Hands down the best croissant I've had in the US, and I'm not exaggerating. Arsicault Bakery makes…read morecroissants that genuinely remind me of the ones I've had in Europe. There was a short line outside and no seating, but honestly, no biggie when the pastries are this good! We ordered the plain croissant, ham & cheese croissant, and chocolate cookie. What a treat!! The croissants were incredibly flaky, buttery, and perfectly crisp on the outside. You can really taste the quality. Service was straightforward and straight to the point. Nothing particularly warm or memorable, but they get the job done. If you're in San Francisco, this bakery is absolutely worth a stop. I would come back just for the plain croissant alone!

Super small shop with a line out front. Came highly recommended by several family members…read more We got the kouign-amann, ham & cheese croissant and morning bun. I also got a black coffee they only sell tea and coffee.

I finally got my hands on one of their preordered pastry boxes!…read more My box came with: - chocolate pecan croissant - carrot cake twice baked croissant - lemon blueberry bun - spinach feta bearclaw Each pastry was so so good! You can tell each one was crafted and baked to perfection. Definitely lives up to the hype!

Food is amazing and the staff is very nice, too! Their…read morepastries are amazinglly tasty, especially pistachio cardamom and miso mushroom crokiche were awesome!! Best bakery in the world!!!

Heard about this place and I'm so glad it was open today! Usually there's only one item for sale…read moreon any given day, and the menu item for today was Moon Cake. I hadn't had a traditional one yet this year, so that was a plus for me. Normally I'm not crazy about the nut moon cakes, but this one was terrific! It was the best moon cake I've had in a while - regular lotus seed with yolk and nuts. The lady at the bakery reminded me of an "auntie" and she was super friendly! Even though today was moon cake, I took a chance and asked if she had any wife cake (Low Po Behng). Unfortunately she didn't, but we had a nice little conversation in Cantonese and it brought me back to childhood and Chinatown in L.A. back in the day. Some people might not like that it's closed (I think that's when she runs out or isn't baking that day) but that's just how it goes. It's nothing personal if someone drives a long way and it's closed. It sounds like sometimes the lines can be long (There was no line for us today - score!) but it's everyone's choice if they're willing to wait or not. It's a little place and you order through the door. To me, that just adds to the quirky adventure of it all. Next time I hope she has Low Po Behng!

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.

amazing, truly delicious pastries, the almond croissants omg. great friendly service, did togo boxread more

One of the best bakeries in the city!! Im sure many people would agree…read more Fresh pastries and excellent customer service. The Kouign Amann is my absolute favorite, Im always craving it and can never resist! :D

Oh no, they are using ugly ai type ads :(…read more The original pineapple puffs filled with cream are still good and best if you're lucky to get them freshly made.

I took my out-of-town relatives here to try their famous bolo baos, and was not disappointed! We…read moregot a variety of baos to try and my favorite were the minis. They were so cute! All the baos consistently had the perfect crust on top partnered with a soft base. Heads up, this is a walk up, cash only place.

This is one of those places I could visit every day, and I'd probably become diabetic really quick…read morebut all good cause it's soooooo delicious!!!!! Everything is good here, I know that doesn't really describe it but yes! Trust me the cakes, pastries all worth it! My personal favorite the bread pudding. This place is known for having long lines, but the service is pretty good and the line moves quick. If you drive there, good luck finding parking near by. You may have to park a few blocks away. Tartine gets noisy but it's expected as lots of things are happening in a small area. The smell and the yummyness around makes you forget about all that noise n distraction.

I've been coming to the original Tartine on Guerrero since 2010, and 16 years later, it's still one…read moreof my favorite bakeries in the Bay Area in addition to Manresa! Living in the South Bay, it's always a treat to make it up here. Love their pastries, but their sourdough and selection of breads are just as amazing. The quality is consistently excellent, the value is there, and the staff is always friendly and efficient. Parking can be a challenge, and weekend lines are no joke, but it's well worth the trip. Great baked goods, good people, and that laid-back SF vibe. Tartine never disappoints!

I don't even know why I'm writing a review. Their pizzas are delicious. Flavor changes daily. I'm…read morepartial to the chocolate thing pastries as well. I am not a fan of their sourdough or shortbread - there are much better places for that in the city. Their half baked pizzas are to finish at home. Credit card OK if above $10 otherwise bring cash. Service - always with a smile Ambiance - crowded and cramped inside. There will be a line on weekends. It moves fast.

I usually love this bakery but yesterday i bought a chocolate chip cookie that was stale, hard to…read morebight and taste was awful. I ended up throwing the chocolate chip away. I was surprised because my friends and i usually walk in happy as their cookies are amazing but yesterday's experience was awful. Management should always check everything is warm and delicious to eat.

What a treat! This…read moreplace has great breads and bakery. The espresso machine maybe down, as I see it sitting right there on the left when you walk in, BUT, they only serve drip. AND...if its not down and they decided to just do drip, I dont blame them. Its not so simple to manage a high level of espresso quality with the lines they get..But maybe they will have it, IDK! The everything seeded bread is fantastic, the savory baked goods, and the double chocolate croissant...all good. I had also visited Butter & Crumble. If you want an alternative, this does not disappoint. Not as high key and polished with a cherry on top and decor, but SOLID bakes.

Neighbor Bakehouse is right off the T line and at least on a Friday, they still had all of their…read morebaked goods available around 10 / 10:30 AM. Seating wise, they only have 3-4 small metal tables with 2 chairs each. In the morning, these will be completely covered by the shade of the building, so I'd honestly recommend walking along dog patch area for a spot to enjoy your treats. Both the Ube Croissant and the Pistachio Blackberry Croissant are super fun twists to the almond croissant format. Flavor comes through strong and the filling is generous. Pastry pretty flaky still and you get the contrast of the crunchy almost cookie like texture against the buttery croissant.

I always come to Japantown just for their Injeolmi croissants! Truly is one of my must visits…read morewhenever I'm in SF. It has the perfect combination of texture with the mochi and flaky croissant exterior. Absolutely love love love! I wish I could just buy a months supply of them.., but they're best eaten same day and fresh. Otherwise the mochi starts to harden and lose its bounciness. The store itself is located at the bottom floor of Japan Town's West mall right across Maido and Matcha Cafe Maiko! Service depends on whoever is the cashier but today we had a nice girl! :)

Jina Bakes has delicious and unique pastries!…read more The bakery is located inside the Japantown mall. The ordering area is small, and there is usually a line out the door on weekends, but it moves fast. Now, for the pastries: I've tried a few, but my go-to is the cookies. I love the matcha and matcha strawberry cookie. -The matcha cookie 5/5 has white chocolate chunks and it is sweet. The matcha and chocolate balance each other well. -The matcha strawberry 4/5 has a unique flavor and it tastes really good but it is a bit sweeter. -Lemon sesame wheel 5/5: I believe it is a seasonal item, but oh wow! Talk about perfection. This pastry is delicious. It has flaky, buttery layers of dough, and the lemon cream filling is delicious. Not too sweet. If they have it, try it. -I've also had the mochi, and cream puff. They are good, but they're not my go-to pastries. -Honey Comb Latte 3/5: this was probably the only disappointing one I had here. It was a bit bland, and I wasn't impressed. I only had it once and I didn't order it again. Overall they have many delicious pastries and if you find yourself in Japantown definitely give it a try.

Truly one of the best local bakeries in the Bay Area with variety and quality. I love coming to…read morearizmendi to see the pizza of the day and bring friends/family here when they visit. They even do fun seasonal menu items like king cake for Mardi Gras and pies.

Some of the best pastries in the city, but some of the most racist/prejudice staff. Been going for…read moreyears, but every time I go I'm always accused of stealing an extra cinnamon roll. They even have a few staff members who've gone far enough to squeeze my bag, thereby squeezing my food, to verify I didn't steal. I'mma still keep going bc this is my neighborhood, but I won't ever tip them. Being on Valencia street they clearly cater to yuppies and not locals.