Cinderella Bakery & Cafe

"This all-day Russian cafe and bakery has savory piroshkis, flaky pastries, and a never-ending menu of cookies, tarts, and cakes (there's also a full menu of entrées). Basically, this Richmond spot, which has been around in some form since the 1950s, is the one-stop shop for all the warm, sweet, savory, and comforting pastries that'll make you feel like an overused cable knit sweater. The rest of the neighborhood knows this, too, since there’s always a line, and people warming up on the parklet over some meat-filled pelmeni or delicate honey cakes that nail the light, spongy texture every time." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"This all-day Russian cafe and bakery in the Richmond has savory piroshkis, flaky pastries, and a never-ending menu of cookies, tarts, and cakes alongside a hefty list of entrees. It's been around in some form since the 1950s and has conjured up dishes that are the culinary equivalent of a well-worn cable knit sweater. The rest of the neighborhood knows this well, since there’s always a line, and a parkletful of people eating pudgy pelmeni and delicate honey cakes." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway

"This all-day Russian cafe and bakery has savory piroshkis, flaky pastries, and a never-ending menu of cookies, tarts, and cakes (there's also a full menu of entrées). Basically, this Richmond spot, which has been around in some form since the 1950s, is the one-stop shop for all the warm, sweet, savory, and comforting dishes that will make you feel like a well-worn cable knit sweater. The rest of the neighborhood knows this, too, since there’s always a line, and people warming up on the parklet over some meat-filled pelmeni or delicate honey cakes that nail the light, spongy texture every time. Food Rundown photo credit: Patrick Wong Pelemeni A fantastic—and generous—serving of dumplings. The wrapper is thin and chewy and the pork and beef filling is firm and tender. Always order the version that comes in a steaming bowl of light chicken broth and make good use of the accompanying sour cream for dipping before every bite. And soak up any leftover soup with the two included slices of bread. photo credit: Patrick Wong Piroshki If you’re on the go, this is a great option because it holds up well, even after a couple hours. It’s flaky, chewy, and has plenty of filling. We’ve had a couple that could use a bit more salt, but we’d still order this over and over—especially the beef one. photo credit: Patrick Wong Honey Cake We get this every time we’re here. Every slice is soft and moist, and the thick layers of cream are smooth and just sweet enough. If you’re getting just one thing here, this should be it." - Lani Conway

"The filling Ukrainian soup is the perfect example of a sum greater than its parts. At this Richmond mainstay, humble beets, potatoes, and herbs turn into a sweet-and-sour bowl of perfection, made even better — if possible — with a dollop of sour cream." - Flora Tsapovsky

"Though the small enclave of Russian markets and businesses in the Richmond has contracted over the years, Cinderella Bakery & Cafe endures, thanks in large part to its fresh baked loaves of rye bread, puff pastry perogies, and delicately layered slices of honey cake. On the savory side, don’t skip the Russian dumplings called pelmeni, which can and should be enjoyed with broth and plenty of sour cream." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff