries in the neighborhood, but I felt like a croissant. I was told by my daughter that their key lime croissant was especially good! Now, she has a citrus allergy which gives her an itchy rash on her palms, but she likes this croissant so much that she's willing to eat this even though she's allergic! So I had to give this one a try. I also picked up an orange blossom & zaatar croissant as well, since it was the last one left. The cafe was cozy and modern. And the lady behind the counter was sweet and patient as I thought about what I wanted. KEY LIME CROISSANT ~ this one has key lime filling that tastes like you're eating a slice of key lime pie! They give you a substantial amount of filling too! The croissant is flakey and buttery as it should be. Nicely presented with a lime on top! 5/5 ORANGE BLOSSOM & ZAATAR CROISSANT ~ this one has a cardamom spice and the texture of the filling is like an almond croissant. It was good, but not great as there was less filling than anticipated. I didn't taste much of the zaatar. I think there's just a sprinkle on top. A bit underwhelmed. 3.5/5 I'd come back for a key lime croissant when I'm in the area again as it was memorable and delicious! Now I know why my daughter loves the key lime! read more

Vive La Tarte - Orange Blossom & Zaatar Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Croissant was amazing. Coffee was great. Service was good. Will be back on my next trip to SF.

This one surprised me - I walked by it twice and so glad I found it for breakfast with a friend. Counter was short staffed but no complaints - attentive, friendly. Breakfast sandwiches were delish! Cold brew hit the spot -neve felt rushed - lots on the menu - oh and a very delicious almond croissant read more

Cute modern, but naturally aesthetic coffee shop/bakery, great for work-study or catch-up! Was in the area for coffee and stopped by at this shop. Got a hot mocha and the pastry box to go. The wait wasn't terrible-- ~5mins for my order. The mocha was very traditional. Light on sweetness. Unfortunately, mine was served lumpy and somewhat poorly mixed. By the time I got halfway through the drink, lumps of melted chocolate came through. The pastry box consisted of 5 different pastry items: - Regular Croissant~ which was fluffy, had great layers, buttery. - Almond Croissant~ Same fluffy and buttery base with toasted almonds. Not too sweet. - Chocolate Croissant~ Same fluffy and buttery base, one row of chocolate. (Great heated up in air fryer prior to eating). - Orange Blossom and Zaatar Croissant~ this was an interesting one, and not my type of pastry. The orange flavor is present but with the mix of zaatar, this croissant was quite flavorful. I recommend trying, but certainly not for everyone's taste - Tumeric Monkey Bread~ This pastry was also interesting. Although sweet, there was an underlying spicy feeling. All in all this place was interesting. With decent space and a quiet setting during the weekdays, this place makes a nice work-from-home or study area. read more

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I stopped by on a Saturday morning. Really busy, line was out the door and mostly all the seating was taken both inside and out. The croissants are super fresh; they were carrying them fresh from the back. I got the Orange-Blossom and Zaata'ar Croissant, and it was definitely not your standard croissant. You can probably tell from the picture, but the crust is super delicate and not a thick crispy layer. I didn't like it as much as your standard croissant, because the textural difference between the crust and the layered inside was significantly less. The Zaata'ar punch also wasn't that strong. The orange-blossom was delicious as a paste layered throughout. I also got a cortado, and pretty poorly made. Almost no foam layer, muddied, and a lot more sour than I would have liked. Overall, seems like a good spot to grab a table and catch up, but wouldn't come back purely for the food! read more

Vive La Tarte - Orange-Blossom and Zaata'ar Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Come here frequently for coffee. They make a good drip coffee and I like to read here while I drink. The food I've had was also very good. Also bought a dozen croissants couple weeks ago and got many compliments. The bakery here really is quite good. read more

This is the perfect spot to come when you're in the mood for a tasty breakfast and coffee. There's a ton of indoor & outdoor seating options. The service is very quick as well! I always opt for a cold brew & avo toast (add bacon on the side). The bread it is served on makes for a delicious breakfast choice! They also have a ton of pastry options for all of the sweet lovers! read more

Vive La Tarte - Smashed avo toast (w/ bacon) & Fried egg sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Vive la tarte is known for their incredible cheesecake and I absolutely adore their cheesecake However, their other pastries are just okay. I've only ordered to go and my croissants are never that fresh for some reason But do come here for the cheesecake, one of the most creamy, fluffy, moist, delicious cheesecakes you'll have. You can get just one slice or a whole cake! They freeze pretty well too if you can't finish in one go read more

Vive La Tarte - a pastry in a box - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We discovered Vive La Tarte a couple of weeks ago. Today was our second visit. It was amazing. The Key Lime Croissant is a weekend special and it's absolutely delicious. Staff is courteous and thoughtful. They proactively offered us a plate to share. The dining room is well lit and table sizes are wide enough for 4 people. My only suggestions to make customer experience even better are as follows: 1) Add serrated knives to cut croissants more easily 2) Add jacket hooks in bathrooms. We will definitely come back again and again. read more

Vive La Tarte - Key Lime Croissant (weekend special) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious croissants! Very buttery and crispy. Paired it with a yummy cappuccino - get whole milk. Lots of space to sit inside and out front. Simple and minimal decor with fantastic customer service. read more

Vive La Tarte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great pastry shop in Noe Valley! Service is quick and it's very clean, light and airy inside. They have an outdoor patio for dining in as well and a self service condiment/ water station. Tried the breakfast tacro which is a unique take on a typical breakfast sandwich. This croissant "taco" is buttery, flaky and paired with folded eggs, bacon, cheese, picked cabbage, avocado (optional), and served with a chili hot sauce. It is one of a kind and a delicious, filling breakfast option. I'll be back to try the chocolate coconut croissant and the almond croissant! read more

Vive La Tarte - Breakfast Tacro - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious and cozy spot. The falafel bowl, breakfast sandwich and pain au chocolat are some faves. Good coffee too. Only thing is there is no wifi which is rough. Nice service though and will keep coming back. read more

Absolutely delicious cheesecake. Crispy butter graham cracker crust. Cheesecake is light, fluffy and smooth. read more

Vive La Tarte - Cheesecake is heavenly. Carmelized graham cracker crust so buttery and crunchy. Cheesecake is light and smooth which melt in your mouth. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Vive la tarte is one of my go to spots for an easy coffee and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich is shareable especially if you get a sweet pastry or croissant! read more

Vive La Tarte - Breakfast Fried egg sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Took a Summer stroll to Vive La Tarte on 24th street in Noe Valley in San Francisco to get some tasty pastry. I like their croissants especially the key lime croissant which are consistent with just the appropriate amount of sweet and not too sour taste. It is pretty majestic and it's my jam and is only available on the weekend. So I got the plain croissant to go which I usually add the fromage elsewhere. I had to try their S.F Cheesecake and it was a pleasant surprise. I left no crumb untouched. It was so good that next time I will get another piece of the SF Cheese cake and pair it with a glass of red wine. I also got the matcha latte with some handmade art curation which complemented the handcrafted pastries .Vive La Tarte is a great value when enjoying a peaceful atmosphere where you can feel it in the air with the drinks , food , and pastries on 24th street in the heart of the Noe Valley. Savor every moment of the Summertime with their sweet and savory pastries that are handmade, Come take a tour of Vive La Tarte for high quality pastries which are top grade read more

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So glad they finally opened up their dining room. It makes having their key lime croissant with a hot cup of Americano a much more enjoyable experience. It's kinda hard eating that croissant with all that custard oozing out and the meringue getting on your nose as you are standing on the sidewalk. I also don't have enough hands to hold my coffee too as I'm devouring that croissant and wiping cream off my face and brushing off croissant flakes. Anyway, their coffee is great. I take their Americano black and don't need to add cream or sugar as it's not bitter. And I really do love that croissant. It's all I ever get here. The pastry cream is so nice and tart and the meringue just balances out the sweetness of the cream. They also have toast and other brunchy food. One of these days I will try something new. Service is good and they have plenty tables indoors. They also have limited sidewalk seating. Parking is pretty tough in the area. We parked three blocks blocks up the hill. read more

Vive La Tarte - Key Lime Custard inside - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Loved the gorgeous key lime croissant. It was layered beautifully and it had a nice hint of key lime. I wish the custard was a tad more limey. I'll be back! read more

Vive La Tarte - Key lime croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Vive La Tarte has a good vibe and great casual breakfast food. All of the pastries I've tried are good, but I find myself coming back here again and again for the fried egg sandwich with avocado. The coffee is also great, but the matcha is only okay. There's a lot of indoor seating as well as a nice parklet outside, and the staff is always friendly. Overall a great place to enjoy a casual weekend breakfast! read more

I always love coming here for one reason and one reason only! The cheesecake. BEST CHEESECAKE IN THE WEST hands down, come fight me! vive la tarte used to have another bakery open, that's where I first had their cheesecake. But I believe they closed that down to just keep as their bakery to cook/bake warehouse. This one in Noe is still nice but I do miss the open kitchen and huge steps you can study on. But as long as I can still order a slice or a whole cake of cheesecake idc where the bakery is, I'm driving there no matter what! read more

Vive La Tarte - Matcha Latte + cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I stopped in for an iced oat matcha latte and BLT. Delicious, quick, and a quiet but welcoming vibe inside. It was exactly what I needed on a hot, SF day. read more