Beloved French bakery known for exquisite pastries and a standout plain baguette; a must-visit in Brooklyn.
This Brooklyn bakery is a go-to spot for delightful French pastries and coffee, earning a reputation for its quality baked goods. Patrons often rave about their baguettes and sandwiches, with the plain baguette being a standout recommendation. While many praise their offerings, a minority opinion suggests the croissants lean towards a doughier texture.
This French bakery is highly regarded for its baked goods, pastries, and coffee. Customers frequently recommend their baguettes, sandwiches, and pastries with seasonal fruit. While most feedback is positive, a few users have noted that the croissants can be 'doughy,' suggesting they might not meet everyone's expectations for a perfectly flaky texture. The plain baguette is particularly praised.
"The plain baguette is highly recommended, perfect with butter and fleur de sel. Pastries with seasonal fruits, like apricot or pear, are also suggested, and the arugula salami sandwich is a preferred option."
Customers have a generally positive view of this French bakery, often recommending it for its pastries, coffee, and sandwiches. However, there is some mixed feedback regarding the croissant's texture, with one user describing it as 'doughy'.
Important Note
One user described the croissants as 'doughy,' which might not appeal to those seeking a very light and flaky texture.
"La Bicyclette is listed among several other bakeries."
Neutral"This comment recommends La Bicyclette."
Positive"The user supported the positive sentiment for La Biciclette, humorously suggesting to keep its quality a secret to avoid crowds."
Positive"This bakery was called a "big oversight" from the NYT's list, implying its croissants are excellent and deserving of recognition."
Positive"The user mentioned potentially skipping La Bicyclette despite multiple recommendations due to its numerous locations, expressing a preference for unique places."
Neutral"The user advised skipping La Bicyclette because their croissants were 'mid at best,' though they acknowledged the nice outdoor seating."
Negative"The user highly recommended La Bicyclette's plain baguette, suggesting it be eaten with French butter and fleur de sel. They also preferred the arugula salami sandwich."
Positive"The user recommended pastries with seasonal fruit, particularly apricot or pear, at La Bicyclette."
Positive"The user recommended La Bicyclette as an option for jambon beurre."
Neutral"The user recommended adding La Bicyclette to the bakery tour itinerary."
Neutral"La bicyclette is included in a list of recommended bakeries for the user's bucket list before leaving NYC."
Positive"In response to the original poster's inquiry about croissants, the commenter describes the croissants from La Bicyclette as "doughy." This texture is implied to be less desirable than the light, airy, flaky croissant the original poster is seeking."
Negative"The original poster has visited La Bicyclette and expresses significant affection for their croissants, despite still seeking a different texture."
Positive"The user highly recommends L'Bicyclette in Brooklyn, describing it as excellent."
Positive"This bakery is listed as a recommended option."
Neutral"This bakery is included as a stop on a suggested mini-crawl route for Brooklyn bakeries."
Neutral"This bakery is recommended as a must-try French bakery in Brooklyn."
Neutral"Listed La Bicyclette as a recommended sandwich shop."
Neutral"Suggested as a good alternative to Martha's Bakery."
Positive"Mentioned as a bakery located in Williamsburg."
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