Expertly puffy croissants w/ unique fillings & a spiritual experience. Try the pistachio or spinach & feta pastry!
Bryan Kim reviews Tall Poppy, a Chelsea bakery specializing in expertly puffy croissants with unique fillings, and praises their stand-out plain croissants.
Tall Poppy is a Chelsea bakery that has quickly become a go-to spot for expertly crafted pastries, particularly their croissants. Reviewers rave about the unique fillings and the superior quality of even their plain croissants, noting their airy texture and moist interiors. The Australian-owned establishment also keeps things exciting with limited-edition flavors announced on Instagram.
Tall Poppy is celebrated for its exceptional bakery items, with a particular emphasis on its croissants, which are described as expertly puffy, airy, and moist. Unique fillings like pistachio and goat cheese, as well as seasonal offerings like a pecan pie croissant and a shakshuka croissant, are frequently mentioned. The spinach and feta pastry is also a standout, noted as 'AMAZING,' 'moist,' 'fluffy,' and 'flavorful.' Even the plain croissant receives high marks. Some customers express a desire for indoor seating.
"Highly recommended are the pistachio croissant, the Eggs Benedict croissant, and the spinach and feta pastry. Unique offerings like the pecan pie croissant and shakshuka croissant are also highlighted."
Customers are highly impressed with Tall Poppy, praising its bakery items, especially croissants, and unique pastry creations. There's a strong desire for indoor seating, indicating a positive overall experience.
Important Note
There is a noted desire from customers for indoor seating.
"Commenter suggested that Tall Poppy currently has a shakshuka croissant on its menu."
Neutral"Tall Poppy is listed as a recommended bakery/cafe."
Positive"Tall Poppy is considered a decent bakery option."
Positive"The cinnamon rolls at Tall Poppy are recommended."
Positive"While appreciating almond croissants, the commenter enthusiastically recommends the pecan pie croissant currently offered at Tall Poppy."
Positive"This commenter feels that Tall Poppy makes a solid cinnamon roll with a good balance of sweetness. They noted that the bun itself is non-traditional, possibly made with laminated dough."
Positive"S&P and Daily Provisions are recommended for breakfast. Breads Bakery and Tall Poppy are suggested as nearby options outside of Flatiron."
Positive"Red Gate Bakery in LES, Tall Poppy in Chelsea, and Dominique Ansel Workshop in NoMad were recommended."
Positive"This user rates Tall Poppy as a consistent choice for pastries. They note that it is a small shop and likely closes at 2 PM to prevent pastries from becoming stale."
Positive"The user was very happy that Tall Poppy made the list, describing their experience trying its croissants as a "downright spiritual experience.""
Positive"The user highly recommends Tailpoppy (likely Tall Poppy), describing it as one of their favorite bakeries in Flatiron, also noting that the owners are Australian, which adds context to its offering of Vegemite."
Positive"Tall Poppy is listed as a place to find Vegemite or Marmite."
Neutral"Tall Poppy in Chelsea is highly praised for its spinach and feta pastry, described as 'AMAZING', 'moist', 'fluffy', and 'flavorful'."
Positive"The author expresses a wish for Tall Poppy to have indoor seating, indicating a desire for a more comfortable dining experience."
Neutral"Tall Poppy, a new bakery in Chelsea, is recommended by the author. They found the Eggs Benedict croissant to be rich and dense, making it perfectly satisfying for breakfast."
Positive"Considers Tall Poppy a good bakery, at least for croissants."
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