Overview Reviews
Golden Chariot Bakery & Restaurant offers an authentic taste of Chinese baked goods in the heart of San Francisco. This cozy spot, though unassuming in appearance, delights patrons with its exceptional culinary creations. Customers rave about the pineapple buns, noted for their remarkable flavor and airy texture. Many describe them as the best in SF, complemented by soft and pillowy dinner rolls that elevate breakfast or lunch to a new level.
The bakery successfully balances quality with a friendly, casual atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and groups alike. With options for takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, it accommodates various dining preferences. Popular among the local student population, it can get busy during lunch hours, but the friendly service and value make it worth the visit.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, Golden Chariot is a must-try for anyone craving delightful baked treats.
Additional Services & Amenities
Featured Insights
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Delicious Buns and Pastries
Golden Chariot Bakery & Restaurant specializes in remarkable baked goods, particularly their renowned pineapple and cocktail buns. Diners rave about the soft and pillowy texture of these treats, making them some of the best in the Bay Area.
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Casual Atmosphere with Essential Amenities
This cozy mom-and-pop bakery offers a casual dining experience along with essential utilities, such as takeout, outdoor seating, and free Wi-Fi, making it a perfect spot for families and groups. There's something inviting about this space, where locals frequently gather for breakfast or lunch.
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Affordable Comfort Food
Golden Chariot provides a variety of breakfast options, including ham and egg buns at fantastic prices. The combination of generous portions and reasonable costs makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy comforting, satisfying meals without breaking the bank.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
The buns and pastries were amazing! The noodle dishes were disappointing. We will be back for the former- some of the best we've had in the bay area so far!
This place is small and definitely a no frills type of bakery, but don't let looks deceive. They have the best pineapple buns and their plain dinner rolls are so soft and pillowy when heated up. Their base milk bread has just the right amount of density that I enjoy. Be cautious of going during lunch hour on the weekdays - it's full of high school students, but it's good to see them have business!
I got a spam bun, chicken bun, and pineapple. This is a small mom and pop place. The prices are worth it and makes for a great breakfast or lunch. It is close to bus lines as well.
Best pineapple buns and cocktail buns in SF and the peninsula. Actually, all the buns are yummy. Very reasonable prices. Service always friendly , and a clean and cheery place.
Skip Mac Ronalds and grab breakfast at Golden Chariot. Grab a couple of ham and egg buns. 2.50 a piece. Cheap prices and big portions. Bring cash and a big appetite. Best deal in the Richmond.
Still a consistent, no frills stop for the buns of my dreams. I always stop by here whenever I'm in the city, but sometimes miss out because they sell out of a lot of items by the afternoon. I usually go to a bakery on Clement but was too lazy to walk over so I decided to try theirs and it's just as good quality as my go-to place. Though the fillings are delicious, I feel like the highlight is really their bread-- fragrant and pillowy, yet substantial. The ladies running the bakery are also very kind. Best of all, this place is super affordable compared to many dim sum/take out places in general now which are hiking up their prices.
CASH ONLY. I called 10 minutes advance just to make sure it's already prepared when I walk in. Came around 8am. No line. Got it to go. All the tables were takin cause ALL THE ASIAN OGS we're awake early just choppin it up haha. That was the high light of my morning and that's the reason why I gave this place 4 stars instead of 3. The won ton soup was decent. The broth was ok. Has pepper and a hint of ginger, I believe. I love chicken ginger flavor broth but this soup is made different. They gave me like 12-14 pieces of won tons for the price of about $9-10. Pretty good deal! Meat was a little salty tho. I've had better broth elsewhere but they give a generous amount of won tons and the broth is decent, I will be coming back. Also, I believe their won tons are home made cause the texture and size is a lot bigger than other restaurants in the area. I'm glad there's a place like this where the ambiance of OG's kicken it cause this is a happy place for them. :) eats
It's far from fancy, but the woman working at the counter was pleasant. Plus parking was easy during this Friday Afternoon which is another plus. First they do a good Bun, and the filling that was inside was one of the better quality BBQ pork mixtures that I have experienced. I'll take quality over questionable quantity any day so it's easy to recommend the buns. My order also include Boneless Dark Fried Chicken over Fried Rice. The Chicken was perfectly cooked and ever so enjoyable, as for the Fried Rice it had a very slight kick. Overall the container provided a generous portion that felt somewhat indulgent. Given the fair pricing, and quality output of the Kitchen, Yes I'd Come Back.
Cash only!! Paid $10.05 for 3 char siu bao, 2 pineapple buns, 1 dinner roll, and 1 red bean bread Lots of tables available for dining in & street parking only.
Caroline A.