I'm surprised there are not more Yelp reviews for Welcome Home! Just one visit here so far and it's…read moreone of my favorite bakeries in Brooklyn. Loves: + Delightful cinnamon roll ($7) and ham and cheese croissant ($8) + Indoor (stools and community table) and outdoor seating (2 tops) + Lovely and kind staff + Cute ambiance Truly I loved what I ate and there were more things I wanted to try: potato and ranch croissant, cardamom bun, sun-dried tomato + pesto + feta croissant. Just wow. Cannot wait to be back here sooner rather than later! :)

Welcome Home -- Where the Pastries Are Divine and the Hospitality Is a Performance Art Piece…read more Let me open with an ode: the croissants here are not merely pastries. They are flaky, buttery miracles -- the kind that make you briefly reconsider your life choices and wonder if you've been wasting your mornings everywhere else. The cardamom pastry deserves its own Wikipedia page, possibly a candle in its honor. The sourdough would win awards in cities that actually take bread seriously. I have been a loyal regular, cheerfully handing over roughly twenty dollars a week for these baked wonders, which -- despite being priced as though they were baked by elves in a heritage grain monastery -- are absolutely, defiantly worth it. And then came the incident. I stepped up to the counter, a loyal customer flush with goodwill and approximately $14 in pastry intentions, and made what I believed to be a reasonable, even virtuous, request: "Could you please put both pastries in one bag?" My motivation was ecological. Save paper. Small act, clean conscience. A feel-good moment for everyone involved. Co-owner Isa Steyer regarded me with the expression of someone who had just watched me attempt to mix a Bordeaux with a sports drink. "The cardamom and croissant," she informed me gravely, "don't go together." I want to be clear: she was not concerned about flavor contamination, structural pastry integrity, or some ancient baking covenant I'd inadvertently violated. She was concerned about the concept. The philosophy of the bag. I explained, with the measured calm of a man who simply wants to carry his breakfast home without a doctoral dissertation intervening, that I was going to eat them. Separately. With my own mouth. In the privacy of my own home. She drew herself up and delivered what I can only describe as a manifesto: "Well -- I'm SERVING them." Reader, she was protecting the pastries from each other. I had unwittingly stumbled into a sensory conflict that only she could perceive. The croissant, apparently, has feelings. The cardamom, dignity. And together in a paper bag for the eleven-minute walk home? Unthinkable. A scandal. Perhaps illegal in certain cantons. Funny as this sounds in hindsight -- and believe me, it took a full croissant's worth of cooling down to get there -- it was not amusing in the moment. Ms. Steyer's manner was genuinely condescending, and nothing I said or did had warranted it. I've spent years in the service industry myself. I understand the grind. I understand difficult customers. I was not one of them. Wanting a single bag is not a culinary crime. It is barely even a preference. There is something quietly absurd about being made to feel like a philistine by your breakfast. And yet -- here we are. P.S. I still go. Of course I still go. Do not be naive. I grew up in Germany. My relationship with good bread is not casual -- it is ancestral, almost spiritual, and frankly non-negotiable. The occasional humorless, vaguely territorial moment behind the counter is simply part of the experience now, like paying for parking or waiting for a table. I let it roll off my back. Because the moment that butter croissant hits -- warm, laminated to perfection, shattering at exactly the right angle -- all philosophical disputes evaporate instantly. That said, I've since learned that my bag incident may be the least of it. There are accounts of Ms. Steyer directing real rudeness at Black and Brown customers -- people from the very community this bakery has planted itself in. That's worth sitting with. This neighborhood has a history that predates the sourdough, the carefully curated aesthetic, and everyone who arrived recently to enjoy both. Businesses that come into historically Black communities don't inherit those streets -- they're guests in them, and should carry themselves accordingly. Artisanal excellence is not a substitute for basic respect, and it certainly isn't a pass. The croissants remain extraordinary. But a bakery is also its owners, and that part deserves scrutiny. Na Mean?

I'm a huge bread lover, so I had to stop by Brooklyn Granary & Mill the other day, even though I…read morewas in a bit of a hurry. I'm really glad I did. The bakery had a display full of pastries that looked absolutely incredible. I didn't have time to grab one this visit, but I'll definitely be back to fix that. I spent a few minutes talking with one of the staff members about the different sourdough options they had that day. I'm actually not the biggest sourdough fan, but I decided to trust his recommendation. When I got home, I toasted a slice and had it with a cup of coffee... wow. It was absolutely delicious. The flavor was rich, the texture was perfect, and it completely changed my opinion of what good sourdough can be. If you're in the area and love sourdough bread, you'll probably be in heaven here. Right now, the surrounding neighborhood is still being developed, so it can feel like it's in the middle of nowhere. But you can already see where it's headed. Give it a few years, and I have a feeling this is going to be one of "the spots" people seek out. I'll definitely be back for one of those pastries.

I really wanted to love this place. To be fair, we did come when they were close to closing, so…read moreit's entirely possible that it would have been different if we had come earlier in the day. The seating is sparse, but comfortable. I liked sitting at the window bar and watching the world go by. I enjoyed the bread and butter--that was delicious. The biscuit sandwich was crumbly, but tasty. The kouign amann was crispier than most--I liked that caramelization, but my husband didn't. We also shared a custard danish--to me, the berries and custard tasted sour. We did enjoy the sunflower butter cookie. I ordered black tea with milk--it was lukewarm milk water. Lest you think that's because I ordered it with milk, my husband's green tea was lukewarm green tea water. I might eat here again if I were in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't make a special trip (as I did this time). The barista was very nice.

YUMMY! Had this spot…read moresaved and it was totally worth it. Word is they have award winning chocolate babka and this was sooooooo good! It's loaded with chocolate morsels and the bread was so soft. It was really really good overall. So good that I bought a second slice to eat on the plane. No regrets! They also have some savory items that look tasty as well. If you happen to be walking by, STOP.

Stopped in to their new kiosk by the park around 9am to try their challah loaf and got the sesame…read morechallah. Sooo good. Could be eggier for sure but otherwise, ridiculously fresh and pillowy and the sesame brings such savory flavory to every bite, whether butter, cheese, or avocado-topped (photos included). Coming back for the sesame and the plain when they have it. They also serve their usual rugelach, coffee, sandwiches and more. 5 stars!!!!

My friend and I stopped by this cute and cozy shop per her recommendation and was wonderfully…read moresurprised at how much I enjoyed these drinks... I say this as someone who is not the biggest fan of just matcha as is but loves when there is a fun twist so we ordered the Matcha Mahal and Rooh Afza Matcha w/ Oatmilk (no additional charge which was honestly so nice) and I was impressed at how light yet smooth these drinks were. My personal favorite was the Rooh Afza Matcha as it immediately transported me back to eating Vietnamese pastries wrapped in Banana Leaf, the Pandan was subtle and not too sweet and the Matcha Mahal is definitely more earthy and floral for the more seasoned matcha drinker! Definitely stop by if you're in the area!!!

Bolo Bolo is an intimate coffee shop with a cozy vibe that makes you want to linger. They have…read moreoutdoor seating, are dog-friendly (dog treats for your pup!), and the space is filled with cute Indian knickknacks and products from brands like Brooklyn Delhi and Transcendence, which adds a really thoughtful touch. I ordered the Ras Malai Latte, and while it was a solid drink overall, I got more rose flavor than cardamom, so it didn't quite hit the balance I was hoping for. That said, the coffee itself was well made, and I'd definitely come back to try some of their other specialty drinks if I'm in the neighborhood again.

RUN before there are lines out the door! I've found a cardamom bun that rivals my long-standing…read moreaffection for the Fabrique's one, from a little-known bakery in Brooklyn. And I had to come twice just for this pastry: BLACK SESAME & OSMANTHUS ROLL.   Eater has recently recognized Breadivore as the next-hype bakery. Located on a quiet street in Park Slope, it is very low-profile compared to other viral bakeries in Brooklyn, but their bread and pastries are definitely top notch.   The space gives cozy vibes with some comfy seatings and long display shelves. They sell mostly French artisan bread and pastries, but some with an Asian influence.   ＊Black Sesame & Sweet Osmanthus Roll $6.25 Inspired by black sesame tangyuan, the owner blends flavors she'd grown up with into European baking. It was nutty, slightly savory from the black sesame and floral from the osmanthus syrup. I really liked the flakiness and subtle sweetness. They only do one batch every day. It was sold out when I arrived at 10:30 on a Sunday, so I tried my luck again on a Friday morning. So worth it! ＊Cardamom & Cinnamon Bun $6.25 The bun was still warm when I got it, spiced with cardamom and cinnamon. It was shaped into elegant knot of laminated dough. The laminated layers made it special, with a glazed top sprinkled with Swedish pearl sugar, and a soft, fluffy center. From this day onward, a regular cardamom/cinnamon bun could never satisfy me anymore.

We shared the black sesame kouign amann, the classic croissant, and the aged cheddar roll. The…read morekouign amann was thick and had almost a doughnut like texture. Pretty rich too. I'm still seeking at pastry more similar to what is served at Kouing Amann Bakery in Montreal. Croissant was my favorite. Light and flakey. Would be a go to spot for me if I lived nearby. At this point NYC has to have surpassed Paris as the best croissant city in the world. The cheddar roll was an interesting savory pastry. Robust and tangy bites of cheddar mixed in with some peppery bites as well as some thick doughy bites. It was like three in one with the variety. This pocket of Park Slope has become one of the best destinations for bakeries in NY!

Quick stop here for some bread a friend recommended . She knew I loved Miche and said the loaves…read morehere were fantastic. I like that you xan buy half loaves /boules if you don't need the while thing. I scoped out some pretty good looking pastries and sandwiches. Good prices for coffee and specialty drinks. I noticed an adorable backyard as well. A great place to hunker down with a good book and indulge in some bakery items. I loved the miche and baguette I got . Service was friendly, I wasn't there for long but it was welcoming. I'll retun for bread and more. They have a good selection of pantry staples as well.

UPDATE - I just had some of my leftover apple cardamom pastry this morning and definitely got more…read moreof the apple flavor. Absolutely delicious! This review is for delivery only. After having quite a rough day yesterday, I decided to break my diet and treat myself. I ordered the apple cardamom pastry and the chocolate almond croissant. The apple cardamom had good flavor, but there was barely any apple filling inside. More like a smattering or apple essence if you will. I was slightly bummed out as it wasn't cheap, but it's OK. The star of the show and what made this all worthwhile was the chocolate almond croissant. Hands-down the best chocolate almond croissant I've ever had the pleasure of gracing my taste buds and dare I say life-changing. This croissant was perfectly crisp and flaky on the outside with a generous and satisfying amount of chocolate and almond paste filling on the inside. I love the fact that they make their pastries in house and you can really tell that it was made fresh. Next time I will double up on the almond chocolate croissants. Well done!

THE GREATEST. An oasis of continual yum…read more The absolute freshest, bestest, most delicious vegan bakery hands down! Its impossible to leave with just one thing. If my mouth and stomach were large enough i'd put everything they make into them and spend the rest of the day delighted. The only thing i'm at a loss for is trying to decide on my favorites, as they are all insanely DEEEEELICIOUS. Go. Now. JUST GO. It's beyond worth it. Down to the crumb. Seriously, put your phone or screens down and just head there now.

Sixteen Mills in Gowanus is a gluten free and vegan bakery providing delicious pastries that…read moreaccommodate most allergens. We ordered the chocolate chip pumpkin muffin, vanilla liege waffle and sourdough scallion scone. These were excellent pastries irrespective of being gluten free. My favorite was the scallion scone which was packed full of scallion and super moist. Erik favorited the waffle which was super crispy and perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. We love bakeries that offer a fullsome allergen friendly experience and can confirm that you lose nothing in the way of taste or texture by being accommodating

I'm upset it took me so many years of living in NYC to finally visit this iconic establishment…read more I've been to the pick up window in Manhattan but honestly, it's not the same. From how eclectically gorgeous the converted apartment to bakery vibe is to the delicious pastries, I'll definitely make a point to return here regularly. By far the flakiest and most buttery croissant I've ever had - easily one of the top 3 I've had in the city. We also got the ham sandwich which was also delicious - a perfectly crispy baguette paired with salty ham and butter. Highly recommend this spot and cannot wait to return for more!

TL;DR: I love this bakery! It's a great spot to spend a couple of hours / catch up with a friend. I…read morewould recommend it to any of my friends visiting the city. Food: I have tried their croissant, pain au chocolat, and iced vanilla latte. I've been thoroughly impressed both times (more so when I visited earlier in the day) as both pastries reminded me of those in Paris. They have a nice flakiness without being excessive. They're soft inside, and the chocolate inside the pain au chocolat is light enough. I wouldn't sleep on their coffee either: their vanilla latte is probably ranked in my top 5. Service: The baristas here are friendly, and they play some good music on aux. Service is straightforward: you get your pastry immediately, and they'll call your name out when your drink is ready. Ambiance: There is plenty of seating upstairs. I have not had trouble getting a table even though there's usually a small line out the door (it moves fast). Additionally there is free WiFi and a nice restroom. Great location for this shop too: Brooklyn Heights is lively and has many other cute shops and restaurants next door.