Where to Find the Best Cakes & Pastries in San Francisco/Bay Area
When you crave something sweet, nothing compares to a hand-made confection picked up at a local bakery. The frostings are fluffier, the fillings are finer and the chocolate is simply more divine.Whether you're in the mood for a traditional pastry like a croissant, classic chocolate chip cookie or a cupcake, GAYOT's Best Bakeries in San Francisco/Bay Area, presented in alphabetical order, will put you on the fast track to sweet tooth satisfaction.
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Artistry and fine ingredients yield unforgettable pastries at this Parisian-style Pacific Heights pâtisserie. See More
A modern-day ultra-hip pâtisserie. See More
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Crixa Cakes
Eastern European-style baked goods in all their unabashedly buttery, fruity, nutty glory. See More
Francophiles, families and weekend cyclists are among those who flock to this sophisticated bakery beacon near the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa. See More
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La Farine
One of Oakland's most beloved bakeries, La Farine brings a bit of France to the East Bay. See More
Light-filled, open-kitchen bakery featuring cinnamon sugar-scented mornings and pizza herbs and spices wafting at lunch and dinnertime. See More
Enjoy breads, pastries, ice cream and more at French culinary destination ONE65. See More
Sophisticated corner café known for its baked goods, sandwiches, eternally crowded tables and long lines out the door. See More
Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt have followed up with Tartine Manufactory, including a bakery, coffee shop and restaurant. See More
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