Taiwanese inspired bakery! Lots of baked goodies inside with outside seating. Got to sample the…read moremochi toastie which were cute, mini, crispy, yet chewy! Taro guava lace donut - out of this world, never had anything like it. Crispy layer, creamy taro, tart guava jam, chewy mochi all into one! A bit oily and messy but worth it, Iced pear green tea - tasted like a green tea, no pear notes, can also get with lemonade

I got the miso butter grilled cheese and wow... so good. Great bread, possibly even better butter,…read moreand the right combination of cheese. It was SO much cheese I didn't eat it all but that's much better than not enough. Also got the iced pear green tea, really good. The service was good, the place was large with lots of places to sit, as well as a lot of outdoor seating.

Tasty! We got hazelnut cake at 12. Yes not cheap, but you CANNOT EAT IT alone. So it's worth it…read more We also had most famous chocolate cookie at 5 when they just baked and served warm. It's good but we feel hazelnut cake was more tasty. Impressive cakes. Only 4 stand high chairs. Not c9ffee shop. More like a place to grab or take out.

The city never runs out of yummy bakeries to try, and Petit Chou is another solid choice!…read more Loves: + The main reason I came was for the cinnamon roll ($9) which is tasty, but the frosting is a bit more glazed than my preference + Delightful cheesecake danishes: strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or guava (all $9 each) + The true star for me was the passionfruit cheesecake puff ($10). that item is so tasty, just wow. One of the best things I ate in NYC this year! + No line on a weekday Overall, a nice pick in East Village. I believe there are a few stools inside should you choose to eat there, but my friend and I took our treats to enjoy outside. I'll surely be back for another taste of the stunner: that passionfruit cheesecake puff!!! :)

We saw a sugar cookie almond croissant, and based off our reaction, you'd think we won the lottery…read more- the space is really small with just a counter to order at with the pastries on display. there are two little tables outside, but it was raining so we had to sneak into a nearby coffee shop to eat. - i'm on a massive cinnamon roll kick so I was excited to try this one out. I was pleasantly surprised that the cream cheese frosting was not sickly sweet and the specs of vanilla bean still allowed for the cream cheese flavor to shine - the roll was harder than I would like & was definitely needing a metal knife to cut through. more of a croissant layered texture where each part of the swirl had many layers of breading. the bottom had a crystallized sugar layer that was delectable but the whole roll wasn't very sweet. it was definitely different than the classic super sugary melty soft gushing rolls but in a way that made it unique - sugar cookie almond croissant reportedly had a good consistency & rainbow sprinkles always add to a good vibe+ flavor, only disappointment was very limited filling inside of the croissant.

Stopped by Tall Poppy to check out their pastries! The mango sticky rice bun was very tasty! I…read moreliked how the mango flavors weren't too prominent but definitely present with each bite. Also enjoyed how it wasn't too sweet nor to sour, and complemented the coconut icing and the sticky rice on top. The bun itself was chewy which contrasted with the crispy caramelized glaze/sugar bits. Their chocolate chip cookie was also very solid - big chunks of cookie, chewy center, and slight crunch on the outside. The elote/corn inspired tart (couldn't remember the name) was pretty good as well. Appreciated the sweet corn with a more creamy center without compromising the intact outer pastry. Their drinks unfortunately were not good. The matcha was way too milky without any matcha flavors. The chai latte was also watered down with a artificial cinnamon taste. I'd recommend sticking to the pastries! The space it quite small; staff members were nice and smily. A couple tables with seats available outdoors. Does require a couple steps to enter the entrance.

I love bakeries with inventive flavors, so of course I ordered the corn croissant. The layers were…read moreflaky, and the center held together fluffy cream and a silky custard that were wonderfully sweet and caramel-y. I love the bits of sweet corn in there, adding a delightful crunch. I would order that again, and in fact, I was a bit tempted to get another, but I had other places to visit in my food crawl. I'd come back just for that!

Overall rating: 3.5 honeycomb toffee latte $7.62…read more I walked by and there was a line out the door, so chose to come back after 30 minutes or so & it was easier. I saw a sign for the honeycomb toffee latte outside. Everytime I ordered though they kept saying toffee latte which kept getting me confused. I actually didn't even know it was my drink until I had to clarify honeycomb. Well when I had it, I didn't taste any honeycomb at all. I ended up having to to put a ton of sugar in it which felt counter intuitive to the "honeycomb" part of the drink. Not sure if I'd be back.

From Lucie is a darling bakery with equally lovely bakes. Their cakes are aspirational: perfectly…read moremoist with delicious layers of delicate frosting. Their carrot cake is phenomenal, and so is their Victoria sponge. The chocolate chip is decadent and melty, perhaps too rich for my taste, but I can see that it's well made. I love this quaint little shop. I'm planning to return for the almond croissant cookie, and maybe even buy the cookbook!

From Lucie 263 East 10th. St…read more New York, NY 10009 Lemon Thyme Bar This pastry is a perfect fit for the summer season especially because of the edible flower on the top corner. The brightly colored lemon curd has a sour, but lively flavor. Freshly chopped thyme is infused in the shortbread crust. I cannot fathom why the color of the crust on the other side is completely different. Regardless of color, this bar is an "A" all the way! Seating is limited to a narrow table with a couple stools and some outdoor tables. Due to its popularity, this local bakery is always filled with customers. I highly recommend purchasing your order for take out only. #fromlucie #lemonthymebar #eastvillage #fromlucienyc #fromlucieeastvillage

This small, assuming storefront is one of the best hidden gems and bakeries in the city. They have…read moresome of the best sweet pastries I've ever had! - First of all, their chocolate chip toffee cookie is among the best I've had in the city. - I also love their strawberry shortcake bar. It was decadent, had great texture and great strawberry flavor. - Their midnight banana bread was also delicious, with a subtle banana flavor coming through and pairing very nicely with the rich chocolate flavor. - The corn Oreo was a very interesting rendition of the classic treat and honestly worked pretty well. When I went, there was no line since they had just opened and the service moved efficiently through their small store. While there is no room inside to eat, there is a park nearby where you can grab a seat and enjoy their delicious baked goods.

I've been following Red Gate Bakery for a while now, hoping to try one of their weekly rotating…read moreselection of cinnamon rolls. I went for the first time today, but since I was planning on walking home before trying the pastries (there is no seating at the bakery), and since it was a fairly warm day, I thought it might melt by the time I got home, so I ended up getting some smaller, more compact treats. Brown Butter Blondie: Personally, I didn't need the walnuts, but the texture and flavor of this were excellent -- it's gooey and chewy and tastes of rich brown butter / butterscotch. Choco-toffee cookies: This cookie sits squarely at the top of some NYC chocolate chip cookie rankings, so the expectations were high. I thought it was very good, but it doesn't quite top my personal list. The best parts are the crunchy exterior, which has a slightly over-baked, crisp flavor, along with the light dusting of salt flakes on top. The middle is more doughy but mostly consists of medium-dark chocolate chunks. I didn't really taste the toffee, which was too bad, because I love toffee. Malty lime bar: A key lime pie in bar form, this is a next-level pastry. The lime 'custard' is thick and creamy, and perfectly tart, with just enough sweetness to add balance. The graham cracker crust is buttery and lightly salty, and the sugary zest sprinkled on top makes it pretty and grounds the flavor a bit. I was here on a Saturday around noon and waited in line for about 5-7 minutes. Not bad at all!

When I went, the line was pretty short, so I had to check it out to see what the big deal was…read moreabout. The signage is hard to see while in line, and once I saw the rolls, I ended up rethinking some of my previous online flavor strategy. So many looked amazing, but I went with the bananas foster because it seemed like it would be unique and a sure thing, taste-wise. The employees were very nice and you could see them come out in large pans, fresh from the oven. They are huge and worth sharing. When they are hot and fresh, the icing just starts to melt into the roll and is creamy and sweet with a hint of rum. The caramelized banana slice on top made it special. It was as good as any cinnamon roll I've had with that unique flavor twist. I wouldn't recommend waiting in a line around the block, but it's a fun little treat option. There are a few tables inside, but it may be hard to find a table depending on busyness. I hadn't considered the strawberry earl grey before, but that looked amazing as well, so I will be back to check it out.

They have a great selection of different cinnamon buns, and they are delicious! The ratio of…read moretoppings to roll is perfect. We loved the two we tried and I will be going back the next time I'm in New York! Dining in is a hit or miss in terms of getting a seat, so be prepared to get your treat to go or needing to wait for a table to open up.

Took a little break from shopping in SoHo and lined up for Elbow Bread. Most patrons opted to-go…read morebut there is a small counter inside where we opted to inhale our pastries on the spot. Service was super friendly and efficient. STRAWBERRY LEMON + SHEEPS CHEESE DANISH: 5/5. I thought I didn't like danishes, but as it turns out, I've just never had a good one until now. The not-too-sweetness of the jam, the soft creaminess of the sheep's cheese, and the flaky buttery pastry... This pastry was sublime. CHOCOLATE BABKA KNOT: 5/5. This thing is richer than Elon in his first week after the SpaceX IPO. If butter and decadent dark chocolate are your thing, this is for you.

Came on a Saturday around 10:15am - small line…read more Super friendly staff that helped me with some recommendations! We started with a doughnut, which is one of the best donuts I've ever eaten. I assume they mix up the flavors, but the doughnut insides is fantastic no matter what. The Babka was as good as any Babka I've ever had. I liked the size of it for sharing since usually you get a huge loaf. The bialy was excellent salve and chewy and delicious. The kolache was probably my least favorite of the group, but it was still fantastic. Fantastic experience! High on the list of best NYC bakeries in my experience.