Category: pastry

Andytown Coffee

Rating
10/10

Wait
5 Minutes

Value
$5 per dish

Where
SF

Snowy Plover
I was skeptical when I was told that there’s an amazing coffee drink that is a mixture of expresso, simple syrup, homemade whip cream, and sparkling water. I had to go try it myself as my mind couldn’t imagine all these ingredients coming together. I was proven wrong and this cold coffee drink is amazing. 

Cheddar Scallion Scone
A must order. The scone is fresh, dense but fluffy, and most importantly cheesy. Its different than “traditional” scones in texture and flavor. The Cheddar Scallion Scone has an interesting balance between sweet and savory flavors. 

Andytown has a very cozy living room feeling. There’s tchotchkes all along the walls and potted plants peppered throughout the space. The space is not large, but all the natural light reflecting off the white walls make the space feel larger than it is. Do keep in mind there isn’t much seating so it’s not the most ideal place if you want bring your laptop and work. 

Andytown is a great local corner shop and would be a hit in any neighborhood. I highly recommend the Snowy Plover and the fresh pastries.

Website – https://www.andytownsf.com

Neighbor Bakehouse

Rating
9/10

Wait
10 Minutes

Value
$5 per dish

Where
SF

Everything Croissant
Flaky, buttery, but chewy on the inside is how a croissant should be. The Everything Croissant is the epitome of those characteristics plus the addition the everything seasoning on top. 

Pistachio Blackberry Twice-Baked
After having this, I’m set on believing that all pastries should be twice-baked. The outer layer is a nice crunchy mixture of pistachios and mashed blackberries. The inside, much like the croissant, is flaky, butter, but chewy inside.

If you plan on heading to Neighbor Bakehouse, be on the lookout for the line snaking out onto the sidewalk. The line length is a bit misleading, as there is only a small ordering area for customers. Also, the line does move quickly as the Neighbor Bakehouse staff is efficient with the orders. Majority of the space is dedicated to their baking operations, therefore Neighbor Bakehouse does not offer any interior seating but has a handful of tables on their patio. 

Neighbor Bakehouse is one of those types of places where you leave questioning, “If pastries are supposed to taste like this, what have I been having my whole life?”

Website – https://www.neighborsf.com