AA Bakery & Cafe

"Modest spot offering a variety of cakes including special-occasion designs, plus other confections."

AA Bakery & Cafe is a San Francisco bakery offering breads, desserts, and custom cakes for weddings and other occasions, with locations in Chinatown and the Mission District. The bakery is known for custom cakes with edible decorations made of icing, chocolate, fondant, and fruit, and also offers live edible dessert decoration demonstrations at events. Everyday items include coconut cream buns, egg tarts, pineapple buns, and Japanese cheesecake. Led by Henry Chen, who trained under a master baker after immigrating to San Francisco and rose from an inexperienced apprentice to a well-known pastry and desserts expert. Operates three locations in San Francisco: 1068 Stockton St (Chinatown), 671 Broadway, and 2367 Mission St. Delivery is available for special orders. Reviewers highlight fresh, well-made pastries, friendly and quick staff, and a good variety of Chinese buns and cakes, with the coconut cream bun and egg tart frequently called out.