Great pastries. I got the almond croissant, Kouign Amann, and the blackberry almond croissant. The Kouign was nice and flaky with a nice sweetness that isn't too overpowering. The blackberry almond croissant was good, but probably wouldn't order again unless they run out of the regular almond one. I thought the almond croissant was the best - must try if only once. The prices are fair/slightly high ($5.50-6.75 per pastry ) from what I got given the size. Would recommend if in the area and never tried. read more

Hot tip: Definitely try and come early if you're hoping to get some variety! Visited on Saturday evening around 2pm, an hour before closing, and most things were sold out with the exception of the classic butter croissants. Otherwise, there was a handful of the chocolate croissants and about half a tray left of the savory and sweet scones. Short line, with fast moving service. Nothing beats these pastries!! read more

This bakery lives up to the hype I'm sorry to say. The croissants here are really top tier and super flakey and it's actually pretty huge as well! I ordered a ton of different pastries to try so I will rank which ones I liked the most! Ham and cheese croissant 10/10 - this is the pastry I'd get over and over again. The croissant was perfectly crispy, ham and cheese was super melty and such a great experience! Almond croissant, kouign amann and chocolate croissant were also amazing! The kouign amann was the perfect amount of sweetness and it reminds me of the pastries I'd eat in Hawaii. Coffee was bad, either I got the wrong coffee or my barista forgot an ingredient but I was not too happy with the taste. Parking is tough so make sure to come early enough to find a spot! They also have other locations as well. Line moves pretty fast so don't let the long line deter you away. read more

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WOWS. This is literally the best croissant I've ever had! I honestly can't decide which one was my favorite. I tried the ham and cheese croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, and kouign-amann, and every single one was absolutely perfect. The pastries were flaky, buttery, and packed with flavor. I only wish I had bought more! The service was also super fast and friendly. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town. Can't wait to come back!! read more

So so so glad arsicault opened closer to me! It's so perfect it's by the park too bc you can just grab a pastry and enjoy the park! Soft goooey, flaky, airy croissants! Probably the best and my favorite in the bay. Also from visiting France and comparing, oh arsicault did a great job! Always get A plain croissant to get a baseline of if it's good or not, the flavoring can come in after. I love the almond and chocolate almond, but there's definitely something so good about the plain crossaint read more

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I love bakeries! I got a dozen here to take home with me to So Cal. The line is long but I enjoy watching them make the pastries from the window. Amazing experience. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Been going to Arsicault (on Arguello) for a long time now because they are easily the best croissants in San Francisco. I was in Mission Bay and saw they opened a location here and had to check it out. The shop is located on the first floor of a mixed use condo/apartment building and not only are the croissants just as good as Arguello, the staff are also just as friendly. So happy to have multiple locations. read more

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I love love Arsicault and this Mission Bay location is even closer to me which makes it so tempting to grab a croissant anytime I walk past. My favorite is the og butter croissant, so light and buttery without feeling too heavy that you can't eat a whole croissant yourself. Be careful, it's super flaky so will make a mess while you eat. The chocolate is my second fav and what I get when I want to be indulgent but the blackberry hazelnut croissant is such a specialty here and really what I recommend everyone to try. Such a SF staple and worth the wait! read more

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Arsicault never disappoints. It's been a while since I've had one of their croissants but we were able to visit this location and I was reminded why they're known for some of the best croissants in the area (and the country)! Went on a holiday Friday at around 10:30a where I was greeted with a long line but didn't have to wait too long. Got 4 croissants (chocolate almond, chocolate, ham and cheese, and blackberry almond hazelnut). My son inhaled the chocolate croissant that was still warm, flaky, and had a very even layer of chocolate spread throughout the whole croissant which was impressive. Other places would have a small block of chocolate in the middle and that's it. Needless to say, excellent croissants and highly recommend! read more

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What a nice bakery! It was suggested to me by a friend so my family and I decided to try it out on our last trip to the bay. I saw that there are a few Arsicault locations in SF, but I gravitated toward this one because of another Yelper's review about how this location wasn't as busy as the others. Plus, it was conveniently located not far from our hotel stay. We went on a Tuesday morning around 9am. There was NO LINE as we drove past the place in search of parking. I was so surprised I thought maybe I got the hours wrong and they were closed. Nope. We parked a couple blocks away and made our way over.. It was such a beautiful day to be out! What made it extra beautiful was how clean this part of town is. Tell me why in all my years of visiting SF I hadn't known that this area existed. Everything in the area does look newly built, so I hope the cleanliness stays. But I digress... Upon entering, we were warmly greeted with a smile. All the goods looked fresh and each item was very pleasing to the eyes. We ended up ordering 9 pastries + a ham and cheese baguette to go. Everything was quickly prepped and we were on our way. We grabbed coffee at Bluebottle just a few doors over and enjoyed all our yummy selections, saving a few for later. We lingered a little longer in the area, savoring the views and checking out China Basin Park. My only gripe about Arsicault is the price. I think my husband held back a gasp once he saw our total at the register. Butttttt, at least the quality and taste didn't disappoint. I didn't get to personally taste each pastry, but we had no complaints in our group of 6! Saving this one in my bookmarks! read more

Blackberry croissant. That's the star of the show. Do not miss this. Friendly staff and delicious coffee too. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Blackberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not sure if I would coin this as the "best" bakery in all of SF but the almond, blackberry, and chocolate almond croissants that I ordered this morning were pretty decent for the most part. They were massive and lowkey a bit too sweet and buttery for my taste but I think I can understand why people have a huge penchant for them. Outdoors seating and indoor space is decent for the most part but they're pretty busy so you may not be able to comfortably find a place if you are there during a rush hour. $6/croissant isn't too bad, would likely not come again but definitely a worth it "one time" kind of visit when you are in the area. read more

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Food is amazing and delectable! My favorite pastry would be the ham and cheese croissant. The texture of the croissant and the flavor from the meat and cheese complement each other. I would consider this a good breakfast meal. The blackberry croissant was rich in flavor both in sweetness and tartness. Service was incredibly fast and offers water inside if you need it. They have cute seating with their green and yellow motifs. This bakery exudes richness in both food and brand. Highly recommend and want to come back! read more

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Amazing pastries and warm, friendly customer service - way to knock it out of the park (just a few blocks away from the baseball park!) ;) I'm usually quite stingy with five stars, but this was so tasty and the service was really friendly for a counter-ordering shop. Gotta support local-owned shops! The highlight by far was the Chocolate Almond Croissant for $6.75. It's almost overwhelming - I only could finish half at the time, and bought several more to bring home for friends and family. A friend who was having a hard day said she demolished her whole croissant eagerly that evening. ;) It was SO GOOD - clearly high quality products are used here. I know I bought other things but I apparently have blacked out everything else in the fiery sun of that chocolate almond croissant. ;) Wish I had one of these bakeries closer to home! read more

Fast service bakery and one of my SF favorites! Staff are very kind and efficient in packing and serving food. 5/5 - Kouign Amman - My personal favorite pastry at this bakery. The flavor and texture profile are both perfectly mastered. The sweetness is not overwhelming and is balanced through every bite. The pastry is flaky but not too messy, and I would highly recommend trying this on your visit! 4.5/5 - Chocolate Chip Cookie - This pastry can be a bit hit or miss depending on the batch, however, I thought the one I had this time was well-baked! The outside edges had a great crunch to chewiness ratio, and the inside was warm and chewy. The chocolate is also sweet but not overwhelming. read more

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The croissants are the best!!! You even smell the butter and flaky goodness from outside the bakery! The ham and cheese croissant is pretty big and so so good. The almond croissant is tasty too with a bit of almond paste filling inside and loads of powdered sugar on the outside. The amount of flaky layers outside and soft fresh layers inside make it worth it to wait in line. But don't let the line scare you, it goes quick. When you walk in a serve asks to take your order so they can prep and bag them before paying. I bought 4 croissants (plain, almond, ham & cheese and blackberry) for $25. read more

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Arsicault Bakery has exceptional coffee and fresh creative pastries and bread. I found this middle gem in the Mission Rock neighborhood across from Oracle San Francisco Giants stadium while walking from Golden State Warriors Chase Center. Honestly, don't think I would have known about this very sleek, clean and efficient Cafe nestled near the Visa building which I can still remember was a vacant parking lot for Giants games. The staff was very helpful at this quick counter service with both sweet & savory selection. I choose the cranberry scone and ordered a cappuccino. My order was ready fast even before I was able to take photos the interior & exterior. Nice! My cappuccino was warm, foaming and very delicious. Excellent! The scones was still warm from the oven. Flaky, filled with many cranberries and very satisfying (I am usually not a dry scone expert yet loved this semi-sweet offering. So if you are ever near Mission Rock across from the Giants stadium popped in and enjoy enjoying your treat on an outside Cafe table "Arsicault Bakery is a renowned French bakery in San Francisco, founded by Armando Lacayo and named after his great-grandparents, who operated a bakery in France over a century ago. Famous for its high-quality, buttery, and flaky croissants, the bakery is recognized for its traditional offerings: read more

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Ambiance: A very well lit bakery with some limited seating outdoors and a high top counter on the inner wall to stand. The bakery is filled with good displays of the pastries with ability to see into the back as well. Wait time: Notoriously an extremely crowded place which proved to be true when going. You can expect a line of 20-30 people to get in and order, but the line does move quickly. Service: The staff are extremely nice and friendly with good knowledge on baked goods. Food: These are probably some of the best croissants I have had in the Bay Area. The bread is extremely flaky and light with the taste of freshness. Both the chocolate and almond croissants fillings were flavorful and not skimpy on the filling. The Kouign Amann was also just as good but the croissants are another level of perfection. Coffee was very okay and I was not impressed with the flavor of the Mocha I got and didn't really taste the mocha at all. Would definitely skip the coffee and just get the baked goods instead trying a local coffee shop instead. read more

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The croissants are huge! Waited in a long line out the door but it was quick about a 20 min wait. Tried the ham & cheese croissant which was super buttery, huge, cheesy, warm, and delicious. The chocolate almond croissant was also so good, so much powder sugar, so fresh and warm, such huge amounts of almond paste inside and the chocolate is so rich. The morning bun tasted like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch in a bun! read more

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I was visiting SF for my birthday and was encouraged by multiple people and Belli on instagram to check this place out. I am so glad this was not over looked on my trip. I grabbed quite a few pastries before heading to Golden Gate Park to eat them and enjoy a nice bike ride. I got the Kouign-Amann, Chocolate croissant, plain croissant and chocolate chip cookie. Everything was perfectly flaky and buttery. The Kouign- Amann stood out to me the most because it was perfectly balanced but unlike others I've had, it was not overly sweet which i enjoyed. Definitely loved how family oriented the spot was and quick to get the line moving with the morning rush. read more

I love pastries! Easily my favorite spot in sf to go to on a Sunday morning when I'm craving the best kouign-amann. Anytime I've been here around 9am there's either no line or a line no longer than 5 minutes. Walk towards Oracle park and eat your pastries by the water with a beautiful view. Nothing beats it! read more

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The Arsicault Bakery empire just keeps growing and growing in the city of San Francisco thanks to their newest and perhaps best location in the city. Located Dr. Maya Angelou Way and Bridgeview Way in a sparkling new development known as Mission Rock, a series of new skyscrapers that the San Francisco Giants baseball team put a lot of investment in, this is Arsicault Bakery's third location in the city. Ten years ago Arsicault Bakery was declared the best new bakery in the country and they have leaned into that bold announcement by creating arguably the best buttery croissants in the Bay Area. Their continued growth and success is no doubt thanks to the ambitions of founder and CEO Armando Lacayo, who moved to the U.S. over a decade and a half ago for a career in finance before launching Arsicault, named after his great-grandparents who owned a bakery in France 100 years ago, with his first tiny bakery that still has long lines along Arguello Boulevard. It's the buttery flakey croissants along with other curated French inspired pastries that have people coming back for more. A friend one brought me their signature croissants one time and I have been hooked ever since, with their Civic Center location being easily accessible, as it is mere steps from the BART Station. With this third location, with a view of Oracle Park, I knew a visit was in order as soon as they opened. Getting there without public transportation can be a challenge, as the one day I was driving in the city on a weekend, parking near this location was scarce but not impossible, as there were spots along Terry A. Francois Boulevard. The line, even on a Sunday afternoon, was long, but moved smoothly as I was inside their café within ten minutes. Since this location of Arsicault Bakery is so busy, they smartly have a sandwich board outside of their café of all the pastries and baguette sandwiches they have for sale on any given day, their coffee menu is featured inside their café, plus they sell additional hot items, including custom-made quiches. In order to get their line through in an orderly way, time is of the essence, and customers have to make some hard decisions rather fast. I knew I wanted a croissant, but I wasn't sure which of the two remaining that they have in stock that I wanted to order. Since their Ham & Cheese Croissant was plentiful, I decided to order that, even though at $7.25 it is a full $2.25 more expensive than their signature croissant, and for good reason, with the savory ham and cheese addition, I could not wait to tore into it, upon being presented with it and it was still piping hot and still so buttery, easily the best croissant I have enjoyed in quite some time! Of course, I had to get some sweet treats as well, and their both their traditional Chocolate Chip Cookie and their glazed Apple Turnover were calling my name, so I ordered those as well, in addition to a Mocha coffee, of which I decided to splurge with an order of oat milk as well, of which I would only learn later that here they do charge an extra dollar for, which is unfortunate for all of us with lactose issues. And since the wait was so long, I decided to order a sandwich for the first time visiting Arsicault Bakery, and their simplest one, their Parisian Baguette Sandwich which had ham, butter and sea salt seemed like the perfect order for me. They have the perfect system here at Arsicault Bakery, as all of your pastries are ordered at your glass counter, placed in a paper bag ready to be rung up at the cashier, then you order your beverages and sandwiches with the cashier, who marks your order with a post-it note. They got me again when they asked if I wanted cheese on the sandwich, which of course I ordered, and it would be an additional two dollars from comte cheese. It would take bout an additional ten minutes for my sandwich order to be ready, and thankfully my handcrafted coffee was ready to go much sooner. My total bill was $42.75 before gratuity was added in, which is definitely on the higher sides of food purchases for me even in the city, but it was for quality pastries and one truly amazing coffee drink, plus the Parisian Baguette Sandwich, which when I received it, I was truly unimpressed but when I took it home to eat, it was so flavorful without much pizzazz that I felt I was feasting on the lawn outside of the Eiffel Tower in Paris enjoying myself in my own French meal! Here's to Arsicault Bakery's continued success, with an additional location coming to the Peninsula later this year, may it be only a matter of time that their next location in my own backyard! read more

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love going to this arsicault before our workouts! if you get here early enough you can get fresh out of the oven pastries service is good, keeps line moving! ambiance is sit down cafe with seating outside read more

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There is a French bakery which is known to have the best pastries in San Francisco. This particular pastry is the croissant. To me it's been the best croissant in San Francisco and the best I ever had in the USA. This bakery opened another location in San Francisco. It is located in Mission Bay ( Not the Bay) in the city and county of San Francisco. I wanted to investigate if it keeps it consistent across all the different locations across the city. The place is called Arsicault. On a Winter stroll in the Mission Bay neighborhood in the city of San Francisco walking on the path between Channel street and Dr. Maya Angelou ( my fellow Mission High School in SF alumnus) Lane. I landed at the Arsicault located on Bridgeway street. Inside is a ready to browse and order layout. I had to try their croissant and it was flakey like ones around in SF. It was buttery and soft. It was as if I had the same flakey ones in SF at the Arguello and Civic Center Arsicault locations. I also had their ham and cheese croissant which was delicious not too cheesy but also flakey. Overall consistent like all the different Arsicault locations around San Francisco. Now I am still waiting for the Arsicault at 88 Spear street location to open up so I can inspect the flakes in SF. People visit Arsicault by car , scooter, boat, bus, and "train" and some travel across the country by "plane" and some walk in the thunder and "rain" to try the best croissant in San Francisco which is "top grain " Arsicault is a French bakery they "make" the best croissants in the USA which they freshly "home bake" and they transform your taste buds to become wide "awake"with the buttery flavor and what only remains after you eat it in SF is breadcrumbs and "flake" read more

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Late bird only got three kinds pastries left. The barista suggested to get there by noon if you would like to try their full read more

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It's unhealthy how often I think about their almond croissant. On a rare trip into the office, my coworker suggested an afternoon walk so we went for it... and somehow ended up at Ariscault and upon entry it just smelled of buttery goodness. She bought some chocolate almond croissants for our team (and boy were they DENSE) as well as some butter cookies to share and yeah, I don't know... they're just worth a visit. read more

I walked into this initially inviting bakery, came late to the party, there were only 4 food items to choose from. Chose a tasty Almond Croissant along with an Americano Iced Coffee. Fast efficient service, limited seating, take your order towards the bay edge and enjoy your break with this baked good. Setting of bakery is more like a convenience store. Order and go, no real ambiance. read more

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Don't be deterred if you see a long line out the door when you arrive. It's there for a reason (because this place is delicious) and it moves quickly! Their croissants are incredible (I got the chocolate croissant, which was perfectly flaky and buttery and they were very generous with the chocolate filling), as well as their sourdough bread loaves (better than the highly acclaimed Boudin, in my opinion). Their coffee selection is limited, so head next door to Blue Bottle if you want more specialty coffee options (think in terms of syrup variety). The place is cute inside and the service is solid, but seating options are limited. read more

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Typically when places expand to new locations, you'll notice a drop in quality. That was not the case here. The freshly baked ham & cheese croissant had amazing lamination and the chocolate almond croissant had a great balance of pastry to filling. Coming to this location, you're also blessed with a much shorter line (~15 mins on a Sunday @ noon) with friendly staff that keep the operation moving. Flaky pastries, beautiful space, and highly recommended. read more

Arsicault Bakery - ham & cheese / chocolate almond - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious croissant! Long line but it goes pretty quickly and the addition of the sandwich board with the menu outside really helps with making decisions. Overall this is a good location! read more

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Ariscault is definitely the place that started my croissant obsession! This place will always be #1 in my dream. I have had Arisicault multiple times and am one of their biggest fans. I love this location in particular because it is not as busy as the other spots, but the quality does not compromise. There is no seating in this location in the cafe (it's on the smaller side), but there is seating around the area where you can enjoy the views of Oracle Park. My favorite croissant here is the Blackberry Hazelnut; it is the most superior pastry I have ever had. It is sweet, nutty, and perfectly flaky and fluffy. It's perfect with a morning coffee and worth every calorie. Besides the Blackberry croissant, the Kouign-amann is nice and buttery, while being light, and their Almond croissant has a deliciously creamy almond paste. 10/10, chef's kiss! read more

Best location, very little line, has parking, very clean, overall easily a 5/5. I've been to their other location, and this one is just as good, they definitely have everything in check. read more

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Delicious bakery! The line looked very daunting, but it moved quickly and only took about 15 minutes. We ordered two vanilla lattes, one chocolate croissant, and one almond blackberry hazelnut croissant. The lattes were very tasty, and honestly, the chocolate croissant was my favorite. The other one had more going on and more filling inside, but it was crunchier than I expected and didn't taste how I imagine a croissant should. The chocolate croissant absolutely melted in my mouth -- comparable to croissants in Paris! I imagine the plain croissant would be similar. I don't want too much crunch -- I just want it to be flaky, buttery, and melt in my mouth. read more

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One of the best bakeries in the city! Their croissants are super tender and crispy and the flavors are all on point. My favorite is usually the chocolate croissant just a perfect blend of pastry and chocolate. We have also tried their almond croissants, plain, and the kouign amman, all super delicious fluffy and rich and really flaky. When you enter you order first at the staff person by the pastry window area. Once they take your order you walk over to the register and pay. At that time they also take your coffee orders and make them. I typically go for their drip coffee, which isn't anything special but I like a plain coffee to go with their extraordinary pastries. There isn't any seating inside besides a standing area with a kind of slab for you to put down your food on. There's also restrooms inside and an area for you to put cream and sugars and grab water as well. They have a little bit of seating outside with some small tables. This place can get quite crowded! So be prepared to wait a little bit for their excellent pastries! read more

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Best bakery ever! Phenomenal! Best pastries I've ever had. I thought Portugal had this spot for me. Nope, Arsicault is now my very favorite!. Strong rich coffee too. Shop is huge, sleek, but very little seating ;( Everyone on the staff seemed friendly, helpful & efficient. Looking forward to coming back soon. The best. I bought 10 different pastries. Everyone loved theirs! Highly recommend! read more

Super popular bakery spot that I could smell a block away! There was a line out the door but it moves at a good pace. I got the chocolate croissant and it is quite big. It's super super flaky, but not buttery, and the chocolate is decadent. read more

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Arsicault absolutely lives up to the hype. I had the chocolate croissant and it was bomb. Perfectly flaky and crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, with just the right amount of chocolate. Simple, classic, and done incredibly well. If you love a great croissant, this place is a must. So good! read more

Arsicault Bakery - Chocolate Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Get here early to avoid the down-the-block lines! The croissants are really delicious, but a bit on the sweeter side. You'll definitely want to get a savory pastry to help balance it out or get some coffee! Inside has standing bars and there's a few tables outside. Line does move quickly so checkout what you want beforehand! Service is friendly. read more

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BELIEVE THE HYPE. You're missing out until you've tried these list-charting pastries. They're most well-known for their chocolate almond croissant (which is as flavorful as it is dense, and well-worth splitting with a friend or two), but I personally loved the orange zest monkey bread best. It was glazy and crunchy in all the right spots while warm and cinnamon-y everywhere else. Now. Be prepared for a wait. We got there early and still waited about 30 minutes, but on the bright side some warm brioche had just come out of the oven. We ordered lattes and they got them out quickly, which was great. Plenty of seating outside along the street made it a perfect morning bite. read more

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First of all, parking is a B!tch as anywhere in the city not surprised but just a heads up. Make sure to have a driver and drop you off and pick you up quick lol. We were on a best pastry hunt and got there 30 minutes before they closed at 3pm. Disclosure, I'm normally not a chocolate chip cookie fan, but this was thin, crunchy and chocolatey magic that I wanted one for myself but it was the last one thank goodness I got it. I basically got whatever was left over which was the croissant w/ chocolate filling which was super crunchy, flaky, tasty and oh so buttery wow!!! The Butter french bread with ham and cheese was also amazing and the latte was great too. The quality was on point and definitely not cheap. The space vibe was busy, clean and fast. read more

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