Bakery Hopping in the City
With the pandemic at full steam throughout 2020, many restaurants and bakeries were left without their regular consumers, forcing businesses to shut down. Many food businesses struggled to survive with takeout services being the main source of income, and the food industry was taking an immense toll while some people took up new hobbies like cooking or baking, not being able to enjoy fresh goods from local bakeries still plagued the minds of many. However, in June 2020, restaurants began offering outdoor seating, and many businesses were finally able to regain some semblance of normalcy.
As the world continues opening up, here is a wide range of bakeries that you should visit the next time you are in the Bay Area!
1. B.Pattisere
2821 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
B.Pattisere puts a modern twist on classic French pastries. The bakery itself presents a contemporary tearoom with an open pastry kitchen, where customers can order the vast selection of treats with a point of a finger. The customer service is phenomenal, as all the servers are bright and friendly, and customers are served individually. Their pastry selection includes individual petit fours, viennoiseries, tarts, and macarons. Customers adore their tartines, a kind of open-faced sandwich, which are freshly made every day! Some other pastries to try are their Seasonal Almond Croissants, Kouign Amman, and Cherry Oatmeal Toffee Cookie. Some of their petit fours that are to adore are their Chocolate Caramel Toffee Mouse Dome, Chocolate Almond Cake, Vanilla Cassis Cake, and their classic Chocolate Mouse Cake.
2. Rosalind Bakery
450 Manor Plaza, Pacifica, CA 94044
Rosalind Bakery specializes in their artisanal bread and pastries made fresh daily. With many of their items making delicious breakfast food, droves of people flock to this beloved bakery just a block away from the gorgeous view of the ocean in Pacifica, CA. The bakery is renowned for its starter doughs, morning muffins, and naturally leavened loaves of organic bread from the classic baguettes to Olive loaves, filled with Kalamata olives, citrus zest, and herbs. Besides their shop in Pacifica, Rosalind also sells baked goods in the Daly City Farmers' Market at Serramonte Center every Thursday from 9 am-1 pm.
3. Mazetti’s Bakery
101 Manor Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044
If you are looking for quality sweets on a budget, Mazetti’s Bakery is the place to go. Established over 30 years ago, in the heart of Pacifica, Mazzetti's specializes in cakes for all occasions. Whether you need treats to serve at your next casual party or a grandiose Sweet 16th birthday cake, Mazzetti's can personalize their goods for any and every occasion. 12” focaccia breads, Derby Cakes with fresh fruits, and Cannolis are just a few customer favorites.
4. Ariscault
397 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
Ariscault has been and will continue to be a Bay Area staple. Home to San Francisco’s best breads and pastries, Ariscault is definitely not one to miss. All of their daily pastries are a must-try; their croissants are absolutely heavenly and incredibly tender, making you wonder if you’ve ever tasted something so delicious. Customers frequently wait happily in lines that stretch for a block in hopes to get their hands on the bakery’s fragrant and fresh pastries straight out of the kitchen. These delectable goods sell out quickly, so be sure to come early and hungry!
5. Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
Located in the Richmond district between 5th and 6th Avenues on Balboa Street, Cinderella Bakery and Cafe was succeeded by Mike Fishman in 1988. While satisfying their customers with freshly baked goods infused with flavors reminiscent of old Russia for over 68 years, this bakery offers a variety of irresistible treats and mouth-watering lunches. The shop is best known for its full Honey Cakes and many savory specialties such as Piroshki and Russian pies. For the vast selection of pastries this bakery offers, the price is incredibly affordable with pastries averaging $1.50 each.
