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    Yasukochi's Sweet Stop

    4.5 (946 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Desserts
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Amber C.

    Located inside of the Super Mira market, this small cake business is a true hidden gem!! They specialize in the coffee crunch cake which is suuuper light, not too sweet, and has great flavor and texture!! They do also take orders for cakes whole but must order in advance. They are also cash only so make sure to bring some cash.

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    Juan V.

    There are many neighborhoods which are unique to San Francisco and Japantown is definitely one of them places in the city. There is the Japan Center Malls which you can find all types of places to shop , drink, and even have a spa day. They have many places to eat sushi, ramen , and udon. They also have the only Benihanas in San Francisco for your hibachi fix. There are also Hotels and the Kabuki movie theater in Japantown . You can also enjoy events such as annual Cherry Blossom and Orgami Palooza. No trip to Japantown should skip this San Francisco legacy business which is located inside a grocery store in San Francisco which serves a sweet and savory legendary San Francisco classic . It's called Yasukochi's Sweetshop. On a spring stroll through Japantown and I landed at Super Mira Market and inside you will find Yasukochi's Sweetshop. There are a variety of different cakes available that are sweet and savory. They have Lemon Crunch cake for those who are about the sour in SF. On the fruit side Yellow Cake with Strawberry Cream and blueberry and cherry Danishes. I got the coffee toffee crunch cake with a savory coffee taste in a bit of sweet .The texture has a honeycomb crunch and was a bit flakey like some in SF. This cake is good for birthdays and for any other occasion. Come and treat yourself with a slice of coffee toffee crunch cake. This is a San Francisco tradition worth celebrating. Come to Japantown in San Francisco it's a blend of Japan and "Americana"go look at everything from Pokémon cards, mangas, silk komonos, and a"katana" it also has the only San Francisco location for "Benihana" plan a visit relax at a spa and "sauna" Step inside Japantown Mall for essential oils and aroma therapy at "Kohshi" and go to Mochill and get donuts like Don Juan de la matcha favorite flavor the matcha "mochi" then walk out on Buchanan past " Kimochi "half block away on Sutter don't forget to go and grab coffee toffee crunch cake at" Yasukochi"

    Kevin C.

    The little shop is inside of Super Mira right by the registers in the front. They sell out pretty fast, especially on weekends, so you have to go in early to get the variety of slices. They only take cash. Cake slices are 8 dollars each and if you want a whole 8-inch cake then you will need to call it in to preorder. They usually have slices of their coffee crunch, lemon crunch, chocolate with fresh cream, and matcha with matcha cream. The coffee crunch cake is my favorite here. The cake slices are pretty small, but it's so light and fluffy. I actually weighed mine just for fun and it came in at just under 2 ounces. Definitely worth trying at least once and they make a good sweet gift treat as well.

    Coffee crunch cake
    Angela W.

    Perhaps there is a nostalgia factor that I am missing, or perhaps I just got unlucky with timing, but I was not impressed by the famous coffee crunch cake at Yasukochi's Sweet Shop. This is a small bakery kiosk located inside Super Mira, a quaint Japanese grocery store. I dropped by at opening time on a weekday, and was told by the very sweet woman manning the bakery that the chef overslept, and it would be a 30 minute wait for cake to be ready. Ok, no problem, I had other things to do in the area. I come back in 45 minutes and see that there are coffee crunch cake slices portioned out on a platter in the refrigerated case, so I buy one for $8. The woman wrapping my slice suggests that I let the cake defrost a bit if I want to eat it today. Ok, the saxophones are going off for me at this point. I also notice that unfortunately, none of the other cake flavors I read about on Yelp are available, there's just a single tray of the coffee crunch. I take it home, noting that the box seems light as if empty, and let it defrost as instructed. When I open the box the first thing that I notice is just how small the slice is, maybe two fingers thick and palm-sized. For $8, a slice of small, frozen cake is really not what I expect. I take a bite, and to its credit, the crunch topping is really super good. Reminiscent of coffee-flavored dalgona, the shards of coffee crunch candy are fluffy, crunchy, and light with a molasses-like sweetness. Unfortunately, that is the only good thing I have to say about this cake. The cake itself tasted like box mix yellow cake, and it was quite dry. There was a thin layer of whipped frosting between the layers and spread on top, but it was not nearly enough. The cake also did just taste like it was frozen and defrosted, with that slight stiffness of Sara Lee frozen pound cake. Perhaps the chef was so late that the woman I spoke to had no choice but to put out some emergency cake. Regardless, for the size and quality, I would not try the coffee crunch cake again. There are many stronger dessert spots in SF.

    4.11.26 bakery is Cash Only
    Ann L.

    First time trying Yasukochi's Sweet Stop for the crunch cake inside Super Mira market. It was a wet rainy day for the first day SF Cherry Blossom Festival, maybe they made more slices. I waited in a short line and asked for a slice $8 CASH ONLY. They also take personal check the sign said. Tried it outside some restaurant. Its vanilla cake, whipped cream and top and side had the crunchy candy topping. I like the candy topping the best. I might get it again. Hrs: Wed-Sat 10-4. Full size cake pre-order only.

    Julie L.

    I've been craving their coffee crunch cake for a while but haven't had the chance to grab a slice in time. Since I was already at the Cherry Blossom Festival early, we decided to swing by and see if any slices were still available--and we got lucky! There were two trays with at least eight people in front of us, and by the time it was our turn, she was down to her last tray. So glad we made it in time! The cake is incredibly soft, moist, and absolutely delicious--it practically melts in your mouth. Definitely come early if you want a slice, or better yet, order a full cake a day in advance!

    Coffee Crunch
    Micki M.

    Where the Heck have I been??? Omg this cake is the best thing I've tasted as far as sweets! You know I'm a savory person, but my hubs loves sweets and I've always heard about the Coffee Crunch cake and I was in luck when I was able to snag three pieces for $8 a piece. We didn't eat t until the next day but it was still amazing! So incredibly sweet but not overly sweet with a caramel coffee crunch. @$8 a piece, it was money well spent!

    Judy L.

    I've been wanting to try Yasukochi's Sweet Stop for the longest time, but I rarely make it out to SF. Luckily, my partner called a few days ahead and placed a pickup order for Saturday. He picked everything up that day, and we shared the cakes together on Sunday. They were amazing. The owner recommended storing them in the freezer and taking them out about two hours before eating. Surprisingly, the crunch topping stayed crisp. We ordered two coffee crunch cake and one lemon crunch cake. We also wanted to try the chocolate crunch, but they weren't making it that day. The coffee crunch ended up being our favorite! Soft, light, and creamy! The lemon crunch was yummy too, but after a few bites it felt a bit heavier for me. Overall, the cakes were amazing! The coffee crunch wasn't overly sweet compared to the lemon crunch. We'll definitely be back to try the chocolate crunch cake and roll cakes.

    Coffee toffee crunch cake
    John P.

    Yasukochi's has been all over my social media feed, so I finally had to see what the hype was about -- and I get it now. A couple of things to know before you go: first, it's tucked inside a grocery store (look to the right when you walk in....I definitely wandered for a minute). Second, cash only, so come prepared. And third, and this is important, get there early. The woman working told me they typically sell out by noon or 1pm, and this is a small operation with clearly a devoted following, so that tracks. I arrived around 10:30am and was lucky enough to snag a few slices. I went for the famous Coffee Toffee Crunch Cake, which I'd been eyeing online. The texture was beautifully light, the sweetness was perfectly balanced, and the honeycomb crumble on top added a lovely little crunch. Honestly delicious. My only note: I was hoping for a stronger coffee flavor, it leaned much more toffee than coffee, which wasn't bad at all, just not quite what I expected given the name. The four stars come down to a few things: the coffee flavor didn't quite land for me, the cash-only policy is a bit inconvenient in 2026, and selling out by midday is tough for anyone who can't make it first thing in the morning. The demand is clearly there, so hopefully they're able to scale up production at some point! That said, the quality speaks for itself and I'm already planning a return visit to work through more of the menu. If you can make it early and have cash on hand, it's absolutely worth the trip.

    $8 slice of Coffee Crunch Cake
    Eric A.

    It's really good cake, that I would probably eat on the regular. Getting there right at opening helps as well as there is no line. I got one slice of the praised cake as I wanted to try and maybe order a whole one for my birthday. The slice is $8 and CASH only. The cake is light and delicate but the taste is amazing. There are no seats as it is located in a grocery store. Make sure to have a slice before you die or they go out of business/retire.

    Linda C.

    Open 10am to 4pm CASH ONLY inside the mini grocery store Someone recommended the legendary coffee crunch cake with the honeycomb topping, so we went to track it down. It's tucked inside a small grocery spot, easy to miss if you're not looking for it. First time we showed up it was closed, so we came back the next day. The cake itself looked like a Japanese sponge cake which I'm a big fan of. Texture wise it was light and airy like I expected. The honeycomb topping had a really nice crunch and great flavor, definitely the highlight. That said, it was much sweeter than I was prepared for. A few bites in and it felt like sugar overload for me. Overall, it wasn't quite my thing because of the sweetness but I'm still glad we made the trip and tried it. It's one of those desserts you hear about and just have to judge for yourself.

    Chris R.

    Me and my girlfriend came here on a Friday and the coffee cake is really good. Taste like coffee. Customer service here is super friendly I think it's family run. The ambience is really nice. They sell spam musubi only Jerry's and other small Japanese treats and good.

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    Bubu N.

    The coffee crunch is fireeeeeeee I doubted this place at first bc how good can cake be; yes it can be that good. I came at 11:30 and we luckily got the last 3 slices. Would 100000% come back

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    Ask the Community - Yasukochi's Sweet Stop

    Do the crunch cakes contain any rice ingredient? I'm allergic to rice.

    Does anyone know if the shop is back to its regular schedule? I stopped by last week and they were closed due to illness.

    Do you deliver?

    Unfortunately, they do not, you have to pick it up yourself.

    Do they ever answer the phone? I've tried over a span of weeks and multiple times during the day but no one answers so difficult to place an order of the phone as the website instructs and cannot swing by the store because we don't live nearby.

    I were there and saw the owner taking an order over the phone but that was a month ago. You can try to call Super Mira Supermarket and find out as well since the sweet shop is located inside.

    Do they ship these? I'm assuming probably not--bummer!--but I have to ask...

    What is the shelf life?

    Depends on what item. Those bearing whipped cream will last three to four days refrigerated. Dry pastries probably five if you wrap them properly.

    Since you're closed from Sunday to Tuesday, how do I keep the integrity and quality of coffee crunch cake if I pick it up on Saturday and need to serve it at dinner party on Monday?

    The nice people at the bakery said, freeze it to keep it fresh!

    Do they only sell coffee crunch cakes? Looking for a birthday cake.

    No, they make a variety of excellent pastries, like cookies, danish, scones and swiss roll cakes. Perhaps call them to ask about ordering a birthday cake.

    Hello! Is this business currently open? I've tried to call and order but no one picks up.

    I would Call them before you go there but they are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

    Do they do like ubereats delivery or any delivery services? i mean i dont have a car and ubering there and uvering back costs about one cake price so i can never actually get the chance to taste it pls consider ubereat to deliver...?

    Nope. And they sell out in morning

    Is the coffee crunch cake caffeine heavy? i.e., keep you awake if eat at night.

    I would say no had no effects of keeping me awake. Just sweet deliciousness.

    Do they make vegan cakes?

    No, the coffee cakes and sponge cakes are very dairy based. They have additional baked goods but my guess would be they use butter.

    How much are their whole cake?

    Depends on the size. I believe I got a small round (served 7 people) for $30

    How do I order for pickup if they are only open Thursday - Saturday?

    You can call them to pre-order.

    Do they still sell the chocolate crunch and lemon crunch cake?

    You have to call to find out. It is different everyday. I called Wednesday for Saturday pick up, they had chocolate crunch but not lemon crunch or Strawberry roll.

    Are they still open during covid?

    They just opened back up on 5/21 with limited opening hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-4pm

    Can you preorder a cake? If so, how far in advance?

    They told us 24 hours ahead non-event week but best to call 48 hours just to be sure you get yours! :)

    Does the coffee crunch cake have nuts?

    No nuts but if your allergic you shouldn't risk it . They do make other treats there that's may contain nuts

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    Golden Gate Bakery - 1029 Grant Ave, SF…read more This small, charming Chinese bakery is absolutely worth a visit--if you're willing to be bullied by the staff and experience some seriously nasty customer service! It's mooncake season, and the big day is 9/25/26! Yes, there's almost always a line, but don't let that discourage you--the staff definitely knows how to keep things interesting. You may get yelled at, screamed at, or told to "F off" if you decide not to buy. Somehow, it makes the wait even more intense and memorable! Tip for mooncake lovers: CALL and order a day or two in advance. But be prepared--you may still receive the same warm welcome: nasty customer service! Thankfully, the mooncakes make up for it! Their freshly made bánh trung thu are incredibly delicious! The mooncakes are soft, smooth, delicate, and packed with flavorful mixed nuts, salty egg yolk, and winter melon, all wrapped in a soft, golden-brown crust. Every bite is heavenly! My personal favorite is #3 Ham Mixed Nuts. It's tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. For the best experience, enjoy them while they're still warm--fresh out of the oven, they're even better! Cash only No seating inside No regular entrance--orders and pickups are done through the outside metal sliding gate. And be careful not to stick your face too close...you never know when that gate might come sliding toward you! If you're a mooncake lover, Golden Gate Bakery is definitely a must-visit in SF Chinatown. We highly recommend the mooncakes, but unfortunately, we can't give 5 stars because of the hostile customer-service environment. Delicious mooncakes Customer service Overall Worth the attitude for the mooncakes! Go NYU! Go Violets!

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