Specialty eclairs & viennoiserie, plus a famous cookie. Unique breakfast sandwiches too!
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 gem, renowned for its exquisite eclairs and a delightful array of laminated pastries. From perfectly crisp croissants and inventive danishes to a substantial, gooey chocolate chip cookie, their offerings are sure to impress. They also serve unique breakfast sandwiches on their distinct laminated croissant bread, making it a go-to spot for both sweet and savory cravings.
This bakery excels in French-inspired pastries, with particular acclaim for its eclairs, croissants, danishes, and cookies. Popular items include the chocolate chip cookie, praised for its size and texture, and various laminated pastries like cinnamon rolls and fruit danishes. While most reviews are positive, one noted a gummy texture in a pumpkin cheesecake eclair, suggesting refrigeration impacted the shell.
"Highly recommended are the eclairs, chocolate croissants, various danishes (including fruit pastries), cinnamon rolls, and the substantial chocolate chip cookie. The breakfast sandwich on laminated croissant bread is also a popular and frequently recommended item."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery for its delicious and high-quality pastries, with many considering it a top spot for cookies and eclairs. Some found specific items like eclairs to be less impressive, but the general consensus is very positive.
Important Note
Some users have noted that certain items, like eclairs, might not be as good if refrigerated, and baked goods may not be as fresh in the afternoon. The popular croissandwich can sell out by noon.
"This commenter highly recommends Petit Chou, calling the items 'super elite and slept on' and suggesting they are better than Winson, advising to get them warmed up."
Positive"The price for the croissandwich was stated as $12."
Neutral"The commenter inquires about the price of the croissandwich."
Neutral"This user found the croissandwich good but not great, preferring freshly made breakfast sandwiches, but stated the pastries at Petit Chou are 'next level'."
Neutral"The commenter agrees with the idea of street cart vendors making breakfast sandwiches with fresh croissants from bakeries."
Neutral"In response to praise for the chocolate chip cookie, this user expresses a desire to keep popular items quiet to avoid crowds, though they later concede that vocal support helps businesses."
Neutral"The commenter praises Petit Chou's danishes, stating they are 'out of this world' and mentioning they visited recently."
Positive"This commenter believes pre-made croissant sandwiches like the one at Petit Chou are often disappointing compared to freshly made ones, suggesting making your own sandwich with a plain croissant from the bakery."
Negative"This user agrees that Petit Chou is great and also recommends their cinnamon roll."
Positive"Despite not trying the specific sandwich, this commenter confirms Petit Chou is a great bakery, highlighting their passionfruit pastry as the best they've ever had."
Positive"This commenter believes Petit Chou is an underappreciated bakery, stating that everything else they've tried has been good and noting the lack of lines."
Positive"Regarding the croissandwich, this user questions if it's warmed up, expressing doubt about pre-made croissant sandwiches."
Neutral"The commenter agrees with the praise for Petit Chou's baked goods, specifically mentioning the chocolate chip cookie as the best in the city."
Positive"This commenter states Petit Chou is their favorite bakery in the city but cautions against the hype for the specific sandwich mentioned in the post."
Neutral"The original post highlights the Petit Chou croissandwich as really good and a good value, suggesting it could make two meals."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Petit Chou is a 'sleeper hit' and wonders why it doesn't receive more accolades, though they haven't tried their cheesecake specifically. They express strong positive sentiment towards the bakery in general."
Positive"This commenter had an 'unreal' experience with an 8-inch blueberry cheesecake from Petit Chou, which required pre-order. They also note Petit Chou has a smaller cheesecake available in their pastry display."
Positive"This user agrees that Petit Chou makes a great chocolate chip cookie."
Positive"The user clarifies that while Petit Chou makes a great cookie and is worth trying, they might not be as good as The Pastry Box or Wegmans."
Positive"This user notes that Petit Chou received many mentions and they need to visit early to get their cookies."
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