We offer a selection of places to buy Galette des Rois in the San Francisco Bay Area. This traditional French dessert, associated with Epiphany on January 6, is often enjoyed from the end of Christmas until the end of January, served with apple juice, cider, or sparkling wine.Originating from ancient Rome, this tradition has evolved into a true passion in France, with 30 to 32 million galettes consumed each year, representing 10% of the turnover of artisan bakers.
Discover our list of bakeries in San Francisco and the Bay Area where you can find the galette. If you would like to suggest another bakery contact us by email.
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Le Carousel Patisserie
This new pastry chef, present in the Bay Area in the form of pop-ups, offers 2 galettes: a traditional galette with puff pastry and almond cream made with whole almond flour (50$) or an almond cream flavored with homemade candied orange zest and a touch of Grand Marnier (55$). For 8 to 10 people. Order here
One65 in San Francisco
One65 offers the traditional version filled with frangipane. Only one size available for 55$. Just place an online order 24 hours in advance to pick it up at the store or request home delivery. Don’t miss your slot!
ONE65 – 165 O’Farrell – San Francisco
La Boulangerie de San Francisco – four addresses in San Francisco
Each galette is delivered with a bean, 6 people 45$. It is recommended to order 48 hours in advance by phone at (415) 440-0356 to pick it up in one of the stores in San Francisco – Pine St, Hayes Valley, Noe Valley, Cole Valley. Also available by the slice.
More info here
Le Marais Bakery in San Francisco and Mill Valley
The Galette des Rois is available this year at Le Marais Bakery in two different flavors, a classic frangipane version (45$) or an apple-filled version (40$). Each galette, which serves 10 to 12 portions, is sold with a bean and a crown.
Order online 48 hours in advance for pickup at one of the Le Marais Bakery stores at 498 Sanchez St or 1138 Sutter St, San Francisco or at 250 East Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley. Home delivery possible.
Thorough Bread in San Francisco
An essential bakery and pastry shop taken over by Julie-Marie, the daughter of Michel Suas, Thorough Bread has been around for a long time. This year, galettes can be ordered by phone (415) 558-0690 or by email thoroughbreadandpastry@gmail.com. Available by the slice on-site. Available during the first two weeks of January. More info on their Instagram
Maison Nico in San Francisco
Chef Nico brings his expertise in pies and other puff pastries to the Galette des Rois, offering a frangipane version for 56$ and a frangipane & black sesame version for $61. Pick up at the store at 710 Montgomery St, San Francisco. Order here. Available from January 6 to January 31.
IN THE SOUTH BAY
Maison Alyzée in Mountain View and Burlingame
Two versions this year: traditional Galette des Rois with frangipane available in three sizes: for 4/6 people 50$ or 6/8 people 60$ or 8/10 people 72$ and a pistachio-cherry version. (59$/69$/79$) Both come with a bean and a crown. The galettes are available until February 4 and also individually.
Maison Alyzee – 212 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041.
Maison Alyzée – 1208 Burlingame Av Burlingame
Douce France in Palo Alto
Order in advance or stop by for tea at this old-fashioned pastry shop and tea room! 38$ (6-8 people). Available until the end of January
Douce France – 855 El Camino Real Ste 104 – Palo Alto
Tel: 650-322-3601
Fleur de cocoa, Los Gatos
Until the end of January, you can pre-order the Galette des Rois and pick it up in the store. 55$ for 6/8 portions or 65$ for 8/10 portions, with a bean and 2 crowns. Also available individually.
Fleur de Cocoa – 39 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
www.fleurdecocoa.com
Mademoiselle Colette in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or Redwood City
Pre-order 48 hours in advance or in one of the three Mademoiselle Colette pastry shops, a frangipane galette for 6/8 people at 60$ or an apple version at 55$, or individually at 9.50$. Made with Isigny butter and organic flour.
MARIN COUNTY AND BEYOND
Suzette
This is not a bakery/pastry shop but a café/brasserie/tea room that we recently talked about. Traditional galette, 2 sizes: 2/4 people for 32$ – 8/10 people for 49$. (The bean is an almond). Order until January 15, 2025
Sarmentine in Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Petaluma
Sarmentine has opened another new bakery this year (the 3rd!!) in Petaluma where you will also find the galettes des rois. Two versions of galette in 3 sizes: frangipane or kings’ brioche 6 people/ 8 people or 10/12 people. You will have the pleasure of choosing your bean!
Available from January 4 until the end of January. It is recommended to order your galette 24 hours in advance, especially for large sizes, by phone at (707) 623-9595 or by sending an email to order@sarmentine.com The latest information is on Instagram
Sarmentine Santa Rosa 52 Mission Circle, Suite # 112 Santa Rosa
Sarmentine Sebastopol 6760 McKinley Street, Suite # 150 Sebastopol
Sarmentine, 840 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma
Les Pascals in Glen Ellen
Traditional frangipane galette available in several sizes: 4 people – 6 people – 8 people with a bean and a crown. Order by phone at 707-934-8378 or in the store, every day until the end of January.
More info on their website
EAST BAY
Maison Benoit, Danville
Maison Benoit is 1 year old! They are inaugurating Here is the opportunity to try this new bakery and pastry shop opened this week by Benoit Vialle. You will find traditional galettes for 6 people at 45$ and a pear chocolate version at 48$
Available from Sunday, January 7 by pre-order 24 hours in advance, by private message on Instagram or on their Facebook page
Maison Benoit 402 Railroad Ave, Danville. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
La Noisette Sweets, Berkeley
It is preferable to order online or by calling the lively Alain Chocron at 510-813-8300. The traditional frangipane galette in 2 sizes: medium at 26$ and large at 45$. There are also two less traditional versions, pistachio strawberry and hazelnut chocolate each at 45$
✨You can also buy your beans individually, straight from France
La Noisette Sweets, 2701 8th Street, Suite 116, Berkeley
Tarts de Feybesse,
The galettes will be available throughout January. These are traditional frangipane galettes sold with pretty porcelain beans and a crown. 45$ for 6-8 people. Pick up at their brand new store that recently made a buzz at 324 24th St. Oakland.
Order here
La Farine
Available the first week of January, a traditional frangipane galette, with a bean.
Order here
Seven Hills Bakery, Castro Valley
This bakery and pastry shop, whose owner and head baker Julien Wagner is French, makes traditional frangipane galettes on pre-order 24 hours in advance, by phone at (510) 586-0858 or in person. Until January 7
3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley
More information
Galette des Rois with frangipane or a fruit brioche version, it’s once a year so enjoy it!
