Why it matters: Reem’s California grew from a farmers-market stand (incubated by nonprofit La Cocina) into a Mission bakery led by Palestinian-Syrian chef and former labor organizer Reem Assil, who centers the business on living-wage jobs, local sourcing and welcoming community space. The star is man’oushe, the fresh-baked Arab flatbread, alongside other corner-bakery-style street food. It’s an easygoing, affordable stop that carries real heart.
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2901 Mission St · Arab street food & bakery · man'oushe flatbreads, casual counter