Pinkie’s Bakery

I’ve only known Pinkies through the scones they delivered to my neighborhood café. I passed three other cafes to get there and don’t like their coffee. All this for a scone they have now stopped making.
Instead, the new lineup is sugar coated like a danish pastry. There is sugar in the mix as well as fruit, but somebody thinks a glaze will help these stand out.
No thanks.
Of course now there no scones (i know of) in San Francisco that don’t have sugar glaze or crystallized sugar as a topping (except the cardboard you can buy at Peets).
…and so it goes

First time here and excited to try their treats. Also one of the only places in SF to get a donut. Unfortunately it felt like I was bothering their staff to order. Very unfriendly and unwelcoming. Happy Friday to you too.

I usually buy donuts there. Good breakfast. Will go there again.

I ordered a bunch of things, but what I really wanted were their donuts.
They are AMAZING. This is the best place for donuts I’ve ever been to in SF.
The catch: they only have 2 donuts per day. Everyday they serve the sprinkle donut (not a fan of sprinkles, so I didn’t try it), and rotate the 2^nd flavor.
Go try them. Seriously— other donut shops in SF need to learn from them. These are REAL donuts.

Pretty good coffee, got a caramel latte. Cute place and baked goods all looked really tempting.

This place has San Francisco charm for sure. It’s a bummer they aren’t open Monday’s, and the worst thing is that their sandwiches sell out fast AND they often don’t get them made until 11:(
Sometimes the quality of the sandwiches are better than at other times. Their donuts look better than they taste, but the cupcakes rock as do the sugar cookies. The coffee is bad, just walk half a block to Vega instead. I like that this places has an alternative vibe and it is cozy, but the service just isn’t stellar. To be honest I think this place is just a bit lazy; others I have talked to have agreed with this as well.

I got to know this place when it was the Sandbox — it has been reinvented as Pinkie’s Bakery, with a more robust selection of sandwich offerings. Still, my old favorites endure — the muffins and also the morning buns. On a lark, I bought a cupcake for a friend celebrating his birthday — he absolutely loved it. It’s a neat place, and a great anchor for the eastern side of the hill.
As for the sandwiches — they check out. This is far from your standard deli counter. While they might expand the range of meats, the array of toppings are eclectic and flavorful.

I ordered the carrot cake cupcakes for my bf’s birthday since the cake was so damn good last time. Their website has nice photos of everything but the ordering form seemed a bit sketch to me (multiple fields for the same thing) and I didn’t want to put my credit card info in there, so I ended up calling in and ordering. You have to call 48 hours in advance for cake orders!
I picked up the cupcakes Friday morning and it was quick and painless. I almost got a donut while I was there too but resisted :) I got 6 cupcakes, and found out they use Chinese takeout containers to keep the cupcakes in place (they used a box for 9).
The cupcakes themselves were pretty good. I think the ratio of frosting to cake is better on the cake (less frosting), so I think next time I’d rather get the entire cake. Still yummy!

AMAZING carrot cupcakes. Like really, really good, but everything else is a pass.
If you’re looking for a 2,000 calorie bomb dessert, this is the place. The beau dropped off a few baked goods from here and even between 10 coworkers and I, we couldn’t polish off anything but the carrot cupcake. Everything is just SO dense and heavy. Personally I prefer lighter, Asian style cakes so everything was just overwhelming with it’s use of fudge, butter and sugar. 5 pieces in the box were SO heavy it made the box fold in and actually surprised us as we were passing it around.
That being said, the incredible carrot cupcake is just perfect. Moist, with tons of carrot shavings and a delicate whipped topping. Absolute perfection and definitely recommend coming in for those!

Not as big a selection as you would think they would have. I was picturing a full on bakery window with loads of selection. Not really. They have maybe 15 choices. The third time is the charm to get the ever-​elusive fluffernutter bar for all you Massholes!
It was very large — I am gonna say 4″ x 4″ and it was tasty.

It was an unusually warm Saturday morning, and I had a rather marginal lunch at a new Filipino spot on Folsom called Pampalasa. Strolling back home, I saw the sandwich board dominated by a pink donut with the assertive statement, «On Saturdays — We feast on donuts!» All of a sudden, it dawned on me that it was Donut Saturday at Pinkie’s. I heard about them before, but I knew better than hang out there every weekend. It made me flashback to high school when I used to go to Winchell’s Donuts across from my high school. While my classmates would play sports or practice in the band, I would just go and eat a dozen donuts by myself and break my mom’s heart by skipping her home-​cooked dinner.
I was such an ungrateful child. Anyway, back to the present day, and I walked into a tight-​fitting space with a display of cupcakes, bread rolls and regular-​size cakes below. But alas, I zeroed in on what remained of their donuts at 11AM (photo:
). Choices were slim at that point and all had what looked to be a thick vanilla icing. Deciding between rainbow jimmies and white chocolate chips, I impulsively went for the one with sliced almonds for $ 3.50 and promptly took it home in one of their paper bags (photo:
). It was big but quite dry, not nearly providing the soft chewiness I was hoping for. The icing allowed the right amount of sugary sweetness and the almonds a nice crunch. Still I have to admit I’m a raised man myself.
DONUT — 3 stars… middling for me, the density was a bit much, back to Bob’s
AMBIANCE — 2.5 stars… crowded with hipsters who demand their donuts
SERVICE — 3.5 stars… fast enough
TOTAL — 3 stars… for those who want their baked goods by the pound

It’s the little moments – the small victories, the little bursts of happiness, the unexpected phone call from a friend – these are the things that brighten our days and make life in this world livable.
If you’re looking for a little thing like that, might I suggest Pinkie’s? Pinkie’s is a small bakery/​café that is, in and of itself, a little thing that’s tucked away as a fun little treat. And speaking of treats, it’s full of little treats – more of those little things that are sure to brighten your day. Chocolate things, and cookie things, and cake things. Yes, this bakery has a multitude of calories that are just waiting to brighten your day.
I was after a little breakfast to brighten my day, and Pinkie’s fit the bill. What a wonderful little spot for a vegetarian quiche and a glass of orange juice. Just a little zing in my morning to give me lift on a day that could have been a toughie. Zing, and I was there. Sitting on one of the sidewalk chairs with a little café table. There are only a couple on the sidewalk, but a surprising amount of seating inside. Surprising for how teeny the counter and bakery case are.
So there I sat sipping OJ (note: it seemed to have a little tingle to it, which is probably a sign that it had been fresh squeezed at some point, but that point wasn’t on the day I visited) and a delightful, not-​too-​big quiche that settled the vocalizations of my belly. I showed incredible self-​restraint that morning – there seemed to be a lot of that going around – as I stuck to the quiche that I had agreed upon with myself earlier, and didn’t go full indulgence and get fists full of treats. I’m happy with that decision, but mark my words: I’m definitely interested and eager to try the full menu of pastries, cookies, and all the baked delights.

The fluffernutter may change your life. Or just your afternoon. Great treats and cakes. Pricy but not too outrageous, kinda.

Pinkie’s definitely perfected their Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. Pricey, decent size, but worth every bite. Savory the dark chocolate flavors with buttery, crunch on the soft cookie center. Amazing!

Yummmmm! definitely a fan of this place… I’ve been scouring Unilocal for a lemon bar and have had this place bookmarked for a solid 4 months!
Came here with the girls after a brunch a Triptych across the street.
We ordered:
1. Lemon Bar — The lemon bar wasn’t as firm as I typically like them. This was more on the oogey-​gooey side of things, but I definitely didn’t mind. It wasn’t too sweet and had the right crumble bottom to satisfy my worst lemon bar cravings.
2. Fluffer Nutter — Apparently its a mid-​west thing… where its a peanut butter cookie base topped with marshmallow fluff, chocolate, hazelnut topping and sprinkled with love. It was DENSE. and WONDERFUL. Definitely need to have this with a cup of milk or coffee to break it up. but holy crap. it was so good. Order this if you want something decadent!
3. Dog Cookies — A couple of friends purchased the dog biscuits which were only $ 1 and the pups loved them. Mochi doesn’t really like biscuits, so he didn’t get one. no review from my little guy.
Really enjoyed this bakery!
Few items to note:
— Not many vegan options except for their bread
— People were coming in to just buy loaves of bread. so will need to keep that in mind for the next time I need a loaf of chocolate bread
— Apparently, they also have Whoopie Pie Wednesdays — where they have different flavored whoopee pies every Wednesday! meepsface!

I got the Lemon Poppy Seed Cone, and it was meh. Nothing was special about that cone, and it was $ 4.40 a piece.
I don’t know if I would come back to Pinkie’s after today’s experience.

Fohgetabout the monstrous sized donuts touted as «super fluffy» which managed to be greasy and dry at the same time.
Fohgetabout the mediocre meat quiches.
Fohgetabout the moist cupcakes with cloyingly sweet frosting.
BUT…
Do NOT fohgetabout the Fluffer Nutter Bar ($ 3.85):
. Four layers of sinfully good deliciousness: buttery shortbread cookie, fluffy marshmallow cream, oooey goooey peanut butter, and richly decadent chocolately fudge just begging for you to sink your teeth into. It kept me from going into a raging banshee this week!
MR. NSS (BF) APPROVED.

We had a small breakfast catered in by Pinkie’s Bakery, a full-​service bakery located in SoMa. I’d heard of Pinkie’s before, known for their breads and cakes, and this was my first opportunity to try the bakery’s food. The spread included:
Assorted Raised (Yeasted) Breakfast Pastries:
* Seasonal Fruit Morning Buns
* Seasonal Fruit Turnovers
* Frosted Cinnamon Roll
* Pecan Sticky Roll
Fruit Salad:
* Blackberries and sliced strawberries, cantaloupe, and honeydew
Housemade Savory Quiches:
* Vegetable — eggs, asparagus, caramelized onions, garlic, herbs, goat cheese
* Meat with cheddar and potatoes
Everything looked great and the portion sizes were huge. The pastries in the box almost looked too decadent and overwhelming to eat during a morning office meeting. The fruit turnovers looked crisp and sugary. The fruit morning buns appeared to include egg, cranberries (or perhaps raspberries), and sliced almonds. The cinnamon roll had a healthy, thick slathering of mouthwatering cream icing on top.
I opted for the pecan sticky roll which was large and indeed sticky. The roll was poofy and fluffy like a cake, but its consistency was expectedly more like bread. The top was piled high with plenty of candied pecans. Sweet, rich, and delicious. Whatever sauce/​syrup they use seems to be exceptional. I also grabbed a small plate of fruit, which was A-​OK. Just a standard plate of assorted fresh, mostly ripe, sliced fruits.
I passed on the quiche, though that seemed to be the most popular item. We had three boxes of full-​sized quiche for our group. Each quiche was sliced into six pieces. If you go to Pinkie’s in SoMa, you can’t buy the quiche whole unless you buy enough pieces to make a whole. They normally sell them by the slice at $ 3.85 per slice. The selections rotate each morning. Meat options can include sausage, bacon, and chicken and typically include cheddar and potatoes.
I called Pinkie’s and inquired about pricing, ordering, and shipping some of their cakes since I have friends and family in the Bay Area. Pinkie’s only delivers to central San Francisco. I forgot the name of the lady I spoke with (I wish I had remembered so I could mention her here), but she was friendly and helpful. The next time I try Pinkie’s, I hope to try one of their cakes.

Disclaimer: this review is focused solely on doughnuts.
I stopped in on Saturday morning, in search of the doughnuts I’d heard so much about. The raised/​yeast doughnuts were all enormous and, having just come from brunch, wasn’t what I needed. But the two normal sized ones were both old-​fashioneds, according to the woman behind the counter, and I love old-​fashioneds.
First of all, they didn’t have the trademark petalling that most old-​fashioneds have. I would have forgiven that, however, if they’d tasted good. But they didn’t. The chocolate one was dry and was only partially redeemed by the glaze. The cinnamon sugar one was slightly better and less dry (barely) but again, only the topping made it palatable. Good old-​fashioneds taste good WITHOUT any topping, so this was two swings-​and-​a-​miss. I took my one bit of each and, sadly, through them (and the $ 6) into the trash.
I am a huge doughnut fan and will have to stick to some other favorites. No mas for Pinkie’s.

My mini cupcake came in a mini take out box!
This mini coffee cupcake was a gift! But I thought it was super clever and adorable that it came in a «thank you» take out box. I opened it up and the cupcake fit somewhat perfectly.
The coffee cupcake was decent. The cake itself was light and fluffy but so was the frosting. I normally prefer my frosting to be thicker but this frosting was very light and liquidy? Hm. Just not the texture I like.
But everything just looks. so. good