Karen's Bakery

One of my favorite bakeries in the world; if it's Karen's, it's incredible! We recommend everything on the expansive menu. Lots of vegetarian options as well. Every single pastry, pie, cake, baked good is exquisitely prepared and tastes amazing! It's fun to try the various house-made versions of your favorite childhood treats, especially the HoHos! Not to be missed!

This is a wonderful spot to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch or just dessert. The service was kind. The baked goods are delicious and the atmosphere is welcoming and quaint. The portions on our breakfast were large and the food was not only delicious, but the presentation was a feast for the eyes. The outdoor patio offers a quieter, more intimate atmosphere than the bustle of the indoor cafe. This was a wonderful find, just off of Sutter Street.

First, the food was AWESOME! I loved the puffed pastry tomato dish. The potato wedges were delicious as well. The crowd management was poor and finding seating for myself felt like the hunger games. I also really dislike restaurants where I have to get my own water/napkins/silverware. Especially when I’m nervous about standing up and someone snagging my table.

Friendly staff, nice indoor/outdoor seating, food was just ok. It says something when the bowl of fruit was more exciting than the entrees. Stopped by on a Saturday around 11am and this place was slammed — line going out the door kind of busy. (TIP: Figure out what you want to order and then send someone from your group to go snag a table while waiting in line.) The Broccoli & White Cheddar Quiche had a strange crust — chewy rather than flaky. It needed a hit of salt and pepper to give it some flavor. Would not order again. The Grilled Chorizo Breakfast Burrito reads beautifully on the menu but eating it was a different experience. For about 3/4 of the burrito everything had the same soft, almost minced texture until you come across some nice chunky potatoes. Sliced grilled chorizo sausage might solve the texture issue. It was filling but could also use some seasoning to give it more layers of flavor - fresh chopped parsley or cilantro would help. At $17.50 it did not hold up. With how popular they were and the high ratings we may have just picked the wrong items on the menu? Next time we will try some of their other options.

The food was delicious! Staff was friendly and polite! I had the Cuban and it was very tasty. The bread was toasted very well. Not under toasted and not over toasted. Had a really good sauce and the ham, pickles and carnitas ingredients were very tasty! I also had a snickerdoodle cookie, one of my favorites. The cookie was delicious. Soft and lots of flavor. I definitely recommend this place. Great for breakfast and lunch!

I love this place for the food. The staff try, and they are nice, but waits are usually long for food, and things are frequently forgotten. I've been here around 10 times, and the experience is always the same. I still choose to come here though, because the food is so good! I really hope the service improves. I'm not sure if it is turn-over or lack of staff.... Anyway, the food is worth it!