I absolutely love this place. I am lucky enough to live within walking distance and have been here…read morethree times in the last few months. This most recent time I arrived just before opening and waited about an hour and a half for my delicious strawberry roll. If I had got there earlier, I think the line would've been only about 20 to 30 minutes so if you are an early bird they allow you to line up anytime after around 7:45 AM. I listened to a new album and great podcast while I was in line, it can be a great solo activity and makes the wait go by fast! I also enjoy talking to the people around me about whether or not they've been here yet and hearing what their favorite items are or what they're excited to try. This time I met someone who had brought their family member all the way from Mexico to try! I think a lot of the people who are frustrated don't understand that there will be a wait. The owner has explained on her Instagram that the reason they cannot simply bake more is because they are not baking pastries that are designed for bulk creation. They are all handmade small batch goods that simply cannot be made in large quantities. I think when you go into it understanding that it's going to be an experience that more often than not comes with a wait time it is much more enjoyable. I did see some teenagers show up with their parents who immediately seemed like they did not want to get in the line. The thing about lines though is that typically if there is a consistent line somewhere that means it's good! I really admire the parents that did wait with their kids because it is worth it! We all need a little bit of whimsy in our life and these goods and the wonderfully magical people who work there make my day a little brighter each time I go in. The shop itself is decorated so well, you can tell that the cookbooks and tools are not just props on the shelf. They are actually used. There are also a couple glittery surprises that I will leave for you to find out... I cannot recommend this little bakery enough. If you are in San Francisco, even just for a day, add it to the top of your list and start your day with a treat you won't be able to find anywhere else.

After hearing all the hype and braving a near 2 HOUR wait in line....sorry, it wasn't quite up to…read morepar for me. There are better bakeries for lower effort. Let's start with the good. The namesake Pistachio Cardamom croissant was excellent for a filled croissant. It had excellent layers and the cream was just enough to add a lusciousness to each bite that wasn't too heavy. The madame lorraine was my other favorite. It was meaty and rich with the soft baked runny yolk and the light touch of rosemary was just enough to accentuate the bite. The not as good...a standard butter croissant. Maybe we got a dud but there was a serious lack of layers in ours and it wasn't as crisp or as buttery as I like. The elote corn croquiche filling was also quite salty which was a shame because the pastry layer was pretty good. I still have two more pastries to try but given the weight and the mixed bag, I definitely expected a lot more from Butter & Crumble. Pro tip: get a butter croissant at Arsicault, walk to B Patisserie and get a kouign amann. You'll have both before the line moves here.

Amazingly good cafe with beautiful desserts! It's got lots of seating, with nice decorations and…read morealso an outdoor patio for enjoying outside. We had some capucinos and 2 slices of cakes plus a toast topped with some flavorful cream-like sweets (sorry, didn't order and don't remember the name) The pandan crepe and corn Basque cheesecake were delicious! The corn kernels in the cheesecake was def a must try experience! You just order at the counter and get a number and go find an empty table. self service water and utensils. Truly a worthwhile experince for a snack.

Sweet Glory is a great spot for some yummy dessert after lunch. They're most known for the millie…read morecrepe cakes, but they also have plenty of drink options as well. The modern decor and outdoor patio makes for a good ambiance to unwind and enjoy some sweets. The crepe cakes caught our eye and they have a variety of flavors to try, including many Asian-inspired flavors. My favorites were the durian and earl grey, both cakes were tasty and perfectly sweet. For my second visit, I just wanted a drink and got the Iced Salted Egg Yolk Latte. It was tasty, but the plastic straw made it hard to suck up the egg yolk bits, so that made the drink less enjoyable.

Each visit to San Francisco is a visit to this pastry shop!…read moreThey do a great job on their coffees, the French omelette and their pastries. Very consistent over the years don't need to add pictures as there are plenty of pictures already online but definitely a five star review!

I was in the area, looking for cake and stumbled upon this place. From the photos, everything…read morelooked delicious and pretty so I decided to try it. On Sunday afternoon, it was empty and the dessert case was half full. The staff were nice and explained everything to me. I wished the signs had list of ingredients. Of the 3 mini cakes I got, I think my favorite was the Ispahan, the Raspberry lychee rose. The flavors were light and worked really well together. The Pistachio tart was great too. It did feel slightly thick/heavier to me but still good.

Sunny morning in SF eating gorgeous pastries, and drinking hot coffee. Life is good! Wide selection…read moreof French pastries, muffins, croissants. A couple of sidewalk tables and two inside.

Was in town and I'm also looking for a great kouign amann. We arrived before lunch and some items…read morewere sold out. But the lady working the counter said if you don't see something you want,we have more in the back. She brought out some more kouign amann. We also got an apple pie and ham and cheese quiche. They warmed up the quiche for a couple of minutes. We started to eat it but it was still cold in the center. The kouign amann tasted good the first day. But sadly,it tasted stale and hard the next day. I've had others from different places that lasted more than 1day. Definitely good, I'd probably return it I'm near by. But I wouldn't make a special trip for this place

This is my favorite cake shop in the area and should be the bar for cakes everywhere…read more The buttercream on the cake is the best. It's soooooooooooooooo smooth and buttery. I would eat the cream by itself if they sold it that way. Good thing I don't live nearby. I saw one review say that some of their chocolate flavor or cookie flavors weren't as good, which I understand. I had a cookie cake and didn't taste the smooth, buttery taste I was looking for. I highly recommend cakes that let their vanilla frosting shine without mixing too many flavors. Flavors: - Raspberry & lychee was amazing - Key lime was a little too tart for my tastes, but I still loved the buttercream - Cookie was just ok

Super elegant cakes! They look to be those that are super custom, but really glad that you can just…read moreorder and pick up these cakes. A cousin has brought over cakes from Butter& on numerous occasions, and they've been a hit each time. Beautifully crafted with the outside layers so you can see both the cake and frosting layers. I absolutely love the unique-esque of flavors here. The first cake I tried from Butter& was their brown butter lemon cake. It was a bit too sweet for my liking, but love the sound of that flavor combination. It was great texturally. The second one I tried was their lychee raspberry. Wow, they really get that lychee flavor super well there! Very impressed. This one was more to my liking, and it was as equally as beautiful as the first one. Disclaimer that I haven't been to the actual store, but heard great things re service and the atmosphere. I bet it smells amazing in there. Someday I'll make a visit, but for now, keep the cakes coming! YUM!

Not good not bad . Nothing special to go out of the my way for a croissant. At San Francisco prices…read moreexpecting a bit more. It was ok only if I am in the neighborhood

I'd been looking forward to trying Juniper - mainly for the black sesame kouign amann - but also to…read morecheck out the hype (all of my friends and coworkers told me that I must visit). I ventured to Juniper during the late morning rush, and while there was a line out the door, it moved quickly and the bakers were hard at work keeping the pastries stocked throughout the morning. As I waited in line, I admired the impressive selection of sweet and savory croissants. Since I visited during the summer, many of the pastries featured fresh tomato and stone fruits. While I was tempted to try one of each, I was on a mission during this visit to try the black sesame kouign amann. When I placed my order at the counter, I was served a fresh-from-the oven kouign amann - this rarely happens! I couldn't resist trying a piece as I left the bakery, and it was indeed exquisite. The black sesame kouign amann from B. Patisserie is my gold standard, and Juniper's version is a close contender. While the black sesame flavor is much lighter and the texture fluffier than the B. Patisserie version, I liked the abundance of the crispy edges (as well as the year-round availability). I will certainly be back to try more of Juniper's pastries.

This was the one place I wanted to visit while in SF. It was amazing, but there is so much hype it…read morewas hard to temper my expectations!!! There are three Arsicault locations, but this is the original, opened in 2015 (or so the internet told me). Our hotel was closer to the Tenderloin location, but that area wad sketchy. The line was 15 people long, but moved incredibly fast. The menu is on the front glass window (no prices,). Once you enter, you can see the pastries and corresponding prices. Unfortunately, you enter when it's your time to order, pay grab your food, and then leave. We went twice and our whole interaction was less than a minute per trip!!! We had many things and there were only winners. If you don't want to spend $60 like we did, here are my thoughts on what we tried. Croissants: the almond was the winner by a long shot!!! I liked the ham and cheese, but only if you need a savory option. Chocolate chip croissants are not my favorite, but my daughter ate the whole thing and loved it. The almond chocolate chip had too much going on and it's the only one I would not recommend. The kouign amann is delicious and worth getting. The morning bun is good, but only if you want a bit of citrus flavor (orange zest). The monkey bread was good, but after all the other pastries, it didn't stand out. It seemed similar to the kouign amman in retrospect and I'd need another side by side to really sort out the differences. The chocolate chip cookie is delicious, but beware that it is salted. My son wasn't a fan, but the rest of us liked it. A bonus if you go the Richmond Ariscault -- it's next door to Breck's, a great coffee shop that has seating. Looks like most Arsicault customers grabbed their pastries and went next door to get coffee and sit down. We followed suit and it was a perfect pairing. After our pastries, we went to Golden Gate to walk off the meal. An epic morning!!!

Excellent croissants and pastries at Arsicault. There's usually a line but it generally moves…read morequickly. The storefront is small so you pretty much walk inside to tell them what you want, pay, and get your pastries to go. No place to sit; only drip coffee offered. The croissants are crunchy on the outside and flaky on the inside. One of the best croissants in San Francisco. They don't offer a huge selection of pastries but the more popular ones are the croissants and Kouign Amann. With the croissants they offer a number of variations including almond, chocolate, ham and cheese. They also sell scones but I would stick with the croissants in my opinion.

Best Kouign Amman in San Francisco. The seasonal strawberry guava kouign Amman is amazing, with the…read moresweetness of the kouign Amman balanced by the guava. All the pastries I've tried have been delicious, perfectly flaky buttery croissants, etc. And I like that there are tables to enjoy a treat with coffee or tea.

A little Paris in San Francisco. B. Patisserie is…read moreeffortlessly chic beautiful pastries, perfect coffee, and that understated SF charm. The kouign amann is the reason to come: delicate layers, crisp caramelized edges, buttery center. Simple, elegant, and genuinely unforgettable. No over-the-top sweetness. No gimmicks. Just really, really good pastry. Come early, order the kouign amann, stay for coffee.