Expertly puffy croissants w/ unique fillings like pistachio & goat cheese, plus a standout plain croissant. An innovative bakery gem.
Bryan Kim reviews Tall Poppy, a Chelsea bakery specializing in expertly puffy croissants with unique fillings, and praises their stand-out plain croissants.
This Chelsea bakery, founded by two former lawyers, is making waves with its expertly crafted croissants, even elevating the classic plain version. With unique fillings like pistachio and goat cheese, and a commitment to innovation through limited-edition flavors, Tall Poppy offers a delightful and consistently high-quality pastry experience.
Tall Poppy is celebrated for its expertly crafted pastries, with a strong emphasis on croissants that are noted for their puffy texture, moist interiors, and glossy exteriors. Highly recommended items include the plain croissant, pistachio and goat cheese croissant, and the spinach and feta pastry, all praised for their flavor and consistency. They also offer creative options like an everything bagel cruffin and unique seasonal flavors.
"Highly recommended are the pistachio croissant and the spinach and feta pastry, both lauded for their exceptional flavor and texture. The plain croissant also receives significant praise for its quality."
Customers rave about the exceptional quality and creativity of the pastries, particularly the croissants, often describing them as a must-try.
Important Note
One customer expressed a wish for the bakery to have indoor seating for a more comfortable dining experience.
"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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