The Best Bakeries in San Francisco

b. patisserie is a welcoming bakery in San Francisco created by Chef Belinda Leong, a James Beard–winning baker. The bright, approachable space features her distinct pastry style and is popular with both regulars and newcomers. It’s a comfortable spot to enjoy thoughtfully crafted baked goods without any fuss.

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Virginia Miller

Dining/Drink Writer/Judge

This is a bakery that I'm crazy about. Belinda Leong is an incredible master baker. This is a bakery in Pacific Heights that I'm crazy about. B is for Belinda Leong, who’s won the Best Outstanding Baker at the James Beard awards. She has her own unique style of pastries and one of the things I'm addicted to is her scone which is somewhere between a scone and a croissant with banana and dark chocolate. She also has one of the best quiches I've ever had, changing ingredients each day. Belinda is an incredible master baker and one of our great SF treasures.

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Arsicault Bakery in San Francisco is known for its French-inspired pastries and often draws a line out the door. Customers say the wait is worth it, making this cozy spot a go-to for freshly baked treats.

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Kal Freese

Nordic Barista Champion

The absolute best French pastries in San Francisco (and maybe anywhere outside of France), full stop. There will be a line, and it WILL be worth it. Don’t miss the ham and cheese croissants, kouign amman, savory scones, or morning bun.

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Josey Baker Bread in San Francisco is a welcoming bakery that mills fresh, local grains to make whole grain sourdough. It shares a space with a cafe, creating a relaxed spot where bread enthusiasts can stop in for a comforting experience. The focus on simple, thoughtfully made bread makes it an inviting place to visit.

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Stuart Brioza

Chef-Restaurateur

Up the street from us is Josey Baker Bakery run by Josey Baker, who's got The Mill café in the same space. The Mill is a unique bakery as it's a bakery in the back and a cafe in the front. And they mill flour like the name says daily and bake a fermented style of bread. We work with them and use their bread at The Progress and they grind all of our flours for our pancake doughs, and some of the the other very specific flours that we use. I love what he's doing.

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Tartine Bakery, founded in 2002 by baker Chad Robertson and pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt, is a well-known spot in San Francisco. This original location has a laid-back feel and a focus on fresh baking. People appreciate its straightforward approach that has stood the test of time.

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Stuart Brioza

Chef-Restaurateur

Among bakeries, Tartine, by baker Chad Robertson and pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt obviously reigns here in San Francisco, and it still holds up. Founded in 2002, it's still an amazing bakery and brand. This is the original bakery location.

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Breadbelly is a small bakery in San Francisco that draws on Asian and European baking traditions for its creative pastries. The team, who trained at Atelier Crenn, brings together flavors from Korea to the Philippines in a cozy and welcoming setting. It’s a down-to-earth spot that delivers refined treats without feeling stuffy.

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Virginia Miller

Dining/Drink Writer/Judge

Three Atelier Crenn alum open a tiny bakery and call on their Asian traditions and influences in pastries.When three Atelier Crenn alum open a tiny bakery and call on their Asian traditions and influences in gourmet, creative pastries — from Korea to the Philippines — the results are nothing but spectacular in a city already rife with the largest number of the U.S.' best bakeries. On fluffy house milk bread, their kaya toast surpasses even the best I've had in Singapore.

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Tartine Manufactory in San Francisco offers laid-back Californian-style food with a focus on fresh bread and baked goods. The spacious setting has a lively yet relaxed feel, and it’s an offshoot of the well-known Tartine Bakery. It’s a welcoming spot to enjoy a casual meal in the Mission district.

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Saku Tuominen

CEO & Restaurateur

Simple, well made californian comfort cuisine.The new, light & spacious location of the legendary SF bakery. Tartine Manufactory offers simple, well made californian comfort cuisine. No frills, just good food and great energy - and of course really good bread as a bonus.

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