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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Arsicault Bakery

San Francisco, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 3 2026

Top 10No. 1 in North AmericaNo. 1 in the United States

Arsicault Bakery

A small Inner Richmond bakery selling croissants, kouign amann and other laminated pastries to take away. A line forms outside before opening, one group orders at a time, and trays come out of the oven through the morning.

Highlights

  • Ham and cheese croissant
  • Chocolate almond croissant
  • Kouign amann

Good to know

  • Line forms before opening, moves fast
  • Items sell out by early afternoon
  • No seating, takeaway only

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