Black Jet Luncheonette to Open in Outer Sunset Oct. 23
The new bakery spin-off at 4033 Judah St. will offer pastries, sandwiches, and cake without indoor seating.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Baking
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Black Jet Baking Co. owners Gillian Shaw Lundgren and Max Newman will open their new outpost, Black Jet Luncheonette, on October 23, 2026. The shop will serve a menu of sandwiches, pastries, and desserts at the former site of Trouble Coffee and DamnFine Coffee.
Why it matters
The owners aim to bring a nostalgia-fueled breakfast and lunch destination to the Outer Sunset neighborhood. By focusing on classic fare, the team hopes to establish a reliable local spot for high-quality, comfort-oriented meals.
Located at 4033 Judah St., the shop utilizes an existing outdoor parklet and features a notebook-inspired interior aesthetic. The venue will offer items like their signature blueberry-filled Pop-Tart style pastry and coffee from Dear Francis.
The players
Gillian Shaw Lundgren
She is a co-owner of Black Jet Baking Co. and has operated the business since its wholesale beginnings in 2010.
Max Newman
He is a co-owner of Black Jet Baking Co. and worked with Lundgren to bring the new concept to the Outer Sunset.
The details
The space has been renovated with wood paneling and linoleum to mimic the look of composition notebooks. While the shop lacks indoor seating, patrons can use the parklet previously maintained by the former coffee tenants.
Timeline
The wholesale business was launched in 2010.
The Bernal Heights retail bakery opened in 2017.
The previous tenant, Trouble Coffee, closed in 2022.
DamnFine Coffee ceased operations at the site in 2025.
Black Jet Luncheonette opens its doors on October 23, 2026.
Culture Shift
The expansion follows the post-pandemic shift toward parklet-based outdoor dining infrastructure in San Francisco, which has redefined how small businesses utilize street-side space. By bypassing indoor seating entirely, the shop capitalizes on a growing trend of compact, sidewalk-focused retail models.
Residents of the Outer Sunset will have a new neighborhood option for sandwiches and pastries starting late October. Shoppers should plan for outdoor-only service when visiting the Judah Street location.
The takeaway
This opening highlights how local businesses are adapting to smaller footprints by leveraging existing outdoor infrastructure. Visitors can expect a focus on nostalgic favorites rather than complex, experimental flavor profiles.
Further reading
Learn more about the local bakery scene in San Francisco Baking.
More information
For additional information, visit the Black Jet Bakery official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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