Expertly crafted croissants & unique pastries with fillings like pistachio and goat cheese. A must-try bakery for innovative flavors.
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 beloved Chelsea bakery celebrated for its expertly crafted croissants and unique pastry fillings. Founded by former lawyers, this spot has quickly become a go-to for innovative flavors and consistently excellent baked goods, with a strong emphasis on quality ingredients and creative combinations.
Tall Poppy is a bakery and cafe renowned for its expertly crafted croissants and pastries. Customer favorites include the pistachio and goat cheese croissant, the spinach and feta pastry, and the Eggs Benedict croissant. They also offer unique items like a blueberry lemon ricotta bun and a shakshuka croissant, and are known for consistently high-quality baked goods.
"Highly recommended are the pistachio croissant, the spinach and feta pastry, and the Eggs Benedict croissant. The blueberry lemon ricotta bun and the shakshuka croissant are also noted as unique and delicious options."
Customers highly praise Tall Poppy for its exceptional pastries, particularly its croissants, citing unique flavor combinations and high quality.
Important Note
One customer expressed a wish for the bakery to have indoor seating.
"The commenter enthusiastically recommended Tall Poppy, specifically highlighting their laminated pastries."
Positive"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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