Loquat, Hayes Valley
17 people recommendvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Loquat is a Hayes Valley spot that people recommend for its pastries, with several calling the baked goods excellent and one diner singling out the Turkish coffee cream cakes. A commenter mentions Levantine and Jewish-inspired pastries such as babkas and bourekas, and another describes a hot chocolate served with a house cardamom marshmallow and a piece of halva. The atmosphere gets a warm mention too, and the overall verdict is strongly positive.
Address
LOQUAT, 198 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Turkish coffee cream cakes, Babkas, Bourekas
- Best for
- Desserts
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Loquat, Hayes Valley, as the crow flies.
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/oliviasmomm in r/AskSF · Sep 2025taste
Says its savory pastries are much better than the disappointing spots listed.
- Recommendsu/cruelsister_ in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Says Loquat's hot chocolate comes with a house cardamom marshmallow and halva; the spot is adorable.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Second8665 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025taste
Praises Loquat, a Hayes Valley spot, for very tasty items.
- Recommendsu/kashmoney360 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025taste
Unsure whether it is a bakery or cafe, but says its pastries are very good.
- Recommendsu/Easy_Percentage_9707 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Adds Loquat to the favorites list.
- Recommendsu/hoegrammer95 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025variety
Recommends its Levantine and Jewish-inspired pastries, such as croissant-dough babkas and bourekas.
- Recommendsu/webrender in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024taste
Got Loquat pastries for a holiday; they were a big hit, and they wish they'd known about the drink.
- Recommendsu/lionmurderingacloud in r/AskSF · Oct 2025taste
A parent who lives across the street says they and their son are devoted to the Turkish coffee cream cakes.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/thelmaandpuhleeze in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Calls Loquat outstanding.
- Recommendsu/mire-poix in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Names Loquat in Hayes Valley as a pick.
- Recommendsu/adelf252 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Strongly praises Loquat and echoes others' endorsements.
- Recommendsu/Creative-Chicken7639 in r/AskSF · Dec 2024taste
Praises its pastries as tasty.
- Recommendsu/p_0456 in r/AskSF · Dec 2024ambience
Praises its atmosphere and pastries.
- Recommendsu/RoundMacaroon2588 in r/AskSF · May 2026taste
Likes it and says the baked goods are excellent.
- Recommendsu/maxflave in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Calls it incredible.
- Recommendsu/pitterpatter7 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Also singles out Loquat, in Hayes, among the thread's picks.
- Recommendsu/mildlyperplexing in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Agrees with the parent's list of recommendations.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.