Butter & Crumble

Where to Find Flawlessly Flaky and Buttery Croissants in the San Francisco Bay Area

"Butter & Crumble built itself up as a cake pop-up, but after a trip to Paris to further her baking skills, baker Sophie Smith has become one of the better croissant makers in town. Smith offers a number of croissant options, but the favorite is the bacon, egg, and cheese with a soft egg yolk at its center. Make sure to check out the seasonal croissants, such as a Father’s Day number that incorporated mustard, carnitas pork, honey ham, and Swiss cheese. It’s a pop-up for now at this Fillmore Street address, but already Smith has locked down a lease on a bakery in North Beach, so her croissants will soon be a permanent fixture in the city." - Dianne de Guzman, Becky Duffett