I CAME TO NYC FOR A HAIRCUT. I LEFT WITH A NEW TOP-FIVE CROISSANT! Saturday morning. We're driving into Manhattan. We have hair appointments on the schedule. But first, priorities: Coffee. Croissant. Then haircut. Because I have my priorities in order. Frenchette Bakery has been sitting on my NYC must-try list, and today was the day. I'd heard their croissants were serious business, so naturally, I had to investigate. First problem: Where the hell is the bakery? There's no giant sign screaming, "HEY! COME GET A CROISSANT!" Nope. Frenchette Bakery is tucked inside the Merchant Square Building at 220 Church Street. You basically have to know it's there. I parked out front, left my wife comfortably sitting in the car and headed through the revolving door. And there it was. The Frenchette counter. The bakery looks fantastic. Fresh pastries everywhere. Beautiful displays. The kind of place where you tell yourself, "I'm only getting one," while your brain is already negotiating the purchase of three. First visit, so I went with the pistachio croissant. First bite. Wow. Frenchette Bakery has officially messed with my croissant rankings. This croissant has pushed its way into my Top 5 NYC croissants. Crispy. Flaky. Buttery. Loaded with pistachio goodness. And suddenly, that haircut appointment felt like the second-most important thing happening in Manhattan that morning. Frenchette Bakery? Mission accomplished. Now I have a serious problem: I need to come back for the plain croissant. You know... For research. read more

Frenchette Bakery - Pistachio Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The place was quite hard to find. I walked past it twice. It's in a hallway in an office building but they made it cute with a seating area. The pastries were quite expensive for a hole in the wall and honestly didn't look all that amazing. I got a Kouign Amann which was really good. Nice and sticky. If I'm in the area I would stop by to see if anything looked good that day but I wouldn't go out of my way for this place. read more

Frenchette Bakery - Kouign Amann - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Ok coffee and the small pastry with apple compote ($8) was not worth it. The setting is interesting, a corridor setting in an old building and sitting along low tables. read more

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First impressions: a cute little shop hidden inside one of the buildings downtown. I almost missed it. Inside there's cute little tables with benches that was really fun to sit at. Baristas were really very nice and didn't laugh at my pronunciation of "kween-ammans" The Noms: hot chocolate was good, rich and thick and the perfect balance of sweet and bitter... maybe just a tad too bitter than I prefer, but still good. The toasted marshmallow was the highlight.... Probably second only to the toasted marshmallow that I had at Rigor Hill Market (still my favorite cup of hot chocolate)... I wish the marshmallow was a bit meltier, but it could be because the hot chocolate was warm and not hot. I still enjoyed it. The kouign-amman was delicious... flakey on the outside and buttery and soft on the inside, perfect caramelization. In Conclusion: would def recommend this spot for hot chocolate. It's a bit out of the way for me, but if I ever find myself in the area on a cold day, for sure I'd get another cup read more

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I heard that Frenchette Bakery had a great seasonal hot chocolate, so I went in on a Saturday morning. The location is interesting, like the inside of a building with a cafe window but they have made the most out of the unconventional layout. The place was full of children and puppies, so it was a very cute start to the day. The hot chocolate was exactly what I wanted, and it reminded me of one I had in Paris earlier this year! I asked for the marshmallow on the side and they were so kind and accommodating! The pastries were very well done. Coffee was a fruity/acidic roast, which is not my favorite but I know many love that. Overall, it was a great spot. Would love to stop in again. read more

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Finally tried their viral hot chocolate and would say that it's my second favorite hot chocolate so far. The hot chocolate drink part would definitely rival caffe panna and the marshmallow adds a very interesting flavor. However I would say together it was too sweet for me. The chocolate croissant was super delicious as well but not the best one I've had. They were sold out a lot by noon on Sunday. read more

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Just wanted to update you all that may be coming to try their hot chocolate that their hot chocolate is premade in batches and cannot be made dairy free. read more

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This bakery is inside a large structure, the entrance to which wasn't obvious as it looks like you are walking into an office building (which I assume you are). There is a window inside that offers pastries and loaves, and a few somewhat impromptu seats. I found a vegan option which was partially coconut based and had some pearled sugar and chocolate chips; this sort of bakery doesn't tend to offer a ton of vegan goods in my experience, so I tried it and was impressed. The buckwheat chocolate chip cookie that I ordered was not vegan, but was satisfying. read more

Frenchette Bakery - Viennois - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This place is trendy and great for pictures, but isn't worth the hype. There's a long line and the menu is subject to availability - so you might get to the front and realize that what you wanted isn't there! I got the Twice Baked Noisette (a hazelnut croissant essentially) and it was fine, but not worth $8. read more

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This "hidden" location houses some of the best bread and pastries downtown. Frenchette Bakery is associated with the great French bistro with the same name. This is where local Tribecans get their coffee, pastries and breads in the morning. The pastries are excellent with a good selection of savory and sweet pastries. Some highlights are pain aux raisins, gougeres, egg savory pastry with market greens or bacon. Pastries are around $6-8. Bread is great too. Costs around $10-12 per loaf. There is some seating and tables in the hallway for you to enjoy your coffee and pastry before leaving. The queue moves quickly and staff are friendly. read more

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Thanks to Yelp, I discovered Frenchette Bakery existed inside the hallway of an office building. My doctor is around the corner where I usually have morning appointments.... Already 8mo pregnant and 15+ appointments in, I am mourning all the croissants I could've eaten if I had done my research sooner. Lots of fun pastries, small pizzas, freshly baked bread, and fresh coffee. There's also unique seating nooks all the way down the hall of the building where you can sit and enjoy your food. The croissant was delicious, and the kind that is so light well laminated that it disappears in 5 bites. Next time I'll get two. My cappuccino was OK, the milk was scalding and it affected the flavor a bit. Will return for (two) croissants and freshly baked bread! read more

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RIP Arcade Bakery which was definitely better than this place, but hey, any bakery is better than a vacant space. Came on a Monday and tried the Feuillete (apricot pastry) and twice baked pistachio croissant. The croissant was great, but I would rather have the one at Librae, which has a slight edge due to the rose. The apricot pastry was good. read more

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I've tried baguettes from many other bakeries around the city but I always come back to this one. Incredibly consistent in their quality and I'm so happy they are so close by. read more

A hidden little gem located in the randomest building but thank GOODNESS for Yelp and always helping us find the local gems. It's the cutest little most unassuming bakery with a pretty cool setup meant for you to just enjoy the little moments more on the go and in a casual way. From incredible boulangerie to pain au chocolat (exactly what I ordered) to not-so-plain croissant made with wildflower honey to twice baked pistachio croissant. The delights are plenty-ful! What amazed me about the pain au chocolat is how it was finally the right ratio with chocolate and croissant. Usually a lot of french bakeries will have a larger croissant and super tiny little strip of chocolate. Call me crazy but the quality of the chocolate here was on another level, it tasked very noir and rich. My husband ordered the canelé, which, at first glance seemed some kind of chocolate something with rum. I think he ordered it for the rum part if you asked me. HOWEVER, this bite was like nothing we've ever experienced. The darkness was from the crisp and brown (buttered?) outter part while the inside was so soft, fluff and airy. While you bit into it you got a loud crisp and crunch that sunk between your teeth but when you made it to the center you were pleasantly surprised at the pillowy feel. The rum sure too was there but as a delicacy and exquisite touch. Highly pricey (to be expected for the high quality and also being in NY) but totally worth it. So many locals come here just to get their daily bread. They come grab a coffee with their dog or grab a quick snack post workout. Perfect little spot and a true gem! read more

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Flavorful plain croissant, though I wish it had more lamination. The building is nice to sit in read more

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I would rate this place more like a 3.6 out of 5 There's typically a small line but that goes pretty fast. Wanted to try the one pistachio croissant but they ran out of it . Instead we got the twice baked hazelnut and the danish with pear and vanilla . They were ok but not amazing - a little bit too crumbly and not enough filling to really be elite . I I'll probably continue to look for other options read more

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Came with my family, we had the hot chocolate. It was delicious and very rich ...so rich we couldn't finish. It was a bit of a challenge to find. read more

Frenchette Bakery - Hot chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I was in the neighborhood for a work convening at the law school and decided to stop in to pick up a quick bite for breakfast. Nestled in the Merchant Square building, you're instantly greeted with the smell of butter, butter baked things, and coffee. They seemed to have mostly regulars there when I arrived around 9am. I honestly wanted to order and try everything, but alas settled on the croustillant which was filled with pumpkin and cream cheese and a twice baked pistachio croissant. I also ordered a latte with oat milk. Everything was delicious and I will be back to try more next time we have a meeting over here. read more

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When visiting NYC we always stay downtown (Greenwich Hotel) and each morning we walk over to Frenchette for our breakfast treats! I have yet to be disappointed with any of the treats I have sampled including my morning latte. We go early and rarely have much of a wait if any at all. We tend to over purchase and brings treats back to the hotel only to be consumed within minutes. It's a little out of the norm for location however the design is rather clever. read more

Frenchette Bakery - Latte and a treat! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Frenchette's Galette des Rois is LEGIT. Combining pistachio and Bergamot orange frangipane, Frenchette gave this festive golden pie a new life. The caramelized top completed the buttery deliciousness. It would have been perfect if they reheated the slice for me. But never mind the puff pastry was surprisingly still very flaky with crackling crunchy sound. Compared to their Twice Baked Pistachio Croissant, this Pistachio Galette des Rois was less oily and less sweet. I've tried pistachio rasberry galette des rois in Japan this year but it was way too sweet. Glad that I have found a real winner at Frenchette. read more

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Grabbed a flat white and breakfast cookie. While what i really wanted was any other pastry that looked amazingly appetizing in the window , and the yelp reviews - i went with the only gluten free option and it did not disappoint. i'd have that cookie any day of the week. the restaurant looks great. I'll have to try it some day soon. read more

I've been wanting to check out the new incarnation of the former Arcade Bakery for quite some time. Part of its appeal of course is its semi-hidden location inside the lobby of a 1920s office building in Tribeca. I stopped here for a quick meeting on a Friday afternoon and had a chance to try the pizzette that they serve at lunch time. The cornmeal-crusted dough itself was lovely, although the tomato sauce and mozzarella toppings were not especially memorable. I wish they had a few more vegetarian sandwich offerings - the baguette otherwise looked quite appealing. read more

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Hit or miss with the breakfast cookie, the other items are generally fine, but my issue is with the people behind the counter. A personality does help in customer service and for the love of baking....... what is the point of wearing the hair bandana, which is a requirement by law, if you insist on pulling out your bangs, tendrils or hair forward. It goes under or behind the bandana. Buy a loaf of the seeded bread. You won't regret it read more

Ordered the pistachio croissant. Tasted good, but the $10.50 is not worth it. I've had better for much less.

It's like a diamond in the rough, a secret garden, an oasis from the bustling concrete jungle, you get the idea. This spot can easily be missed if people weren't paying attention to how the outside looked like; thanks to the photo posters! Once you pass through the doors, you'll be greeted by a warm, inviting environment that seems to whisk you away from the busy NYC life from 2 steps ago. People seem to come in knowing exactly what they want, possibly because they're regulars, but for me, I wound up buying a box full of goodies because I couldn't resist and didn't know which was best to leave behind and which is best to absolutely have. Their loaves of bread looked absolutely delicious but alas, I couldn't spend more than $60 at a bakery at once. Or could I...? I shall return, you baked siren, I shall return! read more

It's probably one of the bakery you will miss since it's inside a building. Come for the croissant with a lot of expectation. It will be better slightly toasted to release more buttery aroma. Service is quick. The breads look awesome on the shelf. I'll be back to try other items. read more

Frenchette Bakery - Iced Americano - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This was the perfect place to grab a snack to get the day going. The croissants were so fresh and flaky and the cappuccino was great! Definitely a go to spot if in the area. read more

I didn't expect to like Frenchette Bakery as much as I did, but it was amazing. The pastry was so good. Flaky, buttery, crispy exterior, soft interior. Everything you could ask for in a laminated dough. The egg savory was great. The egg was cooked to perfection. It oozed a bit on the way to my destination, but it still tasted like perfection. Mortadella was a perfect savory compliment. Definitely will be back to try their other offerings. read more

Frenchette Bakery - Egg Savory - Mortadella - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Twice Baked Pistachio Croissant: I am IN LOVE with this croissant. The Croissant is buttery and flaky. The sicilian pistachio crunches on top is heavenly! It's toasted to perfection, great crunch with a strong pistachio flavour. The pistachio filling inside is not overly sweet, it has a more subtle pistachio flavour but the purpose of it is mainly to add some sweetness to the croissant, to elevate the nuttiness from the pistachio crunches. Will I be back? Hell Yes! Not only will I keep coming back for the pistachio croissant, I'm hoping to try other pastries as well! read more

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Unfortunately I was never able to try Arcade Bakery, but Frenchette which took over the space in 2020 has been absolutely delightful. It's a small space hidden inside an office building on Church St but there is enough seating and always a steady stream of patrons. I absolutely love their viennoiserie-- everything is flaky, buttery sheer perfection. I always come for their pain au chocolat ($6.50) and egg savories ($9) but they have a variety of breads and pizzettes available as well. Their pain au chocolat is made with manjari crème which makes the chocolate oddly acidic and fruity. It's interesting and keeps the pastry from being overly heavy as it is PERFUMED with quality French butter. Get a few things to-go and enjoy for the rest of the week (or day, no judgement here)! read more

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This bakery is inside an office building and a little hard to find but they are serving up some solid pastries and espresso drinks. Great for an afternoon pick me up! The Pistachio croissant is fire. Flaky, buttery, and with a delicious subtly sweet pistachio filling. Service was friendly & efficient. Great find! read more

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Review is for the canelé only which was great. When I arrived they had just come out of the oven so they were very warm. The custard wasn't quite set but it still had wonderful texture, flavor was good although I think the vanilla/rum could've been more pronounced, but the shell was great. read more

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I LOVE the WMAA and add Frenchette Bakery & you get a Double Winner! The room is sublime, all glass, very tall ceiling, EXCELLENT Wait Staff, all with Delicious Food. typically of all Frenchette restaurants. read more

I'm in love with Parisienne bakeries. I cannot possibly live in a place where I cannot find good fresh-baked bread. So, arriving in NYC, I began googling for french boulangeries near where I'm staying. Luckily Frenchette Bakery popped up in my search. I had to ask for directions when I got to the approximate location as indicated on Waze and Google Maps. This place is actually well-hidden inside a covered arcade. Nice, reminiscent of the covered shopping arcades in Paris! This place is as good as some of the best Parisienne bakeries I've so missed. The croissant and pain au chocolate are just the way it should be: crispy layers with a full buttery feel. The financier is to die for; the best I have eaten outside of Paris. The baguette is just the way Parisiens would like it; few places in the US make baguettes this good. I'm a fan. Happy. read more

This might be the best thing I eat this year. I'm not sure I will have a better Pistachio Twice Baked. If one exists I probably don't want to know about it because this one is outstanding (and it is priced accordingly!). This pistachio twice baked is the prettiest croissant I've ever laid eyes on. The partially crushed pistachios are numerous and add such a wonderful visual appeal. The insides are just flaky creamy yum! Exactly the way a croissant should be but even better with the pistachio cream. NYC has a few great croissants but this one has them all beat! The Egg Savory is just as unbelievable. The crisp layers, the beautiful hue of the poached egg, with a creamy texture strike a nice balance with the salty crisp mortadella. Each time I visit, I try and convince myself to try something different but I can't. I'm so addicted to these two pastries that I can't sign up for another addiction from this bakery powerhouse. LOL. read more

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Updated review because my husband bought me a hazelnut double bake and ITS AMAZING. Even better than the pistachio version IMO and I thought that one was pretty dang delish. I'm just leaving this review to make sure they keep making these. read more

Frenchette Bakery - GOAT: hazelnut double bake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The cutest little French bakery in the middle of a hallway in a small building. The bakers can start baking at 2 am and you taste it all when they open. They have cute little unassuming tables that come down from the wall and you sit in the benches across. So so cute. The baked goods are fresh and puffy and crunchy. FINALLY as a baker myself can I tell you that I was soooo happy to find a great little bakery. Unfortunately when I got there someone before me bought ALL their baguettes. That's really what I wanted to taste. It's ok got myself a delicious cappuccino with a bunch of different baked goods read more

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A hidden gem in Tribeca and hands down one of the top bakeries in NYC! We tried sicilian pistachio ($7.5) and Kouign-Amann (caramelized croissant, $5.5). Pistachio croissant was the best one I have ever had in the city. It was so buttery and flaky. It is true that they are slightly more expensive than other bakeries, but I highly recommend trying their pistachio croissant. you won't regret read more

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I absolutely love this bakery! The pastries are fabulous, and the cortado is spot on--definitely one of Manhattan's hidden gems. read more

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This was a great spot for great pastries. I had the following: Twice-Baked Pistachio Croissant - wow, such a great pastry. This was rich and buttery and loaded with a ton of fresh roasted pistachios. This was such a delicious way to start a morning. Cherry Vanilla Feuillette - this was also a good pastry item. The cherries were sweet with just a hint of sour and bitter. I appreciated that this wasn't too sweet. This bakery is located in an unconventional spot inside a building you'd think of for going to the office. They have a good amount of options so you can probably find something that fits your interest, whether chocolate, fruit or even something savory. I'd definitely visit again! read more