Arsicault, Arguello
96 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 37 threads.
What people say, in short
Arsicault is a San Francisco bakery where many diners say the croissants are very good, and most people who weigh in recommend it. People recommend it across its outlets; the location shown here is the Arguello Boulevard shop. Many commenters list it among their top bakery picks, though several diners find the filled croissants too rich or heavy. One diner would send people who want crème-style desserts elsewhere, though they praise its breads. Plan for a line, since many commenters mention waiting.
Address
Arsicault Bakery, 397 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Croissant
- Best for
- Breakfast, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Arsicault, Arguello, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/TunaFishtoo in r/sanfrancisco · Jun 2025taste
Had breakfast there; the kouign amann was solid but the blackberry filled croissant was only fine.
- Recommendsu/kitkatzip in r/AskSF · Dec 2023taste
Top croissant pick; suggests visiting its original shop on Clement if possible.
- Mixedu/ForsakenShop463 in r/sanfrancisco · Jun 2025taste
Doesn't see the hype; filled croissants felt too rich and sweet, though the plain ones were good.
- Recommendsu/hotlunch101 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2025
Named among the commenter's favourite pastry spots.
- Recommendsu/Tolkeinn1 in r/sanfrancisco · Sep 2025wait time
Would rather go to Arsicault and wait about ten minutes for a more satisfying visit.
- Recommendsu/catcon13 in r/AskSF · May 2026
Names Arsicault as the answer to the bakery question.
- Recommendsu/1omelet in r/AskSF · Jun 2026taste
Tried Arsicault and found it so good it outshines nearer croissant shops.
- Recommendsu/Next_Photograph411 in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Names Arsicault in a list of picks, with no detail.
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- Recommendsu/o0oo00oo in r/AskSF · Dec 2023taste
Lists Arsicault's croissants first and rates them above another bakery's croissants.
- Recommendsu/FuckTheStateofOhio in r/sanfrancisco · Sep 2025taste
Calls its croissant very tasty and prefers it to Butter & Crumble even ignoring the long wait.
- Recommendsu/UberDrive in r/AskSF · Jul 2025taste
Suggests grabbing a croissant from this bakery while staying in the area.
- Recommendsu/th3kingofc0ntent in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025taste
Says several French bakeries they visited don't match Arsicault's croissants.
- Recommendsu/riayen in r/AskSF · May 2026
Names Arsicault among the top croissant spots.
- Mixedu/jlv in r/sanfrancisco · Jun 2025taste
Calls the filled croissants a nice occasional treat, though they're quite heavy.
- Recommendsu/hydraheads in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Names this bakery's baked goods as a breakfast pick.
- Recommendsu/Leprechaun202 in r/sanfrancisco · Sep 2025taste
Recalls their first croissant there as so good it still sticks in memory.
- Recommendsu/allison19851985 in r/sanfrancisco · Jul 2024taste
Suggests going early for a croissant to avoid long queues, then a nearby morning walk.
- Recommendsu/Economy-Pollution739 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Included in the top bakery recommendations for pastries.
- Recommendsu/security_ai in r/AskSF · Sep 2026taste
Lists a pain au chocolat from this bakery as the first stop in their day of eating.
- Recommendsu/CurvedNerd in r/sanfrancisco · Jun 2025taste
Dislikes filled croissants in general, but likes the puff pastry, baguettes and palmiers.
- Recommendsu/TheeTwang77 in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Recommends Arsicault, noting it is on Arguello rather than Clement.
- Recommendsu/wellvis in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Calls the Civic Center bakery a worthwhile visit in a list of Mission-area picks.
- Recommendsu/captainveee in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025taste
Says Arsicault's almond croissant beats nearly every other SF almond croissant.
- Recommendsu/aTribeCalledLemur in r/AskSF · May 2026taste
Says the Civic Center branch is better, citing the owner; notes some prefer Richmond and that area is less nice.
- Recommendsu/microbean_ in r/AskSF · Apr 2025taste
Says Atsicault has the best croissant but doesn't make croissant sandwiches.
- Recommendsu/oscarbearsf in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025wait time
If queuing for pastries is worth it, they'd pick Arsicault over the other place.
- Recommendsu/eaudeneroli in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2025taste
Recommends Arsicault for its croissants.
- Caveatu/saktii23 in r/sanfrancisco · Jun 2025
Says their partner also doesn't see the hype for this bakery.
- Caveatu/_V0gue in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025wait time
Reports a very long line at the Clement Street branch.
- Caveatu/digitalyuzu in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025taste
Rates Arsicault well below Jane's.
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