Delectable French pastries, standout cookies, and a buzzy breakfast sandwich.
Will Hartman reviews Petit Chou, an East Village bakery famed for its eclairs and laminated viennoiserie, noting their crisp croissants, unique danishes, and a notably large chocolate chip cookie.
This East Village bakery is a standout for its expertly crafted French pastries, particularly its flaky croissants and innovative danishes with unique fillings. Customers rave about their substantial chocolate chip cookies, described as gooey on the inside with a satisfyingly crunchy exterior. While many of their eclairs are a hit, a few patrons suggest they may not be as consistently outstanding as their other offerings.
Petit Chou is a highly-regarded bakery specializing in French pastries, with notable mentions for their cookies, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches. The chocolate chip cookie is frequently highlighted for its size and texture, and the pistachio eclair has received mixed reviews, with some finding it exceptional and others deeming it average. The establishment also offers cakes and other baked goods, with many customers finding everything on the menu to be excellent.
"Customers highly recommend the chocolate chip cookie and the breakfast sandwich. Other praised items include croissants, danishes, and strawberry shortcake."
Customers generally have a positive view of Petit Chou, often praising their pastries, cookies, and breakfast sandwiches. While most feedback is favorable, a few reviews mention that eclairs might not be their strongest offering.
Important Note
One reviewer noted a gummy texture in a pumpkin cheesecake eclair, suggesting it might be due to refrigeration practices.
"Petit Chou is noted for having a great "bougie" BEC, contrasting with standard bodega BECs."
Positive"The user added Petit Chou to the list of bakery recommendations."
Neutral"Petit Chou is listed as a restaurant that has potentially improved."
Neutral"Petite Chou is recommended as a place for good thin cookies."
Positive"The user recommends Petit Chou's on 13th and 1st for a really good cookie."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended as a dining option located within a 20-minute walk of Gramercy Park."
Neutral"A user expressed a preference for Petit Chou over Supermoon Bakehouse, implying Petit Chou offers a superior experience."
Positive"This user recommends Petit Chou for donuts."
Positive"Petit Chou is recommended as a superior alternative to Levain for baked goods."
Positive"User 'NewRazzmatazz2455' suggests Petit Chou as a place to get ham and cheese croissants, in response to a query for the best options in Lower Manhattan."
Positive"Anything on the menu is better than the pistachio eclair."
Negative"Recommends the cookie, chocolate croissant, and strawberry and cream, but says the eclairs are not their best."
Positive"The pistachio eclair was okay, but not the best; other pastries looked better."
Neutral"Highlights Petit Chou as an incredible bakery and recommends getting the egg sandwich, the 'quiche', or any of the danishes."
Positive"User lists Petit Chou among their preferred non-thin/crispy chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"Petit Chou is seconded for its delicious pastries and delivery availability via various platforms. While they offer savory pastries and breakfast options, complete boxed lunches might not be available."
Positive"Petit Chou is recommended for treats."
Positive"Recommends the breakfast sandwich at Petit Chou."
Positive"Reviewer finds everything at Petit Chou excellent, highlighting the pistachio eclair and their chocolate chip cookie (when craving a soft one)."
Positive"Agrees that Petit Chou is great, particularly liking their fruit pastries and finding both their choux and laminated/danish doughs excellent."
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