The third time's quite a charmer.
After the success of his Ghirardelli Square and Marina locations, Le Marais Bistro & Bakery owner Patrick Ascaso has finally opened the doors to his Castro patisserie. With huge windows that let in cascades of light, gleaming marble, brass and tile fixtures, and a positively tempting pastry case, the elegant cafe is a très parfait spot to rendezvous for breakfast or brunch (avocado toast), lunch (croque madames), and early weeknight dinners—savory entrees include rotisserie chicken, prime rib, and duck confit. Of course, you are free to enjoy delicious sweet and savory French pastries and breads, teamed with Sightglass coffee, wine, or beer, anytime of day.
The entryway of Le Marais welcomes you with a friendly Bonjour! (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Taking over the former Samovar Tea space, the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows brighten the space. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
The pastry case encourages maximum sinning with a selection croissants, eclairs, danishes, macarons, cookies, tarts, cakes and
more. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Enjoy a variety of savory and sweet croissants larger than your hands, each one fluffy, buttery, and perfectly flaky. The lamination process alternates layers of butter and dough for this airy pastry. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
The cakes and eclairs are a delicious pairing for your morning or afternoon coffee. Enjoy a variety of sweet flavors made with farm fresh local fruit and the best chocolates. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Le Marais offers four different kinds of croque sandwiches, each oozing with gruyere cheese. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
The pastries of Le Marais are masterful. The Key lime pie choux is filled with coconut lime curd, toasted coconut, graham cracker crumbles, lime segments, and Chantilly. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
The strawberry entremets is layers of vanilla, cream, and fresh strawberries. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Order a few different pastries and a glass of wine to enjoy with friends. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Le Marais has a variety of wines, cocktails, and Fort Point beer to go with your meal. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
All bread is made in-house, each loaf the perfect chewy consistency. Choose from traditional baguettes, seasonal loaves, country levain, demi baguette, and more. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Enjoy a variety of savory and sweet croissants larger than your hands, each one fluffy, buttery, and perfectly flaky. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Doughy beignets are filled with chocolate or lemon custard. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Le Marais offers a cookie du jour, with flavors changing daily. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
A lemon meringue tart is a delicate balance of citrus and sugar. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
Mark Travers leads the baking program, crafting delicious loaves from organic, locally milled flours. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)
// Coming soon; 498 Sanchez St. (Castro), lemaraisbakery.com
