Est. San Francisco

Every loaf carries the weight of decades of craft.

At Railroad Expresso, we don't rush bread. Our bakers arrive before dawn to build sourdoughs that prove, in every crust and crumb, that patience is the real secret ingredient.

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15+

Years serving the neighborhood

Daily

Fresh batches from scratch

Monterey

Blvd, San Francisco

Fresh artisan sourdough bread on a wooden surface
Assorted French pastries on a marble counter
Baker shaping dough in a professional kitchen
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Our Story

Built on a simple conviction: real food takes real time.

Railroad Expresso was born on Monterey Boulevard with a single oven and a commitment to doing things the way they should be done. While the city around us accelerated, we chose the slower path — letting dough ferment naturally, sourcing flour from regional mills, and treating every product as a craft rather than a commodity.

Today we serve our neighborhood with the same standards we started with. Our bakery produces fresh bread, pastries, and specialty groceries every single day. Every item that leaves our kitchen has been handled by someone who cares about the result.

100%

From scratch, every day

Local

Regional mills & suppliers

Natural

No artificial preservatives

Daily

Fresh from the oven

What We Offer

Crafted products for your table

From the morning's first loaf to the weekend's special order, everything in our case is made with intention.

Artisan sourdough bread with a golden crust

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and seasonal varieties — all leavened naturally and baked to order throughout the day.

Butter croissants and viennoiserie on display

Pastries & Viennoiserie

Croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, and seasonal fruit tarts — laminated and baked before you arrive.

Curated grocery items including oils and pantry staples

Curated Groceries

Olive oils, vinegars, specialty flours, preserves, and pantry essentials sourced from producers we trust.

Pour-over coffee being prepared in a cafe setting

Coffee & Beverages

Single-origin espresso, pour-over, and specialty drinks paired perfectly with our fresh pastries.

Elegant layer cake decorated with fresh fruit

Custom Cakes & Orders

Celebration cakes, holiday desserts, and special orders for events — made to your specifications with advance notice.

Seasonal fruits and fresh ingredients on a market table

Seasonal Specials

Rotating offerings that reflect the season — from summer stone fruit galettes to winter spice breads and holiday hams.

Our Process

How we build what you taste

Every product follows the same disciplined path from ingredient to counter.

Step 01

Select Ingredients

We source flour from regional mills, butter from local dairies, and produce from Bay Area farms. Quality starts at the source.

Step 02

Build the Dough

Our bakers mix, fold, and build each batch by hand. No shortcuts. No industrial accelerators. Just technique and time.

Step 03

Ferment & Rest

Long cold ferments develop flavor and structure. We plan ahead so your morning bread is the result of a day-long process.

Step 04

Bake & Serve

Hot from the deck oven, rested, and presented. What you receive is at its peak — and it won't wait long.

Visit Us

Come taste what San Francisco prefers

We're located on Monterey Boulevard in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Stop by in the morning for fresh bread and coffee, or swing by in the afternoon for pastries and groceries.

Address

705 Monterey Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94127

Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Railroad Expresso bakery storefront on Monterey Boulevard
Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you

Whether you have a question about our products, want to place a special order, or simply want to say hello — reach out and we'll get back to you promptly.

info@bbbemail.org
(415) 333-4009
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