AyDea

I love everything about this place. Pastries are unique and absolutely delicious, Turkish coffee is perfect, and has a relaxed atmosphere that allows you to actually focus on the person you’re with, or just have a relaxing breakfast solo. I love the lavender in the water jug, great touch 10 out of 5 stars

So cozy, welcoming, delicious! The food has the same taste as my grandma's cooked. It teleports me to a happy childhood. Thank you 🥹❤️🙏

Amazing food as my grandma would cook it or maybe even better! Super friendly team and owners, highly recommend trying everything from the lunch menu, which is predominantly Tatar food. Will def come back any time when back in SF.

Update: the place consistently closes or runs out food way before expected including on weekends which results in wasted time. The food quality also dropped. Last time we visited the place played music so loud like it was a night club. I’ve asked the music to be quieter multiple times and the DJ who played to a crowd of 2 just ignored me. Well I don’t eat at night clubs. Previous update: Tatar food here is like Michelin-level and better than in 99% of places in Tatarstan itself. Mind blowing.

Friendly staff, eclectic table and music mix, and delicious food. Had the Zang Madame and it’s one of the better breakfast sandwiches in town. Buttery croissant/brioche-like bun. Salty kielbasa layer with cheese and soft cooked egg presented cleanly. Oh so good! Cream topped pastry was light, slightly sweet and great too. Across from San Francisco BMW Motorcycles.

This is not my first time eating at Aydea, I also enjoyed the food at the catering. I really love Tatar cuisine and this is exactly what I want, always incredibly delicious, great service. I definitely recommend it!

AyDea is definitely worth a visit if you are near 6th Street and Bryant Street. The coffee ☕ is so unique and has hints of cardomone. The Chak Chak is complimentary to the taste of their unique spices coffee. I admire this place for its food flavor, choices, and presentation.

Delicious, homemade Tatar food in San Francisco! I loved everything I’ve tried - Abika’s broth, uchpuchmak (beef, potatoe pastry), peremech (cottage cheese, rice, raisins), and belyash (beef, potato pie). They also had Russian salad Olivie and borscht. Their tea and coffee selection is amazing. I love their herbal Tatar tea. I cannot wait till my next visit. What a gem in the heart of SF. Thank you

This place is amazing. Everything on the menu hits the spot. They have great in-house pastries and breakfast items. And they have delicious lunch items like the Peremech and Cutlet. The spot also has a great atmosphere that's perfect for lounging and getting work done. They offer a nice selection of caffeinated beverages too if you're looking for a coffee or something. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I would recommend this spot to anyone.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm with a friend, cafe had one or two other guest but was fairly empty and easy to grab a spot. Food: Borscht - truly the best I've had, super savory and hearty yet light, broth was rich in meaty flavor but nice and clear, loaded with bits of carrots, cabbage, potatoes, onions and pieces of beef, a must order of you visit offered in two sizes grabbed the half but should have gone for the large Uchpuchmak - ordered with a beef and potato filling, a baked turnover with a crisp pastry packed with diced potatoes and pieces of beef, hearty and good over, served with some pickled onions and chicken broth which added some contrast Service was excellent, staff is extremely knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations, friendly and warm. Water is self serve, everything else was brought to our table when ready. Overall really enjoyed Ayedea, first time trying Tatarstan food, and excited to return and try the other dishes and pastries. Reminded me of Russian cuisine warm and hearty.

I came by to check out the pastry selection as I live nearby and was interested in the idea of a Tartar Cafe. I grabbed a croissant (the croissants here are long), an apple blini (rolled crepe), and an asparagus cheese pastry. The croissant dough is delicious and surprisingly the asparagus cheese tart was my favorite! The croissant base was so buttery and perfect topped with melted cheese and fresh asparagus! The apple rolled crepe was a nice treat as well filled with what seemed like cottage cheese and diced apples. Not too sweet, it was really nicely balanced. I'll definitely be back to check out the other pastry items and food. Will have to get the uchpuchmak (beef and potato hand pie) next time!

The beef qistibi really unique! The skin was a bit oily and definitely filling! Salted just right! Quick service!

Wow! Hidden gem for sure. Pelmini was delicious. Qistibi was incredible. Prices were reasonable. Staff was friendly. Restaurant very clean. Will definitely be back!

Amazing food! I can't believe i haven't been here before! The qistibi was so delicious - packed with flavor. I had the butter coffee, which i requested with milk and it hit the spot. I also tried the butter zang which was pretty good. Service was friendly and the ambiance was nice. Will definitely be back.

The food is spectacular. Seri e is outstanding and the atmosphere is off the charts. This place should be on every top list out there.

Drawn in by Cherylynn's review, I walked in and was greeted warmly by the friendly staff. The way they spoke and made sure I had what I needed made it clear they were passionate about their food and customer experience. I tried 2 items - the Qistibi and Sugar Zang - how could I not after reading Cherylynn's descriptions? Both were delicious! The Qistibi was a savory treat generously filled with fluffy mashed potatoes and beef while the Sugar Zang was a delectable sweet finish. Will definitely be back - highly recommend!

Wow! This place is amazing. I'd never even heard of Tatarstan, let alone experienced their food. Took my mom here for lunch. Per SF Chronicle's recommendation, we each had the qistibi - my mom had the mushroom one and I had the beef. They were both fantastic - smooth and comforting crepes filled with baked potatoes, carmelized onions & meat/mushrooms . While we were enjoying our lunch, the owner brought us a complimentary breakfast Zang - basically croissant dough with a variety of chopped nuts on the inside and carmelized honey on the outside. It was like a sophisticated baklava and it was delicious (ends up August Zang invented the croissant and they use a similar dough to make their pastries). I got some additional pastries to take home including the Abli Zang, which is filled with a jam they make from berries they import from Russia (also called sea buckthorn berries). The location in SoMa is a bit out of the way (unless you have jury duty at the nearby Hall of Justice), but it is worth a trip. We'll be going back soon!

Had to return to try the Tzar Eggs as it caught my attention previously. Looks like such a simple dish, but it was so good. The eggs were creamy, and the pastry that came with it was such a great complement. Yum! Can't remember the name of the drink I ordered. I was told it's their version of a soft drink. It was described as a citrus water with spices and sweetened with honey, and could be quite sour. I decided to give it a try. To me, it tasted like watered down OJ but more citrusy. It was a warm day, so it was refreshing. However, not sure if I'd order the drink again. Also, I should note that the staff are all very friendly and it's a comfortable environment to enjoy a meal.

Great service, great food and atmosphere! Was very excited to try Traditional Tatar food! Highly recommend!

Best thing I've eaten this month and in recent memory? Qistibi. So gotta dedicate Review #3,400 to AyDea. Damn but I really struggled pronouncing AyDea's menu items...the same way, I struggle pronouncing luxury brands. Aiiir-Mezz? Erme? Or is it Her-Meeees?! Idk, I'm not a social light. Good thing, we're talking about delicious (and affordable food) and not handbags. Opening last week is AyDea, the first Tartar Café in the city (and possibly in CA?). They're open for breakfast and lunch - weekdays only. Takeout and indoor dining available. Depending on demand, they may start opening on the weekends. M E N U Tartar Cuisine (Tatarstan) which takes influences from Russians, Eastern Europeans, and Central Asians (i.e. Uzbek): http://tinyurl.com/yc2576wd Morning pastries have French vibes, i.e. croissant and kouign amann. Lunch starts at 10:30 am with heartier dishes. For drinks, there's coffee, tea, and housemade fruit drink (i.e. kompot). Prices on menu include sales tax. Suggestion to owner: Create a one pager menu with short descriptions for each item. F O O D * Uchpuchmak: Meat Pie w/ beef, potatoes ($9) // 3.5 stars: http://tinyurl.com/ytzeyynm The savory triangle meat pie is filled with diced beef, potatoes (a bit undercooked), and onions. Think a baked empanada. Served with a small cup of nourishing chicken bone broth for sipping or you can pour some in the hole of the pie for a juicy bite. * Kotleti: Beef Cutlets w/ mashed potatoes, red cabbage salad ($17) // 4.75 stars: http://tinyurl.com/2yzme4rc For a deliciously satisfying meal, look no further. The kofta-like beef patties had a crisp seared crust, juicy and well-spiced. The accompanying mashed potatoes were rich and velvety smooth and the gravy gave beef stroganoff vibes. Not sure if it's meant to be sour but the red cabbage salad could use a bit more acid but otherwise, a fresh contrast to the hearty meat and potatoes. * Qistibi: Flatbread w/ beef, mashed potatoes, sour cream ($7) // 5+ stars: http://tinyurl.com/mprj3j3s The crisp, chewy leavened flatbread is filled with buttery mashed potatoes and luscious, meltingly tender stewed beef reminiscent of birria. Flavorful but not salty. Each component is delicious on their own but together? Hella bomb. If you love Honduran baleadas, you'll love this. Must order! * Sugar Zang ($5.28) // 4.5 stars: http://tinyurl.com/34suzjw2 Best described as the cousin of kouign amann. The sugar zang has a similar caramelized sugar crust bottom but not as sugary and distinct. The interior is fluffy soft and bready...in a good way. Plenty of butter to keep you in tip top *round* shape. S E R V I C E Warm and welcoming, the kind owner is passionate about Tartar cuisine and their offerings. He was on crutches and going above and beyond. Even with other staff on deck, he was bringing orders to customers and checking in with them to ensure they enjoyed the food. Lunch items may take some time to prepare so if you're in a rush, I recommend calling in your order. A M B I A N C E Rustic charm with vintage furnishings, hanging potted plants, and open kitchen. There's about 7-8 tables. P A R K I N G Parking is rough because the Hall of Justice is a block away. Overall, if you're looking for different yet familiar pastries and rustic comfort food that's hella delicious, AyDea is where it's at. Unless you're on jury duty, it's a little out of the way but totally worth it!

Tried AyDea for the first time at the Outside Lands Music Festival, and I was floored by the quality and comfort-factor of their dishes. Really excited about their halal meat offerings, as well. I enjoyed the... - Halal Beef Pelmeni Dumplings: The warm broth at the base of this plate makes it feel like a hug for your palette. Excellent casing-to-filling ratio in the dumplings. The beef itself has a mild flavor, which allows the herby and creamy toppings to shine. It's hard to find dumplings with halal meat around here, and it's even harder to find good ones. I'll say these are some of the best I've had in the Bay. - Beef and Potato Hand Pie (Uchpuchmak): Again, nailing the casing-to-filling ratio here. Potatoes are well-seasoned and the bread has a nice crust to it. This comes with a bit of broth to pour over the occasional bite. The hand pie itself is flavorful enough that it doesn't need the broth, but it makes for a fun little ritual nevertheless. This was an excellent introduction to Tatar cuisine. Excited to visit AyDea's storefront for some more good stuff.

What a delightful spot to happen upon for lunch! The owner, Christopher, and his staff are wonderful. Every guest that passes through the door is greeted with a warm smile and friendly conversation should they want it. The interior is very clean, newly renovated, with an intentional assortment of tables and mismatched chairs. The menu is primarily made up of Russian comfort food, which you can tell is made from the heart. I've so far enjoyed Abika's Noodle Soup and the Cutlet. Along with an assortment of their fantastic pastries.

I think if you're craving some beef, potato and cream, you'll love you some Tartar cuisine. The foods I tried (morning zang, uchpuchmak, and qisiby) were delicious. You get the meat pie with heavy beef and potatos in the uchpuchmak, with a little cup of bone broth. It's heavy and soothing. Just like the qisiby, which is basically a potato and beef taco with sour cream. Then, the favorite of the bunch, the morning zang, which was like a crispy morning bun, but not overly sugary. Their summer hours are M-F 9:30-2 and Sat 12-5pm. I would definitely recommend getting here ASAP for your Tartar fix.

I was walking around and looking for someplace to just sit and eat during lunchtime. And this place surprised me. The service from the team is fantastic, they are very kind and friendly. It was my first time trying Tatar and I loved it. I will be back soon. Delicious food, and nice decoration.

This is a great option walking distance from the Courthouse, if you have jury duty. It's also right next to the busstop. I had a salad and tea, both awesome, the folks there are kind and helpful. They close mid-afternoonish. It's a very interesting menu and I'm excited to go back. Well done!

Despite the strange location that affords almost no weekend foot traffic, this spot was pretty full for the majority of the lunch period. The food was tasty, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I would have appreciated a little more detail in the menu item descriptions, I thought the portion sizes were too small as entrees, and the order to service time was fairly long.

Friendly staff, eclectic table and music mix, and delicious food. Had the Zang Madame and it's one of the better breakfast sandwich in town. Buttery croissant/brioche-like bun. Salty kielbasa layer with cheese and soft cooked egg presented cleanly. Oh so good! Cream topped was light, slightly sweet and great too!

Such a gem! Ever since I first tried Tatar food at their Outside Lands pop up I can't stop thinking about it. The food is extremely wholesome - it's heavy and filling comfort food, but at the same time tastes very fresh and well balanced. The owners Chris and Liliya are also fantastic and the service is great. My personal favorites are the cutlet, uchpuchmak, and qistibi. Check this place out and get a cup of bone broth to sip on while you're at it :)

You HAVE to try the sea buckthorn tea (yes, I meant to write it in all caps). I was a bit worried about their vegetarian options, but do not worry; there are plenty of delicious choices. Service is fantastic (20/10). If you are like me and worry about not knowing the dishes on a menu, don't worry; they will walk you through it. The "vibe" is clean, welcoming, and beautiful, especially with the mismatched chairs, with plenty of seating for a group.

I just happened to be walking down Bryant St when I saw a beautiful new coffee shop! I walked in to check out the pastry counter and saw a lot of delicious looking treats that looked both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Luckily Chris was behind the counter and told me about the Tatarstan take on many french classics. I had the Sugar Zang as well as their version of a cinnamon roll. Both were excellent. They have a lot of lunch and drink options too. Make sure to ask more about each of them, Chris did a great job explaining and now I can't wait to come back for lunch and a butter coffee.

I had jury duty and stopped by for a quick lunch. The service was wonderful and the man who helped me was very kind in explaining the menu. The uchpuchmak was a bit like a handheld beef pie with potatoes and onions inside. It was served with a yummy dill-flavored broth I'll definitely be back if I am ever in the area again

Food was tasty, a nice savory treat. Service super friendly, excited to explain the menu. Ambiance cool and homey.

Truly fantastic new cafe. I never tried Tatar food before but I am a fan now. They have viciously savory bone broth and beef borsht. Uchpuchmak is like an empanadas with beef, potatoes and onion. There are delicious little blinchiko which are apricots or apple-filled crepes. Peremech is layered beef pastry. My only improvement suggestion is that the menu should have short descriptions of the dishes for people not familiar with the cuisine.

Pricey but very good. Breakfast croissant is buter-heaven and fluffy eggs are really nice. Service is good and place is really nicely setup

Ordered the cutlet and pastries. The pastries were fantastic, but I waited 40 minutes to receive the cutlet. Pretty frustrating while seeing numerous other people who came after me receive their food. One of the staff said that the cutlet takes a bit longer. I'm expecting some pretty good cutlets. Gotta say, I have no idea how the heck this took 40 minutes to make. It's essentially cooked ground patties. Tastes pretty decent enough but man it's not worth 40 mins. Everything else looked great

Stopped by for coffee and pastry and am delighted with this new addition to the neighborhood. The owner was so friendly and described all the (new to me) tartar pastries. They sounded so yummy but I ended up getting the only savory option with cheese and kielbasa. It was delicious! As a daily bone broth drinker I asked about the bone broth for my next visit. The owner brought me out a sample to try, and so happy to report that it tastes fantastic. Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu!

This place is so good here and the worker is very nice. It's probably best to enjoy the tea inside than take it to go but I had no choice. I really liked my tea because it tasted great and high quality. I think it's called tara but im not 100% sure. Its herbal and really refreshing. If you like mint, this is a good one. The pastry here is tasty and unique from other bakeries outside. They also have a cute story to each one if you like that. Overall, I would be back in a heartbeat if it wasn't so far from where I live. It's a great place to just chill and relax. I have not tried their food yet but I bet it's amazing. :)

Very enthusiastic Five Stars. Everything was prepared with love and everything was delicious. The guy at the counter was very happy to explain the menu to us. I will definetly come back. If you are in a doubt what to order - get uchpuchmak.

What a find during jury duty. And educational. I had never heard of the Republic of Tatarstan, and now I know we have them to thank for the origin of croissant dough. Tatar dough is called zang, and I tried almost every sweet and savory variety there. The zang pastries have a higher ratio of filling to dough than croissants or koiugn-amann, so they are heavier (Although, I did not have the opportunity to try the plain zang, which may be as light as a plain croissant). In addition to the pastries, I tried a good number of the lunch items, including borscht for the first time, and loved all of it. I agree with the other positive Yelp reviews of the menu and the kind, helpful staff. This is a wonderful place for breakfast/lunch, or to get some work done (reliable internet and surprising amount of seating). They have a full coffee bar, including Turkish coffee (which I didn't get to try). I initially liked their lattes, but they recently changed their coffee beans to a more bitter variety. If you are ever in the neighborhood, you should definitely stop in.

Just opened coffee shop with great desserts and some savory options also. They have a beef Wellington-esque hot savory item for $7. The people here are the nicest!

Amazing pastries, baked goods, and coffee! A trendy place with nice atmosphere and pleasant service.

Very delicious nibbles. The owner is wonderful, and walked me through all the choices.

Came in during break from jury duty. The person at the counter kindly introduced all the dishes and treats because I had no idea what I was getting into. The pastries on their counter looked so good it was a difficult decision. I went with lunch and ordered the qistibi. Thin dough with meat and mashed potatoes and a side or sour cream. All my favorite things and it was delicious! The meat was so tender and potatoes were buttery good. Almost makes me want to be selected for jury duty so I can lunch here for the rest of the week. I can also just come back.

This is not my first time eating at Aydea, I also enjoyed the food at the catering. I really love Tatar cuisine and this is exactly what I want, always incredibly delicious, great service. I definitely recommend it!

Amazing food and service. The pasties are delicious. I'm so glad they have joined the neighborhood.

Close to the court house if you're there for jury duty or such. Had the noodle soup and it was very flavourful and delicious, would highly recommend! The restaurant and cafe is very modern and even has a play area for kids, which is so amazing! If I'm in the area with my kids, would definitely bring them here.

Everything is great; food, drinks, service, none will disappoint. If you've never tried Tatar cuisine this is the place to do so.

Fabulous service. The chicken soup is divine. As good as mine the pastries were terrific. Bravo!!!

I purchased a large iced tea while on jury duty and when I got home I noticed they charged me $7.60 for it. That was surprising.

What a surprising find! Walked by this welcoming storefront on my way to jury duty, and made a beeline back to it for lunch. Decor is contemporary without being kitschy, fresh tulips on every table was such a lovely touch and made me so happy. Food options are diverse and made with pride. The owner was so enthusiastic to talk through each menu item; you can tell he truly loves making, eating, and sharing every single offering. I'm not in this neighborhood often, but this is a new must-do for future visits.

Stumbled upon a wonderfully unique cafe! Freshly baked pastries, unique coffee/tea selections and excellent customer service.