An Irish bakery in the neighborhood?
Yesterday I was walking down Geary, laden with Russian groceries, when I noticed a hand-written placard placed on the sidewalk.
"Irish Bakery," it said.
[Insert sound of me, screeching to a halt.]
An IRISH bakery? In the Richmond?? I went in directly and had a look around. Turns out they had opened for the first time just a few hours before. The walls are painted light green, the counter is stained wood, and the selection is naturally limited, but holds great promise. The guys working there are convivial.
So far they're offering soda bread, scones, shortbread, baps, pasties, and a few types of bread (I noticed white and bran). The only thing I can vouch for are the scones--they are superb. If you don't believe me, take a look:

And a close-up:

I was in and out of there so fast, I didn't really catch the name or location. Maybe it's called John Barnes Irish Bakery? Maybe it's at 24th and Geary? Stay tuned for more reliable info.
UPDATE! It's called John Campbell's, and it's at 20th and Geary.
"Irish Bakery," it said.
[Insert sound of me, screeching to a halt.]
An IRISH bakery? In the Richmond?? I went in directly and had a look around. Turns out they had opened for the first time just a few hours before. The walls are painted light green, the counter is stained wood, and the selection is naturally limited, but holds great promise. The guys working there are convivial.
So far they're offering soda bread, scones, shortbread, baps, pasties, and a few types of bread (I noticed white and bran). The only thing I can vouch for are the scones--they are superb. If you don't believe me, take a look:

And a close-up:

I was in and out of there so fast, I didn't really catch the name or location. Maybe it's called John Barnes Irish Bakery? Maybe it's at 24th and Geary? Stay tuned for more reliable info.
UPDATE! It's called John Campbell's, and it's at 20th and Geary.





















3 Comments:
Wow, I live a bit nearer than you to Ireland and we don't have Irish Bakers in the neighbourhood! Lucky you!
Wow, I live a bit nearer than you to Ireland and we don't have Irish Bakers in the neighbourhood! Lucky you!
Isn't it interesting? I don't think I've seen a full Irish bakery before...except of course, in Ireland. :)
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