Eastern Bakery

Eastern Bakery is one of those great San Francisco finds. Tucked away in Chinatown, it's easy to walk right past the modest storefront in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. But don't let the unassuming exterior fool you--it's a real hidden gem. There's no indoor seating here; all orders are placed at a small stand by the door. The windows are plastered with handwritten paper signs that serve as the menu. At first glance, it feels a bit overwhelming, but once you dive in, you'll realize it's part of the charm. The real stars are the mooncakes and the coffee crunch cake. I first heard about the cake on Reddit and was curious to try it as an alternative to my usual go-to at Yasukoi Sweet Shop in Japantown. I don't believe this cake is even on the menu plastered on the windows, so you'

Eastern Bakery’s sesame balls are outstanding. Perfectly crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and filled with just the right amount of fragrant red bean paste. They’re not overly sweet, which lets the nutty sesame flavor really shine. Always fresh and satisfying. A must-try if you’re stopping by Eastern Bakery.

Literally an underrated hidden gem in chinatown. The best pastries in town. Randomly found it a year ago and couldn’t stop thinking about it. Finally back in the city and went here again. Love it. Can recommend the sesame ball & moon cake.

Eastern Bakery is my favorite stop during my trips to SF Chinatown. I’ve been coming to Eastern Bakery ever since childhood. The BBQ buns, cocktail buns, pastries & cookies - all delicious and fresh made! My absolute favorite: the Lotus Mooncake is always what I look forward to. This is the best lotus mooncake made around - the filling is made in house! The set up is a take-away window. A sweet man takes your order, and the ladies in the back gather your order & call you when it’s ready. SF Chinatown simply wouldn’t be without these cultural institutions like Eastern Bakery.

Hey mom and pop ran bakery in the middle of Chinatown. A little hole in the wall. Walk through take out style. Very authentic food and snacks. The mom and pop were very nice. They didn’t really speak much English. We were still able to find vegetarian and vegan options. We tried the vegetarian moon cake. 🥮 mmmm it was served hot. It’s very dense. 1 is more than enough for 2-4 people to share. They take cash and zelle.