Cinderella Bakery, Inner Richmond
16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cinderella Bakery is a Russian bakery on Balboa recommended for piroshki, poppy seed rolls, honey cake and Napoleons. One visitor particularly values the mix of savory and sweet choices. Another calls it a staple in the Richmond, and a diner enjoys being able to get borscht, a croissant and a cappuccino in one place. A visitor reports busy weekend brunch hours, while another says it closes in the early evening.
Address
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe, 436 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Piroshki, Poppy seed rolls, Honey cake
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Next_Photograph411 in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Lists Cinderella among its bakery picks.
- Recommendsu/Amazing_Army_1922 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026variety
Says it has a better tea selection and stays open late.
- Recommendsu/TheeTwang77 in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Lists it as a stop on Balboa.
- Recommendsu/SocksOverBoots in r/AskSF · Apr 2026variety
Says it opens at 7am and offers a broad mix of savory and sweet choices.
- Recommendsu/Hopeful_Program_1615 in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Had a fantastic breakfast at Cinderella during a visit to San Francisco.
- Recommendsu/CarrotAlt in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Says it fits what was asked, though weekend brunch gets crowded.
- Recommendsu/PaleExtreme7399 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026taste
Says Cinderella's napoleons are excellent.
- Recommendsu/jenniflex in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Gives Cinderella as a direct answer.
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- Recommendsu/NurseEm101 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026variety
Loves it, especially that it offers several foods and coffee in one spot.
- Recommendsu/Distinct_Plankton_82 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025variety
Recommends it for unusual treats, especially its poppy seed rolls, which are worth the trip.
- Recommendsu/followthattune in r/AskSF · Sep 2025taste
Says its honey cake slices are really good.
- Recommendsu/ManufacturerClear202 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Describes Cinderella as a go-to fixture in the Richmond.
- Caveatu/Crazy_Custard_2081 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Says it shuts early in the evening, contradicting the claim that it stays open late.
- Recommendsu/PizzaSqueeza in r/AskSF · Nov 2025variety
Recommends Cinderella on Balboa for Russian treats and piroshki.
- Recommendsu/MenopauseMedicine in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Gives Cinderella as a direct answer.
- Recommendsu/CeilingCatProphet in r/AskSF · Dec 2025taste
Claims Cinderella makes the top Napoleon, from its Balboa and 6th location.
- Recommendsu/MasCarolina in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Suggests checking out Cinderella.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.