I had a super delicious cake here! There is a pretty small selection of desserts, but they have tons of breads and other baked goods. The Strawberry Rhubarb Mousse Cake was so good!! read more

Bien Cuit - Strawberry Rhubarb Mousse Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Croissant (4.75 stars): best croissant since Paris. Crisp and flaky, with good lamination. Flavor of the butter was less intense but overall came pretty close! Grapefruit anise tart (4 stars): nice tart and strong grapefruit flavor. The curd was a little on the stiff side, while the crust could have had a little more structure Cozy space with very nice staff. There's garden seating in the back when the weather is nicer read more

I don't like hard, too cooked (thus their name I guess) baguette. But that's a personal preference. Also, $4+ for a croissant!? read more

Love this place! The food and coffee are a cut above every other cafe and the outdoor seating (front and back) is lovely. Only problem is I am here way too often :) read more

My family came for brunch. The drip coffee was good, the pain au chocolat excellent, and the breakfast sandwiches okay. We can't comment on the quality of the Earl Grey pound cake, but it made a pretty gift for friends! The back patio was a beautiful place to drink coffee. read more

Was craving a tart dessert and picked up a calamansi tart. Was so good the crust, custard, and calamansi on top was perfection. They add calamansi pieces on top which my partner didn't like as much but to me was so good. I wish it didn't cost $10 especially for the size. Feel like it's overpriced but it did taste good. I ordered to go and cashier was nice. read more

Bien Cuit - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delicious but on the pricier side. Tried the apple tart and pear almond danish. Definitely ask to have them warm it up as it'll make the difference! The apple tart was perfectly sweetened and the danish had the right amount of flakiness and flavors. I plan to return and try the bread soon! read more

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I wish I had read the other reviews before going here. I would have asked them what they have that is fresh. I got a slice of chocolate pound cake that is exceedingly dry. It's almost like a soft biscotti texture, but a very thick slice. I can't tell if they just don't use enough butter to make a true pound cake or if it has been sitting out on the counter for a week, but it's not good. In spite of the dark color, the chocolate flavor doesn't really come through. read more

New location that just opened a few weeks ago. Usually a long line on weekend mornings. Coffee is mediocre at best, but some of the best croissants and bread I've ever had. I tried the plain and the spinach artichoke one and they were both crispy on the outside but soft and flaky on the inside. They do run out of their breads so go earlier in the day if that's what you are looking for. read more

I wish I could give more but these prices are absolutely ridiculous - even for hipster-BK. $2.50 for a demi baguette? $4 croissant? Nuts. I'd rather fly to Paris and pay 1 euro read more

Bien cuit = overcooked. That is true way too cooked! Croissants and baguettes are not good and pricey... Go to frenchy's food truck. Amazing croissants and baguettes there! read more

Friendly service and they make a great almond croissant. People are pretty well distanced when ordering inside, and looks like they have a back patio open read more

You gotta get there early on the weekend to make sure that you will get the full selection. Things like their chocolate almond croissant sell out by mid day. read more

Everything I've tried has been excellent; the croissants, sandwiches, and especially the earl grey lemon pound cake. It's all been flavorful and fresh! They've also done an excellent job since Covid hit and with each phase- sanitary, and smart protocol. Since they've implemented a wider selection on their provisions, I've been able to order instant yeast, sourdough starter, and flour. I've chosen both delivery and pick-up options and have been satisfied with both. This is has become my go-to bakery and I highly recommend it to all! read more

Don't really mind the prices considering this is definitely the best bread in the neighborhood, but the service of the Franklin location is appalling. Two primary employees there lately working the front half, and both lack the most basic customer service skills - they don't make eye contact, instead of greeting you or asking to take your order they'll just stand around until you say something, and if you struggle to pronounce any of the French words that are new to you, well prepare to be belittled. I've tried ordering for pickup, but the only improvement to the experience is that it's brief. There's always the same "NAME?!" question shouted at you, which seems a bit aggressive for a guy just trying to pick up bread on a Saturday morning. Has there been a string of bread robberies in the area or something? Bien Cuit - do yourself a favor and get seem customer-facing staff who at least pretend to like being there.. in the mean time i'll try my hand at making sourdough at home. read more

Decided to give this place second go and was very pleased. Their brownies were probably the best I've ever had. One thing I've grown to love about the place is the fact that it's not too aggressive, it's a very calm and relaxed place where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the outdoors. Perfect way to start the day. Even though that Hot Chocolate is small it's still very addicting. If you're reading this, stop reading it and go to Bien Cuit. read more

Seems like they have over expanded: this location doesn't provide the same quality of pastry or experience as the Smith street original. First disappointment: The artichoke croissant actually wasn't laminated dough, it was more of a brioche dough and it tasted stale, like it was a day old at 10am in the morning. The layout of the space is frustrating and creates an unnecessary line out the door. There are only two tables indoors (there is a backyard which will be lovely in the warm weather). The walk in fridge is located in the rear yard, which meant the staff were opening the rear door non-stop, leaving open while they are in the fridge, letting frigid and icy rain in, totally apathetic to the experience of someone who paid $13 for a stale non-croissant and a coffee. Very disappointing. read more

Agree with previous reviews! A French bakery was needed in the neighborhood, providing some delicious baked goods but the prices are really high. I typically stop at cafe d Avignon in Dekalb market while at Trader Joe's to get all the French bakery needs- their prices are more reasonable too and probably better quality. That being said if on a time crunch and needing a neighborhood bread spot this would be your option but you're paying a premium. Baguette was good quality, coffee is pricier was well and other coffee spots in the neighborhood. read more

Prices are ridiculous. Apple danish with not very much of anything in it $5.75. Lots of sugar! Baguettes ($4 here)at the grocery store are of better quality and less expensive. read more

Coffee was cold. Barista was upset when we told her. Delivered the wrong order. Food was cold. Was the told the food was dairy free but had dairy in it. Very disappointing. Do not recommend. read more

My roomies and I woke up this morning so excited to check out this bakery; we're baking garlic bread tonight. The three of us passed by two grocery stores to come here and honestly we wish we had just gone to food market instead. My roomie went in with his sweater covering his nose and mouth, as he didn't have a face mask on him. As soon as he walked in the bald headed baker was super aggressive and condescending asking where his mask was. We understand he didn't have a mask on but, its not like he walked in without anything covering his mouth and nose. He could have just offered one politely. He then gave my roomie a mask with an attitude, and gave him the toughest baguette he could find. Baguettes are supposed to be crunchy on the outside and airy and soft on the inside. Instead what we got was hard on the outside and thick and dense on the inside. The baker had missed the mark completely. After he came out he told me what had happened so I went back inside to ask if we could have a different baguette. Then with a sarcastic and rude undertone he tells me that their bread is hard on the outside and soft on the inside....Yeah no sh*t but when I tell you this bread was tough it was TOUGH. Super rude service and awful bread. This place sucks. Learn to treat your customers with respect and change your process for making bread. We ended up going to Food Garden Market for a new baguette, and it was excellent and we had no condescending rude person to talk down to us. -your neighbors xx read more

I had an almond croissant and raspberry iced tea. The croissant was hard/crunchy and not very enjoyable. Iced tea was a good choice.

Love their coffee and the staff is super friendly. They even have a few gluten free items.

There's a French pastry and sandwich place that I kept wanting to go to, but every time I passed them they were either too busy or they were out of anything I wanted. I kept passing Bien Cuit, but what they had in the window looked like loaves of bread so I never stopped. I finally decided to go inside last week, and then I realized what I'd been missing. Sure, they have loaves of bread. They also have pastries, both sweet and savory, and beverages. I bought a chocolate croissant and a raisin pastry; both were pretty good. It was late in the day, so I'll go back early in the morning and see what the pasties are like when they are fresh. Maybe tomorrow morning! read more

Review for classic croissant only! This shop is recommended for one of the best croissants in NYC. But disappointing no butter flavor and sort of soggy.. not recommend.. breads look good! read more

The BEST artisanal bakery in all of NYC. Holy smokes. The chocolate almond croissant!!!! And the quiche!!! And the bread!!! Literally, the best. Much love, Bien Cuit. Desperately hoping you weather these hard times. read more

SCAM! I ordered based on the wonderful review this establishment received on WABC 7 news. My order was expected to be delivered on March 31 and today is April 1 and nothing was delivered nor have I received any notification from this proprietor. There is absolutely no phone number or email to contact these people except by sending a message on their website. Again I have not received a response and I have asked my credit card company to reverse the charges. This place is a scam do not do business with them read more

Don't understand the bad reviews. This place has consistently great bread and pastries. Love their croissants. They're just the right amount of buttery. Plus they have super cute seating with a nice backyard. read more

After a horrible Thanksgiving experience, I was going to stop in and pick up a treat to give them another shot. Then, I saw the awful barista that helped and realized I never want to give them my money again. They offered me a discount on a future purchase and no, not enough to retain me. This was my spot to buy whole bean coffee and treats on my way home but I'll walk a few more blocks to Vanderbilt and support the more friendly mom-and-pop bakeries. read more

This place is so cute and everything looks honestly phenomenal. The baguette I had was perfect and I can't wait to try more things. Don't really understand the negative reviews, the prices seem really reasonable and it's such high quality food. read more

In what world are we living? $2.50 for half a baguette! If this is not a scam, I don't know what it is. Stop those ridiculous prices. Thanks

Love the other location but some of the service can be awful. Don't make fun of people if they mispronounce a pastry. I don't appreciate being greeted with eye rolls on multiple occasions by the same employee. Also if your going to charge that much for coffee maybe give the size the customer ordered. She thought I wouldn't notice and they were out of cold brew. The pastries and overall product is amazing. I've been going to the other locations for years. One bad employee can really taint a business. Everyone else has been lovely. read more

It's Thanksgiving 2019, so this review of appreciation is aptly timed. I pre-ordered a Thanksgiving pie from the Franklin location, and wasn't aware they were closing early afternoon. I had arranged with the location staff that I would be there while they were closing and cleaning up, but when I arrived, they had already closed for the holiday. My family and friends were super excited about the exotic Miso Caramel Pumpkin pie, so I was bummed to disappoint them. I wrote an email to Bien Cuit requesting a refund, and expected to maybe hear back next week after the holiday. Instead, within less than an hour, I had an email reply from the founder herself. She was extremely apologetic and offered to deliver the pie to my home. Less than an hour later, the pie was personally delivered. On Thanksgiving. The level of customer service, generosity and above and beyond handling of my order was heartwarming. This is why I love small, independent businesses like Bien Cuit. I certainly didn't anticipate this kindness and am forever grateful for it - I'll be a Bien Cuit customer for life! Thank you Kate, this meant the world to me! read more