What flavors come to mind when you think of fall? Whether it's aromatic pumpkin spice, comforting maple, or warm ginger, these essences unequivocally capture autumn, which several delightful San Francisco dessert shops have perfected. If you're craving a sweet taste of fall, these diverse cute bakeries and confectionaries have just the seasonal treats for you to thoroughly indulge in.
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Ferry Building Marketplace 1 Ferry Building 53 / (415) 513-4529 / Website
The Ferry Building Marketplace wouldn't be complete without the highly-lauded and fully-stuffed empanadas of El Porteno. Snag a coveted spot in their line for their seasonal Zapallo, which crams luscious pumpkin, brown sugar, molasses, and fragrant spices all in the freshest hand pie. This portable snack makes for the perfect sightseeing snack when admire the Embarcadero's autumnal waters.
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3901 18th St / (415) 757-0409 / Website
This iconic Castro cornerstone devote themselves to not only providing the most inventive and highest quality of chocolates to their loving neighbors, but also in showcasing their proud Filipino and queer identities through their carefully handmade cultural creations. Celebrate both fall and October's Filipino American History Month with their Haunted Lollipop Trio- a sweetly spooky trifecta of milk chocolate, pumpkin seeds, chocolate-covered rice puffs, caramel fillings, and more!
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2501 Phelps St / (415) 617-9774 / Website
You can't have fall without pies! Our comforting choice is Three Babes Bakeshop, which excels in playfully elevating classics recipes, evident in their Bourbon Pecan or Clasic Pumpkin with a Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust.
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3692 18th St / (415) 626-5600 / Website
Cold ice cream may not seem like a fall specialty, but we think there's never a wrong time for it! Bi Rite Creamery ensures this, particularly with their newest Knafeh flavor collaboration with Chef Reem Assil of Reem’s California. This is a fun approach to a beloved cultural dessert with floral orange blossom and rose syrup, phyllo, and honey pistachio brittle all incorporated in a Greek yogurt and cream cheese base. Take this to the top of Dolores Park for the perfect autumnal view.
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2821 California St / (415) 440-1700 / Website
B. Patisserie just off of Alta Plaza Park is a winner when it comes to the most sophisticated Parisian pastries. Treasured for their wide varieties of delicately baked Kouign Amanns, try their fall offerings for an fabulously posh start to your day.
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436 Balboa St / (415) 751-9690 / Website
Cinderalla Bakery is perhaps San Francisco's most premier and longstanding Russian bakery, and once you see their irresistible selections, you'll immediately understand why. Here many authentic childhood classics can be found, and aside from their must-try Honey Cake (which is also suited for fall), try their cute $3 Hamentashen with autumnal fruit fillings like prune, cherry and apple cinnamon, or poppyseed.
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320 Mason St / (415) 544-0320 / Website
Who said you can't have sweet treats for breakfast? For morning pumpkin-cravers, Mason Diner is another city classic known far and wide for their Pumpkin Crepes, overflowing with real pumpkin filling and divine cream cheese. This is truly fall on a plate.
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1881 Geary Blvd / (415) 658-7971 / Website
Jane the Bakery loves fall, and we love them. Here get excited for their Flaky Pecan Pie Turnovers for a portable take on a fall staple, or their Chewy Triple Ginger cookies for those who enjoy a zesty bite.
No matter the form, fall is everywhere at these creatively innovative shops, ready to kindly spoil you with their perfectly seasoned scrumptious sweets!
See also: Best Bay Area Spots To See Fall Colors
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