10 Must-Try Pie Shops In San Francisco

By: Kat Bein, Kyrie Sismaet By: Kat Bein, Kyrie Sismaet | March 14, 2023 | Food & Drink Restaurants City Life Culture Neighborhoods Features Women of Influence Latest Holiday List - Restaurants

Coffee and pie, oh my! It's a match made in heaven, but so is chicken and pot pies, or chocolate pecan and a crunchy crust.

Whether you're in the mood for a savory handheld lunch, a classic southern dessert or a festive holiday innovation, the Bay Area boasts some incredible bakers and pie professionals.

Next time you're in the market for America's favorite treat, try one of these six must-try bake shops.

Three Babes Bakeshop

2501 Phelps St, 2797 16th St / Website

Stick it to the patriarchy one slice at a time at this women- and minority-owned bake shop dealing tons of delicious baked goods. What started as a pie pop-up shop in the Mission has noe become a local favorite that ships top-tier pies all across the nation. Visit the commercial kitchen in Portola Place for incredible edibles like classic apple and pumpkin, bourbon pecan, key lime, vegan blackberry crumble and more. The seasonal menu changes regularly, so check out the website for up-to-date info. You can even order a pie kit for home or take part in one of Three Babes Bakeshop's virtual and year-round classes. Good news: the Babes are baking seven days a week!

Grand Opening

28 Waverly Pl / Website

This pie pop-up takes up space in the Michelin-starred Mister Jiu's in Chinatown. It’s run by the decorated restaurant’s pastry chef Melissa Chou, and Friday through Sunday, she’s serving unbelievably delicious slices of melt-in-your-mouth decadence. From tarts to meringues, flavor profiles savory and sweet, Grand Opening curates a menu of ever-changing delights that’ll keep your interests piqued and your belly full. Menu items are available as pre-orders, and the shop hosts a bake sale at Master Kiu's each Sunday. Just walk up to the window and get your selection of pasties and slices to go.

Yvonne’s Southern Sweets

5128 3rd St / (415) 368-7900 / Website

As great as Bay Area bakers can be, we all know the real stick-to-your-rib pie cookin’ originated in the South. Chef Yvonne started this business at home as a means to cook up some extra cash to support her newborn daughter. The love for her authentic pralines was so abundant, she expanded to a true shop with cookies, cakes and oh-so-yummy pies. Now, she's cooking for the NFL, the Golden State Warriors and you, serving pecan and sweet potato pies just like her grandma used to make. Don’t miss this slice of southern hospitality!

Blue Plate

3218 Mission St / (415) 282-6777 / Website

If we’re talking pie (and we are), Blue Plate is here for one thing and one thing only: Key Lime pies. It’s a tropical tradition that can transport any Florida local back to their homeland in just one bite—as long as it’s done right. Good thing is, Blue Plate is absolutely great at it. Get it by the slice or as a whole pie at this perfectly good restaurant to eat at for dinner and things that aren’t pie. Just don’t forget to leave room for this tangy treat.

Butter Love Bakeshop

3717 Balboa St / (415) 702-6344 / Website

This family-owned and operated bakeshop makes everything with a hunkin' chunk of love. After all, it's in the name! The pie menu is extensive, factoring in seasonal fruits and traditional classics from German chocolate pie to pumpkin and pecan. Homemade pudding pies are also available in vanilla, butterscotch and other varieties. Savory pies, handheld pies, and even raw pie dough is up for grabs at this quaint little shop, as are a list of cakes, cookies and more.

Kahnfections

3321 20th St / (415) 525-3328 / Website

Judy Kahn is the talented mastermind behind her overwhelmingly popular Kahnfections, a staple in the Mission for fresh homemade baked goods since 2017. Whether it be her towering cakes, filling biscuit sandwiches, or even her house-made dog treats, everything on her generously expansive menu is handcrafterd here with kindness and love, as evident in her sweet Lemon with Chantilly Cream or Chocolate Ganache tarts.

Loquat

198 Gough St / (415) 932-6816 / Website

As one of the newest additions to this list, this pastry shop has become an instant favorite in Hayes Valley for their traditional Jewish offerings with modern flavor combinations. Their preserved lemon and rosemary tart is the most divine combination of citrus and herbs, while their galettes and several other babkas and cookies also can't be resisted at this cute cornerstone by the people formerly from Tartine and The Mill.

Peasant Pies

550 Gene Friend Way / (415) 812-8174 / Website

If you happen to be in Mission Bay and need a satisfying pick-me-up near UCSF and the Chase Center, Peasant Pie's mini offerings are adorably rich, flavorful, and perfectly portable. Enjoy them in either sweet or savory with some exceptional coffee as you indulge either in their charming homestyle dining room, or conveniently by the scenic waterside.

Fillmore Bakeshop

1890 Fillmore St / (415) 923-0711 / Website

Though the bustling Fillmore Street is filled with all of the most chic retail stores, nothing will draw you in more than the captivating scents eminating from the cute Fillmore Bakeshop. This is the perfect stop for a nourishing and scrumptious pastry, as their wide varieties and kind service will definitely have you trying them all! During the holidays, their pies are also incredible, coming in a generous size with high-quality, fresh ingredients which you can see be made just past the brimming glass case.

Tartine Bakery

600 Guerrero St / Website

Is there anything Tartine couldn't do? A quintessential must-visit bakery of San Francisco, from seasonal fruit bread puddings, to picturesque pies and savory scones, this sumptuous Mission cornerstone has it all. Just be sure to get in line early as they are known to draw in a constant line of sweet-toothed fans!

Whether it be for Pi Day, or just when you're craving a homemade pie crafted with exquisite finesse, there's one waiting for you in any corner of the city at these upper-crust landmarks!

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