Exquisite French-Korean fusion pastries with unique flavors & stunning presentation.
This charming bakery masterfully blends French patisserie techniques with Korean flavors, resulting in visually stunning and incredibly delicious desserts. From the unique corn mousse cake to sublime cookies and perfectly executed croissants, each item is a work of art. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking refined pastries that offer a delightful balance of sweetness and complexity.
This bakery is celebrated for its exquisite French-Korean fusion pastries, with a strong emphasis on unique flavors and beautiful presentation. Standout items include the corn mousse cake, croissants, and cookies, all praised for being delicious and not overly sweet. The chocolate croissant, filled with house-made chocolate bars and topped with ganache and cookie crumbs, is also a major draw. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few customers noted that the price for some items, like a small cake or pain au chocolat, can be perceived as high.
"Highly recommended are the corn entremet/mousse cake, croissants, Viennoiserie, cookies, Mille Feuille, mango tart, and chocolate cake. The chocolate croissant is noted for its rich filling and decadent topping."
Customers rave about the visually stunning and delicious pastries, particularly highlighting the unique flavors and refined French-Korean fusion. While generally positive, some find the pricing a bit high for certain items.
Important Note
One user found the price of a pain au chocolat ($7.50) to be high compared to European prices, though others defended the pricing as reflective of an upscale establishment.
"This user listed Lysée as a place to consider for treats."
Positive"The user ranked several bakeries, placing Lysee first in their list."
Neutral"Lysee in Flatiron is open until 8 PM, with seating ending at 7 PM, and offers fancy desserts."
Neutral"Lysée is noted as being very impressive for pastries."
Positive"Lysée is recommended for those seeking very delicate patisserie."
Positive"Lysee is suggested as a place for kouign amann."
Neutral"Lysée is recommended for dessert."
Neutral"This bakery was mentioned as a potential contender for best croissants, alongside ALF."
Neutral"The commenter clarifies that Lysée is only a short walk from NoMad, addressing the original poster's concern about its distance from Midtown sightseeing for a dessert option."
Neutral"The user strongly recommended Lysee as the ideal bakery for a birthday treat, suggesting it should be added to the list if visiting Manhattan."
Positive"The user highly recommends Lysée's mango tart, describing it as 'so good'."
Positive"Strongly endorsing Lysée, this user clarifies that walk-ins can typically find available seating for enjoying a dessert and coffee, with semi-private spaces available for those with reservations."
Positive"This user identifies Lysée as a top choice among the pastry shops they would recommend."
Positive"Lysée is highly recommended for its beautiful, modern entremets, fitting the original poster's request. The commenter notes that seating is limited and advises making reservations for dining in."
Positive"Agreeing with a previous recommendation, this user expresses their strong liking for Lysée."
Positive"Lysée is simply recommended as a top choice for the desired modern French pastries."
Positive"The user expresses that they previously visited Lysee and loved their offerings."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Lysee for fancy desserts and pastries, noting their mastery in the field and convenient location."
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