French Bakeries in NYC With Flaky Croissants And Eclairs

4.8 (8,516)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 00:00 (+1)

235 West 46th Street

Mornings bring warm croissants and fresh orange juice to this Theater District storefront. Pair flaky viennoiserie with an iced flat white before the evening shift introduces curated French wines and charcuterie boards.

4.6 (2,260)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 21:00

180 5th Ave

Sculptural pastry design defines this minimalist Flatiron storefront. The kitchen crafts fruit-shaped mousse cakes and Japanese-inspired desserts with delicate sweetness, including an orange piece featuring a crisp candy shell over smooth cream.

4.7 (1,647)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00

2175 Broadway

Founded by Paris-trained chef Olivier Dessyn, this Upper West Side patisserie delivers traditional technique in a cozy neighborhood setting. Guests can enjoy blueberry and hibiscus croissants, crisp fruit tarts, and strong espresso on the small outdoor patio.

4.6 (1,744)

Mon – Sat, 07:00 – 20:00; Sun, 07:00 – 16:00

75-59 31st Ave

Tucked into Jackson Heights, Cannelle Patisserie pairs savory lunch baguettes with classic French confections. Order the sriracha chicken baguette alongside flaky almond croissants, or sample the Espresso 31 specialty cake with its distinctive crunchy center.

4.4 (1,607)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 19:00

864 Madison Avenue

Crisp pistachio and chocolate hazelnut macarons line the counter of this intimate Upper East Side salon. Visitors pause for afternoon coffee paired with delicate seasonal pastries, fruit tarts, and raspberry shakes in a boutique Parisian environment.

4.6 (1,037)

Mon, 08:00 – 17:00; Tue – Sun, 07:00 – 19:00

305 East 53rd Street

Specializing in classic and fruit-infused choux pastry, Eclair Bakery presents flavors ranging from dark chocolate to mango. Customers can assemble customizable boxes of mini pastries to share or settle into the indoor tables with espresso and crunchy cakes.

4.7 (789)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 19:30

37 8th Ave

Under a dramatic chandelier, Aux Merveilleux de Fred lets guests watch bakers assemble delicate meringue cakes through an open kitchen window. The counter also features buttery almond croissants filled with almond paste, fluffy brioche rolls, and handcrafted lattes.

4.5 (1,159)

Mon – Tue, 08:00 – 18:00; Wed – Fri, 08:00 – 17:00, 18:00 – 22:00; Sat, 08:00 – 16:00, 18:00 – 22:00; Sun, 08:00 – 16:00

115 Montague Street

This Brooklyn Heights bakery bakes hand-rolled croissants each morning, including an almond pastry finished with a crisp cookie crust. The kitchen also turns out slow-fermented sourdough loaves, transitioning by evening into a wine bar serving French cheeses.

4.6 (924)

Wed – Fri, 07:30 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 16:00

45-12 Greenpoint Ave

Distinct Filipino flavors meet classic French lamination techniques at Kora Bakery in Sunnyside. The kitchen bakes signature leche flan brioche alongside savory Spam and cheese croissants, accenting tender dough with calamansi, tamarind glazes, and crisp ube crumbles.

4.7 (632)

Mon – Sun, 07:30 – 14:00

892 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

Inspired by Icelandic baking traditions, Nick and Sons Bakery crafts flaky pastries and sourdough loaves along Lorimer Street. Morning patrons select dark pain au chocolat, blueberry oatmeal cookies, and golden croissants praised for their crackling crusts and tender centers.