I love bakeries with inventive flavors, so of course I ordered the corn croissant. The layers were flaky, and the center held together fluffy cream and a silky custard that were wonderfully sweet and caramel-y. I love the bits of sweet corn in there, adding a delightful crunch. I would order that again, and in fact, I was a bit tempted to get another, but I had other places to visit in my food crawl. I'd come back just for that! read more

See all

Vibe/ambiance: small pastry / bakery shop Service: standard Items ordered: chocolate cake: 8.6/10 really well balanced and not too sweet; the slight espresso flavor adds a lot. however, we found a hair... heirloom tomato croissant: 6.7/10, had so much potential given the tomato flavor profile but just tasted like a cheese croissant but not flakey / fresh read more

Overall rating: 3.5 honeycomb toffee latte $7.62 I walked by and there was a line out the door, so chose to come back after 30 minutes or so & it was easier. I saw a sign for the honeycomb toffee latte outside. Everytime I ordered though they kept saying toffee latte which kept getting me confused. I actually didn't even know it was my drink until I had to clarify honeycomb. Well when I had it, I didn't taste any honeycomb at all. I ended up having to to put a ton of sugar in it which felt counter intuitive to the "honeycomb" part of the drink. Not sure if I'd be back. read more

What I really love about Claude is how they source ingredients from local farmers' markets and build their pastries around the seasons. Also good to know their pastries are made with Isigny French butter. No wonder the laminated layers are so flaky, rich, and buttery! Pro tip: go early for the seasonal pastries and sweet corn danish. They were completely sold out when I came after 1PM on the weekend! ＊Strawberry Danish $8.5 ** New addition to their summer lineup! Flaky, buttery layers filled with creamy custard and sweet-tart compote. Every bite is fruity and sweet, and I love that the glazed pastry stays crunchy. Easily my favorite from this haul. ＊Sweet Corn Pastry $8.5 The corn is pretty subtle, while I was actually hoping for more corn flavor. The dulce de leche steals the show with its rich, caramel-y sweetness. It's more like a dessert with a hint of savory corn. ＊Heirloom Tomato Croissant $8.5 While I wouldn't say it's the best heirloom tomato pastry I've ever had, I do love how it's generously topped with shredded aged mimolette for extra savory depth, and the natural tomato flavor really shines through. ＊Plain Croissant $5.25 * Seriously one of the best plain croissants I've had recently. So simple but so good. I'd happily get this again. read more

See all

I came to celebrate Claude's 2nd anniversary and was excited to attend the advertised 5:00 PM event, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The event didn't actually begin until 5:32 PM, and at 5:14 PM the anniversary cake was still being assembled. A bunch of us waited in the heat for about 1.5 hours and more. The biggest disappointment was the communication around the advertised "special gifts, while supplies last." I watched staff assembling gift bags and naturally assumed they were for customers attending the event. After waiting in line for so long, we were told the gifts were only for partners and influencers. To make matters more confusing, one employee said an RSVP was required, even though there was no RSVP link on the Instagram post or website. Another employee gave a different explanation and came across as rude. If the gifts were never intended for the general public, that should have been communicated clearly beforehand. The wording of the post made it seem like attendees would receive them while supplies lasted, which created an expectation that wasn't met. I know many people waited in the long line because of that. I hope future events are better organized and communicate expectations more clearly. Transparency goes a long way in building trust with customers. read more

Claude Bakery - The event was advertised to start at 5:00 PM, but the anniversary cake was still being assembled - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Had high hopes for this bakery and tried the seasonal tomatoe croissant. There was only one small slice of tomatoe. For the price, I would choose another bakery. read more

Claude Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Wow! Got the sweet corn pastry and was so surprised at how flavourful it was! Loved the corn bits in the cream, the dulce de leche was the perfect combination and the pastry was nice and crispy. So many great options and plenty to choose from at 1pm - didn't have to queue which is a bonus! Will be back!!! read more

See all

Best salted maple latte I've had! It was absolutely delicious!! Creamy and had the perfect amount of flavor. Not too sweet! They also had cakes that looked amazing and many people came in to order a slice in the few minutes I was there. I sat inside and looked out the window watching people walk by in the west village on rainy day and it was the perfect setup! Highly recommend read more

Claude Bakery - Salted maple latte w whole milk - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Chocolate coffee cake is so decadent and moist. Honey toffee latte was just the right balance of milk-espresso-burnt honey. A perfect latte. read more

Claude Bakery - Honeycomb toffee latte - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

During my childhood in the 90s, a man actually named Claude owned this bakery. He was a taciturn fellow with knee problems who briefly banned my entire family for reasons unbeknownst to us. After he retired, his protégé Pablo inherited the bakery and mostly maintained the status quo of their baked goods. Their best items were a coffee eclair, a rectangular chocolate mousse cake, and a flimsy but decadent quiche. The new Claude bakery is a bit disingenuous in claiming they've been here since 1982, as little to nothing is maintained from prior ownership. But I sampled a variety of their croissants, including the heirloom tomato variety that surely would have raised Claude's eyebrows. However, they were all quite buttery with good structure and delicious. I was surprised that the tomato was actually my favorite one. read more

Claude Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped by Claude Bakery and the service was ok. Staff didn't seem especially friendly. They were deep in conversation with each other. I ordered the cinnamon roll, which I was excited about since I've tried quite a few around NYC. Unfortunately, it was a bit mid. For a weekend afternoon I expected more fresh. I was crunchy- seemed a day old. The texture and flavor were fine, but it didn't really stand out compared to other cinnamon rolls I've had in the city. Not bad, just not particularly memorable. Space was clean but very small. read more

See all

So many great bakeries in NYC! Been keeping an eye on Claude via IG ... I ordered a new item they added recently: Elote croissant with sweet corn, cotija cheese, lime was good however the croissant overpowered the elote. Next time I will try one of their sweet pastries or cakes ... maybe the cherry black forest or chocolate cake or blueberry corn or. The bakery is small, but has great seating for its size, including bar stools in the window. Lovely display case, and each item has a description with price. The shop currently sits under scaffolding so I expect it will be much brighter inside once it is removed. A well dressed owner or manager was meeting with someone at a table... he also welcomed in 2 women who I think may have been content creators/ influencers... he offered to pay for their order. I flew under the radar, LOL. $9.25 with tax. 11:30am on Friday in July, no line (a few people inside enjoying their orders). * social media influence: usually I have a good record with food that grabs me, but in the past 2 weeks I should have stuck with items that were already hits, instead of new seasonal menu items... Also, I normally would order a couple of items to get a broader opinion... next time, I hope! Next stop, back to L'Industrie while I am in the neighborhood. Full carb day! read more

See all

small shop, will need to return to try more pastries. I tried the heirloom tomato croissant, 9.25 after tax, overall it was ok, nice flavor and seasoning, but texture was off - no flaky layers/lamination, I'm sure the tomato on top makes it difficult but it did not taste freshly baked and at this pricepoint I expect better execution read more

Stopped by in the late afternoon to get a pastry and it didn't disappoint Ended up getting the strawberry pastry and they had lots of other fruit pastry options It was hard to decide on just one to order but I would definitely go back to try other options in the future It was also nice being able to take it to a nearby park to sit and enjoy it outside. Store is located in a great area read more

Claude Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Chocolate was good, not fantastic. Frosting was very sweet. Cake was moist and dense, it took about 3 bites to really start enjoying it. read more

Claude Bakery - Chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Went to get the free tiramisu and it was so good!! Worth waiting in line for 30 mins for it! read more

See all

Came and got some croissants, a regular and an almond one. Both were wonderfully flaky, and the almond one decadent. Service was quick and the shop itself is cute! read more

After going to Claud in the East Village for their well known chocolate cake, we had to compare it to Claude bakery's in the West Village. It's a cute spot with counter service and little bistro tables to snack on. My friend and I shared the blackout cake and the red velvet. The chocolate was definitely the better of the two with its puddling like chocolate buttercream and fun sprinkles. The red velvet texture honestly felt like it was over-mixed before baking. But I can't turn down cream cheese frosting. We didn't try any of their other pastries. Overall, fine if you're craving cake but I prefer a few different bakeries in the area. read more

Claude Bakery - A Slice of Manhattan Blackout Cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

It's been a few months but I still think about this chocolate cake so I gotta give it a 5/5. Only complaint is the use of sprinkles.

Coffee and Pastries are amazing! I really enjoyed my Heirloom Tomato and Swiss Cheese pastry. It was really pricey however (around $8 or 9). I also like the ambiance but the space is very small so great to visit if you are coming alone, with just one other person, or for pick up. The people are also friendly. read more

Claude Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Chocolate cake wasn't dry but wasn't moist, I was disappointed after reading reviews. The staff also doesn't know anything about what's on their Instagram. When asked questions they look at you like they don't have a clue of what you're referencing. It would probably be best to delete their account rather than post all these fabulous things that no one knows anything about. Wouldn't return. read more

I love this slice of cake with real cherry! Small amount of intimate seating inside but the tables are very cute. One worker and they seem to be nice but a bit overwhelmed. no bathroom read more

Claude Bakery - black forest cake slice $9 - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

My coworker picked me up a chocolate croissant for me and wow! It was one of the best chocolate croissants I've eaten in New York. My preference is certainly for a well-baked, crispy croissant as opposed to a bready/tender croissant, and that is what I received. I will be back! read more

Claude Bakery - Chocolate Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Claude is a tiny space that serves up lots of deliciousness. First, the cortado is rich and smooth - honestly, it was made just the way I love it. Next, their pastry selection is top notch. We've tried multiple goodiness, including an Earl Grey-Raspberry Cruffin, Creme Brule Cruffin, and a cardamon Kouign-Amann (called the Carda B :) ). Of course, I would love to try everything they serve! read more

How perfect! Claude bakery takes over the former Patisserie Claude a venerable Village gem. Claude the restaurant makes one of the best chocolate cakes I ever tasted and here there's the Manhattan Blackout cake. $9.95 The spot has been brightened with white and blue hues and this is no ordinary bakery as the Claude chefs are culinary wizards. The blueberry Dani's also looked incredible. Excited for this bakery-to have landed on the West Side. read more

See all

Honestly the almond croissant is very expensive given the size but it was delicious and had a lot of filling which I enjoyed. Seating inside is limited. read more

Claude Bakery - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I finally went in to the new version of Patisserie Claude, called Claude 82. I had assumed it was just a rebranding of the original Claude's, but it is a completely new restaurant with a new look, new owners and new recipes. The once truly French style croissants are now the jumbo plasticine American style with cheap butter flavor, and sour wet dough inside. The outside shell looks beautiful, but it is all aesthetics. Inside Claude 82 is very cutesy and has gone the way of the rest of the Instagram placating coffee spots in town. I was happy to see the same young person working behind the counter as the original Claude's, but that was about the only thing that stayed the same. The croissant and chocolatine were gross, the blueberry danish was good, but not special. The chocolate cake looks good so l'll have to try it, and update my review. That said I won't be getting any of the Viennoiserie here again, it's no different than what you can get on any NYC corner, so unless the cake is really great I just don't know why I'd go here vs anywhere else. If yall have the previous recipes, I'd say go back! They are what kept the original Claude's in business so long. We want to root for you!!!! Let us! read more

Claude Bakery - Croissant. Sour. Wet inside. No butter flavor. All aesthetics. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

A cute little bakery with lots of yummy treats and desserts! My friends and I shared an almond croissant which was pretty decent but I absolutely love their fresh banana pudding here. Way better than magnolia since it was less sweet, more banana packed and the cream tasted more fresh. It was the perfect amount too! read more

Bakery Claude is a hidden gem in the West Village. Yes, it's run by a different owner now, but I loved the new changes. Their blueberry Danish is absolutely amazing -- buttery, flaky, and packed with fresh blueberry flavor. Highly recommend! read more

Baked fresh and served in a nice store. A lot of delicious options for croissants and coffee. Some of my favorites here are the Creme Brulee Cruffin, Tiramisu, and Manhattan Blackout Dark Chocolate Cake. Delicious. read more

See all

Okay well firstly god bless the SINGULAR employee working here. Bro is handling the register, making the coffee, boxing the pastries, taking the orders single-handedly all the while maintaining a super jolly attitude. This place gets insanely busy and the line is honestly never ending. The Manhattan blackout cake was super solid. Definitely better than the Brooklyn blackout competitor at little cupcake bake shop and under ten bucks! Worth a try for sure. read more

Claude Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

A lovely bakery with a super friendly and helpful staff!! I had called in to make sure the chocolate cake was still available and the lady that answered the phone was so sweet and nice and going in person the amazing customer service continued! Got two chocolate slices and a funfetti and both cakes were not too sweet and so balanced with flavor. Loaded with frosting in all the good ways! Would definitely visit again read more

Claude Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Walked by and the press clipping on the window caught my eye. I Tried the croissant it was the most savory croissant I've ever had in my life. It wasn't sweet and it was very thick. I want to try the chocolate cake next time. read more

Came by to try a slice of their famous chocolate cake! The best chocolate cake I've ever had, which is saying something since I'm not a huge fan of cakes. The chocolate ganache was decadent and the cake was moist with just the right denseness. I've been craving it ever since! It's $10 per slice, which is on the pricier side, but it's so worth it. read more

Claude Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Get to the Chase Pros: 1) Such great service. Friendly staff 2) One thing I love is chocolate! Having travelled to 22+ countries tasting our way through pastries, my wife and I have a high bar. We've searched high and low across the boroughs of NY to get that same oomph. While there are good ones there was always something: too pricy, too froo froo fancy and small, not enough chocolate punch, too much nasty frosting you'd expect at a kid's birthday party...but lo and behold we ordered the blackout chocolate cake on a Friday for Sunday Mother's Day pickup. Was ready on time, staff was super kind and even willing to accommodate to change my pickup window to earlier that day. It is THE BEST chocolate cake I've ever had - decadent ganache, unctuous chocolatey rich sponge, and usually not a fan of sprinkles but this blanket gave a nice textural contracting CRUNCH! So good! 3) Got the 9' full cake and came to about $100, which is not pricey at all because we still have half of it in the freezer Cons: 1) NONE read more

Claude Bakery - 9' blackout cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Claude is one of those rare spots that gets the important things right. The pastries are always buttery and flaky in the best way, and the coffee (specifically the cold brew) has never disappointed. It has a calm, elegant vibe that makes it perfect for rushed mornings or a quick treat in the middle of the day. The team here is lovely - shout out to the staff including May who always adds a genuinely warm touch that makes each visit feel a bit more special. read more

An excellent source for croissants and pains au chocolat. Friendly service. Avoiding the lines at La Cabra.

We got a Pain au Chocolat and a plain croissant for carry out and both pastries were absolutely delicious. The croissant was my favourite: it was perfectly flaky, light and buttery and it was the best croissant I've ever had. The pain au chocolat was a similar texture, and we thought the chocolate filling was balanced -- not too sweet or overwhelming. The interior and small seating area was cute as well, and the staff was extremely friendly. read more

See all

I dropped in with my friend because we heard that Claude had the best blackout cake in New York. It was good but l think I like little cupcake bake shop more. The inside is so cute and the servers are very sweet. read more

Claude Bakery - Blackout cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The chocolate cake here is delicious! It's a dense cake and a very generous portion size - shareable for 2-4 people! I think this is one of my favorite chocolate cakes in the city. read more