Norte 54 is a bakery specializing in Mexican baked goods, like café con leche conchas, guava cakes, and pineapple turnovers. They’re currently operating out of Nopalito’s to-go window in the Mission from Wednesday to Sunday, and at the Ferry Building Market on Tuesdays.

This Oakland-based pop-up serves vegan pupusas filled with things like roasted beets, fennel, and chickpea cheese. They’re usually available for pick up at Tacos Oscar in Oakland (you’ll want to check their Instagram for the next pop-up date). The best part about Sammy’s Pupusas: all of their proceeds are currently going toward providing free, plant-based meals to houseless seniors in East Oakland.

That’s Outta Sight is a new-ish pizza pop-up in SF making slices and whole pies topped with everything from fennel sausage to mushrooms to pepperoni. They occasionally pop up at places like True Laurel or Habibi Bar - but if you want to avoid missing out, keep an eye on their Instagram Stories, where they post pop-up dates.

The fried chicken-focused pop-up makes one of the best fried chicken sandwiches we’ve had recently - their chicken is fried to crispy perfection and served with creamy slaw on a house-made bun. And since there’s no such thing as too much fried chicken, you can also order it on the side, or get a vegan version of the sandwich made with oyster mushrooms. Pick up is at the Epic Ventures Test Kitchen in East Oakland.

Tacos El Precioso in Oakland makes weekly meal kits, which change often but can range from cochinita pibil or cauliflower al pastor tacos to lamb barbacoa plates. To get a meal kit, you’ll have to pre-order by Wednesday night and pick up on Saturday in Downtown Oakland. Keep an eye on their Instagram for updates.

You’ll usually find this pasta shop selling fresh pastas and sauces (like squid ink linguine and squash and brown butter sauce) at the Outer Sunset Farmers’ Market on Sundays - and they recently started popping up at Mission Bowling Club. There, you can get white and orange lasagna, a focaccia and mortadella sandwich, or a bottle of wine (or all of the above). Check their Instagram for future pop-up dates.

For comfort in the form of ice cream and cookies, head to Good Children, a pop-up operating out of Dear Inga in the Mission on Sundays. In addition to cookies and sundaes, you can order pints of ice cream with flavors ranging from chicory coffee praline to hibiscus rose to kiwi sorbet. Pre-order here by Friday at 5pm for pick up on Sunday.

The Malaysian pop-up is operating out of Biondivino in Russian Hill. Right now, they’re only taking pre-orders for things like goat curry, steamed and stuffed soft tofu, and mango citrus panna cotta for delivery in SF, the East Bay, and Marin County.

Every Sunday, you can walk up to The Hidden Cafe to order bagels, schmear, and bagel sandwiches by Hella Bagels. They pop up there from 9am-12pm - but if you’d rather order for delivery, you can do that too (orders open at noon on Sundays for delivery during the week here).

Chef Halihl Guy mostly does catering - but you can find him occasionally popping up as part of the Black Food Collective at Epic Ventures Test Kitchen. His most recent pop-up there was a Taco Tuesday menu, with braised oxtail tacos and refried black eyed peas. Keep an eye on Instagram for the next one.

For vegan fried chicken, head to Don’t Be Chick’n, a plant-based pop-up that’s currently serving fried chicken tenders, fried chicken sandwiches, biscuits, and milkshakes out of The New Parkway Theater in Oakland. Pop-up locations change, so be sure to follow their Instagram for updates.

Cheese lovers, assemble - Total Meltdown, a pop-up serving grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and cheesy tater tots, is open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday at Mission Picnic. Toppings range from birria and pulled pork to gochujang maple glazed bacon. Order ahead here.

Hermanita is a pop-up highlighting food from Baja, Mexico, serving things like pozole rojo, lamb barbacoa, and chicken tamales. It operates out of Uma Casa on Saturdays and Sundays, and is first come, first serve - so be sure to get there early. Keep an eye on their Instagram for updates.

Get your breakfast taco fix at LoJo’s Tacos, a pop-up operating out of Avedano’s Meats in Bernal Heights. Their thick flour tortillas are filled with everything from maple-glazed bacon and eggs to chorizo and homestyle potatoes. You can stop by on Saturday mornings from 8am-noon, and take your tacos to Holly Park, or find them at the Black Food Collective in East Oakland on Sundays.

On Sundays, head to The Wolfhound Bar in Oakland for some cheesy, meaty quesabirria tacos, courtesy of The Dunkin Taco. They also recently started offering vegan options, including a plant-based taco filled with a roasted root and veggie medley, black beans, and vegan cheese. Walk up or text 415-597-6668 to order.

This Castro Valley-based pop-up is a collaboration between three chefs - one of whom was behind the Venezuelan pop-up, [Tavo’s Joint](https://www.instagram.com/tavosjoint/, which is currently on pause. The Latin-inspired menu has burritos, tacos, and quesadillas filled with things like pork chile verde or beef barbacoa, as well as a breakfast arepa sandwich and cachapas con jamón. Check their Instagram for hours and location.

The Taiwanese pop-up focuses on two dishes: beef noodle soup and a braised pork rice bowl, available for pick up in SF or Oakland. Pre-orders open up on Wednesdays at noon and have been known to sell out fast - keep an eye on their Instagram for updates.

Akna is a new Mayan-Yucatecan pop-up located in the since-closed Barcino space in Hayes Valley. Their extensive menu has a dozen different tacos filled with everything from cochinita pibil to lamb al pastor, and rice plates, salads, and breakfast dishes. Rounding out the menu are desserts, like flan and buñuelos, and bottled cocktails and beer. Order your food to go Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-8pm.

The Bay Area’s bagel scene keeps growing - and Schlok’s, a new bagel pop-up that typically operates out of The Snug in Pacific Heights, is a welcome addition. Their massive bagels can be pre-ordered here Wednesday for pick-up on Saturday and Sunday. Check their Instagram for updates.

Two chefs from the recently shut-down jerk chicken pop-up, Broke Ass Cooks, have a new chicken-focused pop-up called Michoz. Every weekend, they offer Peruvian grilled chicken, fried yucca, and chicken fat rice for pickup out of The Hidden Cafe in Berkeley, and delivery in some East Bay cities. Pre-orders typically start a week in advance but check Instagram for updates.

Okkon specializes in okonomiyaki, savory pancakes you can customize with bacon, mozzarella, shrimp, and more. The pop-up operates out of Soba Ichi in Oakland on weekends, and you can take your okonomiyaki and gyoza or sit outside with some beer, sake, or natural wine.

The creamy, Japanese-inspired Basque cheesecakes from Basuku Cheesecakes have been known to sell out in less than 15 seconds, so if you want to get your hands on one you’ll need lightning-fast reflexes - and probably a dose of luck. Pick-up locations across the Bay change, so your best bet is to keep an eye on their Instagram for updates and instructions on how to order - and may the odds be in your favor.

For Japanese black curry, you’ll want to track down Dela Curo Curry, an East Bay-based pop-up that specializes in it. They make theirs with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and wagyu beef, and serve it with katsu or over omurice. You can usually either find them at Berkeley Bowl West, Delage, or Masabaga - keep an eye on their Instagram for updates (and pre-order online here).

Alex Rogers is operating Chicken Dog Bagels out of PizzaHacker in Bernal Heights on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Rogers specializes in sourdough bagels and bagel sandwiches filled with lox or smoked trout rillettes. In case you’re wondering, Chicken is his dog. Pre-order here at noon the day before you want to pick up your bagels, or walk up to order.

Every time the temperature drops below 60, a little voice in our subconscious starts telling us to order noodle soup, or else. We can’t really explain it. But thanks to Sunset Slurps, a new pop-up operating out of 8 Immortals in the Sunset, we can now have a hot bowl of bun bo hue delivered to keep us warm. Their menu also has bun rieu and spring rolls with a special house sauce. Order pick-up online or delivery via the apps.

If the words “earl grey creme brulee pie” didn’t just give you goosebumps, first of all, we have nothing in common. It’s on the menu at Edith’s Pie, an Oakland pop-up that sells just one type of pie every week, ranging from broccolini and cheddar quiche to apple cranberry to the aforementioned creme brulee pie. Orders open on Tuesday mornings at 10am - check Instagram for updates.

Poppy Bagels makes some of the best we’ve tried recently - chewy, with a crackly crust, and well-seasoned all over. They have occasional pop-ups (past locations include Roses’ Taproom in Oakland, and a Queens in the Sunset), but if you’d rather pre-order, you can do so here for delivery or pick-up in SF or the East Bay.

There’s only one thing on the menu at this new Oakland pop-up: pastrami sandwiches. And they come in many different ways - from classic pastrami and mustard on rye bread to one with triple-cooked fries, aioli, curry ketchup, and a fried egg. All of their sandwiches are available vegan, too, with a pastrami made from celery root. They’re at Port Kitchens Marketplace in Jack London Square - pop-up dates vary, so check their Instagram for updates.

Intu-on is an Isaan Thai pop-up currently operating Saturday and Sunday out of Hayes Valley’s Birba Wine Bar, and Fridays at The Hidden Cafe in Berkeley. The chef, who previously worked at Kin Khao and LA’s Night + Market, is offering things like papaya salad, shrimp mousse toast, and crispy curry rice, which you can get a la carte or as part of a bento box tasting menu. Check their Instagram for menu updates.

Keep an eye on the Ghanaian pop-up’s Instagram for future pop-ups, which have been known to sell out quickly. The menu changes, but expect to see dishes like chinchinga, chicken palaver, stewed okra, and hibiscus bofrot.

Eric Chow, a Tartine Bakery alum and pastry chef from Bar Agricole, is currently focusing on making scones, crostatas, and fluffy, coffee-flavored cinnamon rolls. Chow is going on paternity leave in March, but you can grab one last roll (for now) on Feb. 27th at Excelsior Coffee in SF or Magnolia Mini Mart in Oakland.

Frolic & Detour pops up once a month at Deli Board and Garden Creamery, and focuses on cookies. They have eight different flavors that all sound great - including masala chai molasses, birthday cake, and chocolate espresso passion fruit - so if you want to try them all, your best bet is to order at least one of each. If you can’t wait for Frolic & Detour’s pop-ups to get your hands on these cookies, you can also place an order online - you’ll get a box of 12 for next day pickup at Saint Frank Coffee in Russian Hill.

The dishes at this pop-up draw on the chefs’ Filipino and Japanese cultures - so expect things like chicken karaage sandwiches, yakisoba pan, mentaiko pancit, and more. You can subscribe to their weekly Japanese sandwich plan or order takeout for pick-up in SF at The Market. Check their Instagram for the latest menus and updates.

Stop by the Hawaiian pop-up for kalua pork sliders, furikake fries, and excellent plate lunches with salt and pepper karaage and macaroni salad. Before outdoor dining was shut down, Unco Frank’s was regularly operating out of The Devil’s Acre in North Beach. Check their Instagram for future pop-up dates and locations.

The Uptown Oakland pop-up serves excellent Salvadoran food for takeout or outdoor dining out of Classic Cars West Beer Garden. Stop by for enchiladas, seafood, and pupusas from Wednesday to Saturday from 5:30-9pm.

From Wednesday to Sunday, Abrazo in Russian Hill is hosting a pop-up called Miguelito’s. They’re selling charred octopus tacos with chorizo aioli and citrus slaw, carne asada street tacos, carnitas, chicken, elotes, and more out of Abrazo’s side door on Union Street. And if you want an extra kick, ask for their house-made habanero salsa, which they’re selling by the bottle.

Our spot in the Mission for Italian small plates and cocktails is also popping up on Divisadero. So if you’re in NoPa and are suddenly hit with the all-consuming need for burrata, like, right now, you’re in luck. They’re currently open for takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining.

If (and by if, we mean when) you’re in desperate need of some al pastor, check Al Pastor Papi’s Instagram to see where their truck is at. The location changes every day, but they’re typically around SF. If, by some miraculous force, you don’t want al pastor, they’ve also got carne asada, chicken, and nopales - all of which you can get in tacos, open-faced quesadillas, burritos, or bowls.

Since 2017, The Vegan Hood Chefs have been bringing plant-based soul food to SF, and healthier options to local Black and brown communities that have historically lacked access to them. They’re mostly catering right now, but occasionally pop up around the city (check their Instagram for updates). The menu varies, but expect to see things like lobster mac and cheese, oyster po’boys, or sweet potato and black bean tacos. You can also place a catering order on their website.

Angela Pinkerton, who was previously a pastry chef at Che Fico, is now making excellent pies for pick-up. The menu changes weekly with what’s in season (so keep an eye on the website), but expect things like Gravenstein apple, pluot raspberry with a brown butter shortbread crumble, key lime, and passionfruit and bay leaf meringue pie. Five- and nine-inch pies are available for pick-up on weekends at Fiorella, Ritual Coffee, and other spots in SF and Oakland.

What started as experimental, hybrid recipes between an Indonesian-Singaporean chef and her Mexican partner became a pop-up serving Indonesian and Mexican-inspired brunch. On certain Sundays, stop by IndoMex (operating out of Xingones in Old Oakland), where you can either pick up your order or sit outside and eat beef rendang chilaquiles, a salsa-y sambal, and pandan flan. Be sure to order ahead, and check Instagram for pop-up dates.

For fluffy, za’atar-covered mana’eesh, labneh, or jalapeño-garlic tahini, order from The Mana’eesh Lady, a Palestinian pop-up from the head chef of Dyafa. She’s currently popping up at The Libertine in Oakland on Saturdays - check Instagram for the weekly menu.

The Filipino pop-up has seven-course dinners and prepared food to-go. Their offerings change periodically, but standbys include things like chicken inasal, lumpia, pancit luglug, and sisig fried rice. You can place an order online for delivery or pick up in SF from Thursday to Saturday.

Over the last few years, Chef Smelly’s massive plates of Creole dishes have drawn lines around the block. And even now in pandemic times, things are no different. Here’s how you do it: head to Au Lounge in Uptown Oakland from Wednesday to Sunday, and wait your turn for blackened prawns, surf & turf fries, sweet chili garlic chicken, garlic noodles, and more. It’s walk-up only, so check Instagram for the menu and updates.

If you’re always on the lookout for the newest fried chicken sandwich, check out Fowl + Fare in Oakland. Their sandwiches change occasionally, but one they always have is the classic with chipotle aioli, pear slaw, and a fried chicken thigh. Others include a Mediterranean fried chicken sandwich with feta tzatziki, za’atar, and tomato mint jam, and one with bacon black garlic ranch. Fowl + Fare is usually at Port Kitchens Marketplace on weekends, but check their Instagram for pop-up days and location.

In the Things Bay Area People Love hierarchy, freshly baked sourdough comes pretty close to the top of the list. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Haight Loaves in SF is making sourdough loaves, sandwich bread, and focaccia, and focaccia pizza on Fridays. You can place an order for pick-up online.

This Vietnamese spot doesn’t pop up on a regular schedule. But if you check their Instagram and find a date is approaching, put it on your calendar immediately - so you can look forward to things like papaya salad, braised pork belly, and pandan butter mochi. In the past, they’ve had set dinner menus for pickup and delivery in SF, and recently, they had an a la carte menu and outdoor dining at The Showdown in North Beach.

Smashburger enthusiasts, rejoice - Smish Smash is making thin, crispy, caramelized smashburgers out of Neptune’s in Alameda, Thursdays through Sundays - and they’re absolutely delicious. Fried chicken sandwiches, fries, and weekly specials, like their recent uni burger or Mk’Rib, are also on the menu. They’re currently only taking same-day pre-orders.

We checked out Smish Smash - read about it here.