Cleanliness not withstanding, the bread, regardless of recipe, is always over baked to a color darker than a cardboard box in the rain.

I've signed up for yelp specifically to write this review. I lunched at Bien Cuit yesterday having been told that, "The place is amazing--it even smells like butter." The selection of baked goods was... picked over to say the least. The entire place was filled with smoke, no, not the smell of baking, but the smell of burning. My friend and I decided upon the croque monsieur... which was a less than delightful experience. Stale and tasteless. While the staff was lovely, the entire atmosphere seemed somewhat confused, filled with smoke, and left me disappointed. The breads they had for sale looked lovely, and may be so, but I was certainly not motivated to purchase them, not in a room filled with smoke and stale sandwiches. read more

I had the Apple Cardamon Danish because I had heard that it was outstanding. It was a total dud it was hard and sorta tasteless. Apples were not evenly distributed throughout the pastry. For $4.00 I really was expecting more. I went there on Saturday around noon so maybe that's why the pastry was hard but what about the taste? I would like to try the Almond Pastries since those are my favorite but I will make sure that it is earlier in the morning. read more

The almond croissants are always burnt and don't taste like almond. I know they are trying but their croissant style misses the mark.

i am so sad to be leaving cobble hill after living here for the past three years. bien cuit makes me glad that i was lucky enough to stay as long as i did, in order to quickly taste their fantastic pastries and baguette sandwiches, before i depart for the west coast.... read more

Service was great, paying by an ipad made it better. But the huge cockroach crawling on the wall right next to where we sitting killed any chance this place had. Management came over immediately and took care of it, but the damage was done. Any establishment with a roach as big as my finger I will never go back to. read more

Awesome bread! I bought three different breads yesterday and each was excellent. And I happened to accidentally walk in on Thursday when they are closed. Well , the owner was so nice that he let me buy the bread anyway. What a nice bonus, great bread and nice people who run the shop. read more

This was just a fine french bakery for me. I like their danish and croissant but those are too overly priced. I bought two pastries and I paid almost $9. And since I live in queens, I might not come here just to grab their croissant. Those are not that special to make me to travel down to brooklyn again....If I am around there again for some time, I might try another bakery since there are too many great bakeries to try out in brooklyn:) read more

Pricey and the service is horribly slow - same person mans the register and fills the orders - but excellent bread. I get a weekly loaf of the sunflower rye, $11 read more

Bien fou. By Saturday afternoon they had no desserts except a few overpriced tiny boring eclairs and some loaves of bread. Totally unacceptable for a business to not manage its product correctly.. went out of my way to try this "great French bakery" and was huge disappointment. Needs to get his act together. Meanwhile sticking with the real deal at Almondine. read more

Sitting here now. The pastries are incredible. Shared one with my wife and ate way more than I was supposed to. There's something in them that is so addicting. My wife is glaring at me to keep my hands off her breakfast and to go get my own. I'm torn though because the prices are super high and even higher if you factor in portion size. My stars are based on value and for that I'll have to deduct a star. But if you're looking to treat yourself with an addicting experience try their pastries. read more

I freaking love this place. Come 3-4 mornings a week for my iced latte. I only wish there were more bien cuit's throughout the city because I've become such a coffee prude. I only want theirs. Tasty food, cold and serious customer service, but not the worst I've experienced so I can keep coming back, cute decor, and consistent drinks and food quality. The company is really smart by taking their time to grow, I really respect that of them. Doing everything smart instead of blowing themselves out of proportion like many newer coffee shops once they get big. Plus it also ruins the exclusivity of a place when they're on every corner. read more

Great tea selection, great pastries (namely the goat cheese & artichoke croissant), great bread. But also pretty overpriced.

I have been back many times since my initial review and the issues have been corrected. I have not had a bad experience at Bien Cuit since.

Fantastic new bakery in Cobble Hill/Boerum Hill. Right now this is my favorite bakery in all of New York. As a Frenchman, I'm constantly on the lookout for authentic bread. This place is the closest I can find. The crust is exactly as it should be--thick, crispy, delicious. The miche is definitely my favorite so far. Almost croissant also the best I've found in NY. Iced coffee is also quite good--cold brewed, I think. Plus, the baker is a really nice guy. I've been waiting for a great bakery in Brooklyn for some time. Think I've found it. read more

yesyesyes amen to the pain de chocolat. waaay to close to my apartment to be a good thing for my overall physique. thank god i'm asian.

Tres Bien, Bien Cuit. But...so overpriced! You'd think they were FedExing the bread from Paris. Regardless, a great place to get a baguette on a Sunday morning when you want to make brunch for a date who slept over. read more

Sure it's expensive. But for the best pastries and breads I've had outside Paris or Tartine in San Francisco, it's worth every penny.

Food is incredible but to quote another reviewer staff is "a little hipster-y"? Wouldn't be so bad if they weren't also almost comically self-important and unfriendly. read more

My friend and I shared the regular croissants and pain au chocolat--both of which were incredibly buttery, flakey and tasty. I felt like I was eating straight up butter though which is how you should feel while eating a proper croissant I've heard. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here again but the croissant soothed my morning hunger pangs and it was a good place to chill with a friend. read more

This is a busy little bakery with cafe style tables and chairs. I liked the offerings and chose the chocolate mousse cake. It was delicious. I highly recommend for a treat or a lighter lunch. read more

good coffee! it's always nice to see a bakery taking just as much care for their coffee as for their food. they also have more selection of smaller cookies which is good as I don't want to pay as much for lunch as I do a coffee and small snack. read more

I was looking for an authentic French baguette with a crispy, crackly crust and chewy crumb. Unfortunately I found theirs had a very-very hard crust.The heels are salad crouton like... dry with no chew. read more

Not everything is 5 stars here (I think though, most of the pastries and breads are at least 4). But I'm a pain au chocolat fan, and their version? The best I've had in the city (on par with the best I've had anywhere, including Paris). The chocolate is high quality, and just the right amount, the pastry is flaky, buttery, and never overly soft. In total, an exquisite, wonderful croissant that will make your day that much better. I'll also mention that they switched coffee (they were using Brooklyn Roasting Co, and are now using Joe), and their cappuccino is really tops now (before it was more of a low point compared to everything else they have). I'm not a big baguette person in general, but I love their raisin walnut and sourdough-style breads, and I'll also plug these little shortbread cookies they have on top of the counter. Delicate and wonderful. Also, everyone I've dealt with has been perfectly fine and often friendly, and they have a nice bathroom now at least (to address the issues an earlier reviewer mentioned). So go, you won't be sorry. read more

Best tasting bread I've had! Con is that they do not slice bread :P Recommend coming very early for more selection. Personal favorite is the Miche loaf which has been fermented for 68 hours! They have great pastries that are not overly sweet. Every thing is better enjoyed the day of purchase as they get a little stale the next day. read more

best croissant in the neighborhood BY FAR. service sometimes feels off but a nice place to sit, especially their secret back garden.

Update: I passed by Bien Cuit again on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm and they did have the almond croissant. It was good, don't know if it was amazing but definitely good so I'm updating my rating. read more

One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood to get a croissant + coffee and read a book. Could've been a 5 star if the seating wasn't always so tight and the service a bit less aloof. read more

Visited today for the first time, drawn by the prospect of an expertly made chocolate croissant. It's a pleasing, cozy place, perhaps a little clever/hip for my taste. A rear patio is being readied, which should be quite a draw. Counterfolk were pleasant enough. The croissant was of high quality and I recommend it. The shell had a crisp touch and the pastry beneath was just right: not too thick, nor gummy or dry. The chocolate was dark and just sweet enough. A red eye was served in a generous white porcelain cup with a saucer (only a small spoon was absent), which made the experience so much more pleasurable than a paper cup would have. The coffee was rich and fragrant, a lighter roast and slightly acidic. (I am a dark-roast philistine whose ultimate cup comes from a Peet's in the Marina.) Inspired, I chose a big lug of a raisin-walnut loaf and a baguette to take home. I was asked if I wanted the whole loaf or just a half-- nice to be offered the option. When I got home I tried both. The raisin-walnut loaf, I am afraid, was overbaked. The juices from the raisins in the crust had become scorched, giving it a predominantly bitter taste. The walnuts had also been baked to bitterness, and the loaf had lost its resilience: cutting it was laborious, with shards of desiccated crust flying about. Apparently it contains pink peppercorns, which I did not detect. The baguette also fell short: I like a crisp crust with an inside that is still 'alive'-- fresh, a little whiff of yeast, substantial enough to spread softened butter on without tearing but not sturdy or filling. This was an unequivocally sturdy baguette; its charm had departed. This was, again, my first Bien Cuit (aptly named) experience, perhaps anomalous. But for now I will stick to the lyrical loaves of Saraghina Bakery. read more

I love the filling in the almond croissants. However, I find the croissants themselves to be somewhat meh. The reviews from people who are reminded of Paris always confuse me. I've never had such a well-done (bien cuit!) croissant in Paris. I find that the slightly burnt nature of the croissant really takes away from it. I realize that this is part of the appeal, it just has never really spoken to my soul. The savory options are interesting and good. The whole operation is a touch overprice and I find the service to be exceptionally hit or miss. There are a plethora of other coffee shops nearby where the service is reliably nice, including Konditori and Blue Bottle, which are mere steps away. Good place to do work or meet a friend if you can get a small table. read more

Good bread and very good (if not exceptional) croissants but really overpriced-there are equally good and more reasonable alternatives.

Very cute space. Has an authentic feel. Everything looks delectable. I had the iced lemongrass green tea which was yummy. Prices are what you expect from that area. Would definitely go back! read more

Love that place! super friendly staff, amazing sandwiches and pastries. I wish I could spend more time there!

Excellent food and coffee. Some of the employees are cold and condescending but there's a lovely young lady who runs the register (i.e. iPad) read more

I bought an assortment of pastries and a baguette this morning. They were all incredibly delicious. The pastries were so light and not too sweet. The baguette was absolutely awesome...crunchy and airy in the inside. They are expensive, but the quality is so far superior that it's worth it. Much better than balthazar...even better than Daniel Boulud! read more

The place is ok. Crazy owner. But all the pastries are too sweet and the sandwiches suck. Very chain like. Its Brooklyn. The village has the best bakeries. read more

Everything is fantastic here (just don't order coffee). The pastries and sandwiches are outstanding, and worth the indulgence. They have without question the best croissant I've had in any borough. One tip: lay eyes on the croissants before you order. Sometimes a batch will get burned, so ask for one of the fresher ones/ one of the ones in the case. read more

Their pain au chocolat are the best I've had, ever! Flaky, crispy, the right amount of chocolate. I only tried the pain au chocolat this time, but everything else looked delicious and top notch. read more

Food is typical faux french bakery style. Coffee is super acidic and terrible. not worth the super high prices. Go to another french bakery with normal prices, you will be twice as satisfied. Someone needs to add another 2 dollar signs. read more

Bien Cuit is my favorite place I go to when I want to treat myself with an excellent tebirke (poppy seed and almond paste pastry) and a cortado. In fact, I get excited when I see Bien Cuit's pastries being sold in other coffee shops because that means I don't have to make it over to Smith Street to enjoy their fantastic pastries! read more