Genuinely the best croissant I've ever had in my life. The line was long but totally worth the wait!

Le Petit Four Bakery is the kind of neighborhood spot that genuinely earns the reputation it has built. Walking in, the space itself made an impression before I even got to the pastry case. The decor felt warm and inviting, and the display of breads and pastries made the ordering process genuinely difficult because everything looked exactly as good as it should. I worked through a solid spread across my visit. The croissant is exceptional, with a proper lamination and a buttery, flaky exterior that holds up on its own without needing anything added to it. The almond croissant takes that foundation and builds on it well, with a generous amount of almond filling and a finish that does not lean too sweet. The pain au chocolat follows the same standard, the chocolate inside is good quality and the pastry around it has the right amount of crispness without being dry. The canele is a smaller order but worth including, with that characteristic caramelized exterior giving way to a soft, custardy center that is easy to underestimate until you are halfway through it. The creme brulee latte rounded out the order nicely and was a good match for everything on the pastry side of the table. It is rich without being overwhelming and complements the food rather than competing with it. The line moved well even when the place was busy, and the staff were friendly and engaged throughout. This is one of the better French style bakeries I have found in the area, and it holds up to that comparison without much debate. read more

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I stopped in a Saturdays late am and line out the door. I ordered an Apple danish and a blueberry muffin. First time I saw the muffins and they look a good size and delectable. I got outside and inside was not the apple tart danish but an apricot? They were on counter next to each and server probably thought I said apricot or my finger pointing was mistaken for the apricot...should separate as both sound alike..... stick the blueberry ones in middle or something . I ate the apricot as I had before and it was very good as always, the blueberry muffin I wasn't impressed at all with... it had minimal blueberries, a bit dry , a mild nice lemon flavor of top ... I need more blueberries, more moisture, more lemon taint taste, more sugaring top brown white, cinnamon Glaze. Now I saw how un Green friendly they are here... expensive shopping bag for 2 pastries , a cardboard box for the apricot danish, a bag for the single muffin... a lot of unneeded cost factored into COGS or packaging materials and then into my prices paid. I saw assortment of delicious eclairs and looks price went up higher since I bought here before... up to 8.50 or higher . Great products sold here...I dropped my rating as got what I didn't order, and muffin needs vast improvements to get it to levels of the French pastries. Need tables, umbrellas, chairs outside... people sitting on curbs, me standing next to trash barrel for my packaging debris, on line ordering and pickup might speed up the line , but I like to see the daily changes or variety before ordering ...the pineapple dessert first I saw and would have been my dinner dessert. Friendly employees and working owner there keeping things filled . They have outgrown the store size. read more

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This place is impressive! That's why it's wildly busy. Drove by a couple of times and didn't take the plunge as the lines were long, but one time was not as crazy so gave it a go. So glad I did... I love it here. The place is smallish, but the flow of customers works well, and it moves quickly.... as they have a good staff, very friendly and accomodating too. As you pass the display cases on your way down to the rear of the store to order, you see all the beautiful looking pastries, cakes, sandwiches, etc... so much goodness! Everything looks so good it's hard to figure what to get. OMG!! Loved everything we ordered... my favorite was the Almond Croissant. Coffee drinks properly made and excellent. Enjoyed it so much, I came back the next day to try more things, but wasn't aware they are closed on Monday. Don't let that happen to you!! It's the kind of place you wish you had in your neighborhood... you could visit every day. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Parking lot so we didn't have any issues with finding a spot. Got here maybe an hour after they opened and they were already very busy. We came here for their Creme Brulee latte and we also ordered a Strawberry Matcha Latte. For food we ordered the Passion Fruit & Pineapple Danish and a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant. I loved the Danish and the Croissant was very flaky and good. The Creme Brulee Latte came with a little hammer and it was a cute concept. The Lattes were good but both were pretty sweet. Overall, a very cute bakery with cute decor. Decent service. Gets busy though so getting here early was a good idea. read more

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This would've easily been 5 stars if it wasn't for the stone cold quiche :') the main reason we ordered a quiche was to have a hot breakfast item on a cold day. I had no idea it would actually be served straight from the refrigerator. I wish they would have a nice large sign by the window case to say that they don't warm them up on the weekends before noon. No one said anything when I ordered it either, I only found out when I went back to ask after ordering. We ended up eating it cold but I can say confidently that a quiche is not a quiche when you eat it cold.. Disappointing. But the three stars are for everything else. The tiramisu latte (you could actually taste the coffee and it wasn't like liquid dessert!), tomato pesto danish, pistachio raspberry croissant, and the quiet star - the strawberry Charlotte, were all pretty amazing. I would love to visit again but I like me a hot savory breakfast (along with a delicious pastry!) and that seems unlikely at Le Petit Four on the weekends. read more

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I mean there isnt much more to say except amazing. Yes, the croissants are THAT good. The store itself, is charming. The staff is always friendly (and its usually packed) and everything is delicious. So glad they came to the neighborhood. read more

Came here on a Saturday and there was a line that extended to outside of the door. However, it did go by fast. Their bakery items were nicely detailed and there were many options! Unfortunately the seasonal crème brûlée latte was out of stock. I ordered an ice tiramisu latte and ice strawberry matcha latte. Both drinks were delicious and beautifully made. I wanted to especially point out the kindness of the staff there. I had spilled my tiramisu latte all over the floor while adding sugar to my matcha drink- big womp :(! However, the staff was SO nice and accommodating about it. She quickly made me a replacement and someone came to help clean up the mess. I felt so so bad and everyone there was so friendly about the situation. A would've-been sad day was turned upside down. I forgot to ask for her name but it was the hard-working lady with blue hair!! She's a keeper! Of course I gave a decent tip for their thoughtfulness. Would highly recommend and come back! read more

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Phenomenal! I over order every time I come here, and I never regret it. All of the pastries are fresh and flavorful, and the laminated ones shatter and flake perfectly. The space is really small, so be prepared to wait a bit if you're looking to sit. Luckily there's plenty of parking and outdoor seating in the warmer weather. The ube latte is so unique and delicious, it's a sweet treat in itself. Apricot danish and kouign amann were the fan favorites. Millefeuille and mushroom danish were my personal favorites. But seriously you can't go wrong with anything here. Least favorites (but still very good!) were the sandwiches. Our filled brioche came unfilled, but after contacting them they handled it so professionally and the refund was seamless. read more

Le Petit Four Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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With several more visits under my belt -- literally and figuratively -- I'm appreciating them more and more. All the observations from my first review remain true, except I discovered they DO have a restroom. The croissants and other pastries keep getting better and better. A few specifics: -- Chocolate Croissant: Haven't had a warm one, but they're always fresh, buttery, crackly, and fluffy. Decent chocolate too. -- Blueberry Danish: Both key components shine here. The blueberries are fresh, sweet, and have a good bite, plus enough compote between them to keep things moist. The vessel is very crunchy, very buttery, and very fresh. Worth getting often. -- Kouign Amann: Theirs is superior to all others I've ha, which can lean toward the plain side, but at Le Petit Four they deftly combine crunchy, flaky, doughy, airy, buttery, and syrupy-- in all the right places. Even slightly warm at opening. -- Sugar Brioche: This one DOES lean toward the plain side, with the large crystals of sugar elevating it past mere bread. For those who like subtle. Likable, but I like everything else more enough to probably not get it again. -- Almond Croissant: Good size, good crunch, and plenty of filling that tastes natural, not like chemicals. -- Pain au Raisin: Swirly, with lively raisins, soft dough and just a bit of crunch. One try was warm. A good rendition. Coffee is pretty solid too. Service still friendly and efficient. Plenty of free and easy parking. Reasonable pricing compared with the competition of similar quality. Best time to come for both quality and seating is weekday mornings, when most customers are taking their bounty to work. read more

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Noticed Le Petit while visiting another business in this small business park. Very cute and small inside. Everything looks delicious and fresh. I've tried a variety of sweet items from the croissants, macaroons, to eclaires. - almond croissants were the best! - macaroons were pretty small and expensive at $3.50/piece - make sure to check your order if you have a large amount of items, I noticed some things were left out, and I had to go back - sandwiches looked fresh with crusty, bread. Definitely wanna try those next Not a ton of parking as this is a small lot. read more

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The line was long, but it moved fast as it was well staffed. Clean and music was upbeat, which was nice. The croissants were unrivaled and I tried: plain, chocolate, and almond. Many patisseries in France have something to learn from these bakers. Tres bien! read more

Le Petit Four Bakery - Plain, almond and chocolate croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

I ventured 40 mins and braved the crowd for the crème brûlée latte on my first visit. After going viral on instagram there was a crowd. Of course the guest in front of me purchased the last drink. I highly recommend going early. Although the bakery is not new they are drawing serious crowds. I love a viral sweet treat. Instead I opted for the tiramisu latte and a croissant. The cookie on the coffee is *chefs kiss*. I returned a few days later for the crème brûlée latte (before noon). The line was out of the door but worth the wait and drive. I loved cracking the brûlée sugar surface. It was amazing! Worth the hype! read more

This is a unique place. All ingredients are from France. Food is delicious! Service is top notch. Ambiance - a taste of France in Wellesley :) it's not cheap.... read more

I came to Le Petit because I was in the area and it was a great experience! There is plenty is parking outside so that is a nice bonus compared to bakeries in Boston. The inside was very clean and orderly. The staff was very friendly and they had great recommendations. My favorite item was the ham and cheese croissant. It's one the best savory croissants I've had in a long time - the croissant was flaky and soft and there was plenty of filling inside for every bite. The one downside is that there's not a lot of seating inside, but if you do get seating - it's very cute inside. read more

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My partner and I recently popped into Le Petit Four Bakery in Wellesley for coffee (me) and tea (her) and, of course, the croissants. We were looking for something special -- and Le Petit Four Bakery definitely delivered. The plain croissant was exceptional: buttery, flaky layers with a crisp exterior and a soft, tender center. Many other reviewers say the same, noting that the croissants here rival those in Paris. The pastries are clearly made with high-quality ingredients and real French technique. There is usually a line, especially on weekends, but the staff is efficient and it moves quickly enough. Seating is very limited, and the indoor space feels more like a grab-and-go bakery than a café. Fortunately, there are some large shared picnic tables outside, which work well if the weather is nice. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere is bright and casual. It's not a place to linger over a long breakfast, but for top-notch croissants and a special pastry stop, Le Petit Four really shines. Oh, we also picket up a baguette to take home with us. It too was very, very good. No photos this time. Sorry. Overall, excellent baked goods and a very enjoyable visit. 5 stars. read more

I asked for light ice in a latte as I drink it through the day and with too much ice, it gets very watery (which happened when I previously ordered). The response was no - we don't do light ice for speciality drinks because the tiramisu cream won't sit right in the cup and look pretty. I told her it was no problem, I just want less ice so it's doesn't get watered down and no need to add additional milk or anything. Still a no, so I left without my $10 drink in hand and won't be returning. This was a simple ask and shows the lack of customer service and flexibility. I know they do a lot of social media hype, but my suggestion would be to focus more on the customers before trying to go viral. read more

Incredible tiramisu iced latte. I added an extra shot so it wasn't too milky. Great almond croissant too, one of the best I've had read more

Le Petit Four Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Amazing. Incredible. Superlatives can't do this place justice. I occasionally do a morning bike ride through Wellesley and have added this place as a much-needed stop along the way. Impossible to say what are the must-try's, as everything looks and smells like you should buy it immediately. For my first visit, I went with the apricot Danish because fruit/cheese Danishes are my weakness - it was very heavy, beautifully generous apricot filling, and though I generally prefer my pastries to be a bit lighter, I had no problem finishing this in a few bites. Also tried the ham and cheese croissant which was much better - do yourself a favor and ask for it toasted. Couldn't keep track of everything else I want to try - the sausage roll, the almond croissant, the caprese baguette, the quiche. I really liked the little seating area with comfy couches. Also a parking lot in front. read more

Great place, great pastries! Don't expect seating. The place has established itself mainly on take out. They are doing a renovation soon and there will be more seating. read more

Incredibly delicious authentic French pastries and other items including quiche, cakes, pies, baguettes, authentic pain chocolat, and lunch items. Helpful staff. Limited seating. Parking can be difficult but there's usually room at the opposite end of the parking lot. Bon appetit! read more

I love their pastries!! They are buttery, flakey, and delicious! You can tell how seriously they take their craft. The shop is so cute, everyone is nice. Overall it's an amazing spot. read more

Le Petit Four Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Awesome, that is all I can say. I've been to France 22 times and the pastries are just as good here. Great staff. I'll be back for sure.

Superb French Pastries Superb service Lovely ambiance I LOVE GOING THERE Am very hopeful that they will open another shop read more

Croissants and eclairs are delicious!!! Some other items seem a bit too dense and dry for my tastes read more

Le Petit Four Bakery - Lemon tarts, raspberry eclairs, mini berry tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

le petit four is the hot spot in wellesley and for good reason! originally my interest was piqued when a friend said she waited outside of the bakery at 7:30 AM (they open at 8) and there was already a line, so when i decided to take the trek down i was happy that there was no line outside... but there was certainly a line inside (similar to another french bakery, maison villatte, where the line snakes around inside). it gives you plenty of time to peek around others and see the delicious offerings in the case. i wanted to try everything!! they even have a croissant sold counter on their wall which i thought was sweet. these were some of the BEST pastries i've ever had!! the dijon mustard inside the ham and cheese croissant was GENIUS and a welcome surprise! my boyfriend loved his little quiche that he got and my matcha was very good as well. overall this was a wonderful experience and i'd love to go back! read more

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Le Petit Four Bakery opened their Wellesley location at Playhouse Square in January 2025. They had a short popup a month before at this location, which had overwhelming support with a long line out the door and they sold out quickly. This local French bakery & cafe serves up a good variety of croissants, pastries, sweet treats, eclairs, tartes, small desserts, savory treats, baguettes, sandwiches, coffee & espresso drinks. The pricing is moderate here. I stopped by Le Petit Four in Wellesley over the weekend. There was already a long line before the doors opened for business. Staff was also seen unloading trays and boxes of treats, likely from their Needham location. It took about 15 minutes for me to reach the long glass counters, which were fully stocked with all sorts of treats. I picked out 6 items including Almond Croissant ($6), Ham & Cheese Croissant ($7.95), Apricot Danish ($6.50), Raisin Swirl Roll ($5.50), Tarte Apple ($8), and a warm Croque Monsieur ($11.50), prices before tax & screen tip. I enjoyed my delectable treats back at the house and really enjoyed the Croque Monsieur (toasted ham & cheese on thick slices baguette bread and topped with melted cheese outside with my black coffee. The croissants and other treats were great as well. I do recommend getting here early for best selection since they close up once they're sold out. read more

Always excellent products, always great service and warm hospitality better than being in Paris!

Our 1st trip to this bakery was disappointing. Our server got the order wrong. When I inquired about our drink order after a long wait, she put in for an iced beverage instead of hot as requested. The male ginger at the coffee station charged me an additional fee as they charge more for hot beverages, the kicker, not only was the drink not hot, it was barely warm, and he was rude & condescending to boot. Our bad for tipping this creep. read more

SO happy to find a real french bakery in the suburbs. The selection is huge, they have both sweet and savory options and everything I have tried is delicious. The bakery is clean and service is efficient. I got an almond pain au chocolat that was buttery and flaky. I also got an eclair which was delicious but very sweet. I am excited to try their savory options as well like the sandwiches. I can't wait to go back! read more

All the baked goods are awesome!!! But particularly the croissants. And the sandwiches are the best.

Best French bakery in the Western Suburbs, I think. Beautifully executed eclairs, caneles, excellent pastries and baguette. Is everything always 100% perfect? No, of course not. But it's 90% for sure. Service is efficient despite always being busy. You only need to see the lines almost always out the door to know what we locals think of it. More seating would be nice, but not enough room for that... read more

The pastries are great. Ham and cheese croissants, mini eclairs, several other items, beautiful too. Nicely packaged in a bag to go. However, we were missing six items, and no receipt as requested, so I had to go back for those. The person behind the counter was completely unsurprised, and she went to pack those up. Still no receipt. While I was waiting another customer came in with the same problem--missing items and no receipt. The default tip options are 25, 20, and 15%. That seems incredibly high for putting items in a box, especially when an order is easily over $100. It's hard not to wonder if me selecting the 15% button was the reason for the missing items. I'm assuming best intention, but the lack of surprise when I asked for missing items and watching another customer experience the same thing, does make me wonder about it. read more

This bakery is the epitome of a French Boulangerie! We ordered the almond croissants, the ham baguette and Quiche Lorraine. All choices were delectable as if we took a stroll in Paris! Bravo to the chef and staff. It's nice to visit local eateries that take immense pride in what they do! It's... REFRESHING! read more

I hate giving a low score as the interior is pleasant and the staff friendly but this is probably the worst croissant I have ever tasted. Not only was it crispy on the outside but also throughout and tasted burnt with absolutely no texture. Certainly not something one would taste in Paris. read more

Disappointing Experience at Le Petit Four Bakery I recently visited Le Petit Four Bakery and was left extremely disappointed. Where did the customer service standards go? If you're looking to be treated like you're nothing and served cold quiche straight from the fridge, then this is the place for you. When I ordered the quiches, the employee never asked if my order was for here or to go. (Who would ever want to eat a quiche cold? Only if you were taking it to go might you want that. But they never asked.) Also, despite their having the capability to heat up the food, they returned to inform me that they don't heat the oven until noon. (Really? No one ever wants a heated quiche, croissant, or other item in the morning?) It was 11:45 AM, and then they changed the timing, stating they couldn't heat the food until 12:30 PM. This poor communication is simply unacceptable. When I raised my concerns, neither the employee nor the manager took any action, nor did I receive a refund, which was incredibly frustrating. We ended up having to throw away the food because it was simply inedible. read more

They are amazing & delicious sandwiches . Pastries are same standard as you would find in Paris. Deserts are yummy too. Highly recommended They are all friendly there and wonderful Team. read more

What a disappointment. Little crust on the baguette and no taste. A brioche with a crumb that was hard, not light. Croissants that were on steroids...surely the French owner knows the size of a croissant in France. A pain au chocolat, that was "gooey. This place might be among the best in Boston, but it really is laughable. read more

Great bakery. Delicious baguette. Great croissant. Recommend the apple turnover. Easy to order. Family really enjoyed the bakery.

Best croissants at least in Massachusetts, believe me I know what I mean, lived in France, Paris, these croissants are amazing Service is also amazing Ambiance very good with Bistro style tables and chairs and some cosy couches! Highly recommend if you like French bakery read more