Welcome to Bitchin' Baklava
At Bitchin' Baklava, nestled in San Francisco's Richmond District, dessert takes on a delightful twist. This charming bakery, operating within the Egyptian restaurant Al Masri, specializes in crafting exquisite baklava that ignites the senses. The must-try sweet treats showcase a deliciously flaky texture, harmonizing with the rich sweetness of natural syrups. Beyond baklava, the menu features savory pies and alternative desserts, each with carefully sourced ingredients. Customers rave about the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the friendly service, making it an inviting spot to indulge in an authentic taste of Middle Eastern culinary artistry. Stop by and experience the 'bitchin' delight yourself!
- 4031 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121 Hotline: (844) 841-4242
Walking into Bitchin' Baklava, nestled within the premises of Al Masri on Balboa Street in San Francisco, is akin to stumbling upon a hidden treasure. This vibrant bakery offers a selection of delectable baklava and savory pies that are sure to captivate your taste buds. With a phone-friendly communication style, the charming staff is known for their friendliness and willingness to help you find the perfect treat.
What's on the menu? Let's dive in! Bitchin' Baklava specializes in an array of classic and innovative baklava options, including:
- Classic Almond: Soft, nut-filled perfection.
- Classic Cashew: Rich cashew nut filling, a classic done right.
- Reese's Cashew: A delightful twist featuring Reese's peanut butter chips.
- Dark Choco-Chip Almond: The sweet allure of dark chocolate dances with almonds.
- Classic Peanut: Pecan nuts create a sweet and nutty treat.
- Milk Choco-Chip Hazelnut: A blend of hazelnuts and smooth milk chocolate.
- Butterscotch Chip Pecan: An irresistible pairing of butterscotch and pecan nuts.
Each piece is priced at a modest $4.99, making it easy to indulge in a variety. Customers rave about the baklava — described as "immaculate" and "the best baklava ever eaten." The layers are crisp and flaky, creating a delightful textural experience with each bite. The addition of floral notes, such as rose water, adds a unique twist that keeps patrons coming back for more.
But the magic doesn't stop there. Bitchin' Baklava also offers a selection of savory pies inspired by regional flavors:
- Egyptian Felafel (Tameya) Pie: A seasoned fava bean blend that is vegan-friendly.
- Moroccan Chicken Bastille Pie: A sweet-savory combination of chicken, spices, and crunchy almonds.
- Greek Spinach with Feta Cheese Pie: A savory delight beautifully marrying spinach and rich feta.
- Rua' Ground Beef with Yogurt Pie: A robust meat pie that is equally satisfying.
With each savory option priced at just $4.99, you can easily create a satisfying meal. Reviewers have reported love at first bite, especially noting the harmonized flavors of herbs and spices paired with the flaky pastry crusts.
Whether you're seeking a classic dessert or a comforting savory pie, Bitchin' Baklava delivers. The warm atmosphere, combined with the customer service that makes you feel at home, adds to the experience. It is evident that each dish is prepared with care and passion. The delightful combinations here — such as the transcendent spin on traditional baklava flavors, make it a must-visit dining destination.
Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening or taking a stroll down the beach nearby, grab a mix of their sweet and savory offerings, and you won't regret it. Bitchin' Baklava beckons to all food lovers seeking authentic flavors in a cozy San Francisco setting.

I came here because I loved the name and was not disappointed. The store is inside another restaurant, Al Masri. There was tons of parking. Bring cash, there is a small fee if you pay with card. I had the Greek spinach and feta cheese puff pastry pie and a few of their most popular baklava. The puff pastry was savory and had a great balance of feta and spinach. The baklava was sweet and flaky. The woman working there was really friendly, and I appreciate that they are open until 9pm. The store is a few blocks from Golden Gate Park. My friend and I drove a few blocks and enjoyed our treats at Ocean Beach.

Hidden gem!! The baklava here is immaculate. The interior decor is also super tasteful

The sweetest person helped me with my order close to closing time and her recommendations were so tasty and perfect. I took several pieces to go and ate them at the beach nearby. Would highly recommend getting a variety to try!

Best baklava I have ever eaten. Full stop. Bitchin Baklava sells baklava out of an Egyptian restaurant. Walking into this restaurant, I was a little skeptical. It was pitch dark and it didn't seem like anyone had been in there for a while. But the Baklava chef left a sign with her phone number for patrons to call her when they show up, so that's what we did. She walked right in and said so sorry, I had to move my car. She shared with us that she only has walnut baklava at the moment. Gazing at the baklava through the smudged plastic pastry case, it was hard to tell if this baklava was anything special. It just looked like normal trays of baklava. We ordered four pieces of walnut baklava and an Arabic coffee, but the coffee wasn't ready and would have taken another 10 minutes or so. So we just bought the baklava, she placed them in a to go container and we left. My skepticism continued, but my husband said, let's try one. We sat on the bench outside the restaurant and opened our to go container. Right away, I could tell this baklava was special. It appeared sturdy and the layers seemed intact; often, baklava is soggy by the time you get it from the restaurant. This baklava's crispy layers remained crispy. There was a flavor of rose water that came across. The sweet unctuous syrup was heaven. Slightly wonky service experience, but the baklava itself is incredible. I can't wait to order more!

As the friend of a semi-professional Baklava connoisseur, I am contractually required to be up to date with my Baklava knowledge set, and it's safe to sayin that BB with all its flavors and types of this delicious gooey pastry is at the top of my list. Our group waltzed in mid-day and was immediately helped by a kind host who presented every single type of treat available from the honey-centric baklava, to the chocolate ones and even a wide varied selection of non-Baklava treats! Savory and sweet BB has em all! If you're traversing through the hills of SF and want to avoid the expensive airfare and hassle of TSA, and be teleported to the Levant/Sinai Peninsula you are very lucky because BB has you covered!

Their baklava is the bomb! I should have ordered more of the traditional ones but wanted to try different flavors all good but the traditional one (I usually don't like walnuts) is amazing. The restaurant has been there for decades but due to CoVid only opens Sat. Looking forward to eating at the restaurant and enjoying some belly dancer entertainment.

I was able to impress my friends during our little reunion with sweets from this shop ! You can tell each baklava was freshly made and beautifully layered with yummy goodness. They were not overwhelmingly sticky, but chewy, flaky, distinct and totally Bitchin !! I highly recommend !! The owner, Susan, is also the sweetest and truly made my day.

Wow. I just came across this hidden gem way out on Balboa Street. I was searching for a good cup of coffee in a locally owned (not a chain) business. Bitchin' Baklava came up at the top of the list with 5 stars, so I wanted to check it out. First, the coffee was really good. Egyptian style is strong, with the grounds in the cup, so sip it slowly. Now, I must tell you about the place. It's the same location as Al Masri, https://s.yelp.com/CWA35kOjqm, which is only open one night a week (Saturdays) for dinner and belly dancing. It's out on Balboa, between 41st & 42nd, and during the daytime, you wouldn't know that Saturday nights have such entertainment out there. There is plenty of free street parking in this neighborhood too. Al Masri is only open one night a week. The rest of the week, the woman running the place opens a take-out counter for Bitchin' Baklava. You can grab a single piece for $3 (worth it!), already a reasonable price, or buy in quantity and get a discount. Like 8 for $20. Once you taste it, you'll want to take home a dozen. I won't get into the variety. You can see that on the website. Lots of choices, and each is sweet and delicious. Check it out and write your own review. Tell me I'm right about this. I know you'll love it.

Yummy, quick, and decently priced baklavas! We were a bit snacky before our dinner reservation and looking for a quick bite, and came across this place! The interior is definitely interesting. We got there around 4-5 pm so right before dinner time and it was completely empty as they were setting up. The place was decorated to the brim and they had what looked like a stage for dinner performances which was cool! Wish we got to stay for that experience. The baklavas and pies were located in little display shelves at the counter. I wish they were heated since we came later in the day and the texture for the pies was a bit harder by then. We got a savory pie with potatoes in it, a classic baklava, hazelnut baklava, and lavender baklava. The pie was good, but as mentioned earlier, by the time we had it, it was cold and the exterior was dried out. The majority of them were also already sold out, which is why we got the potato one. The potatoes themselves were well-spiced and flavorful though! The classic baklava was the best out of the three; the hazelnut one tasted like a ferrero rocher and the lavender one tasted like lavender perfume. Would come back for dinner!