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April 2024 by Sarah Stricklin
Yummy coconut custard bun! Can’t wait to go back and try more of the beautiful treats
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April 2024 by May W.
I believe after 5:30 pm, there's supposed to be buy 2 get 1 free item but the staff who helped me didn't mention that last night. Looks like not very honest!
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April 2024 by Gabriela M.
This place is a must when visiting San Fran. I do my research before going on a trip and this place was recommended by a few people. I know that you often hear more about the Golden Gate Bakery but there was a long line and I was not going to wait to try their egg tart. I'm glad I didn't sit in that line. We grabbed a few items to go and of course we tried their egg tart. It was warm and crispy. We also order some gelatin looking pastries, matcha cake, and sweet bread. Everything was great.
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April 2024 by asy patrysheva
huge selection of Chinese and European sweets.
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March 2024 by Jenny O.
The location still had a lot of bread even though it was around closing time. AA Bakery Cafe was pretty busy, all the seating was filled and there were a lot of take out customers. Line didn't take long and the lady who bagged our bread was fast and efficient! The look of the place was like standard Chinese bakery shop but a little cluttered so it was a bit crowded when lining up. We ordered 4 items. Green Onion Long Bread: The bread was tasty and had enough green onion. Flavor was on point but could have a but more salt. Rate: 9/10 Raisin Long Bread: Again bread flavor profile was yummy but it did lack in raisins. If it had more it could had a better rating but I'd still order it again. Rate: 7/10 Sesame Ball: This was the least favorite. It was like a typical sesame ball but nothing too specials. Probably not their best in my opinion. Rate: 6/10 Walnut Cookie: The cookie was pretty big and lot of flavor! Crumbly texture and chewy inside. It was a little sweet so I saved half for later. If you like walnuts, I'd strongly recommend! Rate: 9/10 All this came to $7.50! Pretty cheap and would definitely come back to try the long breads again and other snacks! Even though it's not "aesthetic" to the public eye, it still has a comfortable vibe and the main importance is the breads!
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March 2024 by Rebecca T.
I was in the mood for an egg custard tart while in Chinatown: Golden Gate Bakery had a long line and I couldn't seem to find Napoleon Super Bakery (which apparently has closed). I stumbled upon AA Bakery, and it turned out to be a great alternative! The egg custard tarts were only $2/piece (cash only), and still beautiful warm and flaky biting into it. A solid egg custard tart in Chinatown, and less of a line than Golden Gate Bakery!
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March 2024 by Joe Y.
We saw this bakery and decided to stop in for a snack. The lady behind the counter recommended the Japanese cheesecake. It was much lighter than a traditional cheesecake and could be help in your hand. Great recommendation. There were lots of other options and everything looked great,
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March 2024 by Michael M.
Amazing egg custard tarts! I've had a ton and make it a point to try them at places whenever I'm out for dim sum or at a Chinese bakery. The ones here are larger than average, fresh, not too sweet and super flaky.
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March 2024 by Jo C.
In order to buy the baked goods you have to order from the server. I like how everything is behind the counter to avoid contamination. There are also day old buns packaged into bundles sold at a discount. What caught my eyes were several dessert items you don't see too often at other Chinese bakeries. egg tart-better than the ones I've tried at other places, not too sweet but not too bland Milk tart- very good not too sweet or not too bland coconut pudding with red beans -delicious but can melt, like jello so best to refrigerate or eat right away ham and eggs bun -it was ok, it was pretty but not just average I'll come back!
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March 2024 by Deb K.
We came here because Golden Gate Bakery was closed and this was recommended as an alternate. So glad we came here! One block up to Stockton and turn left. It's on the corner and worth the hike up the hill! Ordered two of each: pineapple custard bun, bbq baked bao, egg custard, and Jin dui (think that's you spell it). Total was $14 and some change. What a great deal! And everything was so delicious! Sat in the back and just ate and relaxed! Tip: bring cash or pay a fee for credit card.
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March 2024 by Carlica T.
so yummy! really great options and at a great price if you pay cash. pretty busy but that's expected. overall a great bakery with the absolute best items.
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March 2024 by Ed U.
I'm not really a Chinatown bakery connoisseur, but I do know a good bakery when I enter one. You can just tell because the baked goods don't look like they've been sitting there all day. I was feeling peckish after a dental appointment, and with no cavities, I felt entitled to something sweet. The $2.50 Milk Tart looked like a pale version of a custard egg tart (photo: However, I genuinely liked it because it tasted comparatively lighter. I also went for the $1.75 Coconut Cream Bun simply because it looked like an imploded cream puff (photo: I took my stash over to nearby Woh Hei Yuen Park where I wolfed it down in the privacy of my own picnic table amid a tai chi class in progress. What a delicious treat. BAKED GOODS - 4 stars...well made sweet treats AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty traditional Chinatown spot SERVICE - 4 stars...they're quick about it TOTAL - 4 stars...one of the better Chinatown bakeries if you ask me RELATED - Exploring SF's Chinatown? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:
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February 2024 by Matthew Chen
I always love a good affordable Chinese bakery, no matter where I go! The egg tarts ($2 each) were insanely thick, creamy, and hot out of the oven. Not the mention the crust was perfectly flaky and crispy!I also liked their fluffy sponge cakes (so soft and fluffy!) and a couple other of their cheap bread options. Definitely a great place to get some affordable yet high quality Chinese baked goods for breakfast or a snack, probably one of the best bakeries in SF Chinatown!
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February 2024 by Matthew C.
I always love a good affordable Chinese bakery, no matter where I go! The egg tarts ($2 each) were insanely thick, creamy, and hot out of the oven. Not the mention the crust was perfectly flaky and crispy! I also liked their fluffy sponge cakes (so soft and fluffy!) and a couple other of their cheap bread options. Definitely a great place to get some affordable yet high quality Chinese baked goods for breakfast or a snack, probably one of the best bakeries in SF Chinatown! The ladies who run the bakery are very friendly and serve customers very quickly and efficiently, even when there's larger crowds of customers.
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February 2024 by Babae Simon
A lot of selection and affordable
