My go to party box of pastries! You can't walk out without trying at least 10 items. So many variety and constantly coming up with even more. Anything that is "croissant-like" is going to be bomb. The creme filled cruffin, the ham and cheese croissant, the croissants, all amazing. The macaroons have improved and are delicate and tasty. The shortbread cookies are so unique with Asian flavors like miso caramel, kinako, sesame and furikake. Go early!! Or pre-order!! There will be a line!! Parking can be difficult in the one way streets but if you're lucky, there is parallel parking on the main road on Jackson. Upstairs seating is cute and lofted with plant decorations. Downstairs has limited booths. Outside has 2-3 small tables. read more

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Very high quality food. We enjoyed the croissant and very modern ambient. Easy parking as well

This place is really nice, I worked from here on a Monday and it was chill. Their latte was very good and I tried a croissant and a cardamom bun. I wasn't crazy about the cardamom bun but the croissant was delicious. Definitely one of the best croissants I've had in the US, definitely recommend! The counter person was nice and helpful as well. read more

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First cafe I visited in Seattle because I heard of the infamous pastries. Came on a Friday morning around 11:30 and the line moved very quick. Most of the pastries were still in stock too. Got a couple of pastries to share with a friend and here is the review -Chocolate Chip Cookie: crispy edges, chewy middle, little bit of seasalt. would taste better if warm 4/5 -Vanilla Black Currant Scroll: tart, buttery, flaky 5/5 -Raspberry Lemon Tea Cake: sweet and tart with a lemon icing, soft crumb texture 5/5 Got an iced latte and it was ok. The coffee was watered down by the amount of ice. The upstairs loft area was very nice to sit and chat. There is also outdoor seating that was full when I went. read more

Temple Pastries - Chocolate Chip Seasalt Cookie, Vanilla Black Currant Scroll, Raspberry Lemon Tea Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very good, always a line on weekends! Recommend coming early because they run out of some things. Flavors change but they have sweet and savory options depending on what you like. Today, the date and almond scroll was our favorite! Cute vibes but not a lot of seating since it's a small space. read more

Tried every single sweet pastry over one weekend and most of the savory ones- not just by myself but my group of 6. It's not cheap, it's very busy on the weekend and we loved everything we got. They have creative and very pretty sweet and savory pastries. There were lots of people working so the wait wasn't that long with how busy it was. Go early especially on the weekend if you want have a good selection. read more

Similar to what others have said - what an absolutely wonderful addition to the Central District... Temple Pastries has become a staple in my weekend routine. Spacious and bright interior, I think it'll make for a nice spot to work out of. I enjoy their selection of pastries, which rotate often and they always have new/seasonal flavors. Most notably they have amazing cruffins (combination of croissant and muffin) and cronuts (croissant and donut). Their coffee is also solid, from the regular oat lattes to specialty drinks, I always enjoy my time at Temple Pastries. Plus, they are a no tip establishment because they pay a fair wage to their employees, so it's "automatically included" which I don't mind at all! read more

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I was really excited about this place since their pictures on IG were just so appetizing! I preordered a week before. I believe you can order a minimum of 3 days before your desired pickup day. I put in my order on a Sunday and picked up on a Wednesday. All the items I got were phenomenal, but my favorite was the kouign amann. KA is one of my favorite pastries because of the complex layers and flavors. My old favorite was at Bakery Nouveau but Temple took their Kouign to the next level with the crispy caramelized bottom so when you bite it, you get the soft, chewy, slightly gooey bread and the crispy bottom. Just heaven in your mouth! The shallot/gruyere is also so good! The caramelized shallots mixed with the Gruyère is so good! It's also so fragrant! I just put in another preorder and I am so excited! read more

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I mean the baked goods! I wanted them all. I got a chocolate covered espresso bread/cake? It was good! I wish it was sweeter but that's my sweet tooth I'd definitely order again. I also got the commonwealth which for $7 was over priced but it was worth trying. I loved the cream and the lime flavor/shaving. What a great neighborhood gem. read more

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Honestly so disappointed to be leaving this review but after giving this place multiple chances I needed to say something. The customer service here is truly so dismissive and condescending, it's deplorable. I came here today as I was walking by and wanted a pastry. It was a sunny and crisp Friday morning and the pace inside seemed moderate, not stressful-busy but upbeat. The two white girls' attitudes at the counter absolutely did not reflect that. My group placed their order and these girls met us with smug faces- no thank you, no smiles whatsoever, literally tossing our pastry onto the counter and immediately turned back towards each other to continue their conversation. I'm really so disappointed to write this place off my list as their pastries are cute and decent tasting but I will officially not be returning. As a local to the Central District, the vibe of the staff here have officially downgraded this place from a nice addition in the neighborhood to a gentrifying, stuck-up establishment with an emerging bad reputation amongst locals. Hope they can get it together soon. read more

And updated review to reiterate how much I love Temple and I am so grateful to have this spot in the neighborhood! We have never had a single item that's not delicious. I love their seasonal flavors and funky combinations for pastries. If they could make the green Chile pork donut on the everyday rotation though, I would not complain ;-) They have a great space too especially with the open upstairs for enjoying your drinks and snacks. read more

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Amazing cakes (and pastries!!). Best cake in the city. The coffee was great good too.

Gorgeous interior color palette, tasty pastries! Both drinks and food were a hit. - The signature cold brew with that lime zest was surprisingly tasty (quite milky!) - Normal hot vanilla latte also delicious - All the pastries we got were bomb - They don't toast anything outside of quiches though - Normal service, not super friendly but not mean lol read more

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It has been a long while since I came across an amazing bakery! Very happy to give this a stellar review as the food here goes beyond pastry standards! The everything croissant doughnut was home run! The croissant mid section is the standard of what a croissant should be! Airy flaky buttery. I would give this place a 5 star but had to knock one down for service. The cashier lady, seems to be the same one every time I come, just have this, "I don't give a a care" attitude. I would not say out right disrespectful but the vibe had negative energy. The staff all seem so lifeless and tired. I almost feel bad for them as they are bringing so much joy to the community serving these amazing pastries!!! I guess the best way to describe this impression is like being on a great adventure but you have a Debbie downer who ruined the mood. read more

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this is probs the best pastries I've had in town so far. Unique flavors I've never tried before and most things I had were tasty! Vanilla latte is also pretty good! My fav croassiants was the sundried tomato one and the cruffin ones are always so goooood. I came here 4x within two month which is a lot for me since I don't have a car. Anyways low key got sick of it. But might be back in awhile. I recommend all visitors to check it out. Just warning long lines so get there early! The good stuff sell out. And weekends have specialty ones! Interior is modern and sleek. They have an upstairs area too. read more

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Beautiful pastries with delicious flavor combinations. A bit on the pricey end but you definitely are paying for quality. We tried: Rye Ham and Cheddar Croissant ($6) Shallot and Gruyere ($6) Pistachio Schnecken ($4.50) Fruit Danish ($6.50, with Plums) All pastries were crispy and flaky, with the perfect amount of buttery-ness. Flavors were amazing too. I am definitely wanting to try their donuts and cruffins! Grabbed a couple lattes at Broadcast coffee which is the same spot, but reviewed that separately :) Good amount of seating in a stylish, brightly lit space. read more

Temple Pastries - Fruit Danish with Plums, Pistachio Shnecken, Rye Ham & Cheddar, Shallot & Gruyere - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This bakery has a "cool" and "hip" vibe and I'm all about it! I came in on a weekend afternoon and it wasn't too busy. There was a short line, and believe me, I've stood in many lines in Seattle and this was truly not bad. I got a Lemon Cheesecake Cruffin, Chocolate chip cookie and Rye Pain Au Chocolate. The cruffin is basically a croissant shaped like a muffin and the one I had included a tasty lemon cheesecake filling. I actually enjoyed the Pain Au Chocolate (like a chocolate croissant) the most, particularly because I heated it up a bit first. Their croissant making is truly on point. Chocolate chip cookie was so good too. Something really unique was their "Disco Pony" which is a "sparkling iced Americano with half&half, vanilla and lemon peel." I think people who like fizzy drinks would like this. I'm looking forward to being a repeat customer! read more

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Well-crafted. Original. Above Standard. Temple Pastries is not a place that will appear 1st place on Google. You kind of has to dig for it. It's a well-known local destination for those who live in the nearby neighborhood and that's the only reason I found this place. I wish more people knew about Temple Pastries because this pastry shop is delicious. They make everything fresh in the back of the house and partner with broadcast coffee to provide you with drinks with your pastries. Every day there are different options to choose from with unique flavor combinations. When I visited they had a passion fruit cream cheese flaky croissant and a chocolate churro donut. Among pastries, they have dessert selections from cakes to cookies and macaroons. Temple Pastries has a lower floor and an upper floor with more seating. It's located in a well-lit area with plenty of natural lighting. They offer seats and tables for you to do work, read, or catch up with friends. If you are driving here, you can expect to find street parking within the nearby neighborhoods. If you're looking for a special treat or want to buy a friend something special, I highly recommend visiting Temple Pastries. Come by in the morning so you can have a variety of selections to choose from as they only sell the day of what they have available! read more

This place have been on my list for a while and I'm so glad to finally give it a try. We came during the afternoon and was able to grab a few things: regular croissant, chocolate croissant, pumpkin cheesecake croissant, and gruyere and shallot croissant. The flavors are good but not the best in my opinion but the texture of these croissant are amazing. It's probably the best I had in a really long time. They are flaky, soft and buttery. We had some for leftovers the next day and although they aren't ask flaky anymore it's still delicious. Definitely will be back to try other things here. The price might seem a little high but these pastries are pretty big. read more

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My favorite bakery in seattle! it helps that it's near my place haha but anyway the service is always welcoming and patient. The bakery is pretty large - they've got a corner spot in the building. There's an upstairs section, but I honestly never pay attention if there's seating up there. I always just swing by to pick up pastries and coffee and leave. I think they use broadcast coffee. Parking might be hard - it's only street parking. I also suggest either ordering ahead online (you have to order 3 days in advance to do pickup) or coming early. Today, on a Saturday at the end of April, I came right before opening at 7am and I was maybe 4th in line. After they opened, people started lining up as well. I'm sure the line gets better and never gets as bad as like Flour Box lol but just a heads up. Their pastry selection is the star. They've got some great mainstays, but because I've tried most of them at least once, I always try to choose from their seasonal pastries. This time, I got the 1) whipped ricotta and salami donut, 2) strawberry cream cronut, 3) banoffee cruffin, and 4) lime leaf and ginger cake donut. They were all excellent! read more

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle! The pastries are delicious and the staff is very friendly. There is usually a free seat upstairs where everyone is working on their laptops (so I am assuming they have good wi-fi). The coffee is wonderful! I had a blood orange donut per the recommendation of one of the staff members and it was delicious! read more

Called "The Cult of the Croissant" by owner Christina Wood Seattle's Temple Pastries has achieved a fervent following in its short existence, and on Thanksgiving Day the Bakery was found operating as usual on South Jackson Street though based on pursed lips and blank stares it seemed as though some employees weren't excited to be there. Inspired by local-seasonal Ingredients, offerings prone to frequent changes highlighted on this holiday by 3" Pies including gooey Chocolate Pecan or Caramelized Apples beneath a mountain of Creme Fraiche, Wood's Viennoiseries all warrant a taste whether Pain au Chocolat built from Rye or Kouign Amann still-molten at the base. Not prone to the outlandish exploits of Ansel and others, instead creating rustic Cookies such as Chocolate Chip using bitter Nibs or Oatmeal imbued by Figs, Cake Donuts achieve high marks thanks to an oilless texture but plenty of moisture while Date & Almond Scrolls and Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants each attest to skilled lamination and a lack of reliance on added Sugar or unnecessary additions. read more

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Ordered ahead for an easy pick up (just keep in mind there's a 3 day notice). I tried an assortment of pastries and overall everything was good. classic croissant: executed very well and was delicious. cardamom almond brioche: strong cardamom flavor but a little dry date and almond scroll and pistachio schenecken tasted the same - it was reminiscent of a glazed fritter. hazelnut bostock: cake was moist and had a hint of hazelnuts - no artificial flavoring there. vanilla almond croissant: delicious almond croissant and the inside filling is a almond paste. there was a really strong presence of almond so if you like almond, you'll love this. toasted coconut and passionfruit puff pastry: flaky but didn't have any notes of coconut or passionfruit blood orange Campari cake donut: you definitely taste the orange in the cake donut and the aftertaste is slightly bitter from the Campari horchata brioche donut: didn't taste any horchata and it was more reminiscent of a vanilla malasada lemon cheesecake cruffin: my favorite of the order! crunchy and buttery with a delicious creamy lemon flavor. read more

6/27:21 My third visit, first time on a weekend. Line is longer but moved pretty fast around 10am I wouldn't usually try to come on a weekends but wanted to get my hands on some of the summer treats that are only available on the weekends. The three I had my eyes on were the Passionfruit Cheesecake Croissant, Nettle Pesto Twist and the PB & J Cruffin. Ordered a couple pf iced lattes to go appreciated them marking the one with almond milk. Some places can make passionfruit cloying sweet to off set the tartness. Not here, it was perfectly balanced and people who like lilikoi like me want the tartness. That one was my dad's favorite. It was delicious and one of my main reasons for going but my favorite was the Nettle Pesto Twist the crispy parmesan underneath was sooo good! The PB & J Cruffin was also a hit! read more

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One of my favorite cafes in Seattle! I've been twice and both times it doesn't disappoint! Both times I've gotten the cinnamon cream cheese cruffin - soooo delicious! Absolutely one of my favorite pasties in Seattle. This last time I went, I ordered one of their seasonal drinks the Flap Jack latte, incredible and wish they could keep that one all season long. I went around 9am on a Friday and was able to find a seat along with my friend. If you plan to drive, know you will have to find street parking in the neighborhood. Highly recommend checking out Temple Pastries! read more

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I love the variety of pastries they have it. Always so fun coming back! Broadcast's ginger matcha latte never disappoints! read more

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Still loving this shop. We've been here a bunch now, and love their seasonal weekend specials. The cruffin is always good and their savory items in particular impress. My partner, my parents, and I all love their chile verde pork brioche doughnut and their nettle pesto twist. Their cardamom bun is excellent but does sell out early. For those who love chocolate, I highly recommend the chocolate tart, which is creamy and rich with a dense dark chocolate mouse and a salted base that perfectly balances and even highlights the complexity of the chocolate flavor. Parking in the area is easy. If there's a line, it moves quickly. read more

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Love this cafe for its pastries! Always has such good bakery items and it's a cute spot. However I normally like their lattes but they vary sometimes. My most recent latte was all foam which wasn't what I expected. Overall I still enjoyed my experience and will be returning for the cinnamon cream cheese pastry read more

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Seattle is blessed with so many neighborhood bake shops, like Temple Pastries. I missed out on their humble beginnings at farmers markets and pop ups. Their brick and mortar site near 25th and Jackson in the Central District opened in October 2020, always look for the socially distanced line. I finally ventured to Temple Pastries on 12/23/20 for a holiday treat. I bought an assortment of delicious holiday cookies, rye pain au chocolat, shallot & gruyere croissant, and vanilla cassis scroll. I was amazed by the lovely laminated layers and heavenly scents. The line always look daunting, but surprisingly moves fairly at a reasonable pace. I found myself back again on 2/20/21. I tried another rye pain au chocolat, rye ham & cheddar croissant, sweet coconut curry puff pastry, blood orange & campari cake doughnut, and a mortadella sandwich. Sandwich content was very generous. The combo of coconut curry as a savory was amazing. But that doughnut...wow! Third visit a week later 2/27/21, back in yet another line. This time I purchased a pistachio schnecken, which I prefer much better than the snail further south at another bakery. This one had a nice texture and flavor as I later savored it by Portage Bay. I also got another blood orange and campari cake doughnut, but also one each of the horchata brioche, smoked salt white chocolate croissant doughnut, and smoked paprika & jambon savory brioche. There's brioche doughnuts from a well known local chef that goes for premium price. However, the brioche doughnuts here are pillowy soft. Reminds me of baking ensymada growing up. Future visits I should branch out and try their stacks of cookies, macarons, tarts, croissant doughnuts (cronuts), croissant muffins (cruffins), and coffee beverages from partner, Broadcast Coffee. A tough job, but someone has to quality control test the entire pastry case, wink! Temple Pastries are innovative and shakes up the local pastry scene. Any future expansion, one should be in Shoreline. Just saying. Highly recommended, open daily 0700-1500. read more

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One of my favorite pastries shop in Seattle! I got Furikake Yam croissant and it was so yummy! I was impressed with the creativity! The croissant is flaky and crispy and the yam is not too sweet. Furikake also gives it an additional flavor and aroma! My other favorite is Rye Pan Au Chocolat - I think it's the best in Seattle :) read more

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I tried 4 items on my first visit and I loved every single one. The biggest stand out is the quiche lorraine croissant. I have never had a croissant that had soft scrambled egg perfectly infused within the flaky layers of a croissant. As a home baker, I was incredibly impressed. As for the sweet items, I tried a cake donut, the cardamom bun, the cruffin, and blackcurrent scroll. Everything was great but my favorite had to be the cinnamon cruffin with a cream cheese center. This is a great spot to come with a small group, get some pastries and some coffee drinks and just hang out and sample a bunch of pastries. This is a must visit for anyone coming to Seattle. read more

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This coffee shop was phenomenal! Great food and drinks. We enjoyed the mushroom quiche and cheesecake, raspberry strudel. Staff was kind and accommodating, would definitely recommend. read more

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always a long line here, but pretty dang quality pastries. They for sure know what they're doing. read more

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Kougin Amen and latte on a beautiful sunny morning is just perfect! Yes, the line is long and slow but it's worth it. If I live closer I will be there every morning. I also bought a few other pastry for the fam. Pumpkin cheesecake croissant, shallot & Gruyère croissant, raspberry fig tart, potato and Gruyère and mocha cruffin. Em... I wanna go again! read more

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If you're a pastry and coffee kinda person like me, you'll love Temple Pastries! I can't say enough about how amazing their pastries and drinks are. From the times I've visited, I've had a Grapefruit Fennel Tart, a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cruffin, and a Salted Caramel Croissant Donut. Their menu periodically changes, so be sure to check their Instagram or Website for their most current offerings. If you want to assure the pastry you want is available, you can order ahead online. The cherry on top is how aesthetic, bright, and airy their space is. As of this review, there is indoor and a few outdoor seating options available. But if you had to choose, I recommend sitting indoors. The plants, abundant sunlight pouring through the windows, and the available wifi makes Temple Pastries a perfect place to spend a nice relaxing afternoon with a friend or your laptop. I think the two "downers" is that I've always seen pictures of long lines, and finding street parking might be tricky. It might just be my luck, but during my visits, I've always managed to find close street parking, and go at a time that didn't have a line. If pastries, drinks, and aesthetics is your thing, check out Temple Pastries! read more

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It's hard to decide between a 3-4 star but the perfection that is their Kouign amann makes me lean towards a four star. The flakes, the slap your face with butter flavor, the texture of the KA is such a delight and experience. I've had it twice now and appreciate the consistency. I love their cocoa nib cookie and the cinnamon sugar cruffin is what we are all wishing our pie scraps or churros taste and felt like. I have been disappointed with most of my pastry choices though. I've tried the strawberry pecan rhubarb only to find any bit of flavor in the outside icing and only the visual of pecans present. The malted milk marshmallow was also leaving me wanting more chocolate flavor, though the marshmallow was generous (and even maintained the malted flavor, which is impressive--I know how hard that is). The chocolate cake with vanilla cream is like a mini Swiss roll but the vanilla cream was kind of meh and the cake even more so, though it was moist. I haven't tried the mango mousse I bought for my mom but she usually eats something all at once and didn't with this one. I bought my honey the rye pan au chocolat and he said it was ok but not something he'd go out of his way for. So we have loved a few things and will stop paying double for pretty things we just can't seem to get into. read more

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Sleek and modern looking! So many variations on croissant or croissant-like creations!! I tried the gruyere and onion savory one and it was really good. Also went with a a cookie topped with a chocolate shmear and buckwheat which sounds almost healthy but was delicious. They have other french pastry things like brioche and macaroons too. They serve olympia coffee roasters coffee which is one of my fav roasters so caffeine bonus too! Pre-lock down this would have been an amazing place to hunker down with some coffee and pastry to get some work done. Maybe one day! read more

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I did a "croissants" search, read reviews of this new-to-me shop (south end really flourishing! Love to see it!!!!), and I knew I had to try. I stopped in on a Sunday mid-morning to grab an assortment of goodies for a friend who recently brought a human into this world - mama deserved some treats! Of course I couldn't help but grab a few things to try myself. We shared a seasonal donut I believe it was mango flavor, maybe passion fruit - something orange tinted and a little bit perfectly tart. Whatever it was, I remember smacking my lips and wishing I had gotten a second. I also distinctly remember trying something pb&j (mouth watering as I think about it) that was the perfect balance of pb:j, which is half the time done wrong (too much of one or the other). The line was just about to the door when I arrived and it probably took me 15-20 min to get through to pay. It's a little confusing ordering & paying the first time through (feels a little rushed and not entirely clearly labeled), but once you go through it it will make sense. Bring a book, podcast, or friend (or make on in line) and the tie will fly by. read more

WARNING! I guarantee if you get pastries from this bakery they WILL NOT last beyond the day. I picked up 5 pastries, the Rye Ham and Cheddar, Shallot and Gruyere, Miso Caramel Cruffin, Horchatta Brioche Donut, and the Roasted White Chocolate Croissant Donut and they were allll gone in under an hour. The buttery, flakey, deliciousness is just irresistible! Even though they were all DELICIOUS, I have to say the Miso Caramel Cruffin was probably my favorite (my least favorite probably the White Chocolate Croissant Donut because the glaze softened the donut). I'm a sucker for anything caramel and this was super yummy! The line was pretty long when we got there, but it moves very quickly! read more

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The rye pain au chocolat was culinary genius. I don't think anyone else is doing this. The business owner sources fresh stone-milled rye from Chimacum valley and dutched cocoa powder to produce this culinary masterpiece. The result? a deeply complex, rich, earthy, yet crisp flaky pastry with a petit bisous of dark chocolate. Their croissant game is second to none. read more