A lovely French bakery near the Columbia St waterfront! They have ranked in the best croissant in NYC multiple years in a row so I had to check them out! I tried a pain au chocolat which was excellent, lots of great lamination. Their baguette is excellent too! I also tried the orange blossom pistachio flan which was very delicate and floral. They also have babka which I'm excited to try next time! Really cute spot with reasonably priced excellent quality pastries. I'm excited to go back! read more

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Small little hole in the wall in Columbia Street waterfront district with excellent croissants! Stop in for a treat if you're in the area!

One of the most underhyped bakeries in Brooklyn, and probably the best croissant in the city. The latter is not pictured since it sells out pretty early, and I was too late on this occasion. But it was a blessing in disguise, since it forced me to try their chocolate chip cookie, which I thought was better than Levain's. Definitely a destination bakery despite its somewhat hard-to-reach location on the border of Red Hook. read more

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Brooklyn French Bakers makes fresh baked goods & has two locations. This location is on Columbia Street in the Caroll Gardens section of Brooklyn. One day after having eaten my lunch, I was craving some dessert & decided to visit them. This location is accessible via public transportation & that includes the F or G train to Caroll Street & then walking a little more than 10 minutes. Walking through the front entrance, I was pleasantly surprised to see a quaint, storefront- style establishment. The heavenly aroma of bread & pastries baking in their ovens was fabulous. I immediately knew that I was going to have a hard time choosing what pastries I wanted - lol. Brooklyn French Bakers has tarts, bread, cookies, croissants, etc....you name it, they have it. I took my time and carefully looked at everything. The Cinnamon Roll ($4), Apple Turnove ($4) & Pain au Chocolat - (Chocolate Croissant $4) were all absolutely delicious! Brooklyn French Bakers also has the option for patrons to purchase minimums, quiches, mini croissants, cream puffs & mini tarts. Website - brooklynfrenchbakers.com Instagram - @brooklynfrenchnakers_ Hours of Operation - Tues. - Fri. - 8am - 5pm Sat. - 9am - 4pm Sun. - 9am - 1pm One can order online. Lastly, they also make seasonal cookies, pies, etc. read more

Great stuff but extremely expensive. I won't go back. Perfect for business account and company event.

Brooklyn French Bakers established itself in the neighborhood as the place to get authentic French croissants and baguettes. Unfortunately, the owners decided to expand into other products (granola, quiche, sandwiches, patisserie) which don't match their original offerings in quality. That of course, is in the eye of the beholder. What is becoming an issue (and the reason I won't frequent them any longer) is that they sell out on the basics way too early as good old American profit maximization has taken hold. Yes, I know I can pre-order on line, but I'd like to maintain some of that European spontaneity where I can decide to pick up croissants for Sunday breakfast without having to plan for it 48 hours in advance. Any Parisian bakery that dares run out of croissants by 10 a.m. would be run out of town! read more

I wanted to start my morning off with a croissant and came by here on my stroll with my pup. It's a quaint bakery with some fresh-made goods. I opted for the Almond Croissant ($6) and Original Croissant ($5). The almond croissant is tasty, but a bit flat while the original was beautifully layered --so perfect! I wish the almond one looked like the original, but I supposed the almond makes the croissant more flat. Either way, nearly perfect, airy croissant. read more

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Anyone who thinks this is the best croissant on NY has never had one before. Mediocre croissant. Terrible service. Bummed this isn't a better place. This side of the highway could use a good bakery! read more

I got the almond & chocolate croissant and I did like it indeed, it was $5. They recently added tartlets to their menu so I got a strawberry one, that was $7.5. I liked both items and I thought they were worth, the only issue I have is the location. It's in a subway dead zone and especially from Manhattan I felt like it was so hard to get to. There is no indoor seating, just 2 tables outside so plan to take it to go. read more

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The almond croissant was amazing. I ran into two French people who go there to buy baguettes and other stuff. They come from pretty far away also so they must be impressed. read more

Without a doubt, the best baguette I've had in the city. Here's an important note to remember - do as they do in France, which is to immediately consume the warm bread as soon as you purchase it. The difference between fresh bread (I stopped by right when they opened on a weekday) and the one I brought home for my roommate was phenomenal. When a baguette is warm, it crackles on the outside as you tear off a piece, and delightfully chewy and warm on the inside. I loved how much gluten was in this baguette, and my only regret is that I did not buy more. Their croissants are good too, flaky, structured, and airy on the inside. However, I personally felt that they were too buttery (each bite oozed butter) but didn't have the fragrant flavor I would have liked. Perhaps if they used a different type of butter, I'm not sure. I'll be coming back to try their other desserts for sure. As another reviewer mentioned, this is a take-out establishment. read more

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The baguetee was good so I kept coming back. But today I hesitated; I was told to relax, "It's the same, just looks different." It turned out to be more than just looking different. read more

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This place lives up the hype. The regular and chocolate croissants are the best in the city. Served slightly warm too. I have gone back multiple times read more

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This place is absolutely legit. Definitely the best croissants in NYC. I've also spent significant time in Paris and this bakery holds its own against some of the best there! Prices are reasonable. Look forward to coming back and trying some of her other goods. read more

Smells amazing. NO gluten free options according to the baker I spoke with! Come on , yelp. Stop sending me around Brooklyn for nonexistent stuff. read more

I've been in the neighborhood for 20+ years and have been coming to this bakery since it opened - it is fantastic, except recently they started hiring really rude front staff, like "Jahkira". Her dirty appearance and horrible customer service make me never want to come back no matter how great the products are. read more

Oh la la. J'adore. J'adore. I never thought I'd have a pain au chocolat that would rival paris, especially in the middle of my off-the-beaten path neighborhood. BUT ICI ICI ICI. I've had croissants, the aforementioned pain au chocolat and most recently a country bread to literally put any other country bread to shame (here's looking at you 7.99 Balthazar loaf from Union Market.) This place is literally, like, being in france, just instead you have the delightful lull of the BQE and nary a Haussmann building in site. Honestly, I am so impressed. Every single place should get these people to cater. You should buy your pastries here. Every. Single. Day. Adieu! read more

The perfect croissant does exist. What a hidden gem on Columbia St. My new favorite bakery.

Went on a Sunday around 11 and the selection was quite limited. I chose 2 staples, plain and chocolate croissants. Sad to say they were good but only slightly better than average. For me, not worth the trip. Glad I went and if I was in the area I'd go back but it's so out of the way I doubt I'd ever be in the area. read more

This is the best chocolate croissant in NYC. I have searched for years to find a chocolate croissant here that is as good as they are in France, and this is it. We just happened upon Brooklyn French Bakers when in Red Hook one day, and decided to order a chocolate croissant and a mini seasonal cake. After we left, we walked one block, took a bite of each one, and turned around to go back for more. The lamination in the croissant was beautiful, the pastry was flaky and buttery, and the chocolate was the perfect texture (just between hard and soft!). read more

Amazing croissants and pastries! Worth the trip if near the area, be sure to support this local gem.

Just the winner of 2023's New York best croissant contest! read more

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This place is legit, they have some serious French pastries and bread. I get my pain au chocolat here, so good! If you're in the neighborhood, we need to support this place!! read more

I was looking for a French dessert and came across this bakery online. I walked in and there was a lot of baking going on. Croissants were coming out of one of the ovens. Aroma was fantastic. I ordered a pear almond tart which I picked up the next day. It was excellent and not too sweet. This is a great addition to the overall neighborhood read more

This place is amazing! I ordered a cake for my birthday from here and it was the best I've ever had! They also have wonderful pastries and croissants and yummy coffee. And very cute tote bags! Can not say enough good things about this place - it's fantastic! read more

Amazing place! I highly recommend! Everything is made on-site on-demand so products are super-fresh. Breads and Pastries are soo delicious you can feel la France in your mouth. Check out their cakes and catering perfect for an easy way to host a perfect birthday, family or friends gathering. My bread favorites are baguette, pain de mie and country bread... Enjoy! read more

Excellent quality and reasonably priced baked goods! Loved everything we tried - regular croissant, chocolate croissant, and baguette. Will definitely be back! read more

Wonderful new addition to the hood!! Sabrina's pastries and cakes are to die for, and so is the bread by Nelly and Teddy!! Every day something new and delicious!! Highly recommend also for their gluten free bread!! read more

Delicious delicious delicious and fresh! Perfect customer and delivery service! Love that place, favorites are the baguette, the pain au lait, croissants and the praline cake. read more

A way to get a piece of France right here in Brooklyn! The pastries and bread are delicious and the customer service is great!

Amazing bakery and pastries, done with the best ingredients and an incredible French craft.