Everyone raves about the croissants but the chocolate chip cookie needs more praise - it's the best cookie I've ever had! So soft and chewy, and also vegan so I can feel a little healthy? The ham and cheese croissant is pretty good too - v rich and buttery. I still have yet to try the elusive chorizo cheese balls, but hopefully one day I'll arrive early enough to order them before they sell out. The pizza was just alright and I've tried the other croissants/danishes but nothing really wowed me. I'll always keep coming back for the cookies though! read more

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This tiny hole in the wall tucked in East Williamsburg knocks out winner after winner. Be sure to go early if you want to snag any of their goodies as they tend to sell out quick! Zaatar Croissant A savory croissant packed with amazing spices. Super flaky and super soft inside. There's just the right amount of spices hiding in each crack and crevice of the croissant. Absolutely divine! Rosemary Cheese Croissant Fragrant and yummy is my memory of this one. This is my other favorite. With the appropriate amount of cheese vs Rosemary ratio, this beautiful croissant reminded me of running through fields in France in the summer. Baguette One of the best with a crunchy crust but soft but not overwhelming inside. Some breads are too doughy inside but this was very light and fluffy! Will def make the trek out to pick up goods any chance I can get! read more

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Only a couple of reviews since March and I'm wondering why and am happy to change that-because Nick & Sons Bakery is absolutely delicious and probably the best bakery I've ever been to. I've always wondered why there's a 10-person socially distanced line every time I walk near it and now i can 100% say it lives up to the hype. It's worth the wait. Have gone multiple times in July and everything they make, especially their croissants, are absolute fire. If your'e wondering if ~$4 is worth it for a croissant, the answer is yes as they are massive and so full of flavor. Literally melts in your mouth and you will never look at croissants from other places the same way again. It really fills you up and in any croissant-based order the croissant does the talking, while the apple or chocolate etc supports it perfectly. It is heavenly. Pandemic observations: - They're open Thursday to Sunday only and open in the morning and close once they sell out - Order up front and take out to-go is what most people do, though I think they have online preorder - There's a reason there's a long line all the time and it is absolutely worth the wait - What I've ordered and highly highly recommend: ham and cheese croissant, chocolate croissant, apple croissant, apple bun, plain croissant, croissant bread by the loaf (!), sourdough bread by the loaf This place is a winner, amazing food, fair prices, nice service and fast especially given the circumstances. Does this place sell merchandise? Sign me up! read more

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Best croissant in the world, yes including Paris Also rad seeing Nick linger around every once in a while.

Everyone is so friendly! And the ham and cheese croissant is delightful. So happy to have found this bakery across from the park (:

Wonderful bakery, freshly made croissants and treats. Plus delicious and fresh breads baked dai

Stopped by this bakery since I was in the area, and I was sooo happy I ordered the chocolate croissant. It's evenly spread from front to back so every bite gets a bit of chocolate. Croissant is super flaky so what is there not to like. read more

Had the chance to visit this spot after having had several friends rave about it. Seems like bread is their specialty here because they have an array of loaves and bread-focused pastries available. Since I visited during the pandemic the staff is not allowing anyone inside and taking orders from the front door (card only). When it was my turn to order I decided to go with the plain sourdough loaf. This was great overall! I took it home and threw some jam on it to give it a sweet kick. I'd definitely try this spot out if you're looking for fresh bread in the neighborhood. read more

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I go to Nick + Sons every Friday. It has become a routine, or sort of ritual, for me. All week, I tell myself that if I can just make it to Friday, I will have a warm, flakey, gooey croissant(s) (tbh I usually order two), and everything will be okay. Considering how bleak everything tends to be these days, baked goods from Nick + Sons are truly something worth savoring, something worth cherishing. This morning, like almost every Friday morning, I braved the cold and wind to go get my croissant. Following a whiplash week of work concocted of both mundane triviality and ceaseless requests (on top of the almost one year pandemic birthday) warm baked goods seemed to be one of the few things I had to look forward to. I try to go to Nick + Sons right when they open, not only to beat the line, but to get the pastries while they're warm. As I contemplated the menu--trying to decide what to get in addition to my usual almond croissant--I decided to finally try the strawberry lemongrass danish. Unfortunately, they weren't ready yet. As a backup, I ordered the maple buttermilk biscuit, another item I've been eyeing. I went back to my apartment, sat at my WFH desk, and prepared for my feast. I started with the biscuit. Growing up in rural North Carolina, buttermilk biscuits were a mainstay. One afternoon at my late grandmother's house, my great grandmother attempted to teach my sister and me how to make them, but she was already too old and we were too young--two planets just out of orbit. Being from the south, I imagined Nick + Sons' biscuit wouldn't quite compare, but I knew it'd still be good, as I'm yet to try anything that isn't delicious. I'll admit that I added more butter (from Arethusa farm, for a bit of college nostalgia) and some strawberry jelly, as we always did growing up. With the first bite, I was almost in tears. I've never had such a delectable biscuit. The inside was incredibly gooey and warm, while the outside was perfectly crisp and flakey. It immediately transported me back home, to the afternoon in my grandmother's house, to the quiet of pasture outside the windows, to my grandmother's whistle, to my great grandmother's shaky hands, to the silent bond my sister and I formed by not being able to make the biscuits. As I've mentioned, times are tough. Yet in the first bite of the biscuit, and as I devoured it as quickly as possible while trying to savor it, I was filled with a sense of ease, of bliss. Of simpler, happier times, of family and loved ones. Of truly good, simple food. Thank you for this experience. read more

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What a great bakery place! Any of the baked goods are delicious, only caveat is that you need to come early before everything is sold out and they are only open a few days of the week. read more

I've been waiting a long time to write this review. Nick + Sons is my favorite pastry spot in NYC. I've been around, eaten croissants throughout France and Canada and can confirm they make my favorites. Their pastry is too good to scarf, you have to eat it slowly. In addition to the old standby pastries and breads, they also have new interesting pastries each day. They are all good. I feel that many bakeries in the US undercook their pastry which means they don't develop a rich caramelized exterior and additional flavor. Nick + Sons does it right. They cook the pastry just to the brink making them crunch on the outside and light and fluffy inside. The coffee is good as well but the winner is the glorious pastry. Side note: I've been coming here since before and after they started wholesale distributing and can attest that the quality hasn't dropped the slightest bit. Rock on Nick + Sons. read more

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The pastries that I ordered were all good, especially the ham & cheese croissant and the raisin roll. My only issue with this place is you can't see the pastries you're ordering. I like to see beforehand what I'm ordering before I pay for it as far as pastries go. I may have made other choices if I had a chance to see the presentation first... read more

Amazing! The croissants here are among the best I've had in the city (it's a tie with WINNER). I've tried every flavor, and my favorites are the classic plain croissant and the ham & cheese (a perfect breakfast!). I do think the croissants are their strongest items. Have also had the apple pastry, the cinnamon roll, the danish (filling changes often), and the pain au raisin, but if I had to get only one thing, I'd go for a croissant! Note you can preorder a limited selection of pastries/breads to go, but it needs to be done the day before. There's also sparkling water and a small selection of drinks/groceries (like eggs) available for sale at the counter. read more

I stopped in this morning to finally have a croissant. This establishment opened a few months ago in my neighborhood but my morning commute usually, takes me in the opposite direction. The business is closed by the time I get home. This morning I woke in the mood for a croissant . I was absolutely happy with my purchased. I decided to get two, one for my husband, & another for myself, oh they were wonderful. Light & buttery with the perfect amount of flakiness. I will make it my business from now on to wake up early enough on the weekend & have a croissant & also try other menu items. The young lady at the counter was very friendly and attentive. The shop is set up to pick up & go. Price point average, $7 for two large croissants. Very clean & lots of natural light. No cash, card only. Go grab some yummy croissants with a smile! read more

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I have to taste more items from here. However, on my first visit I have to give it a 5 stars because they have the best freshly made Chocolate Croissant I ever had, the taste was delicious and the Chocolate inside of it was melty sweet (but not too sweet, just right) yummy. I had a small chat with the owner who was there baking doing his thing, I LOVE to see men cooking. I think that most men are great at it. Take note that they do not take cash, only cards. read more

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They now take cash so I can feel completely content being addicted to everything they create. They are often generous and if an item is too small they throw another one in. They just obviously care about what they do. The front counter people are very kind and helpful. read more

Good luck going into this bakery without walking out with at least one of their delicious pastries. Not really any room inside to do anything other than order, but it's still cool to get an open view of the hard work that goes into making the baked goods. Get anything with chocolate! read more

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Such good pastries here. The croissant has everything one would want in a croissant - big, fluffy, flaky, and buttery. The pain au chocolat is also executed nicely, even if the chocolate is a bit too localized within the pastry. It'd be better if the chocolate was a bit more spread out but I guess that's hard to do. They also have specials. They had a blueberry sumac danish that they sold out of which I couldn't get, so I got the cherry chai one. read more

This is probably my new favorite bakery in New York City (yes Manhattan included). Every time I've stopped by here, there is a line of at least 3-4 people, sometimes more!!! I suggest coming here early when they first open because by 9-10, they are sold out of a lot of their pastries and breads. This particular day they had the chorizo and cheese pastry which was to die for. It was still warm when I took a bite. I dream about the flaky pastry and warm and gooey center. This is a must go place if you're in Williamsburg. You won't regret it. read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Cold brew and cheese and chorizo ball - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love love love this places! Everything here is amazing! Love their sourdough and croissants especially. Love that the owner of the shop hangs around a lot and enjoys meeting his community. I wish you could dine in here because I love it so much, but I will enjoy it as a walk up for now :) read more

I have now heard the phrase "best croissant outside of Paris" uttered several times about Nick + Sons, and the rumors are true... setting out early for their pastries is the hero's journey every New Yorker needs! read more

Nick + Sons is my go to bread shop but I try to make it a point to indulge in their pastries. This visit, I opted for the Chocolate Croissant and it was well worth the long line and cold wait. The croissant epitomized flakey goodness and the chocolate was decadent. read more

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Amaaaaazing pastries. All of their croissants rock. Especially when fresh out of the oven, the outer layer of crisp flakiness is ethereal. My personal favorites are the ham and cheese and za'atar croissants, but the razor clam (vanilla custard with chocolate) sure looks mighty tasty too. If you go often, it's worth it to join their rewards club, to get a free pastry or coffee after several purchases. read more

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Unbelievably good bakery shop! Ham/cheese croissant & chocolate croissant are as good as you will find anywhere in NYC. Their signature croissants are coveted mainly for their enduring tribute to crispy, buttery, flakey goodness. They are that good. Remember when you see the line out front... it's totally worth the wait. Too boot, their staff are quick, courteous & kind! read more

The zatar croissant! OMG best croissant in BK. It has Mediterranean spices and a bit of feta I believe, pairs perfectly with a poached egg or just by itself really. These are only sold on the weekend and they tend to sell out by like 11:30/12pm. So do set your alarm and head over. Their sourdough bread is fantastic as well. Really cute bakery thats always super friendly. Nice edition to the neighborhood. read more

Best croissants in New York. Period. I wish the ham and cheese croissants were a daily item but maybe the scarcity is what makes them taste SO DAMN GOOD. I want to tell everyone about this spot but i also hesitate sometimes because there are already lines on the weekends. read more

Nick + Sons bakery is amazing. I promised my husband I would bring him back a baguette and he didn't let me forget :-). You also cannot leave without trying at least 1 of their pastries. The croissants are fantastic - from their chocolate croissant to my personal favorite, the rosemary ham + cheese. I brought this him, took a bite and put a fried egg inside and it brought breakfast sandwich to a whole new level. The croissant by itself is also just perfect with amazing texture and flakiness from the right portions of butter and salt. I have also tried the chorizo bread, za'atar croissant, razor clam (pastry with dark chocolate and vanilla custard), and apple tart. My favorites are the croissants but you cannot go wrong with any pastry. I still have to try the elusive almond croissant and their cinnamon roll. Their breads are also fantastic. Baguette is probably one of the best in the 'hood along with their sourdough bread. I have to agree with another reviewer that it would be nice to have 2 sizes as I would probably pick up the larger one. They also have a solid focaccia. Stop by, you won't be disappointed! read more

By far the best bakery in Williamsburg. Nick is amazing, and everything he is baking is just pure goodness. read more

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The best croissants I've had...maybe anywhere. Crispy, flaky, platonically good croissants. Also try the za'atar croissant and the seeded loaf read more

Nick + Sons Bakery - Za'atar croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Oh my, the rosemary ham and cheese croissant is one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life. I could not believe how buttery and flaky and savory it was from the very first bite-- a must eat. We also tried the apple pastry, which had the same delicate pastry, but not necessarily the same wow factor; perhaps not a fair comparison (seriously, that croissant might be in my lifetime top 10 food list). But the service is friendly and the lovely breads in the window beckon you to enter this tiny shop. I'll definitely return! read more

Nick + Sons is down the block from my apartment and I go through phases where I stop in here every other day for my croissant fix. They do small batches so everything is savory and fresh. These are the most savory and freshest croissants I've ever had. My only peeve is that they run out of pastries really quickly (they refill throughout the day). They make a limited quantity of their amazing meat/cheese croissants on weekends and those run out by noon. I wish they made their meat/cheese croissants every day around the clock and not only on weekends. :) read more

My son had a dream where there was a gameshow called Pug in a Bucket where the idea is you feed the pugs ( which are in buckets ) baked goods to make them smile. In his dream Nick & Sons won the contest with their cinnamon roll resulting in largest pug smile. in real life N&S makes terrific bread and they are lovely people. read more

I had walked by this bakery a dozen times before I experienced the most amazing croissant I have ever had in my life. My neighbor brought me a chocolate croissant and a cinnamon roll as a thank you gift and when I realized I knew exactly where this bakery was, I knew my waistline was in trouble. The chocolate croissant is, hands down, my favorite item that they carry at Nick and Sons. The croissant was hefty in size and had the perfect amount of velvety chocolate in the center. Knowing the labor that goes into making croissants, I know this dough has a million pounds of butter folded into it - its light, buttery, and flaky. Simply amazing. When I made my way over to the bakery, I was a little disappointed that there was no in house seating but I took my croissant to a nearby park and enjoyed with a hot cuppa cawfee. This bakery is on the way to my daughter's pediatrician so whenever I'm nearby I always stop in. The staff are incredibly friendly too which makes the experience that much more fun. I also love (and hate) that going into the store doesn't guarantee you'll get what you were craving - the elusive almond croissant is on my list but they always sell out. There is always a stack of things to try if what you wanted is sold out. I've since tried the razor clam (filled with chocolate and custard), pain au raisin, plain, ham and cheese, and cinnamon roll - my hips don't lie. This place is the bees knees. read more

Excellent cinnabons baked in house. They serve only drip coffee. (Toby's Estate beans.) Excited to go back and try other baked goods. read more

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CROItasstic!! Hands down the best croissants I've ever had. Flaky, crunchy, soft and buttery. It's the absolute perfect bite and exactly what you want out of a croissant. Also got the razor clam and it was incredible. Layers of pastry filled with delicious custard cream and bits of delectable chocolate. I understand why there is a line out the door and around the block! Get there early and make sure to grab a croissant among the many other baked treats! read more

their ham and cheese croissants are so good! I didn't even get a change to take a picture of it (camera eats before I do). Just moved to the neighborhood and this will be my go to spot for breakfast read more

DELICIOUS. We got 6 pastries to taste test and they were all so good, I couldn't choose a favorite. Worth the wait in line!!

When I say this is the best chocolate croissant I've ever had.... I mean it. Nick + Sons is down the block from my apartment and, after hearing about how great it was from a coworker (whose hubby works in baking and he himself said it was amazing) I knew I had to try it out. I stopped in one weekend morning, and got a freshly baked chocolate croissant and a coffee. It was incredible. You can tell the dudes working here know what they're doing because this place is constantly packed during the weekends and in the mornings before work. The owner, I'm assuming his name is Nick (lol), is really friendly and even let me have some leftover freshly made granola once when I was in- it was awesome. I tried a loaf of their sourdough bread, and although the loaf was small, it was really good. I'd love for them to make larger loaves eventually, I'd definitely be down to buy. Be sure to get there early cause this place definitely sells out of bread by the end the day. read more

Hands down: Magic! This is one of the most delicious bakeries my taste buds have ever landed on. Enjoy! read more

As a die-hard croissant aficionado, I can definitely say that Nick + Sons offers some of the best croissants I've ever had. They are perfectly buttery and flaky, and I appreciate the varieties they offer. I've tried both the almond croissant with marzipan filling and the chocolate croissant and both were phenomenal. The storefront is on an unassuming corner in E. Williamsburg but is definitely worth the trek. I also really appreciate how friendly and patient the cashiers always are when they give the run-down of what's available. Definitely go early in the day as they tend to sell out! Looking forward to trying some of their freshly made bread loaves soon. read more