East Village gem w/ standout choco chip cookies & inventive breakfast sandwiches on flaky croissant bread. Great pastries, viennoiserie & custom cakes.
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 must-visit for its expertly crafted pastries, particularly its range of laminated viennoiserie like croissants and danishes with unique fillings. Customers rave about their substantial, gooey-yet-crunchy chocolate chip cookies and inventive breakfast sandwiches on flaky croissant bread. While some find eclairs can be hit or miss, the overall consensus points to a consistently high-quality, delightful bakery experience.
Known for its French-inspired bakery items, Petit Chou excels in laminated pastries like croissants and danishes, with popular sweet and savory options. Their chocolate chip cookie is frequently highlighted as exceptional. While most baked goods receive high marks, some reviews suggest eclairs can be inconsistent, with one mentioning a gummy texture. The breakfast sandwich on croissant bread is also a notable favorite.
"Highly recommended are their chocolate chip cookies, breakfast sandwiches on laminated croissant bread, and various danishes. The ham and cheese croissant and fruit pastries also receive specific praise."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the quality and taste of the pastries, especially cookies and croissants, often calling the bakery a top spot. Some minor criticisms exist regarding eclairs, but the overall sentiment is very positive.
Important Note
Some customers find the eclairs to be inconsistent in quality, with one reviewer noting a gummy texture on a pumpkin cheesecake eclair. Another review suggested that baked goods might not be as fresh in the afternoon.
"Commenter listed Petit Chou as a place with good savory options and recalled having the bec pressed croissant."
Neutral"The reviewer found the baked goods might not have been fresh in the afternoon. The famous chocolate croissant was disappointing due to being hollow with pudding, and the pistachio eclair was unremarkable."
Negative"Petit Chou is noted as a sleeper favorite for pastries."
Positive"Petit Chou is recommended by this commenter as a place to get specialty rolls, suggesting it as a better alternative to Spirals."
Positive"Petit Chou was listed as a recommendation for those seeking an actual great cinnamon roll."
Positive"The commenter, identifying as a coworker, stated they are already getting their pumpkin dessert from Petit Chou."
Positive"The commenter suggested Petit Chou as a place to get a pumpkin dessert for a work contest."
Positive"Petit Chou in the East Village is suggested for pastries."
Positive"This commenter called Petit Chou a 'sleeper pick' and one of the best places in the city."
Positive"The commenter agreed that Petit Chou has many good products and is underrated."
Positive"The commenter stated that Petit Chou's brownie is amazing but only available on weekends and sells out quickly."
Positive"The commenter recommends Petit Chou for cinnamon rolls."
Positive"The commenter suggests Petit Chou for more reasonably priced pastries."
Positive"A list of patisseries was provided, including Petit chou."
Positive"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."
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