B Patisserie: Top Bakery in San Francisco, Best Kouign Amann

B Patisserie is a paradise for those who have a sweet tooth. They’re also one of the best bakeries in San Francisco drawing lineups at the door.

The owners of B Patisserie are professional pastry chefs who have worked at some of the most esteemed patisseries and restaurants in Paris (and the Bay Area), so you know that the European pastries at this bakery are as authentic as possible.

There is no shortage of Parisian and Viennese-style treats at B Patisserie – choose from macarons, croissants, muffins, cookies, quiches, scones, and more.

The must-try at B Patisserie is the Kouign Amann. A Kouign Amann is similar to a croissant in that it is made by layering butter and dough and then folding, rolling and repeating. However, the Kouign Amann is denser and more caramelized than a croissant because its dough includes sugar. Kouign Amanns are are baked in round tins which shapes them into round pastries versus croissants which have a crescent shape.

We preordered ahead (to avoid the lineup) and got the regular, chocolate and seasonal fruit Kouign Amanns which were amazing. The stuff dreams are made of. The croissant and baguette were also very good.