The croissants were so good from this chain that I had to go back before leaving SF! On this visit, I tried the Blackberry Almond Hazelnut Croissant and it was delicious! The pastry was flaky, fruity, and gooey from the almond filling. It's like the chocolate version, but fruitier. The pastry came warm, which was nice, but it didn't beat the pastries served early in the morning (I came in the afternoon). The only disappointment was I couldn't really taste any hazelnut flavoring. Regardless, this was still a delicious croissant that I would get again! I also tried their iced vanilla latte which was just okay and standard. The main star of the show is the pastries. This location is located near Oracle Park. The parking situation here is difficult, but good for a quick pick up. They have a private bathroom inside as well as some seating and tables outside. A must visit chain for anyone visiting SF! read more

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Got to visit Arsicault Bakery the morning of a day game at Oracle Park. We were dropped off, so we did not have to worry about parking. The shop is small, with a large staff to help customers quickly and efficiently. When we arrived, there were only a couple of people ahead of us in line, so we got there at a great time. They had a large selection of pastries and we chose a few items to try. I asked if it would be okay to take a couple of pictures, and there was no problem. Everyone that we encountered was very friendly and helpful. We tried a Kouign Amann, which was good. Do know if you have never had one, it is very sweet. I enjoyed a bacon scone and a cold brew, and both were good. We took some other items with us to enjoy later in the day. Being a small shop, the eating area options are limited. Inside there is counter area in front of the windows where you can eat standing up. Outside there were a just few tables and chairs. However, if you head outside towards the stadium, there are lots of benches, tables, and chairs at China Basin Park. We would have liked to get sandwiches to take to the game, but each one, with the exception of the vegetarian one, had ham. If there had been a turkey or chicken options, we'd have tried the sandwiches too. This location is good for those that work/live in the area, or who are headed to a day game at the stadium. read more

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Newest location in Mission Rock. Really nicely designed. Large with plenty of natural light. Some standing counters inside and some tables and seats outside. Also plenty of public space outside in general. - almond croissant - literally the one thing I always order. In my opinion, the best almond croissant in the city. Great texture and will filled with almondy flavor. A whole pastry will fill you up well read more

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

Arsicault is the undisputed best bakery in SF (and yes, I'll even say better than most you'll find in NYC)! Don't overcomplicate it: get a plain croissant. It will be the most buttery, flaky yet velvety soft croissant you'll ever eat. Of course, they offer much more than a plain croissant but you NEED to eat one. The execution from croissant, to kouign-amann, and everything in between is nothing short of brilliant. The line can get very long on Saturday mornings. Try to show up early because pastries start to run out by the afternoon. read more

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Hands down, these are the #1 best croissants in the Bay Area. And honestly, there isn't even a close second. I also like that this location offers baguette sandwiches - I'm a purist so I like the Parisian - quality bread, quality ham, and quality butter. I also enjoy the quiches which are delicious and similarly unavailable at the original location. Lastly, don't sleep on the apple turnovers here - they are underrated but you won't be sorry you ordered one. Service is quick and efficient and there's loads of good seating all around the neighborhood. My only suggestion to Arsicault is to put some more seating right in front so that patrons can enjoy the weather and vibes over coffee and croissants. read more

The flakiest, best croissant we've ever had. Quick service, delicious coffee and amazing pastries. 10/10!!!!! read more

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Stopped in yesterday, pleasantly surprised that there was NO LINE at 9:30 am. I tried a bacon scone which was perfectly baked, both flakey and soft. I also got a cold brew which was strong and I appreciate that it was served in a paper cup. The space is very open and clean and with a lot of natural light it's bright and welcoming inside. After I ordered I waited only a couple minutes for my coffee. The service was quick and friendly. There is room to eat inside but it's a short skip over to a much nicer view if you just cross the street you'll find there's a little beach overlooking Oracle Park. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Bacon scone - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had an opportunity to visit this location near Oracle Park in the mission Bay Area of SF. I've been to the original location, and I sing their praises at every opportunity. This location while there is some seating, the staff is incredibly rude, and definitely not helpful. Because parking is even more problematic at this location, one of us drove around and I was lucky one to get out and go in and purchase morning pastries. Of course, I wanted to take pictures, and I heard someone bark from the other side of the counter, not to take pictures Great, now your comments will be reflected in my review. ( they're absolutely is no signage to indicate that pictures cannot be taken) The person that came over to help at the counter, looked like she was clearly annoyed at being there let alone having to help the people in front of me, and helping me. OK you got up on the wrong side of the bed, duly noted. The usual suspects of deliciousness were in the case, along with a seasonal croissant. The seasonal croissant had hazelnuts listed on the description, and I asked if it was whole nuts, pieces of the hazelnuts or? The response was I don't know. I think it might be a paste. OK, you don't know when you work there. Duly noted. I noticed that some of the items that I was selecting, that some of the pastries looked like they had been over baked, and I very specifically asked to not be given those. What do you think we found when we arrived back at the house to enjoy morning pastries? The overdone ones. Which should've been an exceptional visit and acquisition of deliciousness. It wasn't. The price shouldn't matter, but in this case spending $40 on a few pastries that are over baked, it matters. I'll stick with the original location where the staff is super sweet, you stand in line like it's New York, but you leave with happiness read more

We went to the original location at first and that line was insanity, so we decided to go here instead. The line was still long, but it's a 1/3 of the size of the other one. The line goes by pretty fast, it took about 20 minutes. The croissants are so buttery and flakey, I like that they're not skimping out on filling either. Now is this the best croissant that I've had...yes it is. It's really good, but I think it's a good place to check out once. There's no indoor seating and they have a few small tables outside, but there are other benches around the area. They have a paid per hour parking lot in front. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Arsicault Bakery - Menu 9/5/26 (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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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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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Very good croissant you can buy them after bake it's delicious soft and warm. Nice new interior, fast service, beautiful safety new neighbourhood. read more

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If you're looking for Arsicault pastry, this location has to be the most difficult to get to - and likely for you to find what you're looking for! Buried in Mission Bay neighborhood across the channel from Oracle Park, this 3rd Arsicault shop had some pastries and other goodies by the early afternoon. I got my afternoon snack - the salted chocolate chip cookie. It was the last one! Ooey, gooey - the cookie was really tasty! I could have done without the large grains of salt on top. Salting cookies used to be a thing, but who needs extra sodium these days, right? Tables and chairs are all outside since the interior is quite small. On the south-facing side, there is a WHOLE lot of sun with two tables! The one table by the west side exit door was shaded...sigh, but it was occupied. Btw, the staff were super nice! Just so you know: this bakery doesn't serve matcha lattes; just your standard coffee, teas and sodas. :( In any case, pastry-wise: there was an abundance of butter croissants & almond croissants still in the case. 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

Arsicault Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I saw a line out the door, so my kids got the chocolate croissants while I ordered the blackberry almond croissant. I have to say--it was seriously the best croissant I've ever had. The outside was perfectly crisp, while the inside was light, soft, and buttery. Personally, I preferred the chocolate croissant because it wasn't overly sweet. With less filling, the pastry stayed even crispier, which I really enjoyed. read more

It's always a treat when visiting here. The line moves quickly and they tend to sell out on weekends or sometimes require a longer wait for the next batch of pastries to be available. I always order the ham & cheese croissant and kouign amann. They are the flakiest pastries you will ever eat and it's impossible to not leave a trail of crumbs behind. Their chocolate chips are really good too. Vibes are solid and it's near the waterfront so there are scenic spots nearby for exploring. 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

Hands down my favorite bakery for chocolate croissants and kouign amanns. We walked here 3 miles round trip every morning from our hotel so we could earn our treats. The line always rolled out the door along the building but it moved fast. Service is efficient and quick. They keep you moving. Everything looks delicious but my favorite are the chocolate croissants which are a perfect combination of buttery crackling flaky pastry with generous rich chocolate inside every bite. Perfectly balanced. And the kouign amanns also have a perfect buttery flake with a sweet crispy caramel bottom and sides with a peel away middle. Ample seating outside the bakery itself with a view of the water. Steps away from Oracle Stadium. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Signage - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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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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Arsicault's croissants are easily the best I've ever had. Their pastry is always perfectly laminated, making them buttery without being greasy. The crust is flaky, while the interiors stay tender and chewy. And they're always the right size: big enough to be splittable, but not so big that you can't crush a whole one if you're hungry (and can afford being lethargic later)! And that even applies to their filled croissants! My go-to at this Arsicault location, their Blackberry Almond Hazelnut croissant, is an incredible mix of rich nut paste and tart blackberry jam. Their non-pastry items are also good! We've tried their sourdough, which has a perfectly spongy interior and a mild sour taste, and their sandwiches, which are the right size for splitting between two people. The staff here is always friendly and helpful--which is even more remarkable given how busy the bakery is! The line often stretches out the door and well down the sidewalk, but they manage it efficiently and with a smile! I think the longest we've waited in line (on a weekend, mid-morning) was 20 min. Driving here is difficult, but it's really accessible by public transit. It's a nice ~10 min walk from Caltrain, and otherwise close to Muni bus and train lines. read more

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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Some of the best pastries I've ever had. I recently made a couple of trips to this location as it was a five minute walk away my kid's uncle house. Both times the lines were super short I only had to wait 5 minutes at most. I had the kouign-amann, raisin kouign-amann, ham and cheese croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, and a palmier. Although the almond croissant was delicious, my favorite out of all the pastries I had was the raisin kouign-amann. I had tried to make another stop this morning before our drive back to the OC but I was told there wasn't enough (I was fed lies because there was enough time). This was is definitely worth coming back to again but I'm glad I don't live in the area or else I'd be there at least 4 times a week. 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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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

Arsicault Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Arsicault Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Coming from LA this was honestly one of the best bakery i've ever been to. we ordered the plain croissant, chocolate croissant, orange cardamom monkey bread, and ham and cheese croissant. SOOO GOOD!! must try the orange cardamom monkey bread, one of my favorite ones there. I got in line around 9:40 am and was out of there around 9:55 am! line does get long so plan accordingly! service was very fast. the system they have is solid! If i'm ever back in SF I will come here again! read more

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

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

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

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

Arsicault Bakery - Almond Croissant Americano Ice Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

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

Arsicault Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

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

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

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

The best palmier I have had even after visiting paris and lyon this year, crunchy not burnt on the outside and flaky not dense on the inside. Croissant is always consistently good. B patisserie has better kouign amann though. The mission bay store is hard to find parking, though I like the location if you are on foot. A bit pricey but it's a fine occasional splurge. read more