"This Pacifica-born bakery opened its first SF location in the Embarcadero Center thanks to the Vacant to Vibrant program. The tiny takeout shop makes a junior one-bedroom look like a mansion, which means there are fewer options available than other bakeries around the city (and also unfortunately none of their beloved pizza). But the focus on pastries and breads pays off. The soft-baked chocolate chip cookie should take top billing in your order—it’s barely sweet and so moist we’re not even sure it saw the inside of an oven. Second up: the blue corn cookie that’s clearly been CRISPRed with cornbread. And if you have any entertaining to do, pick up a cherry walnut or olive loaf, available in half or full sizes. photo credit: Patrick Wong" - Patrick Wong