I was told Nick + Sons have the best croissants in nyc! I made my way to the bakery on a weekend afternoon around 12pm. Most of the pastries were already sold out, with only a few croissant options remaining. There was a short line, but we were served quickly without hassle. I got the Chocolate and Za'atar Croissant. I ate the Chocolate Croissant right after purchasing it, and it was piping hot; I could tell it was fresh out of the oven! That being said (and it pains me to say this) I don't know if I got the hype for them..? It was a pretty good croissant (what fresh croissant isn't): crispy, flaky, and airy on the inside. But I would seriously not go out of the way to get them again. I ended up liking the Za'atar Croissant much more. I was a little let down, but I would say the pastries here are still delicious. I would come back to try the savory items I didn't get to try today, if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Chocolate Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friends and I went on a bakery tour this past Saturday, and Nick + Sons was our first stop. We arrived around 11:15 AM, and after only about 10 minutes, we were at the front of the line. The service was quick, and the line moved smoothly. The space is spacious with an open feel, and there's a counter where you can stand and enjoy your pastries. The selection was great with sweets, savory options, breads, pizza, and coffee. My friends and I tried the za'atar and cheddar croissant, chocolate croissant, and a spinach tomato danish. Let me start by saying the croissants were perfectly flaky, warm, and delicious. When you bite into them, you hear the satisfying crunch before hitting the perfectly chewy interior. The za'atar and cheddar croissant was wonderfully seasoned - savory but not overpowering. The chocolate croissant was also fantastic, with the perfect amount of sweetness, and the bread was just as flaky and delicious as the other croissant. The spinach ricotta danish was absolutely divine, though my only critique is that it wasn't warmed up. The balance of savory and salty with the delicious bread was outstanding, but again, I really do think it would have been better warm. As for the iced Americano, it wasn't too sour, which is exactly how I like it. It hit the coffee mark for me. Overall, great experience with amazing pastries and a perfect spring/summer vibe. Would definitely recommend! read more

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SO GOOD. The freshest pastries. Super friendly service! Usually a bit of a line on weekend mornings because everyone wants their goodies. I got the roobois pastry and it was so refreshing & fresh tasting. My friends loved their chocolate croissants. Would 100% recommend! read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Roobois turnover - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Visited NYC since my friends moved out here and they told us their favorite place for croissants were here (I love croissants!) Food: Got a plain croissant, chocolate croissant, and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. The croissants are DEFINITELY worth a try! Loved the chocolate to croissant ratio and loved the layers in the croissant! Service: Man who took our order was really nice! Customer service was great even if it was very cold outside and had a line! When I'm back in NY, definitely coming back here for some croissants!! read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here because of the rave reviews specifically for the chocolate croissant and cinnamon roll. When I came I got a cinnamon roll, a chocolate croissant, and a blueberry danish. I really enjoyed the cinnamon roll because it wasn't overly sweet but it felt a little dry. I think I maybe got a bad croissant because it tasted a little burnt and there wasn't a lot of chocolate filling. The danish was tasty but didn't blow me away. Overall a good bakery and I would consider going back. read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Welcome to the neighborhood Nick & Sons! Such a nice addition and right across from Mccarren park. Nice open space which makes this a casual but inviting space for people to grab some goods and also hang around a bit. We tried their croissant, chocolate chip cookie and bought a loaf of sourdough since we are super familiar with the old location. Hope this place gets the hype it deserves since so many bakeries are popping up around greenpoint and Williamsburg but this is one of the GOOD ones. read more

Will have to try again. Have heard great things about this place, but we were a bit disappointed. We got the ham and cheese croissants and they were a bit excessively moist and kind of oily (not buttery and flakey) IMO. Cold brew was really good but nothing special. Would not normally be an issue but it was a bit expensive, so we expected more. Still would come back to try something else! read more

I finally made it early enough to Nick + Sons before everything sold out. We ordered the plain and everything croissant, with a blueberry sumac Danish. The service is quite fast as there are no tables, you just order at the door. When taking a bite out of baked goods while fresh, you get sent to another universe. So crispy, so buttery, without being overly heavy. Am I dreaming?? read more

What's to say that hasn't already been said? Yes these were the best pastries I've ever had. I walked to Nick + Sons on a gorgeous Friday morning and waited in a very short queue to order - they have a sandwich board out front with the daily selections and you order from a table right at the entrance. I snagged a few of the croissants and danishes and a cold brew to go. I could tell just by looking at them these pastries were no joke. Y'all I could cry just thinking about the fact that I live in Texas and can't have these again tomorrow. They were ethereal. The knowledge and expertise it takes to execute puff pastry at this level cannot be understated. These pastries were gorgeously flaky, delicate, and perfectly balanced in flavor. Every single bite felt luxurious. Even the cold brew was incredible and I'm picky about coffee!!! Very smooth. Basically, if you haven't been to Nick + Sons, you owe it to yourself to get there ASAP. Before the lines get so long you don't stand a chance. read more

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Loved their croissant! I try to go when the lines not as long but excited to try their other pastries. They run out pretty quick so I recommend going early read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had hands-down the best chocolate croissant of my entire life from Nick + Sons bakery. The owner was super considerate and nice, explaining to me that renovations are why they were lower stocked that day. Regardless, the croissant was buttery and perfect read more

Nick + Sons was recommended from one if our friends who is super picky with pastries and they told us there is nothing bad at Nick + Sons. We tried their Almond Croissant, Maple Butter Biscuit, Cinnamon and Chorizo Cheese Balls. Everything is amazingly delicious with delicate texture. Our favorites were the biscuit which was creamy & soft and the chorizo cheese balls which has appetizing fillings. We will plan to visit again for their signature sourdough or apple tart. read more

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Even during the pandemic on a weekday morning this place had a line. But it's worth it if you are getting anything with the croissant pastry. Therefore get the croissant or any of the other croissants or the apple danish. The other danishes did not have the same dough. Also The line moves super quick! read more

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The best croissants I've had in New York! The chocolate croissant was a fan favorite, but the ham and cheese was good too. Less into the chorizo and cheese bun I got - I think the croissants are the star here for the texture and flakiness read more

Best croissants I have ever had. Probably better or on par with that in France but I'll let the French debate that. I don't usually choose croissants and didn't even plan on coming but stumbled upon a line outside the shop and decided to pop on over. They had times for when certain items come out the oven but I decided on the ham and cheese and their vanilla and chocolate. You have to eat these fresh. I mean why else would you wait in line. The ham and cheese hit all the notes. Savory and pungent with the cheese while crispy and soft with the exterior and interior. It was heaven. The vanilla and chocolate was also great. I had this when it was cold so not as good but I'm sure it would've been great fresh out of the oven. Line moves pretty quick so just get in line and start looking over the menu. Breads, pastries, danishes - I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Great setup, super delicious food, and really kind staff. Wish they had a bit more variety in terms of beverages but great pastry!

Review for their breads only: Nope. Under/Overproofed/underbaked bread. Bread that has raw dough or tastes of raw flour. Foccacia that is dense, over salted, and greasy not in a good way. After trying the place more than I should have I have came to the conclusion they just might not know how to make bread. Will try in 6 months. read more

Almost tempted to not write a review to gate keep my favorite bakery in NYC but that feels like a public disservice. Arrived Sunday morning at 9 am and there was no line- around 10 am, there was definitely a substantial line so if you go, go early! We got a number of things to share - Razor Clam: amazing! We loved how buttery and lightly sweet the layers were. The vanilla custard and chocolate chips were evenly spread throughout the pastry. We wanted to get another one but it was sold out by the time we returned at 10 :( - Blueberry Sumac Danish: this one was my personal favorite! The croissant dough was light and buttery as well and just thin though that I didn't feel greasy and oily after eating it. The layers were well defined and puffy so it felt like a substantial bite full of flavor without being overwhelming. The vanilla custard was AMAZING. Someone feed this to me by a spoonful. - Chocolate Babka- this one was disappointing. It was really dense and the chocolate flavor was not super pronounced. I wanted it to be more moist but the flavor was pretty muted throughout. read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best place in East Williamsburg for fresh bread and pastries. This small shop just off of Grand street is the one of the unsuspecting wonders of Williamsburg. You know it's good because the line of locals that frequent this bakery know that all the best danishes go before 11 am, and Nick and Sons knows we will come crawling back for more every Thursday - Sunday. This bakery has become a quintessential piece of my New York experience and their sourdough loaves are a household STAPLE. There's nothing quite like a hearty piece of bread, made affordably and just a short walk from home. Believe they do some special coffees (lattes, etc.) but the Partners cold brew here is an easy grab for me each week. You must get there early and grab an assortment if you don't live in the area! The earlier you arrive the more likely you are to be able to pick up the good danishes. Always a hit when I'm bringing something home on Sunday's. 5 stars for the friendly service, the excellent quality croissants, danishes, and bread, and for all the community love. We love you Nick and Sons!! read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Sourdough loaf (bottom left), chocolate croissant (top left), blackberry sage danish (bottom right), fig and honey danish (top right) - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Like others, I hesitated to write a review in fear that these croissants become harder to get than Taylor Swift tickets. Not a T-Swift fan, it just felt relevant to the times. But damn, this is a 5-star no hesitation croissant. I don't care if the line gets longer, I'd wait all day. By all day I mean an hour tops. Anyways, best croissant in NYC. Maybe best I've ever had. Period. I can't get past their butter croissants, so that's all I can comment on, for now. But if they make a croissant that good, I'm sure anything they touch will be a 10. read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Butter Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This bakery is still one of my favorite in the city. I went back hoping to grab some croissants at the end of the day but alas they were sold out. I was pleased to find that they still had apple tarts (5/5) and apple buns (4.5/5) which I have been wanting to try so I got a couple. And again, just wow. The tart is so nice with apple cinnamon buttery goodness and well balanced and flaky, like their croissants. And the bun was also really good. Keep on doin what you're doin, Nick + Sons! read more

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Hands down the best croissant I've had to date. On a chilly Friday morning around 9 AM I just finished dropping off my dog for Boarding at Strutting Mutts across the street and was trying to yelp a good place for coffee. I was just about to skip and go home until I started driving and saw four people already standing outside of this walk up bakery. I pulled over immediately because if you see a line in New York you're compelled to wait in it. The staff was just as friendly as the customers waiting. Grabbed a chocolate croissant and an apple tart as recommended by a patron and indulged in flaky heaven when I returned home. Will definitely be checking out their pizza. Also some of the best coffee, the kind of coffee that gets to the point and doesn't screw around. If you're not a morning person, this will make you one! read more

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Such a fan of Nick + Sons Bakery. I can't believe how long it took us to notice it/stop in. Definitely get a croissants. They're amazing and super buttery. Crispy and flakey on the outside. Soft and chewy on the inside. Yummmm All the baked goods we've tried were delicious. It's a tiny shop, but really warm and friendly atmosphere. Only enough room for a few customers to grab something to go. It also seems like they make everything in small batches. 2 croissants, a chocolate chip cookie, a cinnamon roll, and 2 coffees came out to $20.44 (reasonable!) read more

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There is no indoor space at this location- you either walk up to the register or you wait in line outside until you get to go inside to the register. I was actually shocked there was a line which is what made me stay to see what the hype was about. I wasn't very hungry so i got a single sesame danish and kind of was expecting something like the turkish simit or a sesame bagel. That was not the case and it was WAY better than expected. Buttery and still warm- the sesame on it was just enough to make it slightly savory and fluffy inside. Absolutely worth the wait. I look forward to coming back for more another sunny day! read more

I get pastries from here at least once a week and they have been amazing each time. Definitely get there early since they sell out of stuff fairly quick. Their croissants are the best I've had outside of France, their pastry dough is flaky, buttery, and freaking phenomenal. Recently tried their chocolate babka and it's my new favorite thing. Their cold brew is also very good and the staff is friendly and really nice! read more

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Best croissants in NYC The pizza is fun too. It's only available on Friday's. I wish they would add the weekend exclusives to their online preorder system. It's the only downside because often the more fun items like za'atar croissant or chorizo and cheese balls go fast. Sometimes it's just impossible to get these items most weeks. But seriously, best croissants in NYC and the vegan cookie is supreme. read more

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Arrived at around 9:15 on a Saturday morning and only had to wait about 10 min in line. I got a plain croissant and was expecting a normal, unmemorable tap my card and leave experience. But just after I paid at the counter, the guy who handed me my croissant came back and handed me another, saying it was because the first one he gave me was a bit small. This gesture was so kind and I appreciated the attention to detail. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary with the croissants to be honest. Best of all, the croissants were hot, fresh, flaky and buttery. I'll always remember this experience and will be back to try the other goods on the menu. read more

Some of NYC's best croissants and pastries. Had a classic croissant and a sort of croissant pastry with chocolate and cream. Both were great. As with all of the best croissant spots, the hours are limited. read more

Awesome family bakery, staff are great, very welcoming and helpful. Delicious baked goods including vegan items! Would highly recommend!

Great service, friendly staff and nice vibe. Sadly, the cardamom bun had no cardamom flavor at all. Very disappointing. It just tasted like sweet bread. read more

My sister and I are here almost every weekend trying to wake up early enough to 1) grab a ham & cheese croissant 2) grab type of croissant / buns they have My personal favorite is their apple bun, they use leftover croissant dough and stuff it with some sweet apples in the middle, topppppppp notch. Next level stuff. The sugars caramelize and just add that additional texture and sweetness!!! Whenever they don't have croissants or buns when we arrive close to their closing time, I always try to get a danish (just a girl looking for flaky pastries!!) All their flavors sound so weird but are 10/10, you can't really go wrong with any of the options tbh. We were lucky enough to be there on a Saturday they had pizza. It's slightly different from regular pizza because they have a sourdough crust but man, fresh pizza always hits the spot!! Took about 20 minutes for them to make but we happily sat in the car eating the danish while waiting for the pizza!!!! Their sourdough breads are also out of this world, just wished they had a slicer but a good bread knife at home can easily fix that!!! Don't forget to Rachel Ray (run under water and bake with foil to steam it back up and then toast it like normal bread) that piece of bread so it's always delicious even if it's a rock!!!! read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Chai Cherry Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Swung by this hot bakery on Saturday to pick up a cookie. It was 10am and the line was about 7 people deep. It took a few minutes to get to the front. It was quick the order. They had some delicious looking pastries. The board indicated that a lot were already sold out so you might want to get there early if you want your full pick. The cookie was pretty good. It was vegan so I'd say delicious even with that factor. read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Vegan chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

BAKERY LOOKS SCRAPPY, DINGY, LIGHTING IS DIM AND DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A PLACE GOOD TO BE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The 3 stars are for the space and also the staff that don't wear hair nets to avoid hair falling into the breads/baked goods. However, the staff are nice and friendly. The croissants are my favorite. I'm a cinnamon lover but unfortunately their cinnamon bun doesn't make the cut. It doesn't have that strong cinnamon flavor which is key and it's mixed with sugar which isn't necessary making it blah. Plus the dough should be lighter and less dense. The space you choose to sell your product is also as important. It represents how much you care and shows your commitment to providing an overall wonderful experience. Renovate or move to a new well lit, very clean and organized space. read more

best croissant I've had in my life. Saying this after I just spent 6 days in paris eating fresh croissants every morning. Gorgeous looking croissant that was wildly flakey, and had a soft, melt in your mouth, almost mochi like interior? With the perfect amount of chew. And so flavorful. I was mesmerized by how the inside of the pastries looked after taking a bite. the danish and vegan cookie were good, but will mainly be back for the croissant read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - beautiful and long croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Have been wanting to try their croissants for a while!! I went on a weekend and waited in a line with about 15 people, it didnt take too long. The menu is extensive, and I tried to plain, zatar, and chocolate croissants. The chocolate croissants were small so they threw in a few extra which was really nice. These are really well-made. The outside shell is definitely a SHELL. It is crispy, and shatters when you bite into it. Really interesting. Trying to rip it apart was a little disappointing bc it just ended up crushing the croissant, when I wanted a fluffy chewy texture. The inside was still chewy and they were flakey and flavorful, but these arent the butteriest/fluffiest croissants ive had. read more

Yeah this place really is as good as everyone says it is! There is always a line, but it moves fast and is worth it. Best bread in the neighborhood. Savory croissants and danishes are only served on the weekends. Coffee and cold brew is also available. So yummy. Pretty sure they're only open Thursday-Sunday now. My danish was probably the best danish I've had in my life. It puts all other danishes that I had thought were decent--to shame. This place has almost a cult-like following and you'll understand as soon as you try it. Writing this review has made me want to go back...tomorrow! read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Strawberry lemon danish - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best chocolate croissant I've had in a long time, and most likely all of NYC! (And potentially beating out a croissant in Paris!) Coming here around 11 AM on a Friday, there were a lot of pastries/items on the menu that were sold out, but was able to buy a chocolate croissant still. It was super flaky yet super soft and the chocolate was a perfect touch in the middle in every bite. Would definitely come back to try other pastry options (perhaps savory) but will make sure to return before the popular items are all sold out! read more

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Amazing! Delicious! Always a line though. They're moving soon to Greenpoint. Will miss them

i got there at 11am and most of the pastries were sold out :( but the croissant was so flakey i get the hype!! the service went beyond and gave me another pastry :) read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - chocolate crossiant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What happened?! Nick and Son's used to be the best croissants in NYC. But today we went and they were super bready, spongy, and in the dozen we received, wildly inconsistent. These were Key-Food level croissants at high-end bakery prices. Is there new management or a new head baker? I'm so sad we loved Nick & Son's croissants. read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Bread-y and sad - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York