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Julien Boulangerie

4.3 (87 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Almond croissant
Linda C.

Walked past the gorgeous display case when I was exploring Brooklyn one day and had to stop in for an almond croissant! A really delicious almond croissant, super flaky and the perfect amount of filling inside. Tip: pay with cash for a little discount, I believe there's a tiny fee if you pay with card!

Chocolate pastry, ham and cheese sandwiches, and a swirl
Huai E.

Ordered the pain au chocolat, 2 ham and cheese sandwiches, and a pain Aux Raisins or escargot. The pastries were good and sweet. The sandwiches were alright, didn't have much of a taste. Service was quick and friendly though.

Shirley H.

Yum! This place is out of this world! The French shop is mini size. There are 2 tables and couple of chairs outside on the sidewalk. There will be a line when entering, and when someone opens the door, the butter aroma hits you in the nostril. The service is fast and friendly. I got the chocolate eclair, Madeline, Canelé and cheese sandwich. The sweets are really well made with perfect texture and sweetness. I will definitely try their croissants next time, they got 2nd place so it must be good. Their cheese sandwich is fancy; only seen on Food Network. I heat it up when I got home and liquid cheese spilled out. The crust on the top is like baked Mac and cheese.

Toni G.

What can you say? There's a reason, Julien has been so highly rated for their croissants and the whole menu has been prepared with the same skill and care. My personal favorite is the Escargot (aka pain aux raisins) which has made it near impossible to enjoy this treat elsewhere. Not just for breakfast, I've tried the ham and cheese croissant and several of the baguettes, all delicious. Staff is friendly and add to the neighborhood vibe.

Berry Tart
Samantha D.

I saw their cube croissant all over social media, but what I really came for was the berry tart. I believe they use laminated dough for most of the pastries, so I wasn't missing out on too much by not ordering the croissant. The pastry wasn't as flakey and buttery as others I've had before, but the fruit was really fresh. The sugar glaze balanced the slight tartness of the berries. I liked that they piled on the berries as well. The custard was just the right amount of sweetness. They give a discount if you pay with cash. One table outside, but otherwise plan to take your pastries and/or drink to go.

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Grace L.

Cute bakery in the UES. There's a decent amount of seating in the back and the whole cafe has this charming French style. They even sell some French grocery products as well. It was easy to find seating on a Sunday afternoon. Pistachio Twist ($8) - Definitely on the pricy side, but it's big enough to share between two people. The neon green dye threw me off and felt very unnecessary. It's stuffed with pistachio cream that's light and fluffy. The pastry itself tastes super buttery, but I do wish more of the pistachio flavor came through. My friends got coffee, but the cups were leaking from the bottom rather quickly. Their ham/cheese croissant sandwiches looked good as well.

Udi S.

The guy behind the counter is super friendly and welcoming.this bakery is a gem for pastry lovers! Their apple pies are pure bliss - a perfect mix of sweet apples and flaky crust. And don't get me started on their croissants - light, buttery, and irresistible! Their coffees it's OK Oh, and their macarons? Divine! Each bite-sized treat is bursting with flavor. It's the ultimate spot for a quick, delicious grab-and-go snack. You'll leave with a smile and a satisfied sweet tooth!

Strawberry Mascarpone tart (1)
Melody S.

Stopped by here for a quick breakfast bite! The strawberry tart was amazing!!! So flaky, and chewy, the strawberries were very fresh and the mascarpone cheese was delicious delightful little treat! Highly recommend!!!

Macaroons
Sandra S.

Great selection of french pastries. I think because NYC has so many superb boulangeries, I was not that impressed. We got the following to try: 1) Creme Brulee Madeline, 2) Kouign Amann, 3) Almond Croissant, 4) Almond Chocolate Croissant. The creme brulee madeline was interesting. It was very soft and tasted like a vanilla creme brulee muffin. Kouign amann was good but not the best I have tried. It was not that flakey or buttery. It tasted like a healthier version of a kouign amann. Almond croissant was ok. Not very flakey or buttery and felt flat. Almond Chocolate croissant - very disappointed with this. The chocolate filling tasted like nutella and the nutella was very empowering. This croissant was not that flakey or buttery. Super friendly staff and cute shop.

Almond croissant ($5.44 with tax)
Kathleen S.

I'd passed by Julien Boulangerie numerous times since its recent opening and found their pretty pastries and macarons prominently displayed tempting. On two occasions I wandered in on a weekend late afternoon when nearly everything was sold out. I finally decided to try one of their almond croissants on a Saturday afternoon. It was a superb product--light, airy, buttery, with a sweet almond paste. A very high-quality pastry of fine French baking technique. My main complaint is the lack of pricing transparency. None of the pastry items have any labels, for that matter. When I asked the store associate about the cost of the almond croissant, he himself didn't know. He said, "Four-something." It was actually $5 ($5.44 with tax). It seems like adding labels might help both the employees and customers alike. Founded by a Parisian baker trained in French baking in both Paris and Francois Payard in New York, Julien of Julien Boulangerie has otherwise brought us a wonderful gift by sharing his craft in Park Slope.

Chocolate madeleines
Franny A.

Winner has competition. While Winner elevates American baked goods, with many hits and a few misses. Julien elevates the French. This fifth Ave Boulanger creates French pastries and breads that are tres fab. Ate: Chocolate Madeline Whole wheat cranberry bread Total: $14 Chocolate madeleines are unusual and this one dark at the edges with pieces of chocolate baked in, is the best I ever tasted. The loaf with its dark edges, lots of edges was flavorful perfection as some whole wheat breads can offer a lower flavor profile. Known for the chocolate croissant Julian has your French bread & dessert fantasy.

excuse the glare
Silvie C.

Once again, thank you foodbabyny, Mike and Alex Chau for not leading me astray. In fact I think Mike is the reason why I started croissant hunting in the first place! Digressing. Julien might hold first place for my favorite spot in New York City for a baguette sandwich, a title previously held by Supermoon Bakehouse, and one never touched by Le Petit Parisien (not salty enough, bread lacking) or Frenchette Bakery (wrong ham, imo). So at Julien yesterday my head was spinning at the four offerings of baguette sandwich--Brie, salami, turkey, and ham, all served with thick swipes of luxurious European butter and each with their own accoutrements. I was about to buy all four but then remembered that the last time I bought two jambon beurre at Supermoon, the second one went stale before I had time to eat it the day after. Brie sandwich: complete with butter and grainy mustard. Definitely eat this one at room temp for the sake of the Brie. And I'm not a religious person but I thanked a higher being for placing this sandwich so close to my condo. Salami sandwich: I swore I lost my mind yesterday and would've double fisted both sandwiches, were it not for me doing some light work tasks on the computer. The addition of cornichon was a nice touch here. Nutty gruyere is always a good idea. Drooling just thinking about this again. Also sitting in my fridge are two traditional croissants and one pain au chocolat for enjoyment long after these sandwiches are gone. Julien had a lovely selection the Monday I went in. The patron before me was asking about tarte tartin, which the cashier made it sound like it was a special item to be run on certain days of the week. I saw other items like the highly praised macarons, spinach and ricotta quiches, spinach and salmon something, almond croissants, pain au raisin, tarts, and various things I cannot recall. My fellow peers have made a good point when it comes to sticker shock here, or lack of a price sticker and therefore a shock at checkout. Hopefully the business sees these points and eventually posts price/item signs for each pastry. I had a nice chat with the cashier guessing what the savory items were but it didn't occur to her instead explain to me what all the pastries in the display case were for the day, nor provide patrons with a complete list. Not mad, just making a note! It was fun checking my knowledge.

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I go here every morning when I'm visiting Brooklyn. My go to is the Ham and cheese baguette which basically matches what they sell in Paris.

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Amazing pastries and very nice staff! Thankfully I don't live that close or else I'd be here daily.

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Delicious pastries and great customer service. Might be in a bit pricier side, however, worth a splurge.

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