Craftsman and Wolves
Rounding out the newbie trifecta on Valencia between 18th and 19th is William Werner's long-awaited baked-goods outpost, Craftsman and Wolves. Located in the same building (with walls in between) as The Abbott's Cellar and soon-to-open Dandelion Chocolate, the modern space is highlighted by exposed beams and brick, and chalkboard-black pastry cases that let the treats do the talking. And boy, do they speak to you. From the famed The Rebel Within breakfast muffin (stuffed with cheese, sausage, and an egg) and the Peach Vanilla Travel Cake to fancy lunchtime sandwiches and a knock-your-socks off hot cocoa (Sightglass serves up the java), belt loosening is probably in your future. Note that this is the first project by Outfit Generic, a design- and grub-savvy collective.
Craftsman and Wolves, 746 Valencia Street (between 18th and 19th streets); 415-913-7713.

Photographed by Anna Alexia Basile