Kings Bakery Cafe

Coconut buns are absolutely the reason to come here. They’ve gone up in price and $ 0.90 now but still super cheap. When I lived a 1 ½ block from here, I used to guiltily drop by all the time on the way to/​from BART. Oh, when price and proximity are not deterrents, it can be bad for your health. Cheap and tasty baked goods, some of the other cookies are also good (almond and chocolate toffee cookie thing, coconut macaroon) but nothing as standout as the coconut buns.
The coconut buns are piles of fluffy heaven egg washed bun, buttery, slightly salty and not too sweet shredded coconut inside. It’s self serve tray with tongs, then you get rung up quickly. For variety I grabbed a big box of baked goods for only $ 10. Cash only. Awesome to see this local business still here and serving up delicious baked goods.

I didn’t know what to expect first walking into this bakery, but I am so glad I did. The pastries here are amazing. My favorites have to be the cream-​filled breads and the muffins. And everything here is relatively inexpensive as well, which is a major plus.
If you’re on the hunt for some good quality yet inexpensive pan dulce, this is the place to be.

Damn why do you exist Kings Bakery. My doc says lay off the white breads and sweets, but do I listen? I try. But everytime I walk to beautiful Bart, I need something to comfort my nerves. Cue Kings Bakery.
Cheap. Tasty. Fresh. Cheap. What else do you need? Them bread filled with yellow fat and coconut. Mucho gusto. What about the cream horn with sugar? Muy bueno. And the french rolls. Get them while they’re hot.
Seriously how do they stay in business when most of their stuff is south of $ 1?
I really dont know what else to say. Just eat it.

Amazing bakery spot on Mission. They’re definitely known for their coconut buns. We went on a spree and got so much. The way it works is your get a tong and silver plate and just pick whatever you want on the shelves. Everything tasted pretty good. Also I was amazed of how many people were going in the back to get their fresh French Bread as well. Definitely a spot you need to check out, it’s been around for yearssss.
I personally like the hot dog bun the most, but probably because I love hot dogs too.
The people working the cash register was very friendly including the owner. Cash only location but it’s the reason you’re getting a good price. You won’t regret making a stop here!

Discovered this bakery while looking for something to eat before morning yoga. Not exactly a healthy breakfast, but their coconut buns are AMAZING! The bakery is a rather small hole-​in-​the-​wall and pretty easy to miss unless you’re looking for it. The inside is pretty basic: there’s a counter for paying, a small table or two, but most importantly, to the left of the door are all the goodies. They have Mexican and Chinese bread and pastries, and everything’s super cheap! I wish they had signs/​labels for everything though
But back to those coconut buns. For anyone who bakes, you know how you’re supposed to add salt to «bring out the flavor» or something? I’m pretty sure that’s what they do with the filling in these buns. The coconut filling is sweet, but not overly so, and a little salty at the same time, which makes it taste so good! The bread is a tad on the dry side, especially those end bites without the filling, but there’s a very good bread to filling ratio. One bun is just $ 0.85 and they’re best warm :)
Definitely want to come back to try some of their other bread/​pastries.

My husband and I were on vacation in San Francisco and went on a food tour when we tried out the coconut buns. Let me just say, I haven’t been back a week yet and this coconut bun is the only thing on my mind. It was so incredibly delicious. We got it fresh out of the oven. The bun was soft and warm. The filling was not overwhelmingly sweet. I’ve been craving it and am on a mission to find it at local bakery. I wish Kings had an online store because they would be rich off of just the sales of the coconut buns. YUM!!!

Coconut Buns were amazing! Must have!

Super cheap pastries and the infamous coconut buns were awesome! They give you a tray and tongs so you can pick what you want on their wall of pastries.

Everything is really fresh and you choose your items with a tray and tongs. Only wish they had signs for whatever thing is

This is a hole in the wall type of place that I never would stop at on my own If i didn’t know what they had. I stopped here as part of a Mission food tour that I was on. I got to sample the Coconut Buns and the French Bread and they were both fresh and delicious. I had to try really hard not to take seconds so I would have enough room for the rest of the food tour. The owner is nice and friendly and the shop has been open for many years.

Awesome and cheap Cocktail/​Coconut Buns, which were on the 7×7 100 Things to Eat Before You Die list (from 2012 I believe). This time around I tried their French Roll (I think), which I didn’t think was as amazing, but apparently they sell over 2,000 pieces of this small roll every day, at a whopping cost of $ 0.60/each. This is a great place to go for cheap but delicious baked goods (they have a surprising combination of Asian and Mexican pastries). Parking can be difficult in this area but street parking is available.

The only reason I know about this bakery is cuz I love coconut and my friend told me they have amazing coconut rolls. And yes yes they do!!! I LOVE their coconut rolls! Looks like they have many other delicious items but I travel here just for these rolls! Maybe one day I will try something else haha!

I think they stopped using lard! No more of that crud on the roof of your mouth and no heart burn and the pastries are still amazingly good. They also installed some nice glass displays to keep the pastries fresh and covered, which is great. Still cash only but that is fine with me. Nice to know some things in the neighborhood are still there and serving the REAL people of the city.

Been here twice for the cheese pie. First time was great. Second time, the pie tasted nothing like the first. It wasn’t creamy nor as tasty as the first time.
Secondly, I bought a oatmeal cookie and it was bitter. It would have been okay but it was bitter. Never had a bitter pastry before.
I don’t think I would come back to this place. There quality isn’t consistent. Not worth my time…

Barrio beats.
Michael Tello made something groovy:
Caucasian woman on the bus referring to the Mission as the barrio made herself sound kind of silly. Nothing like a little ignorant stereotyping in public.
That said this area does and should always have a heavy Hispanic heritage. Multiple panaderias are just one example of the influence.
At this one in particular freshly baked bread is available for just $ 0.30 a piece. Each warm bite of this light, fluffy masterpiece is delicious.
Numerous pastries are available too. Choosing is hard but you can’t go wrong with an overflowing $ 1.10 custard roll. Topped with sugar it’s sweet and rewarding.
It’s the perfect culinary beat for my favorite neighborhood.

Time: 11:47pm/56°F mostly sunny
Purpose: In area with fancy food show 2014 buddies.
Ambiance: 3 – 4 aluminum table and chairs with 3 display cases. Ventilation ws pretty good as in airy not stuffy. Local seniors meet up here for their coffee and pastries. Not fancy here just your average daily run business in the mission.
Staff: One hispanic girl doing front counter work including cashier. When place gets a little pack Asian man with glasses not too talkative but helps out packing your goods in bags, could’ve been owner.
Cleanliness: It’s clean from the front area to the last display in back anything passes that I don’t know.
Eats/​Drinks: A mini apple pie size of a cupcake with the dough weaving on top $.80 and coconut tart $ 1.10 both were not bad but seems too dry or clump together. The apple pie cup was definitely conventional fruit fillings store bought bulk bucket type.
Products: French bread baguettes, Mexican pastries/​bread, Chinese style breads, pies, sponge O-​ring cakes, upside down cakes.
Punch Line: Inexpensive, Chinese&Mexican style, fast&efficient, speaks Spanish and Chinese, local are in daily, near public transportations, cash only.
Final Thoughts: I kind of like a place that represent two different ethnic to same great eats of baked goods. Some items can be found in chinatown if you know your products you will know what it is from the looks. The most talk about coconut bun is over hype it’s nothing than a fresh bun with artificial buttercream mixed in with coconut flakes for flavor. What’s so special about that I could’ve have made a real coconut but with all local and organic ingredients. Wish there was more choices in here but I guess they’re the ones who know what sells and probably won’t listen to just one person’s request anyway.

Best coconut buns in the city, hands down.

Been coming here for years… Always a great cake…
They offer lots of other fresh items.
It is cash only and kind of tricky to pay when it gets crowded.
Overall, great bakery…

First impression: «It’s dirty. Uh, is this a safe place to eat?»… I don’t know. Still thinking about that one. Haha! Greasy and wet cardboard on the floor? What? I don’t know why.
Grab a tray and tongs on the counter to your left. It doesn’t seem clean and some tongs have frosting and bread from being used multiple times. Yeah, I don’t know how sanitary it is… Pastries are behind you against the window with prices attached. Girl who works there is pretty good at math. Hahah, she calculated it pretty fast. I mean I could’ve done that too, but thinking about the different prices and how many people came up to her with their pastries before us.
Friend convinced me to come here to try the coconut buns because it’s the 100 things you should try before you die. It cost $ 0.60 and we bought 8 buns. Total of $ 4.80, no tax. The coconut buns were pretty delicious… Up to you whether or not if you want to try it.

First thing I thoought of when I walked in was «wow, is this sanitary?» I guess I’m used to seeing bakeries putting their pastries in its own plastic coverings and having individual lighting it was surprising to find an old school pastry shop.
I heard the coconut buns are the best, and only $.60, I had to try! It tastes like something from Hong Kong! I just wished it was fresh and warm. I also picked up a sugar pastry/​donut and a large cinnamon crisp. I had to resist a few items, so I told myself if the pastries were good I must go back! Everything came out to be $ 4 something! I was like WOW serious? I ate the giant cinnamon crisp right away — and be careful when you try to break pieces off cause it might flake! So do it gently and it’ll be delicious.
I ended up finishing the sugar pastry the next day and it was a little hard, but I microwaved it and it tasted delish! I will be back, Kings Bakery. Probably quite often!