Here in San Francisco there is an abundance of pastry-laden bakeries at which to line up with fellow bread lovers and wait your turn — and you will wait — to select individual versions of the best breakfast ever. This city’s popular morning pastries have found acclaim across the country, whether it’s in magazines (Arsicault), on Instagram (Mr. Holmes), or featured by bloggers nationwide (Craftsman and Wolves). That’s because the creativity of pastry chefs here shines in the unique options, from an everything-flavored croissant with cream cheese inside to savory crawfish beignets.
There are of course plenty of great options for the humble croissant or a nice muffin, but it’s hard to make that choice when faced with the options on this list. Here are 13 excellent options for getting your pastry fix, ones that through their originality and deliciousness reflect the very essence of San Francisco.
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