Best Cruffin in San Francisco, CA

A modern pastry hybrid that layers croissant dough into a muffin shape, often filled with seasonal creams.

Neighbor Bakehouse

Dogpatch

4.7 / 5

The ginger pull-apart is essentially the best version of a cruffin you can find in the city now—flaky, spicy, and perfectly crystallized.

Local LegendArtisanalMust-Try

9.7Flavor

8.5Value

9Vibe

Western Addition

4.6 / 5

Their passion fruit cruffin is a revelation. The sugar coating and the tart curd inside are perfectly balanced.

InstagrammableClassicVariety

9.3Flavor

7.8Value

8.6Vibe

Richmond District

4.8 / 5

It's not technically called a cruffin, but the Kaya Bun's laminated layers and rich filling are the ultimate evolution of the form.

Hidden GemAsian FusionTrendsetter

9.8Flavor

7.5Value

9.2Vibe