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

Arsicault - Morning bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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

Arsicault - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Arsicault - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

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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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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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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Great service! The Kouign Amann and bacon onion quiche were delicious! Well worth the 15 minute walk from my hotel! read more

Arsicault - Bacon and onion quiche was delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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

Arsicault - Ham and Cheese Crossiant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

BEST. ALMOND. CROISSANT. EVER. I think it's a good thing I don't live in SF because I would be coming to Arsicault wayyyy too often to order this croissant. It tastes heavenly: perfect ratio of buttery to flakiness. read more

Arsicault - chocolate croissant (left), almond croissant (top right) plain croissant (bottom right) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best sweet croissant had in US. Crunchy, butterly, delectable. I'd love to try the savory side ones next time.

Really good! The line was definitely worth it for the almond croissant alone, but I also really like their kouign amann! read more

Arsicault - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walked over to get an iced coffee and it smells delicious in there. Also picked up an almond croissant and it was perfection. They were quick and accurate. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it hit the spot read more

Arsicault - Pastries! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious pastries and pretty good coffee. Definitely a long line but it moves quickly! Great to grab a quick pick me up or some easy breakfast. read more

Arsicault - Morning bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best. Almond. Croissant. I like their blackberry hazelnut croissant more as it is not overtly sweet! Sometimes a long line, but always go by fast. read more

Let me get this out of the way first, the chocolate almond croissant was a top 3 croissant I've ever had in my life. And that's comparing it to croissants I've had in France. It's a must try. The cookie, you can definitely pass on. It wasn't great. The line may be long but it goes fast, be patient! The bakery doesn't have much seating but by the time you get your food I'm sure some people will leave. All I have to say is, TRY THAY CROISSANT! read more

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Best croissant Ive ever had. Hands down. Awful neighborhood sadly but the place itself is amazing. Soft. Flakey. Buttery. Omggg so good. We got plain and chocolate and a palmier and everything was devoured. I showed up 7:52am and I was the third person in line. I do not recommend coming earlier as the neighborhood is really not great or safe. But 100% stop by and grab more than one of these croissants. Too bad they don't travel well or I would bring it back as souvenirs. read more

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This is maybe the BEST croissant I'll ever have. Just perfection. The morning bun was also great. I didn't think the selection of other pastries that day called to us. The biggest downside is the location - really did not love the walk over here. read more

Arsicault - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dropped by too late for the sourdough country bread... But picked up THE VEGETARIAN SANDWICH for lunch, plus a few goodies like BLACKBERRY BOSTOCK, CHOCOLATE ALMOND CROISSANT, RAISIN KOUIGN AMANN, and a CRANBERRY COCONUT SCONE. THE VEGETARIAN SANDWICH on a freshly baked baguette, house made garlic aioli, roasted cauliflower, oven roasted tomatoes, arugula and sea salt was a well balanced, delicious sandwich. Just the right amount of seasonings, nothing overwhelming but totally delish! Staff was nice, fast and helpful with questions as usual! Will be back for the sourdough country bread. Fingers crossed! read more

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Almost gave up lol parking was challenging due to construction but I parked 2 blocks away. The croissants were yummy and the walnut seal salt chocolate chip cookie was to die for Highly recommend it read more

Oh my goodness, I get the hype. We had the chocolate chip cookie and their blackberry almond croissant, and they were both incredible. The cookie was crispy and thin but soft in the centre with gooey chocolate. The croissant was buttery and flakey with a super decedent Betty and almond filling. My only wish was for the berry jam to be more tart than sweet to balance the flavour. The area of this location is a bit sketchy, so try not to go through Tenderloin read more

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

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Best croissant in the Bay Area. The chocolate chip cookie here is also amazing. Lines on the weekend here are long and if you can make it out here on a weekday the lines are much more manageable. Takeout only with no place to sit. read more

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

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Best croissants I've ever eaten in my life. They are amazing and worth ANY line you encounter. This location isn't nearly as nice as the Clement one, but the food is completely equal. I crave these pastries! Such a treat. I didn't realize what I was missing in croissants prior to coming here. And I've been to France. Service is always quick, they are happy to explain the items, and they get you on your way. Order too much. You'll love everything. read more

Arsicault - Kouign amann and blackberry almond croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Worth the hype and long line. Wow. These pastries were so good. Legit croissants don't think i've had any better. 4.8/5 read more

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The kouig ammans were burnt today, some more than others. When asking for ones that weren't burnt, as some were clearly much darker than others, I was told they're supposed to be burnt. Well they haven't been the past 3 years I've been coming here, and sure enough it didn't taste nearly as good as it used to. It's clear that newer employees think things are supposed to be burnt, which is really strange but explains the plummeting standards at this once-great place. When they're good they're still good, but it's becoming noticeably more hit-or-miss, which is quite a waste of money over many visits. I used to recommend a lot of things at this place, but now I only recommend the sourdough loaf. That's still excellent every time, but anything other than that is a gamble. read more

Grabbed some croissants and chocolate croissants for the office. The regular croissants were SO flaky and perfectly airy. The chocolate croissants had a good balance of chocolate to pastry, though I prefer the regular croissant. The wait / lines at this location are a lot more manageable than the Inner Richmond location. read more

I have been at this location a lot of times but this sunday I was so disappointed and disgusted.. I bought a dozen pastries and I got them in the box and when I was having a coffee with my husband, my husband told me that the pastries taste like onions and I thought he was messing with me but I tried and yes the pastries taste like onions and food... Im sure , someone not doing things properly or use the same knife to cut onion and pastries, all the pastries were filled with different flavors plus onions ... So for now I'll take a break... read more

Overall: 3.5/5 This is by far the lightest croissant I've had in the states. My only complaint is that some items get cold and aren't good anymore for those eating at the store. I ordered a ham and cheese when it came out fresh (10/10 delicious). I'd go back any day for this fresh croissant again. I got an almond croissant but it was just cold and deflated. I'd advise to select your croissant based on which ones look the freshest because my cold almond croissant was edible but not good. Kouign-amann was 4/5 standard and good. Also: -0.5 stars for location. I walked through downtown SF to get here. read more

I recently discovered Arsicault and honestly... I cannot get enough. This place is officially our go to pastries for the office and they vanish faster than I can set the box down -- they never make it to lunch. The line moves super fast, the staff is always friendly. The croissants? Flaky enough to make my problems crumble. 10/10, would risk my diet again. read more

Delicious yummy pastries! We don't drive to SF often, usually take BART. Took us 20 minutes to find parking and we didn't want to park in sketchy areas. Recommend parking on the opposite side of Civic Center close to Asian Art Museum. Then walk through to the bakery. Expect a line but it does move fast. Come early if you want options. We came for TCHO chocolate filled !! Yummy. Also ordered the vegetarian galette, blackberry almond hazelnut, almond croissant. Definitely will try to return and next time sit down to eat instead of take out. read more

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Holy crap... this is one of the few places I can confidently say lives up to the hype. I hate waiting for food and I'd wait an hour for this. I actually came on a Sunday around 12pm and I barely waited- maybe around 10-15 minutes? The ham & cheese croissant was probably one of the best (if not best) things I've put in my mouth this year. It so beautifully layered and flaky and buttery... it is VERY messy to eat as a result of all its delicate layers. But so worth it. The chocolate almond croissant was good but nowhere near as good as the ham & cheese croissant in my opinion. While the ham & cheese was extremely flaky and layered and a delight to bite into, the thick almond paste in the chocolate croissant made the whole pastry feel a lot less delicate and more heavy. It wasn't as sweet as you'd expect it to be for an almond chocolate croissant. The almond filling was well balanced, not too strong of a flavor. There was a good amount of chocolate but not overwhelmingly so. I do feel like the ham & cheese croissant was a fresher batch and the almond chocolate wasn't, so I wonder if that influenced my experience. read more

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Arsicault Bakery had been on my partner's list for a while, so we finally made the trip--and I'm really glad we did. This place definitely lives up to the buzz. It's a cozy little bakery, and the moment you walk in, the smell of fresh, buttery pastries is incredible. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and when we asked for recommendations, they told us their number-one picks: the ham and cheese croissant for savory, and the almond croissant for sweet. Naturally, we had to try both--and then some. I went for the ham and cheese croissant, and it was delicious. The outside was perfectly flaky and crisp, with that golden, buttery texture you hope for in a good croissant. It took a couple bites to reach the ham and cheese filling, but once I got there, it all came together really nicely. The cheese was melty and flavorful, and the ham had a great savory bite that balanced the richness of the pastry. We also picked up the almond croissant, which I haven't tried yet--but it looks amazing and I'm definitely saving it for a moment when I can really savor it. My partner got the almond and blackberry croissant, and he loved it. It had just the right amount of sweetness--not too sugary, but still rich and satisfying. He also got a bacon scone, which we haven't tried yet, but it smells incredible and looks like it'll be another winner. All in all, Arsicault is a spot that clearly takes their pastry game seriously. You can taste the quality and attention to detail in every bite. We'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu--there's still so much left to explore. If you're into classic French-style pastries done really, really well, Arsicault is a must-visit. read more

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Best Ham and Cheese Croissant it is! Extremely crispy outer skin and super flaky. A bit on the greasy side I love the burnt flavor, perhaps they brushed the outside with browned butter. Not into the famed Hazelnut Almond Blackberry Croissant, but I tend to not like these fruity remakes of twice-baked croissants. Too crusty and dry for me. I like the texture of the snappy chocolate in their Chocolate Croissant when it cools completely. No wait in an early frigid Sunday morning at opening. read more