Sunset Bakery

This is probably the best bakery in sf better than sheng kee (pineapple bbq bun and coctail bun are to die for)

Light, fluffy cakes! Been coming here for the mixed fruit cake my entire life and it’s consistently good. The cream is more like a fresh whipped cream instead of the sugary icing that you’d find on your average cake. Like eating a cloud.

If you love a light, fluffy, spongy, and tasty choice of cake… SUNSET BAKERY is the place to be!

I wanted a soft, Chinese-​styled birthday cake and I got it! My boyfriend ordered the mixed fruit cake, and it was delicious. Fluffy, light, and not too sweet — just the way I like it! The only detail I was not as impressed with was that the fruits did not seem fresh. I’m guessing some of it was canned :(However, at this price point, I’m not complaining.
There are occasions that call for a light cake like the ones Sunset offers and times when heavier American cakes make sense. When I want that airy, light cake that doesn’t make you feel too guilty eating 2 slices of, I’ll definitely come back to Sunset.

After reading all the positive reviews about this place, I’m confused and disappointed. On a Friday morning, I tried the pork buns and egg tarts. They didn’t have any of the raved-​about strawberry cake or mixed fruit cake slices. Pork buns:
the pork and sauce were not fresh and the color was almost gray. Totally gross and I am hoping there’s no digestive aftermath from eating this. The bread part of the pork bun was fine. Egg tarts: pretty good but not amazing. The crust was flaky and the custard wasn’t to sweet, but not memorable. All the other pastries there looked meh and definitely not fresh. Service was also mediocre– the lady wouldn’t give me a box and only gave me 2 egg tarts when I ordered 3.

I recently ordered my wedding cake from them as well. One word to describe it — GORGEOUS!
I got the 4-​tier buttercream cake with the highly popular (and current) princess cut design. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Moreover, as a person who likes her options, I didn’t even go cake tasting because I know Sunset Bakery’s excellent craftsmanship.

Love this bakery for their mixed fruit cake. I’m not a super fan of cake and sweets. Always order their full sheet of cake (it’s fluffy, not sweet and inexpensive)…My only problem is always have to have someone drive me to pick up cake as parking is hard.

We got our wedding cake from Sunset Bakery. We ordered a 3-​tier strawberry cake for about 120 guests. We are so happy with our decision to use them, and we’d do it again in a heartbeat. Not only was this cake delicious, it was a good value and the service was on point.
==4.5 stars: Taste==
Our guests loved the cake and said it was the «lightest cake» they’ve ever had. Absolutely delicious and not too sweet.
==3.5 stars: Design==
The bakery has a few different options for flavors and design. They will add a ribbon if one is provided. We opted for a simple design and had our florist add fresh flowers. This is not the place to go for any avant-​garde designs, but we weren’t looking for that so it was perfect for us.
==4.5 stars: Service==
It was easy to order the cake. We paid in full on the day we ordered it. In addition, the bakery was very accommodating when we had to change our delivery time by 30 minutes. In addition, when they delivered, they were extremely efficient and on time.

This is the best place to get Chinese cake in my opinion. I’m not usually a fan of sweets, but I can never resist or turn down an opportunity to gorge on Chinese cake from Sunset Bakery. Light fluffy, not too sweet cake topped with slightly sweet creamy frosting loaded with strawberries (or other fruits if strawberries aren’t in season). Plus, you can’t beat the price of $ 20 for an 8″ round!

My husband and I were looking for a fairly priced wedding cake for our Chinese reception. We stumbled upon this place and decided to order since they had the exact cake that we wanted at an affordable price. We ordered a three tier cake and picked it up.
The cake itself was very light and fluffy, just what we wanted. I liked how the cream wasn’t too heavy and didn’t leave me feeling sick afterwards. My only feedback is that the cake could’ve used an additional layer of fruit.
I was also very very scared of the delivery method, as they suggested I bring the cake myself to the venue. They told us to just put it in our trunk and drive slowly and that ‘everyone’ does it. We listened to them and were relieved that our cake didn’t topple in the car… PHEW!

Made these cute cupcakes for my son’s class. Called them in an hour and they had these made ready for me. Really good service.

Their strawberry cake is still the best and the taste hasn’t changed from when I ordered it for my wedding 8 years ago. I read that they are selling the bakery so better come in and get their cakes while you still can. Sad.

My family has been buying birthday cakes from here for almost 20 years it seems. Sunset bakery is known for its perfect execution of the birthday cake. With a fluffy frosting that isn’t too sweet and its light, spongy layers of cake, you just can’t go wrong. They have mocha flavored cakes, vanilla cakes w strawberries, and vanilla cakes w mixed fruit. I usually opt for the strawberry. I’m generally not huge on sweets (and I don’t really like frosting…) but I can definitely devour a good two pieces in one go. I’d highly recommend their cakes for those that want something simple and not too overwhelming.

Quite possibly the best birthday cake. Ever.
If you love fluffy white cake with fruit on top, Sunset Bakery is your place. Whether it’s for an intimate occasion or large celebration, they’ve got you covered. And for a good price.
Call ahead if you want a big order, their large sheet cake can feed up to 75 people pretty easily, but you need to give them notice. For something like this, you’ll pay $ 100. Cash only.
Smaller cakes can be purchased same day and you can have it personalized. It won’t be super fancy or anything, but no one cares what the words look like once they bite into this cake extravaganza.
Just get one, even if it’s not your birthday. No one has to know.

Sunset Bakery makes the best cakes for any occasion: birthdays, Mother’s Day, holidays, and weddings. Their cakes are light and fluffy. Imagine eating a pillow! I usually get the mixed fruit cake. Though I have tried the strawberry cake based on other reviewers’ tips, I highly HIGHLY recommend getting the mixed fruit cake. The 8″ cake that serves 6 – 8 people costs $ 19 now, so please have cash ready. On a side note, their baked pork buns are absolutely delicious. My pop loves them, so that makes them legit!

I ordered a strawberry sponge cake for my daughter’s 4^th birthday and their decorated with a Hello Kitty picture, which was cute. The cake is delicious and inexpensive. So the following year, we ordered the same cake for my daughter’s 5^th birthday party and it was also a hit.
Their pineapple buns, pork buns, tuna buns, hot dog buns and egg/​ham buns are good. I’ve eaten almost all the buns. I’ve frequented this bakery since I was a kid. My mom use to buy us a slice of strawberry or chocolate cake if we got A’s in our report card. That was 15 years ago! Needless to say, I love this bakery and now my daughter loves it too.

Wow, definitely glad I gave this bakery a try! I was looking for a standard bakery for morning pastries, and this seemed not quite that. They do, in fact, have some standard pastries, but the stars are the Chinese pastries. Plus, the prices are unbeatable!
I came in this morning after a run and grabbed a pineapple bun, lemon poppyseed muffin, mini pork bun, and an egg custard. The total price? Less than $ 5. Seriously.
The pineapple bun was good but didn’t quite taste like pineapple. It had a nice sweet dough and was very soft (they gave me a fresh one out of the oven). The lemon poppyseed was pretty standard – nothing to write home about but also not bad. Pork bun was delicious. Sweet dough with a BBQ pork inside. And the mini size wasn’t all that mini either. The egg custard was also a winner. Not too sweet, but the consistency of the crust and the custard were spot on.
Looking forward to going back next time I’m in the inner sunset!

Hate it when you buy a bbq pork bun and the bread feels stale and you have to dig deep only to find a few measly pieces of pork with barely any flavor?
Well let me tell you, Sunset Bakery does it right! Their pork buns are fresh, dense and filled with flavorful chunks of bbq pork. Be careful it is addictive!

What girl or guy doesn’t like a pair of nice hot buns? Oh.yes.I’m totally talking about the pineapple buns here! What did you think I was referring to? At 70 cents a piece they are way cheaper than Sheng Kee’s. I was in the area for an appointment and decided to get one to save for breakfast the next day. It was served to me nice and hot, but was still just as moist and wonderful the next day. They are a little more crummy (but bigger too) than SK’s.
I was also tempted to get some more goodies for the road but refrained. Cash only but cheap and great. I“ll definitely come back when in the area for more pineapple buns!

When comparing Chinatown to the Sunset and Richmond neighborhoods, the commonalities stop at the high density of Asian people. The Asian suburbia has better Asian restaurants, better milk tea, and, of course, more space and cleanliness. Unfortunately, this Asian suburbia also has more fog and more expensive grocery stores, dimsum, and baked goods. Opportunity costs, opportunity costs.
Sunset Bakery is a small modest bakery that stocks affordable Asian pastries. They don’t tout the same fluffy-​wuffy theme that the bakery branches like Sheng Kee and Kee Wah boast, which makes them more like a Chinatown bakery transplant.
I snagged a $ 0.70 PINEAPPLE BUN (
), which did its duty in curbing my hunger. The sugary crust top is a bit drier than those I’ve tried in Chinatown – perhaps they use less lard, making it less oily. Or perhaps they bake it longer, since the bread dough is soft and chewy but isn’t as pliant as others I’ve had. Not bad, but I would prefer a pineapple bun from Chinatown.
I give them 3.5 stars, but I would have to try more of their items to round up to 4.
Side note: they have full custard pies and apple pies for $ 7. Now THAT is cheap.