Croissants dans une boulangerie — illustrative photo
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The French Spot

A French bakery at 1042 Larkin St in San Francisco, CA.

French bakery Hours listed
Get directions (917) 545-7009 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday8:30 AM – 2 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 2 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 2 PM
Sunday8:30 AM – 2 PM

22 hours a week across 4 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1042 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Address1042 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone(917) 545-7009
StyleFrench bakery
CountySan Francisco
Time zonePacific Time
From city center0.8 mi north
Wheelchair accessYes

About The French Spot

Set at 1042 Larkin St (94109), The French Spot is a French bakery about 0.8 mi north of central San Francisco.

Our San Francisco directory counts 408 bakeries in total — about one per 2,028 people living in the city. The closest neighbour on our map is Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, less than 0.1 mi away.

The French Spot opens as early as 8:30 AM and stays open until 2 PM on its longest day, for about 22 hours across 4 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

Good to know: indoor seating and card payments are available. Wheelchair users should find step-free access.

Services and amenities

Indoor seating Cards accepted Outdoor seating

What to order

Typical items at a French bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Viennoiserie

  • Pain aux RaisinsA spiral of croissant dough spread with crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins, soft in the middle and crisp at the edges.
  • Chausson aux PommesPuff pastry turnover filled with chunky apple compote, scored on top and glazed to a lacquered finish.
  • Kouign-AmannA Breton pastry of laminated dough layered with sugar and salted butter, baked until the outside caramelizes into a toffee-like shell.
  • Brioche à TêteFluted brioche with a little topknot, rich with eggs and butter, yielding a golden, faintly sweet crumb.

Pain

  • Baguette TraditionMade only from flour, water, salt, and leaven, with a crackly crust, irregular holes, and a creamy, wheaty crumb.
  • Pain de CampagneA rustic country loaf blending white and whole-grain flours, leavened with levain for a thick crust and mild tang.
  • Pain aux NoixHearty whole wheat loaf packed with walnuts, earthy and faintly bitter, a natural partner for a cheese board.
  • FougasseProvençal leaf-shaped flatbread slashed with openings, brushed with olive oil and studded with olives or herbs.

Pâtisserie

  • Tarte au CitronSweet shortcrust shell filled with sharp, satiny lemon curd, sometimes crowned with torched Italian meringue.
  • Mille-FeuilleThree layers of caramelized puff pastry with vanilla pastry cream, iced with marbled fondant; crisp, creamy, and messy to eat.
  • Paris-BrestA wheel of choux pastry split and filled with hazelnut praliné mousseline cream, scattered with toasted almonds.
  • Tarte aux FraisesCrisp pâte sucrée with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries arranged in tight rows.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Photos

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Croissants dans une boulangerie — illustrative photo
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La Boulangerie, Magazine Street, Uptown New Orleans 20 August 2025 - 01 — illustrative photo
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51 Rue Montorgueil, Paris (06) — illustrative photo
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Vitrine de patisserie chinoise avenue de Choisy — illustrative photo
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Questions about The French Spot

What are The French Spot's hours?
The French Spot's listed hours are Mon–Wed: Closed; Thu–Sun: 8:30 AM – 2 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is The French Spot open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8:30 AM – 2 PM.
What time does The French Spot open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8:30 AM on Thursday.
Where is The French Spot located?
The French Spot is at 1042 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for The French Spot?
The listed phone number is (917) 545-7009.
What should I order at The French Spot?
As a French bakery, typical picks include Pain aux Raisins, Chausson aux Pommes, Baguette Tradition, and Pain de Campagne. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near The French Spot?
Nearby options include Mr. Holmes Bakehouse (less than 0.1 mi), Le Marais Bakery (less than 0.1 mi), and Bloom that cake (0.2 mi).

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