Bakery · Guerrero & 18th · The Mission
The bread that made a corner famous
Burnished country loaves, morning buns and croissants from the Mission bakery that changed how America thinks about bread. Worth the line — and the line moves.
From the ovens
The bakes
The case changes with the day and sells what it sells through — these are the ones people cross town for.
Bread
- Country loaf — the naturally leavened, dark-crusted loaf that made Tartine famous
- Sesame & whole wheat loaves — same method, different characters
- Pressed sandwiches — hot off the press on house bread
Pastry & more
- Morning bun — croissant dough, cinnamon, orange zest, muscovado
- Croissants & pain au chocolat — laminated in house
- Banana cream tart & seasonal tarts — the sit-down-and-share order
- Coffee — pulled all day beside the case
The story
A neighborhood bakery that went and changed bread
Since 2002, the corner of Guerrero and 18th has smelled like caramelized crust. Founders Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson built Tartine into one of America's most influential bakeries — the country loaf alone launched a thousand sourdough starters.
The room is small, the case is honest, and the morning rush is part of the ritual. Come early, order the thing that's still warm.
Look around
Gallery
Photos from Tartine Bakery's own kitchen and site.
Word of mouth
What guests say
“We rolled in right at 7:30 AM and the place was already buzzing — the room went from quiet to almost full within 15 minutes. There's a great morning energy.”
★★★★★ Zacks, Google“Came in mid-afternoon on a weekday and there were still pastries left! Another time on a sunny weekend the line was out the door, but it gradually moves.”
★★★★★ Sara, Google“Local friends of ours highly recommended this place, so we gave it a try — now we understand.”
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Hours & location
Open daily from 7:30 am
The case runs until the day's bake sells through — mornings are the safest bet for the full lineup. Check tartinebakery.com for today's exact hours.
Good to know
Questions, answered
When does Tartine open?
Doors open at 7:30 AM daily at the Guerrero St bakery. Come early: pastries can sell through, though mid-afternoon on weekdays often still has a good case.
Is there really always a line?
On sunny weekends, usually yes, out the door — and it moves. Weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are calmer.
What should I order?
The country loaf is the bread that made the bakery famous. Morning buns, croissants, and the pressed sandwiches on house bread are the other regulars' picks.
Can I order ahead?
Yes, prepaid pickup orders are available through tartinebakery.com.
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