Acme Bread Company
Cuisine: Bakery
Last updated on May 14, 2019
10Best Says
Walnut levain, rustic sweet dough, Challah, rosemary-and-olive oil fougasse, rock salt focaccia, olive, currant pumpernickel, citrus almond brioche: with options like these, it's not hard to see why... Read More
Walnut levain, rustic sweet dough, Challah, rosemary-and-olive oil fougasse, rock salt focaccia, olive, currant pumpernickel, citrus almond brioche: with options like these, it's not hard to see why Acme Bread Company is one of the Bay Area's most popular bakeries. Located in the Ferry Building Marketplace, this beloved bread shop offers fresh, creative creations straight from the hearth oven at some of the best prices around. Plus, all breads are made with organic flour. And the original location in Berkeley has gone a step farther, installing photovoltaic panels to generate much of its energy. If you love good bread and care about the environment, there's no better place on earth for you than Acme.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Gluten-Free Baked Goods: "To get an authentic taste of this local legend, stick with the breads that made them famous in the first place: Pain au Levain, Sweet Baguettes, Upstairs Bread, and Challah."
- Bakeries: "The original Acme location in Berkeley is worth a visit, too."
- Best for Gluten-Free Baked Goods Because: Acme has seasonal menus, so call ahead to check for any gluten-free varieties.
- Best for Bakeries Because: Acme's fantastic Ferry Building location is reason alone to visit.
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