Vive La Tarte is the quintessential Noe Valley bakery, serving up flakey croissants, innovative pastries like the Tacro, and fresh brunch fare in a light-filled, minimalist space.
"It’s hard to not hop in line whenever you pass Vive La Tarte. Come to this bakery and cafe for their pastries, like their turmeric monkey bread that’s more spicy than sweet, but they also have a full breakfast menu if you have time to inhale more than just some fancy bread. The stars are the seasonal croissants, which are basically desserts masquerading as breakfast, but we’re not complaining about that. We especially like the mocha and strawberry versions—but the regular ones hold their own, too." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Once famed for their taco-croissant fusion pastry, aptly named, “The Tacro,” (which you can still order) Vive La Tarte’s less cross-bred creations are why you should visit this Noe Valley bakery and cafe, especially their loaves of sourdough. They have a milder zing than others on this list, but the light and chewy texture makes it easy to tear this loaf apart by hand and eat it by the fistful. " - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"Once famed for their taco-croissant fusion pastry, aptly named, “The Tacro,” (which you can still order) Vive La Tarte’s less cross-bred options are why you should visit this Noe Valley bakery and cafe, especially their loaves of sourdough. They have a milder zing than others in the city, but the light and chewy texture makes it easy to tear this loaf apart by hand and eat it by the fistful. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for you to sprawl out on while eating pastries like turmeric monkeybread, cheesecake, or a seasonal croissant pretending it’s not a dessert." - Patrick Wong
"At Vive La Tarte, Belgian husband-and-wife team Arnaud Goethals and Julie Vandermeersch have put a modern, California spin on their family’s pastry recipes. Indulge in their cheesecake made with Sierra Nevada Cheese Company’s cream cheese and a Speculoos crust, or select a Danish pastry filled with basil custard and red rhubarb. The pastry chefs work in small batches throughout the day, so the baked goods are always fresh and warm. Housed in an former printing shop, the open layout and minimalist aesthetic reflects the couple’s love of mid-century Danish design. Take an Earl Grey donut and a cup of Sightglass coffee to the top of the bleacher-like seating and watch the action while you munch." - Airbnb
"Vive La Tarte is offering pumpkin cheesecake and pecan pie for Thanksgiving, available for pre-order online. Order by midnight on Nov. 23rd for pick up on the 25th." - julia chen 1
