Best in class: Two pastry shops not to miss in San Francisco

Kids young and not so young ogle the scones, croissants and other Viennoiserie at b. patisserie in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights.  (S. Irene Virbila / Los Angeles Times)

The classic croissant at b. patisserie.  (S. Irene Virbila / Los Angeles Times)

What’s left of the croissant at b. patisserie. The crumbs are all over the floor and your lap, too, always the sign of a good croissant.  (S. Irene Virbila / Los Angeles Times)

Craftsman and Wolves, “a contemporary patisserie” in San Francisco’s Mission district.  (S. Irene Virbila / Los Angeles Times)

Pastries in the case at Craftsman and Wolves. At left, a lime tart with toasted meringue. At right, a cube cake flavored with pine, vanilla and kaffir lime.  (S. Irene Virbila / Los Angeles Times)

Pastries in the case at Craftsman and Wolves.  (S. Irene Virbila / Los Angeles Times)

Pear, almond and yuzu twice-baked croissant at Craftsman and Wolves in San Francisco.  (S. Irene Virbila / Los Angeles Times)