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    Yvonne's Southern Sweets

    4.6 (97 reviews)
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    German chocolate cake
    Megha M.

    I wanted to post an update and let you know that absolutely everything I've ever had from this bakery has been amazing. Obviously the pecan pie is my favorite but the sweet potato pie is so so good. The butter cookies hit the spot and I recently had German chocolate cake for the first time and yes...it was amazing. I'm eating a slice right now. I love the service here and it feels great to support a local business. This is my go to bakery in SF and I hope you love it as much as I do!

    a pie and a cupcake

    I bought a the german chocolate cupcakes and the pecan pie this morning --- it was heavenly and divine!!! The texture of the cupcake was superb and the topping was amazing. Pecan pie was above par!!! I am not surprised now that the owner wouldn't accept anymore orders -- too bad as I wanted to order for my station's amazon drivers in celebration of Black History Month and promoting African American businesses... I hope next time, I will be given a chance. Thank you Yvonne for giving me a "taste of heaven."

    Mini pecan pie and butter cookie next to the shop
    Katy H.

    All around amazing! I stopped in for some treats and the smell alone is fantastic. I was warmly greeted upon arriving and picked up a butter cookie and a mini pecan pie. Both were DELICIOUS! I can not rave enough about how tasty both desserts were. Very affordable pricing and just lovely people. Do yourself a favor and go get some tasty treats at Yvonne's!

    Pie
    Leslie V.

    I can undeniably say that this bakery is my #1 in San Francisco. Her menu is versatile from her popular butter cookies all the way to her crab and sausage consisted gumbo soup. Once you try her food once, I can promise you will want to come back for more. My personal favorites from Yvonne's menu include her gumbo, butter cookies, beignets and pies. During holidays you can place your own order, but I attend her pop-up events where she features her gumbo and beignets since at the moment they're only made during her pop-up events. I stay updated about these events through her Instagram @yvonnessouthernsweets. Yvonne herself is very friendly and approachable with her smile as she greets all her diverse customers. Yvonne's Southern Sweets is an inclusive space for all which is why I 100% recommend this establishment!!

    a variety of baked goods
    Lily L.

    Amazing sweet potato pie!! I picked up some individual portioned pies and cobbler for some birthday gifts, and got myself a little sweet potato pie. I plan on getting a full size pie next and trying more sweets!

    Sweet potato pie
    Megan H.

    I love sweet potatoes so I had to try Yvonne's sweet potato pie! It was too cute not to buy! (hey, that rhymed!) I took it back to my dorm and warmed it up in the microwave before eating it. The consistency reminds me of pumpkin pie, but the flavor is a little less sweet which I liked. The crust was buttery and flaky! This pie was delicious and is the perfect serving size for one person! Next time I want to try her famous pecan praline and butter cookie!

    Butter cookie
    Magda G.

    Oh my goodness those butter cookies are incredible ! I mean you will turn around to go back to the store get more before you even half way done with the first one, they are that good ....not too sweet, flakey and so buttery. I got then at the 3rd on the 3rd event so they wee $1 but I am not sure if that is the regula price, brownies were $2.

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    I'm happy you enjoy my sweets. Please come again.

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    8 months ago

    Delicious amazing treats as well as wonderful customer service and ambiance. Love this place

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    I'm happy you enjoy my sweets. Please come again.

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    Thank you for your continued support of my small business.

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    Great cookies my favorite is the butter pecan and I will travel to get them all the time

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    Yvonnes's has the best shortbread/butter cookies. Definitely our go to place for desserts of all kinds.

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    The BEST tasting cookies and treats you will ever taste!! SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS!! They're hard to stop eating,.

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    Purchased butter cookies and sweet potato pie are very good. Will be returning for more delicious desserts.

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    San Francisco has many foods which are always highly debatable when it comes to the best of the…read morebest. The typical categories are dumplings, pizza, chicken wings, burritos, coffee, sandwiches, and croissants. There is even a yearly competition in SF for the best overall flakey croissant. Every year there is a new winner. This place is a worthy competitor and it's always demand on the weekends and it's called Butter and Crumble. On the last weekend of the Summer stroll I landed on Francisco street. You will see a line and once inside you will find lots of bake goods. I ordered the classic croissant and it was flakey like some in SF. It was buttery and tasty. I also got the Corn Proscuitto Croissant and was corny like some on social media feed. I then got the Rice Roll Special Bun which was my favorite and it was savory with lots flavor. I washed it all down with Apple Pie Matcha for Don Juan De La Matcha. In my judgement Butter and Crumble is one of the best bakery in the city. Up early you have to "wake" to grab some desserts they "bake" and "make "some croissants in SF which "flake" So many places with flakey croissants in SF I "stumble"some are flashy some are "humble"others like to debate and ready to "rumble" and defend their favorite croissant in SF whether is Juniper, Arsicault or "Butter and Crumble"

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