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Tartine Bakery
The Mission bakery that set the standard for the city. Pastries $5 to $8, and fresh country loaves come out at 5pm daily.
Get the morning bun. It sells out first.
600 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Full write-up → -
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b. patisserie
A James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Baker, with a kiosk on Union Square.
If you are staying downtown, use the Union Square kiosk on Powell for the kouign-amann rather than crossing town, but go to California Street if you want the full range.
2821 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Full write-up → -
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Arsicault Bakery
Bon Appétit named it Best New Bakery in America, mostly on the strength of the plain croissant.
Go early on a weekday and get the plain croissant first, then the almond.
397 Arguello Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118 Full write-up → -
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Liguria Bakery
One product since 1911: focaccia, cut to order and wrapped in white paper tied with string.
They close when the day's batch sells out, often by late morning. Go early.
1700 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Butter & Crumble
North Beach croissants and cruffins that rotate monthly. Open Thursday through Sunday only.
The Tuesday 9am pastry-box preorder window is how regulars skip the line.
271 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Jane the Bakery
Great small bakery that grows their own grain.
1881 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115 Full write-up → -
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Bob’s Donuts
A 24 hour Polk Street donut counter, family run since 1977, known for apple fritters and a giant donut challenge.
A 24-hour counter on Polk Street. Go late for fresh apple fritters and old-fashioneds
1720 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 Full write-up →
Last updated August 18, 2026
