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We specialize in pastries of the Jewish diaspora. 8-5pm 7 days a week. loquat at night october 27 th 5-9pm pastry chef:@kristina_pastry_ @loquatbread!

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back in 2021, as we immersed ourselves in recipe testing for loquat before our opening, our pastry chef, @kristina_pastry_ began our journey to create the perfect babka. test after test, we experimented with dough, lamination, temperature, size, levain, shaping, filling, bake time, and syrup soak. It was quite a process, but by the time we opened our doors to the public in october 2022, we finally had a babka we were proud of.

as we started producing it daily, one of our bakers, andrew, took the lead on babka production and continued to refine the recipe, making subtle adjustments along the way. he was a true wizard and his expertise greatly influenced the evolution of our babka.

today, lead baker Jess tends to the babka program, making tweaks as needed. most recently, we experimented with various babka sizes, aiming to create something smaller, tastier, and more affordable. the result is a softer, richer loaf that stays fresh longer after baking - a true revelation for us. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come, how much further we can go, and the joy of pursuing the seemingly unattainable: perfection.

new babka loaves in all flavors are now available for $18.

here’s a collection of babka photos featuring our first babka tests to present day babka production - enjoy!

photos by @nicola_parisi @churrito by @loquatbakery

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2 years ago

this week we had the honor of being featured on a humbling list of national bakeries in @bonappetitmag. it was a pleasure to discover and connect with some of our peers through this process and work with the BA folks, @e_zar and the one and only @nicola_parisi on the photo shoot.

a special shoutout goes to our incredible team - pastry chef @kristina_pastry_ ,foh gm @hannah__gloria and every individual who contributes to making loquat thrive and crafting exquisite pastries, beverages, and memorable experiences on a daily basis— it’s nothing short of magic.

here are some outtake shots from the article.

and also, don’t forget to go check out all the phenomenal bakeries on this list:

@warda.patisserie
@libraebakery
@rizeupbakery
@comadre_panaderia
@saintbreadseattle
@ayubakehousenola
@onggiferments
@gustobread by @loquatbakery

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LOQUAT, SF. The last event on our West Coast Book Tour and what a vibe! Thank you team @loquatbakery Tal, Jodi & all the guys for such a gorgeous evening, and of course to @omnivorebooks for being the best cookbook shop. They prepared a load of dishes from our book, Honey & Co. Daily, and we had such a fun time with everyone who came down. Thank you for hosting us and making it so special. We love San Francisco!!

What was on the menu? Well… what wasn’t?
Greek-inspired beetroot & yogurt salad
Cucumber, melon & prawn salad
Crispy Za'atar Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
Aubergine, preserved lemon & tomato pitta
Preserved lemon & tahini cookies
Walnut, oat & miso cookies
Chocolate & sesame marble cake

All the recipes in Honey & Co Daily 💕 by @loquatbakery

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8 days ago

When Samin Nosrat joins the conversation, you know it’ll be a good one. 🍯

The bestselling author of “Salt Fat Acid Heat and Good Things” will moderate an evening with her longtime friends Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, the chefs behind Honey & Co. and authors of the new cookbook “Honey & Co. Daily.”

Every ticket includes a copy of Honey & Co. Daily. ✨

Make an evening of it with a Premium ticket: enjoy a pre-event reception in our festive sukkah with seasonal bites from Loquat and time with Samin, Itamar and Sarit, plus reserved seating and a signed copy of the book.

🗓️ MON, OCT 5, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 JCCSF
🎟️ Get tickets – link in bio by @loquatbakery

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19 days ago

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: on october 6th from 6-8pm, we will be hosting the wonderful couple behind @honeyandco in London: Itamar Srulovich & Sarit Packer. We’re going to serve a special menu of dishes, cakes and cookies inspired by their new book: Daily. They will both be in the bakery hanging out, signing books with you all + @omnivorebooks . This is going to be a special night and a fun gathering, with two very special + kinds humans, so please come out and join us! everything is walk-in, no reservations or tickets are required.

also, if you can: catch Itamar and Sarit in conversation with @ciaosamin the night before this event @jccsf : Oct 5th, 7-8:30pm by @loquatbakery

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22 days ago

We’re back, baby! The Curious Lives of Vegetables is coming to San Francisco in TWELVE SLEEPS, if you can even believe it!

📍At: @omnivorebooks
🎤With: @mackenzie_fegan
🫜Snacks: @loquatbakery and @doloresdeluxesf

It’s going to be fun! It’s going to be delicious! I will probably cry! taken in Omnivore Books by @loquatbakery

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23 days ago

Baker Kristina Costa (@kristina_pastry_) doesn't grind coffee flavor into her chocolate cake just once, she works it in three separate ways. At Loquat (@loquatbakery), the chocolate buttermilk cake gets hot coffee poured directly into the batter to melt the sugars and keep the crumb moist, fresh-pulled espresso worked into the buttercream instead of instant, and the finished layers soaked in St. George coffee liqueur, distilled just across town. Costa builds the cake around dark chocolate and a ganache filling, wrapping the whole thing in espresso buttercream and finishing with fresh flowers. Guests have compared it to the Matilda cake, but she wanted something that broke from straight chocolate-on-chocolate richness, which is exactly what the coffee layers do, cutting the sweetness with a bitterness that keeps each bite from feeling like too much. by @loquatbakery

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2 months ago

alright loquat at night friends, we’re posting the rest of our dates here for the year! pay attention, because while we have usually designated last tuesday for this party, we had to change that up a bit due to summer travels and ensuring our whole team was present:

—5-9pm—
June 23rd
July 21st
September 1st
September 29th
October 27th (finale)

we hope to see you all this summer for some sabich, cake, natural wines and music. 🧡 by @loquatbakery

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4 months ago

LOQUAT #2
After a long search, we found our second home at the corner of 8th and California.

The two olive trees growing on the side of the building felt like a good omen — and we can’t wait to sit under them with you, drinking cappuccinos and eating salted babkas.

None of this would be possible without the customers, friends, and family who have shown up for us over the past 3.5 years. Thank you. And to everyone who has made Loquat what it is — Kristina Costa especially, the incredible bakers on staff, and every person who has come through our kitchen or worked the floor since we opened — you each left your mark on this place. A hundred thousand espresso drinks and babkas, a space built on hospitality, dignity, kindness, and connection. That’s all of you.

We’re now building out a team for this next chapter, with an opening planned for early 2027. Over the next 6–8 months we’ll be hiring, including a head of bread production. If you’re someone who leads with patience, kindness, and calm — and you’re excited about building something new from the ground up — we’d love to hear from you. 🧡 by @loquatbakery

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5 months ago

LOQUAT AT NIGHT IS BACK!!! TUESDAY, MARCH 31st 5-9pm!!!

loquat at night is back from winter hiatus. long days, spring produce, warm weather — we’re back every last tuesday of the month from 5-9pm. sabich sandwiches made with fresh laffa from our tandoori, fried eggplants, haminados and salads. we’ll have a @kristina_pastry_ special sheet cake slices as usual, natural wines + good vibes.

all walk-in, no reservations. we’ll hustle to move the line quick and hopefully it’s nice out and we can put some tables on the sidewalk.

please note, we’ll be closing our bakery/cafe service earlier than normal so that we can setup. our hours will be:

march 31st
cafe bakery service : 8-2pm
loquat at night : 5-9pm

hope to see you all there,
🧡 by @loquatbakery

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7 months ago

shabbat shalom. challah is out of the oven, made with some local @full_belly_farm grain. come by and get a loaf for your gathering.🧡 📸 dani✨ by @loquatbakery

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8 months ago

we’re looking for an experienced baker to join us!

are you looking to join a women-led, fun, kind and skilled team of professional bakers? do you like to make beautiful things with beautiful ingredients!?!?

competitive pay + tip share, pto, full-paid health benefits (kaiser plan + dental), matched 401k after a year of employment.

must have 2 years of professional baking experience to apply, send a resume and a sweet note telling us why you’re the one: kristina@loquatsf.com by @loquatbakery

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