Tartine Manufactory

Even if you don’t know anything about bread, you know Tartine. But have you met their bigger, brighter offshoot, Tartine Manufactory? This warehouse-like spot in the Mission is like the cooler, younger sister of its legendary sibling. But instead of subtle digs about your side part, you’ll get bread-centric brunch staples and pastries by day, and standout sourdough pizza by night. 

Breakfast is our favorite time to be here, even though the food is a little less exciting than at night. Daytime’s when the natural light and high ceilings can really show off. Walk in on a lazy Sunday (though there might be a line) for omelettes blanketed in herbs or morning buns plopped down on a ceramic plate—both great for feeling like a sophisticated morning person in a big city. You order at the counter, then sit down in the airy space and take in what feels like Willy Wonka’s factory, but for bread. Big conveyer belts cycle freshly baked country loaves and baguettes overhead. Staff score and plump up dough from behind a window. 

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth

photo credit: Krescent Carasso

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth

photo credit: Krescent Carasso

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth

When dinner rolls around, it’s pizza time. Tangy crusts release hot puffs of air when you take a bite, and toppings like pepperoni or runny eggs are dusted with an extra helping of parmesan cheese. If you haven’t already picked up on it, this place knows bread—so it’s no surprise that the pizzas here are worth the evening trip. Come at night if you want sexier, candlelit energy, or use this as a second stop after grabbing a drink with a date at True Laurel or Trick Dog down the street. 

Food Rundown

Avocado Tartine

Just what you want from a simple, nourishing avocado toast, mostly thanks to the flawless slice of country loaf it comes on. There’s a generous helping of chili-loaded salsa seca on top, too, for a welcome kick.

Omelette

Served with a hunk of bread (naturally), but the omelette itself is just fine. It’ll probably have you saying “I could have made this at home.”

photo credit: Tartine

Morning Bun

The morning bun benchmark—cushiony layers, a sugar coating you’ll immediately lick off your fingers, a hint of orange zest. A trip here (or to the original Tartine) isn’t complete without one.

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth

Broccolini & Prosciutto Pizza

Our favorite pizza on the menu. It’s jazzed up with a runny egg in the middle for maximum decadence, and is loaded with prosciutto as thin as tissue paper.

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth

Pepperoni Pizza

It’s a pepperoni pizza. You like pepperoni? You should probably be eating this. The meat cups get all curled and crispy at the edges, just how we like it.