I saw the sign that read, "People's Choice Award" for the SF Croissant Competition, so I had to give them a try for myself. I dropped by on a Saturday late morning, and there were only a handful of pastries left. I picked up a classic butter croissant to taste the award-winning pastry. The croissant was indeed tasty - it had a rich, buttery flavor and was just barely sweet. I wish the pastry was crispier on the outside and more flaky, but perhaps a fresh croissant would have delivered. I also noticed an extensive brunch menu; coupled with charming and nostalgic decor that reminded me of a European cafe, this would be a great spot for a brunch meet-up. read more

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We tried out this place on August 2nd around 9:40 a.m. It had popped up a few times on places recommended for me via my preferences and I said you know what it looks amazing so let's see if the pictures are telling the truth. I will say that the start of the adventure was fabulous. Walking into the shop belt so warm and inviting. The colors that were there of the soft blues and greens and the smell of the butter and the baking bread it just was amazing to be greeted by that. Also there's a video that I added where if you're closer to the corner right side of the shop you can be by the music and there was what I called French cafe music playing we just made the whole experience fuel like a wine down and you can just relax and enjoy your coffee your pastry whatever is that you bought there and just have a moment for yourself. The selection was amazing and I say that because there was stuff in front of you but if you were a local or you'd been there more often there were things that you could order that weren't on the like physical menu or what was in front of you it's just you knew what were certain items I say that because they had a few people come in and order some type of bread so they've got from the back and I'm like oh what is that and of course I saw this as we were leaving and we already finished all of our stuff and I'm like you know what though I want it I cannot eat any more and we have a big event later on so I don't want to be super stuffed. I will say that I do also have another picture where it shows that they won an award and it is very well warranted. We tried an apricot inspired one and then a savory ham and cheese one and they were just delicious. The right amount of flakiness, the great amount of butter, and just the flavors themselves were just wonderful especially as you had them with the coffee that they made. We ended up getting two cappuccinos which were lovely and I'm a big fan of the big cups with a little saucer it just feels more fancy to me and I appreciate it that they have that. Overall highly recommend to check them out and spend some time and linger and just enjoy all of the fabulousness that is there. read more

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Parisian-style bakery in the heart of SF, Le Marais serves up classic croissants along with seasonal selections, such as the cardamom cream pastry, providing a wide variety of options. One of the few places where the pastries don't taste like you're just consuming copious amounts of sugar, Le Marais does a great job balancing flavors. I will say service can seem a bit disorganized and slow so make sure to come early. With some outdoor seating, it's almost as though you're in France, though the street-side view is significantly less romantic. Overall, still a solid SF bakery! read more

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I love it here. My neighborhood coffee spot. Love to come sit here and people watch while enjoying coffee outside. Good espressos, good lattes. I've had their jambone cheese croissant, So so good and flaky: staff is so sweet and lovely. They have a punch card reward system any time you purchase I get a stamp, can't wait for my freebie lol. Love the French music and all the little touches around the cafe. Great ode to France . read more

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This review is specifically for this Le Marais at 1138 Sutter St, SF. There are usually an assorted selection of pastries and other baked goods, which I liked, but their desserts tend to be very light on the sweetness. I do wish that it would be a tad bit sweeter. The ambiance is nice with a French feel, and it's quiet inside (except for the music playing) and not crowded with tables available for large groups. I've been there many times and did make an interesting observation about service which leaves a bad impression in my mind. I noticed that their service level depends on whether customers left tip or not. If they don't leave tip, staff will take a long time to fill your order or seemingly forget your order (even when it's not busy and the cashier/barista is standing around doing nothing). They will also call you to pick up your order instead of bringing it to your table like they do for other customers. I've noticed this behavior over many months with at least 2 staff. read more

Lovely pastry and I had a bacon croissant toast. Eggs, Gruyère, onion jam on croissant and salad. It was delicious. Was quite hungry and this really hit the spot. Delicious with ample bacon to make the dish filling and ver satisfying! Highly recommend with lovely French music play in background . read more

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We came over at around 11 am on a Sunday and they had a lot of pastry options on the displays. There was a pretty expansive variety of sweet and savory items from kouign amanns to quiches. We ordered at the cashier and they offered to heat up the pastries. Cotto Ham Pan Suisse - I love savory pastries. They heated this one up and it was perfect, from the dijon mustard to the ham and cheese. The pastry itself was very flaky and it wasn't too heavy. Peach Fruit Special - This pastry was the same quality as the other one, very flaky and had a nice crunch to it. The baked peach on the top and inside were so nice, it was warm and comforting. It was also a peaceful place to chat with friends or do some work with a decent amount of seating and cute wall decor. I would definitely come back to try their other pastries or lunch sandwiches. read more

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I came here with family and enjoyed myself. My brother and I had a tasty ham & cheese croissant and my Mom and cousin both had a croque madame. The croissants were a bit small, but filling. The madames were huge and enough for two people each. The service was fine, though it was busy for a late Monday morning, and I noticed they were a bit understaffed. Overall, a great experience, read more

Been here several times now and the pastries are never a disappointment. Can't speak on the rest of the menu items or coffee beverages. Chocolate crème croissant, jamón gruyere croissant and the morning bun are the favs but all pastries have been tasty. Service is nice and professional. read more

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Adorable French bakery with happy staff and patrons. I lingered this morning before flying home and so glad I did. The cappuccino & croissant was delicious! French music played while I imagined myself in Paris for the morning. A great choice! read more

My wife and I were walking past this place and I have to stop by any respectable French bakery and try the pain au chocolat. Chocolate croissant: 4/5. Really well executed. Nice flakey bread and they used quality chocolate. Yum. read more

Cute French cafe that was recommended by a coworker of mine. He was raving about their kouign-amann batons, so I decided to stop by around 11am on a Tuesday. The exterior and interior reminded me so much of the cafes in Paris. They have a bunch of tables and seats available. I loved every part of it and glad that this kind of cafe exists in the city. The baton was delicious. It was crispy and flaky on the outside and dense on the inside. The shape reminded me of a churro. I also tried their regular croissant and it was also very tasty. I like that they have a wide variety of pastries to choose from. read more

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Ambient is super cute, we tried a pain au chocolate and it was average. Lamination looks average but the taste is quite french style. read more

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Came in for breakfast on Sunday morning. Ordered and sat down at a table by the window. Took about 15 minutes to get our food. They have lots of alternatives for dairy options. The cappuccino was ok with almond milk. The smoked salmon Benedict was simple yet tasty! The lemony hollandaise was fantastic! read more

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Vast choice if genuine French pastries favorites and a spacious and chilled interior. I go there on Saturdays and the person serving is simply adorable Service is attentive. read more

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The most amazing croissants in SF I don't care what anybody says. Full of French speakers. This should be evidence enough.

It's a pleasant enough French bakery cafe set-up, but I've held back on this review for a while. It's because in hindsight, I wish the staff was interested in having an interaction with their customers. Well, at least with this customer. Perhaps I would've discovered that their $16 La Complete was encased in a buckwheat crepe, an unfortunate discovery for me since I'm allergic. That's why I avoid Japanese soba noodles like the plague. In the description for La Complete, the menu mentioned French ham, gruyere, and egg but nothing about the buckwheat crepe (photo: https://yelp.to/VvV_RSMoAO). When my plate arrived, I was hesitant to touch it, but since I bought it already, I took a chance. Big mistake. My throat started to swell just as I was leaving the shop. I take responsibility for the mishap, but the indifferent service didn't help. I might come back for a croissant but I'm in no hurry. FOOD - 2 stars...overcome by the buckwheat AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pleasant enough cafe SERVICE - 2 stars...not much offered on this front TOTAL - 2 stars...this buckwheat ain't 'o-tay' RELATED - Exploring Nob Hill? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2IfTVOB read more

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Superb service and quality food!!! I will be back I had a Parisian flan and a cup of strong coffee..... delicious!!!! read more

This is a super cute bakery in the middle of lower Nob Hill. Everything in their display case looked so good. I really really wanted to try their giant croissant when I was in the area. This needs advanced planning as it takes 3 days to make. When I got there, I saw my giant croissant in the display case! It was indeed super giant :) We ended up eating it there and we split it amongst 4 people and still had leftovers to go home with. I think it can feed about 8 people. The croissant was super flaky on the outside and layered on the inside. It was an amazing croissant and even when bringing it home and re-toasting it, still tastes super amazing! Croissants are just the best layered and flaky bakery item! read more

Hands down the best croissant I've had in San Francisco. The layers are exactly what you want delicate, buttery, and perfectly defined and that first bite has that ideal crisp, flaky crunch that gives way to a soft, airy center. It's one of those pastries you keep thinking about after you leave. Their lattes are just as good, smooth and well-balanced, and pair perfectly with the pastries. The whole space has a calm, inviting vibe that makes you want to actually sit down, slow down, and enjoy your food instead of rushing out the door. The staff are also amazing friendly, welcoming, and genuinely add to the overall experience. This is the kind of place you go when you want to treat yourself a little. read more

This is one of them fancy pants French pastry places. And yeah I'll be honest, I do fancy myself a fancy pants pastry. Try and follow that train of thought. Been here a few times but didn't take too many pictures. I've had a twist thing, a chocolate croissant, this banana coconut croissant and a cookie I think. The best thing was the banana coconut one. Nothing blew my mind, but nothing was bad either. The SF bakery scene is so competitive. La Marais (whatever that means) is good but it's not punching up at the elites. Reliable though! What I want to know is how they are about 200 feet away from another French pastry shop (The French Spot). There has to be a story there. (4.1 Stars) read more

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Awful customer service I called to have a pie put aside for me, the gentleman on the phone confirmed the item was put aside for me. I told him I would pick it up before they close, and when I showed up an hour before close, they had given the item away already Really disappointing I will not come back to this location read more

Been to this bakery many times, love this place, probably one of the bests on this neighborhood. Make sure to ask for your croissant warmed up. It tastes so so much better when it's warmed up and crunch on the outside. read more

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Le marais has one of the best croissants (in my opinion ). The service and pastries are always wonderful. It truly feels like you're in Europe. The music creates a wonderful vibe. They do get a little busy but I don't blame them. read more

Visiting San Francisco and stumbled into Le Marais Bakery by chance. I proceeded to have the most delicious croissant one day followed by an equally delicious ham and cheese croissant the next day. Not sure why their Yelp rating is only 3.9. I think it definitely should be higher based on my not one, but two delicious experiences. read more

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A very fresh place to step into! This place has great lighting! The modern look has always been my favorite and it's nice to see that all the pastries are made fresh daily! Great service with a smile! Appreciate you team thank you for a great coffee experience my vanilla latte was just what I needed! read more

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Le Marais is a little French bakery with brunch Thursday-Sunday. We went on a Saturday around 10:30 and walked in without a wait. The pan chocolate was fresh from the oven and flaky, melty Heaven. The almond croissant had a generous amount of mild marzipan and was also delightfully flaky. The latte was quite good, and the mocha had chocolate chips at the bottom. We ordered three crepes: mushroom, salmon, and ham and cheese (with egg). The salmon one had a generous amount of salmon, but was bland in flavor and barely a touch of the cream sauce mentioned in the description, leaving me with a lot of plain spinach to eat with a buckwheat crepe. The mushroom one had dollops of goat cheese on it, but the interior again was fairly dry. The winner was the ham, with flavors blending together nicely. I would try the French toast or something other than a crepe if I visit again. Still a lovely brunch with my favorite people, and time well spent in a wonderful restaurant. read more

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Found this place on the Presidents Day holiday. Staying in the area, which is a new location for me and my wife. So happy we found this place. We had the egg/avocado croissant and bacon/egg croissant. Also added the cardamom pastry and another delicious one. Service was great, amazing selection. Hot breakfast not served on all days, but the pastries on their own are wonderful. read more

Normally, I like this place on Sutter Street but today I went in and got old pastries. By the time I got home I realize these were yesterday's not today's pear and almond tart was ice cold. And the other pastry that I got was soggy and also had a bit of a chill to it. When I go to a bakery, I expect fresh baked goods, but maybe they just save that for the weekend so they can get their readings up. read more

Le Marais Bakery has become part of my daily routine. I usually stop by in the morning with my dog, and not only is the atmosphere welcoming and cozy, but the staff is incredibly kind and accommodating. The pastries here are perfectly flaky, buttery, and fresh. I'm especially partial to the French toast when I have time to sit and relax. It's decadent without being too sweet, and always beautifully plated. This morning, I couldn't decide what to order and was lingering at my seat for a while. To my surprise, one of the staff brought over a café on the house--just as a thoughtful gesture. A real neighborhood charm and the service always feels genuine. read more

Good vibes, good almond croissants, and good staff. Enjoyed my first time here. Also saw that they support the local community. Excited to come again. read more

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The Bouchon de Chocolat was such a wonderfully decadent, fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth brownie! It'a my favorite, followed by their Chocolate Croissant (but only the one that is shaped like a bar -- not the regular one with almonds), and then their Chocolate Chip Cookie. Their Baton, Pear Galette, and Mocha drink were delicious also. The Tigre almond cake (round like a macaron) and Chocolate Almond Croissant were so-so. Nothing special. I didn't try their regular kouign amman, but it didn't look good. Perfect amount of seating on a rainy afternoon. Nice and quiet. Complimentary water is available. Friendly staff. read more

Le Marais Bakery Review - Sutter Street, San Francisco I rarely provide reviews, but having seen the recommendations, we deliberately included this bakery on our New York-to-San Francisco itinerary, walking from the Hilton Union Square to Le Marais on Sutter. We were the first customers Friday morning at opening (8:00 a.m.). Our order: - Two cappuccinos - A croissant - Paris (Parisienne) omelette - Eggs Benedict The croissant arrived immediately and was very good. The cappuccinos took about 10 minutes, and the omelette arrived after 40 minutes. Unfortunately, after one full hour, the Eggs Benedict never arrived. We left disappointed despite the primary attendant apologizing profusely (it was clear she was not at fault). At first, the staff weren't sure whether they could even provide an item listed on their own menu, then said yes--but never delivered it. At my request, they refunded the Eggs Benedict portion of the bill, which I appreciated. Still, it was very frustrating that they couldn't execute on a basic order. A properly managed kitchen should deliver Eggs Benedict within 30 minutes maximum--even if preparing sauce from scratch. Verdict: The food quality shows promise, but the service and kitchen execution need serious management attention. read more

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TLDR: A cute bakery with more seating inside that most bakeries seem to have. Come here for the amazing flan, but I'd say try another place if you want croissants. The pain suisse was an interesting new way for me to try a pain au chocolat and I liked it! I came about an hour before it closed, so possibly these items are all better when fresh. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] Flan Pâtissier (5/5) - What can I say, it was perfectly baked, vanilla-y custard with a delicious crust. I loved it. 2. Pain Suisse (4/5) - I thought it would be different from a pain au chocolat but I think it's pretty much the same, just with a different shape and powdered sugar on top. I was told that sometimes these also have a layer on cream in the middle which is why I ordered it, but these did not. Still good though. 3. Croissant (3/5) - Hmm, we did the classic test where you split the croissant in half and check for its air bubbles and ability to bounce back when squished slightly. This croissant was on the softer side, but I recognize that maybe it's much better when fresh in the morning! ------ ENVIRONMENT: * Super cute interior with lots of seating making this a nice place to meet up with friends to chat over a slice of flan :) Not like a lot of other bakeries that only have a handful of small tables to sit at, if any * I'd say there's plenty of street parking in the few blocks around here, but whether they're open will be another question. We were able to find parking on a Saturday around 2 pm within 5 minutes. * You can get metal utensils if you ask for it at the cashier but there are also plastic utensils at the side of the bakery. You can also get water there. read more

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Couldn't be happier for having this spot in my neighborhood. They have buttery croissants, good coffee and cute atmosphere. The service sometimes gets slow if they have many guests. My favorite is the chocolate almond croissant. It is super rich and I usually finish it from two takes. read more

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Make sure to come early before they sell out! I came here around 2pm on a weekend day and there were only a few pastries left. I've heard so much about this spot, so I decided to try the chocolate almond croissant. It was on the pricier side but the filling was perhaps the best chocolate I've had across all croissants in the city yet. The bakery is small, and has a warm cozy vibe to it. There were a few tables to dine in and some customers were doing work on their laptops. However, I think they do charge a fee to dine in. Would definitely recommend! read more

Location was great. Food was amazing, 1000/10. I would definitely visit again. Service was also good :) read more

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We went back recently to try a few other items and we chose a regular croissant, a spinach and cheese pinwheel, the kouign amman baton plus what I originally thought was maybe a chocolate variation on a madeline but I now know is a tigré gâteaux aux amandes. All were outstanding but the regular croissant and the tigré gâteaux were my favorites. Really, really lovely. I'm so glad we tried again and I'm sure we will return. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Croissant, kouign amman baton, spinach & cheese wheel, and a tigré gâteaux aux amandes. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's showing as bakery but it's old pastry leftover from days ago I had very bad quality experience read more

walking into Le Marais, I felt a sense of peace and excitement for the holidays from its festive decor. it was so lovely and charming and the pastry display was so enticing, we had the hardest time choosing what to get. we were helped by the nicest staff, who was so patient and helpful. however, I felt a little disappointed with the food. I think maybe we just got a bad batch of the ham and cheese croissants... it was hollow, the ham sat in a ball in the middle of a huge air pocket. the kouign amann baton sounded really unique but fell a bit short of our expectations. it didn't really taste or remind us of a kouign amann. I also did not really enjoy the crust of the Parisian flan or the quiche. the flavors were alright but the crust was a deal breaker for me. I would say it's a good bakery with a variety of options but execution and quality wasn't extraordinary. read more

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