Inflation is bad but the prices here are wild. The pastry is very good but not worth the price shock.

Ideally, I'd like a bakery that: 1. Is very close to my apartment. 2. Has a very welcoming and friendly staff. 3. Stocks amazing freshly baked bread and 4. Other delicious baked goods at 5. Affordable prices. Luckily for me, Bien Cuit is almost there: it covers 1, 3 & 4. Having been in only a couple times, I must say that the staff doesn't seem particularly interested in helping me out with the bread selection (or anything, really). I don't need them to be my best friend, but it would be nice not to feel like I'm intruding. That said, most recently the man behind the counter did grudgingly tell us about the Miche, which he described as a rustic sourdough. I was a bit skeptical about getting it because (1) the crust actually looked rock hard, and (2) let's be serious: $10 is just too much to pay for a loaf of bread. However, at $5 for half, I decided to give it a shot. And I'm glad I did, because this is EXCELLENT bread. No joke. It's hearty and flavorful and almost a meal in itself. You know it's good because even without butter or anything, it's still awesome. But there is the problem of the crust. Just as I suspected, it's so damn hard that I fear for my knives when I am cutting it. And my fingers, because when my knives aren't futilely scratching at the surface, they are sliding off the side. I don't really need my fingers for much, but I fear blood would ruin the flavor of the bread. If a serious crust doesn't scare you, get this Miche and make yourself some butternut squash soup; this bread is the absolute best thing to eat with it. Also, Bien Cuit's croissants are absurdly tasty, so grab one of those too. read more

This is a super cute and quaint cafe. My friend and I shared a regular croissant and it was not too buttery (which I find a problem with most croissants) and was pretty flaky! I also got a lime spritzer which was standard and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. read more

Bien Cuit - Lime spritzer, croissant, and iced tea. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Treated myself to a croissant this morning and wow. This is the bakery I've been looking for. I got a chocolate croissant and a cinnamon bun (like a cinnamon croissant) to go, threw them in the oven to heat them up, and was blown away. The chocolate croissant was perfectly soft and flaky with dark chocolate. The cinnamon bun smelled like fried dough from the town fair of my childhood but with a layered croissant interior. All that is to say- today is the best Wednesday ever. They have sandwiches in addition to pastries and coffee. You can order ahead to pick up as well as get delivery. read more

Le Bec. Fin alums run this high end...(ouch) high quality bakery. I went for apres sushi dessert on this snowy October Saturday(oxymoron) Consumed and bought: White hot chocolate w/ orange blossoms- $3 Teeny linzer cookies- $.50 each Choc. chip short bread cookies- $2...ish Croissant- $3- yikes Half a country bread- $4 Prices are exhorbitant, but little BAKERY ELVES bring out the gorgeous breads and baked goods. Linzerish cookies are the best east of Salzburg and a bargain at $.50 each. The white hot chocolate was a little bit of heaven on this depressing day. Love that they sell half breads though at $8 a loaf it makes sense. Other delectable stuff to try. Some baked love stuff here...yeast to oven...in the BK! read more

Bien Cuit - Bread love - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Was in the neighborhood today and scouted around for a bakery to pick up a french baguette for my little one to nibble on. I walked in and saw a vast display of baked goods: croissants, almond croissants, CHOCOLATE almond croissants, oh my! Completely forgetting about the baguette, I picked up 2 almond croissants, which were served to me from a fresh tray out of the oven! Nom nom! When it finally clicked to me why I was there in the first place, I asked the friendly gentleman behind the counter for a french baguette ... which were sold out at the time, sadly. Thankfully, they sell miniature versions for $2, which was soft in the interior and satisfactory to my child. However, the crust was a bit tough for my other half and I. Nonetheless, the almond croissants were delicious and I will likely dream of them tonight! read more

Behind a non-descript storefront on a non-descript commercial strip (one-way street) in Carroll Gardens, you will find this very French bakery that was sent from heaven. Just a subway ride away. Holy mother of Pepe Le Pieu, this is seriously good. I had the apple cardamom danish. It had crackily ends and was subtly satisfying. My wife had the spinach quiche. Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout. Rich, delicious and immensely wonderful, with a bit of a crispness in the crust that adds the bit of texture that makes it just about perfect. Sacre bleu. The coffee is strong and good. A "large" is in name only, though. Not only was the food presented beautifully and look absolutely breathtaking, but the young lady serving wasn't too shabby either. Merci. We took home a baguette in all its crispy crunchy goodness. All of the breads on display looked phenomenally good. Bien Cuit literally means "cooked well done" as in a steak. I would say well done, period. read more

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Perfect Croissant! Delicious to the last bite. Buttery, flaky, and moist. Baked a little dark, but it's intentional. Never disappoints, wide variety of masterful pastries! read more

Bien Cuit - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We love getting egg sandwiches when we can. These are hands down the best egg sandwiches we have had. It is wrapped in flaky, light croissant dough. The egg tastes as if it is poached . Not sure what the flavors were that were added but they were excellent. Cinnamon roule was lovey as well. Plain croissant was outstanding as you would expect. Latte was skillfully made. One of the outstanding bakeries anywhere. read more

Seems to be a running concern that the baguettes are stale and hard. Everything else is delicious. Id be concerned, but not surprised to find that some things arnt baked the day of sale. read more

The place is overprice. The quality of the food is below average. Avoid, not worth it.

Bien Cuit topped my search results for best croissant in Brooklyn, so I had a high expectation when I came here. I ordered a hot Americano($3) and a plain croissant ($4.25), and sat down to study. This place was small and cozy, most seats were occupied when I was there, from 9 to 11 am. The staffs were baking fresh breads the entire time I was there, so I was studying in a very aromatic, love smelled environment. However, the croissants did not meet my high hopes. The plain croissant crust was kinda burnt and not flaky; I think they intentionally baked it like so but it's just not my type. The burnt crust gave an unpleasant aftertaste to me. It was also not very buttery nor creamy. Both the inside and outside layers tasted bland as if I was eating plain bread. It was mediocre and made me wonder why people raved about this bakery so much! So after a while, I ordered the chocolate almond croissant($5.95) since this was the most ordered pastry when I was there. Well, the chocolate almond croissant made up for the plain croissant, although it wasn't the best I had. I liked the almond paste since it was only lightly sweetened. Most almond croissants I had were always too sweet. The chocolate filing was interesting as it was bitter and salty instead of sweet, which I think was smart because the almond paste was already sweet enough. But I'd want to have more chocolate in my croissant (look at my photo, the chocolate was so little :( )! The croissant had good balance of sweetness/saltiness. However, it still lacked the buttery flavor, just like the plain one, and was a bit dense to my liking. For service and ambiance, I'd give 4/5 since the workers were friendly but the place could be noisy from all the baking done in house. For food, I'd give 4/5 to the chocolate almond croissant and 2/5 to the plain croissant. Both pastries are expensive but I'm willing to pay more for artisan, local bakery. However, I can't say I agree with people who think this place has the best croissants. read more

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Disappointed! Finally decided to treat myself to their overpriced croissants that look so good. I bought a pain au chocolat for $5.50 and it was soft and chewy and tough in texture. Not flakey or crisp or delicate whatsoever. Might be amazing fresh out of the oven but definitely not worth it after sitting around for a while. read more

The best chocolate almond croissant I've had so far, the flavor is superior and so rich. Texture is a little bit denser than some super flaky croissants. But the texture is much preferred and appreciated by me. The only downside is the price, it's a bit overpriced and sometimes it's sold out when I get there in the afternoon. read more

I feel let down. This place was recommended by Bon Appétit personality Chris Morocco (a super taster!) for having "really great bread." There has been countless food articles written about Bien Cuit for igniting the NYC bread culture. Needless to say, expectations were high. Croissant - 3/5 - I like my croissants tasting of butter. This one did not. It was especially disappointing because walking into the shop, I was engulfed in this fragrant, buttery smell of baked goods. While the croissant was flaky and crispy on the outside, it lacked the creamy, umami flavor I live for in my puff pastries. Pain de mie - 4/5 - I got half a loaf for the subway ride back home and the smell was strong- someone even commented. The loaf has a crunchy hard crust with crumbly, sweet soft interior. It is best toasted and seasoned with Trader Joe's black truffle butter! (not sponsored, just a big fan) read more

Tried their house sourdough Miche. First impression: bread was very difficult to slice & some pieces were hard to chew. It's quite a large loaf & I sliced and froze it. It's gotten better with time. Actually quite delicious with soup or just a some cheese. read more

Chocolate almond croissant was ridiculously good. My boyfriend also liked his coffee, and my friend bought a delicious baguette that was supposed to be for later but ended up being a pre-dinner snack. I want to try the apple danish next time! read more

This is simply the source- when I've had their pastries served at other coffee shops. Had to come in and check out where the magic is happening. read more

Bien Cuit was one of my go-to coffee shops when I lived in Brooklyn. It's in a great, accessible area and offers a nice selection of fresh baked goods. I recently returned there to meet up with friends on a trip to Brooklyn and it was just a great as I remember it! I grabbed a hot chocolate and a ham & brie croissant. The hot chocolate was delicious and creamy without being overly sweet. The croissant was flaky and very tasty, though it could have used a bit more filling. I haven't ever tried their bread selections, as I typically bake my own, but I have heard really great things about pretty much everything they offer. read more

This is one of the best spots to get french pastries from! Idk Yelp reviewers- this one is a solid win and deserves a 4-4 1/2 stars. Yes, its more on the pricier side but you get the quality you want. The matcha, ice chai latte and almost all their pastries are a hit. I even asked a couple of my friends that were raised in France to check it out and they were wowed! Def one of my fav spots in the area. Cant forget about the cute backyard! read more

For the life of me I don't understand why people like their pastries overcooked. The quality is very good but they don't know from golden brown. read more

I love Bien Cuit. I usually come here for coffee (they serve Joe Coffee, which is one of my favorites) but whenever I have people over/want to make special meals/want to treat myself, I make sure to grab one of their beautiful loaves (they have halves too in case you don't need so much bread). I love their Campagne and Miche (and their flavor variations). The bread is always fresh and you can confirm if you walk by in the evening, the bread scent is fantastic. I also enjoy browsing their "market" part with different selections of cheese, jam, charcuterie etc which pair great with the amazing bread. Also love the seasonal options, especially during the holidays. read more

What you need to know: - On my quest to find the perfect croissant, many places point to this shop as having some of NYC's best croissants. Perhaps, my expectations were too high going in, but I wasn't that impressed. - Very cute shop with intimate tables and well stocked with water and utensils. - Accepts credit cards What we ordered: - Plain croissant price $3.25 - I got these croissants in the later afternoon, so perhaps it was not the right time of the day, but they were not that memorable. I appreciated the large and crisp flakes on the outer membrane and the dense and multi-folds of the interior. - Pain au chocolat $3.50 - I wanted to call these croissants "hardly chocolate croissants" due to the sparse bits of chocolate found inside. My friend and I split the croissant and there were numerous bites where I didn't have any chocolate. Just like the plain croissants, I appreciated the multi-folds of the interior. - Baguette $4 - The baguette was the best item we got! It had a slight sour tang to it, reminded me more of a levain bread. It also had a great crust. $4 for a loaf of baguette is a bit steep but definitely worth it! read more

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This is a decent restaurant in a perfectly decent location serving perfectly decent pastries and coffees. Nothing that special about it...

Disappointed in whole experience. It had an 86 NYMag rating, 4.5 Google and other stellar reviews. Issues: * burnt croissant used for sandwich * spinach was cold and soggy on a hot sandwich and was previously frozen not fresh * Cappuccino was tasteless, poor bean selection * woman behind counter lacked personality and almost seemed bothered to wait on me * chair was falling apart * too hot (forgivable because it's a Bakery, but at least put in fans to circulate) read more

The best sourdough miche for the times you can't make it to She Wolf at the farmers' market. Once I learned how real bread is made from Michael Pollan's book "Cooked," there was no way I could go back to eating bread that wasn't the result of a days-long monastic effort. I'm convinced Bien Cuit is one of the better options in the city for real bread. Bien Cuit is serious about their breads and their whole-wheat sourdough is slow fermented with no added leaveners or preservatives. I come mostly for the miche but the croissants and open-faced sandwiches also look nice and coffee is passable. read more

Overpriced and overrated. The croissants are lovely but bought a baguette that was stale and a challah that was meh (and cost 17$!!). The coffee is good. Amy's a few blocks down on Henry and state streets has better breads and they're friendly and reasonably priced. read more

You can smell the fresh bread being made outside! I'm from jersey and stayed in Brooklyn for the weekend. Not that it matters but the bakery's in jersey don't smell this good. The manager even gave me a free croissant to settle my worries about never having been to Bein Cuit. After I ordered a turkey and Swiss sandwich on a croissant and it was delicious! Only recommendation is spacing but it's Brooklyn and NYC in general so it's understandable. read more

Bien Cuit - Turkey and Swiss Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This relates mostly to Bien Cuit's presence at Farmer's Markets and specifically to June 2019. They used to be one of the top producers in NYC. Both at the Brooklyn location and also at farmer's markets. They are expensive, yes, but the quality kept me coming back again and again and I've been a customer for years. Two weeks ago, I bought my usual Olive loaf and an Apple Cardamom danish. I've always had a great experience and didn't check until I got home -- that they had given me the wrong danish. I couldn't eat it and thought, oh well, everyone makes a mistake here and there. I went back and told them and they didn't credit me, didn't offer a new one/replacement, didn't even say they were sorry. The woman just said "yeah, I'm a little spacy sometimes." Not a very customer service oriented way to behave. So I bought the same thing. And then I got the bread and tasted it. This time, the Olive loaf is a little "underbaked" inside. Just a tad moist, but -- really there is zero excuse for a "boutique" breadmaker to be making bad bread. I think Bien Cuit is slipping. And you can have a bad day if you charge normal prices, but to have multiple bad days and charge top dollar -- these guys aren't going to last. They are asleep at the wheel. It's sad, because their quality used to be top notch. read more

I really wanted this to be my Arcade Bakery substitute. But alas i was let down. The movie Ratatoullie said it best, "How do you tell a good bread without tasting it? Not the smell, not the look, but the sound of the crust... a symphony of crackle. Only great bread sound this way." Both crusts on the baguette and walnut bread were really thick. I wouldn't be able to hear a crackle on the baguette without using a vice, it was near rock hard. I tried lightly toasting the bread but even that couldn't get me a nice crunchy crust i expect from a baguette. I haven't tried their croissants, and seeing the pictures of their croissants, I'n not sure I want to. I'm not a fan of burnt croissant, intentional or not. read more

Bien Cuit - Baguette and walnut raisin bread - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have given the location in GCT 2 tries. Unfortunately their bagettes are ROCK HARD and inedible. And the guy that works there has an attitude. It doesn't hurt to be nice to customers, especially if they are asking questions about your products. I won't be back. read more

I first encountered this place when I stayed at a hotel on Smith St. in Brooklyn. I ventured down the street and wanted coffee. As I entered, I saw the display of croissants and how flakey they were so I ordered a Chocolate one and a Kielbasa for breakfast. You can literally see each layer of dough in these croissants. Very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just how a croissant should be and boy was my chocolate croissant delicious. My second time at Bien Cuit was recently when I took my dad there for breakfast. We bought a bunch of baked goods to take back to Hawaii and we also grabbed some bites at the cafe for breakfast. Food: - Quiche Lorraine - Very soft eggs with pieces of bacon? or pancetta? mixed in. Crust is very flakey and buttery and most of all, delicious! - Spring Onion Quiche - Again, very soft eggs with spring onion. QUite flavorful with a flakey, crunchy crust. - Kielbasa - The winner! This was such a good pastry and both my dad and I were fighting for the last bite haha. Basically it is two slices of bread with kielbasa sausage stuffed in between with a mustard seed sauce. This was then topped with cheese and a poached egg. It is also heated when you order it. Very delicious and highly recommend it. Service was great. Coffee was great too and they serve almond milk. read more

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Almond croissant is dry and too expensive-$6.50, even for New York City. I don't recommend this. Definite disappointed. read more

Bien Cuit - $6.50 for a bad Almond Croissant. I would not recommend. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

4.5 overall. 5 for the unique and delightful morsel that is the salted chocolate buckwheat cookie. That is a must try. I've had breathtaking croissants from here as well as burnt and not the freshest croissants from here. Luck of the draw. Some items can be a tad pricey. The baguette is good but maybe a smidgen sourdoughy for some reason and I don't usually love sourdough. Other breads I've had from here have rocked. read more

Never been but was excited to try. I made an online order for pick up. One of the items was lemon earl grey pound cake. It said there was 2 slices left so I was glad I made the online order before they ran out. When I got there to pick up, the employee told me to wait a minute as he prepared the order right then and there. He then said they were out of the lemon earl grey cake. I was a bit annoyed and confused in the difference of putting an online order to pay for the items before it was sold out and him just putting it together as I waited when I got there and telling me it was sold out. Just left a bad taste in my mouth. The pastries were good but nothing special. Probably won't come again as there is a lot of bakery options in the area. read more

The salmon tartine is aesthetically pleasing and tasted very good. The bread it was on was also delicious, but it had a tricky crust to tackle- prepare for the contents of your sandwich to fall off if your attempts at biting the crust get violent! Overall, overpriced for an open-faced sandwich, so I don't think I'd grab lunch here often. The coffee was great. A cappuccino is reasonably priced and well-executed. There is ample seating and the overall feel is quite comfortable and, dare I say, "rustic"- great for coffee with a friend or a date. The service is solid, and the pastries look amazing. High-end artisan bread is what this place does well, so I'm sure I'll be back and will adjust this review accordingly in the future. read more

Bien Cuit - Salmon tartine and cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's a cute space to do work or catch up with friends for coffee/ pastries. I like their butter croissants and definitely when it's fresh. I had their chocolate croissant but didn't love it as much. Their herbal tea selection is not a lot but it makes sense since they are more known for their espresso drinks read more

Stopped in on a Saturday morning. Cute little cafe with maybe 10 small tables that can each sit 2 people. Not really good for larger parties, but I suppose you could squeeze tables at the front together (although it's a tight squeeze up there as it is). Pretty basic drink menu, but I think often it's nice to get away from all of the over the top drink offerings of other cafes/franchises. Great selection of pastries and bread, however, don't come too too early! I noticed a bunch of other stuff being put out after I'd already ordered and started eating. The chai was fantastic. One of the best I've had. It was definitely sweet, but my favorite part was that it was full of that wonderful spiciness that many chai lattes seem to lack. Their ham and brie croissant was absolutely fantastic. Wonderfully flaky and crispy, but melty and steamy on the inside. Great savory flavor to balance out the chai. The only issue I had was that I saw the barista handle food w gloves he'd just used to handle money... pet peeve... but the food really is that good that is still come back. I wish I was in this area more often! read more

Bien Cuit - Ham and Brie croissant Chai Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I mostly get my bread from Bein. They have great bakery items but I'd say it's kinda pricey compared to other options in Brooklyn. I mostly buy bread from here it tastes great but I can get twice the amount at the farmers market for the same price. Def worth a try! read more

There has been so much buzz about this, so finally when I was in the area, I made it a point to stop in. Perhaps I have become immune to these cutesy-hipster stops, but this place did nothing for my senses. I was in the mood for an iced coffee, but they couldn't do it. Said the ice maker was broken. Yea right. They didn't have an ice maker. Duh. The lady at the counter was a bit haughty, which irked me to no end. Listen lady, you need me more than I need you. In any case, I had a pretty forgettable chai and the financier cake was just OK. I guess I am not a big fan chocolate raspberry ganache. Epic hipster coffee bar fail. read more