The gist: Reem Asil opened the San Francisco location of her Oakland-based bakery in the former Mission Pie space in March, just before San Francisco’s lockdown began. But the bright, airy cafe is open for takeout, with a full menu of hot, prepared food, sweet and savory pastries, and beer and wine available. The food: Fresh-baked man’oushe, or flatbreads topped with everything from za’atar to sumac-spiced chicken and seasonal vegetables, are on offer, along with a selection of mezze, salads, and ka’ik, toasted sesame bread sandwiches loaded with slow-cooked lamb and Oaxacan cheese, falafel and house-made pickles, and more. Don’t forget to peruse the selection of pastries and pantry items, including a shakshuka kit and trays of take-and-bake knafeh, a delicious, decadent Palestinian dessert of melty cheese encased in shredded phyllo dough topped with orange blossom syrup and pistachios.

Reem's Mission

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