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Kouign Bakery

4.9 (56 reviews)
ModerateBakeries, Desserts
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Sarah Kate K.

By far the best bakery around. The croissants are amazing even my toddler loves them and they are a picky eater. The gluten free options are awesome. The menu is always changing. I've never had anything bad from here. It's a little pricey but you're paying for quality, and supporting a local business. Since they are only open 3 days a week sometimes there's a line but it moves fast.

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Jamie N.

a MUST visit if you're in the Wallingford area on a weekend! Their chocolate croissants are top tier, they're beautifully flakey, flavorful and the chocolate is sooo delicious! I also got a cinnamon roll oat bar (i think that's what it was) and I was starstruck! It was gooey, melted in your mouth, and I really wanted to savor every bite, it was absolutely delightful! If they have the praline cream snails available, do not pass on them, they're addicting in the best way possible! this is a perfect place to support a local business, everything is crafted and made with love and deliciousness! the staff is also incredible and it's nice to sit in there as well!

Naomi R.

This place is my personal crack. You will not find a better bakery anywhere. Worth the wait. Worth the line. WORTH IT. I just wish they were open every day!

Anne C.

The hype is real! Kouign (pronounced Queen) is one of the best bakeries in the state and if you're driving in Wallingford you might miss it unless you are looking for a long line of people waiting every weekend (rain or shine) for Kouign to open. Their pastries are those that people travel too and during a recent visit (I was surprised that they still had baked goods left at almost 10am) I could see why. I ended up getting something sweet and savory and both were a meal in themselves - the ham and cheese croissant was flaky perfection and once back home I heated it a little to allow that gooey cheese to melt through. My sweet option was a cherry cinnamon roll (the exact name escapes me at the moment) and was all I could do not to scarf it down as soon as I got to my car. I saved half of it for the next day and dare I say it was a bit better. Regardless - i usually share my baked treats but these were hard to let go of. Be sure to check their socials as their menu changes weekly. So, head over there early - they are small batches and once they sell out, that's it. So do yourself a favor and get there early

Cinnamon roll cake , cinnamon bun, almond croissant, guava and cream cheese croissant, chocolate croissant
Caryn M.

Kouign pronounced Queen is a superb woman owned bakery that deserves all the accolades. Open only Friday-Sunday with a new menu special to the week, are many delicious treats and they consistently sell out before their true closing time. We've tried their vegan cinnamon roll and gluten free cinnamon roll cake, both of which you wouldn't even guess. No lack in flavor, moisture or weird textures. Their croissants are dynamite including almond, chocolate and guava cream cheese. The St. Honore danish topped with a chocolate mini cream puff is something out of a dream. You can't really go wrong with your selection. Get there right at opening time. Regretting telling you this best kept secret that's actually quite the buzz.

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Kate C.

This was my best find of 2024-2025 the bakery delicacies coming out of this storefront are unparalleled! My personal favs are the croissants in any flavor combo they are what I imagine Paris tastes like. The line forms at 7:45 on the sidewalk for their 8am opening on the weekends and they sell out in 2 hours for the day. The menu changes weekly and is posted on socials. The cookies are good, the quiche good too, really anything here is great. I've ordered for holidays before (preorder online form) and although pricey the quality and taste were bangin - and I'm a giant fan of I'll pay more if my entire family is like "where did this come from it's amazing?"

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Lizzy L.

Some of the things that I miss about living in a larger city are the small, baker-owned patisseries/bakeries, so I'm so happy to have heard of Kouign Bakery from other yelpers! The pastries are so artistic and delicious! I love how the selections change every weekend and the ingredients are super seasonal. Some of my favorites are the variety of almond croissants (so perfectly flaky!) and any of the quiches (the crust!!) The cafe itself is very cozy too. If not for the distance from New Haven, I could definitely see myself studying here or taking a leisurely brunch to catch up with friends. Every time I've stopped by there have been a few groups ahead of me waiting to order, and many options tend to be sold out by late morning. But the pastries are definitely worth waiting in line for! The Instagram page is very active too with what's available - I usually check it out before going in, especially if it's later in the morning.

Chocolate Chip Cookie
Lindsay N.

All hail the Kouign! One of Wallingford's finest gems, Kouign Bakery (pronounced like Queen) is rising up the best danishes, croissants, cookies, scones, muffins, pies and of course the namesake, Kouign Amann. Kouign is open on Friday-Sunday from 8am to sold out. The weekly menu will drop on Kouign's Facebook/Instagram page and there are a few slots of pre-orders. They also have special holiday menus to pre-order for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. Best to be there before opening because a line will form before the doors open and to ensure the goodies you hope to grab are available. I have had Kouign's pastries and scones at local coffee shops in the area like Green Kettle Coffee and Crossroads all the time. I've always loved them (especially the Quince, Honey & Brie Danish) so I hoped to visit the bakery one day. That day finally came and I set my alarm on a Saturday morning. I live about 10-15min from the shop. I was hoping to snag the Brown Sugar Thai Danish. I also got a Cheesy French Onion Danish, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Blueberry Sugar Cookie and a Kouign Amann since I've never had one before. I loved my brown sugar Thai tea danish, outside was flaky, ultra buttery, center had a strong and sweetened Thai tea taste and a lightly torched meringue. There was a brown sugar like caramel in the center that was ooey and gooey. The cookies had a nice crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. The chocolate chip cookie was more like a chocolate chunk cookie. The kouign amann was so good and highly recommend picking one up. It was so buttery and reminded me of a dense croissant. Kouign Bakery is a must try, but you have to plan ahead. Even though there is a line, the staff gets the line through quickly, especially if you have a list of things you are planning to get. There are a few seats and tables if you simply can't wait to dive into your goodies. They also serve coffee that may be a must if you endured the morning rush.

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Emily G.

We went this morning on a recommendation and it happened to also be their first year anniversary! How we only discovered this treasure today I have no idea. It is in a plaza with plenty of parking and have some outside little tables for eating. We were advised to go early since they typically sell out prior to closing. Good thing we did because we saw them post that they were sold out by 11am! No shocking after seeing the line that formed (luckily after we ordered)! Going in we were met with counter seating and the first bakery case. They tastefully decorated for their celebration and it truly enhanced our joy on being there. My husband and I were worse than kids. No decisions were made...we got all that we wanted. We have no regrets. Sue to their anniversary they included a glitter covered cake piece which just added to our glee. We went outside to eat our spoils. Oh man...we were blown away. The croissants were some of the BEST we've had. The almond croissant was my go to and my husband got a ham and cheese. Both were incredible. Their staple pastry and namesake was worth every single bite. My only regret is not going sooner. We will absolutely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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Jason P.

I recently visited Kouign Bakery. It's fairly close to Route 15 in Wallingford. That's about a 30 minute drive from my house. The shop was cute. They had a wide selection of baked goods including croissants, cookies, and brownies. Everything we tried tasted and looked good, and had the proper texture. A highlight for me was a brownie with a golden Icing. I have other similar options at a similar distance that I prefer, but Kouign is a very good bakery that I recommend. 4.5 Stars

Kouign amman, chocolate muffin, (I forget the square one!!), chai muffin, cubano-ish, croissant and glazed cinnamon bun. I want more :(
Meredith A.

Let me tell you, I'm much happier going to this plaza to stop in Kouign than when it was an Enterprise! :) I kept seeing Kouign's posts on Instagram and was excited when I had the chance to go (been twice now). This is a perfect (and adorable) spot to pick up some tasty treats for yourself (or to share, if you must!) The menu changes each week which makes it fun to go different weekends since you can try new items. First time I went there were a few people in line ahead of me so I had plenty of time to scope out all the treats. I will say the placement of the second display case is a little tougher to see because people tend to be right in front of it. I had to keep sneaking around the people ahead of me in line to see what everything was. Some friends were helping me do some stuff at my house so I picked up a mix of items - a kouign amman, cinnamon bun, cubano-ish, chai muffin, chocolate muffin and a few other items I forgot about. Everything is really top notch here - and every time I see a new instagram post I drool. All the treats are soft and warm. I had never heard of kouign amman before this bakery opened and it's so good - a light muffin-shaped croissant with a cinnamon/sugar flavor. There's nothing I've tried here that I wouldn't recommend. I hope this place flourishes because I love the concept and I love an independent bakery that cares about its products and its customers! I believe the owner said she is going to try to set up a coffee bar area soon for patrons to sit and drink and eat their treats which will be a great addition, too.

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The pomegranate cheesecake was a delicious addition to our holiday dinner! Will definitely return to try more!

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Their danishes and croissants are my absolute favorites. Everything is always so good!

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Recently had th Gluten free iced lemon bar and Cadbury egg brownie.Absolutely divine.

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