“As the name implies, you’ll find all things French and scrumptious here. Drop by for a decadent chocolate croissant, but linger for a heartier bite at the adjacent bistro.” — Food & Wine
Patrick Ascaso sought to recreate the boulangerie of his childhood in Arpajon, France, opening Le Marais Bakery to San Francisco in July 2013. Our family-owned bistro and bakery serves classic French dishes and pastries made with natural levain and long fermentation, with the very best organic and local ingredients. We now have three locations, at 498 Sanchez in the Castro-Mission neighborhood, 250 East Blithedale in Mill Valley, and a commissary kitchen at 1138 Sutter Street. In 2022, we opened Grande Crêperie in the Ferry Building, serving traditional Breton-style sweet crêpes and salé galettes made with farine de sarrasin, organic buckwheat flour. In October 2022, we also opened a new Grande Crêperie outpost at the Sanchez location.
In developing menus, Patrick works alongside his closest friend, Executive Chef Emmanuel Pradet. Trained as a young chef at Brasserie Flottes in Paris, then at classic Manhattan bistros Le Bilboquet and Le Zinc, Pradet was most recently at Barney’s Beverly Hills restaurant.
Our newest project, Buvette de Marais, is slated to open in early 2023 in the Marin Country Mart at Larkspur Landing. Ascaso and Pradet have created a menu of some of their favorite dishes, a love letter to French cuisine for this wine bar that will feature a curated list of uncommon regional French wines.
Twice Oprah has placed Le Marais’ goods on The O List, celebrating this “famous bakery” for their “slice of heaven” baked goods and “sinfully good croissants,” shipping nationwide. @lemaraisbakery has 347K followers on Tiktok, and 110K followers on Instagram. Since January 2020, Le Marais Bakery’s videos showing production at their Sutter Street kitchen have had 110+ million views.
“Amira Atallah first tasted a pain au chocolat on a recent trip to Paris with her husband. After returning home, she stumbled upon Le Marais and purchased the bakery’s own version. ‘You taste it and you’re mentally transported back’ to Paris, the 42-year-old says.” — The Wall Street Journal
“Shipped frozen, these sinfully good croissants can be baked at home whenever you feel like brunching on the left bank.” — Oprah magazine
“Le Marais might just be San Francisco’s best French patisserie. The bakery is drawing attention for its delicious, authentic Parisian pastries… While enjoying Le Marais’ French treats, also take a minute to savor the charm of the shop. Stylish design details fuse the best of youthful San Francisco with old-world Paris.” — Condé Nast Traveler
“Best Breakfasts In San Francisco: The croissants here are incredible, and the granola with yogurt is our favorite in the city. If you want something more interactive, the breakfast board option lets you pick eggs, toast, fruit, lox and other fixings to create your own spread.” — Infatuation
“Everything going on in the Marina’s Le Marais Bakery feels so perfectly San Franciscan; giving a nod to artisan techniques of the past while utilizing our local gems in an ingenious way.” — 7×7
“One of the most Instagrammable places in San Francisco, the Castro location is my favorite little French café and a great spot to sneak away for some decadent carbs. It has amazing pastries, delicious French breakfast spreads, rosé, healthy salads—the list goes on!” — TimeOut
“After moving to the U.S. for business school, Patrick Ascaso pined for the pastries of France. Two decades later, he opened up shop in SF, where the team has won endless accolades for their levain-based viennoiserie, painstakingly crafted from countless layers of fermented dough, cultured butter, and air.” — Bake magazine
“Since Le Marais Bakery opened its doors in the Marina, their Parisian style of baking has grown in popularity, featuring flaky croissants and pastries made using artisanal recipes from France.” — Eater.com
“San Francisco’s Most Instagram-Worthy Eateries: Few things photograph as well as French pastries. This adorable bakery cleverly adorns its brick-meets-tile storefront with fresh flowers and heavenly daylight is aplenty.” — SF Station
“Parisian inspired farm-to-table. You need to stop by and try their almond croissants.” — Thrillist
“An homage to the cafe culture of owner Patrick Ascaso’s native France, Le Marais has made a name for itself as a bakery, bistro, viennoiserie, and patisserie. Le Marais replicates the light, leisurely brunches of Paris, and its flaky pastries stand out among the crowd.” — SFist
“The bakery-restaurant is on the rise in San Francisco. It makes sense: We love handmade pastries. We also adore chef-driven restaurants.” — San Francisco Chronicle
Merci beaucoup, thank you so much for being the best part of everything we do. À bientôt, Le Marais Family