A beloved Brooklyn bakery famed for its expertly crafted croissants, unique seasonal pastries, and delicious sandwiches. Expect lines, but the unique flavors & focaccia are worth it.
Willa Moore reviews Radio Bakery's second location in Prospect Heights, highlighting its popular pastries and suitability for picnics in nearby Prospect Park.
This popular bakery in Brooklyn offers a delightful array of freshly baked goods, with a strong emphasis on croissants and seasonal pastries. While known for its impressive sandwiches and focaccia, be prepared for potential lines, especially on weekends. Despite the wait, many find the quality and unique flavors well worth the experience.
The bakery is highly praised for its croissants, seasonal pastries like the rhubarb and custard croissant, and its morning buns. Sandwiches, particularly the smoked salmon focaccia and various lunch options, also receive strong recommendations for their unique flavors and quality. Some customers find certain items, like the pistachio croissant or plain croissants, to be merely average compared to the hype, while others rave about specific items such as the brown butter corn cake and matcha mango morning bun. Be aware that popular items can sell out early.
"The smoked salmon focaccia, turkey sandwich, and brown butter corn cake are frequently recommended. Seasonal croissants, cinnamon rolls, and the matcha mango morning bun also receive high praise."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the bakery, praising the quality and unique flavors of their pastries and sandwiches. However, the significant wait times, particularly on weekends, are a recurring point of feedback.
Important Note
Long wait times, especially on weekends, are a common issue. Popular items can sell out early in the day, and some reviews suggest that certain pastries may not live up to the extreme hype or justify very long waits.
"This bakery, located near Prospect Heights, was recommended to be checked out by the commenter."
Positive"Chooses Radio Bakery over Little Egg, also recommends Cafe Mado as a third option."
Positive"Considers Radio Bakery incredible and would choose it over Little Egg 10 times out of 10, unless table service is needed."
Positive"States that Radio Bakery is only worth waiting for if there are fewer than 15 people in line, as it's 'just bread' and can sometimes be burnt. It's described as a bakery with some focaccia flatbreads, sandwiches, and pastries."
Negative"Suggests de-prioritizing Radio Bakery due to multiple locations and recommends a sit-down brunch instead, noting it has been discussed a ton on the sub previously."
Negative"The commenter states that the tomato croissant is no longer available."
Negative"The commenter has not seen the tomato croissant in about a week, despite living near the Prospect Heights location and visiting daily. They believe the item is likely discontinued until next year, as the restaurant is not sentimental about removing seasonal items."
Negative"The commenter did not enjoy the tomato croissant and feels the original poster is not missing out on anything."
Negative"The commenter notes that the tomato croissant is a seasonal item and describes it as just okay."
Neutral"The tomato croissant may be off the menu because tomato season has ended."
Neutral"This commenter had the best Prosciutto Burrata Foccacio sandwich and almond croissant, describing the flavors as new and exciting. They also noted that wait times are about 30 minutes unless it's a weekday, which can be as short as 10 minutes."
Positive"This commenter criticized the establishment, comparing it to 'Cronut theory crowdsourced bullshit' that hypes up products, prices them high, and makes people wait in long lines, only to 'run out' of items."
Negative"This commenter expressed that these places and their products are overhyped 'bullshit' and overpriced, criticizing the long lines and the tactic of running out of popular items."
Negative"Weekends are particularly busy, with the best times to visit being random weekday mornings or during inclement weather."
Neutral"This commenter visited on a Saturday morning around 10:30 am, experienced a 40-minute wait, and was able to purchase all items available at 11 am."
Neutral"The commenter suggested visiting on a rainy weekday for a potentially less crowded experience."
Neutral"This commenter humorously mentioned realizing that even successful places may close within a year, implying a detachment from the hype around new establishments."
Neutral"This commenter also made a similar remark about planning to visit in a couple of years."
Neutral"The lunch sandwiches are available starting at 11 am."
Neutral"This commenter stated that lunch sandwiches are available starting at 11 am."
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