Handcrafted Cookies that Taste as Good as they Look
Sweet Constructions is dedicated to providing fresh, all natural, artisanal cookies to hungry sweet-tooths in San Francisco and throughout the country. We offer a wide range of rich, buttery cookies, each with a distinct look and flavor. To ensure freshness, we bake each cookie to order in small batches, add finishing touches, and then carefully pack the cookies for delivery or mailing.
We choose our ingredients carefully, and do not use preservatives, artificial flavors, or hydrogenated oils (trans fats). When possible, we try to use local ingredients and purveyors.
As upstairs and downstairs neighbors we met on our front porch and discovered we had a lot in common, from our love of baking, canning, and eating sustainably, to ties to our neighboring New England towns. We began baking cookies and other treats for friends and family, for school fundraisers and other events. Encouraged by the response to our baked goods, in 2001, we decided to give our cookies the ultimate test…selling them. We started by selling to friends and co-workers for the winter holidays, and have since expanded to selling our cookies year-round online and to local cafes.
We test all our cookie recipes until we are completely satisfied with the results. Even as we’ve grown, our friends and family still play a vital role as recipe testers; until they’re happy, we aren’t. We continue to choose which cookies to add to our lineup by how long our testers' eyes stay closed and they remain quiet before we hear "yum." We hope you enjoy our cookies as much as they do!
To learn about upcoming events and other things, you can read the Sweet Constructions blog, follow us on twitter @sfcookies or become a fan on Facebook.
Where to Find Our Cookies
We are always happy to take orders for cookies online, or for those of you in the San Francisco area looking for an immediate cookie fix, you can find our treats at:
- Tuesday Night Takeout Dinners at Ashbury Market, 5pm - 8pm
205 Frederick Street (at Ashbury Street), San Francisco
Come by Ashbury Market from 5pm to 8pm every Tuesday to pick up a delicious dinner. This week, you'll find warm comfort food from some of our favorite street carts: Chicken Adobo from Adobo Hobo and Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo from The Gumbo Cart. Of course, we'll be providing a full assortment cookies, cupcakes, and brownies for dessert. And, thanks to the market's full kitchen, for the first time ever we'll be able to serve you warm, freshly baked cookies right from the oven. - Thursday Farmers' Market: Mission Comunity Market, 4pm - 8pm
Bartlett Street (Between 21st Street and 22nd Street), San Francisco
We are very excited to be in our first farmer's market! Starting Thursday, July 22, we'll be selling cookies, mini cupcakes, brownies, and other treats at the new Mission Community Market. Please come by to support us and the market - it brings some much needed revitalization to a block on Bartlett Street. The market will offer fresh produce from area farms, prepared food from local emerging businesses, and various youth and arts programs. - Green Coriander: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30am - 1:30pm, 1001 Guerrero St (at 22nd), San Francisco
- Jackson Place Cafe: Monday-Friday, 633 Battery at Jackson, San Francisco
- Special Xtra: Monday-Friday, 46 Minna St. at 2nd, San Francisco
- Spencer on the Go: usually Wednesday - Saturday at Folsom and 7th, San Francisco. Check twitter@chezspencergo for most current information
- Our Cookie Cart: We are usually out with our cookie cart on Friday evenings on Valencia Street at 20th in San Francisco. If the weather is good, or there's a special event, we may also be out on other days. For the most current information, follow us on twitter @sfcookies or read the Twitter feed on our Sweet Constructions blog.
What Others Say About Our Cookies
"…Perfect size indulgence without the guilt…" - Luis C. (via Yelp.com)
"…Their cookies are not your run-of- the-mill chocolate chip varieties but high quality, lovingly crafted, visually appealing, and outright scrumptious treats…" - Alona S. (via Yelp.com)
"…these cookies are unique. They're not huge chocolate and egg bombs, like we usually get in America. They are delicate, melting, buttery goodness…" - Maureen F. (via Yelp.com)
“These ladies do cookies right! People have raved about the "sandwich cookie." I had to have one. Delicious. Two short bread cookies, stuck together with soft butter cream frosting and raspberry jam.” – Rick V. (via Yelp.com)
"…we couldn't resist trying out a few of the cookies last night and they are WONDERFUL. I ate (inhaled) a sandwich cookie - very, very good - and my husband ate a butter cookie - delicious!" – Carol S.
“I recently sampled one of their heavenly (mini-cup)cakes at an industry party and they were amazing!” – Cathy K. (via Yelp.com)
“Thank you very much for being able to fill my order so quickly, but also for having a nice selection and at a nice price, especially the free delivery. You have helped me to present an impressive gift at an affordable price…” – Merrick W.
"Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!! You know I have NO willpower when it comes to your cookies. Screw gifts for others, I WANT THEM!!!" - Maria A.
"By the way, my clients have loved receiving the cookies in January, so I appreciate your accommodating that timing. Thanks again." – Nancy L. (large California law firm)
"Your cookies received high praise from all! I told everyone who asked their origins about Sweet Constructions. Thanks again for your help." - Joan R.
In the News
Snickerdoodle Hack: Spirals! by Dana Velden. July 16, 2010:
"Wandering in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco the other day, I came across a street cart called Sweet Constructions. There, among many delicious looking delicacies...I saw what looked like a mini cinnamon bun but the sign said snickerdoodles. How exciting! I took a sample home (along with its creator's email address) to see if I could duplicate it."
I Heart Sweet Constructions by Jeannie Carriere. June 24, 2010:
"Sweet Constructions is now my favorite cookie company...I love when people seem to really care about what they do, their customers and don’t hesitate to spread a little goodwill. So in addition to entrancing my taste buds with their cookies, they have won my heart with a simple yet thoughtful and much appreciated gesture. "
Sweets to Streets by Cindy Ha. Foodie a la Cart, April 30, 2010:
"Mindi Canner and Kate Kuckro were neighbors for a knack for baking. With the encouragement of friends and co-workers, Canner and Kuckro decided to take their passion for baking full time. Sweet Constructions cart launched last July and have swept the street food scene in San Francisco one bite-size cookie at a time."
Friends Bake for Bucks by Myriam Beltran. Mission Local, February 2, 2010:
"On a recent Friday night, Kate Kuckro and Mindi Caner bundled up against the cold and set up shop outside the public library at 24th Street and Bartlett. They didn’t have to wait long for their first customer, a man towing a small rolling suitcase who doubled back when he noticed their Sweet Constructions cart."
Buying Out the Sweet Constructions Cart by Tamara Palmer. SFood Blog at SFWeekly, September 9, 2009:
"SFoodie encountered them in the streets last week, went wild, and bought one of everything, which came to $16 -- not bad for bragging rights to say you've bought out a bakery...Our impulse to buy it all was rewarded with nary an errant bite in the bunch. We even added an extra ginger drop after taking the first bite."
Allergy Note
Most of our cookies contain eggs, dairy and wheat (gluten) flour, and some include chocolate, pecans and almonds. In addition, we make our cookies in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, and soy.