It's not that DA needs promotion. But I admit that his consistency of quality won me over even though some mishaps. His creativity takes a usual blueberry pastry into a fantastic plushy blueberry swirl or the pistachio/chocolate plié- perfection . Highly recommended!!!! Definitely a Destination!!!! read more

I had such a lovely experience particularly at this location because the people working here were so sweet. I needed gifts for three separate people, and they gave me great recommendations and gave me two different samples to try! I ended up picking up a tote bag, a pastry, and a packaged snack. There's not really anywhere to stay and eat / drink that I saw, but the entrance is large and there's a big display of merch and packaged goods you can buy. I also got to see Chef Dominique Ansel working in the back through the glass window, so that was neat especially since I've been a fan of his pastries since I moved here in 2013. Note that this location differs from the original one in SoHo and doesn't have cronuts nor the cookie milk shots. read more

The pastries are all beautiful and tasty, but are a bit pricey. So I can only get as a special treat. read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Passion fruit cream brioche - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

I like it here more than the OG location. More for grab-n-go but way less chaotic? Plus you can eat in Madison Square Park. Tried their pistachio & chocolate plié just now and really loved it! Bf and I both agreed that this was the best pistachio paste we had ever had, which is saying a lot given the recent madness over Dubai chocolate. read more

There are excellent pastries all over Manhattan, but Workshop really excels in its presentation. This is my go-to when picking up pastries to bring to someone's house or gifts to take to out of town friends, mostly because of the fabulous packaging. Note that there IS a minimum spend to get the box (or certain specific pastries that need to be in a box), so don't be disappointed if you get a single croissant and it's just placed in a bag. The best things here are often seasonal items, like this lychee cream pastry they had one time... yum. They also have a rewards program and give you a free coffee and croissant on you birthday! read more

I watched a review of Dominique Ansel Workshop, the bakery attached to the Dominique Ansel test kitchen, so decided to try it. There was no rush when I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon which was nice. The shop is nice and airy, very pleasant, with some outdoor small tables. I looked over the pastries in the case, and opted for the passion fruit mango cube, and this weekend only fig tart item. The worker helping me out was incredibly sweet, let me know the fig tart just came out so it was fresh! I started with the cube and I was so impressed. Filled with pudding, really really light pastry, and nicely flavored! I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I then moved on to the fig tart (the real name which I don't recall, I wish I had taken a photo!). This tart, was absolutely incredibly, one of the best desserts I have eaten. Overflowing with figs, great taste, nice crust. I will definitely be back to try their new items! read more

See all

Epiphany started on January 6 and Galette des Rois aka King's Cake eaten. Naturally Chef Dominique has it at all his patisseries. I came to the Workshop to see the offerings. There were two versions, almond frangipane and pistachio in slices for $10 each. I chose the almond. First, Kidest gave me a taste of a matcha cookie which I found unappealing as I don't like matcha. Then I had a taste of the new blueberry chocolate chip cookie which was unusual. I wished her, Chef Dominique and Sal best wishes for the New Year. Sal showed me the new pastries and I told him about my favorite that sadly was retired. Always a pleasure to feast my eyes on the display case. read more

See all

Came here for a quick breakfast bite before heading to work. The store itself is small and it serves more as a take out. Though they did have some chairs and table set out front so if you opted to enjoy it right outside or better yet, across the park at Madison Square Park then that's also an option. I asked for their raspberry and peach strudels ($9.00). It was filled with fresh raspberry jam, backed peaches and a mascarpone filling. The breading was crispy outside but soft inside. Overall, I enjoyed my breakfast. The pastry wasn't too sweet or oily. The quality tasted nice and I was satisfied. read more

I stumbled across Dominque Ansel Workshop while waiting to go into a museum just down the street. When we walked in the female employee was doing an amazing job at explaining their products to the customer in front of us. The fact that she took the time to describe things and answer the gentleman's questions was in my mind above and beyond. Then it was our turn. She did the same. The make employee also was extremely helpful. I ordered the olive oil rosemary croissant, apple dumpling lantern and a blooming hot chocolate. The croissant was mouth watering. I was torn between that or the butter croissant. With the help of the employee describing it to me so I chose the olive oil. I highly recommend it. The apple dumpling was perfect. The apple inside was nice and soft, but not overly soft. The crust on the outside was the perfect amount. Honestly it was the perfect pairing and the perfect about of apple and crust. It was lightly dusted with sugar and cinnamon. The employee was kind enough to ask me if I was going to film my hot cocoa. Absolutely! So she brought it out and had it all set up ready to roll. It was fun to watch the flower bloom. The hot cocoa was almost like pure melted chocolate. I was in love with it. Perfect for a Friday morning. Bright orange boxes decorated a cute little area with two standing tables are available to enjoy your treats. That is where we were to sample all our goods. It was a cute little private area. Pricing was extremely reasonable! Which made it easier to pick a few things. Overall our experience was fantastic and I would defiantly visit again. Reels on IG: little.birdie.notes read more

See all

Yum! Picked up a seasonal treat - the apple cider cinnamon roll - and it didn't disappoint. The staff offered to warm it up for me, but I politely declined since I had a bit of a walk home. I heated it up for 10-15 seconds and the frosting was perfectly softened and melty and there was a lovely surprise of apple pie filling at the bottom of the roll. Looking forward to trying out some of their other fall flavors read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Apple Cider Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This place is best of the best and my favorite along with my son. Always fresh always in stock big lines at k e of the location but always worth it . read more

See all

I just love the food here. Its decedant and oh so tasty. Its a bit on the pricey side but worth it for the occassional treat. The store has almost no space to sit comfortably. There are seats but they don't feel welcoming. We tried a bit of everything, the cronut, the DKAs and the apple cinnamon roll. Cronut was quality but really sweet. The DKAs hit the spot. Sweet but with some substance to them. They will fill you up fast. The cinnamon roll could ahve been more apple but overall really tasty. read more

I love popping in here for a little afternoon snack. While they don't have as expansive a selection as Dominique Ansel in Soho, they offer a variety of often-changing pastries. It's always fun to try something new or have a classic Kouign Amann. There's never a line and I always get served quickly. The have a few tables outside, and each time I walk by, the smell of buttered pastries waft through the vents. read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop is the smaller and pastries-only test kitchen of the Dominique Ansel bakeries. Here, you'll find the limited-edition, weekend-special, blink-and-they're-gone bakery items. It's takeout only, but there are a few tables outside if you want to savor your treats right away. * Brown Sugar Kouign Amann (DKA): a true standout. Each bite was perfectly crisp and flaky, with layers of caramelized brown sugar adding a satisfying sweetness that wasn't too overpowering. * Cherry Blossom Castella Cake: super light and spongey, with a delicate floral taste. Sadly, only a weekend special. * Blooming Hot Chocolate: Rich, thick chocolate with a marshmallow flower that "blooms" as it melts- delightful! read more

See all

Visit regularly with my dog before going to Madison Square Park. They always have a varied assortment of croissants and pastries whether you're looking for savory or sweet. Also love their coffee. Can't wait for his new store to open by Union square. read more

See all

I've always heard of the Cronut but this is my first time visiting one of Dominique Ansel's establishments. Sadly, this location doesn't have the Cronut but we did not leave disappointed in the slightest. We had a tough time choosing what to order as everything looked amazing, but ended up landing on two items: the Mango, Passionfruit, & Coconut Riz au Lait Cube and the Brown Sugar DKA (Dominique's Kouign Amann). Mango, Passionfruit, & Coconut Riz au Lait Cube: messy and difficult to eat but oh so worth it. I would never have thought of putting rice pudding in a pastry, but I couldn't get enough of it in combination with the mango passionfruit curd. Creative and one of the best pastries I've ever had. Brown Sugar DKA: a well done Kouign Amann. Delicious without any twists. Front staff we very kind and we even saw Dominique Ansel at work! It's admirable that someone with so much success is still hard at work rather than just coasting on by. This is obviously a (delicious) passion of his. read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The double chocolate chip cookie here was so good, I highly recommend trying that. I liked the earl grey mascarpone pastry and the coffee cake croissant nest as well but that one was a bit hard to eat. I still recommend all 3 of those though. Service was fast and friendly. This location is a to-go vibe. I'll be back one day. read more

See all

This is a lovely bakery with lots of tempting options for pastry lovers. A beautiful floral arrangement adorns the front door. I loved their signature caramelized pastry. It was flaky, crispy, and perfectly sweet. The honeycrisp apple and vanilla riz au lait strudel was also delicious, with a generous amount of creamy apple strudel in the center. Their weekend special honey cake was light with subtle flavor. The cashier was very friendly and warm. Definitely worth a stop in for a fancy treat. read more

I've been to Dominique Ansel so many times but this is my first at their Workshop! I was excited to check out their savory pastries, and they did not disappoint! The spinach and gruyere quiche was delicious. Not only was the egg part really soft and balanced out the pesto-like spinach flavors, but also the layer of cheese made a great cheese pull while offering additional textures. Even with just microwaving to reheat it, the crust was still intact and flakey. The plié featured strong earl grey tea flavors and mascarpone on the other side. Wish it had more pecans but otherwise was tasty! The flourless chocolate pecan cookie had the right amount of chew and crispiness for a cookie, and loved the generous amount of chocolate chunks/pecans. The store only has 2-3 high top tables and can feel a little busy with the bakery hustle in the background. Good amount of seating outdoors with floral decorations. Staff were really friendly and nice!! read more

See all

I absolutely love everything about this wonderful workshop and the only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because the wasteful packaging. If they can manage to minimize packaging, I and the planet would be so grateful. Perhaps they can consider giving customers a $1 discount if they use a reusable bag? Merci beaucoup for the consideration! read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Finally a VEGAN option! Now both me AND my partner can enjoy your delicious pastries! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Always love coming to this bakery. Usually very short to no line, gorgeous selection of pastries. The other day I went for a canele and their was pretty excellent: the crust wasn't super crunchy but had a good bite, the inside was soft and custardy, the flavor was perfect and yet not too sweet. read more

Very impressed with this bakery indeed. First day arrived in Manhattan and we went to get some baked goodies here. After looking at the reviews we decided to get the olive oil croissant, Japanese sausage pastry, and the DKA (kouign amann). All of them were SO good and even we didn't finish them for the first day, they stayed moist for us to enjoy the next day. Highly recommended. Will visit again when I can. read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Counter - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Today was my second time going to Dominique Ansel Workshop, where I got, for the second time, a gingerbread croissant. A seasonal item, the twice-baked pastry tastes almost like a cross between a gingerbread cookie and croissant. The top layer has a wonderful cinnamon spice, almond frangipane, toasted pecans, decorated by marshmallow stars. Dense, rich, and decadent, the pastry was wonderful. A few nibbles were good enough for breakfast. As others have noted, the workshop is much smaller than the main SoHo bakery both in size and menu selection. That said, the service is similarly top-notch and very friendly. A store manager kindly passed out DAK kouign amann samples to customers waiting in line. It also has a beautiful floral decoration at the entrance, tastefully inviting. The only downside for me are the many steps from outside into the restaurant, making it difficult for strollers. There is a button for wheelchair assistance. read more

Went here to grab a quick breakfast before exploring New York. The store is small since it is part of a workshop class. The ladies who served me were friendly and cheerful. - Blossoming hot chocolate: one of the staff patiently demonstrate how the marshmallow bloomed into flower to my curious kid. The hot chocolate itself was good! It was thick and very decadent. - Almond croissant: simply delicious! The croissant was buttery & had flaky layers. There was plenty almond paste with just good amount of sweetness. read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Hot chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

I'm a longtime fan of Dominique Ansel (both the OG bakery, and the now-sadly-defunct Kitchen), but this was not it. Perhaps the DA empire has fallen victim to that age-old tale of too much expansion, and thus a dilution of quality across all of their many, many locations? (Yeah, they're in Vegas now. Oof.) Stopped in on a weekend and there was a line inside, but it moved quickly. I got a brown sugar DKA (which I recall being amazing at DA Kitchen), and a pistachio passionfruit roll. Both pastries were pretty dry, which is unacceptable at 11:30 in the morning (and honestly shouldn't be happening at any time of day for a brand of this caliber). The pistachio coating and passionfruit cream were awesome, though. DKA was barely edible. Pastry competition has become pretty stiff in this town since DA entered the scene all those years ago, and this did not cut it for me, especially for like $8/each. read more

See all

Waited in line to order and finally received our items and went to the back to dine. Amazing bakery and pastry shop with a variety of teas, coffees and drinks to choose from. Yes there is a wait but if it is your first time you must try it for sure. Tightly squeezed but the line moves relatively quick. read more

See all

Sweet gem found right near my hotel so had to stop by. Do yourself a favor and get the signature DKA and get like 5. You will thank me later. Every bite was perfection: sweet, crunchy and gooey. The croissant with egg was also perfection. The egg was so fluffy and croissant so flaky. Definitely want to try everything on the menu. Service was really great and fast. Couple standing tables inside to eat and some outside. read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Croissant with egg - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

I stopped in around 9am on a weekday and was greeted with no line and a wide array of delicious pastries! I ordered the ham and cheese croissant and weekend special Rhubarb & Vanilla riz au lait swirl. Of the two, the ham and cheese croissant was the winner! I had the option to warm it up but chose to have it cold and it is probably one of the best I've had in Manhattan. The Rhubarb pastry was delicious, but I just wish there was more rhubarb throughout the treat. Would happily come back here! read more

See all

I spent 70$ & they won't let me use the bathroom. I've been in hospitality for my entire career & that's not hospitality.

Pastries only at this location. If you're looking for special edition, special event driven treats, this is your place. We'd seen a post on Insta about a truffle-chocolate-caramel tart & I knew e had to make the special trip And yeah........it totally surpassed every expectation. Eye rolling good. The perfect treat for an afternoon sugar boost No restrooms, no restaurant like setup but Erte were tables outside which was perfect to celebrate the weekend-special edition that and the gorgeous weather for the Holiday Weekend read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

So dang good!!! I had the ham and cheese croissant and quiche and I am in heaven. Adding it to my "must have when I'm in nyc" list. Also tried the Apple cider Cinnamon roll- very good and I'm excited to sample some other sweets. Great service. 10/10 no notes!! read more

Amazing French Pastry Shop! No better way to begin your day than to enjoy extravagant flakey, buttery, delicious pastries as the sun rises over New York. Along with some traditional croissants, my wife selected a Pistachio PassionFruit Roll that flipped my taste buds on their side and into a state of euphoria! Located in the Flat Iron area of Manhattan, this little jewel is must visit for all fans of French delicacies. read more

See all

TLDR: Get the croissants. For everyone looking to get their world famous cronuts, this is not the place to get it. You can only get those at the SOHO location where there is usually a line. They open pre-orders on Mondays for pickup the following (not the current) week. What I like getting here is the croissants. They are very buttery, flaky and crispy on the outside. The signature Brown Sugar DKA (Dominique's Kouign Amann) is a disappointment. If you are naming a pastry as your own, it must be really good, right? Nope, this one is not as flaky and not as buttery, just plain extra sweet pastry. It is not even close to the best KA in the Bay Area. The seasonal items look very cute to eat and couldn't help myself so I got me the pistachio passion fruit pastry. The only thing I liked was the pistachio cream on the outside, the passion fruit filling was very tart and thick. read more

See all

No line at this location, but no cronuts! We tried the Stawberry Mochi Milk Bun and weren't really impressed. The strawberry jam filling was overwhelming and a bit tart. The mochi texture was nice! The exterior crust reminded me of a concha! I also tried the "Weekend Special", which was bigger than expected! It had honey lavender-poached apricots! What a luxurious danish... It was very delicious and I liked the custard, but it wasn't anything ground breaking. Juicy apricots. read more

See all

Stopped by the bakery and tasted this decadent meyer lemon honey roll - the combination of the fluffiest brioche, the freshest lemon curd and vanilla chantilly cream was heavenly! We also picked up a bag of Sable matcha cookies we only tasted when we returned home from this trip. We should have gotten more!! . . read more

See all

The brown sugar pastry was amazing and I would definitely get it again. They had lots of different options to choose from

Well not sure how this place differs from his other bakery. Dominique Ansel is the one to be believed to know invented the cronut (croissant + donut) if your a lover of unique baked goods especially different croissants this is your place. Dominique Ansel's creations are quite unique. For this visit I had a pistachio croissant that had vanilla and passion fruit in it. Pastries run around 6 dollars. For the one I got it was really filling though at that price I would only get a couple. The pastry was quite good especially if you like fruit filling. They have regular pastries too, but you mainly come here for something out of the ordinary. Seating is only outside where they have a seats on the side walk. Outside is a small sign inviting you inside. Pastries rotate so the pastry I tried may not be there when you come and vice versa. I wish there was still this bakery on the west coast, though it gives me a reason to come back next time I go back to NY. read more

See all

(Overall: 85% | B) - I liked everything about this bun except the mochi. The sweet cracked butter layer on the top is reminiscent of the Chinese Pineapple bun which is very aesthetically pleasing and tasty. The bun also looks super cute and is filled with some delicious strawberry jelly. Unfortunately, the mochi didn't work as it was just a big ball of unchewable dough in the middle -- this needs rethinking. Otherwise, very thrillef with the bun here! IG: @amei.eats read more

See all

We came on a rainy day, mostly looking to try the cronuts. We found out this location doesn't sell cronuts, so go to the other location if that's what you're looking for! There was no line so we took our time looking at all the options; everything looked so perfectly aesthetic and cute so it was hard to choose. The person working at the front was very personable and helpful in giving us suggestions! What we ordered: - Brown sugar DKA: one of the signature, most popular items that was recommended to us. They described it as a "caramelized croissant," which is a great description. Wouldn't recommend it for those looking for something sweeter. The sweetness level was mild, so it's good for those who want a pastry that's less sweet. - Strawberry vanilla mochi bun: the layer on top is crunchy while the inside is moist and soft. For the filling, there's a layer of freshly-made strawberry jam and mochi at the bottom. I usually prefer foods that aren't super sweet and this one was at a good sweetness level. The sweet and tart strawberry jam was a good balance with the crunchy and moist bun. Not only was it tasty, but also too cute to eat! Drinks (not pictured): flat white, cappuccino. The coffee was good, not much to note about it but it balanced the pastries well. Overall, would recommend this place for unique, cute and very yummy pastries/savory foods. There is no inside seating so most ppl buy to go. The chefs were making pastries behind a clear glass window so you can see the magic happen! I def recommend this place since they have their signature pastries as well as new seasonal options as well! read more

Dominique Ansel Workshop - Pastry selection - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

See all

The Workshop really is that - it is their massive baking facility, with just a tiny little side area for those who want to stop by in person. The menu is entirely different from the other locations (besides croissants and cookies), and they do NOT carry the cronut. They offer a few savory items as well, but I focused on sweet. I really enjoyed my goodies, and several were particularly mind blowing. Chocolate Caramelia Triangle. $7.50. (2023). "Filled with silky Valrhona Caramelia (caramelized milk chocolate) pastry cream." When I picked this up, I was shocked. First, it was considerably bigger than I was expecting. Much like most lobster tail pastries, it was a monster compared to the size of a standard danish or croissant. But even though it was physically large, the weight still surprised me. This thing was hefty. Seriously, it weighed a ton. The pastry was fairly standard laminated dough, like you'd get with any filled croissant. Reasonably buttery, reasonably flaky, definitely not stale. Not particularly great, but certainly better than an average bakery. It had a few lines of a darker color through it, that might have been chocolate, but I didn't taste a difference in that area. The pastry was a couple layers thick. 3.5/5. Inside is where it got interesting. It was absolutely loaded with the pastry cream. This is where all the weight came from. Light fluffy chocolate whipped cream this was not. It was very thick custard style cream, with intense caramelia flavor. If you are unfamiliar, caramelia is one of Valrhona's signature milk chocolates (36%), that has remarkably strong buttery caramel tones (it does have butter in it, after all). This tasted like if you melted down a caramello bar (or any other sweet buttery caramel filled bar of your choice) and then made it into rich pastry cream. Intense, intense, intense. The pastry helped cut it a bit, but, wow, this was quite rich, and a little went a long way. 3.5/5. If you are a caramel and chocolate lover, this is definitely worth a try. I enjoyed it, but found it too heavy and rich to eat more than 1/3, maybe 1/2 of in one sitting, so I recommend sharing with someone. I had the second half later with vanilla ice cream, which was a nice pairing, and helped cut the richness a bit. Sea Salt Hazelnut Praliné Flan. $7.75. (2023). "A French-style flan with hazelnut pastry cream baked in a laminated brioche nest, hazelnut praliné, and Maldon sea salt." Next up, the incredibly fascinating flan pastry. Yes, this was a laminated brioche "nest" (basically, a croissant shell), filled with thick rich flan, topped with hazelnut pastry cream, topped with hazelnut praliné (which, was basically like hazelnut butter), and some hazelnut pieces. If I thought the previous item was rich, this was another notch. It was also incredible. The pastry itself was remarkable. Much like the triangle pastry, it was well laminated, had beautiful layers, was reasonably crisp, but not particularly decadent, no noteworthy flavor. Better than average, but not amazing. 3.5/5. The pastry nest was very well formed, and thicker than the triangle pastry, as was needed to hold the marvelous contents. Filling the cup was the flan. Well set, thick, rich, good flan. Not too sweet, This alone would be a good flan. 4/5. Together, the laminated nest and the flan filling sorta gave off the vibes of a Chinese egg custard tart or Portuguese pastel de nata, but, with a French spin. But then ... the hazelnut praliné. OMG. It was one of the tastiest things I've had in a while, and, I say that eating lots of tasty things regularly. It was sweet. It was nutty. It was gritty. It was salty. It was like the best cookie butter, but, amplified. Truly, I think it is ground candied hazelnuts. They should sell this by the jar. I'd spread it on anything, including, my finger, direct in the jar. This was bonkers good. Perfectly ooey gooey too. 5/5. Flawless. Add in some hazelnut halves for even more crunch, and more hazelnut flavor, and, well, this was just a truly wonderful treat to eat. Every component could easily be enjoyed on its own - quality pastry, rich thick flan, insane-o hazelnut praliné. But put it all together? And it totally worked. Glorious. I'd get another with no hesitation. 4/5 Strawberries & Cream Pistachio Roll. $10. (2024). "Fresh strawberry compote, vanilla Chantilly, pistachio ganache, laminated brioche." The pastry was good, clearly fresh, crispy. It reminded me of croissant pastry, but a bit crispier, less big pockets of air, and a bit more rich. You could really taste the butter, in a good way. 4/5 pastry. The vanilla chantilly was pretty incredible. I've never had such a light, fluffy cream in my life. It tasted so purely of cream, like, intense cream flavor, but, fluffy. Remarkable. 4.5/5 cream. Like something you'd get in Japan. And finally, the pistachio ganache. Thicker than the chantilly, very rich, mildly s read more