Since opening in 1995, the Noe Valley Bakery has been a popular favorite among locals for their freshly baked cookies, artisan breads, cakes, pastries, and pies. Everything is made on the premises, all baked fresh throughout the day with natural ingredients. I usually find myself stopping in after a lunch somewhere on 24th street, craving something sweet like a cookie or cup cake to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Everything is worth sampling here, but I really like their Caramel-Fleur del Sel and Red Velvet cup cakes. Their pies have a nice flaky crust and are wholesomely good, my favorite being the Strawberry Rhubarb and Pecan pies. For those looking to do some baking at home without the messy clean-up, try some of their pre-made cookie doughs. |Noe Valley Bakery|

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm
Sat-Sun: 7am-6pm

Located on the corner of 24th and Castro in the Noe Valley district, Subs Inc. combines choice deli cuts, freshly baked bread, tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce and onions, all to create a satisfyingly delicious sandwich.

A good sandwich always starts with the bread, and Subs Inc. has some amazing Dutch crunch. Try it with their roasted turkey and cranberry sauce or their hot pastrami. The meatball sub is also delicious, perfect on a sweet roll. For dessert, there’s plenty of ice cream to sample.

Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 10am-8pm

At risk of increasing the already long wait times at Chloe’s Cafe, I was initially reluctant to write about this Noe Valley gem. The cafe is tiny, the kitchen is even tinier, and getting a coveted table in the sun outside can take upwards of an hour on the weekends. The breakfast is that good here, that I am willing to give up parking in the Marina and drive across town to Noe Valley, just to wait in line for a table.

My favorites include croissant french toast with fresh strawberries, customizable egg scrambles, and fluffy banana & walnut pancakes. I love this place for the fresh avocados in the scramble, the locally baked rosemary toast, fresh fruit instead of home-fries, and a patio that is sunny most of the year.

Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-3:30pm
Cash only.