Yummy Bakery & Cafe

Small, hole in the wall place that packed with plenty delicious sweet treats. And there is a line, just 15-20 people when we joined it. It does move at nice pace but you might have to wait for the egg custards if they ran out (20-25mins for freshly baked). This place is well known for the egg custards, bun & cream cake. Once you got inside, great smell of baked goods for sure and packed of people waiting for freshly bake custards since they ran out within A MINUTE. The place is not quite clean but a typical well oiled machine place that keeps on making yummy delicious sweet goods non stop. They ran out of most of their goodies so you have a choice of get what they have available or wait for the next patch…we waited and it was aooo soo worth it. I mean, it’s cheap and greatly good. It’s not that overly over the top good, but it simply greatly good for the quality and the price. Service is good, friendly and quickly well done. Wish I can eat the custards daily here but waiting daily for it is something for me to think about. Glad that I got a chance to taste the goods are. Love it! Oh I also got their HK hot bubble tea, and it just hitting all the right spot. Thank you.

I stopped by Yummy Bakery & Cafe in Chinatown and tried their egg tarts, and they were absolutely worth it. The crust was flaky, buttery, and light, while the custard filling was smooth, silky, and not overly sweet. It had that perfect balance that makes you want to eat more than one. The bakery itself is a classic Hong Kong–style spot with lots of fresh buns and pastries lined up in the case, and the smell of fresh bread hits you as soon as you walk in. Prices are very reasonable, and everything feels fresh out of the oven. It’s a no-frills place, but that’s the charm—it’s all about the quality of the pastries. If you’re in Chinatown and craving a good egg tart, this is definitely a place to stop by.

蛋撻 I tried their egg tarts and overall had a good experience. Both the yellow egg tart and the white fresh milk egg tart have a very nice egg flavor. They are not overly sweet, which I really appreciate—the sweetness level is just right and well balanced. The filling is smooth and flavorful, and you can tell good ingredients are used. However, the crust is where it falls slightly short for me. The pastry is more like a combined or pressed flaky crust, rather than the traditional old-style egg tart crust with very distinct, visible layers. It’s still pleasant, just not as crisp and layered as a classic version. Taking everything together, I would give it about a 7.5 out of 10. If the crust could be improved to have that classic, multi-layered flaky texture, these egg tarts would be close to perfect. That said, they are still very enjoyable, and I would recommend trying them if you like egg tarts that are flavorful and not too sweet.

We got some bakery items from this small bakery in Chinatown. The bakery items were delicious. The egg-whites tart was unique and very delicious — not too sweet and filling. Service was good but the lines long at this small establishment —well worth the wait, however. We are looking forward to returning again to bring some treats home on the next visit to Chinatown San Francisco.

Fresh and good portioned classic Chinese baked goods. Tight space and the special white egg tart is worth trying (though I like the yellow one more!)

We came here on a rainy day searching for some pastries for our train ride back to the South Bay. This place did not disappoint. There was a huge variety to choose from and everything looked so fresh and mouthwatering. We bought a moon cake, egg tart, several buns and cakes, the total came out to about $12, for maybe 5 or 6 items. The price is very reasonable, and the taste was exquisite. I highly recommend this place, there are a huge variety of vegetarian and non vegetarian options, sweet bread loaves, and moon cake flavors. The service was also exquisite. We are eager to come back and try more pastries!

This bakery is known for their egg tarts, but I honestly don’t think they live up to the hype. While I get that Asian-style pastries are usually less sweet, these egg tarts were just too bland for my taste. The crust is nice and crispy, but the custard filling lacked richness and flavor. They offer both the traditional Hong Kong egg tart and a unique white version, which has a subtle coconut oil aroma—but still not enough to carry the flavor. On the plus side, the egg tarts are impressively large and served piping hot straight from the oven, which is always a treat. And for the price, they’re incredibly affordable. It’s a good value, but flavor-wise, I’ve definitely had better elsewhere.

Last week, I passed by Golden Gate Bakery and saw a huge line, so I decided to find another spot in Chinatown with equally delicious egg tarts! (After all, there are so many egg tart shops there 😆!) That’s when I discovered Yummy Bakery & Cafe that sells egg white egg tarts! Even when I arrived 30 minutes before closing, there was still a small line! They were still baking fresh bread and egg tarts—such a nice surprise! The interior clearly showed its history as an old-school bakery, which immediately let me know they are good 👀. I got the egg white egg tart, regular egg tart, and a pineapple bun with real pineapple chunks 🍍. Egg Tart: When eaten fresh and warm, the crust is super crispy and fragrant, and the custard is soft, silky, and delicious 😋. It’s above average, but not mind-blowing—more of a solid stable choice when you’re craving egg tarts! Egg White Egg Tart: The filling had a texture kind of like steamed milk pudding, and the crust was on the crispier side! It might not be for everyone, but it’s definitely worth trying at least once! Pineapple Bun: The crust was flaky, and the bread was soft and fluffy! The balance between the milk custard filling and real pineapple chunks was just right—when you bite into the pineapple pieces, the natural fruity aroma bursts out, making the custard feel lighter and not overwhelming 😲. Such a pleasant surprise!! If you ever catch these fresh out of the oven, you must get one—this was my favorite out of everything and totally worth buying again! It was my first time trying a pineapple bun with actual pineapple chunks inside 😆. And it was so crispy that I couldn’t even tear it apart for a photo—it just flattened instantly 😆. Definitely best enjoyed warm! Follow me at ig @taiwanese.foodie.sf for more foodie reviews 🤤