“In this economy it’s comforting to see that expansion and growth are still possible in an industry as fickle as food.” “Restaurant’s are here one day and gone the next, but there are places that are booming, and bakeries seem to be taking center stage.” QSRmagazine reports La Boulange Cafe and Bakery is currently one to watch in San Francisco, that enticing city by the bay.

…About half of the company’s business is still wholesale bakery. All the baking for the company is done at one central location, and fresh bread and pastries are delivered to the 13 stores each day. Baking is done throughout the night to supply the stores, which open at 7 a.m. When stores close, at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. depending on location, all leftovers are donated to charity.

Bread offerings include the Organic Peasant Bread in plain, walnut, and multigrain, which is priced at $7.50–$8.75 for a large round loaf. Loaves of the chain’s Organic Everyday Bread are $6 for Pain de Mie Sandwich Bread, $4 for Pull Apart Brioche, and $3.75 for sliced 8-grain or whole wheat. Organic baguettes are the most popular bread item sold at the stores, and they range in price from $1.50 for a plain baguette to $3 for a cheese baguette. In addition to breads, La Boulange offers an array of French pastries, including croissants, turnovers, and tarts…

San Francisco is known for it’s fabulous restaurants, theaters, and views of the Bay. With that being said, authenticity is as much a part of its culture as the people are themselves. For more information, checkout their website.