Arsicault Bakery Civic Center

When ordering a sandwich became a micro-aggression.
Customer service person- hey boss
Me- what happened to sir. Calling a black man boss is a horrible insult.
Customer service person- why...
Me. It directly connected to slavery when black men knew everything but had no authority to make any decisions.
I'm sick of being insulted by people who have no historical or cultural knowledge. I hope I don't get sick from the food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 2

Like the other Arsicault, this place is magic. Impossible to find a bad pastry, very easy to find a great one. Their almond croissant is my personal favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arsicault is amazing, and I should I written this review a long time ago. I'm finally writing it after catering a party I threw with their quiches, sandwiches and pastries. (They do not do full service catering, I had to take care of everything once the food left the bakery.) I had a biiig order (that I made several weeks in advance!), and they nailed it. Everything was absolutely delicious. My guests (many of them from out of town) were raving about the food. Morning Bun, The Londoner and the quiches were particular highlights for my guests.

Both locations are great, but I do love that this location has the baguettes, which are absolutely the best baguettes in SF. I'm looking forward to their third location's opening!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baguette

Shame the city can’t keep the area safe or clean, but these are undoubtedly the most authentic delicious French pastries in the city. Great coffee helps too.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Chocolate Croissant

I’m a fan of their kouign amann and morning buns. Simple but delicious and made with quality ingredients. Also, I think they serve the best vanilla latte in SF! The vanilla flavor is subtle and smooth and goes perfectly with their espresso; give it a try! Convenient location near Civic Center BART and City Hall—you may even find yourself sitting next to the Mayor!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Best ham and cheese baguette on the planet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baguette

I’m not sure what the hype is about, basic croissants & other pastries are way too sweet - feels like a pound of sugar per pastry…also, $4.75 for a plain croissant sounds bit overstated. SF doesn’t have high standards for food and pastry and general, so probably ok for these standards..

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Best croissants I’ve ever tried (yes, including France).

Also amazing: the sourdough bread!

I don't know what I expected when I ordered the ham and cheese croissant. I literally just thought I was ordering a ham and cheese croissant. But I was poorly mistaken! That was a level of delicious that I wasn't prepared to experience. This is literally the most flaky, buttery, delicate, perfectly savory, yet somehow elegantly gourmet ham and cheese croissant I've ever had. I am halfway through and I had to write this review. I also got the chocolate chip cookie, almond croissant, and chocolate croissant and now I'm salivating at the thought of those after trying this. Literally, the best croissants I've had outside of Paris - no cap!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Almond, Ham & Cheese Croissant

The almond chocolate was our favorite!

Vegetarian options: Sweet pastries are vegetarian, they make a veggie savory one too!

Dietary restrictions: Would not recommend for gluten free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Chocolate Croissant, Almond

Best croissants ever

The chocolate almond croissant was amazing!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant, Ham & Cheese Croissant

Must try if in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Gallete

A bit of a wait, but the line moves fast. Pastries here are amazing, particularly the kouign-amann, croissant, and chocolate almond croissant. I think the coffees can be skipped

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I can’t say enough about this French Bakery. The croissants are better than the ones I have had in Paris. I especially enjoyed the almond and ham and cheese croissants. From ambiance, to the service, to the quality, it was deliciously delightful. Enjoy y’all.!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries, Almond, Ham & Cheese Croissant