I give Ariscault a solid 4.5 but rounded up to 5 stars. This is my second visit but I waited until…read moreafter lunch to get pastries. To get the best choice of pastries it is best to go before noon before some of the most popular items sell out. I was able to get Almond Croissants, Morning Bun, Kouign Amann and a chocolate chip cookie. My wife said they make the best almond croissant, not overly sweet and nice flakey croissant, she liked the Kouign Amann but she said B Patissere makes the best. The chocolate chip was big, soft in the middle with a slight crunchy edge, the cookie had a good sweetness balance. I was lucky enough to go at a time when there were a few porn parking spots. The parking can be a challenge but it is worth the hunt for parking to get some tasty pastries.

Are there insane lines on the weekends? Yes. Do they have the best croissants in SF? Also yes…read more I have been to all of their locations but this one is my favorite. Their ham and cheese croissant in particular is divine and so tasty. The croissants is so flaky and buttery and the cheese tastes amazing with the ham. Hands down the best I have tasted in SF and many other places.

The food was excellent also t he service was immaculate and the ambiance was appealing and nice…read more I will go back again soon keep up the good work and good food

Me and a friend went here on a Friday (in April - the menus change monthly). The owner requested…read morethat lineups start after 7:45 - we got there at about 7:50 AM and there was already about half a block's worth of line. Once the bakery opened at 9 AM the line moved fairly fast, but by opening time the line was down two blocks and wrapped around out of sight. We'd heard about B&C lines but even this on a weekday morning was surprising. Overall the pastries were very good, I will say that the savory pastries rank higher here than anywhere else I've been, but the sweet pastries don't. We got the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin, Lemon Bluberry Bun, Potato Artichoke Croquiche, Bacon Egg & Cheese, and Sam's Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake. The Croquiche was my favorite of all of them, and it was great warm, with a nice creamy filling. From the sweet pastries, my favorite was the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin - the rhubarb taste wasn't very strong but it was overall flaky, not too dry (even when eating it later in the day), and the cinnamon coating also didn't clash with the strawberry, vanilla, and orange. Least favorite was the olive oil cake; it was slightly bitter and the olive oil taste was dominating. These pastries are very large. Split between 2 people 3 of them were enough for us to be so full we saved the rest for later. I also got the Brown Butter Butterscotch Latte (iced), I'm not usually a fan of coffee but it was really good (it's very sweet so as a non-coffee drinker that worked out for me - the syrups overpower the coffee taste). The inside is cute with a pastel pink theme, we were able to snag the two seats by the window. I also liked the merch for sale and got a small print of the storefront. Definitely worth going too once, but due to the line I probably won't return until a monthly menu comes out that has a lot of things I desperately want to try. It's a top 3 bakery in SF for sure.

3.29.26 Piping hot! Got my egg tart dozen yesterday. Delicious. $45 a dozen…read more GGB Lady told me they'll be on vacation for 3 weeks starting Monday 3.30.26.

Parking: None, chinatown will be impossible street/meter parking…read more Interior: None, this is a order/pick up window. If the shop is open you will see a line. Wait Time: 10min on a weekend afternoon. I got lucky and saw it was open beginning of this year before crowds found out. Their hours are not accurate so just up to chance. Items Order: 9/10 Egg Tart $3.75 - larger than average egg tart. It comes piping hot and fresh. the shell is very buttery but holds well. custard is very hongkong style (eggy/milky vs the custardy Portuguese version). Sweetness level is about 50% so not that sweet. CASH ONLY

This time we got the pan suise, seasonal kouign aman (strawberry guava), and a regular croissant…read more Pan suise is by far our favourite and we look forward to the different kouign aman flavours. Pretty good pain croissant not too oily and not dry. Amazing as usual! My favourite bakery

This is a popular neighborhood bakery that is also famous in the entire city. They're famous for…read moretheir Kouign Amann, French pastries with an Asian flavored twist. When the full size Kouign Amann runs out these breadsticks, see my photos, are excellent substitutes: caramelized, sweet, crunch, and flaky. Sort of like bite size Kouign Amann. The layered coffee / espresso cake is excellent, just the right amount of coffee, sweetness and cream. It's subtly sweet and just the right harmony of bite through the layers. It's a little small portioned but love the sleek rectangular slice. They often have seasonal, Asian inspired flavors such as sesame Kouign Amann. For holidays, order ahead, and arrive early. For fresh Kouign Amann's, get them early in the morning. They sell out. Location: near UCSF Mount Zion medical center.

I preordered a Ten Blessings New Year Gift Box (Limited Edition), and picked it up on a Sunday…read moreevening. The place was busy. There was no space to sit and eat. But some folks were standing and eating outside. Most of the folks were taking out. My gift box contained all their favorites (mentioned below). Pineapple buns were my favorite. It had kind of a crumbly texture and great flavor. May be guava one was my favorite. Tarts were good too. * Croissant Egg Tart * Meringue Taro Egg Tart * Pandan Croissant Ega Tart * Salted Egg Pork Floss Egq Tart * Pineapple Crust BBQ Pork Tart * Guava Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Pandan Coconut Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Salted Egg Butter Mini Pineapple Bun * Mini Pineapple Butter Gold * Mini Chocolate Marshmallow Pineapple Butter

I wasn't expecting to be wowed but the pineapple buns were delightfully delicious. Tried a few…read morevarieties from the regular pineapple bun to the mini ones and the stuffed ones and all good! The only thing I didn't like were the drinks and the tiny complimentary bun that came with them hehe. You order outside at the "window." They warm up your bread for you but it doesn't take long at all!

The pastrami sandwich I bought was absolutely delicious. The bread was beautifully baked and…read moretoasted, and the cheese melted in your mouth. The wait in line is worth it.

We had a high profile customer meeting with 40 attendees down in South Bay, and we wanted to bring…read moresome nice morning croissants to the meeting as a nice gesture. We had very short notice (Less than 16 hours) to order 40+ croissants. Many bakeries declined our order due to short notice, but Yoel at Tartine came through and was able to get our order in. We placed the order around 5PM on a Tuesday for pick up at 8am on Wednesday - which is unheard of! I really appreciate the extra attention and hustle of Tartine to make the order happen, and the croissants were a huge hit (because they are so delicious). Big thanks to Tartine!

I go to Arizmendi almost every week with my friends. They have cheap prices, and as a kid who…read moredoesn't earn much money, this is great for me. The baked goods there are amazing. My favorites are the cheese roll, the chocolate thing and the almond cookie. All of the treats have the perfect balance of sweet and savory. And, they have stuff for breakfast, lunch and maybe even dinner. The customer service is great too. All of the cashers at the front are patient and kind to me when I give bills. They all ask how the day is going, and one gave me $2 off! The bakery is well decorated from the inside and out. They're tiny details like the cute, hand drawn 'Dog Parking' sign, the banners and drawings from other kids, and all of the carefully arranged baked goods. I think that Arizmendi is a part of my life that I will miss as an adult. I hope you enjoy their service as much as I do.

When my wife and I started planning our leisurely drive to San Francisco, we intended to visit two…read morebakeries, Tartine and Arizmendi, with the goal of purchasing scones and other pastries/desserts. Our cousins were familiar with both bakeries and graciously volunteered to be our foodie guides as we drove to these two bakeries Saturday morning. After visiting Tartine and B Patisserie, Arizmendi was our final bakery and our last stop on our Bay Area foodie tour. Just like the other two bakeries, Arizmendi was a popular destination, it was different than the other two in the selection of the pastries, and I highly recommend their corn cranberry scone and their cheese focaccia. Arizmendi is also located in the Mission District specifically on Valenica and 24th Street. The bakery is in between a Royal gas station and the KitTea Cat Lounge. Parking consists of street parking and just like the other bakeries, parking could be challenging, but Arizmendi is worth the trouble parking and walking to this confectionary paradise. This bakery is a business where their baked goods are enjoyed at home since there is minimal seating. What's unique about this bakery compared to the other two is how the baked goodies are selected. It is self serve where it's a little hectic trying to maneuver around other customers to pick the pastries and breads you desire. The young black lady behind the register who checked us out was courteous, friendly, and took care of us quickly. As you enter Arizmendi, there are four wooden display cases with plexiglass holding scones, cinnamon rolls, muffins, pies, croissants, focaccia, cookies, and shortbreads. As you peer through the plexiglass to decide what to select, make sure to grab the provided wax to pick up your baked goods and place them in the provided bags. One of our friends asked us to grab scones, so scones were one of the items we knew we were going to purchase. My wife selected other items, but I asked her for a focaccia because my cousin said that Arizmendi was know for their pizza breads. I highly recommend you purchase their corn cranberry scones. These scones are hearty, the cranberry is plentiful, and I really enjoyed these while I was drinking a coffee at home. The focaccia I picked was a cheese focaccia made with poblanos, kale, and queso fresco. That square pizza bread was a savory revelation where I devoured that as snack after heating it in our home toaster oven. It was cheesy, the poblanos and kale were tasty, and I completely agreed with my cousin's assessment about their pizza bread. We're so grateful to our cousins for taking valuable time to serve as our foodie tour guides during our trip to San Francisco. Bay Area denizens are blessed to have three bakeries where they can satisfy their pastry, dessert, and bread cravings. We're fans of Arizmendi's scones and pizza bread.

Delicious baked goods. Highly recommend. The flavors of each pastry stands out on its own. Service…read moreis fantastic. Ambiance is fast and efficient. The only thing is parking is not easy to find around the area. Best way to get there is via public transportation.

Neighbor bakehouse has a friendly vibe, and it's a small bakeshop…read more Located in dog patch, parking is a tad easier. They offer a variety of baked in house items that range from the savory ( mushroom and cheese "tart") to the sweet of banana croissant invention. EVERYTHING is tasty. Items are limited in quantity, so go early. The mushroom green onion tart is delish! It has a generous amount of mushrooms, manchego cheese, and light green onions. It's a lovely flavor profile. The only downside is that it's not given to you heated. Eating it cold was not optimal. The banana "tart" because I don't recall the exact name, is to die for! It's sweet, it's sooo good! It's like banana crack. It has caramelized parts to it, and you won't want to share it!! The double backed pistachio/blackberry croissant is a food group all its own. It's everything you want in a pastry! The Thai tea was just OK. Super pricey for the amount. It's not that traditional taste profile. The people that work at Neighbor big house are friendly, expedient with service, and this definitely needs to be on your secret places to try when you're visiting SF. It's not that we want to gatekeep, but you are gonna want all these pastries to yourself!

I love bread and I love Jina Bakes…read more Everything is solid, no notes I need to try everything on their menu now Injeolmi croissant, Kalbijjim croissant, salt bread, garlic salt bread...oooof all so good

Gina Bakes is such a delicious bakery. I'm always impressed with their croissants with…read moreKorean-inspired flavors, and my favorite is the injeolmi croissant, which has a delicious mochi-like filling with soybean powder on top. It's a flavor experience! On this recent visit, I tried the salt bread, and I'm not sure if this is what it's supposed to taste like, but it had a dish soap flavor that really wasn't good. Overall, it's still one of my favorite bakeries in the city, but I'll be staying away from the salt bread.

I love grabbing an assortment of baked goods (scones, X roll, focaccia, muffins, chocolate chip…read morecookies) whenever I'm going up to wine country and I need a snack for the road and in between tastings because I know Arizmendi is always a crowd pleaser. When I'm not buying enough pastries to feed a small army, I will stop in on a random afternoon to grab a slice of their pizza of the day (always vegetarian and always delicious). If you're in need of a quick bite or want to bring home a (sub-$10) loaf, stop by Arizmendi!

I've been to both the Sunset and Mission District locations of Arizmendi Bakery. One thing I always…read morepick up is their chocolate chip cookie--it's my favorite. The cookie costs $3.25, which is quite reasonable, especially since it's larger than most cookies at other bakeries. It's also not too sweet, which I like. A simple treat, but consistently good.