Richol Bakery Cafe - City of New York

The finest bakery in the area! Their pastries and croissants are outstanding, and I highly recommend their sourdough and five-grain breads. They've also added a few tables where you can savor excellent coffee while enjoying a delicious breakfast. The staff is incredibly friendly, especially the owner, who always has a smile on his face and clearly has a passion for his work!

The BEST pastries outside of Switzerland and France! Visiting this place brought back memories of my childhood in Lausanne, where my breakfasts were filled with countless croissants. The exterior (and interior) may not look like much, but if you can put aside any first impressions or biases, you'll be rewarded with some truly heavenly pastries and food choices. I'm still on the hunt in Canada for anywhere that serves pastries as delicious as those at Richol. Don't wait—go now! Treat yourself to all sorts of croissants and whatever else you crave.

This is a fantastic spot to visit on a leisurely weekend when you can sit down and savor some delicious croissants. They're flavorful, buttery, and quite filling. Each one is priced around $3 to $4, depending on the filling, and my personal favorite is the spinach and cheese croissant. The desserts are also delightful, as everything is made fresh in the bakery. They often have day-old items available at the register for $3 for two (usually a croissant and a muffin), and they’re just as tasty as the fresh ones. The croissants are still quite good regardless!

I know the place doesn't look like much, but the pastries and desserts are incredible: you will not believe how good they are. That's what happens when a French pastry chef moves into the neighborhood. I recommend the Chocolate Danish, the plain croissant, the eclair and the Paris Brest, but you really can't go wrong.

This was my go-to for a great coffee when I lived in Crown Heights. The pastries are all baked fresh and are amazing! From the cheese danishes to the croissants to the french toast (no syrup needed) to the cookies... the list goes on and on! They also have lunch and dinner and free wifi, in case you're looking for a place to work remotely for the day!