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    Arsicault

    4.6 (853 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Raisin kouign amann
    Carlo G.

    One of my favorite croissant places like ever! Amazing croissant-like pastries here. My family and I tried several of their pastries from the Chocolate Almond Croissant to the Apple Turnover. Everything was flaky and delicious. Of course my favorite is the Chocolate Almond Croissant which is filled with this sweet and indulgent almond paste. I do wish there was more chocolate though, but this was still good. I was surprised with how good the Veggie Galette was. Super buttery, flaky, and savory. A good contrast to all the sweet pastries. I went on a Friday morning and the wait wasn't bad. There's a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating and tables. There's also self-serve water and a private bathroom available. I would highly recommend visiting this chain for good croissant pastries in the SF area!

    Pastry selection around noon on a Sunday
    Alex M.

    I typically frequent Arsicault's OG location on Arguello, but I met up with a large group of friends at the McAllister bakery after shopping at the farmers' market nearby. At noon, there was no line (!), and the bakery staff was still hard at work replenishing the fast-disappearing pastries. I ordered the blackberry almond hazelnut croissant, since this type is not available at the Arguello location. While the person in line ahead of me seemingly swooped the last one, the bakery staff fetched me a fresh-from-the-oven pastry. I enjoyed my croissant when I got home a couple of hours later, and it met my exceedingly high expectations for Arsicault pastries. The sweet-tartness of the blackberry was refreshing, as it cut through the richness of the hazelnut, almond paste, and butter. The filling was heavy and decadent, and half of the croissant was all that I needed to feel satisfied. The croissant itself struck a balance between flaky, buttery layers and a crisp and caramelized exterior. Now that I've experienced Arsicault's blackberry almond hazelnut croissant, I think I'll need to make the voyage out to the McAllister bakery every once in a while.

    Amber C.

    This is our favorite croissant place in the city. I also find that this location isn't too consistently busy which is a big plus when it comes to Arsicault. They are very good at moving the line along. In terms of croissants, we have tried a few but really what shines is the plain croissant or any of the croissants that haven't been cut though- so for example, ham and cheese croissant, chocolate croissant. The pastry is sooo buttery and delicious. They create the most amazing layering that the crunch is unbeatable, but it's no longer there if it's already been cut through. The flavors of their other croissants are very good though, so it's worth it still to try if you want those flavors!

    Plain, Blackberry, Ham & Cheese, Almond, and Chocolate Croissants
    Jenny T.

    Probably the best croissants I've ever had. I was in town for the weekend and our friends wanted to show us this place. When we arrived a little bit before noon, there was a long line outside, past the front gates, but it moved pretty quickly. We got the Plain, Blackberry, Ham & Cheese, Almond, and Chocolate Croissants. I also got a hot Sencha Green Tea to wash them down. All of them were amazing. Although, since I'm a more savory person I liked the ham and cheese the best out of all of them. The blackberry was also amazing. The chocolate is a honorable mention because I've never had a chocolate croissant with so much chocolate inside. A lot of people take their orders to go but there are a few tables inside and outside. We were lucky that a group left right when we started looking for a spot so we snagged it right up. It was pretty crowded inside and the tables are a bit cramped. Literally everything that they had on display looked really good but my stomach is only so big. The only reason I was able try all those flavors was because we split each one between 5 people. By the time I tried all of the flavors that we ordered, I was full. The next time I'm up in SF again I'll definitely be making this a stop multiple times throughout my visit and maybe take some back home.

    Sandos!  I forgot which we ordered.
    Anndora L.

    I was in the area to pick up credentials. My sister has had this on her radar. We originally came here for the pastries but ended up staying for lunch. The guy behind the glass was very helpful. OMG! Pastries were amazing & beautiful. Flaky. Full of filling! Delicious. Would come back just for the pastries. My sis and I ended up splitting sandwiches. Everything was delicious. All those reviews were right!! Smaller eating area inside and while we were waiting, a few tables ended up clearing up outside.

    The anticipation
    Robert M.

    My gold standard for great pastries; "but are they as good as Ariscault?" The kouign amann is an experience. Somehow, the line and the anticipation are part of the process.

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    Glen N.

    They're so flaky. But in a good way. Winner of Bon Appétit magazine's Best New Bakery in America (2016), this is still the gold standard a decade later. The devil on my shoulder wants to dismiss them as "donuts for girls", but the angel points out that the butter-heavy lamination means the items shatter in paper-thin golden flakes even though the insides are tender and airy. The almond croissant and a chocolate almond croissant were great. The must try is the Kouign Amann because it's sweeter and the caramelized sugar makes it chewy and flaky. The ham and cheese is the perfect breakfast sandwich that doesn't have a Mc in it. The coffee (they partner with local roasters Flywheel Coffee Roasters) was better than average. This location isn't as pretty as it could be. Scuff marks, underused space, dinginess, but having a working, clean bathroom, replenished inventory, and great service makes up for it.

    Terry K.

    Where do all the Gen Z's go? Oh, let me not forget the Millennials! Well, where do they go? They go to Arsicault for their baked goods, especially their croissants. Here is my story: The entrance is very unassuming. There are a few tables if you choose to sit and nibble on your croissants. Not the cheapest around but that lends to my theory of you get what you pay for! The size of the croissant is huge, it will feed two (at least!). Being it was my first visit to Arsicault, I felt trying their basic ordinary croissant would be appropriate, giving me the chance to taste the croissant on its own merit. The croissant as basic as it is, did NOT disappoint. The ratio of butter to flour was smart and precise. My next visit will be to taste their almond croissant... Go there or be square!

    Jocelyn G.

    My wife and I stumbled across this spot while walking to the Bart. It looked very lively, so we stopped in. Food not know what to expect. However, we soon learned. All pastries are freshly made back to back. They have a full assortment of every kind to choose from. We decided on a Morning Bun and a plain croissant. They were both soft and yummy. The croissant was very flaky and moist. The bun tasted similar to a cinnamon bun... but even better. My wife had a Vanilla latte and I had a Chai tea with a few accommodations. Thank you to the barista that made our drinks. She is pictured in my pics. She is the one I took a pic with (I had her name. Unfortunately, I misplaced what he name was written on). Iwas especially surprised with my chai tea because it was made perfectly tasty. Thank you girl!!!

    Almond croissant
    Sharon S.

    I love that I'm walking distance from one of the best almond croissants in the Bay Area. The walk each way is about 12 minutes so it's perfect for that afternoon break to get some fresh air and sunshine. I remember the days when Arsicault only existed on Arguello and the line was hours long. I thoroughly enjoy that they have several locations now and I can get in and out of the store in less than five minutes. This location is much bigger than the original location and has seating inside and done tables outside too.

    Blackberry Almond Hazelnut Croissant ($6.75) my favorite go to
    Angela M.

    I fell in love with Arsicault the first time I was introduced. The assortment of baked goods including breads, quiche, croissants, cookies, loaves, kouigns, scone, vegetable galette and apple turnover. The coffee bar turns this bakery into a one stop shop with offerings of espressos, lattes, mocha, tea, cold brew and others. Sandwiches are also available, prepared cold. Within the UN Civic Center Plaza, it is a short walk from Civic Center Bart. Definitely worth a stop on your morning or afternoon commute to pop in, grab some bites then head back out or take a seat in the bakery and enjoy inside or out. The bakery is sectioned off by a gate, so it is kept clean and external to the traffic in the area. With their hours of 8a to 3p daily, it is a perfect breakfast, brunch, lunch, late snack spot. The service is always friendly with smiles and great service. The goods are constantly made throughout the day and replenished regularly. The turnover of the freshly prepared food is high as there is always a line, fast moving, shorter at certain times than others. Definitely worth a visit.

    almond croissant
    Vicky Y.

    I hit the almond croissant jackpot today! Usually, when I swing by the Dogpatch location in the afternoon, the almond croissants are completely sold out. If I'm lucky, I might snag a plain one, but it's usually a gamble. Today was a total win! I walked in at 2:30 PM and was so surprised to see around a dozen almond croissants just waiting there. As always, they were incredibly flaky, perfectly buttery, and absolutely delicious. 10/10, never disappoint

    Croissants
    Matthew W.

    If you haven't tried this iconic SF bakery, you're missing out. Arsicault has some of the best chocolate croissants I've ever had. They're buttery, rich, and hefty, full of crème. You can order them with almond, chocolate or blackberry, but I personally think you can't go wrong. They've also got kouignamann and cookies which are both pretty good as well. One downside to this location is that it's a bit dirty and it doesn't seem like the staff cleans much inside, although they themselves are fairly friendly.

    Blackberry hazelnut croissant

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    Ask the Community - Arsicault

    Do they have any pastries still?

    Yes they have .. like chocolate croissants

    Do you have any options that are vegetarian without eggs?

    Hi Miraj, Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately all the vegetarian options include eggs.

    How is parking at this location?

    Limited street parking only in the area. If you're driving, I advise you to just drive to their other location.

    Is there a line at this location? The arguello location always has a line out the door spanning (45min wait).

    I went on a Saturday around 2-2:30 PM. There was no wait, but they had run out of many things by then. I was still able to purchase an almond croissant and an almond chocolate croissant though.

    Is this location closed during the shelter in place period?

    They have reopened this weekend!

    What are the hours especially on weekends?

    They're currently only open on Monday - Friday, 7 am - 2 pm. Closed on the weekends.

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    Croissants are always amazing! Good service…read more Always a line get there early. Best place in town.

    I didn't know what a Kouign-Amann was until Covid, when I had my first one in Sedona, Arizona with…read moreapple compote inside. I only tried it because I could neither spell nor pronounce it, but my goodness was I glad I did. It was literally heaven in my mouth. Since then, I have nary turned down Kouign-Amman when I see it on a menu. But never has any tasted quite as good as the one in Sedona... Today came close when I stopped at Arsicault Bakery. The line was a little intimidating but once in line it moves quickly. 15 minutes. I love Kouign-amann for what it is and isn't. It has simple Ingredients. A classic pastry from Brittany, France, it only contains yeast dough, butter, and sugar. Bakers fold sugar and butter into the dough in layers. As it bakes, the sugar melts to create a crispy, caramelized crust on the outside and soft, buttery layers on the inside--with no fruit fillings, so the one I tried in Sedona did a modern twist on it that strayed from its traditional counterpart, which I just happened to absolutely love. The Arsicault version has an impeccably crispy, caramelized crust and buttery layers inside that are so spongy and soft. It was rounded perfection. Given that it's been 6 years since I was Layla's Bakery in Sedona I cannot with certainty say which was better: Sedona wins for modifying the traditional with added apple compote (kudos to them for that tweak), but Arsicault wins for how close it is to what the traditional kouign-amann should be. The crisp, caramelized outer layers contrast with the satisfyingly soft center. Perfection. They say Arsicault has the best croissants in San Francisco. I haven't tried many others here, but I believe from what I've had of this so far that statement is likely accurate. I am too full at present to eat the almond croissant, but will tonight to make my decision on how it fares compared to the best almond croissant I've had thus far--in Santa Barbara at Goat Tree Cafe.

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    Butter and crumble has me coming back almost every month for their monthly menus with seasonal…read moreitems and unique takes on food items, including the rice roll and patatas bravas. Never could score a preorder box, and instead, line up at 7:45 (earliest you can line up) and wait until opening at 9. Usually spend total 1.5 hours here after receiving the pastries. No matter what flavor the croissant is, it is consistently flaky and buttery. The classic pistachio cardamom sugar croissant is one of my favorite sweet items. Its not too sweet and the flavors are prominent. The rice roll was my favorite monthly flavor for september. The bun was pillowy and soft with meat, scallions and cilantro scattered throughout. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. There is a max 10 pastries, 3 of each pastries limit for each party. They're also able to separate pastries into different boxes if requested when ordering.

    Wow...this place is just a happy beginning!…read more Yes parking may frustrate you at times, and maybe the line is a bit long...even though it moves fast, it looks intimmidating..But this place DELIVERS! They have a pink espresso machine, a pink dough mixer, and the cup lids are pink. The staff is super focused, and friendly....Greeted with smiles and great suggestions, I got to try a number of treats. (Not 10, their max limit per order-customer). The Pistachio croissant...Pretty special, I never had it with a cream filling. The little flat bread with eggplant and pomegranates and harissa drizzle...super!. Tahini chocolate.....the list goes on...The olive bread. So if you are going to make it to any part of the northern CA area, specially San Francisco (Yes, there are great bakeries around here), I would put this on the top of the list, as the preparation is all from scratch, and the unique flavors and approach to some well known treats is something one must enjoy. Oh, and on top of that, I ordered a plain espresso, and the barista managed to do it justice. So dont be on the fence on the coffee making and quality. The location is on the steeper roads that I have no idea how people deal with living here. Good job, as once you stop in the middle of the climb, you will likely spin some tire to get traction, and that is on a dry day! The bakery is among a residential area.

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    Heard about this place and I'm so glad it was open today! Usually there's only one item for sale…read moreon any given day, and the menu item for today was Moon Cake. I hadn't had a traditional one yet this year, so that was a plus for me. Normally I'm not crazy about the nut moon cakes, but this one was terrific! It was the best moon cake I've had in a while - regular lotus seed with yolk and nuts. The lady at the bakery reminded me of an "auntie" and she was super friendly! Even though today was moon cake, I took a chance and asked if she had any wife cake (Low Po Behng). Unfortunately she didn't, but we had a nice little conversation in Cantonese and it brought me back to childhood and Chinatown in L.A. back in the day. Some people might not like that it's closed (I think that's when she runs out or isn't baking that day) but that's just how it goes. It's nothing personal if someone drives a long way and it's closed. It sounds like sometimes the lines can be long (There was no line for us today - score!) but it's everyone's choice if they're willing to wait or not. It's a little place and you order through the door. To me, that just adds to the quirky adventure of it all. Next time I hope she has Low Po Behng!

    This is a hidden treasure - literally! Not always open and can be random, but that's part of the…read moreallure. You'll know if it's open if the security gates have a small opening to the door. Whatever the lady makes for the day, that's the item to get and it can run out soon - then they close shop. Be prepared to pay with cash. There is a Chase and Citibank across the street. If you have a chance to meet "auntie", consider yourself special. Enjoyed our time with a little chit chat - since we were fortunate that it wasn't busy yet. I know some may be upset that it wasn't opened when they showed up - but that's kind of what makes it special - when you do get there in the right day and time. So be warned about the randomness of it all and consider yourself lucky if get a treat.

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