Croissants were lovely: chewy and flaky. I loved the pistachio paste for the pistachio one. The cinnamon roll was also soft and chewy with great icing. And the chocolate chip cookie too. ~10 minute wait at 10:30 AM ish. There was a bit of a line, but it moves pretty quickly. read more

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my French friend said the croissant passes her pastry check SO I RAN - here we have the pistachio rose croissant, sorry I didn't do plain but I just couldn't emotionally handle ordering that when beautiful most filled flavors sat next to it. - very much pistachio flavor with a faint aftertaste of rose in bites with the petal flakes. the pistachio cream was a thin spread out layer that when in every bite of thin pressed croissant. it was the perfect mix of a creamy paste and little chunks of crunchy actual pistachios. - the croissant was pressed flatter than I usually see but it had crispiest outer layer surrounding flakey soft insides, and it was almost like caramelized sugar on the ends - the cinnamon bun was balancing light and sweet. the frosting was much less sweet than you would expect on a bun like this and had a gelatinous texture. it was not cream cheesy sadly but a savory vanilla. the layers were a tad drier than I expected but the cinnamon flavor was perfectly dispersed and the crunch to soft inside was artful. - line moves quickly, indoor seating upstairs with cute windows and outdoor seating on the sidewalk... or just pop a squat on the curb or steps! read more

L'Appartement 4F - Pistachio rose croissant, cinnamon bun - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A long line on a saturday afternoon after checking out the cat cafe nearby (its very cute). The line moved way faster than expected and all told we only waited less than 10 minutes surprisingly. The two pastries were absolutely delicious, up there with all the great bakeries around NY. This place deserves a visit if you're nearby! There is also a lot of seating and a restroom upstairs. read more

L'Appartement 4F - Almond and raspberry - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The pistachio rose croissant was yummy. Could've been flakier. Unfortunately considering all the hype I'm not sure it was really that mind blowing of a croissant. Luckily the line on Saturday afternoon wasn't too long but they did run out of savory items. read more

L'Appartement 4F - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Obsessed with this spot - it's worth the wait to be able to enjoy one of the rose pistachio croissants but everything I've ever had there has been delicious. Don't sleep on the sourdough either! read more

L'Appartement 4F - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the bakery to stop at when in Brooklyn Heights. Loves: + Known for croissants; usually they have plain, chocolate almond, and pistachio rose + Yummy focaccia breads and cinnamon roll ($8.25) + Cute ambiance + Lovely staff + Lines are quick to none on weekdays The main notes I have are: 1) weekends have long lines and they sell out more quickly, and 2) their croissants are on the sweeter side for me and idk if they ever make savory ones. While there are nearby bakeries here, 4F takes the cake for me in being the most consistent and yummy! read more

The chocolate croissants are life changing. The best chocolate I've had ever, second only to the chocolate croissants in Paris. I don't even have the verbs to describe it other than it was amazing and I'm going to keep thinking about it forever. The chocolate chip cookie was good, soft and right amount of salt, however the tahini flavor was a tad too much for me. The inside is so cute and so is the bakery packaging. Servers are really nice. TDLR; The chocolate croissant is 10000% worth waiting for read more

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Such a cute little bakery in Brooklyn! There's a small area to order on the first floor, and then ample seating on the second. It's a cute little cafe that gives you Paris vibes. I got their chocolate croissant and it was sooo good. Flaky, buttery, and the perfect amount of chocolate. My husband got their Salted Maple latte, and really liked that too! read more

L'Appartement 4F - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Okay this is literally one of my favorite bakeries in Brooklyn!! Seriously I am so impressed by this place and I drool just thinking about all of there amazing treats. When you go of course you have to get a croissant, I mean that is hands down with our a question. They are flaky and buttery and just perfect. You know this place is good when you are line and all the people next to you are French like from France! One girl said to me that she comes here whenever she gets homesick and misses France! What to expect when you go: 1) A line! This place is a gem but not a hidden gem! The line goes fast though! 2) The place isn't big! It's Brooklyn what do you expect? Just know you may or may not get a table! 3) You will absolutely enjoy every bite and you will wish you bought more pastries, guaranteed! read more

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I regret not ordering more croissants. My croissant was delicious!! It was soft and has the perfect balance of sweetness. I would definitely travel across the city to visit this place again. It's a small cafe but they have seating upstairs. Service was quick ! I'll definitely be back soon!!! read more

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Came in on closing time and received the pistachio rose croissant and almond croissant. Both were delicious and the filling was dense! A little too sweet for my liking but still so good! Staff were super friendly even at closing time and easy in an out with no line! read more

L'Appartement 4F - Pistachio rose and almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

idk what those lower rating reviews are talking about lOL you haveeee to get the CROISSANTS!!!! First off the line builds up and get pretty long since it's a small space. And once they sell out they close! Get there early during opening 10am -11am The line moves pretty quickly. There is sitting upstairs and they serve water as well! Which I thought was cute. We ordered the pistachio rose and the le framboise. Both were delicious, fresh, moist, great filling, perfect amount of nuttiness from the pistachio... I can go on and on lol WILL DEFINITELY VISIT AGAIN!!! 10/10/10/100000 read more

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Come for the croissants and check your cholesterol after! Wayyyy after. I would not be surprised if a whole stick of butter is used on each one of these giant, flakey behemoths. My personal favorites are the raspberry almond and the Nutella almond croissants. They also have a rose pistachio croissant that my friends really obsess over plus pistachio financiers for all you pistachio lovers. If you're looking for just classic French bread, they do have those available but limited quantities so you better go early in the morning. To avoid the long lines I highly suggest getting here before 9 AM. If the line seems short that means it IS short and you need to jump on it immediately or have regrets. They are now also open for wine bar nights Wednesday to Saturday, which I have been meaning to try. Sounds like a really cute date night idea. Ladies, drag your man here (or figure out how to subtlety push him to take you). Vive Les Croissants! read more

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This bakery in Brooklyn is a super famous spot for its French aesthetic, amazing pastries/bread, and their viral croissant cereal. When I went, I got their almond raspberry croissant and their rose pistachio croissant, which were both pretty solid. Between the two, I did enjoy the almond raspberry more as the tartness of the raspberry cut the sweetness of the croissant (the pistachio rose got a bit overwhelming halfway through). In the evening, they turn into a bar which would be super cool to check out! read more

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POV: It's a sunny fall afternoon in Brooklyn and you're sitting inside L'appartement 4F by the window, people-watching. It's cozy, warm, and the wooden chairs and petite marble tables offer the perfect place to rest your freshly baked treasures. You bite into the most TENDER, BUTTERY, and FLAKY almond croissant of your existence and wash it down with a RICH oat milk latte (the perfect shade of brown). As you leave with a heavy slab of olive focaccia, you bump into a matcha-loving, Birkenstocks-wearing, feminist-literature-reading performative young man who just so happens to be 6'2" with curly brown hair. You lock eyes. You share the bread. You fall in love. Ten years later, you're still together. You've adopted a rescue cat named Biscotti. Every Sunday, you return to L'appartement 4F. He still wears Birkenstocks. You still order the almond croissant. God-tier pastry. Life-changing bread. A healing temple of baked goods. True love? Optional. But highly probable--especially if you start with the croissant. read more

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Would highly recommend going before 1 pm, they sell out all of their items quickly. We got here an hour before closing and they only had plain, pumpkin, raspberry croissant, and baguettes left. We ordered the pumpkin and raspberry croissant. Both were delicious! My favorite was the pumpkin croissant, it had the perfect balance of filling and croissant. The raspberry croissant was okay. It didn't have enough filling but the croissant itself was delicious and wasn't dry. The croissants were flaky and light. There is limited seating in the bakery. It was jam packed when we came on Sunday at 3 pm. We had to eat our pastries outside. Would recommend trying! read more

L'Appartement 4F - Pumpkin croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place has such good pastries! I got the raspberry almond croissant. It was very flaky and very delicious. It was a good amount of fruit with filling. I was told the pistachio was also a very good choice people often get. The staff was very nice, lines can be long as it is very popular. There is seating upstairs for you to relax and enjoy your pastry read more

L'Appartement 4F - Raspberry almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We came here on a weekend morning & unfortunately they were out of croissants. We had the focaccia that had texture like a good sourdough. The cookie was salty but not bad just not standout good (after hearing hype that it was one of the best cookies in the city). The vibes upstairs were a nice place to sit. read more

Gave this place another try and picked up an almond croissant since there was no line. I asked if anything was fresh out as I wanted something warm. The almond croissant was indeed NOT fresh out, but cold. It still tasted good but I digress. read more

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I was thrilled by this bakery but want to flag something important. One of the workers behind the counter was wearing a political shirt. The political stance that their appearance took, I do not agree with. I will not state their views or mine on this platform. However, I will say that it made me incredibly uncomfortable as a customer. During this current political climate it is understandable that businesses take a stand against the injustice they feel in this world. However, those that disagree have the right to voice their opinion. My secondary controversial take is that politics and food do not mix and my chocolate croissant was laced with democracy. That's not something I'm looking for. Giving this bakery 3 stars because of the political situation but truly the food deserves 5. Would be open to having a discussion with the owner about their personal and political views. Thank you for having me. read more

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I was skeptical about waiting in a line for a croissant. I'm glad I was proven wrong. The wait was quite a bit, but once we finally got inside we were able to quickly order our croissants. The lady at the register was helpful and polite. The space where you order is pretty small and a bit tight, but the steps to the left do lead to a small indoor seating space. If you'd rather be outside, there were a few tables on the sidewalk as well. The croissants we had at this place were deeelish. The croissants were flaky and crisp on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and the fillings were perfect, not too sweet and just enough of it. I can't speak for the rest of the menu, but you should definitely give their croissants a try for yourself. read more

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Live in the area and there is always a line. Went by on a Tuesday morning around 930 am when it wasn't too busy. We purchased a pistachio rose and almond croissant. We took our croissants to go as there was no open seating outside. Almond croissant was ok, I have definitely had better. It would have been a nice touch to have almonds on the outside of the croissant for a little crunch. This gets 3 stars. The pistachio rose croissant was better in my opinion, but I don't think it's a) worth waiting in line or b) worth paying $8. I would give this 4 stars. Maybe I would come back here again, but only if there wasn't a line, and it would be to try the raspberry croissant. The guy at the counter said that was their most popular, but that it was on the sweeter side. Worth the hype? I don't think so. But OK if you want to blow $8 on a pastry. read more

L'Appartement 4F - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Buttery flaky croissants! I ordered the pistachio, raspberry and chocolate croissants as well as the tomato focaccia. All were delicious! The only note I have is that the chocolate was lacking in the croissant. It was deli none the less. For 3 items I paid $29.75. The ordering process is that you walk up to the counter, place your order and they quickly box your items and give them to you to enjoy upstairs or to take with you. I stood in line in ten degree weather for about 8 minutes. The vibe inside is of a small French-inspired flat. Very cute. I would go back. read more

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Aesthetically these croissants don't look too special, at first glance they seem a little flat and wonky and asymmetrical, but man are they packed with crispy, buttery textures! Probably one of the top 3 croissants I have ever had, the flakiness was unreal. There was a 15 minute wait on a cold blustery Tuesday winter morning. I got the chocolate almond croissant and there was a good ratio of chocolate filling for every bite. The layers they have achieved to the croissant was perfection, super moist and yummy and well worth it! The interior is very small so do not expect any type of seating but the bakery itself has such a cozy homey atmosphere because it's actually a home! Great experience. read more

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Worth the hype! This cute little coffee shop nestled in Brooklyn and worth the wait in line. The wait was about 20 minutes for a Saturday morning and moved relatively quickly. Seating is very limited. Best chocolate chip cookie in the city! The salt on top was incredible. The cookie was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Honestly cannot think of a better cookie I've had within the United States. The croissant was excellent. It was airy and had the perfect amount of flake with butter. Everything felt light on the stomach. I cannot wait to go back and try more! read more

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The smell when you step into L'Appartemente 4F is just amazing - fresh bread hits your nostrils right away. I don't think their pastries blew my socks off the way Radio Bakery's do, but their basic croissant is definitely up there. They offer paper cups of water at the entrance and they have decent amount of seating upstairs that was fairly empty at 11AM on a Wednesday. Croissant (4/5): You can really taste the butter and it's definitely on the crispier side. It isn't quite as fluffy as I personally prefer, but still had a good amount of layers and airiness. I'm often disappointed by croissants and this one is certainly a solid version. Kouign-Amann (3.5/5): This one unfortunately was more of a let down. Felt a bit underbaked and was much doughier than you would expect and there was a bit too much sugar that wasn't caramelized on the outside. Overall, if I came back, I'd probably give their baguettes a go as they smelled incredible. Otherwise, they're solid, but not necessarily worth going out of your way for pastry wise. read more

L'Appartement 4F - Kouign-Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Now that Mah Ze Dar is no longer in the west village, L'Appartement 4F (just around the corner) is a terrific substitute if not better. The bakery is located across from Jefferson Market Garden. While there might be lines they go fast. There are quite a few different varieties of croissants and a few that is not the norm at other bakeries. The croissants probably have a 1000 calories but who is counting when you are trying to treat yourself every now and then. The baguette itself is more of a traditional variety with the exterior being a bit more bite to it, so denser. Having been here a couple of times for croissants as well as baguette they can easily be the go to place for both. Service is efficient if you know what you want so study up ahead of time. Note there is no sit down, so it's grab and go. Don't bother going to the Garden next door since food is not allowed there. read more

L'Appartement 4F - pistachio croissant and rose/raspberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Got the raspberry almond croissant and I love their croissant!!! So flaky and delicious !!! There's a line on the weekday too but luckily it moves fast. read more

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Incredible croissants and coffee. Was visiting from Los Angeles for a wedding in Fidi and wanted to venture out. Stumbled upon Montague st in Brooklyn and was blown away by the croissants. The ham and cheese was savory yet crisp and the seasonal pumpkin pecan was out of this world. Highly recommend! I also enjoyed my iced vanilla latte. read more

L'Appartement 4F - Ham & cheese croissant | pumpkin & pecan croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Fresh tasty pastries , super fresh and flaky . Just amazing. It will have you begging for more each time!! read more

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I am not the biggest fan of goat cheese but even then the ratatouille sandwich was excellent. The overall space is very cute and not super busy on the weekdays. I'll be back to try the sweet options, but if the bread for my sandwich is any indication, I'm sure they'll be great! read more

L'Appartement 4F - Ratatouille sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

About a 1-1.5: L'Appartement 4F is a popular bakery spot with long lines to boot - we were a little nervous that most of the items would have been sold out, since we got there later than we had hoped for. Fortunately, they had all of the items still well-stocked. We ordered an assortment of: +a Croissant +a Pistachio Rose Croissant +a Kouign Amann Framboise +and, an assortment of little donuts Unfortunately, all the items were such a letdown - they just were not fresh. Both croissants seemed overbaked and were chewy; the Kouign Amann Framboise was just okay, but could have had more filling; the three little donuts were just 'okay', but didn't have distinct flavors and the filling was scarce. Staff were a little standoff-ish, and they really weren't up to answer any questions or offer any recommendations - why? There is seating upstairs, but the tables could be consistently tended to, as they were all dirty. A restroom is on site that is acceptable. +overhyped pastries +overbaked, stale croissants +off-putting staff read more

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delicious 10/10 would recommend and come back especially for the croissant cereal perfectly buttery and flaky they nailed the recipe didnt have to wait in a long line but also got to brooklyn at 7:55 for the 8am opening the brooklyn location has a nice upstairs to sit down and enjoy the baked goods def coming back read more

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I only tried one thing here, but it blew my mind. The raspberry croissant was amazing - flaky and buttery, with the perfect sprinkling of almonds. The raspberry filling inside and the flavoring on top were not too sweet but paired so well with the nutty almond flavor. There is usually a line here, but it goes pretty fast, and the service is friendly. They are just a small window with no seating or tables. read more

L'Appartement 4F - raspberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ive known about l'apartment 4f forever but never sought their brick and mortar. happened to need a spot in the area so tried it out. i was hoping for an almond croussant but unfortunately they were sold out. opted for a raspberry almond one instead. with a coffee it came out to be around $15 which i found pricey. the croissant itself was okay. i think in new york we are spoiled so in comparison to a number of other croissants ive had in the city i wasnt too impressed. it was quite sweet and very heavy/dense. i was actually only able to eat half and saved the rest for later because it was so decadent. i dont think id go out of my way to have this croissant but if you're in the area anyway its solid! read more

L'Appartement 4F - raspberry almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been here once before and the raspberry kouign amann was really good. There was a short line that went quickly at 8:30. This time around the employee told me that they weren't selling the raspberry kouign amann today, which was disappointing. Instead I picked the ham and cheese croissant, cinnamon roll, and iced chai. The cinnamon roll tasted very good and the icing was a little tangy. Unfortunately it fell apart almost immediately. The gooey center was not attached to the crunchy outer ring (see photo). I did not like the iced chai at all. It had a chemical like aftertaste that reminded me of cleaning product. read more

L'Appartement 4F - Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good but not worth waiting more than 10 mins IMO. One Saturday early morning I only had to wait for 5, but later in the day I have seen decently longer lines. Raspberry kouign amann was quite doughy/dense inside. The pistachio rose and raspberry almond croissants were better, with tons of almond/pistachio filling, but not fresh out of the oven and not particularly memorable for me. The three together cost about $22 which is a bit steep for me to come here often. There's some upstairs seating but I think a more fun experience is taking to-go and enjoying on a bench along the Brooklyn promenade. read more

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Worth the hype in every way Croissants are so yummy, spicy tomato focaccia is so yummy, and the kouign Amman is also phenomenal (this is also the only place I've had it lol so I can't compare) The lattes here are sooo good too! One of the few places I regularly order a vanilla latte from bc the vanilla syrup they use is so good Interior is beautiful and clean with nice seating in a beautiful neighborhood Genuinely no complaints for this place!!! read more

I've heard great things about this place, and when visiting my sister in Brooklyn it was the perfect opportunity to check it out! At 10:30 on a Monday, I was a little surprised to see the line out the door, but we went to the back and it moved fairly quickly! Once you're inside, the lobby is quite small. I got to the counter, ordered 2 almond croissants and a raspberry one, and they immediately packed them up in a paper bag for me. It came out to just under $20. There is a seating area upstairs which was temporarily closed, but it was a nice day out so we sat at a table outside. We tried the raspberry croissant first and it was so good! Buttery, flaky, and crisp, with a perfect ratio of sweetness and tartness from a fresh raspberry flavor. We also loved the almond, which I've heard is their most popular one, but the raspberry was a standout to me. My mom said they were great with her coffee. I'll definitely be returning! I'd recommend grabbing some napkins on your way out, as the pastries are very flaky and crumbs can get everywhere! read more

Got the pistachio rose and raspberry almond croissants (asked for recommendations and these were the ones that were recommended) and O M G they're SO SO SO good. I still dream of these even though I'm already back at home. The bakery itself smells divine and there's space upstairs to sit and chat as you enjoy your baked treat. I highly recommend stopping by for these croissants if you're in the Brooklyn area! read more

L'Appartement 4F - Pistachio rose croissant (left) and raspberry almond croissant (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York