I have never seen anything quite like Aux Merveilleux de Fred. What an absolute delight! Not only are the desserts incredible, but the employees were so friendly and pleasant to deal with as well. The star of the show is, of course, the Merveilleux. It's made with light, airy meringue and whipped cream, then covered in chocolate shavings. It somehow manages to be rich and delicate at the same time. I can see why it's their signature dessert. They offer different flavors and sizes too, from mini versions to larger cakes that are perfect for sharing. One of the coolest parts of visiting is that the kitchen is completely open. You can watch the pastry chefs assembling these beautiful creations right in front of you. It's mesmerizing and makes the whole experience feel special. The bakery has roots in Northern France and Belgium, where the Merveilleux originated, but pastry chef Frédéric Vaucamps reinvented the classic recipe to make it lighter and more modern. Whatever he did worked because these pastries are unforgettable. A quick tip: cash only, so come prepared. Honestly, if you're anywhere nearby, I think you need to run there. Between the amazing desserts, the friendly staff, and the chance to watch everything being made fresh, it's one of the most enjoyable bakery experiences I've had in a long time. I know you won't be sorry! read more

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I came for the pastries and stayed for the cold brew. Then came back for more cold brew later that same afternoon hehe. Aux Merveilleux de Fred is a tiny, beautifully fragrant shop on 8th Ave. I ordered the cold brew black and it was one of the smoothest, most satisfying first cups of the day I've had in a long time. Finding genuinely good black cold brew in this city is harder than it should be, and this one hit the spot so perfectly I made a second solo trip before sundown. The chocolate and almond croissant was delicate, flaky, and exactly what a croissant should be. The shop itself is small, no indoor seating, but two benches out front! The staff was warm and the whole place smells incredible the moment you walk in. I've already earmarked the Cramique for my next visit, because if it's anywhere near as good as everything else, I'm in trouble. Do yourself a favor and stop in! read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Interior window pastry - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Their pastries are delicious, their delivery service sucks. We ordered on line, we called many times to confirm, they never answered the phone the order was never delivered, the next day my credit card showed a refund. I will never order from them again. read more

I've had this pâtisserie bookmarked for years, and my husband was in the area and was able to finally pick some up for me. I tried the merveilleux and they were incredibly light and fluffy - almost like a perfectly toasted marshmallow. They had a delicate, airy crunch on the outside with a soft, cloud-like center. Absolutely delectable. Highly recommend giving them a try! read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Mini Merveilleux - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

It's almost impossible to ger a brioche anywhere in Manhattan, the but LPQ. However, Aux Merveilleux comes a distance second best with their milk- based 'breads'. They are in fact rolls. I tried the 'sugar' one, which is almost a brioche type but heavier consistency with a melted sugar in the middle. You'd expect it to be super sweet, but the wholesomeness of that incredible dough ofsetts it nicely. My friend had the raison 'loaf' & loved the texture. These pastries are made on the premises, so uniquely fresh & real, you know they are authentic. Aux Merveilleux does its name full justice! Yummy!!!! The store inside is mix of a mini Vienna with a massive christal chandellieer & a NYC baking shop. The service was okay. read more

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This a a great bakery. The ambiance was nice. The chocolate croissant was buttery and flaky with the perfect amount of chocolate. The stroopwafel was soft and the filling was amazing. Would highly recommend. People were ok inside. read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

First time here, sadly I wasn't able to get pictures but the first thing you will get walking into this bakery is an overwhelming smell of deliciousness. I got a hazelnut latte and 3 of their chocolate croissant and it was amazing. The part that stood out the most to me was the service, they were so friendly and attentive. It made everything 10x better! If you're ever in the area please go visit and try a chocolate croissant, you'll be missing out if you don't! read more

Stopped by while in the neighborhood visiting another spot. The smell coming from the store was amazing I couldn't resist coming in. I walked in and asked what just came out of the oven? And was lead to this bun with sugar on top (sorry I forgot the proper name). It was so warm and soft and the perfect amount of sweetness. I also had the hot chocolate which was delicious and rich. read more

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Incredibly cute french pâtissier in the Meatpacking district. Ordered a few things to bring to my uncle as he (and I) have a sweet tooth. The brioches are fluffly and buttery. They come with sugar inside, sugar sprinkled on top, stuffed with nutella or sprinkled with raisin throughout. So many options to fit everyone's preference. All were delicious. I also ordered a few of the petite cakes ... gorgeous to look at and delicious to eat. Wrapped in different shaved chocolate (milk, white, coffee, caramel, cherry, etc) with such a delicate cake and whip cream. Must refrigerate and enjoy within 2 days as the whip cream does break down quickly, especially in warm weather! Perfect treat to enjoy or bring to a friend/party. read more

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I'm not a fan of meringues but still wanted to give this place a try since they're so beautifully crafted. Got 4 minis but was unfortunately not impressed by any of them. Too light and airy. I much prefer desserts with thicker consistencies so that it feels like I'm actually eating something. Not as cloyingly sweet as I thought they were going to be so that's a plus. I thought I would like the Cherry and Praline flavors the most but my favorites were actually the Dark chocolate and Speculoos. Also scored a freshly baked chocolate brioche but that tasted just alright as well. Probably won't be back because, again, I'm not a huge fan of these types of desserts but I do think it's worth a try if meringues are your thing. read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Belgian dark chocolate, white chocolate speculoos, amarena cherry and praline hazelnut mini meringues - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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The Pearl Sugar Cramique was light, pillowy with the right amount of sweetness. The buns had a light crunch due to the pear sugar. Was well priced for what it was at under $5 and made for a great snack while walking around. It reminded me of the baked pork bun bread from a dim sum restaurant but slightly sweeter! read more

So far I've had the chocolate cramique and a croissant. Amazing! Reminded me of the baked goods I had in Paris as a child. Probably the best I've had in NYC so far. Someone brought them for me to try but I'd love to pop in soon myself to try more treats. Lovely read more

I was walking through the West Village and suddenly I found myself holding a warm chocolate chip brioche bun. I swear, I have no how it got there! I must've tripped and stumbled into Aux Merveilleux de Fred and purchased one, unbeknownst to me. It's warm, it's pillowy, it's the kind of sweet treat that will make you perch outside on the bench and think of childhood memories. I'm sure everything else here is fine, but the chocolate chip brioche bun is something special. I'll never forget the little boy calling his dad to tell him where he was, and the boy trying to pronounce "Aux Merveilleux de Fred". "Ahoox MervikJaixucj de Fred". Top ten funniest random New York moments I've experienced. read more

Don't let the chandelier mislead you - this is not the chic Parisien shop you might be envision. Maybe at one point it was but no more. Tables are scratched and wobbly, pastry offerings are limited and their signature (baguette with ham and butter made to order) was unavailable at 10 am on a week day. The famous French precision is nowhere to be found. read more

All I got for y'all is "OMG" . Was drawn in walking past the window filled with doughy treats. Walked right in and got a plain cramique with sugar . So good - wow my new obsession. And so affordable. Tastes like you're biting into a cloud. read more

A slice of Paris in the village. The sugar cramique is soft like baby wipes. The attendant is really FRENCH. Going back! Merci

I have been searching for a merveilleux for several years, since discovering them in a patisserie in Paris. I was so thrilled to get to enjoy these, once again!! I almost cried when I tasted my first bite. Their meringues were also delicious and lovely. Outstanding quality, flavor and appearance. If you would enjoy a true Parisian experience, this patisserie is the place for you! The staff are polite and personable. The interior hosts a gorgeous chandelier, that is reminiscent of the time frame in which merveilleux were first enjoyed, in France. Hopefully, I will return to NYC again. This patisserie will most definitely, be our first stop!!! read more

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Sad I didn't get to try their classic merveilleux cakes, but I got a chocolate croissant and small raisin brioche. It is very worth it for around $8, and the croissant was delicious! The bakery is small with minimal seating, but very clean. Service was also quick! I kept seeing the employees rolling out dough and baking through the windows, and it just intrigued me. This place deserves more love, and I will definitely be returning! read more

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I'm glad this store opens 7 AM so I can enjoy fresh breakfast after arriving from my 5:15 Amtrak from Philly. The chocolate croissant is my favorite. Very airy, flaky, buttery, and moist with melted chocolate inside. Tho chocolate cramique is soft with some chocolate chips in it. I had coffee marveilloux and vanilla with speculoos. I prefer the coffee. It has airy and crispy meringue on the bottom topped with flavored whipped cream. You don't want to skip this. The first time I bought it, I made a mistake of taking it home to Philadelpha. To my disappointment it melted. This time I ate it right away. I bought a bag of meringue. They are sweet, very airy, light, and fragile. The lady who works there is very friendly and courteous. The store is clean with displays of inviting pastries. read more

The best croissants I have ever had, by far (including croissants I had while traveling through Paris). I also recommend trying a Cramique with sugar pearls, where this is similar to hot buns from Asian bakeries, with added richness and extra texture from the sugar pearls. read more

We just happened to walk by this place and decided to stop in for a croissant. I'm always chasing down a good croissant that tastes like the ones in France. This place delivered! It buttery, flaky and soft and chewy on the inside. I wish I had bought more than just one. We also got one of their mini meringue but wasn't that impressed. Probably because we are not fans of meringue so it's not fair for us to critique it. They are beautiful and someone who enjoys a meringue would probably really like it. Sorry, but I forgot to take photos! read more

We walked by and saw the brioche buns sitting in the window and were instantly drawn in. The chocolate chip brioche was delicious!! I had never tried something like that before and definitely will come back for another! You can see the pastry chefs working through the window and they were very kind and helpful. It's a to-go spot read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Chocolate chip cramique and Chocolate Croissant - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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We love this place! Everything is yummy... Best Croissant in town!! But if you want an Almond Croissant, you are out of luck! They are nearly always out of them. Frustrating! Also, the Croissants are very inconsistent in size. Too Small or too Large...Crazy!! Your kids won't be happy... very sloppy. Overall, a little gem in the West Village. read more

Great bakery. Smells so good in there. Unfortunately I came right before closing and some of the goodies were already sold out. I ended up with a Chocolate Cramique, and i love it. Nice service. read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Chocolate Cramique - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Woah woah woah.....the meringue concoctions here.....super delicate little things!!! It's like eating highly sophisticated clumps of whipped cream concealed in various tasty crumble coatings. They're super sweet/rich too. Sugar bombs for sure lol. My favorite one that I tried is "the eccentric" because it's the least sweet out of the bunch and has a slight cherry flavor edge to it. As for the other ones, I took just a nibble because they're a bit too sweet for me. I'd say that if you have some sort of a sweet tooth then you'll love these (satisfies sugar cravings without the heavy feeling). Even if you don't but are still really curious about them I'd still recommend getting the cherry one! read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - "The eccentric," "the incredible," "the magnificent" - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

One of the best chocolate croissants in the city! Tastes very authentic and is super flaky and buttery. Definitely coming back! read more

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My family has been going here for many years and we love the authentic Brioche buns. There's not much internal ambience and the coffee is so-so but the buns are what you go for. read more

When I peered into the window display, I saw a honeybee ambling around on a brioche bun. This is likely a strong indication of high quality pastries. The aromas - so euphoric they drew in human & endangered pollinators alike. The sweetest flower - could not have moved the bee to abandon its buttery oasis. We decided on the Magnificent (praline) & Revolutionary (caramel) mini Merveilleux's and a Pain au chocolat. There's no seating in the shop so we made our way to a convenient bench. The merengue box took a severe tumble, but survived its vigorous handling. The pastries, while notably more abstract in appearance, remained delectable in taste. "Just like lucky charms", was the word on the Caramel merveilleux. My personal fav was the hazelnut one. The ratio of cream to cake was prime which provided for a simultaneous airy/crunchy experience if you can even imagine such a coexistence. The pain au chocolate was very respectable, but we encountered a lady who was near raving about the brioche. Def trying that one next time. 100% would come back! This is the type of place that might turn your worst bully into your greatest ally. read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Pain au Chocolate, mangled - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Pretty much one of the best croissants in the city. Fresh, warm, flaky. (Please note. The coffee is not good.Sorry. Just stick with the croissant.) read more

Nice interesting bakery with a lot of potential. Service was not the best - one of the young ladies seemed bothered by everyone she was assisting. Croissants were pretty good; along with the hot chocolate. Great corner location and if you seat on the second floor you get a nice view of the large glass chandelier. read more

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I've been craving a good French Croissant for the longest time. I have my favorite spot on 9th Ave but I wanted to try something new so Aux Merveilleux de Fred was my French bakery stop. The past reviews mention their signature Merveilleux but I'm here to enjoy a simple Croissant and a latte. Walking into the bakery, there is a sign outside that says: one customer at a time. I wait outside until the customer leaves and I'm greeted with a pretty smile. I tell the young lady one coffee and a chocolate croissant please. Oh, and a small bag of meringue. I'm starting to pay and this young woman slid into the small store. She starts asking questions and ignores the one guest rule. Needless to say she didn't get the same smile I did. I drop my wife off at her hair appointment and bite into the chocolate croissant. The first bite I can taste the richness from the butter. The delicate process Aux Merveilleux de Fred prepared the croissant is noticeable. It's a very elegant and nothing like I've experienced. Very very impressed. And that small bag of Meringue? So ooh la la! Aux Merveilleux de Fred, I will be back for the sugar brioche read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - It smells so good inside! - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Yes! Yes! Yes! What yummy sweets they have!! The merveilleux were quite delicious and fresh! The service was great and we will definitely return! They have seats in the back and perhaps upstairs as well? read more

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We were dining across the street and happened to walk but this place. We stopped in afterwards. I ordered a raisin bread. It came fresh out of the oven and was sooo good!! I also ordered a hazelnut meringue. I had no idea what to expect. It was very light, a little creamy. read more

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Love the sugar bread buns they have here. Service was also great - the guy who helped us was super friendly! read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

A shop devoted to confections composed of fluffy light bites of meringue and whipped cream is not something I expected to survive the pandemic, and yet there is now a second location by Bryant Park as well! The large windows displaying the bakers at work and the merveilleux drew me into their shop where I was recommended the Magnifique (praline and caramelized hazelnuts), the Impensable (coffee), and the Incroyable (white chocolate and Speculoos whipped cream). I thought that the balance of textures, from the crunchy meringue shell to the velvety chocolate shavings to the fluffy whipped cream kept the dessert airy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, despite the incredible amount of sugar in them. Definitely worth a visit-- and they make lovely gifts too. read more

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Stopped in because I was passing by and the pastries looked so good I stopped in. This place is famous for its meringues. The lady behind the counter suggested I try the hazelnut meringue. It was delicious, nutty and airy. Only downside was that when you order only one it comes on a napkin so you have to basically eat it right away and there are currently no seats or tables there. Multiples come in a box. read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Hazelnut meringue - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

The chocolate brioche here is spectacular!!! Nicely toasted. Must eat when it's warm. They weren't overly sweet and it pairs perfectly with some coffee. They were also so nice and friendly when we stopped by! Gave us samples and also gave us full detail of what they have that we can order. I wish we were able to pick some up before we headed out of the city! read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Small Brioche and Speculoos (Cinnamon Butter Cookie) Meringue - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

If you're a meringue lover like me, this place is the place to be. These melt in your mouth pastries are some of the best I've ever had. The merveilleux pastries are a delicious combination of meringues of different flavors with a smooth and creamy buttercream core. My boyfriend and I tried all 6 flavors of merveilleux and my absolute favorite is the coffee one with the white chocolate coming in as a close second. These sweet treats are airy and light, making them the perfect dessert for any meal. read more

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Got a case of 24 of the mini merveilleux (4 of each flavors). Of the six flavors, the l'Incroyable was my favorite. I love the speculoos and white chocolate combination. The Magnifique was also pretty good (especially for those who prefer nuts) but honestly way too sweet. I think despite being super small, many of them suffered from being hard to eat due to the sugar level. For being low calorie, I think I expected it to be less sweet. The customer service is curt- despite there not being a ton of other customers, the ladies seemed impatient. I was buying the merveilleux for a party and because there was no fridge displaying the merveilleux (the fridge was broken), I asked about the typical serving size per person for the mini merveilleux and was met with a "depends on how much a person can eat" (lol?) The total was ~$81 with each clocking in at $3.40. Not too bad honestly for the amount we were given. read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

THE SMELL OF THIS PLACE I walked past and saw the brioche and was like that's what I need in my life. The smell inside was INCREDIBLE. I asked what one of the bakers recommended and he said the chocolate chip one because it was gonna come out fresh so of course I listened and I also got the pearl sugar. Both so great. The coffee was pretty meh but this brioche was worth the visit. read more

Aux Merveilleux De Fred - Merveilleux Cake - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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