Reem's Bakery

This review is for Reem's stand at the Ferry Building Saturday farmers market. I ordered shakshuka, poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce topped with olive oil and parsley and served with pita. I'm very glad I tried it, but wouldn't order it again. The eggs and tomato sauce were delicious, as was the pita. Once I finished the eggs, though, I was left with a bowl of sauce. The flatbreads may be more my style. I also had a lemonade, which the cashier generously refilled for me when my meal arrived. Kudos for the great service!

UPDATE: this was my favorite place to eat, and at the beginning of Shelter in Place they closed their original Oakland location and decided to keep their recently-opened SF location instead. I know I’m not alone in saying that that was so disappointing, and I still think about it all the time... the betrayal!! Yes I’m bitter. Doesn’t the SF tech crowd get enough!? 😩 Where do I even start... Reem’s is my #1. All my friends know I’m always down for Reem’s! Reem’s forever!!! From the Pali Cali wrap to the manoushe, the kanefe to the halawa latte, I’ve tried everything on the menu at least once, which makes the seasonal offerings that much more exciting! It’s always fresh, unique and tasty. Also pro tip: you can buy their AMAZING pita bread to-go 3/$5! I always buy some for home and a tub of labneh!

Got the Pali Cali wrap from the farmers market stand in downtown. Tasted ok and not worth it for $15! Not much filling at all! I added some (free) pickled turnips and hot sauce. Thank god for turnips for added substance. Not sure if they forgot the hot sauce but this was not spicy at all. Went for the shortest line and now I know why. Next time I’m getting into the longest line!

So delicious!!! Reem's food takes me to a place of comfort and familiarity. I am grateful that a truly Arab food place exists and offers such delightful meals. They just started serving dinner on Thursday and Friday and the Shishbark is amazing!!! They make it almost as good as my Sito's 🤗😉. Breakfast manouesh are really good too. And the vibe is so pleasant and comforting. Must try!