Find sweet treats at these specialty bakeries

Pastries at Mariposa Bakery. Photo courtesy of Mariposa Bakery. 

From French patisseries to underground bakeries, the Bay Area has plenty of sweet options to quench any craving. Savor freshly baked bread, babka, mooncakes, fluffy conchas and so much more. Here’s our guide to BARTable specialty bakeries you’re sure to love. Hop on BART and try them all!

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Sweet treats at Craftsman and Wolves. Photo courtesy of Craftsman and Wolves. 

Craftsman and Wolves | 16^th St Mission

This contemporary French-inspired pâtisserie café uses seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques in a modern setting. While their menu offers plenty of delectable pastries, fresh bread and light fare — Craftsman and Wolves’ specialty is “the rebel within,” which includes parmesan-asiago, pork sausage, scallions and a soft, cooked egg. Plus, the offerings are every bit as beautiful as they are delicious. Take BART to 16^th St Mission to visit this hidden gem in the Mission 0.4 miles away at 746 Valencia St.

The perfect loaf at Tartine Bakery. Photo courtesy of Tartine Bakery. 

Tartine Bakery | 16^th St Mission

The bread at Tartine Bakery is baked fresh every day in a wood-fired brick oven. Each loaf is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The bakery has reached cult status, however, not only for its bread. Tartine's pastries, tarts, cookies and confections are equally delicious. Take BART to 16^th St Mission for the perfect bread and tasty tarts 0.5 miles away at 600 Guerrero St.

Loquat Bakery in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Loquat Bakery. 

Loquat | Civic Center/UN Plaza

Loquat is a Jewish bakery specializing in babka, bourekas, cakes and pastries from the Jewish diaspora. If visiting with a friend on a Saturday or Sunday, try the weekend special: Kubaneh Platter for Two. The buttery dough rolled in nigella seeds is a Jewish specialty from Yemen and served with haminado egg, feta cheese and sauces. All baked goods at Loquat are perfectly paired with coffee and are so tasty that they'll make you want to come back time and time again. Take BART to Civic Center/UN Plaza for Jewish baked goods 0.6 miles away at 198 Gough St.

The owner of Eastern Bakery smiles with a plate of treats. Photo courtesy of Douglas Zimmerman, SFGate.

Eastern Bakery | Montgomery St

This old-school bakery in San Francisco's Chinatown offers sweet and savory delights. The oldest Chinese bakery in Chinatown is famous for its egg custard tarts, mooncakes and coffee crunch cake. Popular amongst locals and visitors alike, even former President Bill Clinton once stopped by Eastern Bakery for a mooncake. Take BART to Montgomery St for traditional Chinese baked goods 0.5 miles away at 720 Grant Ave.

Find decadent desserts at Gregory's underground bakery. Photo courtesy of East Bay Express. 

Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts | 19^th St/Oakland

Oakland's best-kept secret, Gregory's Gourmet Desserts, is an underground bakery with limited signage near BART. Owner Gregory Williams is a dessert specialist and offers cheesecakes, key lime pie, peach cobbler, sweet potato cake and much more. Treat yourself—you won't regret it! Take BART to 19^th St/Oakland for decadent desserts 0.4 miles away at 285 23rd St.

Desserts are on display at La Farine. Photo courtesy of Yelp.

La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie | Rockridge

Open since 1977, La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie serves fresh breads, beautiful tarts, tasty pastries, cakes, and more. They’re also a fantastic spot to pick up holiday goods like Irish soda bread on St. Patrick’s Day and hot cross buns at Easter. Try the fruit tarts, which are a local favorite. Take BART to Rockridge for gorgeous French pastries 0.5 miles away at 6323 College Ave.

A beautiful cake at Mariposa Bakery. Photo courtesy of Mariposa Bakery. 

Mariposa Baking Co. | Rockridge

Offering everything from bagels and brownies to cookies, cakes and pies, Mariposa Baking Co.'s baked goods are absolutely delicious. For those with food allergies, including gluten and nuts, this sweet bakery offers allergy-friendly treats to happily and safely devour. You can even get gluten-free hot dog buns for summer! Take BART to Rockridge for something delicious that fits your dietary needs 0.9 miles away at 5427 Telegraph Ave. Mariposa Baking Co. also has a second location in the Ferry Building in San Francisco, 0.4 miles from Embarcadero.

Pastries from Peña’s Bakery. Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland.

Peña’s Bakery II | Fruitvale

This must-visit bakery near BART is a local favorite. Goodies include fluffy conchas, cakes, bread, custard-filled empanadas, and traditional sweet bread called pan dulces. Peñas Bakery II has so many tasty options you won’t have a hard time filling your tray. The owner, Ramon Peña, moved to Oakland from Mexico with the recipes from a traditional panadería. They're as authentic as it gets! Take BART to Fruitvale for pan dulces and more, which are 0.6 miles away at 3912 International Blvd.

Find French delights at La Châtaigne. Photo courtesy via Yelp.

La Châtaigne | Lafayette

There might be a line out the door, but the wait is worth it at this French bakery near BART. For a taste of Europe in Lafayette, try the pain au chocolat croissants, brioches and danishes. Get there early for more choices, as some items may sell out. Take BART to Lafayette Station for delicious desserts 0.4 miles away at 35 Lafayette Cir.

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