Japantown + Pacific Heights, San Francisco · shop
b. patisserie is a refined salon de thé with an open pastry kitchen, where the classical French foundation gets quietly subverted by black sesame and white sesame lotus variations alongside the originals. The kouign amann is what most people come for. Caramelized crust, layered center, the whole thing shattering into buttery ribbons when it's still warm. The seasonal riffs (ube, matcha, lychee) make returning a different experience each time.
Slow-baked apple tart with paper-thin caramelized layers and crisp pastry base
Flaky croissant filled with almond cream and dark chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar
Caramelized Breton cake with crackling crust and buttery-sweet layered interior