Nice ambiance for a French-feeling cafe. The cappuccino I had tasted watery and lacking coffee strength. The maple yam danish I ordered was delicious, but pricey at $3.75. For the cappuccino at $3.50, I could have gone to Starbucks, which is a last resort when I'm in this "chic-wannabe" neighborhood. I would recommend sitting here if you have a few moments, and more currency, to spare. Otherwise, walk a little further down to Ecopolis for a better beverage and less pretentiousness. read more

The croissants and desserts are on point here, large space & ample seating. Every once in a while there is something new on the menu. Speaking of which try their new eggplant sandwich! It gets packed on the weekends but the staff does a great job keeping the line moving. Make sure you come early in the day otherwise some of the pastries and sandwiches will be gone for the most part. read more

I like to stop by this shop when I can on the weekends to grab a petit pain. I love their petit pains! I've had the pugliese and the raisin walnut, which were both quite flavorful. I've also tried the ham and brie croissant which I really enjoyed! Buttery and savory goodness! This place is perfect to grab a little snack! Although it can get a bit pricey, I stick to the small stuff, which is fancy enough for me! I'm giving this place 4 stars for a great place to grab a small and simple snack in the neighborhood, and because every time I've gone in, the staff is super friendly! But -1 star for the price point which drives me away from trying some of their other baked goods. read more

Need to give them 5 stars for their bread. Got a loaf of bread and it's exactly what I would expect from a Paris boulangerie ... crusty on the outside, shewy on the inside, with a levening taste. Perfect bread. The pain au chocolat and croissant was flaky, buttery but not oily, will go back for that too! The rest, I don't want to rate as the bread & croissant make it for me. read more

Love love love...did I say LOVE? The best baguettes in the borough hands down! I really like that they have a basket of mini bits of their different breads by the register. It has allowed us to try several of their other items including Raisin Walnut - dense, chewy and not too sweet and the Campange - yummiest sourdough! Also, a bite of their Miche was like being back at Poilane Bakery in Paris. It's just sooo good. The croissant are consistently good as well. Other french bakeries have good days and bad days with their croissant, but Bien Cuits are always amazing. Adorable cozy seating area. Although you'd have to get there early to get one. But who cares. The smell of excellent coffee and fresh bread baking wafting through the air is wonderful. I don't mind taking my goodies back to share at home. read more

Best croissant I've ever had, even in Paris. Bien Cuit is aggressively marketing itself as a destination bakery - and has even put out out a cookbook - so my hopes might have been too high. We tried two eclairs today - one was sickeningly sweet and the other was great in concept (pistachio), but the filling was runny and it had refrigerator flavor! That's certainly not as advertised. On both our weekend visits there wasn't a line but we still we couldn't get seats (and there seemed to be little chance of it), despite waiting for 15 minutes, because Bien Cuit is at heart a cafe where people camp for hours with their laptops. Which would be fine enough if we lived just a few blocks away and could pop in and out with our purchases. However, I won't be making Bien Cuit a pastry destination in the future on weekends unless I just happen to be passing through Boerum Hill on my way home. read more

I love Bien Cuit. Best coffee on Smith street and an excellent selection of savory bites that really balance flavors. I usually enjoy the vibe and find it chill and refined and appreciate their use of actual plates and cups. I was taken aback today when I came in and they were serving all drinks and food in disposable products. It took away from the experience and of course added to waste. It was SUPER busy so I understand how employees felt like they had to move fast and use disposable products. But it really took away from my experience. I like to sit and savor their delectables and today felt really off. Hopefully this doesn't happen too often. Maybe bring in another counter person during the busy weekend hours? read more

What can I say, it took to long for me to find this place. -Coffee is always amazing. -THE BEST PASTRIES IN BROOKLYN!!!! (I am not exaggerating) -Staff is kind, helpful and friendly. -The place is nice, clean, inviting and hip. I like checking out coffee shops that care about the coffee and vibe. Only when I love a place do I come back. This is one of these places. A real Brooklyn Gem! read more

$1.75 for a very soft, delicious chocolate chip cookie. 4 stars because the selection is somewhat limited. Cute spot for a coffee and pastry while studying. read more

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My new favorite cafe in the neighborhood. The bread is AMAZING.... And the coffee...! Great little outside garden too!! Love this place. read more

Hard to find because there is not a big sign. But wow !! This place is awesome. Food , coffee and hot chocolate are great. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Yummy pastries, although my chocolate croissant was a tad too done! Overpriced, but it is Cobble Hill. Good service. read more

Some of the best parties and bread in all of New York. Their croissants are absolute heaven, and their crusty bread will make me happy on any day. Keep it up! read more

Best croissant ever. After a bite, tears will drip down your cheeks and make your espresso americano. read more

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I was so psyched when this place opened. Finally, a great local bakery. But nowadays I curse myself for going there for anything other than a loaf of bread. The breads are consistently amazing, but only just about worth their price. The pastries, while often very good, are so overpriced it's insane and they are inconsistent in quality (e.g., today my almond croissants was quite burnt). And the coffee is just not worth it - nor the erstwhile spritzers (which were simply fruit juice mixed with soda water). Still, the breads bring me back. And then I end up buying something on top, and.... dammit! read more

A solid bakery, but not necessarily worth going hugely out of your way for. I ordered the apple cardamom danish, which had a nice complexity of flavors and a lovely rich dough. The chai latte I ordered was a bit slow in coming and not at hot as I'd normally like my morning beverage to be on a chilly day. That said, everything looked amazing and they had a lovely variety of pastries and breads. I could see this being a regular indulgence place if I lived nearby. read more

Went again, for a quick coffee and pastry recently. My coffee was nicely brewed. The palmier like pastry with chopped pistachios was just ok. Not mind blowing. Also, does anyone really care that a coffee and pastry in a "chic" part of Brooklyn costs upwards of 8 bucks? Not sure I get the high praise for this place. I clearly haven't tasted the yelper koolaid. read more

I had a good cup of herbal tea. They serve Irving Farms coffee which is very good. Had an excellent cranberry ginger danish. Even though danish might classified as sweet, actually a good savory. I so appreciate when bakery items are not sweet, where you can actually taste the ingredients. Fine service. Plenty of staff to take care of people. Airy open space - relaxed and classy setting. A step above the other places in the neighborhood in terms of food, service and setting. read more

I bought a few demi-baguette at the grand central location and as I walked towards my track I noticed something. They were hard as rocks - like so hard I couldn't squeeze them. I barely broke an end off. If you saw someone hitting a demi-baguette against a marble column, that was me. Like primitive man, I was using the tools around me to tenderize my food. I needed to make sandwiches and this bread would have broken my wife's teeth. Figuring it was a mistake, I brought the rolls back and recreated my parlor trick on the counter. The bread was intact but the counter might have cracked. The sales associate wasn't amused. I don't blame her. I was a dick but she was totally professional and informed me that that was the way the bread is supposed to be and offered me ciabatta instead. 5 stars for the sales associate and 1 for this particular bread! I have purchased other items here but I do not recommend demi-baguette unless you're dipping it into soup. read more

The best croissants in America. Hands down. Great options for savory treats and delicious pain au chocolat and croissants. Check it out if you can! read more

I really love/ loved the miche but the last 2 loaves we bought were really disappointing. The usually great crust is not crusty anymore, the flour doesn't seem to be the same and the loaf is smaller. I have been eating the Miche for many years, sometimes 2 per weekend, so I can recognize if there is a change. We really hope it is a temporary problem because there is/ was no equivalent in NYC. read more

A good place to get ripped off on burnt and stale bread. Based on my purchase of sour dough bread, croissants and chocolate croissants. My opinion to the bakery is that if you're gonna have this double edged sword meaning of "bien cuit" as your moto, you absolutely must deliver the inside of your bread fresh and soft! read more

I ventured in here the other day after the gym. As I walked in, the heavenly smell of sugar enveloped me. Yum! This is a cute little place with a few tables in the front by the window and more along the counter. You can see treats and sweets coming out of the oven and into the display. Not feeling the savory items that were there, I ordered a cappuccino and an almond/chocolate croissant. (Kind of a pan au chocolat meets almond croissant!), it was good, although one corner was ever so slightly burnt. After a few minutes I realized that they had forgotten my cappuccino and had to ask for it again. It was quickly delivered but definitely was a let down, as the espresso didn't shine through as I wanted it to... The reason it gets a 3 and not a 4 is that they forgot my drink and the woman who took my order made me feel like I was somehow imposing on her by ordering and it seems just a smidge pricier than other bakeries who have similar offerings. (Maybe that's not true?) In any case, I think I'll come back because they do have some lovely pastries and breads available. read more

This place has the best pastries in the USA, which are as close as I have found to what I love in France. Plus, the staff are always so kind and happy (must be because they are walking on delectable clouds of croissant dough :-) Added bonus, the coffee is strong and there are some nice seats if you want to read or people watch or just enjoy your pastry. The only bummer is that there isn't a toilet if you are staying for any long period of time (and also the reason I can't give it 5 stars, though it's close). read more

$4.90 for a latte is a lil pricey, but the atmosphere is legit and I thought the staff was quite nice. read more

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The Miche sourdough here is incredible - deep and tangy, the flavor lingers in your mouth long after you're done eating it. Would recommend to anyone looking for a loaf with spunk and pizzazz. Service has always been prompt and friendly when I've visited. read more

It's the best croissant you can find, at least in Brooklyn, just not to be very conservative. Yes, it's expensive, but hey, the "you get what you pay for"-law it's not a joke. A staple in the neighborhood. Never disappointing! read more

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For about the first time in a while, spouse had a non-acidic drip. Wow. Kudos!!! I had the macchiato which was decent, and definitely not one which woulda cause this place to be avoided in there future. Nice job. read more

Fantastic pastries! Friendly service and they make great coffee! Nice place to sit, sip some coffee and enjoy a relaxing Sunday. read more

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Great little place with excellent food! The Breakfast sandwich with round Croissant and egg is superb! Must try. The Mocha was excellent as well. Service is good but not great. Although that might have been since it was a busy time. read more

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The best pastries in Brooklyn, and I'll arm-wrestle you over that. I occasionally buy a massive loaf of bread, thinking I live in Paris, and let it sit for the week on my cutting board, building a hard crust. The staff are very cool, friendly and super mellow. Hours can pass in Bien Cuit, and I often find myself lost in conversations with friends before we see the broom. Unfortunately, I really don't like the coffee and have given up. It's too bitter and not in the French or Italian tradition. I don't get it. read more

Good place to grab a quick sandwich, pastry, or yummy bread to take home. They have tables for two on the side. My croissant sandwich was interesting and the croissant was the perfect crunch and flakiness. They also had open faced sandwiches on nice bread for something lighter similar to food we ate in Prague. read more

The croissants are burnt, and no this isn't how they are supposed to be!! My husband and I are French and most of what is behind the counter looks and tastes like a big mistake! Their flavor combinations are severely questionable in the danishes and more elaborate pastries. In addition, everything looks like it's been shot with a shrink gun and miniaturized. Whereas the price has been grossly inflated. $4 for a tiny odd tasting pastry, please! And $4 for a "Demi-baguette". It's actually the size of a quarter or eighth of a baguette! Lastly, the service is cold and creepy definitely not friendly. It's obvious the owners take their clientele for idiots and are trying to sap them for as much money as possible while giving the least possible. But no longer us! We won't be back! read more

5 stars for quality of the pastries. 3 stars for the prices. I had an almond croissant (absolutely amazing) and a large drip coffee for nearly $8.00. That's too expensive for me to go there regularly though I will go back occasionally for a weekend treat so I can try the other pastries. The servers were very nice and helpful and I liked the atmosphere, though I dislike the free wifi concept b/c people just park themselves there. No seats available at 9:30 am on a Sunday. read more

These croissants are freshly baked and it has a soft flaky buttery texture to it. I had the original croissant, ham and brie, and au chocolat. They were all amazingly good..and paired it with an ice coffee. It was a great way to start off my day. I would definitely go back again to try their other pastries. I mean who doesn't love CROISSANTS! read more

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Delicious. I needed a nice place where I could get a drink and some food to chill for about an hour and this spot was excellent. Nice relaxed vibe + well-made pastries = happy me. Their sandwiches are very delicious and their tea was delicious too. When I think Bien Cuit, all that really comes to mind is...delicious. read more

The most awesome, flaky croissants around! There are other breads and sandwhiches. there is dining space and an outdoor garden to have your treat and with a cup of tea or Joe. read more

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So overrated. I was searching for the best croissant in NYC and the reviews pointed me to this place. The croissants are not soft and there's nothing special about them. The chocolate almond one was ok but definitely not special. The cold brew and the seating were good. The servers are slightly aloof. read more

Sad to say this was a very underwhelming trip to Smith street in Brooklyn. Perhaps the breads are much better, but I did not try them based on the mere look of them...that being said, the pastries were lack luster and over-proofed. Not even enjoyable enough to finish. Poorly executed sandwich on a stale baguette which was heated slightly in a microwave. I don't like to write negative reviews, but please! Someone step up the game here. read more

I just bought half a loaf of multi-grain. It's 9am and the half-loaf is not fresh. It was baked yesterday. How can I arrange to buy bread that was baked the same day? Addendum: the owner states it's baked the same day. They should pack them in bags to retain freshness and humidity; nothing tastes fresh in this bakery, including the croissants. Second addendum: I kept the Bien Cuit loaf in its brown bag, bagged in another plastic bag, bagged inside an airtight bag. It has kept its freshness for 6 days now and the taste is very authentic. It actually becomes more authentically rustic with time! So they are doing something very right. So this review went from one star to 3 and now to 5. read more