Specialty eclairs & flaky croissants. Must-try chocolate chip cookie and 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 must-visit for lovers of delicate French pastries and viennoiserie. From their signature eclairs with creative flavor combinations to their perfectly crisp croissants and generously sized chocolate chip cookies, Petit Chou offers a delightful array of baked goods. They also serve a notable breakfast sandwich on a laminated croissant, making it a great spot for a morning treat.
Petit Chou is celebrated for its French-inspired bakery items, with standouts including their eclairs, croissants, cinnamon rolls, and a notably large chocolate chip cookie. The breakfast sandwich, served on a unique laminated croissant bread, is also frequently recommended. While most pastries receive high marks, there's a mixed opinion on the eclairs, with some finding them gummy or not their best.
"The chocolate chip cookie, croissants (especially chocolate and ham & cheese), danishes, strawberry shortcake, and breakfast sandwich are frequently recommended."
Overall, customers highly praise the quality and variety of pastries, with particular acclaim for their cookies and croissants. Some feedback notes that eclairs can be inconsistent, but the general sentiment is very positive.
Important Note
One review mentions that the pumpkin cheesecake eclair had a gummy texture, possibly due to refrigeration, and suggested it wasn't as good as other establishments.
"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."
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."
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