On the busy streets of New York, where good food is everywhere, there is nothing like the joy of a perfectly baked croissant. In the city’s lively food scene, croissants are a beloved symbol of deliciousness. And here’s the interesting part: this guide isn’t just for New Yorkers. US Indians will get special treatment.
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In this guide, we’ll discover the best places to have croissants throughout the city. Whether you’re a local looking for a fresh favorite or an Indian food enthusiast looking for new experiences, this guide will direct you to the best croissants in New York City.
1. Apartment 4F, Brooklyn Heights
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Gautier Coiffard, an engineer at a software company in New York City, started baking bread a few weeks before the pandemic. As the lockdown continued, he and his wife, Ashely Breest, turned it into a small bakery in his apartment. They later opened a location in Brooklyn Heights and there is still a long line outside the bakery. His mini cereal croissants have even appeared on the covers of many French media.
How to get there: Where: 115 Montague St, Brooklyn
2. Lafayette Grand Cafe and Bakery
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It was about introducing the Suprême, a delicious cream-filled croissant that first appeared at Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery in New York City in April. Some compare this round cake to the famous cronut, a delicious croissant and donut combo that emerged in 2013. Others believe this new flaky delight lives up to the hype. The Suprême comes in flavors like Pain au Chocolat and Pistachio. In recent months, the croissant has gained many followers both in person and on social networks. It has gone viral on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with many sharing videos of themselves biting into or unraveling the delicious cake.
Many eager customers have lined up outside the New York bakery long before opening hours, hoping to score one.
Directions: 380 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
3. Charlotte Pastry
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Delight your taste buds at Charlotte Patisserie, a delicious bakery with two charming locations in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint and Cobble Hill. This patisserie is a haven for French delicacies, run by skilled Polish chef Michael Lechowicz and his sister Magda, who honed his craft at the French Culinary Institute. Among her exquisite proposals, pure butter croissants stand out as a specialty of her authentic French menu. Your senses will be in for a treat as you explore the delicious creations of this culinary duo.
Directions: 596 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
4. Lodi, city center
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Located inside Rockefeller Plaza, Lodi offers a unique experience. While not a French establishment, Lodi draws inspiration from Italian aperitif culture. You can’t miss their Flauto al Cioccolato, a version of the classic chocolate croissant.
Directions: 1 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
5. Epicerie Boulud
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At locations such as the World Trade Center, Lincoln Center and the Plaza Food Court, renowned French chef Daniel Boulud presents a variety of French pastries and products familiar to New Yorkers.
From sandwiches to canelés and, of course, croissants, the offer is rich and diverse. The expert hands behind these delicacies belong to François Brunet, head baker and pastry chef, who has dedicated almost a decade to the Daniel Boulud Dinex group.
Directions: 1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
6. Olé and Steen
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Ole & Steen’s croissant is large and pale, resembling a wiffle ball without much weight. Ole & Steen, known for its quality Danish pastries filled with gelatin and custard, takes a strange turn here. It costs $3.95.
Directions: 80 West 40th Street, near Bryant Park, Midtown South.
7. Julien Bakery
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Drawing from his experience as a former pastry chef at François Payard in Greenwich Village, Julien Khalaf has embarked on an ambitious journey, establishing four Julien Boulangerie locations since December 2020. The initial location emerged in Park Slope, followed by a trio of additional locations in The Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Directions: 186 5th Ave Park Slope, Brooklyn, 1375 Madison Ave, UES New York, 1247 3rd Ave, UES New York, 1431 York Ave, UES New York
8. Cafe Bilboquet
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Located as a spin-off of a more upscale restaurant near Madison Avenue, Café Bilboquet presents a charming and distinctly French atmosphere for coffee. While the coffee at Café Bilboquet is decent, if not overly exciting, customers are often drawn to the delicious almond croissant with its satisfyingly crunchy exterior or the delicious wild blueberry scone. A visit to this cafe can cost you $4.25.
How to reach: 26 East 60th Street, between Madison and Park Avenue in Midtown East.
9. Bakery of breads
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Breads Bakery emerged triumphant, taking the coveted title of Best New York Baguette in the 2021 competition (Judge’s Award). Founded in 2013, this bakery places a strong emphasis on using natural and organic ingredients. Since its inception it has experienced notable growth, expanding its presence throughout the city.
With five strategically located locations, Breads Bakery is proud to be its flagship location in Union Square, along with destinations in Bryant Park, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center and the Upper East Side.
10. mom
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Enter Maman and you’ll be greeted by charming surroundings: canvas wallpaper, farmhouse-style wooden tables, and classic blue and white dinnerware. In less than a decade, Elisa Marshall and her husband, Benjamin Sormonte, have created a brand that exudes rustic elegance with Provençal charm. It all started in SoHo, and since then its culinary delights have taken root not only in New York and New Jersey, but also in Washington, DC and Pennsylvania. Each location reflects their distinctive and delicious approach to food and ambience.
11. Baltasar Bakery
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Balthazar Bakery is a haven for delicious pastries that delight your taste buds. Among its culinary treasures, croissants stand out, exceptional creations. Crafted with precision, Balthazar Bakery’s croissants feature a blend of carefully selected ingredients, including butter and flour imported from France. This infusion of authenticity elevates your flavor to new heights, providing an experience that transports you to the heart of French pastry traditions.
Balthazar Bakery is the ideal destination for an authentic and classic croissant experience.
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