Parachute Bakery

Headed to the Ferry Building on a weekday morning to check out Parachute. The standouts for me were the Kouign Amann, which in fairness is not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s based on an everything bagel and has a smear of cream cheese inside, sweetness on top and bagel seasoning. I liked it, hubby not so much. The pastry itself was delicious. I’m not a fan of the the latest craze to fill croissants with custards etc. feel it takes away from the croissant itself and tends to make it soggy. BUT, the flavors are very good, well balanced with a fruit or flavor and a pastry cream duo like the passion fruit cube. My advice, eat it as soon as you get it. The plain croissant was not as butter forward as some and the lamination not perfect but still a respectable croissant. It’s spacious but not a ton of seating. I already had my coffee in hand so did not try theirs. Pretty space, wide open to the public building so a little noisy. It’s a little on the pricey side but typical of SF. I’ll be back.

Came on Saturday at 10 am (peak hours) & the line was long but moves really fast, only waited around 5-6 minutes. Service is also super fast, again our order was ready within 2-3 minutes. The gentleman at the cash register and the bakers who were serving the pastries were both warm and friendly, and chatty if you engage, so i appreciate that :) We tried the cube croissant which had a very generous amount of passionfruit custard filling, super delicious and satisfying. We also had the Shakshuka pastry which was surprisingly good! The filling is delicious with a nice pepper shakshuka mix AND a whole egg perfectly cooked, I don’t know how they managed a slightly runny yolk inside that thing - very skilled. Overall, happy I went and would take my friends there ☺️

I was really excited to visit this café, especially because it’s known online for its professional barista skills and impressive latte art. The setup looks great, the machines are high-end, and the bakery items look amazing. I tried the black sesame & yuzu cookie, which was tasty but very expensive at $8. The coffee prices are similarly high — which would be fine if the quality matched the expectations. Unfortunately, the coffee was extremely disappointing. I expected a beautifully made barista-style drink, but what I received looked like something from a train station kiosk: no latte art, the milk poured on top without any care, and the drink was far too hot. For a place that markets itself on craftsmanship, this was a huge letdown. You don’t just pay for the ingredients — you pay for the skill and the experience, and none of that was reflected in the cup I got. It was honestly shocking that a non–barista-level drink was served in a café that is famous for barista expertise. I was genuinely close to returning it. Overall, extremely disappointing and a real missed opportunity, considering the reputation and the prices.

There’s a ton of hype but I'm here to say Its in fact one of the best new bakeries in the city! So many interesting, delicious options of pastries. They are on the pricer side but the details and effort put into the baked goods makes sense. My advice, avoid going during peak hours and try going as early as possible . Once the lines die down, hopefully it's a simpler visit. But after that visit, I don't see the crowds dying anytime soon.

Parachute Bakery at the Ferry Building has excellent pastries — fresh, creative, and beautifully made. You can tell real skill goes into the baking. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming, perfect for a quick stop while exploring the market. Drinks are decent but could be improved to match the quality of the pastries. Still, a lovely spot overall and worth visiting for the baked goods alone.

Another bakery? What can be so special about this place? Four item limit? Another long line pre-open? Yes all worth the hype, cost and wait. Quality is top-tier but that was the given. A passionfruit vanilla creme injected croissant cube? Yeah noone doing that but here. Absolute ascension into baked goods upper echelon of San Francisco pastry masters. Just come wait whatever you have to wait and you will thank yourself. Came a few days after opening and have frequented it enough to know it's value is not juat in the product and good customer service they offer but the halo effect a place like this brings back to the broader San Francisco as well as the legendary Ferry Building. We are a top destination because of institutions like these that create a revolving pilgrimage of loyalists who want to enjoy quality things. I hope they never leave and establish more roots because holy crap its so good. The chocolate entremet is my favorite thing here, juat perfectly made and taste. Be prepared for sell outs and dont sleep on this must try place. So good I had to pick up at hat to rep. Simply magical.

I was so super excited to finally try this place! Came on a Thursday around 7:30, about 10 people in line. My favorite was the Parachute Chocolate Entremet. The crust with the caramel, hard shelled chocolate and dust was perfect with the light cake inside. You have to make sure you get a piece of every layer to get all that yumminess. My second fave was the Kouign Amann, perfect blend with the cream cheese inside. The roasted banana and pecan was very messy. My first bite most of the filling came out. The banana drink was not sweet nor good. The cashier was very sweet and the line was pretty fast.

We brought our family that was visiting from out of town and we're very impressed. The pastries are fantastic, not overly sweet. It is a clean modern location. We appreciated the excellent flavors and delicious treats. The vibe was chill, it was very refreshing. Very family friendly. Located in the ferry building near Blue bottle. We got there at 11:30 on a Sunday and there was still plenty of pasties left. The staff was welcoming and friendly, interacting with kids. Cool parachute totes and hats for sale. My favorite pastry was the roasted Banana Pecan pastry and chocolate desert. Overall a great experience at my new favorite bakery.

The first time I went after lunch at Lunette, a lot of pastries were already sold out and there was still a line. I was pretty full so I just picked up the black sesame yuzu cookie, which was phenomenal, and a kouign amman as a gift for a friend. She raved about it so we went back on 11/30 at 7:55 AM to try that and the sausage roll advertised on their Instagram for their fall specials. We were sorely disappointed that contrary to expectations, 2 out of 3 of the advertised fall specials were actually NOT available; they told us the sausage roll would be available in several weeks (which would basically be winter). We picked up the savory pastry with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and goat cheese, which was excellent - flaky and buttery without being soggy at all, and utterly delicious. It was tied with the savory kouign amann with me which I had never had - caramelized buttery notes perfectly balanced by the flecks of everything seasoning and savory cream cheese. I was obsessed - both get 10/10. I didn't love the passionfruit cube as much, but my friend loved it. I felt it was very tart with about 5% sweet and I didn't think it was particularly flaky. I wouldn't get it again, but I'd definitely come back to get their sausage roll and get the kouign amann and any other savory pastries they have.

Best when fresh and warm~ Dropped by Monday morning for a quick breakfast and coffee. The hype died down and is slower in the mornings, so we got served pretty quickly. And there are new items since it first opened! What we got: - Hot cacao latte ~ a nice hot cup of mocha that keeps you warm and caffeinated from the cold San Francisco winter. Comes served with latte art and a chocolate piece. - Lamb Merguez Sausage with caramelized onions ~ a great play on a sausage roll. Crunchy exterior met with soft pastry that was sauced with caramelized onion and a snappy sausage - Morning Bun ~ spiced with cardamom and warm spices, this not-too-sweet pastry paired well with the cacao latte. Layers served a perfect crunch with each bite. Each item ordered held its own unique flavor. Classic pleating added texture. However, because the pastries were served cold, like the SF winters, the pastries were not as inviting. All in all, Parachute Bakery is holding its own. Will return for more!

A heavily-hyped but underwhelming addition to San Francisco's pastry renaissance that is hindered by its connection to Michelin-starred kitchens. There are better pastries in the city (possibly even in the Ferry Building), and a lot of the early hype focused on pastries that now are mass produced and lack the beauty and warmth of the first few days of service. It's counter service with a few scattered tables, but the spot is pretty. But the croissant was fine and by no means that impressive. Had hoped for more.

Unique, flavorful, and expensive! 4 items came out close to $50 bucks. Although the items were quite unique, the cost is a bit steep compared to most bakeries in the city. The ferry building is an expensive place to open a business, so the cost is justified. I think if I'm ever in the area, I may come here again to try their cookie and other items in the future.

I'm convinced that this place is only famous for their pastries and croissants because the drinks was not it. It is located in the Ferry Building and the line was pretty long. Ambiance was lively and the service was great. We ordered the banana einspanner and the matcha yuzu. The drinks looked absolutely stunning however the taste was mid. The yuzu matcha tasted nothing like matcha and there was nothing yuzu about it. It literally tasted like a Waterloo drink. Extremely dissatisfied. The banana einspanner had real banana bits in it and the taste was okay. It just tasted like coffee with banana bits.

What a force....a kissing cousin or shall I say a buttered cousin to a Michelin Starred restaurant and baked goods that generates a line from outside...need I say more? A true definition of sugar and spice and everything nice? Fo real... I finally had the pleasure of standing in a very short line to grab a batch of divine pastries.... Gawd what a treat. It's love a first bite. Don't take my bite as the gospel....you know what I will always say, trust but verify. Holla at yo gurl when you do!

Very good quality food and drinks. I have had their regular croissant, almond croissant and banana pecan croissant. They were not exceptional especially given the price. There are definitely better ones in the city. These were not as buttery as i imagined them to be. I also had their chocolate entremet. It is quite decadent but something else in there that felt off and didnt go amazingly well with the decadent chocolate. It is surprisingly small. I have also tried their banana einspanner. It is a cold brew topped with salted cream and caramelized banana piece. The cream by itself is pretty good but when mixed with the cold brew it didn't taste awesome. Ambience is bougie and staff is kind. The lines are crazy so expect to wait 30-45 minutes on a Saturday morning. They do not have a separate line for drinks which is kinda sad.

We came and there happened to be no line. My partner and I enjoyed the passion fruit cube and the kouignn amann so much that he lined up again to get a croissant. The cube and kouignn amann were so flaky and delicious that I really wanted more of them. This is a must try with their cute interior and delicious pastries Main drawback is that each pastry is very pricey.

I really like the vanilla passionfruit cube. The tangy passionfruit and crunchy seeds give it a fun texture, and the white chocolate vanilla crémeux gives it balance. It's on the sour side but I don't mind. Unfortunately, everything else I tried was just okay. Didn't love the flavor combo of the banana-pecan pastry and the plain croissant was extremely dry. It tasted like it had no butter in it at all. Would only come back for coffee and the vanilla passionfruit cube

If I can give this place 0 stars I absolutely would! I am reviewing this late as my friends and I visited this bakery on 11/2 (Sunday). My friends and I wanted a good cup of coffee before our brunch reservations and found this bakery tucked in the ferry building. We saw a long line and figured it must be delicious here. Starting off, the guy was kind of rude to my friend who was thinking about her order because she was asking about different drinks. I work in customer service as well and that's not how you treat someone even if you are having a bad day. My friend wanted the matcha latte and asked if we can add the einspanner salted cream top on the drink and the guy rudely said no as drinks are premade (which is a lie I will explain later). Then she asked if she can do a chai latte with a milk substitute and he also rudely said it's premade so you can't. I wished my friend and I just didn't order at that point but I was curious of my drink. As we were waiting for our drinks, it did take maybe 45 mins to get our drink but I can see that they were short staff so I didn't mind the wait and they are trying their best to push our drinks. When I got my banana salted caramel einspanner drink, my friend noticed that the cream top was added to the drink afterwards which means they couldn't definitely added it as an extra charge to her matcha. If he even told us nicely there isn't a way to charge it we would've accepted it as well. When I got my drink, it was honestly very aesthetic but does it taste good? Absolutely not- my drink was so sour that the einspanner cream top didn't compliment it at all. Cold brew are supposed to be more on the bitter side but my theory on why it was sour is because their beans were probably grinds too cooarse or the beans were not steeping long enough for the cold brew. I took a couple sips and ended up throwing away this $10 coffee.

Okay, I went for the hype! I always go to the ferry building to grab my essentials. Needing a coffee to boost me for the day. Went in line, to see what is the hype all about. The first I went they are all out of pastries, and the second time around I got a pastry. I got the roasted banana + pecan! the filling was good it was moist, sweet and bread is perfectly soft. Btw: The staff are friendly and will help you navigating the pastries, as they are all overwhelmingly good. I'm hooked with Cocoa latte, honestly it's soo good it's a combination of dark hot chocolate + caffeine! I loved it, wit a sweet pastry it compliments and it outshines the drink. They have a small seating area, and some merchandise. The counter table is clean and well stocked. The line goes faster I only waited for 5 minutes. Try it out and it's a great treat.

Vibes vibing. Surprisingly still lots of pastries when we stopped by around 2:30pm. The staff is very nice, accommodating, and service is fast. Note that they close on time and will announce they are closing...to tell you to leave. Best -- PECAN FINANCIER ($5) Malt, English toffee & candied pecans (Could eat a million of these) PARACHUTE CHOCOLATE ENTREMET ($18) Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate crémeux, caramel & Fleur de Sel in a 72% Valhrona shell (Wow factor x1000, but Asian parents would not categorize this as "not too sweet". Very sweet) EVERYTHING KOUIGN AMANN ($9) Laminated with sugar & everything seasoning filled with scallion cream cheese mousse (Savory and sweet, could have done without the sugar lamination) CANELÉ ($6) Brown butter & black Okinawa sugar (A little dark for me, but creamy inside!) Did not like -- MORNING BUN ($8) Lamined brioche baked with warm spices, brown butter & toffee glaze (She is spicy. She. Is. Spicy.) BANANA SALTED CARAMEL EINSPANNER Salted cream, banana in-house cold brew (It was ok at first. Very sweet, but pretty sure the banana had started to ferment as one chunk was a little on the tang fizzy side) No feelings -- ROASTED BANANA + PECAN ($9) Cross laminated croissant pastry with roasted banana, pecan praline cream filling & maple glaze (Eh, may have been over-banana'd at this point)

Pastries and drinks are yummy, but service can be really slow. They run out of pastries in the morning, so get there early. You might get lucky in the early afternoon with some other sweet treats, but not it won't happen often. The drinks are quite creative. I really enjoyed the Banana and Salted Cream Einspanner! The open kitchen and bakery setting is very modern and beautiful, but there's not that much seating inside.

Amid the hustle and bustle of the SF Ferry building exists another drop-in bakery/coffee establishment, yet this one brings a brighter and bubblier vibe compared to the other cafes and bake shops in the near vicinity. We were early for our reservations at a nearby restaurant, so we had some time to grab a pre-dinner coffee/dessert. We went in line with zero expectations and zero knowledge, other than "I hear their croissants are good." Surprise, they were sold out. Totally oblivious of their pedigree and status, our experience was completely blown out of the water! We grabbed a Cacao Latte and a chocolate looking pastry. The Cacao Latte was magnificent; a dark chocolate mocha, complete with foam art, garnished with a dark chocolate piece with their logo. That's completely underselling it. Parachute uses 72% single origin (?!) Valhrona (!!!) chocolate for their MOCHAS. That is luxury in a cup, we were wondering why it was pricy, but the taste was superb. It was (the ever so prestigious compliment) Not. Too. Sweet! 10/10, would buy again. Now saying we got the chocolate looking pastry is also understating it. Upon research, we got the PARACHUTE CHOCOLATE ENTREMET: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate crémeux, caramel & Fleur de Sel in a 72% Valhrona shell. There it is again, Valhrona chocolate shell. I took a bite and said that it tasted like the most expensive candy bar I've ever had (Halloween just passed). The chocolate shell shattered beautifully and mixed in wonderfully with the caramel, chocolate, and cake, again, Not. Too. Sweet., even considering the caramel. Later in the evening, at dinner, the fine people at Arquet said their breads were made across the way at Parachute, their little bakery offshoot. Now everything made sense! Parachute opened in September with high expectations; with a resume from both Sorrel and Saison, head baker Nasir Armar and the team at Parachute sold out their entire inventory in less than two hours on their first day. (-SF Chronicle) Yeah. A by-chance pre-dinner treat turned into a mini Michelinesque experience. The next time i go, the croissants will be a priority!

What's my take on Parachute Bakery? It's big, airy, wooden space of course; very laid back. There's many staff members in one big counter; working together and taking turns. Just another contactless payment I hardly refuse if I ever want to buy and try what's from the menu. I like to see how many people from their workplace fill all the seats before me. This makes Parachute Bakery an interesting place to sit and chat. Masala chai, matcha yuzu sparkling, and cacao latte!! Parachute Bakery surely scored at least three of my expected points. Encased in a thin wooden round case, this basque cheesecake, burnt at the top, was a splendid treat. Might not come back unless I go for another round of contactless payment of good pastries such as Parachute Chocolate Entremet.

Their pastries sell out within 2 hours of opening that's a bummer. Pros Location inside ferry building Really nice interior Cons Drinks weren't that great

After a run, my friend and I decided to end our run here.. literally. At the end of the long line. As we panted with sweat running down our chest and bellies growling, we waited. Luckily and surprisingly, the wait wasn't too bad for a Saturday around noonish. Cheesecake - my friend has never tried the basque cheesecake and although this wouldn't be the first place I'd recommend to try it, it was here so thought, why not. Not surprised, but this was a miss in my book. The texture was fine but I wouldn't see it was "basque" like. Taste was ok. Roasted Banana Pecan - Amazing. Texture was perfect. Ratio of filling and bread amazing. Banana was prominent but not overbearing. Right amount of sweetness. Savory Pain Suisse - Visually, amazing. Great filling ratio. Taste was two thumbs up. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Only grip is that if you're getting pastries and cant decide or forget to order a beverage, just do it. There's only one counter which kind of sucks for such a big space. And the menu is not easily seen.

There was so much hype going into Parachute before my first visit. Even the reviews on Yelp aren't great. But I'm here to say Its in fact one of the best bakeries in the city! The pastries have so much depth and are so complex. The square croissant pastry we tried had layers upon layers of flavors. Filled with chocolate mousse and a delicious cream, it was one of the best things I've tried in months. My advice, avoid going during peak hours and try going as early as possible . Once the lines die down, hopefully it's a simpler visit. But after that visit, I don't see the crowds dying anytime soon!

This place is so cute tucked in the Ferry Building!! If you're into clean lines, cute, and sweet this is the place to relax at. Came here on a Saturday and Sunday. Saturday they were a little busier so I'd get here at least by 10ish. Sunday was bit better where the lines move really fast and not too long around 10ish. My favorite is the chive cream cheese kouign amann with some sweetness on the flakey pastry side. I also tried the passionfruit, banana croissant, sesame cookie, parachute, and almond croissant. The sesame cookie was my second favorite where it was less sweet with a touch of salt. Overall I found when I re-heated and baked the pastries again they tasted good!

I went by Parachute on a sunday around 3:30PM and for how popular and late I went, they still had pastries left which shocked me. There was no line, cashier was super helpful cause some pastries aren't clear on what it is but thats what makes this spot so unique. The ambiance is clean and minimal. Even their own merch is so cute. The kouign amman was so unique, the combination of bagel flavors in a kouign amman with the cream cheese in the center is so fun. I don't think you'd find this anywhere else and I think its worth a try. The cookie was also very yummy but if I had more options to choose from, I would skip out on it. Overall, I would come again & probably earlier on a weekday to enjoy the variety of pastries.

Amazing!!! I went early in the morning before a line formed and was able to skip the wait. They sell out quick so go early or during off peak times. I left with the passion fruit and vanilla cube, then the banana and pecan pastry. They were fantastic! They are on the pricier end - expect to pay ~$9 each. Definitely worth a try! The coffee selection is not offered as iced drinks. Beautiful location in ferry building. Will be back!

Date of Visit: 10/22/2025 Visited the Parachute Bakery located in Ferry Building with a friend on Wednesday morning. Parachute Bakery was opened by the Chef Alex Hong and operations director Joel Wilkerson at the Michelin restaurant Sorrel. Opened in early September, Parachute Bakery always has a long line of people waiting to get the fresh bakeries and espresso. This wait was shorter than expected, and the pastries was displayed on counter with name and price tags, which is very convinient for visitor to make decision. Latte $6.5 I got a latte with a long pour of milk. Orange Juice $8 My friend got the fresh squeezed Valencia orange juice. Croissant $6.5 I ordered the croissant with French cultured butter. Super crispy on the shell, but would be better if the butter taste is stronger. Vanilla and Passionfruit Cube $9 And I also got the vanilla and passionfruit cube, with croissant pastry on the outside, and filled with fresh passionfruit and white chocolate vanilla crémeux. Parachute Entrement $18 My friend got the Parachute Entrement made with layers of chocolate cake, with chocolate crémeux, caramel, and Fleur de Sel in a 72% Valhrona shell.

Lots of hype with long lines and early sellouts. Though on weekday mornings, the lines aren't too long and they move fast. It's actually kinda worthy of the hype since everything is memorable and excellently executed. Basque Cheesecake: Much more custardy than regular cheesecake. Yet somehow it also has the denseness on the outside. Not sure how they make this magic, but it's delicious! Can definitely see why this is trending. Canelé: Super crunchy sweet exterior and inside that manages to be both bready and creamy. This really is a perfectly executed canelé. Only thing is that it's kinda small (normal canelé size), so it goes fast. Vanilla & Passionfruit Cube: Looks a bit like the Lament Configuration, but the inside is pure heaven. It is packed with so much gooey filling. Tart and tangy passionfruit and creamy vanilla custard. Pure perfection against the croissant-like dough. Parachute Entremet: Perhaps the crown jewel of this place! So complex with a crispy chocolate shell, chocolate mouse, a little cake and nice caramel. The flavors and textures combined to make an out-of-this-world experience. Though an entremet is meant to be served between courses, I could see this being the main event! Croissant: A classic, done well. Flaky exterior. Airy interior. Each piece you break off is pure butter indulgence. Pecan Financier: Small, but mighty. The candied pecans really elevate this excellent dense little pastry. This is amazing when eaten with coffee. Savory Pain Suisse: This was indeed savory! I think it was goat cheese, and lots of it, so that made it quite intense. Paired nicely with the spinach, fancy mushrooms and a few tomatoes. Really nice flaky and crunchy pastry, like tiny little ribbons of flakes. It was more like a lunch savory than a breakfast savory. Pain au Chocolat: This might have been the only item I was underwhelmed by. It was éclair shaped with the same ribbons of flakiness as the savory pan suisse. The chocolate seemed more like a ganache than hardened chocolate. I guess I've had so many great pain au chocolat that I was expecting something different. Black Sesame Yuzu Cookie: A very umami tahini-like flavor. Super intense. I didn't really taste the yuzu since the sesame was overwhelming. But pairs nicely with coffee. Roasted Banana & Pecan: I generally hate banana-flavored things, but I do love when fresh banana is integrated into a dessert. Kinda like that delicious Tokyo Banana that I beg people returning from Japan to get me. The filling here hit that mark perfectly! Had the right banana cream flavoring, with real banana bits. And the fluffy exterior was so nice, much more natural than Tokyo Banana's Twinkies-like exterior. Everything Kouign Amann: Was not expecting this. Instead of a huge amount of scallion cream cheese. A perfect complement to the savory everything spices on the outside. Oddly, there was a sweetness too, but it kinda worked. Morning Bun: Love the pull apart texture and strong ginger and cinnamon tones. Had a very nice crispy caramelized sweetness on the edges. Kinda wish it was gooier though.

I've tried Parachute Bakery 2x now and still haven't tried everything. Limit 4 items per person, things sell out quick, they open at 8am. Parachute entremet $18 - chocolate thing looks like a parachute. Inside is rich chocolate cream, caramel, chocolate cake, and I don't know what else. Shell does break like chocolate coating on ice cream bar, so hold it on a plate. Very rich and chocolatey, loved it. Everything kouign amann $9 - I ate next day heated in oven. It's got cream cheese chive filling, it was ok. Pecan Financier $4.5 - not too sweet with pecans and chewy cookie/pastry. Liked it. Basque cheesecake $12 - it's for 1-2 ppl, creamy and rich, liked it ok. Black sesame yuzu cookie $9 - pretty big, lots of yuzu flavor, it's ok, won't get again. Morning bun $8 - tasty, lots of ginger flavor. Pan Au chocolat $7.5 - croissant like bread with some chocolate inside. Tasted ok, won't buy again. I didn't buy any drinks. Want to try that cube pastry with filling inside.

Long lines and expensive prices. I came here around 1 PM on a Sunday, and they were out of pastries except for cookies, but they close at 4.. I decided to get the Banana Salted Cream Eispanner, which was $9.50. The size of the drink is so small. The drink itself was decent, though it had this strange after taste, which I couldn't put my finger on it. The banana flavor was good paired with the cold brew. It wasn't a bad drink, but at the price point, don't think I'll be reordering it.

I wanted to see what the hype was about this place. They're opened at 8am and the lines are insane. They limit you to 4 items per person for pastries so if you are really wanting to try these items, go early! Bring a friend if you want to get other items. Overall, I would not come back again because of how insane the prices are for mediocre pastries! SF has so many better pastries to offer. For 4 pastries, it was already close to $50?! That's just a bit crazy to me. 1. Parachute entremet- $18- the parachute looking dessert - chocolate and caramel in the inside. It wasn't too sweet but paid $18 for something so small is insane. It wasn't something insanely good 2. Vanilla and Passionfruit cube $9- can't taste any vanilla but just the passion fruit cream. It was a bit too sweet for my liking and the cube looked flaky and crispy but it wasn't?! Kind of disappointed on that 3. Pan suisse $12 savory croissant- I believe it was a goat cheese filling. It wasn't overall powerful for goat cheese which was surprising but the croissant lacked a croissant texture where it would be flaky and crispy when you eat it. 4. Pain au chocolate $7.25- really basic chocolate croissant in a stick form. It was really underwhelming as a chocolate croissant

Visited on a Wednesday morning, arrived around 7:35am with a friend before opening to beat the crowd. There were 4 people in line ahead of us, by 7:45am there were maybe 10-15 people in line, by 8:00am there were about 30-35 in line. Doors opened around 8:03am. By the time we finished around 8:40am, the line was gone so you might get lucky and skip the line if you visit after the opening rush on a weekday. Food: Savory Pain Suisse - was warm when we got it, so ate this first, great lamination, flakey and crispy exterior with buttery chewy interior, filled with a creamy bechamel sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms and greens, very rich and heavy, definitely could be a meal on it's own, reminded me of a creamy pot pie Roasted Banana Pecan - filled with banana and pecan pastry cream, croissant was also crispy on the outside particularly the top which provided a nice textural contrast to the creamy filling and the soft pillowy croissant, not too sweet, really well balanced could taste the banana but the pecan was a bit mild Brown Butter Spiced Bun - also warm when we ordered it, similar to a monkey bread eating experience, hints of cinnamon and cardamom, warm sticky glaze from the toffee, definitely on the sweeter side, was expecting more of a pillowy yeasted brioche but felt more like croissant dough baked together, good just not quite what I was expecting Everything Kouign Amann - interesting, served cold, the cream cheese filling was generous, pastry was flakey with a sweet glazed exterior with some everything seasoning throughout, a unique combo of sweet and savory that didn't quite work for me, also wish this was a bit more room temp but given the amount of filling could understand why it's cold Vanilla Passionfruit Cube - good, pretty large, definitely best cut open so you can enjoy the cream and pastry together in a more manageable bite, we had this at the end of the day and left it out at room temp so croissant had great layers but lacked the crispy crust and exterior and was more soft and chewy, the vanilla creme was super smooth and velvety with balanced sweetness and pronounced vanilla, passionfruit curd was great, balanced acidity for my taste and loved the real passionfruit pieces within the filling adding crunchy texture, Service was fine, order at the register which they were pretty quick and efficient. Once our order was placed took maybe 10 minutes before our pastries were boxed up and it was ready for pick up at the counter. There are a few seats and tables to enjoy pastries which is great very open airy cafe space. One think that we didn't see were disposable knifes, which would have been nice to cut open and enjoy the pastries, they did have forks which were very helpful. Overall really enjoyed Parachute, the pastries are beautifully crafted with high quality ingredients and great care and attention to detail. The savory pan suisse and the banana pecan pastries were my personal favorites. Given the generous amount of filling in many of the pastries would recommend you enjoy them fresh (we had a roasted banana pecan pastry that we let sit overnight at room temp and flavor and texture were off the next day). Price point is steep but given the size and quality of ingredients seemed appropriate (do wish some of the more unique pastries were a little smaller in size for easier eating).

I thought parachute was worth all the hype. I visited on a Sunday morning around 10:00 am and to my surprise, there was only a short wait. What I appreciated was that none of the pastries were sold out and they managed a good inventory. Also the space has a lot of seating which can be rare for top bakeries in SF. The croissants itself had the most perfect layers - I only wish it was a bit more crispy. I tried the cube and savory pan suisse - both were amazing! It's also very expensive but not a shocker in SF.

Finally came to test out the hype, and I would say it was worth a visit. I was impressed by the pastry quality itself -- super flaky, crispy, and buttery. The fillings were a bit hit or miss -- we didn't love the savory pain suisse which has goat cheese (we didn't realize) which unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of. The veggies were also unexpected and didn't feel like they belonged in a pastry. The banana one & the pain au chocolate was delicious though!! Probably my favorite one. The everything kouign amann felt a bit too heavy for me to have more than a few bites of, due to the cream cheese, but it had a great flavor and I'm not normally an everything seasoning fan. The morning bun was unexpectedly spicy from the ginger which caught me off guard, but the pastry itself was great. Banana latte einspanner was quite expensive ($10) but I was super curious since I rarely see banana drinks at coffee shops. It had banana chunks which I enjoyed, and it's pretty sweet! Probably wouldn't get again but was fun to try.

Four pastries plus a drink for $60 felt a bit steep. There were a few pastries we enjoyed, but nothing worth driving all the way to the Ferry Building and waiting in line for. Is it worth it... maybe, can you taste the quality, yes. They limit you to four pastries per guest, and we waited about 20 minutes in line on a Sunday mid-morning. Standouts were the Vanilla Passion Fruit, Roasted Banana & Pecan, Pecan Financier, and Parachute Entremet. The cream filling in the roasted banana and passion fruit pastries was delicious! However, I would skip the Black Sesame Yuzu, it was an interesting idea, but the yuzu was overpowering and the sesame got lost. The cheesecake was nothing special, and we were a bit disappointed by the gamey cheese used in the savory croissant. We did enjoy the flaky texture on top of the savory croissant. The Banana Salted Caramel Einspanner was overly sweet, and at $10, it didn't quite feel worth it. Final verdict: pricey, with a few hits but not enough to justify the hype.

A good try but pastries were definitely overpriced. I tried their banana tiramisu cold brew and thought it was weird that the banana were chunks in my coffee that it was hard to sip. The cold brew flavor was overpowering the banana. The pastries were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. You need to eat them while fresh!!! Because when I tried eating some later on, the crunch was gone. I am biased and loved their banana pastry and wasn't a huge fan of the passion fruit pastry that the worker highly recommended. The passion fruit was overpowering and sweet. It's a good try but not worth the price and the line.

Waited in a 30-40 minute line just for the hot cacao latte that I ordered to be barely lukewarm... The taste was good, but would have been SO much better had it actually been hot or at least warm. It wasn't too sweet nor too bitter though its temperature was disappointing. I also watched the employee put the chocolate slice on my latte with her BARE hands so I took a risk with that. I'm hoping that this isn't a normal thing and they have better sanitary practices. Their cold brew was pretty good as well as their pain au chocolat though $7.25 for a pastry that size still shocks me a bit (even for SF). Definitely very flakey and had a good texture but felt like it needed either more chocolate or to be larger in size for it justify that price. It was super busy granted it was a Saturday so seats in the shop were a little difficult to find but there's plenty around the ferry building. Would I go back? Not on a weekend for sure. Do I currently think it's worth the hype and price? Unfortunately no. I still had menu items that I did want to try, but at this point I don't think it's worth the wait and care more about my health safety as well. I would definitely rate it higher if the employee who added the chocolate to my latte used tongs or gloves and if the latte was actually hot since taste wise everything was good.

Updated 9.5.25 (1st visit: 9.4.25, 2nd visit: 9.5.25) // My old boss used to drag us to the Ferry Building because it was his fav place to grab lunch...a liquid lunch. Hey, if I ain't paying....bring it on! *Cheers* Prior to the pandemic, I always thought of the Ferry Building as a touristy spot. I started visiting more regularly when Mishka's open. Then came Peach Patties, Lunette, Nopa Fish, and now Parachute Bakery...it's becoming the IT girl to visit for locals. Opening today, Parachute Bakery is from Sorrel (one Michelin star) and the head baker is from Saison (two Michelin stars). In the fall, they're also opening up a restaurant in the Ferry Building at the former Slanted Door. A16 is opening up a southern Italian resto after that. M E N U Fourteen items: Viennoiserie (sweet & savory), cookies, and cakes. Not everything is available at 8 am opening tho. They have tea, coffee, juices, and smoothies. When I arrived on day 1, staff told me they sold out of everything except chocolate chip cookies BEFORE 10 am (they close at 4 pm). They even sold out of matcha and cold brew. Despite several articles saying, Parachute is baking throughout the day, staff says, they're not which is disappointing. *LIMIT*: 4 items per person (starting day 2) M Y P I C K S * Savory Pain Suisse ($10) // 5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/3j487txz Hot out of the oven, this was the best in show. Distinctively crunchy with a garlic béchamel, roasted oyster mushrooms, goat cheese, and sungold tomato filling. Flavorful and deliciously savory with a burst of tangy sweetness from the seasonal tomatoes. BOMB. * Basque Cheesecake ($12) // 4.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/3bf65h67 Missing Basuku? This is the closest one I've found in the bay thus far. Nice caramelized exterior with a gooey, custardy center and rich flavor of crème caramel. Not too sweet. * Parachute Chocolate Entremet ($15) // 4.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/mvyzx2mj A signature item, the entremet is like a candy bar meets cake. Cracking the chocolate shell, you're met with various layers of airy mousse, custardy crèmeux, sponge cake, hazelnut (?) crunchies, and stretchy caramel. Well-balanced, not too sweet with a pleasant bitter finish. Enjoy this asap, it started to melt by the time I got home. * Pain Au Chocolat ($7.25) // 3 stars: https://tinyurl.com/y3trktpe Similar style to the one at Under Study (Press' bakery), the log shaped croissant had crunchy exterior but we found it dry and the chocolate filling was cold/set (at opening time). * Butter Croissant ($6.50) // 2.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/4p58yku3 A test of any good pâtisserie: the butter croissant. Considering all the amazing bakeries in the city and this being the most expensive rendition, it was meh. Shatteringly crispy but over-baked with a dark exterior. Soft, airy center but lacking a rich buttery flavor (to us). * Chocolate Chip Cookies ($8 each x2) // 1 star The only thing left on day 1... I appreciate the high quality valrhona grand cru chocolate (3 morsels and a chocolate "coin" in the middle) but the cookie itself had an unpleasant gritty texture. It broke into pieces when picking up. I could have gotten three (!!) excellent chocolate chip cookies from Antoine's for $8.25 or two from Anthony's for $8, just sayin'. S E R V I C E Prompt. A M B I A N C E Modern and bright with limited seating (4 tables). Smaller space than anticipated. Take your treats to the communal tables outside to enjoy the waterfront views. Overall, considering the pedigree, hype, steep pricing, and stiff competition in the city, Parachute was a mixed bag but it's only week one with potential for 5 stars. Would def return for the savory pain suisse, basque cheesecake, and entremet!

A new trendy bakery? In San Francisco? Groundbreaking. Seriously though, the new Parachute Bakery in the Ferry building is absolutely worth the line, the prices, and the calories. Currently, the best time to show up to guarantee that you'll grab a good spot in line is at least 30-45 mins before opening. There is a 4-item per person limit so bring your friends to divide and conquer the menu! Item limits do not include drinks and I definitely recommend the salted roasted banana einspanner--it's coffee, it's sweet but not the sweetest. Justin provided great service as he was ready with both sweet and savory recommendations! Items that I tried and highly recommend: - Entremet: chocolate and a little more chocolate. the perfect texture combo--loved it! - Everything kouign amann: an excellent savory pastry with just a subtle hint of slightly sweet. - roasted banana & pecan: beautiful cross laminated pastry. Lots of filling that tasted more banana than pecan but my least favorite of these 4. - almond croissant: almond croissants are one of my favorites and this is a delicious version. Tons of almond flavor and love that it's twice-baked for a nuttier taste. Definitely recommend that you check out what the hype is all about!

So I waited in line since I was here. I went on a Thursday around 8:20 and waited about 15-20min. I like having the display to visually see since I'm a visual person. Prices are high so just be aware! I only opted for the savory pan suisse ($12) and the vanilla +passionfruit cube (9). With the prices, I wasn't going to get a lot anyways. I thought the savory one was really crispy! Wow, great crunch and I like the mushroom & tomatoes but sadly, I didn't hear him say there was goat cheese. He said cheese. My bad for not reading the sign since I'm not fan of goat cheese. But the crisp was great! The vanilla+passonfruit cube was ok. The passfruit was good but not a lot of it. The cube itself was like bread with stuffing. Worth a try. But would I need to go again, not really. :) SYOY!

TLDR: If all I could write is "10/10, no notes" and remain an Elite! All Star, I would ;P Longer: There was a line, camping chairs and all, as soon as the Ferry Building opened at 7! And (not to my surprise), sold out of *every* pastry within 105 minutes of opening! We arrived shortly after opening, waited in line for what felt like a short time, maybe 20 min *shrug* -- line moved quickly enough, and once we got to the counter, received service with a big smile xD Our goodies were so delicious, we didn't take any photos :((( as we took 'em to go, and helloooooo tourists galore. We are plotting a return tomorrow morning to try more *purple devil emoji* I'm not a banana fan (will never eat a raw banana without some green on the peel), but the banana latte AND pastry were phenomenal. They are not toooo too overly sweet ripe, which I feel happens with a lot of banana things. Yum!! My mouth is watering thinking of the complex flavor profile, esp the pastry, with some strong browned butter notes. Lastly, the ~ambience~! The cafe seating was comfy to briefly lounge on while we waited for our coffee and makes good use of their corner lot. The wall had a few items for sale, such a beef tallow sunscreen (made by Arquet, the soon-to-open attached restaurant!), candles, and branded items (SnapBack hat, tote bag). I adore the butter yellow + tangerine color scheme, and would consider rocking a branded cropped tee if it comes into existence ;)

Hmmm... I'm actually not really sure what the hype is. Maybe it's because I got there at 11AM, and their most popular items were already sold out. There was still a huge long line and 30min wait. I still got to try a variety of items. Pecan financier - simple, tasty, maybe my favorite thing, but it wasn't really stand out Morning bun - it was almost KA-like. This I'd say is actually pretty stand out. The problem (for me only really) is that it has a STRONG ginger flavor. And, I unfortunately don't love strong ginger flavor. I can tolerate / may enjoy mild ginger, but wasn't expecting it to be ginger chew level strong. My 2yo spit out a bite bc it was 'spicy'. Again, I think for most ppl this is probably a positive and what makes this morning bun really stand out. Black sesame yuzu cookie - it was ok, had savory vibes which I didn't expect? Parachute entrement - I appreciated the cashier pointing out the price point to me while explaining what it was when I asked. It's $18. It's not cheap for the size. And quite frankly, I didn't think it was worth it after trying. I did want to try it though and am glad I did try once - I really liked the nutty hazelnut crust at the bottom. 4 pastries, $40 something.. For a 30min wait, not worth it. But if I were to walk up and buy without a wait, it wouldn't be bad. I wouldn't feel compelled to try so many things. Will try my luck again another day w their more popular items

We wanted to try this place for their unique take on pastry making. The pastries look beautiful but the overall experience was a let down. The pastries were cold, even in the morning, and we weren't offered to have them warmed. We ordered coffees; the americano was watery and the cappuccino was barely warm. Has so much promise but just didn't deliver. To top it all off, two staff members seemed to be having a public disagreement. Won't last if attention to detail isn't corrected.

Just went to the hyped new bakery located in the Ferry Building! I stood in line for about 20 mins about half an hour after opening at 8am on a thursday. The wait was definitely worth considering the exquisite quality of their pastries! I tried the vanilla passionfruit cube which consists of a sweet vanilla cream mixed with tangy passionfruit all inside a soft yet crispy exterior breading!! It was sooo delicious! I also tried their roasted banana pecan croissant and omg it was top tier! The flakiness yet delicacy of the lightly sweetened croissant was delicious and the real banana within the chocolate cream blended nicely together! Highly recommend getting their early before their pastries run out! I also tried their coffee and you can see they brew the espresso shots precisely using a scale which made the cacao latte i tried pretty strong on the coffee and didn't overpower the latte. I usually prefer to add a sweetener like cream and sugar to my coffee but their coffee was perfect! I even bought the coffee beans for myself to make at home! The cafe itself is decently sized and has a modern look with the pop of orange, but limited seating. Highly recommend taking it outside to eat near the view of the bay bridge!

It's amazing how news spreads so quickly online in seeing the line on a September Saturday morning (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Dg2cKBVAZuBVCUuZOPnWjw). I waited until the line dissipated a couple hours later and learned why they weren't as long. After about a ten-minute wait, the gal at the counter told me there were only a few items still available and that all of their signature items (croissants) were sold out Pivoting, I decided to try three items while getting a double of one item for a curious friend to try. I first tried the pecan financier (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=gYshRH0sOdgffYd0eFxNjQ) which was a visual. chocolate chip cookie, gf (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=TBe20_l1cfd4kREy68UVBQ); the cookie was very soft yet delicious which explains how the presentation. When I got to this point, the dough was so delicious that I found a teaspoon to scrape every last crumb from the paper (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=8gy_orq9Q8WOHtIW-V7cmw). I also tried the black sesame yuzu cookie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=titw2YX3OnQS7zV6kuRNbw) which was an unexpected delight with the earthy black sesame, intense in sweetness, contrasting the citrusy yuzu.. Two weeks later, I was determined to try some of their signature items. Arriving a little before 9 am on a Saturday morning, the line looked daunting, snaking to the other side of the north doors. Joining the line, I timed my wait from here being 20 minutes. Knowing their four items limit, I judiciously chose three items and asked the gentleman cashier for his recommendation. I added a drink since my mouth was parched too. I sipped on my yuzu matcha lemonade (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=rKyFGft48EdU9JBpCGs6Sg), nicely decorated. It quenched my thirst and the mint gave it a bright aftertaste. Later that evening after dinner, I tried the most eye-catching pastry, the vanilla and passion fruit cube (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=GLme532B92kHWM2t46_H7w). The passion fruit tanginess is strong but I found the vanilla cream on the bland side. The sour flavor dominated as the just interesting thing was the texture and chewiness of the pastry. A profile picture shows how different this is (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=T_b8tmylBTAq7RgWKFYUzg). The next morning, I reheated my morning bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Ga7YGcRtGZNFLE8sLDS6ow) in the toaster oven. It reminded me of a cinnamon roll flavor-wise but it had spicy bite to it, perhaps cayenne pepper. This was an unexpected flavor bomb. The next morning, I reheated the pan Suisse (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=H7OL2M6kHR2gj-0R14q4rA), a savory pastry which was excellent. The mixture of spinach, cheese, and onions (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=5LKkkcisuSElMMofVzYb8A) made this a comforting breakfast. The final item that I tried was the almond croissant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=vJVLZMrW7lSRX9GQ3ktEuQ). The presentation was impressive but even more so, the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=kjno74iJTzCTh-gaO_YeWQ), both tasty and plentiful with a hint of cinnamon I believe. I've never seen a croissant with a crown, this one composed of almond slices. On my 3rd visit, I tried the pan au chocolat (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=fTp1RFza4aX_ZlLT3IK4nA) which is unusual in shape and was just okay. My favorite of the three visits was the chocolate entremet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=EoTQGW8cXoH7E521thRcpQ). If you are a fan of ice cream and caramel, you'll enjoy this one. The melty filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=x-TX-4b9ra4vSbGz-5a4xw) made this a perfect dessert that I'd love to find in a fine dining restaurant. Over my three visits, I must admit it is challenging trying things a few at a time. Thanks to Christopher for describing and recommending things to me on my middle visit. I'll likely stop here again when the lines aren't that long or when I'm not pressed for time.

Got here 7:20am on a Sunday and was 8th in line - people started to come in batches around 7:40am for the 8am opening. 4 bakery items per order. We tried: - Savory pan suisse (5/5): might be the best savory croissant I've had, need to compare side by side with Juniper's Cuban croissant. Eat this warm on the spot, flaky exterior and that the crisp crunch when you peel it apart, leading to mushroom and savory mid section - almond croissant (4/5): good exterior texture with solid fillings inside, a bit sweeter for my personal liking - passion fruit vanilla cube (4/5): slightly drier on the outside, not as sweet which was great, dense - cheesecake (4.5/5): for those of you that miss Basuku hopefully this will scratch the itch, but not as liquidity at the center - masala chai (4.5/5): great strong masala chai notes - espresso (4/5): strong acidic espresso that I enjoy A bit on the pricier side, think this ran to be around $67 with tax and tip, but the wait was worth it.

File under: "Show's promise, needs some work". It would seem that the humble croissant is the vehicle for bakery bragging rights in 2025 San Francisco and there's a new entrant in town. As a European by birth and upbringing with relatively free access to the patisserie of France I have always had a critical eye for a laminated pastry. The scale for me is 0 (Starbucks) to 10 (a croissant purchased at a tiny Boulangerie in Pau in 2013) and I've long been judging Bay Area ones on this scale and nothing has yet scored above 7 and most of the lauded ones here would be comparable to a gas station one in France. I've tried them all and for me the king of local croissantery is Tartine. It isn't perfect, it is huge but it marries crispy lamination with buttery soft interior so well. Arsicault has been inconsistent but my last excursion there did get me a product that compared positively to Tartine. So where does Parachute stack? I'd say it is a distinct 4th place after the humble Acme Bakery item. It was delicious, a little over cooked in my opinion with a slightly charred taste to the exterior and it lacked the buttery notes that separate a good one from a *great* one. Now we have the important business of the day settled what about the rest of the experience? I got there at 8.01 on Sunday and lined up for 37 minutes. When I reached the front of the line I saw the beautiful looking pastries with fine lamination paraded in front of me. I was informed that there was a four pastry limit and picked the following. Croissant - natch 6/10. French gas stations? Your reputation remains intact. Banana & Pecan 6/10. Good pastry, very scant filling. What was there was tasty but it had an unfortunate dough to filling ratio. Savory Pan Suisse 5/10. The mushrooms were slimy which suggests they were not properly cooked before being placed on the pastry. Good bechamel but the slimy consistency of the oyster mushrooms made it unpleasant. Vanilla & Passionfruit Cube 6/10. Really nice balance of sharp passionfruit and sweet vanilla cream. It was also a little mean on the filling. Based on that, and the fact I had to line up for a relatively mid croissant, it's a solid 3 stars. Some of this I'll put down to newness as the place looks like it has lots of promise!

Awesome, innovative pastries in a cool location (ferry building). Loved the roasted banana & pecan (Cross laminated croissant pastry with roasted banana, pecan praline cream filling & maple glaze) and the canelé (Brown butter & black Okinawa sugar). Arrived 30 min before opening and line moved quickly once open. However, service was disappointing.. staff was unfriendly and packaging was messy. Hope to be back soon, with a better service experience!

What fun it was when we went to Ferry Plaza on Sunday. There are so many new restaurants and bakeries. We had heard good things about parachute. It's a very small bakery. They only had five or six offerings, but they all look like little tiny works of art. We settled on the gluten-free chocolate chip cookie not because it was gluten-free but because it was chocolate chip, and it looked really good. We also got the ein spinner coffee, which was banana flavored which I was a little nervous about, but we ordered it. The service was really nice. They have lots of tables. It is crowded with all the hipsters but rightly, so the cookie was one of the best I've ever tasted, and even though I'm not crazy about banana and coffee together, it tasted as good as it could have my husband absolutely loved it!

This guy was soooo outstandingly nice! He told me what his favorites were and we got the kouign amann and the canele. They were so incredibly light and fluffy and delicious. The canele had this wonderful crunchy but soft texture on the outside and a super soft inside. The kouign amann was airy and a savory deliciousness. Honestly it's so hard to describe how decadent and truly tasty every bite was. I of course shared it with my babes and it was perfect. I wanted to get everything but decided it would probably be too much sugar for us for one day. Definitely try it and the line is well worth the wait.

Food - 4 Service -3 Ambiance 3 Most items where sold out by 2pm. Was not able to get my pain au chocolate or croissant. We ended up getting the GFchocolate cookie and the Parachute Entremet Eat the Entremet if purchased quick it melts quickly. Would be nice if they had more products for afternoon visitors.

Arrived around the 8AM opening time and the line was consistently moving at a steady pace for a total wait of~20 minutes. Once the order is in, the box comes out quick! Tip: Bring a friend/another human body to maximize the # of pastries (4 per person) In order of light to heavy: 1) Croissant: A french cultured buttered pastry that leaned towards being more of a lighter croissant with airy innards and a slightly flaky exterior. I much preferred a heavier/butter forward croissant with a chew like Arsicaults, but for days I want something less heavy, I can see myself grabbing another one of these. 2) Pan Au Chocolate: A uniquely tubular shaped croissant pastry that was a beauty, but a bit dry on the inside. The chocolate had set in the middle and each bite felt a bit underwhelming. 3) Vanilla + Passionfruit Cube: Another visually appealing pastry, but felt that the croissant itself had deflated/was beginning to soak in the moisture from the filling, creating a softer texture that didn't resemble anything close to a croissant. I enjoyed the white chocolate vanilla cremeux, but found the passionfruit filling to be a tad too tart. 4) Savory Pan Suisse: *ONLY ORDER IF YOU ARE OK/LIKE GOAT CHEESE* This croissant was delightful and had an explosion of savory flavors including garlic bechamel, oyster mushrooms, goat cheese and tomatoes. I would def order again. 5) Everything Kouign Amann: I'm a sucker for the everything seasoning and scallion cream cheese so this was my favorite savory of the bunch. The laminated exterior with sugar and the seasoning was chef's kiss. So crispy and flaky on the outside! The cream cheese filling was a nice savory offset to the sweet exterior. 6) Roasted Banana + Pecan: For all the banana cream lovers, this is tasty and unique. Also, not too sweet (the best kind of sweet). 7) Parachute Chocolate Entremet: My favorite of the sweets! A beauty, both inside and outside. The chocolate shell and layers of cake + caramel was heaven. Overall, the pastries show a kind of craftsmanship that highlights the technique and intricacies of a solid pastry chef and were not overly sweet (something that I appreciate). Excited to see how this bakery will continue to grow and perfect its art!

this bakery was so good! worth the wait! I can't wait to go again and try other items!

Parachute has been making the rounds on social media and I had some time to kill so I decided to brave the line, which actually ended up moving pretty quickly. There were about 15 people in front of me and I only waited 20 minutes or so to place my order. Unfortunately, I was quite late to the party, coming around 1pm or so, so many of the items were already sold out. Go early if you want to have the best selection and keep in mind there is a 4 pastry per person limit. That said, the pecan financier and the twice-baked salted caramel cube looked delicious. I had already had my coffee for the day and to be honest, the einspanner looked pretty meh, so no drinks this time around. The financier had a really soft, spongy texture, which were contrasted by the perfectly candied pecans that were super crispy, though overall, the whole thing was a bit too sweet for us. We both felt this would've been a great accompaniment to some coffee. The cube looked pretty but was actually quite difficult to eat. I can see how something so pretty would make for great Instagram content, but I wonder if they thought about the eating experience at all? Lol. Overall, this was quite delicious - you have the flaky, buttery laminated dough and a salty sweet caramel accented by chocolate. Really well-balanced in terms of flavor. Overall, I'm not sure if I'd wait in a huge line again and certainly am not going to adjust my schedule around showing up to queue up before they open so perhaps some of their specialties like the caneles will remain a mystery, at least to us. For the money and the time, I don't think it was worth it. There are tons of great patisseries in SF - enough to go around... without a line.