Maison Nico Cafe, North Beach
19 people recommendvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people name Maison Nico among their top bakery picks, and several praise its pastries, with one singling out the plain croissant and another recommending the pain au chocolat. One commenter says it is worth grabbing a sandwich here for a non-croissant breakfast. It sits in the Jackson Square area, close to North Beach, and one diner finds it surprisingly budget-friendly. One commenter says lines here move quickly.
Address
Maison Nico, 710 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Croissant
- Best for
- Breakfast, Visitors
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Other places on this map closest to Maison Nico Cafe, North Beach, 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.
- Recommendsu/lesbos_hermit in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2025
Gives Maison Nico as a one-name answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Economy-Pollution739 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026taste
Included in the top bakery list and singled out for more involved, near-dessert pastries.
- Recommendsu/paulsfo in r/AskSF · Sep 2026taste
Calls its croissants the best in the FiDi area and a nice treat for visitors.
- Recommendsu/eaudeneroli in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2025taste
Suggests Maison Nico for its chocolate pastry.
- Recommendsu/rikomatic in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2024taste
Says they usually choose this spot over a line-heavy one; calls it amazing and praises its plain croissant.
- Recommendsu/eOeOr in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2024
Says they prefer this spot, even though it sits across the hill.
- Recommendsu/StillEmu in r/AskSF · May 2026
Names Maison Nico as the answer to the bakery question.
- Recommendsu/old_gold_mountain in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2025price
Calls Maison Nico excellent and surprisingly affordable.
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- Recommendsu/Calimt in r/AskSF · Dec 2025
Offers Maison Nico as a bare answer, with a map link.
- Recommendsu/pankocrunch in r/AskSF · Sep 2026taste
Agrees with the parent and says its sandwich option suits a non-croissant breakfast.
- Recommendsu/jpdeveer in r/AskSF · Jun 2025taste
Praises the pastry and places it near the Transamerica building.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic_Advice5398 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026taste
Says Maison Nico is great, when asked about bread.
- Recommendsu/xscientist in r/AskSF · Dec 2025
Agrees with many earlier picks and adds Maison Nico.
- Recommendsu/beanmischievous in r/AskSF · Sep 2024taste
Says it is a nice walk away and has great pastry choices.
- Recommendsu/Donkey_____ in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2026taste
Describes a brunch here with coffee, a pâté en croûte, plus a seasonal tart.
- Recommendsu/Curious-Chance544 in r/AskSF · May 2026
Lists Maison Nico in Jackson Square as a pick.
- Recommendsu/yosemitesamca in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2025
Lists Maison Nico among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/Ann_mae in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2025
Agrees the pair are top choices and says they miss them.
- Recommendsu/Pure_Standard_2176 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2024wait time
Says queues here move quickly, and clarifies the earlier long wait was meant for a different shop.
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