Quick and cute spot to check out in SF Chinatown. It's quite a small shop with the amount of inventory in there but there are some displays of the history of the factory. It's cool to see the fortune cookie machine in action. The pricing of the store items were so/so but they do give you a sample piece of fortune cookie to try which is a nice touch!

It was so nice how they give you fresh and warm fortune cookies to try. It was neat to see them making the fortune cookies in real time. They were helpful and kind. We tired the original fortune cookies, strawberry, and chocolate. All were good. This was a very neat experience and a cool place to go. I loved seeing the fortune cookies get made and it smelled amazing inside due to the freshly made cookies. I recommend going.

I absolutely LOVE it here! I've come several times and every time there's a line out the door (which is deserved!). Here are a few things about this fortune cookie shop: *The shop is kind of in an alley way, and not super visible from the street. You need to walk further into an alley to find it. *The interior is pretty small, which probably contributed to why there's always a line out the door. *As you walk in, the fortune cookies are packaged around you, and you grab what you would like. From there, when you get to the register, you give them what you've picked up that you would like. *The last time I went, I noticed there were only fortune cookies in different chocolate dips (white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate). I believe they get more festive during certain holidays and have different designs and sprinkles! *They give you your fortune cookies in a reusable bag!! Yay! Most recently, a box of 12 fortune cookies was $16. I'm not exaggerating when I say these are the best fortune cookies I have ever had (and I don't even like fortune cookies very much). I 100% make a trip to San Francisco just to stop by this shop. I highly recommend it, it is worth the wait!

Came here for the first time with my family, I've always heard about it but never came. They have so many different types of fortune cookies and different sizes. Tons of famous celebrities have came and there are pictures all over their wall. We saw two ladies up at front, one was packaging the fortune cookies and the other was making them. It was very cool to see the process. We were also offered a fortune cookie that was circular shaped!

The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory is a hidden gem tucked away in Chinatown. Let me share my delightful encounter: Handcrafted Perfection: Since 1962, this legendary factory has been hand-making approximately 10,000 fresh fortune cookies daily. The mesmerizing process unfolds on large rotating cast iron griddles. The fortune cookies here far surpass the usual ones found in Chinese restaurants. They're extra crispy, delicately thin, and carry a delightful vanilla scent. Flavorful Varieties: While the classic fortune cookies are delightful, I recommend venturing into the green tea-flavored ones or the chocolate-dipped, sprinkle-covered variety. Each bite sparks joy and transports me back to childhood birthday parties. Customizable Messages: The flat cookies, sans fortunes, are surprisingly popular. These little crunchy discs are ideal for snacking. You can even customize the messages inside--perfect for party favors or secret love notes. Conclusion: The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory remains a timeless delight. Whether you're a local or a curious traveler, this spot offers a sweet escape from the ordinary.

I knew them before they went viral. I literally grew up in this neighborhood, and would stop by frequently for free samples when I was a kid. I'm so happy to see their little cookie shop become the must-visit tourist spot in Chinatown. They are located in an alley between Washington and Jackson streets. The alley is much cleaned up since my childhood days. As soon as you enter, someone will hand you some fresh off the griddle samples. The shop is very small, but there's quite a variety of cookies, including green tea and chocolate. There are also some x-rated ones, big ones, little ones, and flat ones. There's always someone there hand-folding the cookies as they come off the griddle. I make it a point to visit whenever I'm in Chinatown. A couple years ago they charged a fee to take photos inside, but they seemed to have relaxed that now (I think). It's definitely worth a visit if you're in Chinatown, and grab a bag of fresh cookies.

Tucked in an alley in Chinatown is the Fortune Cookie Factory where they make fresh fortune cookies. The lady at the entrance handed us a fresh circular cookie. There's an option to write your own fortunes but it got pretty busy on a Thursday so we quickly grabbed the X-rated adult fortune cookies. We were handed our purchase and she dropped several free fresh cookie samples in our bag. Loved the no-nonsense approach!

One of the places you MUST visit when in San Fran! Easily accessible and right in the heart of Chinatown, this was just such a fun and nice thing to see! You walk in and it's legit a fortune cookie factory. There was a woman that was working the fortune cookie machine where the wafers were rotated out through. Once they approached the woman, she would grab them and fold it in the appropriate fortune cookie shape and placed them in a separate container. Each time she folded the wafer you could see a piece of paper palmed in her hand which is subtly placed in the cookie during the fold. This old school way also looks like a way to ensure product quality control. Wafers were often skipped and that's what the woman would give us while we were looking through the cookies that would be available for purchase. Yes, you can purchase cookies. All kinds! Flavors include chocolate, matcha and strawberry. You can purchase by the assorted pack or just the traditional fortune cookie in bulk. They also had one giant one that came in a Chinese take out container. The big cookie was consumed by my son when I came home and to our surprise there were two smaller cookies inside of the larger one. And the cookies are delicious! You can tell how fresh they are. They are almost slightly sweeter than what you usually get with your generic take out order. Maybe it's because they are fresher.... What's awesome is that with your purchase you get a scoop of unfolded wafers in your cool tote bag (which could also double as a souvenir). So fun! From what I understand you can get custom messaging if you contact them ahead of time. What I thought was HILARIOUS was that they also had cookies with "X-Rated" messages. I DID NOT buy these but I guess good to know?! Such a fun time and will definitely return here on my next visit.

Golden Gate was such a fun experience. I came across this place on TikTok and decided to try it out because I love fortune cookies. When you first walk in, it's like a fortune cookie warehouse. LOL. They are EVERYWHERE, in all flavors. The nice lady also gives you a sample when you walk in. I don't think I have ever had a fresh fortune cookie before, it was literally hot off the press and hadn't even been folded. There's even a little lady hand folding cookies right in the middle of the store. I personally thought that was really cool to see. I got a couple of custom cookies and would have purchased more things, but they were cash only. Overall, this is a super cute experience I would recommend to anyone hanging out and exploring China town.