Im afraid the rumors are indeed true. L'Appartement 4F croissants are worth standing in the rain for. That's what me and my family (visiting me from FL) had to do for just a bit. Thank god we got there before the line developed. However, my mom dropped her pistachio croissant and got back in line! My mom is a picky eater and for her to do that was a big deal! The line moves pretty quickly. As a family of 5 we devoured all the options of croissants. The raspberry, pistachio and the regular. They are all filled and gooey, yet flaky on the outside. My fav was the raspberry but I just love raspberry! They are very flat for a croissant but very delicious! Give it a try! read more

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Delicious croissants - both the sweet and savory. Best is the pistachio rose, Nutella croissant and the ham and cheese! Note: the chocolate chip cookies are so so.. Can't wait to stop by again! read more

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LOCATION: Easily missed small window with some of the available pastries showcased at the front. No sitting/waiting area so we walked just a short distance to Washington Square Park. FOOD: We only ordered the cookie which was good, not overly sweet, slightly melted chocolate chips, light salt on top to offset the sweetness. The cookie itself was a bit soft inside (it's all a matter of preference though) and very buttery which added to the flavor but was oily on the hands. SERVICE: Fine. Not particularly friendly but expected as much. OVERALL: Chocolate chip cookie was just fine. We would love to try the other pastries available. read more

Vacationing in NY and had to stop by for a visit for some pastries ! Arrived early and line wasn't too long! Purchased couples pastries to try. Both the pistachio and raspberry croissant was a bit too oily lacking the flakiness /chew I was looking for ! Cinnamon bun wasn't too bad but overly sweet generous with the frosting! The KA was probably my fav- simple and laminated ! Overall try it but don't think I'll be back but you will have to try it yourself I don't mind the price being a tad higher, hey we are in NY read more

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This bakery is for take out only by the window. I arrived there about half hour before it opened and there was about five more people coming to form the line. The croissants are buttery with good amount of filling. I had the pistachio rose and I enjoyed it very much. The pistachio filling isn't very sweet and I didn't notice the rose at all. The tahini chocolate chip cookies are highly recommended as well. Kouign Aman with raspberry is also buttery. The sweetness of the raspberry is a good touch to balance the richness of the pastry read more

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Raspberry almond croissant was SO good I'd come back for it and to try more pastries. Came on a Monday around 2 and no line. The cold brew was also pretty good. Service really nice they were kind. I want to come back to keep trying things read more

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Got a chocolate croissant and it was pretty good but it didn't change my life. I'm not the biggest croissant person so next time I want to try the cookie. read more

L’Appartement 4F - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came here after hearing so much about it. Luckily the line wasn't too long and it moved at a decent pace. When I got to the counter to see what was available I tried to ask the cashier what the different types of croissants were since it wasn't immediately obvious to me. She replied in a snarky tone, "everything we have available is on the menu today" and pointed at the menu. Unfortunately, I can't read French so I wasn't sure what many of the words on the menu meant (e.g. "aux amandes au framboise") and it didn't seem like she wanted to tell me, so I decided to just order the Pistachio Rose croissant. It was quite flat and not very flaky and crispy for a croissant and had a thick and overly sweet filling. Not quite what I was hoping for, especially at the price point. I wish I had ordered a plain croissant instead. read more

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If I could give it a Zero, I would. It's super rare for me to say so. I came around 10a.m. to check out this relatively new spot-just a few blocks from my home. There was a small line. You order in a window of what appears to be a tiny space on the ground floor- like an apartment. The pastries in the display underwhelming. The cinnamon bun lookalike was reminiscent of fake pastries. I went for "rose pistachio." It felt super heavy in the bag. OMG. Once I opened it, the buttery substance oozed out of a pistachio filling. It was so off putting. The croissant was layered and flaky... probably made on the premises & the notes of rose petals were such a surprise. Regardless, this must be the worst pastry I've ever had. Absolutely horrid, grease dripping down my hand, sloppy filling. How can anyone pose this as trendy or good. Service entitled: when asked the drip coffee source, told annoyingly it was from "partners." Trader Joe's Ethiopian? Honestly The Village boasts such veritable bakeries & superb drip coffee. I feel like getting my money back- $12 so above its true worth. read more

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I came here with a few friends early on a Saturday hoping to beat the lines after hearing about here from social media. While there still a line around 10am, it did move relatively quickly. The food and drinks were a bit of a mixed bag. I got a drip coffee, baguette sandwich and a pistachio croissant. I tried a bite of the plan croissant which my friend got, so managed to sample a few of their items. The baguette was my favorite. The bread was crispy and the ham was nice. I think some butter or cheese would have made it tastier. It was around $12. The pistachio croissant was.... Very flat, almost like it was squashed - in fact all of their fills croissants looked flattened/crushed.. which is disappointing given the premium price. I personally found it too sweet and preferred the plain croissant. The real disappointment is the service - the server was incredibly rude. When asking about the options of croissant, I was just told to "read the menu" - if I could interpret the French terms I wouldn't be asking... the same server very dismissively declared that the coffee she picked up (while handing me my pastries) was "not yours, this is mine" and that I would need to wait at the next window for "mine". That's fine.... they could have been clearer but also just no need for the attitude. While I liked the baguette and coffee, I don't think I'll come back or recommend this place as it was one of the rudest interactions I've had in NYC. read more

Short wait under 10min on a cold Sunday morning outside their West village window. Tried the plain croissant, the pistachio rose croissant, and the raspberry kouign amann. Came out to $20 for 3 pastries. Their plain croissant was spectacular. Would come back again and just get this next time! Would also love to come back and try their cheesy bread or focaccia. The kouign amann is better at Miolin bakery in my opinion. read more

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I love this place! Quick and friendly service. Excellent dessert! Best chocolate chip cookies and croissants in the city. The Manhattan location is just a quick pick up window without seating but smells fresh! Line moves quickly and longer on weekends. They're less likely to sell out on weekdays. Will definitely return! read more

West Village bakery window, Saturday around 1pm, no line, still had a large selection however they were out of the raspberry croissant I wanted to try... I ordered the chocolate almond croissant instead. I will remember each flakey, buttery, chocolate almond bite! With all of the fabulous carbs popping up in the city, I rarely consider croissants... based on their reviews, I knew a croissant would be my choice and now I want to try them all! $6.50 chocolate almond croissant. read more

L’Appartement 4F - Chocolate almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Small little window but nice to have a wonderful bakery in nyc. Defs runs out quick was was able ro snag almond chocolate crossing. Really good quality, French style. Defs worth it as good flavoring and quality. Recommend read more

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I'm so excited this Brooklyn bakery now has an outpost in the Greenwich/west village area! For croissants, I tried the everything bagel croissant and it was crispy, buttery and flavorful. A nice change of scenery if you're looking for something other than their staple sweet and decadent almond croissants. I also snatched a half sized baguette for the road and it was a pretty decent loaf. A note on the wait: They typically have moderate lines due to the social media hype, but I went mid day( 3pm) and happy to report that there were no lines during off peak times. I don't think the coffee was going to be amazing but I'll try it next time! read more

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We stumbled upon this place randomly and decided to get some coffee. It's like a little hole in the wall, they have no seating and it's right on the street. I ordered a cappuccino and it was one of the best I've had! The milk stayed frothy throughout every sip- it was so good! They also have bread and pastry items as well. But this is definitely one of the better coffee places for on the go. Service was nice and fast read more

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I stopped by here in December with a girlfriend before a day shopping in West Village. We got ham and cheese croissants which were really yummy. There was a short line but the staff was all really nice and helpful, worked very quick too. The coffee was pretty good as well. Over all really nice place and I would stop by again if I was in the area. read more

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We heard about this place on Reddit, but the opinions are mixed. Some people say it's really good, some people say it's overhyped, so we came to see for ourselves. TLDR: It's fine. Overhyped. Not worth $7 or the line in my opinion. Note, this review is based on their raspberry Kouign-Amann. I thought the raspberry was too sweet and not enough tart, but maybe that's my preference for non-jammy raspberries. AMBIANCE: It's a line that forms at a window. Nowhere to go inside or sit. read more

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Good food on the go, but expect a long line on the weekends. The earlier you go the better, but the pastries are always good. There's no place to sit and you order at a window. read more

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I've been waiting to try this place for so long after hearing that there were lines for their famous raspberry croissant. I thought this was going to be another one of these internet gimmicks but to my surprise this was probably one of the best raspberry croissants I've ever had. I came by at 2PM on a weekday - no line whatsoever, service is quick and the workers are so kind. you need to eat these croissants fresh! They hand it to you warm. read more

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Tried 'the' pistachio rose croissant. Loved the filling flavor, delicate nuanced and balanced. The pastry itself was a touch dry and unremarkable. Wish there was some seating to enjoy your coffee. read more

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Out of five stars this place gets a TEN! Heard they would be the best croissants in the city. Of course my first time here, I had to get a plain croissant to verify these outlandish claims. Wow. The airiest, most delicate, buttery, flaky croissant ever. Like what croissants taste like in your dreams and fantasies. Have been here several times again for their specialty croissants, including one of my favorites the raspberry almond one. I went recently (Fall 2025) for their pumpkin almond one which was also very delicious even though I don't like pumpkin. They didn't have the raspberry one though anymore, wondering if they still carry it or if it's seasonal though I saw it throughout last spring and summer. The coffee and matcha here are pretty solid, too, they definitely didn't let that fall to the wayside. They also sell fresh loaves of bread which I'm sure are excellent for your next dinner party. The bakery menu is overall pretty simple/small outside the croissants, leaning more traditional outside of those specialty croissants. But nothing you get will disappoint you. Even their pain au chocolat went CRAZYYYY being suuuuuper airy and fluffy, and nice rich chocolate in the middle (though I wish they put more chocolate in there, but that's not unique to them, it's a thing I have against most pain au chocolats). Keep it up L'appartment 4F. You are indeed the BEST croissant I've found in the city yet (and I've been looking hard). read more

Cute little hole in the wall bakery! I got the raspberry almond croissant and it was sooooooo good. I've never had a croissant like this - usually a chocolate croissant lover. The raspberry jam is more towards the middle/end but it was the perfect amount and it paired so well with the almonds. The almond on top still had a crunch and the layers of the croissant were so buttery and flaky So delicious!!! read more

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Finally got to try this place after it collecting dust in my bookmarks. I ordered the raspberry and pistachio croissant. Both had great flavor and were nice and flaky as a croissant should be. A little on the greasy side but overall good. I also ordered an iced latte. Lowkey wouldn't recommend getting the coffee it was a little too milky for my liking. Got there a little before they closed on a weekday and they still had croissants which was nice. Buttttt something weird was after I ordered the next customer after me got a free croissant (because they were closing soon) and I didn't. I'm a little bitter about that but I would still come back but not in the near future read more

Best raspberry almond croissant of my life. Quite rich but most definitely worth indulging in.

Yes, yes, yes to their croissants! They didn't have the pistachio one when we went, but the raspberry croissant was amazing. The raspberry jam inside struck the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the texture was spot-on: crispy and flaky on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. Soooooo delicious. We also tried the pain au chocolat, which had a lovely flavor and that same soft interior. Personally, I prefer when the chocolate is swirled or layered throughout the pastry, rather than just wrapped around one or two chocolate stick. I get that the latter is more traditional (and easier to produce). Still, a solid version overall. Would recommend!! read more

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I was brought here because my go to bakery was closed for a TV shoot. It's Saturday morning and I'd like coffee and a hot croissant. I searched on Yelp for the best croissants in NYC and L'Appartement 4F came up in the search. I follow the directions but I don't see the storefront? Closer look, it's a window?? Au contraire, this apartment "window" is the front of a bakery powerhouse. I peek inside and see many bread choices. I order a latte and a pistachio croissant. I would have liked to see more baked choices, a cookie would have been nice but I am happy with my purchase. My order is filled quickly. I move to the pick up window, fix my coffee and walk to my car. The latte? Perfecto. The croissant? It's a sophisticated croissant and baked perfectly. A nice balance of pistachio and delicate buttery exterior. I'm glad things happened the way it did. I loved my visit at 4F, it's a neighborhood gem. read more

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I've been meaning to visit the BK location for so long but never made it over. The ridiculous lines didn't make me want to go any quicker. I randomly passed by this Manhattan location with a few ppl ahead of me and so happy I did! This is a bakery window-no seats. The line actually went pretty quickly, and the workers seem to be hauling a*s, which I appreciate. In addition, the guy on register was SO kind to me! These 5 stars are for the chocolate croissant. Don't start with your "overhyped" commentary either....THIS IS WHAT I IMAGINE A REAL CROISSANT TASTE LIKE IN FRANCE. An absolutely magical food experience. So simple yet soooo delicious. I urge any croissant connoisseurs to rate it themselves. I also tried the raspberry muffin thingy and it was delicious! I wish there was a bit of filling on the inside but maybe that is me being greedy. I also tried the chocolate chip cookie and it was good but def not in my top 5. It's been lovely to see the growth of this young couple's journey. Best of luck and I absolutely will be back. read more

Usually this place always crowded and a long line but this time the line was ok, although they dont have much of choices but we did manage to get few items. Their everything bagel croissant was good, the pastry is really crunchy and flaky. Love it.. We also tried classic chocolate croissant and rose kougn aman. Overall, definitely worth the line. read more

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Can't really say much about this place. We waited in line, trying to see what they still had available, which you cannot tell. But we didn't need to wait. Because by the time we got up there, everything we wanted to try was sold out. Not very efficient. Cute little storefront. Maybe I'll get to try it on the next visit. read more

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I am not usually one to order croissants but I stopped by on a weekday and it is soo worth the hype!! Plus, there was no wait! I only got two bc I figured it eat half and save the rest but ended up eating in one sitting it was so good! I got the chocolate and raspberry. Both were absolutely delicious and crispy and flaky on the outside. I wish the chocolate had a bit more chocolate inside but it was still perfect. I am so glad I tried this place!! read more

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Got the Pistachio Rose Croissant and it was so delicious & Flaky!!! $8.25!! Definitely worth getting it! read more

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Stopped in on my break and had a great experience. The raspberry jam pastry was really good--soft inside and not overly sweet, just a bit overly flaky on the outside which was really messy. The pistachio rose croissant was the standout--perfectly balanced, flavorful, and definitely worth it (messy, but so good). My coworker loved the cinnamon roll, and even the cookie they threw in was amazing. Staff was super friendly and everything tasted fresh. Will definitely be back. read more

Personally (and to my husband as well) we find this bakery to be overhyped. I've heard such amazing things and walked from SoHo to here not long after they opened on a weekday to try. There were already people in line. We were hopeful that was a good sign. We ordered 3 things: raspberry croissant, cinnamon roll & the chocolate chip cookie. We did not enjoy any of them unfortunately. None of the pastries seemed particularly fresh. And flavor-wise none really stood out. It was surprising. People working at the walk up window were kind and it's a cute concept but just fell flat for us. If I'm in the area again, I would maybe try something else but certainly wouldn't go out of my way to go here. read more

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Always heard about this place and finally got to try it! The croissant was buttery and delicious didn't disappoint! My friend is from France and gave her stamp of approval so it's legit! It's a takeout place and you can see the kitchen from the outside looked very well designed and staff was super nice and was very happy that we liked the croissant. Def gotta try if you're in the area. read more

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Stopped by here on a food tour earlier this month. Long line which we were luckily able to skip for the tour. Loved hearing the story of how this place got started. We got to try their pumpkin croissants which were fantastic. I honestly normally do not care for croissants but this one was easily the best I've ever had. I'd highly recommend this spot! read more

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Grabbed a couple of pastries from here! I really like the open window concept and found it very on brand with NYC. Cinnamon Bun - 5/5 the roll itself is crispy on the outside and the frosting on top isn't overly sweet, would come back again for this! Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie - buttery, the tahini is strong and prevalent in a good way Classic Croissant - tasted great but was a bit flat for a croissant Would love to go back and try some of the other croissant flavors. The packaging is so cute! The boxes and bags have a black bow! FYI - no seating and pastries are like $7 on average. read more

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Went early around 9am on a Sunday morning and there was no wait! Heard lots of good things about this bakery and the croissants were delicious. The pistachio rose croissant runs quite sweet but as do all the other ones in the city so I opted for the chocolate almond instead and it was so good. The chocolate was melted and the frangipane was not too sweet. The only con is that it was a little too buttery for me so I felt a little sick after eating it. Would recommend sharing with friends! read more

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Got there around 8:30 on a weekday and I was pretty surprised that there was no line. The cashier was super friendly and when I told her it was my first time and asked what was good, She excitedly shared all of her favorites with me. I decided to get the rose croissant since she said it was one of her favorites. I typically don't like super floral foods, but I thought this croissant was super good. There's this rose jam in the middle that I really enjoyed and their croissant was fresh and flaky. It was a little sweet so I could only eat half of it, but I would go back again. Prepare to spend around $7 dollars per pastry. Note- there is no seating inside or out. It is just a little window to order and limited signs. I missed it the first time I walked by (they were closed at the time) read more

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Loved every bite of these croissants! Travelled to NY from Boston for the day to try some of the best spots around the city and this was top of my list! The pistachio rose and almond and raspberry croissants lived up to the hype! Also so nice that they weren't sold out by 12! read more

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