I always in a hunt for a good croissant in San Francisco. There is hype over this place I pass by it all the time in the Inner Richmond in San Francisco. There is always a line at this place on Arguello and I had to grab the ham and cheese croissant and the scone at the Arsicault . I say the best ham and cheese croissant in San Francisco . It wasn't too cheesy and hammy but it was a bit flakey. It was savory and delicious. The scone was also very savory and it was tasty with a soft texture. Even though I didn't get anything too sweet here it does have sweet baked items available by availability. This place is a good place to grab some croissants to go. Arsicault in San Francisco has the best ham and cheese croissant It's a San Francisco bakery and not a restaurant read more

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One of our top favorite croissant places in the city! I absolutely hate parking in the city but would do it any day for these. The line may look very long if you don't come early (before 10:30) but it goes by pretty quickly! The staff is so friendly and efficient at getting your orders out as soon as you order and pay! There's no sitting inside so it's a pick up and go situation but there's sometimes a farmers market on sundays right around the corner so you can grab and walk around! The croissants come out nice and warm and are even more delicious when eaten fresh! read more

Arsicault Bakery - Ham and cheese croissants - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Husband was craving pastries this morning so we made the trek to SF. We got to Arsicault around 10 and the line was fairly long. I think it took us about 30 mins to get to the front. Just as an FYI we stayed in the area and the line pretty much stayed the same length the entire time. There were plenty of street parking in the neighborhood- both paid and unpaid. Arsicault is not a sit down. It's a fairly small storefront. You go in, order from the cashier, your order gets bagged, and you leave. There's literally only space for probably 3 people comfortably. Most people went next door to the coffee shop to eat, BUT please order something there too! Their menu is small. But I think that this is to their benefit. It's limited but they do it well. We got the kouign amann which is what they're known for. It's sweet, light, and flaky. Overall very delicious. We also got the chocolate almond croissant. They give you plenty of the filling so this can feel a bit heavy to eat. Overall, the pastries were delicious. The line goes by pretty quickly. read more

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Does Arsicault even need another top review to convince you? These pastry's are TRULY so delicious. The butter used just has that taste that leaves you wanting more. Perfectly crunchy, flakey and soft. Personally the almond croissant is the star for me, I've never been interested in almond croissants until having them here. I will say that, for me personally, I find their pastry's a bit too oily. That is a personal preference for me. Small and mighty store! And a long line so get there early or at an odd hour. The line does move fast. Highly recommend! read more

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Love love the croissants at Arsicault. They're my favorite croissants in SF and the chocolate croissant is to die for. I also love the ham & cheese croissant if you prefer a savory breakfast. What really makes them special is how buttery the layers are and the flavor really beats other bakeries in the city. read more

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I have nothing new to add but I had a grand ol' time eating a croissant from here while strolling down the street - flaky bits flying everywhere and most definitely stuck to my face. Mmmmm butter. Also, don't sleep on the caramelized puff pastry twists. read more

Drove up here after hearing my friends and coworkers rave about this place. It did not disappoint! The croissants are so light, crispy, and fluffy. I tried to plain, almond, and chocolate. To each their own, but I'm a plain pastry person and it had me hooked. Can't wait to go back. read more

When it comes to Kouign Amman and croissants, Arsicault is my fav place to visit. The pastries are light, flaky and delicious. The ham and cheese are another favorite of mine. Staff are friendly and quickly move the line along. Always look forward to stopping by here when I'm nearby. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Croissant and kouign Amman - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Elite foodie destination. Run, don't walk to Arsicault's bakery. Anything you get here will be fire. Ham and Swiss for savory, almond/chocolate almond for sweet. There are very few bakeries that get croissants both flakey and crispy and this place is one of them. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite croissant in sf! Airy and soft. The line can be very long sometimes on the weekends. I'd recommend going on a weekday. read more

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Arrived around 2:15pm on a Saturday and while there was a line, it went by decently fast. Unfortunately, a lot of the pastries were sold out by the time we reached the front -- plain croissants, chocolate croissants, chocolate chip cookies, koiugn aman, etc. Luckily, my first choice, the chocolate almond croissants ($6.50) were still available! The first bite was heavenly -- light, flaky and delicate layers that delightfully crunched. Inside, there is a layer of almond paste and a layer of chocolate. It does get a little denser and less flaky closer to the center. I enjoyed the almond layer a lot! However, I did find the chocolate to be a little too sweet for my taste and overpowering too. The fact there is powdered sugar on top doesn't help too. In the photos attached below, you can see that are solid, thick pieces of chocolate where my teeth marks can be shown. Maybe if it was dark chocolate or if I had an Americano to drink, I wouldn't have minded the chocolate layer so much. While still delicious, I had to eat it in two sittings. I do hope to try out their almond croissant or plain croissants sometime in the future! read more

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Was not a welcoming place. The person taking our order wasn't in the least bit friendly and seemed to be over taking orders. I kindly asked if it was possible to get our croissant cut in half so the kids could share, but she roughly said "no we don't do that" and that was the end of that. Seemed super transactional and definitely not the cute neighborhood bakery vibe. Croissant wise, it was very good. Unfortunately they all seemed to taste the same. We got 6 different pastries, all with croissant dough, and they didn't taste very different from one another. But classic croissant is the way to go. read more

Best croissants ever! Ive been coming here for maybe 9 years and it never disappoints (besides the crazy long line, jk). I came here on a Wednesday afternoon and was so happy to see only 4 people in line. They have a really good system to keep the line going. If you want to avoid the line and can make it here on the weekday, def would recommend. Never in my life did I think I would ever be a fan of purchasing croissants but it has been worth every wait and dollar spent. Typically I get the almond chocolate croissant but I just tried their ham and cheese which I thought was so flavorful and good as well! I have bought these for my coworkers the day before, but it's not the same. Our family loves to buy this for friends and family to try. Must have it same day and fresh! Recently I've been trying other items on their menu and must say -while I have never been a fan of scones, this place is pretty amazing as well. I intended to buy scones for my friends mom; however, once I got a whiff of the smell I couldn't help but try it. I got the savory scone and the coconut cherry and they both were so flavorful and not super hard and dry like other scones. One of my go-to bakery spots! read more

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I didn't even like chocolate croissants (pain au chocolat) before this darn place. So lucky to have been recommended this, though. It's a cute little bakery, with multiple (some way larger) locations. They're churning out so many pastries here. This most recent time, I ordered a chocolate croissant and a ham and cheese. Flaky isn't a good enough word to describe these croissants. I could sit there and stare at those laminations forever. And the best part is that they taste how they look. The chocolate they use is perfectly semisweet, such that the richness from the croissant is cut through with the slight bitterness. As for the ham and cheese, this was a treat too. Savory ham and sharp cheese break up the buttery taste from the croissant. I don't think you could go wrong here. Also, from order to food in front of you, is like maybe 1 minute, if that. It's a well-oiled machine that has stood the test of time (at least since I've heard about it a few years ago). You deserve a treat, and this is the place to look for it! read more

The ultimate flakiness and pure butter oozing out! Really decadent pastries that are both filling and incredibly light at the same time. I arrived Sunday at 9am and the line was incredibly efficient and I did not wait more than 15 minutes. Once you're inside, the process is so efficient you put in your order and within three seconds someone hands you your bag and you are on your way! The Kouign amann was the most delicious flaky circle- perfect sweetness level. The chocolate almond croissant I could see the layers of butter soaking through keeping everything nice and moist. Really beautiful pastries and the line was not as bad as I feared! Fair prices too! And there's a farmers market on Sunday to walk around and make a longer morning of the trip. read more

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I was a long time Arsicault customer having been buying their ham and cheese croissants since they opened shop on Arguello. On my last two visits I noticed that they have severely cut back on the amount of ham to a single thin slice with barely any cheese. Cutting back like this is unfortunate and I will no longer be buying them. Too bad, they used to be soooo good. read more

Popped into Arsicault first thing in the morning, and even before opening, the line was already forming. Unfortunately at this point, the secret is out, and everyone is willing to wait patiently, knowing full well that what awaits them is nothing short of perfection. And perfection it was. The ham and cheese croissant was warm, insanely flaky, and impossibly buttery. Each bite started with so much flakiness covering the thinly layered doughiness, giving way to the melty cheese & warm salty ham. It's the best croissant you'll ever have. If you haven't had an Arsicault croissant fresh out of the oven, you haven't truly lived. I'm still daydreaming about this croissant hours later. Can't wait until the next time! read more

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Not much to say that others haven't said - my go to for croissants in the city, especially almond or ham & cheese. Go early or the line will be massive. Plenty of street parking if it's not a Sunday (farmers market). Service is quick as long as you know what you want! If you're early enough, stop by the coffee shop next door to enjoy a cup of coffee with your croissant. Almond croissant - on the richer side and you can share one with two people, unless you are really craving sweets and hungry. Ham and cheese - not a crazy amount of ham filling but the overall croissant and cheese are cooked perfectly. Very flaky, so I'd advise you eat this outside and not in your car. read more

Outstanding bakery! Our family stood in a long line that moved quickly through the cool summer breeze. We ordered many baked goods-- and they were great! I had a croissant that was flaky on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside. One of the best croissants ever! The highlight of our meal was the Kouign Amman, glazed and caramelized and crisp on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. Amazing! We also had an almond croissant, dusted with powdered sugar, flaky, and crispy on the outside, sliced in half and filled with a delicious creamy almond paste. Wonderful! The service was fast, The bakery is bustling and busy and full of warmth. What a delicious breakfast! read more

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If this isn't the best damn almond croissant I've ever had in my life... I don't know what is. Seriously, everything they bake here is well worth the trip and the line. read more

I was so excited to visit this bakery! My sister always told me how much she likes it here. And I can say this is the place to get the perfect croissant! I will miss it and definitely come back again!! read more

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A visit to Arsicault could easily convince you, you were in Paris. The high quality of ham they use in their Ham & Cheese croissant is the . When I get an itch to fly to Paris, I drive over an hour to get my fix. This is my happy place. Merci *Get there before noon so you aren't disappointed, cause they sell out!!!!!! read more

Arsicault doesn't disappoint! This was my first time trying their croissants (recommended this place by a friend) and it was definitely a highlight of our visit to SF. Stopped by on a Tuesday around noon and ended up picking up two chocolate almond croissants ($6.5 each) and an almond croissant ($5.75). Had also heard good things about their ham & cheese croissant, but they were sadly sold out already (along with most of their menu). No seating inside or fancy set-up, just a simple order and take to-go. There wasn't a line when I stopped by, so the service was really quick. As for the croissants, they were delicious. Super buttery/flaky, dense, with delicious fillings (almond paste, thick chocolate chunks). Cannot recommend enough if you're in the area, just make sure you get out there earlier to taste more of their menu! read more

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At this point, every Bay Area local knows that Arsicault is by hands down the best patisserie in the Bay. They have perfected their craft down to a T. But just because they are the best it doesn't mean they are perfect, so let's go over the great and the better. Like any patisserie you have to measure their quality through an original butter croissant. The way you gauge if a patisserie has made a good croissant is by looking at the air pockets inside, if its completely hollow then its basically costco. But if it has air pockets that look like chambers, then its a damn fine croissant and Arsicault's definitely has them. On top of the quality of their croissant, they are also very consistent. Both times Ive been here almost a year apart has led to the same high quality croissant being served. Its amazing how it can always taste like the first time, every time. But as I mentioned earlier there is a bit of room to make something great much better. Their chocolate almond croissant although delicious in flavor, was almost way too sugary and sweet to finish in one sitting. When I first picked up the croissant it felt literally like 2.5-3 lbs. It was oozing and gushing marzipan and chocolate out the seams. On top of that there is powdered sugar. As someone who has a sweet tooth, this was even too sweet for my own liking. It felt more sugary than a Disneyland dessert. If you could tone down the amount of filling you put in these croissants, it would make them just as perfect as your buttered croissant. So if you're visiting the Bay, Arsicault is a must visit. Also, definitely get there early. They tend to sell out early in the day. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Butter Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My daughter had to be in the area so I asked her to stop for me while I was at work. Best request I ever did. What a treat. She got there on a Thursday morning 10 minutes after opening and there were 5 people in line already. She easily found street parking on Clement. She had my order and was in and outefficiently. I ordered an almond croissant, a chocolate almond croissant, and a kouign amann. I love, love, love KA and this was my first time having it from Arsicault. It was buttery and flaky but it's not as good as the one from B Patisserie, at least I tried it and now I know. Don't sleep on their croissants- buttery and delicious and they don't skimp on their innards. read more

Ariscault lives up to the hype! Ariscault has been on my list for years, but I hate waiting in long lines. I finally bit the bullet last December. I visited the bakery on a Saturday mid-morning in December with friends. Parking was difficult to find, but not impossible. The wait was long, but under 30 minutes. I ordered the ham and cheese croissant as well as an almond croissant. The pastry was buttery with flaky layers fresh out of the oven. The ham and cheese included a nice smoky cheese, which I'm guessing to be Gruyère. The almond croissant was sweet, but not overpowering for a sugar hound like me. There isn't seating as it's a bakery, not a cafe, so we took our pastries to-go. Like most bakery goers, we ordered coffee and tea next door and enjoyed our pastries there; much to the cafe-owners chagrin. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Ham and cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

These are the best croissants I've ever had! My favorites were the kouign amann and almond croissant. I went on a weekday, and the line moved pretty quickly. Parking is tough though. read more

I fully thought Arsicault would be a complete tourist trap, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that their croissants were actually quite good. There was still a bit of a line (15 minutes ish) around 1PM on a Friday, but it looks deceptively long as there's no wait once you're in the store. I also appreciated that they were still pumping out fresh croissants at that point in the day as opposed to just setting out right as they open. As a non-morning person, fantastic to know that I still have a shot at getting something out of the oven. Butter Croissant (4.25/5): I really wanted the outside to be a bit more crisp, but the inside was fantastic - pillowy with a bit of a chew and suuuuuuper buttery. Not sure if it's the best croissant I've ever had, but certainly top 4. Kouign Amann (3.25/5): The best part of a kouign amannn is the additional crisp and crunch compared to a typical croissant, but I think the batch I got must have been underbaked. Rather than a beautiful caramel brown, it was still yellow and was enjoyable, but on the lower end of kouign amans I've had. Almond Croissant (4.25/5): Really fantastic almond croissant. Frangipane had super fantastic almond flavor and all around the textures were just great. Croissant was still flaky and the almond croissant had the perfect soft crunch texture (think soft cookie). read more

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Finalllllly tried Arsicault Bakery!! Took way too long... Came by around noon, and the wait was about 25-30 min. Since they only give the box if you order 12...I ended up buying quite a few :D I ordered: -Plain Croissant × 3 $14.25 ($4.75 ea.) -Chocolate Croissant $5.75 -Almond Croissant × 3 $17.25 ($5.75 ea.) -Chocolate Almond Croissant $6.50 -Ham and Cheese Croissant $6.75 -Kouign Amann $5.00 -Morning Bun × 2 $10.00 ($5.00 ea.) -Savory Scone $5.25 -Chocolate Chip Cookies $3.75 Best almond croissant I've ever had! I also enjoyed the morning bun as well. Next time, I definitely want to try the ham and cheese croissant in person! Street parking only. Obviously, get there earlier than later so you can potentially beat the wait. read more

Omg it is delicious!!! Always amazing food! It is a tiny location so the line seems long but it moves quickly. They can only around 1 party at a time. It is quick and efficient! Overall, always a hit!! read more

Arsicault Bakery - Chocolate almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally got the chance to check out this bakery. Came on a Saturday close to 2pm. There was a line but it moves fast. They were sold out of a few pastries but all the croissants were available. Got the ham and cheese and almond. It was super flakey and light. Definitely worth a try. read more

Arsicault Bakery - Ham and cheese, almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm proud to say that I survived the line at Arsicault Bakery . I read the reviews ahead of time and spoke to other survivors ahead of my visit, so I was fully aware of what I was getting into. To make matters worse, I visited Arsicault at 10:30am on a Saturday... I know. Prime time for baked goods on a beautiful sunny day. Our wait time was about one hour. Once we got to the store, it took maybe 15 seconds to order and get our croissants. We ordered the plain, almond, and ham & cheese croissants. I did not try the ham & cheese personally, but I heard it was delicious from a trusted source. For the real review - I expected more from the plain croissant which knocked my review down a star. I didn't find it to be buttery at all and while I appreciate a flakey croissant, this was almost flakey in an obnoxious way.. In fairness, my expectation was set at 'best croissant ever' and it wasn't that for me. The almond croissant on the other hand is definitively the best one I've ever had. I thought about returning to the line on my last day in SF for one more opportunity to taste it (but alas I was vetoed). This is definitely worth the visit!! read more

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At first, you walk up and the line is super intimidating. My husband is used to my shenanigans, he drives up and I run out. I probably was in the line for about 40 mins and after the first bite, I realized it was worth every minute. I took a bite of the ham and cheese croissant and it was instantly flakey and buttery. We pretty much just ordered and took it to go. After you wait in line, it's one party in only. They accept credit card and if you're lucky, you can find street parking. Come on a Sunday and catch the farmers market at the end of the street read more

Arsicault Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We love our croissants and this was probably one of our tops. The croissants were so fluffy and light with that crispy exterior. The wait for us on a holiday at 10:30 was about 20minutes. They're very efficient at what they do and really specialize in it because it was super tasty. I liked their croissants more than their other types of pastries but otherwise everything was quite delicious. Would definitely go again. There isn't a place to sit though so you need to find a place nearby to eat it. The shop itself is really small and can only fit a couple customers. I recommend that you look up to see what you want first through the photos because I felt like I had to order quickly due to the line. There's also surrounding street parking around that area. You just need to wait for someone to leave but we were able to find a spot pretty quickly. Probably because people go in and out for this bakery read more

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I didn't think I'd make it all the way out to Richmond during my trip, but somehow did and had to stop by! There was a really long line, but I was happy I waited. By the time I got in, they had run out of plain and chocolate croissants for the day, so I'd recommend coming early. I got two almond croissants, a currant scone, and a Kouign Amaan. The hype delivered- it was wonderful. Would highly recommend coming by! read more

Arsicault Bakery - Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is yet another average spot that for some reason is heavily boasted about in SF. The chocolate croissant tasted like every other spot and the chocolate chip cookie was okay. The people there are sweet and quick to attend however I do not think a wait is worth for these pastries. read more

Best croissants in the city!! Came to Arsicault on a Saturday morning and the line wasn't too bad, had to wait 15 min before we could order, but it gave us enough time to select our pastries. The storefront is small but it still had plenty of room to see the options. Classic Croissant -- flaky, buttery, perfection, plenty of chambers of air pockets to retain the overall structure, highest quality croissant I've ever had! Almond Croissant -- prob the best almond croissant I've ever had, perfect coating of powdered sugar & almonds, almond filling was to-die-for, I've tried their chocolate almond croissant before but that version is a bit too sweet for me If you're stopping in the city or live in SF, you gotta make a pitstop at Arsicault. Make sure to go early as they tend to sell out of their top offerings. read more

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This place has the BEST almond croissant I ever had!! I used to not like croissants, but this spot has changed that! I love the texture of their croissants, they're so flaky. I've had their ham & cheese, chocolate almond, and almond croissants. My favorite to get here is definitely the almond croissant! I came here on a Sunday early afternoon and there was a line, however, the line moved quickly. I only waited about 15 minutes. There's no seating inside, but you can definitely grab coffee at the spot nearby and sit in the coffee shop to enjoy your pastries. 10/10 highly recommend this spot! read more

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SO SO SO GOOD! The line can be long in the mornings but it is sooo worth it, the item I would recommend the most is the Chocolate Almond Croissant, and honestly any of their croissants are so good, just really well made and the perfect amount of flakiness Everything is freshly made, service is fast and ambiance is good too! It's a small service area with no seating area, so it's a quick grab and go kind of place so line moves very fast. read more

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A MUST VISIT IN SF! This spot was hyped up by a good friend who took me here and it did not disappoint! If you're looking for pastries while in SF, definitely give Arsicault a visit. I've been told that long lines form here, even on weekdays! Luckily when we paid them a visit, there wasn't a super long line and we were able to get some of my friend's favorites. This tiny bakery has a line outside because the inside is so small, it mainly acts as a pick up. They have a menu outside of what they have for the day and update if things are sold out or not. Although we came a bit later in the day, we were able to grab some of my friend's recs- the almond croissant, ham & cheese croissant, and some of their shortbread cookies (which I took home for friends). I'm not usually an almond croissant fan but this one may have just changed my mind. I am also a self-proclaimed ham & cheese croissant connoisseur and this one was almost as good as my most fav croissant that I got in Paris. Arsicault, you have my heart! I will be back next visit! read more

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