Breadbelly

"While about half the menu at this bakery in the Richmond focuses on savory sandwiches and sides, you’re reading this guide because you want something sweet—and the dessert department is where Breadbelly excels. Thick slices of shokupan are dressed up with squiggles of coconut-pandan jam, the chocolate miso entremet is as rich as it is perfectly layered, and almond cookies are well-stuffed with strawberry plum jam and umeboshi. Get one of everything and devour it all on the parklet out front." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

"Most of the baked goods at this counter-service Asian-inspired bakery in the Richmond rotate, so there’s always something new to try. One day you might tear into a macadamia nut croissant tart, and the next, a summer morning bun filled with gooey apricot jam. Whatever’s on the menu will likely be the best (and most creative) thing you’ll pop in your mouth all week. But you don’t have to leave everything to chance. The kaya toast, a slice of milk bread with zig zags of bright green pandan jam and sea salt, is a creamy flavor bomb that never leaves the menu." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"The bright green kaya toast from this small Richmond bakery is by far one of the most photogenic dishes in the city—and it’s delicious, too. The only problem? Block out a “dentist appointment” on your Google calendar to make it here for this toast, plus heartier things like chicken karaage, a persimmon grilled cheese, or a couple of their excellent baked goods for dessert." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

"A San Francisco bakery known for breakfast sandwiches and enriched dough products like kaya toast, facing challenges due to rising egg prices." - Bettina Makalintal

"A trio of fine-dining chefs, coming from Atelier Crenn and Mourad, launched this popular Asian American bakery, instantly recognized for its beautiful kaya toast and tidily cut sandwiches on soft milk bread. It remains take-out only, though there’s a large (and usually crowded) parket out front. If you can snag a table, it’s a great spot to sip a black sesame cappuccino and enjoy a pan de coco or flaky scallion pancake." - Dianne de Guzman, Becky Duffett, Eater Staff