Covid-19 undoubtedly affected such a large number of us and we (Ryan & Daniella) were no different.
After watching our restaurant capacity drop to almost nothing we were forced to hang up our aprons and collect unemployment.
As all San Franciscans know, the rent here is no joke. We had to figure out a game plan fast;
We started a bakery.
It started off small, just baking a few loafs of sourdough for the neighbors. As word spread about our story and goods the community almost instantly adopted us and started pouring in their support.
Within just a few days Bernal Bakery was up to its neck in orders!
We expanded our menu to offer sourdough cinnamon rolls, brown butter chocolate chip cookies and a seasonal crumb cake.
We pushed our little kitchen to its limits and still couldn’t keep up with the demand!
From there we decided to take Bernal Bakery to the next level by applying for a business license and LLC.
Today, Bernal Bakery is operating at full speed out of a local commissary kitchen. We’ve had to say goodbye to our signature basket on Wright Street where pick-up was completely contactless thanks to our amazing “boom arm drop system” (generously welded by our amazing neighbor). But you can find us on Cortland at our new cafe Bernal Basket (521 Cortland Ave.) — can’t wait to see you there!
These days, you can find our baked goodies at our new cafe Bernal Basket, and at grocery stores, restaurants, and farmers markets around the city.
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Bernal Basket
521 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pmPIZZA THURS - SUN 3pm - 8pm
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Castro Farmers Market
270 Noe St.
San Francisco, CA 94114Every Wednesday
(April - November)
3pm - 7pm -
Charlie's Cafe
3202 Folsom St,
San Francisco, CA 94110Every Friday
8am - 1pm -
Old Oakland Farmers Market
9th St & Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607Every Friday
8am-2pm -
San Mateo Farmers Market
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo 94402
Every Saturday
9am - 1pm -
Pleasanton Farmers Market
46 W Angela St, Pleasanton 94566
Every Saturday
9am - 1pm -
Stonestown Farmers Market
501 Buckingham Way, San Francisco, CA 94132
Ever Sunday
9am - 1pm