Quite possibly the neatest thing I did in San Francisco was take a trip to the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Although this doesn’t really qualify as a food stop, I think it’s worth a trip for any foodie or really anyone who is in or visiting the Bay Area.
📍 Location: 56 Ross Alley, San Francisco
💰 Price of custom fortune cookie: 1 for $2 or 2 for $3.50
⏳ Vibe: quick stop, in-and-out
After walking up some serious hills, I found myself in an alleyway with a bright yellow sign out front:
I was delighted to find this tiny little treasure, I know it’s a spot a lot of people know about, but as a first timer in SF, I was super excited and had never done anything like this.
Upon entry, I was handed a fresh fortune cookie right off the cookie press. And to my left found instructions on how to make my own custom fortunes!
At $3.50 to write out 2 of my own fortunes that were pressed into fresh cookies is absolutely worth the money and the trip to chinatown.
The Highlights
✅ Value – Very good price for unique experience and fresh cookies.
✅ Free taster – Upon arrival they hand you a fresh un-folded cookie to eat.
Any Downsides?
Traveling with these could be tough. I got scared I would break mine but it does come in a little container.
Final Verdict – Would I Recommend It?
Absolutely! This was a super fun pitstop along my route in Chinatown that created such a core memory for me. Such a fun and unique experience. If you’ve been to Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co drop a comment below!
This part 3 in my San Francisco Eats Mini-Series! Check out part 1 and part 2 and be sure to follow me on IG + Tik Tok to hear first when new posts are dropping!
And if you’re new here—hi, I’m Ivy! I started The Ivy Vines to share my favorite recipes, foodie finds, and more with you. I also love trying food + drink trends to see if they’re really worth your time. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you find something delicious!
Happy reading + eating!
– Ivy 🌱
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