Stale almond croissants. Visited this store this morning at 8am, and while they were baking fresh in the morning, I order almond croissants and they served us two stale almond croissants likely from the day before.Very disappointing that you visit a bakery with fresh daily baking and in the morning they serve you stale croissants from the day before
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spinach and Mushroom Turnover
Jxx X
I bought a loaf and rosemary roll. The roll was good. The loaf, however, lacked density. When cutting with a bread knife it collapsed. After finally managing to cut it in half, it was filled with air pockets. Very disappointing, as I specifically asked for a loaf that would be good for toast and jam.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Karen C.
If you've dined at any popular restaurant in the Bay Area that served bread, you've likely had Acme Bread before. This store, located inside the Ferry Building Marketplace, is one of two(?) retail fronts since they are primarily a wholesaler. Even though I've seen walls of Acme Bread offered at local supermarkets, the selection offered at this store can't be beaten. They're selling breads and pastries I haven't even heard of. There is often a line during peak hours but the service is speedy and friendly. It's a great place to grab a snack to meander along the waterfront with. Just don't get too close to the seagulls if you're heading north to Pier 39. Despite their excellent reputation, everything here is priced reasonably and I always feel like I'm getting a deal here. I'm happy I get to try a variety of their goods through TGTG because I would not have otherwise purchased them. There is no seating provided by the store but there is publicly available seating inside and surrounding the Ferry Building. It might be hard to nab a spot if its already crowded that day, but bread and pastries are great walking food too!
Kenn L.
Pain au chocolat wasn't very chocolately, and more of a bread than a pastry. The sourdough cheese roll wasn't worth the carbs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Heather
Very very good sourdough!
Food: 5
Anne C.
Great spot to buy bread and pastries in the ferry building! The best part is that it's part of too good to go (an app to reduce food waste at the end of the day) and you can get amazing deals on it. We got this entire selection of bread for $4.99 only. It was super worth it as we normally would buy their loaves of sourdough anyways. Would highly recommend buying their sourdough bread and through too good to go for a great steal!
Bea A.
Long time fan, but haven't reviewed until now. Acme is one of my main stops every time I visit the ferry building for fresh and high quality sourdough bread and pastries. I usually get their sour loaf and whatever cookies they have in stock, always delicious and never too sweet. The employees are friendly and patient with questions about their products. They don't slice the loaves in order to prevent the need for preservatives, which justifies having to do it yourself at home if you're conscious about extra ingredients. Their counter has all their breads on display and they tend to have more stock in the back if you come in the earlier hours, especially on Saturdays when the farmers market is happening. Almost always has a line during busy hours, but they move quick. Make a visit if you haven't been yet.
Tom Wright
Bread looked great but the pain au chocolate I had was very average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Anjana T.
This place is located in the middle of the ferry building and close to a lot of other neat places to eat. We went on a Sunday and the line was not super long. We got the green onion bread and it was amazing. The outside was firm and the inside was soft and fluffy! It was a perfect daytime snack. They also have an assortment of other pastries which looked delicious. I will finely go heat again!
Sally Y.
Great place in the Ferry Building to pick up some SF sourdough bread and biscuits! Anywhere with a line in this building is pretty good, which includes Acme, but this line moves quite quickly. It's in a great historical building, nice to take a stroll, with a magnificent view of the Bay Bridge outside.
Loved the flavors of the seasonal pizza slice -- I got the one topped with squash, fontina cheese, pesto, and onions. Such a unique and yummy flavor combo, and I loved how the squash was pleasantly creamy! However I felt that the slice was a bit too oily for my liking. I had to wipe my mouth after every bite because of the excess oil. I also wish they warmed up my slice because it was slightly cold. (Maybe I had to ask). Loved the chewiness of the dough though -- so satisfying to eat. One slice was a little over $6 after tax and was definitely filling enough for a morning/lunch meal. Service here is super quick. Although there isn't any seating inside the store because it's just a grab and go type place, there are plenty of seating options nearby or even outdoors, because it's located in the Ferry Building.
Kerry M.
Amazing bread, whether it's a baguette or levain or sourdough. Crust always perfect! It is truly addictive.
Kim Peters
Delicious breads. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J John
Best bread bakery in the city; their French baguettes, kaiser rolls, ciabattas and multigrain are second to none. Excellent cookies & pastries as well.
Holly R.
While visiting San Fran we stopped into the Ferry Building and picked up some vanilla madeleines and a jam biscuit! Both were delicious and our service was quick and nice! It is a food stall but the ambiance still feels like a small bakery. 10/10 would highly recommend and I will be back!
Stale almond croissants. Visited this store this morning at 8am, and while they were baking fresh in the morning, I order almond croissants and they served us two stale almond croissants likely from the day before.Very disappointing that you visit a bakery with fresh daily baking and in the morning they serve you stale croissants from the day before
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spinach and Mushroom Turnover
I bought a loaf and rosemary roll. The roll was good. The loaf, however, lacked density. When cutting with a bread knife it collapsed. After finally managing to cut it in half, it was filled with air pockets. Very disappointing, as I specifically asked for a loaf that would be good for toast and jam.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
If you've dined at any popular restaurant in the Bay Area that served bread, you've likely had Acme Bread before. This store, located inside the Ferry Building Marketplace, is one of two(?) retail fronts since they are primarily a wholesaler. Even though I've seen walls of Acme Bread offered at local supermarkets, the selection offered at this store can't be beaten. They're selling breads and pastries I haven't even heard of. There is often a line during peak hours but the service is speedy and friendly. It's a great place to grab a snack to meander along the waterfront with. Just don't get too close to the seagulls if you're heading north to Pier 39. Despite their excellent reputation, everything here is priced reasonably and I always feel like I'm getting a deal here. I'm happy I get to try a variety of their goods through TGTG because I would not have otherwise purchased them. There is no seating provided by the store but there is publicly available seating inside and surrounding the Ferry Building. It might be hard to nab a spot if its already crowded that day, but bread and pastries are great walking food too!
Pain au chocolat wasn't very chocolately, and more of a bread than a pastry. The sourdough cheese roll wasn't worth the carbs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Very very good sourdough!
Food: 5
Great spot to buy bread and pastries in the ferry building! The best part is that it's part of too good to go (an app to reduce food waste at the end of the day) and you can get amazing deals on it. We got this entire selection of bread for $4.99 only. It was super worth it as we normally would buy their loaves of sourdough anyways. Would highly recommend buying their sourdough bread and through too good to go for a great steal!
Long time fan, but haven't reviewed until now. Acme is one of my main stops every time I visit the ferry building for fresh and high quality sourdough bread and pastries. I usually get their sour loaf and whatever cookies they have in stock, always delicious and never too sweet. The employees are friendly and patient with questions about their products. They don't slice the loaves in order to prevent the need for preservatives, which justifies having to do it yourself at home if you're conscious about extra ingredients. Their counter has all their breads on display and they tend to have more stock in the back if you come in the earlier hours, especially on Saturdays when the farmers market is happening. Almost always has a line during busy hours, but they move quick. Make a visit if you haven't been yet.
Bread looked great but the pain au chocolate I had was very average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
This place is located in the middle of the ferry building and close to a lot of other neat places to eat. We went on a Sunday and the line was not super long. We got the green onion bread and it was amazing. The outside was firm and the inside was soft and fluffy! It was a perfect daytime snack. They also have an assortment of other pastries which looked delicious. I will finely go heat again!
Great place in the Ferry Building to pick up some SF sourdough bread and biscuits! Anywhere with a line in this building is pretty good, which includes Acme, but this line moves quite quickly. It's in a great historical building, nice to take a stroll, with a magnificent view of the Bay Bridge outside.
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Loved the flavors of the seasonal pizza slice -- I got the one topped with squash, fontina cheese, pesto, and onions. Such a unique and yummy flavor combo, and I loved how the squash was pleasantly creamy! However I felt that the slice was a bit too oily for my liking. I had to wipe my mouth after every bite because of the excess oil. I also wish they warmed up my slice because it was slightly cold. (Maybe I had to ask). Loved the chewiness of the dough though -- so satisfying to eat. One slice was a little over $6 after tax and was definitely filling enough for a morning/lunch meal. Service here is super quick. Although there isn't any seating inside the store because it's just a grab and go type place, there are plenty of seating options nearby or even outdoors, because it's located in the Ferry Building.
Amazing bread, whether it's a baguette or levain or sourdough. Crust always perfect! It is truly addictive.
Delicious breads. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bread bakery in the city; their French baguettes, kaiser rolls, ciabattas and multigrain are second to none. Excellent cookies & pastries as well.
While visiting San Fran we stopped into the Ferry Building and picked up some vanilla madeleines and a jam biscuit! Both were delicious and our service was quick and nice! It is a food stall but the ambiance still feels like a small bakery. 10/10 would highly recommend and I will be back!