Bakeries and Cafes

San Francisco has been known for decades for its fascinating cafe culture and its world-renowned bakeries. The Royal Pacific Motor Inn is just a quick walk away to some of the best the city has to offer. Try out these staff favorites while you visit:

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory - 56 Ross Alley

Think you know what all fortune cookies taste like? Have you ever tried a strawberry or green tea version? Since 1962, the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory has been making custom fortune cookies by hand. Not only can you taste some of the best fortune cookies you’ve ever had, you can also take a tour of the factory. We see fun in your future. goldengatefortunecookiefactory

golden gate bakery - 1029 Grant Avenue

Line up with the locals for custard tarts and other delicious handmade pastries at this renowned Chinese bakery. Make sure to bring some extras back to your room to enjoy later. Trust us. You’ll be glad you did. goldengatebakery.com

Stella Pastry and Cafe - 446 Columbus Avenue

Home of the Sacripantina, this place would have Marlon Brandon screaming “STELLA!” in the streets of San Francisco. Since 1942, Stella Pastry and Cafe has been baking traditional Italian pastries and cakes that both locals and visitors rave about. Eclairs, napoleons, tarts, award-winning biscotti and more await you. What are you waiting for?

Caffe Trieste - 601 Vallejo Street

Since 1956, Caffe Trieste has been the center of the North Beach cafe experience. The first espresso coffee house on the West Coast, Cafe Trieste has been serving up amazing coffee, poetry, music and the best of San Francisco culture for decades to celebrities and locals alike. Pull up a chair, enjoy a perfect cup of coffee and whatever live entertainment happens to be on the calendar. Even when there’s no planned entertainment, the people watching alone is sure to entertain. coffee.caffetrieste.com