Liguria Bakery
Bakery · North Beach ·
Handmade focaccia, from classic rosemary to pizza style
Handmade focaccia, from classic rosemary to pizza style
"For incredibly good focaccia—and lots of it—head to Liguria, a small bakery across from Washington Square. They only sell the one type of bread, but there are lots of variations, from plain and rosemary to less conventional options like raisin and jalapeño cheese, or a “pizza” focaccia with red sauce and green onions. The counter-serve spot closes at noon and tends to sell out quickly, so plan on making this a morning stop." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"After a fire paused operations for four months in 2023, Liguria picked right back up and reopened, resuming its reign as a 113-year-old San Francisco institution. A word of warning: You’ll need to arrive early to get the goods at Liguria. The family-run bakery specializes in focaccia, and the massive sheets of bread — studded with everything from raisins to olives — are a wonder of airy, pillowy bread and olive oil richness (the green onion version is what makes the sandwiches at Mario’s Bohemian so excellent). Grab a piece or 10 to take across the street to the park, or buy it frozen to finish at home." - Paolo Bicchieri
"This old-school North Beach bakery sells one thing only: focaccia. Bring cash and get in line for bubbly, chewy focaccia topped with onions, garlic, rosemary, mushrooms, or tomatoes. Served simply on white parchment, the fresh-based focaccia begs to be walked over to Washington Square and enjoyed contemplatively on a park bench. The line does move along, but it never hurts to pregame with a cappuccino." - Dianne de Guzman
"It’s hard to explain what strange alchemy goes into Liguria’s focaccia, but it might be magic. In any case, it certainly compels people to get up early and stand in line for a slice or two before they sell out, and has since 1911. Eat your pizza focaccia warm from the bag, or head down the street to equally historic Mario’s Bohemian Cigar Store to enjoy it in an oven-baked meatball sandwich." - Lauren Saria
"A North Beach focaccia specialist, Liguria Bakery was named to the city's Legacy Business Registry, highlighting its role in the neighborhood's culinary history." - Lauren Saria