Crema's Take
“Hayes Valley Bakeworks operates as a non-profit social enterprise, so every dollar you spend supports employment for people facing barriers to work—and the pastries genuinely deserve that mission, with buttery, flaky biscuits and an impressive roster of sandwiches that punch way above their price point. The vegan roasted veggie sandwich and peanut butter butterscotch cookie are standouts, and the staff's genuine friendliness makes this feel less like a quick grab and more like a place that actually cares about its customers. Come for the affordable, freshly-made baked goods; stay for the knowledge that you're supporting something meaningful.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Great sandwiches for lunch - super affordable and filling. Get the peanut butter butterscotch cookie - you won’t be disappointed Plus they’re helping employ those who may be struggling and are at risk of experiencing homelessness - I loved seeing all the locals come in who knew…
Hidden gem in Hayes Valley with the friendliest staff and the perfect biscuits: buttery, flaky and crunchy. The sandwich may look small, but is reasonably priced and quite filling.
One of the most delicious, vegan sandwiches in San Francisco is served here. Roasted veggies on sliced multi grain bread w/ optional pickled jalapenos. Don't miss this 😋 The cookies and other baked items are super yummy too!
We unexpectedly visited this place for brunch today. Oh my, WAS IT GREAT!!!! First of all, all the pastries and sandwiches we got were freshly made and delicious - way above what we expected. I was also impressed that this is the first cafe/restaurant in SF that didn’t even have…
Unpretentious bake shop in Hayes Valley that offers a large variety of baked goods (bread, pastry, muffins, scones, empanadas, etc) at reasonable prices, and operate as a non-profit social enterprise. I tried their banana bread, which is delicious with good texture; and a…
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