Updating my score to 3.5, rounding up to 4. Overall La Noisette is still a solid option for most things, but after having dozens of croissants in Europe and the US, I can say the bake on them is not great. I feel like it's changed since my initial review as everytime we get a croissant, it's just not good so we opt for the danishes instead which are good. read more

I love this place!! I wound up going here because I wanted to buy my wife and I some tasty croissants. This place populated during my Google search. Wonderful reviews. They had a long line and that excited me because I just knew this spot was it. It was finally my turn, I bought like 10 different items lol. I could not make up mind at all. This place smelled delicious . It is a quaint spot.. which is perfect. The only thing I disliked was the lack of parking. I had to drive around awhile.. but I found one...yayyyy for me! Lmao Got home and we loved majority of what we had. Everything was so fresh. I will definitely find my way back! read more

If you have a sweet tooth and love bakeries, this is a place you won't want to miss! It's truly a gem and has some of the most delicious baked goods. The apple strudel is my fav. read more

La Noisette Sweets - A glass bakery display case contains an assortment of Danish pastries and sweets, including croissants, fruit Danish, and chocolate pastries. Each item has a handwritten label with its name and price. The reflection of the bakery interior and outside scenery can be seen on the glass surface. The display is part of La Noisette Sweets, a bakery specializing in French-style pastries. - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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So sad that they're closing. I will always remember grabbing some of their wonderful pastries on sunny mornings at the Saturday Kensington farmers market. Their strawberry pistachio croissant is a favorite of ours - just sweetly delicious with that hint of strawberries and pistachio. Such happiness in eating them! read more

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I stumbled upon La Noisette Sweets by chance while I was in line waiting for a Xulo pop-up next door at Morrell's Bread. The shop is on the smaller side -- with no seating inside, so it's strictly an order and take to-go type of a spot. Although there were a bunch of delicious pastry items in the case, my eyes laser focused on the canelés. It's hard to find a well made canelé and the ones here were incredible. I was lucky enough to show up right when the canelés had been pulled from the oven, so they were warm to the touch when I received them. The outside of the canelé had a thick, crunchy crust and contrasted nicely with the fluffy, spongy, light texture inside. The caramelized, browned bottom provided a slightly bitter note to contrast the sweetness. With a cup of coffee, this is honestly one of my favorite breakfasts. I would 100% stop by again just to pick up a canelé. read more

La Noisette Sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wait wait, are they closing? It's a disaster! Best bone fide French pastries in the Bay Area. read more

This is a tiny whole in the wall spot in Berkeley. Limited hours but totally worth making it in. I LOVE their Canelle! I tried an egg tart of some sort today and it was perfect as well. read more

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So delicious! Very pleased with all the lovely pastries we picked up. The chocolate chip cookies were absolutely top notch. Soft, chewy, crispy. Definitely worth a drop by if you're in the area! read more

A hidden gem! Good lamination on their pastry and lots of variety. Fairly reasonably priced. read more

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Beautiful pastries that can be found at the Kensington farmers market on Sundays. There was a line but it went by quickly. I was worried about them selling out of items but fortunately I arrived around 11am and there was still lots to choose from! They do not have any coffee, but no worries right next to them there is a coffee stand so it worked out! After you can take the time to stroll around the cute little farmers market and maybe even enjoy some live music. As for what I ordered : - Almond croissant 6/10 - croissant was good, as for the filling I have had better. - A strawberry pastry (can't remember the name) 4/10 it was quite beautiful just like all the other pastries here but I was not a big fan. All in all the presentation gets a 4 star but that's not what matters most. Perhaps I ordered the wrong items for my taste palette, so I am willing to try again the next time I'm in the area! read more

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Excellent pastries! We had lunch nearby and while waiting in line to be seated a couple behind us recommended La Noisette Sweets. The shop is really cute. The young woman who helped us was so nice describing each pastry. There was an older gentlemen working in the background. We assume it was the owner. We bought two raspberry almond croissants that were eaten up before we reached the car. Yummy. read more

The croissants are flaky and not greasy. We were very impressed by how good the baked goods were. We actually went to the Kingston farmers market on Sunday just to get more! read more

Cute little bakery next to Standard Fare where we had brunch. Asked the lady behind the counter what are their best sellers and she said their caneles and their pistachio croissant so that is what we ordered. Will have to come back to try their other offerings. read more

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I ordered the canele's and was excited to try them. They were good but unfortunately they tasted slightly burnt and over baked.

Their pastries are incredible...and this shop is run by the nicest folks who take the time to describe each pastry...and you can't wait to partake! Definitely recommend making a stop here! read more

This place is dangerous... in a good way. I was tempted to clear the shelves but I held myself back. It was flavorful, not overly sweet, great balance of flavors & the perfect texture. It was an easy peasy grab & go for me. The place smelt delicious read more

I tried a few pastries, and the strawberry pistachio was my favorite--mostly because I love pistachio! It had the perfect balance of sweetness, and the combination of flavors was spot on. The caramelized melted cheese added a delicious depth, making it a unique and satisfying bite. I also enjoyed the lemon Danish--light, flavorful, and just the right amount of tartness. Overall, a great selection of pastries! read more

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La Noisette Sweets had a good variety of savor and sweet options, and was not too busy when I went! At 9:30, all pastries were available, with the two I chose shown in the photos. They warmed up the savory pastries and the custard in the Meyer Lemon pastry was rich and sweet, with the lemon prominent. There was no seating indoors, but there were 4-5 seats outside the shop. I would recommend walking toward 4th Street afterward! read more

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Oh La Noisette. I had you bookmarked for so long. But while everything looked and sounded amazing, much of what we had didn't seem as fresh as one would have expected. The croques flavors seemed to be good but the croissant or bread part of it was a little stale as were the pain au chocolate. No fluffiness or airiness at all. A little flat and soggy actually. I looked forward to the noisette the most as I love a hazelnut and chocolate combo. But same on the bread part. Didnt taste fresh. And the toasted hazelnuts were a bit stale. Disappointed bc I had held high hopes. But perhaps we came on an off day. read more

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I had a random craving for some caneles for a few weeks and was looking for a pastry shop that wasn't in the city that I could visit! Searching on Yelp, I found La Noisette Sweets and realized I walked by the shop once but it wasn't open that day. This time around, we came on a Saturday morning and it wasn't crowded. Service was quick and the staff was friendly and patient while I decide on my order. If you like French style baked goods, this is a great place to check out. The caneles flavors were great, not too sweet! I would come back just for this. Since their pastries menu changes, I would come back to try the other pastries next time. If you're looking for seating area, there's a small section of benches outside for you to sit down and enjoy your pastries. read more

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Delicious pastries. I tried the prosciutto and cheese croissant and the Apple Nutella kouign aman and they were delish. So flavorful.

Just incredible! The flaky layers in their pastry and richness of butter they use is unmatched. I had one with a tomato and cheese filling and probably one of the best things I've had in my life. They also have one with tiramisu crème which is delicious. Not particularly accessible or in a busy neighborhood means less traffic for them (wish they'd get more). Superb price for the quality of what they offer. Truly a hidden gem! read more

Loved the croissants and Kouign Amman! Came for their croissants and wasn't disappointed. They weren't huge not super sweet/overindulging. Great/strong strawberry flavor, and pistachio was tasty as well. I'd come back to try more of their pastries and goodies! read more

La Noisette Sweets - Pistachio and Strawberry croissant, Kouign Amman with Nutella, and Strawberry Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got the croque crevettes , it was realllyyyyy goooood ! The crust is soft and flaky , warm it up and u got a great breakfast

Delectable French pastries in a cute shop! I was taking PTO one Wednesday and finally made it here - I had a chocolate almond croissant, a kouign amann, and a croque monsieur danish. Everything was crisp and buttery. I actually wouldn't get the chocolate almond croissant again (the almond filling was too sweet and it was very small compared to Fournee), but the kouign amann might be the favorite I've tried so far (and this is coming from someone who is obsessed with Starter Bakery). I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Delicious selection of pastries! Helpful staff and a clean location. It's only open to the public on Tuesday and Saturday. My gf loved the Cara Cara orange pastry. I loved the bread pudding and various croissants. read more

La Noisette Sweets is like a homey kitchen. Imagine visiting an old auntie or uncle in a cabin in Europe (lol) and sharing a meal they cooked with seasonal veggies and fruits and grains from their garden. This is the ambiance so warm and comfy Seats are limited outside so most sit on the concrete banisters(?) the raised areas on the sidewalk. Families and friends sit, chit chat while enjoying food from here. Worth a visit and try for sure read more

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Lovely pastries. You need some. There is no seating inside, outside seating is available, I think.

Delightful bakery with beautiful French pastries. Came for a sweet surprise when dropping off the sib at UC Berk and will look forward to another Saturday to visit here Pastries: raspberry croissant was to die for... the flakiness, filled with real raspberries, buttery taste and powder dust of pure goodness. This was the best croissant I ever had, so upset I did not get two. We also got the chocolate croissant, Kouign-amann, strawberry danish, canneles de bordeaux, and a raspberry chocolate ganache pastry. The raspberry chocolate ganache pastry was immaculate and my sister wanted a huge cake of it. It melted in your mouth and the dark chocolate was rich. It was so delicious, the sister refused to wait for a picture; hence, the half eaten pastry in the picture. Chocolate croissant, strawberry danish and Kouign-amann were delicious with hot coffee and tea. My least favorite was the canneles de bordeaux. It was good but the other ones blew it away in taste. I love cinnamon and caramel, but definitely a more mature grandma pastry who can't have sugar. Environment: very small bakery probably the smallest I ever been to, but the pastries speak volumes. The displays are in full view and they have racks of fresh pastries behind them. We went towards closing and they still had a good selection Service: sweetest humans running this bakery. Even boasted to my mom about how lovely they were to my sisters and I. Thank you for being so wonderful to us Compare: overall an amazing bakery! you can taste the love in their pastries and service. Will purchase a whole cake or tart for Berk graduation soon read more

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I stumbled upon this sweet gem of a bakery while on my way to Third Culture. Happenstance it was a Wednesday! I didn't realize my luck until I told all my coworkers about it and we found out it's open only one day! You walk in and immediately heaven's bells play in the distance. Oh wait, it was just in my head. Sunbeams shine upon 2 glass cases with the most delectable pastries right inside the door. Only 2 people could fit inside at a time. I wanted to get one of each, they all looked so scrumptious. What I got: Regular croissant (buttery and soft inside) Hazelnut croissant (yummy chocolatey filling) Cara Cara Danish (absolutely delicious) Kouign amann (buttery, sweet and crunchy top) Strawberry pistachio croissant Almond cake with blueberries I want to come back every week and will happily put on 20lbs. At least I'd die happy and hope to walk up to the pearly gates of La Noisette again. read more

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One of the favorite bakery in the Bay . My favorites is almond croissant, so good. I have been to all of the top bakery in the Bay and La Noisette Sweets is just as good :) Please stop by to support this local bakery. read more

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Thinking of having a croissant from my usual bakery, I decided to try someplace new. I didn't know of this place and was in luck as it was Wednesday, the only day it is open. I got the strawberry pistachio croissant, nutella apple kougin amann, tiramisu danish, and apple turnover to share with the hubs. My favorite was the nutella apple kougin amann. The pastry as still flaky and crunchy. It had the right amount of filling of apple and nutella. The second would be the strawberry pistachio croissant. I was expecting a strawberry jam filling, but was surprised to find sliced strawberries. This worked well, as the strawberry added a slight tanginess to the sweet pistachio. I hoping it was double baked, but it was not. I'd definitely come back to try another kougin amann flavor. read more

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Wednesdays is my favorite day because it's the day that La Noisette opens their bakery for a first come first serve on all their beautiful pastries. Without a doubt this is one of my favorite bakeries in Berkeley because how delicious each and every pastry tastes. Seeing the owner and his wife working together is so sweet. The owner is French and I was able to dabble a little bit to flex my sub par skills but it's nice to get a little chit chat with the owner and baker himself. Their pastries go quick so I suggest going as soon as they open. read more

Oui oui - can this place please be open more often?????? I'm obsessed! These are some of the best bakery treats in the whole Bay Area. Delicious. The croissants are absolute perfection. I see why they have a solid five star rating. We stumbled upon this place by accident while on our way to the hipster bakery around the block. I found myself questioning whether or not we needed to get food from both bakeries, but I am here to say that I am so happy we did! Everything was so. dang. tasty. I'm still reeling from how good it was. This quickly became my go-to bakery! They have a bunch of unique items that aren't typically seen anywhere else near here. Now y'all, I'm sure we can all agree... How can we petition them to be open more often? I can't survive on just once a week! read more

La Noisette Sweets - pistachio strawberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Fantastic fresh baked pastries! Staff is super friendly and helpful- pastries sell quickly so get there early!

Any perceived addictive notions about the fad pastries around the corner from La Noisette will disappear once you enter this quaint French store. With so many visual choices of unique French pastries, you can come here and try something new and delicious every visit. A Spicy Shrimp Croque? Shut the front door! Savory with a hint of spicy. Every bite of the shrimp still had the crispness. Add a moist Sticky Bum. Gooey and full of cinnamon flavor. An espresso was required (from around the corner). With limited days the store is open, I've conveniently planned my business in this part town to coincide with a stop! read more

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I was eyeing this place so long but I work on Wednesday. Call it fate, but one Wednesday last Fall, I had an unfortunate series of events that led me to take the day off work, so I took care of some personal emergencies that morning and by afternoon I went straight to La noisette for the pastries I've been drooling over from just photos online. Unfortunately by 1:00 they were out of the kouign amann and strawberry pistachio croissant. I grabbed a few savory bites and a pistachio pastry and although they weren't my first choice, everything was delicious. I've been itching to go back since that day..... Fast forward to Feb 2022 when my job now starts late on Wednesday so I can actually make it to this place right when it opens to get the freshest selection before having to jet to work. I did just that this past Wednesday and everything looked so fresh and amazing that I could not help but order $50 worth of different pastries. Of course my priority was the strawberry pistachio croissant and kouign amann that I had missed out of the first time. Everything was incredibly delicious! The only disappointment on my second visit was a miscommunication that occurred. I ordered a ton of stuff and one of the very helpful and pleasant employees patiently counted my items and rang me up. After I took my card out of the reader while she was packing up my order, she hesitated, and I asked if I had forgotten something. She looked at me and said she had forgotten to charge me for one of the items. I said no big deal and she rang me up for a second transaction of $4.00. I walked out happy, but when I got to work and checked my bag, one of the danishes was missing. I think that she forgot to pack it in my bag after charging me the additional transaction of $4.00. It's only $4.00 and an honest mistake, but it was still a little disappointing not being able to try the cara cara danish after I went out of my way to pay again and make an effort to honestly support a small local business. Nevertheless, I will be back again! read more

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We wanted Kouign-amanns and so we first went to the bakery on 8th St and then had to go find them at the Kensington Farmer's Market...I prefer plain...and so I was lucky...as it was later in the morning and they only had one left. As the other ones they had were sold to someone else...so I was happy! I also got a raisin cinnamon roll and it was delightful...and although a little out of my way, it could be a special treat on the weekend. read more

La Noisette Sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

If you get to know the owner the pastries only become sweeter and more savory. He left his business owning and running multiple hair salons to pursue a passion - baking these goods! Jumped into school to learn the trade and has been making these yummy things for 6years or so. What a hard worker and what an understanding of great pastries and food. Think about if you could make hundreds of pastries on your own. This man DOES. Amazing. Glad he has some help, and I can only selfishly wish he keeps this place open for many more years to come. Don't just go when you pass by. Make the special trip and buy more than one pastry. You won't regret it. read more

I have returned many times since Alan and I were here in 2020, but this is my first update. I have bought a variety of pastries, some sweet, others savory. I have bought the hazelnut tart I mentioned in that review, as well as kouign amann, pain au chocolate, various cookies and and other baked goods, whose details I can't remember, as well as multiple savory flans for dinner. They make two kinds, one mushrooms and feta and the other spinach and goat cheese. I don't have a preference, I just buy what strikes my fancy. They are small, a single serving, and they make a wonderful dinner entrée along w/ salads. Today, for the first time they had pastel de nata, the Portuguese egg tarts I love. I commented that I had fallen in love w/ them in Lisbon and Alain said he had too. This was the first time they had offered them, so it wasn't that I just hadn't seen them. I bought one and had it w/ my afternoon tea, warming it a bit. It was delicious. The spinach flan I bought today served as the main part of my dinner tonight, heated in the oven so it was hot. It has a lovely texture and the flavor is good. read more