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    4.8 (471 reviews)
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    Darci K.

    Butter & is a premier cake bakery in San Francisco. They create elegant special occasion cakes, with flavors that are unique, and change seasonally. Getting married? They offer a five slice option for cake tasting. You can purchase an additional slice from the seasonal selection for an additional cost. The tasting is enough for at least a few bites from each slice. I like the option of ordering the "sampler" and having the tasting in your own home. The designs for their cakes are that simplistic beauty that stands on its own. It's a very elevated look. The price point is on the higher end. Current flavor offerings are: lychee raspberry, brown butter/lemon, hazelnut/chocolate, double chocolate, and cookies and cream. You can walk in and purchase a slice for around $10.00. The offerings are whatever they have available. Lovely staff and a lovely experience.

    Amy S.

    Could not recommend this place more. The cake I ordered for a friend's birthday was perfection!! We went with sweet cream and roasted berries (a seasonal flavor) and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend going to their storefront and trying a few different flavors. They were all great... even the gluten-free option. You order online, and can easily make adjustments via text or email. Communication was overall good. Will definitely work with Butter& for cakes in the future.

    Caili C.

    I recently got a small expose cake for my partner's birthday. I had tried a slice of their brown butter and meyer lemon cake when I stopped in the store and loved how light and subtly sweet it was. When I saw that they have a lychee and raspberry cake, I knew I had to get that for a birthday cake! It's simple to place an order online and pick up is at their Dogpatch location. Everything was super smooth and I grabbed candles in store when I went to pick it up. The cake was gorgeous with gold lettering on top (you can customize it but I went with the traditional happy birthday). The cake layers were gorgeous and I loved the lighter than usual lychee flavored buttercream and the tart raspberry jam in between the cake layers balanced out the sweetness perfectly. Would definitely recommend Butter& for celebration cakes or just if you're craving a slice of cake. They have seasonal/monthly special flavors as well which I'll definitely need to try in the future.

    cookies and cream cake slices
    Alexis M.

    Butter& has such beautiful cakes, and I've been wanting to try them for the longest time. I ended up trying the cookies and cream cake along with the lemon cake, and personally thought they were just okay overall. The lemon cake was definitely the better of the two, while the cookies and cream tasted pretty average to me. The inside of the shop was super cute, and the staff were friendly as well. I've always wanted to order a full cake from here, but considering the price point and taste, I'm not sure it would be worth it unless you're mainly going for the aesthetics.

    Expose Floral, Brown Butter and Meyer Lemon
    Martin H.

    There are not that many places that can live up to its hype but Butter& can. Don't even debate ordering from here, just do it. I ordered the brown butter and meyer lemon cake for my girlfriend's birthday and it was probably the most delicious cake I ever had. As Paul from Great British Bakeoff would say "I want the lemon flavors to punch me in the face" and this cake indeed did just that. The lemon was sour enough to pack a punch but not overwhelming enough to be like a war head hard candy. The brown butter balanced it out excellently and I am so excited to try future cake flavors. Now let's next talk about service. I had this cake delivered because I couldn't pick it up and it was exceptional service from beginning to end. The Butter& team was in communication with me 24 hours after I put in my order and made sure all my phone numbers were updated on file so they would be able to contact me or my girlfriend. On top of that, I wanted a golden custom script but sadly what I wanted to say wouldn't have fit on the cake. I didn't realize this was a $20 extra fee and ended up paying for it. Thankfully the staff was so on top of it, that they emailed me the following morning and made sure that this wasn't a mistake. I ended up getting a refund for the $20 after my cake was delivered without even having to contact them. This alone sold me on the integrity of the business let alone the quality of the cakes. I was super thankful. Last but not least let's talk about the delivery. The window I chose was 10-10:30 AM and my cake came by 9:50. I couldn't have asked for more prompt and professional service. So. After going through this experience, ordering delivery, and tasting the cake, I would highly highly recommend Butter& to anyone and everyone. The price you are paying for is not only for the cake itself, but to ensure the workers here at Butter& also receive a fair living wage. That alone is enough for me to want to become a long time customer. With that said, I hope my review pushes you over the edge to order from this wonderful bakery and cheers to the owners for running an amazing business. P.S. One small feedback. You should just create another menu item under the personalized message option that says "Leave Blank" to prevent more experiences like mines. More so because I can only imagine how time consuming it must be for your staff to double check with every customer. Other than that everything is great and easy to navigate.

    Brown Butter & Myer Lemon
    Helen H.

    The cake shop has been on my list a long time and I was finally in the area. I only wanted a slice of cake. Out of the three options they had, I went with the brown butter and Meyer lemon. The cake was moist and yummy. The flavors worked well together. Even so, I cannot justify coming back and spending $9 for a slice that's about the size of my fist.

    Wedding cake for 26 and a gluten free small cake.
    Valerie Z.

    If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. We got our wedding cake from here and it was the easiest part of the whole wedding. I loved that we could do a tasting at home and we were then able to include my mom and dad via zoom. The communication and ordering was seamless and the staff was so responsive to email questions and scheduling for drop off concerns we had. The drop off at the venue went off without a hitch and our cake was ready to be cut when we were ready! For our anniversary they sent us a little order reminder and we got a cake to cut on our one year anniversary! So happy with our choice and loved the cake?

    Lychee and Raspberry cake
    Patrick P.

    First time customer here and definitely will not be the last Worth it? Yes! - Ordered a Lychee & Raspberry cake for a going away party in the smallest size available and for the price $, I would say it is absolutely worth it! Ordering: - It was super easy on the website and seamless which made it less stressful when ordering last minute (ordered 2 days before when it was needed which was their standard anyways). Delivery/ Pick up: - I decided to pick up rather than deliver (which could honestly turn into a nightmare especially if it is cake) right before they closed and it was convenient that they were able to contact me through text with updates. Better to pick it up yourself for that peace of mind. Customer service: - As I walked in, my cake was very much ready and the host greeted me with clear instructions of when to keep the cake out before consuming for best quality (instructions also included with the cake). They also wrote a letter that I've asked to be added on the side. Writing on the cake was beautifully done. Letter was nicely written, or typed? Packaging was very secure and cake had no chance of sliding around. Now to the cake itself : - Flavor was absolutely amazing. The lychee and raspberry could not be missed from every bite! It stayed moist and even after days, it was still fragrant and flavorful. - Easy to slice and serve with no mess at all. Each slice off of the cake was clean cut and it stayed pretty. Overall : Highly suggest Butter&! I ordered this cake was for someone else (who is not a huge cake fan but they LOVED it and enjoyed the flavor so much) This cake was cakin' even for its size. Delicious baking by the team at Butter& and I look forward to trying other flavors! I'm getting it for myself this time Thank you for fulfilling our night as well as satisfying our sweet cravings Butter&

    Adele K.

    I only have the best things to say about Butter&. The sweetest people work at the cutest cake shop in the Dogpatch. The signature cakes are not to be missed and their monthly seasonal flavors are a delicious, creative surprise. I usually stop by for a slice on my way home and have ordered full cakes in the past. They're incredible.

    Mini 2 tiered strawberry & cream kintsugi marble cake
    Jessica H.

    My best friend ordered a mini 2-tiered strawberry & cream kintsugi marble cake w/ fresh flowers for her wedding. I can't speak on the ordering process, but I was the contact person for delivery & that process went very smoothly. The day before delivery, I received a text from the bakery with an update/confirmation that the cake would be delivered on the expected date & time. On the day of, I received tracking information & the cake was safely & timely delivered to the restaurant. The cake itself was not too sweet. The strawberry compote/jam in between the layers of vanilla cake was nice & tart and complimented the cream on the exterior. Overall this was a very lovely wedding cake.

    Alicia L.

    A lot of friends recommended their cakes since I am looking for a wedding cake. I was checking their website and saw they have a cake tasting option. I ordered and it was soo good! I loved all the options which is going to make picking a cake so much harder. The staff was super friendly and they make ordering online for the cake tasting and pick up so easy. I am def going to be ordering cakes from here. It is so bright inside which makes the place so inviting.

    Small Lychee + Raspberry Cake
    Stephen L.

    Butter& truly does have high quality cakes and flavors. We saw the lychee raspberry cake and had to try it. The raspberry jam/paste had a nice natural flavor, sweet and slight fresh tartness. The frosting had a slight lychee flavor, but I was hoping it would be a bit more noticeable. It was still light and delicious. The cake itself was quite dense. Good moisture level but very packed and dense. You can tell the cake was made fresh and they provide detailed instructions on how to best enjoy it. Pickup was super straightforward and the inside of the bakery is modern and nice. High quality cake, but definitely a steep price. In terms of value, that'd be the one place I would knock it just a bit

    Brown Butter & Meyer Lemon
    Charlotte I.

    I've had this bakery bookmarked for ages so I was thrilled when my partner surprised me with one of their cakes for my birthday! He preordered a brown butter and meyer lemon cake and pickup was quick and easy. Their store is bright and clean and you can purchase single slices of their cakes too! First impression: what a beautiful cake! And such detailed instructions for transport, storage, and serving. We refrigerated the cake since we were eating it much later that day, but took it out 3 hours ahead of time as advised before slicing. The cake was delicious! It was moist, had a wonderful lemon flavor, and the buttercream was rich but not overly sweet. I don't usually like cake much because it can be overly sweet but I loved this one and would definitely order from them again!

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    This place seems popular so we tried. The chocolate cake does taste good but it's a bit pricey! Worth for one time try out!

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    Outstanding wedding cake. So tasty. Super accommodating just two days before the wedding. Highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Butter&

    Do you have options for 48 hour order?

    Hi Long! You can order our Exposé cakes a day in advance, before the 1 pm cutoff. So if you need it for Saturday, for example, it needs to be ordered before 1 pm on Friday. For our designer or fully decorated cakes, we’ll need at least 4 days’… 

    Do you offer delivery in the Hayward/San Jose area?

    Yes, we partnered with a delivery service that does serve that area. You can find the fees by city on our website in the How It Works section here: https://butterand.com/pages/how-it-works#handoff. Just a quick caveat that the fees are a little high… 

    How many days can I leave the cake in the fridge before the event?

    Hi there! Our cakes can be stored in the fridge up to 5 days after you receive them.

    Do they make vegan cakes?

    Hi! Unfortunately we do not have any vegan options at this time.

    Plant base ingredients?

    We don't offer vegan cakes yet.

    Do you make gluten-free cake as well?

    Yes! We have multiple gluten-free options available for no additional charge.

    Does their cake need to be refrigerated?

    Our cake can be out for up to 4-5 hours. Afterwards, it should be refrigerated.

    If I order cake, don't order a wedding box, so my cake doesn't have a box?

    All of our cakes come in a box so they're easy to transport or store.

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    B Patisserie - Bostock ($4.25)

    B Patisserie

    4.6(3.8k reviews)
    3.2 mi•Lower Pacific Heights
    •$$

    One of the best bakeries in the city!! Im sure many people would agree…read more Fresh pastries and excellent customer service. The Kouign Amann is my absolute favorite, Im always craving it and can never resist! :D

    Spent 6 days in SF so Kouign-Amman challenge had to be done. There are people in SF who claim…read moreArsicault Bakery versus those who say B Patisserie is better, so I had to do the Pepsi challenge and find out for myself my last morning here. 1.8 mile walk each way. Here is what I found after having the one from B Patisserie: Pros: compote-ish filling, albeit very little of it, with no actual fruit so I couldn't tell if it was apple or pear. If they had included actual fruit that would've been a game changer for me. Or even more of it--with cinnamon. - there is indoor seating, which is nice if you're looking for that. If you are looking for a sit down place, this is the place, compared to Arsicault's grab and go - this bakery has more choices and bigger staff. Cons: - price point. Arsicault's KA is $5.50, compared to the $7 apiece here. I get it, the rental space is bigger and there is seating as opposed to the grab and go nature of Arsicault so price has to reflect the higher operating costs. I can do without seating. For the price differential, without more filling, the difference is immaterial for me so its higher price doesn't justify itself because I'm only getting KA. People who want variety of choices may enjoy B Patisserie better - slightly smaller in size to Arsicault's round perfection of a KA - no real center of spongy soft goodness bc they fold it in at the outside and the pastry dips in the middle so you have less pastry. While both KA are good, I would say Arsicault wins out on overall taste. There is more to enjoy bc it's bigger, so the outer layer of caramelized crispness contrasts the soft, spongy filling. B Patisserie has the crispy outside but it's folded in at the edges for presentation and dips in the middle so there is less pastry that it's mostly just crispy with a very small middle filling. Good but overall, Arsicault is much more satisfying with a good cup of coffee for me.

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    B Patisserie - Black sesame Kouign Amann, reheated

    Black sesame Kouign Amann, reheated

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    Black sesame kouign Amman ends

    B Patisserie - Chocolate Kouign Amann Seasonal ($5.75)

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    Butter & Crumble - Romey's Mexican hot chocolate pain au chocolat

    Butter & Crumble

    4.6(759 reviews)
    3.1 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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    Butter and crumble has me coming back almost every month for their monthly menus with seasonal…read moreitems and unique takes on food items, including the rice roll and patatas bravas. Never could score a preorder box, and instead, line up at 7:45 (earliest you can line up) and wait until opening at 9. Usually spend total 1.5 hours here after receiving the pastries. No matter what flavor the croissant is, it is consistently flaky and buttery. The classic pistachio cardamom sugar croissant is one of my favorite sweet items. Its not too sweet and the flavors are prominent. The rice roll was my favorite monthly flavor for september. The bun was pillowy and soft with meat, scallions and cilantro scattered throughout. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. There is a max 10 pastries, 3 of each pastries limit for each party. They're also able to separate pastries into different boxes if requested when ordering.

    Wow...this place is just a happy beginning!…read more Yes parking may frustrate you at times, and maybe the line is a bit long...even though it moves fast, it looks intimmidating..But this place DELIVERS! They have a pink espresso machine, a pink dough mixer, and the cup lids are pink. The staff is super focused, and friendly....Greeted with smiles and great suggestions, I got to try a number of treats. (Not 10, their max limit per order-customer). The Pistachio croissant...Pretty special, I never had it with a cream filling. The little flat bread with eggplant and pomegranates and harissa drizzle...super!. Tahini chocolate.....the list goes on...The olive bread. So if you are going to make it to any part of the northern CA area, specially San Francisco (Yes, there are great bakeries around here), I would put this on the top of the list, as the preparation is all from scratch, and the unique flavors and approach to some well known treats is something one must enjoy. Oh, and on top of that, I ordered a plain espresso, and the barista managed to do it justice. So dont be on the fence on the coffee making and quality. The location is on the steeper roads that I have no idea how people deal with living here. Good job, as once you stop in the middle of the climb, you will likely spin some tire to get traction, and that is on a dry day! The bakery is among a residential area.

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    Butter & Crumble - Hanna's twice baked biscoff croissant

    Hanna's twice baked biscoff croissant

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    Lauren's chopped cheese pain suisse

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    Allyson's pork bun bearclaw

    Sweet Glory - Passion Fruit Mille Crepe Cake & Bourbon Brûlée Basque Cheesecake

    Sweet Glory

    4.7(324 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Inner Sunset
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    Very good cakes. My friend bought 4 pieces and shared them at dinner and they were all really good…read more I hope this review helps you better make decisions on selecting what flavors / types of cakes you wanna get. Early grey crepe cake- if you like earl grey tea and crepe cake this would be a strong contestant. The tea flavor was immense and I liked how the layered cream was airy and a bit foamy that makes the earl grey cream the main character of the cake. Passion fruit - really good!! The passion fruit flavor was deep and strong with real seeds in the cream. It has a very slight hint of tangy and a very well done flavor profile! Sesame basque - if you like a creamy basque cheesecake and sesame then this would be wonderful. For me, basque cheesecake usually isn't my go-to as I like something more light and airy, but the black sesame was very rich and tastes almost a bit savory. Flavor profile is a bit neutral and neither too sweet or savory. Pandan sponge cakes- pandan flavor stands out and I love how they use coconut flesh in between the layers. It's pretty creative! There's texture (soft pandan sponge cake + crunchy fresh coconut ) in this cake which is interesting, but when you cut the cake it might fall apart. I would say this cake plays more with texture and creativity and less on the perfecting the taste. Don't get me wrong it's still good! Not sure about service but my friend said she interrogated the staff so that she could select the best cakes for us :) Will Def be back !

    This is a great place for sliced cakes, especially if you like Asian inspired flavors. They have a…read morereally nice variety of mille crepe cakes and other desserts, with flavors like pandan, matcha, ube, taro and more. I love that you can get individual slices instead of committing to a whole cake, which makes it so easy to try several flavors in one visit. The cakes are really pretty and have so many thin layers that each bite feels light and creamy. This is perfect if you enjoy lighter cakes. I think the Asian flavors are what make Sweet Glory stand out from a lot of other cake spots in the city. There are plenty of familiar flavors, but also combinations that you don't see anywhere else. The space is also surprisingly spacious, with plenty of indoor seating and a cute patio in the back. It's a nice place to sit down with a few slices and take your time. Great dessert spot if you want to try a few different cakes in one visit. The fact that you can order by the slice makes it especially easy to explore the menu without having to choose just one.

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    Sweet Glory - Japanese Sesame Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Japanese Sesame Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Sweet Glory - Pandan Coconut Mille Crêpe ($11) + Hōjicha Latte w/ oat milk ($7.50)

    Pandan Coconut Mille Crêpe ($11) + Hōjicha Latte w/ oat milk ($7.50)

    Sweet Glory - Pandan basque cheesecake ; Lychee rose cooler

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    Pandan basque cheesecake ; Lychee rose cooler

    ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique - 08.28.2024 Chocolate fleur de sel and Mango Banana Exotic

    ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique

    4.4(809 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Union Square
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    Each visit to San Francisco is a visit to this pastry shop!…read moreThey do a great job on their coffees, the French omelette and their pastries. Very consistent over the years don't need to add pictures as there are plenty of pictures already online but definitely a five star review!

    ONE65 is a bakery filled with various pastries, meats, sandwiches, coffee, and gelato. Located in…read moreUnion Square of San Francisco with an indoor seating area and open face coffee bar. Ambiance: Lots of gentle light and the music is not overwhelmingly loud. The tables are spaced out fairly well allowing you to either talk to a friend while having coffee and pastry, or doing some work without noise overwhelming you. Wait time: A bit longer that usual with only one person working the register at a time despite a line forming and other workers still taking orders. Service: Friendly staff but seemed a bit overwhelmed by the line of people forming as well as some difficulty navigating the menu. I will say the girl at the register seemed new and she was doing her best and was extremely friendly despite being overwhelmed. Food: Chocolate Banana Croissant was good and had a good ratio of filling to dough. I will say the price point was fairly expensive considering the quantity of the pastry itself. Overall, ONE65 was a fun and modernesque French pastry shop with lots to offer for their customers and plenty of space for people to enjoy their morning coffee while talking to friends. I would say the price is fairly expensive likely due to the location and didn't stand out from other bakeries in the area to justify the price.

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    Espresso and chocolate banana croissant

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    Cappuccino (10oz)

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    Arsicault Bakery - Savory scone

    Arsicault Bakery

    4.7(3.1k reviews)
    4.0 mi•Inner Richmond
    •$$

    Croissants are always amazing! Good service…read more Always a line get there early. Best place in town.

    I didn't know what a Kouign-Amann was until Covid, when I had my first one in Sedona, Arizona with…read moreapple compote inside. I only tried it because I could neither spell nor pronounce it, but my goodness was I glad I did. It was literally heaven in my mouth. Since then, I have nary turned down Kouign-Amman when I see it on a menu. But never has any tasted quite as good as the one in Sedona... Today came close when I stopped at Arsicault Bakery. The line was a little intimidating but once in line it moves quickly. 15 minutes. I love Kouign-amann for what it is and isn't. It has simple Ingredients. A classic pastry from Brittany, France, it only contains yeast dough, butter, and sugar. Bakers fold sugar and butter into the dough in layers. As it bakes, the sugar melts to create a crispy, caramelized crust on the outside and soft, buttery layers on the inside--with no fruit fillings, so the one I tried in Sedona did a modern twist on it that strayed from its traditional counterpart, which I just happened to absolutely love. The Arsicault version has an impeccably crispy, caramelized crust and buttery layers inside that are so spongy and soft. It was rounded perfection. Given that it's been 6 years since I was Layla's Bakery in Sedona I cannot with certainty say which was better: Sedona wins for modifying the traditional with added apple compote (kudos to them for that tweak), but Arsicault wins for how close it is to what the traditional kouign-amann should be. The crisp, caramelized outer layers contrast with the satisfyingly soft center. Perfection. They say Arsicault has the best croissants in San Francisco. I haven't tried many others here, but I believe from what I've had of this so far that statement is likely accurate. I am too full at present to eat the almond croissant, but will tonight to make my decision on how it fares compared to the best almond croissant I've had thus far--in Santa Barbara at Goat Tree Cafe.

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    Almond Croissant

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    Ham & cheese croissant

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    B Patisserie - Black sesame cheesecake. Last one!!

    B Patisserie

    4.1(86 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Union Square
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    Small but mighty grab-and-go location in Union Square! We got four pastries:…read more (1) regular Kouign Amann ($5.25) ~ always solid. I like the size of this Kouign Amann compared to some other places. The crispy crunchy sugar bits are my favorite parts. Pastry is relatively light and fluffy. (2) seasonal lemon curd Kouign Amann ($5.75) ~ lemon curd added brightness to the pastry. I personally love lemon curd so I would definitely get this again but I'm also excited to see what the future seasonal flavors are. (3) seasonal raspberry almond croissant ($5.25) ~ can't go wrong with these flavors. The raspberry jam was inside. I usually like more filling and the amount of filling in this one was just ok. (4) savory scone (cheddar) ($3.95) ~ a bit dry but that's the nature of scones. I took this home and added some butter. Not sure if I would get it again. Good size though (that's mainly why I would potentially get it again) We took public transit, so we didn't park. Service was quick. We didn't get any pastries warmed up.

    My last morning in San Francisco :( and making my way for the last a bit of pastries before I head…read moreback home. Since I'm staying in the Financial District, bakeries have to be at least walking distance. On my search I saw that "banana bread chocolate croissant"...ON MY WAY! I made it over at 930am on a Sunday after I had my real breakfast LOL. There was no line so I know I've scored. As I was ordering, the infamous croissant, I was told there were NO BANANA BREAD CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS - none available until later that afternoon which I would be well into my way back home. What a bummer. Since I was there, I went ahead and ordered the giant chocolate chip cookie which was as round and large as my face! I love cookies and this had mounds of chocolate blocks not really chip size. Good crunch and soft center with melts chocolate. This was like home baked. I was happy with this. I was intrigued by the Kouign amann which is like an encrusted with a sugar crunch, appears like a round crunchy flaky croissant filled or not filled with custard or jam. I did opt for the raspberry filled. I actually liked this too, but did it make up for not have the banana bread chocolate croissant? I don't know, but I'm not disappointed with what I ordered. I'd definitely get these again and recommend to everyone. I did have a long delay at the airport so enjoyed and consumed as I waited for my flight. The shop is smack dab at Union Square which is the perfect spot for a pastry treat. Enjoy the weather on a nice day and people watch while you're there.

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    B Patisserie - Outdoor seating around the corner from the shop.

    Outdoor seating around the corner from the shop.

    B Patisserie - Chocolate banana almond croissant

    Chocolate banana almond croissant

    B Patisserie - Chocolate chip cookie & Chocolate banana almond croissant

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    Chocolate chip cookie & Chocolate banana almond croissant

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