Beautiful and yummy pastries and savory items such as quiche and pâté en croûte. Thoughtfully crafted French specialties at a high price..! Follow me for more on BayBitesNSips on Tiktok I'm also a bay area artist and I've just started selling online on Etsy: MLEcolorshop ; if you visit me or tell a friend who likes jewelry, I would appreciate it so much https://www.etsy.com/shop/MLEcolorshop read more

Mutton pie, delicious ，good good This bakery located in the Italian port offers many specialty dim sum. The waiters are charming and very friendly. The open kitchen is clean, and the dim sum chefs are very dedicated and handsome read more

Maison Nico - Mutton pie, delicious - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Americano - unexpectedly really loved this coffee. Acidity and bitterness is very balanced, and it tastes very smooth. Pain au chocolat - nice, very crisp top, perhaps I could use a little bit more chocolate, but I enjoyed it Croissant - excellent, great flavor, rise, and structure Brioche feuilletee - this was the most special to me! I've never had this before. It's like a croissant loaf with a slightly sweet exterior, really enjoyed this and happy you can get it by the slice (which is quite thick) read more

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Had to come here for the beautifully laminated croissants after TikTok convinced me it was a must-stop on my San Francisco trip. I grabbed a chocolate croissant, regular croissants, and a couple canelés. The space is small but absolutely beautiful, with indoor and outdoor seating plus fresh flowers near the register that added such a nice touch. The staff was kind and helpful, and it was really fun watching the pastry chefs working through the bakery window. read more

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Great location, limited interior seating with outdoor tables available. 4 types of pastry only- I ordered a Yuzu Jasmine Choux and even though the filling was rich, I probably would not return just for the pastries. read more

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Cool little joint, nice staff, not very many places to sit, so just be aware of that. Probably the best quiche and canele I've ever had. Food was excellent. Mocha Latte was very good as well. Highly recommend read more

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Very cute little French bakery. Everything we ordered was delicious. My husband loved the brisket filled brioche that was packed with flavor. The croque monsieur was good but I have had batter. The croissant was super flaky and soft on the inside. I will say the canele's were some of the best I've tried. Lastly, everyone working was super friendly and patient as we made up our minds. read more

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OOH LA LA!!! In case you've forgotten just all the exceptional fare France has gifted the world, all it will take is one step inside this gem of an establishment to quickly remind you. A feast for the eyes, you'll see specialties like pâté en croûte, duck pithivier, & flan parisien. The assortment here of this genre is unparalleled in SF. Then there are the usual suspects; quiche, croque monsieur, choux, canelé, croissants, etc. Everything your little French heart could desire. There's even chartreuse to drink! And a pâté club! Wait. Was that Catherine Deneuve?? Of course, I didn't want to waste time waiting for a seat to open up (seating is rather limited). So, we ate our treats in the car. Croque monsieur, croissant, canelé. Nom nom, oui oui! I've never met a croque monsieur I didn't like, but this one seemed exceptional. Ditto for the croissant & the canelés. Flaky bits falling everywhere in the car? So worth it! The 15 minutes I spent inside here indeed felt like I was transported back to Paris. All that was missing was Edith Piaf playing in the background, a pack of Gitanes to smoke... And Catherine Deneuve. 5 stars. read more

Food: 4 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Been here twice - wait was less than 20 minutes both times. Overall, solid pastries and would come back. Chicken and veal Torte 3/5. Savory and nice mix of chicken and veal, but was a bit too heavy for me. Would have liked something with a bit more balance. Huckleberry crossaint 4/5. Nice flaky crossaint balanced with some acidic, fruity huckleberry. Cherry crossaint 4/5. Also quite tasty, although I preferred the huckleberry more. Cherry was a bit more tart. Service was great. read more

I can't believe I'm just now trying Maison Nico! Actually I can, because Arsicault owns me and probably my first born. But the croissants here are not the stars of the show. They were good and for the neighborhood, I'm sure they're the best option around. However, the Parisian flan and the salted caramel seasonal choux made all my French bakery dreams come true. Parisian flan - rich, silky, creamy, perfectly sweetened Salted caramel choux - I actually didn't eat this until the day after I got it but it was still that good. The pastry was soggy but I could tell it was buttery. The filling was amazing. It wasn't too sweet and had the perfect thick texture and just the right amount of salted caramel taste. Croque monsier - I didn't like this honestly. Bread was too thick, filling was bland. Plain & chocolate croissants - good, not great, but I'd still get it if I was in the area and wanted a good croissant. Had a good crunch to it but was definitely missing some richness to it I got there ~11am on a Saturday morning and only 2 people were ahead of me so it was a quick wait. Service is very friendly even if you can't pronounce anything. They had a few tables inside that I'd love to sit at and try more things on a day I wasn't taking them to go. read more

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Maison Nico is a solid French bakery with unique pastries, and on the few occasions that I have come there has always been a line but the line moves relatively fast. My go to order to get is always the chocolate croissant and the pâté which is smooth and rich. I usually order this when I go and try and snag a spot inside though there is often minimal to no seating and only about three little tables inside and outside. While the pate is delicious and absolutely unique, I do feel that the croissant and pastry based goods are not as great or fluffy and delicate as Arsticault bakery which for me is my holy grail standard for solid croissants and pastries. The pastries also were on the colder side and not as warm despite coming relatively early in the day. read more

Maison Nico - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

For classic Parisian flared treats, you can't go wrong with Maison Nico. Although I usually prefer croissants to have a bit of chew alongside a medium level of crisp, I also enjoy a good ole' classic croissant, which to me, is one that has a nice crunch for light flaking, airy center and an ever slight centered chew. The lamination on their croissants were excellent. I also enjoyed the pain au chocolate, which is now my favorite in the city. The perfect amount of chocolate and a perfectly baked exterior. Since my eyes are always bigger than my stomach, I got a mixed assortment of items that caught my attention and what can I say. All of them were tasty and were happily gobbled up. The super star of the box was the canele. Holy moly. I've had a handful of these in my life and I realize why I never enjoyed them. It's because they were just not great, UNTIL I had a bite of Maison Nico's. Hot diggity. The caramelized exterior and tender custard center made my heart sing. I'll be coming back to try their other savory pastries. And for a handful of caneles. read more

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A friend and I planned for a morning run around the Embarcadero, but ended up walking on over to Maison Nico for morning pastries. Funny because we also both ended up getting the chocolate croissants! Usually we'd both get different things to optimize tasting everything but not today. My friend thought the chocolate croissant was just ok and not his favorite, and I happened to agree. The flakiness that comes off the croissant has a chip like texture, which I enjoyed. My friend said he wasn't a fan of the chocolate thats inside (he's a diva). I also got an iced mocha and thought it was ok. Service here is really nice - I let them know it was my first time in and they explained each pastry to me and let me take my time. There are cute two seater tables right outside that make it fun to enjoy a bite while people watching, or seating inside. Def a good brekkie spot for FiDi area! read more

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Tried the regular, chocolate, and chestnut croissant. Thought they were all ok. The outside is slightly crispy and the inside is soft. We thought something was missing - perhaps it needed more butter and more crisp. Staff friendly and there are a few tables inside. read more

Maison Nico - Chestnut croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The pâté here is on point. Smooth, rich, perfectly seasoned -- everything you want it to be. Do yourself a favor and get the three-pack so you can try the variety, because choosing just one would be impossible. Pair it with a warm crusty baguette and you've got a little slice of heaven. Simple, delicious, and absolutely worth ordering again. read more

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The only word I can think of to describe this cafe/bakery is WOW! The service was delightful, the pastries were delicious, but the mousse pate was heaven! This adorable French-style shop is a must if you are visiting San Francisco. I wish they shipped out of state. The location is near the TransAmerica building in the financial section of San Francisco, but worth the trip. Thanks to Dawn Askew, the general manager of the Hotel Drisco, for sending us there. You will have an exceptional experience at Maison Nico! read more

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I stopped by Maison Nico one morning and really enjoyed the overall atmosphere. The café has a very European feel, from the pastries to the small outdoor seating area facing the street. Sitting outside with a coffee honestly felt a little like being in a café in Europe. It made me feel very nostalgic. I ordered an espresso and a quiche. The espresso was good and exactly what you'd expect for a quick morning coffee. The quiche was also really good, but I would definitely recommend eating it warmed up. It tastes much better that way and the flavors come out more. Service was a little on the slower side, but it was also pretty busy in the morning, so it seemed more like they were just dealing with the rush rather than poor service. I would definitely come again and try more items on the menu. read more

Maison Nico - Outdoor Seating - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really liked that I did not have to wait in any line! All the croissants were sold out, got the Parisian flan, the duck pastry, the quiche and the lamb pastry. They warm it up for you so that was nice and make it even more tasty. Nice and flaky and buttery. I really enjoyed the filling in the quiche. The duck and lamb pastries were unique to me. I thought the flan was nothing special. Friendly service and few tables to sit! read more

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My brother brought us a few pastries from this fantastic bakery. The hazelnut nut Paris breast was fantastic! The filling was amazing and they had big macadamia nuts pieces, what a delish treat. Then we had a lemon tart which was also very tasty, it had a little bit of white chocolate that complimented it very well. Overall this place has wonderful desserts. read more

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Sadly have to knock a few stars off. My last two visits were disappointing. The pain au chocolat and some sort of cheese croissant we got weren't very good. The pain au chocolat was also comedically small. Shrink flation? read more

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I now have a new favorite bakery to get caneles!!! At $3 a pop?!! What?! I had to get 2. Other bakeries are charging $4.75 and up. And they are so good! It has that beeswax crunch I love and the center filling is custardy. I also tried this lamb pastry - $9. Damn it's good. Just perfect. I'd get this again. I was hoping to get the pistachio croissant but it wasn't available. So instead I got the Paris Brest. I love this dessert, I just hate how messy it is to eat. But it is one of the best I've had... admittedly better than what I had it in Paris! This one had macadamia nuts on top, yumlicious! The cherry choux was also good. It seems they do change their fillings sometimes so each visit is a new surprise! I came on a Saturday around 11:30am and there was a line out the door. However it moved fast. I'll be back, soon! Like, very soon. read more

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I stopped by to have a look. They have Croissants. Their Croissant is probably the best one I have had in the USA. It is not full size, so it is a little smaller than normal. Which works for me. It was super flaky and crunchy. The chocolate was just the perfect amount and melted into the taste not too much, not too little, not solid it was excellent. All in all, definitely worth the stop. read more

Went on a Saturday late morning and the line was about 10-15 minutes! Their sweet pastries were delicious (and also very visually appealing). Inside seating area was pretty limited, but customer turnover was okay, so didn't spend much time waiting for a seat. We also got their salmon croissant, which was okay but we found it to be a bit on the oily side and not very flavorful. Would go again for a sweet treat pick me up! read more

Maison Nico - Salmon croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cute bakery with lots of options including pate en croute and beef wellington. There is seating both inside and outdoors - if all taken i would recommend eating across the street outside transamerica - berry croissant: good flavor but not impressed by the croissant integrity, it was completely flat and sogged at the middle layer. I liked the mint in it and the crumble but it fell a little flat - chocolate chip cookie: nice cookie with good ratio of chocolate. It is on the chewier side if that is your preference read more

Maison Nico - Chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very busy but the wait was worth it. The paris-brest was fantastic! I love hazelnut and hands down its been the best pastry I've had ever. Will definitely come back again when i visit SF! read more

Maison Nico - Paris-brest - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Perfectly baked croissants and one bite into them reminded me back in Paris! So glad I ran into them at the Ferry Building's, farmer's market! read more

Maison Nico - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Maison Nico feels like a little slice of France. I can't speak for the rest of the pastries, but the Meyer lemon tart was absolutely scrumptious. I devoured it without sharing. read more

Maison Nico - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here a couple of times and have always really loved the food, which is why this was especially disappointing. During my visit, I watched someone who seemed to be a leader of some sort yell at an employee over salad dressing. The interaction was very awkward and honestly uncomfortable. Having worked in the industry, I know little mistakes and stressful moments happen constantly, but this was honestly too much. Hopefully this was a one time occurrence, but will personally not be returning. read more

I drove two hours from Folsom, California to try this place. I woke up, dressed, and hustled my kids into the minivan because I want it to be Maison Nico at opening. It was so worth it! I love pate. I love croissants. They do both so well. Everything is good. My mom still think her croissant place which we shall not name, is better, but it's all preference. I like a crispy croissant, buttery taste, and light inside. As for the duck pithivier, i've never had this dish in my life and by after the first bite, I was blown away. I know that if I was to have this dish elsewhere, there's no way that it could beat this one. No way. Everything from the texture and taste was perfect. It's also so beautiful. read more

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Gorgeous baked goods that are unique from the rest of the areas bakeries. My quick review of the pastries I had: Strawberry Tart - can't go wrong. Parisian Flan - more vanilla and gelatinous than traditional, good. Paris Brest - very nutty and slightly savory, unique. Plain/Nature croissant - good, but there are better options in the city imo. The coffee (cortado) was quality. Next time I'll come back for the pate items and pistachio croissant since I didn't see them when I was there. The person assisting me was super nice. The shop itself is quaint and cute. Parking is the typical SF street parking aka crowded. They have nice outdoor tables. read more

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A cozy and atmospheric place with a lively ambiance and attentive service to grab a quick coffee or breakfast! Swung by with a coworker at around 9:45am, not super busy at this time so our coffee came out fast, and it was a great spot to catch-up over a morning treat. Not a lot of indoor seating but there were empty tables right outside and we were happy to chat there. I only ordered coffee this visit (flat white which was solid) but there was also a delectable variety of sweet and savory pastries and treats. The croissants looked especially tantalizing so I'll definitely be back to try them! read more

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Easter Sunday morning - my husband and I found ourselves with a couple hours free before our flight home. This place was walking distance from our hotel, so I dragged him up early to walk with me for coffee and pastries. The place is so cute - makes me think of Paris cafes and the pastries are beautiful. I ordered butter croissant, the sesame chocolate, and the lamb one. All were delicious, and carried well all the way home. read more

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Maison Nico has outstanding coffee. We dropped in around 8am when they opened, and they had a steady line throughout thr 20 mins being there. The entire location was clean, organized, and very attractive to be in. Pastries were lined up on a beautiful display, and the kitchen was buzzing. Baked goods and pastries were good but the winner here is the coffee. Easy 5 stars. Pistachio Cream puffs with choux cream Fresh quiche Pistachio croissant Iced coffee Iced latte - fabulous favorite !!!!! read more

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Absolutely delightful patisserie in SF!!! There will be a line at whatever time you go no matter what, but don't be discouraged because the line moves fast as people will order, pay, receive goods and leave. We came shortly after the 8am open, probably waited 5ish mins since they limit amount of guests inside which is nice for you to have time to order and then pay. We loved the savory veggie quiche. Any pastry you get is a win. Iced coffee was delicious! Will def come back when in the bay. read more

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Summary: Went here to try out both sweet and savory dishes. The seasonal menu is varied and good--would recommend the duck and canelé as standouts. Cafe is noticeably packed and self-service after ordering, but overall the experience was great! Background: went here for lunch on a Saturday and it was packed. Line moved fast though and we were able to order and be served quickly. Staff were very friendly and helpful but obviously very busy. Surrounding neighborhood is great for exploring and window shopping. Postscript cafe is around the corner if you're looking for a nice coffee or fruit smoothie afterwards. Food (savory): Got the half duck pithivier, a plain croissant and a salmon avocado crossiant. The duck was excellent but a bit pricey. Would recommend. The croissants were flaky and delicious though next time I'd skip the salmon. Food (sweet): The canelé is SOOO good. The staff mentioned that they usually run out by lunch and I can see why. The seasonal desserts were good as well but I would pick the strawberry tarte over the matcha cream puff next time. read more

Maison Nico - Canelé, croissant, strawberry tarts, and matcha cream puff - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my first visit to Masion Nico and I'm already planning my return trip! The service was friendly - the staff took time to make great recommendations. I tried a slice of their brioche and wow, what a great suggestion! It was buttery with crispy edges. I loved how the texture was soft and rich with that satisfying crunch. I also tried their season croissant and the pistachio - both were absolutely amazing!! read more

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A very long line during weekdays and weekends, but pastries were very much worth the wait. Savory pastries were my favorite, though on the higher end of price. They kind of remind me the good old times in France. The restaurant is very small, which means also a very long wait if you would like to dine in. Staff is very friendly and wraps and boxes your to-go items well. read more

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04.18.2025. Mini Quiche. 8.50. Flan Parisien. 8.00. Brioche Feuilletee (slice). 5.00. Croissant de saison (black sesame). 5.65. I came on a Friday morning (9:30ish am) and it was pretty crowded. I actually ordered a chocolate croissant instead of the croissant de saison but the person who helped me must've heard me wrong and I unfortunately didn't check until I had already left. The croissant itself was fine. I don't like black sesame so I wouldn't have chosen that myself. The broiche feuilletee was really yummy. Nice and flaky and a perfect sugar crust. Would definitely get this again. The flan parisien was okay. The taste was good, strong vanilla, but the custard was soooo firm. I couldn't get past that texture. And finally, the quiche. I found a hair imbedded into the crust which made me really sad. I hadn't noticed until I had eaten some. The phyllo dough was beautifully flaky and crunchy. The quiche custard was also wonderfully flavored. Just very disappointed that the hair ruined my experience. read more

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Great croissant and coffee! I had the hazelnut croissant with orange marmalade (forgot the name) but was very fresh, buttery and light! Had to wait in line, but totally understand the reason. Would definitely go again! read more

I love the pastries at Maison Nico, but the service needs improvement. This is the second time I've come in and had a negative experience with the same staff member (short length hair with a small ponytail on top, tattoos are on both of her arms). When I handed her a $20, she put my change on the counter and immediately turned around instead of handing it back to me. I actually went in again today, and even another customer standing beside me noticed it. I've been helped by her before and it wasn't the first time this happened. It may seem small, but basic courtesy matters and it felt rude. Unfortunately, because of this repeated experience, I won't be coming back. read more