Arsicault Bakery Civic Center

87 McAllister St, San Francisco
(415) 926-5155

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Alright so this is easily one of the most hyped croissants in in SF, if not California and beyond. SF has some legit, top tier bakeries. I have been to Arsicault once before and got the chocolate Croissant and thought it was okay, as I found it to be overly flakey and a little dry to be honest.

But I couldn’t stop hearing about their twice baked croissants, so after a couple of years I came back to try it and I gotta say this is the real deal. The texture...
All the pastries were amazing but the almond croissant was the best I’ve had, especially when it was still warm. The quiche is also excellent. Worth walking through the tenderloin to get to.
Best croissant I’ve ever had.

Arsicault on Mission Street is right on the edge of the Tenderloin. So, pay attention to your surroundings if you walk there - which my daughter and I did and it was fine. But it was so worth it. I don't qualify as a food critic, but I’ve eaten some outstanding croissants from French bakers in the Washington, DC area, in Paris, and everywhere else that I can try them. And Arsicault was the best I’ve ever had.

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