Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe – Russian
Step into a charming, old-world sanctuary where the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread and simmering broths evokes the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen. Vibrant plates of ruby-red beet salads and delicate marinated fish celebrate the rich heritage of Russian comfort food, while steaming bowls of Babushka’s chicken soup offer a soulful embrace in every spoonful. This nostalgic corner of Eastern Europe invites guests to linger over hearty plates of herring and savory eggplant spreads, turning a simple meal into a timeless, home-cooked experience.
436 Balboa Street, San Francisco 94118 http://cinderellabakery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Russian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its standout pizzas and flavorful appetizers, guests love the consistently tasty menu options that make every course a delight. Reviewers highlight the prompt and professional service that perfectly complements the relaxed vibe, noting that making a reservation is well worth it for the experience. Standout dishes include the artisanal pizzas, which diners praise for their exceptional quality and balanced flavors.
Menu
Appetizers & Salads
- Shuba Herring Salad - $14: Layered herring salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Spread - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Go Green Salad - $11.5: arugula, sorrel, avocado, baker's cheese, croutons, honey lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $16: grilled chicken breast, spicy greens, parmesan, lemon-tarragon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herring w/ Boiled Potatoes - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Fish - $11: white fish lightly breaded and pan fried, marinated w/ vegetables, served cold Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad Olivie - $12: Russian style potato salad w/ chopped turkey, peas & eggs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad Vinaigrette - $12: boiled potatoes, carrots, beets, & finely chopped pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Salad - $10: green salad w/ tomatoes, cucumbers, onions in an herb oil dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Babushka’s Chicken Soup - $12: shredded chicken, vermicelli, carrots and chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barley Soup - $10: barley w/ mushrooms, served hot w/ sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Borsch Soup - $10: chopped vegetables, shredded cabbage, cubed potatoes, & beets in a broth, served hot w/ sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kharcho Soup - $14: lamb & rice soup w/ aromatic herbs & garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pelmeni Soup - $17: Russian style dumplings served in meat broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Solianka Soup - $13: traditional spicy mixed meat soup Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Soup - $10: served hot or cold w/ slice of boiled egg & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Beef Stroganoff - $19: tender thin slices of beef filet mignon sauteed in a light, creamy mushroom sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet - $16: lightly pan-fried ground chicken w/ spices Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet a La Kiev - $17: chicken breast stuffed w/ butter & herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golubtsy - $18: cabbage rolls stuffed w/ ground beef, rice & spices, topped w/ tomato vegetable sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Russian Boiled Dumplings
- Cheese Vareniki - $14: baker's cheese filling, served with sour cream and raspberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cherry Vareniki - $14: sour cherries inside, served in a rich cherry syrup & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pelmeni - $16: meat filling, served with sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Vareniki - $14: potato and fried onion filling, served with sour cream and crispy fried onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Blinchiki (Crepes)
- Blinchiki Plain - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blinchiki w/ Ground Beef - $14: meat and shredded egg filling, served with sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blinchiki w/ Mushrooms - $12: mushroom & onion filling, served with sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Blinchiki w/ Nutella - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blinchiki w/ Sweet Cheese - $12: served w/ sour cream or raspberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blinchiki w/ Caviar - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Piroshki
- Piroshki with Beef and Cheddar - $5.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piroshki with Beef - $5.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piroshki with Beef and Gorgonzola - $5.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piroshki with Cabbage - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piroshki with Potato, Mushroom & Onion - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piroshki with Green Onion & Egg - $5 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Piroshki with Mushrooms - $5.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Breads
- Berlin Country Loaf - $5.6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Dark Rye - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Lite Rye - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Russian White - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets & Desserts
- Almond Cake Slice - $5.75: Almond sponge cake with butter coffee cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Crumb Tart - $5: w/ farmer's cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Apple Tart - $5: w/ raspberry jam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Apple Turnover - $4.5: apple filled pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apricot Tart - $5: w/ apricot jam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Assorted Cookies Box - $20: Homemade cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake Slice - $5.25: homemade cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cherry Turnover - $4.5: w/ cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cream Horn - $4.25: flaky pastry dough filled with cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Eclair - $4.5: pastry dough filled with cream topped with chocolate icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hamentashen - $3: prune, apricot, raspberry, poppyseed, cherry or apple cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Honey Cake (Medovik) - $5.75: layer cake with honey and condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Honey Cookies (Pryaniki) - $6.5: honey spice cookies covered with glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Napoleon Cake Slice - $5.75: flaky pastry cake, custard cream between layers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Poppyseed Roll - $5: sweet bread filled with poppy seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Poppyseed Roulette - $6.5: sweet bread pastry with rich filling of poppy seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pound Cake - $7: Buttery whole pound cake with raisins and powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Raisin Swirl - $4.25: with custard cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rum Roll - $4.5: rum ball dough with chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sour Cream Cake - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Strawberry Turnover - $4.5: w/ cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strudel - $7.5: raspberry, cherry or apricot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Vatrushka - $5.75: baker's cheese pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Home Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey Sausage - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Russian specialties including fifteen highlighted salads and soups, artisanal pizzas, and numerous diet-specific options.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 4.0/5 rating, guests celebrate the flavorful appetizers, exceptional artisanal pizzas, and prompt, professional service in a relaxed environment.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe specializes in authentic Russian cuisine, featuring traditional comfort foods like borsch, herring salads, and piroshki.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Shuba Herring Salad, Salad Olivie, Beef Stroganoff, and traditional soups like Borsch, Kharcho, and Babushka’s Chicken.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe is an operational business with an active website, though specific daily hours are not provided.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its nostalgic Russian comfort food, featuring standout artisanal pizzas and traditional dishes like Shuba Herring Salad.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe by visiting their official website located at http://cinderellabakery.com/.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Russian bakery offers a relaxed, casual dining experience with a nostalgic, old-world vibe and professional service.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families, offering a relaxed vibe, budget-friendly pricing, and comforting dishes like chicken soup and pizza.
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