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I don't have a crazy sweet tooth, but a good pastry will have me folding like a chair. I've tried going to Tall Poppy on two separate Saturdays only to find they were sold out, so I'm happy to have lucked out on a Wednesday morning last month for some of their confections, which lived up to the hype. I went the week of the NBA finals, and was so excited to see their own nod to the Knicks, with a basketball adorned bun. I ended up getting savory cheddar and scallion twist, a raspberry almond croissant, and mango sticky rice danish. Everything was delicious and utterly dripping with butter, but the mango sticky rice was a stand out. it had actual sticky rice in the interior! Their iced coffee was also tasty and I want to return for their house made pop tarts. I trust everything they make will be good and I hope they open more locations!
Tall poppy was not at all bad but i just wasn't crazy about it. I found the dough a leetle dry while having the choc croissant and everything cronut, i tend to prefer it a tad more substantial and doughier. I preferred the buns (also made w croissant dough!) over the croissants since they were denser and moister. The flavors were nice though, the pandan was super unique! If i went back i would prob get the cinnamon bun again
First Impressions: made the mistake of coming here on a Saturday in the afternoon (approximately 2pm) and ALL the pastries we wanted to try were gone!! We made sure to come back Sunday about an hour after opening and got a bunch of yummy pastries.. Do yourself a favor and come early before everything sells out! First impressions: their croissant cinnamon buns are fantastic! Light, airy, flaky, warm and just the right amount of sweetness... also the pastry to frosting ratio was perfect! In Conclusion: 100% worth coming back a second time (and getting SOAKED) by a sudden spring shower the first time (Saturday) because when we came back on Sunday it was a bright and sunny day
They had a weekend special cereal milk cold brew latte I wanted to try and I ended up getting the last one! There was a small line Sunday morning but it took maybe 5 minutes. I ordered the latte and their original cinnamon roll. The space inside is only enough for 2-3 groups to order, no seating. The latte was good but a little too sweet for me, and the cinnamon roll was good, especially the icing.
Finally got to try Tall Poppy and it did not disappoint! Some of the crispiest, flakiest croissant pastries with really unique flavors. We came primarily for the sunshine croissant, but all three were delicious. * Sunshine croissant - guava, passionfruit, and orange custard filling. Not too sweet, good lamination. Croissant was nice and crispy. * Turkish egg croissant - a runny egg on top of a savory yogurt base and drizzled with chili crisp and dill. Suuuuuper crispy and flakey. * Everything cruffin - everything seasoning with a chive cream cheese. Probably my least favorite - cream cheese could use more chive flavor and the others had a crispier, flakier dough, but understandable, as this is their special take on the everything bagel and cream cheese combo Came on a Saturday at 9:30am. There was no wait and all pastries were in stock! It's a little pricey but delicious.
We saw a sugar cookie almond croissant, and based off our reaction, you'd think we won the lottery - the space is really small with just a counter to order at with the pastries on display. there are two little tables outside, but it was raining so we had to sneak into a nearby coffee shop to eat. - i'm on a massive cinnamon roll kick so I was excited to try this one out. I was pleasantly surprised that the cream cheese frosting was not sickly sweet and the specs of vanilla bean still allowed for the cream cheese flavor to shine - the roll was harder than I would like & was definitely needing a metal knife to cut through. more of a croissant layered texture where each part of the swirl had many layers of breading. the bottom had a crystallized sugar layer that was delectable but the whole roll wasn't very sweet. it was definitely different than the classic super sugary melty soft gushing rolls but in a way that made it unique - sugar cookie almond croissant reportedly had a good consistency & rainbow sprinkles always add to a good vibe+ flavor, only disappointment was very limited filling inside of the croissant.
Heard so many good things about Tall Poppy and finally got to try it. I've been a few times now and have to say they definitely are one of the best bakeries in Manhattan and love the concept that everything they do here is with laminated dough, including their quite impressive cinnamon roll that holds its own in the now stiff competition of Cinnamon Rolls in NYC. The cream cheese frosting was nice and smooth, on the sweeter side, not too funky, and that lamination in the dough was nice and airy, with a crunch that went throughout which you don't get to often. I for one like crunch as a texture, though I know cinnamon rolls tend to be soft/doughy. Their regular croissants were also delicious and definitely high ranking in NYC, I'd say. The rotating flavors are great too, including this cookie crusted one that wasn't too sweet despite the name.
I love a cinnamon roll so I finally tried one from Tall Poppy. When I got to the bakery, there were only 2 left! Mikayla (I think that was her name) was lovely to talk to. She shared the specials they had. I went home and heated up my cinnamon roll in the air fryer. It tasted much better after being heated up. It tasted like an elevated Cinnabon but crispier edges. I liked the frosting a lot. It wasn't my favorite cinnamon roll I've had in nyc but it's still solid!
I specifically sought out Tall Poppy after seeing all the foodies talk about it! I was so sad I missed out on last month's Pandan coconut buns. But I saw that they had a birthday cake croissant this month and the hype was back! Unfortunately when I arrived they were sold out of many things. I arrived at about 10:45 AM on a Friday. Silly me thinking that if I got there in the morning on a weekday they would still have most items.. as someone who doesn't live in Manhattan I don't know if I'll ever get to try some of their more popular items and that makes me sad because they look so good. I'm just not willing to fight the masses for a pastry at 8 AM! But I will say that what I did try (the NY slice croissant) was absolutely delicious. Literally tasted like a slice of pizza. Did it hurt my wallet paying $12 for a croissant? Yes. But I enjoyed every bite of it! Service was friendly and the line moved relatively quickly. I wish their hours were 10-4 instead of 8-2. Might give me a fighting chance at trying some of their other unique pastries!
I've now been to tall poppy several times and it might just be my favorite bakery in the city. Their laminated dough is fantastic (butter!!) and serves as the basis for so much of what they do. Their cinnamon buns never miss and the everything cruffin is top notch. staff is always helpful and kind, even when it's packed. highly recommend.
I just stopped by tall poppy earlier this morning I got a pop tart croissant and it was spot on delicious!!. It really reminded me of when I was still in school in a rush to go out the door and I needed a quick breakfast!. The brown sugar cinnamon flavor to be exact!. I also got the limited time birthday cake latte which was also awesome!!. The girl at the counter was really kind as well!. Can't wait to come back!.
Oh my what a selection of carbs! Lol Stopped by for a brown butter cookie. They were sold out but managed to find one for me. Just under $5 for this treat! Chocolate chip brown butter with a hint of sea salt was very good! If you're feeling more indulgent, they are known for their cinnamon rolls and giant croissants. (Approx $10) Perhaps after I run a few miles I can try them! Hah! Small bakery with no indoor seating or restroom. There is one small table outside. They also sell coffee!
Even though I got there not too long after it opened, there was already a small queue with the counter looking pretty empty! Definitely a rising star in the NYC bakery scene.
TLDR: A small Australian bakery in Chelsea specializing in extremely crispy pastry dough across almost all their creations. They seem very creative and are constantly posting about temporary flavors and their monthly specials. Always exciting to see them share their new menus! ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] FARMHOUSE EGG QUICHE (5/5) The perfect savory pastry and proof of Tall Poppy's expertise. The croissant dough was buttery and shatteringly flaky without being too hard. The filling was rich from the goat cheese, smokey from the bacon, and just the right ratio of filling to edges such that you could get a bit of both in every bite. Would highly recommend. 2. CINNAMON SUGAR TWICE BAKED CROISSANT (4.5/5) Extremely buttery, flakey, and crispy. The flavor was spot on and just on the edge of still being not too sweet (definitely on the sweeter side though). The texture of this was delightful because it doesn't lose its shape at all when you bite into it. It's on the more simple side flavor-wise which is why it's not a 5/5, but everything else was perfect. 3. NY PIZZA SLICE CROISSANT (4.5/5) Again perfectly laminated, ultra crispy pastry. The pizza flavor was also spot on, with actually a lot of Italian spices in the filling and sauce. Also really appreciated this form factor, which is very convenient to eat on the go. Not a perfect 5/5 since the very edges of the cheese were a tad bit overbaked / burnt, but flavor complexity was there and texture was great. 4. APPLE CINNAMON MOCHI MUFFIN (4/5) If you like mochi and mochi-like things, you will love this. Fantastic, soft mochi texture, the apple cinnamon crumble on top adds an additional source of texture and flavor, and the mochi itself is also full of apple and spices. This is a LOT of mochi though, so I think this is closer to a serving for 2-3 people. 5. MANGO STICKY RICE BUN (4/5) Drier than I expected it would be, but it made up for it with a generous amount of toppings. From the coconut cream to the mango sticky rice topping, there was a lot going on to help the bun achieve the stated flavor. Definitely one of the most unique buns I've had, but I do wish the dough were softer and more moist. 6. COCONUT CROISSANTINE (3.5/5) A great option for coconut lovers, especially with a cup of coffee. The chocolate drizzle on top is my favorite part because it tastes like high quality chocolate. However, my issue with the Croissantine is that the croissant bottom is so baked-through that it's more hard than crispy. It's not nearly as satisfying of a texture as the Farmhouse quiche, for example. Not sure how much of it is due to the toppings for this specific Croissantine or due to the methodology for making the Croissantines, but if they can get a lighter, flakier croissant bottom, this would be a 5/5! ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Pretty small shop, no seating at all inside. You walk up a set of stairs to the front door, are immediately met with the display case of goodies, and you check out at the end * There's a very convenient park right next door with lots of tables and benches if you want to enjoy your pastries immediately. You can also take them to the water, which is about a 15 minute walk west ------ SERVICE: * The women here are so sweet! You can tell they're proud of their creations, and they were very kind as I checked out, hoping that I would enjoy the pastries read more
Such a unique Australian bakery!! They have this really cool concept where they run a brand new menu every single month, so there's always something new and exciting to look forward to. They're so inventive, and I was genuinely so impressed by August's menu -- pandan and traditional Mexican dishes turned into pastries?? It sounds like it shouldn't work but it was so delicious. I love that they're willing to take swings like that. I came at 8am on a Monday and there were still lots of pastries left, so it was really fun to browse and take my pick without feeling rushed. The girl at the register who also helped me package up my buns was so nice, too! Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back to see what next month's menu brings! read more
3 months ago
I don't have a crazy sweet tooth, but a good pastry will have me folding like a chair. I've tried going to Tall Poppy on two separate Saturdays only to find they were sold out, so I'm happy to have lucked out on a Wednesday morning last month for some of their confections, which lived up to the hype. I went the week of the NBA finals, and was so excited to see their own nod to the Knicks, with a basketball adorned bun. I ended up getting savory cheddar and scallion twist, a raspberry almond croissant, and mango sticky rice danish. Everything was delicious and utterly dripping with butter, but the mango sticky rice was a stand out. it had actual sticky rice in the interior! Their iced coffee was also tasty and I want to return for their house made pop tarts. I trust everything they make will be good and I hope they open more locations! read more
2 months ago
Tall poppy was not at all bad but i just wasn't crazy about it. I found the dough a leetle dry while having the choc croissant and everything cronut, i tend to prefer it a tad more substantial and doughier. I preferred the buns (also made w croissant dough!) over the croissants since they were denser and moister. The flavors were nice though, the pandan was super unique! If i went back i would prob get the cinnamon bun again read more
6 months ago
First Impressions: made the mistake of coming here on a Saturday in the afternoon (approximately 2pm) and ALL the pastries we wanted to try were gone!! We made sure to come back Sunday about an hour after opening and got a bunch of yummy pastries.. Do yourself a favor and come early before everything sells out! First impressions: their croissant cinnamon buns are fantastic! Light, airy, flaky, warm and just the right amount of sweetness... also the pastry to frosting ratio was perfect! In Conclusion: 100% worth coming back a second time (and getting SOAKED) by a sudden spring shower the first time (Saturday) because when we came back on Sunday it was a bright and sunny day read more
3 months ago
They had a weekend special cereal milk cold brew latte I wanted to try and I ended up getting the last one! There was a small line Sunday morning but it took maybe 5 minutes. I ordered the latte and their original cinnamon roll. The space inside is only enough for 2-3 groups to order, no seating. The latte was good but a little too sweet for me, and the cinnamon roll was good, especially the icing. read more
6 months ago
Finally got to try Tall Poppy and it did not disappoint! Some of the crispiest, flakiest croissant pastries with really unique flavors. We came primarily for the sunshine croissant, but all three were delicious. * Sunshine croissant - guava, passionfruit, and orange custard filling. Not too sweet, good lamination. Croissant was nice and crispy. * Turkish egg croissant - a runny egg on top of a savory yogurt base and drizzled with chili crisp and dill. Suuuuuper crispy and flakey. * Everything cruffin - everything seasoning with a chive cream cheese. Probably my least favorite - cream cheese could use more chive flavor and the others had a crispier, flakier dough, but understandable, as this is their special take on the everything bagel and cream cheese combo Came on a Saturday at 9:30am. There was no wait and all pastries were in stock! It's a little pricey but delicious. read more
We saw a sugar cookie almond croissant, and based off our reaction, you'd think we won the lottery - the space is really small with just a counter to order at with the pastries on display. there are two little tables outside, but it was raining so we had to sneak into a nearby coffee shop to eat. - i'm on a massive cinnamon roll kick so I was excited to try this one out. I was pleasantly surprised that the cream cheese frosting was not sickly sweet and the specs of vanilla bean still allowed for the cream cheese flavor to shine - the roll was harder than I would like & was definitely needing a metal knife to cut through. more of a croissant layered texture where each part of the swirl had many layers of breading. the bottom had a crystallized sugar layer that was delectable but the whole roll wasn't very sweet. it was definitely different than the classic super sugary melty soft gushing rolls but in a way that made it unique - sugar cookie almond croissant reportedly had a good consistency & rainbow sprinkles always add to a good vibe+ flavor, only disappointment was very limited filling inside of the croissant. read more
7 months ago
Heard so many good things about Tall Poppy and finally got to try it. I've been a few times now and have to say they definitely are one of the best bakeries in Manhattan and love the concept that everything they do here is with laminated dough, including their quite impressive cinnamon roll that holds its own in the now stiff competition of Cinnamon Rolls in NYC. The cream cheese frosting was nice and smooth, on the sweeter side, not too funky, and that lamination in the dough was nice and airy, with a crunch that went throughout which you don't get to often. I for one like crunch as a texture, though I know cinnamon rolls tend to be soft/doughy. Their regular croissants were also delicious and definitely high ranking in NYC, I'd say. The rotating flavors are great too, including this cookie crusted one that wasn't too sweet despite the name. read more
1 month ago
I love a cinnamon roll so I finally tried one from Tall Poppy. When I got to the bakery, there were only 2 left! Mikayla (I think that was her name) was lovely to talk to. She shared the specials they had. I went home and heated up my cinnamon roll in the air fryer. It tasted much better after being heated up. It tasted like an elevated Cinnabon but crispier edges. I liked the frosting a lot. It wasn't my favorite cinnamon roll I've had in nyc but it's still solid! read more
2 months ago
I specifically sought out Tall Poppy after seeing all the foodies talk about it! I was so sad I missed out on last month's Pandan coconut buns. But I saw that they had a birthday cake croissant this month and the hype was back! Unfortunately when I arrived they were sold out of many things. I arrived at about 10:45 AM on a Friday. Silly me thinking that if I got there in the morning on a weekday they would still have most items.. as someone who doesn't live in Manhattan I don't know if I'll ever get to try some of their more popular items and that makes me sad because they look so good. I'm just not willing to fight the masses for a pastry at 8 AM! But I will say that what I did try (the NY slice croissant) was absolutely delicious. Literally tasted like a slice of pizza. Did it hurt my wallet paying $12 for a croissant? Yes. But I enjoyed every bite of it! Service was friendly and the line moved relatively quickly. I wish their hours were 10-4 instead of 8-2. Might give me a fighting chance at trying some of their other unique pastries! read more
4 months ago
I've now been to tall poppy several times and it might just be my favorite bakery in the city. Their laminated dough is fantastic (butter!!) and serves as the basis for so much of what they do. Their cinnamon buns never miss and the everything cruffin is top notch. staff is always helpful and kind, even when it's packed. highly recommend. read more
2 months ago
I just stopped by tall poppy earlier this morning I got a pop tart croissant and it was spot on delicious!!. It really reminded me of when I was still in school in a rush to go out the door and I needed a quick breakfast!. The brown sugar cinnamon flavor to be exact!. I also got the limited time birthday cake latte which was also awesome!!. The girl at the counter was really kind as well!. Can't wait to come back!. read more
Oh my what a selection of carbs! Lol Stopped by for a brown butter cookie. They were sold out but managed to find one for me. Just under $5 for this treat! Chocolate chip brown butter with a hint of sea salt was very good! If you're feeling more indulgent, they are known for their cinnamon rolls and giant croissants. (Approx $10) Perhaps after I run a few miles I can try them! Hah! Small bakery with no indoor seating or restroom. There is one small table outside. They also sell coffee! read more
5 months ago
Absolutely love this bakery! They have rotating monthly specials-- they had a passionfruit/guava croissant and key lime bun (my personal favorite) for May. The croissants and buns are so crispy but also soft on the inside, I highly recommend trying. I will be back in the upcoming months to try their new flavors!! read more
Fun bakery specials? I'm there. Tall Poppy has a buffalo chicken croissant for March Madness, and I knew I had to try. Also snagged their brown sugar pop tart inspired croissant. The staff was so kind and helpful in this tiny shop. They do have a few tables outside to enjoy the treats. I also got this cute hat to commemorate this bakery stop read more
Amaretto almond croissant was def the best of all the pastries I've tried. it was crazyyyyy good I probably would say best almond croissant I've ever had. The praline was excellent. The hot cross bun I was not super excited for but it was good. It was just like layers of thin pastry with custard and fruit but it was gas - kinda like an Apple tart or smtg. The everything cruffin good flavor and I love cream cheese especially savory, but the dough was severely underbaked in the one I had. Cookie was nothing to write home about, just a normal choco chip not very gooey or crispy or chewy. Second time I got tiramisu croissant, pistachio croissant, and normal cinnamon roll. The pistachio croissant was great. Although a little sweet it had a nutty flavor. Tiramisu had like a tiramisu cream cheese ish filling which I wasn't a super big fan of. It was def too sweet. Both croissants were slightlyyyy soggy but I mean they probably came out in the morning but still buttery just not superrr crunchy. Cinnamon roll was good. Pretty dense but not bready and soft like other cinnamon rolls. Was probably croissant dough ish but I kind of liked that it wasn't superrr mushy. But the icing and cinnamon flavors were good honestly I liked this a lot. It was comparable to somedays bun but I liked the blueberry icing better over there. More flavor depth. Still a great and unique cinnamon roll. There is no seating inside sooooo watch out for that. Two small tables outside. Employees are super nice though and the pastry case is beautiful. LOVEEEE the rotating menus. read more
Croissants at Tall Poppy are always a delight to eat. Invariably I come here after exercising around 1 pm which then gives me all pastries at half price. While that's nice but one day I want to come early so that I can see everything that's been put out for the day. This time I also got a carrot cake in the shape of a muffin which I ate later. It was toothsome. I also had the pleasure of meeting Nina, the charming Australian owner. Tall Poppy is quite small but packed with deliciousness. Highly recommended. read more
If you love laminated pastries, do not skip this place. The place may be small, but they have a full assortment of buttery treats. I tried the Everything Cruffin, a croissant filled with scallion cream cheese and topped with everything bagel seasoning. It was flaky, savory, and delicious. Be prepared for some crumbs, but it's a small price to pay for a pastry this good. Looking forward to coming back for the seasonal rotations! read more
If you only do one thing, you better do it well. Tall Poppy does baked goods exceptionally well. Currently, our bar for classic croissants is Librae's. I'd rank Tall Poppy an easy second or third right behind Librae for its plain croissant. It's nothing to sneeze at, but doesn't unseat Librae from its reign of exceptionalism. Their everything cruffin reminded me a bit of Librae's za'atar labneh morning bun, and Tall Poppy absolutely nailed the execution on this laminated pastry filled with a chived cream cheese. This was definitely my favorite of the three items we sampled. We rounded out our selection with something on the sweeter end of the spectrum: an almond croissant. Unlike others I've tried, Tall Poppy's rendition features an almond cream filling rather than a crust/topping. It feels more decadent to me than others of its ilk. I felt ambivalent about this version--no complaints, just a different type of pleasing pastry. In a city teeming with outstanding bakeries, Tall Poppy casually holds its own. Its tiny, unassuming storefront (awkwardly located next to a garbage pile) belies the talent that churns out novel leavened luxuries. read more
1 year ago
Cute and yummy at a high pricepoint. We visited because we kept hearing good things about their cinnamon rolls. Now, they were unique and crispy, but couldve been better if warmed and gooey. Not worth $9 in our opinion... even if it's NYC. Now the egg florentine cruffin was delicious! Flaky, flavorful, herby, jammy egg, topped with a vinegary aioli... not mad about the purchase. But still, can't quite get over the pricepoint. Not sure we'll make it back-- maybe for the merch? Eyeing the tank and the sweatshirt! Ordered: blackberry goat cheese cinnamon rolls, egg florentine cruffin read more
10 months ago
I've personally never been in person, but I've had my husband pick up a few things for me to try. He's picked up a few rolls along with the everything croissant and the seasonal sugar cookie almond croissant. The almond croissant was great, and PACKED full of flavor. The rolls were not my favorite as I just don't prefer a laminated dough roll. The best thing about Tall Poppy are their inventive flavors, but my husband has told me once they're out of something for the day, that's it. So, if there is something specific you want to try - go early! read more
1 year ago
Honestly, was blown away by Tall Poppy, I went here based on the recommendation of a friend and I'm so glad I did! It's the cutest little shop where there's just enough space to walk in, order, and take your treats to go. I received a warm welcome upon walking in, and they answered all my questions about the pastries available that morning. The savory focaccia was delicious, but my top two standouts on the sweet end were the Cherry Ripe cookie and the Strawberry Rhubarb Bun which I immediately devoured and wished I had more of. You definitely should check out this spot, I'm bummed that I can't go on a regular basis myself! read more
4 months ago
A hero coworker picked up pastries here and I got to try a bunch of things: + Everything Cruffin - by far the best thing and the no. 1 item worth getting here. chive cream cheese was tight + Garlic Pesto bun - also excellent + matcha strawberry - jam was awesome + Pain au chocolat - eh, only miss + Amaretto (Almond croissant) - solid Would go back just for that Cruffin! read more
7 months ago
cutest little bakery in chelsea! popped in here after a workout at barry's bootcamp - it's right across the street. their special easter croissant was sold out but the brown sugar poptart croissant was incredible!!! super sweet so you have to be in the mood for it. sooo flakey. the girl behind the counter was so nice. iced matchas were authentic and refreshing. they have a few two seater tables outside if you want to sit and eat. need to go back to purchase the croissant sweatpants - they're adorable! read more
1 year ago
I've heard good things about tall poppy, and as a croissant lover, I was excited to see what tall poppy had to offer. I got there around 1pm (1hr prior to closing) and most of their pastries were sold out. I grabbed a chocolate croissant, which was pretty highly priced at $7.50. The croissant looked pretty but flavor and texture were pretty disappointing. It lacked flakiness, flavor and tasted a bit stale to be honest. Maybe it's because it was towards the end of the day but wasn't sure what the hype was about. read more
7 months ago
Went to try their salted honey blush croissant and it was so dam good!!!! Omg so good!! So flaky and flavorful!!! Loved the inside of the croissant so beautiful!! Will come back try the almond croissant read more
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