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Saltwater Bakeshop

Saltwater Bakeshop in SoMa crafts inventive, artisan pastries and seasonal dishes using locally sourced ingredients, with standouts like the Sea Salt Caramel Tart, Savory Herb Scone, and Seasonal Fruit Galette. The cozy, welcoming space, thoughtful beverage pairings with local coffee and artisan teas, and vegan and gluten-free options make it an ideal spot for casual gatherings.

BakerySolo-friendly
Saltwater Bakeshop

What to know

Saltwater Bakeshop is a charming bakery nestled in the vibrant SoMa district of San Francisco, where the art of baking meets creativity. Guests can expect a delightful array of artisan pastries, inventive dishes, and a cozy atmosphere that encourages relaxation and connection over freshly brewed beverages.

Current menu

Menu highlights at Saltwater Bakeshop

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Pastries

Classic Croissant$ 6.25

Layers of butter and croissant dough rolled together and baked to a golden brown

Chocolate Croissant$ 5.75

Multiple chocolate batons enclosed in flaky buttery croissant dough

Passion Fruit Kouign Amann$5.75

Buttery croissant dough layered with sugar to create a crunchy delight filled with a tropical passion fruit curd

Ham and Cheese Croissant$7.25

Flaky buttery croissant dough filled with house made mustard, Jambon De Paris, Point Reyes Toma cheese, and a blend of sesame and poppy seeds

Almond Croissant$6.25

An almond cream filled croissant topped with house made almond cream and slivered almonds

Cinnamon Twist$5.25

Cinnamon brown sugar layered into croissant dough and twisted together. Baked to perfection and covered in a cinnamon sugar

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Ingredient provenance

Sourcing & house-made

$ 7.25 $ 5.25 seasonal cake spring flavor: strawberry matcha pound cade with a matcha glaze $ 5.25 $ 6.50 chocolate pistachio croissant a chocolate croissant filled and topped with a house made pistachio cream and roasted pistachios $ 6.50 $ 5.75 orange blossom cardamom bun croissant dough filled with an orange blossom cardamom paste twisted together and baked into a beautiful bun.house made

$ 7.25 $ 5.25 seasonal cake spring flavor: strawberry matcha pound cade with a matcha glaze $ 5.25 $ 6.50 chocolate pistachio croissant a chocolate croissant filled and topped with a house made pistachio cream and roasted pistachios $ 6.50 $ 5.75 orange blossom cardamom bun croissant dough filled with an orange blossom cardamom paste twisted together and baked into a beautiful bun.

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