I am rating this place a 4/5 stars because of the location. There are homeless people everywhere talking to themselves and walking in the middle of the streets but no one messed with us while we were on the property. Definitely wouldn't drive to this location. If you're local take BART. There was also lots of construction happening right outside. The pastries are delicious! I ordered Chocolate croissant 9/10 Blackberry hazelnut almond croissant 10/10 Almond croissant 10/10 Ham and cheese 10/10 Chocolate chip cookie 7/10 And a vanilla latte 10/10 Veggie delight 11/10 Wish there was one closer to Sacramento! read more

I literally fly to SF from Burbank for the croissants. I LOVE Arsicault. These are some of the best pastries I've EVER had. Kouign Amman and Crossiants are everything. The line is long during the weekends. Good luck finding a parking spot but if you do, make a day of it exploring the area while munching on some fantastic pastries!! read more

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One of the best bakeries in SF. Got this on the way to work and there was no lines. The outside is so crispy and flaky. And I just love the ham and cheese inside of the croissant. read more

Arsicault - Ham and Cheese Crossiant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best sweet croissant had in US. Crunchy, butterly, delectable. I'd love to try the savory side ones next time.

BEST. ALMOND. CROISSANT. EVER. I think it's a good thing I don't live in SF because I would be coming to Arsicault wayyyy too often to order this croissant. It tastes heavenly: perfect ratio of buttery to flakiness. read more

Arsicault - chocolate croissant (left), almond croissant (top right) plain croissant (bottom right) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really good! The line was definitely worth it for the almond croissant alone, but I also really like their kouign amann! read more

Arsicault - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walked over to get an iced coffee and it smells delicious in there. Also picked up an almond croissant and it was perfection. They were quick and accurate. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it hit the spot read more

Arsicault - Pastries! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious pastries and pretty good coffee. Definitely a long line but it moves quickly! Great to grab a quick pick me up or some easy breakfast. read more

Arsicault - Morning bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Let me get this out of the way first, the chocolate almond croissant was a top 3 croissant I've ever had in my life. And that's comparing it to croissants I've had in France. It's a must try. The cookie, you can definitely pass on. It wasn't great. The line may be long but it goes fast, be patient! The bakery doesn't have much seating but by the time you get your food I'm sure some people will leave. All I have to say is, TRY THAY CROISSANT! read more

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Best. Almond. Croissant. I like their blackberry hazelnut croissant more as it is not overtly sweet! Sometimes a long line, but always go by fast. read more

Best croissant Ive ever had. Hands down. Awful neighborhood sadly but the place itself is amazing. Soft. Flakey. Buttery. Omggg so good. We got plain and chocolate and a palmier and everything was devoured. I showed up 7:52am and I was the third person in line. I do not recommend coming earlier as the neighborhood is really not great or safe. But 100% stop by and grab more than one of these croissants. Too bad they don't travel well or I would bring it back as souvenirs. read more

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This is maybe the BEST croissant I'll ever have. Just perfection. The morning bun was also great. I didn't think the selection of other pastries that day called to us. The biggest downside is the location - really did not love the walk over here. read more

Arsicault - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place for pastries and coffee. We had the blueberry croissant, chocolate croissant and the best almond croissant I have ever had. The almond filling/ marzipan was dense and the actual croissant was soft and fluffy. It looks like every pastry is baked fresh downstairs. The staff was friendly and courteous. My only complaint was that the tables weren't cleaned up fast enough when a customer left. We had to fend for ourselves and clean the table. read more

Dropped by too late for the sourdough country bread... But picked up THE VEGETARIAN SANDWICH for lunch, plus a few goodies like BLACKBERRY BOSTOCK, CHOCOLATE ALMOND CROISSANT, RAISIN KOUIGN AMANN, and a CRANBERRY COCONUT SCONE. THE VEGETARIAN SANDWICH on a freshly baked baguette, house made garlic aioli, roasted cauliflower, oven roasted tomatoes, arugula and sea salt was a well balanced, delicious sandwich. Just the right amount of seasonings, nothing overwhelming but totally delish! Staff was nice, fast and helpful with questions as usual! Will be back for the sourdough country bread. Fingers crossed! read more

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Almost gave up lol parking was challenging due to construction but I parked 2 blocks away. The croissants were yummy and the walnut seal salt chocolate chip cookie was to die for Highly recommend it read more

Oh my goodness, I get the hype. We had the chocolate chip cookie and their blackberry almond croissant, and they were both incredible. The cookie was crispy and thin but soft in the centre with gooey chocolate. The croissant was buttery and flakey with a super decedent Betty and almond filling. My only wish was for the berry jam to be more tart than sweet to balance the flavour. The area of this location is a bit sketchy, so try not to go through Tenderloin read more

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

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Best croissant in the Bay Area. The chocolate chip cookie here is also amazing. Lines on the weekend here are long and if you can make it out here on a weekday the lines are much more manageable. Takeout only with no place to sit. read more

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

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This is easily the best place for croissants in the entire city, but fair warning: be prepared to wait! There is a line crawling out the door every single day, which should tell you everything you need to know about the quality of their baking. It's a small, cozy shop where you order directly at the counter. My pro-tip is to come early if you want your pick of all the incredible options, as they do run out of popular pastries quickly. I absolutely adore their original croissant. It is what they are most famous for, and it is a perfectly flaky, buttery masterpiece. Honestly, though, everything I've tried here has been stellar. They truly know what they are doing with every item on the menu. If you are craving a phenomenal pastry, this is the place. Just get in line, and your patience will be richly rewarded! read more

Best croissants I've ever eaten in my life. They are amazing and worth ANY line you encounter. This location isn't nearly as nice as the Clement one, but the food is completely equal. I crave these pastries! Such a treat. I didn't realize what I was missing in croissants prior to coming here. And I've been to France. Service is always quick, they are happy to explain the items, and they get you on your way. Order too much. You'll love everything. read more

Arsicault - Kouign amann and blackberry almond croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Worth the hype and long line. Wow. These pastries were so good. Legit croissants don't think i've had any better. 4.8/5 read more

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The kouig ammans were burnt today, some more than others. When asking for ones that weren't burnt, as some were clearly much darker than others, I was told they're supposed to be burnt. Well they haven't been the past 3 years I've been coming here, and sure enough it didn't taste nearly as good as it used to. It's clear that newer employees think things are supposed to be burnt, which is really strange but explains the plummeting standards at this once-great place. When they're good they're still good, but it's becoming noticeably more hit-or-miss, which is quite a waste of money over many visits. I used to recommend a lot of things at this place, but now I only recommend the sourdough loaf. That's still excellent every time, but anything other than that is a gamble. read more

Grabbed some croissants and chocolate croissants for the office. The regular croissants were SO flaky and perfectly airy. The chocolate croissants had a good balance of chocolate to pastry, though I prefer the regular croissant. The wait / lines at this location are a lot more manageable than the Inner Richmond location. read more

I have been at this location a lot of times but this sunday I was so disappointed and disgusted.. I bought a dozen pastries and I got them in the box and when I was having a coffee with my husband, my husband told me that the pastries taste like onions and I thought he was messing with me but I tried and yes the pastries taste like onions and food... Im sure , someone not doing things properly or use the same knife to cut onion and pastries, all the pastries were filled with different flavors plus onions ... So for now I'll take a break... read more

Overall: 3.5/5 This is by far the lightest croissant I've had in the states. My only complaint is that some items get cold and aren't good anymore for those eating at the store. I ordered a ham and cheese when it came out fresh (10/10 delicious). I'd go back any day for this fresh croissant again. I got an almond croissant but it was just cold and deflated. I'd advise to select your croissant based on which ones look the freshest because my cold almond croissant was edible but not good. Kouign-amann was 4/5 standard and good. Also: -0.5 stars for location. I walked through downtown SF to get here. read more

Arsicault Bakery had been on my partner's list for a while, so we finally made the trip--and I'm really glad we did. This place definitely lives up to the buzz. It's a cozy little bakery, and the moment you walk in, the smell of fresh, buttery pastries is incredible. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and when we asked for recommendations, they told us their number-one picks: the ham and cheese croissant for savory, and the almond croissant for sweet. Naturally, we had to try both--and then some. I went for the ham and cheese croissant, and it was delicious. The outside was perfectly flaky and crisp, with that golden, buttery texture you hope for in a good croissant. It took a couple bites to reach the ham and cheese filling, but once I got there, it all came together really nicely. The cheese was melty and flavorful, and the ham had a great savory bite that balanced the richness of the pastry. We also picked up the almond croissant, which I haven't tried yet--but it looks amazing and I'm definitely saving it for a moment when I can really savor it. My partner got the almond and blackberry croissant, and he loved it. It had just the right amount of sweetness--not too sugary, but still rich and satisfying. He also got a bacon scone, which we haven't tried yet, but it smells incredible and looks like it'll be another winner. All in all, Arsicault is a spot that clearly takes their pastry game seriously. You can taste the quality and attention to detail in every bite. We'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu--there's still so much left to explore. If you're into classic French-style pastries done really, really well, Arsicault is a must-visit. read more

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I recently discovered Arsicault and honestly... I cannot get enough. This place is officially our go to pastries for the office and they vanish faster than I can set the box down -- they never make it to lunch. The line moves super fast, the staff is always friendly. The croissants? Flaky enough to make my problems crumble. 10/10, would risk my diet again. read more

Delicious yummy pastries! We don't drive to SF often, usually take BART. Took us 20 minutes to find parking and we didn't want to park in sketchy areas. Recommend parking on the opposite side of Civic Center close to Asian Art Museum. Then walk through to the bakery. Expect a line but it does move fast. Come early if you want options. We came for TCHO chocolate filled !! Yummy. Also ordered the vegetarian galette, blackberry almond hazelnut, almond croissant. Definitely will try to return and next time sit down to eat instead of take out. read more

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Holy crap... this is one of the few places I can confidently say lives up to the hype. I hate waiting for food and I'd wait an hour for this. I actually came on a Sunday around 12pm and I barely waited- maybe around 10-15 minutes? The ham & cheese croissant was probably one of the best (if not best) things I've put in my mouth this year. It so beautifully layered and flaky and buttery... it is VERY messy to eat as a result of all its delicate layers. But so worth it. The chocolate almond croissant was good but nowhere near as good as the ham & cheese croissant in my opinion. While the ham & cheese was extremely flaky and layered and a delight to bite into, the thick almond paste in the chocolate croissant made the whole pastry feel a lot less delicate and more heavy. It wasn't as sweet as you'd expect it to be for an almond chocolate croissant. The almond filling was well balanced, not too strong of a flavor. There was a good amount of chocolate but not overwhelmingly so. I do feel like the ham & cheese croissant was a fresher batch and the almond chocolate wasn't, so I wonder if that influenced my experience. read more

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Best Ham and Cheese Croissant it is! Extremely crispy outer skin and super flaky. A bit on the greasy side I love the burnt flavor, perhaps they brushed the outside with browned butter. Not into the famed Hazelnut Almond Blackberry Croissant, but I tend to not like these fruity remakes of twice-baked croissants. Too crusty and dry for me. I like the texture of the snappy chocolate in their Chocolate Croissant when it cools completely. No wait in an early frigid Sunday morning at opening. read more

I had to wait in line for about 10minutes as expected but this place has hands down the best croissant I have had thus far. Flavor, crispiness and butteriness of the croissants were impeccable. Recommend getting every single type of croissant they have because you will regret not getting more after your first bite. Will definitely come back here next time I am in SF! read more

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I finally got a chance to try some of the baked items at Arsicault. We got a almond croissant, a chocolate croissant, and a ham & cheese one. Luckily with multiple locations now, the line was pretty quick at the Tenderloin location on a Sunday afternoon. The crust is very flakey, and as you chew into the croissant, it is buttery and moist. To me, the almond one had some bites that was just too sweet and heavy - but I can see why they are popular and people love them for substantive and special croissants. I saw many groups of people - friends, family, locals, and tourists just hanging out in the space, which was nice. read more

The food is great, but the service is something else. I ordered 6 pastries. When I was at checkout, they said I only ordered 5. I clearly told them I wanted a chocolate croissant twice. Even my coworker heard it, but they decided to give the last one to the white gentleman behind me instead. They told me if I wanted a chocolate croissant, I would have to wait 8 minutes. I'm not sure what sense does this make as I was in line before him and ordered before him. I guess I'm not surprised as I'm Asian and it's not the first time I get mistreated for this reason. I love the food, but won't be back. read more

Arsicault - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I used to love this location because the line moves much quicker than Arguello. The quality has gone downhill, hard. My last couple of croissants were fairly empty and even tasted slightly undercooked. After blowing $$$$$ on multiple trips ruling out that it wasn't a off... I am crossing this location off and sticking to Arguello. Also, if you order a sandwich here you'll probably wait 20 minutes as they seem to only make one at a time. Literally. One at a time. read more

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No longer trusting this place. First time, barely a month ago, got a super soggy wet interior for the croissant. Overbaked exterior. Thought was just a one off. Today-- the croissant was not acceptable, AGAIN. See photo. Wanted to get a cookie too... fresh out of the oven, but was significantly darker than the ones on the tray... they were overdone. For $4,50 is not right. You shouldn't put out product and sell if it's not right--people come to arsicault with expectation of certain level of quality. Arsicault used to keep the French standard for croissants and now, in just a two month time span, twice offensive croissants. When it's done right, it's off the chart. But not worth traveling to arsicault, paying the price point, and playing roulette with quality. Will no longer be recommending arsicault to anyone and will not be returning until I hear by word of mouth that this place has regained consistency. Been going to arsicault for so many years. I know when the flavor is off or anything is off. When I'm in France, arsicault matched the quality standard... not anymore. read more

Arsicault - Not acceptable. First offense just a month ago, wet and soggy inside. 2nd offense, this croissant seen in photo. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Unlike the Richmond location, this location has a wider selection of pastries, a large sitting area, and a bathroom. After shopping at the farmers' market, I decided to check it out. Like other reviews have mentioned, the area outside is not the safest so make sure you pay attention to your surroundings. There was already a line out the door, and I perused the options as I waited. I decided to pick something that wasn't available at the other location, and ended up ordering the Blackberry Almond Hazelnut Croissant ($6.50). It was still warm when I bought it! The croissant had a crispy, caramelized exterior, but the filling was too sweet and it was hard to distinguish the individual blackberry, almond, and hazelnut flavors. It was huge and perfect shared between the three of us. *Verdict: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 I was disappointed since this received rave reviews and wouldn't get this again. If I was in the area and craving a pastry I might check it out again. read more

Arsicault - Blackberry Almond Hazelnut Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I never visited the inner Richmond location because of the ginormous lines but this is nearby. I braved the street characters and came here today. Luckily on my visit, three SFPD officers were stationed there. I feel totally safe! They have a lot of pastries. I ordered the chocolate almond croissant which is bigger than my hand. This was split into two to enjoy. The croissant is good. Flakey and just enough filling. The bakery is gated, can't blame them. Inside was clean and bright. Skip the line at the inner Richmond location. Visit this one! read more

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The raisin kouvign-amann and almond croissant were so good! Service was so-so, nothing exceptional. The line was pretty long when I got there on a Saturday. I wish they have more seats tho. 10/6/25 The blue berry and ham and cheese croissants are superb! The crust feels like it melts but really, it just dissolves quickly. 11/10 for both! read more

In town on vacation and I had seen this place as the best croissant ever. It lived up to the hype as advertised. We sampled the regular croissant, apple turnover and the ham/cheese croissant. Through all three the flaky and buttery crust was divine and executed to perfection. This will definitely be a place I visit every time when in town. The prior reviews were spot on that there would be a line but the line went fast. The counter staff were very nice and greeted us with a smile and pizazz. read more

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This place is 10000% worth the trek through the Tenderloin. Came in on a Saturday around 10:30 and while there was a bit of a line, it moves fast and when I left the line was even longer than when I arrived. There is seating both inside and outside. I got a Kouign aman, a bacon scone and a chocolate almond croissant. When I tell you that every single one of these items were DELICIOUS! The bacon scone was flakey, buttery, soft and full of flavor! They were out of almond croissants and I didn't want to wait so I got the chocolate almond croissant and it was also flakey and the perfect combination of chocolate and almond. The Kouign aman was buttery and soft. There were so many other items I wanted to truck so I will for sure be back! read more

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This place was so underwhelming considering the reviews. Im surprised they didn't ask if we'd like our pastries warm as they tasted like they were sitting a while. The chocolate almond croissant didn't have anything resembling real almond in it and really missed the mark. read more