Schubert’s Bakery

The pastries were mediocre. We looked at the reviews online and we actually took a detour to go there. But was nothing worth 4.5 stars.

Order strawberry short cake and come mini cake.
Strawberry cake: sooo good. Not to sweet. A lot of strawberry inside and fruits in the outside.
Mini cake were cute and good. Smaller version of the big cake.
Almost $ 100 for all. A little pricy but good.

Schubert’s is my favorite bakery! Ever since my grandma bought me a cake from there for my 8^th birthday (I’m now almost 25), my family has been going there for pretty much every occasion for their delicious cakes! My top favorites are the Double Chocolate Mousse (the absolute best!), Napoleon, Tiramisu Mousse, and the Fruit Basket/​Strawberry Shortcake (the two are similar). Each cake is beautifully decorated with good quality chocolate pieces, chocolate shavings, and/​or fresh mixed fruit, and the yummy whipped cream is piped to perfection. Every layer of cake is moist and fluffy, and their mousse is so satisfyingly creamy and tasty.
The price is slightly on the expensive side, but it’s not that much more than a way less delicious cake from places like Sheng Kee or other bakeries. Plus, Schubert’s is just THAT GOOD. Totally worth it in my opinion! They make their cakes daily too, so it’s always super fresh! If you’re ever in the area, they’re definitely worth trying!
Thanks Schubert’s for making every birthday and holiday of ours a bit more enjoyable!

It’s breaking my heart to give this place any less than 5 stars because I’ve heard soooooooooo many good things from the Internet and from my coworkers who SWEAR by this place… but…
I ordered and tasted the strawberry shortcake cake and I was disappointed.
While the frosting definitely tasted homemade (yummy!), the cake was so, so, so dry… each piece soaked up all the saliva in my mouth like a sponge.
I will rally for local bakeries and protest against big brand name ones anyday but each bite had me wishing I was eating a Safeway strawberry shortcake instead.
Sorry. I will give you one more chance. Especially you, swedish princess!!!

One of the best bakery place in san francisco.
I came here once to get a birthday cake for my gf. I got chocolate truffle cake. It was good.
Since then, I started coming here more often to get some cheesecake.
The asian girl who helped me was really nice and friendly.
I would recommend this place.

I love their Swedish Princess Cake. Love the green marzipan and the delicious laters with raspberry filling.

I looooove this place. Love. Every time I get a cake from this place to gift to someone, I will always get complimented and get asked where the cake is from.
#1 reason why Schubert’s cakes are so awesome: sweet but not overwhelmingly so. You can taste that the cream is freshly made, not made from a factory and taste like plastic, like Safeway cakes.
The prices are also so reasonable.
They’re also open every day.
Get the strawberry shortcake! That’s my favorite.

Avoid this place like a plague, but only if …
… you are trying to lose weight! There is absolutely no way you are going to walk into this place and not get tempted to try one or more of their awesome looking and tasting sweets! Their cakes not overly loaded with sugar, so you can actually taste their delicate flavors. I am not even going to suggest you try one item or another, because that will be doing injustice to all the other items! So just pick something to start with and then try another item the next time you are walking by! However, do not walk by too often because when you get on your scale and see the result, you will revisit my review here and leave me mean comments!

Cakes here are heaven! I’ve tried the fruit tart and mango mousse. The fruit tart is definitely my favorite and the best I’ve had so far. They are super generous with the fruit and the tart itself is very moist.
Tip: You can call in to reserve a cake for pick up! I would suggest doing this if you are trying to get a cake that might sell out faster. I did this for the fruit tart. When I got there, they were actually out but had one in the back saved for me. :)

Swedish princess cake– ⁵⁄₅ stars
White chocolate raspberry mousse cake– ⁵⁄₅ stars
Tiramisu cake– 3.5÷5 stars
Is it worth the hype? Yuppppp.
I’ll be back (to try the others)!!!
–Arnold Schwarzenegger 2015

You want to be a hit at your next party?!? Bring Schubert’s Swedish Princess cake… DONE! Your friends and fam will love you (even more!)
The Swedish Princess cake is an all-​time classic. White cake with raspberry and custard filling, fresh whipped cream and marzipan icing (like fondant, but moist!). So moist and airy it’s practically heavenly… They sell it by the slice so you can indulge in your own individual slice of heaven…
All other cakes and treats here are just as divine. Staff is courteous and helpful and they take phone orders (along with credit card info) over the phone. By far one of the better bakeries in all of SF.

Although everything I’ve had from here is a tad too sweet for me, Schubert’s truly know their cakes. Native San Franciscans seem to love this place although in my personal non-​bias opinion, it’s not the best bakery in the city.
They’re particularly famous for their princess cakes which look absolutely mouthwatering even though I’m not a fan of marzipan. Now if only I can get my hands on a slice. Some of these review seem to find them life changing. Hm perhaps another trip to Schubert’s is in order!

An old school favorite that has endured the test of time.
Enjoy everything from cakes (whole or by the slice) to cookies and pastries.
Everything because it is all yummy.

I heard so many good things about Schubert’s Bakery, so I made a specific trip to Clement Street to find out what all the hype was about. Schubert’s Bakery is located between 6^th and 7^th Avenue, with a good number of street parking. There are a various number of restaurants and stores around the bakery, so parking can get tough if you come during a busy time.
I had already poured through the many pictures of the various cakes from Schubert’s, so I came with the intention of trying the popular Swedish Princess Cake and the Fruit Tart. Because the cakes look so pretty in the photos, I had expected the bakery to be just as fancy. I was actually a bit surprised at how small and low-​key the bakery really is. Walking in, if I didn’t know how popular Schubert’s Bakery is, I probably wouldn’t have expected too much from the store. The bakery in itself is quite old, with a few tables inside the restaurant, signs on the wall that explain the popular menu items, and big refrigerator display cases of cakes and other treats. I think I expected more of a Porto’s or Tartine’s type bakery, but there is something pretty comforting and unique about how low key everything is — you know they put a lot of time and effort into their food.
I really wanted to try the fruit tart, but sadly they were all out. I only was able to try a slice of the Princess Cake, which set me back about $ 4-​$ 5. Kind of pricey for a simple slice of cake. It was put into a plain box, and I was quickly on my way. The cake in itself is quite fancy looking. There are layers of sponge cake with raspberry and custard filling. The cake itself is wrapped in marzipan with simple decorations adorned on top. If you’re gentle enough, you can pull the marzipan layer off of the cake. Eating the marzipan, sponge cake, and the fillings altogether allow you to get a complete taste of the cake. I personally really enjoyed the marzipan because it has a unique almond flavor. The cake is light and springy and because the custard and raspberry fillings aren’t too tart or sweet, they provide the perfect complement to the cake and marzipan. It’s definitely a delicious cake, but I feel that even one slice was too much for me and I had to eat it in several visits. I can only imagine eating the whole cake!
tl;dr — Swedish Princess Cake was pretty good and worth a try if you’re in the area, but it’s not something I would go out of my way for. It’s a bit pricey and a little on the heavy side. I’m glad I had the opportunity to try it, but I would probably return to Schubert’s to try out the fruit tart next time or one of the other various cakes.

Are you an SF native?
Then you’ve surely had a cake from Schubert’s.
Here, there are 2 stars of the show…
The Swedish princess cake,
& the mousse cakes.
Mango mousse, lemon mousse, raspberry mousse, what have you. Mousse is an art form here. Go for it.
They do an impressive cookie selection, too. Get a dozen, or 2, or 3, & they’re gently packed in a Schubert’s box, w the string tied around & everything. I love that.
There are several chocolate cake options that are also good, but the fruit themed items here are really where it’s at.
It’s busy. Almost chaotic. There’s only street parking, & it’s clement street. Read: the kingdom of double parking. I swear the double parking here is worse than in north beach. Be prepared.
A must.
5 stars.

Well this bakery came out of nowhere! Definitely stands out in this area.
Area jn which, by the way, parking is so hard to come by.
The beautiful front turned my head. The wonderful smells made me walk in.
The cakes in the display case are so beautiful and the accompanying prices look reasonable. When I’m in town and it’s someone’s birthday, I will go out of my way to try out their cake.
Tried out their cookies and they’re pretty good.

My favorite bakery in the city! They produce high quality cakes with many distinctive flavors that are not too sweet and are to perfection! They have fruit mousse cakes, chocolate cakes, rum cakes, fruit whipped cakes, and many more! They have an online system that allows you to place an order online, which normally requires at least two days to make. You can specify the date and time needed for pick up.
In case you want to try the cakes, they have small versions of the cakes available for $ 3 – 4 each. It is a perfect size to have to try out but also a nice snack for lunch. They also have other pastries available if you want to try: cookies, tarts, and many more.
Parking is available but most are metered spots. Street parking is normally available 2 – 4 blocks down from clement but can be sparse on weekends and late during weekdays. A must try! You can always enjoy your treats inside, they have 3 tables there :)

So you mean all this time I’ve been going to the wrong bakeries for the elusive Princess cakes? I remembered, fondly, when I first discovered this delicacy, it was with my then Telegraph Hill boyfriend, who took me to Tiburon or Sausalito on some date from circa 1998. We also had our last meal there after we’d broken up. Teary and puppy eyed while taking small bits of princess cake. So very not princess like. Strangely enough, while in Sweden over the last few years, I’ve yet to find one good bakery that made good princess cakes.
It was raining. Pouring rain in the summer. Who ordered the rain? Did I bring it back from London? We ducked in for a much needed coffee. It’s raining in July for god’s sake. Someone needs coffee to wake her up from this wet dream alright.
Hurriedly scanning Unilocal reviews for must haves. Bingo. Princess cake is on the top of the list. Mind you, this is NOT my neighborhood. And I’ve NOT had princess cake for eons.
He said, «Princess cake for a princess.»
I said, «Where?»
Ordered cakes, pastries, and a cup of coffee to go. It was exceptionally warm and smooth. No hint of cherries or strawberries or chocolate, it’s not necessarily organic /​hand grind /​pour over stuff, but it’s perfectly acceptable just the way it is. It kept two very wet, under dressed pedestrians warm, and dry (inside).
AND I learned something new yet again.
Princess cake is made best here, not across the bay; coffee is best served super hot on a raining day; and stranger than fiction things do happen: we got rain in July.

I love sweet stuff! And I love chocolate! And this bakery made one of the best chocolate mousse cake I’ve ever had! Not only does it look cute (great for Instagram) but it also taste amazing. Must must must try if you’re a chocoholic like me.
We also got a fruit tart and I’ve never really liked these things cuz the tart never quite cook well enough. But to my surprise it was very tasty. Especially the tart. This is probably the only place I will rely on for a good fruit tart.
My friend also bought me a raspberry cake waaaay back and idk if they have it anymore but it was total Yum and if possible I’ll come back to look for it again.

Whoa, how have I not written a review for Schubert’s yet?
Not that I’m all that old, but Schubert’s has been around for as long as I can remember. Much like Green Apple across the way and Toy Boat down the street, this classic, European bakery is practically an institution on this part of Clement.
While they offer a variety of delicious pies, tarts, pastries, and cookies to choose from, desserts are the name of the game here. Or, more specifically, cakes. There are a few that stand out, like the Mango Mousse and Tiramisu, but the one that they’re probably best known for is their SWEDISH PRINCESS CAKE.
Although I’m not fanatical when it comes to cakes, I will say that this is one tasty treat. Between this and Swedish pancakes, it’s clear those Swedes know their confections! The cake itself is rather light and airy, but what’s most impressive is how well the custard, raspberry, and whipped cream come together. Not only are the fruitiness and creaminess balanced, but the taste isn’t overly sweet either (except, perhaps, for the fondant, which has a strong almond flavor).
If you are planning on picking up a dessert from Schubert’s for a special occasion, it’s definitely recommended to call ahead and reserve one, especially around the holidays and Valentine’s. The line here may not be as bad as other places in SF, but there’s a steady flow of customers throughout the day, so it’s not uncommon for the more popular items to sell out.
FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down, but not for anything Schubert’s has done wrong or for their service (all of the workers are pretty friendly). Rather, as I mentioned, I’m just not big on cakes, so some of the amazement and wonder is lost on me (nor am I a princess). However, it shouldn’t stop you from checking out this neighborhood gem. Princess or not…