For something like 40 years, this was Moishe's -- a classic Jewish bakery with the world's best Rye bread, and babkas... and I miss it. But that sadness is mitigated by the greatness of the Le Fournil bakery. It's bread and pastries are classic in perfect European style - absolutely terrific goods. They defy the rule that a bakery can't be great at both breads and pastries. You want to know what a real crunchy French baguette is? This is the place. It's pastries are a mix of the familiar (cheese danish, for example) and more exotic sweets. A big plus is what they've done to the space. What was cramped, suspended ceiling, fluorescent lights, standing only, and handwritten signs quaintly taped onto a painted wall has been stripped to reveal the high-ceiling space with glamorous tiled walls that lurked underneath. It has seating now, and excellent coffees. Moishe, I'm sorry you gave up the space, but you did good. read more

This bakery is low key but many locals know it for having authentic French bread and pastries. I waited in line for a bit, and was very happy with my almond croissant...great texture and not too sweet at all! read more

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(4.5 stars) The beignets are still winners in my book and are quite addictive--whether they be raspberry, chocolate, or plain. So good and the perfect amount of dessert when you want something a little sweet but don't want a calorie bomb. pair that with a drip coffee and you got a winning post-running reward on a breezy Fall day. lines move pretty slow because the counter is a one-person show, the bakery has a steady flow of neighborhood patrons, and the customers are paralyzed by the variety of baked items. i tend to avoid lines that are more than two people deep. just found out that the baguettes are baked fresh throughout the day, so no need to get there early morning to get a super fresh one. Le Fournil is definitely an East Village must-visit. read more

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THE BRETZEL WAS EVERYTHING I DIDNT KNOW I NEEDED. Chocolate Hazelnut Babka in a pretzel shape, I mean come on!? I could have eaten four of them. They were a bit low on breads when I stopped in probably because it was a bit later in the day and because it was Rosh Hashanah. I will definitely return, but earlier in the day so that I could get my hands on some of the bread! When I entered, there was one person being helped and another person in the line ahead of me. The person being helped at the counter had zero situational awareness and was chit chatting and asking to view multiple items to pick "the best," all while the line was forming behind her. Another person joined the line after me. The gentleman before me got so fed up he left after 5 minutes of the jaunt. read more

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I walked in to get some real French pastries. The front of the store seems different from the online pics. It was sort of dark inside, weirdly stuffy. Not really inviting. The server was attentive, but the food display, though offering a variety of French fare, didn't seem appetizing, with baskets looking unclean. I looked & left. Spring spruce up might be needed read more

Lots of goods to choose from. I found the pain au chocolat to be kind of dull and soft. Not even slightly crispy. It was layered inside, it was just fine. Chocolate was decent. The raspberry beignet was maybe half filled, it was also just okay. Nice flavor. The latte was good, refreshing and smooth. read more

Le Fournil - raspberry beignet, pain au chocolat, latte - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Randomly stopped by this bakery and was immediately impressed by the selection of breads and pastries. I came a little bit later towards the end of the day, so they were already out of stock for some items. However, their bread looks so beautiful. As for what I ordered, I got a ham and cheese sandwich, which I wish was toasted since the bread was hard (expected though because it was a baguette and I came around the afternoon). However, when I heated it up later at home the sandwich was surprisingly delicious, even with very few ingredients. Service was friendly and kind! No complaints there. I'd probably come back and try other things again. read more

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I went around NYC to taste canele from various bakery. Fournil 's Canele would be one of top one if one is okay with a median size canele. balance in flavour with excellent texture :. Crispy on the outside and soft and pudding like inside . Just wish they can make a smaller bite size ... read more

I visited this cafe on a weekend, and it was such a lovely cozy stop! It is run by the sweetest couple, and the service was so quick & effective (esp given how long the line was!!). I especially loved their wide assortment of mini pastries bc I'm someone who loves to try a bunch of different things. . Here is what I tried as a baker/blogger (@sowmthingsweet on Instagram): - Maple Pecan Danish; VERY delicious. Great natural intense maple flavor without being too sweet. I also enjoyed the crunch from the pecans throughout (they are an elite nut) - Mini Tomato Tart: Very fresh & simple. Would've preferred the larger size because I feel like I mainly tasted the pastry & not the filling. - Mini Pain Au Chocolat: technically very well done, not greasy at all with beautiful pockets of air between each croissant layer. Chocolate was nice & bittersweet as I prefer. - Pissaladiere Slice: The most unique!! I wanted to step out of my comfort zone & i can totally see it being a hit for others, just not for me (bc of the anchovies haha). The focaccia was fluffy & the caramelized onion paired well with the tart olives. - Peasant Bread: solid lovely sourdough bread :) Overall, everything was quite delicious, however, I do wish my pastries were warmed! Can't wait to be back. read more

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It was ok, I'll give them a little discount bc we came in towards the end of the day . The place is a cute bakery with a few small tables and some French groceries for sale as well. We tried the peach croissant which was not bad but not amazing . Could have used a little more generosity in the filling . Dough was ok but not at its peak. We also got the grilled cheese which seem to be better , judged on my daughters feedback , but again closer to an ok grade We'll perhaps come back to try some other items read more

Le Fournil - Peach croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious pastries, lots of variety. While I've only tried one thing here so far (the maple pecan danish), I was impressed by the wide variety of pastries that they had on display. The maple pecan danish was to die for!! You really tasted the maple and it was a decadent little treat (very sweet, so if you don't like sweet things it may not be to your liking). The cashier was friendly and there was no line when I went around 8:30 am. There's also a few tables inside that you can sit and eat at, although I took my pastry to go. read more

I always have to resist the urge to wander into Le Fournil when I pass by it on the street. The bright red, white and blue French flag storefront just beckons to be entered and savored. It truly is a gem. I have tried their pistachio croissant, mini chocolate croissant, and Croque Tomato Mozzarella. The first two were excellent; the last one was not bad. Definitely not cheap, but reasonable by NYC standards. The mini croissant and pain au chocolat are only $1 and a great way to sample the viennoiserie as well as treat the kiddos. The pistachio croissant was a thing of beauty and decadence. The Croque Tomato Mozzarella (basically a Croque Monsieur but with tomato instead of ham) was delicious, but oddly sold cold. I had hoped to have it fresh for lunch, but was surprised to see it unheated. I was advised to heat it on the griddle at home. I'm not sure what I was doing wrong but even after heating it on low-heat on a pan, it wasn't good and was very dense and dry. I would skip the Croques in the future. read more

Le Fournil - Cheese and tomato croque monsieur $9 - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped in for some pastries on a weekday morning. It wasn't super busy inside, but there was a small line that moved quickly. We ordered a chocolate hazelnut pretzel, chocolate twist, madeleine, and peach danish. They were all fresh and delish & not overly sweet for the ones I selected. The peach danish and chocolate hazelnut pretzel were my favorites of the ones we had. read more

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Great spot for pastries in the morning, woke up early and popped in really quickly. Service was quick and friendly, and there were little tables inside to eat at. Of all the treats, the Peach Danish was my favorite, it had great fresh peach flavor. There were lots of other things available as well like sandwiches and loaves of bread. read more

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Le Fournil was one of the spots on my self-guided croissant tour! We ordered without the wait that La Cabra and Librae have at 11:30 am on a Saturday. The store feels a bit more old school and cramped, but at least there were seats along the mirror on the right side of the store. I was pleasantly surprised, given the more old school deli feel of this bakery and less name recognition. It was one of the best croissants I've had in NYC -- all the right amounts of buttery and flaky. Their caneles don't miss, either. read more

Truly the best bakery in the east village! The BEST pastries and wonderful service! Authentic with lots of options! Price is great too! Get the Pistachio cream croissant!! read more

I picked up pastries here before a work meeting. I got a few different things, including a few mini croissants and pain au chocolat, an apple turnover, a strawberry and cheese plié, a maple and pecan danish, a cinnamon roll, canelé, and a hazelnut and chocolate bretzel. Everyone loved the pastries. It's a bit on the pricier side, but the quality is good. I'd definitely come here again! read more

7/10 Came here because I saw them on a list of best corissants in the city. PLAIN CROISSANT Their croissant definitely stands out in the sense that it was very airy and stretchy! It's not hard/flakey/crusty like other croissants, but rather, fluffy and pull-apart, and the dough was chewy. I kind of enjoyed that, even though I wasn't expecting it, and would def recommend getting their croissants. BELGIAN WAFFLE w CUSTARD - a little cold, so this was take it or leave it FETA SPINACH PASTRY - love a feta spinach moment, a little savory, not super fresh when I got it around noon, was okay and definitely scratched the itch. They sell a variety of imported French goods as well, and I was looking for a fresh squeezed juice and they had a few bottled nectar juices including a mango one which was fragrant and sweet. read more

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I went to the new one on 72 street and 3 ave , the atmosphere is pretty depressing they did not do any improvements, I bought also a baguette - much to hard I left to an other place on Lexington much more enjoyable read more

Spacious bakery with a great selection. Limited outdoor seating only when I visited in November 2023. They also have a store with French pantry items. I tried: + Chocolate Madeline + Chocolate hazelnut bretzel + Raspberry beignet The bretzel was the highlight (reminded me of the one at J'aime in Philly), and the beignet was also amazing. Good prices for the area, too! read more

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This is the only bakery I found in Lower Manhattan that most resembles an authentic French bakery. The chairs and tables face outward towards 2nd Avenue just like how the Europeans do it abroad, they sell a variety of bake goods and sandwiches, and they also have French snacks. Even the staff, some of them speak French! To sum, if you are looking for a Paris bakery experience, look no further, stop by Le Fiurnil, which literally means "bakery" in the East Village. Go early in the AMs and order a raspberry/pastacio croissant or a Canelé before it's sold out. It truly is a treat! Also, going to the Le Fournil in the morning has another advantage - The baguettes they sell are fresh and warm. What? FRESH AND WARM BAGUETTES. Yes!! It will feel like a warm blanket on a cold morning. The texture is crunchy and chewy at the same time. It tastes wayyyyy better than the ones you buy from grocery stores. Although it can get busy in the morning, the ladies in the front are quick and friendly. Highly recommend this jam! read more

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Le Fournil offers one of the best pain au chocolat in my opinion. The rest of the baked goods are also worthy of trying. Enjoyed the crumble cakes and the tomato pastries. read more

The best staff, yummy fresh and healthy sandwiches, salads, bread, etc. AMAZING pastries. Thanks Guys and Gals!

Tried the almond croissant and one each of their minis. Came right at opening so some of them still had warmth from the oven. The ratio of inside to crust is very different for a mini but they were exceptional. The outside was flaky and really crisp. The inside was buttery without being greasy and had a really rich flavour. It tasted almost caramelized. The almond croissant was also amazing and super flaky. Everything was so buttery and tasty. One of the best croissants I've eaten! The staff was friendly and helpful. The other pastries all looked so good especially the pretty crème ones. read more

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So delicious! The apricot plie was so flaky and buttery and not too sweet. We tried lots of bakeries while in NYC and this was our favorite. Legit, old school bakery and not from instagram! read more

My friends and I came on a Saturday morning with little to no wait and plenty of outdoor seating available. The staff were very kind and playful as they helped us picked out a sweet pastry because we had so much trouble choosing from the many options. I tasted: - ham and cheese sandwich: we easily picked this pastry as our savory item because the amount of cheese encrusted on the exterior was epic & the toast level looked divine. Unfortunately, this was a big let down in every way. They popped the sandwich in the toaster for a few minutes but it was still cold when we consumed it. The cheese had an almost rubbery texture because it was crusty but still cold. The bread and sandwich internals were still cold and stiff and it was hard to appreciate any sort of flavor. I would not order this again (or I'd request and extra long toast) - almond croissant: a nice treat to wrap up the meal. It's properly crunchy and not overwhelmingly sweet. It did look exceptionally flat although that did not compromise the taste. Apparently, this item often sells out first. I liked it but am interested in giving other pastries a try next time. There is only limited outdoor seating with one umbrella. The sun was beating down this morning as we huddled under the umbrella. I would not be surprised if other customers suffered any degree of sunburn. Also, there is a high density of trash along the sidewalks that blew over to the seating area and bundled around our legs over the course of our consumption. This was unpleasant but ultimately a result of our city and not this bakery. I'm still down to give the place another shot! read more

Le Fournil - Ham and cheese sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

They deserve more recognition for their food. This restaurant was exceptionally good. Their attention to detail was remarkable again. The dishes reflect a high-end approach to food quality. They hit the mark every time here. read more

Not going to write much but this is probably my favorite traditional French bakery in the city. The croissants whether they be almond or plain as well as the pain au chocolat are all excellent. There's also a reason why a lot of spots use their outstanding baguettes. My favorite thing here is actually their canelé. It has just enough rum and the texture is perfect and it's not too sweet compared to many spots. Would write more but there's really no need. Upper 4. Friendly people here as well and I am pretty happy for my wallet they aren't super close to my workplace or else I'd go here very often. read more

Horrible service today from the kid with lip piercings and the very snotty girl working with him. Both clearly hate their jobs. We bought two ham and cheeses baguettes that were pretty dry. My husband went back in and asked for mustard - yes, a faux pas for this authentic boulangerie. When told they had none, he asked for butter and was given one pat. He asked for a second one and the girl just flung it at the counter with total hostility and contempt. So he flung it back at her. Lovely customer service. *snicker* Also a lot of their pastries aren't covered, and are exposed to all the particles in the air from people talking, coughing, etc. read more

Cute bakery in the LES!! 4/5 for the cookie and service. Cookie was crispy and white choc was delish The croissant wasn't amazing have had better at la cabra. Their other pastry was a little dry :( canele was just ok. Flavor and texture was off! read more

Le Fournil - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I went to get chouquettes at Fournil Bakery in NYC this morning. I was the only customer in line. The woman behind the counter was training someone new. Okay, I can be patient. She acted like I didn't exist, even though she knew I was there. A line starts to form, and she serves someone who arrived after me. That's strike 3. I'm done with them. I'll go back to Bread Story--it's further for me, but their chouquettes are better, and the service is better. read more

I'm lucky to live close to this amazing French bakery. It's legit French, people come in and speak French to the bakery workers. Nomz: I mean you can't go wrong with anything in here, I go for the fresh sandwiches, perfect for a quick pickup at lunch. Simple and fresh ingredients and it shows in the flavorful taste of their combination, beyond delicious. Service: Friendly, be alert to their call because they are busy and regulars will try to cut you. Ambiance: Cute, small, smells good and it's full of bread everywhere. Nope or Dope: Dope, simple ingredients blended perfectly to make an amazing sandwich, that's what I'm here for! read more

Le Fournil - Sandys - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly this place is too legit to quit. If the line out the door is any indication, le Fournil is tres popular right now. You walk in and are immediately greeted by baguettes, croissants, pastries, and even some select French grocery items on the right. Service was pretty quick and I walked o it with a raspberry croissant and a hot chocolate. When I tell you: that croissant took me back to France. It shatters, it crisps, it had a tender and buttery interior. Raspberry isn't traditional but, the filling adds a nice tart component without being overwhelmingly sweet. The hot chocolate, I was disappointed with. It's pretty much your typical American hot chocolate, so don't go in expecting a luscious chocolat chaud. But all was forgiven with that croissant. If you want authentic but don't wanna splurge on the airfare, give le Fournil a try! read more

Le Fournil - Raspberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a sucker for good bread. I finally entered trig's maker's after years of passing by. It's a lovely bakery and it smells so good inside. We bought a bunch of pastries. 1 plain croissant, 1 chocolate croissant. A peach danish, and a Sfogliatella stuffed with peach cream. The peach danish was good. They used real fruit and not a lot of sugar. We plan to come in earlier next time for breakfast and try their other pastries with some coffee. read more

Haven't been to this spot in a bit but so glad I stopped in on a brisk wi ter's day! Every item I got was divine (very few pics as we just inhaled things), but I can tell you that each thing I got was DIVINE! Also, I tried all new things: the croque monsieur was crisp, and had a good balance of chew in each bite from the creamy cheese to the savory harm which honestly was a higher caliber than our American kind! The apricot crème is hands down a work of art! Besides having slivers of actual apricot (as opposed to just jam, it has some kind of lemon filling and a custard as well making for a flavor sensation hard to describe but your belly and brain (as well as your tongue will all be in happy agreement)!! And he cherry/yogurt danish had a wonderful tart yet rather ch flavor with layers of flaky dough as a counterbore. The apple must have been good cuz my companion didn't leave me a bite!! And the coffee was top notch (and I'm definitely a coffee snob. I wish I had bought more things but since the bill was $30, I guess I can wait!! Go, because its totally worth it!! They work very hard, and deserve more accolades!! read more

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While the highlight of Le Fournil is likely their viennoiserie, the real hidden gem is the cluster of grocery items imported from France. The Tesseire syrups here are only $10, the cheapest I have found in the city. There is chestnut spread from Faugier and Fermière yogurt available as well. Come for a pain au chocolat ($4.25) and stay for the fun little snacks. read more

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Completely stale bread and airport-quality food. Ended up throwing most of it away. Not a good experience.

Continuing on my croissant tour or NYC! Le Fournil specialize in French pastries and this bakery has the largest variety I've seen. When I went I was told the croissant was still baking and to come back in 5 minutes. I came back and got a croissant and pan au chocolat and both were very good! Still very warm and flakey. So far this is the closet croissant to a paris croissant ! read more

Le Fournil - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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I love this place. On a Tuesday at 1p, I didn't find the raspberry or that chocolate rocher/hazelnut croissant. I miss those! I did get that choco pretzel twist - great. The almond croissant is incredible. I love that croissant. The Belgian waffle is good. I like to pop in the toaster oven and top it with ice cream. The canelle is skippable. read more

Great little find! I lived in europe for 9 years and did ann b lot of traveling ! I always loved a chocolate croissant because it's not too sweet but buttery and flaky . I had yet to find anything that compares BUT Le Fornit did not disappoint! The best I have had and the baguette was to die for! My new favorite place ! read more