Turns Out Bernal's Sandbox Bakery Isn't Planning to Open Till December 1

Sorry, Bernalites: You'll have to make do with cereal for a few more weeks.

​Turns out Sandbox Bakery (835 Cortland at Gates) has a new target opening date: Dec. 1. As of yesterday, the slate floor and counter were in, but there were no other signs of movement. Ex-Slanted Door pastry chef Mutsumi Takehara, the co-owner, told SFoodie that when Sandbox eventually manages to open, the Bernal café will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The offerings: breakfast pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts.

"The dessert pastries will be very Japanese," Takehara said -- think red bean fillings fused with Western technique. As for the savory foods, Takehara said those would be pan-Asian and fusion-y, too. No formal seating, just a couple of benches outside.

We reported yesterday that Sandbox breakfast pastries are available at The Creamery. Takehara said she's also selling wholesale treats to Ritual (1026 Valencia at 21st St.), Haus (3086 24th St. at Lucky), and Sage Lounge (1601 Howard at 12th St.).