I've been meaning to try this place ever since they opened up their location in inner Richmond. I decided to come here on a Saturday morning/ afternoon and there was a line out the door; however, there was plenty of seating to choose from. The line moves pretty fast and you tell the worker which ones pastries you want before paying at the front cash register. I ended up getting three items: 1. Blackberry Almond Hazelnut Croissant (5/5): This place is known for its delicious croissants, and I know why. The contrast between the flavors of the blackberry and hazelnut complemented each other well and the croissant part was really flaky. Definitely was worth trying. 2. Savory Scone (4/5): The savory scone wasn't too bad. It had a great flavor but just tasted like a Cheez-it to me, so not too bad if you like that flavor profile. 3. Apple Turnover (3/5): I thought this was a little more on the oilier/ wetter side of the pastries. I wasn't too much of a fan of the Apple flavoring. We were able to easily find outside seating at one of the tables. The vibe is pretty airy and open that definitely gives me a little bit of mainstream vibes, but I definitely recommend trying their croissants. read more

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I've heard a lot about Arsicault, and once I found out about their second location near Union Square, I had to stop by! The line was relatively fast on a Sunday, and there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. I opted for the blackberry almond croissant, having already tried and liked the chocolate almond croissant from their original Richmond location. The blackberry almond had the signature flakiness and deep almond sweetness of its chocolate sibling, but the tart blackberry nicely cut the richness of the almond. This location definitely maintains the Arsicault quality, and if you're in a time pinch, this is a great option! read more

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

Plain croissant 6/5. Bostock blueberry 5/5 not too sweet. Almond croissants 5/5. Hazelnut blueberry croissant 5/5. Quiche 6/5 so fluffy. Worth the price of croissants. Now they have another location at Mission Bay. 10/10 read more

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Came here on a lovely Saturday morning at 8:30 before the morning rush. Got the famous blackberry almond croissant and the veggie galette. The blackberry almond croissant was SO GOOD. Loved the blackberry jam layered inside and the nutty crumble on top. So flaky and buttery but not too buttery. The veggie galette was a good savory option, a little too buttery for my liking but so yummy too. We snagged a table inside and had a great time people watching (just the line because the neighborhood is a bit sketchy). read more

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I had the day off and figured I'd finally make my way here after living in the city for 10 years. I debated on this location or the original, but decided on Civic Center since it was easier to get to on public transportation. I arrived around 8:30am and was expecting it to be deep in the Tenderloin, but it's right off Market and I found the surrounding area to be perfectly fine. There was a short line when I arrived and while everything looks good, I just got the basics: an almond croissant and a plain croissant, with a vanilla oat milk latte to wash it down. The service was friendly and quick, and my drink was ready in less than 5 minutes. Having just come off BART, I appreciated that they have a handwashing sink outside of the bathroom. There's a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating and I found a seat before another morning rush came in. Latte: I never expect a bakery to have good coffee but this was delicious. Not too sweet and the small was a perfect size for me. Almond croissant: This is my favorite type of croissant and it didn't disappoint. The croissant was flaky but not dry, and the amount of almond paste was perfect. I love sweets and I wouldn't say this was overly sweet, just the right balance of flavors. I'm saving the plain croissant for later but now I'm excited to dig into it. read more

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Wow!! Every item offered was DELICIOUS! The crisp and butteriness of the croissants are exactly what you look for to meet the craving! We snagged a good variety of the dozen and we cannot wait to come back! By far the almond croissant stole the show! I wish they sold merch since we are fans of stickers for our travels! Do not miss this spot on your drive it's so worth it! Even the next day they taste just as fresh! Staff and service were friendly and attentive! read more

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As long time fans of B patisserie, we thought it prudent to compare the kouign amanns here. Very nice if perhaps a bit stale. Blackberry croissant wonderful, more pie than croissant. Flan is like a wonderful delicate panna cotta. Cozy spot, pleasant service. Interested in stopping by again sometime. read more

The crossiant was good. I got the almond one. Everyone else in my group got the almond and chocolate. Everyone was pleased. read more

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Pastries were delicious. Not the best in SF but really solid. Location not ideal and quite messy but enjoyed the experience all in all. Would visit again! read more

Arsicault - The SF pastry scene is no joke!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We got another kouignn amann and an almond croissant and it's so decadent. You can really taste each buttery and crispy layer and it continues to be the top croissant I have had in the bay area. read more

This was a cute spot for a pastry and coffee. Prices were decent. Some of the tables were sticky so you may have to wipe them down. The workers were cool. The food was delicious! read more

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Line moves fast! prices are reasonable and bang for buck is great! My only advice is to come earlier (unlike us) so you can make sure you get what you want, there were a lot of sold out items when we got there about 30-45 minutes before closing read more

I have been to all of their locations across the city. This is a very very very convenient location. Wait time is generally manageable and unlike the hours you'd have to wait in inner Richmond. With that being said I don't like being in this area of the city especially alone so grab and go type of situation. If you can and if you're a tourist try mission bay hours permitting. Much easier for you to manage. read more

went to get a croissant from here because my sister said theirs is one of the best (and shes a baker so she does know her ish) the most unfortunate thing about this place is its location. SF isnt what it used to be, and its definitely a lot sketchier and dirtier than before. making this bakery a real gem in the rough line was not too bad, and it moves pretty quick hardest part about bakeries like this is that if youve never been its hard to order because theres no menu, its a look in glass case at whats available and order. and when the glass case is long, you cant really see whats at the end. and youre supposed to order everything when you get to the first part of the case. i learned that when people add things on after it gets all confusing. the people in front of me added an item on at the end, and then for whatever reason, a bunch of pastries got messed up, including mine. so they had to regrab my lone plain croissant croissant itself was yummy. soft and slightly chewy, super crunchy and flaky crust. not overly buttery and oily on your fingers there is a ton of wait staff so thats probably why the line moves fast. though there was only 1 cashier. and so then when something disturbs the order (like the delayed ordering of a pastry) it does get a little backed up. there are some tables on the inside as well as the outside, so you can sit and enjoy your goods. read more

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I'm so happy to see Arsicault expanding and opening more locations. They really deserve all the success they're having and I hope they decide to open more locations on the peninsula. Their pastries are so tasty and always fresh. I usually visit around 10:30am on the weekend and always have their full selection available. The croissants are the closest I've had in the U.S. that comes close to what you can get in Paris. They're flaky, buttery, and just really well made. The kouign amann is also amazing. Other Favorites? Definitely the chocolate, almond, and chocolate almond croissants. It's always a struggle to choose, so I usually end up leaving with at least 3-4 pastries... and no regrets. Their cookies are also solid! If you haven't been yet, go... and if you have, you already know what the hype is about. read more

I've had Arsicault once before on a work trip and decided to come on a day trip. We got the plain croissant and chocolate croissant. Both were 10/10. You can tell the chocolate is high quality which is awesome. The employees were very friendly and helpful with our peanut allergy. While there was a line, service was quick. We really liked the outdoor sink. There aren't any outlets, so it's not a sit and do work place. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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

Me and my girlfriend went to arsicault in the tenderloin I live close to the Arguello location which always has a line They have three different items at this location and more coffee options. Me and my girlfriend ordered the apricot Bostock, blackberry almond croissant, and a quince we topped it off (pause) with an iced vanilla latte. They have seating outside and inside, which makes the ambience really nice as well because at the Arguello location it is just a line read more

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Let me start this review by saying that my review should be viewed with the lens that this is a very hyped up product that has been called the best croissant in America. I consider myself quite a croissant aficionado, I have eaten them my whole life, a lot of them in France from gas stations, supermarkets, local boulangeries. You name it, if there's a croissant on a bakery's menu I'm pretty guaranteed to order it as a reference point for their craft. The same applies to a baguette, which is hands down my favourite bread product. Arsicault has been lauded by many as the croissants to end all croissants, but based on my experience it isn't even the best croissant in the Bay Area, let alone the country. I ordered both the plain and ham and cheese croissants and also a baguette. I ate the croissants in the store whilst I waited for my latte (which was decent, if not spectacular, but that's not what we're here to review really). By American standards, the croissant was great, not amazing but definitely above average. It was a good size, unlike the monsters they crank out at Tartine but that's where it started to come apart. As I handled the croissant I found my fingers to be quite oily and as I bit in the rich buttery texture I was expecting with plenty of lamination was eerily absent. I got the oils again, suggesting that either the butter was not cold enough when it was rolled into the dough or the ovens weren't hot enough causing butter seepage. The other thing that was missing was a lot of flavour. It was like they had omitted the salt entirely. Inside the pastry I found the middle was soft and squidgy but the lamination all around was disappointing. The ham and cheese suffered from a similar issue but the flavour from the aged Comté was sublime. Honestly, if Tartine started using that cheese in their ham and cheese it would be near perfection. Finally when I got home I got to pull off a chunk of the baguette and slather some proper French salted butter on it and what a glorious experience that was. The crust was crispy, the interior had excellent crumb structure and everything broke down beautifully combining with the delicate tangy notes of the salty lactic butter to give the best baguette experience I have had in North America. So come for the croissants, sure but stay for the baguette. They are phenomenal. Overall though I would say that the giant Tartine croissant is much better, I even prefer the ones they sell at Acme in Berkeley. I would characterise the Arsicault croissant as a good French supermarket one but nothing more. The service was fast, the line wasn't obnoxious either but it did feel like visiting a secure compound in mid-market with all the security gating stopping the spicier elements of the neighbourhood interrupting your breakfast. read more

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My friend got this for me so the rating is based off of that. I did warm up the croissant before eating and i did enjoy how buttery it is. However since it wasn't fresh I did miss the flakiness. But nonetheless it was still good and would go try it again at the bakery. read more

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

The easiest experience at this Arsicaullt. They do have a long line but it moved along (faster than B Patisserie). Some creativity with the blackberry almond croissant. Got that and the classic chocolate croissant. Excited to try these pastries! read more

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Really good Expensive if you want anything other than a pastry. Kouign Amann was really good read more

Despite hearing from others, even out-of-towners, how good Arsicault is, I never got around to stopping by until just recently. I played it safe and selected pastries I was certain were guaranteed to be great. I ordered an almond croissant and classic kouign amann, which are two of my faves, to-go. While minimalist, I truly believe less is more when it comes to pastries. I was right. Both were delicious and not too sweet, which I was really happy about. My only regret is not visiting sooner. read more

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I love Ariscault. Their savory items are so good when toasted in an air fryer. I come by whenever I visit my friend in SF! read more

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Stumbled in because it was near my hotel and I wanted to grab coffee and breakfast before my interview. I couldn't believe how lucky I was. The staff were so friendly. The coffee was great. I took a bite of the croissant and it was like the world stopped for a second. I didn't even care I was covered in powdered sugar. The owner was there and asked if I liked the croissant. I immediately accused of him being French ha! The croissant put me in such a good mood that if I get the job, it's probably because of it. read more

The flakiest and most buttery croissants I've ever tasted in my entire life. I'm a huge fan of discovering new bakeries and I saw their other location had thousands of reviews so I knew I had to check it out to confirm the hype. This specific location is located closer to the tenderloin area so just walk around a little more high alert but a lot of individuals just keep to themselves. We came on an early Sunday morning and we didn't have to wait longer than 15 mins. However, after we got our pastries, the line got significantly longer but I'm assuming it does not compare to the og location. We got a ham and cheese croissant, chocolate almond croissant, and a blackberry almond croissant. Our absolute favorite was the blackberry almond croissant, an actual 10/10. The perfect amount of sweetness where I did not get sick of it after finishing. If there wasn't a line after us, I would've gone back in line to order another one. I think this place is definitely work checking out to either eat there or take it to a park and enjoy with some friends. read more

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

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One of my fave bakeries with the BEST buttery pastries! Glad they opened this location near City Hall so my friends and I wouldn't starve before a wedding reception. The almond croissant is always "love at first bite" for me - the crispy flaky buttery and Goldilocks (just right) almond flavor and texture is everythaaang. We tried their sourdough batard this time and damn, Acme and Arizmendi got competition! The crispy exterior, tender fluffy interior and notable tanginess were present for a laudable sourdough. A slather of butter or avocado on a toasted slice with an overeasy egg = chef's kiss. Of course I'll be back, or I'll make someone get me a baker's dozen! read more

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My first time to taste the pastries here and WOW.... I think I found another bakery that will be my go to place when I am in the city. I tried the chocolate croissant on my first day there and came back for my second day and got 3 more (Kouign Amann, ham n cheese croissant, choco croissant again). I love how well the combination taste and texture in your mouth is. It is flaky, crunchy exterior and a soft, bouncy, airy inside. Soooo good. The service was friendly and fast. The only downside is the area. read more

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A very hyped up trendy bakery in sf! My friend has tried lots of things on the menu and they said their favs were the chocolate almond croissant, savory scone, kouign aman so that is exactly what we ordered. I heard ariscault is most known for their croissants but the under dog here was actually the savory scone and kouign aman. It was SO good. Tbf we waited probably 30 min to eat it, and I bet it would've been even better had we had it upon order. BUT the scone and kouign aman stood strong through those 30 min and delivered in flavor and texture. There was ofc a line on a Saturday morning but it went pretty quick (maybe 15 min?) read more

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Super delicious! The croissant was delicious! When it's still warm and flakey it's delicious! However, i would recommend you split this with someone else! It was also very sweet so it paired really well with a coffee. It was a lot to finish in one sitting. Service was relatively fast. There is limited seating, so if you are planning on sitting there, I would recommend you be lucky! There's only around 15 people worth of seating. read more

Arsicault - Chocolate Almond Crescent - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Line to the door but only took about 5 minutes. Indoor and outdoor seating. Chocolate croissant - Flaky outside and soft inside. Still a bit warm so the dark chocolate was perfectly melty. Kouign Amann- sweet but not sickeningly so, buttery, crunchy caramelized hard sugar coating on bottom and side. Pretty sure the best Kouign Amann I've tried in SF. read more

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One of the best croissants that I have ever eaten in my life!! We ordered their almond croissant and ham and cheese. Both were so good and every bite was so heavenly. The parking was challenging that we had to walk several blocks but it's all worth it! read more

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The almond croissants at Arsicault will always be my favorite and I can see why it was named best in the nation! This is a spot I always make a detour for and it really lives up to the hype. On a Sunday noon, the lines were already wrapping around out the door at the Civic Center location, which is usually not as busy as the one by inner Richmond. The line moved at a fairly quick pace though, and didn't take longer than 15 minutes at most. People take your order as you choose from the glass display and you pay at the end. They serve coffee as well, and there was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating options. The atmosphere inside is lively but busy. I got an almond croissant ($6.5) and it was so delicious. I got one that was fresh since they had just put out a new tray while I was deciding and it was super nice and warm. There was a good ratio of the almond frangipane filling with the croissant itself, which was very crunchy and flaky. The edges were very crisp, almost like a cookie, and the whole pastry was overall very enjoyable. We savored every last bite and are looking forward to trying their other flavors. read more

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Arsicault is an SF classic and this location is a lot bigger than the one in the Richmond! It's right off Market and has a good amount of seating, inside and outside. They have a wider selection of pastries, and also have quiches, sandwiches, and bread. I got the morning bun and the savory bacon scone. Both were delicious! The morning bun is like a cinnamon roll but covered in sugar and crispy, it was so good. The bacon scone had bits of bacon, loved it! Next time I need to get a kougin amann, they looked so caramelized and flakey read more

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Came here on a weekend morning, there was a long line but it honestly moves fast. Tried the apple turnover, savory scone, and chocolate croissant. My favorite of the 3 was the savory scone but all of them were really good read more

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I stopped in here briefly for a quick pastry this morning. The line moved quickly and the window was full of tasty-looking pastries. I got a chocolate croissant to-go and it was the perfect mix of soft and flaky and buttery. The chocolate was melted and perfect. Lovely spot for a morning pastry! read more

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Best croissant ever?!!! And yes...I have had them in Paris!!! With three locations in the area you have to go and try this place out! We got here right at 8am when they opened and the line was not bad at all. Clean modern interior with indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered a little of everything and LOVED everything we purchased. The croissants are amazing but our favorites were the MORNING BUN (wow, what they did with the cinnamon was next level - who needs a cinnamon roll!) and the RAISIN KOUIGN. They close at 3pm so schedule accordingly! read more

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Home one of my favorite croissants in SF! I originally would wait in the super long lines at the Richmond location but then I found out that this location is a much bigger space, has so much more seating, never has a line, AND ESPECIALLY only has the blackberry almond croissant! I really only ever get the blackberry croissant when I go here - and it's just so decadent, flavorful, and buttery (some may say too buttery and too sweet but alas). And I usually HATE fruity flavors. To be fair, it's not the best area to walk around and peacefully enjoy your croissant - it's more of a grab & go take-out situation. Parking is incredibly difficult in the area, usually someone just drops me off via car and I quickly hop back in. I will admit that these croissants DO NOT travel well when taken to-go and it can become a horrible mushy mess. Despite the flaws, I still love these croissants to death and they never fail to cheer me up during my darkest days. read more

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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

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