Tartine Bakery

"The queue moves as slowly as a Cold War–era breadline, and you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere to sit, but the cakes, pastries, and cookies at Tartine are worth the hassle."

"This boulangerie's pies, pastries, hot-pressed sandwiches and bread pudding desserts are some of the finest around."

"More a destination than a place to linger, be prepared to stand in line while the decadent smells of Tartine waft over you." Full review

"Routinely rated the best bakery in San Francisco, Tartine actually lives up to the hype." Full review

"It's not just a "corner bakery" – "it's a real experience" swears the carb-craving crowd "flocking" at all hours to this unmarked "Mission mecca" known for its "amazing" pastries." Full review

"The hot-pressed sandwiches and croque monsieurs will make you long for Paris, even if you’ve never been." Full review

"I swear to god I’m not exaggerating, this is the best bread in existence." Full review

"Join the line in the Mission for SF’s best sweets, breads, and cakes." Full review

"Tartine Bakeries are starting to pop up like rabbits, but that doesn’t make their pastries any less good...great for a quick grab-and-go coffee or morning bun." Full review

"This tiny Mission District outpost—neighboring Pizzeria Delfina—is where to experience the loaves of tangy country bread that sell out insanely quickly." Full review