Sunset Bakery

Note: CASH ONLY! Tasty treats for cheap prices! I tried the custard slice, egg tart, and pineapple bun- all good. Very quick service too. Not many savory vegetarian options. Heads up there’s no filling in the pineapple bun and it doesn’t really taste like pineapple. I saw another review which said this place had the best pineapple buns in the city- I don’t know about that but it was decently good, especially for the price. Also heads up that everything you get will be tossed in a little plastic bag so when I got the custard slice, it had broken a bit from being in the little bag with other items. I didn’t really mind this personally but thought others might. If you want a fork, you can ask for one.

Authentic Chinese bakery with great prices and great food. The woman behind the counter was friendly and the food was very well-priced compared to some other Chinese bakeries in the city. The place is clean, but definitely aged. You can tell it's been in business for a while now. There isn't a massive selection, but still plenty of choices. There are cakes in refrigerators and small trays of pastries on display, along with a menu for buns. The custard tarts are made with puff pastry which makes them way better than the neater looking ones you'll find at other bakeries made with a rough-puff, sort of shortbread dough. Puff pastry takes a lot of effort to make, and you'll feel the difference when you bite into it. They're so flaky and not too sweet. I highly recommend buying the custard ta

I’ve had the strawberry cake from Sunset Bakery in SF several times now, usually for special occasions, and it never disappoints. The sponge is always light and airy, the cream has just the right balance of sweetness, and the fresh strawberries give it that perfect refreshing touch. It’s one of those cakes that feels celebratory without being too rich. Whether it’s a birthday, a family gathering, or just a little treat, this cake is a nice treat.

Buns: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: I've been coming here for years for pork buns. The extended review... Buns: Pork Buns - 4/5 - The buns are pretty good. Always have a couple of these for breakfast during the week. It's a quick eat that I can appreciate. Service: 4/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 3/5 - It's a small place and could use a little more refurbishment but for the most part I take it to go.

March 2024: Bakery is still fantastic. Had the cocktail bun and it was superb! March 2018: Great Chinese bakery without having to go all the way to Chinatown. Custard tarts, pies, 🍰 are all fantastic.