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March 2024 by Kathy C
SF. Tried their mango crinkle and while it had a strong mango taste which I definitely appreciate, the cookie itself was not soft like how a crinkle should be. Possibly over baked.
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August 2023 by Bri W.
Can't resist walking out of the ferry building without my Ube Lovers Loaf that I shared with my go-to hairstylist @DNA Salon. It's baked fresh everyday and simply delicious. Jane was so friendly and helpful as usual!! Loyal customer for life!!! :))
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July 2023 by Jimmy C.
It's about time I swing by Maison Verbena once again for not one, but two separate purchases after last Thursday's walk at the Ferry Building Farmer's Market. My sweet tooth was ready for some bites of sugar high. And it didn't take long to please the pair of owners by ordering matcha tiramisu and ube puff pastry. While the Ube cream filling was off-the-wall delish, the matcha tiramisu had me in low orbit. The big taste of each pastry will have me coming back for another. But with my strong will power and my wise savings, I'm willing to put my sweet tooth at rest. Hope everyone shall come to Maison Verbena for some outstanding pastries.
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July 2023 by Ken Wong
Tried a purple yam ? cookie! They said this was famous!Really liked it. Would definitely get this again!
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June 2023 by Alisa B.
I stumbled upon this little kiosk at the end of the Ferry Building. The view of Asian-flavored pastries lured me in. The cashier was really kind and they also accept Apple Pay!Of the various options, I tried their Mochi Matcha Muffins. It was not bad! A strong matcha flavor, but I wish it had a chewier mochi texture. They had so many crinkle cookies too! I tried the Mango and Pandan Coconut flavors. Soooo fluffy and the exterior has a nice bite to it. I would definitely buy these again. On the pricey side, but a nice treat.
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May 2023 by Aashutosh Vyas
maison verbena is a beautiful home goods store located in the ferry building marketplace in san francisco. the store is known for its high-quality, sustainable products, as well as its stylish and modern aesthetic.maison verbena offers a wide variety of home goods, including candles, soaps, lotions, bath bombs, home decor, and more. all of the products are made with natural ingredients and are free of harmful chemicals. maison verbena also sources its products from sustainable and ethical suppliers.the store is beautifully decorated and is a great place to find unique and stylish gifts for yourself or your loved ones. the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they are always happy to help you find the perfect product.i highly recommend maison verbena to anyone looking for high-quality, sustainable home goods. the store is a great place to find unique and stylish gifts, and the staff is always happy to help you find the perfect product.here are some of the things that i love about maison verbena:the products are high-quality and sustainable.the store is beautifully decorated and stylish.the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.the products are reasonably priced.i would definitely recommend maison verbena to anyone looking for unique and stylish home goods.
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April 2023 by Michele Ryba
Lovely gift shop in Ferry Building
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March 2023 by Michele R.
A lovely gift shop in the San Francisco Ferry Building, worth a stroll and check out the farmers market on Saturdays
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December 2022 by Libby A.
I was browsing the Ferry Building looking for a small gift for my neighbor. I noticed some nice looking lotions displayed and thought a bottle would make an appropriate gift. I wanted to try a few scents but couldn't get the bottles to dispense lotion. The man working in the store snapped at me that if I wanted to try something, to let him know and he would "serve me." I asked for a sample of one of the lotions, thinking he would give me enough to moisturize my hands so I could get a feel for the product and aroma. He opened the bottle and made a tiny little squirt into my palm (to give you a sense, it was the size of one of the stars above. It felt a little insulting, as if had he left it to me to serve myself, I would have been greedy. I decided to take my business elsewhere where I felt more welcome.
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September 2022 by Anthony Cao
Just visited their brand new Napa location. Owner and staff were extremely kind and friendly. Wife absolutely loves the candles we bought as well.
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September 2022 by Jennifer F.
I haven't been to the Ferry Building store, but I stopped in their Napa location today. The Napa location opened about a month ago and is run/owned by a Filipino man, working alongside his brother and sister. Super sweet family.The store is serene and impeccably curated with high quality, local items. I stopped in for some pastries from Acme, as well as the ube crinkle cookies (phenomenal!). I will definitely be going back to explore the store in greater depth and to pick up candles, fragrances, soaps, chocolates, etc.Highly recommend that you check out the Napa location if you're in the area. One brother said that the Osteria will also be opening a location in Napa soon as well. I cannot wait!
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July 2022 by Adam B.
From a store that seems to mainly sell tchotchkes, there are occasionally some fresh baked foods. Seems like mainly Saturdays. Anyway, really tasty like something you'd find at a proper French pâtisserie.Matcha Dome Cake: Loved this one the most. Light and airy. The bitter matcha powder is a great contrast to all the sweet stuff underneath. Lots of fluffy sponge cake. Only downside was that that meringue on top tasted a little moist/stale since it didn't shatter like fresh meringue should.Chocolate Royale Petite French Cake: Very dense and rich. Felt like 50% of this was ganache. And soft cake underneath. A perfect pairing with coffee. Mango Mousse with Strawberry: Reminded me of those light fruit cakes from Chinatown. No actual mango slices, but tons of mango flavor in the mousse and filling. The strawberry was a bit more subtle (besides the whole strawberry on top). It was like a very thin layer of jam in the middle next to the mango filling. Almost didn't notice it.
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July 2022 by Andres Aceves
(Translated by Google) A very "chick" small store with personal care items such as soap, solid shampoo among others. There is an area of aromatherapy products for the home and a small delicatessen pastry and chocolate place. The staff is attentive and willing to give information about their products.(Original)Una pequeña tienda muy "chick " con artículos de cuidado personal como pueden ser jabón , shampoo sólido entre otros. Hay un área de productos de aromaterapia para el hogar y un pequeño lugar de repostería y chocolates delicatessen. El personal atento y dispuesto a dar información sobre sus productos.
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January 2022 by Lisa A.
The pastries are from Osteria Verbena which is right next to Madison Verbena. Pastries (except macarons) were half off towards the end of the day which was a sweet bonus. The ube pastry (pretty much an ube cookie) was buttery and soft. The coconut pandan cream puff was nice and light though I wish there was a stronger pandan flavor. Both were not too sweet which is a plus.
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September 2021 by Mike C.
During my weekly Saturday farmers' market shopping trip, I stumbled upon a new stand near the south south west entrance to the Ferry Building. The previous business sold small tarts and cakes which didn't pull on my heartstring. Seeing a large display of baked goods, I promptly parked my cart and my eyes started wandering. A few minutes later, I picked a couple of items to try. I then saw some drinks as the kind lady packed my goodies. Then, I went around the corner and saw another attractive counter... well, you get the idea. Not a good idea to shop on an empty stomach. In fact, a chef friend stopped by and I ended up buying him breakfast (ham and cheese croissant) while at it. Before you knew it, I had a small shopping bag and was already thinking about my next trip here. When I got home, I had already bought my planned breakfast and lunch so my pastries would wait for another day. The first item that I tried the next morning was the double chocolate almond croissant (yelp.com/user_local_phot…) which I reheated in the oven; it was delicious and tasted more like an almond croissant with chocolate. I would get this again. A day or two later, I tried the choco crinkle (yelp.com/user_local_phot…) for breakfast; though it looks like a harmless cookie, it actually had be bouncing between describing it as a cake or a brownie. It is deceivingly rich and filling, definitely a must for chocolate fans. I actually was full after eating half of it. Finally, I found a late afternoon to try a can of the Slate dark chocolate ultra filtered milk drink (yelp.com/user_local_phot…); it was light and definitely less rich than normal chocolate milks that I've recently tried. I found this just okay as I am looking for that richness when drinking chocolate milk... see Alexander's. Back to the counter around the corner, there was a beautiful display of truffles (yelp.com/user_local_phot…) in various flavors, shapes, and sizes. Since it was quite warm this day and I had several other shopping stops, I did not purchase any. He also pointed out the main store with directly faces the old Sur La Table store space. Technically, this review should be for the business name Osteria Verbena since that was the sign above the section where I shopped. I will take a peek at the main store Saturday since they are closed during the early part of the week. I heard some mention that some of the truffles are from that wine country three Michelin place with the initials FL. Will ask more questions when there again.Edit after revisit:. The store prides itself in selling quality and mostly if not all sustainable products. Didn't get to browse as there were several customers inside but did buy a few pastry goods a week later.
