Marla Bakery

Great food, small menu but full of yummy choices. Very appealing rustic vibe for dates or small catered events. Not for people with children: no kids menu, tight quarters, and didn't get a welcome feeling from some of the staff. Awkward entry and wait for a table. Five starts for food and ambiance but one star for accomodations for children.

I haven't had the chance to try many of their pastries, but the banana and chocolate croissant is probably the only thing I'll ever want to eat. It's just one of the best croissants I've ever had - a perfect combination of flavors (if you're a fan of banana like me). Even though I'd like to review other things, I don't think I'll ever be able to choose something else.

Loved it! Got the chicken biscuit, first time trying this place, friendly staff too! they even have their own garden! fresh ingredients & everything is homemade!

Five stars for good service, backyard and nice interior. But I didn't like their layers cake ( the cream is whipped peanut butter, so it tastes a bit like toast with pb and jelly, I would prefer a toast), also it's pricey, only cake is $9. latte was good

Cozy coffee shop! Their cappuccino is good and you should check out their bakery too

The food wasn't fresh and the waitress was extremely rude. I couldnt tell if she was having a bad day, hated her job, or hated us. It was pretty bad. It was like we paid them the treat us poorly. Never again.

Marla's is a wonderful spot to eat or just pick up some baked goods. Highly recommend. There's also some limited patio seating.

They changed their chef and sadly, no substitution can be made from the menu, but, the eggs Benedict is still bomb and their drinks are so good!

Lovely seating area out back among the fragrant citrus trees

I wish there was an option for six stars. This place is above and beyond, great food, awesome staff, and a cute place to grab brunch.

I love this place, the food is good and the vibe is great.

Delicious food! Had a home made bags with lox and Chev cheese, and a a brushed egg sandwich, both were delicious. I also appreciated their high qiluality tea on a big pot!

A lovely space with excellent food, coffee/tea, and service.

Mostly I come here for the bakery options, which are always good and tasty when I can get them. The food isn't the problem, I always enjoy what I get. My issue is that every time I go I feel like I have at least a 50% chance of having a frustrating time. Either rude service, or the hours will be different than what it says online, or they'll decide to close early, or they'll run out of food, or customers will be milling about with no idea if they're in the line for the cafe or for the bakery, etc. Could be I'm making a bigger deal of it than it deserves, but I've left the place empty handed pretty frequently.Basically, you shouldn't count on getting your baked goods for the evening here. Other times of the day are fine.

Great food wth short menu. Clean a d friendly staff.

First time here. I have cafe latte and lemon meringue tart. So good !

Delicious food and wonderful service. Come in for a nice meal or a nice glass of wine.

It's a cute small restaurant which is a great choice for breakfast ✌

Very good pastries, try the gâteau Basque!! The food is good, I tried the burger with homemade cheese and it was delicious!

Tasty brunch fare and nice space. Rustic indoors and out with a small back patio for menu service and a sunken garden for take away. Cozy and tasty.

Awesome baked goods, phenomenal coffee, really nice people.

Discovered this way too late, and now they're closing down, so this review won't help anyone anymore in a few days ;-( Still, go there while you can!

They have great bread in general! Like regardless of what you order, you get the satisfying soft yet firm bread. It is actually scary how consistent the taste and texture is!

It took me a while to even realize this amazing place was even there. Definition of a hidden gem. The vibe of the people and place was something to aspire to wake up to. I loved the visual appeal of everything, from the wooden tables, hand crafted pottery cups, and especially the color combinations of the dishes. It made you feel warm before even sipping the flavorful coffee. Highly recommend to anyone in the confines of San Francisco. Worth it.

Amazing breads. We had chocolate croissants, and some baguettes and they were so yummy.

Beautiful plating and tastes greatOutdoor seating area is good when the weather is nice.Price is on the high side, but food makes up for it.

Rock solid breakfast option. Scones are excellent 👌 quiche is tasty. The bagel sandwich is a monstrously decadent combination of cream cheese, beets, pickles, and pastrami. The outdoor space is nice too. The layout is a little confusing (we thought you ordered and then sat down), but thats only if I'm being nitpicky.

The reviews are pretty spot-on here. The food and coffee was excellent, but the individual who took our order was pretty rude. So...if you want great food and coffee and not looking to befriend someone in customer service who hates people, I definitely recommend!

Great bakery with excellent service. Not just for breakfast or Sweet Goods. Has an amazing array of savory treats as well. The baked eggs with grilled bread are well worth a look. The staff recommendations or spot on. The atmosphere is cozy and warm and inviting. They have a lovely small Back Garden patio. I'll definitely be returning here.

Apparently, Marla Bakery serves dinner some nights, and a friend scored a reservation for such a night. Our group of four got a bunch of stuff, some of which was so fantastic it scores the place a full five stars: the "herb / mustard roasted pork" which WAS fatty and moist enough and the "Double Trouble Burger" which dripped with flavor. The fried chicken was "good" but not life changing like the places that serve their chicken with toxic hydrogenated oil... and it was served with too many "pickly things" - but those things went exceedingly well with the pork.And of course the "Marla bread" they served was fresh and magical - it's a bakery.

Come-as-you-are neighborhood favorite - always delicious food, excellent service, and perfect coffee.

Marla Bakery is on my top 3 favorite bakeries in San Francisco! It also has wonderful brunch and dinner. Come for the baked goods stay for the wonderful food and ambiance makes this place a must go on any foodies list. It is never very busy which is very surprising considering how wonderful this artisanal restaurant is.

Food was very disappointing, even the coffee. The manager was super rude, unfortunately it seems like he truly doesn't care about the customers.And to be honest from the comments to bad reviews here, I don't expect them to learn and change. Just save yourself the experience and find another place and you will have a better morning/brunch.

Special place with special atmosphere wonderful food and very current take on what makes food fun. Highly recommended.

Gorgeous interior with substance in their offerings. Think natural chic and rustic cottage that just happens to be in a Ocean Beach. Had the pain au chocolat which was delightfully flaky alongside an espresso. Seltzer water would have been nice next to it but other than that in and of itself was a lovely visit.

Honestly,I don't know why SF doesn't pop t f off about this place. Absurdly delicious, well presented, thoughtfully sourced. Every Third Thursday is a little gathering, with all-you-can-drink and pizzas. Cute and cozy and real nice when you've got the back yard to a party of your friend. Much love for the effort and work that has been poured into this paradise.

If you are willing to trek out to the fog banks of the Outer Richmond, you will find a few mom n pop type business along the Balboa St. corridor from 35th to 30th Ave. Among them is Marla Bakery. This is a cute cafe/bakery. You can dine in or get take out. Breakfast offerings include pastries baked on site such as morning buns, scones, baguettes, bagels with farmer's cheese. Lunch is a light salad or open faced sandwich. They serve Wrecking Ball coffee. The service is efficient and friendly. Prices are not cheap, but comparable for this type of business. Also, parking is fairly easy for San Francisco. It is a few blocks from Ocean Beach, but bring a parka., not shorts.

A nice bakery and cafe at Balboa Street just 3 minutes drive away from the Pacific. The bread (whole wheat) was the closest to German style bread we found on our 3 weelks California, Nevada roundteip. Cappu and breakfastbwas good too.

I'm going to miss their brunch and bread when they love to Santa Rosa.

Freshly made delicious food. All baked items are made in house, as are the farmers cheese, pickles, and jams. Somewhat expensive due to the high quality ingredients. Limited seatings, reservations recommended for weekend brunches.

THE BEST bread and baked goods, plus delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch and (sometimes) dinner options.

Marla's is a small cafe that serves great coffees, tea(s) and an assortment of delicious items. We discovered Marla Bakery on a weekend trip to San Francisco. I was craving some good coffee and a treat. We went to the RIGHT PLACE. I ordered coffee with a sticky-bun. It was their "last one". I immediately knew why they were so popular! It was absolutely the BEST STICKY BUN I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!! Beyond WORDS... my highest recommendation!

Marla features a limited selection of high quality breads and baked goods at prices commensurate with their quality. Don't expect to find bargains. Besides being a first class bakery, it's also a popular breakfast spot; on Fridays, they also feature a fried chicken dinner special. Be sure to check their hours of operation before visiting. On most weekdays, they close around 3pm.

Deeelicious!! Beautiful breads, small but unique bfast menu. Service is slow and spotty.

Marla Bakery bread and pastries are excellent!!!! Baked freshed in a wood fired oven. The service is excellent as well. Had their breakfast Marla's toast. They also have outside seating in their garden.

I come here for ALL occasions that require desserts.lol They have such a wide variety of options you can't go wrong! I can go early in the morning or late afternoon and they still have plenty to choose from. The candle/card selection is absolutely adorable too.

Great food and service! We can come here every week! Love their back garden

Lots of flies here. I love the seating area and backyard. It's a lovely area to come and relax. Food was a little deceiving though. We got the bagel which was listed for 2.50 and asked for cream cheese. They didn't have any other than an off the menu farmers cheese. Combined it was +$7. Quite pricey IMO and not quite the same as cream cheese. (FYI we weren't looking for packaged cream cheese)

Love! Love! Love! This place! My son and I come out here for brunch every other Sunday I’ve followed Chef Amy since she was the pastry chef at Nopa and was excited when she opened Marla. Marla is one of my favorite bakeries in San Francisco their bread and pastries are amazing. My go to order for brunch is the sticky bun or the bakerwoman’s breakfast which changes often. The staff is very friendly.

One of the best brunch spots in SF. Bakery good & savory dishes are both yummy!