Discover MerciSF’s non-exhaustive listing of delicious bakeries across the Bay. Whether you are looking for the traditional pains au chocolat and croissants or more creative takes on Kouign Amann and flat croissants, the Bay caters to all tastes; keeping us curious and well fed.
SAN FRANCISCO
One65
The multi-culinary building directed by Chef Claude Le Tohic, hosts a boulangerie pâtisserie on its first floor and everything is impeccable from baguettes to chocolate croissants. Our favorite is the stylish cheetah print chocolate croissant. As for the pastries, they owe their success to the outstanding pastry chef Clément Goyffon
One65 165 O’Farell St., San Francisco
photo: Parachute Bakery
Parachute
Stroll around the Ferry Building and stop at Parachute for beautiful and delicious baked goods. The rectangular pain au chocolat won our heart.
Parachute, 1 Ferry Building, Suite 5 San Francisco,
La Boulangerie de San Francisco – four locations in San Francisco
A storied institution with four San Francisco locations. Don’t miss the Chocolate Hazelnut croissant. La Boulangerie is a great place to linger, read your favorite book, or do some people watching.
La Boulangerie, four locations in San Francisco (Cole Valley, Noe Valley, Hayes Valley, Pine Street) + Irvine
Credits: Juniper
Juniper
Find your regular pains au chocolat and croissants alongside creative offerings like the Asparagus & Prosciutto Danish or Black Sesame Kouign Amann – all as tasty as they are beautiful. Feeling thirsty? The Pistachio Vanilla Rose Latte and the Dandelion Chocolate Mocha Verde are not to be missed. Last but not least: the team is wonderfully friendly, which makes a real difference on Sunday mornings when the line can spill well outside the door. We love Juniper.
Juniper, 1401 Polk Street, San Francisco.
Le Marais Bakery
Pains au chocolat, French music, a French-speaking staff, and the feeling of being in a Parisian brasserie. Le Marais is a great place to get your fix of French baked goods in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
$50. Serves 10-12
Le Marais, three locations in the Bay (Castro, Nob Hill, Mill Valley)
SOUTH BAY
Maison Alyzée
Indulge in both traditional baked goods and refined French pastries — crunchy croissants alongside creamy Paris-Brest and a sophisticated Mille-Feuille.
Maison Alyzee, 212 Castro St, Mountain View; 1208 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame.
Fleur de cocoa
A lovely Los Gatos spot for your daily fix of buttery, creamy baked goods.
Fleur de Cocoa, 39 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Alexander’s Patisserie
All your favorite baked goods, plus a touch of creativity with Alexander’s flat croissants in raspberry, matcha, and mango. A beautiful addition to the South Bay scene.
Alexander’s Patisserie, 209 Castro Street, Mountain View; 19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino
MARIN COUNTY AND BEYOND
Sarmentine
Local ingredients, organic flour, and a Slow Food Snail of Approval: at Sarmentine, great attention is paid to what goes into every product. The result is delicious, wholesome baking that comes with a sense of overall goodness.
Sarmentine, 52 Mission Circle, Suite # 112, Santa Rosa; 6760 McKinley Street, Suite # 150, Sebastopol; 840 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma
EAST BAY
Maison Benoit
Traditional French baked goods done with care: baguette viennoise, pain au sucre, and chaussons aux pommes. A lovely neighborhood spot in Danville.
Maison Benoit, 402 Railroad Ave, Danville
Credits: Tarts de Feybesse
Tarts de Feybesse
“French-inspired creations with Filipino flair.” Buttery croissants, creamy éclairs, and stunning strawberry tarts – from a 2025 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. What more do you need?
Tarts de Feybesse, 324 24th Street, Oakland.
