(415) 566-3117
1331 Ninth Ave
(Irving Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94122
37.7633
-122.4664
Neighborhoods: Central West, Inner Sunset
Arizmendi Bakery
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About Arizmendi Bakery
The Editor
Chelsea Lin
Citysearch
In a city overflowing with cafes and bakeries, this Inner Sunset co-op is among the best of the best--with the lines of hungry customers to prove it. Perhaps because the tiny, mostly take-out neighborhood bakery is worker-owned, there's a palpable sense of care and customer service that's almost a throwback to times past, where employees know regulars' names and treat even the purchase of a single scone with smiles. Each day brings a new batch of baked goods--some breakfast-y items like bran muffins and pecan rolls are always available, while breads ranging from multi-grain to challah, soda…
10/02/08
A Bakery for Everyone
by MaxPower11 at Citysearch
Most bakeries, especially in SF, are populated by two kinds of people.
Tourists, or college kids in letters scribbling notes for their medical exams.
This place however, is different. It's a co-op, which means everyone makes money if the bakery does.
Not always the best system, but in this case it works great. This place makes the best baked goods around; even the pizza is awe-inspiring.
My girlfriend is a scone connoisseur; I've bought her those little floury, fruit filled, tea toddies from here to Hong Kong; literally. And by far, her favorites are from this bakery.
My only complaint would be the people on bicycles who make this their terminus after a trip through the park. Seriously people, you are hot, sweaty, and some of you just should NOT be wearing skin tight garments around the general public. That aside, if you manage to make it early enough, they have a great selection, and some chairs outside to scarf down all kinds of cool stuff while you sample coffee from the shop next door, along with "Sunset" culture. If I should leave you with any parting words, it would be these: don't eat the pizza on a date; or at least make sure your SO partakes as well. Nothing like going in for a good-bye smooch with lethal garlic-olive oil pizza breath. Ewww.
But seriously...totally great place. Go for it; you won't be disappointed.
- Pros: They make flour, water, and aborted chicken fetuses into pure gastornomic goodness
- Cons: Sweaty bicycle riders trying to jam the front door for that "totally necessary Carbo load"
01/24/07
Best bakery in San Francisco!!
by baychick at Citysearch
This is hands-down my favorite bakery in San Francisco. The breads and pastries are delicious and fresh, and never sickeningly sweet or heavy. The pumpkin muffin, corn-cherry scone, brioche knot, and pecan roll are my favorites. It's almost unbelievable - every single thing they make is good! The thin-crust pizza is very tasty, light and not too cheesy - it can be a little on the oily side however. Arizmendi is usually crowded and the seats are all taken, and parking is pretty bad - still, the addicting baked goods are totally worth it.
- Pros: Baked goods, pizza
- Cons: Seating, parking
08/28/06
Great baked goods and pizza!
by fizzlesnit at Citysearch
Arizmendi is the best bakery in the area. Their scones, muffins, and cookies are delicious, but make sure to try their pizza above all else! The staff of this co-op is friendly and helpful.
- Pros: freshly made, natural ingredients, friendly staff
The Details on Arizmendi Bakery
Know Before You Go:
The bakery has sister cooperatives in Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville.
When to Go:
Pizza comes out of the over at 11:30am--be there then.
The Extras:
A schedule of each week's bread and pizza offerings is available on Arizmendi's website.
Where to Sit:
There's not much in the way of seating, but a couple of tables outside make for good people-watching, if you're lucky enough to snag one.
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Payment Methods:
Cash, Check
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