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Arsicault

4.6 (858 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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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!

Terri C.

We stopped by this bakery for some carbs, but since it was so close to them being done for the day, it was slim pickings. Note to self to visit in the morning when more of their wares are still available. We were able to purchase a delicious chocolate croissant, so it was not a total loss. Four stars for now and hopefully the next time, we will be there earlier.

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.

Anita M.

Quality was great. Definitely a well made buttery classic croissant. Service was utilitarian but granted they are very busy. Neighborhood is sketchy even on a Sunday morning. Makes you wonder if you are on a wild goose chase until you actually see and enter the bakery which is well kept.

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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.

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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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Having heard nothing but rave reviews for AB, I finally tried it for myself and now understand why…read morethere's always line. Due to scheduling, I wasn't able to arrive until an hour before closing on a Friday which meant many of the items were sold out. When I arrived, there was a line so I had my buddy drop me off while he found parking. In retrospect, I should have had him drive around the block a few times as the line moved fast and there wasn't much to choose from. Since we both didn't know how quick the transaction would be, he figured out the metered parking, which was a feat in and of itself, and when he was walking over to the bakery, I was done with pastries in hand. Only one customer is allowed in the narrow shop at a time while the other customers queue up waiting to be signaled to step forward. As for seating, there is none so no one hangs around. Of the croissants remaining, I ordered all of them: Chocolate Almond Croissant - full of almond paste and chocolate, you could share this one, but why? This was my favorite. Almond Croissant - very good Kouign-amann - good sized While you can't enjoy the warm croissants with coffee at the shop, my buddy and I tucked in as soon as we got into the car. Good thing we carry a vacuum to clean up all the crumbs.

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4.6(761 reviews)
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So good! Definitely one of the best croissant bakeries in SF. We went on a Sunday morning close to…read more11 and there was a long line. It took about 20 minutes to get to the front, which wasn't too bad. We had the potato mushroom, caramel apple, pistachio and plain croissants. The croissant had a nice flaky crust and had all the pockets you would expect from a good croissant. They were all delicious but our favorite was the apple and mushroom potato. The mushroom potato was one of the best savory croissants we have ever had. The Apple croissant tasted like apple pie. There is no seating in the bakery. They do sell cute merchandise worth checking out. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Would highly recommend a visit!

Would I wait 2+ hours for any baked goods? Probably not…read more I've done it before and I realized nothing is worth the wait. That's why I decided to take my chances around 11am when the line was significantly shorter. I waited maybe 15-20 minutes. Downside was I didn't have too many savory options left to choose from. I had only one savory option left: the butternut chorizo croquiche. Only thing I wish they did was separate the savory from the sweet because when we bit into it, pieces of chorizo fell onto the dessert-y pastries. Reminded me of that Friends episode where Rachel made a beef trifle for dessert. *I wasn't supposed to put beef in the trifle* I think the savory pastry was the best. We also had the chocolate chip cookie (not my fav, too crumbly), the banana pain au chocolat and the lemon vanilla bean filled cruffin. I'm having vague memories of that last one. I just remember it was really messy when you unleashed the cream. Among the sweet desserts, I liked the banana chocolate croissant the best! It wasn't overly sweet. I also got the salted maple pecan latte and I really enjoyed their housemade whipped cream! And the latte wasn't too sweet either :) I expected to spend a pretty penny on 4 pastries and a latte. It was ~$40 overall. It was less sticker shock and more quiet resignation. Anyway, I would still happily try their pastries again as I know they have a seasonal menu, but you won't find me in line at 7am.

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FINALLY able to try the egg tarts from Golden Gate Bakery after numerous attempts. The hours are so…read moreunpredictable, and we honestly wouldn't have realized it was open if there wasn't a line on the sidewalk because the gates were still drawn. Took about 15-20 minutes to get through several people. We tried both the egg tarts ($3.50/ea) and the white lotus paste double egg yolk mooncake ($13). They don't use lard, so if you're vegetarian, snack away! Egg tart shell was super flaky and thin; custard was *very* egg-y. It was a little more like egg souffle than egg custard, and not as silky as I personally like. Still delicious though, 8/10. Mooncake was pretty solid and the filling had some surprise macadamia nuts in there, which added a nice texture. The skin wasn't my favorite, but I think that's just personal preference. Not too sweet. 7/10. Would come back to grab an egg tart if I ever happen to catch this place open again.

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