Brooklyn's go-to French bakery w/ amazing bread & pastries. Expect lines, esp. Saturdays, but the wait is worth it!
This beloved Brooklyn bakery, a staple for French baked goods, is renowned for its artisanal breads and flaky pastries. While often bustling, especially on Saturdays with lines that attest to its popularity, the quality of its offerings makes the wait worthwhile. With additional locations in Fort Greene and Carroll Gardens, this bakery is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic French baking.
This French bakery is celebrated for its artisanal breads and laminated pastries. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with a 9/10 rating and highlights like the ham and cheese croissant and blueberry cheese danish, some found the croissants to be 'doughy' or 'mid at best.' The plain baguette is also highly recommended.
"Highly recommended are the plain baguette, pastries with seasonal fruits (like apricot or pear), the ham and cheese croissant, and the blueberry cheese danish. The arugula salami sandwich is also noted as a favorite."
Customers rave about the exceptional quality of the baked goods, particularly the bread and pastries. While the bakery is popular and can have long queues, the consensus is that the delicious offerings make it a worthwhile experience.
Important Note
The bakery operates on a limited schedule, being closed on Mondays and typically open from 8 am to 1 pm. Saturdays can see very long lines, with waits potentially stretching around the block.
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Positive"La Bicyclette received a 9/10 rating, with the user stating everything was incredible, particularly highlighting the ham and cheese croissant."
Positive"The author praises the blueberry cheese danish at La Bicyclette Bakery in Williamsburg, calling it excellent."
Positive"This commenter ranked La Bicyclette as the second-best option for croissants after Brooklyn French Bakers."
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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."
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