{"id":24741,"date":"2020-07-23T10:22:13","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T14:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/?p=24741"},"modified":"2023-06-07T13:34:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T13:34:09","slug":"8-bakeries-for-a-multicultural-tour-of-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/8-bakeries-for-a-multicultural-tour-of-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Bakeries for a Multicultural Tour of San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

San Francisco is famous for its sourdough \u2014 and for good reason. There’s nothing like the crackle of freshly baked crust as you tear into one of those hearty fermented loaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, San Francisco’s bakeries provide more than just bread. They’re a treasure map to some of the most delicious corners of the city. You’ll find not only classic French bread and perfectly executed pastries but also treats from east Asia and everywhere in between. Use this guide (and an empty stomach) to explore the multicultural heritage of the City by the Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Breadbelly<\/h2>\n\n\n
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This trendy Richmond District bakery epitomizes the cultural fusion you’ll find in modern-day San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to Breadbelly<\/a>‘s beloved kaya buns \u2014 a type of steamed, coconut-jam-stuffed milk bread that originated in Malaysia \u2014 you’ll find things like yuzu-bacon-serrano-chile potato salad as well as Gyeranbbang: Korean cornbread filled with a hard-boiled egg, chile flakes, scallions, and cheddar.<\/p>\n\n\n

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These are just a few of the items on the menu. Be sure to come hungry \u2014 and maybe bring your camera, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Golden Gate Bakery<\/h2>\n\n\n
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San Francisco’s Chinatown is not only the oldest in North America but also one of the largest Chinese communities outside Asia. It’s a no-brainer, then, that it’s a must-see neighborhood for visitors. For a literal taste of local culture, go to Golden Gate Bakery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grant Avenue establishment is famous for its egg custard tarts \u2014 and for its notoriously unpredictable hours. (Luckily, there’s a website<\/a> that provides intel on closures.) Bring cash and be prepared to wait in line for these palm-sized, flaky cups of custard. It’s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Boudin Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Eat bread from 1849. It’s delicious, and at Boudin Bakery<\/a>, it’s a San Francisco institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the story. Treasured by 49ers, sourdough made its way to San Francisco during the Gold Rush. One of the prospectors gave a wild-yeast starter to Isidore Boudin, who went on to found the bakery that now bears his name. That was back in the 1840s. Believe it or not, the company uses that same mother dough today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boudin locations pepper the city, but the Fisherman’s Wharf outpost is the brand’s flagship. Take an educational tour and peer through the 30-foot observation window as bakers craft intricate shapes, like teddy bears and alligators, out of bubbly dough. Afterward, feast on a clam chowder bread bowl with a view of the San Francisco Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. 20th Century Cafe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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