La Farine

"La Farine's morning bun resembles a muffin, but it is 1/3 the weight. Made with buttery croissant dough and sparkling with cinnamon sugar, it is one of the West's best pastries."
Michael Stern






"Here is a loaf of La Farine sourdough bread sitting on the passenger's seat of the car I was driving around San Francisco Bay. It was a great travel companion, but was reduced to crumbs after only a few hours of travel."
Michael Stern



"There are now three La Farines. This is the original. If you are looking for the great San Francisco Bay bread-eating experience, it is a fine place to have it."
Michael Stern



"A light heavyweight among breakfast pastries, this apple croissant was extremely buttery, extremely flaky, and extremely fruity. And extremely delicious!"
Michael Stern



"Other than benches out on the sidewalk, this is the only seating available at La Farine: a communal table to which you can bring your pastries and coffee. Note the basket of bread and pieces of tarte set out to sample."
Michael Stern



"The outside of this bun had a rich, cheesy crunch. The inside is airy and as light as a croissant."
Michael Stern