Cinderella Bakery & Cafe

 4.7
415-751-9690
San Francisco, 436 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Cinderella Russian Bakery has a fairy tale name, there is nothing make believe about this authentic Russian bakery and cafe that has been satisfying piroshki cravings since 1953.


When Mike Fishman landed in the city in 1988 from the Soviet Union, it wasn’t long before Mike seized the opportunity to take over the the business from two Russian women who ran the bakery before. They trained, passed on recipes and knowledge. In 2008 Mike and his wife became sole owners and changed the look from dated diner to a cozy place. Mike expanded the kitchen and added outdoor tables and a parklet.


Mike made some adjustments to the menu focusing on high-quality local ingredients and everything is made from scratch daily.


Russians and San Franciscans value diversity and experiencing cultures through food. Mike’s dark and chewy rye bread offers that feeling of nostalgia.


Our foods are prepared from time-honored recipes handed down through generations: Piroshki, pelmeni (Siberian meat-filled dumplings), pastries, Russian breads and entrees like borscht and chicken kiev. We are one of the only places in the Bay Area serving homemade kvas—a fermented grain drink with a distinctive, tangy, sour flavor.


Русская пекарня «Золушка» имеет сказочное название, в этой настоящей русской пекарне и кафе нет ничего вымышленного, которое с 1953 года удовлетворяет тягу к пирожкам.


Когда Майк Фишман приехал в город в 1988 году из Советского Союза, вскоре Майк воспользовался возможностью перенять бизнес у двух русских женщин, которые раньше управляли пекарней. Они обучали, передавали рецепты и знания. В 2008 году Майк и его жена стали единоличными владельцами и изменили внешний вид устаревшей закусочной на уютное заведение. Майк расширил кухню, добавил уличные столики и парклет.


Майк внес некоторые изменения в меню, сосредоточив внимание на высококачественных местных ингредиентах, и все ежедневно готовится с нуля.


Россияне и жители Сан-Франциско ценят разнообразие и познают культуру через еду. Темный и жевательный ржаной хлеб Майка вызывает чувство ностальгии.

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Reviews about Cinderella Bakery & Cafe

 5 
16.12.2023 16:22
There's a wide selection in their menu: Hot sandwiches, soups, pastries, desserts. Customers service is great. Seating is outside. I love this place.
 5 
16.12.2023 16:21
Ate here lunch so I wasn’t able to enjoy their breakfast menu. The menu has many options and bakery. I got the avocado toast and honey cake. Both delicious and great for not wanting a heavy meal. My friends got the dumpling and steak sandwich, both loved it.
 5 
16.12.2023 16:21
Amazing food!! And coffee too!! Definitely recommend this place!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:29
I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Great coffee, pastries, and soup! Get the pelmeni in broth on a doggy day!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:28
One of my most favorite things to do when I visit that side of San Francisco is to go get a freshly baked Pirozhki.
 4.0
15.10.2023 16:28
Taste is good, presentation is poor, price is high
 5 
15.10.2023 16:28
Simply the best Russian style pastry and cafe in the city, probably the whole Bay Area!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:28
Food was tasty and friendly staff. They even have Siberian Pie!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:27
The best Russian food I have tasted outside of Russia recently.
Rassolnik soup was a delice, even my son (who is not fan of Russian soups) has appreciated it. The black bread they bake on the spot, offered for free with your soups and salads, was very fresh and completed my lunch wonderfully. Fried pirojok was nice. Potato puree so light and flavourful with whipped butter, added a nice touch!
Thank you and keep it up! Спасибо!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:27
Delicious piroski , baked .
Full of beef and cheese .
Good service .
 5 
15.10.2023 16:27
Fantastic food and drink. The food is made with love and you can tell. Try the borscht and a piroski.
 5 
15.10.2023 16:26
We trekked over here from the financial district for a morning nosh after reading about the bakery being one of the best in the city and it did not disappoint. It was a misty/light rainy morning and all of the seating is outside (most covered but things were still damp!) which made our leisurely breakfast a bit wet but that is okay. The line out the door, was a great sign, especially on a late Friday morning. We ordered a number of items, including some a Russian bakery item which was the whole point of our adventure and some coffee. I will first say that regardless of what bakery item you order, there is nothing better than any freshly baked carb based item! Spinach, chocolate and cherry croissant/Danish items were delicious. We ordered this slice of something that was divine that had ground beef, spices and ? If I lived here, I would likely be a regular.
 5 
15.10.2023 16:26
So many wonderful options! Cute little cafe, delicious pastries and coffee...yumyum. Lovely little patio area with enough seating. Would definitely come back here.
 5 
15.10.2023 16:26
Bakery with great Russian food like borscht and Russian dumplings. Love the vibe
 5 
15.10.2023 16:25
Love, love, love the soup and bread here but also the pastries and coffee. Fantastic!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:25
My favorite bakery in San Francisco. Get the honey cake and any of the piroshki flavors. Simple but incredible.
 5 
15.10.2023 16:25
Here lies a quaint no nonsense bakery that cuts the frills and unnecessary chitchat and gets you exactly what you want and when you need it. Super quick and efficient staff but helpful when needed. I tried a lot of items from the menu and the piroshki might have been my favorite - deep fried guilty goodness but packs in all the flavor in the ground beef. Had the blinchikis for dine in and they were really good. I would've preferred to have a sweet and savory option though as 2 sweet ones were a lot. Overall a pleasant stay and I wish I could go back to try more of their baked goods!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:25
It's very classic and good Russian food.
 5 
15.10.2023 16:24
Замечательное заведение! Вкусное кофе, рассыпчатые ватрушки и прекрасные женщины за прилавком! Спасибо им за вкусный перекус и отличное настроение
 4.5
15.10.2023 16:20
It was a while ago. But what I remember is that I was blessed to have experienced this lovely Russian breakfast joint. I love any European foods. I’m Always up to try something new. My photo shows a chicken piroshki and a dessert (forgot the name, sorry). Both were Delicious.
I was going for the sweet savory thing which is pretty much my thing most of the time. We ordered kind of quick because the place gets pretty packed. The line was down the street. Luckily we got there early enough. We were even lucky enough to get a table inside. I wish it wasn’t quick because by the time we were done I encountered the outdoor seating and customers were having omelets that looked so “I-have-to-get-that-next-time” good. On the real fr fr! If you get my drift? I haven’t been there since that one time. But since I’m writing this review, l may just stop by this week. Look for my updated reviews. Til then, Happy Trails and eat responsibly my friends.
 5 
15.10.2023 16:20
A nice hidden gem in the Richmond District of San Francisco. A perfect stop for pastries, drinks, and desserts
 4.5
15.10.2023 16:19
Cinderella is such a cute spot to come to. We got the Pelmeni and roasted pepper sandwich. With a cappuccino and almond sponge cake. The only reason I gave 4 stars was because the sponge cake was quite dry. We also purchased the Lite Russian Rye which was great. Using the restroom here is an experience as well, you get to walk through the bakery!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:18
Found out about this cafe through Eater and it did not disappoint. It's a short walk from the Golden Gate park. We arrived around 11am on a weekday and by 12pm it was packed with locals and tourists. The ladies that work there are extremely nice and recommended us to try to the pirogies which lived up to the hype. The Babushka’s Chicken Soup and coffee are to die for as well. Would high recommend for the small community vibes!
 5 
15.10.2023 16:18
We used to live around the corner and I've since moved to Denver. So happy we stopped by the other day! The menu has expanded greatly and there's outdoor seating now. Enjoyed our borscht, salad Olivier, apricot tart and blueberry brioche.


 

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