Stella Pastry
446 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into North Beach's Little Italy, this beloved pastry shop feels like stepping into a treasured neighborhood secret where locals line up for showstopping Italian desserts like the impossibly light Sacripantina cake and silky cannoli that justify repeat visits. The intimate space with just a handful of tables creates an irresistible buzz—arrive early or expect a wait, but the excellent service and quick turnaround make it perfect for both a rushed coffee grab and a leisurely afternoon spent lingering over espresso and pastry.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
I really enjoyed the Sacripantina cake — light, spongy, and not overly sweet. I ended up having it three days in a row! The truffle chocolate cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cannoli was delicious as well.
Stopped here and had a Canolli. It was amazing! Smaller place inside with 6 or so taels for seating. Plenty of delicious options to try! Staff were pleasant and we were served very quickly. Will stop here again!
Came in around 1:50pm on a sunday, it wasn't packed and i was able to grab a seat inside and order immediately. Though do note that the place is small and can get packed very quickly. Food was lovely, i had a sacripantina, a tiramisu and a cannoli. Each of them was nice …
The service was excellent. It was raining and the shop was completely full. There was an empty table but no chair available because the chairs had been taken by other customers. I was standing and eating my pastry at the table when someone from the kitchen noticed and brought me…
An adequate space to have coffee and dessert in the North Beach area in San Francisco aka Little Italy was a very good experience. Mind you I’ve had their tiramisu before but this is the first time I’ll have them at their shop. Lots of really good & yummy selection but I want to…
Crema Reviews
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