Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambience:4 They have all the pastries NAILED. It's flaky, perfectly salted and the crust is perfect. Not too much chew and it doesn't crumble. The smell is correct. French style baguettes are perfect. The only problem is the pastries suffer from humidity of Houston and if not eaten fresh they can get soggy and lose their texture. I am referring to the mille fuille. The chocolate cake was really good and held up for a few days. I bought 4 baguettes, 4 mille fuille, 4 chocolate cakes and 2 boxes of mixed macaroons for $100. So not cheap but the flavor and presentation was nice. It's a must try in Houston. They do not suffer from a lack of business. So lines can be long. They are efficient however!! Bon appetit read more

I had been wanting to come here for a long time and I finally made it! There's free parking which is always a plus, and even though it is a small location, we were able to find a table. They also have seating outdoors if you prefer that option. We tried the following items and everything was delicious! -Chocolate croissant -Butter croissant -Chocolate almond croissant -Quiche The best thing I tried though was the Canneles de Bordeaux (rum & vanilla custard, caramelized crust). I will definitely be back specifically to get some more of those. My chai latte was very good as well. Service was friendly, attentive, and overall welcoming. You can also see into the kitchen through a large window, so we saw Chef Otto working his magic! read more

We got lucky and had the almond chocolate croissant right out of the oven -- and it was seriously one of the best croissants I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and flaky, warm inside, and not overly sweet. Absolutely delicious! You can see into the kitchen, and all the pastry chefs looked so happy while they were working. Maybe that's why everything tastes so good. Definitely coming back! read more

No bathroom for the customers!!! At 11:00 AM they were out of their most popular items: the almond croissant and the plain croissant . The order taker wasn't very friendly. The Cappuccino was very average. read more

My favorite coffee shop in town. Best sourdough bread and dessert . We visit several times a week read more

Magnol French Baking - Vanilla latte and plain croissant soooo good. - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

We arrived to Magnol about an hour before they were closed and left a bit disappointed. Upon entering, they didn't really have much left but we understood that as it's popular and we were getting there later in the day. With the limited selection, I got a butter croissant and my boyfriend got a chocolate croissant! The butter croissant was crispy and tasted good but wasn't as good as some of the ones I've tried elsewhere more recently. My boyfriend's croissant was much too soft (no flakiness) and it was clear it had been made upon opening and just left to sit. They were also out of ice so that meant none of their iced drinks (iced coffee too) were available. For a positive though, the staff was friendly and the inside was clean. All in all, it was OK but I'll likely stick with other bakeries. read more

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Magnol is recommend on many posts, and Mademoiselle Louise is closed two days in a week, so I decided to give it a try. Croissants are good, I prefer a thicker and crunchier outer later. But very close to being authentic. You can see pastry chefs working hard through the glass window. Most people get a lot of breads and croissants to go There are small tables outside but it is just too hot and uncomfortable to sit outside. read more

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I can't believe I never found this gem before! Stopped in for the first time today to grab a baguette. Well, I bought 2. An Artisan Baguette and an Epi Baguette. They were delicious! The right amount of crunch, the right amount of fluffy. Just perfect!!! I also ordered a chocolate croissant to "test it out." I am extremely picky when it comes to my croissants. While it looked like I may not like it (very dark outside) I was pleasantly shocked by the inside. It might have been one of the fluffiest and lightest croissant I have ever ate.....all over the world. And the chocolate was a nice room temp melted/soft texture that was perfect! I don't care for the hard bar of chocolate down the middle that you find at some bakeries. Or any type of glaze on the outside that adds too much sweetness. This was made to perfection. The bakery is a tiny little shop, and they were a little busy for an early-ish Sunday morning. 2 ladies working the orders and another lady making drinks. However, when a small line started to form, a young man quickly came out of nowhere to take orders as well. Seemed like an efficiently ran place. A little out of the way, and you won't find them "just driving by," but this place is a MUST if you are looking for AMAZING bread.....something I finally gave up on in H-Town until now. read more

Magnol French Baking - Organic Artisan Baguette and Epi Baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Inside of a random plaza you'll find a nice French comforting bakery. The Baguette was crispy on the outside and so soft inside. Smells amazing inside. Almost nostalgic , and the pastries were made with detail and care. Lemon Meringue Tart was my personal favorite. But the textures were amazing throughout the different desserts. read more

Magnol French Baking - lemon meringue tart (lower left) , Apple tart tatin (upper left) , Canneles de Bordeaux(upper right), Opera Cake (lower right) - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm such a sucker for this place. I don't think I have anything bad from here. I love both the pastries along with bread. The loaves have been so good for sandwiches or just to eat. We may barely make it out of the parking lot without wanting to try it out. I like the coffees and teas too. I would suggest going in with an open mind. The service is quick. And a sweet cafe feel. read more

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You have to get to Magnol early because they sell out of their pastries pretty quickly. We got there around 10am on a Sunday and they had already sold out of a few that we wanted to try. It's a small space with a few tables indoors and some tables outside as well. We sat outside as they were already at capacity indoors. The opera cake was excellent and their cannele was good, but I would skip the croissants next time. Their lemon meringue tart was also nice and tart and the textures of the custard and meringue were good, but the pastry shell was a bit tough. One thing I wish they did was display their prices. We ordered at the counter and there were no prices posted in the display case and we were not offered a menu nor a receipt. They weren't serving any beverages when we went because they were having issues with their water supply in the building. I'd like to go back and try their drinks and other pastries. read more

Magnol French Baking - Chocolate Croissant, Butter Croissant, Chocolate Almond Croissant, Opera Cake, Lemon Meringue Tart, Cannele - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

It a nice hidden gem! The place has a few seating areas. It's great to sit outside and enjoy a coffee! Delicious bread, especially the olive bread and cranberry walnut!!! Wish they made vegan pastries! My cousin had the chocolate croissant and said it was amazing! Their coffees service is fast and they are nice. Go early in the weekends because there will be a line!! They get pretty busy. read more

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Beautiful and Blessed morning. Who is ready for some decadent and delightful treats this morning? Meeee! If you want authentic and fresh, hand made delicious French baked goods mess, then come to Magnol. They have places to sit inside and out and you can watch them create magic through the windows!! ChowChow time!! read more

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I like this place but I am not a full blown fangirl. I've been twice and the first time I tried a baguette, croissant, chocolate croissant, French onion croissant, mini almond croissant, and the star of the day--the pear caramel danish. Everything was average except for the French onion croissant and the pear caramel danish. The danish in particular was divine! However, the mini almond croissant was almost crunchy, it was so overbaked. The second time I tried the banana hazelnut pastry, a batard, ham and cheese on thick cut bread, and another big winner--the flakey cinnamon roll. Yet again, everything was average but that cinnamon roll. The cream cheese frosting was perfect and on the light and airy (not doughy) roll, it was amazing. Coming in last was the banana hazelnut pastry. I just wasn't loving the combination of flavors with that one. Their lattes are good but nothing special. They only have vanilla or mocha as options. I feel like what's been good was really amazing and made me want to get every last bite. But most everything else was just okay. read more

Magnol French Baking - Ham and cheese on bread, cinnamon roll, banana hazelnut pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here with 45 minutes left to closing and grabbed a bunch of pastries and a baguette. First of all, the best baguette in town. Period. Even the baby croissants were fantastic. Tried out the mille feuille cake with vanilla cream and they nailed it. Customer service was a plus and the person helping me was nice and friendly and patient with all of the customers. Parking was not an issue and plenty of spaces in a shared parking lot. Cannot wait until they open up in the Heights. It would have been a good place to hang around my son with because they had cafe tables inside and a lot of space but not too much. Let me focus on the important item here-the baguette. I was looking for that crispy, chewy kind of baguette, you know, like the one you get in France . Been there multiple times in various areas and let me tell you that after my first peace of bread with the best butter in the world I just got from DR Delicacy down the street (Le Beurre Bordier), I only wanted an authentic baguette. This was it. My jaw was so sore after one piece and that's exactly how it should be. If you've had bread in France, then you know and this is the place to get it. read more

We visited this morning and we were very impressed with the quality of the food and the coffee. Seating is limited since it is Mainly a take out place. But highly recommend this place. We are definitely going back. read more

Tucked away in a small strip center is a hidden gem... Magnol French Baking could become your new go to, you need to give it a try. I just went there for bread but ended up getting a regular croissant and chocolate booth a crispy, flakey buttery treats. I also got a sourdough loaf and pumpkin seed loaf. The person behind the counter was helpful and answered all my questions. There is a shared parking lot. I will be back for more. read more

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Nut allergy warning: Many of their dishes have nuts or are nearby other pastries with nuts. I emailed to inquire about specific pastries and ordered ahead and marked my nut allergy with a note, and had no issues. Magnol is an unassuming storefront located in a seemingly random strip mall in northwest Houston. There is tons of parking, courtesy of its location. As you enter, you're greeted with the delicious smell of baked goods. There wasnt much of a line when I went around 11AM on a Sunday, but many goods had also sold out. They still had baguettes and batard bread available. I picked up my order easily. We tried: -Croissant (4/5): I did not find this too flaky (in fact, it was pretty easy to cut into) but maybe it would've been if I had picked it up earlier in the morning? It was very buttery and flavorful! -Chocolate Croissant (4.5/5): For some reason, this one was more flaky than the regular croissant. Also rich with the perfect touch of chocolate. -Mille Feuille (4.5/5): A lot more creamy than the other time I've had a Mille Feuille. However, it is not overbearingly sweet! I loved the rich flavors and crisp texture. I highly suggest ordering ahead if you don't arrive early, as they sell out of popular items. Definitely understand the hype. Their pastries are delicious at extremely reasonable prices if you compare to shops in places like NYC. Will definitely be back. read more

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This bakery was recommended by my foodie sister & brother in law, during my holiday trip to Houston. The interior is very cute and you can tell a lot of care went into the details. You also get a view into the kitchen through the large glass window. They're a few small table seating both indoors and outdoors, but they fill up quickly. I saw a lot of people do takeouts. We stopped by twice and, I think this place is a must visit if you love French bread & pastries. The staff are very welcoming, nice and quick. My family loves the baguettes which they get regularly along with the French butter. I loved the croissants, so flaky and buttery! Their latte is also pretty good. Happy customer!! read more

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Cool French bakery with lots of freshly baked options ranging from breads to pastries. Espresso-based drinks are also available. Vibe - Employees heartily welcomed us when we came in. There's a good number of seating available both inside and outside. We came in on a Sunday at around noon and a lot of people came in and out pretty quickly. Food and drinks - we ordered a slice of mango passionfruit cheesecake and iced vanilla latte. The cheesecake was decadent and delicious! Mango paired nicely with the passion fruit, and the creamy tang of the cheesecake rounded it all out. The iced vanilla latte was one of the best we've had in Houston. They use velvet espresso from Katz (local Houston roaster) and a vanilla syrup. The ratios were perfect, with the creamy milk and smooth vanilla combining well with the darker notes of chocolate and cinnamon from the espresso. The ice didn't dilute the drink too much either, even by the time it had all melted. We were pretty impressed . This place is Let's Eat Houston approved! Give it a try. read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. You can't go wrong with any of the bread loaves or baguettes. They had a fun brisket baguette too. Hope they continue to make it. Also by mid morning on the weekends, any ham and cheese croissants will be sold out. They also don't slice bread on weekends. Line might look long but it moves at a good pace and is worth the anticipation read more

We showed up 45 min before closing and the place was pretty busy but also really picked over. For the hype this place got I wouldn't return. I loved the cinnamon roll and the regular croissant but would I return, no. I didn't love the other two pastries. Hazelnut one and a coffee opera cake. I will stick with Common Bond. read more

Magnol French Baking - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Found out about this place from an article where Christine Ha talks about Magnol's chocolate croissants! So of course I had to stop by after work one morning to try them out. Magnol already had customers lining up inside bright and early on a Thursday morning at 7:30. Service was great. The lady helping us out was very friendly and answered all our questions about the pastries on display. We ordered - Chocolate croissant - Artisan baguette - Lemon meringue tart - Chocolate eclair - Paris - Brest - Lemon raspberry roll - Canelé The chocolate croissant was my favorite by far! Like spectacular, give me 14 of them right now. It was so flaky with the perfect semi-sweet chocolate center. I will come back over and over again just for these. The other pastries weren't really my cup of tea. I probably liked the lemon meringue tart the best out the of remaining pastries I mentioned. I did not get to try the baguette though because my dad ate all of it in less than a day after I brought it home. But I guess that means it was pretty good? read more

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The space is small yet cozy, but let's not get the seating mixed up with fresh pastries, we tried a couple of different offerings to which all are made of the finest ingredients and you can tell. I love the eclairs and come in once a week just for those. Don't sleep on this bakery. read more

Magnol French Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This morning I transported myself to France via Magnol French Bakery. This homey Bakery is located tucked in a plaza where you would never think it would be as there aren't any other shops. It's almost hidden off a side street where you would expect more like professional businesses instead. If you've been to France and miss the taste of authentic croissants, bread and pastries...you must visit Magnol. On Sundays they open at 7:30am. If you get there a couple of hours later expect to see a long line outside but it will be so worth the wait. It's a small bakery with tons of flavor. I love admiring the bakers and pastry chefs through a clear glass executing all the magic happens. They also have outdoor (no shade tho) and indoor seating. Prices were comparable but I guess it'll depend on how much you order. Please allow yourself to explore different things you've never had as well. read more

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We were very happy with Magnol's touch on our Thanksgiving feast. We ordered rolls, two tarts, a loaf of cranberry walnut bread and a few individual items to sample the menu. Everything was great and a fair price for the quality. The rolls will be a standard item at our Thanksgiving dinner moving forward. The pick up process was a little rough with the Thanksgiving orders but made it through! Look forward to trying more items in the future. read more

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Fantastic bakery, Friendly staff and delicious baked goods! I recommend getting there early in the day or be prepared to wait a little while or know things will be sold out. Worth it though! read more

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Fabulous French bakery. Be prepared to wait in a line out of the door on weekends for their delicious baked goods.

While most of the pastries were fine, my father kept finding pieces of eggshell in his banana bread. And not just tiny crumbs of them, actual sizeable pieces of shell. My dad had a good attitude about it but personally, I do not think this is acceptable for a bakery that prides itself in its pastries. We tried to bring it up to the staff and were brushed off so I'm writing it here. Other than that, the croissants were just okay. Perhaps we just arrived later in the morning and things weren't as fresh which is understandable. read more

Great place for fresh croissants and French pastries. Plan to go early if you go on the weekend. If you roll in past 10, options are pretty limited. I went for a sandwich they advertised on their Ig, but apparently you had to be there in line before they even opened to get one. I ended up ordering a plain croissant, a chocolate croissant, madelines, a baguette, tiramisu and 2 lattes. The croissants were good, but not as flaky as I was expecting. Especially the chocolate one. It was more on the soft side. The baguette and the tiramisu were my favorite, executed perfectly. They do sell French butter and some cream cheese in case you want to attack your baguette right away. The Madelines were my least favorite because they had a cake consistency, not a cookie consistency at all. Lattes were good, but served in a to go cup. There's a few chairs inside and outside but be prepared for constant traffic around you as the place is pretty busy. read more

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Small bakery shop with organic bread and gourmet pastries. Friendly service and nice selection of goods. Nice bistro tables but view of parking lot read more

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Hands down one of the best bakeries I have had in Houston. I loved everything we got, if you are indecisive like me then I recommend the Lemon-Raspberry Roll and Lemon Meringue. The inside is a typical bakery. There is not a ton of seating, most of the inside is for the baking. The staff is very nice and helpful with navigating the menu. Also, go early they sell out super quick in the morning. We will definitely be back! read more

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It's constantly delicious. I keep going back thinking this time will be less enjoyable but that never happens. It's worth the wait in line. read more

I picked up chocolate croissants in the afternoon to eat the next morning, and they were still amazing hours later! So soft, so fresh and delicious--the croissants are a must-have. I also picked up a chocolate cookie (I swear I tasted nutella in there too), and it was great--but the croissants were the real stars of the show. I visited Magnol on a Friday afternoon, and there was no line. But I'll note that I previously visited on a Saturday morning, and there was a line out the door--so choose your visit timing wisely! read more

Best bakery in Houston. 10/10. The line out the door, even just two minutes after open proves the point. Amazing offerings here. The quality of each pastry item, is close to, if not exactly, perfection. There's not much of a dining room and I wouldn't expect high quality coffee here. But the pastry's are what you should go for. read more

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With raving reviews and convenient location close to home (N. Post Oak & Hempstead) I really wanted to love this place, but sadly that's not the case. Came here on a week day to avoid the weekend lines. Off to a good start, the interior is chic and bright, some seatings are available both inside and outside. The pastries and breads on display looked amazing. We picked out couple pastries to try out: caramel mille feuille, lemon meringue tart, Paris brest and strawberry tart. And here comes my disappointment... While the pastries look well made and are not overly sweet which I appreciate, there are no wow factor in the taste and texture of the pastries, and the overall quality is pretty similar to other chain bakeries/shops in town. The Mille feuille was not as airy and crispy as expected, we actually had trouble breaking it with our forks. To make it worse, we later found out (through chewing and unfortunately eating half of the parchment paper) there were actually a large piece of parchment paper left in the mille feuille (see picture). For a boutique bakery and the pricing ($7/piece before tax), I expected better quality control of the product. The pastries are definitely gram worthy, but if you care more about just taking a picture, this bakery is unfortunately overhyped in my opinion. read more

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Prepare to wait on weekends, may be sold out of favorites. Well worth the wait. After having lived in France for 3 years (we go back every other year or so), I can confidently say these are the best available croissants in H-Town. Counter service is fast, they make great coffee - the secret is out. And yes, they're outside the Loop!! Rumor is they're planning another location. I challenge anyone to find better croissants in town. Please don't say Common Bond! read more

Magnol French Baking - They have expanded and will expand some more! - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We went at 9:45am on a Saturday and it wasn't crazy swamped. We got several items and they were all top notch. Croissant: fantastic, flaky, buttery Croquet Monsieur: Warm, delicious and flavor Ham & Cheese Croissant: Pretty good, but I think would have been a lot better warm Iced Vanilla Latte Coffee: It's Katz coffee and my wife said it is surprisingly good and tasted like they make their own vanilla syrup Bread: fantastic This is a place to go and grab some bread in the AM and grab a pastry and coffee too read more

Great bakery with nice French desserts. Downside is the line on the weekends. They have a few indoor and outdoor seating. Prices are on the higher end for pastries, but I also know that it takes a lot of work to make. I love the lemon meringue tart and the cranberry orange breads was delicious. Even though it wasn't a sour dough, it still had a lot of flavor. If it's the weekend and there is a long line, then I recommend just going to Simply Coffie and to get the best latte in Texas while getting a lemon merengue tart - the pastries that they sell there are from Magnol! read more

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Magnol is one of the best kept secrets but is slowly becoming more popular. It's located where you would least expect an authentic French bakery to be located. This place is always packed on weekends so be prepared to wait in line. I'd also recommend going right when they open because they sell out of their most popular items quickly, sometimes within the first hour. I recently learned that you can actually preorder online to save you time and also guarantee the items you want. I've been here about 4 times since writing the review and I'm a huge fan of all the pastries I've ordered so far. My 2 favorites are the chocolate almond croissant and the pain au chocolait, the former usually sells out first. Their plain butter croissants are also delicious. They have mini versions but not regularly. The pastries are flaky, buttery, and soft. They also sell gourmet desserts. I've tried the chocolate eclair which was delicious and not too sweet. Everything is made in house and you can see them being made next door. Happy to have found this place and would probably rank it as one of the top bakeries in Houston. read more

Magnol French Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas