Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill in San Francisco, CA
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Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill

Cake shop in San Francisco, CA 94107: opening hours, location and what to order.

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Get directions (415) 997-8184 See the menu

Opening hours

 
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Monday7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
SundayClosed

56 hours a week across 6 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1000 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Address1000 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone(415) 997-8184
StyleCake shop
CountySan Francisco
Time zonePacific Time
From city center1.3 mi southeast

About Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill

Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill is a cake shop at 1000 16th St, roughly 1.3 mi from downtown San Francisco, heading southeast.

It is one of 408 bakeries and sweet shops we list in San Francisco — about one per 2,028 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: My Good Pie at 300 De Haro St, 0.3 mi away.

The listed hours start at 7:30 AM and run as late as 5:30 PM, for about 56 hours across 6 days a week. Note that Sundays are a day off here.

What to order

Typical items at a cake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Cake flavors

  • Gluten-free vanillaVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.
  • Classic vanilla beanFine-crumbed butter cake flecked with vanilla bean seeds; soft, moist and neutral enough to pair with almost any filling.
  • Devil's food chocolateDark chocolate cake made with cocoa and hot coffee, giving a deep, slightly bittersweet flavor and a very moist, tender crumb.
  • Red velvetButtermilk cake with a light cocoa note and vivid red color, traditionally layered with tangy cream cheese frosting.

Fillings

  • Cookies & cream mousseWhipped vanilla mousse folded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, giving a speckled look and soft crunch between layers.
  • Cannoli creamSweetened ricotta with mini chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest, borrowed from the Sicilian pastry shop.
  • Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.
  • Lemon curdSilky, tangy curd cooked from lemon juice, eggs and butter, adding a bright, puckery layer to vanilla or almond cake.

Frostings & finishes

  • Ganache dripGlossy chocolate poured over a chilled cake so it runs down the sides in controlled drips, a popular modern finish.
  • Semi-naked finishThin scrape of buttercream that lets the cake layers peek through, giving a rustic look often dressed with fresh flowers or fruit.
  • American buttercreamWhipped butter and powdered sugar frosting, sweet and fluffy, easy to tint and pipe into borders, rosettes and lettering.
  • Swiss meringue buttercreamSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill in San Francisco, CA
Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill
Pink decorated wedding cake tiered — illustrative photo
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Twenty tier Wedding cake(1) — illustrative photo
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill

What are Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill's hours?
Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Sat: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM; Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill open on Sunday?
No, Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7:30 AM on Monday.
Where is Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill located?
Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill is at 1000 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill?
The listed phone number is (415) 997-8184.
What should I order at Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill?
As a cake shop, typical picks include Gluten-free vanilla, Classic vanilla bean, Cookies & cream mousse, and Cannoli cream. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Whole Cakes - Potrero Hill?
Nearby options include My Good Pie (0.3 mi), Le Dix-Sept Pâtisserie (0.3 mi), and Baked (0.3 mi).

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