Chinese Bakery & Deli

James Rabuco a month ago

Chinese Bakery: The Go-To Spot in San Lorenzo If you want quick, delicious Chinese bakery eats, this is hands-down the spot in San Lorenzo. The selection is always fresh, stocking up for the week is serious business! The Standout Picks The Fish Sandwich: Don't sleep on this one—it’s surprisingly fantastic, tucked into a soft, golden bun. Put some spicy honey on it and you are in business! The Classic Buns: The cocktail buns (with that delicious coconut filling) and the savory baked pork buns are absolute staples and consistently really good. This is what I really come here for. My family wants this not the fish sandwich. Sesame Balls: The red bean sesame balls are an absolute crowd-pleaser and a massive favorite. Dim Sum on the Go: Grab a small container of steamed Siu Mai for a quick savory bite in the car. ⚠️ The TikTok Effect The only downside? TikTok influencers recently blew this place up. While it’s great to see a local gem get well-deserved love, the line is now consistently wrapped out the door. It makes it a bit of a headache when you just want to quickly swing by, grab a box of goods, and head out for the week! Pro-Tip: Try to hit them early in the morning before t

Stan Mayfield 3 months ago

This place is about business. I love it. Arrived early to beat the line, and see what the hoop-la was all about. They were open early, which was awesome. We'll, im definitely a fan! The fish sandwich was so definitely worth the money. I quickly ate 2 and realized they were fresh, and on a warm bun that was just prepared a few minutes before. I do suggest that you come with some patience because the traffic is non-stop and people are flowing in and out. They have 3 registers to speed up the line. This is not a place to sit down and eat, so be prepared to grab and go. Customer service is friendly and seemed to welcome a quick hello, as they prepared my order. Some items sell out quickly, so pretty order, or call ahead so your not disappointed. Enjoy!

Shane T. Barclay 3 months ago

This place is really awesome! No frills, cheap, and delicious fresh, soft bread. They specialize in fried fish sandwiches. It cost $3.50. I liked it much better than the chicken breast one which is not as moist and tender as the fish. It’s super trendy right now so you have to go during non-peak hours otherwise there are crazy long lines. I went on a weekday right before the lunch rush and I only had to wait about 10 minutes. Their butter pineapple buns and green onions buns are also really good.

Chellies Tran 3 months ago

Came here to say that the drive is worth it. It was breakfast for me . Each sandwich [whether chicken or fish] is 3.50 each ! So good.. they’re quick work service and the wait was not bad. Came here on a Saturday morning at 10-11am. Both sandwiches come with a mayo nothing special but cheap, and just the right amount of everything! Even eating it hours later it was was still crispy and it is not overly friend. Perfection!

Alex 3 months ago

This place has seriously blown up lately. The fish and chicken sandwich are both really good, but personally I don’t think they’re worth waiting more than 15 minutes for. Your best bet is going early in the morning or closer to closing, and I’d definitely try to avoid weekends if possible because the lines can get wild. A good rule of thumb: if the line starts around the door, you’re probably looking at about a 15-minute wait. If the line starts stretching toward the other stores nearby, you’re looking closer to a 45-minute to 1-hour wait. At the peak of the hype, I know some people were waiting over 1–2 hours, which is honestly wild. Thankfully, it does seem a little better now that the hype has died down a bit. What I really love here though is the pineapple bun with butter. Honestly, I think it’s the best one I’ve had in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, because the lines have been ridiculously long the last couple of months, I haven’t been able to grab one lately. By the time I go closer to closing, they’re usually sold out.