Tiny, popular SF bakery Loquat to open 2nd location in the Richmond District

"“We looked in a few neighborhoods, but we've been really looking out in the Avenues and been excited about the idea of having another location further west,” co-owner Tal Mor told SFGATE."

"“There's definitely been certain things we wanted to make that we haven't had necessarily the oven space for, or really the capacity,” Mor said. The new, larger Richmond location will allow for more seating, including outdoor seating and a parklet. The team will also be able to introduce more savory items, including challah toast and a bread program of pita, laffa (an Iraqi flatbread), Persian barbari bread, and bialys topped with cream cheese and lox or stracciatella and fresh peas."

"Loquat is often busy, with lines out the door - partly a product of its small size. The new location is 2,000 square feet: about twice the size of the Gough Street space, Mor said. A cold case will have dips like labneh for customers to dip their breads in, and Costa will have more room for tarts and cakes."

"Mor said the team is targeting a January or February 2027 opening for the second Loquat. Following the recent openings of Rose Pizzeria and Clementina in the Inner Richmond, with other new busines"

Loquat, a Jewish diaspora bakery, is opening a second location in San Francisco’s Richmond District at 4555 California St in the former Beanstalk Cafe space. The new site is planned to be about 2,000 square feet, roughly twice the size of the existing Gough Street location, which has contributed to frequent lines due to limited capacity. The expanded kitchen and oven space will enable additional items and more production. The larger venue will add more seating, including outdoor seating and a parklet. The menu will broaden with savory options such as challah toast and a bread program featuring pita, laffa, Persian barbari, and bialys, plus dips like labneh. A target opening is set for January or February 2027.

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