Milk Belly Bakery

Milk Belly Bakery absolutely deserves 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We tried their sandwiches and they are seriously next level—every bite is packed with amazing, bold flavors that feel both comforting and unique. You can tell there’s real intention behind the food, not just in taste but in quality and care. What stood out just as much as the food is the heart behind this place. I’m all about good food, but I’m even more about community—and Milk Belly delivers on both. There’s an authenticity here that you can feel, from the flavors to the people behind the counter. The staff is kind, welcoming, and makes the whole experience even better. And don’t sleep on the pastries—they’re incredible (and yes, they sell out early for a reason). Everything feels fresh, thoughtful, and made with pride. Also, shoutout to the team T-shirts—they say a lot about what this place represents, and it’s something worth supporting. Overall, an amazing spot with great food, great people, and a strong sense of community. Definitely check them out.

On a rainy Thursday afternoon, my partner and I finally had the chance to try out the sandos here and they lived up to the hype. This place is really highly acclaimed and understandably so. The vibes in here are great and the decor is just the right amount of quirky. The food was also fantastic. We ordered the Japanese egg sando and the longanisa breakfast sando as well. Both were great with a lot of flavor and the shokupan bread was so nice and soft. I’d definitely come back to this place to try some of their other options as everything we tried was awesome. Just beware they do sell out of stuff quickly. They literally have their sold out signs ready to go right by the menu board. It can also be really tough to get a table as they have a very small space.

Very cute and cozy little place! Incredible egg and fruit Sandos, probably the best in Bay Area! The milk bread is pillowy soft and the cream inside is light and velvety with freshness of the fruit! It makes a perfect breakfast spot! They also have some good drinks and more baked goods, which I will definitely be back to try!

Very nice food and jpop playlist…. The hongkong toast is amazing with right amount of peanut butter, condensed milk and brown sugar butter. Not to mention the french toast. The pandan butter mochi is super soft and BUTTERY. The shokupan is also great with elastic textures and strong and shiny bread crusts. Worth visiting and will visit again.

I’d had this bakery saved for a while and finally decided to stop by when we were craving something sweet. The line was very long, and the ordering process moved slowly, but everything looked so fresh that we decided to wait it out. We picked up a whole loaf of their fresh bread — one of the last few available — and it was absolutely worth it! I also ordered the fruit sando with strawberries and whipped cream, which was light, fresh, and delicious. We asked the staff for drink recommendations and ended up trying the Kyobancha Iced Tea and the Sweet Yuzu Tea — both were refreshing and perfectly balanced. I’d love to return to try their breakfast sandwiches and pies next time. Just a heads-up: this place gets quite busy on Saturdays, so visiting on a weekday might be a better option if you want to avoid the line that often stretches out the door. Parking can be tricky since it’s located in the middle of downtown — there’s no parking directly in front of the bakery, but there are metered spots about a block away in either direction.