Best Pastries in Manhattan?
Where can I find great pastries for Christmas morning? Specifically croissants - with fruit fillings if possible (but not required). Is Balthazar the place to go?
Thanks in advances!
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12 Comments:
Yes, I think your instincts are right about Balthazar. The croissants are hands down delish. The brioche as well.
Runningwithbeaters at 10:14AM on 12/19/08
Payard Patisserie on the UES. But croissants don't usually have fruit fillings -- chocolate or almond is more traditional.... are you thinking about danishes?
eleeb at 11:56AM on 12/19/08
I know fruit fillings aren't traditional for croissants, but there was a bakery in the town where I grew up that did this, so I was hoping someone here might as well - tradition, you know? Thanks for the advice!
spartygirl at 12:34PM on 12/19/08
How about Buchon Bakery in Time Warner Building, but you have to go early. They often run out by mid afternoon.
sailingsam at 1:45PM on 12/19/08
My favorite is Black Hound in the East Village.
Cupcakes: Two Little Red Hens
sugarstack at 4:47PM on 12/19/08
I don't think either of those spots has croissants, BTW.
kathryn at 12:54AM on 12/20/08
Does anyone have a suggestion for a really good piece of homemade, old fashioned crumb cake?
Kaneez at 1:03AM on 12/20/08
I second Payard; they're consistently good.
mongoose at 8:43AM on 12/20/08
Balthazar is perfect.
If you want to try something else, Amai Tea & Bake House makes reallly amazing croissants, muffins, scones and other pastries. The sizes are great - not ginormous like a lot of other places around town, and they use top-notch ingredients. Great stuff.
Amy's Bread makes nice morning pastries. Petrossian. City Bakery and/or Birdbath...
I'm getting hungry...
Sweet Freak at 1:57PM on 12/20/08
I'm getting hungry too! Thanks for the suggestions. I've never heard of Amai Tea & Bake House, so I'll have to check it out.
spartygirl at 2:01PM on 12/20/08
i think the corner bakery on 93rd and 3rd has crumb cake. they have delicious pastries.
cybercita at 10:42PM on 12/20/08
Eli's (80th & 3rd) is my go-to for croissant, plain and chocolate, and brioche. Also Danishes, crumb cake, fancy filled and iced cakes. Find these same baked goods at EAT and The Vinegar Factory.
annien at 10:41PM on 12/21/08