"Don’t be daunted by the display case at Victoria Pastry Company—it’s hard to go wrong. But some things are worth prioritizing at this North Beach bakery. The cookies are solid, with the usuals like oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip, but slices of cake should make up most of your pastry haul. Focus on the princess cake with a layer of tart raspberry jam and a thin coating of marzipan that disintegrates as soon as it hits your tongue. Leave space in that pastry box for the just-sweet-enough black and white, as well as the tres leches that’s thoughtfully packed in a tray to catch any free-flowing milk. There’s no indoor seating, but there are a few outdoor tables, and Washington Square is right across the street." - Patrick Wong
Patrick Wong
