San Francisco, US · $$ · casual
Saltwater Bakeshop impresses with its variety of breads, particularly the sourdough with its springy crust, and pastries that showcase delicate buttery flavors.
Some reviewers noted that laminated items can be dry or over-baked at times.
Pastries with loyal following finally get a dedicated home in S.F.
“Chocolate croissants, classic croissants and chocolate pistachio croissants at Saltwater Bakeshop’s stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in 2023. The business just opened its first bakery in SoMa. Constanza Hevia H./For the S.F. Chronicle The first brick-and-mortar location of Saltwater Bakeshop, which amassed a…”Read original →
Saltwater Bakeshop — San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants, June 2026
“Saltwater Bakeshop is a new SoMa bakery and cafe from Brittany Dunn-Holden. Although the cafe is new, many know Dunn-Holden from her time selling wholesale, later joining the local farmers markets as a vendor (before that, she was at Mr. Holmes Bakehouse). She’s known for her croissants, cookies, breads, and more, but…”Read original →
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Saltwater Bakeshop — The Infatuation
“After years of building a following at farmers markets and guest-starring at cafes, Saltwater Bakeshop’s great breads, croissants, and other solid pastries have a permanent spot in SoMa. The bakery still has their greatest hits, like the chocolate pistachio croissant—essentially their already very good pain au…”